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NEW YORK — Fresh from paying back a $182 billion bailout, the American International Group has been running a nationwide advertising campaign with the tagline ''Thank you America.''
Behind the scenes, the restored insurance company is weighing whether to tell the government agencies that rescued it during the financial crisis: Thanks, but you cheated our shareholders.
The board of AIG will meet Wednesday to consider joining a $25 billion shareholder lawsuit against the government, court records show. The lawsuit contends that the onerous nature of the rescue — the taking of what became a 92 percent stake in the company, the deal's high interest rates, and the funneling of billions to the insurer's Wall Street clients — deprived shareholders of tens of billions of dollars and violated the Fifth Amendment, which prohibits the taking of private property for ''public use, without just compensation.''
Maurice R. Greenberg, AIG's former chief executive, who remains a major investor in the company, filed the lawsuit in 2011 on behalf of fellow shareholders. He has since urged AIG to join the case.
The choice is not a simple one for the insurer. Its board members owe a duty to shareholders to consider the lawsuit.
Should Greenberg snare a major settlement without AIG, the company could face additional lawsuits from other shareholders. Suing the government would not only placate Greenberg but would put AIG in line for a potential payout.
Yet such a move would almost certainly be widely seen as an audacious display of ingratitude. The action would also threaten to inflame tensions in Washington.


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One of the biggest moves in the NBA off-season and the biggest move for the Golden State Warriors was the acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala.
He was an excellent pickup for the Warriors, an experienced defender on the wing who could do nothing but good for this young team.The only problem this caused was whether to start Harrison Barnes or Klay Thompson on the bench, and, if I may say so myself, that is a pretty good problem to have.
Iguodala is a 9-year veteran. He is a very versatile player as he can do it on the defensive end and plays just as well on the offensive end. He is a lock down perimeter defender and, with his quickness and athleticism, bothers everyone on defence. On offence, Iguodala is quick, athletic and explosive.
With the acquisition of Iguodala, the Warriors fill a very big void left by both Carl Landry and Jarrett Jack, with the help of Marreese Speights and Tony Douglas. He fits in the team very well and the team chemistry is at an all-time high for the Warriors, as you could tell from the start when Iguodala tagged Curry in a tweet saying "LET'S GET IT!!!" and also with the oops Iguodala was throwing down.
The Warriors looked very strong last year with a surprising playoff run. This year, they have an important piece that they didn't have last year - Iguodala.
Iguodala brings so much to the Warriors, experience, offence and, most importantly, defence. He can teach young small forward Barnes and young shooting guard Thompson all the fundamentals of defence.
Iguodala is a perfect pick up for the warriors because he can help the team in so many ways and he immediately puts them among the championship contenders. They may be able to make the finals and maybe even win a title.
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to co-host the Golden Globes in January
The high-profile pairing of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host the Golden Globes was seen by some in the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. as a little poke in the eye of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its recent decision to announce its Oscar nominees three days before the 2013 Globes ceremony. "It is really a smart and wonderful choice," says HFPA member H.J. Park, who writes for the Korea Times and reviews movies for Radio Seoul. "It's a coup against the academy who hates us." Full story: Choice of Amy Poehler, Tina Fey keeps Globes in the conversation | The Golden Globes grab the headlines with choice of hosts | THE ENVELOPE: The awards insider
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Jesse Benton, the campaign manager for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, will resign his post as a bribery scandal from the 2012 presidential campaign threatens to envelop Benton and become a major distraction for McConnell's campaign.
Benton told the Herald-Leader that he met with McConnell Friday afternoon and offered his resignation, which McConnell "reluctantly accepted."
Benton said he offered his resignation, effective Saturday, with a "heavy heart."
He maintained his innocence, faulting "inaccurate press accounts and unsubstantiated media rumors."


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According to fansite Mortal Kombat Online, the latest issue of Game Informer magazine has revealed the classic brawlers Goro and Jade will appear in the new Mortal Kombat.
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon also reportedly noted that the team at NetherRealm Studios is considering an Xbox 360-exclusive roster addition, to mirror the appearance of God of War's Kratos in the PlayStation 3 version.
Although no specific character was named, we feel the obvious choice would be Blinx, Microsoft's prev-gen "time sweeping" cat. Mortal Kombat launches on PS3 and Xbox 360 later this year.


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From the former president of MSF comes a searing personal memoir that is also an urgent call to confront suffering in all its many forms.
From the former president of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) comes a searing personal memoir that is also an urgent call to confront suffering in all its many forms.
Having seen things we hope never to see, confronted suffering and dispassion and evil we hope never to encounter, and faced deep personal torment, James Orbinski still believes in "the good we can be if we so choose." His chosen medium for revealing this is stories from his own experience—a doctor's indelible testimony from the front lines in Peru, Somalia, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Russia—embodied in which are warnings, hope, and lessons in how we can inject humanitarian activity into our lives.
Being political, he has discovered, is not only reserved for politicians; admitting and confronting imperfection is essential to compassion. With an eye for detail like that of the finest journalist and the empathy of the most committed doctor, Orbinski's powerful voice is matched by the urgency of his message.
At a time of great political and moral uncertainty, An Imperfect Offering is invaluable reading for anyone who wants to assume their responsibility as a humanitarian and a citizen.
This book is a series of stories in which I ask, again and again, "how to be in relation to the suffering of others." It is a personal narrative about the political journey I have taken over the last twenty years as a humanitarian doctor, as a citizen, and as a man. It is about the mutuality that can exist between us, if we so choose. I have come to see humanitarianism as a challenge to political choices that too often kill or allow others to be killed. At its best, politics is an imperfect human project. It is at its worst when we delude ourselves into thinking it can be perfect. Speaking is the first political act. In speaking, one inherently recognizes that "I am and I am not alone." In this space lies our humanity.
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When they turn 50, a lot of guys buy themselves a sports car, maybe that Harley Davidson they've always coveted. Or perhaps they treat themselves to a Caribbean cruise.
When they turn 50, a lot of guys buy themselves a sports car, maybe that Harley Davidson they've always coveted. Or perhaps they treat themselves to a Caribbean cruise.
Not Hank Balch.
"When he was about to turn 50, I asked him, 'What do you want for your 50th birthday present?'" recalled Hank's wife, Vickie. "He said, 'I want llamas!'"
Back in the 1980s, Hank Balch had seen the long-necked, woolly animals while traveling for the Air Force Reserves in South America, where llamas have been used in the Andes as pack animals for thousands of years. He was smitten with their gentle intelligence.
"They're more like a cat, in terms of their personality, except you can train them," said Balch, who was then living in Columbus, Ga.
More than 20 years later, Hank and Vickie Balch are the owners of Country Walk Llamas in Edneyville. Their 10-acre property off Old Clear Creek Road is now home to eight llamas, soon to be nine when one of their females gives birth this week.
The Balches, members of the Southern States Llama Association, show their llamas across the region, both in "halter" formats similar to dog breed shows and in "performance" competitions, where the regal beasts are led through agility trials and walked with weighted packs.
On March 3, Hank Balch's 21-month-old female "Spice" won grand champion among her class of light-coated peers at the SSLA's "Hillbilly Llama Show" in Perry, Ga.
"It's a spring show, so no grooming is required," Hank Balch explained. "It's more laid-back. We dress accordingly, with floppy hats, jeans or bib overalls. I even grew a little beard for the occasion."
As part of their training, two of the llamas have participated in pack trials held each April at DuPont State Recreational Forest. There, the nimble creatures are fitted with packs proportionate to their weight and led by their owners through various challenges.
"They have to cross water, go over deadfalls and under branches and for the basic (class), climb about 300 feet in elevation over three miles," Hank Balch said.
Llamas are allowed in state and national parks, often in areas where horses are banned, because their impact on trails and terrain is less than a human boot, thanks to soft pads under their hooves. They also don't leave big dung piles, preferring to discreetly drop deer-like pellets.
"They're ruminants, like goats and cows, but they have three (digestive) chambers," Hank Balch said. "They're very efficient at digesting their food, because they're adapted to an environment where the food supply isn't so great."
Besides showing them, the Balches use their llamas for education. The woolly animals make appearances at local schools, Christmas parades and 4-H Club meetings, all in hopes of increasing interest in raising llamas for fun, therapy, trekking and fiber (their soft, lanolin-free wool is beloved by knitters and weavers).
Like other camel relatives, llamas will spit, said Hank Balch, but usually only when they're competing over food or when someone mishandles them. Mostly, they're gentle creatures who "hum" rather than moo, are cheaper to feed than a dog and will follow wherever you lead.
This weekend, the Balches are chairing the SSLA's annual conference at Mountain Lodge in Flat Rock, where they'll socialize and attend workshops with roughly 90 other llama lovers from across the Southeast. The event's keynote speaker is John Mallon, known as a "llama whisperer" for his ability to sort out behavioral issues.
"Some llamas don't like to have their feet picked up and some llamas don't like going into a trailer," Vickie Balch said. "He's going to hold some sessions where he'll help people work with their troubled llamas."


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Update: Dogs Seized From Home
FORT RECOVERY — Deputies seized close to 20 dogs and found between 150 to 200 animals spread across a rural Mercer County property on Wednesday.
While executing a search warrant at 972 State Route 49, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said deputies discovered the dogs living in poor conditions throughout the property. The animals were found living in several out-buildings and campers, as well as the main residence on the property.
Officials have not released the names of the individuals involved in the case pending the filing of charges. According to the Mercer County auditor's website, the property is owned by Robert L. Briner.
"We got an anonymous complaint about a bunch of dogs that were not being care for," Grey told The Evening Leader as to what sparked the investigation. "The investigation started on Aug. 21 and it led us to a search warrant. We had checked the area and did some investigative work before so that we could obtain the warrant ... We knew there were a lot of dogs there but it's kind of hard to count just a bunch of dogs running around. However, we knew there would be 100 to 200 dogs."
Grey said the residents of the property cooperated with deputies and agreed to surrender 19 dogs that were deemed to be severely ill. Those dogs, which included seven puppies and a mother, were removed from the property. However, eight of the dogs were deemed too ill to survive and were euthanized by a veterinarian who assisted at the scene. Grey said he believed more of the dogs could be euthanized in the coming days.
"They kept the dogs there and I think with the intent of taking care of them," Grey said, noting he did not believe the animals were kept as part of a breeding operation. "They just couldn't afford to take care of that many dogs."
Grey said his office received a similar complaint in 2010 regarding dogs at the property. During that incident, Grey said deputies worked with the residents to rectify the situation.
"The dogs kind of took over the house," Grey said.
"Several lived in the house and some lived in campers and other buildings. Some of them, for lack of a better term, were almost wild. They were living out there and had to fend for themselves for food. They weren't friendly toward people because so many of them were not around people. The dogs had more living space in the home than the people who lived there."
Some of the dogs bit people who responded to the residence. Grey said those animals are being quarantined for 10 days. The case will now be forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney for review.
"As far as the dogs go, (Municipal Court) Judge (James) Scheer will have to make a decision whether to order us to take the dogs and deliver them to pounds to be put up for adoption," Grey said, noting the residents had a kennel license. "The dogs are owned by the people who live there so we don't have a legal right to just take them. To be honest, I don't know what for sure the legal process is. The judge will have to look at the law."
Deputies were assisted at the scene by Mercer County Dog Warden Tom Powell, Randolph County SPCA and the Fort Recovery Veterinarian Clinic. The investigation is continuing. If the judge issues a seizure order, Grey said that could lead to another set of challenges for his office.
"Now it becomes what do we do," Grey said. "We have been contacting other animal shelters and pounds to make arrangements if we do end up taking them. We are trying to locate places that would be willing to take them and then our next course of action would be to transport them. We are trying to work out those details right now in the event the judge orders us to take them."


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Two weeks ago I found myself heading back from Brussels to London and the Jubilee Weekend after the annual Sabre Awards and Holmes Report Think Tank.
Managed to stay sober enough the pick up the EMEA Consultancy of the Year Award from Paul at the end of a long but fun evening without falling off the stage.
A big theme at the conference, and most PR gatherings these days, was Storytelling. Now we are all storytellers – some of us in more ways than one – and really we always have been. But the presentation from my digital dynamic duo James Dot Warren and Mark Pinsent posed a twist. It is not about storytelling, because if you tell a story and no one is listening or likes it you are wasting your time. In the Engagement Era it is about "story listening."
As Mark pointed out, in PR we traditionally told our story to a relatively small group of journalists and relied on them to retell it for us to our target audience.
This reminded me of my time working with Peter Mandelson on the overhaul of Labour's communications in the run up to the launch of New Labour, one of Europe's most successful and dynamic political brands post-war.
We had a problem. Much of the media was anti-Labour, following the wishes of Murdoch and other proprietors. We needed to tell our story directly, bypass the print media and take our story direct to the voters. Our digital channel then was television.
The other similarity between politics and modern brand engagement I picked up from the guys' presentation was around the measurement of how stories are heard. They illustrated it with a quote from Obama, "I am a big believer in reason and facts and science and feedback." Amen to that.
In politics, long before brands really got the hang of it, we were testing the soundbites and having folk dial up and dial down their responses to policies and the way politicians put them across, the language used etc. That's why agencies like mine are hiring strategic planners and researchers, often from ad agencies. They always understood the measurement thing, but not always the listening thing.
I loved one of their phrases, "content with contact." That's what effective story telling – and listening – is about.


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Derrick Shields August 5, 2017
Harish Swaminathan is a Data Scientist at Episona, where he is working on the analysis of sperm epigenome sequencing data. He completed his undergraduate education in Anna University in India, majoring in Biotechnology. He obtained his PhD in Computational and Integrative Biology from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ, where his dissertation focused on developing computational tools for the interpretation of DNA signal for forensic human identification purposes. Harish gained further research experience as an intern at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD, where he worked on analyzing STR Next Gen Sequencing data and allele frequency databases. He underwent postdoctoral training at Boston University, working on optimizing laboratory protocols to create DNA profiles from single cell samples. Harish is passionate about using high-throughput biological data to enhance people's quality of life.
Harry Tarnoff is the lead technical consultant to Episona and the architect of the Episona data network. His responsibilities include the public-facing website and user portal as well as the back-end data and analytical systems. He received his B.S. in computer engineering from UCLA while founding DataPlex, Inc., a high-tech R&D company that consults with firms located primarily in Southern California. His team's work led to the creation of the new disciplines of 3D Printing and "next-generation ultrasound" where EKG-like patches are used instead of probes to efficiently and cost-effectively monitor continuously a patient's condition. A contributor in both the hardware and software realms, he is named as an inventor on over a dozen U.S. patents.
Chris is Episona's Digital Marketing Manager. He is responsible for all digital marketing including capturing leads, digital advertising, SEO, web analytics, and content marketing. Chris received his bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota. His previous experience has focused on digital testing and optimization. He is passionate about marketing strategy and strives to use clear communication to improve customer experience.
David Oksenberg is currently on Episona's Board of Directors and is a key initial angel investor. David is also the founder and director of BioCern, inc., which he formed to pursue novel livestock-breeding applications of emerging biotechnologies. He previously served as a United States Army infantry officer, commanding air assault, light, and headquarters infantry units and serving in staff and advisory roles in the Middle East, South Korea, and Germany. He is a 2004 graduate of the Harvard Business School and a 1989 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Douglas Carrell is a founder of Episona. Doug received his Ph.D. degree in reproductive physiology from the University of Utah in 1995, after receiving a M.S. degree in cellular and developmental biology from Brigham Young University. Dr. Carrell has worked in the area of research and treatment of human infertility for 30 years. Dr. Carrell is the clinical laboratory director of the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Andrology laboratories at the University of Utah, and also directs a number of post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. graduate students, and research personnel. Dr. Carrell is an international leader in the field of research into genetic aspects of male infertility and early embryogenesis. He has authored more than 150 research papers and book chapters, and has edited 5 medical books related to infertility. Dr. Carrell is a frequent invited speaker at national and international medical and research meetings, and is the Co Editor-in-Chief of Andrology.
Andrew Smith is one of the founders of Episona. Andrew received a Bachelor of Arts (psychology; 2000), a Bachelor of Computer Science (2000) and a Ph.D. (theoretical computer science; 2004), all from University of New Brunswick in Canada. During 2002-2003, while completing his dissertation, Andrew worked as a research analyst for the Ontario Cancer Institute developing models of molecular evolution. A deep fascination with how genomes encode regulatory programs led Dr. Smith to pursue postdoctoral research with Michael Zhang at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he studied transcriptional regulation and designed algorithms for pattern discovery in genomes. Dr. Smith joined USC as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences in 2008. Within three years he was principle investigator of two R01 grants from NHGRI, one focusing on the design of algorithmic and statistical methods to analyze genome-scale DNA methylation epigenetic data. In 2011, Dr. Smith led the analysis of the first high-resolution human sperm methylome (Molaro, et al., Cell 2011). Dr. Smith's current research portfolio includes projects on comparative analysis of sperm DNA methylation in mammals, and the dynamics of DNA methylation during male germ cell development.
Mike is handling Client Services at Episona, where he supports patients and clinics. Additionally, he is responsible for evaluating current research in epigenetics and proposing candidate genes for further computational analysis. Mike is an honor's graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles receiving a bachelor's degree in anthropology with a special interest on the intersection of medicine and culture. He has volunteered several hundred hours as a translator and cultural liaison in the emergency department at Glendale Memorial Hospital, bridging the language barrier to improve treatment outcomes. He plans to matriculate to medical school in 2018 where he can train to combine his cultural empathy into successful treatment plans.
LaToya is currently the Senior Manager of Business Development at Episona. LaToya has a multidisciplinary background in healthcare, science, and communications. She spent several years working at a large fertility center, where she gained tremendous laboratory and clinical experience. She completed her masters studies in reproductive health, including assessing health risk factors associated with common reproductive health issues at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Bob is currently Vice President of Sales at Episona. He spent five plus years at Good Start Genetics, most recently as Director of Business Development and Strategic Accounts. During his time there he secured large volumes of revenue for the flagship carrier screening product, GeneVu and directed the launch of the pre-genetic screening test, EmbryVu. He was also a member of the founding commercial team at Natera serving as Area Sales Director. All together Bob has over 17 years in the reproductive health space including 8 years at EMD Serono.
Annalisa is Episona's Office Manager. Annalisa received her Bachelor's in Anthropology from the University California Los Angeles, with an emphasis on both forensic paleopathology, and cross-cultural medical modalities. She worked as a teaching assistant for Paleopathology, managed its lab and served as the President of the Biological Anthropology Society. Previously, Annalisa has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician on a 911 ambulance, and overseen day-to-day operations in medical management start ups.
Philip Uren is the Chief Technology Officer at Episona, where he oversees data analysis and the development of computational models and algorithms. He received his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Tasmania, where his dissertation focused on the development and application of machine learning techniques to gene-finding and characterization. He undertook his post-doctoral training in computational biology at the University of Southern California, in the department of biological sciences, where he worked on understanding post-transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of gene expression. He has more than a decade of experience working on the analysis and modeling of high-throughput biological data.
Simon Harrison is the first investor in Episona is on Episona's Board of Directors. Simon received his BSc from London University in 1969 and his Ph.D. in Physics from Oxford University in 1972. He is a serial entrepreneur, having founded or co-founded 5 technology companies. He retired from active management in 2012 and currently focuses on angel investment and philanthropic activities.
Dr. Paul Turek is an internationally known thought leader in men's reproductive and sexual health care and research. Paul is a fellowship trained, board-certified physician by the American Board of Urology (ABU), he has received numerous honors and awards for his work and is an active member in professional associations worldwide. Dr. Turek graduated from Yale College with highest honors (summa cum laude), Phi Beta Kappa, and then attended medical school at Stanford University, where he also took top research honors. He completed his residency in urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Billings is a nationally recognized expert on genomic and precision medicine and a board-certified internist and clinical geneticist. Dr. Billings has devoted his career to improving patient care by expanding the use of medically relevant genomic technologies in clinical settings, most recently as Chief Medical Officer of Life Technologies, Inc. (acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. in March, 2014). He is Executive-in-Residence at Janssen Diagnostics, Johnson&Johnson Inc., and Medical Director, the IMPACT Cancer Care Program, ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. Dr. Billings has served in multiple other roles in industry and government, including as Executive Chairman, Melanoma Diagnostics, Inc., and director of Trovagene, Inc., DecisionQ, Inc. and PAX Neuoscience, Inc. He was Co-Founder and first Medical Director of the Cordblood Registry, Inc., past Senior Physician and SVP of Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc. (LabCorp), Co-Founder and Past Director of Omicia, Inc., Founder and EVP of GeneSage, Inc., and past Director of Ancestry.com, Inc. Dr. Billings has served on the Scientific Advisory Board of the FDA, the Genomic Medicine Advisory Committee at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Genomics. Dr. Billings has held academic appointments at prestigious universities including Harvard University, UCSF, Stanford University and UC Berkeley, and has served as a physician at numerous medical centers. He is the author of over 200 publications, abstracts and books on experimental and clinical medicine. Dr. Billings holds an M.D. degree from Harvard Medical School and a Ph.D. degree in Immunology from Harvard University.
Mohammad is a Data Scientist at Episona, where he works on the development of computational models and algorithms to study sperm DNA methylation epigenetic data. Mohammad received his Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering 2008) and Master of Science (Biomedical Engineering, 2011) from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Bioinformatics and Computational biology at USC where his dissertation is focused on designing computational tools and using statistical analysis to study the genotype-behavior and genotype-environment interactions in Drosophila. During his Ph.D. he completed a Master of Science in Statistics to acquire an in depth theoretical background in statistics and machine learning theory in addition to learning different computational tools. His current focus revolves around the analysis and modeling of high-throughput biological data.
Stacey Kozakar's experience encompasses 20+ years in accounting, finance and operational roles within large, medium and start-up environments. Her career began in public accounting then moved to public companies within private industry and consulting. She has worked in a variety of industries including entertainment, technology and real estate. She holds a Bachelors and Masters in Accounting from the University of Southern California where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and is an licensed Certified Public Accountant.
Alan Horsager is currently the President & CEO of Episona. Previously, he was a Founder and Chief Science Officer of Eos Neuroscience, a company that continues to engineer optogenetic gene therapies for blindness and chronic pain. Prior to Eos and while at the University of Southern California, he worked closely with Second Sight Medical Products to produce the first ever treatment of neurological blindness, a medical device that is now approved by the FDA for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa. Before joining USC, he was a Project Manager and Researcher at VivoMetrics, a medical device startup that developed a wearable ambulatory monitoring system that continuously collected cardiopulmonary data. Alan received his B.A. in Psychology for the University of Washington and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California where he currently is a visiting Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. He has numerous scientific publications and issued patents, and has received several career awards including the Burroughs Wellcome Fund CASI award.


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A man is critically ill after a mystery incident in Hexthorpe, Doncaster, earlier this week.
It happened in Shadyside at around 9.25pm on Monday, June 23, and involved a 42-year-old man who is now in hospital with serious head injuries, which police were informed of around 1.30am the next day.
Officers are now seeking to discover what may have happened to the man, who remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A woman who was driving a dark-coloured car along Shadyside at around 9.25pm on Monday evening has come forward to provide information about the incident and is being treated as a witness.
She spoke to the ambulance service and gave them information on the incident, but it has not yet been established how the man came by the injuries. At this stage there is no definite indication of a crime.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 57 of June 24.


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Can I get away with no upgrade? I am on 1.3.9 and wondering if I should just get over the pain of it all now and do upgrade because I guess upgrades are quite often?
If so, what is my best option for not stuffing it up!- which instructions are best for someone highly likely to stuff it up!?
So far instructions I've read are complex, if you forget one little thing it will come back to haunt you!
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2006 Football
Bluffton 17, Kalamazoo 14
Beavers crack the win column with 17-14 victory over visiting Kalamazoo
September 23, 2006
BLUFFTON, Ohio. - For the second straight week, the Bluffton University football team went up against a strong squad from the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, however, the Beavers found the result more to their liking following a hard fought victory over Kalamazoo College on Saturday, September 23, 2006. The Hornets found themselves on the wrong end of a 17-14 score for the second consecutive week. Kalamazoo opened its 2006 season at Austin College in Texas a week ago and lost by an identical 17-14 score. In that contest, the Hornets lost their quarterback, Tim Kaselitz, a three-year starter, for the season when he went down with an elbow injury late in the first half. With the victory, the Beavers improve to 1-2 as they get ready for the Heartland Conference opener on Sept. 30 at Franklin.
On the Beavers' first possession, Bluffton used an array of running plays, including an Anthony Bryant (Reynoldsburg/Reynoldsburg) sweep for 12 yards, and short completions to march to the 11-yard line of Kalamazoo where freshman kicker Justin Guy (Oregon/Clay) gave the Beavers a 3-0 lead with a 28-yard field goal midway through the first quarter. Thanks to a three and out and 15-yard punt by the Hornets, Bluffton took over with great field position at the Kalamazoo 46-yard line. Completed passes to Rustin Pickett (Urbana/Urbana) and Michael Brown (North Wales, Penn./Calvary Christian Academy) along with scampers by Jared Owens (Van Wert/Crestview) set up a 10-yard scoring strike to Jeremy (Bud) Haselman (Leipsic/Leipsic) with 2:51 remaining in the quarter, giving the Beavers a 10-0 advantage.
After a three and out for the Beavers early in quarter two, Kalamazoo put together a 13-play, 57-yard drive which soaked 6:43 off the clock and culminated with a one-yard Stephen Johnston run for a Hornet touchdown. Jordan Tallman moved Kalamazoo with his pinpoint passing and kept the drive alive with his ability to evade the Bluffton defense as the Hornets pulled within three points with five minutes and change remaining in the opening half. The defenses did the job for the final five minutes as the Beavers took a 10-7 lead into halftime.
The Beavers emerged from the lockerroom with a stellar offensive series to open the second half. Anthony hauled in a couple quick receptions to start the drive. Andrew Ramthun (Springfield/Southeastern) and Owens then took over on the ground as they combined for 46 rushing yards on the drive which culminated with a 14-yard touchdown run by Ramthun. A botched snap to punter Kyle Coleman (Etna/Watkins Memorial) gave Kalamazoo possession of the football on the Bluffton 27 with six minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Hornets took advantage as Mike Leifeld picked up a two-yard touchdown reception, again cutting the Kalamazoo deficit to three points.
After stalled drives by both squads, Kalamazoo was knocking at the door midway through the fourth stanza until a false start and 15-yard loss by the Hornets took them out of field goal range. Following a short drive by the Beavers, Kalamazoo took over at their own 40-yard line with 2:31 remaining in the game. The Bluffton defense forced a fourth and 10, but Tallman hooked up with Randy Rzeznik for a 15-yard completion to keep the drive alive. With no receivers open, Tallmen then found daylight as he darted out of bounds for a 16-yard gain to the Bluffton 29 yard-line. A 25-yard strike to Rzeznik gave Kalamazoo a first down at the Bluffton four-yard line with time winding down. The Beavers' defense stuffed the Hornets and forced a 20-yard field goal attempt with 46 seconds remaining. As the kick sailed just outside the left crossbar, the Beaver faithful sensed that victory was imminent and serenaded the team with their kazoos. A pair of kneel downs by quarterback Jared Owens sealed the victory as the Beavers improved to 1-2 with the 17-14 win over a quality Kalamazoo College team on Bluffton University Community Day.
Ramthun led the Beavers on the ground with 16 rushes for 75 yards. Owens completed 14-of-22 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown. The Bluffton receiving corps was paced by Bryant who grabbed six receptions for 68 yards. Brown and Pickett both picked up two receptions while Haselman caught a 10-yard pass for a touchdown.
Sam McCullough (Bluffton/Bluffton) finished the afternoon with 10 tackles and a pass breakup while Erick Buddin (Ypsilanti, Mich./Ypsilanti) chipped in with seven tackles. Gordon Hagen (Toledo/Libbey) picked off a Tallman pass and Tyler Schwab (Medina/Medina) found his way into the backfield for a sack.
The Bluffton offense racked up 17 first downs and gained 214 yards compared to Kalamazoo's 270 yards. The Beavers controlled the clock, however, as their offense had the ball for over 35 minutes, 15 more minutes than they did at Adrian a week ago. On third down opportunities, Bluffton converted 7-of-16 chances while stopping the Hornets on 10-of-14 tries. It all added up to Bluffton's first victory of the season, while the Hornets fall to 0-2 following a pair of long road trips to start the season.
Bluffton travels to Franklin College on Saturday, Septamber 30, for the 2006 Heartland Conference opener against a 3-0 Grizzly team that knocked off the Beavers, 24-21, at Franklin a year ago. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30.


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In Hampton Roads, open-mike nights serve a higher purpose. Sure, they offer an outlet for not-ready-for-prime time players. They're an important training ground and that's reason enough to value them.
Beyond that, though, they also give some of the area's best musicians a chance to experiment and try out original tunes.
I would argue that music made at some local open-mike nights rivals what's regularly booked at most area watering holes. At the very least, it can be more refreshing. Yes, you might hear Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" or the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" for the umpteenth time. You also might hear something that will surprise and delight you.
Here are a few key open-mike sessions and a little about what goes on once the microphone gets turned every which way but loose.
Hilton Tavern, 10184 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Mondays, 8 p.m. Hosted by local musician Vaughn Deel, this casual jam features a wide variety of music. Rock, blues, folk, alternative can all be heard from time to time. "It's varied," Deel said. "It's a lot like Victorian Tea Station, but with a little more edge."
Sarah's Irish Pub, 38 E. Mellen St., Phoebus section of Hampton. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Hosted by local musician and real estate agent Don Butcher, Sara's gathering is a descendant of the popular jam session held at now-defunct Goodfella's on Queens Way. That means many of the area's best blues musicians drop in and jam. More electric than Hilton Tavern, the session features full-band jams as opposed to the acoustic solo acts or duos heard elsewhere.
Fuzzy Wednesdays at Palace on Plume, 200 E. Plume St., Norfolk. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. A 15-year tradition in Hampton Roads, Fuzzy Wednesdays is hosted by Hampton's accomplished, genre-blending Fuzz Band. Jazz, R&B, hip-hop, funk are featured with the musically masterful Fuzz rhythm section able to provide tight backing to vocalists. Poets, producers and -- from time to time -- national artists stop by to sample the scene and share creativity. Cover is $8.
First Thursday Singer-Songwriter's Open-Mike Night, Victorian Tea Station, 36 N. Mallory Street, Phoebus sction of Hampton. The first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. The station hosts open-mike every Thursday, but the first one of each month is devoted to songwriters sharing their original works. Deel says it's typically a mix of veterans and newbies. "More established songwriters come to try out new tunes. They know people are listening here. That's not true everywhere."
Mics and Models at Steel House Tavern, 14346 Warwick Blvd., Suite 348, Newport News. Thursdays, 9 p.m. Hosted by local rapper Double XL, this event has been happening for about five months. Double XL said the event is geared toward hip-hop music, but anything goes. "Dancers, comedians, it's all welcome," he said. "We're open to whatever." Double XL has been hosting hip-hop open mikes in the area for more than a decade, all the way back to a series called Rock the Mic Night held at various Peninsula locations. "You find one every night of the week now, and that's a good thing," he said. Cover is $10 for men, $5 for women. The person voted best performer gets a $200 prize.
Here are some reader suggestions posted at www.facebook.com/dailypressmusic.
Mitch Kirsner, Newport News: I hate to even try and name the best one because each is different with its own flavor. Like a small neighborhood pub with some great locals playing? The Hilton Tavern on Monday nights. Tuesday nights it's electric blues at Sarah's in Phoebus. Take a pair of ear plugs! Thursday's at The Victorian Tea Station is like sitting in on an episode of Prairie Home Companion: it's folksy and warm. Want to kick it up a notch? The Thursday night open mike at TC's generally spills over to the sidewalk outside.
Emma Vallet, Newport News: The Open Mic at Hilton Tavern is always awesome. There are always talented people there and they are more than welcoming of new people. You never know what kind of music you'll hear, which makes it fun!
Jim Bilsborough, Virginia Beach: I'll 'fess up from the get-go, I host Open Mic on Wednesdays at Blufrog Bargrill, but I think it's great, cuz ... this one is as informal and laid-back as it gets. Audience is never huge, and of those that are there, there's plenty shooting pool, shooting the breeze and generally ambivalent about what's going on on the stage. But there's a nice core of supportive fellow musicians and friends; and no-one is a stranger ... It just might be Hampton Roads' best-kept open mic secret!
Tiffany Wright: Fuzzy Wednesdays ... First of all because some of the premier talents of our area got their starts there i.e. Myra NakeshaSmith Wright, Jon Bibbs, etc. Secondly, because The Fuzz Band is THE most talented and diverse group in the state. Thirdly, because it is the longest open mic in the area (about 15 years).
Matt Thomas, Hampton: Goody's open mic has been happening on Wednesdays for as long as I can remember. It was my first open mic experience back in 1996, and at one point in the early 2000s I attended every Wednesday for over a year! I still pop in for a few songs on occasion. Vaughn always welcomes players with warm hospitality ... and you can't beat that Reuben!


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Skip to comments.How do I get rid of there damnable lines in Firefox bookmarks??
Posted on 01/29/2010 11:11:53 PM PST by perfect stranger
Click "Organize Bookmarks". Drag the lines off.
Off hand, try opening 'organize bookmarks' and deleting the separators (purposeless lines).
If your install of firefox is messed up, try reinstalling. If that fails, export your bookmarks, uninstall firefox (along with personal settings), then fresh install and import your book marks back into the browser.
Good luck.
right click on line
select delete
couldn't be any easier.....
Yes. Those last two are permanent. They separate the menu on top from the list on the bottom.
Click on "tools" then click on "options" then click on "settings", then click on "remove damnable lines"
FReepmail me your bookmarks and a Mastercard number and I'll fix it 4 ya.
But this offer is only good until 6 AM Jan 29th, 2010.
Are you sure you want to log off now?
Are you sure you wanted to answer "yes" to the question "Are you sure you want to log off now"?
Are you sure you wanted to answer "yes" to the question "Are you sure you wanted to answer "yes" to the question "Are you sure you want to log off now"?"
Are you sure of one single thing at all? Are you sure your head is even screwed on straight?
By now, I'm pretty FN sure you shouldn't be allowed within 25 yards of a keyboard!!
I have no idea.
I'm quite surprised the Linux folks haven't shown up to tell you that "Dwarf" or "Midget" or "Runt" or "Toadie" will fix it for you.
They must have run out of mythos.
man damnable
Let us know what the 73 pages of results tell you.
On a side-note. It is wise to password protect your passwords in firefox. My son just had to reformat his hardrive to prevent any more security leaks in his browser. Seems that he picked up some sort of virus that pulled out and sent all his passwords to an ip address in Nigeria, resulting in a mass funding transfer parade. Cost him thousands. PASSWORD PROTECT YOUR PASSWORDS.
It provides for tagging bookmarks with names like "political", "tech", "video" etc. and then setting up a toolbar for any particular tag. So you can have as many toolbars as you like and just pick the one you want to use at any given time. Very easy to switch back and forth. It's a thing of beauty.
If you are a Firefox user then here is the link to the plugin:
Sounds tasty!
Are those the savages Garmin kills and makes into GPS's?
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STOCKHOLM — Sweden's language watchdog accused Google of trying to control the Swedish language in a dispute over the definition of the colloquial term ''ungoogleable.''
The Swedish version of the word — ''ogooglebar'' — made the Language Council of Sweden's 2012 list of words that aren't in the dictionary but have entered common parlance. The council defines it as something ''that cannot be found on the Web with a search engine.''
Google objected, asking for changes showing the expression specifically refers to Google searches and a disclaimer saying Google is a registered trademark.
Rather than change the definition, the council deleted the word from the list, while stressing ''our displeasure with Google's attempts to control the language.''
Google refrained from commenting directly.
''While Google, like many businesses, takes routine steps to protect our trademarks, we are pleased that users connect the Google name with great search results,'' spokesman Gustaf Brusewitz said.


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UK company presents the pop-out post-a-phone
Flat as a pancake landline
A UK design company has gone eco-friendly with its recyclable landline handset, which is so flat it can be posted through your letterbox. The Post A Phone is just 0.4cm thick and made from recyclable cardboard and plastic.
The Post A Phone
It ships in an A5 envelope and pops out from a greeting card style packet, at which point users need only connect it up to their telephone socket before it's ready for use.
The flatpack phone is designed by UK firm Priestman Goode, and also features pre-programmable buttons for, say, your favourite telephone numbers, like the local takeaway.
Sadly, it's still a concept design, and the Post A Phone isn't yet available for sale.
Priestman Goode was also the brains behind the design of BT's Home Hub, a wireless router with detachable handset.
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I can't personally speak to ESX, but VMware Server's release of vmware-tools doesn't work under FreeBSD 7. Rather, it doesn't *install* under FreeBSD 7-- the installer core-dumps before its able to make any progress.
You can, however, take a copy of vmware-tools that was installed on FreeBSD 6 and drop it on FreeBSD 7, and at that point the vmware-guestd program will run as normal if the 6.x compat libs are installed. I don't know about the vmxnet or vmmemctl modules though, as I don't use them on my VMware Server install.
One thing to note-- with the new release of VMware Server 2 beta, FreeBSD has been entirely removed from the list of supported guest OS's. I'm saddened by this as ~60% of the VMs on my VMWare Server 1.0.4 install are FreeBSD. I'm hoping FreeBSD support is added again as Server 2 beta nears release.


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Submission + - Aussie govt says wiretap laws fine, telcos 'wrong' (zdnet.com.au)
mask.of.sanity writes: A top bureaucrat from the Australian Attorney-Generals department has said telcos are wrong to complain about changes to the country's wiretapping laws, which will force them to report every product and network system change to law enforcement for approval, lest they affect the ability to intercept communications . The telcos argue there are simply too many products and network architecture changes to report and that it would become overbearing. It's the latest in a string of changes to communications law in the country, and comes as the government mulls data retention and the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.


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Is this vain? Mostly just a photo, not so much a card.
November 07, 2012, 02:03:16 AM »
Every December, as is fairly typical, my friends and I mail each other holiday cards. Before I was married, I just sent the usual folded paper cards with good wishes. As my friends and I have gotten married and perhaps have had kids, we have started to send each other cards that don't fold, and instead include a family photo.
I'm preparing this year's card and am noticing that a lot of the places that you can order these cards from have greetings which are mainly the photo with a little bit of text.
For example, in the past, photo cards we have exchanged have looked like the following. Lots of design and a small photo.
But a lot of sites are touting cards like this now. Just a photo with a few words of text over it.
And I like the look of the new types of cards. But before I order some, I want to ask if when you receive cards like this you think they're on the self-absorbed side. I don't tend to write personal messages on the backs because I send many cards and don't have much to say beyond "happy holidays." On one hand, I like the look, on the other hand it seems like it's not card-like enough. I'm wondering what others think.
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November 07, 2012, 02:05:34 AM »
I don't mind these cards, but I do think it is self absorbed to send without some sort of personal greetinghand written on the card. Just sounds like no effort whatsoever.
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November 07, 2012, 04:18:04 AM »
I have always loved getting them and keep them in my albums along with my other photos. They are usually treasures.
We do not keep the photos of couples who are not together anymore. One neice sent a few years of her current boyfriend. That got a bit tedious. I don't know any divorced couples - really! I woulld probably keep their pictures, especially if they have children.
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November 07, 2012, 04:58:46 AM »
I don't
this kind of card, but I think any card which has the sender's picture on it it is inevitably going to come across as a bit self-absorbed - it can come across as 'look how wonderful my child/family is'
I would find it a bit odd to get a card like either of those from anyone who wasn't a close friend or family member, so for me, the issue would really be "are these people who are likely to want to receive photos of my family?" if yes (e.g. family & close friends) then I don;t the the specific style matters. If not, then I'd be inclined to send a non-photo card.
That said, I don't see much difference between sending a card with a large or a small photo, if that is the style of card you're going for, so pick whichever you like best.
(I think it's different if you use a card of that kind of style as a 'thank you' card - I've had several thank you cards from weddings where there has been a photo of the happy couple on the day, with a hand wrtitten note on the back/inside, and the thank yous which my cousin sent out for gofts people sent to their son for his first christmas were similar - picture of Baby on Christmas Day, with thank you note inside the card. )
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November 07, 2012, 05:16:48 AM »
I don't mind them. But to me, they don't look much like a Christmas card.
So what I'd want to see is the entire family dressed in Christmas sweaters, garlands of tinsel around their necks, sporting Santa hats or something like these:
. Then there'd be no doubt it was a Christmas card.
My brother does this with his family's Christmas card. My dear SIL must love him very much. There's usually red Rudolph noses involved.
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, Im possible! Audrey Hepburn
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In my honest opinion (and only cos you asked!), yes. My gut reaction to receiving the second card would be that the family was indeed a little vain, or more likely smug. It does to me come across as 'look how awesome my family is, aren't they photogenic and gorgeous". And if the card is also filled with the kind of news about family achievements that can sometimes come close to bragging (ie, listing how well the kids did at maths/sport/dance and how mom and dad got promotions), then that compounds this impression. Though Im sure this is not the case with your greetings card, Danika!
But I'm aware they are really common in the US, so this is just my personal opinion. I'd much rather have a regular card with a separate photo of the family inside. I 'm not quite sure what the difference is...maybe it's the idea that they are replacing the traditional card imagery with themselves, its like theyre saying WE ARE BETTER THAN SANTA!
Ok not quite, but it implies that youd rather look at a giant pic of the Joneses than see a festive image. Thats why the 1st one is much better as it still has Christmassy imagery as well as the photo.
Another point is, these cards are becoming more common in the UK but still are not the norm by a long shot. I remember when we were young kids and our uncle moved to the States and married. We very quickly started receiving cards like the first one. We had never heard of this concept before, and we found it odd and really funny that someone would put their own photo on a Christmas card instead of a glittery reindeer! There may have been some gently private mockery Were well used to it now if course. But maybe bear it in mind if you have overseas relatives!
I also agree with Margo about sending it to closer acquaintences, not everyone and thier dog.
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I like the picture cards myself, although I prefer a holiday card that looks at least somewhat holiday-ish. If the second card showed the family playing in the snow or hanging out by their tree, it would work for me. Right now it looks like a JCPenney ad.
I do have one request for picture cards: Please keep your clothes on. I know that you took a lovely tropical vacation last year, but I don't want pictures of barechested family members on my mantle, unless you look like Matt Bomer:
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November 07, 2012, 07:34:39 AM »
Personally, I love the photo cards, either one. Those are my favorite cards, because we live far away from family and friends and don't get sent pictures, so it's a way to keep in touch and see what the family looks like this year. We're also sending them out ourselves this year for the first time.
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November 07, 2012, 07:37:57 AM »
I usually get those from my friends and family with kids, and it's a nice update on 'Look how big they're getting!'. I also worked in a photo lab that made these cards, and you could add a few lines of text. Many people chose the option of adding something along the lines of 'Have a great holiday season, with love from Bob and Susan, Bill and Katie'. There was space on the back to write a personalized message, or I've seen people include a little note with the photo cards.
So, if you've got a family that's changing, and you take a holiday-style picture, I think most people would be fine. I like seeing how my nieces and nephews look every year (even though I see them on Facebook, the posed picture where they're not covered in cake or kissing a camel on the lips is nice too), and if I were an older relative, I'd probably enjoy seeing the adult all grown up as well.
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November 07, 2012, 07:41:10 AM »
I've noticed a lot of choices favoring the second type of cards this year as well. I think part of the reason for it is vanity, for sure. I also think a lot of people like getting photos of their friends and family members. I asked my mom and a couple of friends if they'd rather get regular cards with small wallet sized photos inside; they all said no, they liked having the picture be a part of the card itself. Our holiday cards this year will be of the second type - although they'll have more wording on them. I think ours say, "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Me, DH, and Smokey" on the back, and the front says something generic like "happy holidays".
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I think they are fine. It's nice to receive pictures of friends who are close enough to send me a card. I don't keep any of them past the holidays, though. I used to but ended up with a bunch of picture cards I didn't know what to do with so now I toss them.
What I really abhor are those long letters enumerating every accomplishment (Billy's team took third place in the 13-14 yr olds' soccer tournament) and medical problem (Mary had her ingrown toenails clipped) and whatever other uninteresting things the writer could think of to fill the page.
I do agree that it's nicer if the family is dressed in holiday garb but at least they should be dressed nicely or matching or something. If it's just a random snapshot with everyone in their regular ol' every day lounge-around clothes, it's not as fun.
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November 07, 2012, 08:13:48 AM »
not sure if I see it as vain as much as people "killing two birds with one stone" - meaning that people take Christmas as an opportunity to sending loved ones updated photos on kids, families, etc.; so now this way, the photo is the card - much simplier. But, I would also prefer a personal greeting along with it.
But, I will say I'm one who likes to see it more Christmas-y; I've gotten ones with kids with pumpkins (i.e. very fall); or a picture taken during summer vacations
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November 07, 2012, 08:18:55 AM »
I agree with MommyPenguin. I love getting photo cards because it's a nice to see people and reconnect with those I haven't seen in person for a while. I have a colelction of cards that I have kept from certain friends, and it's sweet to see the kids grow from babies to big boys and girls. In a way, I feel they are more personal that just a regular card with a signature although I love getting those,too. I am just pleased that someone thought enough of me to send me a card.
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November 07, 2012, 08:21:23 AM »
I like either style. I don't and probably never will send holiday cards, so it isn't about my preference for sending; it's just that they are fun to receive.
I personally prefer ones where people aren't wearing overly "festive" clothes, but maybe that's from one too many years of "it's your turn to wear green this year" in the sibling photo lineup. Nice clothes are good, but I equally like the ones that offer a collage of snapshots from throughout the year.
I don't think they're vain, but at the same time, I'd feel overly showy sending a card with BF, the cat and me.
A short personal message (really, anything handwritten!) adds a lot.
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I prefer the new style...easier to see the bigger pictures!
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- NRA promises to release new ads, criticize 'so-called universal background checks'
- Group has actively opposed gun control measures backed by President Obama
- One past ad questions why Obama's children have armed security, other students do not
- Other groups have released their own ads, calling for stricter gun control measures
The National Rifle Association is heading back to the airwaves with yet another round of ads aimed at fighting gun-control initiatives circulating in Washington.
The advocacy group announced earlier this week that its CEO, Wayne LaPierre, would unveil the new ad campaign Saturday night from Salt Lake City during a speech at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo.
In the same statement saying LaPierre would showcase new ads, the NRA said he would also "confront the real consequences of so-called 'universal background checks.'"
As it turned out, LaPierre did not mention any new advertising in his remarks. But he did -- as he has done passionately in the past -- rail against President Barack Obama and other Democrats and the background checks that he said are "at the very heart of their anti-gun agenda."
"This so-called universal background check that you're hearing about all over the media ... is aimed at one thing: It's aimed at registering your guns," LaPierre claimed. "And when another tragic opportunity presents itself, that registry will be used to confiscate your guns."
The ads are the NRA's latest salvo in the gun debate, attempting to influence the public -- and, thus, lawmakers -- to challenge a fresh gun-control push, one that the NRA CEO called "the single most devastating attack on the Second Amendment that this country has ever seen."
The influential lobbying group has been vocal since Obama called for action in the days after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 20 students and six adults dead.
Afterward, NRA leaders said they would work with local officials to get more qualified armed guards in schools, while sharply resisting proposals to ban assault weapons, limit the size of gun magazines and to expand the system of background checks for firearms purchases.
The NRA efforts include advertisements such as the one, broadcast in mid-January, that described Obama as an "elitist hypocrite" because his two daughters are protected while at school by armed federal agents and yet he is "skeptical" about having armed personnel at all schools.
The White House blasted that ad, as did members of both political parties, for injecting the president's children into the debate (and not acknowledging they may face different threats than other American schoolchildren).
But NRA President David Keene defended the spot on CNN, saying, "What we're talking about is folks who have protections for their own children, ... then pooh-pooh the idea that the average American's children should have the same sort of protection."
The gun rights organization also posted a web video that month asserting Obama's attempts to enact gun control laws would result in the "confiscation" of people's firearms.
More recently, the NRA ran ads in newspapers in five states -- Arkansas, Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina and West Virginia -- with the headline: "Will Obama's gun control proposals work? His own experts say 'No.'"
Democratic incumbent senators in three of those states are facing tough reelection fights, another is retiring and in the fifth, Maine, moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins is up for reelection next year.
That ad buy, which also includes regional publications and online commercials, will cost the NRA about $350,000, a source familiar with it told CNN.
This follows the spending of about $100,000 to air a web video on various news sites in Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Colorado, South Dakota and the District of Columbia.
The NRA has been successful in the past in thwarting gun-control legislation by building support on the grass-roots level, and that is where the group is focusing much of its efforts now.
Still, the organization has a challenge, given the horrific nature of the Newtown massacre -- coming on the heels of several other mass shootings -- and the high priority that Obama is placing on gun control. It also has competition in terms of ads, with groups such as MoveOn.org and Mayors Against Illegal Guns taking to newspapers and the airwaves themselves to push for stricter gun control measures.


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Fenerbahçe SK have confirmed the signing of Cameroon striker Pierre Webó from neighbours İstanbul BB SK for a fee of €3m, a deal sealed just before the transfer deadline.
The 31-year-old has signed a contract until summer 2015 after 18 months at İstanbul, where he scored 23 goals in 52 league games. The forward previously spent eight years in the Spanish Liga with CD Leganés, CA Osasuna and RCD Mallorca, after beginning his career in Uruguay with Club Nacional de Football. His new club face FC BATE Borisov in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 on 14 and 21 February.
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April 10, 2012 > Over age 50? Had Chicken Pox?
You could be at risk for Shingles
About one in three people will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you recover from chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. Years later it can be reactivated, causing shingles.You can get shingles at any age, but it's more common in people over age 50. What is Shingles? Shingles generally starts as a painful rash on one side of the face or body. The sensation can be itching, tingling, burning, constant aching, or a deep pain. The rash forms blisters that usually scab over in seven to 10 days. The rash lasts from two to four weeks in most cases. The main symptom is pain, but other possible symptoms include fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach.Consult Your Physician and Get Vaccinated!The only way to reduce your risk for shingles is through a vaccine. It's recommended that people age 50 and over who have had chickenpox get vaccinated. The vaccine reduces the risk for shingles by about 50 percent and the vaccine can also reduce the risk for developing post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in those who do get shingles by about 60 percent. Anyone who thinks they may have shingles should consult their physician.Learn the Facts About ShinglesWashington Hospital is hosting a Health & Wellness seminar titled Learn the Facts about Shingles. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Rooms A & B at 2500 Mowry Ave. (Washington West) in Fremont. Dianne Martin, M.D., a physician specializing in infectious disease, will discuss how to recognize the symptoms of Shingles and how to reduce your risk for developing the condition. This event is co-sponsored by Washington Senior Care. To register for Learn the Facts about Shingles, or for more information, please visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.


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By Richard Leong
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares on world markets slumped and the euro slid further on Wednesday as investors worried that the fiscal challenges facing U.S. President Barack a day after his re-election could lead to a new recession.
Fresh concerns about Europe's debt crisis added to the jitters among investors, who scrambled for safer assets. Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields were set for their biggest one-day fall since May.
Markets doubt that Obama can reach a timely deal with Republican lawmakers in the lame-duck session of a divided Congress to avert the "fiscal cliff" - some $600 billion in automatic tax hikes and spending cuts set to kick in on January 1.
"The minute such a deal is cut, we'll boom. If one is not cut - and soon - we may well double-dip into recession," said Robert L. Reynolds, president and chief executive of Putnam Investments in Boston.
"This upcoming lame-duck session may just be the most consequential in our lifetimes. The stakes are high and the time is short," he said in a statement.
Todd Schoenberger, managing principal at the BlackBay Group in New York, said "traders on the floor are thinking: 'Before the election, President Obama wasn't able to resolve the fiscal cliff, so what makes you think he's going to be able to do it after the election?' That's the big issue right now."
Traders were also anxious about a vote in Greece's parliament later on Wednesday on an austerity package needed to secure a fresh injection of international aid and avert bankruptcy, which would rock the euro zone and world markets.
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the ECB expects the euro zone economy to remain weak "in the near term" and that the problems were spreading to Germany.
"If the Greek vote doesn't go through, there is a lot of downside risk to the euro as talk of a Greece exit will re-emerge," said Jane Foley, senior currency strategist at Rabobank.
The drop in U.S. equities was similar to the one on the day after Obama won his first White House term in 2008.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index was set for its worst one-day loss since June. It was last down 31.44 points, or 2.20 percent, at 1,396.0078.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 291.81 points, or 2.20 percent, at 12,953.87. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 72.15 points, or 2.40 percent, at 2,939.78.
Energy shares tumbled as the sector will likely see more regulation in Obama's second term, with less access to federal lands and water even as he promotes energy independence. James River Coal
The FTSE Eurofirst 300 index of top European shares closed down 1.4 percent, its biggest drop in two weeks, at 1,099.35.
Bucking the market were French banking stocks. They were helped by BNP Paribas'
European and Asian stock markets rose initially on relief buying when U.S. election results for the White House and Congress were clear and reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve's ultra-loose monetary policy will continue.
The MSCI world equity index was briefly 0.4 percent higher before falling 1.3 percent to 327.25.
As worries over the U.S. fiscal cliff and Greece's austerity votes moved to the forefront, investors flocked to the safety of low-risk assets, including the greenback and U.S. and German government bonds.
The U.S. dollar recovered from early losses, resuming its rally during this week's tense run-up to the U.S. election. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies was up 0.2 percent , touching a two-month high earlier at 80.795.
The euro on the other hand fell 0.4 percent to $1.2762, retreating from a session high of $1.2876.
Gold turned lower after hitting a two-week high. It was last 0.3 percent lower at $1,720.40 an ounce.
In the bond market, the yield on 10-year Treasury notes was 1.6249 percent, on track for its biggest single-day drop since May 30, according to Reuters data.
German Bund futures climbed 68 basis points, or 0.5 percent, at 142.77.
Worries about weaker energy demand caused a sell-off in the oil market after it rallied on Tuesday. Brent crude oil fell $4.25 to settle at $106.82 a barrel and U.S. oil futures settled down $4.27 at $84.44.
(Additional reporting by Chuck Mikolajczak, Herbert Lash in New York; Marc Jones, Richard Hubbard, in London; Editing by Dan Grebler)


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OBM is a groupware, email, LDAP, Windows PDC, CRM, and project management application. It is mainly used as a mail server, as an LDAP directory, as a Windows PDC, as a contact and customer database, as a project management tool, or as any combination of these functions. It supports internationalization and themes.
RT is an industrial-grade trouble ticketing system. It lets a group of people intelligently and efficiently manage requests submitted by a community of users. RT is used by systems administrators, customer support staffs, NOCs, developers, and even marketing departments to track issues, outages, bugs, requests, and all kinds of other things at thousands of sites around the world.
The Apache Open For Business Project is an enterprise automation software project that includes ERP, CRM, E-Business/E-Commerce, SCM, MRP, and CMMS/EAM functions. It is a foundation and starting point for enterprise solutions and can certainly be used out of the box, but is also great for creating specialized applications.
OpenPSA is a Web application designed specifically to meet the needs of Web agencies and consultants. It aims to be a one-stop solution for the management of typical agency business processes, such as project management and time tracking, invoicing and document management, and group calendars. It also includes CRM features such as sales force automation and direct marketing, and is extendable via the builtin component framework.
Dolibarr is a simple Web application with ERP and CRM capabilities. It is designed for small and medium companies, freelancers or foundations, and can be used to deal with all things you require to manage your activities, such as management of products, stocks, commercial proposals, invoices, orders, members of a foundation, and mailings. A single executable that installs the server and database is available for people with no technical knowledge.
Simple Groupware is a complete enterprise application offering email, calendaring, contacts, tasks, document management, synchronization with cell phones and Outlook, full-text search, and much more. Simple Groupware combines standards like RSS, iCalendar, vCard, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, CIFS, CSV, WebDAV, LDAP, and SyncML under one platform. Unlike other groupware software, Simple Groupware contains the programming language sgsML to enable the quick customization and creation of powerful Web applications.
OpenEMM is a Web-based enterprise application for email marketing, marketing automation, email newsletter, and service email (like transaction email and event and time triggered email). It offers many features for professional users, among them: a great user interface, automatic bounce management, opening and link tracking, a lot of graphical real-time statistics, a content management system, a multi-queue mail backend for maximum sending performance, a plugin interface to easily extend the core functionality, and a scripting feature to enhance the functionality of OpenEMM with triggerable customized actions.
A self-hosted, dual-source two-factor authentication system.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Poet John Hoppenthaler will inaugurate the Writers Up Close series at Bucknell University with a reading of his works Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. in Smith Library of Vaughan Literature Building at Bucknell.
The reading, which is open to the public without charge, will be followed by a book signing and reception.
Assistant professor of English at East Carolina University, Hoppenthaler is the author of two books of poetry, Lives of Water and Anticipate the Coming Reservoir, both from the Carnegie Mellon University Press.
His poems appear in Ploughshares, Virginia Quarterly Review, McSweeney's, Southern Review, Barrow Street, The Laurel Review, Tar River Poetry, and The Florida Review.
His work is also in a number of anthologies, including Blooming through the Ashes, September 11, 2001: American Writers Respond, Chance of a Ghost, Poetry Calendar, and Wild Sweet Notes II: More Great Poetry from West Virginia.
His interviews, essays and reviews appear in journals such as Arts & Letters, Pleiades, Chelsea, The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Poetry and Southeast Review.
Twice poet-in-residence at the Chautauqua Institution, Hoppenthaler is regularly on the faculty of the West Virginia Writers Workshop and the Writers at the Beach Conference. The poetry editor of the literary magazine Kestrel, he also has been personal assistant to writer Toni Morrison.
The Writers Up Close series showcases writers who meet with students in the course in Literary Arts Administration and Editing, taught by Shara McCallum, assistant professor of English and director of the Stadler Center.
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2003 Softball
weekly recap
Bluffton softball squad sees season end in HCAC tournamentBy Tim Stried
May 5, 2003
|Special to: The Bluffton News (May 8), Alumni e-newsletter (May 6), but you read it here first.
The Bluffton College softball team won six of its last eight regular season games, but a pair of higher seeded teams ended the Beavers' late-season momentum last Friday in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament.
Bluffton dropped a 2-1 contest to #2 seed Hanover in the tourney's opening game before being dealt a 3-1 loss by #3 seed Manchester later in the day to see BC's 2003 campaign come to an end. The tournament was hosted and won by The College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati.
Bluffton, which had been the second seed in the tournament each of the previous four seasons, carried the #7 seed into the tournament this season and sees its season end with a 15-21 record overall and a 5-9 mark in the HCAC. All-conference awards will be released at a later date.
Seniors Missy Alexander, Paula Fry, Missy Neal and Stephanie Rush will be greatly missed on next season's squad. The Beavers won seven of their 10 games played at home this season.
In the opening game of the tournament, Bluffton produced a run in the third inning as Fry, sophomore Allison Lange and Alexander all singled in consecutive at bats, with Fry scoring on Alexander's hit. Hanover wouldn't allow another run the rest of the game, however, spoiling the pitching performance of freshman Sarah Betts, who struck out six batters and scattered seven hits in seven innings. Lange ended the contest with two hits and Rush doubled.
In the second game, Neal knocked two singles and scored Bluffton's lone run on a passed ball in the second inning as Manchester held on for a one-run victory. Betts came on in relief to allow just one hit over the final 5.2 innings of the game, which was delayed repeatedly by rain.
Neal led the team in batting average this season, posting a .349 mark overall (29-for-83) and a sparkling .500 average in HCAC games (12-for-24). Lange batted .349 (.353 in HCAC) and led the squad in nearly every other statistic, including at bats (119, 3rd all-time), runs (16), hits (39, 3rd all-time), doubles (10, 3rd all-time), homeruns (3, 1st all-time, tie), RBI (17), total bases (60, 1st all-time) and slugging percentage (.504). Other offensive leaders include sophomore Mandy Snider (.322 overall, .349 in HCAC) and Rush (.241 overall, .286 in HCAC).
Nearly all of Betts' pitching statistics this season are the best-ever by a freshman at Bluffton. Her 22 appearances in 2003 are a new school record, while her 1.84 ERA (4th all-time), .188 opponent batting average (2nd all-time), 6.84 strikeouts per game (2nd all-time), 129 innings pitched (2nd all-time) and 126 strikeouts (2nd all-time) are all freshman records. She ended the season with a 10-9 record, which is the 2nd-most ever by a frosh and is tied for 4th in the single-season record book.


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In other business, the council is also scheduled to push ahead legislation strengthening the county's dangerous dogs ordinance.
The council originally passed emergency legislation Oct. 16, after two dogs mauled a 14-year-old Willards boy near his home last August.
The council could vote today to set a public hearing date on the legislation. The bill would include licensing a panel to review each dog attack. The panel, made up of law enforcement, health officials and a veterinarian, could have the authority to euthanize an animal after just one attack.
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A man impersonated a police officer to carry out a burglary.
And police have released this e-fit of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident, which happened on George Street, in Streethouse.
PC Sayles, of Wakefield CID, said: "The incident occurred just before 1pm on Monday 20 January when the 48-year-old female victim returned home and found the rear door of the property open and an unknown male stood in her kitchen. The man claimed to be a police officer and told the victim she had been burgled.
"A second male suspect then came downstairs and was challenged by the householder before both men left the property on foot."
The suspect, who said he was a police officer, was 5ft 9ins tall and of medium build.
He had short mousey coloured hair.
He was wearing navy blue coloured work trousers, a black hooded top and spoke with a local accent.
The second suspect was about the same size but slimmer and was in his mid to late 20s.
He had also had mousey coloured hair and was a wearing a khaki coloured jumper and carrying a black cloth type bag.
PC Sayles said:"Impersonating a police officer while carrying out a burglary is a despicable thing to do and we need to identify and bring these men to justice."
A 22-year-old man from Castleford has been arrested in connection with the investigation and released on police bail.
Anyone with any information shuould contact PC Sayles at Wakefield CID on 101.