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By Palmer R. Cook, OD
People, technology and even professions change. The old lamplighters of long ago morphed into licensed electricians, and town criers have become police officers with computer equipped cruisers and night vision goggles. Opticians today are aware of rapid changes in technology. These changes raise the complexity of every optician's daily decisions, and with that increased complexity comes increased professional responsibility. The following illustrates how shouldering that responsibility can lead to unforeseen consequences.
A tired 49-year-old uninsured male driving on a two-lane highway at 1:00 a.m. swerves left of center and collides with an oncoming vehicle. Three fatalities result, including the driver that swerved and the two occupants of the oncoming vehicle. The accident is ruled to be alcohol-related.
Months later, the adult children of the couple killed by the swerving vehicle file suit, and you, the optician who sold the eyewear worn by the driver at fault, are named among the defendants. The attorney for the plaintiffs discovered the patient had returned to both you and to the prescribing doctor with problems. The doctor's records show that the patient complained of adaptation issues and "intermittent double vision," which the patient related to the newly dispensed glasses. At the doctor's suggestion, the patient returned to you, and you found no problems with the eyewear. You realigned the fit of the eyewear and reassured the patient that his problems were "adaptation." You suggested he return to the prescribing doctor if the problems continue. The accident occurred four days later.
Upon receiving a subpoena, you contacted the doctor and learned that the eyewear had been checked carefully, and the doctor felt that the prescription had been filled correctly. The patient's eyes were retested and no cause was found for the complaints.
Although you were concerned about the subpoena, you believed you had met your responsibilities professionally, and you felt you bore no responsibility in the matter. You were forthcoming in answering questions at your pre-trial deposition.
Fail Safes
Get in the habit of looking at each prescription carefully. Everyone makes mistakes. Some clues that the Rx is in error include:
- Cylinder axes are often symmetrical, so if the right axis is 10 and the left axis is 80, the correct axis might be OD 100 and the OS 080. Writing the axis with three digits helps avoid this kind of error, but some doctors do not follow this convention.
- A sphere power without a sign (+ or -) could be an error, although some practices only use the minus sign for sphere powers and do not use plus signs.
- Any Rx with greatly differing powers between right and left should be suspect, especially if changing the sign of one would make the powers similar (e.g., OD +4.00 and OS -3.75).
- Always specify the vertical positioning of the MRP for all non-PAL lenses.
- Scratches on the front of a 1.49 lens can decrease impact resistance by 20 percent, and on the back surface, the impact resistance can decrease by 80 percent. Even when you are simply aligning old eyewear, your professional knowledge carries a duty-to-warn about safety issues related to old eyewear.
On the stand, you identify the patient's eyewear and confirm that you had sold them to the deceased. His sturdy frame and Trivex PAL lenses had survived the accident, although their wearer had not. The attorney for the plaintiff produces a lensmeter and with the court's permission, you find the Rx matches the prescribed OD -3.00 -0.75 x 090 and OS -3.75 -1.75 x 005. No prism was prescribed, and you find no prism is present. You are relieved to confirm the lens powers match the doctor's Rx. The attorney for the plaintiff then asks you to reconfirm the distance powers and asks if you would also tell the court what prism powers exist at that level in the lens. The right lens shows 3∆BU and the left lens shows almost 5.5∆BU. You are then asked to analyze the D-28 lenses the patient "had been wearing when he entered your store" for prism at the distance MRP. You find no imbalance present in the previous eyewear for distance seeing.
When the plaintiff's attorney asks whether you had previously verified the correctness of the powers at the distance reference points, you answer, "Yes, of course I did." When he then asks if you understand that lenses have both focusing power and prism power, you answer, "Yes." But, when asked if you found the prism powers to be suitable for driving, you no longer can answer in the affirmative.
Expert witnesses subsequently testify that there is a high likelihood that the patient could not have fused the 2.5∆ of vertical imbalance at the level of the distance reference points, and that alcohol is known for causing a decrease in fusional ability. The inability of the patient to fuse more than 1.2∆ of vertical imbalance was confirmed by the doctor's records. The $2.5 million settlement includes punitive damages, and it is apportioned between you and the doctor. The doctor's malpractice carrier is unhappy, and you have no insurance that covers this award. You unsuccessfully sue the company that carries your business liability insurance.
Fortunately, the above case is fictional. There was a time when most malpractice suits against opticians involved lenses that shattered or chipped or that had been knocked out of the frame. Today however, opticians often make eyewear decisions that can have serious and unexpected results.
In the above case, the optician might have anticipated the problem if he had noted the prism imbalance at the near and distance reference points when he verified the Rx before dispensing. Or he might have caught the problem when placing the order or when the patient returned with difficulties. The doctor might also have identified the issue on his follow-up. This accident was the result of unexpected errors, or accidents, on the part of two eyecare professionals, and both should have had insurance to protect them. Unfortunately only one did.
Risk is often self-created. Some common errors that raise the risk level for opticians include: dispensing the eyewear without verifying the prescription, not specifying the MRP heights on all single vision and multifocals with lines, failing to take measurements (instead using manufacturer default values), or not using Trivex or poly lens materials for patients that might reasonably be expected to be "at risk." In the example above, neither the doctor nor the optician recognized that the prescription had high potential for causing diplopia. The lens design compelled the patient to look above the Fitting Cross for distance clarity, yet there was prism imbalance at that level.
Asking a layperson to select a lens design will not relieve an ECP from responsibility. Some designs work better than others depending on the patient, Rx and other factors. In the case above, the problem was not with the chosen design, but rather with the way the optician ordered the eyewear. (Read "Prisms and PALs" in the 20/20 October 2013 issue.)
Be Pre-Emptive
- Call the prescribing doctor before ordering if something seems amiss. Your lab can help predict unwanted prism outcomes.
- If you are fitting individualized or compensated lenses, take measurements. Using a default measurement is akin to using "average" PDs (as is done with non-Rx readers). This is inappropriate and unfair to the patients you are serving.
- For every PAL, measure both power and prism at the distance and near reference points when verifying the Rx. If the unwanted prism is excessive, call the prescribing doctor and explain. Caution: If the lens has prism at an oblique axis, your lensometer will show some lateral prism effect at the distance reference point and possibly more lateral prism, but with the base in the other direction, at the near reference point. If the lateral prism exceeds the ANSI standards, ask the prescribing doctor for guidance. In most cases, the amount of prism will not be a problem, but let the doctor make that decision. Never try regrinding with a different decentration to correct this problem—it will not work. If the doctor approves the lateral prism, ask that the modified Rx be e-mailed to you.
- Keep written records that are intelligible and detailed.
- When a patient says there is a problem with the eyewear you are dispensing, take the comment very seriously. Be sure you are correctly matching the patient and the eyewear. There can be more than one Mary Smith or John Jones, and if the order matches the patient's ID, check the eyewear carefully to be sure there was neither an ordering nor a lab error. If the eyewear checks out, but the patient's complaints seem inexplicable, do not dispense the eyewear.
Letting the patient do a little adapting in your office can help. Patients should not leave your office with eyewear until they feel somewhat comfortable with them. Asking the patient to return in a few days after your lab has checked the eyewear is a reasonable approach. Professional judgment is needed in such cases, and yours should be backed up with appropriate malpractice coverage.
Insurance companies that offer vision care policies require ECPs to show "proof of coverage" to be providers. Doctors typically carry professional liability coverage, but opticians may only have business and product liability insurance of one sort or another. That was probably sufficient in the past, but technology has changed.
Today, lens-induced problems can give rise to both fusional and spatial distortion problems. Had the doctor in the above case specified that the patient should remain in bifocals with lines, his attorneys might have shifted the total blame to the optician.
The bottom line is to consult an attorney knowledgeable in matters related to professional liability, and follow his or her advice. If you are employed as an optician, rather than owning your own business, ask your employer if you are covered. Secure an answer in writing. Be sure your attorney reads the answer and provides you with advice.
If you are licensed, your state board will be very specific about what constitutes the practice of opticianry. Your insurance may not cover you for actions that your board deems outside the scope of opticianry. For example, if you change the power of a patient's Rx, because the fitting vertex is different from the refracting vertex, you might argue that the lens in the position worn would give the effect the doctor prescribed—and it's likely that your board would back you up. On the other hand, if you changed the axis of a cylinder so the patient might not see things tilted, you could well be acting outside the scope of opticianry unless you had that change approved by the prescribing doctor. If an accident occurred after making the change without the doctor's consent, you might find yourself up the chain of liability without a paddle, so to speak.
Your position may be more uncertain if you are unlicensed, or if licensure is not available for opticians in your state. Becoming ABO-certified might be a good way of becoming credentialed.
The dispensing of PD measurements seems to be appearing more frequently in the ophthalmic news, and at least one or more major ophthalmic manufacturers have chosen to retail online eyewear recently. Glasses should always be designed using half-PD measurements. If you issue half-PDs or even full PDs, you may be inserting yourself into the chain of liability for eyewear obtained online. To correctly order eyewear, you should ALWAYS specify both the lateral and vertical positioning of each major reference point. To do less certainly shortchanges the patient, and it argues for having insurance, especially if you decide to dispense PDs.
Even though your manner of practice is meticulous in every way, "Things Happen," as W. C. Fields put it. Ask for advice from one or several insurance agents who are familiar with professional liability coverage (they all carry it for themselves). In your state, the coverage you need could be termed errors and omissions. Perhaps you will find an insurance carrier that already offers malpractice policies for opticians. Many companies offer "umbrella coverage" that could plug holes in the coverage you already carry. Umbrella coverage often only costs a few hundred dollars a year with a high deductible—possibly as much as $10,000, but if you need it, $10,000 might ultimately seem like a small amount indeed.
Insurance agents do their best to sell insurance, and the good ones also try to help you get what best meets your needs. After you have done your due diligence by collecting insurance information, seek an attorney's advice before doing anything. After planning carefully, take action. Once an incident has occurred, the cleanup may be devastating and expensive for you if you have not put your coverage in place.
Today's lens technology is better than ever, but patients don't always respond in ways that are easily anticipated, and accidents do occur. If you understand the technology you are using, malpractice insurance should seldom be called into play. But having it when needed can make the future more secure for you and your family.
Contributing editor Palmer R. Cook, OD, is director of professional education at Diversified Ophthalmics in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The information in this article is made available by the author and publisher for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or medical advice. The information is not to be used as a substitute for competent legal or medical advice from a licensed practitioner in your state.


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I attended the Face Forward program through Next Step for the first time last summer. I have Mitochondrial Disease which is a progressive energy metabolism disorder that causes multiple organ failure. I was a little hesitant when I first got to the camp, but it was probably one of the best weeks of my life. I met so many amazing kids and after just 4 days it felt like we had known each other for a year. The staff were all so kind and awesome and the environment was incredible, very supportive, encouraging and positive. I love that there is a camp where I could go even with all my medical needs and one where all the other kids understand what it's like to live with a disease that changes your life and still keep on going and living a happy life. I made good friends who I am in regular touch with. Overall it was incredible and I am counting down till the next summer session! Face Forward gets me through the hard times!
This organization finds a million-and-one ways to bring happiness, joy, and solidarity to the young people they work with. Every time I see a picture of an event, I see a sea of smiles. It takes special people to do this work. The Next Step staff are the real deal.
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Next Step is doing a hard job, but you would never know it from the joy and energy they bring to it. It takes a special group of people to make a program so full of life and fun for so many young people.
I work in a nearby office. I became a donor because I watched them work. They are special. Full of imagination, style and compassion. They do the serious work as well as anyone else. But, it is with the kids and the programs they put together, that they really shine. What other group do you know that has a huge inflatable gorilla as a mascot??
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From the conception of Next Step I have observed Bill Kubicek bring together a viable program for young adults with life threatening illness .
The seasoned and creative staff is dedicated to promote and accomplish the goals of Next Step. The reviews of the retreats and activities of Next Step held in CT, MA and TX have been rave...and they are requested to return year after year. I know that the board of Next step is very supportive, progressive and strong. I am proud to be able to say "I knew about Next Step when it was learning to walk."
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Having worked with children with life threatening illnesses for many years, I was thrilled when Next Step came on the scene. Finally an organization that recognizes that challenges stay with young people into adulthood! They need the support all the more as they work to achieve meaningful and independent lives. As a donor, I am always informed about what my dollars are actually doing. I have received calls from Board members and newsletters and emails full of real stories and indications of Next Step's growth and evolution. I live on the West Coast and tend to fund locally, but Next Step is such a standout organization in its mission and passionate leadership that I made an exception. I'm so glad I did!
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We have interacted for years with Bill Kubicek and support his organization's wonderful work with teens and young adults with life-threatening diseases. Without his support, these teens would not receive the attention or services they so desperately need. We give him high recommendations for his work and the efforts of the entire organization.
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I witnessed the vision for Next Step evolving more than a decade ago, as Founder Bill Kubicek wrestled with how to continue serving a population of seriously ill children who were fast becoming young adults. We worked together at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. His dream has become a healing reality for thousands of teens and young adults battling serious illness. Today, Bill and his staff are a resource for this population of young people throughout the country - both in service and in education for the care providers. I am deeply moved and inspired by Next Step's authentic quest to improve lives by creating healing communities and teaching concrete and valuable life skills. They have my lifelong support.
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The Bio-Inspired Algorithms group within the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems is a large and thriving group with interests in nature-inspired computing that include Evolutionary Computing, Hyper-Heuristics, Artificial Immune Systems and Swarm Intelligence. The group has an excellent international reputation: it will host the 14th International Conference on Parallel Problem Solving from Nature in Edinburgh in 2016, with Prof. Emma Hart and Prof. Ben Paechter as General Chairs. The group inaugurated the international EvoStar Conference in 1998 and has run the conference since then, overseeing its growth into 4 co-located conferences. Staff regularly chair tracks at GECCO and ALife. Prof. Hart and Prof. Paechter are Associate Editors of the Evolutionary Computation Journal (MIT Press). The group has a sustained record of attracting funding from both international (EU) and national funding bodies, including EPSRC and Leverhulme. We have an excellent record of encouraging collaborative working with other researchers both in the UK and worldwide, for example hosting visiting international PhD students and visiting researchers, and writing joint publications with external authors.
The group has a particular interest in application of nature-inspired techniques to practical optimisation where we have a track record of working with industry. Current projects include use of evolution in design, optimisation of cutting patterns in the Forestry Industry, scheduling in the Health Care sector, and vehicle routing, with a specific emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, (working in conjunction with Edinburgh Napier's Transport Research Institute). However, we also conduct fundamental research with the goal of improving understanding of bio-inspired optimisation and learning algorithms, for example covering evolutionary robotics, evolution of societies and the hybridisation of machine-learning and optimisation.
Hart, E., Sim, K., Paechter, B. (2015). A Lifelong Learning Hyper-heuristic Method for Bin Packing. Evolutionary Computation, 23, (1), 37-67.
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For sale is this large ship's bulkhead barometer. Dating from the mid - late 1970s this barometer was made by Camper & Nicholson's Marine Equipment Ltd. and carries the later C&N logo. The barometer appears in excellent condition both inside and out, and the face plate is unmarked and as new. The instrument is calibrated (at room temperature) and is in working order. As the photographs show, there is some tarnishing of the casing where the lacquer has broken down, but this would be an easy, light restoration for anyone so inclined. I bought this barometer a few years ago with the intention of fitting it aboard my Nicholson 30, but when it arrived, I quickly decided it was too big! The casing measures 170mm across the bezel, 203mm across the base and 87mm deep to the front of the glass. Priced to sell.


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Phyllis Voren has entertained U.S. troops in the Arctic Circle; performed in a Ritz Crackers commercial with Andy Griffith; done improv at The Comedy Store in L.A. and was a regular performer at Dangerfields Comedy Club in NY. She has also acted in soaps, the theater and (don't blink or you'll miss me) films like Annie Hall and The Dead Poets Society. She was named Philadelphia's Funniest Jewish Comic at Funnybones on South Street, and has played in clubs and colleges throughout the US. After 15 years away from the business, she's back doing what she loves most, comedy!
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So of course I wasn't going to write about primary igneous structures and Ireland with out covering the Giant's Causeway.
This is probably Ireland's most famous geologic feature and a place I've wanted to visit ever since I was just a wee intro student.
These columns, located in Northern Ireland, are part of a cenozoic aged tholeittic basalt unit which erupted on the surface about 60 million years ago.
Photo by Aaron B.
Here are some of my fellow field students, probably discussing something like how they were going to pull off recreating a man-sized version of the famous Led Zeppelin shot from the album cover to Houses of the Holy. ( no, really)
These columns form as the basalt cools and contracts creating the hexagonal shape. I wrote about some columnar basalt in the Blue Ridge Province of Virginia last spring, which are much older. But of course they really cant compare to the Giant's Causeway.
Most of these have 5 or 6 sides, although I have been told there are 7 or even 8-siders to be found. I spotted only a few 7-siders, but nothing greater.
Like this one.
And this one.
Here is a view of the columns from the side along with myself proudly displaying my shirt from Citizen Chain, my good friends and the very best bike shop in San Francisco, maybe even the world.
Another student, making his way across the columns.
Here is another view of a column that is pretty wavy.
Maybe this is something that can be explained by weathering, or maybe is the result of a varied cooling front.
For more on cooling fronts and such, here is a link to my former structural geology professor Callan Bentley's great post on cooling fronts and column formation.
Here is one more shot of Ireland's iconic igneous structures.


text: I discovered some screen discoloration on my new Iphone and was having trouble holding a signal in Greenwich Village I took my phone to AT & T and received rude customer service. The Iphone was my first smartphone but the lady at AT & T tried to say that i had somehow damaged my phone(within 12 hours) but finally a manager returned it and cancelled my contract. I decided to visit Verizon and i decided to get a Motorola Droid. The man told me an Iphone comparable phone was coming in 2 weeks and to check it out. Anyway I love the phone. The keyboard is slightly awkward. Not much feel for keys.But i have been taking pictures and I wanted to know why the quality is so grainy and what i could do to fix it.


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Brian Matusz played catch today with Jeremy Guthrie, and he'll throw a bullpen session tomorrow for pitching coach Mark Connor.
Unless his left arm falls off, Matusz will start Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.
Notice that I say "left arm." I think he'll still take the ball if his right arm becomes detached.
Seriously though, Matusz is ready after making his third injury rehab start last night at Triple-A Norfolk. His velocity increased and his command improved. And he stated on "O's Xtra" that he didn't feel sore today while long tossing in the outfield.
It's time for Matusz to get his 2011 season in motion.
Has it really been two months since he was scratched from his first start at Tropicana Field?
Actually, it will be exactly two months on Thursday, one day after Matusz takes on the Mariners.
Matusz has never faced them in his major league career. Just one of those quirks.
On a separate topic, Connor told MASN's Gary Thorne that Matt Wieters is the best defensive catcher he's seen in his 26 years as a coach or instructor. That's quite a compliment.
Wieters isn't starting for the second time in three games, but it's not a health issue. The Orioles have a day game tomorrow and Showalter wants to pair Wieters with left-hander Zach Britton. And it's evident that Showalter is more comfortable with Craig Tatum behind the plate than Jake Fox.
Wieters was busy last night with Chris Tillman, Alfredo Simon and Michael Gonzalez running up their pitch counts. He could use another breather.
Also, Showalter told reporters in Oakland that first baseman Derrek Lee will start baseball activities tomorrow in Sarasota.
I wrote a few days ago that Showalter is faced with a lineup challenge because he only wants Felix Pie or Robert Andino leading off. He wanted to give second baseman Ryan Adams a start tonight while also keeping Nolan Reimold in left field, so Andino had to shift to third base and Mark Reynolds had to shift to first.
Meanwhile, Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria homered today while batting leadoff for the first time in his career.


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Photo by Josie Musico, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. * For decades, a 1955 Cadillac Coupe de Ville sat perched atop a building in Lamesa, Texas, advertising a now-defunct car museum. This week, it came down after a father-son restoration team bought it, planning to fix all the hailstorm damage and pot ... Read more
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NBA News: Player News and Updates for 1/30/15
NBA Player Updates 1/30: The Latest News from Around the League, Tonight's TV Schedule and More
January 30, 2015
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We had a pretty quiet evening in the NBA last night, but there are nine games set in the coming hours, which should excite any basketball fan. While we're waiting on those, let's take our daily look around the league at some of the headlines.
Magic-Bucks: It's been a long time since the Bucks beat the Magic in Orlando, but it happened last night. Jerryd Bayless led the way on 19 points while Jared Dudley and Khris Middleton put up 17 each in the 115-100 victory.
It was the Bucks' first win in Orlando since December 29, 2004, a span of 17 games.
As for the Magic, they've won seven straight and 13 of 15. Victor Oladipo put up 21 points to lead the way.
Knicks-Pacers: Despite a slow start, the Pacers were able to overcome the woeful Knicks in Indianapolis last night, eventually bagging a 103-82 win.
Indy had been down early by double-digits, but fought back with a strong effort from Roy Hibbert, who had 18 points. The Pacers also dominated New York 50-26 in the paint.
Carmelo Anthony had 18 points for the 9-38 Knicks, who made just 14 of 42 shots in the second half.
Grizzlies-Nuggets: Zach Randolph is pretty good. He posted a nice 15-point, 17-rebound double-double against the Nuggets last night, resulting in a 99-69 win.
Jeff Green helped out with 13 points in the Grizzlies' fifth straight victory, holding Denver to just 11 points in the opening frame in the process. After that, it wasn't really ever close.
Lakers-Bulls: Last night's only overtime game was a 2OT affair between the Lakers and Bulls in L.A. The home team took it to Chicago 123-118 after blowing a nine-point lead late.
Jordan Hill posted 26 points overall and was the hero of the first overtime by burying a clutch jump shot that tied things up. Wayne Ellington put up 23 and the young Jordan Clarkson would manage 18.
It was the Lakers' first win since Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff.
NBA Daily Schedule: Here's a look at the upcoming games in the 2014-15 NBA season, including the start times and TV networks where you can catch each matchup.
Friday, January 30, 2015:
Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers (CSN, FS NORTH)
Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks (CSNNWHD, SPORTSOUTH)
Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics (ROOT, CSNHD)
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets (TSN, YES)
Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers (CSN-CA, FSOHIO)
Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans (FSNOLA, FOX SPORTS WEST)
Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat (ESPN, FSSW, SUN SPORTS)
Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz (ROOT, CSN BAY AREA)
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns (ESPN, FSAZ, CSN-CHICAGO)
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A soft subspace clustering algorithm with log-transformed distances
Guojun Gan - Department of Mathematics, University of Connecticut, 196 Auditorium Rd, Storrs, CT 06269-3009, United States (email)
Abstract: Entropy weighting used in some soft subspace clustering algorithms is sensitive to the scaling parameter. In this paper, we propose a novel soft subspace clustering algorithm by using log-transformed distances in the objective function. The proposed algorithm allows users to choose a value of the scaling parameter easily because the entropy weighting in the proposed algorithm is less sensitive to the scaling parameter. In addition, the proposed algorithm is less sensitive to noises because a point far away from its cluster center is given a small weight in the cluster center calculation. Experiments on both synthetic datasets and real datasets are used to demonstrate the performance of the proposed algorithm.
Keywords: Data clustering, subspace clustering, attribute weighting, $k$-means.
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LakeView Leasing HUBZone certified
LakeView Leasing, a member of the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced that it has received HUBZone certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration effective Oct. 21.
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b-side is a biennial multimedia site specific arts festival, animating public spaces in Weymouth & Portland. The programme presents an ambitious, experimental, site-responsive and often quirky programme of artists commissions in sound, installation, visual art and live art in unusual locations across Weymouth & Portland, Dorset UK.
b-side multi media festival in 2012 treated us to a double helping of intriguing events and artworks, intended to delight and provoke audiences throughout the summer during the London Olympics. SHA was a curatorial partner helping to deliver the year's programme.
Following the success of the b-side bus stops 'ad' campaign in September 2010 featuring local community heroes from Weymouth & Portland photographed by Andy Whale, in 2012 London based artist Wendy Elia was been commissioned by b-side and SHA to paint a portrait of a local person who explored the extremes and limits of their body. The portrait was reproduced as large posters, displayed at various sites around Weymouth during the festival throughout the Olympic Games. Wendy exhibited with Sherborne House Arts in 2009 as part of the Bodyscapes exhibition presented at Kube, Poole and Weymouth, and curated by Deanne Tremlett.
Other artists previously exhibiting with SHA and commissioned for the years festival included Day Bowman who produced new work for installation alongside the rail track at Weymouth Station and Stig Evans. Stig received a bursary from SHA in 2006 to produce work in collaboration with Andrew Hanson Senior Research Scientist from The National Physical Laboratory as part of the Colour + Chemistry project. For b-side Stig will be developing a colour library for Portland.
b-side multi media Festival will took place in Weymouth during the Olympic Sailing Events (27 July – 12 August 2012) and on Portland during the Paralympics (29 August – 9 September 2012).
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Mind Reading Headphone By Neurowear Play Music Based On Your Mood
Have you ever sat there going through your music playlist, searching for music that suits how you're feeling, but nothing seems to fit? Well, the Japanese company Neuroware has come up with a solution for you.
The mind reading-headphones from Neurowear analyze brainwaves to detect how you're feeling, then connects to the Mico database through the iPhone application which selects the song that fits your current mood! If the song doesn't fit your mood anymore, just shake the phone so that the data can be cleared and the sensor can re-scan your brain. The headphones also come with built-in LED indicators that display your mood through icons that show your mood to everyone around you. For now there's a 'zzz' for when you're drowsy, an 'x' when you're stressed and an exclamation mark when you're focused.
The Mico mind-reading system is still in its prototype stage, but Neurowear hopes to develop a market-ready product "in the near future". They currently have just 100 songs in their music database, but according to Engadget, they are considering the possibility of partnering up with services like Spotify, for a more diverse list of tunes. Hopefully, they can also do something about the design, because right now the headphones look huge.
if the name Neurowear and this brainwave-reading technology sounds familiar, that's because they're the same company that brought us the Necomimi brain-controlled cat ears, and the quirky human tails. The Mico uses the same technology, but it's definitely more mainstream. As unbelievable as this technology might seem, judging by the reactions of those who have tried it, the Mico does exactly what they say it does.
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For the promotion of his upcoming film 'Raees', Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was live on Star Sports show, where King Khan was asked to name movies, which is based on the Indian cricketers.
Shah Rukh said about the Indian leading all-rounder R Ashwin, "I think he is a mystery. You never know what Ashwin is doing. He seems so easy and calm and then suddenly bowls those unplayable deliveries, and bats masterfully at times. He called the spinner 'Paheli' for being a surprise package."
The King Khan also stated about Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who is currently nursing an injury, "I like Rohit's swag. I like the way he is always cool, calm, collected and completely goes mad at times. He owns the pitch, so he is like a 'Baadshah'."
SRK called the Indian skipper Virat Kohli 'Don'. The actor further added in praise of Indian captain, "The grim determination on his face, mind ticking all the time, and the calmness with which he comes at the crease, knowing that he will win it all".
Shah Rukh also stated about the former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, "He (Dhoni) doesn't need to do sledging ever. His mind is ticking so fast, I am sure batsmen could hear that."
He also added, "Dhoni is that guy who can play the last bet, without anyone realising gets a bowler that you never expected to bowl the final over like in the World T20 ( referring to the 2007 ICC T20I World Cup final, where he had asked Joginder Sharma to bowl the final over)."
The 'King Khan' named MSD "Baazigar" for his decision-making skills on the field.


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Hair Loss Immediately after pregnancy
Sudden postpartum hair loss comes as a surprise to many new moms, but it's perfectly normal to start losing your hair several months after giving birth. There's no need to panic, however. You won't go bald, and it won't last forever .
To understand what's going on, it's a good idea to understand how hair works, how it grows and what is considered "normal hair growth." Hair has a life cycle that comes in three phases:
Anagen (the "growth phase") Approximately 85% of all hairs are in this growing phase at any one time. The phase can vary from two to six years. Hair grows approximately 10 cm per year, and any individual hair is unlikely to grow more than one meter long.
Catagen (the "transitional phase") At the end of the growing phase, the transitional phase lasts about one or two weeks. Approximately 2% of all hairs are in the transitional phase at any one time. During this phase, the hair follicle shrinks to about 1/6 of the normal length. The lower part is destroyed and the dermal papilla breaks away to rest below. The average number of hairs we "shed" throughout any given day is 50 to 200.
Telogen (the "resting phase") The resting phase follows the transitional phase and normally lasts about five to eight weeks. Approximately 13% of all hairs are in the resting phase at any one time, but this percentage can vary from 4% to 24%. During this time, the hair does not grow but stays attached to the follicle while the dermal papilla stays in a resting phase below. At the end of the resting phase, the follicle re-enters the growing phase.
Each hair follicle goes through these "hair cycles" 10 to 20 times in a lifetime. Among the many other wonderful and amazing temporary alterations to your body during and following pregnancy (thanks to hormonal changes), the proportion of growing hairs to resting hairs increases even more, resulting in a thick, luxuriant head of hair. After giving birth , however, the ratio is reversed and more hair falls out. Very quickly, in a short period of time, the percentage of growing hairs can drop from an average of 85% to as few as 60% . For most women, fortunately, the reduction isn't quite that dramatic, usually hovering somewhere around 75%. But for many women, the loss of hair is significant.
Hair loss usually starts at around three months postpartum and stops at around six months. During this time, many women feel that they're losing so much hair that there's more on their hairbrush than on their head. But by your baby's first birthday, your hair should be back to normal .
You won't be able to stop the hair from falling out, but there a few things you can do to help .
Many moms experiment with different hairstyles or hair products (such as hair thickeners or mousse) to give their hair a fuller look during this transition period. Nioxin ( nioxin.com ) is a great all-natural shampoo and conditioner line designed specifically for thinning hair. Toppik ( toppik.com ) and DermMatch ( dermmatch.com ) are wonderful products used to create the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. And Shen-Min ( shenmin.com ) is one of the best all natural daily supplements for hair. Tired of scooping hair out of shower drains or sweeping up clumps of long hair, some women find that this is a good time to go for a short cut.
Most importantly, remember that whatever hair loss you experience after the birth of your baby will usually come back within just months. Do what you can to weather the storm, and chalk it up to another of the many physiological miracles of having a child.
If after a year, your hair loss persists or if you find that hair is truly coming out in "clumps," leaving defined areas of the scalp with no hair, it's a good idea to consult a hair restoration specialist – a physician who specializes in hair restoration alone.
If you have a genetic predisposition to female pattern loss or other rarer forms of hair loss (such as areata alopecia), having a baby can sometimes be the trigger. And although unrelated, many women suffer from hyper or hypo thyroidism , another leading cause of temporary hair loss in women. This can exacerbate hair loss and continue the thinning process for months or even years following pregnancy.
Some simple tests can determine the cause of your hair loss, and an experienced hair restoration physician can answer all your questions, assess the exact cause(s) of your hair thinning or loss and can tailor a treatment plan just for you.


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Band Of Horses – Acoustic At The Ryman
Band Of Horses release their new live album, 'Acoustic at The Ryman' on the 24th February (on Brown Records via Kobalt Label Services). The new album is a 10-song virtual greatest hits set of acoustic renditions of songs from across the BoH catalog, recorded at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium over two magical nights in April 2013.
Having captured this two-night stand's worth of singular performances that the Nashville Scene said "brought to mind the best efforts of Eagles and Crosby, Stills and Nash," Band of Horses set about translating the energy and electricity of the Ryman document into the closest possible experience to having been there. Band of Horses: Acoustic at the Ryman is one of a mere handful of non-Classical/Jazz albums mixed and mastered in the DSD format, capturing the ragged magic of an unforgettable performance in dangerously pristine quality.
"The game plan was to keep it wild and expressive like the show while capturing it with highest resolution available," says the band's Bill Reynolds. "The electricity in the Ryman was off the charts. If that makes it to the listener, then we'll consider this a success."
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1. Marry Song
2. Slow Cruel Hands of Time
3. Detlef Schrempf
4. Everything's Gonna Be Undone
5. No One's Gonna Love You
6. Factory
7. Older
8. Wicked Gil
9. The Funeral
10. Neighbor
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Los Angeles: Actress Lena Dunham has shown support for Kim Kardashian, amid the criticism that the reality TV star is receiving for sharing her nude selfies.
Lena Dunham (Pic/AFP) and Kim Kardashian (Pic/Santa Banta)
During the Power Women Breakfast series hosted by TheWrap, Dunham discusses controversy surrounding the selfies.
"I love the Kardashians - I love to look at them," Dunham says in a video obtained.
"I'm all about it. Every version of being female and feeling powerful is great with me. I don't have a problem with it."
Dunham, 30, said people shouldn't be so quick to judge the 35-year-old "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star.
"I have no interest in, like, getting on a soapbox and making decisions about what should make other women feel beautiful or feel healthy or feel strong," the "Girls" creator
says of the backlash.
"I think that's a big part of the problem with the feminist dialogue on the internet right now is like, why are we screaming at each other?" I don't think there are important
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This was my first trip to Paris and it was one for the books!
The story begins when my best friend since kindergarten, Diane (aka Petite In Paris – check her out!) moved to Paris last August. I'm obviously going to visit my girl, but the fact that she was in the most beautiful city was icing on the cake! I found a flight deal for $497 RT from Chicago which helped me convince my boyfriend, Teryn, to embark on his FIRST international trip!
First of all, let's talk about where we stayed. This photo I took just 1 block from my best friend's apartment we stayed at. THIS is her walk to the grocery store. Incredible, right? Obviously we referred to this as "Grocery Store Lane" for the rest of the trip. It was amazing getting to stay and live the Parisian life like a local!
When we arrived in Paris it was late, but of course we had to do a night walk through the city. There's just something so magical about Paris at night, walking under the twinkle of the Eiffel Tower. The city is breathtaking! Here are a few photos I excitedly snapped from my iPhone:
The next morning we woke up in Paris!!! What could be better? We probably walked 12 miles this day just exploring the city. You get lost (hopefully not actually lost!) in the romantic architecture and could walk all day! The Pont Alexandre bridge was my favorite. There is just something so beautiful about it with the golden statues. I was in awe!
The next day we had a wonderful time at the Louvre. We entered through the shopping center downstairs where there was no line and the works of art were amazing! After admiring the artwork for hours, we stepped out onto the cafe patio for a beautiful view over the terrace.
Next up, of course we had to fit in a little shopping in the fashion capital of the world! We washed down our handbag envy with champagne at Louis Vuitton, then went to the bar at the top of Galeries Lafayette mall for a beautiful view over Paris.
We went to Versailles, and although the fountains weren't turned on at this time of year, it was still very beautiful.
You may have heard it rains a lot in Paris. However, it doesn't seem to rain that long. We stopped in a cafe on the way to the Notre Dame and were so lucky to completely miss the rain while we were inside for an espresso and came out to a perfectly clear sky to see the Notre Dame!
As I suspected, once Teryn got to Paris he was bit by the travel bug! We had an amazing time in the city of romance!
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- The under graduate(UG) and post graduate(PG) sections have department/fora activities; inter-class and inter-departmental competitions and presentations are linked with both the curricular as well as the cultural aspects.
- Expressions-An Inner Quest is a yearly inter-collegiate event organised at the under graduate level. This gives an opportunity for the students to organise, manage and conduct competitions independently with the staff providing the guidance and the institution providing the necessary funds.
- Spandana is a yearly event at the post graduate level. The three day National Student Social Workers' Meet includes talks and paper presentations from experts and students from social work background. This event has drawn participants from all over Indiaand overseas.
- The Department of Kannada in collaboration with the NSS Unit organizes an annual Inter-University Folk Competition.
- Several departments bring out wall magazines where there is opportunity for students to display their writing abilities. Pencil sketches, drawings, paintings, collage and articles on current issues are displayed on the wall magazines.
- The Annual Magazine by the PG and UG gives scope for creative and subject oriented writing, by the students. It records all the achievement of the students, faculty members, the activities conducted and the various articles written by students.
- Several departments have released house journals which have provided platform to students to write subject oriented papers. Opportunity is given to learn about editing, printing by delegating the responsibilities to the students.
- Expressions-An Inner Quest, the intercollegiate annual competition, has as a major component, the literary aspect. This is to encourage the students to take initiative, responsibility to develop their organisational and leadership skills.
- Spandana- a national seminar at the PG level is an annual event, which has reached international level. This is organised and conducted as an initiative of the students. This event is oriented towards paper presentation and lectures by experts, alumni, students and representatives from the industry and various fields.
- The pro-active association between the institution and the professional body- Indian Society of Professional Social Workers led to the joint organisation of a National Conference, "Challenges for Social Work Education and Practice in the Changing Social Scenario" held on January 2008. This benefited the students as it brought a major input in terms of professional knowledge and skills.
- The joint programmes between the Mangalore Management Association and the H R Forum helps in constant knowledge interface between the curriculum and industry/government.
- The enthusiasm and participation at Spandana has motivated the International Conference on 'Women and Mental Health' to be held in the month of October 2010.
- The College Cabinet and other fora constantly organise competitions such as essay writing, poetry writing, limerick and debates at the inter-class level.
- Students are encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate competitions and funds allocated for expenses incurred for transport and registration fee.
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Competition Policy and the Swedish Model
The aim of this paper is to present some findings from a study on the development of competition policy in Sweden since 1945. The comprehensive questions are about the view on knowledge in competition policy, the trust to the Swedish model, the change of the model and what has replaced it, and the attitudes to competition and co-operation in politics, authorities and interest groups. The study is basically built on government bills and directives to committees, committee reports, and comments on the later from authorities and interest groups. Typical signs of the Swedish model were a consensus and co-operative attitude towards interest conflict, with institutional arrangements aimed for negotiations and pragmatism. This was also typical for competition policy. During the 1990s we find a change to an EU-model. It meant a transition to a more legalistic and theoretic view on competition. When it comes to attitudes they changed successively in the direction of favouring competition before co-operation. The change was however radical when it comes to politicians and competition authorities. Not least the later came to argue for an "antitrust" view on competition. However, business interests were sceptical to the new competition law copying the EU-model.
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• Choose a florist based on your budget. Consider: bouquets for the bride (plus an extra one to throw) and bridesmaids, boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen, fathers and grandfathers, corsages for the mothers and grandmothers, decor for ceremony and reception.
• Is the florist booked by someone else on the same day? Do they require a deposit? What is the pay schedule?
• Seat bride's guests at left, groom's guests at right. (Check traditions: It's the reverse for some depending on religion.)
• Reserve space for family in front rows.
• Friends of both the bride and groom can be seated on the side with fewer people to even it out.
• How are you and your guests getting around? Limos? Book 'em now. Cabs? Call a company and alert a fleet well in advance. You can even rent a bus if you want.
• Prepare a "Just Married" sign.
• Write up a schedule of who goes with whom to the ceremony, photography site and reception.
• Ideally, everybody participating in the ceremony should be there. It's also nice to include out-of-town guests. Let participants know well in advance.
• Plan a rehearsal dinner.
• Delegate tasks to overzealous parents. Decide on their roles (e.g., who will give out seating cards?).
• Present your gifts to parents, attendants and each other.
• Before hiring, ask to meet them and request samples of their work.
• Do they have assistants? Will there be a secondary shooter? How long will they be there?
• Get a cost breakdown, including proofs, editing, copies and prints.
• Prepare a comprehensive list of must-have photos/shots.
• Check with the officiant about any restrictions on decor.
• Consider redefining the ceremony space with archways and curtains. Discuss all ceremony decorations with the florist.
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Robin Padilla totally loses his mind when a woman wearing a sports top and shorts appeared in front of them to showcase her talent during Pilipinas Got Talent.
After the remarkable performance of the lady, Mariel Rodriguez Padilla was interviewed by Boy Abunda.
She clarified that she didn't get jealous over the PGT contestant.
"Maganda nga yung lumalabas yung ganung side sa kanya. Good boy naman siya, good husband naman siya. Ito na lang yung pinaka-chance niya para makapag-appreciate ng beauty kasi yun ang trabaho niya di ba?" She said.
Mariel then shared that she really wanted to learn pole dancing.
"Dati talaga when we were still living in Fairview, nagpagawa pa kami ng pole. Gusto ko talaga. I didn't have the chance kasi wala akong makuha na teacher na who'd go sa amin to teach me ganyan." She shared
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The Piano 1993 A mute woman along with her young daughter, and her prized piano, are sent to New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a wealthy landowner, she's soon lusted after by a local worker on the plantation.
One of my all time favorite songs of the piano guys! Coldplay - Paradise (Peponi) African Style (Piano/Cello Cover) - The Piano Guys ft.
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The Piano Guys ~ Michael Meets Mozart - 1 Piano, 2 Guys, 100 Cello Tracks
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Covisint LLC's new chairman and CEO vows the auto industry's online exchange will get no more cash from its parents, should not eliminate any more jobs and will work harder to win the trust of parts producers.
Harold Kutner came out of retirement June 28 to lead Covisint following the resignation of Kevin English after 14 months on the job.
Kutner takes up English's promise to make Covisint profitable by year-end, via aggressive cost-cutting. That does not include staff cuts. More than 300 positions were eliminated under English, leaving about 250.
Covisint must stand on its own, says Kutner. "The days of asking for money are over. We're going to fund this company through growth, and we're going to control the cost so that we don't need to go back to our parents to help fund it."
Kutner, 61, assumes the job six months after retiring from General Motors Corp. as group vice president-worldwide purchasing, where he often was at odds with suppliers. Appointed president and chief operating officer is Bruce Swift, 47, former vice president-purchasing, Ford of Europe.
Covisint has been too focused on pleasing the parent companies (the Big Three, Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and PSA Peugeot Citroen), while not fostering enough trust among the rest of the 7,500 companies using its products, says Kutner "We're going to become more supplier-centric."


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Welcome to 900 Rancho Vista Lane. A privately gated enclave, nestled on the hillside, with the most incredible and romantic panoramic views of the Channel Islands, snow capped Topa Topa Mountains and far beyond. Offering a total of 5,422 square feet of casual and elegant living space on 2.69 acres, this home features 4 bedroom suites that occupy the main house and a separate 2-bedroom guest house to compliment. As you enter the grand marble foyer, you are greeted by a beautiful Alabaster chandelier, huge open living room with marble fireplace, high barrel ceilings with cove lighting and immense floor to ceiling windows to captivate and welcome you home. The family room or media space showcases a beautiful marble fireplace, boasting warmth and comfort. The formal dining room is large with captivating views, offering a large built in buffet and wine cabinet. Enjoy cooking in your own professional chef's kitchen, offering the very best in appliances and a large center island, which opens to the breakfast room with views of the city, ocean, mountains and beyond. Just beyond the doors of your own yoga studio or art room lies a tropical and peaceful garden area equipped with water features to add to the serenity. A wide hallway leads you to the guest suites and 2 additional sumptuous master suites. The master bath is reminiscent of a luxury spa; complete with a jet bathtub next to a large window for your very own private view of the city and ocean landscape. The property also enjoys two custom car collector garages that house two vehicles each, plus an additional single-car garage. An entertainer's paradise best describes the pool and spa area with lush landscaping, multiple gathering places and seating area vignettes for entertaining with family and friends. There is an outdoor living room area above the pool and spa for rest, peace and tranquility, and of course, incredible views. Serenity and tranquility is waiting to captivate you.
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Clarke County students who don't have legal residency in this country hope they may be closer to achieving the U.S. citizenship they dream of after the Obama administration's announcement last week that federal immigration authorities would defer deporting some young illegal immigrants.
"This directive for us means time," said a recent Clarke Central graduate named Elizabeth, bound for Syracuse University on scholarship because University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy won't allow undocumented students like her to attend the University of Georgia and four other Georgia universities.
Elizabeth, 18, wasn't born in the United States, but grew up in Athens and hoped one day to attend UGA, she said. Under the regents policy, however, UGA and four other state schools where applications outnumber student slots are forbidden to enroll undocumented students like her, no matter how good their academic records.
Athens Tech student Eric Arteaga said the future is brighter for his little brother now.
Arteaga is a citizen, born in the United States. But Arteaga's parents returned to Mexico 15 years ago when his father's mother became ill. His mother was pregnant with his younger brother, who was born in Mexico and is undocumented — not a legal U.S. resident.
"It gives me hope for him. He could have a chance to be something," he said.
But during a forum on the UGA campus Thursday, an immigration lawyer and other adults counseled caution in a forum on the memo issued last week by Homeland Security Department chief Janet Napolitano.
"Right now I'm still skeptical for what this memo will mean for our students," said Dana Bultman, a UGA professor of Romance languages who said her high-school children have friends who are not legal U.S. residents
Under Napolitano's directive, young illegal immigrants between the ages of 16 and 30 can apply for a two-year deportation deferral under certain conditions. For example, they have to have been in the United States at least five years continuously, and must have come before they were 16. A felony criminal conviction, and in some cases, misdemeanor convictions, will disqualify applicants.
They'll also have to be photographed, fingerprinted, and must give the government information about themselves and their families, said immigration lawyer Charles Kuck and Robin Catmur, director of International Student, Scholar, and Immigration Services at UGA.
But the risks are low that the government will use the information to deport families or the young people who apply for the deferral status, Kuck said.
"In my experience, they would never come after the rest of the family," Kuck said.
And the government is not going to turn around in a couple of years and deport all those who apply for the deferral, Kuck said.
"It's just not going to happen," he said.
In fact, the directive may spur Congress to finally go forth with the so-called DREAM Act that would pave the way for young people like Elizabeth to work toward becoming U.S. citizens.
As many as a million people may apply for the deferral, Catmur said.
The policy seems designed to allow immigration authorities to prioritize their enforcement efforts, she said.
The deferral won't change the young people's illegal status under federal law, she said. It doesn't change the law, and it doesn't change regulations — it just defers action, and the people who get the deferrals will still be in limbo, she said.
And it apparently won't change University System of Georgia policies regarding undocumented students, though officials have yet to make any statements on the new federal policy, Catmur said.
However, University System administrators have scheduled a conference call Wednesday to talk about the directive's implications for Georgia public colleges and universities, she said.
Undocumented students are allowed to attend most Georgia colleges and universities, but must pay higher rates — out-of-state tuition in the university system, and four times in-state tuition in the Technical College System of Georgia.
People who ask for and get the deferral can also get permission to work in the United States, and will therefore contribute taxes, Kuck said.
And they'll also be able to get a Georgia driver's license under current state rules, he said.
Application forms for deportation deferral won't even be ready for nearly two months, so one of the big risks right now is fraud perpetrated by people making spurious offers to help applicants — for big fees, he said.
The federal government itself will probably charge a fee of $900 to $1,000, Kuck said; the agency that will process the applications is self-funded and doesn't get tax revenues.
The federal government hasn't yet released any details on the deferral application process, so it's hard to know exactly what it will mean, said Blanca, a 16-year-old Clarke Central High School student.
"It does give me hope," she said.
A Clarke Central teacher said the move by the Obama administration gives him hope, too.
"It officially sanctions my respect and care for these students. I feel like my neck isn't stuck out as far as it was last week," said Ian Altman, head of the high school's English department. "President Obama's directive says, 'I know you're doing nothing wrong. I know you want to be an American citizen. I see no reason why you shouldn't be.' I know these kids, and I know that he's right."


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(WJBK) - Has your dog or cat packed on a few extra pounds? Overweight or obese animals can face a number of health-related problems. Weight loss or a healthier lifestyle is the #1 New Year's resolution for people and we need to include our pets!About 50% of dogs and cats are overweight or obese. In the MHS veterinary practices, we find that feeding too many calories and pets not getting enough exercise are often to blame for unwanted weight gain. If you are not sure how much to feed your individual pet or how much exercise they should have, ask your veterinarian. Overweight animals are at greater risk of many serious health problems including: Heart disease and high blood pressure, diabete and thyroid disease. Extra weight can also aggravate arthritis and lead to back problems. At an ideal weight, you should be able to easily feel your dog or cat's ribs, but not see them, appreciate their waste from above, and see their belly tucked up and not hanging down. If you suspect your pet is overweight, work with your veterinarian to develop a safe and healthy weight loss plan. This is especially critical for overweight cats, since losing weight too quickly can lead to a dangerous condition called fatty liver disease. For information about the pet of the week contact the Rochester Hills shelter at: 248-852-7420.


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A new study shows users who look at or get involved with Alcohol Facebook status messages apparently has more chance of making them drink more, 400 people were part of the study and were asked how they felt after seeing or reading alcohol-related Facebook items.
The report shows that the more people engage in Alcohol Facebook status messages the more the chance people will want to drink. In a way it shows there are serious implications in introducing alcohol to teenagers.
Under-age drinkers see Alcohol ads everywhere and it has been said in the study they like to share or like something they are interested in, this is when they interact with it and start thinking about drinking. Social media is a powerful platform and by promoting alcohol it just promotes more drinking.
The downside to promoting alcohol-related content onto social networks such as Facebook is it's very hard to control what happens to it. Once it is on Facebook it is very hard to remove it because you do not own it. Only the person putting it onto the social media site or Facebook themselves can remove the content.
In the report the team found anyone that liked, commented or shared an alcohol-related marketing message could possibly be the ones to likely consume alcohol.


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