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fMRI of Language Recovery Following Stroke in Adults
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00843427
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 13, 2009
Last Update Posted : May 11, 2018
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|Condition or disease
|Aphasia Stroke
|Behavioral: CIAT
|Not Applicable
Aphasia (difficulty speaking) is one of the most dreaded consequences of stroke. It is associated with high mortality and severe motor, social, and cognitive disability. During the past decade, therapies administered by stroke teams have made great strides in limiting the damage due to a stroke. Unfortunately, progress in aphasia rehabilitation has not experienced the same rapid advancement. Evidence suggests that the brain may have untapped potential for recovery of aphasia after stroke.
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers now are able to examine the areas of the brain that are responsible for language recovery after stroke. Such data may explain how the brain recovers after stroke, and may lead to new therapies to help individuals who have suffered an aphasia-causing stroke.
In this study, researchers will examine the changes the brain undergoes while recovering from an aphasia-causing stroke and the mechanisms that underlie such recovery, and test the effectiveness of a new and promising method of aphasia rehabilitation called constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT). The scientists will perform fMRI studies of brain activation in people who have suffered an aphasia-causing stroke in order to better understand the underlying mechanisms of recovery from aphasia. Specifically the researchers will compare language activation between adults with stroke and children with perinatal and postnatal stroke (from previous studies); map changes in language activation, characterize the patterns of language reorganization that occur following stroke; and use the fMRI measures to assess recovery using CIAT.
The study will last one year, during this time participants will have language testing to evaluate the degree of aphasia and its recovery; and five fMRI scans scheduled at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 26 weeks, and 56 weeks. Participants with remaining moderate aphasia will be offered a chance to participate in an extension treatment study that will last up to 3 months (STUDY).
A better understanding of brain changes during recovery from aphasia may help develop new methods to improve recovery.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|24 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|fMRI of Language Recovery Following Stroke in Adults
|Study Start Date :
|September 2008
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|August 2015
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|August 2015
Experimental: Aphasia - CIAT
Patients with aphasia >1 year after left MCA stroke who will be randomized to receive CIAT
Behavioral: CIAT
Patients are to receive constraint-induced aphasia therapy for 2 weeks at 4 hours per day. Detailed description of this intervention is in Szaflarski et al., 2015 Medical Science Monitor.
Other Name: CILT
No Intervention: Aphasia - observation
Patients with aphasia >1 year after left MCA stroke who will be randomized to no intervention (observation)
- Primary outcome measure is aphasia improvement. [ Time Frame: 1 week and 3 months after intervention ]The Token Test was used only for primary screening and study qualification. All participants received NAT which included: (1) the Boston Naming Test (BNT) (Kaplan, Goodglass et al. 1983), (2) the Controlled Oral Word Association Test (Lezak 1995), (3) the Semantic Fluency Test (SFT) (Kozora and Cullum 1995, Lezak 1995), (4) the Complex Ideation subtest from the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE) (Goodglass and Kaplan 1972), (5) the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test III (PPVT III) (Dunn and Dunn 1997), and (6) the Mini-Communicative Activities Log (Mini-CAL) which is a subjective measure of communicative abilities (Pulvermuller, Neininger et al. 2001, Szaflarski, Ball et al. 2008).
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|19 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- MCA stroke as indicated by the presence of aphasia and MRI lesion in the LMCA distribution
- Moderate aphasia (Token Test score between 40th and 90th percentile)
- Written informed consent by the patient or the next of kin
Exclusion Criteria:
- Underlying degenerative or metabolic disorder or supervening medical illness
- Severe depression or other psychiatric disorder
- Pregnancy
- Any contraindication to an MRI procedure (i.e., metal implants, claustrophobia)
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00843427
|United States, Alabama
|University of Alabama at Birmingham
|Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
|Principal Investigator:
|Jerzy P. Szaflarski, MD, PhD
|University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Neurology
|Responsible Party:
|Jerzy P Szaflarski, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00843427 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R01NS048281 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
1R01NS048281-01A2 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|February 13, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|May 11, 2018
|Last Verified:
|May 2018
Keywords provided by Jerzy P Szaflarski, University of Alabama at Birmingham:
functional magnetic resonance imaging
language recovery after stroke
constraint-induced aphasia therapy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Speech Disorders
Language Disorders
Communication Disorders
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms


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Orange County was once an instant synonym for Republican power, and the GOP's dominance looked impregnable. Now, battered by the recent election results and dismayed by the slow, steady decline in party registration, Republicans here are struggling to craft a new strategy.
The percentage of registered Republicans has eroded — it now stands at 41% — and the party has long since lost control of the political districts that envelop the county seat of Santa Ana, a Latino-dominated city of 330,000, and surrounding communities in the county's core.
This month's election brought more blows. For the second time, the once-red city of Irvine voted for Barack Obama over the Republican candidate. And a northwestern chunk of the county fell to the Democrats when GOP Assemblyman Chris Norby, an outspoken conservative, lost to Latina schoolteacher Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Asked to explain the loss, Scott Baugh, chairman of the county's Republican Party, attributed it to "not fully appreciating the demographic shift and not seeing it in time."

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1 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him
and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all peoples see his glory.
7 All who worship images are put to shame,
those who boast in idols—
worship him, all you gods!
8 Zion hears and rejoices
and the villages of Judah are glad
because of your judgments, Lord.
9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light shines[a] on the righteous
and joy on the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,
and praise his holy name.
1 Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him.
2 The Lord has made his salvation known
and revealed his righteousness to the nations.
3 He has remembered his love
and his faithfulness to Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.
4 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,
burst into jubilant song with music;
5 make music to the Lord with the harp,
with the harp and the sound of singing,
6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn—
shout for joy before the Lord, the King.
7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands,
let the mountains sing together for joy;
9 let them sing before the Lord,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
and the peoples with equity.
1 The Lord reigns,
let the nations tremble;
he sits enthroned between the cherubim,
let the earth shake.
2 Great is the Lord in Zion;
he is exalted over all the nations.
3 Let them praise your great and awesome name—
he is holy.
4 The King is mighty, he loves justice—
you have established equity;
in Jacob you have done
what is just and right.
5 Exalt the Lord our God
and worship at his footstool;
he is holy.
6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests,
Samuel was among those who called on his name;
they called on the Lord
and he answered them.
7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud;
they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them.
8 Lord our God,
you answered them;
you were to Israel a forgiving God,
though you punished their misdeeds.[b]
9 Exalt the Lord our God
and worship at his holy mountain,
for the Lord our God is holy.
16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon[a][b] of the church in Cenchreae. 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.
3 Greet Priscilla[c] and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. 4 They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
5 Greet also the church that meets at their house.
Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
6 Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.
7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among[d] the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.
8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.
9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys.
10 Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test.
Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
11 Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew.
Greet those in the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord.
Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord.
13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.
14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the other brothers and sisters with them.
15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the Lord's people who are with them.
16 Greet one another with a holy kiss.
All the churches of Christ send greetings.
17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. 19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.
The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
21 Timothy, my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my fellow Jews.
22 I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.
23 Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings.
Erastus, who is the city's director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings. [24] [e]
25 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from[f] faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.


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Reel World
Hunting for Fanboys
Attention, comic book fans: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (creators of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz) need your help. They'll be in New Mexico this summer shooting their new film Paul, a comedy about a couple of middle-aged fanboys who road trip back from the San Diego Comic-Con and stumble across a crashed UFO, complete with alien (the titular Paul), in the American Southwest. Producers will hold a casting call for Star Wars, Star Trek, and "other science fiction and Comic-Con" fans and devotees this coming Saturday, May 9, at Far Horizon Studio (304 Washington SE). This casting call will last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come in your best superhero or science-fiction costume. (Like you need an excuse to break out your Boba Fett helmet.)
Film Review
Quirky characters, dysfunctional families and Zooey Deschanel? Indie comedy follows the formula, but still feels fresh.
There's reason to believe that first-time writer/director Matt Aselton is a talent to watch. His first outing, the pleasingly offbeat comedy Gigantic, gives off a vibe that falls somewhere in the same general territory as Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale), Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums), Dylan Kidd (Roger Dodger) and a number of other young auteurs who read The Catcher in the Rye at a precocious age and grew up with the goal of submitting independent, coming-of-age comedies to the Sundance Film Festival.
Film Review
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Budget-conscious prequel examines the mutant behind the mask
Given the $87 million opening weekend take for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, there can't be too much worry over in the offices of 20th Century Fox about the future of the X-Men franchise. It remains to be seen whether the same can be said by actual fans of all things Marvelous and mutant-related. After all, if the most popular, most interesting, most storied of the X-Men characters can headline a film that is so ... average, what hope is there for future spin-offs? How exciting would a Cyclops movie be? Can Iceman really hold up an entire movie on his own? Is the world screaming for 90 minutes' worth of Kitty Pryde walking through walls? Would the Hollywood economy collapse if audiences were subjected to a Dazzler movie? The mind reels.
Idiot Box
On the Bubble
Shows in danger of cancellation
The major networks are just weeks away from announcing their new fall schedules. Some shows are guaranteed slots. ("The Bachelor," we'll be seeing you again. Sadly.) Others are definitely canceled. (Why, "Pushing Daisies," why?) Yet to determine their fates are a number of shows who remain on the bubble between cancellation and renewal. Fans, start your online petitions now!


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Comscore Power Half-Hour: Multi-Platform Measurement in a Brave New Digital World
Today, about two out of every five minutes of digital content consumption occurs on smartphones and tablets. Consumers are using multiple touchpoints to access digital content, creating a challenge for businesses to understand their own customers' behaviors.
In this presentation, Comscore Vice President of Digital Analytix Product Management Jodi McDermott presents key industry trends in multi-device content consumption and how to overcome the challenges of traditional web analytics. The presentation features Comscore Digital Analytix® Multi-Platform, enabling businesses to gain from new insights, smarter product development and increased revenue.
Below are the topics covered:
- Industry trends in digital multi-platform content consumption
- The challenges these trends create for traditional web analytics
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Lullabye to a silent night
This Side Up
Ollie has a voice.
We suspected that all along, although when we first met at the East Greenwich Animal Rescue League, he was silent. That's not to say he wasn't expressive. His tail was in perpetual motion and his smiley face melted your heart.
Carol and I wondered about the bark. Might he be a yapper? The thought of that was a put-off. Neither of us can stand yippy-snippy dogs.
Binky, our companion for 14 years, was well adjusted.
Well, most of the time. He learned to bark on command and followed instructions explicitly when food was involved: "Speak" was answered by a single authoritative bark. We soon learned that "Say" followed by two words were followed by two barks and three by three. So, if we said, "Say, good morning," he'd bark twice.
What he became especially well versed at was, "Praise the Lord," which was certain to transform one of Carol's Bible study groups into gales of laughter. Naturally, after three resounding barks, Binky got to share in communion. He was a regular at Carol's gatherings, his muzzle cradled between his paws and his brown eyes following the group – watching for food, I suspect – from the chair that was decidedly his.
But his barking wasn't always so controlled. He was fiercely protective. Joggers on Bellman Avenue didn't stand a chance. Binky would hurdle down the drive, skidding to a stop before he reached the gate with fangs bared and a torrent of barks loud enough to set the birds flying and crows to flapping their wings. By this point, the unsuspecting jogger was suddenly a sprinter with not so much as a look back.
Would Ollie be as aggressive? We had no way of knowing. On our pre-adoptive visits to the league, he was speechless and submissive. There wasn't as much as a whine.
Yet, his breed said otherwise. Ollie is a southern hound dog. We were told he was picked up off the street in North Carolina and, seeing from the pictures, he had been homeless for some time. His haunches jutted out and his skin was pink in several spots where hair had been rubbed off, probably from the rope that he slipped to get away.
The league placed him in a foster home for a couple of weeks, a sort of quarantine, while the league completed blood work and assessed his disposition. His foster parents, Josh and Danielle, fattened him up and, from their description, he rapidly adapted to his new life of leisure.
But, was he a talker? There was nothing to indicate he would be a howler, one of our fears. Another concern was whether he had been trained to track. Would he take off in pursuit of some scent when off the leash?
So far, he hasn't been free – not that we wouldn't like him to have the run of the yard. He's on medication and not until that is completed in a couple of months and we're advised not to let him over-exercise. Some playing with his "Pullie," a frayed piece of knotted rope is allowable, but for the most part he's on a leash in the kitchen or an outdoor pen.
He's taken to his new surroundings. He likes being with people and happily nuzzles arrivals like long lost friends. He loves the car and Carol has taken him to many of the locations she used to walk Binky.
Now that he's gotten to know us, we find it endearing when he rolls on his back and exposes his spotted belly that is now pleasantly plump. He is looking for a rub and, when that comes, he often closes his eyes with a blissful look.
He's also discovered his voice, or he's gained the confidence to express himself. And he's getting his way, which has me questioning whether we're going to hear a lot more.
He started last week after we put him in his crate for the night. He knows the routine: We take him upstairs to the room opposite ours around 9; he follows us into the room and waits for Carol to drop a treat into the crate; then he sits there munching while she latches the door; we say good night; turn off the lights; and shut the door.
Ten minutes later we heard a low whine, like a distant teakettle.
We looked at each other. Now what? Was this going to become a habit? Could we break it? We waited. The whine morphed into a pathetic cry followed by a long howl. It sounded like he was being tortured. Carol couldn't stand it. Maybe he had gotten caught in the crate! Maybe he was hurt!
She found him standing in his crate looking perfectly well and quite satisfied with her reaction. She commanded him to lie down. He kept watching her. She laid down beside the crate. He laid down. There was silence. I went back to the computer.
I assumed Carol was downstairs reading while I worked, but an hour later, when I finally had gotten through all the e-mails, the hall was dark and the lights were out.
The door to the adjoining room was ajar. I poked my head in and, in the dim light, I could see Carol had pulled a comforter off the bed and was asleep on the floor. Ollie was curled up in his crate. I closed the door and decided it was time to go to bed.
I could see the future – maybe as he had planned it – Ollie would be sleeping in our room, or we would be sleeping in his.


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It has been a long time, Rams, so long that the Dodgers played a game in the Coliseum more recently than you have.
It has been a long time too, Rams, since you had a winning season. That was 2003, when Eric Gagne won the National League Cy Young Award and the Angels still played at Edison Field. The Dodgers have had 10 winning seasons since then. So have the Angels.
So welcome home, Rams, and get to work. We'll see how you look in a few months. In the meantime, the Angels open spring training one month from Tuesday and the Dodgers one month from Wednesday, making this a good time to take a look around the major leagues.
What kind of team could you make out of the...


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XP Slipstream Installations on Intel RAID - Any Success?FritzCat66 Apr 29, 2012 7:12 PM
I have a DZ68BC mobo, but I presume this applies to all recent Intel Z68 and later boards using similar Intel AHCI/RAID controllers
The problem: Once I've setup a RAID array, how can I install XP Pro (32-bit) to it without a floppy drive to do an F6 driver load? Why won't nLite slipstreaming work?
I'm trying to build an XP slipstream disc using nLite. I've done it before with excellent results, but am not having any luck with it this time. XP Setup never seems to be able to identify a driver, and the installation cannot proceed.
- Intel DZ68BC mobo, 028 BIOS
- RAID5 array across three identical 500G Hitachi 7K1000.D Deskstar drives (using three of the four Intel SATA II ports)
- Using Intel Rapid Storage utility V184.108.40.2066 under a successful Win7 installation on the same system, I have actually created two arrays across the three drives. Not two partitions, but two whole arrays: one 240G array with a single partition for Win7, the other ~750G array having one 120G primary partition for XP and the rest partitioned as a shared logical drive to be used as data drive D: under either OS. All of these formatted NTFS just fine under Win7.
- Utilizing the V188.8.131.526 XP/32-bit Installation Floppy drivers downloaded from the Intel site (yes, I've verified they are indeed the 32-bit drivers - the iaStor.inf file [Manufacturer] section says "INTEL_HDC,ntx86", while the 64-bit floppy's .inf file specifies "INTEL_HDC,ntamd64")
- Utilizing nLite 188.8.131.52 (the latest version) and my XP Pro w/SP3 OEM setup disc source to create the slipstream ISO, burned to CD and verified.
- Under nLite, I have of course added the drivers. nLite also allows you to remove the stock XP SCSI/RAID drivers. I have tried it both ways - with and without the stock drivers - no luck either way.
- BIOS SATA controller mode set to "RAID" (of course)
- I can verify under Win7's Device Manager that the controller is returning the device ID as "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104", which is correct and should match up to the appropriate iaStor.sys driver, also present in the floppy disk folder I'm using as a source for nLite (the long description from the TXTSETUP.OEM file is "Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller")
Results: Booting the CD made from the nLite ISO, XP setup starts and of course searches through its built-in database of controllers. The two or three times I've done this previously, it would find the new controller, match it up with the slipstreamed driver, and everything would proceed normally. However, this one never ID's, so the driver never loads, so XP Setup cannot continue.
I have no USB floppy drive, thus I have no way of testing these drivers "manually" using the F6 method, so I simply must slipstream.
Oh, and I tried running XP Setup from Win7 - no dice, even if you run it under XP mode, Win7 simply won't allow it.
And again, the array works fine under Win7.
So, anyone had luck installing XP onto an Intel RAID array without a floppy on these mobos? How did you do it, and what version of the Intel F6 installation files did you use?
-- Fritz from Florida
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Henry lifts Red Bulls over Union
Harrison, NJ – Thierry Henry's second-half strike handed Red Bull New York its first win of the season on Saturday, a 2-1 result over the Philadelphia Union at Red Bull Arena.
Henry missed New York's last match, 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact, due to an MCL sprain, and began Saturday's game on the bench, but found the back of the net for his first tally of the season nine minutes from time to secure three points for his side.
Both teams had ample chances in the first 45 minutes, but New York struck first in the 55th minute when Juninho ripped a shot on goal from outside the box that was defected past Philadelphia goalkeeper Zac MacMath by Dax McCarty for the first goal of the day.
But Philadelphia battled back to put the sides on level terms in the 63rd minute through substitute Conor Casey, who got his head to a long throw-in from Sheanon Williams and nodded it past New York netminder Luis Robles.
The Red Bulls had a fantastic chance a bit later as Jonny Steele broke in down the left flank and fired a shot on net, but MacMath came out to make a spectacular save.
MacMath was unable to duplicate his great save nine minutes from time however when Henry controlled a quick cross from Peguy Luyindula and volleyed it into the net to give New York the lead.
Philadelphia had a bit of time to find an equalizer as the fourth official's board showed four minutes of extra time, but the tying goal never materialized and New York held on for a vital three points.


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'Nika' Conquers 2017 Melges 20 World League, European Division - Porto Venere, Savoini Gets Top Corinthian Honors
9 April 2017
Porto Venere, Italy (Apr. 9, 2017) - Congratulations are in order for newly crowned 2017 Melges 20 World League, European Division Porto Venere Champion Vladimir Prosikhin aboard Nika, with tactician Michele Ivaldi and crew Giorgio Tortarolo. After two final races, Prosikhin crushed the competition with an overwhelming 16-point advantage to win the first European event of the season.
Australia's Rodney Jones on Cars 167 moved up a notch after cashing in a daily 7-1 scoreline resulting in overall second place position. Alexander Novoselov's Victor completed the podium line-up in third.
All things changed for the Corinthian division on the final day in Porto Venere. Emanuele Savoini sailing Evinrude and his team that also included Elonora Colucci, Marco Giannini and Enizio Savoini stole the lead from Marina Kaverzina sailing Marussia. Johannes Lind-Widestam at the helm of Intermezzo rounded out the top three.
A tremendous round of appreciation goes to all the competitors who attended, as well as the Comune di Porto Venere and organized in collaboration with the Comitato dei Circoli del Golfo, Porto Venere Sviluppo srl and Porto Venere Servizi for their great support and sponsorship. And lastly, but certainly not least to our fantastic Melges 20 World League sponsors Helly Hansen, Toremar, Garmin Marine, Lavazza, and Barracuda Communication.
One event is now complete on the Melges 20 World League European Division circuit, now it's time to go to beautiful Scarlino on May 12-14! Then, its onward to Zadar in Croatia (June 9-11), followed by the European Championship in Sibenik (July 12-15), and the grand Russian Championship in Riva Del Garda, Italy (Sept 1-3). View A Complete 2017 Melges 20 Events Schedule.
TOP TEN RESULTS (FINAL - After Seven Races)
1.) Vladimir Prosikhin, Nika; 6-1-1-6-1-1-[26] = 16
2.) Rodney Jones, Cars 167; [13]-2-7-12-3-7-1 = 32
3.) Alexander Novoselov, Victor; 9-10-[15]-4-2-4-10 = 39
4.) Corrado Agusta, Coimmvest; 3-12-4-[26]-9-12-2 = 42
5.) Achille Onorato, Mascalzone Latino Jr.; 1-4-5-11-6-19-[23] = 46
6.) Igor Rytov, Russian Bogatyrs; 7-7-[22]-16-7-8-5 = 50
7.) Tina Plattner/Tony Norris, TNT; 2-16-10-[21]-5-11-7 = 51
8.) Claudio Dutto, Asante Sana; 26-6-6-9-[28]-3-6 = 56
9.) Kyzysztof Krempec, Mag Tiny; 5-13-8-7-17-6-[18] = 56
10.) Sergey Kuznetsov, Pirogovo; [24]-15-3-13-19-5-3 = 58
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Indianapolis, IN - Do you want to check out a hot stock tip before you invest? Make sure you are not getting bad advice from con artists posing as regulators, warns Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita.
Rokita warned that several fake "regulators" have been brought to the attention of his office's Securities Division by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). One such "regulator," the fictitious International Center for Fraud Control (ICFC), was identified through at tip from a licensed broker to Rokita's office earlier this summer after the broker's client was contacted and told to send money in order to recover money lost in an investment.
Similar to other fake regulators who claim to be based in the United States and target overseas investors, the ICFC claimed to be based in Indianapolis. Upon learning of the ICFC website through the broker's complaint, the Secretary of State's office investigated and found that much of the site's content was plagiarized from a legitimate state regulatory agency and the office reported their findings to the SEC and the Indiana Attorney General's Office.
"Our securities markets are known around the world for being among the safest and most fair, due in no small part to the rigorous and efficient regulatory systems in place here. Con artists are trying to cash in on our good name abroad to lure unsuspecting investors into risky penny stocks and advance fee schemes," Rokita said.
Rokita identified a number of imitation "regulators," including the following: the Regulatory Compliance Commission, the International Regulatory Commission, the International Compliance Commission, the International Shareholder Protection Division and the International Exchange Regulatory Commission. Each of these entities had websites and listed addresses and telephone numbers in the United States and none have any relation to real regulatory agencies or organizations.
"Some of these websites may look legitimate, but all successful scams look legitimate at first. These websites offer nothing more than fancy window-dressing to lure investors into buying worthless securities from unlicensed stockbrokers," Rokita said, adding that these brokers and their offers are often "verified" by the phony regulators.
Rokita said investors lose billions of dollars a year to securities fraud and warned, "There are probably many more fake regulators with websites and shell offices like these. The Internet is a big place, making it difficult to police and sometimes dangerous for investors." To help investors determine whether they are dealing with a bogus regulator, the Secretary of State's office issued the following warning signs:
Top 5 Signs That You Are Dealing with A Fake Regulator
Rokita also urged investors to contact the Secretary of State's office with any questions about an investment product, broker, or adviser before making an investment. "One phone call can save a lot of money and heartache," he said.
Rokita reminds Hoosiers to check out any opportunity before investing and to report any suspected fake regulators. All corporations should be registered with the Secretary of State's office, as should investments and their sellers. The Secretary of State's office is also familiar with other regulators. Information can be verified by visiting www.sos.IN.gov, or by calling 1-800-223-8791. Examples of fake regulator websites can be found by clicking on the Securities Division's Investor Alert on the Secretary of State's website as well.
Contact information for state, territorial, and provincial regulators in the United States, Canada and Mexico can be found on the website of the NASAA at www.nasaa.org. NASAA is the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. Its membership consists of the securities administrators in the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the provinces and territories of Canada, and Mexico.


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Beware of the new bogeyman—your local scrap metal dealer. "Barely a day goes by without news of an audacious burglary pulled off by thieves intending to mine scrap metal from purloined items," the Kansas City Star said in an editorial in mid-August. The newspaper then proceeded to enumerate the Midwest city's latest victims the Kansas City Firefighters Memorial Fountain, copper tubing stolen from refrigerators at the City Union Mission warehouse and bleacher seats from a local middle school.
Theft is difficult to prevent and prosecute, the newspaper said, but scrap metal companies can help limit the damage. Kansas passed legislation requiring dealers to log the names and addresses of customers selling scrap metal worth $50 or more, and sellers must produce a photo ID. These are reasonable steps, the newspaper said, and that's true enough.
But the Kansas City Star's comments are mild compared with witch-hunts elsewhere. In Somerville, Mass., the mayor appointed a Neighborhood Impact Team—including police, fire and inspection agency officials—to round up "violators." Their first stop was Atlas Metals, a small local scrapyard in the city. As a result of the raid, according to one news report, Atlas Metals faces an armload of fines and possible building closure after the inspection team uncovered such high crimes as a lack of exit signs and proper lighting, diminished aisles and improper storage.
And, the newspaper said, the company's owners could face criminal charges because one police officer thought—thought—some of the scrap metals might be stolen. That was in mid-July. Thus far, no criminal charges have been filed. The company's owners, it should be noted, have agreed to comply with all demands and safety measures.
Today, the rising value of metals, particularly copper, has turned petty, opportunistic thieves into grand larcenists. There have always been those who would loot an unoccupied house of its copper pipe and wire to finance their drinking or drug addiction or simply just because they knew metal was there and nobody was watching. Today, it has become a lot more lucrative.
But these are not scrap dealers. They are not even what the scrap trade normally calls peddlers. Peddlers are the thousands of tradesmen like plumbers and electricians that replace plumbing and wiring in houses and take the old pipe and wire to a scrapyard where they have done business for years. Or they are the guys with the pickup trucks that make weekly trips to local auto repair shops and small machine shops, buy discarded alternators and other metals and then sort and dismantle them to sell to the larger scrap dealers and processors when the price is right.
Now, the local scrap metal dealers in many cities and towns across the country have become the bogeymen responsible for metal thefts because they bought a truckload of chopped wire or pipe from someone who pulled onto the scale. They often have little or no idea where the metal came from, and many of the thieves are smart enough to cut up the pipe and wire and remove any markings that would indicate ownership by a utility, say, or a railroad.
Part of the reason why scrap dealers have been singled out is because they occupy a fixed space in the community. Never mind they have contributed to the tax base and provided employment for people with little or no work skills. No. They've become the focus of suspicion because everyone knows where they are. TV and newspaper reporters can gather at their front gates for a press conference by any number of lawmakers—from local alderman to state assemblyman—looking for a photo op or sound bite condemning those who supposedly promote thievery.
Scrap metal processors and dealers are not thieves, at least the vast majority I've met and known over the past 30-some years covering scrap markets. They are businessmen and women who provide a needed service to the community and the economy. Many handle only industrial scrap accounts and never see the so-called street or retail trade in scrap, where most of the metal thieves sell their plunder.
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College of Business and INVISTA partner in Market-Based Management workshop
Southeast Texas business leaders will have an opportunity to enhance their entrepreneurial skills at an upcoming seminar geared toward business owners and managers, civic leaders, executives and board members at non-profit organizations and governmental entities.
Lamar University is partnering with INVISTA to host a seminar on Tuesday, January 10 titled "Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Potential of Your Organization." The seminar will focus on the concepts of Market-Based Management®. The workshop will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in Landes Auditorium in Lamar's Galloway Business Building and conclude with a networking reception in the afternoon. The seminar fee is $75 per participant, which includes breakfast, lunch, the reception and all seminar materials.
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This is freaking scary. All of it.
The fact that human beings would do something like that to someone.
The fact that nothing was done to punish them.
The fact that this group online can break into who-knows-what and get that information to punish them.
The fact that no one can track THEM down incase they ever go to far.
Geeze. I just hope that Anonymous knows what they're doing.
Nice ad hominem. I never said I wanted the ones who did this to walk away scot-free. I object to ruining the lives of people whose guilt has not been proven yet.
They don't, they're composed of the guys that headed the movement against Scientology, not /i/.
Not allegedly, it's a fact that pictures and videos of the girl was spread around and that she was bullied. It's also a fact that she killed herself because of it. Nothing was done to find and punish the people responsible.
You have a problem with people outside of the law (that up to this point has failed) gathering information and investigating the situation and defending people's right to hide from the law. I wasn't attacking you, I was just telling it how it is.
Yes, spreading those photos and bullying her was despicable. However, I'm afraid these two acts are not punishable by law.
Which has nothing to do with their innocence or lack thereof. Appeal to emotion.
Again: this is not Anon's modus operandi.
As for why I am defending them: if I were ever in the position of being accused of a crime, I wouldn't want my rights tarnished this way. Therefore, to prevent myself from being hypocritical, I will defend their rights as I hope someone would mine.
I'm not talking about the rape, which would be incredibly hard to prove. I don't want people punished for stuff that can't be proven because the possibility of mistake is awful. You would know that if you paid attention to my first reply to you. Currently in Canada production and distribution is punishable, so they should be investigated for that.
One thing is for sure - When humans can't get their blood lust satisfied because of the justice systems need for pesky things like "Evidence" and "Facts", You can count on Humankind to turn to an unfeeling, unaccountable mob they hated a year ago to do the dirty work for them
I salute you, for at least being consistent.
Now, do the rest of us a favour and don't breed, as you are short sighted, hypocritical, reactionary morons.
Oh this is a fantasic precedent to set. "Let's use Anonymous as a weapon against people who haven't even been accused of a crime yet!" What the fucking hell happened to the concept of "innocent until proven guilty?" Bravo.
As a Canadian, I've been following this case since the investigation started, well before the suicide, and I have to say there are quite a few things that trouble me. For one, there was a case in British Columbia a few years ago that's almost identical to this one. A girl was drugged, gag raped, and videos and pictures of the crime were posted to Facebook. Even in that case, the authorities were less than competent in there willingness to do anything. That seems to be a horrific trend here in Canada; the RCMP don't seem to give a damn half the time, and the other half they just don't want to do the work involved (seriously, some officers have even gone on camera to admit they won't follow through if there's too much paperwork).
this is 10 pounds of awesome in a 5 pound bag. it has everything, politicians going rogue in the face of a useless bureaucracy, shady vigilantes, a race against the clock, a sex scene, and a exciting conclusion where justice is served. this is already better than most movies being made today.
(yes, I know there is a touch of dark humor in there, i'm not a bad person, and have no interest in anybody's need to point out how horrible it is. Daniel Tosh.)
I did a bit of reading myself and numerous commenters seem to defend the RCMP by saying that the victim "Had sex with 4 guys and later regretted it".
Right, really, I don't think so.
If she ended up killing herself because of it, it's clearly more than that, I'm glad Anonymous, whatever sec it is, is looking at the case atm, in fact, without their "warning shot" RCMP would've just let this case gather some dust and let 4 guilty people walk untouched.
im fine with an angry mob beating these rapists to death that'd be good
so in Skokie v. Illinois you'd be the Jewish Lawyer defending the Neo-Nazi's right to march? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad the ACLU exists, and at least in theory I would defend anybody's right to free speech, as I wouldn't want my own rights to be violated either. HOWEVER... I would also say that if your actions are purposely provocative, you have no right to legal protection from the people you provoked. Like when kids throw rocks at a dog all the time, and one day it breaks free and tears the little bastards up. Those kids would deserve it, and to bring it full circle from metaphors and correlations back to the Original Post, these rapist kids deserve to be "eaten by dogs". And I have zero doubt in my mind it WAS rape.
Also, for all you people that are saying "what happened to innocent until proven guilty?!" you're kind of missing the point. anonymous is attempting to make this go to trial, and if they are innocent, we'll all know then. but by not even taking this to trial, you're just throwing rocks at the dog, man.
Seen how that would follow the letter of the law (I'm not so sure about the intent), point given. Then let them investigate that. Was it sent from their phones? If so: was it actually sent by the suspect? These are questions for the police to research, not for some mouthbreathers on the internet.
Citation needed.
If they are guilty, which they may or may not be.
Nope, for the very simple reason that their march constitutes hate speech.
Alleged "rapist kids". Since this has not gone to trial, they are still innocent until proven guilty.
My interpretation of the article was that he was asking for Anon to unleash their vigilante 'justice' on these kids, which was what many people in this thread were hoping for. This is what I'm against.
With good reason. Even allegations of crimes can destroy someone's life. Do we want to destroy the life of a kid which may be innocent, or given (s)he is convicted and rehabilitated, do we want to undermine their attempts to make it up to society from the start?
That's what I have been saying all along. But the police didn't research it, and now Anon is threatening to if the police don't get involved. As long as the suspects didn't destroy the phones or the memory units the picture was stored on (edit: even if that picture had been deleted), that data can be recovered and we would have our proof. I would actually go a step further and search the phones of people the suspects had contact with as well (provided the initial search turned up pictures of the girl), so that they could potentially find the people who bullied her as well. Surely phone records would turn up something that would damn them or prove them innocent.
My intent is to urge people to want to find out more. I would love it if these guys went to court for something that could be proven.
well done anonymous job well done i hope the little bastards go to jail for a long time and anonymous isn't his personal army it is the army of the internet, you do something they don't like that involves the internet and you get it's wrath and fury. also "vigilante justice is the only justice when the law fails to act and do what is right"
No, they're threatening to release the suspects' names.
If the police don't do more to investigate the case, which after reading around the internet I found out they have launched another investigation AND an investigation into how the original case was handled (http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/she-meant-everything-to-me-father-writes-of-teen-s-suicide-1.1231742).
From the article we are commenting on...
Whilst I won't make any statements on the rape, I lack the evidence required to make any judgement regarding that, it seems fairly clear to me that there was a case of child pornography if photographs of here were spread around the school.
There should have been a trial on that score at the very least and most likely a conviction.
That such was lacking I can't help but think there was little other option except go the route that's been taken here.
I do hope the line between uncovering what actually happened and harassing, or much worse, the boys who, according to popular rumor, are rapists won't be crossed. Judging by the comments here though that seems somewhat unlikely...
Which brings us back to my earlier point: if the police does not take the case, these potentially innocent kids will be punished for it, in this case by releasing their names to the public out for blood.
Good, maybe it will teach them to cooperate with an investigation. If none of it was their fault, it would have been super easy to prove. Let the police scan their phones and have a look at their cellular records, if they have nothing to hide then it will show and the case will be closed. Nothing can be done about proving the rape, but the other stuff is pretty open and shut.
Hopefully this is a wake-up call to everyone involved.
Apparently Anon made an update, according to a friend.
I'm still hoping they'll hold off on blasting the names untli the RCMP finally gets their lazy asses in gear and at least tries to investigate properly.
*has a lot of contempt for the RCMP*
That HG Wells quote is very hard to read, was it sarcasm? Sorry I can't grasp it. :(
OT: I'm completely for the mentality that better five guilty men go free, rather than one innocent man get put to the ax. People really shouldn't stick their in the CRJ system if they aren't supposed to be there.
Which, as I also said before, constitutes as illegal coercion because of their right to avoid self-incrimination, whether they are guilty or not.
I figured some day this would happen. People start to see the power of Anon and will call on them like invisible, internet Batmans.
How does cooperating with an investigation and submitting evidence that proves your innocence constitute as coercion? At least here in the states if there was reason enough to seek out that evidence a warrant would be issued and it would taken instead of submitted. "There isn't enough evidence to press charges" just says to me that "We didn't do a thorough enough investigation". The whole situation could have been avoided so the blame falls squarely on their shoulders. If the professionals that are supposed to serve and protect don't feel like doing their jobs, I would rather hand it off to the amateurs.
Bullying and spreading libel makes them responsible for the suicide. The only downside is that if they lived here in the states, they'd already be in jail for child pornography and distribution, alas, age of consent is 16 in Nova Scotia.
I think the really sad part of this was that such claims were not taken seriously 18 months ago or whenever the attack was reported. You know, when the picture was circulating. That said, the picture is still evidence enough to convict someone and, as was the case in Stuebenville, its just a matter of retracing it to its origins.
And we can't charge someone without knowing who they are. Justice is a double edged sword that way. If someone doesn't look into it, someone who may be guilty walks off scot-free. If someone does look into it and the person is not convicted, they still hold the fact that a trial questioning their actions took place. Of course, they already ruined someone's life when they circulated those photos, so forgive me if I'm not empathetic toward ruining their own reputation.
Is it revenge? Of course, Justice is all about revenge, and retribution, you're silly if you think it serves another purpose.
True if correct.
One picture does not make a case, but I agree that the case should have been taken seriously. I have never said otherwise.
The police knows who these people are. Why would the public need to know?
I disagree. I think justice is about isolating damaging parties from society follow by, if possible, rehabilitation. However, this is a more philosophical debate.
When it comes to justice my philosophy is more in line with Hammurabi, though the application of such thinking might be hard for some to stomach. I want proof either way, either that they did or did not have a part in ruining this girls life, and the cop-out answer that was given isn't satisfactory. They should do it again (better this time) or move aside while someone else takes the reigns. In the boys best interest it would be preferable if the police just did their job.
Of course it does. A single picture was what sparked the Stubenville case and lo and behold, the kids were found guilty and were convicted. Video and images tend to be very damning in court if experts are brought in to prove authenticity.
Because alas, District Attorneys are politicians. They focus on what public opinion wants them to focus on. If the public wants crime Z investigated, the District Attorney will move accordingly and, if part of a highly publicized trial, teenagers tend to get punished accordingly rather then get lighter sentences that they normally get because of their age.
I am kinda surprised some people are defending Kinsella and his request for Anon's help.
Stay classy Internet.
Just...everyone involved are acting like complete twats.
Wait... he had a name?
In any case, it's good to know that it wasn't because of a difference in opinion to a given situation.
Thank you for the info. I know you weren't under any obligation to inform us.
Too bad they're trying to appeal to the idiots who send messages and act all righteous. Those people actually can't do what Anonymous does. They just take credit because they think they're all a part of one big club or something. Meanwhile, I wouldn't expect much from the actual hackers, because this shit isn't funny. This would be boring work that has no punchline at the end.
I mean, I feel bad for the girl but unless the statement went "...and I'll give you 1000 bucks for each name" this is not going to happen. Now changing the background on Alphonse MacNeil's computer to a naked picture of a transvestite... that could be funny. And maybe he deserved it, who knows, but the guy sounds like a tool and tools get vandalized.
There, that's how this might go down, but don't expect any real hackers to do anything about this.
Encourage vigilantes? No, by all means, go ahead, that's not the stupidest idea ever, or anything.
Anon aren't some cohesive mass, it's basically a whole bunch of individualists. I'm pretty sure there's a bit in a charter someplace saying "we're not your personal police force".
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ITEN, Kenya, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Wilson Kipsang, the 2012 London Marathon winner and Olympic bronze medallist, believes the men's world record could fall when one of the strongest fields ever assembled line up in London in April.
The Kenyan will take on Uganda's surprise Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich, world champion Abel Kirui, fellow Kenyan and Berlin marathon winner Geoffrey Mutai and three-time London winner Martin Lel.
"It's a very strong field with about 10 guys who have run sub 2:05:15. So if they can run freely in a way where there is no fearing one another, I think the record is very possible," Kipsang told Reuters in Iten, a small town 2,400 metres above sea level in western Kenya's Rift Valley.
Kipsang missed the London course record by four seconds when winning last year's race and his marathon best of 2:03.42, set in 2011 in Frankfurt, is four seconds short of Patrick Makau's world record.
"I came very close to breaking the world record. When I see Patrick I always joke with him: 'was it three or four seconds?'," Kipsang laughs, folding his thumb to show four and then three fingers.
Kipsang raced Makau over 42.1km for the first and only time in last year's London marathon but the world record holder limped out after 16km.
The duo will renew their rivalry around the streets of the capital with Kipsang citing the 27-year-old as one of the two biggest obstacles to the defence of his London title.
However, he sees close friend Mutai as the biggest threat.
The 32-year-old clocked the fastest marathon ever in a time of 2:03:02 in Boston in 2011, but the record was not ratified because of the brisk tailwind and because Boston is considered too much of a downhill course.
"We have not met in marathon before but Geoffrey's speed, especially from 30km to 35km, is really good," Kipsang said, minutes after having lunch with Mutai in the garden of his newly opened hotel Keellu, which stands for 'goodluck' in Swahili.
"I don't know how this year will turn out but I think those two are the biggest rivals."
Among the Ethiopians bidding to ensure their east African neighbours do not have it all their own way will be Tsegaye Kebede, who won the 2012 Chicago marathon and the 2010 London race, Ayele Abshero, who won last year's Dubai marathon in the sixth-fastest time ever (2:04.23) and Feyisa Lilesa, another sub-2:05 man.
"A lot will depend on how you feel on the day of the competition," said Kipsang, while pointing out there is little separating the top runners.
On first sight, Kipsang's polished black shoes, smart trousers and neatly pressed shirt would suggest he's just another hotel manager. But the respect and warm embraces afforded to him by the guests highlight his high standing in Iten.
The 30-year-old said this position as the role model to youngsters in the area was now fuelling his ambition - both on track and in his business dealings.
"I enjoy being a role model. I saw putting up a hotel like Keellu as one way of giving back to the community. Yes, it is an investment but it also employs lots of people and helps those who grow food in the area," Kipsang said. (Editing by Justin Palmer)


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There may not be a more contentious issue between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in this election than taxes—and there may be no greater difference on where the candidates stand.
Here's what each of them have said publicly they would do about taxes.
Obama: In his first term, Obama and Congress created significant tax cuts for families and businesses, but some were temporary.
If re-elected, Obama has said, he would like to raise taxes on the wealthy and ensure they pay 30 percent of their income, which he says would help reduce the budget deficit. (Read More: What is the Deficit)
Obama said he supports extending Bush-era tax cuts for everyone making under $200,000, or $250,000 for couples. He had agreed in 2010 to a two-year extension of the lower rates for all taxpayers.
But that extention ends on Dec. 31, and Obama has said he would let the top two tax rates go back up 3 to 4 percentage points to 39.6 percent and 36 percent—and raise rates on capital gains and dividends for the wealthy.
A Treasury Department report says Obama's proposal to let the Bush tax cuts expire for top earners would hit only a tiny fraction of all small businesses—but it includes nearly 1 million companies.
Other taxes going up under Obama would be to help cover Medicare costs from the Affordable Health Care Law—with a tax on highest-value health insurance plans. (Read More: What is Medicare?)
Obama has said he would replace the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) with the "Buffett Rule," named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett. (Read More: What is the AMT?)
The AMT was originally designed to keep top wage earners from taking too many deductions, but it currently captures many middle-class families. The Buffett rule holds that millionaires shouldn't have a lower effective tax rate than anyone else—and that they should pay at least 30 percent of their income in federal taxes. (Read More: Warren Buffett Watch)
Obama would continue a 15 percent tax rate on dividends and capital gains for families making less than $250,000 a year.


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Number: 111-15
Date: April 23, 2009
President Signs H.R. 1388, The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (Public Law 111-13)
On April 21, 2009, the President signed H.R. 1388, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The Act has been designated Public Law 111-13. On March 26, 2009, the Senate amended and passed the bill as introduced by the House. On March 31, 2009, the House approved the Senate amendments to the bill. Descriptions of the SSA-related provisions in the new law may be found in Legislative Bulletin 111-14.


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Frankly, it's a little late. But it's not too late. Not when the gut-wrenching game-changer in question is the influenza virus, better known simply as The Flu. We're about mid-way through flu season here in New Mexico, so it's not too late to get this year's vaccination, thereby vastly reducing your chances of "catching a bug" that could, at the very least, set you stumbling back and forth on the trail of tears between your bedroom and bathroom for several days while your significant other spends their free time changing sheets, scrubbing the toilet bowl, and trying to figure out which carpet cleaner is most likely to get the vomit stains out of the rug. At worst, a bad case of the flu could see your loved ones spending their free time making funeral arrangements and fighting over who gets your vinyl records. So why take the risk?
There's a lot of controversy spewed about vaccinations these days; some of it semi-founded, most of it not very well founded at all. Flu vaccines fall into the latter category, unless you happen to be one of those batshit types who believes that vaccines are an evil conspiracy aimed at injecting us with miniscule tracking devices, and that tens of thousands of doctors, healthcare providers, researchers, scientists, regulators, and ethics boards worldwide are all in on the fix and have somehow managed to keep that fact a secret from the rest of us. Frankly, if you believe that, I know a French model who wants to date you.
Here are the Top Five Reasons to get a flu shot … today:
Not sure how, really, to expound upon that without making you feel stupid.
There's something to be said for taking a sick day from work now and then when you're not feeling well. It's a whole different story when you actually have the flu. Having the flu sucks. It hurts. All over. You can't eat, you can't drink, you can't sleep, watch TV or do any of the things you think might be fun to do on a sick day home from work now and then. And it lasts for days on end.
If you go to a Smith's or Walgreen's pharmacy right now, the most you will pay for a flu shot is $25, even if you're uninsured. If you are insured, chances are good that your flu shot is free.
I'm tired of hearing that the flu vaccine can give people the flu. It just doesn't happen. Flu vaccines are developed from inactivated viruses or viruses weakened to the degree that they cannot cause disease—there's a science to this, folks. If you're already infected with the flu or some other virus before you get the shot, or if you happen to run across a strain of influenza the vaccine doesn't protect against, then you're going to get sick. But that's not the shot's fault.
If you don't get sick, you don't miss work and your coworkers don't have to pick up your slack. And your significant other doesn't have to clean up after you or listen to you groan and whine like a baby for three-to-five days. And you don't wind up dehydrated and dragging your uninsured ass to the ER, draining resources and putting the burden on taxpayers. If you die, well, people have to take time off to attend your funeral and all that. And I doubt your vinyl collection is good enough to justify that.


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New Car Review
2014 Porsche Boxster: New Car Review
After undergoing a thorough redesign last year, the 2014 Porsche Boxster rolls into the new year with the same playful attitude and affordable price tag that made the original 1997 Boxster such an overwhelming success.
Although it is considered Porsche's so-called entry-level sports car, the Boxster is hardly inexpensive. Then again, when one considers that most 911 models cost more than $100K, the Boxster appears a comparative bargain, especially considering how close to the 911 it feels from behind the wheel.
The Boxster is available only as a 2-seat roadster and comes standard with a folding fabric top available in four colors. The 1-touch power top can be raised or lowered in only nine seconds and even while traveling at speeds up to 31 miles per hour. Unlike some competitors, the Boxster does not have a retractable hardtop in the interests of packaging and weight savings. For people who prefer their sports cars with a fixed roof, Porsche makes a hardtop coupe version called the Cayman, which was also all-new last year.
What's New for 2014?
New options for 2014 include a sport suspension package and a new Burmester audio upgrade.
What We Like
Brisk acceleration; excellent road feel; quick top operation; upscale cabin; surprising luggage space; extensive dealer network
What We Don't
Modest standard equipment; overwhelming number of pricey options; no retractable hardtop option; weak standard audio system
How Much?
Fuel Economy
For 2014, the standard Boxster's 2.7-liter boxer 6-cylinder engine offers 265 horsepower, while the Boxster S model's 3.4-liter boxer 6-cylinder engine makes 315 hp.
Although the Boxsters are faster and more powerful than ever before, they are also more fuel efficient -- thanks to direct injection, optimized aerodynamics and new fuel-saving systems that cut off fuel when coasting and shut the engine off at stoplights. As a result, the 2014 Boxster achieves an Environmental Protection Agency rating of 20 miles per gallon city/30 mpg hwy with the manual, and 22 mpg city/32 mpg hwy with the PDK automatic. The Boxster S is nearly as good, achieving 20 mpg city/28 mpg hwy with the manual, and 21 mpg city/30 mpg hwy with the PDK.
Standard Features & Options
Porsche offers the 2014 Boxster in two trims: Base and S. Both models come nicely equipped but, in typical Porsche style, offer a dizzying array of options, colors and packages.
The Boxster ($51,350) includes a 6-speed manual transmission, power retractable top with glass rear window, automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth hands-free cellphone connectivity, 4-speaker 50-watt AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo with 7-inch color display, manual seats with power recline, 18-in alloy wheels, power windows, power locks, heated side mirrors, cruise control, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and partial leather interior trim.
The Boxster S ($63,050) adds a more powerful engine, 19-in alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps and a 7-speaker audio upgrade.
The options list for both cars is nearly as long as "War and Peace." Suffice it to say, one of the more desirable options includes Porsche's quick-shifting 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission with shift paddles, which will run you $3,200. Another $7,400 buys you high-performance ceramic brakes. An adaptive suspension, torque vectoring and a Sport Chrono package for the racetrack are also available, though if you add them together with the PDK and ceramic brakes, be sure to budget an additional $16,000 for all these driver technologies -- not including any wheel or tire upgrades.
More outlandish options include the Burmester audio upgrade ($7,300), a Carbon Fiber package ($1,790), Adaptive Speed Control ($2,170), carbon and leather steering wheel ($1,250) and Adaptive Sport Bucket Seats ($3,025). Along the way you can also choose from numerous paint, interior trim and wheel choices. Check off every possible option and the Porsche Boxster's price can easily exceed $100,000.
To date, no agency has crash-tested the 2014 Porsche Boxster.
Behind the Wheel
Despite playing second fiddle to the legendary 911 Carrera for the last 15 years, the Boxster has always been delightful to drive. The 2014 model's acceleration is stronger than ever, and becomes downright thrilling the higher the engine revs climb, particularly with the stronger Boxster S. Shifting the 6-speed manual transmission is sheer delight, if you like manual transmissions and are willing to accept the somewhat firm clutch.
With the optional electronically adjustable suspension in the Comfort setting, the Boxster's ride quality is sporty without being harsh, but it stiffens up with the touch of a button for more road feel and even flatter handling.
Steering has always been a Porsche specialty, and while the 2014 Boxster uses fully electric steering, Porsche has tuned it to be as wonderfully communicative and direct as a hydraulic setup.
A wind blocker between the headrests keeps wind buffeting very low, even when driving fast. With the windows raised and the heated seats activated, top-down driving is possible even on cool nights. The padded, multi-layer fabric roof helps insulate the cabin from cold weather as well as outside noise. With the engine so close to the driver, however, the interior can still get a little loud at times -- though if you like performance-car sounds, that may not be a bad thing. An optional $2,825 Sport Exhaust system amplifies the engine sound even more.
Other Cars to Consider
Audi TT -- Audi's stylish TT roadster costs less and is better equipped than the Boxster, but only the 265-hp TTS can keep up with the Boxster from a standing start. However, the TT's front-wheel-drive architecture prevents it from catching the Porsche when it comes to feedback and rewarding driving dynamics.
BMW Z4 -- The BMW Z4 offers a roadster experience that's heavy on luxury at the expense of ultimate sportiness. The sDrive35is model's ability to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds makes it nearly as quick as the Boxster S, but its handling isn't quite as precise and its fuel economy is not as high.
Mercedes-Benz SLK -- With its folding metal-and-glass retractable roof, the SLK is heavier and more luxury-inclined than the featherweight Boxster. The SLK55 AMG is downright muscular with its 415-hp V8 and, with a claimed 0-to-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds, it is the only competitor in this set that can keep up with the Boxster S.
AutoTrader's Advice
Thanks to their timeless styling, solid build quality and favorable driving dynamics, prior-generation Boxsters have enjoyed good resale value and may prove to be collectible over time. For 2014, the Boxster is more distinct in appearance, more solid and even more fun to drive, with newfound refinement and impressive fuel economy, to boot. Thus, the 2014 Porsche Boxster may be considered a good investment that can be enjoyed every day -- especially sunny ones.


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CRESTVIEW � Moonshining is a north Okaloosa County tradition dating back to the 1800s. Within the next two weeks, the county's first lawful distillery will open.
CRESTVIEW � Moonshining is a north Okaloosa County tradition dating back to the 1800s. Within the next two weeks, the county's first lawful distillery will open.
Peaden Brothers Distillery owners Tyler and Trey Peaden and Robbie Ellis operate their modest 100-gallon still in a specially constructed room behind the lobby of the Fox Theatre on Main Street.
Where popcorn's aroma once filled the air, the cinema's locally famous circular lobby now has a new corn-based scent: fermenting mash.
The partners say their enterprise serves many functions, including continuing regional heritage, benefiting charities, preserving a Main Street landmark and drawing visitors to Crestview's historic district.
Significant numbers
The distillery's copper 100-gallon Rocky Point still arrived from Boaz, Ky., with serial number 06993-1. The "-1" indicates it is the company's first still. The first five digits hold special significance.
It's Tyler Peaden's late daughter's birth date.
Alana Michelle Peaden was 20 when she died last fall from juvenile diabetes. In her memory, the still is fondly referred to as "Miss Alana."
"She's been like our chess master from up above to make everything happen," Tyler said.
The distillery plans to host at least two annual fundraisers benefiting juvenile diabetes research. Other charities will also benefit from the new downtown business.
Ellis said he and his partners each hold 33 percent shares in the distillery, leaving a 1 percent share remaining.
"Every year on our (grand opening) anniversary, we're going to take 1 percent of the profits, whether it's $10 or $10,000, and give it to charity," Ellis said.
Each partner in turn will choose the charity, he said.
Perpetuating traditions
Tyler said the trio hopes their company will also serve as a catalyst to make downtown Crestview a visitor destination.
"I hope this is a seed for growth, instead of just, 'I stopped to get a hamburger on my way to Destin,'" he said.
The partners' lease will also jumpstart the Fox Theatre's long restoration process, Tyler said, adding it would take "two or three lifetimes to recoup" a private investor's renovation funds.
The distillery occupies only the lobby and a small part of the auditorium, where refurbishment could continue while the distillery operates, he said.
Tyler said he and his partners understand some residents disapprove of the local moonshine tradition, but by "being upfront with everything," they have received nearly 900 likes on Facebook and no negative comments.
"We don't have anything hidden," he said.
Two-bottle max
State law precludes Peaden Brothers Distillery visitors from annually buying more than two bottles of Fox 382 Moonshine � named for the theatre and its address � or Odahite Rye Reserve.
"But they can pick it up as much as they want in the store," Tyler Peaden said.
The partners are discussing distribution agreements with area liquor stores, and are finalizing an agreement in Montreal, where Ellis lives when not back in his native Crestview.
Even if they've reached their two-bottle limit, visitors can browse Peaden Brothers Distillery merchandise including T-shirts, baseball caps, beverage sleeves, shot glasses and mugs in the Fox lobby.
The partners plan to let Facebook followers know when they'll be distilling their latest batches so visitors can watch. Giving back to fans, supporters and the community is important, they said.
"We've been very blessed and very fortunate to have so many supporters," Tyler said.
Peaden Brothers Distillery has set a tentative March 1 opening at 382 Main St., Crestview
Email News Bulletin Staff Writer Brian Hughes, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.


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Clostridium difficile is an infection marked by severe diarrhea that can spread in hospitals, nursing homes and other settings.
Clostridium difficile is an infection marked by severe diarrhea that can spread in hospitals, nursing homes and other settings.
While cases of other health care-acquired infections have decreased, the number of C. difficile cases more than quadrupled from 2000 to 2007. The gastrointestinal infection is estimated to kill from 14,000 to 30,000 people in the United States annually.
Symptoms: watery diarrhea, lack of appetite, fever, nausea, abdominal pain or tenderness.
People most at risk: Users of antibiotics or proton pump inhibitor antacids, gastrointestinal surgery patients, long stays in health care settings, aged 65 and older.
Complications: antibiotic-associated colitis, sepsis, toxic megacolon, colon perforation, death.
How it travels: Feces from infected patients land on surfaces or equipment, from bedpans to thermometers to bedrails. Long-living spores often spread on the hands of health care workers.
How it's treated: Halt antibiotic use among patients already taking them. Use antibiotics known to be effective against C. difficile.
Prevention: Avoid unnecessary antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors. Wash hands with soap and water, scrubbing skin, especially after bathroom use. Wear gowns, masks and gloves when visiting infected patients.
Sources: Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Design Seeds Relaunches & Incorporates HEX Codes
One of my very favorite sources for color inspiration is Design Seeds. The founder of Design Seeds, Jessica Colaluca, puts together color palettes drawn from an inspirational image. The inspiration could be anything from gum drop candy to ocean waves. Within the last few days Jessica relaunched her website and not only does it have a brand new look, but it also lists the HEX code numbers for each color used in the palettes, which can be converted to Pantone numbers.
To view the HEX codes for each color, roll your mouse over the color palette thumbnails to the left of each image. If you like a particular color in the palette you can click the color thumbnail to see the color used in other inspiration boards. The new website design also lets you search for color boards by theme.
Design Seeds is such a great resource for developing the color palette for your home or choosing the right paint color. I can't wait to start exploring Jessica's newly redesigned website!
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College of Education & Human Services
Technology Competency Assessment (TCA)
The Technology Competency Assessment is a requirement for entrance into the Teacher Education Program.
This assessment has been aligned with the Technology Standards for All Illinois Teachers, and is a central component of Western Illinois University's fulfillment of the 2003 ISBE teacher preparation mandate requiring all pre-service teachers to demonstrate knowledge and application of technology in future programs.
Students will complete FOUR online learning modules that will first guide them through a series of VIDEO lessons. Students will then apply the skills learned in the Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word modules to create a completely new product based on a list of requirements and submit through Western Online for evaluation.
The cost for TCA is $30 for the 8-week session. Anyone not completing in the 8-week session must re-register. Students will be required to pay $30 for EACH renewal.
NOTE: ONLY complete ONE version (2016, 2013, 2010) of the Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word courses. Now also available for Mac 2008, 2011 & 2016.
IMPORTANT: TCA has been redesigned. It is crucial students READ ALL informational emails they receive.
Please allow 2 business days for registration activation.
Questions or Concerns
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Debbie Danner at email@example.com
at COEHS Technology and Instructional Support in Horrabin Hall 113.
English Language Learner (ELL) Assessment
Teacher Education Candidates will be required to complete ALL ELL modules prior to student teaching.
As the number of students from diverse cultures continues to rise in our PK-12 classrooms, the College of Education and Human Services is providing teacher education candidates with online modules containing vital legal information about how to assess and enroll English Language Learner (ELL) students in our schools.
Students must complete all FOUR ELL Lesson Quizzes with a score of 100%. The assessment is focused on gaining an understanding of basic ELL terms and acronyms through multiple choice and true/false questions. ELL Resource information is always available from the CPEP site. This allows faculty to utilize the course content in methods classes as well as serving as a valuable resource to all pre-service teachers. It is estimated that it will take 5 hours or less to complete these modules.
The cost for ELL is $20 for the 8-week session. Anyone not completing in the 8-week session must re-register. Students will be required to pay $20 for EACH renewal.
Please allow 2 business days for registration activation.
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