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CANADA: Azure Dynamics files for bankruptcy
28 March 2012 | News | Source: Graeme Roberts
Azure Dynamics, whose auto industry credits include developing an electric powertrain for Ford's Turkish built Transit Connect light van, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the Supreme Court of British Columbia "for an initial order under the companies' creditors arrangement act (CCAA), it said in a statement.
"The company expects that the [order] will provide for a stay of proceedings while the company and its subsidiaries pursue restructuring alternatives under CCAA protection," the statement added.
"The board of directors... has also authorised the filing of a voluntary petition under Chapter 15 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code to seek recognition and enforcement in the US of the initial order requested in the CCAA proceedings."
Azure has also canned a previously announced offering of units.
"The decision to abandon the offering and commence CCAA proceedings comes after several weeks of formal and informal communications with staff of the Ontario Securities Commission", said CEO Scott Harrison. "Despite including detailed risk factor and other disclosure in the preliminary prospectus regarding the company's liquidity and financial hardship, and after several weeks of attempting to satisfy the demands of staff for additional information and disclosure, the company was informed on 23 March that staff's recommendation, based on the current draft of the prospectus, would be that a receipt not be issued for the prospectus on the basis that it would not be in the public interest to do so."
Azure said its current liquidity position left it without sufficient time or cash resources to pursue its right to be heard before the director and, if necessary, to appeal any decision, so directors decided the best remaining alternative was to pursue a restructuring under the protection of CCAA.
Chairman Cam Deacon said: "In our view, any determination of what is in the public interest should weigh all relevant interests, including the interest of the company in being able to access the capital markets and the interests of the company's existing shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
"Potential investors had the benefit of very detailed risk factor and other disclosure regarding the company's liquidity and financial hardship, and the company was prepared to include in the prospectus virtually all additional disclosure demanded by OSC staff except where it was not possible for the company to include the demanded disclosure.
"In the circumstances, we are deeply troubled by the notion that investor protection would require allowing such unfortunate consequences to be visited upon a world industry leading company and its existing shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, particularly given our understanding that investors themselves, having had the benefit of such detailed disclosure, continued to have significant interest in the offering.
We wish to convey to [Azure's] stakeholders both our terrible sadness at this outcome and our commitment to pursuing the best outcome remaining available in the circumstances through CCAA proceedings."


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Bostonians united after bombings
BOSTON — Boston sifted through rumors Tuesday, a day after two explosions in the heart of the city halted the renowned marathon, wounded hundreds and left the city near lockdown.
Some likened the somber atmosphere to the days after Sept. 11, as officials started reopening streets and trying to ease the city back into normalcy. But little felt routine.
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Copley Square, near the finish line blasts, transformed overnight into a makeshift command center. Those staying in hotels close to the explosions still waited to return Tuesday morning. Bags full of sweatpants and room keys sat unclaimed.
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"This is a bad day for Boston," Mayor Thomas Menino told reporters Tuesday, surrounded by national and state officials who warned that the police entourage would remain for several days. FBI Special Agent Rick DesLauriers said police had searched an apartment but placed no one in custody.
The injury toll crept to more than 170 this morning, with 17 in critical condition. Three people, including a young child, have died.
If there's one theme circling through the Boston incident, it's unity. Marathon runners praised volunteers for their decisive movements. Lawmakers heralded the diligence of local law enforcement. And Boston police expressed gratitude for assistance from federal agents.
Even President Barack Obama, who has not yet visited the city, received a tribute.
"We did not have to reach out to the president, the president reached out to us," Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said, who diverted from Washington to arrive at the hotel command post Monday night.
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The Boston Athletic Association released a statement early Tuesday morning pledging to work with national and state law enforcement. "What was intended to be a day of joy and celebration quickly became a day in which running a marathon was of little importance," the association said.
But even a city built on resilience — they house the Red Sox, after all — can't quite seem to shake it off.
"The whole atmosphere, it's just missing," said Jeff Soivilien, a doorman at a downtown Irish pub that usually fills to bursting after the marathon. "This sorta just let the air out."

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CLEVELAND — You probably remember this guy. Tall and angular, sandy hair, couple days' growth on his cheeks. Nice enough fellow, soft-spoken and all, except when he was at work, and then, geez, he just stared daggers at people and you never dared even speak to him because it was scary what he might do, so nobody ever tried to find out.
Well, Roy Halladay still keeps an eye on his old team, even though he is in Philadelphia, doing what he always ached to do in Toronto, which is go the playoffs every year. And now, Halladay figures his old Blue Jays have changed for the better.
Because he gets the sense that they believe in themselves, that suddenly they expect to win and go to the playoffs. For most of his time in Toronto, Halladay says, it was not like that.
"I think in Toronto, we wanted to be there, but we just weren't sure. You have to know you're going to be there, you really do," he said the other day after his final spring training start in Clearwater, Fla.
Halladay had just pitched against his old team and, standing in the spacious Phillies' clubhouse, he had patiently and cordially discussed his outing with the Philadelphia media corps. He was in good spirits. His spring routine was over and he was ready for a change of scenery, he said. He was eager for another championship season, which is what Major League Baseball calls every season, but for Halladay's Phillies, it is just that.
So when a couple of Toronto reporters asked him about Ricky Romero, his successor as the Blue Jays' ace, he was forthcoming and generous. When they asked about his view of the Jays' culture then and now, he was candid. "A lot of it is the mentality of the front office and the coaching staff," he said. "There were years we went in and we were going to try and improve on the year before. You don't want to hear that as a player. You go in to try and win. So I think they've changed that."
During many of his 11-plus years as a Blue Jay, he suggested, the prevailing view was that the Yankees and Red Sox were unbeatable, that third place was the only possible consolation prize. For an intense competitor like Halladay, who heard the clock ticking, "it was tough," he said.
The Alex Anthopoulos regime, with its infusion of young players who have not been around long enough to become jaded, has changed that mindset, Halladay suggested. Their belief, confidence and talent just might be sufficient to bring October baseball to Toronto, he said.
"They've brought in some different kind of players — high-intensity guys — and I think they have enough there," he said.
It is something akin to the culture he found when he arrived in Philadelphia after essentially forcing a trade from the Jays. For the Phillies, the playoffs were a given.
"When I came over here, it was the same thing. Everybody here expected to be there," he said.
It is an opportune time for that belief system to blossom in Toronto, he added.
"You throw in an extra wild-card too [and] it's another carrot to dangle in front of them, so it's a good attitude so have," Halladay said.
Then he smiled and started packing his bags for another championship season.
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Public Health Wales have recorded 72 new cases of the virus over the past five days - 765 have now been affected since the start of the outbreak in November.
Seventeen of the most recently infected had to receive hospital treatment, bringing the total number of measles-related admissions to 77.
The Welsh Government remains "concerned" and warns that the number of children with measles in the Swansea area will continue to rise over coming weeks before the spread of the disease peaks.
Four schools in Swansea and one in Neath Port Talbot will be offering the MMR jab to 2,033 "at risk" children between Wednesday and Friday this week.
Neath Port Talbot Hospital will also be offering drop-in vaccinations on Saturday and the Abertawe Bro Morganwg University Health Board are expecting thousands of parents to bring their children.
"Vaccinations are being offered to parents in the Swansea area on a scale never seen before both to try to end the outbreak and to ensure that all children of all ages are equally protected against these three viral illnesses," a spokesperson for Public Health Wales said.
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Speaking in the Commons, he reassured parents about a global scare, which was sparked by the claims of a doctor 15 years ago.
"What Andrew Wakefield said had absolutely no scientific basis and has caused huge damage and huge worry to many thousands of parents," he said.
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CloudSolrServer (and LBHttpSolrServer) do not allow the user to set underlying HttpSolrServer and HttpClient settings without arcane java enchantments.
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Is there a reason that you can't use javabin? It is more efficient than XML and should work perfectly for any SolrJ code where you are using java objects.
There could be an aspect of this that I am not seeing, but CloudSolrServer really has no need for XML responses at this time. It could be argued that allowing for a different response parser is a good idea, so I'll leave this issue open and let someone more experienced decide whether it should be closed or pursued.
The only compelling reason I know about to use XML responses in SolrJ is when you need to connect to a Solr version running a different version of javabin. The javabin version changed from 1 to 2 when Solr 3.1.0 was released, in order to fix some bugs. I'm not aware of any reason at this time to make javabin version 3.
CloudSolrServer only exists in SolrJ 4.0 and later, and can only be used with Solr 4.0 and later, so there are no javabin issues. Due to how fast SolrCloud (and its Zookeeper integration) is changing, I would not recommend using mismatched Solr and SolrJ versions with CloudSolrServer. Although cross-version compatibility is a strong goal with SolrJ, SolrCloud is under pretty heavy development.
LBHttpSolrServer is a little different. It's been around forever, so the javabin incompatibility could be a problem. Thankfully, it has a contructor that will let you build it with a different response parser:
Well the reason i am looking for xml response form solrj is, i am having a system which understands xml and json,off course i can use javabin, but in that case i need to manually convert the result to xml before feeding to my system which solr already provides in xml/json. since solr provides xml response i designed my system to directly take xml/json response and hence.
My initial inclination is to NOT provide additional constructors, but to provide a number of getters and setters. In addition to methods for setting timeouts and common httpclient properties, I would include getHttpClient and possibly something with a name like getHttpSolrServer or getInnerSolrServer. For CloudSolrServer, most of these new methods would just send/request the same information to/from LBHttpSolrServer.
Should I change my approach? I haven't written any code yet.
Solr Node, the following code *MIGHT* allow you to change the response parser back to XML before this issue is implemented. I have not tested this, and I would be very curious about whether it works for you. It also changes a couple of HttpClient parameters, but you could remove those two lines.
import org.apache.http.client.HttpClient; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.ResponseParser; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.SolrServer; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.SolrServerException; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.impl.CloudSolrServer; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.impl.HttpClientUtil; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.impl.LBHttpSolrServer; import org.apache.solr.client.solrj.impl.XMLResponseParser; import org.apache.solr.common.params.ModifiableSolrParams; public class TestStuff { void test() throws MalformedURLException { String zkHost = ""; ModifiableSolrParams params = new ModifiableSolrParams(); params.set(HttpClientUtil.PROP_MAX_CONNECTIONS, 1000); params.set(HttpClientUtil.PROP_MAX_CONNECTIONS_PER_HOST, 200); HttpClient client = HttpClientUtil.createClient(params); ResponseParser parser = new XMLResponseParser(); LBHttpSolrServer lbServer = new LBHttpSolrServer(client, parser, "http://localhost/solr"); lbServer.removeSolrServer("http://localhost/solr"); SolrServer server = new CloudSolrServer(zkHost, lbServer); } }
I have tried some minimal testing with this code for setting the response parser and httpclient params, and it appears to work.
I've run into a challenge in creating a patch for this issue. The response parser object in LBHttpSolrServer is final. If there's a really good reason for this object to be final, then creating setParser and setRequestWriter methods could be really challenging.
After a little bit of thought, I'm thinking the reason the ResponseParser object is final is so that there are no thread visibility problems, because it can't ever change. The following ideas would require removing that final modifier and adding an object for a shared RequestWriter.
For CloudSolrServer: If no requests have been processed yet, then the LBHttpSolrServer object will not yet have any internal HttpSolrServer objects, so passing through setParser and setRequestWriter calls should be perfectly safe. We can block these methods once the first request gets processed, or we can just pass them through and rely on the following:
For LBHttpSolrServer, we can do one of three things with setParser and setRequestWriter if there are any ServerWrapper objects (and therefore HttpSolrServer objects): 1) Throw an exception. 2) Ignore the request. 3) Make the requested change on all HttpSolrServer objects.
Haven't looked at the code, so this may be from left field. But I'm not enthused about setters that work only some of the time, would it be possible to make a c'tor that took a RequestWriter and Parser? Note that I'm also not enthused about having 15 different c'tors, but it might be the lesser of two evils.
Of the three, I think (1) is the way to go if you must choose between them. (2) fails mysteriously and (3) may be tricky, only worth doing if you can come up with a use case where it's desirable to change mid-stream and it would be too expensive to create a new CloudSolrServer.
Erick Erickson, that was my thought too. I don't like option 2, even if it spits out a WARN log, but it's one way of handling things, so I mentioned it. I think we would struggle to find a valid use case for changing parser/writer midstream. The only good time to set these things is at or right after object creation.
Due to how the existing ctors work on the LB object, it seems like a good option to add one more ctor with both parser and writer, but like you, I want to avoid ctor explosion. Perhaps I could deprecate the one with just the parser and remove it in trunk. I'd need to make sure that all ctors will work with null values so users can override one but not the other, and log something at INFO (or maybe DEBUG) saying that the default was chosen for null input.
My instinct after this discussion is to throw an exception at the LB level if you attempt to change parser/writer after ServerWrapper objects have been created. This means that the signature for the setter methods will include an exception, but SolrServer doesn't have these methods, so there are no inheritance problems with this. The javadocs will need to be very good.
Getting into the code, here's something to note: The javadoc on HttpSolrServer#setParser indicates that it is not thread safe, so I think that throwing the exception is the right thing to do.
In-progress patch. Still a lot left to do, but this is the general direction I'm going. It compiles, but at least one test fails as a direct result.
I appear to have done something really wrong. I'll have a new patch up soon. The following applies to the latest patch, but I think that it also applies to the one that's already attached:
The first part of LBHttpSolrServerTest#testLBHttpSolrServerHttpClientResponseParserStringArray fails with my patch, because when a null value is passed in, the object will create the parser/writer rather than assign the null. Is there ever a valid reason to have a null parser?
A lot of other solrj tests fail, mostly due to parsing errors in XMLResponseParser, but also due sometimes to NullPointerException.
The patch also appears to be responsible for a failure in the core test named TestCloudManagedSchema:
[junit4:junit4] > Throwable #1: java.lang.RuntimeException: java.io.UnsupportedEncodingException: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 [junit4:junit4] > at __randomizedtesting.SeedInfo.seed([6B54507467721A2F:EAB2DE6C102D7A13]:0) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.schema.TestCloudManagedSchema$RawResponseParser.processResponse(TestCloudManagedSchema.java:104) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.client.solrj.impl.HttpSolrServer.request(HttpSolrServer.java:440) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.client.solrj.impl.HttpSolrServer.request(HttpSolrServer.java:213) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.schema.TestCloudManagedSchema.getFileContentFromZooKeeper(TestCloudManagedSchema.java:87) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.schema.TestCloudManagedSchema.doTest(TestCloudManagedSchema.java:67) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.BaseDistributedSearchTestCase.testDistribSearch(BaseDistributedSearchTestCase.java:815) [junit4:junit4] > at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:722) [junit4:junit4] > Caused by: java.io.UnsupportedEncodingException: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 [junit4:junit4] > at sun.nio.cs.StreamDecoder.forInputStreamReader(StreamDecoder.java:71) [junit4:junit4] > at java.io.InputStreamReader.<init>(InputStreamReader.java:100) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.commons.io.IOUtils.copy(IOUtils.java:1435) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.commons.io.IOUtils.toString(IOUtils.java:585) [junit4:junit4] > at org.apache.solr.schema.TestCloudManagedSchema$RawResponseParser.processResponse(TestCloudManagedSchema.java:102) [junit4:junit4] > ... 45 more
Taking a look at the actual patch, I think I've discovered my basic problem. Apparently when you want to stream results, you use a null parser – so there is indeed a use for that.
The null parser wasn't the reason for all the failures. It was me trying to replace the deprecated HttpComponents call (EntityUtils.getContentCharSet) that gets the character set from the response.
Updated patch, still incomplete.
Is there a valid use case for having a null parser? The test for LBHttpSolrServer implies that there is.
I had the same realization while trying to update flux (clojure solr client) for cloud features. How about a builder class/methods to avoid the explosion of constructor types? We can do something about this in 5.0
An example:
new CloudSolrServer.Builder().zkConnectString(zkHosts).httpClient(client).responseParser(parser).requestWriter(writer).defaultCollection(collection).build();
Just add a constructor which accepts HttpClient as a param . It'll be consistent with the other implementations
Here's a patch which adds constructors for HttpClient. Setting other properties such as request writers and response parsers has already been done with
Merged some javadoc improvements in LBHttpSolrServer that Shawn had in the other patches.
Commit 1632049 from email@example.com in branch 'dev/trunk'
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SOLR-4715: Add CloudSolrServer constructors which accept a HttpClient instance
Commit 1632050 from firstname.lastname@example.com in branch 'dev/branches/branch_5x'
[ https://svn.apache.org/r1632050 ]
SOLR-4715: Add CloudSolrServer constructors which accept a HttpClient instance
Oops, I committed wrong javadocs for the setParser method in LbHttpSolrServer. Removing them now.
Commit 1632164 from email@example.com in branch 'dev/trunk'
[ https://svn.apache.org/r1632164 ]
SOLR-4715: Fixing precommit and removing incorrect javadocs
Commit 1632165 from firstname.lastname@example.com in branch 'dev/branches/branch_5x'
[ https://svn.apache.org/r1632165 ]
SOLR-4715: Fixing precommit and removing incorrect javadocs


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Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon has his shot blocked by Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge as Portland center Greg Oden helps on defense Monday.
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This was supposed to be a new beginning for the Bulls, but it ended up pretty much the same way they left off in Saturday's loss to Oklahoma City.
Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng returned to the lineup on Monday night against Portland. Deng had missed eight games with a sprained ankle, while Hinrich had been out since Nov. 7 with a torn ligament in his right thumb.
"For some reason, it feels like opening night," Deng said before the game. "Everyone's happy everybody's healthy, looking forward to getting out there and kind of feeling a little energy."
Being at full strength helped the Bulls early, when they opened a brief 11-point lead in the second quarter. But eventually the Trail Blazers blistered the nets from 3-point range and handled the Bulls 109-95 at the United Center.
Portland started the game 1-for-7 from 3-point land, then canned 10 of its next 13 attempts from long range before missing the last 3. The Bulls (16-22) were ice cold from behind the arc, hitting just 2 of 13.
"I thought we competed well, especially in that first half," Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro said. "The second half we got a little bit complacent at times defensively. They broke us down, and our rotations were a little bit slow out of the double teams. You've got to give them credit; they made some shots."
Hinrich hit 2 of 5 shots for 4 points in 21 minutes. Deng went 3 of 10 from the field but was perfect at the foul line to score 14 points in 22 minutes.
Center Drew Gooden led the Bulls with 22 points, while Ben Gordon scored 17 and Derrick Rose finished with 13 points and 10 assists.
Early in the game, the Bulls did seem better off with the full lineup. They forced 11 first-half turnovers, shared the ball and scored some easy fastbreak baskets.
"It felt good, the leaders out there running the team," Rose said. "But we didn't come out with the victory. It's going to take a little time. We have some important pieces back, so we should be all right."
On a night when Portland's top scorers Brandon Roy (11 points) and LaMarcus Aldridge (8 points, 6 rebounds) were barely noticeable, the Blazers got huge contributions from unlikely sources.
Backup forward Travis Outlaw made the Bulls pay for focusing on his teammates, scoring 33 points and knocking down 4 of 5 shots from 3-point range. Point guard Steve Blake scored 16, while seldom-used rookie guard Jerryd Bayless contributed 7 points in just five minutes.
Portland (23-14) finished the first half with a 14-3 run that erased a 7-point Bulls advantage. Then the Blazers quickly built the lead to 59-48 three minutes into the second half.
Trailing by 11 entering the fourth quarter, the Bulls drew some fouls and got as close as 83-78 with 7:58 remaining. But on their next four possessions three different Blazers calmly stroked 3-point baskets to quickly send the lead soaring to 16 points.
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Ukraine is still in the spotlight. Russia shows no desire to progress in solving the conflict with Ukraine on the Crimea, where a referendum is scheduled to be held on March 16.
Also on Tuesday, Russia announced that the planned by the U.S. financial assistance to Ukraine is illegitimate and contrary to the U.S. laws.
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Video analysis 11.06.2015:
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The arrest stemmed from an argument Cage had with his wife, Alice, about the location of the house they were renting.
According to a statement from the New Orleans Police Department, "Cage and his wife were standing in front of a residence that he insisted was the property the couple was renting. She disagreed, and Cage grabbed her by the upper arm and pulled her to what he believed was the correct address. There were no signs of injury on his wife's arm."
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Now that the developments of the NFL Combine have sunk in, and everyone's had time to chew on what they've seen and heard, it's time to make rough sketches of the fantasy prospects who might appear in the top half of the draft.
Unfortunately for fantasy football owners, it looks like this draft will be heavy in positions that rarely make rookie impacts (quarterback, wide receiver) and diluted at the position we lean on for immediate impact (running back). There's a chance that not a single runner will go in the first round, and a significant number of the draft's top backs project mostly to running back-by-committee roles.
Still, as we see every year, injuries and team politics can cause the unexpected, thrusting previously unknown players into featured roles. Runners like Jerome Harrison, Peyton Hillis, Arian Foster and Jamaal Charles were all considered situational players at one point, yet all proved top fantasy producers at various points. As the running back position becomes increasingly cloudy in the NFL, it's more important than ever to familiarize yourself with the talents of other so-called situational runners waiting for their time to come. The obscure names often become the most important.
That's not to say you shouldn't worry about quarterbacks or receivers. Even though they're raw, quarterbacks like Cam Newton, Jake Locker and Colin Kaepernick could prove useful as rookies due to their running abilities. Even if their teams suffer, 10 rushing yards per point means those three could yield nice spot starts along the way.
The receivers, in contrast to the running backs, possess a good amount of star power this year, so a Year One impact for at least a few rookies is hardly out of the question. A.J. Green and Julio Jones are the obvious standouts in this regard -- both look like top-10 picks and stand an excellent chance to start right away for their next employers.
Below are post-Combine rankings and projected landing ranges for the draft's top offensive talents.
1. Cam Newton, Auburn (6-5, 248)
Grade: First overall
The film from last year confirmed the most important traits with Newton -- it was obvious long before he arrived in Indianapolis that he had the arm strength, mechanics, accuracy and athleticism to be an NFL quarterback. Given that, it would have taken a monumental flop for him to fall out of the top five. He did not orchestrate any such feats, and he's steadily picking up steam as he makes his case to the Carolina Panthers at the first pick. If he does land in Carolina, Jimmy Clausen wouldn't hold him off for long, if at all. If you're the gambling type, get ready to rank Newton high in your dynasty cheatsheets, because it's been a while since the NFL saw a quarterback with this much potential. Of course, it's also been a while since an NFL quarterback prospect was such a headline magnet, which some believe can't be a good sign.
2. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri (6-4, 234)
Grade: Top five
Gabbert elected to not participate in the Combine's throwing drills, which means the spotlight will be solely on him when the Missouri Pro Day comes around March 17. What he did engage in at the Combine, however, benefited his stock. He reportedly came off well in interviews, and his 40-yard dash time of 4.62 seconds was highly impressive, though probably not a reliable indicator of his on-field speed (he runs a bit more like a 4.75 guy). While it's not out of the question for Gabbert to go first overall, it looks like he'll settle somewhere between three and five, with eight being his doomsday scenario.
3. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas (6-7, 253)
Grade: Top 40
He might not be a skilled public speaker, but that's not what NFL teams would be paying him for, anyway. Mallett can sling it better than anyone in the draft, and even with his character concerns, that's a very big deal. It simply won't be easy for a team with a non-West Coast offense to shrug off Mallett's passing abilities. His 5.37-second 40-yard dash at the Arkansas Pro Day will make some freak out, but it's not as if Mallett is a Drew Bledsoe or Vinny Testaverde in the pocket.
4. Jake Locker, Washington (6-3, 231)
Grade: First round
Although it's no longer fashionable to be a Locker advocate, he's still safely locked into the first round. Smart, fast quarterbacks with big arms simply aren't easy to ignore (see: Newton, Gabbert). A lot of fuss has been made over his accuracy, but he'd have looked more accurate in college if he had played for a more competitive program. While the Jake Plummer comparisons may be fair for him, Locker has some Donovan McNabb in him, too. And he's not as wild as Plummer was.
5. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin (6-2, 212)
Grade: Fifth or sixth round
Yeah, I'm Tolzien's agent. I'm well aware that he's considered a late-round pick, but I just have to be missing something about the guy. Despite his slightly sidearm delivery and lack of size and arm strength, I am entirely confident he'll at least be a good backup for a playaction-heavy, Jim Harbaugh-style offense. When I watch him, I see a poor man's Troy Aikman. Maybe that means he's Jason Garrett? Even if that's all he is, there's something to be said for a quarterback who's a legitimately good backup. He's accurate on short and intermediate routes, he's smart, he's tough, he's a good leader, he's got great character and he started two years in a pro-style system. I just don't know how all that can't mean something to some team. Ranking him this high isn't an indictment against Christian Ponder or Colin Kaepernick, both of whom will get drafted far earlier than Tolzien. But Tolzien's getting badly overlooked.
The next five: Christian Ponder (Florida State, top 40), Colin Kaepernick (Nevada, top 50), Ricky Stanzi (Iowa, third or fourth round), Andy Dalton (TCU, third or fourth round), Greg McElroy (Alabama, fourth or fifth round)
1. Mikel Leshoure, Illinois (6-0, 227)
Grade: Top 40
Leshoure and Mark Ingram are pretty much 1A and 1B, so the distinction between the two is slight. I'm going with Leshoure at the one spot, though, basically because he has more upside. He's a bit reminiscent of Jonathan Stewart, though slightly less athletic with much better pass-catching ability. Leshoure is one of the few runners in this draft who clearly presents feature back potential in the NFL.
2. Mark Ingram, Alabama (5-9, 215)
Grade: Top 40
The "can't miss" label should almost never be applied, but Ingram has a remarkably high floor. He's entirely pro ready, and he's a natural, instinctive runner. You know you'll be getting something if you draft him. Of course, you also know you won't be getting an Adrian Peterson or Chris Johnson, so there won't be any rush to draft him in the top half of the first round.
3. Johnny White, North Carolina (5-10, 209)
Grade: Third round
Surprisingly, White is actually picking up a good amount of hype lately. Even though his playing time at North Carolina was brief and he lacks brilliant athleticism, White's not someone you want to tackle, and that's evident on film. His balance might be second to none in the draft, and he runs with violence reminiscent of Marion Barber's glory days. He's also a naturally gifted receiver, which will help him as he tries to make the case that he's a three-down player.
4. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma (6-0, 213)
Grade: Top 50
It's hard not to be impressed with Murray after his superb college career and strong performance at the Combine. Durability questions remain, but a team looking for a complementary runner has to love how Murray fits. He's the best receiver to show up at running back in some time, so he offers offensive coordinators more playcalling flexibility than the typical NFL back. Owners in PPR dynasty leagues should keep a close eye on this one.
4. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech (5-9, 213)
Grade: Top 50
Despite his lack of impressive physical tools, Williams is in the running with Ingram as the draft's most instinctive runner. He definitely looks better on the field than he does in a workout setting. He's a little like Felix Jones with his ability to glide into new directions without losing velocity -- he rarely loses the steam he builds up as he navigates through traffic. That's a subtle trait, but it's often the difference between a short run and a long one. Even though Williams only has high 4.5 speed, his ability to hold his momentum through directional changes makes him more elusive than most 4.3 guys. He's a potential feature back in the NFL.
The next five: Jordan Todman (Connecticut, second or third round), Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State, second or third round), Daniel Thomas (Kansas State, second through fourth rounds), Derrick Locke (Kentucky, second or third round), Shane Vereen (California, second or third round)
1. A.J. Green, Georgia (6-4, 211)
Grade: Top six
Green didn't have to do much at the Combine to remind that he's the top receiver in the draft, but he put on a nice showing, anyway. A 40-yard dash of 4.5 flat at his size was perfectly in line with expectations, and essentially voided any paranoia that Green didn't have the jets to play in the NFL. Some are suggesting Julio Jones' impressive Combine showing pushed him ahead of Green, but it's not likely.
2. Julio Jones, Alabama (6-3, 220)
Grade: Top 10
Jones might have had the single most impressive Combine performance, not just receivers. A 40-yard dash in the high 4.3s was the highlight, and he did that running on a stress fracture. Still, while Jones deserves credit for making such a great showing, he simply does not play that fast. He doesn't look any faster than Green on the field, and it'd be odd if any GMs decided to go with a stopwatch time in a track setting rather than game film. Still, stranger things have happened.
3. Torrey Smith, Maryland (6-1, 204)
Grade: First round
Smith had a fine showing at the Combine, with unofficial 40-yard dash times between 4.35 and 4.43 seconds. The game film always showed that Smith had jets, but putting it on the stopwatches should make teams a bit more comfortable about the idea of investing a first-round pick in the versatile Maryland star. He also showed a highly impressive 41-inch vertical jump. Smith's draft stock is a bit in the air due to the lack of a clear demand for wideouts in the top half of the first round, but there's still a chance he cracks the top 20.
4. Randall Cobb, Kentucky (5-10, 191)
Grade: Top 45
The do-everything Kentucky star surprised most when he timed at 4.46 at the Combine, as most figured he wasn't quite that athletic. With the stopwatch on his side, Cobb has a pretty decent shot at sneaking into the first round. Cobb should especially appeal to organizations that are big on character, as he is well established as one of the more competitive college football players in recent memory. He is not to be doubted.
5. Jon Baldwin, Pittsburgh (6-4, 228)
Grade: Top 40
There are still questions to be answered about his route running, acceleration and ability to change direction, but Baldwin has mostly done well for himself to this point in the draft process. His 4.50-range 40-yard dash wasn't quite as good as some had hoped from the big-play specialist, but it's still well above average. Moreover, he topped all wideouts with a 42-inch vertical at the Combine. He has a good chance at landing in the first round.
The next five: Leonard Hankerson (Miami, top 40), Jerrel Jernigan (Troy, second round), Titus Young (Boise State, second round), Greg Salas (Hawaii, second or third round), Aldrick Robinson (SMU, third or fourth round)
1. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame (6-6, 259)
Grade: Top 40
Rudolph more than likely will be the first tight end drafted, and he probably couldn't screw it up if he tried. He didn't run at the Combine, but he'll presumably do fairly well for himself when he runs at the Notre Dame Pro Day on April 7. His combination of strength and athleticism make him the prototypical tight-end prospect, with the belief being that he'll eventually develop into a three-down tight end. If he hadn't had durability issues in college, he'd probably be talked about as a top-20 pick instead of a top-40 one.
2. Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin (6-3, 243)
Grade: Second round
Kendricks' 40-yard dash time in the mid 4.7s would be fine if he weighed more than 250 pounds, but running in that range at 243 was a bit disappointing for the former wideout. There are legitimate concerns about whether he'll be a successful blocker in the NFL at his relatively light weight, and he'll be hounded by the dreaded "h-back" label from here. He might project best into a quick-strike offense like the Colts', where fellow undersized tight ends Dallas Clark and Jacob Tamme turned out OK.
3. Virgil Green, Nevada (6-3, 249)
Grade: Second through fourth rounds
His 40-yard dash time of 4.64 wasn't blistering, but Green's 42.5-inch vertical at the Combine was, on the other hand, highly impressive. That type of explosiveness screams potential as a receiver in the NFL. Two players right with him are Jordan Cameron of USC and Rob Housler of Florida Atlantic. Which of the three might emerge on top is anyone's guess, but they're similar prospects. Green might have the upper hand, though, as he has a lot of experience playing in Nevada's run-heavy offense, while the others don't have as much experience blocking.
4. Jordan Cameron, USC (6-5, 254)
Grade: Third through fifth rounds
Cameron is probably more raw than Green, but he might have more upside, too. The former BYU basketball player only really played tight end one season at USC, trying his hand at receiver before that. His production was minimal in his one year as a starter for USC, catching just 16 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown, but at least he got experience playing as a traditional tight end during the year.
5. Rob Housler, Florida Atlantic (6-5, 248)
Grade: Third through fifth rounds
Playing basically as a wide receiver in Florida Atlantic's unusual spread offense, Housler probably has just about everything to learn as a blocker. Still, you have to believe at least a few teams are willing to invest in him, as he has potential. He led all tight ends with a 4.55-second 40-yard dash at the Combine, so a move to receiver probably isn't out of the question, either. He can probably be useful for any imaginative offensive coordinator looking for a receiver.
The next five: D.J. Williams (Arkansas, third through fifth rounds), Luke Stocker (Tennessee, third or fourth round), Schuylar Oordt (Northern Iowa, fourth through sixth rounds), Zack Pianalto (North Carolina, fourth through seventh rounds), Lee Smith (Marshall, fifth through seventh rounds)


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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WZZM) -- The new owners of an iconic West Side bar won approval Thursday to move forward with their plans.
The owners are in the process of renovating the old Kopper Top bar on Stocking Avenue. After 42 years in business, the bar closed in 2012.
The Grand Rapids Planning Commission gave the new owners approval to operate a restaurant with alcohol until 2 a.m.
Grand Rapids Planning Commission Director Suzanne Schulz says it's nice to see new construction in that area.
"To have new investment in that neighborhood is exciting, and it brings new energy and new investment to the West Side. With Rockford Construction going in, they're really looking to make a change over there, near the downtown area."
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"The Committee on ESC rights considers the cooperation with all local, national and international non governmental organisations (NGOs) that deal with economic, social and cultural rights matters as highly important even if these organisations are not in consultative status with the Committee on ESC Rights. The Committee keeps encouraging their participation in its activities."
Source: United Nations, Economic and Social Council, NGO participation in the activities of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 3 July 2000, E/C.12/2000/6
The Committee on ESC rights is aware of the role civil society can play as a third partner in the "constructive dialogue" the Committee wants to promote on the ESC rights situation in a country. Thus, the Committee supports civil society's activities. The fourth key objective of the official reports, as set forth by the Committee on ESC rights, was to "facilitate public scrutiny of government policies regarding the implementation of the Covenant, and to encourage the involvement of the various sectors of society in the formulation, implementation and review of relevant policies".
Therefore, the Committee wants the reports to be an informative support on which the civil society can base its claims and demands. The reports can thus improve the transparent, accountable and participative character of the political process at all levels.
The Committee also pointed out the key role of civil society in helping to evaluate the compliance of public authorities with their obligations under the Covenant. The Committee has indicated that the purposes of the NGO procedure are to enable it to inform itself as fully as possible, to examine the accuracy and pertinence of information, and to put the process on a more transparent basis.
The means for NGOs to get involved were set forth in notes from 1993, and more recently in 2000. (see the sources at the end of this article)
At any time, the civil society organisations can submit information to the Committee in any of its working languages: English, French, Spanish or Russian, but a document provided in English will reach the widest audience.
Such information can be submitted under different forms: press clipping, video or audio records, NGOs' newsletters, reports, academic publications, studies, joint statements, etc.
This information will be included in the country files established and maintained within the secretariat. The country files contain information deriving from all available sources (UN organs, specialised agencies, the media, regional institutions, academic publications, civil society organisations, etc.)
On the basis of the information contained in the relevant country file, the secretariat prepares for the Committee a country profile, a working document which attempts to provide insights into the situation in the state to be examined, to complement the information provided by the State Party in its report.
The stages in the examination of States Parties' reports in which NGOs can participate are the following:
- Entry into force of the Covenant: Once a Sate party has ratified the Covenant, national NGOs working in the field of ESC rights are encouraged to establish contact with the Committee secretariat.
- From the receipt of a State Party's report until its examination: submission of any relevant information (placed in country files established and maintained by the secretariat)
- Pre-sessional working group: submission of information directly to the member of the Committee responsible for drafting the list of issues, and/or submission of written information or of a parallel report(1) to the secretariat and/or oral presentations before the pre-sessional work.
- Session at which a State Party's report is scheduled for consideration: submission to the secretariat of a written statement and/or information in the form of a report and/or oral presentations before the Committee, within the framework of the Committee's "NGO hearings; observing the Committee's dialogue with the State Party delegation.
- Follow-up to the Committee's concluding observations: submission of information to the secretariat on the implementation of the concluding observations of the Committee in the State Party.
(1) Even though the term "shadow report" is used to refer to reports issued by civil society in general, there is a distinction between a "parallel report" in which civil society shares its own information regarding the ICESCR articles, a "counter-report" which gives critical comments and complementary information, and an "alternative report" if the State has not submitted a report yet.
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All information extended to the Committee must be (1) specific to the ICESCR, (2) relevant with regard to issues raised by the Committee or the pre-sessional working group, (3) based on well documented sources, (4) concise and (5) reliable, not biased. The more specific, relevant and precise the information, the more significant the impact of contributions.
That is the reason why the Committee prefers a counter-report referring precisely to the information included in the official report. Besides, the Committee encourages NGO collaboration, coordination and cooperation:
"It is worthwhile, whenever possible, to produce a single consolidated submission representing a broad consensus by a number of NGOs. That could be accompanied by shorter, more targeted and detailed submissions by individual NGOs on their own priority areas. This kind of coordinated activity will help the secretariat and the Committee members to obtain a clearer picture of the current status of implementation of the Covenant in a given State party. Most importantly from the NGO perspective, joint submissions also eliminate the possibility of duplication and contradictions in the NGO information presented. The former creates inefficiency and increases the burden on Committee members, and the latter can undermine the credibility of the NGO submissions. Both duplicative and contradictory information from NGOs can weaken the NGOs' position and arguments. On the other hand, consistency and accuracy, as well as demonstrated coordination, enhance the professionalism of presentations, increase credibility and ensure the NGOs' intended outcome."
United Nations, Economic and Social Council, NGO participation in the activities of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 3 July 2000, E/C.12/2000/6
Committee on ESC rights's website, section: "Information for NGOs": http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodie...
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Fact Sheet No.16 (Rev.1), E/1989/21
United Nations, Economic and Social Council, NGO participation in the activities of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,12 May 1993, E/C.12/1993/WP.14
United Nations, Economic and Social Council, NGO participation in the activities of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 3 July 2000, E/C.12/2000/6
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Sharp shooting big man Jon Leuer has had eight schools on his list and all but his home state school had offered. Now the 6-foot-10, 200-pound forward from Orono, Minn., has an offer from the Gophers.
Coach Munson offered Leuer the scholarship while Leuer was on the Minnesota campus Wednesday for an unofficial visit. As exciting as it was for Leuer to receive the offer, he played down the idea that Minnesota is now the leader in his recruitment.
"It's great to get an offer from my home state school, but this doesn't necessarily make them my leader," said Leuer. "Distance from home is really not a factor for me. I'm just looking for the best fit with the right system and the right coach. Playing in a system that gives the four man freedom to go outside is important. Playing in a running system that scores points would be best for me."
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Seven other schools, including West Virginia, Louisville, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Notre Dame and Arizona State, join Minnesota on Leuer's list.
Already having made a round of unofficial visits, Leuer heads to Notre Dame next week for an unofficial visit. Coach Herb Sendek of Arizona State and Coach Steve Alford of Iowa are scheduled for an upcoming school visit. Kansas, who is in a bind scholarship wise, is also working to set up a visit with Leuer.
Official visits have been set for West Virginia, Louisville, Indiana and Iowa on consecutive weekends in September.
Leuer did note, however, that a decision could possibly occur before October.
"If it feels right, it could be earlier," he said. "It could be to a school I visit, or it could be to another one."
Leuer, the No. 72 ranked prospect in the Rivals150, played an integral in the Minnesota Magics run to the semifinals of the Big Time in Las Vegas.
Jon Leuer scouting report:
At 6-foot-10, 200-pounds, Leuer definitely needs some time to fill out his frame for high-major competition. Nonetheless, he is a pure shooter with good overall skills with the ball. He can knock down a jump hook and can play off the dribble. He moves well up and down the court, but has a ways to go defensively and as a rebounder. Could be an impact player with his size and unique skill set if he does get stronger.


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Lowe V, Jack C, Peller P, Tosakulwong N, Weigand S, Wiste H, Jordan L, Petersen R. Biomarker Correlates in the ADNI AD Population Suggesting Dementia Unlikely Due to AD. Human Amyloid Imaging Abstract. 2012 Jan 1;
Abstract:Objective: ADNI includes subjects categorized with the clinical diagnosis of probable AD. Data from these subjects have been used as the basis for determining the utility of biomarkers in AD research. Recently, published modifications have been proposed to the clinical diagnostic characterization of AD by incorporating new biomarkers, especially in data used for research. We assessed the ADNI probable AD population to determine if any subjects are included that fit the proposed diagnostic classification of "Dementia unlikely to be due to AD" based on negative AB and neuronal injury biomarkers.
Methods: The ADNI AD population was searched for subjects with FDG PET and amyloid biomarkers. FDG was used as a neuronal biomarker surrogate. The subgroup was interrogated by searching for FDG findings that were negative for AD. Specifically, FDG patterns were assessed as being AD-like, FTD-like or other by blinded readers using Cortex ID. In addition we searched the sub-population for those who had negative AB biomarkers (CSF and/or Amyloid PET).
Results: Of the 92 subjects we reviewed, 58 (63%) had positive amyloid biomarkers and an AD pattern on FDG. Seven subjects (8%) were identified who had negative amyloid biomarkers. Of these 7, FDG PET demonstrated an AD pattern in 3, an FTD pattern in one and an "other" pattern in 3. Two (2/7) had both negative CSF and PiB. FDG PET findings uncharacteristic for AD were seen in an additional 27 subjects with positive amyloid studies.
Conclusion: Several subjects within the ADNI AD population fit the recently proposed characterization of "Dementia unlikely to be due to AD" based on negative AB and neuronal injury biomarkers. Several others have a single biomarker that is negative. These findings raise important considerations in research analysis of ADNI AD population data particularly with respect to the specificity of biomarkers and clinical diagnosis.
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¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
½ pound boneless chicken sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ pound steak cubed
2 large potatoes cubed
3 tablespoons curry powder
3 carrots chopped
2 zucchini sliced
1 onion chopped
5 garlic cloves
½ pound Italian sausage sliced
1 cup white wine
1 cup beef stock
6 cups water
1 cup grape tomatoes cut into halves
8 ounces green peas (fresh or frozen)
1. Coat pot with olive oil and place over medium heat.
2. Add shallots, garlic, chopped chicken, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir until chicken starts to brown.
3. Add cubed steak, potatoes, and curry powder. Mix well.
4. Chop carrots, zucchini, yellow peppers, and onions. Add to pot. Stir.
5. Add ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
6. Add garlic and chopped sausage.
7. Pour in white wine, beef stock, water and stir.
8. Add grape tomatoes, peas, salt and pepper.
9. Cover with lid. Let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes to 30 minutes until tender.
10. Mix with a large spoon and let sit for 5 minutes.
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- 7.01: Definitions
- 7.02: Application for Licensure
- 7.03: Licensure and Approval
- 7.04: Instructors
- 7.05: Premises
- 7.06: Equipment
- 7.07: Course of Study
- 7.08: Records
- 7.09: Sanitary Conditions
- 7.10: Performance of Services by Students
- 7.11: Performance of Services Pursuant to Temporary Permits
7.01: Definitions
As used in 240 CMR 7.00:
Manicuring. The practice for compensation of cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring or cleansing the nails of any person and application of artificial nail products.
Board. The Board of Registration of Cosmetology.
School. A school or other institution privately owned or conducted for the purpose of teaching manicuring.
7.02: Application for Licensure
(1) No person or entity shall operate a manicuring school without a license issued by the Board.
(2) Each applicant for a license to operate a manicuring school shall submit to the Board:
(a) A certificate of occupancy or other authentic form issued by the appropriate city or town approving the premises to be used as a school. Such certificate or form shall be submitted to the Board prior to final inspection and approval by the Board.
(b) A bond of $10,000 which bond shall be subject to the approval of the Board.
(c) A detailed outline of the school curriculum.
(d) A proposed schedule of hours.
(e) A detailed floor plan.
(f) A list of equipment.
(g) A copy of the school catalog.
(h) A copy of the school enrollment agreement.
(i) A statement signed by the applicant that the school shall have an adequate library.
(j) A completed application, licensure fee and such other information as the Board may require.
7.03: Licensure and Approval
(1) A cosmetology school (private or vocational) which is currently licensed by the Board shall not be required to obtain a separate license to operate a manicuring school or offer a manicuring program. 240 CMR 7.00 shall not apply to cosmetology schools (private or vocational).
(2) Each school shall be required to renew the school license every two years and pay the required renewal fee.
(3) A school license is valid only for the location named in the license and is not transferable. School licensees must immediately notify the Board in writing of the sale or change in ownership or management of a school. A school licensee seeking to change the location of the school shall notify the Board in writing at least 30 days before any such change. Upon approval of a new location by the Board, the Board shall cancel the license for the previous location and issue a new license indicating the new location. Each school shall display at its license in a conspicuous place near its main entrance.
(4) No school shall be conducted or advertised as a shop.
7.04: Instructors
(1) Every school shall at all times be in the charge of and under the immediate supervision of instructors currently licensed by the Board.
(2) Instructors in schools shall be currently registered cosmetology instructors and shall be competent to impart instructions in manicuring. Instructors shall not be permitted to perform any work on paying customers on school premises.
(3) Every school must regularly employ or have in attendance during school hours at least one instructor for every 12 students or less.
7.05: Premises
School premises shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A clinic room of not less than 600 square feet, to be used exclusively for the teaching of manicuring and containing all necessary equipment for practical training.
(2) A lecture room of not less than 400 square feet, with a minimum of 12 arm chairs or desks and chairs. The lecture room must be available for at least one period per day for exclusive use for instruction in manicuring.
(3) A reception area.
(4) An office area.
7.06: Equipment
(1) Every school shall have and maintain in good working condition appropriate and adequate equipment for its entire student body. The following equipment is the minimum equipment required for a school and, unless otherwise noted, for every 12 students enrolled in a manicuring course:
- 12 manicuring tables with lamps, drawers and chairs/stools
- 12 wet sanitizers
- 1 dry sterilizer
- 1 wet hospital grade sterilizer
- 3 sinks/hot/cold running water
- 12 covered waste containers
- 1 first aid kit
- 12 finger bowls
- 12 nail brushes
- 1 electrical hand held manicuring tool with bits
- 1 hot oil manicuring unit
- 4 dozen towels
- 12 foot basins
(2) Every school shall provide the following equipment to each student:
(a) Manicuring Kit which must include, at a minimum, the following:
- cuticle nippers
- acrylic nippers
- natural nail scissors
- silk scissors
- nail and toe clippers
- tweezers
- finger bowl
- nail brush
- cuticle pusher
- metal nail file
- 2 orange wood sticks
- 12 emery boards
- 1 set of disposable latex gloves
- dry sterilizer container/with disinfectant
- wet sterilizer container/with disinfectant
- antiseptic
- cuticle cream/oil
- base coat
- top coat
- nail enamel
- polish remover product
- hand massage cream
(b) Basic Manicuring Foot Care Kit
(c) Complete Artificial Nail Kit
(d) Textbook
7.07: Course of Study
(1) Each school shall maintain a course of study of not less than 100 hours, extending over a period of not less than four weeks.
(2) No student shall be required to attend classes more than five days per week (Monday through Friday) nor more than 100 hours per month in class training. A minimum of one hour per day shall be directed to theory training in each school.
(3) New students shall be enrolled on a weekly basis. After a school's first class has graduated, transfer students may be enrolled at any time.
(4) Each school shall maintain a daily schedule of regular class hours.
(5) Each school shall include the following curriculum as part of its course of study:
|10 Hours
|Artificial Nail Techniques
|25 Hours
|First Aid
|2.5 Hours
|Basic Manicuring with Hand and Arm Massage
|40 Hours
|Professional Ethics / Salon Management / State Laws
|12.5 Hours
|Oral-Written-Practical Examinations Hygiene and Anatomy
|10 Hours
|100 Hours
7.08: Records
(1) Each school shall keep a daily record of the earned hours of each student. This record shall be submitted to the Board on a monthly basis.
(2) Each school shall maintain records of satisfactory progress for each student throughout the course of study.
(3) All school records shall be made available for inspection by the Board or its designated agents.
7.09: Sanitary Conditions
(1) Each school shall follow proper procedures to ensure that school premises, equipment and personnel meet the safety and sanitary conditions required by the Board.
(2) Each school shall provide each student with a separate locker sufficiently large to store the student's effects.
(3) Each school may establish the attire to be worn by students and require its students to dress in conformance with school requirements.
(4) Each school shall maintain separate lavatories for males and females, which shall provide an adequate supply of hospital grade antibacterial soap which must be used by all students before any manicuring procedure.
7.10: Performance of Services by Students
(1) No school may, directly or indirectly, accept any remuneration or change any fee for services by its students in the course of their practical training. A school may impose a reasonable charge for the cost of materials used on customers in practical training.
(2) Every school shall display in conspicuous places or at each of its entrances, signs with lettering at least two inches in height stating the following:
7.11: Performance of Services Pursuant to Temporary Permits
(1) Students who have graduated from a school may begin working in a salon only after filing a complete license examination application and paying all fees required by the Board.
(2) A health certificate and a copy or receipt of a check or money order evidencing payment of a candidate's examination fee must be posted in a salon where the candidate is employed until the candidate receives a temporary permit valid for a maximum period of 12 weeks.
(3) Temporary permits are issued one time only and cannot be extended.
(4) A candidate whose temporary permit expires before the candidate is issued a license may not be employed in a salon until the candidate qualifies for and receives his/her license from the Board.
240 CMR 7.00: M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 87BB, 87CC and 87T.


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RENVILLE -- A 34-year-old Morgan man was taken by Renville Ambulance Service to Renville County Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday south of Renville.
According to the Renville County Sheriff's Office, Mardi Lee Robben was westbound on County Road 17 near County Road 6, which is about four miles south of Renville, when his 2003 Ford Windstar entered the ditch and hit a utility pole.
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Motivating Employees Through an Efficacious Environment: The Impact on perceived self-efficacy and Performance Outcomes of Employees
An efficacious environment was built in a simulated work setting to investigate if the concept of self-efficacy could be applied to the workplace. This environment included all of the components of guided mastery modeling, as suggested by the Social Cognitive Theory. Of main concern was whether an efficacious environment would have an impact on the perceived self-efficacy of the subjects and on performance outcomes. The tasks performed by the subjects included writing out complete APA-style references. Pretest and posttest measures were taken on self-efficacy, quality, and quantity of references. The control condition, proctored by a trained manager, consisted of a self-study session. A trained manager built and maintained an efficacious environment in the experimental condition. The results showed that the efficacious environment had a significant impact on quality of performance outcomes, however no significant effect could be reported for self-efficacy and quantity of performance outcomes.