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It would be very easy to listen to No Ghost and suggest that The Acorn belong to a breed of post-Grizzly Bear/Fleet Foxes thoughtfully tempered harmony-gifted indie-folk. That would be without the benefit a sufficiently far-reaching hindsight though. The eclectic meditative folk of The Acorn's 2007 concept-album Glory Hope Mountain precedes labelmates Fleet Foxes' debut by a year, but it doesn't do any harm to suggest that fans of the latter band will appreciate the gorgeous wavering harmonies of folk-rock opener 'Cobbled From Dust'. There are also interesting parallels with Grizzly Bear, vocally but more pertinently in the back-stories of each albums' creation/recording and the way the location seeps into the character of the songs. As Grizzly Bear convened at an isolated house in Cape Cod to record Veckatimest, so The Acorn isolated themselves at a cottage in the heavily forested Northern Quebec. This sense of isolation is palpable in both records, but where Veckatimest's peaceful surroundings take form in the delicate craft and painstaking construction of each song, 'No Ghost' evokes a greater sense of escape, like the reigns have been let loose.
This may be partly due a weight of emotional investment being lifted in comparison with the highly personal source of inspiration behind Glory Hope Mountain. The thumping tribals beats and brass refrains of 'Bobcat Goldwraith' virtually cartwheel with the energy and enthusiasm of the comedian who inspired it, although not, it must be said. with quite the same degree of derangement. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qAfWWQJ5w) 'Crossed Wires' pulsates with urgency, all fuzz bass and Neutral Milk Hotel-style distorted acoustic strumming, relentless in it's propulsion, but with gorgeous melodic changes that render any dramatic changes wholly unnecessary.
There are few musical surprises afoot on No Ghost. 'Cobbled From Dust' features a layer of electronic feedback, but it feels no more incongruous amongst the predominantly organic elements than does the squalls of guitar feedback. The Acorn's sound is one which a decade into the noughties is one which is pretty standard fare for North-American indie types being a familiar blend of chamber-tinged indie-rock, folk and Americana. The fleet (foxes) footed fingerpicking and pitter-pattering sticks of 'Restoration' leave it sounding like a song you've already heard numerous times in your life, but the song swells in so subtle and elusive a manner, it matter little that it fails to push any boundaries. Particularly pleasing are the somewhat perversely upbeat harmonies backing the lines "After all the hair falls from your head, and the heart attack's been sleeping your bed." Of those aforementioned comparisons, 'Misplaced' shares the tentative feel of Veckatimest most stripped back moments, but the frequent pauses in the acoustic strums are utterly laid back as opposed to painstakingly measured and leaving space for Klausener to soothe with his fragile pipes.
Unlike its concept album predecessor, No Ghost has no obvious overarching theme, leaving the songs to stand up to greater scrutiny individually. Thankfully, the song quality rarely falters. The all too brief 'On the Line' is a aching ballad recalling 'Wichita Lineman', although in this instance the distant lover can be literally be heard on the telephone ("I can feel you on the line, two cents short of a another dime, simply calling makes two wrongs a right"), but the connection is almost not substantial enough to bear caller's love ("But the line seems to fall with the weight of us all"). Another pretty little ditty is the plaintive folk plod of 'Slippery When Wet', the fingerpicked guitar complimented by some rare violin, especially affecting when accompanying the mellifluous acoustic embellishments on the song's two short instrumental passages. Another track which, lyrically, suggests that Klausener may have had his heart stolen. Also lovestruck is the slightly more raucous title-track where violin makes another welcome appearance, but the most heart-stopping moment comes courtesy of a needling guitar stripping away the meat of the verses for the impatiently desirous chorus, "And the day stays afloat again, in the way of your open arms". The only really misstep The Acorn make is the hoary classic rock crunch which ruins the folky twang of 'I Made the Law', although in context of the album 'Almanac' is restrained to the point of being a little too ponderous.
Cynics might argue about the familiar sounds on No Ghost and may perhaps point to the absence of anything truly experimental like the West African rhythms of their previous albums. What they lack in originality, however, The Acorn make up for in non-pretentious songcraft; dynamic arrangements, affecting melodies and harmonies and tasteful production. One of the most understated and, in all likelihood, underrated gems of the year so far.
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A controversy that has alternately simmered and boiled for more than 40 years reached a flash point this week when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published recommendations for breast cancer screening with mammography. The recommendation to delay routine screening in average-risk women until age 50 brought out ardent supporters on both sides of the issue, as reflected in coverage by MedPage Today and in consumer and professional media from coast to coast.
Although media coverage might have created the impression of a new controversy, the strong, conflicting opinions go back at least as far as 1969, when initial results of the first large-scale breast cancer screening program were announced. Data from the Health Insurance Plan (HIP) of Greater New York, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1971, showed a 30 percent reduction in breast cancer deaths in women ages 40 to 64 who underwent clinical breast examination and screening mammography.
With longer follow-up, the HIP data suggested the benefits of screening in terms of reducing death in women was limited to women ages 50 and older. By 1977, the authors of that study had concluded that women ages 40 to 49 did not benefit from screening.
Shortly afterward, a Swedish study published in 1981 in the journal Radiology demonstrated a beneficial effect of breast cancer screening in women ages 40 to 74. In contrast to the HIP data, follow-up for as long as 20 years showed lower deaths in women ages 40 to 49, as well as older age groups, according to a 2003 Lancet study.
Several other studies reinforced the value of breast cancer screening, and mammography gained widespread acceptance among physicians and scientists alike. However, disagreements persisted about the purported benefits of screening in younger women and about the appropriate screening interval.
Younger Women Become Focus
A 1992 Canadian study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal added fuel to the controversy by showing an increased death risk in women ages 40 to 49 who underwent mammographic screening. However, subsequent research in 1994 showed that study suffered from a design flaw common to screening studies conducted up to that time: insufficient statistical power to demonstrate a benefit in younger women.
In December 1993, the National Cancer Institute issued a statement clarifying its view on screening mammography. NCI officials concluded that mammography had demonstrated clear benefits for women ages 50 and older, but that the benefits in younger women remained controversial, as studies had not demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in mortality for that age group.
On the basis of the existing data, NCI withdrew its recommendation for mammographic screening every one to two years for women ages 40 to 49. The move brought NCI in line with recommendations from the American College of Physicians and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
A New Round of Controversy
The NCI decision touched off another philosophical firestorm. The American Cancer Society (ACS), American College of Radiology (ACR), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) all reaffirmed their support for regular mammographic screening of women starting at age 40. That view had emerged from an ACR-sponsored consensus conference involving 12 medical organizations.
Another major contribution to the screening controversy came in 1995 with the publication of a review of eight clinical trials of breast cancer screening with mammography, published in the Journal of the Medical Association. The analysis found no evidence of a mortality reduction in women ages 40 to 49 with screening mammography.
Another analysis, also published in 1995 but in the journal Cancer, showed a statistically significant 24 percent reduction in breast cancer mortality in the 40-to-49 age group when data from the Canadian study were excluded. Inclusion of the Canadian data resulted in a nonsignificant mortality reduction.
Consensus Sought on Mammmograms
Seeking to clear up uncertainty about the benefits of breast cancer screening in younger women, NCI held a consensus conference in early 1997. Many of the key players in the controversy from 1969 to the present participated in the conference, either as a panelist or speaker. Presentations and discussions focused only on the 40-to-49 age group.
Initially, the 13-member consensus panel reached a unanimous agreement about the conclusions and wording. After reading the draft consensus statement, two panelists disagreed with the document's language. When the panel could not reach a unanimous consensus, the final document included majority and minority opinions.
The majority opinion stated that "the data currently available do not warrant a universal recommendation for mammography for all women in their forties. Each woman should decide for herself whether to undergo mammography."
Authors of the minority report decided that the majority report placed that too much emphasis on the potential risks of mammography. The two panelists concluded that the data did support a recommendation for routine mammographic screening for all women ages 40 to 49.
The majority report touched off another round of public debate about the merits of mammography for younger women, including sometimes heated discussions at several professional meetings.
Subsequently, NCI issued a new statement on mammography, supporting screening every one or two years for all women ages 50 and older and screening every one or two years for average-risk women ages 40 to 49.
Still, the controversy would not go away. In 1997, data from another Swedish study published in the journal Cancer showed that mammographic screening of women ages 39 to 49 every 18 months reduced the mortality risk by 44 to 45 percent. An accompanying editorial included a reanalysis of the original Swedish study and showed a statistically significant mortality reduction in patients ages 40 to 49 when screened annually rather than biennially.
Enter the New Millennium
Another war of words ensued following publication in 2000 of statistical analyses by Scandinavian representatives of the Cochrane Collaborative. In short, two authors concluded in the journal Lancet that mammography does not save lives and exposes women to unnecessary surgical procedures.But a 2004 examination of the Scandinavians' methods showed that the authors reached their conclusions by excluding from analysis all positive studies, which they dismissed as being of poor quality.
Whether the controversy ever reaches a resolution remains anyone's guess at this point. For the time being, proponents of routine screening for younger women appear to have the upper hand. ACS, ACOG, and ACR have all reaffirmed their support, and NCI issued a statement that the agency's position on mammography remains unchanged.
Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued what might be considered the final word -- at least for the time being.
Noting that the Preventive Services Task Force does not make health policy, Sebelius urged women to "keep doing what you have been doing for years -- talk to your doctor about your individual history, ask questions, and make the decision that is right for you."

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Harvard enters the series with Brown holding the best record in the Ivy League (Harvard Athletic Communications).
The Particulars
The Harvard softball team opens Ivy League North Division play this weekend with a pair of doubleheaders against Brown in Providence, R.I. The Crimson enters the weekend in the top spot in league standings with a 6-2 record against three South Division opponents.
About Harvard
The Crimson begins its North Division title defense against the Bears after running away with the title last season. Harvard compiled a 17-3 league record last season and went a combined 11-1 against North opponents Dartmouth, Brown and Yale. The Crimson finished the 2010 regular season with a six-game lead in division standings.
Harvard has received contributions from a number of spots in the lineup in its eight conference games. Ellen Macadam has three home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored to lead the team, while Kasey Lange has a team-high 12 hits, including five doubles, along with a .444 batting average in 27 conference at-bats. Stephanie Regan is hitting at a .400 clip, punching 10 hits in 25 at-bats.
Rachel Brown has a 3-1 conference record and 45 strikeouts in 28.0 innings of work. Rookie Laura Ricciardone has allowed just seven earned runs in 25.0 innings for a team-best 1.96 earned run average in Ivy play.
Last Time Out
A two-run first inning proved to be too much to overcome as the Crimson dropped a 4-1 decision to local foe Boston College Thursday afternoon. Ashley Heritage recorded a pair of base hits for the Crimson and stole a base as well. Rachel Brown absorbed the loss in the circle for Harvard, logging four strikeouts in five innings of work. Laura Ricciardone pitched a perfect sixth inning, fanning two BC hitters in the frame.
Scouting the Bears
While Brown holds a 10-12-1 overall record on the season, it sits just one game back of the Crimson in the North Division with a 5-3 Ivy record. The Bears split doubleheaders with Princeton and Cornell in their Ivy-opening weekend and split with Columbia and swept Penn last weekend in Providence.
Stephanie Thompson leads the team in most offensive categories, including hits (40), runs (26), batting average (.526), home runs (10) and RBI (23). Kate Strobel is batting an even .400 on the season and is a perfect 5-for-5 in steal attempts on the season. Kristie Chin has seen the bulk of the pitching work, bringing an 8-7 record and 3.67 ERA into the Harvard series. Trish Melvin has started nine games for the Bears and has a 2-4 record on the year.
Brown vs. Harvard – 2010
The two teams played a quartet of closely contested games last April with the Crimson taking the final three to jump out to a comfortable lead in the division standings. The Crimson dropped a 1-0 decision in Game 1 April 18 but put up three runs in the bottom of the sixth in Game 2 on a Jessica Ferri RBI double to split the first doubleheader. A three-run homer from Whitney Shaw in the first inning of Game 1 April 19 helped Harvard to a 4-1 win, and Rachel Brown twirled a four-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts in a 2-0 Game 2 win.
Up Next
Harvard returns to Boston University for a single game Thursday at 4 p.m. before welcoming Yale to Cambridge for a pair of doubleheaders next weekend.


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(visited by Doug Walker)
30-Mar-2002 -- Our family visited this confluence on the Easter long weekend of 2002. When we got up in the morning, it was snowing and visibility was very limited. We weren't sure we would be able to get any pictures, but we decided to make the trip anyway. By the time we left the Calgary city limits, the sun had come out and the day was beautiful and warm (for March).
The route to this confluence was not difficult. We took the Trans-Canada Highway east bound from Calgary until it hooked up with route 591, 20Km east of Strathmore. We followed this road east for 4.5Km until the GPS read that our waypoint was directly south of us. We found a gravel road that headed south so we followed that until we got to within 400m of the confluence.
We parked the car, and walked the remaining distance through a couple of inches of fresh snow. We were within 60m of our goal when a small stream blocked our progress. After a little diversion, we found our way across and located the confluence on top of a small rise. As you can see from the photos, we were able to see for miles in every direction.


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We are happy to announce the grand opening of the DejaOffice Classroom!
The Classroom is a great place to start if you're new to DejaOffice for Android. It features a full walkthrough of the software with lots of screenshots and how-tos.
Let us know how we can make it even better - we'd love to hear what you think!


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NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (AP) — Students at a U.S. university are working on a daunting assignment: Who was the suspected Nazi who protected a Jewish family 75 years ago from violence and warned them to flee Austria just before World War II broke out?
The University of New Haven students just have a first name and a few other clues but are scouring records from the 1930s, conducting interviews and may visit Austria to unravel the mystery on behalf of the elderly survivors who want to honor their savior.
"We are closing in. There's still a lot of work to do. I feel confident, as I did when we started this, that we will identify this individual," said David Schroeder, who teachers the special investigations class called Finding Alois. "I think the students during the course of this investigation are exposed to a level of understanding about World War II and the Holocaust and what happened to the peoples of Europe than they could ever be in any classroom."
Ilie Wacs and his sister, Deborah Strobin, recount their family's ordeal in their book, "An Uncommon Journey."
The man they knew only as Alois warned them to take shelter in their apartment with relatives and they would be safe. The warning came days before Kristallnacht, when the Nazis staged a wave of attacks on Jews in Germany and Austria.
Wacs, an 86-year-old retired fashion designer who lives in New York City, said he heard the sound of boots walking up the stone steps and pausing in front of his family's apartment for several minutes before the Nazis left.
"We were never bothered," Wacs said, recalling the sounds of shop windows smashed and the screams as people were dragged from their homes into custody.
Alois, who worked in their father's tailor shop in Vienna, also helped the family get visa extensions to stay in Austria. He warned them to get out before Aug. 31, 1939, the day before Germany invaded Poland and World War II broke out.
"We probably would have wound up in a concentration camp," Wacs said.
Wacs, who was 12 at the time, said he believes Alois was a member of the Nazi Party and perhaps a high-ranking one because of how he was able to help his family.
It's unclear why Alois helped a Jewish family while apparently serving the Nazis. Wacs said it's possible he was forced into the party as a young man and helped his family because he knew them.
Wacs said he was reluctant to delve into the matter for fear the man who saved them might have later committed atrocities. But he has decided he wants to know who he is so he can be honored with the title of "Righteous Gentile."
"It's hard for me to imagine that after saving us at great risk to himself he would commit atrocities," Wacs said. "I wanted to remember him as one of the good guys."
Schroeder and his students learned of the case while visiting the Museum of Tolerance in New York. Schroeder said they realize Alois might not be alive, given that he would be in his 90s, but they're hoping to at least locate his descendants.
Dean Velodota is among the students who interviewed Wacs and is visiting the Holocaust Museum in Washington to look at visa records of Wacs' mother, hoping the man's name will be on them. The students are using social media, creating a Facebook page and reaching out to students in Europe to see if they'll help.
"We're very dedicated. We're all really intrigued by this," said Velodota.
The students are trying to track down a survivor who lived above the tailor shop. They're also looking into records of unions representing tailors and records of shops for employees.
They have an address for the tailor shop, but it long ago ceased as a business, and Schroeder is not optimistic that a visit to the site will yield much. He said four students at the university's campus in Italy may visit the site along with offices in Vienna to search records.
Wacs said he has been impressed by the students' efforts and believes there is a good chance they will identify Alois. If they do, Wacs said, he would thank Alois or his descendants and offer any help he needed.
"It was a tremendous act of courage to do that because he risked his own life," Wacs said.


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KOffice 1.3 RC1 Available
The KOffice team is pleased to announce the availability of the first release candidate of KOffice 1.3. As we're approaching the final release, we definitely need more users to test and report bugs -- there are still some left. A short announcement is available and also a full changelog. Happy downloading and bug hunting!
Test with kde 3.1.x or kde cvs ?
Is it better to test koffice with kde 3.1.x or kde cvs ?
By maxime at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: Test with kde 3.1.x or kde cvs ?
It doesn't matter
By Lukas Tinkl at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
keck sie
kexi aleady included??
By gerd at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: keck sie
By Lukas Tinkl at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
way to go
Personally the last beta for 1.3 was more stable than 1.2.1. The new features also push it past the toy/usable line for me. It is now displacing oo.o as my day to day. This is shaping up to be a really good release.
Also knowing tidbits like oo.o file formats will be default for 1.4 helps my confidence with it. Prominent future goals give it a sense of direction that other projects seem to be lacking.
By theorz at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
Go Koffice.
By Murphy at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
Oh yeah. I would love to have something simpler than Gimp any day. Right now, there are no alternatives. Don't mention XPaint, and don't ask what's wrong with Gimp. :) I use Gimp 1.3.x and I love it, but it has problems, and everyone knows it. Go Krita!
By m0nx00n at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
If nothing else, gimp is way too complex for average users. My father wa switching to Linux, but stopped partially due to the complexity of gimp. He needed a simpler image manipulation.
By a.c. at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
There is also Kolourpaint, which is new in kdenonbeta.
Have a nice day!
By Nicolas Goutte at Thu, 2003/10/30 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
Don't forget TUXpaint! You can do more with this program than with the average paint program for linux.
By gerd at Thu, 2003/10/30 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
Well, there have been checkins to Krita recently... I'm finding Krita a fun project to hack on, and the underpinnings are quite solid nowadays, but there's still a lot to do. Apart from loading, saving, importing, exporting and showing images, Krita is now also capable of painting 10 pixel wide squares in any colour you like, as well as drawing one pixel-wide lines in any colour you like. There are the rudiments of support for CMYK as well as RGB, too. And there support for tablets, too. The coloured squares will more or less transparent depending upon the pen pressure. And Patrick is working on premultiplied alpha, and i'm taking a stab at updating the webpages, too.
I hope to add real brushes this week... And then there's the UI to be worked on, and other paint tools, and so on. But work is being done -- take a peek at the mailing list.
By Boudewijn Rempt at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
Krita is being resurrected from the dead?
By Mike at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: way to go
It is a wonderful news...
By Murphy at Thu, 2003/10/30 - 6:00am
Kword Tables still bad
as the title suggests: kword tables suck
By Jim at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
Re: Kword Tables still bad
Can you open new bug reports for problems that you see with KWord's table?
Have a nice day!
By Nicolas Goutte at Thu, 2003/10/30 - 6:00am
Kspread & Scatter Plots
Allright the title says it all. Can kspread do this? Can we add regression lines on the scatter plots? This is one feature which i use heavily, if kspread doesnt have it, then there are plenty of ppl in the engineering industry for whom this is useless.
I wish i am wrong!
what do u say?
PS: if it does, then an explanation on how to do it would be very helpful.
By TaNgO at Wed, 2003/10/29 - 6:00am
RPMS for redhat
KOffice 1.3RC1 (1.2.94) RPMS for redhat are now available in the 'unstable' section of the repositories hosted by kde-redhat:
-- Rex
By Rex Dieter at Fri, 2003/10/31 - 6:00am
Re: RPMS for redhat
The kde-Redhat people are doing a very good job. I now enjoy
By Asokan at Sat, 2003/11/01 - 6:00am


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Jewish Italian food has been a tradition for over 2000 years – but it still continues to evolve, even in recent times. The Jewish exodus from Libya in the late 1960es brought about 5000 Libyan Jews to Rome, and their earthy dishes are yet another extraordinary influence on our culinary kaleidoscope. I reached out to my friends at Labna, one of my favorite Italian food blogs, and Jasmine shared these yummy pancakes, a traditional recipe from the Libyan side of her family. Jasmine tells us that in her grandparents' house the kitchen was usually her grandmother's realm -she was always the one cooking, and her grandfather only walked in there to obtain coffee. But every year on Hanukkah, Jasmine's grandfather would wake up early, brave the kitchen and prepare the Sfenz, the traditional water-flour pancakes, like they used to make in Tripoli: a few minutes of easy kneading, a couple of hours of rest, and a dive into the hot oil…. for a most irresistible breakfast. Enjoy Labna's special treat!
- 1 pound pastry flour or 00 flour (you can use all-purpose, but the result will be heavier)
- 1 cube fresh yeast, or 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1 cup water, or enough for a soft, elastic dough
- enough oil for deep frying (peanut or canola)
- confectioner's sugar to decorate
Place the flour in a large bowl or your stand mixer.
In a second bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water, and add the mix to the flour.
Combine well with your hands, or process in the mixer into a soft, elastic, slightly sticky dough.
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow to rest in a warm area for about one hour.
Now knead again quickly with your hands, and allow to rest for one more hour.
Place the bowl with the dough next to the stovetop, and fill a second bowl with warm water.
Heat abundant oil in a heavy pot with tall sides; when the oil is hot, wet your hands, take a small ball of dough and pull it with your hands into a small "pancake" shape. It's OK if by doing so you create a few "holes" in the middle.
Wet your hands after making each sfenz, so that the dough won't stick to your fingers.
Fry the sfenz in the oil, one at a time or in small batches, turning them once.
Remove them with a slotted spoon when they are golden, and drain them on a double layer of kitchen towel.
Serve them hot after decorating them with confectioner's sugar.
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Northampton Saints 24-21 Exeter Chiefs, Aviva Premiership
Saints rally to see off Chiefs
September 9, 2012
Exeter's Brett Sturgess is tackled by Northampton's GJ van Velze
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Northampton staged a second half comeback to beat Exeter 24-21 at Franklin's Gardens and extend their unbeaten start to the Aviva Premiership season.
Luther Burrell and Dylan Hartley crossed for second-half tries as the Saints deservedly won a disjointed match at Franklin's Gardens. It was not a convincing performance from the Saints as they let a 12-0 lead slip away to trail 13-12 at the interval, before their pack began to dominate. The home side scored four tries to two but poor goal-kicking and ill-discipline allowed Exeter to remain in the match right up until the final whistle.
Northampton made the better start with their forward drives troubling the visitors' defence and they had the first opportunity for points. James Scaysbrook gave away a penalty 30 metres out but Ryan Lamb mis-hit his kick badly wide.
Exeter had their first chance of points in the 11th minute but Ignacio Mieres was also unsuccessful with a 30-metre penalty. Some elementary errors from the Chiefs allowed Northampton to continue to dominate in terms of territory and following some incisive running from Dom Waldouck and Hartley, both Soane Tonga'uiha and Ken Pisi were hauled down narrowly short.
The Saints deservedly took the lead after 18 minutes when Ben Foden first fielded a clearance kick from Mieres, then evaded a couple of defenders to send Vasily Artemyev away. The wing ran 30 metres to provide the scoring pass for Christian Day but Lamb again missed with an easy conversion attempt.
Exeter responded when their scrum decimated the home eight to gain a penalty which Mieres missed from almost straight in front, 40 metres out.
Almost immediately, Northampton made them pay with their second try. Lamb made a neat break to set in a motion a fluent movement which ended with Phil Dowson driving over from close range for the try which Lamb converted with the most difficult kick of the afternoon.
After 30 minutes, Exeter scored their first try when Josh Tatupu broke strongly down the flank to send Phil Dollman over with Mieres converting. Lamb had a chance to extend Northampton's advantage but his 25-metre drop-kick was badly wide before the outside-half conceded a penalty with a high tackle.
That allowed Mieres to first kick that goal and quickly another as home No.8 Gerrit-Jan van Velze was yellow-carded for a late challenge. Exeter failed to take advantage of Van Velze's absence and the scored remained at 13-12 to the visitors after 50 minutes. It was at that stage Saints introduced Stephen Myler as a replacement for the disappointing Lamb.
Mieres kicked his third penalty as Tatupu left the field, sitting up on a stretcher before Northampton lifted the tempo and regained the lead. Tom Wood won a line-out on halfway, Ken Pisi tore down the right flank and when the ball recycled, replacement Burrell powered through some poor Exeter defence for a try on his home Premiership debut.
Northampton collected their bonus point when Dylan Hartley burst over from a line-out 10 metres out and Myler's conversion gave his side an eight-point lead with 15 minutes remaining. Myler missed with a late penalty, allowing Exeter a slim chance. Rhys Oakley was sin-binned for a foolish trip and Matt Jess crossed for a late try but it was too late to matter.
Northampton coach Jim Mallinder immediately raised the bar for his side. "Our performance was a mixed bag," he said. "We were good in the first 20 minutes scoring two good tries but then we relaxed, kicked loosely and going down to 14 men put us under some considerable pressure. However we kept our cool in the first 10 minutes of the second half and then our forwards went on to dominate."
Northampton would have won more comfortably had Ryan Lamb not been off form with his goal kicking with Mallinder commenting, "We have two good number 10s, Lamb missed a couple of kicks as their kicker did. Stephen is a steady head and controlled the game when he came on and had a big hand in our crucial try."
The Saints coach also paid tribute to skipper Hartley, who was man of the match after picking up his second try in as many fixtures. "Dylan stands out with his attitude, he doesn't have a sloppy session he is always the first there and the hardest there," he said.
Exeter coach Rob Baxter was able to take many positives from the defeat, reflecting: "I am pretty pleased. On the two previous occasions here we have been comfortably defeated. Last season we lost 33-3 but today we were in the lead at half-time and were competitive to the end.
"It was by far our best performance here and we made it very edgy for Northampton right up until the end. However, we kicked away too much possession in the first quarter but after that we looked a good side and kept playing with tempo."
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So after months of procrastinating (and being re-inspired by Super Vegan and New York Vegan Drinks founder Jason Das at Vida Vegan Con), I finally scheduled a meet-up. I plan to move the meeting around to various vegan-friendly bars. But I knew I just had to host the first one at my favorite Mexican/hot dog joint, Chiwawa!
Okay, I'll admit that part of the reason I picked this place is because they have a vegan hot dog named after me. But that wasn't the only reason. They have several vegan menu items and, perhaps most importantly, they have Adult Snow Cones (yes, that means snow cones spiked with booze). Ashley ordered one! Not sure what flavor this was one was.
I was so amazed at the crowd that came out for this. We had about 20 people at the first meeting!!! Here's a crowd shot early on, but more people poured in as the evening wore on. Oh yea, by the way, Chiwawa also has an amazing patio!
Here's me and Barbara.
And here's Autumn, Vaughan, and Nicole.
Stephanie and Richard brought their kid Peter. And Stephanie even let little Peter take the last little sip from her cocktail. Even the kids get drunk at our Vegan Drinks! Don't worry — she's a good mom, I swear. The glass was actually empty.
Stephanie ordered a Bianca Dog, which typically comes dressed with vegan slaw and a black bean spread on a pretzel bun. But since she was sharing with her kid, she had the slaw and beans on the side. I wish I'd taken a picture of someone else's fully dressed Bianca Dog since lots were ordered at our table. But I got so busy chatting that I forgot!
And let's not forget Cassi. Here she is with a plate of Papas and Chipotle Ketchup and a Sangria.
I started the night with an Abita Strawgator — a mix of Abita Andygator and their strawberry ale. So summery!
Then I switched to a Michelada, which appeared vegan on the menu (sometimes they contain Worcestershire sauce). It was made with Pacifico beer, tomato juice, lime juice, and habanero hot sauce.
Since Chiwawa opened, I've had plenty of Bianca Dogs! So I wanted to try something new tonight. I went with the Aftershroom Delight Taco — oyster mushrooms, corn smut (that's corn fungus ... like a mushroom!), and corn. Corn smut sounded weird and gross, but I was willing to try it. And it was surprisingly tasty. I couldn't tell much difference between the corn smut and the oyster mushrooms.


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There was one clue that would make it a little easier. The note mentions their sons, Clark and Christopher.
I first searched Ancestry.com's 1930 US Federal Census database for a man named Roger who lived in
I gritted my teeth and prepared to do a broad search of the
Roger Sergel and his wife Ruth F. Sergel lived in "
In their household were Christopher, son, age 11, born in
I was left wondering what their connection was to my Uncle Edwin "Petie" and Aunt Helen Peterson. The occupation column provided a bit of a clue. Roger Sergel was listed as a manager in a publishing house. However, it was an unexpected surprise to discover that Ruth Sergel was working too! She was a publicity writer in a publishing company. How glamorous and exciting to be a female publicity writer in 1930! Perhaps she worked for the same publishing company. It also got me thinking that perhaps she might have been one of Uncle Petie's students at Pitt.
A quick peak at the 1920 US Federal Census found Roger and Ruth in
I decided to broaden my search to the whole web. I turned first to Wikipedia. It didn't turn up any result for Roger Sergel however I did find something on a Ruth. The entry said, "Ruth Sergel is an American director, writer, activist, and interactive technology designer in
As for son, Christopher, I found a tribute to him on the Dramatic Publishing website where he was noted as being a former president of the organization. His birth and death dates were given as
I wouldn't feel quite satisfied until I checked for sons, Sherman and Clark. My search results turned up empty for
Suddenly this investigation into Ruth and Roger was becoming quite exciting. The Sergels were certainly a talented family and very involved with the writing community. That fit well with what I said in my first blog post that Uncle Petie was a "writer's writer" and "inspired a generation of American authors." Looking back at the careers of Christopher and Sherman, perhaps it was the sons who were students of Uncle Petie and not Ruth.
How Uncle Petie and Aunt Helen became friends with the Sergels may never be known but now I have a better understanding of their lives and inner circle from one more of "Peggy's Cards."
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Julie Andrews is wearing a white cap with the word "Think" embroidered on it as she sits down to tea in the Victorian parlor of the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam.
The star of iconic and beloved musicals and films such as "My Fair Lady," "Camelot," "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins" is now thinking as a director as she stages a new show, based on a book for young people she wrote with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. "The Great American Mousical" will have a "developmental production" starting Thursday and continuing through Dec. 2 at Goodspeed Musical's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester.
It's not the first time Andrews, 77, has staged a show. In 2007 at Goodspeed's main stage she directed a revival of "The Boyfriend." She made her Broadway debut in that show in 1954 when she was 19.
But "Mousical" is the first show that Andrews is guiding from scratch, based on source material she knows especially well: the backstage world of the American musical theater.
"Listen, they say 'write what you know' so I did," says Andrews as we share cups of PG Tips black tea, petite chicken sandwiches and homemade scones and jam. "I probably wouldn't have written it if I hadn't been in iconic musicals because it is a tribute to the golden age of musicals. It seemed so easy to me."
A chat with Andrews is as friendly and gracious as one would expect, with many "lovely"s "magical"s and "adorable"s sprinkled throughout the conversation. But there's also then feeling that such upbeat feelings come naturally to the star who looks still looks rather smashing and who seems genuinely energized by her newest challenge..
Mouse In the House
The idea for the book — which is aimed for children aged 5 to 9 — happened by accident when Andrews was on Broadway in the musical "Victor/Victoria" (a show she feels due for a revival, especially at a theater like Goodspeed).
"My lovely hairdresser came in and said there was a mouse in the wardrobe room and that traps were being put out. I asked, please, that some humane ones be used so the mouse could be released somewhere in the country. She said, 'I guess he just came up to see the stars' — and a light bulb went off in my head."
The story that emerged in the book centers on a group of mice living in the basement of a Broadway theater who put on a show when the theater is "dark," inspired by the world of the musical that takes place above them. The mice take on the archetypes recognizable from many backstage shows: a Noel Coward-elegant director; the demanding diva; the pushy stage mother; the sweet ingenue; the eager assistant. The plot accelerates when the show's star suddenly disappears and a wrecking ball crashes into the building's walls, making it clear that the theater is on its way to demolition.
Andrews fondly remembers the first "real" book in her life that wasn't just about illustrations. "Mine is a book you wouldn't know. My father, who was a great lover of literature and poetry, took me to this big book store and bought it for me when I was about 8."
The 1942 book, "The Little Grey Men" by Denys Watkins-Pitchford who wrote under the name BB, had chapters telling a rich narrative, with enchanting characters (gnomes and woodland creatures), and a scattering of illustrations. It is much like the book Andrews and her daughter created and published in 2006 which she called "an homage and a valentine to the theater as is the show."
Putting It Together
Executive director Michael Price and associate producer Bob Alwine of Goodspeed Musicals thought the book was great source material for a new musical and so began the show's six-year journey to the stage.
Hunter Bell (Broadway's "[title of show]") was recruited to write the show's script; music is by composer Zina Goldrich and lyrics by Marcy Heisler; Tony Award-winning Christopher Gattelli ("Newsies") is choreographing; lighting design is by stage veteran Richard Pilbrow. Hamilton's father and Andrews' former husband, Oscar and Tony Award-winning designer Tony Walton, is creating the look of the show (he supplied the whimsical illustrations for the book, too).
"The biggest surprise to all of us is that the show has become an adult musical," says Andrews. "It's witty, the music is great and it's got an overall feeling of pleasure to it. It's about theater people and all their foibles and idiocies but it's also about life, too.
"I didn't want it to be arch and aren't-we-being-clever," she says. "I wanted it to be real."
Andrews says the musical reminds her of shows like "Annie" and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," shows based on source material designed for young people but with an adult appeal.
Different Days
The under-the-radar, no-critics developmental process of a new musical at Goodspeed is certainly a far cry from the out-of-town drama that surrounded Andrews' biggest stage success, "My Fair Lady."
"My Fair Lady" had its world premiere at the Shubert Theater in New Haven in 1956 on the night of a huge snow storm. A terrified Rex Harrison, a novice to musicals, refused to come out of his dressing room. After much persuasion and threats, Harrison stepped out on stage and first-nighters were stunned by the show's magnificence. Halfway through the first act, the audience literally stopped the show as 20-year-old Andrews took the hands of Harrison and fellow actor Robert Coote and led them in a small bow to acknowledge the response in order to satisfy the audience and to continue with the show.
"It was true theater legend, all of it," says Andrews of that and other anecdotes surrounding the development of the show when the young actress was given a role that would change her life and make her a star.
Andrews says the methodology of producing new musicals has changed with the out-of-town circuit gone and with the financing of making shows so expensive. ("The cost of 'My Fair Lady' is a mere pittance compared to something like 'Wicked'," she says.)
"But I know one thing: the talent today is enormous. In the old days, the singers were hired, the dancers were hired, the actors were hired. There weren't the triple-threat, talented people there are today in such numbers. It's not a lack of talent that's the challenge. It's a question of a lack of funds and which shows will be lucky enough to get off the ground."
"Something Larger"
When asked if she'd consider returning to the stage to act in plays — Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" comes to mind as well as George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's "You Can't Take It With You" — she says, "I guess it would depend. There's nothing more magical than the stage."
She says producers occasionally pitch projects to her, especially revivals, "but there are so many lovely things happening in my life now, all of which surprise me."
Andrews says one of the reasons she enjoys directing is that it allows her "to give back to the theater. It's also a kind of passing on, to be part of something larger."
"The reason why I did my memoirs was because of my mentor Moss Hart [director of 'My Fair Lady' and 'Camelot,' where she played Guenevere with Richard Burton as Arthur and Robert Goulet as Lancelot in 1963]," she says. "I read [Hart''s acclaimed theatrical memoir] 'Act One' and realized that I never knew the Broadway of his early days and it plugged in a piece of the jigsaw for me. So it became a reason to publish my memoir and it was not just something for my own family to remember grandma by. I wanted to say what those days [in England and America] were like for me, too."
"I was privileged to be part of the great golden age of Broadway musical theater and to meet and mingle with people like Richard Rodgers, Noel Coward, Alan Jay Lerner, Fritz Loewe and Moss.
"One thing that is maddening to me is that when you're younger you're trying to find out who you are, you're finding your feet and learning what it is you do. I think now of the questions I should have asked all of them. I should have just sat at their feet. But it was all happening so fast and I didn't do that much as I should have."
And the young company of "Mousical?" Do the performers pepper her with questions about her long career ( which goes back to the last days of vaudeville in England and when she entertained British and American troups in England during World War Two when she was a child performer — along with Petula Clark).
"Occasionally," she says. "But they're the same way I was then. They're busy learning the show. They're adorable and decent and respectful, but they're finding out who they are, too."
THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL will run from Nov. 8 to Dec. 2 at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester. Information: 860-873-8668 and www.goodspeed.org.
Read Frank Rizzo's blog on theater, the arts and entertainment at http://www.courant.com/curtain. And be the first to know by following Frank on http://www.Twitter.com/ShowRiz


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Live + 7 Day Ratings for the week of 11/5/12 (Week #7):
Based on Nielsen's TV playback data for the week, ABC's Modern Family registered as the biggest gainer via time-shifted viewing in Adults 18-49 for its 6th consecutive telecast, picking up an additional 2.1 rating points from its originally reported Live + Same Day numbers. In fact, ABC claimed 3 of the week's Top 5 biggest gainers on the broadcast networks among young adults, with Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy (+1.9 rating points) and Once Upon a Time (+1.5 rating points).
· Based on Live + 7 Day ratings in Adults 18-49, ABC's Grey's Anatomy (5.2 rating) solidified its claim as TV's #1 broadcast drama, while Once Upon a Time moved up to rank as TV's #3 broadcast drama of the week (4.2 - tied with CBS' Criminal Minds). Initially in the Live + Same Day statistics, Once Upon a Time ranked as TV's #5 broadcast drama in the young adult demo, behind both CBS' Person of Interest and Criminal Minds.
· Among Adults 18-49, ABC delivered 6 of the Top 10 biggest gainers (the most for any network), with each show adding on at least +1.2 rating points over their first-reported Live + Same Day numbers: Modern Family (+2.1 rating - 4.8 to 6.9), Grey's Anatomy (+1.9 rating - 3.3 to 5.2), Once Upon a Time (+1.5 rating - 2.7 to 4.2), Revenge (+1.3 rating - 2.5 to 3.8), Nashville (+1.2 rating - 2.0 to 3.2) and Castle (+1.2 rating - 1.9 to 3.1).
· ABC had 7 shows gain more than 2 million viewers from their initially reported totals via TV playback: Modern Family (+4.35 million), Castle (+4.07 million), Grey's Anatomy (+3.94 million), Revenge (+3.35 million), Once Upon a Time (+3.22 million), Nashville (+2.81 million) and Scandal (+2.51 million).
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Based on TV playback data for the 2012-13 season, ABC's Modern Family is the season's biggest gainer via time-shifted viewing among Adults 18-49, picking up +2.2 rating points. ABC's Nashville adds on +1.3 rating points over its Live + Same Day number, standing as the season's #2 new show in time-shifted gains.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. There are three types of sleep apnea:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea and Mixed Sleep Apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep apnea and is believed to affect approximately 4% of men and 2% of women. However, it is believed that only about 10% of people with OSA seek treatment leaving the majority of OSA sufferers undiagnosed.
Questions For You to Consider
Have you attended a sleep apnea course in the past twelve months?
Have you considered becoming certified in deep sleep medicine? Would the investment in time, money, and effort be of value to your patients and to you?
Are you asking questions on your patient information sheet that could open doors for conversations regarding sleep apnea?
Are you asking such questions during your interviews with patients?
Are you recommending sleep studies for patients who present symptoms of sleep apnea?
Have you studied the different appliances that are available and how they treat the various types of situations?
Would you be providing a service to your patient family by educating them about this ailment that is impacting millions of Americans, including people within your own practice?


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Nick Thune strums the guitar during his stand up, but he's not a guitar comic who plays funny songs. He uses it to underscore his set, which has included everything from non-sequiturs, to audience games, to stories about a talking dalmation and his idea for a "You're Welcome" card.
And while some comics heavily mine their personal lives and demons for comedy, Thune hasn't been one of them. He says that's changing some now, and he's opening up on-stage.
Thune talks to us about his unusual origin story -- from giving testimony at church camp to becoming a stand up comic. He'll explain how a schoolyard fight and teenage drinking helped land him in rehab, when he had his own coming-to-God moment, and how he discovered he loved performing.
Thune's newest special, Folk Hero, is available on Netflix Instant and digital retailers.
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Every so often we like to take a closer look at albums that should be considered classics, to find out what makes them great. It's Canonball.
No one says The Rolling Stones don't belong in the pop music canon. But what about Genesis? Or Yes? What about the prog rockers? The music wasn't down and dirty, and the songs weren't pop-radio short. Sometimes they were downright long. But prog has always had its loyalists.
This week Marc Weingarten and Tyson Cornell, the editors of the prog rock anthology Yes Is The Answer: (And Other Prog Rock Tales), explain why the King Crimson album In The Court of the Crimson King is a classic, and how it laid the foundation for a whole genre. They'll explain how these classically trained musicians mixed flutes, horns, blues riffs, and synthesizers to create this face melting album.
Yes Is The Answer: (And Other Prog Rock Tales) is now available in paperback.
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The rapper Vince Staples is 20 years old. As a teenager, he got jumped into a gang in Long Beach, where he's from. He didn't expect to become a rapper. And unlike some rappers, he doesn't think street life is anything to brag about.
He's been fighting against his own upbringing and the gang culture that surrounded him since childhood, and his verses reflect that. He's released several well-received mixtapes, and he's continually outshone other rappers in guest verses on their own tracks.
Staples talks to us about growing up, the inside joke of 'Shyne Coldchain', and why a life of gang banging seemed like fate.
His newest mixtape is Shyne Coldchain, Vol. 2. You can also hear him on the new Common single, Kingdom.
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Like the 18 million people who watch it each week, Jesse loves Game of Thrones. But though he finds himself jumping up and down and shouting at the TV, he doesn't care how it all will end. Why? He'll explain.
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Rangers pull off rally in ninth for second straight game
SEATTLE -- The Rangers road trip is off to an interesting start. For the second straight night, the Rangers pulled one out in the top of the ninth.
Leonys Martin smacked a two-out single to drive home Luis Sardinas and the Rangers held on for a 4-3 victory over the Mariners on Saturday night at Safeco Field. The Rangers have now won three straight to move back to the .500 mark and into a tie with the Mariners for third place in the American League West.View Full Game Coverage
SEATTLE -- The Rangers road trip is off to an interesting start. For the second straight night, the Rangers pulled one out in the top of the ninth.
Leonys Martin smacked a two-out single to drive home Luis Sardinas and the Rangers held on for a 4-3 victory over the Mariners on Saturday night at Safeco Field. The Rangers have now won three straight to move back to the .500 mark and into a tie with the Mariners for third place in the American League West.View Full Game Coverage
"You could say this is a big lift for us," outfielder Alex Rios said.
"Two tight games and we ended up getting the win, that's an amazing way to start this road trip … with two wins like this," closer Joakim Soria said after earning his 15th save. "Any kind of a win is good as long as we end up winning the game."
Sardinas, making his second start at shortstop, had a key error in the seventh inning that helped the Mariners tie the game. But he made up for it with a one-out single in the ninth off of Mariners closer Fernando Rodney.
"The error is part of the game, I can't let that bother me," Sardinas said. "I had to stay focused."
Sardinas went to second as Rougned Odor hit a slow chopper back to the mound that left Rodney with only a play at first base. That put Sardinas in scoring position for Martin, who grounded a single down the third-base line to put the Rangers in front.
"These guys don't quit," manager Ron Washington said. "They keep playing the game no matter what happens. It was a battle the whole night. We fought for our at-bats and if you put the ball in play, good things will happen."
Joe Saunders is still looking for his first win as a Rangers starter but he did hold the Mariners to two runs in six innings. He allowed eight hits and struck out three while throwing 95 pitches.
"It was a good win for us," Saunders said. "It was a battle for both sides. It was just a matter of when somebody would break through and we did. The team winning is Goal One."
Rangers pitchers had not allowed a run in 19 consecutive innings coming into the game and Saunders added four more to the streak. The Mariners finally ended the streak in the fifth inning as John Buck led off with a single, went to third on a single by Kyle Seager and scored on Stefen Romero's sacrifice fly.
Mariners starter Erasmo Ramirez threw five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks. He left after throwing 89 pitches and the Rangers struck immediately for three runs against Mariners reliever Danny Farquhar in the sixth. Adrian Beltre doubled home one run and Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run home run.
"We won, that's what is important," Chirinos said. "If I had done all that stuff and we lost the game, it wouldn't have meant anything. But we won and I did my little bit."
Saunders ran into more trouble in sixth, giving up one-out singles to Robinson Cano and Jesus Montero. He struck out Logan Morrison before Buck lined a single to center. Cano tried to score from second and Martin made a strong throw from center field, but it was to the first-base side of home plate. Chirinos caught the ball, then dove for Cano as he tried to slide around the tag.
Home-plate umpire Alfonso Marquez signaled safe and, after a challenge by Washington, his call was upheld by replay. Saunders then got out of the inning with a one-run lead by striking out Seager.
The Mariners tied it the next inning. Shawn Tolleson took over and gave up a pair of one-out singles to Bloomquist and James Jones. Gillespie then hit a double-play grounder to Odor at second base, but the Rangers failed to turn it as Sardinas dropped the relay throw.
That left the bases loaded. Left-hander Neal Cotts took over and Cano lined a single to right to drive home the tying run. But Cotts kept the game tied by getting Dustin Ackley on a popup and striking out Morrison.
Cotts also struck out the side in the eighth, putting him in position to get the win when the Rangers regained the lead in the ninth.
"Neal played a big role in the win," Washington said. "The bullpen was outstanding tonight. Even Tolleson did what he had to do. He got the ground ball, we just couldn't finish it."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger.


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Tensions Building in Nigeria Over Fuel Hike (NEWS BRIEF)
(HN, UPDATED January 8, 2011) - As Africa's most populous nation headed towards a nationwide, indefinite strike Monday over sudden fuel price hikes, efforts to subdue the situation by Nigerian lawmakers over the weekend fell flat.
An emergency meeting of Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on Jonathan to restore a fuel subsidy that has triggered protests and economic hardship across the country.
"We are sitting near a keg of gunpowder and we are playing with fire," said Rep. Pally Isumafe Obokhuaime Iriase of the Action Congress of Nigeria. "This will be the last straw that will break the camel's back if we do not act."
The 'Occupy Nigeria' protests began to appear shortly after New Year's, when the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan scrapped a fuel subsidy - a move that more than doubled petrol prices and sparked price hikes for transport. (One report said fares in Rivers State are now 300 percent higher).
Police in the strategic northern city of Kano fired tear gas Thursday to disperse protesters who planned to stay overnight in a major square.
In Kano, protesters said they were not only tear-gassed but also detained by police by the dozens. According to one report, a lawsuit has been filed against authorities in Kano state over efforts to silence the protesters.
Said one spokesperson for the plaintiffs, Jibrin Suleiman Garin Ali: "They beat us to a pulp, they injured several of our protesters, and some are still missing and we don't know their whereabouts."
A harsh police response has been reported elsewhere in the country, including Lagos.
Even with the president and ministers huddled in meetings, there appears to be no resolution to the crisis. With the participation of organized labour, the movement is now positioned to virtually shut down the country starting Monday - even though a court ordered trade unions to call off the general strike.
At least one travel site has warned travellers to avoid visiting the country early next week.
The protests have lit up Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites used by Nigerians. Because texting is so incredibly popular in the country it has been a major tool for organizers to mobilize the masses.
Wrote one Twitter user in Nigeria regarding the planned Monday strike: "Monday is the D-day in Nigeria. #OccupyNigeria is shutting down the nation. Watch out."
Many members of Nigeria's large Diaspora community have been praising the efforts of the protesters, with some expressing surprise at the huge numbers of people standing up. Tweeted Nigerian-American Yetunde Taiwo: "#OccupyNigeria I am so 4 it. Finally Nigerians r mad enough 2 effect change."
- HUMNEWS staff


text: Susan Oja (left) and Charline Spencer, of Sooo Chic Designs and Studio, in Clinton, decorate their window for the upcoming Christmas season. The pair are taking part in the business holiday decorating contest, which kicks off Saturday, as part of Shop Local Day in Clinton. See more on pages 12 to 15.


text: › Academics » Earth and Environmental Sciences » Current Students » Graduate School Resources Home Program Overview Earth and Environmental Science, B.A. Earth and Environmental Science, B.S. Sustainability Science, B.S. Global Experience Prospective Students Career Opportunities Research Opportunities Meet Our Faculty Current Students Awards Graduate School Resources Facilities Contact Us Mineralogist / Petrologist - Tenure Track Position Plan a Visit ›Apply Now ›Give to Furman › Main Content Column 1As you begin your senior year, you wonder, "what will I do after graduation?" One option is to continue your education in graduate ('grad') school. This page is meant to answer questions you may have about grad school and provide a timeline regarding what you need to do if you decide to apply to grad programs. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about graduate school in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. If you have any further questions, just ask one of the faculty members, and we will be glad to provide answers! Do I need to go to grad school? It depends on what kind of career you want. With an undergraduate degree, you can get an entry level job but progress and promotion will come slow. Having a master's degree will give you more experience and so better job prospects. If you want to be a professor at a college or university, or be a scientist, you will need a graduate degree, preferably a doctoral degree (PhD). So, decide what career path you want to follow, and then ask professors and other professionals if you will need a graduate degree. It is important to start seriously thinking about what career path you want to follow very early in your senior year (if not earlier). It's a major decision, and putting it off until halfway through your senior year will only increase your stress level and your workload as you scramble to catch up on steps you should have already taken care of. Is it a good idea to take some time off before grad school? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Taking a year off is an attractive idea for students who feel 'burned out'. However, you'll need to find something else to do during that year, and student loans come due once you graduate. Once you spend some time away from college working full-time, it can be difficult to give up a paycheck and get back into the 'school mentality' (dealing with homework, living without much income, etc). You should think twice before taking a year off just to 'relax'. How is grad school different from college? Some important differences to be aware of: First, in grad school you work closely with one professor, your advisor, on a specific research project. Your project is your primary responsibility. While you still take classes, grades are secondary to your research project. This is a concept many new grad students have trouble with; they spend too much time on homework assignments and thus fall behind on their research project. At the grad school level, no one really notices whether you get straight A's or not, but they WILL notice if you are not making progress on your research project. Second, grad school is not a '9 to 5 job'; you are expected to put most of your time into your graduate work. Many undergrads are used to going to class, doing their homework, and then using free time for hobbies, extracurricular activities, or other personal pursuits. In grad school, you are expected to dedicate a lot of that free time to extra study and work on your research project. Note too that you do not automatically get the same holidays as undergrads; you are expected to work throughout the summer and during Spring and Fall breaks. Some professors require their students to ask for time off for holidays, and some may require you to log a certain number of hours per week in the lab. Grad students are expected to focus on career advancement, not extracurricular. Yes, you can still find some time to exercise and follow other pursuits, but your other interests must take a lower priority. How much does grad school cost? Obviously this varies among programs. Many charge a rate similar to out-of-state tuition for undergrads. However, in many science grad programs, most-all grad students are given financial support. This usually includes tuition remission and a modest paycheck. Grad students usually get paid in one of two ways: 1 Research assistantship. Professors include funds to pay grad students in their grants. This allows you to focus on your research rather than splitting time between research and a part-time job. 2 Teaching assistantship. Science departments recruit grad students to teach undergraduate science labs, grade papers, etc. This gives you experience teaching and covers your bills while working on your degree. These assistantships are meant to provide enough money to cover the basics (rent, food, utilities) while you work on your degree. It's always a good idea to talk to other grad students in programs that you apply to and ask them what the cost of living is like in the area and whether the assistantships provide enough to make ends meet. What's the difference between a masters and a doctorate? The purpose of your Masters research is to teach you how to handle the responsibilities of a research project. Masters project are usually closely supervised by your advisor, but YOU are responsible for doing all the work. You are not expected to do something revolutionary or groundbreaking for a Masters; often a professor may have a large project that gets broken into smaller pieces for Masters students. Your advisor's research grants cover the costs; Masters students rarely have to apply for much grant money. In the sciences, a Masters degree is usually a 2-year program. Typically, you spend your first semester doing background research and coming up with your research proposal. You spend your second semester, the summer, and the following fall semester conducting your research, and your last semester writing your thesis. A Masters program is very fast-paced; you only have two years to complete everything, so you really can't drag your feet. The fast pace is advantageous in that you earn the degree quickly, so even if the workload is stressful, you know it won't take long to finish up and have your degree in hand. The purpose of a doctorate program is to determine whether you can devise and conduct a research project on your own. Doctorate students still have an advisor, but they are often more 'hands-off'. Unlike a Masters student, a doctorate student is expected to develop a new hypothesis to completely test for their research, and you may be responsible for writing grants to cover more of the expenses related to your project. A doctorate (PhD) is usually a 4-year program. Typically you will spend your first year doing background research, developing your hypothesis, and maybe collecting some primary data to test it. The next two years are spent on research, and the final year is spent writing your dissertation. Doctorate students are usually expected to publish some of their results BEFORE they can graduate. Should I get a masters or a doctorate? This depends on what kind of career you want. If you want to head a research lab, be a professor, or teach at a college or university, you will need a doctorate. If you want to work as a lab technician, work in a private or government agency, or teach at a high school or community college, a Masters degree may suffice. Decide what kind of career you want, then ask professors and other professionals what degree to pursue. This is important because you do not want to become overqualified for the job you want. Being overqualified for a job hurts your chances of getting it just like being under-qualified. Do I have to get a masters degree before I get a doctorate degree? No, but getting the Masters degree first is usually a good idea for several reasons: First, jumping into a doctorate program will not save you any time. Students that enter a doctorate program without a Masters degree are usually required to take a LOT more course work, which means you'll need about 6 years to complete the program instead of 4 years. Second, getting a Masters gives you a chance to make sure that you're happy with the career path you've chosen. Some students get into grad school only to realize, "this isn't for me". If you're in a 2-year Masters program, you can still finish up the project, get the degree, and then move on. However, if you jump into a doctorate program and then decide you want to switch career paths, you are still several years from graduating, so you'll leave the program with no degree to show for it. How do I choose a grad school? A major factor in choosing a graduate program is finding a professor you would like to work with. Once you have an idea of what you want to research, talk to your professors for recommendations on who might be a good advisor, and look through scientific journals to see who is publishing research that interests you. Contact that person well before you actually apply so you can find out what projects they are currently working on, if they plan to accept new students next year, etc. Note- if your career goal is to become a 'big name' researcher or to work in a renowned lab or university, then you should consider the pedigree of the programs and apply to those that are highly ranked in your field. However, if you have other career aspirations, 'program pedigree' isn't all that important; it's much more important to find an advisor you want to work with, even if he/she is at a relatively small university. How do I maximize my chance of getting accepted? Below is a timeline that will help you determine when to take certain steps in the grad school application process. It is extremely important to contact potential advisors long before you actually apply. Unlike undergrad applicants, prospective grad students are often evaluated in terms of whether or not a professor is able and willing to take you on as a new advisee. If a professor doesn't have time or space for you to work in their lab, there's no point in applying. By contacting the potential advisors early, you can ensure that they are willing to take on a new grad student next year. It also demonstrates that you're serious about wanting to work for them. Every applicant is likely to have a good resume, so you want your name to stand out as someone the professor has already talked to. If a professor has never heard from you, he may pass you over for someone that's been in contact with him/her, even if you have a better resume. Prior research experience looks especially good on your application. A student with hands-on experience is more desirable to many advisors than a student who has straight A's but no research experience. Extracurricular activities are essentially ignored when it comes to a graduate school application. On your application, you want to stress research activities, academic awards, etc., rather than activities that have nothing to do with your major. Graduate advisors are looking for students who are focused on pursuing research, not people spending time on numerous extracurriculars. Timeline for applying to grad school The key to applying to grad school is to start early. The application process is more involved than the undergrad application process. Make sure to check the application deadlines for each school that you are applying as they vary considerably. Summer Before Your Senior Year: Start thinking about what career path you would like to pursue and what your long-term goals are (do you want to become an instructor, research associate/ lab tech, work for the Peace Corps, etc.) A very good question to think about is "Where do I want to be 5 years from now?". It may sound cliché, but this question often come up during grad school interviews. Early Fall Semester (before Fall Break): Find out what professors are doing in your field of interest. One of the best ways to do this is to do a scientific literature search Some resources to look up scientific papers include Web of Science, EBSCO, and GOOGLE. Talk with your undergraduate advisor to see if he/she can recommend anyone. Investigate the colleges that potential advisors are at and see what degrees they offer Fall Semester: Get in touch with potential advisors to learn if they are accepting graduate students. Contact graduate students currently working for that professor to see what their opinions are of the department and professor. Obtain application and make note of application deadlines. Due dates may vary from late October to late January. Take the GRE You are able to send up to four grad schools your scores for free when you take the GRE. Additional reports cost $23 per score recipient. You may take the GRE only once per calendar month and no more than 5 times within any 12-month period. Take the test early in case you want to retake it to improve your scores. It takes 10-15 days for programs to receive your scores; so do not wait until the last minute! Ask your professors for letters of recommendation. Make sure you provide them with all of the necessary paperwork; some colleges have specific recommendation forms, and provide a copy of your resume to help them write the best possible recommendation letter. Send in application materials. Most programs charge an application fee. Check the status of your application; make sure your entire application package has been received. It is your responsibility to make sure all of your paperwork is in order! Spring Semester: Students are often asked to visit the campus for an interview if they make it through the first round of applicant selection. This is a great opportunity to check out the university and its surroundings. Some questions to keep in mind: What kind of funding support would you have Is there summer funding available Are you responsible for securing your own grants in order to fund your research Are publications required in order to graduate Ask current grad students about the program, the professor, and what their cost of living is like Students are typically notified if they have been accepted/rejected between February and April. Once you have committed to a school begin looking for housing arrangements. Many grad schools do not offer dorms for graduate students. Ask current grad students what areas of town are reasonable to live in. You may need to put your name on a waiting list for an apartment in a "good" area of town. Apartmentfinder.com is an excellent online resource Renting from private individuals can be riskier than apartment complexes. Renters can be evicted if a landlord defaults on the mortgage.