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HIV JournalView
February/March 2005
Table of Contents
What Is the Best Predictor of Drug Failure?
Harrigan PR, Hogg RS, Dong WWY, et al. Predictors of HIV drug-resistance mutations in a large antiretroviral-naive cohort initiating triple antiretroviral therapy. J Infect Dis. February 1, 2005;191(3):339-347.
Virologic failure is more common than one might think, even among patients who are receiving their first antiretroviral regimen. Among clinics that have recorded and published their treatment experiences, somewhere in the neighborhood of 30%-50% of their patients have experienced a rebound in plasma viral load within 2 years after initiating therapy.1,2
Why does virologic failure happen? Certainly, a correct and direct response is that these patients have developed drug resistance. However, this answer only moves us one step back to, "Why does drug resistance develop?" Poor adherence, pre-existing drug resistance, inter- and intra-patient pharmacokinetics of HIV therapies, are major reasons often cited to explain HIV therapy failure. However, in the setting of initial treatment there are relatively few data to firmly support any of these putative factors.
To address these questions in the context of treatment-naive patients on their first-ever antiretroviral regimen, Harrigan and colleagues in Vancouver mined the research advantages of working within the semi-socialized Canadian medical system. In British Columbia, all patients receive their antiretroviral therapy through a centralized treatment program; using data from this system, the authors had access to information on all patients in the province starting HIV therapy as well as the results of their viral load testing and their medication refill intervals. Further, blood specimens from patients were available for random antiretroviral plasma concentrations.
From 1996-1999, 1,191 patients initiated antiretroviral therapy in the province. At the time of antiretroviral therapy initiation, patients' median CD4+ cell count and plasma HIV-RNA level were 280 cells/µL and 120,000 copies/mL, respectively. Almost three fourths of the patients initiated a regimen containing a protease inhibitor (PI). The remainder started with a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based combination.
Genotypic resistance testing was performed on all patient samples with a viral load equal to or greater than 1,000 copies/mL during the first 30 months after therapy began. Only 360 (32%) of the patients maintained a viral load of less than 1,000 copies/mL during the study period. This low rate of success alone is worth noting -- although it should be recognized that during 1996-1999, when this study was conducted, antiretroviral regimens were generally much more unwieldy and inconvenient than they are presently.
Of the rest of the patients, 494 (41%) had a plasma HIV RNA equal to or greater than 1,000 copies/mL with no resistance detected, and 298 (25%) had viremia above this level with genotypic drug resistance mutations detected. Lamivudine (3TC, Epivir) resistance was most commonly observed (n = 204; 68.5%), followed by NNRTI resistance (n = 120; 40.3%), other nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) resistance (n = 98; 32.9%) and PI (n = 68; 22.8%) resistance. Among subjects who developed at least 1 drug-resistance mutation, the median time to resistance was 8.2 months.
In multivariate analyses, baseline viral load (hazard ratio [HR], 1.59; P<.001), baseline CD4+ cell count (HR, 1.08; P = .013) and history of injection drug use (HR, 1.33; P = .023) were significant predictors of detection of drug-resistance mutations. In addition, prescription-refill percentage (percent of the time that antiretroviral therapy was taken, based on prescription refill dates) and drug concentration also predicted resistance.
Here is where things get interesting. Compared to patients who had the lowest refill percentage of 0%-20%, the group with the highest risk of drug resistance consisted of patients who had an 80%-90% refill percentage (HR, 4.15; P<.001). Therefore, it was those with relatively high -- but less than perfect refill records -- who were at risk of resistance -- an unsurprising finding for anyone who has ever seen David Bangsberg's curves plotting adherence and drug resistance.3
But, as we all know, picking up a prescription does not adherence make. So, the authors focused on the 671 (56%) patients who had a 95% or more refill percentage during their first year on antiretroviral therapy. Of this group, drug-concentration data was available for 496 of the patients. Of these, those at highest risk of developing any drug-resistance mutations (HR, 4.57; P<.001) were individuals who had 2 abnormally low drug concentrations. This is compared to subjects who had a 0%-20% prescription-refill percentage and thus are expected to have little to no resistance, since clearly their drug exposure had been minimal.
In contrast, patients who had 2 drug concentrations above Ctrough - 1 standard deviation (SD) were at as low a risk as patients with a 0%-20% prescription-refill percentage. The risk for individuals with 1 of 2 drug concentrations above Ctrough - 1 SD fell between these extremes. Of note, only 30% of the entire cohort had both a 95% or more refill percentage and consistently appropriate plasma concentrations.
The Bottom Line
As has been demonstrated before, adherence is the key to virologic suppression of HIV viremia. However, this study also demonstrates, in a real world cohort, that the greatest risk of drug resistance is among those taking enough of their antiretroviral therapy to apply selective pressure to their virus to mutate. These data indicate that the relationship between adherence and the risk of drug resistance, rather than being bell shaped, is actually shaped like the back of a mouse, with the peak of the resistance risk found at adherence levels well above 50%. Indeed, if for some reason you wanted to create drug resistance, success is probable if you take 80%-90% of your antiretroviral therapy.
Novel techniques for monitoring adherence, such as the prescription refill method these Canadian investigators have described, are one way to assess adherence, although admittedly this is much more challenging in places like the United States where there is no central source of HIV therapies. But the real issue is related to antiretroviral therapy. The writing is on the wall -- for patients to be able to be successful at long-term adherence to antiretroviral therapy, these regimens need to be less of a drag to take.
To Control HIV, Test Everyone
Sanders GD, Bayoumi AM, Sundaram V, et al. Cost-effectiveness of screening for HIV in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. N Engl J Med. February 10, 2005;352(6):570-585.
Paltiel AD, Weinstein MC, Kimmel AD, et al. Expanded screening for HIV in the United States -- An analysis of cost-effectiveness. N Engl J Med. February 10, 2005;352(6):586-595.
Two reports suggest that widespread testing of the U.S. population to identify the approximately 280,000 people living with HIV in the United States who are unaware that they are infected can be justified on the grounds of individual and public health.
There are multiple benefits for expanding HIV screening beyond the so called high-risk groups. Screening can lead to diagnosing individuals prior to their developing advanced disease. This would prevent opportunistic infections and immunosuppression-related difficulties when they begin HIV therapy. Further, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 20,000 people who were newly diagnosed with HIV in the United States, had no expectation of testing positive.4 The diagnosis and counseling of these individuals in particular could reduce transmission of the virus and save lives.
The studies employ disparate models to simulate the effect of HIV testing of populations with varying risk of HIV prevalence. Both demonstrate with remarkable consistency the clear cost effectiveness of HIV screening among groups with HIV prevalence rates of at least 1%. Under such conditions, the cost of one time screening for HIV would cost $38,000 - $42,000 per quality adjusted life year saved. It is generally considered that care which costs less than $50,000 per quality adjusted life year saved is cost-effective. However, when applied to the general population (HIV prevalence 0.1%) the costs exceed $113,000 per quality adjusted life year saved. But that figure is reduced by more than 50% when factoring in the public health benefits of massive screening, and, specifically, an estimated 20% reduction in HIV transmission.
Despite the persuasive arguments for voluntary general population HIV screening, there exist risks. As outlined in an accompanying editorial5 by Samuel Bozzette, M.D., of the RAND Corporation, there are real financial and potential social costs of large scale HIV testing that must also be considered. The expense of establishing, staffing and maintaining testing centers, as well as the diversion of healthcare staff from other responsibilities will not be small. In addition, the stigma that continues to be attached to HIV infection may lead those who fear HIV screening to avoid seeking health care altogether. Further, maintaining patient privacy may be difficult when screening is not conducted in traditional healthcare settings.
The Bottom Line
Broadly encouraging HIV testing makes sense given our failure to curb the rate of newly diagnosed HIV infection, the dangers of the growing transmission of drug-resistant HIV and the epidemic's targeting of the most vulnerable individuals. Such testing should be voluntary and conducted conscientiously. Testing should be performed at healthcare centers and should begin with higher prevalence populations and then expand to populations that are at lower risk. High quality counseling of people who test HIV positive is essential. But counseling should also focus on those who test negative but engage in behaviors that place them at on-going risk of HIV infection. Systems to detect acute HIV infection during screening, as is being done in North Carolina's Screening and Tracing Active Transmission (STAT) program, should also be implemented. Policies for maintaining privacy must be devised and made public to those being asked to screen.
These reports supply important data that support a long overdue approach whose time has come.
Don't Combine Fosamprenavir and Lopinavir/Ritonavir
Kashuba ADM, Tierney C, Downey GF, et al. Combining fosamprenavir with lopinavir/ritonavir substantially reduces amprenavir and lopinavir exposure: ACTG protocol A5143 results. AIDS. January 28, 2005;19(2):145-152.
While evidenced-based medicine is to be considered the ideal method with which to tend to people in need of medical aid, there are numerous situations in the management of HIV infection where evidence is sparse, the mutations multiple and the CD4+ cell counts plunging. That is when clinicians need to get creative. Such creativity can lead to some funky regimens, some of which work well (PI boosting with low-dose ritonavir [RTV, Norvir]) and some less so (didanosine [ddI, Videx] + hydroxyurea [Hydrea], stavudine [d4T, Zerit] + ddI, tenofovir [TDF, Viread] + ddI + an NNRTI).
Many clinicians have used 2 PIs along with low-dose ritonavir in an attempt to achieve high plasma levels of the PIs in treatment-experienced patients. One such combination is fosamprenavir (FPV, 908, Lexiva, Telzir) + lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r, Kaletra); however, there are few data regarding the use of these PIs together. Data from studies of amprenavir (APV, Agenerase) and lopinavir (LPV) suggest that there may be important interactions between these agents.
An opportunity to study the combination of these PIs came with the Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) Study A5143, a randomized comparison of lopinavir/ritonavir or fosamprenavir + ritonavir versus lopinavir/ritonavir + fosamprenavir, each combined with tenofovir and 1 or 2 NRTIs. The study enrolled subjects with prior antiretroviral experience and virologic failure on their current regimen. Given the paucity of data regarding interactions between fosamprenavir and lopinavir/ritonavir, a pharmacokinetics substudy was added that enrolled the first 8 subjects randomized to each study arm.
Lopinavir/ritonavir was administered orally at the approved dose of 400/100 mg twice daily. Fosamprenavir was administered orally at the approved dose of 700 mg twice daily together with 100 mg of ritonavir. Tenofovir was administered orally at the dose of 300 mg once daily. One or 2 other NRTI drugs were chosen prior to randomization by each study participant in conjunction with his or her primary care provider and the site investigator. Participants were instructed to take lopinavir, ritonavir and tenofovir with food.
Blood samples for evaluation of steady-state concentrations of amprenavir, lopinavir and ritonavir were obtained during the week 2 study visit (14-28 days after starting study treatment) following an observed, simultaneous administration of the first morning doses of the PI, tenofovir and the NRTI(s). The time and date of the previous 4 doses of the PI were obtained and recorded. Plasma samples were obtained before dose and at 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours after administration. Lunch was permitted after the 4-hour sample.
The graphs below tell the whole story. There was a bi-directional interaction in which fosamprenavir levels were reduced substantially when combined with lopinavir/ritonavir and lopinavir levels were reduced in the presence of fosamprenavir. This finding led to the shutting down of the parent study.
The Bottom Line
Amprenavir or fosamprenavir co-administration with lopinavir/ritonavir should be avoided. These data provide a note of caution to the more inventive among us, as the interplay between some of our antiretrovirals can be tricky and surprising. Certainly, circumstances often drive us to devise creative approaches to HIV therapy, but we must do so while acknowledging to our patients and ourselves that there may be unanticipated risks involved.
Rash, NNRTIs and the 2NN Study
Ananworanich J, Moor Z, Siangphoe U, et al. Incidence and risk factors for rash in Thai patients randomized to regimens with nevirapine, efavirenz or both drugs. AIDS. January 28, 2005;19(2):185-192.
The 2NN Study was a pivotal trial that compared the dueling NNRTIs nevirapine (NVP, Viramune) and efavirenz (EFV, Sustiva, Stocrin) against one another in treatment-naive patients also starting stavudine + lamivudine.
There were 4 study arms:
The main study results have been published6 and have demonstrated similar efficacy for nevirapine and efavirenz; however, there were higher rates of hepatic toxicity in the once-daily nevirapine arm and high rates of intolerance when the NNRTIs were combined.
To examine the incidence and predictors of rash among 2NN participants, investigators in Thailand evaluated 202 Thai participants who were enrolled in this study. Of the 202 patients, the number of patients in each of the 4 arms were:
During the trial, 95 (47%) patients developed a rash, and for 69 (34%) of them, the rash was considered to be NNRTI related. Rash was more commonly diagnosed in the dual-NNRTI arm, followed by the nevirapine once-a-day arm. The nevirapine twice-daily arm and the efavirenz arm had the lowest incidence of rash.
The investigators also describe the experience of the handful of patients who, despite their rash, either continued their NNRTI or switched to efavirenz, the alternative NNRTI. By and large the switch from nevirapine to efavirenz was successful without return of the rash. However, in a small number of individuals changing from efavirenz to nevirapine, recurrence of rash was common.
The Bottom Line
Once-daily nevirapine is not an unpopular dosing frequency for this NNRTI. However, these data suggest that in this population of Thai patients, rash was more common among those who were receiving the drug once a day. In the aggregate, the 2NN Study results found no difference in serious grade rash across study arms. The reason for the much higher incidence of rash seen in this subgroup of patients, as compared to the overall 2NN cohort, is unclear. Lower body weight, ethnic factors or better immune function among these patients and the larger cohort are potential explanations. These data are important. They reinforce concerns that already exist regarding once-daily nevirapine. Further, the results are noteworthy in light of the increasing accessibility of nevirapine in Asia. Monitoring of NNRTI tolerability in this region is critical.
Also, a Review Worth Reviewing: Metabolic Complications of HIV and HIV Therapies
Grinspoon S, Carr A. Cardiovascular risk and body-fat abnormalities in HIV-infected adults. N Engl J Med. January 6, 2005;352(1):48-62.
Two of the foremost clinical experts of the metabolic complications of HIV therapy have teamed-up to produce this informative review of cardiovascular and body shape abnormalities accompanying antiretroviral therapy. Covering the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of these disorders, the article is extremely useful to the HIV treating clinician. A table of potential therapies for dyslipidemia and fat redistribution is particularly good and includes caveats as well as interventions that can actually worsen rather than help these conditions.
The Bottom Line
Read this and you will know as much about these metabolic complications as most anyone. A must read.
This article was provided by TheBodyPRO. It is a part of the publication HIV JournalView.


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October 29th was Reading Heroes Day at Maria Hernandez Elementary in San Marcos. KLRU has donated over 500 books to the school and was honored to be included in the day's activities. Along with a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog, reading heroes from the community including staff from the Texas House of Representatives, police, EMS and fire department staff, members of the Texas State University baseball team, and personnel of the San Marcos Public Library read aloud to classes throughout the day. Adding to the fun were all the great literary and PBS themed costumes.
Click here to view the photographs taken during KLRU's visit.

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Lady Gaga for Concert Band! Friday, March 11, 2011
Give your students what they want this Spring–try one of these new concert band arrangements of Lady Gaga hits from Stanton's:
Arr. Ted Ricketts, Grade 3
Lady Gaga has taken the pop music world by storm with her distinctive style and well-produced recordings. Featuring her best-known dance hits, each song in this upbeat medley can also be performed individually. Includes: Poker Face, Bad Romance, and Just Dance.
Arr. Sean O'Loughlin, Grade 2
Featuring a driving rhythmic style and distinctive melodic lines, this megahit from pop icon Lady Gaga works great for young bands. Sean O'Loughlin skillfully retains the sound of the original in this well-scored and effective arrangement.
Arr. Paul Murtha, Grade 1.5
Arranged in a driving dance groove and with interesting parts for all players, here is a great-sounding yet easy version of this popular Lady Gaga hit.
For more great recommendations, contact Stanton's band department!


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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 for "CTC"
A homegrown Antigone
A Calvin classics professor adapted the classic Greek play Antigone. A Calvin theater professor is directing it.
October 19, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Calvin Play Gets Prestigious Nod
A Calvin Theatre Company production will be performed in January 2003 at the Region III festival of the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
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Grains of Hope
The Calvin Theatre Company tells the stories of refugees from many countries who now call Grand Rapids "home."
April 12, 2013 | Myrna Anderson
The Wednesday Wars debuts
The interim class taught by Calvin alum Kirsten Kelly has put The Wednesday Wars onstage.
January 27, 2011 | Myrna Anderson


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Aviva wants to build a food web for the African savannah, so she devises a game and Martin and Chris accept her challenge! They will each start as a blade of grass and climb to the top of the food web in a game of "Power Suit Creature Tag." As they play, the brothers boost their knowledge of the complex relationships between predators and prey as well as the differences between herbivores and carnivores.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Master Chinese calligrapher and painter Fang Zhiyuan will give a talk and demonstration of calligraphy at Bucknell University Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in Trout Auditorium of the Vaughan Literature Building.
The talk, "The Art and Influence of Chinese Calligraphy," is free and open to the public. Trout Auditorium will be equipped to project Fang's actions onto the big screen.
Nationally known as one of China's greatest artists, Fang Zhiyuan, also known as Jin Zhixuan, is a master Chinese calligrapher and painter.
A descendant of the royal family of the Qing Dynasty, he demonstrated such talent as a child that he was selected by the Chinese Central Government to attend a special school affiliated with the China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.
This event is sponsored by the President's Office, the Provost's Office, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the University Lectureship Committee, the Departments of East Asian Studies, Art and Art History, Comparative Humanities, the Language and Culture Residential College, the MacArthur Chair Program in East Asian Politics, the Bucknell University Press, and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA).
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David Lee Murphy's polished blend of neo-traditional country and mainstream rock flourishes made the vocalist a star in the mid-'90s. Murphy moved to Nashville with hopes of become a star in 1983. For ten years he struggled in the Music City, honing his craft but never catching the attention of the music industry. By the early '90s, he had gained a reputation in Nashville and in 1992 signed with MCA Records. Murphy's first recording was a contribution to the soundtrack of the Luke Perry rodeo movie Eight Seconds.
Out With a Bang, his first album, was released in early 1995. "Party Crowd" became the most-played song on country radio in 1995, and the record's second single, "Dust on the Bottle," spent two weeks at number one. Out With a Bang would go platinum become the best-selling debut album by a male country single for the entire year of 1995. The Academy of Country Music nominated him for Top New Male Vocalist at the end of the year.
Released in the summer of 1996, his second album, Gettin' Out the Good Stuff, wasn't quite as successful, although the single "The Road You Leave Behind" reached number 14. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine


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SMAMS teacher receives McDonald's 'MAC' grant
Julie Newton, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at St. Marys Area Middle School (SMAMS), is presented with a $500 McDonald's MAC grant by Linda Hoffman, right, owner of the St. Marys McDonald's on Wednesday morning. The MAC, or Making Activities Count grant is made available through the Johnstown co-op, a collection of 42 McDonald's franchises in the area. The grant aims to assist middle school teachers in augmenting their curriculum and providing additional learning tools to their students. In years past, SMAMS teachers have used MAC grants to fund the purchase of Promethium, or SMART Boards, for classrooms, the founding of a fish hatchery, and introduction of various other projects on campus and supplemental classroom aides. Newton, who has been teaching for 19 years, 17 of those at SMAMS, was awarded the grant in response to a letter she had written the co-op. Newton submitted a proposal for the purchase of board games, when just before summer recess last year, she presented board games for the class to play as a reward for students following their final exams. "It was at the end of the school year last year, when normally showing a video or playing some games after they've taken their finals was considered a treat and the kids looked forward to that. We had some board games and the kids had asked me, 'Is it spelled b-o-r-e-d because these games were boring?,' 'bored' games because they weren't keeping their attention. When I saw the grant, I said, 'I will take your $500 and I will buy $500 worth of board games and have these students realize the importance of these games and the concentration factor,'" Newton said. Newton hopes that in the age of video games, social media, and instant gratifications, the board games will help the kids exercise problem solving and improve academic and social skills.


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Published: 2013/04/15
Russ Lawton and Friends to Play Wednesdays at Nectar's
Several Vermont musicians will come together for a weekly residency at Burlington, VT's Nectar's. Every Wednesday in May,
the group Honeywell will offer a set of "fun originals, funky covers and tasty grooves." The group features Russ Lawton (Trey Anastasio Band/Soule Monde) on drums & vocals, Peter Day (The Grift) on bass & vocals and Clint Bierman on guitar & vocals. The free shows will take place on May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.


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Paul Nauta from RootsTech Media Relations, has just sent us this notice -
SALT LAKE CITY-RootsTech, the world's largest family history and technology conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 6-8, 2014, announced today that 15 of its popular sessions will be broadcast live and complimentary over the Internet. The live broadcasts will give those unable to attend in-person worldwide a sample of this year's conference content. Interested viewers can watch the live presentations at RootsTech.org. The fourth-year conference has attracted over 10,000 registered attendees in-person, and leaders expect over 20,000 additional viewers online.
The streamed sessions include a sampling of technology and family history presentations. Following are the broadcasted sessions and speakers. All times are in mountain standard time (MST):
Thursday, February 6
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Top 10 Things I Learned About My Family from My Couch by Tammy Hepps
1 p.m. to 2 p.m., FamilySearch Family Tree: What's New and What's Next by Ron Tanner
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Intro to DNA for Genealogists by James Rader
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Genealogy in the Cloud by Randy Hoffman
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sharing Your Family with Multimedia by Michael LeClerc
Friday, February 7
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Storytelling Super Powers: How to Come Off as Your Family's Genealogy Hero by David Adelman
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tweets, Links, Pins, and Posts: Break Down Genealogical Brick Walls with Social Media by Lisa Alzo
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.com by Crista Cowen
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Finding Family and Ancestors Outside the USA with New Technologies by Daniel Horowitz
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Do It Yourself Photo Restoration by Ancestry Insider
Saturday, February 8
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Become an iPad Power User by Lisa Louise Cooke
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Information Overload: Managing Online Searches and Their Resultsby Josh Taylor
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., A Beginner's Guide to Going Paperless by Randy Whited
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., How to Interview Yourself for a Personal History by Tom Taylor
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Five Ways to Do Genealogy in Your Sleep by Deborah Gamble
About RootsTech
RootsTech is a global family history event where people of all ages learn to discover and share their family stories and connections through technology. The first annual conference was held in 2011, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by leading genealogical organizations, the conference includes hands-on demonstrations and forums to provide a highly interactive environment and accelerate learning. Content is geared to young and old, beginner to advanced levels.
To visit their website, go to https://rootstech.org/


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Jan. 18, 2013 Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- Wagner was interviewed by authorities soon after Wood's drowning in 1981, but the actor is the only person who was on the yacht the night Wood died who has not spoken to detectives as part of the latest inquiry, despite repeated requests and attempts, sheriff's Lt. John Corina said.
Blair Berk, an attorney for Wagner and his family, said the actor had cooperated with authorities since his wife died.
Detectives began re-investigating the case in November 2011. Since then investigators have interviewed more than 100 people, but Wagner has refused and Corina said the actor's representatives have not given any reason for his silence.
The detective's remarks provided new insight into the case that has remained one of Hollywood's enduring mysteries. Earlier this week, coroner's officials released an updated autopsy report that had been under a security hold. It detailed why Wood's death had been reclassified from an accidental drowning to a drowning caused by "undetermined factors."


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|2012-06-14, 12:47
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Ajimu will surely rise in the ranking. Kumogawa's lead might be smaller though he might still win it. Medaka might retain 2nd spot. I think focus on Zen's story since last poll should help him to gain ranks and votes. If not, I wonder whether what can gain it for him.
I think Volume 14 was the only Volume in MB that did not have Medaka in it. What do you predict whose gonna appar in future volume covers?
|2012-06-14, 12:54
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Age: 29
Emukae didn't mention anything about being "weak and useless" until she was literally about to die. Even though she acknowledged she wasn't powerful (compared to the Suitor, not compared to her allies whom she indeed outlasted) Emukae was persistently shown believing that she could actually accomplish something. That's not Minus; that's the opposite of Minus. The "useless" and only true Minus part of her mentality only came in the final moments when she took the hit, was about to die, and truly not accomplish anything.
|2012-06-14, 13:08
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Excuse me, people yelling "asspull"! Kumagawa erased his AURA about 6 volume ago. That means that nobody will ever notice him being anywhere, unless they can see him. They explained this over 50 chapters ago.
Also, nobody said All Fiction is weaker now, they asid it's not as dangerous anymore. And the one who said that was Ajimu, since All Fiction poses no danger to her or her plans, and in fact made it easier for her to predict Kumagawa's movements. They never once said that All Fiction is in any way restricted now. Hell, he just healed someone and when he got it back, he came back from the dead, so why would you think it's weaker?
|2012-06-14, 13:11
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|2012-06-14, 13:12
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Volume 16 marks the end of the Not Equal arc, so I expect the cover to feature Medaka, Zenkichi, and Najimi.
|2012-06-14, 13:16
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|2012-06-14, 13:22
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canada
Age: 28
If Devil Style is going to affect his inability to win I'd think he could trounce the suitor in a second or two. Hell, he could probably just erase her combat ability... this is why people are saying that Kumagawa is an uninteresting character to see in a fight.
|2012-06-14, 13:22
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Location: Auckland, NZ
And as for Kumagawa never being able to win...
He simply can't ever 'win in the way that he would consider a win'.
I mean there are plenty of battles earlier that he 'lost', and you know how those turned out...
|2012-06-14, 13:42
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Location: By the vending machine, drinking tea.
|2012-06-14, 14:43
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|2012-06-14, 15:24
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This again... Seriously, I'm dumbfounded by people who spend so much effort calling Nisio a bad writer over and over again because of a single chapter. How many times has this happened and then it all got explained!? It's impossible to judge Nisio on a chapter basis the way you would a regular mangaka. In fact, it's impossible to do that with any novelist/mangaka who began by writing novels. Nisio is a man who can write 1000 pages in one sitting for a book that's supposed to be only 400 pages long and then write another 1000, compressing it all down to those 400 pages. You can't expect him to explain everything in detail in every single chapter when all he has is 18~20 pages.
What's more appalling is the reason why everyone is calling him a bad writer. Just because the man didn't do the stuff you expected for a character you loved, he is a bad writer? I was thinking everyone here was a Nisio fan to some extent. This is like loving a chapter of a certain manga because a "captain" or an "uchiha" has appeared and hating it when they are gone the next chapter. Not something I expect from a Nisio fan.
Then again everyone still keeps calling Nisio a troll and calling anything that has yet to be explained an asspull except people like Sol Falling, so I guess I should keep my expectations low.
Please wait for something to be explained before making a ton of assumptions —whether it's to badmouth the chapter/writer or defend it. Otherwise, everything gets heated up and I end up having to read 6 pages without being able to answer a single post.
Anyway, I think Kumagawa will triumph again in the popularity poll. The 6 pages of Ajimu destroying the stand-in suitors (along with her recent character development) will most likely get her a better placement. In a perfect world, Naze would be second, but Medaka's change and finally losing probably make her more popular with most fans. Zen has been gaining some popularity, but it's mostly on the yaoi front of fandom and most recently, the harem lovers. I doubt he'll move up by much.
|2012-06-14, 15:37
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I liked this chapter, sort of, I thought it was going slow though it was good for developing Emuke. When the suitor used the screws I though the same thing I did last chapter. She uses screwdrivers, so maybe Kumagawa `beat`her. Then I saw that Emukae may die.
Then I knew....The Loser King is coming next chapter. Then I saw...Dat Dirt on my shoe is here.
Kumagawa has arrived!
Looks like allfiction is just as powerful.
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So, back in late 2007 I weighed ~320lbs at 6'3". I decided I was a fat f*ck and started working out.
I didn't really consider it "work" at the time I just did it. After around 4 months I was down to around 215.
It felt great... I could do pretty much so anything and not get tired / die.
Then I got married and started working at a call center. My activity quickly died and I lost the desire to really keep going.
Now I am a fat f*ck again and just put on a pair of pants that I had in the bottom of the closet... It feels like pretty bad. I'm talking about the sadness of going from medium to 2XL. lol
I look like the blob that crept up on and assimilated my old self.
I would really like to get back in shape but can't keep the motivation for over a week.
Anyone else struggling with being a fatty?


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Desperate RIM Gives In And Lets Indian Gov't Spy On Blackberry Communications
from the impossible-doesn't-mean-what-it-used-to dept
Now, however, there are reports that RIM has come up with a "solution" to let the Indian government spy on enterprise users as well:
RIM recently demonstrated a solution developed by a firm called Verint that can intercept messages and emails exchanged between BlackBerry handsets, and make these encrypted communications available in a readable format to Indian security agencies, according to an exchange of communications between the Canadian company and the Indian government.If you're a RIM Blackberry customer, and you bought into it because of the security features, now would be the point where you get pretty pissed off and start seeking alternatives. The report from the Economic Times suggests RIM did this because of the "importance" of the Indian market. RIM is clearly in trouble. Its failure to keep up on the innovation front means that the company is clearly struggling. But kowtowing to a government by allowing it to spy on users is hardly the sort of thing that's likely to get you more customers. It seems like it should do exactly the opposite.


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Currently, my site generates a unique Customer ID for each user. The variable name for this in my database is CustomerID. How do I get the SID function of an Affiliate link from Commission Junction to query this value from my database. So when a customer with a CustomerID of 55 makes a click or transaction through the affiliate link. The link queries my database for the correct CustomerID and inputs it into the SID value. This way when I run my reports I can see exactly when, where, and how much Customer 55 spent, so that I can reward him based on his transaction?
What exactly do I put in the SID field of the link builder tool to get the affiliate link to query my database and return the specific SID# so I can identify my user when he or she completes the purchase?
Should the dynamic link be like www.xxxxxx.com/xxxxxxx-xxxxx?Sid=[$query_CustomerID].......
I apologize if this is posted in the wrong section, also I am inexperienced in HTML so please don't be vague in your replies.


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August 16, 2011
Dr. Leticia Acosta and her husband, Dr. Horacio Pla, were both successful dentists in Cuba. They had a 3-1/2-year-old son named Horacio, after his father. In Cuba, they lived the good life....
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Ill buy it. The important thing I guess is that Tomlin is not going to sit back and do nothing after the way special teams performed this preseason.
Ill buy it. The important thing I guess is that Tomlin is not going to sit back and do nothing after the way special teams performed this preseason.
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, hear the lamentations of their women.
I haven't really watched Mesko. But I've seen enough of Butler to know he stinks. And Butler's hangtime is non existent. I watched Butler and Moorman punt side by side for 30 minutes at camp. And Moorman's punts made Butler look like a high schooler kicking next to a pro. I don't know what happened in the preseason to Moorman. I suspect he might have gotten hurt and we didn't hear anything about it. There's no way Butler should be able to beat anyone out.
It's a game of inches...
If Mesko can offer even one more net yard per punt, I'm all for it...
I haven't seen much of Mesko, but he has a much higher percentage of punts downed inside the 20 than Butler. Butler's stats last year were also a bit inflated from his 79 yard punt - a fluke that rolled, if I remember correctly.
Based on the numbers (including career numbers) I think that Mesko is likely to be a least a slight upgrade. I also heard from one of the talk radio programs that Colbert will give a benefit to a player who has been with the Steelers, and will only go outside if he believes that the new player is a significant upgrade. I'm not sure that the reasoning applies as much with punters, but thought I'd mention it for whatever its worth.
I also like the message that this sends about complacency. If you don't do the job, you will be replaced.
Tuesday with Tomlin
by Dale Lolley
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Mike Tomlin held his first press conference of the year and while there wasn't a ton of information passed, here's what we did learn:
@ The Steelers liked Zoltan Mesko over Drew Butler because of his pedigree and the fact that he's kicked in cold weather throughout his career, in high school, college and in the pros.
Butler's performance tailed off last season as the weather turned colder.
Well, that answers that question. Just goes to show that even when we don't understand some of the personnel moves, theres generally a good reason behind it.
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, hear the lamentations of their women.
this guy has kicked in big games as well.
its a really nice upgrade.


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Fri Nov 30, 2012, 04:03 PM
Secretary of State Al Gore?
Secretary of State Al Gore?
By Michael Tomasky, The Daily Beast
With opposition to Susan Rice mounting daily, Michael Tomasky proposes six alternative nominees for the
top post at Foggy Bottom. Head of the list? The winner of the 2000 election.
Things maybe aren't looking so great for Susan Rice. The throw-down yesterday by Maine GOP Sen. Susan
Collins, who extended the Republican case against Rice back to the Clinton ears, is one of those
Washington smoke signals, and it's not a positive one. Let me therefore set aside for a day the question
of the merits of Rice and raise another one: Who would make for some credible, interesting,
outside-the-box choices to run Foggy Bottom? There are ample non-Rice options that would provide the
nation with a strong chief diplomat and would piss off the wingnuts in the bargain. Here are half a dozen.


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What is a Chayal Boded (Lone Soldier)? and Can he go to a kibbutz? are among the questions you'll find answers to in this article.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Note ! This should be used only as a general guide. Regulations change from time to time. For definitive answers you should contact your local consulate or the Lishkat HaGiyus.
Also, the gender in this article will consistently be male, though these rules also apply to a female lone soldier.
Q: What is a Chayal Boded (Lone Soldier)?
The IDF defines a lone soldier as one who has no immediate family in Israel.
Q: What if he has a sibling living in Israel?
If the sibling is single than there should be little problem. If they are married they will have to provide a letter stating that they have no means of supporting you or placing you. The final decision will be made by the army.
Q: What are the privileges accorded to a Chayal Boded by the army?
Q: What financial assistance can a Chayal Boded recieve outside of the army?
Apart from the financial benefits given by the army, there are two further places to get help: The Misrad Haklita and the Mortgage banks.
The Chayal Boded can get a sum roughly equivalent to an additional month's salary from the Misrad Haklita by presenting them with his Teudat Chayal Boded.
An oleh receives rental assistance from the Misrad Hashikun and the mortgage banks for 5 years at the rate of NIS 250pm. Whilst in the army he gets NIS 450pm and will get additional time added on to the five years
Q: How does the Chayal Boded make sure that he receives all his privileges?
As a general rule, let everybody who you come into contact with in the army know that you are a "Chayal Boded." Attached to your base there is somebody known as a "Mashaket Tna-ei Sherut." Special circumstances or problems with the conditions of your service are dealt with by this office.
Upon arriving at your base for the first time, make an appointment to meet with somebody from "Mador Tash" (short for Tna-ei Sherut) and let them know about your status as a "Chayal Boded." It is their job to ensure that all the privileges you are entitled to are given to you. However, they may not be aware of all the privileges that you are entitled to. Be sure to pick up a guide explaining your privileges at Lishkat Hagius, "Mador Prat" - as described below. The guide is available in English, Russian, Hebrew and may be available in other languages as well.
Q: What if the Chayal Boded has trouble finding a place to live?
Lone soldiers having difficulty finding an apartment to rent are entitled to place an ad for free in the army newspaper "BeMachane," in order to advertise their search. He may also be able to rent an apartment from the "Amigur" public housing company, provided that there are apartments available (which is rare).
Q: What should the chayal boded know about going abroad on leave?
A lone soldier whose parents live abroad is entitled to a special leave of 21 days once a year, and no more than twice during the entire service, for the purpose of going abroad. An additional 9 days of leave may be requested, but will be added to the total length of service, or the soldier can convert regular leave that is owed to him. If the soldier requests the additional leave days, it is unpaid.
In addition to the above, a soldier may go abroad during any other leave to which he is entitled upon the recommendation of his commanding officer and with the consent of the IDF.
In the event of a death in a lone soldier's immediate family abroad, the IDF will grant a 30 day leave and will pay flight expenses.
Note: When an IDF soldier goes abroad on leave, he is not insured medically through the IDF and is advised to make private arrangements.
Soldiers should maintain an up-to-date passport in the event of an emergency abroad. An Israeli soldier will not be able to leave the country without a valid Israeli passport.
Q: How does the Chayal Boded go about getting free room and board at Beit Hachayal (Soldier's Hostel)?
The soldier should call the hostel ahead of time to make sure there is a vacancy. It is necessary to present his lone soldier certificate (teudat chayal boded) and soldier's identity card (teudat hoger) at the hostel. Hostels are open 24 hours a day.
On Shabbat and holidays, a lone soldier who is staying at a hostel which does not serve meals may receive a special grant from the Soldier's Welfare Association.
Q: Is the Chayal Boded entitled to any accommodation after his discharge?
He is entitled to free accommodation at a Beit HaHayal for up to 30 days following discharge.
Q: Doesn't anyone bring gifts to the Chayal Boded?
Of course, the Soldiers' Welfare Association distributes a gift (shai) to lone immigrant soldiers at Independence Day. The Shekem society distributes gifts at Rosh HaShana.
Q: What if he wants to be "adopted" by a family while serving?
The IDF is in contact with families interested in assisting lone soldiers and willing to provide them with a home on weekend leaves and furloughs during their period of service.
Q: Can he go to a kibbutz?
The IDF is also in contact with kibbutzim that are interested in absorbing lone soldiers and serving as their home during leave (in return for a symbolic rent paid by the IDF directly to the kibbutz). Only limited placement on such kibbutzim is available, primarily in the northern and southern regions of the country.
Such arrangements are made following a personal interview arranged by the soldier's welfare officer, either with the kibbutz movement secretaries, or the kibbutz itself. A lone soldier interested in such an arrangement with either a family or a kibbutz should contact the masahkit tash (welfare officer) at his base, or a kibbutz movement prior to conscription.
Be aware that if he chooses this option, part of the financial benefits go to the kibbutz.
Q: What happens if he gets married while a chayal boded?
If a lone soldier marries during compulsory service, he may receive an extra stipend in addition to the private's full salary which every married soldier receives. This is to compensate him for losing the rest of his chayal boded rights. Because from that point on, he is no longer considered a chayal boded.
The actual amount of money he gets depends on what his wife is doing. If his wife is studying, it depends on what year she is in the university. If his wife is working, the army will subsidize the family with an additional monthly stipend.
Note, from the point at which the soldier gets married, he is not considered a chayal boded. The regulations concerning a married chayal boded are very complicated and only definitive answers can be gotten from lishgat hagiyus.
Q: Is the Chayal Boded entitled to any rights after leaving the army?
Yes and he can contact the ex-servicemens unit from 6 months before discharge to three years after. For more information on this contact: 17 Ha'aluf Mendler Street, Ha'Kiriah, Tel Aviv. Tel.: 03-6975988.
Q: What are the addresses of K'itzinei Ha'ir (town officers) who can assist the Chayal Boded while on leave?
Be'er Sheva
Q: What are the addresses of the Soldier's Hostels (Beti Hechayal)?
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Alright guys, I'm new to this forum and I've been googling for about an hour.
What I am trying to do is (for a database of about 4million records) merge 2 columns:
let's say they are cola and colb. I need to merge them into colC not just for the output (like a concat query), I need them to merge and update into colC.
The reason for this is that I am trying to make it possible to search both colA and colB with 1 string (which for this database, can be a combination of the two).
Hopefully I explained this clearly enough for someone to help.
UPDATE table set colC = concat(cola,colb);
You sir, are a godsend!
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I recently purchased a new pc with only Linux Linpus installed.I need to have a version of Windows installed so that I can use my existing hardware and software.
I am unable to do so.I have Linpus installed but Windows will not install.
Any solutions that will work.
Someone gave me a disk to do a low level format. Didn't work I had to use the recovery disk to get Linpus back on.
I think I want to change my Linux operating system to Ubuntu, and I gradually want to eliminate the need for Windows but I need to do it bit by bit and properly.
I assume someone has been in my position and i would be grateful for any advice
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Archbold Memorial Hospital Awarded Gold Seal ACR Accreditation
Monday, May 20, 2013
Archbold Memorial Hospital was recently awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by the American College of Radiology (ACR), a national professional organization with programs focusing on medical imaging, radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
"By earning the ACR gold seal of accreditation, we've demonstrated that our hospital offers the highest level of image quality and patient safety," said Allison Donaldson, director of radiology at Archbold.
Archbold's image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs were assessed by a team of board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Accreditation is only awarded to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after the evaluation is complete.
"I'm very proud of our radiology and MRI teams who work hard to provide the highest level of care for our patients," said Donaldson.


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As I posted over on the "Suspend from sleep" thread I've got a G4 iMac set up to boot OSX & Xu/Lu 12.04 that has been hit with a plague of kernel panics, first it seemed like they were only happening in Xu/Lu, but then they started happening in OSX as well. I ran the Apple Hardware Test disk several times and it shows OK, I've repaired the disk with Apple's DU, and used Onyx to clean up the system, I've even installed a fresh OSX 10.4.6 on an Ext HD and booted from the Ext HD and the kernel panics continue. I'm thinking "hardware" but so far nothing has shown to clearly show that. Would there be some Ubun/Linux tool that could analyze the system such that it might point out what the problem is? A GUI app might be better for me, but if a CLI app is out there that could be tried with a little help from the forum . . . that would also work. I'd like to keep the iMac going, it's got ten years of data and it serves to check email and get around the web well enough. Any thoughts?
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Appreciate the follow-up, just letting you know the latest situation, looks like my horsie is again pulling up lame and will be a DNF once again. I just tried to boot the Xu 12.0.4 system to check on lsmod and wound up with multiple problems, problems getting Yaboot window to show up, problems getting gdm log in window to stay, problems with once getting passed gdm log in then mouse didn't work and no toolbar, problems then getting passed xubun splash window with subsequent kernel panic, problem with kernel panic before the Yaboot window . . . problem with showing a single user window that wouldn't accept my password to get into CLI . . . went thru 5 cold boots essentially ending in kernel panic. Gave up, when I tried to boot OSX, there also was a kernel panic and had to restart . . . thought it might be the old iMac giving up its life force, but seems like it's OK for now . . . don't know why kernel panics in Xubun would carry over to OSX? But, this has been the history of trying to get anything in the Linux realm to run on the iMac for longer than a few months, seems to be doing OK, then the system seems to start degrading?? kernel panics start and eventually the CLI even goes away. There was something about "starting pbbuttonsd 0.7.9 Unknown powerbook; speech-dispatcher disabled, edit; starting NTP-server-ntpd-kernel panic 3 or 4" on the Xubuntu splash window.
I did do an update/upgrade on Friday night, couple night back using "sudo aptitude" and I rebooted then and everything seemed to be OK, I can't remember if I installed "powerprefs" in the iMac following a comment in the PPC FAQ about either getting suspend to work, but I didn't adjust anything in the GUI powerprefs window when it opened . . . so I don't know if somehow one of the upgrades has messed with my "nv" driver compilation . . . but once again there is a problem. Seemed like Xu/Lu 12.0.4 got me closer to something stable . . . will have to see on another day if I can get it working, if it's a hardware issue, or just try what will be the 6th or 7th re-install . . . . Maybe Tuesday I'll again have a moment to play around . . . the sound issue goes to the back burner for now.


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Two teams yearning to stake a claim in the
win column will clash in the opening game Saturday night when the
Tech women host Jacksonville State in their Ohio Valley Conference
opener. The Golden Eagles are 1-6 following a loss at Georgia
Wednesday night, while JSU is off to a similar 1-6 start following
a win over West Georgia on Tuesday.
The victory Tuesday snapped a 10-game losing streak by the Gamecock women.
The two squads split their games last year, each winning on the road, so the Golden Eagles are hoping to reclaim Eblen Center's homecourt advantage.
Jacksonville State is led in scoring and rebounding by Jolie Efezokhae, a 6-1 junior from Buford, Ga., who earned a spot on the OVC All-Newcomer team in 2006-07. She is averaging 13.8 points and seven rebounds per contest while shooting a solid .516 from the field. Averaging just over 30 minutes per game while starting all seven games, she also tops the Gamecocks in steals with 16.
Also averaging in double figures, both Zenobia Pitts and Charlease Williams are putting up 10.2 points per game. Pitts, a 5-8 sophomore from Birmingham, is doing it from outside with a team-high 11 3-pointers. Williams, a 5-10 sophomore forward from Ft. Lauderdale, has done it in the paint and at the free throw line. She ranks second on the team behind Efezokhae in free throws attempted.
As a team, JSU has relied on defense, limiting foes to 39 percent shooting overall and 66 points per game. The Gamecocks are shooting 34.7 percent and averaging 54.3 points, and have been topped on the boards by an average of seven per game.
Head coach Becky Geyer is in her third season at the helm in Jacksonville, after 13 dominating seasons at San Antonio's Trinity University. She won 229 games and one national championship at Trinity, then spent one year as an assistant coach at the University of Central Florida before taking over the Gamecock program.
Amy Brown is also in her third season in charge of the Golden Eagle program, which has shown tremendous balance in its offense this year. Tech is led in scoring by senior Blair Bowens, averaging 11.3 points per game, while six other players re chipping between five and 10 points per game.
Senior Allison Price is next with 9.8 points and leads the team in assists. Freshman Krystal Stirrup is third in scoring with 97 ppg, and is second on the team in rebounds with 5.5 per game. Meagan Lyons is averaging 9.2 points and leads the team in steals. Jasmine White averages 8.3 points and leads Tech in rebounds with 7.2 per game.
Tech owns a 7-3 lead in the all-time series with Jacksonville State, winning five in a row before dropping a four-point contest in Eblen Center last winter, 69-65. In that game, Blair Bowens led Tech with 19 points while Meagan Lyons notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Marissa Hensley also reached double figures with 11. Alison Price had nine points, four assists and five steals as the Golden Eagles had 13 steals in the game.
Efezokhae finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double, scoring 13 of her points in the first half. Cierra Duhart had 11 points and nine rebounds, Stuart added 13 points and six boards, and Danielle Beneby contributed 11 points and eight rebounds.
In the first meeting, Bowens had a career performance with 22 points, including two clutch free throws with 13.9 seconds remaining, to bounce the Golden Eagles to a 71-68 victory. Kristina Tyler added 12 points.
Duhart finished with 20 points and nine rebounds for JSU, while Efezokhae added 10 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots.
Golden Eagle women, Gamecocks looking to start OVC season on winning note
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Two teams yearning to stake a claim in the
win column will clash in the opening game Saturday night when the
Tech women host Jacksonville State in their Ohio Valley Conference
opener. The Golden Eagles are 1-6 following a loss at Georgia
Wednesday night, while JSU is off to a similar 1-6 start following
a win over West Georgia on Tuesday.


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As far as food, I plan on picking up the tab for dinner out at least once throughout their stay, but probably can't afford to buy every meal out. I also plan on having lots of snacks and drinks at my place to keep everyone's tummies satisfied. One thing I am concerned about is that I eat very healthily and mostly vegan (although I do eat meat and cheese about once a week) and my family does not. I like the idea of cooking some of my favorite healthy meals and snacks for my family - both as a way to show off how good healthy food can be - but also because I feel like since they are visiting my home they should have the experience of "my" food. (It wouldn't be weird food like meat substitutes or fake cheese or even tofu - I'm talking about veggie and peanut stir fry, for example). But I also realize that this has the risk of totally blowing up and being unsatisfying for them all... thoughts? (Side note: I also would love to cook my family healthy food as a way to demonstrate how far I have come in the past year - I've lost almost 30 lbs and have totally transformed my health).
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Monday, October 03, 2011
Aretha Franklin is amazing…and the Peabody Opera House is too!
3 comments:
- Bridget Bufford said...
It sounds fantastic. My parents used to go to concerts there. I'm so glad St. Louis is preserving some of the old places!
Bridget Bufford
- Mark said...
Yay Aretha!! Shark-fu, I don't know if we discussed this, but I am a huge Aretha fan (who isn't??) I knew she was having some health problems- not my business- but I saw a very recent picture of her in Rolling Stone. She looked so much slimmer, years younger, had fabulous hair, a fabulous wardrobe, impeccable nails and shoes matching the purse.
GO Aretha!! Did she seem that way to you? I recently read a biography of Aretha's father, the Reverend Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, a noted preacher and gospel artist. That book had me listening to gospel and to C.L.'s sermons for WEEKS. I missed good music and I missed Aretha when I was in Germany!! Aretha is AMERICA to me.
Seeing Aretha live was one of the highlights of my life.
- Charles Seabrook said...
Aretha... what can one say? Any time you're feeling down just play "Say a Little Prayer for You" sung by Aretha, and you'll be feeling better in no time. I listen opera, pop, jazz, all sorts of sounds - there is no doubt that Aretha is blessed with one of the most amazing and real voices of all.


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Here's your chance to tell the Government what you think of them spying on you
Normally I write about music in this blog. But this is a blog — and the fact that you're reading this post has most likely just been logged into an N.S.A. database, along with lots of other info about what you've been doing just now, including where you are, every email you've just sent and read, what other websites, photos and blogs you've just visited, all the texts and phone calls you've made today, and so on and so on . . . Does this make you a tad uneasy? It should. So here's a chance to do something about it. Perhaps I'm being optimistic (I've been accused of that before) but I'll bet Congress and the White House are a little worried about what we all think of their rampant invasion of our privacy. That's why they're asking us what we think — and it's why they're trying to deflect our fear of them and point that fear toward technology itself. Watch this video of former Clinton Chief of Staff, John Podesta as he tries to do just that:
Don't let them get away with it. Go here and fill out the survey. Be sure to put something in their comment field labeled, "Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your thoughts on this issue?" Be bold and don't worry; it won't increase the government's surveillance of your actions. There's really nothing more they can do that isn't already being done. Here's an excerpt of what I put in:


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Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery on Monday expressed respect for Michael Sam and vowed to evaluate Sam on his football ability.
Sam, an NFL prospect and the reigning SEC defensive player of the year, said Sunday that he is gay.
"Michael stated with great poise and confidence who he is as a person and football player and I have tremendous respect for him in the way he conveyed his thoughts and the courage it took to state them publicly," Emery said in an emailed statement.
"Each and every player in the NFL is a unique individual, as we all are in life. We all ultimately gain respect in our jobs by how well we perform at our chosen profession and if the level in which we perform adds positively to the collective goal of success."
Sam played defensive end at Missouri, but at 6-foot-1, 260 pounds, he projects as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. The Bears are planning to continue with their 4-3 base front, which likely makes Sam a better fit for another team.
"Michael stated this and I agree with his thoughts. It is about his skill set as a football player to add positively to a team's goals and that's how he will be evaluated," Emery said.


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SEC M5: 12.06.13 EditionPosted by David Changas on December 6th, 2013
- Kentucky heads to Arlington, Texas, tonight to take on Baylor in what clearly is the highest-profile match-up of the weekend involving an SEC team, and the biggest game of the Big 12-SEC Challenge. The contest will be a stiff test for the Wildcats in "The House that Jerry Jones Built," as Baylor is coming off a good performance at the Maui Invitational last week. Like Kentucky, the Bears are 7-1, and clearly don't lack for confidence, if the comments of Baylor center Isaiah Austin are any indication. The sophomore, whose college choice came down to Baylor and Kentucky, said the Wildcats aren't better than the Bears "in any way, shape, or form." The quotes should motivate the young Wildcats, although it's unlikely such motivation is needed. Not only do those left on the roster from last year's team look to avenge last season's 64-55 loss to the Bears in Rupp Arena, but the game will be played at the site of the 2014 Final Four. John Calipari has to like the idea of getting some experience in a facility that he hopes to return to at the end of the season, and he can sell his team on the idea of working to back to AT&T Stadium in April.
- The other match-up of the weekend involving an SEC team that offers significant intrigue is Missouri hosting UCLA on Saturday. While most Tigers' fans might have their attention on the Georgia Dome and the football team's tilt with Auburn, the basketball game will serve as a nice appetizer to that one. The Tigers got ready for the contest with an 80-71 win over West Virginia in the Big 12-SEC Challenge last night. While the Bruins will offer the stiffest test Missouri has faced thus far, the Tigers moved to 8-0 with the win, and have settled in nicely after Frank Haith returned from his five-game suspension. Tulsa transfer Jordan Clarkson has been impressive in his first eight games, leading the team in scoring (19.3 PPG) and assists (3.4 APG). Clarkson and Jabari Brown (19.2 PPG, 46.7% on threes) have thus far given the Tigers the type of production they needed after losing so much from last year's team. A win over equally-untested UCLA could raise eyebrows. With both teams playing a faster brand of basketball than they have in the past, it should be an entertaining match-up, and the kind of distraction Missouri football fans need before arguably the biggest game in school history in that sport.
- The Big 12-SEC Challenge certainly does not receive the attention that the ACC-Big Ten Challenge does, and given the often uninspiring match-ups it offers, as well as the fact that it is in its first year and is spread out over more than a month, this isn't surprising. In addition to the Missouri-West Virginia game, Thursday night offered a mildly interesting contest between Ole Miss and Kansas State in Manhattan, as well as a forgettable game between conference bottom feeders Mississippi State and TCU in Starkville. Both Mississippi schools fell short, with Ole Miss falling 61-58 after leading by four with fewer than four minutes remaining. It was the Rebels' first loss of the season, and given Kansas State's struggles so far this year, it was a game Ole Miss needed to win to build a quality resume. As for Mississippi State, the Bulldogs trailed by 12 at the half and eventually lost by a score of 71-61. For those keeping tabs at home – and we know you all are – the Big 12 leads the 10-game series 4-2 so far.
- Florida confirmed that Scottie Wilbekin suffered a high ankle sprain in Monday's last-second loss to UConn, and it is not known how much time he will miss. It is clear, though, that he will not make it back for the Gators' December 10 home match-up with Kansas in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. His absence leaves Florida in a bind in the backcourt, as fellow guard Kasey Hill is out for at least a couple more weeks, Rutgers transfer Eli Carter will take a medical redshirt, and highly-touted freshman Chris Walker still has not been cleared to play. Against the Huskies, the only other Gators' guard to score was Michael Frazier II (seven points in 39 minutes), and it will be difficult for Florida to get enough on the perimeter to take down the Jayhawks.
- Speaking of Florida, the Gators made national news when their charter from Gainesville to Storrs Sunday afternoon experienced a mechanical issue, and Delta bumped a full flight of 50 passengers to accommodate Billy Donovan's squad. While most of the passengers were able to leave Gainesville on Sunday and were given travel vouchers for their inconveniences, some were forced to wait until Monday to leave. The Gators had nothing to do with the change and had no knowledge it was being made, but the move obviously left some of those who were bumped unhappy. Based upon some of the attendance figures that come from games at the O'Connell Center, Florida doesn't enjoy the popularity a team that has had as much success as it has over the 17-plus years Donovan has been in Gainesville deserves, and this situation likely didn't help. Neither did the Gators' last-second loss to the Huskies, for that matter.


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[ World Water Day With Xeros ]
Water Conservation: Technology GameChangers
Bill Westwater is the CEO of Xeros Ltd., a UK-based innovator of an ultra low-water bead cleaning system that reduces water and energy consumption. In this Q&A, Westwater offers his personal perspective about the increasing importance of water conservation.
Learn more about how Xeros' water conserving product is a technology-based game changer.
What are the water conservation issues in your region?
The U.K. is a microcosm of the global world, in that we are placing more and more demands on the amount of water we have. Despite our reputation as a rainy country, we too face a future with less rainfall and less certainty about when it will fall.
Climate change and an ever-growing population are affecting the way we use our natural resources. That is why sustainable management is essential to protect our water supply and meet current and future demand.
Do water conservation efforts play a part in your personal life?
I've found that making just a few small, painless changes in my home has amounted to great water savings. I do my part: turning off the faucet when I brush my teeth, spending a bit less time in the shower, etc. I have also installed a water meter which has proved helpful in controlling my overall domestic use.
How do you connect with the theme of this year's World Water Day: "Cooperation"?
This year's theme of "cooperation" resonates with me personally, and with Xeros as a brand. Water conservation is a global issue that requires attention at all levels and across all sectors. Xeros' water-saving system is entering the marketplace at a crucial time, during which the need has never been greater for stakeholders to work together to preserve our most precious natural resource.
Having lived and worked in many different countries throughout my life, I've experienced firsthand the issue of water scarcity and lack of available, safe drinking water. I'm very proud to lead a brand that offers a real solution to this growing problem and demonstrates what can be achieved to create a more sustainable, low-carbon society.
How did Xeros get its start?
The bead-cleaning system was developed and patented after 30 years of research by world-class polymer scientists at the University of Leeds. Xeros Ltd is a spin-off company from Leeds, and we're focused on bringing to market a variety of polymer-based cleaning applications that dramatically reduce environmental impact and cost.
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The Xeros technology uses a fraction of the water, energy and detergent compared to conventional washing methods, and provides significant environmental, cleaning and cost-saving benefits. With installations underway in three distinct segments of the commercial laundry industry, Xeros will formally launch its revolutionary system to the worldwide commercial laundry market at the June 2013 Clean Show in New Orleans, LA.
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As soon as we move from here and I'm no longer constrained by idiotic rules about what dogs I can own, I'll be on the look out for a Rottweiler puppy.
Not sure the best way to go about it though. I've never bought a dog before, my whole life I've only ever gotten rescue mutts. The one Rottie we did have we got for free because the owner was moving and couldn't take her with him.
So anyone have suggestions on how to start with it? What to look for with breeders, or pet stores, etc?


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Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Matrix Games along with Illustrious Software (www.illustrious-software.co.uk) and The Lordz Games Studio (www.thelordzgamesstudio.com), are glad to announce the release of Conquest! Medieval Realms for the iOS and Android tablet platforms. Now players will be able to conquer their enemies and bring their kingdom to greatness on the go and utilizing the touch-based interface to enact their decisions.
Conquest! Medieval Realmsis a universal binary and gives players hours of challenging strategy gameplay, from raising a powerful economy, training your armies, and conquering the surrounding lands. Conquest! Medieval Realms is an easy-to-learn game that appeals to both beginners and wargamers that are looking for a unique challenge. Add in randomly generated maps, five different levels of AI, and a multitude of unit and building types, wargamers will definitely be kept busy!
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Conquest! Medieval Realms, is packed with hours and hours of clever fun-packed, brain-bending strategy gaming.
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LAWRENCEVILLE — The Emily Fazzini the Rider women expected to see is starting to show up.
Fazzini scored 20 points, two off her career high, and the Broncs used a 20-0 run in the first half, racing past winless St. Peter's for a 74-51 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference victory Thursday night at Alumni Gymnasium.
Following a slow start to the season because of offseason ankle surgery that cost her the first four games, Fazzini, a sophomore guard, is beginning to look like the player coach Lynn Milligan thought she would be when she nabbed her from Philadelphia Catholic League program Archbishop Carroll.
"She's finding her groove," Milligan said. "I think you're starting to see the real Emily Fazzini. She feels good. She's healthy. She's confident in her shot and not afraid to take the shot."
The coach challenged Fazzini to play well after the team's loss to Niagara a week ago.
Fazzini's response has been what Milligan anticipated. She scored 17 points in a loss to Canisius two days later and then got 20 Thursday night. She's reached double-figures in three of her last four.
"Just because I'm back on the floor, doesn't mean I'm back mentally," said Fazzini, who didn't expect to be cleared to play until the end of December following reconstructive surgery on her right ankle but made it back a month early.
"It took a while to get my momentum back. You have to just keep building and getting your flow back. I'm shooting extra and it's really paying off."
Fazzini connected of 7 of 12 from the field, including five first-half 3s that helped Rider open up a 41-16 lead at intermission.
Fazzini said she wasn't much of a shooter in high school, but rather a combo guard that drove the ball to the basket.
"I didn't really come in that big of an outside shooter," said Fazzini, admitting her father keeps telling her to take it to the hole. "The coaches here put a lot of extra time in with you to make you what they think you have the potential to be. They saw a lot of outside shooting with me and helped me. It's really paying off."
Fazzini is quickly blowing up her 4.6 points per game average.
"By the end of the season I think you'll see (her in double-figures)," Milligan said. "It's all about her putting in the extra time like she does. … When she's confident, they go in."
Rider (8-10, 3-4) finally snapped the St. Peter's hex. The Peahens had won the last four and 14 of the previous 16.l They still hold a 42-10 advantage in the all-time series even with the Broncs' win Friday night.
"They're obviously struggling this year, but for me, it was more like, it's St. Peter's and we haven't played well against them," Milligan said. "I was really happy to take care of business tonight."
Caitlin Bopp finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds for her fifth double-double this season and 23rd of her career.
Sironda Chambers added 15 points and MyNesiha McKenzie 10.
Kristal Edwards led St. Peter's (0-18, 0-7) with 15 points and Aziza May finished with 14.
The Broncs held the Peahens to 25.4 percent (18 of 71) from the floor and built the lead to as much as 29 in the second half.
Rider seized control with a 20-0 run in the first half, holding the Peahens scoreless for 10:30 and without a field goal for the final 12:47.
During that stretch, Fazzini connected on three of her five first-half 3s. The last of which gave the Broncs a 38-14 lead.
Hala Moustafa finally snapped St. Peter's drought with two free throws, but Fazzini answered with her fourth 3 of the period, giving Rider a 41-16 lead at intermission.
McKenzie 4-2-10, Bopp 4-4-12, Wentzel 0-4-4, Fazzini 7-1-20, Chambers 6-2-15, Valiuskyte 0-0-0, Hall 1-0-2, Pellet 0-0-0, Johnson 1-0-3, C. Brown 3-0-6, D. Brown 1-0-2, Gillcrease 0-0-0, Loutzenhiser 0-0-0. Totals: 27-13-74.
Holmes 2-0-4, Edwards 5-5-15, Bent 2-2-6, Moustafa 2-2-6, May 6-1-14, Salmon 0-0-0, Smith 0-0-0, Corchado 0-0-0, Hagberg 0-0-0, Young 1-1-4, E. Brown 0-2-2, Ingram 0-0-0, Stuetley 0-0-0. Totals: 18-13-51,
Rider (8-10, 3-4) 41 33 — 74
St. Peter's (0-18, 0-7) 16 35 — 51
3pt goals: R-Fazzini 5, Chambers, Johnson; SP-May, Young.


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By Shuli Ren
Qihoo (QIHU) has been steadily gaining market share from Baidu (BIDU) since the anti-virus software company launched its own search engine a year ago. For a while, analysts were freaked out and went negative on Baidu, but the outlook has changed. It is no longer a zero-sum game – you can like both.
Internet traffic data in the third-quarter showed Qihoo is continuing with market share gain. T.H. Capital's analysts Tian X. Hou, Jack Yang and Gina Chen explain:
As measured by pageviews, QIHU's market share could be at 17.5% by August 24, 2013, up from 15.8% at the end of June 2013.
Qihoo continued momentum in its mobile app store, another area where it competes with Baidu:
The number of cumulative mobile app downloads could be 7.0B by August 25, 2013, up 66.8% Q/Q from 4.2B by the end of 2Q13.
Qihoo is becoming less a threat to Baidu now because Baidu is finally making a successful transition to mobile. Nomura Securities analysts Jin Yoon and Yong Wang reported after they met with Baidu's management:
Mobile revenue has been tracking steadily over the past quarters and contributed over 10% of Baidu's revenue in 2Q13 when Baidu disclosed the number.
Now, nearly half of the customers have mobile-friendly landing pages and customers across the board, including large customers and SMEs, have been spending on mobile. Customers without mobile optimal sites will be ranked lower on search results. [Barron's: Baidu can not monetize on mobile search unless most of China's websites are optimized for mobile and PC.]
Nearly all of Baidu customers are using the PC/mobile integrated bidding system launched in May and spending on mobile now. [Barron's: an integrated bidding system forces Baidu's customers to spend advertising on mobile too.]
Regarding the competition on search, management believes that Baidu continues to be a dominant leader in the multi-screens period, with its mobile search market share at 60-70% according to internal track and PC market share at ~80% as per iResearch data.
Management believes Baidu's advantages on technology would sustain its leading position, especially on the mobile search front, which requires more sophisticated technology than PC.


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I don't think he lives by me.
One of the things absolutely no-one has considered on this board is Greg McElroy as a person. Sure he has limited arm strength and most teams wanted no part of him after college, but to sit on bench after being a star in college has to hurt his feelings. Sure this is a sport and big business but coaches should spend more time factoring in players feelings. I understand that Sanchez has won a few playoff games, but to force this guy to play 3rd string to Tim Tebow is just flat out insensitive. At least let the kid punt protect or long snap once or twice!
Boy did we do a job on this guy. Sorry Greg
I don't think he lives by me.
Sorry ur getting shafted by the Suckchez Greg.
Well shucks...let's apologize to the ball boys and the equip managers and the water boys and every one associated with the team that hasn't gotten their glory...geeeez
I don't consider athletes as people. Just a number to me. They don't consider us, they just care about each other and $. He makes more then I do in 10 years and does nothing. He's probably never going to be good because he's small and weak armed. Apologize to me, I have been watching this crap for 40 years. What a joke post pal
hahaha oh this is great
Are there really people out there that are this ignorant to sarcasm? Haha, great post Revis.
Well playing behind Tebow aside the guy should get an apology for stating the truth about this team last year which seems to be carrying over to this year and getting all sorts of flack about it.
"It's the first time I've ever been around extremely selfish individuals," McElroy said. "There were people within our locker room that didn't care whether we won or lost as long as they got theirs, they had a good game individually. And that's the disappointing thing."
McElroy went on to say that he thinks that the Jets' struggles throughout the year "led to a corrupt mindset in the locker room."
I could go on all day. Maybe you guys should do a better job of selling yourselves. Come on Greg. Get your **** together, and take that starting job. This is probably your best opportunity. Somebody please take that President job too. Almost seems like no one wants that job anymore.
the issue the jets need to apologize to mcelroy for was his interview after last season when he spoke his mind. he was spot on but everyone dissed him for not keeping it in the "family". well......that assumes there was a family to begin with. the jets have limited on field leadership and a qb who doesn't make anyone play better let alone himself. just as schitty needed to go because he was the one constant after 5 seasons of offensive ineptness, now sanchez needs to be shown the door. he's lucky because he still has 7 games to turn his act around. not many get the same chance.


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|Governments turn to food as revenue source
|Published Wednesday, January 23, 2013 2:42 pm
Our daily bread is the proposed target for tax increases.
|N.C. lawmakers are proposing quadrupling the state food tax to 8 percent while Charlotte City Council has given approval to doubling the city�s prepared food and beverage tax to 2 percent to pay for improvements to Bank of America Stadium.
Everyone � regardless of social status or income � has to eat, which is why local and state government leaders are turning to food taxation to fund programs.
In Raleigh, Republican lawmakers are proposing quadrupling the N.C. sales tax on food from 2 percent to 8 percent as part of an overhaul of the state�s tax code, which includes eliminating personal income and corporate taxes. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger said last week the North Carolina tax template is outdated and needs to be lowered to make the state more competitive with neighboring states.
�It�s important for us in terms of our competitive posture with other states,� he said at a press conference. �It�s important for us in terms of making sure we have a fair allocation of the cost of government across the spectrum of economic activity.�
The majority-Democrat Charlotte City Council last week gave tacit approval to doubling the prepared food and beverage tax to 2 percent to generate $125 million for improvements to Bank of America Stadium. The General Assembly must approve the Charlotte tax.
�I can�t talk about what we did in closed session,� council member David Howard said.
A food tax is unacceptable to progressives, who see it as a regressive penalty against people who can least afford its cost. Raising the sales tax on food would cost N.C. shoppers who spend $100 a week on groceries an extra $312 a year.
�I think it�s unconscionable that they would reinstate a tax on food and groceries,� said Chris Fitzsimon. executive director of the progressive think tank N.C. Policy Watch. �It�s unconscionable that the money would be used to reduce taxes on the wealthy and corporations. We worked long and hard, a lot of folks from both political parties, to remove the food tax in North Carolina because we thought it was unfairly regressive.�
GOP lawmakers are in position to get the changes they want due to supermajorities in the House and Senate and an ally in Gov. Pat McCrory. They contend that the bite from the additional food tax will be countered by the lower income tax. However, many low-income families don�t owe income taxes, which means they won�t benefit from a cut.
Fitzsimon, noting the state�s food tax was repealed two decades ago, argues its return will impact the most vulnerable.
�It impacts low- and middle-class people far more than the wealthy,� he said. �The food tax was removed in the mid- to late �90s and now Republicans want to re-impose it so they can, with their radical tax scheme, give corporations and wealthy people a tax break. It�s beyond belief.�
N.C. Rep. Carla Cunningham, a Charlotte Democrat, agreed.
�We�ve given so many incentives for corporations to come here and then when it comes to job creation, they haven�t done what they said they would do,� she said on N.C. Policy Watch�s Web site. �They need to pay their fair share like everybody else.�
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YVCC Foundation Scholarship Applications Available
Yakima Valley Community College Foundation scholarship applications are now available for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Incorporated in July 1977, the Foundation's primary goal is to provide scholarships for students. Approximately $200,000 in scholarships is awarded annually. In the past 36 years the Foundation has helped students accomplish their goals by awarding over 4,500 scholarships totaling more than $3 million.
Applications can be picked up in person on the Yakima Campus in Prior Hall Annex room 113, at the student information desk in the Hopf Union Building, or in the financial aid office. Applications are available online at the foundation's website. Submission deadline is March 14, 2014.


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As always, Godolphin trainer Saeed Bin Suroor has a powerful string at his disposal which includes some very exciting young recruits such as Midshipman and Vineyard Haven who will be aimed at the Classics.
New trainers Munarak Bin Shafya and Abdulla Bin Huzaim will be looking to open their Carnival accounts with the former training horses such as Happy Boy and Dijeerr, while Bin Huzaim has Dieerr's brother Plavius.
Ismail Mohammed, leading trainer at the 2007 Carnival, is also back this year.
Champion Trainer Doug Watson and former champion Ewan Charpy look to have the strongest teams elsewhere with Watson's Force Freeze and Green Coast two who have already demonstrated their wellbeing this season.
Joined by a plethora of high-profile new recruits, such as Barbecue Eddie, Merchant Marine, Classic Blade, World Ruler, Weald, Pallodio, Shopton Lane, Prince Shaun and Masaalek, supplementing regulars like Mutasallil and Mutamarres, Watson is looking forward to the Carnival: "We have a lot fewer domestic season horses this year and the Carnival has been the focus
"We have a really nice team thanks to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the other owners, like Malih Al Basti and I am very grateful. Hopefully we can get among the winners."
Charpy, meanwhile, has a very powerful team at his disposal and Grantley Adams, Emirates Gold and Rampallion have all won Listed races in the first part of the season to advertise their claims.
Carnival regulars Singing Poet, Golden Arrow and Munaddam are joined by exciting horses such as Tajdeef, Hello Morning and Tasteyville and the Frenchman is quietly optimistic: "We have some nice horses certainly but Carnival races are never easy to win as we all know."
Dhruba Selvaratnam is able to welcome back stable stalwarts Seihali and Marbush this year after injury, while Ali Rashid Al Raihe has made a tremendous start to the season and will be looking to continue in the same vein.
Musabah Al Muhairi's Leitmotiv was pipped on the line last week, while Satish Seemar's Pointing North is a horse with a big reputation.


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01 Sep 2012
Cambodia's Angkor Wat captured the attention of American photographer John McDermott in 1995, when he shot the ancient site during a total eclipse of the sun.
Using infrared black-and-white film for a dreamlike effect, McDermott's subsequent photos, taken before the arrival of mass tourism to the temple site when it was still possible to walk alone among the ruins, are contained in the book Elegy: Reflections On Angkor.
"The light in Angkor is very malleable in that it brings out beauty in the subject no matter what time of day or weather," McDermott says.
Dinosaur Provincial Park.
His recently opened third gallery in Siem Reap, at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, has about 20 prints, some up to two metres wide, on display. The photographer also has his lens pointing at other heritage sites. "Angkor, of course, is the biggest portfolio in my stock, but I am also truly enamoured by Bagan [the ancient city in the Mandalay region] in Burma and now Petra in Jordan. They are all other-worldly entities whose construction boggles the mind."
See raffles.com/siem-reap
Cruise to the rescue
Parents seeking to combine a cruise, dining with children, and time to themselves afterwards, might find it on an MSC cruise. Children dine from the kids' menu and are then whisked away by kids' club staff so parents can finish dinner in a leisurely fashion. Equally, for children who wish to eat without parents, there is a kids-only buffet restaurant. MSC ships sail Mediterranean, northern European, Caribbean and South American waters. Happy Dinners is available for children aged three to 11. See msccruises.com.au.
On the trail of triceratops
With fossil fields, ghost towns and journeys in covered wagons, Canada's "Badlands", in the south-west corner of Alberta, about 90 minutes' drive from Calgary, have the makings of a boy's or girl's-own adventure.
The remains of what is believed to be a massive triceratops were unearthed near Drumheller, Alberta, just weeks ago. The renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller says the remains of the 65 million-year-old herbivore were exposed by erosion.
The museum's curator of dinosaur palaeoecology, Francois Therrien, and his staff have subsequently uncovered a "logjam" of bones.
The museum already houses one of the world's largest displays of dinosaurs, and draws visitors from around the world keen to explore the collection and the World Heritage-listed Dinosaur Provincial Park.
See tyrrellmuseum.com; travelalberta.com.
Step into Irish life
A "purposeful wander" around Ireland delving into literature, writers and history is on the itinerary of a trip being hosted by Australian-based Irishman James Clarke. Born in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Clarke lived in both the north and south for 35 years and says the tour will be more than "ticking the boxes" - authentic experiences, not always available to the independent traveller, are on the agenda. "As we leave Dublin, through Belfast, north-west Donegal, Mayo and County Tipperary, we will see many iconic sights," Clarke says.
"However, it's the opportunity to be instructed in local history and other cultural aspects of the area that really tells Ireland's story. We will also step into Irish life ... with local experts showing us how to tie a trout fly, bake traditional bread, work a sheepdog and fly a falcon."
The 11-night October journey, which costs from $8000 a person, coincides with the Peadar O'Donnell festival in Dungloe, County Donegal, celebrating the life of the Irish Republican politician, IRA commander and writer born in 1893. See irelandjourneys.com.au.
Connections to Kolkata
Cathay Pacific's sister airline, Dragonair, will fly four times weekly from Hong Kong to Kolkata from November. Return fares from Sydney cost from $1140.24. See cathaypacific.com.au. See 24 hours in Kolkata.
High altar of fashion
A concentration of hedonists in kaftans is heading to Bali for next month's inaugural Fashion Goddess Island Retreat. Australian fashion label Camilla (Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce are fans of the brand's loose-fitting garments) will feature in a poolside parade and cocktail party at the cliff-top resort, Karma Kandara. The three-day event, taking place from October 19, costs from $1754 a person. See karmakandara.com.
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