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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York's highest court will decide whether state law protects a Fox News reporter from revealing confidential sources from a story about James Holmes, who's accused of killing 12 people in a suburban Denver movie theater last year.
Holmes' lawyers want Jana Winter, who works at New York-based Fox News, brought to a Colorado courtroom to name two law officers who told her Holmes had mailed a notebook depicting violence to a psychiatrist. They argue the sources violated a gag order, may have later lied under oath about that and won't be credible as trial witnesses.
Holmes' attorneys argue that New York journalists, as a group, are not immune from being subpoenaed to testify in other states.
The Court of Appeals will hear arguments Tuesday. Its ruling is expected in December.
Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. His murder trial is scheduled for February.
New York has a strong so-called "shield law" protecting professional journalists from having to disclose their confidential sources and preventing courts from finding them in contempt if they don't disclose. Colorado has a similar law, but with an exception to subpoena information "directly relevant to a substantial issue" that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
Winter reported that the notebook, mailed to a University of Colorado psychiatrist before the mass shooting, had drawings of "gun-wielding stick figures blowing away other stick figures." She cited two unnamed law enforcement sources.
"In cases of confidential source information, the privilege is absolute," Winter's attorney Dori Hanswirth said of New York's law. "It was designed to be very strong."
"Essentially what we're arguing is that the public policy in New York that's embodied in the shield law should have prevented the judge from signing off on this particular subpoena," Hanswirth said Monday. Winter has "never wavered" on the accuracy of her report.
New York's shield law was first enacted in 1970. Gov. Nelson Rockefeller said at the time that it would make New York, as the nation's principal center for news gathering and dissemination, "the only state that clearly protects the public's right to know and the First Amendment rights of all legitimate newspapermen."
Daniel Arshack, an attorney for Holmes, said this case isn't about the shield law at all – just about issuing a subpoena to a witness.
"The issue of what the Colorado court is going to do is for the Colorado court to decide," Arshack said. "The only issue before the court in New York is whether there is a singular class of citizens who are immune to subpoenas."
A Manhattan judge granted the subpoena for Winter to testify, rejecting the claim she's protected from going by New York's shield law. Justice Larry Stephen concluded that whether Winter's information is needed and should be disclosed was an issue for the Colorado court to decide.
A midlevel court agreed. The majority wrote that compelling her to testify was not the same as compelling her to disclose sources. The three justices also concluded the issue of admissible evidence and journalist privilege "remain within the purview of the demanding state rather than the sending state," in this case Colorado.
The two dissenters countered that the majority "fails to acknowledge the near certainty" the Colorado court will compel her to either identify her confidential sources or go to jail for contempt, contrary to New York's public policy. They said she could suffer "undue hardship" in damage to her career.
– By MICHAEL VIRTANEN, Associated Press
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Rangers - 021 000 000 - 3 10 0 Red Sox - 002 000 103 - 6 13 0Texas manager Ron Washington made two big mistakes in the ninth inning. One, even though he had closer Joe Nathan warmed up, he brought in Michael "6.89 ERA" Kirkman. Two, after Jonny Gomes led off with a first-pitch double, he called for an intentional walk to Dustin Pedroia, so Kirkman could face David Ortiz.
Yes, Ortiz came into the game batting only .250 against left-handers and, yes, he had grounded out in his previous three at-bats. But choosing to face Ortiz with the game on the line? That is madness.
After a pep talk from pitching coach Mike Maddux, Kirkman threw Ortiz a slider that broke inside and low. Ortiz swung and hit a screaming line drive that just cleared the short wall of the visitors' bullpen. And just like that, the Red Sox had a win and Kirkman's ERA ballooned to 8.18!
It was the 11th walk-off home run of Ortiz's career (10th with the Red Sox) and his first since August 26, 2009. Ortiz now has 19 career walk-off hits, 16 with Boston.
It was also a sweet ending to what had been a frustrating night, as Lester (6-7-3-3-4, 108) had a rocky outing and his teammates squandered numerous opportunities to score, stranding 11 men in the first eight innings.
Jacoby Ellsbury, back in the lineup after missing five games, went 4-for-5, with two doubles. Gomes was also 4-for-5. Dustin Pedroia slugged a two-run double in the third. Jose Iglesias singled and walked three times.
Ellsbury, CFLester has allowed at least four runs in each of his last three starts.
Gomes, LF
Pedroia, 2B
Ortiz, DH
Napoli, 1B
Nava, RF
Ross, C
Iglesias, SS
Ciriaco, 3B
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C jumped right in making a bracelet before I even got a chance to look at the kit! She definitely needed help, but she could easily string the beads and bend some wire!
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"The Other Guys" stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as a couple of down-on-their-luck NYPD detectives who find their shot at redemption when they stumble upon the a multi-billion dollar scam. Fans of Ferrell will be relieved to see the once-great funny man recapture some of the old magic in this buddy-cop-action comedy.
The film, directed and co-written by longtime Ferrell collaborator Adam McKay ("Step Brothers," "Talladega Nights," "Anchorman"), is a bit of a departure for the duo. As McKay gleefully noted from the film's red-carpet premiere, "We blow stuff up." In fact they waste no time bringing the pyrotechnics and the high-speed car chases, which McKay handles nicely with some good camerawork and quick edits. It all looks a bit silly at times, but it's supposed to, as McKay makes sport of a genre he clearly loves.
The film marks a return to form for Ferrell, whose previous feature, "Land of the Lost," was such an epic failure that it cost two men their jobs, drew the ire of anti-smoking activists and lost roughly $30 million. Throw in 2008's "Semi-Pro" and "Blades of Glory" from 2007 and you've got three clunkers of varying severity broken up only by "Step Brothers." There's a pretty clear pattern at work here: Ferrell + McKay = Funny, Ferrell + Director X = Crapshoot.
Ferrell's Det. Allen Gamble is a career desk jockey (and total babe magnet who joined the force to do forensics accounting. He's a buttoned-down nerd, that allowing Ferrell to do his earnest shtick -- but the character has a back-story that allows him him to go full-nutter at points and have it work. It's a relief to see him not trying so damn hard all the time.
Wahlberg's performance will be a vindication to both fans and haters. For most of the film he brings a whole new level of oblivion to the straight man's role -- at times it's almost as if he's being parachuted in from a different movie entirely. But he's periodically allowed to get the laughs, particularly when he's fawning over Ferrel's how-did-he-get -her hot wife, Sheila (played by Eva Mendes, whose sex tape recently hit the web). It's a bizarre turn overall, one that largely works.
Michael Keaton, fresh of his great turn as Ken in "Toy Story 3," gives another fine performance as our heroes' beleaguered captain (pay attention to his name, baseball fans), with Bobby Canavale, Damon Wayans Jr., Dwayne Johnson and McKay (as a particularly randy hobo) all pitching in. Steve Coogan, who at one time was arguably the funniest man alive (find "I'm Alan Partridge" on DVD sometime), is good as well, but it's a role that isn't all that comedic -- what this guy is doing with his career these days in unclear.
"The Other Guys" provides exactly the kind of dopey laughs we've come to expect from Ferrell and McKay over the years, with a few explosions, car crashes and untimely deaths thrown into the mix, achieving the balance of comedy vs action that was so badly lacking in "Cop Out."


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Giant Leatherbacks Nesting at Mexico Turtle Camp
Last week four Leatherback turtles came ashore at our Tecoman Turtle camp to lay their eggs. Over the previous few weeks Leatherbacks have been making a regular appearance at the camp. Oliver Garcia, the Director of Campemento Tecoman fills us in on what's been happening:
'The eight species of marine turtles which were once abundant throughout the world's oceans are now threatened and endangered due to poaching and pollution. The Leatherback is the most endangered of the marine turtles and breading populations are falling drastically. On one of the most important nesting beaches in Mexico there were 6,500 Leatherback nests recorded in 1986, but only 50 by 1993.
Volunteers on our conservation project have been working hard to protect the turtle nests and help stop their decline by controlling the 25km stretch of beach. Recently Leatherbacks have made many appearances at the camp and since November thirty nests have been collected on our night patrols. We are expecting this number to rise to anything from 60 to 100 throughout the year. The high numbers of Leatherbacks that appear on our shores make the turtle camp a particularly important nesting zone.
The Leatherback is the largest living turtle and is so distinctive that it is placed in its own separate family, the Dermochelys. All other sea turtles have bony hard plates on their shells (carapace). The Leatherback's carapace is slightly flexible and has a rubbery texture. No sharp angle is formed between the carapace and the under-belly (plastron) so a Leatherback is somewhat barrel shaped. And many grow bigger than a barrel too! They can grow up to 2m long and can weigh up to 1,400 pounds (636kg).
With Leatherbacks having been in this world seven times longer than humans, it is sad that we are the main reason for their decline. With the help of conservation volunteers and new initiatives we hope to guarantee that the incredible Leatherback turtle visits our beaches for many years to come.'


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Oracle polishes its open source pledge once more this week with the release of the NetBeans IDE 7.1, a release aligned to update tools and libraries used for building more "sophisticated" user interfaces.
NetBeans IDE 7.1 is a free and open source IDE available for OS X, Windows, Solaris, Oracle Linux, and other Linux distributions. It acts as a building foundation for web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications primarily for the Java platform, but also for use with PHP and C/C++.
NetBeans IDE 7.1 is the first IDE to support the latest specifications and standards in the Java platform, including full development support for JavaFX 2.0 and JDK7.
The latest release also offers support for the newly announced Oracle WebLogic Server 12c, bringing Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 6 support to developers creating applications on the Oracle WebLogic Server platform.
As a willing "customer prepared to go on the record," Wojciech Zwiefka is CTO of the Polish web portal Wirtualna Polska. "We use NetBeans to create web applications using the Java EE platform, as well as PHP, JavaScript, and Ajax. We really appreciate the IDE's out-of-box plugins, especially its first class support for Git and Maven. We take advantage of numerous features, such as the profiling and refactoring tools, which help us debug and maintain dozens of our applications," Zwiefka said.
The software also comes with a visual debugger for Swing and JavaFX for identifying (and helping to subsequently resolve) buggy code issues holding up deployment.


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Delta changing concourses at Mitchell Airport
Airport says the move should benefit travelers
A major airline is on the move at Mitchell International Airport.
Delta Airlines used to operate out of concourse "E," but starting Wednesday will be located in concourse "D."
By moving Delta to "D," the airport says it should speed things up for travelers because there are more security lanes. There are also more food and shopping choices.
"Delta continues to be more of a part of Milwaukee," said Ryan McAdams, a spokesperson with the airport. "They're continuing to grow and they're a great partner for the airport."
It's also good news for Delta Sky Club members, as concourse "D" has a new 5,000-square-foot club which which is twice as big as the club space in the former concourse.Delta has about 30 flights daily from Milwaukee, and the new concourse offers 6 gates in what was a previously vacant space.
Concourse "E" is the smallest of the three concourses at the airport. Officials said there are other airlines that currently operate out of that concourse.


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Beat the Streak Report: Tuesday, May 10
Challenge: If Stephen Colbert can make more correct Beat the Streak picks than the BTS Report in a Monday-Sunday period, he gets to run the official Twitter account of Major League Baseball — @MLB — for a full 24-hour span.
Ever the crafty leader, Stephen Colbert opted for a strategy of isolationism in Day 1 of our challenge. Rather than engage in any rabble-rousing outside the borders of his empire, he sat tight and offered no response — or BTS selection.
Well, we took AP history many moons ago, but we're well aware of the counter-measure to this high-stakes stall tactic: brinksmanship. Escalate the situation until @StephenAtHome has no choice but to address it.
Did brinksmanship during the Cold War lead to the Bay of Pigs debacle? Maybe. Would that make us the JFK of this scenario? Oh, stop it! Yes, the rakish good looks … we get that all the time.
Either way, we will continue to increase tensions until a resolution is reached. Streakers: let the man know that there will be no peace until he makes a selection. Remember, the rules are simple: if Colbert can out-pick us over one week, @MLB is his to run for a day. No tricks, no catch.
We have a head start after converting with Andre Ethier yesterday, but there's plenty of time for Colbert Nation to scramble the jets.
BTS Report Tuesday pick: Albert Pujols @ Cubs
BTS Report record: 1-0
Stephen Colbert record: 0-0
Tuesday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
Oh, hello there …
Andre Ethier: .529 (9-for-17) since '06 vs. Pirates starter Kevin Correia
Michael Young: .538 (7-for-13) since '06 vs. A's starter Brett Anderson
Todd Helton: .600 (6-for-10) since '06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey
Victor Martinez: .471 (8-for-17) since '06 vs. Twins starter Francisco Liriano
Marlon Byrd: .500 (7-for-14) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
Billy Butler: .455 (5-for-11) since '06 vs. Yankees starter Freddy Garcia
Feeling kinda spicy?
Edgar Renteria: .515 (17-for-33) since '06 vs. Astros starter Brett Myers
Jason Kubel: .500 (10-for-20) since '06 vs. Tigers starter Rick Porcello
You'll thank me later …
Lance Berkman: .143 (5-for-35) since '06 vs. Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano
Brandon Phillips: .120 (3-for-25) since '06 vs. Astros starter Brett Myers
Kosuke Fukudome: .118 (2-for-17) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
Erick Aybar: .150 (3-for-20) since '06 vs. White Sox starter John Danks
Matt Kemp: .174 (4-for-23) since '06 vs. Pirates starter Kevin Correia
Leaderboard time!
A whopping 20.4 percent of all Streakers advanced on Placido Polanco's 1-for-4 Monday evening, and Andre Ethier combined with Troy Tulowitzki to propel an additional 18 percent of you into orbit. Former leader jmtribe saw their carefully arranged Jenga tower come crumbling down thanks to Miguel Cabrera's 0-fer, however, leaving the current leaders at 25 games.
Top MLB streakers
Jacoby Ellsbury: 18 games
Ben Zobrist: 14 games
Hunter Pence: 13 games
Shane Victorino: 12 games
(Make a BTS pick)
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Ultimate success game-days (USGD): On an USGD, all 15 selections get hits or 14 out of 15 get hits and the 1 who doesn't is a pause.
Semi Ultimate success days (SUSGD): On a SUSGD, at least 14 of the top 15 most selected players must get a hit or pause. A SUSGD will occur on any game day that fits the SUSGD rules but not the USGD rules. IF there is exactly 1 O fer and/or 2 or more pauses in the top 15 that game day is a SUSGD.
Super success game-days (SSGD): On a SSGD, 12 or 13 of the top 15 most selected picks must get a hit or pause. If there are exactly 2 or 3 O fers in the Top 15, that makes for a SSGD.
After 40 days:
USGDs: 0
SUSGDs: 1
SSGDs: 13
I'm going with Robinson Cano to get to 15.
Highest no selection is on page 5 with a streak of 16 heading back to 0.
LaV's List
Tuesday's Top Picks of the current Top2500,
157 Batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Robinson Cano 336 13.44
Andre Ethier 326 13.04 (1RST)(3RD)
Ichiro Suzuki 116 4.64
Todd Helton 101 4.04
Curtis Grndrson 90 3.6
Alex Rodriguez 90 3.6
Derek Jeter 83 3.32 (1RST)
Adrian Gonzalez 75 3
Jason Kubel 69 2.76
Buster Posey 64 2.56
Marlon Byrd 64 2.56
Miguel Cabrera 53 2.12
Jacoby Ellsbury 52 2.08
Highest "No Selection" 😛 pg# 5 with streak of 16 back to zero.
Yesterday's Top2500 Reset rate was 19.56% with Todd Helton reseting the most.
There was also 11.51% PPD due to players not playing, These streakers do not reset, but did not increase either.
Got Pinched OR 1 AB Wonders
TOP2500 saved or reset by PHA (going to include any pinch hitters and/or double switch, 1 AB or More)
J Gomes CIN, RESET 1, was 6 gamer
A Casilla MIN, RESET 1, was 7 gamer
B Lillibridge CWS, RESET 2, (came in def, 2AB) highest was 13 gamer
A Beltre TEX, RESET 5, Highest was 11 gamer
H Kendrick LAA, RESET 13 (came in def, 2AB) highest was 17 gamer
Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Rank, Pick
yanksgiantsdevils33, 14, pg 7, 158, ROBBIE CANO (PICKED 336X)
gurpsing, 13, pg 12, 236, DEREK JETER (PICKED 83X)
tolvar, 12, pg 16, 366, Ethier (PICKED 326X)
forcook, 12, pg 18, 366, Ethier (PICKED 326X)
BLACKHAWKS, 8, pg 52, 1210, Michael Young (PICKED 37X)
Bloggers Reset Yesterday
GL to all
I went with Jeter, and with his 4th inning single, I move on to 3. 🙂
Make that 3rd inning.
Robbie Cano with a single moves me to 3 as well.
Yanks upto 15. congrats
Robinson Cano singles in the 4th, onto 15! 🙂


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Gamespot Score:8.0 (Great)
My Score:8.8
(+)Pros: - Great story which is backed up by an excellent narrative, - Unique fighting mechanics that revolve around the use of personas, - Impressive 2D visuals and animations, - Steady net code when compared to other fighting games, - Score attack is love, - Characters all have very varying play styles.
(-)Cons: - Little amount of fighters when compared to some of the more well known fighting games, - Tutorial doesn't do a very good job when trying to introduce more advanced techniques.
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While it IS technically a fighting game, "Persona 4:Arena"'s story is not a spin-off to the original... but a direct sequel instead. It features characters from both "Persona 3" and "Persona 4", and expands on the story views of all the individual characters. The main hero is Narukami Yu, the same protagonist from "Persona 4". After being sent back to the city, he comes back to Inaba to celebrate his holidays with his friends. However upon his return, the midnight channel starts up again, and introduces a new program known as the "P-1 Grand Prix", with all his friends and himself starred in it. Now with his fire for investigation re-lit, he calls upon his old friends and reforms the investigation team to find out more about the "P-1 Grand Prix".
|Indulge yourself in the beautiful 2D visuals.
As expected from a collaboration between Atlus and Arc system works, "Persona 4:Arena" is a fighting game with impressive fighting mechanics and a great story which is backed up by an excellent narrative. For a fighting game, you actually do care for the story, partially because its a sequel to "Persona 4", you have to care. Also partially because the story is actually interesting, and the narrative is great. Voice actors for both the English and Japanese side are great (though Labrys English voice takes awhile to get used to), and they breath life into the game's story mode. Each character has their own story of course, but they all link up to one great masterpiece overall.
Some moments in the story are genuinely heartfelt and can be quite emotional. Labrys's story is an example. It was quite predictable, but still hit me pretty bad when it happened. The story mode narrative and style is similar to that of "Blazblue", so fans will know what to expect. Needless to say the visuals are amazing as well. The fighting mechanics are however, quite different. Players will have to utilize four buttons, a light and heavy attack, followed by another light and heavy attack for the persona. Each character has a persona, and they must work with the persona to set up devastating combos, covers or even unblockable strings. Discovering different attack patterns while mixing in normal attacks together with persona attacks is always a joy.
|Mother of supers!
Other core mechanics are similar to that of the "Blazblue"/"Guilty Gear" series, like sacrificing meter to cancel into other moves to either save your ass or extend combos. Bursts, sweeps and wall bounces are also present. More unique mechanics to this game are the fact that you can break your opponent's personas, or they can do the same to you, rendering 2 of your attack buttons useless. Discovering and fighting each opponent is always a pleasure, since the cast is so diverse. On the other hand, some characters can be rather painful against certain matchups. Some of these take extreme countermeasures and precise movements....and the steady net code really helps in these situations.
Having a somewhat similar net code to "Blazblue", there is noticeably less lag when playing online when compared to other games like "Tekken 6" or "Marvel Vs Capcom 3". You can do plenty of stupid shit online like giving yourself a silly title or setting rivals to follow them around. If you're feeling confident about your skills, score attack mode is also another wonder you can marvel at. Like the "Blazblue" series, score attack is ridiculously challenging, with beefed up opponents played by an incredibly challenging AI, even pros will get their asses handed to them at least once (dat Chie, Mitsuru and Elizabeth).
|Story mode anyone?
My gripe with a game like "Persona 4:Arena" is the discouraging amount of characters. I understand that there aren't many characters they can put into the game due to story reasons (Partially because we don't know what happened to the majority of the Persona 3 cast, and Minato's already dead), but I always take franchises like "DOA", "Tekken", "Street fighter" or "KOF" as staples. These games have easily 20-30 characters in their roster. The tutorial can also be menacing to newcomers. I'm fine since I played "Guilty Gear" and "Blazblue", newcomers will have trouble understanding the new terms because the game doesn't take a huge effort in making us remember how to properly use them.
"Persona 4:Arena" is a dream come true. I wasn't really that hyped up when they first announced it, but as the release date drew closer and closer I eventually lost myself in the hype. I couldn't pick it up on day one but I managed to snag one when my nearby gaming outlet restocked after they sold out the first batch. It you like fighting games, get it. If you like "Persona", get it. If you hate one but like the other, F**KING GET IT. The story mode itself is already 30 hours plus if you're planning on a 100% play through (like me). The fighting mechanics itself are already unique on their own even if you intend to play it for the fighting and not the story. If you like both (like me), then there's really no room for doubt, is there?
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Time flies, my little girl was 2 years old!
She learning to talk, she like to play, she like to laugh , she very cheecky...
She bringten my everyday!
I love to see her smile! She will make me mad too when she turn to monster!
She really is a talkative girl!
When Daddy & Mommy in conversation, she put her smile on her face and ask Daddy , Mommy What you all talking about?! 1st time i really shock, why she will ask such question she just 2 years old girl!
Even when Mommy in conversation with friend and laugh .. she asked: Mommy why you all laughing!
Everyday when i went home she saw me : Mommy hug hug! and she use her hand hug my neck and say Mommieeeeeee.. she drag the word of mommie.. I LOVE YOU !
I love the feel so much! So warm and touch and melt my heart!
I love you too Qiqi!
Of course she did the same to Daddy when Daddy come home! If Daddy late she will ask me , Mommy, Where is Daddy! Working ar! =) Cute right!
Every night i can see she like sleep in same bed with Daddy Mommy.. she in the middle and she like Daddy & Mommy kiss her face, one left one right ! Afterward she use her left & right hand hold on Daddy's & Mommy's neck , push our head go closer to her face! or She push Daddy & Mommy head coz she want to see we kissess! After that we want to do the same! =.=" and after do kiss her she keep smilling ! she will roll roll on the bed and slept!
And she be more independent nowadays... Althought we unhappy when i go out to work but still she accept it!
She just lau kai say dont want me go work , after explain to her she ok
It's bittersweet realise my baby's growing up but also cause for celebration!
Just feel wanted pause the clock if possible!
Like the moment now , she ' ji ji jar jar" talking with me and say i love you mommy!
Jump here and there.. !
I love you my little baby!
God blessed you. Stay healthy always
See how manja she is! Lol... Daddy happy lo!


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Icon rejigs FSP offering
The contract research organisation (CRO) launched the new service earlier today, explaining that the idea is to make the oversight, training and resourcing systems used by its DOCS staffing division available through the functional service provider (FSP) model.
DOCS president Colin Stanley said: "Functional resourcing and FSP continue to grow in popularity as sponsors look for innovative outsourcing strategies that enable them to gain efficiencies and accelerate the development of their pipelines."
Specific details of the service have not been announced and Icon had not responded to Outsourcing-pharma.com's request for more information at the time of publication.
Nevertheless, Icon's efforts to emphasize this part of its offering supports the idea that although strategic deals – such as the Irish CRO's own with Pfizer - dominate the sector, they do not necessarily mean the end for functional outsourcing.
Earlier this year Tim Evans, senior analyst at Wells Fargo, said: "The FSP model is alive and well," citing inVentiv's acquisition of Kforce Clinical Research (KCR) as evidence.
Similarly, John Kreger, equity analyst at William Blair, said that: "There is still plenty of momentum for functional deals, particularly among the top 20 pharma segment, with Eli Lilly, Merck & Co, and Sanofi as three notable examples."
Q3 results and listing
The FSP launch follows just days after the Icon posted a positive set of third quarter financials that saw revenues increase 18.6 per cent to $285.5m, operating margins improve thanks to recovering demand for central labs and $450m worth of new business.
Icon's third quarter performance with generally well received. Ross Muken from ISI Group described the CRO's performance as 'excellent,' particularly the new business won in the period which he said was broad-based.
William Blair's Kreger was also impressed. He said: "Icon reported encouraging improvement in the third quarter, as revenues increased 18.6% from last year…We are encouraged that margins continue to improve and that guidance remains unchanged for 2012."
Icon's plan to leave the Irish Stock Exchange and proceed with full listing on the US NASDAQ exchange was also welcomed, with Muken suggesting it "will allow for more flexible share repurchases and will also allow ICLR to be included in more indices, improving liquidity and investor focus."


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TORONTO — A children's educational program, developed more than 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori, and recently adapted for people with dementia, has vastly improved the quality of life for some residents of L'Chaim Retirement Home.
Since introducing the Montessori method for dementia to the Sheppard Avenue West home this past winter, owner Judy Cohen says she has seen a remarkable change in many residents.
About 90 per cent of L'Chaim's 30 residents have dementia.
With the help of consultant Carol Saba, who is trained in the Montessori method for dementia, said Cohen, the entire home – all staff attended a two-day workshop – has embraced the method, and has changed the approach in which they deal with residents.
"By engaging residents in meaningful activities, we are seeking the person behind the dementia," she said.
Upon entering the home, changes are evident, said Cohen. "We've painted murals on entrance and exit doors so instead of being enticed to escape through the doors, residents admire the art work."
Saba said there is a lot of environmental cuing. They bypass declarative memory, the recall of facts and knowledge, and concentrate on procedural memory, the act of doing something. "Procedural memories [are often] retained after declarative memory is lost. Many tasks, such as reading, can be retaught."
"We post daily schedules, which remind residents of tasks such as bathroom visits or meals.
"Residents who constantly ask about a daily walk may forget that they just returned from their walk. A schedule that shows when they last walked and when the next walk occurs can be very helpful," said Saba.
They have also created memory books, with pictures provided by families, she said, that draw on past life experiences.
Cohen said specific roles and routines, make residents feel that they are contributing to society.
"One woman loves folding towels, and others match coloured clothespins to bowls, or visit the "glamour exchange" where they can borrow jewelry or try on hats for Shabbat.
"Carol works one-on-one with residents to determine their needs, strengths and abilities, and then finds activities that address these needs. The emphasis is always on demonstrating tasks instead of using words.
"One woman who did not speak, started to sing and speak when she was presented with a baby doll."
She said that concentrating on a task helps people with memory loss feel more secure.
Cohen is dedicated to keeping the method going, she said, and demonstrate that people's lives can be changed. "We want the community to know that it is out there. All caregivers can be trained."


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The Sea Theater: You Might Become a Shark or an Octopus
Monday, April 14, 2014, 7 - 8:30pm
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In a New York City premier, Mick Taussig and Helene Baril will perform their multimedia collaboration, The Sea Theater: You Might Become a Shark or an Octopus, followed by a discussion. The event is free and open to the public.
Using spoken word, music and illustration, The Sea Theater explores the changing meaning of the sea using elements of Don Quixote, the philosophy of Frederich Nietzche and dreamspace. Mick Tussig, a culturual anthropologist, performs the words and music while Helene Baril provides the fantastical projected illustrations.
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So let us explore the possibilities for human transformation due to the changed meaning of the sea by setting up a conversation with Nietzsche's obsession with the sun setting in a blaze of fire, together with his idea of a "reverse experiment" in which the human becomes marine, as we see with humor and wonder in Jean Painleve's 1920s underwater films.
Begun as a re-imaging of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza off the Finnish coast, The Sea Theater is inspired by the novel Das Totenschiff (The Death Ship), written by the German-Mexican anarchist B. Traven, in which the ship tells the best stories, inanimate things become animate and, for a brief moment, we achieve the mastery of non-mastery.
The Sea Theater was first presented in March 2014 in Akademie Schloss Solitude, Stuttgart. The Sea Theater is an extension of The Sun Theater presented in Berlin and New York in early 2013.
Mick Taussig is one of the most innovative, distinguished, and socially engaged voices in cultural anthropology. An interdisciplinary thinker and engaging writer, his work combines aspects of ethnography, story-telling, and social theory. He is Professor of Anthropology at Columbia University, and has lectured at universities, conferences, and cultural institutions around the world, and has received numerous honors. Publications include include What Color Is the Sacred?(Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2009); Law in a Lawless Land (New York: New Press, 2003); Defacement: Public Secrecy and the Labor of the Negative (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1999); The Magic of the State (New York: Routledge, 1997); Mimesis and Alterity (New York: Routledge, 1993); The Nervous System (New York: Routledge, 1992); Shamanism, Colonialism, and the Wild Man (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987); and The Devil and Commodity Fetishism in South America (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1980), and most recently, a book on drawings in anthropological fieldwork notebooks. In addition, he served as advisor and participated with writing for Documenta 13.
Helene Baril was born in 1978 in France. She is a painter of houses and cars. Her idea of painting is to fuse and confuse the menial house painter meaning of painting with the fine arts meaning of painting. In 2011 she received the Arteles Artist of the Year Award. In 2012 she founded the platform SBK, an autonomous and poetic organization.
This event is presented as part of the Interdisciplinary Seminar, created as a discussion series on artistic practice for the students of the Cooper Union School of Art and the creative community that surrounds them. All IDS events are free and open to the public.
The Interdisciplinary Seminar is part of the Robert Lehman Visiting Artist Program at The Cooper Union. We are grateful for major funding support from the Robert Lehman Foundation.
Located in the Frederick P. Rose Auditorium, at 41 Cooper Square (on Third Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets)


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Australia's oldest exhibiting Aboriginal art gallery
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Alexandrina Kantilla dob: 04 . 10 . 1974 Dance: Pig Skin Group: Marchfly
Ngaruwanajirri was established in 1994 to support local Tiwi artists with disabilities and to provide employment for people at Nguiu on Bathurst Island in the Northern Territory. Ngaruwanajirri is a Tiwi word that means 'helping one another'. Tiwi artists have been producing distinctive carvings and paintings for centuries. The Ngaruwanajirri artists today create works using local ochre and natural pigments on paper, canvas and carvings.
Works from the Ngaruwanajirri Arts Centre have been selected for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Art Award (Telstra Award) and have travelled in touring exhibitions throughout Australia and overseas. Works from Ngaruwanajirri are held in public institutions and in many private collections across Australia.
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Exclusive Trailer Premiere: Sundance Documentary 'God Loves Uganda'
Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams's newest documentary, God Loves Uganda, premieres today at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival--and it has already been called "the most terrifying film of the year." The documentary explores the exportation of American evangelical values to Africa, through missionaries who work to teach Ugandans to fight against "sexual immorality" and to believe in and practice Biblical law. The culture of America's Christian right, however, has often translated into disastrous anti-gay laws in Uganda that call for the deaths of gays and lesbians. "In the well-known trope about Africa, a white man journeys into the heart of darkness and finds the mystery of Africa and its unknowable otherness. I, a black man, made that journey and found – America," Ross Williams has said. "I hope God Loves Uganda helps accelerate the good work of organizations like All Out by helping American Evangelicals understand the negative consequences of some of the deadly lessons imported to Africa by some people of faith. We should be terrified by the results of these actions."


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Six Tips From Heart Health Experts That Might Surprise You
Does it matter what time of day we eat? Are e-cigarettes healthier for our hearts than the regular kind? These were just a few of the topics explored at the recent American Heart Associations Scientific Sessions.
Infographic: Health Tips for Super Bowl LIV
While the teams battle it out on the field, score some points of your own with these tips!
Help Older Loved Ones Grow Their Sense of Purpose
We all want to know we're making a difference in the world — but for seniors, the opportunities are often diminished. Family can help!
Eye Health Resolutions for 2020
"20/20" is the standard for good vision, making the year 2020 a great time to think about ways to take care of our eyes, both for now and as an investment in our future health and independence.
10 Questions to Ask Before Your Hospital Discharge
You can't wait to get home after your surgery — but will you be able to continue a successful recovery once you're there? Here's what to know.
10 Common Causes for Hospital Readmissions
Mom's going home from the hospital. How can her care team and family make sure she doesn't need to go back?
Alzheimer's Disease: What Did We Learn in 2019?
Read about new findings from a recent Alzheimer's disease conference, and learn how home care can help.
October Is Depression Awareness Month
The World Health Organization says that depression is the top cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Seniors are at higher risk of this condition. What can families do to help?
Infographic: Seniors and the Flu
Here's a great visual reminder of ways older adults can avoid catching — and spreading — seasonal influenza.
A New Definition of "Healthy Aging"
Not so long ago, the term "healthy aging" was used for those lucky elders who escaped illness and disability. But today, experts are thinking in a different way.
What Is Ageism and How Do We Tackle It?
Today there is greater attention to the harmfulness of prejudice, but bias against older adults remains persistent, say experts.
Ten Common Myths About Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Most of us worry at least a little — and often, a lot — about whether we'll develop memory loss as we age. Let's clear up some common misconceptions, and turn worry into action.
Infographic: Make Oral Health a Top Priority
Whether you have a mouth full of crowns and implants … or you wear dentures … or your teeth are still in pretty good shape, it's important to know that oral health is linked with overall health in our later years.
Six Ways Family Caregivers Can Practice Self-Compassion
Treating ourselves with kindness and consideration isn't always easy — but it's a life skill worth learning!
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Rooms
Doesn't it seem like you always get sick or suffer an injury at a time when your doctor's office isn't open? Today, there are options.
Infographic: Keep Cool This Summer
It's summertime! Did you know that of all weather-related emergencies, extreme heat is the most dangerous for seniors?
Seniors With Dementia Are a Top Target for Con Artists
Seniors lose close to $3 billion per year to fraud — and those with memory loss are at especially high risk. What can we do to protect these vulnerable elders?
Seven Things You Shouldn't Hide From Your Doctor
Did you know that fewer than 20 percent of patients are entirely truthful with their healthcare provider? What things do they fib about … and why shouldn't they?
May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month
In-home care improves the quality of life and preserves the independence of seniors living with this condition.
To Meet Your Life Goals, Focus on Your Health Goals
Many choices we make when we're younger can affect our health and well-being when we're older. Experts say focusing on our "bucket list" can keep us motivated.
Brain Health Infographic
Maintaining our memory and thinking skills is partly a matter of genes — but there are plenty of brain-friendly lifestyle choices we can make, too!
Fighting Parkinson's With Boxing
Meet Right at Home Palm Beach owner Bruce Gropper, who is part of an innovative exercise program.
Feeling Groggy After Daylight Saving Time? You're Not Alone.
Appropriately enough, National Sleep Awareness Week begins on the day when we set our clocks ahead one hour. Can we make that transition smoothly?
Brain Health and Sensory Health: A Two-Way Street
There's ample evidence that hearing loss and visual impairment raise one's risk of Alzheimer's disease. But is the opposite true? And what about our senses of smell, taste and touch?
American Heart Month Infographic
Here are things you should know — and discuss with your healthcare provider.
Sundowning and Dementia: How to Manage Signs and Symptoms
Sleep disturbances can be a challenge when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease or a related condition. What can help?
Four Great Tips for Brain-Healthy Holidays
Getting ready for those traditional celebrations? Take a few minutes to think about the gift of brain care, as well!
Helping Senior Loved Ones Manage Multiple Health Conditions
Remembering to take medications, go to health appointments and follow the doctor's orders can be challenging when a person has one health condition — and, say experts, 80 percent of today's seniors are dealing with many.
"Should We Be Worried About Dad's Memory?"
During holiday visits, families often notice that an older loved one is having problems with memory and thinking. What are some signs that an elder should be evaluated?
Spread the Word About Diabetic Eye Disease
Learn what people with diabetes can do to avoid a leading cause of vision loss.
Living at Home With COPD
Effective management of this common lung disease can make all the difference in the life of an older loved one. Home care can help!
Q & A: October 15 – December 7 Is Medicare Open Enrollment
If you or a loved one is on Medicare, you might be tempted to just continue on with last year's plan. This could be a costly mistake!
October 1 Is the International Day of Older Persons
This year's theme is "Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions," emphasizing how important it is to improve our attitude about aging.
Vaccines for Seniors Covered by Medicare
Some people think immunizations are only for kids. But seniors, too, are at higher risk of complications from a number of preventable diseases—and Medicare may pick up some or most of the tab.
Talk to the Grandkids About Brain Health
September 9 is Grandparents Day — a great time to share insights with grandchildren that could help them stave off dementia in their own later years.
Create a Music Playlist for Someone With Alzheimer's/Dementia
Studies show music can help people with memory loss access hidden recollections. But it needs to be the right music, say experts.
A New Look at Seniors and Anxiety
Recent research shows that most people experience an increased sense of peace with age. If an older loved one seems to worry a lot, they may be suffering from a treatable disorder.
"I'm Over 65 – What Shots Do I Need?"
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Spanish flu epidemic, a reminder that immunizations can protect us from a host of dangerous diseases.
A World of Aging
From senior discos in Korea, elderly security patrols in China and "rent a grandkid" services in India, read about innovative and creative trends in global aging.
10 Things to Know Right Away When a Loved One Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease
After a series of tests, the doctor Mom's behavior and memory changes are most likely due to Alzheimer's disease. What now?
Finding Life's Purpose After the End of Spousal Caregiving
Right at Home caregiver George Mattera found new meaning in life working with clients who have Alzheimer's disease and other memory loss.
Health Tips From a Father's Day Card
Father's Day cards often feature fishing, golf, grilling and beer. Play YOUR cards right and begin a conversation with Dad about ways to improve his health.
8 Ways to Protect Seniors From Head Injuries
We hear a lot today about head injuries among young athletes. But experts remind us that older adults are at highest risk of suffering brain damage from these injuries.
Getting Better Sleep When Your Loved One Has Dementia
It's a cycle to avoid: People with Alzheimer's disease experience disturbed sleep, which keeps family caregivers up at night and might raise their own risk of memory loss.
10 Frequently Asked Questions for Registered Dietitians
Right at Home owner Amy Mack is uniquely qualified to provide the answers!
Pain Control Without Opioids: What Are the Options?
Senior patients are finding it much less likely that a doctor will prescribe codeine, oxycontin or hydrocodone, even after surgery. Does this mean their pain will go untreated?
Genes, Lifestyle and the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
More people are taking a test to find out if they have the APOE4 gene, which raises the risk of Alzheimer's. Even if results show they're among the 25 percent of people who do, there's plenty of hope.
The Other Senior Weight Problem
Today we read so much about the many negative health effects of obesity. But for seniors, being underweight can be just as bad. Why do seniors experience unintended weight loss, and what can be done?
Former Teacher, Now Caregiver Provides Meaningful Alzheimer's Care
Meet caregiver Lawrence Burney, who brought the insights of his teaching career to his new job providing care for clients with memory loss.
Helping Senior Loved Ones Expand Their Social Horizons
Older adults with health challenges may rely more and more on family for social connections. But this may not be ideal for your loved one or for you, say experts.
The CDC Tells Seniors: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies!
Older adults who consume the recommended amount of produce have on average the memory and thinking skills of a person 11 years younger, says a team of neurologists.
Common Misconceptions About CNAs and LPNs
A Right at Home owner says many people underestimate the vital role certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses play in keeping seniors healthy and safe.
What Did Experts Learn About Senior Falls During 2017?
Research continues to refine our understanding of this health problem, which takes the lives of almost 30,000 older adults in America each year.
Five Caregiving Lessons We Can Learn From Our Ancient Past
Humans of long, long ago took care of their elders. It may have helped our species survive, say experts.
Is "Broken Heart Syndrome" Real?
Cardiologist say that grieving a painful loss, such as the death of a spouse, might put a person at higher risk of certain heart problems.
The Role Nutrition Plays During Cancer Treatment
Right at Home's director of quality care shares information to help family caregivers whose loved one is undergoing chemotherapy.
The Retirement Age Is Rising, and So Are the Health Problems of Seniors
The Social Security full retirement age is edging upward. Will future seniors be well enough to work a little longer?
A Cure for Cyberchondria
It's an ailment for our time: Web surfers develop anxiety as they try to diagnose their symptoms online.
Celebrities Who Have Glaucoma
Anyone can get this sight-robbing condition — including the rich and famous!
The Baby Boomers Take Stock
"Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll" … "Never trust anyone over 30"… How are those youthful slogans working for the children of the 50s and 60s?
Seniors Bullying Seniors
"Mean girl" groups, aggressive behavior to others, gossip and shunning — these behaviors aren't confined to middle school kids, reports a Right at Home owner.
Is Your Smartphone Making You Feel Not So Smart?
We love our devices! But they could have certain negative effects on our quality of life and even our health, say experts.
In-Home Care Helps Seniors Manage Diabetes
Family are often called upon to help an older loved one monitor their blood sugar, take their insulin, and follow a diabetic diet. This can be stressful for everyone!
A Time to Give and a Time to Give Thanks
The twin impulses of generosity and gratitude benefit our mental and even physical health. More good news: They both increase with age.
A Senior-Savvy Police Force
Gerontologists urge law enforcement agencies to improve encounters with older adults.
Coming Home After Joint Replacement Surgery
Recovery in a patient's own home after a hip or knee replacement offers many advantages.
Connecting the Generations
Seniors suffer from a lack of engagement with younger people.
Arthritis and Tai Chi
This mind-body practice offers many benefits—but is it safe for people with joint pain?
For Seniors, Delirium Is a Hospital Hazard
Families should learn the symptoms of this condition so they can alert medical personnel if needed.
How to Create an Emergency Health Information Checklist
If a health emergency strikes, you need up-to-date information about your health conditions, healthcare providers and more—at your fingertips.
Avoiding Computer Vision Syndrome
It's a new ailment of our times, but a few simple steps can help us reduce the problem.
Exercise Can Save Your Life. Can It Save You Money?
Experts crunch the data and find that physically active people spend less on healthcare, even if they're living with a health condition.
Men Underestimate Their Risk of Osteoporosis
June 12 – 18, 2017, is National Men's Health Week, a great time to remind the dads, husbands, sons and the other men in our lives to be screened for this potentially debilitating condition.
A Delicious Way to Improve Your Health
This year, studies continue to confirm the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Benefits of Owning Pets
Our furry friends provide a mood boost and unconditional love—but what if a senior with health challenges has trouble caring for a beloved pet?
Five Things We Think Are "Just a Part of Growing Older"—But May Not Be
If we assume certain symptoms are due merely to our advanced years, we might miss out on treatment that could protect our health
Supporting Family Caregivers After a Loved One's Stroke
Rehabilitation helps stroke survivors recover. In-home care helps families help their loved one.
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Every year, thousands of car crashes happen when a driver falls asleep behind the wheel. Learn the danger signs before your next road trip!
Managing High Blood Pressure With In-Home Care
Does your loved one have "white coat hypertension"? "Masked hypertension"? There are a lot of things to know when a senior has high blood pressure!
Online Buzz: Benefits of Art Therapy
Art is about a lot more than making a beautiful thing!
In-Home Care Supports Good Nutrition for People With Alzheimer's
March Is National Nutrition Month, a good time to focus on the special dietary challenges of seniors who are living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.
February Is Low Vision Awareness Month
Seniors are at higher risk of sight-robbing eye conditions. Vision rehabilitation helps them make the most of their vision and learn new ways of doing things.
When the Caregiving Dynamic Is Complicated
What happens when you agree to provide care for an elderly parent, but your relationship with Mom or Dad has been difficult?
Women Less Likely to Recognize, Report Heart Attack Symptoms
In the past, cardiac research focused on male subjects. We now know that heart health issues may be different for the opposite sex.
Was "Drink Less Alcohol" on Your List of New Year's Resolutions?
Did you know that seniors today consume more alcohol than their counterparts of previous generations? This can put their health at serious risk.
Protecting Senior Loved Ones From Air Pollution
Tiny particles in the air we breathe can damage our heart, lungs and brain. Older adults are at highest risk.
Online Buzz: 5 Things We Learned From Reagan's Alzheimer's and Thatcher's Dementia
These powerful world leaders both struggled with cognitive decline.
Hosting the Holidays When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's Disease
You've always held a holiday party at your house, but now Mom has been diagnosed with dementia. Should you skip it this year?
Wintertime Wellness for Senior Loved Ones
Icy sidewalks, power outages, and darker days that can lead to depression … what can we do to help our elderly relatives stay safe and healthy during the winter months?
Eat More of This for a Healthy Aging Boost
A Caring Right at Home poll showed most of our readers gain a few pounds during the holidays. Here's a way to lessen weight gain and increase our health in myriad ways!
Online Buzz: Too Much Television Is Bad for You
Mom was right! Research shows that binge watching affects our health, and not in a good way.
Dementia Care the Musical Way
Music offers powerful emotional, intellectual and even physical benefits for people with memory loss. But experts caution that this therapy needs to be tailored to the person.
Seniors and Medications: The Good, the Bad and the Dangerous
It's a balancing act: The medicines we take help us manage health conditions, but improperly used, they also can imperil our health.
A High-Tech Reminder That Sneezes Spread Diseases
A team of physicists is studying the mechanism of coughing and sneezing. Check out the video!
Six Reasons to Tell the Doctor About Memory Problems
Many seniors who notice problems with memory and thinking are inclined to downplay the situation. Here's why that's not a good idea.
Talking About Suicide With Senior Loved Ones
Older adults are at higher risk of suicide, and this age group also is the least likely to bring up the subject with family, friends or their doctor.
Pneumococcal Immunization: What Seniors and Caregivers Should Know
The CDC recommends two vaccines to protect people older than 65 from a serious infection that takes the lives of 18,000 seniors each year.
"I Have Arthritis. Is Yoga Right for Me?"
More Americans than ever are taking yoga classes. Is this a safe practice for people with painful joints?
Online Buzz: Medical Skepticism Over Brain Games
Brain games are a billion-dollar industry today. But do they really help us improve our memory and thinking?
Seven Stress-Busting Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Providing care for a loved one with dementia can significantly raise the caregiver's risk of heart disease, depression, even dementia.
Online Buzz: Biomarkers Help Predict Illness
Today, sophisticated measurements make diagnosis and treatment of many health conditions more accurate than ever.
This Summer, Drink to Your Health!
Most of us know to take in more fluids during the warmer months. But does it matter what we drink? Nutritionists assure us that it does!
Experts Say the Rate of Dementia Is Declining
The number of seniors living with Alzheimer's continues to climb—yet the percentage seems to be trending downward. What's behind this unexpected but welcome news?
"Oh, My Aching Back!"
Modern life and growing older both put us at high risk of lower back pain.
Listen Up! Treating Hearing Loss Promptly Is Important
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. Did you know that hearing loss raises the risk of depression, dementia, falls, and even hospitalization?
Preserving Social Connections When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's
The need to spend time with others is a powerful human need, even when a person is living with memory loss.
One Change Can Help You Salvage Your Spring Diet
With every meal you prepare at home, you've been selecting healthy ingredients and counting calories. What went wrong?
Online Buzz: Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer's Disease
People with dementia often experience poor sleep. Could the opposite also be true?
Is This Senior Patient Ready to Go Home?
Older patients may overstate their ability to take care of themselves after hospital discharge, say experts.
March Is Deep Vein Thrombosis Month
Recovering from surgery, taking a long-distance plane trip and even obsessive video gaming can raise the risk of a dangerous condition.
Planning Ahead for Oral Health
Advances in dental care allow seniors to keep their teeth longer, but the cost should be considered during retirement planning.
Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers Ask: "Am I at Risk?"
Families often are confused about whether a loved one's Alzheimer's disease is "in the genes."
Home Care Helps Seniors Who Are Living With Heart Failure
Exercise, diet and ongoing medical monitoring ensure the best quality of life for seniors with heart failure—yet the condition makes it hard to do these things.
Small Steps Add Up for Senior Fitness
If exercise is on your list of New Year's resolutions, read about studies released in 2015 that offer encouraging news.
Darker Days May Bring Depression
After the holidays, it's common to feel a bit of a letdown. But a persistent sense of sadness may signal the need to talk to the healthcare provider.
Online Buzz: Dreams and Grieving Go Hand in Hand
Psychologists tell us that bereavement dreams are common and follow a certain pattern.
It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
December 6–12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Protecting yourself from the flu also lowers the risk for vulnerable elder loved ones.
Online Buzz: The Alarming Numbers Behind Women and Alzheimer's
Women live longer—but that's not the only reason they are at higher risk of developing serious memory loss.
You're Never Too Old to Kick the Habit
Today's seniors grew up in the Mad Men era, when smoking was socially acceptable and even considered healthy. How can older smokers overcome a habit of many decades?
Online Buzz: The Overall Benefits of Dance
Dancing offers physical, mental and social benefits, which makes it a great form of brain exercise.
From the Cave to the Bedroom: Should We Practice "Paleo Sleeping Habits"?
Many activities of modern life can disrupt our natural sleep cycle.
Activities to Encourage Engagement in People With Dementia
Apathy is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease. What can families do when a loved one seems withdrawn from the world around them?
Ten Healthy Ways to Celebrate National Grandparents Day
Grandparents and grandchildren influence each other's physical and emotional well-being in many powerful ways.
Ovarian Cancer Risk Increases With Age
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. What should women know about the fifth leading cause of cancer death for females?
Online Buzz: Elderly Death by a Broken Heart
Is there something to the term "broken heart"? Medical research says yes.
Older and Wiser?
Online games go viral to help researchers dispel myths about aging brains.
Experts Predict a Growing Population of "Elder Orphans"
As the baby boomers age, up to one-fourth of them will be without family members who can provide care for them.
Preparing for a Nation of Older Brains
How are seniors and society affected by normal age-related changes of memory and thinking?
Extreme Heat Is Most Dangerous Weather Emergency for Seniors
A major new study confirms the need to protect vulnerable older adults during high summer temperatures.
It Makes Sense
Diminished sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch make it harder for seniors to remain active and engaged. Professional in-home caregivers can help.
Dementia Care Experts Urge Replacing Psychiatric Drugs With DICE
Studies reveal alternatives to the antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs that have often been prescribed for people with Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Five Brain Health Reminders for Family Caregivers
Family caregivers do so much for their loved ones that they sometimes neglect their own health—and that could put them at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.
The CDC Urges Baby Boomers to Be Tested for Hepatitis C
Americans who have just reached or are approaching their senior years are at highest risk of this potentially deadly disease.
Online Buzz: U.S. Alzheimer's Rate Is Declining
While the rate continues to increase in some countries, studies suggest that Americans are making lifestyle choices that lower their risk.
In-Home Care Supports Active Independence for Seniors
It's a paradox: Exercise is important for managing health conditions, yet chronic illness and adverse health events make it hard to be physically active.
Overdoing the Retirement Toasts
A new study finds that some seniors turn to alcohol after leaving the workplace.
Do You Take Your E-Reader to Bed?
Feeling groggy in the morning? If you're reading yourself to sleep with a light-emitting electronic device, you may be sabotaging your sleep.
March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases as we grow older. How can we prevent these potentially catastrophic events?
Should You Tell a "Fiblet" to a Parent With Dementia?
Is telling the truth always the best policy? Professional geriatric care managers offer advice on a sensitive subject.
Five Myths and Facts About Seniors and Supplements
Seniors spend billions each year on vitamins and herbal preparations. Are these products helpful? Are they safe?
Mental Exercise Helps the Brain "Work Around" the Damage of Alzheimer's Disease
Brain imaging shows that despite the presence of physical changes normally associated with dementia, some people remain mentally sharp.
Talk to Your Doctor About Home Blood Pressure Monitors, Drugstore Kiosks
Used improperly, these devices can produce misleading numbers.
Why Does My Loved One Rummage and Hide Things?
When a person is living with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition, family caregivers are often troubled by changes in the way their loved one acts. These changes, sometimes referred to as "behaviors" or "negative behaviors," are better considered for what they truly are: expressions of the person's needs, as distorted by the effects of the disease. Empathy and understanding that there may be a rational reason behind seemingly irrational actions helps caregivers devise strategies for preserving their loved one's safety and dignity while making things easier for family.
Is Gluttony the Real Culprit in Our National Obesity Epidemic?
If you're like many of us, November and December bring an unwanted holiday gift: a few extra pounds that show up when we step on the scale in January! Maybe you even got a head start by finishing off the leftover Halloween candy?
November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Earlier this year, the healthcare advocacy group Research!America polled a diverse group of people across the U.S. regarding their fears about various diseases and ailments. Many of the people polled said that blindness would be the worst health problem that could happen to them, even more so than Alzheimer's disease, cancer, or the loss of hearing or speech.
Hospital Observation Care Can Be Costly for Medicare Patients
Some seniors think Medicare made a mistake. Others are stunned when they find out that being in a hospital for days doesn't always mean they were actually admitted. Instead, they received observation care, considered by Medicare to be an outpatient service. The observation designation means they can have higher out-of-pocket expenses and fewer Medicare benefits.
Have the Flu or a Cold? Should You Exercise?
A poll in the August 2013 issue of Caring Right at Home yielded the good news that more than half of our readers exercise regularly. But what if you're sniffling and sneezing?
Online Buzz: Skype Is the New Prozac
When doctors prescribe anti-depressants like Prozac or Cymbalta, seniors often balk at the idea because they prefer non-medication approaches. On restricted incomes, many elderly simply can't afford another prescription or psychotherapy. But medical and social researchers are investigating a new form of depression assistance for older adults—personal counseling via computer screen.
Dementia and Its Costs Soar Worldwide
September is World Alzheimer's Month. Alzheimer's Disease International sponsors this recognition event to call attention to the global impact of Alzheimer's, which knows no boundaries.
Driving When You Are Taking Medications
Some of the physical and mental changes of aging can affect our driving abilities. It's important to know that medications seniors take also can make it unsafe to drive. What should you know before you pick up the car keys and pick up your next prescription?
Protect Senior Loved Ones From Tick-Borne Illness
This is the time of year when we get outside more. The fresh air, exercise and natural surroundings provide a real health boost! But this also is the season when people are more likely to contract an illness from the bite of a tick.
Online Buzz: Peanut Butter May Help Detect Alzheimer's
A dollop of peanut butter and a ruler may soon be a common tool for helping detect early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The Journal of the Neurological Sciences recently published a University of Florida study that used peanut butter to test for loss of smell in patients with suspect cognitive and memory impairment.
Happiness and Healthy Aging: What's the Connection?
It seems obvious that good health in our later years would make it easier to enjoy life. Yet two recent reports from Canada show that the way we feel about life—and about ourselves—is intertwined with our health in a more complicated way.
Disaster Preparation for People With Diabetes
Before the next emergency strikes, work with your healthcare team to create a plan.
Daily Activities for People With Alzheimer's Disease
As reported in the November 2012 issue of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, the majority of Americans with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions are living at home with the support of spouses, adult children and others who step in to serve as caregivers. Is living at home the best environment for these patients? And how do families cope with their loved one's increasing needs?
Living With Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden attacks of intense pain in the joints. It occurs when uric acid, a bodily waste, builds up in the bloodstream and forms needle-like crystals that are deposited in the joints. The resulting inflammation causes swelling, redness, heat, pain and stiffness.
Medication Management Prevents Unnecessary Hospital Trips for Seniors
A recent poll in Caring Right at Home found that more than a third of respondents take five or more medications. Could the medicines we take send us to the hospital? As our population ages, medication management is more important than ever.
In-Home Care Supports Stroke Recovery
Most stroke survivors have the goal of returning to live independently at home. But even with the help of family caregivers, recovery can be a challenge. What support services promote the highest possible level of recovery?
Alzheimer's Caregiving: Can You Help Too Much?
A common misperception is that most people with Alzheimer's disease live in nursing homes or other care facilities. While supportive living communities provide a safe living environment for many people with dementia, the majority live at home, supported by our nation's 15 million Alzheimer's family caregivers.
Little-Known Type of Dementia Affects 1.3 Million Americans
The STARZ Channel series "Boss," starring actor Kelsey Grammer, was the first time many Americans had ever heard of Lewy body dementia. In his Golden Globe-winning performance, Grammer portrayed the fictional Mayor Tom Kane of Chicago, who was struggling with the effects of the disease.
Could Poor Sleep Rob You of Your Independence?
When you were a small child, you probably complained to your parents at bedtime: "Why do I have to go to sleep? It's a waste of time!" Most of us spend about one-third of our life sleeping—but sleep remains a mystery to us. We don't think much about it until we encounter a sleep problem.
March Is National Essential Tremor Awareness Month
March Is National Essential Tremor Awareness Month
Smile Your Stress Away
An earlier issue of Caring Right at Home examined the many healthy aging benefits of humor and laughter. Numerous studies reveal that laughing promotes physical, emotional, intellectual and social well-being. Now, an intriguing new study from the University of Kansas suggests that laughter's more subdued cousin, the smile, also may offer health benefits—even if you are only faking that grin!
Does Forgetting Words Signify the Beginning of Alzheimer's Disease?
Has your memory failed you today, such as struggling to recall a word that's "on the tip of your tongue?" If so, you're not alone.
Online Buzz: Benefits of Acupuncture
When some people hear the word "acupuncture," they immediately cringe in fear, while others applaud the alternative or supplemental medical treatment. Considered a part of traditional Chinese medicine practiced in Asian countries for nearly 2,000 years, acupuncture involves inserting extremely thin, solid metallic needles into key acupuncture points in the body. Acupuncture practitioners believe this helps correct imbalances in chi (CHEE), or natural energy flow in a person's body, helping every part of the body work in harmony.
Fighting the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease
A recent report from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) focused on negative attitudes about the disease and the impact on people diagnosed with Alzheimer's, as well as the effect on their families.
Norovirus: What Seniors and Caregivers Should Know
This infection is more common than you might think—and seniors are at higher risk of dangerous complications.
Online Buzz: The Effects of Caffeine on Seniors
Drinking coffee and other caffeinated drinks is not something people readily give up. In one survey of people 64 years of age and older, almost 20 percent indicated they would rather give up sex than give up drinking coffee. While there are dangers associated with consuming too much caffeine, the effects of the stimulant on seniors in particular aren't all negative.


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In a world of seen-it-before chase sequences, filmmakers have to jump on the opportunity to take on a stunt that's never been done before.
For "Knight and Day" director James Mangold, this inspiration came to him after much perspiration. The idea came in the night -- a chase scene which happens to cross paths with the running of the bulls in Seville, Spain.
But first he had to make sure it was truly fresh material.
"I woke up in the middle of the night and thought of this," Mangold tells Popcorn Biz. "The first thing you do is start running to people going, 'Alright, this has to have been done before. There's no way this hasn't been done before.' "
"But it seemed like I had not seen it before."
Mangold's research proved no such bull/human/speeding vehicle intersection. An idea was spawned.
"Before that we were sitting there before going, nope can't do that, that's been done. And then it was bulls: never done," says Mangold. "It just seemed fun."
Then comes the other hard part. Setting up the complicated stunt, with live bulls, speeding vehicles and the world's biggest movie star in Tom Cruise. Was it a nightmare or a challenge? "Both," says Mangold. "It's just a lot of planning."
Importantly, none of the cast or crew fell victim to a bull's horn -- despite some misleading headlines during the setup for the stunt.
"Before the main unit even got to Spain, there was some incident where this bull wandered out of a fenced area and looked (bored) down the street and a woman walked out of the supermarket, freaked out and fell down and bruised her hips," says Mangold.
"It literally created headlines around the world," he laughs. "Bull knocks over woman. It didn't happen."
As for the stunt, viewers can judge for themselves when the movie opens June 23.
No Bull: James Mangold Finds a New Stunt for "Knight and Day"
In a world of seen-it-before chase sequences, filmmakers have to jump on the opportunity to take on a stunt that's never been done before.


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The Horse Industry Association of Alberta (HIAA) was informally established in 1982 to act as an organizing body for the Horse Breeders & Owners Conference. Until this time, the conference had been hosted by the University of Calgary Continuing Education Department under the direction of Ron Cole. With Ron's retirement, the conference was in danger of discontinuing, so a dedicated group took it on and moved it to its current location in Red Deer. By 1991, the growth of the conference necessitated the incorporation of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta under the Alberta Society's Act as a non-profit organization.
In 2003, the Board of Directors of HIAA saw opportunities for a broad-based industry organization to assist in the development and growth of the horse industry. A business plan, mission and vision were established through a series of meetings and facilitated sessions. Since that time, HIAA has received grants from different funding bodies and has completed projects that serve the needs of the industry.
Our mission is to provide a unified voice for the Alberta horse industry and strengthen it through advocacy, education and research.
Our vision is a growing, profitable, united Alberta horse industry, recognized nationally and internationally.


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So in school, I was a bit of a jock. Yes, I did cheerleading, but over the years I also played softball, soccer, tennis, ran track and cross country and did a small amount of time with the swimming team. I loved sports. So when my daughter was born, I had visions of her in her shin guards, scoring goals at 4 years old. Over the next few years I even picked up a pair or two of cleats at various consignment sales sure that one day she would need them. Then she turned 3.
It was time! Time to start looking for things to enroll her in! Yippie! However, the only thing she ever seemed to talk about was princesses and ballerinas. Seriously, a girly girl. No problem. I too was a girly girl who could also kick a soccer ball and swing a tennis racket. She would of course do the same. No dice. Even with my pushing, er, I mean encouragement, she was addiment that she wanted to be a ballerina. The final straw came when I picked her up from daycare one day and ran into her best friend all dressed in a tutu on her way to dance. My battle was over. "Mom! Jayden is a ballerina! I want to go to dance class!". She realized that there actually was a place to go to be a ballerina. Thus, my child does ballet every Thursday and loves every second of it.
Because I had zero experience in anything dance, I didn't know what to expect. Luckily, several cousins and close friends knew what I needed and got me on the right track... tights, ballet shoes, leotard, etc. Check. We arrived the first day, and she jumped right in. Smiled the whole time. I took a million pictures.
Then class ended and all the girls ran up to the front of class to grab their bags full of who-knows-what, and left. There was my daughter. Standing alone in the middle of the room in tears... she had no bag. "Mommy, I want a bag too!" Not in a whiny, I want-my-way-all-of-the-time cry, but in a I'm-the-outsider, I-feel-really-left-out kind of way. I felt so bad. (mommy guilt, mommy guilt!) I knew what I had to do... time to make a bag pronto. Next dance class was in one week and she would have a bag to grab at the end of it! (even if it was filled with blankies, Snow White's broken shoes, play dishes, whatever...)
I went to my trusty craft blogs and found it here. Perfect. I even had all of the supplies on hand and bought nothing for this project. The pink fabric is a curtain from the Walmart dorm room section I got on clearance for $4! I bought this for another project and have tons left over still. The lining is another Walmart special I got in the remnant stack for a couple bucks also for another project. And the applique is left overs from a skirt I made, a scrap of felt, and a random button. (I went applique style since I didn't have any fabric paint) It came out awesome and I have plans to make a larger version beach bag for myself.
You now know the story of the ballet bag... isn't mommy guilt harsh?


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That's about all I can do after reading the story in today's Waukesha Freeman that Paul Bucher filed for divorce from Jessica McBride (Yeah, Bice has something, too). And it's not a sigh of exasperation, but one of sadness.
It was inevitable, I suppose, once word got out that Ms. McBride had an affair with Milwaukee police chief, Edward Flynn. Mr. Bucher doesn't appear to be the kind of guy who would tolerate that, even though reports are he and McBride had an affair while he was still married. But then again what man would tolerate it?
I like Ms. McBride. I feel I could call her Jessica, even though we never really met, and she wouldn't mind. Although a little strident in her opinions (and as anyone who has ever read me and talked to me know, strident I am not), she had good thoughts aplenty. Perhaps, like Ann Coulter, couching her good thoughts in sometimes over-the-top rhetoric hides from the world opinions that should be heard.
And she liked me; at least, she used to like me–haven't heard anything recent, but one post recommended me to take Laurel Walker's place in the Journal Sentinel Waukesha section. I was honored to be so highly thought of.
And I like Mr. Bucher. I liked the way he stuck to his guns, even when he disagreed with his wife or the conservative wing of the southeastern Wisconsin blogosphere. I voted for him in the AG primary. Why not?
The last thing I want to do is engage in anything that comes close to schadenfreude, but maybe I already have. My hope is that maybe in the cacophony of faux outrage from the left (she has always been a lightning rod for the left in south east Wisconsin, probably because of her strong opinions) and silence or counter outrage on the right, my small voice will still be heard.
I ache for them both and I pray for them both. Divorce is messy, even if we think it's unavoidable. And there's a child involved which never makes it easier.
Marriage is sacred and marriage is work. Defending marriage is more than keeping homosexuals from marrying. It's staying committed to what you've vowed (in most cases before God) to do. "As long as we both shall live," are not just some beautiful words; they're a commitment to each other. That commitment was broken and now both McBride and Bucher as well as their little girl, will pay the price for that.
At the same time, and at the risk of sounding like a raving lunatic, as a Christian, I believe as well as good, personified by God, there is evil, personified by Satan, Lucifer, the Devil or whatever you want to call him. He is not as powerful as God, but he certainly has power and does not us to live as we should. He certainly doesn't want folks to stand up for godly values (such as marriage, pro-life, fill in your value) and will fight against it.
This doesn't mean we don't have a choice. But it does mean we have to be wary. Satan will make it harder, but we must depend on God more to resist temptation.
Most of these people who appear to be strong for family values are Republicans so the Left points with glee whenever one falls.
Perhaps some of that is our fault by being just a little too, for lack of a better phrase, "holier-than-thou" when we talk about family values issues. Maybe a little more understanding, a little more latitude, a little more grace would go further. But that doesn't sell newspapers and it doesn't get folks elected.
Jessica McBride, John Edwards, or pick your own. I'm acquainted enough with my own frailties to know, "There, but for the grace of God, go I." One stumble, one lax moment and it could be me.
Maybe that's why I don't gleefully jump on the bandwagons. It just leaves me sad.
[This is cross-posted at Fairly Conservative. Thanks to Cindy for trusting me to allow me to post it there before she even read it.]


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April 11, 2013
By KENNETH MILLER
Assistant Managing Editor
Six weeks from the most significant election for Los Angeles since the past two presidential elections, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-43) has launched her support for Controller Wendy Greuel in the race for the next mayor of Los Angeles.
Waters is considered to be one of the most powerful women in American politics, having gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor.
Earlier this week, Waters stood side by side with Greuel at City Hall, both wearing matching bright red jackets as the 12-term congresswoman made her endorsement of Greuel official.
"Wendy Greuel is a woman of honesty and integrity, someone with the leadership, experience and toughness to get Los Angeles back on track," Waters said. "I have fought my whole career to empower Angelenos, and that's exactly what Wendy will do as mayor. She'll fight to grow our middle class and bring good jobs and opportunity to every part of the city, with special attention to the areas with the greatest needs. And she could make history by becoming Los Angeles' first woman mayor. I'm proud to be a co-chair on her campaign, and I am excited to join Wendy's efforts to reach out to voters across the city."
The 37-year public servant who is iconic in the Black community will also be joining Greuel's campaign as a co-chair and has pledged to do 'whatever it takes' to secure Greuel's mayoral bid to become the first woman in city history to serve in that capacity.
Waters 43rd Congressional District includes a large part of South Los Angeles that has increasingly become a key battleground region for the two candidates.
As the ranking member of the House Committee on Financial Services and as co-chair on Greuel's campaign, Waters will help lead outreach to African-Americans, Latinos, Asian Pacific Islanders and women throughout the city.
Waters also praised Greuel as a leader who will fight for equality and equal pay for women. Her endorsement comes the day before Equal Pay Day, which highlights the pay gap between men and women. Women continue to make just 77 cents for every dollar made by men. The disparity is even greater for women of color.
"Maxine Waters has dedicated her life to service. As one of the most powerful women in American politics and a tireless advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor, she's fought her entire career fighting to bring economic opportunities to South Los Angeles," Greuel said. "I'm proud to have her endorsement, and together we will partner to invest in jobs and job-training programs, spur economic development and support the creation of small businesses in Los Angeles so every Angeleno has an opportunity to succeed."
The congresswoman joins prominent leaders including President Bill Clinton, Leader Nancy Pelosi, Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, West Angeles Church of God in Christ Bishop Charles E. Blake, basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, The Rev. Cecil 'Chip' Murray and Sentinel Publisher Danny J. Bakewell Sr. in endorsing Greuel.
In addition to Greuel's long tenure of being an advocate of the Black community, Rep. Waters is equally encouraged to support a woman of stellar credentials for the city's high office.
It was Waters who was instrumental in the 2008 presidential campaign for Hillary Clinton. After a combative primary and subsequent loss to eventual President Barack Obama, she gave her full support to the Democratic ticket for president.
Waters has been on the cutting edge, tackling difficult and often controversial issues. She has combined her strong legislative and public policy acumen and high visibility in Democratic Party activities with an unusual ability to do grassroots organizing.
Prior to her election to the House of Representatives in 1990, Waters had already attracted national attention for her no-nonsense, no-holds-barred style of politics. During 14 years in the California State Assembly, she rose to the powerful position of Democratic Caucus Chair.
She was responsible for some of the boldest legislation California has ever seen: the largest divestment of state pension funds from South Africa; landmark affirmative action legislation; the nation's first statewide Child Abuse Prevention Training Program; the prohibition of police strip searches for nonviolent misdemeanors; and the introduction of the nation's first plant closure law.
Congresswoman Waters has long been highly visible in Democratic Party politics and has served on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) since 1980. She was a key leader in five presidential campaigns: Sen. Edward Kennedy (1980), Rev. Jesse Jackson (1984 & 1988), and President Bill Clinton (1992 & 1996). In 2001, she was instrumental in the DNC's creation of the National Development and Voting Rights Institute and the appointment of Mayor Maynard Jackson as its chair.