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Sailing Angels
Boating opens new world of water for kids with disabilities
"Sailing Angels."
At first glance, it sounds almost like an oxymoron. The word "sailor" can conjure images of grizzled, profanity-spewing old men, whereas angels are a universal symbol of virtue and purity.
After hearing Dave McCabe talk about his first experience with special needs children, however, the phrase begins to make more sense.
"When I was in intermediate school, three disabled children appeared in the school, and all three were placed in my classroom," McCabe said. "The so-called 'normal' children were very ugly; they were bullies — they just did not understand. As a result, I became the self-appointed caretaker for those children. I took care of those kids from the day that they got to that school to when their families moved on and left the school system.
"There would be no bullying as long as I was there," he added decisively, some of that sailor's grit emerging.
It was for this reason that Pat Bell had no reservations about placing his son Walker on a sailing boat with McCabe. Now 10, Walker was diagnosed with autism at 18 months.
"He was fantastic with Walker," Bell said. "He really seemed to understand what he was dealing with — he was very patient, spoke in a calm, clear voice. He was very clear with his instructions to Walker and what he wanted him to do and what he expected. He seemed like the nicest guy ever. You could tell he had a lot of experience dealing with special-needs kids."
Walker is just one of more than 7,000 children with disabilities who have benefited from McCabe's sailing expertise. Nearly five years ago, "Captain Dave," as he is affectionately known, established the Sailing Angels Foundation, a Houston-based nonprofit charitable organization that introduces sailing to children with physical and developmental disabilities — and, more recently, wounded military veterans — as a recreational therapy method.
"We started as an international foundation — we being one chapter within this international foundation," McCabe said. "There was a lot of encouragement from here in this general area to form a Houston-based charity, with the thought that when the donations came in, the donations would stay here in Texas. So since then, we have left that charity and established a Houston-based charity nonprofit, doing the exact same thing we did before. The beauty of the transition from the old nonprofit to the one that we have now, under the banner of Sailing Angels, is that the entire team did that transition with me."
McCabe said the best thing about the foundation is that not only is the service provided completely free of charge, but that the majority of the donations received directly benefit the organization itself.
"If you are familiar with nonprofits, a lot of money is channeled away from the end objective in the nonprofit — administrative costs and salaries, et cetera, et cetera," he said. "Our overheard is less than 4 percent. Everything is on a volunteer basis. I have no paid employees, including myself.
"Some potential funders have been concerned when they hear that you don't have any salaried people, believing that it's going to be a short-term kind of deal. But as history has shown now for five years, we've had continuity in our volunteer staff, and that has never become an issue. So that's a neat thing."
McCabe said his crew sails in Portofino Harbour Marina in Clear Lake Shores 360 days a year, taking time off only for major holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. A typical day consists of three trips, but it's not unusual to make seven or eight runs.
"It's about a two, two-and-a-half hour run," McCabe said. "The first hour's really at the dock, where we brief the kids and the families as to what they're going to experience, how the boat will react and what they should anticipate, and tell them about the lifesaving equipment and getting them suited up with their life jackets, and then explaining to them about the role of the captain and their role and what they're going to do, talk about the captain's hat and the captain being the boss of the boat.
"They drive the boat, they raise the sails and tie the knots. When they get to drive the boat, they get to wear the captain's hat and, in turn, they become the boss. That's a real turn-on for them, as well."
McCabe began sailing the high seas nearly seven decades ago, as a young boy growing up in Long Island, N.Y. His passion did not fade when he moved to Clear Lake 45 years ago to work as an aerospace engineer on the ground floor of the U.S. space program. Throughout the years, sailing has remained McCabe's "hydro-therapy," and he aims to share that therapy with everyone who steps onto his boat.
"It is so relaxing, so soothing," McCabe said. "You have the sensation of the wind blowing on you gently, the rocking of the boat — and it's also exercising your muscular system. The sound of the water lapping on the hull of the boat, and seeing the fish and the birds, all of that combined — it's what really does it for these kids."
That's certainly the effect it had on Walker Bell. New environments can sometimes be a source of anxiety for children with autism, but Pat Bell said the combination of water and motion — both of which can act as stimulation for Walker — transformed his son.
"The first 15 minutes or so, we were a little out of sorts, but then he settled in," Bell said. "You're talking about a kid that never stops moving, but I mean, for the next hour and 15 minutes, he just sat there, steadily rocked, maybe hummed a little bit to himself. You could tell he was at peace."
In addition to disabled children, the foundation has recently extended its services to "wounded warriors" — disabled military veterans who have been wounded in action.
"I have four or five sources of wounded warriors who come to us from the VA hospital," McCabe said. "Some of these soldiers are coming right off the battlefield with major, major trauma. This is an integrated portion of their therapy, and they normally come to me near the very end of their therapy session. The medical team will attest that the therapy that they receive on the boat is far more effective than anything that they can do in the hospital for them. That says a lot."
Overall, McCabe's goal is to create a safe environment for special-needs children to enjoy a stimulating activity with both their parents and their siblings — something that is difficult to come by when you have a disabled child, Bell said.
"There's not a lot you can do with your special-needs kids and your regular kids that everybody's included and it's a whole leveled playing field," he said. "We go to Disney, and I can't let him walk freely because if I do, he'll just walk off. So I've got to hold his hand, and he's pulling on me the whole time. This is a confined area, and that's good because they feel safe. And it's definitely something that most of us can experience and enjoy, and it's not too 'baby' for them."
McCabe takes care to treat the children with disabilities and their healthy siblings equally.
"There's no distinction in how I treat them. They're all the same," he said. "I try to stretch them and more often than not, that is rewarding to them to not be treated as a disabled child, but as a human being. When we stretch them like that, they love it."
"There's a tremendous self-satisfaction on the part of our volunteers to do this," he added. "I'm not sure who gets more benefit, quite frankly — whether it's them or us."
For Bell, the answer is simple. He has already encouraged the parents of at least 30 special-needs children to make their appointment, and he intends to make a return trip of his own. This time, his other sons, Walker's twin John and 8-year-old Owen, who were away at summer camp at the time of Walker's appointment, will tag along.
"You'd almost be foolish not to take advantage of it," he said. "To have somebody offer you something that's valuable, that's an incredible service for you and your family — it's, really, priceless. The deal with special-needs kids is, you don't know where you're at. You don't know what the maximum is, and so you've got to be able to give them every avenue you can to recover and do whatever they can do. It really goes back to giving him more experiences. The more times he does things, the more we can find out what he's capable of and what he can handle.
"It's something he still talks about a month or so later — he's still talking about the big boat and Captain Dave. Anything you can do that takes the pressure off, and you can sit back and enjoy your kid, is pretty nice."
For more information, or to book an appointment with the Sailing Angels Foundation, visit www.sailingangels.org. Captain Dave can be reached at (281) 507-1867 or DaveMcCabe [at] SailingAngels [dot] org.


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I modified my /etc/fstab file to allow for mounting an ext4 partition... (my Sabayon is installed on a external usb3 hd), & apparently the disk referred to here, above, now seems to be mounting, but I think now, have a permissions problem (can't write any thing to it, & properties window shows same)...
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I have looked around... found mostly discussion about this problem re Ubuntu... & some more or less generic linux (chmod, etc.)
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Eric Whitacre and the Eric Whitacre Singers Inspirations: North American Debut Tour Announcing the debut US tour of Eric Whitacre and his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers in March 2013 - Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City. The programme will include recent works from Eric such as "Alleluia" and "The City and the Sea" as well as some of the greats of his catalogue, "When David Heard", "A Boy and a Girl" and "Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine". Other composers featured include Lauridsen, Monteverdi and Bach. This exceptional team of artists won a Grammy® award for 'Best Choral Performance' in 2012 for their debut album on Decca, Light & Gold. Reaping unanimous five star reviews, The Independent remarked: "it is graceful to sing, scrumptious to listen to, and rejoices in those ecstatic harmonic suspensions that turn dissonance into consonance and make something highly seductive of the thoroughly chaste", while Gramophone added: "[Eric] obtains the best possible blend from his eponymous Singers... Their collective intonation is stunning, and they sing with conviction and enjoyment." Don't miss this opportunity to hear 28 of the finest singers come together under the baton of Eric Whitacre in a remarkable series of concerts. Presented by DCINY.
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- 1889 - The Alleghenys defeated the Cleveland Spiders 8-4 at Recreation Park despite giving up a two-run infield homer to Jay Faatz, whose grounder to 3B Jim White bounced off his foot and went into the "free seats" - temporary stands - and couldn't be dug out in time to stop Faatz from circling the bases. Fred Carroll, Ned Hanlon and Doggie Miller each had three knocks, spearheading a 16 hit Buc attack that gave Harry Staley the win. Miller homered over the left field wall, and the Pittsburg Press wrote "The crowd went wild as little George trotted over the circuit and lifted his cap at the plate. An enthusiast threw a silver dollar at him, which (Miller) accepted with a smile."
- 1927 - The Pirates pushed across two runs in the bottom of the eighth to edge the Brooklyn Dodgers 6-5 at Forbes Field to remain tied with the Cubs for the NL lead. They were almost derailed by a former mate, Max Carey, who had three hits, three runs, and three stolen bases. But the Waner brothers came through in the clutch. Lloyd had three hits and scored twice, both times driven home by Paul. Little Poison took over the league lead in hits with 82 while Lee Meadows went the distance for the win.
- 1928 - NY Giant future Hall of Famer Carl "King" Hubbell made his MLB debut against the Pirates at the Polo Grounds. He pitched a scoreless first inning' but the Bucs scored five times in the second to knock him out of the game, winning 7-5 behind Burleigh Grimes. Paul Waner had three hits and two RBI to lead a balanced Bucco attack.
- 1950 - Ray Mueller went 2-for-2 with two walks, a homer, two runs and two RBI, Wally Westlake hit a home run and Bob Dillinger collected three hits as the Bucs beat Boston 8-4 at Braves Field. Mel Queen got the win and Murry Dickson tossed the final three frames for the save.
- 2008 - OF Xavier Nady and RHP Damaso Marte were traded to the New York Yankees for RHPs Jeff Karstens, Daniel McCutchen & Ross Ohlendorf along with OF Jose Tabata.
- 2011 - The day of the Jerry Meals game in Atlanta, heralding the end of the Bucco's improbable pennant run. The ump blew a call at home in the 19th inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 win and starting a downward spiral of epic proportions for Pittsburgh. At 6 hours and 39 minutes, it was the longest game in club history. The Pirates filed a protest (at 2:30 in the morning) but the judgment call was upheld, even though the League Office admitted it was wrong. And to add some salt to the wound, Meals was born in Butler!
- 2012 - Starling Marte homered to left center against Houston's Dallas Keuchel on the first MLB pitch he saw. Pittsburgh won 5-3 at Minute Maid Park as AJ Burnett took home the victory.
"It's a very simple game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains." (Bull Durham)
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Hey Ron, great stuff!
I think you meant MinuteMaidPark in that Starling Marte item (thou I kinda liked the Astrodome better!) and looking forward to the write up tommorrow of that date spanning Jerry Meals debacle in Atlanta, hard to believe he's from Western Pennsylvania even!
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Yep, MD - I must have a bloc; I've done that once or twice on the blog, too.
- July 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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I have the HoF guys by date of election rather than induction, MD, so Little Poison is 1/29/67 in my notes.
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ZopiclonumGeneric Name: Zopiclone
Primary: CN309
Commonly used brand name(s): Imovane.
Another commonly used name is:
zopiclonumRP 27267 Note: For a listing of dosage forms and brand names by country availability, see Dosage Forms section(s).
*Not commercially available in the U.S.
Sedative-hypnotic —
Insomnia (treatment)—Zopiclone is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings. Since sleep disturbances may be the presenting symptom of a physical and/or psychiatric disorder, the patient should be carefully evaluated before pharmacologic treatment is initiated. Insomnia that continues after 7 to 10 days of treatment may indicate the presence of a primary psychiatric and/or medical illness.{01}
Physicochemical characteristics:
Chemical group—
Cyclopyrrolone derivative.{01}
Molecular weight—
Freely soluble in chloroform and methylene chloride; soluble in dimethylformamide and 0.1 N hydrochloric acid; slightly soluble in acetone; nearly insoluble in water, ethanol, or ethyl ether.{01}
Mechanism of action/Effect:
Zopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent, with marked sedative effects. Although unrelated chemically to the benzodiazepines, it produces similar pharmacological effects.{01}{02}
Although the precise mechanisms have not been completely established, the activity of zopiclone is believed to be related to its binding on the benzodiazepine receptor complex and facilitation of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) function. It does not appear to bind to sites corresponding exactly to benzodiazepine sites, but rather to sites close by on the receptor complex. Enhanced binding of GABA to the GABA-chloride ionophore complex occurs to a greater extent with benzodiazepines as compared to zopiclone.{02} Zopiclone lacks affinity for the serotonin, GABA1 and GABA2 adrenergic, and dopamine receptors.{01}
Other actions/effects:
In animal studies, zopiclone has demonstrated other central nervous system activity, including anticonvulsant, muscle-relaxant, anti-aggression, and anxiolytic properties.{01}{02} The drug potentiates narcosis induced by ethanol or barbiturates.{01}
Rapidly and well absorbed; >75% bioavailability.{01}
Zopiclone is distributed into human breast milk; its concentration is approximately 50% that of plasma concentrations.{01}
Protein binding:
Moderate (approximately 45%).{01}
Extensively metabolized in the liver via decarboxylation (major pathway), demethylation, and side chain oxidation. Metabolites include an N-oxide derivative (weakly active; approximately 12% of a dose) and an N-desmethyl metabolite (inactive; approximately 16%). Approximately 50% of a dose is converted to other inactive metabolites via decarboxylation. Hepatic microsomal enzymes are apparently not involved in zopiclone clearance.{01}{02}
1.2 hours.{01}
Approximately 5 hours (range, 3.8 to 6.5 hours); prolonged to 11.9 hours in patients with hepatic insufficiency.{01}
Approximately 4.5 hours (N-oxide metabolite).{01}
Time to peak concentration:
Less than 2 hours; increased to 3.5 hours in patients with hepatic insufficiency. {01}
Peak serum concentration:
30 and 60 ng/mL after 3.75 and 7.5 mg doses, respectively.{01}
Renal, 75% (mostly metabolites, with only 4% to 5% unchanged drug).{01}
Fecal, 16%.{01}
Via lungs—metabolites from oxidative decarboxylation partly eliminated as carbon dioxide.{01}
Hemodialysis—Does not appear to increase plasma clearance.{01}
Repeated daily administration of 7.5 mg orally for 14 days did not lead to accumulation.{01}
Precautions to Consider
An increased incidence of mammary tumors and pulmonary adenocarcinomas occurred in female rats and mice given 100 milligrams of zopiclone per kg of body weight (mg/kg) per day for 2 years{01} In male rats and mice receiving the same high doses, an increased incidence of thyroid and subcutaneous soft tissue tumors was observed.{01}The tumor-producing dose was equivalent to 800 times the usual human dose (0.125 mg/kg), and no effect occurred with doses that were 80 times the usual human dose.{01}
Zopiclone showed no evidence of mutagenicity in a wide battery of tests.{01} Urine extracts from zopiclone-treated mice, rats, and humans were not mutagenic.{01} No evidence of mutagenicity was found in the DNA repair assay in rat hepatocytes (William's test), in the Ames test in Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli strains, or in the micronucleus test (mice).{01}
In rat studies, zopiclone did not affect fertility in doses up to 12 mg/kg.{01} Sterility was induced in male rats given zopiclone 120 mg/kg for 10 weeks prior to mating.{01} Pregnancy rates were slightly lower in female rats given 120 mg/kg for 2 weeks prior to mating (83% compared with 100% in controls).{01} Survival rates were also lower in fetuses of female rats that received zopiclone (120 mg/kg for 2 weeks prior to mating , during pregnancy, and during lactation) than in fetuses of controls. {01}
Insufficient data are available to assess the safety of zopiclone during human pregnancy.{01}
Zopiclone was not teratogenic in rats receiving oral doses up to 125 mg/kg from day 5 to day 15 of gestation; however, sternebrae abnormalities, which occur in the strain studied, were found. Similarly, zopiclone was not teratogenic in rabbits receiving oral doses up to 125 mg/kg from day 6 to day 16 of gestation.{01}
Use of zopiclone during pregnancy is not recommended. Women of child-bearing potential should be warned of possible risk to the fetus should pregnancy occur during zopiclone treatment. Ingestion of therapeutic doses of a benzodiazepine hypnotic during the last weeks of pregnancy has resulted in neonatal central nervous system depression; similar effects could be expected to occur with zopiclone. {01}
Postpartum —
Studies of children whose mothers received zopiclone during pregnancy have not been conducted {01}. However, a child born to a mother using benzodiazepines or benzodiazepine-like agents may be at risk for withdrawal symptoms during the postnatal period. {01}
Administration of zopiclone during breastfeeding is not recommended.{01} Zopiclone is distributed into human breast milk , reaching concentrations approximately 50% of plasma concentrations.{01}
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of zopiclone have not been performed in children up to 18 years of age.{01} Safety and efficacy have not been established.{01}
Studies have shown that zopiclone increases absolute bioavailability in elderly subjects (94% versus 77% in young subjects) and prolongs half-life (approximately 7 hours versus 5 hours).{01} Geriatric patients may be more likely to experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, impaired coordination, accidental events, or falls while taking zopiclone.{01} Also, elderly subjects may be at particular risk for anterograde amnesia and other memory lapses. {01} The lowest possible dose and careful monitoring should be provided in this population. {01}
Drug interactions and/or related problems
The following drug interactions and/or related problems have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (possible mechanism in parentheses where appropriate)—not necessarily inclusive (» = major clinical significance):
Note: Combinations containing any of the following medications, depending on the amount present, may also interact with this medication.
» Alcohol {01} or
» CNS depression–producing medications{01}, other (See Appendix II) (concurrent use with zopiclone may produce additive CNS depressant effects {01} )
Hepatic enzyme inhibitors, including:
Erythromycin{01} (inhibitors of cytochrome P450 enzymes may increase the activity of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like medications{01})
Diagnostic interference
The following have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (possible effect in parentheses where appropriate)—not necessarily inclusive (» = major clinical significance):
With physiology/laboratory test values
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT [SGPT]) or
Alkaline phosphatase or
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST [SGOT]) (values may be increased)
Medical considerations/Contraindications
The medical considerations/contraindications included have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (reasons given in parentheses where appropriate)— not necessarily inclusive (» = major clinical significance).
Except under special circumstances, this medication should not be used when the following medical problem exists:
» Hypersensitivity to zopiclone{01}
» Respiratory impairment, especially severe pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnea syndrome (increased risk of respiratory depression or failure {01})
Risk-benefit should be considered when the following medical problems exist
Alcohol or drug abuse or dependence, history of {01} (predisposition to dependence may exist)
» Hepatic dysfunction, severe{01} (plasma concentrations of zopiclone may be enhanced; dosage adjustments should be considered)
History of paradoxical reaction to alcohol and/or sedative medications{01} (aggressiveness, extroversion, or strange behavior [possibly harmful] may be induced )
Mental depression{01} (condition may be intensified, resulting in the potential for self-harm{01})
Myasthenic conditions, such as myasthenia gravis{01} (condition may be exacerbated)
Renal function impairment{01} (zopiclone clearance may be prolonged)
Side/Adverse Effects
The following side/adverse effects have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (possible signs and symptoms in parentheses where appropriate)—not necessarily inclusive:
Those indicating need for medical attention
Incidence more frequent
Confusion — higher incidence in the elderly{01}
daytime anxiety and/or restlessness
impaired coordination (clumsiness or unsteadiness; difficulty with coordination)—higher incidence in elderly{01}
mental depression (mood or mental changes){01}
Note: Daytime anxiety and/or restlessness may be a manifestation of interdose withdrawal, due to the short elimination half-life of zopiclone.{01}
Incidence less frequent
Drowsiness (severe) {01}
dyspnea (shortness of breath ; difficult or labored breathing; tightness in chest; wheezing){01}
skin rash {01}
unusual behavior{01}, including aggressiveness{01}
and extroversion{01} (behavior or mental changes)
Note: Skin rash may be a sign of hypersensitivity to zopiclone. The medication should be discontinued if a skin rash appears.{01}
Incidence Rare
Anterograde amnesia{01} (memory problems)
disturbed thinking, including abnormal thoughts
illusions {01}( behavior or mental changes)
Note: Anterograde amnesia may be dose-related; elderly patients seem at particular risk.{01}
Those indicating need for medical attention only if they continue or are bothersome
Incidence more frequent
Amblyopia (impaired vision)
anorexia{01} (loss of appetite)
asthenia{01} (unusual tiredness or weakness)
dizziness {01}
dry mouth {01}
dyspepsia ( heartburn; indigestion; stomach upset){01}
hypotonia{01} (decreased muscle tone)
increased appetite{01}
speech disorders (difficulty speaking){01}
weight loss{01}
Note: Anorexia may occur more frequently in geriatric patients than in younger patients.{01}
Incidence less frequent
limb heaviness (feeling of heaviness of arms and legs)
palpitations (fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat){01}
paresthesia (tingling, burning, or prickly sensation){01}
sialorrhea{01} (increase in the amount of saliva)
sweating, increased{01}
tremor{01} ( trembling or shaking of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs)
Note: Agitation, palpitations, sialorrhea, increased sweating, tremor, and vomiting may occur more frequently in geriatric patients than in younger patients.{01}
Those not indicating need for medical attention
Incidence more frequent
Coated tongue
halitosis (bad breath)
taste disturbance (altered sense of taste; bitter (after) taste)
Those indicating possible withdrawal reaction and/or need for medical attention only if they occur after medication is discontinued
Abdominal or stomach cramps {01}
anxiety, nervousness, irritability, or restlessness {01}
muscle cramps {01}
nausea {01}
rebound insomnia {01}
seizures {01}
sweating, increased {01}
tremors {01}
or vomiting {01}
For specific information on the agents used in the management of zopiclone overdose, see:
• Flumazenil (Systemic) monograph.
For more information on the management of overdose or unintentional ingestion, contact a poison control center (see Poison Control Center Listing).
Clinical effects of overdose
The following effects have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (possible signs and symptoms in parentheses where appropriate)—not necessarily inclusive:
Ataxia (clumsiness or unsteadiness ){01}
coma (loss of consciousness){01}
confusion (mental or mood changes){01}
drowsiness {01}
lethargy ( unusual tiredness or weakness; sluggishness; reduced physical activity){01}
reduced or absent reflexes {01}
somnolence, profound (unusual sleepiness){01}
Treatment of overdose
To decrease absorption:
Performing gastric lavage immediately{01}
To enhance elimination :
Performing hemodialysis is NOT expected to enhance elimination of zopiclone.{01}
Specific treatment:
Flumazenil may be useful in reversing sedative and respiratory depressant effects of zopiclone. {01}
Monitoring respiratory, cardiac, and hemodynamic status{01}
Supportive care:
Providing general supportive therapy as indicated, including administering intravenous fluids and maintaining adequate airway.{01}
Patients in whom intentional overdose is confirmed or suspected should be referred for psychiatric consultation.
Patient Consultation
As an aid to patient consultation, refer to Advice for the Patient, Zopiclone (Systemic).
In providing consultation, consider emphasizing the following selected information (» = major clinical significance):
Before using this medication
» Conditions affecting use, especially:
Hypersensitivity to zopiclone
Pregnancy—Risk to the fetus is unknown
Breast-feeding—Zopiclone is distributed into breast milk (concentration is approximately 50% of plasma concentration); effect on infant is not known
Use in the elderly—Elderly patients are usually more sensitive to the CNS effects of zopiclone
Other medications, especially alcohol and other CNS depressant medications
Other medical problems, especially respiratory impairment (including sleep apnea) , alcohol or drug abuse (or history of), severe hepatic dysfunction , history of paradoxical reaction to sedatives, mental depression, myasthenic conditions, or renal function impairment
Proper use of this medication
» Not taking more zopiclone than the amount prescribed, due to potential for dependency
» Not increasing dose if medication becomes less effective over time; checking with physician
» Proper dosing
Skipping missed dose; not doubling doses
Proper storage
Precautions while using this medication
» Avoiding use of alcohol or other CNS depressants during therapy
» Caution if clumsiness or unsteadiness occurs, especially in the elderly
» Caution if dizziness or drowsiness occurs; not driving, using machines, or doing anything else that requires alertness until effects of zopiclone are known
» Amnesia; avoid by only taking zopiclone when able to get a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) before the need to be active again
» Checking with physician if unusual or strange thoughts or behavior develops while taking zopiclone
Checking with physician before discontinuing medication if therapy is prolonged; gradual dosage reduction may be necessary to avoid withdrawal symptoms{01}
Side/adverse effects
Signs of potential side effects, especially confusion; daytime anxiety and/or restlessness; impaired coordination; mental depression; drowsiness (severe); dyspnea; skin rash; unusual behavior including aggressiveness and extroversion; anterograde amnesia; or disturbed thinking, including abnormal thoughts, depersonalization, hallucinations, and illusions
General Dosing Information
Geriatric or debilitated patients or patients with impaired liver function or chronic respiratory insufficiency should receive decreased initial dosage since clearance of zopiclone may be prolonged, enhancing the potential for adverse effects.{01}
Zopiclone should be taken immediately before retiring for the night.{01}
To minimize the occurrence of anterograde amnesia and mental confusion, zopiclone should be taken only when the patient's schedule will allow for a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) {01}. Zopiclone should not be taken when there is a need to be awake, active, and functioning in less than 8 hours (such as after an overnight airplane flight of less than 8 hours). {01}
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By Tiernan Ray
Among those contemplating Apple's (AAPL) fiscal Q2 earnings report on April 23rd is R.W. Baird's William Power, who today reiterates a Nuetral rating on the shares and a $465 price target, writing that the June-quarter outlook looks to be a disappointment.
Apple's shares are down $6.91, or 1.6%, at $422.89.
Power is estimating the Q2 report brings $41.7 billion in revenue and $9.79 in profit per share, below the consensus for $42.7 billion and $10.11. That's based on an expectation the company sold 35.4 million iPhones and 18.1 million iPads.
His larger concern is that revenue and EPS will fall 14.1%, and 14.3%, quarter over quarter, in the June quarter, to $35.9 billion and $8.39 per share, below the $39.3 billion and $9.23 per share the Street is modeling.
Writes Power, the Street is not being realistic about how much the iPhone's sales are evaporating, and there isn't the customary Spring iPad update:
We expect a sharper fall-off in iPhone sales due in part to heightened competition, and the lack of a March/April iPad refresh to depress this year's sequential comparison relative to a year ago.
Power's report comes as peers on the Street debate the prospects for higher return of cash to shareholders.


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AFTER BREAKING DAWN. MAJOR SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ IT. Jacob loved Nessie since the very day that she was born. After years of waiting for her to open her eyes and love him, the way that he has loved her, something terrible happens... She finds out about his first love. Will it ever work now that she knows he loved her mother? But that's just the beginning... What'll she do? Is there trouble ahead?
When I was reading the book, towards the end everything was just a bit to... positive? So I sat there and started thinking about how I would feel if I were... Edward, Bella, Jacob... Nessie. And this just popped into my head. Because I would not be okay with a boyfriend of mine having loved my mom. - But colour me crazy, I might be wrong...
1. You Loved My Mother?
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[POV of Jacob]
"You loved my mother?"
I closed my eyes, clamping them shut. I did not want to have to look into her eyes and see the pain. – To feel it with her. I could sense Bella's body tense whilst Edward snorted beside her. My heart was racing. I never thought this day would come.
"You. Loved. My. Mother?" She spat the last word out and I hastily looked at Bella for some reassurance. She stood there, rigid and shocked with an expression that didn't help. I remembered her anger when she found out who I had imprinted on. It was the first time I had ever really felt scared. I thought it would be the last. But today was the day that Nessie might leave… And never come back. That was a future that I couldn't bare, that was a future I was scared to think about.
Nessie's eyes were a brimming sea of anger, sadness… and disgust. I could feel my heart breaking and the seemingly unbreakable bond that held us together weakening. It was slowly tearing me apart.
"Nessie… I-I love you."
"HAH," She let out a cry. "This is so wrong. You're so… so… old." Edward snorted again and I lurched towards him. Was he laughing at me? Did the filthy bloodsucker find this funny? He growled in response to my thought, revealing his gleaming white teeth and I smiled wickedly despite myself. Bella quickly moved herself in front of him and I instantly stopped: I could never hurt her. Nessie flinched and I knew what she thought of my hesitation. I shook my head; that wasn't why.
Bella's voice danced through the air, "Nessie, we're leaving, honey. Jacob… start talking. Really talking. I'm going to cover you both… Give you some… privacy." She smiled quickly towards both of us and shot a sideways glance at Edward. He snorted again as she focused on Nessie and I. She then grabbed Edward and danced away leaving his laugh to linger in the room with us.
I tried again, "Nessie… Your father is lifetimes older than Bella. That's not- "
"That's different! Plus he was never in love with Rene. He never thought about her the way he thinks about Mom. You… You planned a life with her. If she hadn't had met Dad you would have spent your days together… You would have had kids. I wouldn't…"
I didn't know what to say. How could I ever make this right? Everything had turned out so wrong. I knew that I loved her, that I needed her. "Age… What's age? I have loved you since the day you were born. We are destined to be together. – No, let me finish. I didn't love you like this from the start. When you were born I loved you like a brother loves his sister. As you grew up I loved you like a best friend. When you started dating I knew that it wouldn't work because I knew you would one day love me, because that's the way it was meant to be. My heart was almost tore out my chest every time I saw you with another boy... Every time I had to hear about a date, a kiss… But I kept waiting… For the day that you would look at me, the way that I look at you. And it did… Almost. I have waited my whole lifetime for you. I never imprinted on your mother. Everyone told me she wasn't the one for me, and they were right. My heart belongs to you, it always will. But what went wrong? – Why don't you want to love me?
"Don't you see that I love you? Don't you see that life without you means nothing to me? Can't you see that? Why are you doing this to me? You know how I feel. I know how you feel about me: I see in your eyes that you love me… Try to look beyond the monster that I have become. Being with you makes me feel so… good. So… pure… You complete me in every sense of the word. Without you I am nothing."
I could feel my chest expand and my heart racing to be free from my body. There was sadness in her eyes and I knew her answer. I knew she would not give in. She might as well just rip the beating thing from my chest: I had no use for it now.
"Jacob… This isn't love. When you love someone it's a decision you make… Unconsciously, maybe… But you give your heart to someone else knowing that they'll look after it for you. I need to give my heart to someone… Not have it taken away… You talk about destiny… And that's my problem! Destiny means that there isn't a choice. – That I'm helpless to this."
"You can give your heart to me," I whispered. "I won't ever hurt you."
She sighed as tears brimmed her eyes, "Oh, Jacob. You already have."
And I knew it was true.
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MONTREAL - Anim Swart is one busy gal.
She's a registered naturopath, personal trainer and spinning teacher; she coaches swimmers in a masters program at the Westbury Y; and she's a life coach.
Oh, and she works for an IT company as a health and wellness consultant.
But that's not all.
Swart coaches athletes for Ironman competitions (she herself has competed in six) all while working hard to establish her juicing company.
And she's a busy mother of two.
Sound exhausting?
But it's the marriage of all the things listed above that gives her energy and passion.
"I am so lucky to be able to do all the things I love," she told me last week.
"I know this is what I am meant to do in this world."
Swart, who was born and raised in South Africa, has a degree in physical education.
As a child, she loved to move — and especially to run. She said she knew, even at a young age, that she would eventually end up with a career in health and wellness.
"Helping people learn about proper nutrition and the importance of exercise is so gratifying, and if I help just one person make a difference in their health, I'm happy."
For the past five years, she has been working with Insight, a local IT company, where she organizes running clinics, creates exercise programs and encourages employees to adopt healthier lifestyles.
"People invite me into their lives" she explained. "I don't take over."
It was a natural progression for Swart to become certified as a naturopath.
"The importance of eating healthy, whole foods and learning about nutrients and vitamins is a core belief for me."
It comes in handy for her when clients ask for guidelines on eating well.
That's where her juicing company comes in.
Swart is a big believer in juicing as both an added component to eating well, and for detox and cleanses, which, she is quick to point out, "are not for everyone."
She makes her own line of juices with fresh vegetables and fruit, and proudly states they are "preservative free."
"I sit with my clients and we go over what they eat, how they eat, how much they eat" she told me.
Once they've established that, she encourages the consumption of juice, which is one way of ingesting nutrients that are easily absorbed by the body and help eliminate toxins.
"People are just too busy these days to make their own fresh juice and smoothies, so I would do it for them."
And her company delivers the juice directly to clients.
"They love it because they know they are getting a quality product and they don't have to do it themselves."
The biggest obstacle she sees with clients is in breaking long-standing habits.
"I see the people I work with in IT, and there is so much stress" she told me. " It's all about numbers, and they sit in front of screens and are often surrounded by junk food, and they eat without thinking, it's become a habit."
She said she works with them to establish good eating habits and helps them learn to manage stress.
"A couple of years ago, I went in to the cafeteria to talk to them about the importance of having healthy food options. It is so important to fuel the body properly."
Swart often sees people who "love good food, but have poor lifestyles."
It's very common, she said, to see people in their 40s and 50s who are worn out, "their adrenal glands and their bodies are exhausted."
She added that "most people think that their bodies are functioning optimally. My job is to make it run efficiently and at maximum capacity, then they'll see and feel the difference."
She works one-on-one with clients, and likes that approach.
"I could definitely expand my business" she told me, but doesn't want to "dilute what I do for people."
And that's what motivates her: helping people live healthy lives.
On a personal level, she is training to compete in the Vermont 50, an ultra marathon over Vermont farmlands.
"I just did the Born to Run race (based on the book by Christopher McDougall) in Colorado and it was the most fantastic, unbelievable experience of my life."
For those who don't know, it's apparently one of the hardest ultra marathons in the United States.
Swart came in second place in the World Ironman Championships in Hawaii, so she is no stranger to tough competition.
She said the Born to Run race is gruelling because it's done at such high altitude and through varied weather conditions. The race is 160 kilometres. Swart completed three-quarters of the distance — and the altitude did her in.
"It's a humbling race for sure" she said. "Doing Ironmans, you think you've done it all, but doing this race makes you realize there is so much more out there."
Yup, one busy gal, all right, and always looking to push just a little bit harder.
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Same Old News.
Guest Column: 'Fireman' Ed steps away, but not as fan
Fireman Ed will no longer play team's mascot
Published: November 25, 2012 6:56 p.m.
Last modified: November 25, 2012 7:00 p.m.
On Thanksgiving night, I left the Jets game before halftime. This was the second time in a row I left before there were four zeroes on the clock. We have had much worse teams than this and I never left before. I pride myself in that, because I am not a quitter.
I decided to leave Thursday because the confrontations with other Jets fans have become more common, even though most Jets fans are fantastic.
This is an indication of how society has lost and is continuing to lose respect for one another. The stadium has become divided because of the quarterback controversy as well. The fact that I chose to wear a Mark Sanchez jersey this year and that fans think I am on the payroll — which is an outright lie — have made these confrontations more frequent. Whether it's in the stands, the bathroom or the parking lot, these confrontations are happening on a consistent basis.
Although I can "hold my own," I do not want to lose my temper and make a stupid mistake. I have a responsibility to the families and kids that enjoy the game and Fireman Ed.
I have enjoyed my time in chanting the greatest chant in all of sports. I have enjoyed meeting all the wonderful Jets fans around the world and look forward to the day we all can raise the Lombardi Trophy as one and celebrate a world championship down the Canyon of Heroes!
I will always love the Jets because they are in my heart, and I will attend games as usual, just not as Fireman Ed. God bless and, as always, let's go Jets!
–Fireman Ed Anzalone was a New York City firefighter for two decades and has been a Jets fan since 1975.
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Last edited by Traitor Jay & the Woodies; 11-25-2012 at 08:56 PM.
Same Old News.
I really don't get why people hate the guy.
I tailgated with him once last year and he's a really good guy.
Thanks for leading the chant all these years Ed.
Good Riddance
Don't blame him one bit...Ed is a great guy. Jets fans should be ashamed
It's a shame, it really is, and all because there are so many people that are flat out *******s, all because of jealousy and a game.
It's no different than this board.
We have Jets fans killing other Jets fans. We have fans stroking their own ego after Jets losses on other Jets fans because those fans are optimistic or were.
Stay the course Ed, do your thing, **** the rest of them!
Thanks for everything Ed. It is too bad the stadium experience has come to this.
Ed was good for the Jets and Jets fans. I'm sorry that he is hanging them up but I respect the decision.
I thank him for his contributions to gameday.
I dont doubt some d*ckheads got in his face over the Jersey...dont know why he gave up Harper. I know some here will gloat and call him a quitter.
I just see another guy in pain from dealing with this sh*t year after year, like me. We all deal with it differently, God knows.
He's a brother Jet fan, and I thank him for leading the cheer.
It's unfortunate, that's for sure.
I love being a Jets fan and they will always be the team I have in my heart. Also note, I would never get into some sort of confrontation with another Jets fan just because we do not see eye to eye on the direction the team should take. Although you may not believe it, I do respect everyones opinion on this board. I steadfastly disagree most of the time with sugar coated beliefs of others, but I do not take things personal. I'm sure we can all agree that we all want the New York Jets to win it all sometime soon.
Been going to games since I was 5 years old. As a kid, I didn't really understand what was happening on the field, but I always enjoyed watching for the crazy guy on the other guy's shoulders and seeing how he could quiet the crowd and then make it roar with the chant. Never understood all the hate for the guy.
Thanks for the memories, Ed.
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What a disgrace! This tells you all you need to know about some of the idiots/ignorant jackasses that attend sporting events.
Thanks firemen Ed. You will be missed.
Ed, please put the harper jersey on and get back out there. We love ya buddy.
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Fireman Ed will no longer play team's mascot
25 November 2012 07:02
For 26 years now, Ed Anzalone has gotten transformed eight Sundays out of the year into "Fireman Ed," the most iconic football fan in the nation. Anzalone, sitting atop his brother's shoulders, his image displayed on the stadium's big screens, leads the green-clad crowd in the "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!"
The franchise will turn to a new era on Dec. 2 when the Jets host the Cardinals, as he will be "Fireman Ed" no more.
The retirement of Anzalone in his special role in the game day experience at MetLife Stadium is the end of an era for Jets fans used to his presence in section 124. On Thursday night, with the Jets down 35-3 at halftime of what turned into a 49-19 home loss to the Patriots, Anzalone left the stadium. It had nothing to do with the team's 4-7 record this year or the fact that they likely won't make the playoffs for a second straight year.
"Listen, I went through the Rich Kotite era — we were 4-28 in that era. Any Jets fan knows this isn't the worst of times; it isn't close," Anzalone told Metro. "It's been about the nastiness. I just think society in general — you're out in your car there's no respect at all. I don't want to put up with that from people taking it out on me anymore."
Anzalone said fans have gotten nasty and confrontational with him, often mistaking him as part of the organization when he is merely a season ticket holder "who has never received a dime from this team."
He said he will still go to games and that he never, ever can quit on the Jets. It isn't the mounting losses or the lack of wins that is bothering him, but rather the boorish behavior of fans.
"That is right. For me to write a letter, I think it is best that I move on. I'm sure there will be somebody else that takes over. I wasn't the originator of the chant and I won't be the last one. It's got to end," Anzalone said.
"I wouldn't go to my same seat. I'll be in different seats. I have a ton of guys that have 10 or 12 seats that sell and I'll grab a couple of theirs. I can't be in the section that I'll be in. I can't be in the same section and not be 'Fireman Ed.' But I am thankful to have been the maestro of that chant all those years. The fans humbled me by getting behind me and joining me."
Anzalone, a New York City firefighter, would spend his pregame time not with his buddies drinking beers and grilling burgers but rather visiting children's birthday parties in the parking lot or posing for pictures with children battling cancer. He was everywhere before the game but minutes before kickoff he'd walk down the stairs to his seat, often to a standing ovation from Jets fans in his section.
A season ticket holder since 1976, he was first put on the big screen at the old Giants Stadium 10 years later to fire up the crowd.
Anzalone hasn't informed the Jets of his decision to hang up his fireman helmet.
"No, I haven't notified them of anything. I'm not on their pay roll," Anzalone said. "I don't owe the Jets anything."
Follow Jets beat writer Kristian Dyer on Twitter @KristianRDyer.
Last edited by Traitor Jay & the Woodies; 11-25-2012 at 09:21 PM.
thanks for the memories ed and for leading the greatest chant in the nfl.
society has bred some really low life skumbags who chose to mock him for cheering on our team the new york jets.
i met ed on a few occasions and he was always cordial and accomodating.
this organization has some real issues more so than a mascot resigning and some how some way somebody needs to fix it.


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Here are some dodgy photo's of Darren and myself with Busta.
Here are some dodgy photo's of Darren and myself with Busta.
Loved 'em, Claire! How perfectly Cavalier-like Busta is in both photos.
Nice pics
Debbie, Riley and Robbie
Those are great! Busta looks like a small demon though in the second pic... Claire how do you find having three? I keep rolling around the idea...
Cavaliers: Tansy : Mindy Connie Roxy Neasa Gus
In memory: My beautiful Jaspar Lucy Leo Lily Libby
Busta is just too cute!
Loving mom to Jake, Shelby and Micah
Having three is great - the only problem is walking down the street with the three leads and getting in a tangle, and then having three on the bed (which is not that bad really). As the older boys are house trained we do have to remember to put Ozzy out for his toilet breaks - but he is learning to go outside..
Nice to put a face to you, what a lucky gal you are having three.
I can imagine it getting a bit difficult walking all 3.
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By Tiernan Ray
Disk drive maker Western Digital (WDC) has been on the move, today announcing it will acquire Lincoln, Mass.-based software startup VeloBit for an undislcosed sum, two weeks after saying it would purchase solid-state drive (SSD) maker Stec for $340 million.
Mike Cordano, head of Western's HGST subsidiary, remarked that "In VeloBit we saw a great team that has developed and commercialized breakthrough I/O optimization software."
"The acquisition of VeloBit is an important step in our strategy to develop robust software capabilities to augment our successful SSD product portfolio."
Lazard Capital Markets analyst Edward Parker wrote in a note this morning that Western's ambitions in the "flash wars" are becoming clear with this latest move.
Writes Parker, who has a Buy rating on Western, and a $68 price target:
First, it demonstrates that WD is committed towards pursuing the server-side flash market that Fusion-io (FIO) has pioneered. Second, it underscores the idea that the hardware aspect of that market will ultimately commoditize. A complete solution will include caching/data management software and will carry high margins (50%+, in line with storage array vendors) while a hardware-only solution will carry much lower margins (in line with SSDs/HDDs). Third, it demonstrates that WD has ambitions to move up the enterprise stack and capture a greater portion of the value chain beyond providing storage capacity. Fourth, it pressures Seagate (is Virident partnership enough?). We view this move favorably.
He cautions that there are questions about whether WD has what it takes to move from being a component vendor to a systems vendor to enterprise customers. He also notes that it hasn't been a slam dunk for other tech leaders who've tried such a move:
Intel (INTC) and Sandisk (SNDK) acquired Nevex and FlashSoft respectively, both of which are "cousins" of Velobit in the emerging SSD caching software space. As with WD, dynamite on paper given Intel and Sandisk's leadership in NAND technology. However, results have been hard to come by as we haven't seen either have much traction in the market yet. As such, we'd expect investors will have to be patient with WD as well.
Parker also expanded upon the implications for Fusion-io, whose shares he rates a Buy, with a $23 price target:
Probably not that bad, at least for now. It will take time for WD to integrate these properties into a cohesive solution. Furthermore, WD is a new kid on the block in terms of being a trusted enterprise solutions provider—a different ballgame than OEM component distribution. EMC, HP, IBM and others have earned a seat at the round table of trusted enterprise solutions vendors; meanwhile, Fusion-io has built impressive mind share among enterprise customers through its substantial sales and marketing investment while leveraging OEM distribution. The latter shouldn't be a problem for WD but earning enterprise trust is a non-trivial issue, as can be seen by Sandisk's recent enterprise woes despite having strong IP/ products.
Western shares today closed down $1.03, or 1.6%, at $67.23, while Fusion stock ended the day off 23 cents, or 1.7%, at $14.12.


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Arrested Development hits Netflix on May 26th with an all-new season and, hopefully, a lot of the same great running gags we've come to know and love. Been a while since you've watched? Here is an admittedly incomplete list of some great gags you should remind yourself of before the Season 4 premiere.
This is the Bluth family. Arrested Development centers around them almost entirely, despite not being called The Bluths or The Jason Bateman Show.
(Left to right: G.O.B, Buster, Maeby, George Michael, Michael, Tobias, Lucille, George, Sr., Lindsay)
"I've made a huge mistake" is a frequently recurring quote most frequently said by G.O.B, but often uttered by other Bluth family members as well. Turns out a lot of mistakes were made by members of the Bluth family, but all in the name of comedy. Man, this show is so funny, but I'm sure you know that already.
Although never actual stated, Tobias' use of double-entendres made many a viewer question his sexuality. "Not that there's anything wrong with that!" Oops, wrong show. Oh man, sometimes I get my comedies mixed up, but that's not to take away anything from how great Arrested Development is. It's easily one of THE BEST comedies of all-time. Ask anyone!
Buster greets everybody by their relation to him, such as "brother," or "nephew" or "father/uncle dad." It's a funny recurring gag, but also kind of sweet. You know, I think that's the sort of thing that makes great comedies great. You need jokes, but you also need characters you want to watch. Also, it's really funny when he says "hermano" instead of "brother." I mean, it's simple, but it gets me everyime. So choice!
The phrase "no touching" is frequently said by the guards at the Orange County Prison, where George, Sr. is an inmate. Prison policy states that inmates and visitors are not allowed to touch each other, and so the rule is enforced pretty strictly. Some internet sleuths have even suggested that the "no touching" policy is because of the guards' OCD. As in, O.C.D.O.C (Orange County Department of Corrections.) You know, sometimes I fee like I'm not smart enough to watch this show, and it makes me sad, but then a good jokes makes me laugh and I'm happy again. I tell you, it's like Arrested Development is the answer to its own problems. A true champion of comedy!
Each member of the Bluth family has their own version of a Chicken Dance that they use to mock and ridicule others, usually other family members. None of these dances does a very good job of resembling a chicken, or even a bird, really. Still it's super funny. What'll these guys think of next? Seriously, so great. Is it May 26th yet?
G.O.B.'s history with magic on Arrested Development is spotty at best. Demanding that he be taken seriously, he founded The Alliance of Magicians, but was later kicked out of his own organization. Always ready to perform an illusion at the drop of a hat, he could always count on clever editing to help even if things didn't go exactly as planned. And boy did that happen a lot. Also, one time he sunk the family's yacht. Remember that? Just one of many great, yet goofy, scenes. Man, this show is great!
One of the best things about Arrested Development is how well it stands up to repeat viewings. And perhaps there's no better example of this than Buster losing his hand in a vicious seal attack. Seriously, there's so much foreshadowing going on, it's practically spelled out for you. That said, I'll bet you didn't even see it coming when you first saw it on TV. Oh, who are we kidding? You didn't even watch The 'D til you saw them all on DVD freshman year of college. Still, this gag is so classic! Easily one of my faves!
Another frequently occurring gag on the show is when a character walks across the screen all sad with their head and shoulders slumped over, like Charlie Brown did in those animated specials that always aired on TV when we were kids (and still does, I've just been told!). But that wasn't the only Peanuts reference on The 'D. For instance, Buster commonly refers to genitalia as "Charlie Browns" or "Linus." So that's one. And there are others, as well. Man, this show is so packed with references. I wish I could list 'em all, but I know you have other things to do.
HAHA! I just realized I keep calling it The 'D. I forget sometimes that that's just a thing I made up and nobody calls it that. Still though, feel free to use it. No charge!
Ann Veal is George Michael's bland girlfriend. So bland, in fact, that Michael constantly forgets her name and, in turn, calls her many unflattering things. My favorite is probably, Bland. I like how specific it is. What's yours? Yam? Yeah, good choice!
Dr. Fishman, AKA Literal Doctor, treats various members of the Bluth family throughout the show's run. He has a certain way with words that makes things seem far more dire than they actually are. In other words, he's yet another in a long line of great secondary characters this show has fleshed out. I feel like I keep saying this, but well done, gang. Such a great comedy show from start to finish. You can really tell they spent their time fleshing out all the jokes and stuff. I love this show.
Kitty Sanchez started off as George Bluth's loyal personal assistant, then she was Michael's not-so loyal assistant, then she was gone from the company, just like that. All the while, she had, let's say, a bit of a Girls Gone Wild streak in her. Why? Because it's funny! Don't believe me? Then check out a clip or two. You'll be laughing in no time. I guar-an-tee it.
We've reached the end of this incomplete guide to Arrested Development. I feel bad, because there's just so much more funny stuff to cover. The show was literally full of funny jokes. Who knows? Maybe next time!
Still jonesing for more? For an even more in-depth look into all the jokes and gags on The 'D, check out some of these other great internet posts.
- Previously, on Arrested Development: NPR's (Exhaustive) Guide to Running Gags from the Show
- The 18 Best Recurring Gags in Arrested Development
- The 20 Most Obscure Arrested Development Pop Culture References
- An Arrested Development Refresher: 25 Hilarious Blink-And-You Missed It Gags
- 53 Arrested Development Jokes You Probably Missed
- 53 MORE Arrested Development Jokes You Probably Missed
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Apart from its fresh, smoked and candied salmon, Port Hardy also has a good selection of casual, family oriented restaurants, along with a handful of waterfront pubs, coffeeshops, and fast-food outlets.
The mood is relaxed, the prices reasonable, and the service small-town friendly and hospitable.
Port Hardy Inn's restaurant offers first-rate Cantonese food in the evenings plus a menu of big breakfast platters. Glen Lyon Restaurant & Pub (6435 Hardy Bay Road) has good, rib-sticking meals and casual oceanview dining. Quarterdeck Pubstyle Restaurant (6555 Hardy Bay Road) serves upscale pub grub ranging from calamari and oyster burgers to ginger-infused duck breast. Top pick here: Fresh halibut and chips. Hikers fresh from Cape Scott can refresh and feed themselves at The Scarlet Ibis (Holberg) a cozy, no-fuss Holberg restaurant/pub near the park's turnoff.
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Café Guido (7135 Market Street) serves barista drinks plus superb homemade scones, cheesecake and other baked goods. The café is the heart of a small complex that also features The Book Nook (new and used titles) and the West Coast Community Art Shop (representing dozens of north island artists).
Toudai Sushi (7370 Market Street) has good sushi and plenty of window seats with prime ocean views. Karai Sushi at the Airport Inn serves up Japanese and Korean specialities, including a full sushi menu.
The Sporty Bar & Grill (7800 Market Street) is a lively local hangout with multiple TV monitors tuned to the latest sports action. Wings are a favorite here along with the fish tacos, cedar-plank salmon, and specialty pizzas.
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Wave your hand. "This is not the joke you think it is." Perhaps not. I think the blank look is good.
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I usually either roll my eyes and move on, or sometimes I say, "Dad!!!" in that sort of put-upon daughter tone.
Or you could try and out-geek her by saying "You keep using that word, funny. I do not think it means what you think it means."
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NATCHITOCHES, La. - LSU running back Terry Robiskie and baseball star Eddy Furniss are part of the class of 2012 inductees who will enter the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
The class of eight was announced Saturday night by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association on a live broadcast on "CST Tonight."
Robiskie joins four other football standouts, led by star NFL running backs Deuce McAllister of the New Orleans Saints and Baton Rouge native Warrick Dunn, are among the inductees which includes Louisiana Tech pass catching sensation Roger Carr and highly-successful former Southern head coach Pete Richardson in the five-man football component going into the Hall this summer.
Three-time Grambling basketball All-American Aaron James, a New Orleans native, joins Furniss and nationally-acclaimed jockey Mark Guidry, a Lafayette native, in the Hall's 2012 induction class.
They will be officially enshrined Saturday, June 23, 2012 in Natchitoches to culminate the June 21-23 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration.
A 30-member Louisiana Sports Writers Association committee selected the 2012 inductees. The panel considered a record 142 nominees from 24 different sport categories on a 25-page ballot, said Hall of Fame chairman Doug Ireland.
Dunn was a three-time Pro Bowl selection over 12 NFL seasons who ranked 19th in league history in rushing. McAllister is the Saints' career rushing king and made two Pro Bowl appearances.
Furniss holds five major Southeastern Conference hitting records and was a three-time All-American who helped LSU to consecutive national championships in 1996-97. Guidry, a Lafayette native, became the 21st U.S. jockey to record 5,000 career wins.
James was a high school and college All-America pick who averaged nearly 11 points per game as the first-ever draft pick of the NBA's New Orleans Jazz. Robiskie was a prep sensation at Second Ward High School who became LSU's career rushing leader.
Carr's pass catching won him two All-America awards and helped Louisiana Tech win a small college national title before he had a 1976 All-Pro season to highlight a 10-year NFL career. Richardson revitalized a long-struggling Southern football program, leading the Jaguars to 134 wins, five Southwestern Athletic Conference championships and four black college national crowns in 17 seasons.
The 2012 inductions will be conducted as construction nears completion on the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame museum, operated by the Louisiana State Museum system in a partnership with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. The striking two-story, 27,500-square foot structure faces Cane River Lake in the National Historic Landmark District of Natchitoches and should be completed this summer with installation of cutting-edge exhibits following over the next few months.
The eight new inductees will raise the total of Hall of Fame members to 292 men and women honored since the first induction class - baseball's Mel Ott, world champion boxer Tony Canzoneri and LSU football great Gaynell Tinsley - were enshrined in 1959 after their election a year earlier.
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame includes nine members of the Basketball Hall of Fame, six of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players, six baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 13 Pro Football Hall of Fame members, seven Women's Basketball Hall of Fame enshrines, 18 Olympic medalists (10 gold medal winners), 32 College Football Hall of Fame members, three National High School Hall of Fame enshrines, jockeys with a combined 12 Triple Crown victories, six world boxing champions, three College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees (Furniss will be the fourth), three NBA Finals MVPs and two Super Bowl MVPs. A complete membership list and biographical information on all 285 current members is available at the www.lasportshall.com website, with a steady stream of info available at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Facebook page.
The 2012 Induction Celebration will kick off Thursday, June 21 with the La Capitol press conference and reception. It includes three receptions, a Friday morning youth sports clinic sponsored by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office, and a Friday afternoon Encana Gas celebrity pro-am golf scramble at Oak Wing Golf Course in Alexandria. Tickets for the Chesapeake Energy Induction Dinner and Ceremonies, and golf entries, will go on sale in April through the www.lasportshall.com website, said Hall of Fame Foundation president/chief executive officer Lisa Babin.
Also to be honored at the event will be two other Hall of Fame inductees, the winner of the 2012 Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award and the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism presented by the LSWA. Those award recipients will be announced in the spring.
A prolific athlete at Second Ward High School in Edgard, Robiskie was a prep All-America quarterback before starring at running back at LSU from 1973-76. He averaged 12 yards per rushing attempt in his final three seasons at Second Ward, with more than 6,470 yards in total offense -- running for 62 TDs and throwing for 28 more. A member of the Scholastic Magazine and Parade Magazine All-American teams in 1972, Robiskie led Second Ward to 33 straight wins and two straight state championships while his team averaged 41 points a game.
At LSU, he became the first running back in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season when he finished with 1,117 yards in 1976. That year, he was the Southeastern Conference MVP, a first-team All-SEC pick and a first-team Academic All-SEC pick. He finished his career as the school's all-time rushing leader with 2,517 yards.
An eighth-round draft pick in 1977, he played five seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins and has been an NFL assistant coach since 1982 with the L.A. Raiders, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns and currently the Atlanta Falcons (many of those years as offensive coordinator) and served as interim coach with the Redskins in 2000 and Browns in 2004.
Furniss, a 2010 inductee into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, was one of the top hitters in LSU and Southeastern Conference history during a four-year career from 1995-98 with the Tigers -- producing records that stand 14 years later. As of the 2011 season, Furniss remains the SEC's all-time leader in hits (352), doubles (87), home runs (80), RBIs (308), and total bases (689). In the NCAA record books, he was third in total bases, fourth in home runs and doubles, and fifth in RBIs.
A three-time All-American and Academic All-American, the first baseman from Nacogdoches, Texas, helped LSU to NCAA titles in 1996 and 1997, and received the 1998 Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's most outstanding player. He hit .403 in 1998 with 27 doubles, three triples, 28 homers, 85 runs and 76 RBI, earning first-team All-America and All-SEC honors, after being named the 1996 SEC Player of the Year as a sophomore.
A three-time Pro Bowl pick (1997, 2000, 2005), Dunn distinguished himself as one of the NFL's top running backs in 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Bucs (1997-2001, 2008) and Atlanta Falcons (2002-07). The 5-foot-9, 187-pounder was named the Pro Football Writers Association and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1997. A first-round pick of the Bucs in 1997 (12th overall), he went on to rush for 10,967 career yards -- which was 19th on the NFL's all-time list going into the 2011 season -- with 49 TDs. He added 15 touchdown and 4,339 yards receiving.
At Florida State, he had career totals of 3,959 rushing yards and 37 TDs and 1,314 receiving yards and 12 scores. He helped the Seminoles win the 1993 national title and was a second-team All-American as a senior in 1996. Dunn also competed on the FSU track team as a sprinter and was an All-American on the 4x100-meter relay team.
Dunn starred at Baton Rouge-Catholic High School where he played quarterback, cornerback and running back. For his efforts off the field, Dunn has been honored as the 2004 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, the 2007 Whizzer White NFL Man of the Year and the 2008 Bart Starr Man of the Year.
Unquestionably one of the most popular players in New Orleans Saints history, McAllister played in two Pro Bowls and became the franchise's all-time leading rusher despite an injury-hampered career. McAllister played in just 97 games, but he rushed for 6,096 yards -- smashing the old mark of 4,267 yards by George Rogers -- and is also the team's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (49) and total TDs (55). In 2006, he helped the Saints, who won the NFC South title under rookie coach Sean Payton, reach the NFC Championship game for the first time.
He was also community-minded as he raised money for and devoted much of his time away from the field to his Catch 22 Foundation to help underprivileged children in the Gulf South region. He set six records at Ole Miss, including marks for rushing yards (3,331) and TDs (40).
Guidry is one of only 22 jockeys in the history of thoroughbred racing in the United States with more than 5,000 wins, achieving that total over a 32-year career which has recently resumed. After winning his first recognized race at age 16 at Delta Downs, Guidry operated on the Louisiana circuit for a decade before moving his tack to the Chicago circuit.
He earned the moniker "King of Chicago" after winning 18 riding titles in that area -- nine at the now-defunct Sportsman's Park, seven at Hawthorne Race Course and two at Arlington Park. His biggest career win was aboard longshot Lemons Forever in the 2006 Kentucky Oaks.
Guidry received the 2006 George Woolf Memorial Award for career achievements and personal character, presented each year by Santa Anita Park and voted on by jockeys nationwide. Guidry retired from the saddle in November 2007 with 5,044 wins from 31,321 mounts. His mounts earned slightly more than $100 million.
A three-time All-American at Grambling after a prep All-America career at New Orleans' Cohen High School, James played five seasons with the expansion New Orleans Jazz, who took him as their first-ever draft pick in the second round of the 1974 draft. Nicknamed "A.J. from the Parking Lot" for his long-range jump shots, he averaged 10.8 points and 4.1 rebounds and had 370 assists in 356 NBA games, then starred for five seasons in Italy and three in the Philippines.
The 6-foot-8 James excelled for legendary Grambling coach Fred Hobdy. James was the SWAC Freshman of the Year in 1970-71, a three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference pick and the league's MVP as a senior in 973-74. He was a second-team small college All-American as a sophomore and junior and a first-teamer as a senior when he led the nation in scoring with a 32.1 average. For his college career, he averaged 22.2 points and 10.9 rebounds in 106 games, helping Grambling claim two SWAC titles and one NAIA District Championship.
Carr, an All-State track and field athlete at little Cotton Valley High School, walked on as a punter at Louisiana Tech and developed into a two-time All-American college and a 1976 All-Pro wide receiver. In four years at Tech, he caught 114 passes for 2,717 yards and a school record 19 touchdowns. He made all-conference and all-American in 1972 and 1973 as Tech went unbeaten once and won the national College Division championship the next year with a combined 24-1 record.
The 24th pick in the 1974 NFL Draft, Carr played nine years with the Colts, then a year each with Seattle and San Diego, appearing in 113 NFL games, catching 271 passes for 5,071 yards and 31 touchdowns. He was a 1976 Pro Bowl pick when he and Hall of Fame quarterback Bert Jones hooked up for an NFL-best 25.9 yards per catch, also leading the league with 1,112 yards and 79.4 receiving yards per game, with Carr notching 11 touchdown catches.
Richardson defined Southern University football from his arrival in 1993 to 2009, winning five Southwestern Athletic Conference titles, including a three-peat from 1997-99 (the school's first consecutive SWAC titles since 1959-60), four black college national titles (1993, 1995, 1997 and 2003) and four Heritage Bowl titles. Richardson was 12-5 in the Bayou Classic and is the only SWAC coach never to have lost to Eddie Robinson.
His winning percentage of 68.4 percent in 17 seasons (134-62) at the school is second behind only College Football Hall of Fame coach Ace Mumford's 70.4 percent (176-60-14). Prior to his arrival, Southern had last won the SWAC in 1975 and 1966. The program had four different head coaches in the 1970s and four between 1981 and 1992.
Richardson took over a program that had three straight losing seasons and guided it to an 11-1 record, winning the SWAC and black college national titles. At SU, Richardson had four 11-win seasons -- including a 12-1 run in 2003.


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This weekend, University of Houston students have yet another reason to celebrate their status as Cougars.
Frontier Fiesta returns March 25 - 27 in the parking lot of UH's Robertson Stadium with live music, carnival rides, cook-offs and Broadway-style student performances. This free event is produced by UH students and open to the Houston community.
A tradition since the 1940s, Frontier Fiesta was labeled "The Greatest College Show on Earth" by Life magazine. Since its inception, the western-themed festival showcases the talent and diversity that define Cougar culture.
Adding to the Texas flavor of the event is Fiesta City, a replica of a 19th century cow town that serves as home base for all Frontier Fiesta activities.
Highlights of Frontier Fiesta 2010 include:
- Battle of the Bands - 7 p.m., March 25
- Hip-Hop Night featuring Clipse - 7 p.m., March 26
- Mark McKinney in concert - 10:30 p.m., March 27
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4 key business lessons I learned from my professor (the guy who later wrote 'The Millionaire Next Door')
We all have people in our lives who have shaped and molded us to become who we are. For me, one of those people is a former professor I had at Georgia State University when I was completing my MBA. His name was Dr. Stanley, which is how I will always know him. After I graduated, Dr. (Thomas) Stanley wrote several best-selling books, including the " The Millionaire Next Door" with William Danko.
He taught me important business lessons that I remember to this day. Here are four key pieces of advice I learned from Dr. Stanley.
1. Take action
Don't wait for everything to be in place. Dr. Stanley taught us to take action — even without all the facts — and work our tails off. He would say, "Learn as you go, and scramble." Usually you don't have all the answers in life. Keep moving forward. If and when you stumble, learn from your mistakes, get up, and go at it again. Proceed even with insufficient knowledge and correct as you go.
2. Be the "go-to" person
Dr. Stanley taught us to be the person who knows others and is the resource people turn to for help. You don't have to be a dentist, real estate agent or stockbroker. You should know people who are excellent in important areas so you can recommend them to others. Be the resource that knows the right people and creates a desire for people to know you.
3. Have fun
Business is meant to be fun. For Dr. Stanley's class, we had a big presentation to make as part of our overall grade. I remember preparing extensively for it. I'll admit I was a bit nervous presenting, but Dr. Stanley set a tone that made the assignment and the class fun. He inspired me to continue speaking after graduation, and years later, I was inducted into the Professional Speaker Hall of Fame. Thank you, Dr. Stanley, for your inspiration and help.
4. Continue learning
Dr. Stanley's final words of advice to me were to keep learning every day. He encouraged me to continue to read good business literature on a regular basis. It is imperative to saturate our minds with good books and news from sources like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, and the Business Journals. The discipline to continue to learn will give you a competitive advantage. It helps keep your mind fresh and alert. This is vitally important in a hotly competitive world.
Terry Brock gives real-world, practical tips on how to generate revenue and increase productivity. He works with businesses from sole proprietors to Fortune 10 companies, teaching them how to use social media, technology and plain ol' stuff that works. He's the co-author of the best-seller "Klout Matters" on social media. Brock is an international Speaker Hall of Fame member and sports a very good haircut! You can reach him at 407-363-0505 or TerryBrock.com. Catch his latest TEDx talk at bit.ly/1MeRzt4


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525 Neighborhood Party on 5/25/14!!
The Restaurant Invites the Surrounding Community to an Afternoon of Music, Food and Fun – Right on Magnolia's Lexington Avenue
Who: 525, a new restaurant anchoring the revitalization of Magnolia's Lexington Avenue. 525 is a neighborhood restaurant that serves creative comfort food and locally inspired cocktails. The space's chic ambiance makes guests feel at home, with an oversized bar ideal for connecting with friends old and new. 525 also boasts outdoor seating, making it the perfect après beach destination this summer.
What: A neighborhood party! 525 will celebrate its birthday every year on 5/25, and this Sunday's event marks the first annual bash to commemorate the occasion. The restaurant has "taken over" its neighboring sidewalk to set the stage for the party.
There will be live music from the area's own John Rockwell, face painting and activities for the kids, as well as samples from the restaurant's new menu.
Where: 525
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Cole starred for 2 1/2 years on the primetime series FELONY as as rookie detective Jim Briggs on "Felony." After that, Cole followed with the series BRACKEN'S WORLD and BEARCATS!
Cole guest-starred on such series as POLICE STORY, THE LOVE BOAT and CHARLIE'S ANGELS, where he met his second wife, Jaclyn Smith, to whom he was married from 1978-81.
He encountered tragedy in 1991 when his son Joe, from his first marriage to Sally Ann Bergeron, was murdered during a home invasion robbery. The case was never solved.
In recent years, Cole became a real estate broker in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Ree Cole, whom he recently divorced amicably. He is survived by his brother Richard.


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Massachusetts officials are scheduled to unveil a new framework Thursday to allocate water from streams and rivers, a long-awaited plan that aims to prevent waterways from running dry but could translate into higher water rates and more bans on lawn watering.
The new guidelines are expected to require communities to work harder to fix leaky pipes and inject water back into the ground that is taken out for drinking, showering, and gardening. While final rules are expected by the end of next year, the new regulations will not begin to be phased in until 2014 and will continue through 2019, as water withdrawal permits come up for renewal.
Officials say the framework is meant to ensure that there is enough water in rivers and streams to allow fish to live and people to enjoy waterways while giving communities sufficient water for residents and businesses.
"This framework is establishing overall goals and expectations grounded in science on how we are going to allocate water," said Kenneth L. Kimmell, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection. It "will result in clear and predictable standards to encourage other communities to make sound investments in sustaining their water resources."
Many environmental groups, while praising the formula's science and the state for taking on a daunting task, said they would reserve judgment on the plan until they see how permits would be crafted in the future. Others said the framework fails to truly protect rivers and streams. A water industry group said the rules would cause burdensome permitting and uncertainty about water rates.
With about 4 feet of rainfall a year, Massachusetts has long escaped the water woes evident in the Western United States in recent years. The bountiful Quabbin Reservoir provides water for drinking, showering, and lawn watering to dozens of communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts and has so much left over that reservoir managers want to sell the surplus.
Yet suburban and rural communities outside that system must draw water from wells and rivers, some of which are becoming increasingly imperiled. More than 300 streams or sections of streams — about 23 percent of those in Massachusetts — have water withdrawals large enough to harm fish or fish habitat during the summer.
The new framework, which took 2½ years to develop, will for the first time tie state water withdrawal permits to the health of rivers and streams. Each waterway will receive a grade based on its biological health and how much water is being taken from it — and how much water should flow for it to be healthy. For waterways already experiencing low water levels, officials will develop a blueprint to return water if too much is taken.
The announcement comes three years after representatives of four influential environment groups quit a state water advisory panel over a new policy that they said doled out water with no regard for stream or river health.
A truce was declared, and state officials pledged to work with the groups to develop a formula that would satisfy a 1986 Water Management Act mandate to calculate "safe yield," how much water can safely be taken from a waterway during a drought while protecting fish and river health.
Environmentalists said that the framework expected to be announced Thursday is hardly the safeguard needed to protect rivers.
"The promise that safe yield would include ecological protection of rivers was not fulfilled,'' said Kerry Mackin of the Ipswich River Watershed Association, a nonprofit that works to protect that river. The Ipswich River is widely considered to be one of the most stressed in the state and has had significant fish die-offs because parts of it have run dry.
"The scientific aspect of this is very good; it's excellent," Mackin said. "But it is actually translating that science into policy is where everything is falling apart."
Jennifer Pederson — executive director of the Massachusetts Water Works Association, a membership organization of water suppliers — said she had not seen the final framework, but was deeply concerned about its scientific basis and what it will mean for water rates and permitting.
'It certainly introduces significant uncertainty for communities.'Jennifer Pederson, executive director of the Massachusetts Water Works Association
"It certainly introduces significant uncertainty for communities,'' Pederson said. She said the mathematical modeling the state came up with does not always reflect the reality in rivers or streams. "It will also set in place a regulatory process significantly more rigorous, burdensome, and costly," she said.
State officials said they understand the criticisms, but note that the 1986 law is designed to balance economic and ecological interests. He said the rules would ultimately benefit waterways and people, in large part by promoting water conservation.
The state is now testing the new formula in four water districts — Amherst, Danvers-Middleton, Dedham-Westwood, and Shrewsbury — to understand impacts of the formula to help better draft final rules.
State officials say they envision more communities will become like Franklin, which has decreased town water use by about 500,000 gallons a day, to about 2.6 million gallons. Jeff Nutting, Franklin's town administrator, said the community accomplished that, in part, by fixing leaks, restricting residential lawn watering to one day a week, getting rid of sidewalks on one side of some subdivision streets to allow water to seep back into the earth, and creating rain gardens.
The downside in Franklin was that water rates went up, Nutting said. That is because there are fixed costs in sanitizing and delivering water, so if water use goes down, the per-gallon cost to cover those fixed costs must go up. But, he added, conservation efforts have helped cut demand and cost.
"For the first time, DEP has the science — and plans to use it — to connect water allocation to stream flow,'' said Julia Blatt of the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, a coalition of state river and environmental groups. But "as with any large, complicated new policy, the devil is in the details," she said.Beth Daley can be reached at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @Globebethdaley.