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Chapter 3
Anna has already grabbed a booth for us at the diner
near my house by the time I arrive. It's been more than a week
since my disastrous evening with the girls, and I've been under a cloud
ever since.
"Thanks for meeting me—especially on such short notice,"
I say to my sister, leaning over the Formica table to peck her
cheek before sitting across from her on the red vinyl banquette.
She beams as usual in her sequined white blouse, festive heart
earrings, and, of course, the ever-present twinkle in her eyes.
"No problem. You sounded like you needed a pick-me-up. I
consider that my specialty."
I look around the diner. It's one of those modern places that
strives to look old-fashioned; meanwhile truly authentic places are
closing down all over town, victims of rising rents and changing
palates. I picked this spot because I've always adored the vintage
1950s Coke signs adorning the walls, though when I spy them
now, they strike me as grimy.
Anna leans forward, eyeing me intently. "What's up?"
I swivel my attention back to her. "I wish I knew," I reply
glumly. "It's nothing I can put my finger on. I mean, I'm bummed
Brad hardly calls me, but I know he's busy. Work's fine. My friends
are okay, even if we didn't have the greatest night out last time.
There's Mom, of course, but nothing new there: just her desire to
knock me down at every turn."
"You know she doesn't mean—," Anna softy defends her.
"You know she does mean it," I interrupt firmly. "Not with
you. Only me. But Mom hasn't done anything worse than usual.
Nobody has. They haven't changed; it's me who has. Stuff that
used to be fun grates me like nails on a chalkboard. I can't seem
to gin up a passion about anything."
Anna looks at me for a full minute without responding. This
habit of hers, taking her sweet time to reply, always drove me
crazy. But now I appreciate that she wants to clarify her thoughts
rather than spout the first, maybe off-the-mark idea that springs
to her mind.
"You're having a spiritual crisis," she replies at last. She says
this with the certainty of a doctor who, reading the X-rays, has
diagnosed a broken bone.
"Well, when you're a minister, I suppose everything looks like
a spiritual crisis," I say lightly. "Like when you're a hammer . . . ."
The waitress comes by to pour me coffee and Anna, tea, and
we pause our discussion while she fills our cups. Anna turns to
fully face the woman. She looks about twenty-five, with rosy
cheeks and dark hair pulled into a wispy ponytail with fringed
bangs. Anna asks the woman how she likes her job, if she has any
kids, whom she prefers in the upcoming special election. This
desire to speak to everyone as if they were her BFF is another trait
of Anna's that I never understood. I mean, Anna doesn't ever eat
here, so it's not like she's going to see the woman again. But this
Queenie, if the perky hi, i'm Queenie name tag pinned next to her
very open neckline is to be believed, grows more animated with
every exchange. After a few minutes of this, she pumps Anna's
hand with unbridled joy, flashes a hundred-watt smile on both of
us, and practically skips away. Anna watches her flit behind the
counter for another minute before resuming our conversation.
"I know you think I'm single-minded, Lorna. But the reason I
can recognize the symptoms of spiritual drifting is because I had
it, too. In my early twenties. I just stopped feeling like my life had
meaning. It's what set me on my ministerial path."
"I will not become an interfaith minister!" I jokingly protest, screwing
up my nose like I've just eaten something awful for added effect.
"I'm not saying you should," Anna laughs. "But it sounds
like you're disconnected. I think you'd benefit by developing . . ."
She pauses, reaching for the right words, and for some reason I
feel incredibly patient. "Well, I think it would help you to develop
at least a passing acquaintance with the amazing energy of the
universe that's inside you—that's inside everyone."
"Have you been listening to that Serena Robbins radio host?"
I demand, smiling.
"Oh! You've finally heard her," she shrieks. "I love that woman!
So what did you think?"
"Dunno. At first she seemed so airy-fairy. But I've listened a
few times now, and I have to admit she does always make me feel
better. Like she's tapping into something meaningful and deep."
I guess my response was all the opening Anna needed. In any
event, that's how I wind up in the foyer of her house, arms
teetering under the dozen spiritual books she's insisting I read.
The names on the spines are either new to me—Thich Nhat
Hahn, Ernest Holmes, Gregg Braden—or people I had no idea
concerned themselves with spirit, like Ralph Waldo Emerson,
that essayist we were forced to read in high school.
"When you finish those, I've got plenty more," Anna says,
giving me such a massive good-bye hug, I'm surprised the books
don't tumble from my overwhelmed arms.
A few days later, I'm sprawled on my living room couch,
tearing through my ninth book. Until now, my spiritual repertoire
has pretty much been limited to the Bible (from childhood
religious classes; I haven't cracked it since). But these very
different spiritual tracts—encouraging my personal union with
my highest essence, and offering various road maps to get there—
are opening me up to a different world. I'm starting to see that life
isn't about what happens; it's about how I decide to react to those
things. It's up to me whether I choose to react by feeling angry,
sad, and aimless—or, as my higher self does, loving, appreciative,
and joyful. It's my call whether to live from a place of connection
or separation.
Although I can tell that putting these ideas into practice won't
be easy, I feel a bit like the baby boom generation must have felt
when it got its first taste of the Beatles. There's a whole world out
there I never knew existed. I am awed by these teachings. And I
am on my way.
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Chapter 16
The following Thursday I leave my office
to accompany Janelle to her doctor's appointment. She's been
begging me to go with her for ages—not because she's worried
that anything's wrong, but because she's been dying for me to
meet her practitioner. The first time she gushed, "You absolutely
must meet this doctor," I was sure she was trying to set me up
with him. When I finally confessed this to her, she laughed. The
guy is gay. Turns out Janelle is just hot for the energy-healing
method this Dr. Fallyn swears by, and like all new converts, she's
trying to reel me in. Twice I made up excuses why I couldn't go.
This week I finally relented.
I'm not sure why I feel such resistance. After all, part of my
spiritual beliefs includes being open to all kinds of possibilities
about the universe. And I'm certainly clear that there's a force
beyond that which we can see, hear, and feel. As Janelle keeps
saying, the idea that there's invisible energy in the world is not
even that out there: we all believe in electricity. I know that the
body is made from the energy of the universe, so why couldn't
it be harnessed to help you heal? But I grew up with my mom's
very narrow approach to health, which I'm having trouble
shaking. Still, I know that my own family physician, an M.D.
with Harvard training and an overreliance on a prescription pad,
can't possibly have a lock on healing.
The funny thing is Dr. Fallyn has his own Harvard training,
a Ph.D. in biochemistry, along with his naturopathic physician
degree. It's just that he doesn't seem to be using one bit of what
he learned at the Ivy League. On his Web site, which I scanned
last night, he claims he can treat most diseases with his machine.
The Web site featured a picture of the device; it looks like a crystal
ball. No matter your complaint, this doctor's treatment seems to
be the same: several sessions in front of the machine as it "beams
out targeted energy waves at a frequency designed to fix what
ails you." Naturally, these are waves a client can't see. All I could
think as I scrolled through the site was, at $100 a pop, this guy's
got a great business!
Janelle has seen Dr. Fallyn three times. A friend from the yoga
center told Janelle the machine cured her insomnia, and Janelle
was eager to see if it could do the same for the dust and mold
allergies that swell her eyelids. Although her symptoms haven't
completely disappeared since she started, even my cynical brain
has to admit she seems vastly improved. I'm not entirely convinced
her recovery isn't attributable to less contact with dust and mold,
positive thinking, or even those horse-pill megavitamins the girl
somehow swallows daily. Janelle is certain that Dr. Fallyn is the
sole reason for her turnaround, but I'm of the mind-set that it's
equally plausible the man is a total quack.
Displaying her usual impeccable timing, Janelle swings her
Prius around the corner just as I step out from my office lobby.
"Hey, how was your day?" she asks as I climb in her car (we
decided to leave mine in my office parking lot, to be picked up
later), even though I gave her the complete rundown when we
chatted on the phone not one hour earlier.
"Great, as you well know."
"I'm so glad you agreed to come. I know you have doubts, but
I think he's on to something big. Maybe he can help you with that
chronic cough."
"I hope that's not why you've brought me. My cough's mostly
fine. Anyway, I've been hacking since the first grade. I think I'd
miss it if it disappeared."
"Don't worry. I brought you because I want you to see this.
Opening your mind's a good thing. If you never wanna have your
cough treated, that's okay by me."
"Really, my cough strikes only every couple of weeks. It's no big
deal. You should have heard me as a kid. I used to bark every hour!"
"Sounds awful. But I bet it's something Dr. Fallyn can fix."
"I'm sure he'd be happy to try—at a hundred dollars per. I
can't believe you think his Frankenstein machine is worth that
kinda money. Think of the great clothes a gal could get for that!"
"Honestly, I'm surprised you're so dubious, considering that
I'm Exhibit A. My allergies are so much better. And I know you
believe the same as I do: Everything in the world is energy. Solid
things merely move at slower speeds. So why wouldn't changing
the energy in your body have a huge effect on your health?"
"You underestimate the extent to which I absorbed my
mother's faith in FDA-approved pills and potions," I chuckle.
"But I agreed to come. So clearly I'm a wee bit open-minded."
A few minutes later, we pull into the doctor's parking lot and
head inside. While Janelle signs in, I notice two model-gorgeous
women, one with cropped short blond hair, the other a brunette
whose mane is long and curly, in the waiting room. I head over to
an empty chair near them to get their perspective.
"Are you patients of Dr. Fallyn?" I jump in, surprising myself
with my assertiveness.
"Yes—," the brunette starts to say.
But the other interrupts her. "Who wants to know?"
"I'm sorry if that was too personal," I say sweetly. "Let me
start again. My name's Lorna, and that's my friend Janelle." I
indicate the reception area, where Janelle is quietly chatting with
the nurse and filling out papers. "If you're worried about privacy,
you don't need to discuss your condition. Janelle's here for an
appointment, and I'm curious—okay, I admit, skeptical—about
his treatment methods."
"I'm sorry if I was rude," the blond woman says, extending
her hand with a complete attitude reversal. "I'm Tabitha. This
is Ashanti. Yes, we're patients. I thought you might be with the
medical board."
"I don't understand," I say. Janelle finishes with her forms
and slips into the chair beside me.
"Well, Dr. Fallyn practices in a way that threatens traditional
physicians, so he comes under a lot of fire. Several doctors have
filed complaints to get his license taken away. I thought maybe you
were part of their investigation. My girlfriends Soli and Jacqueen,
who are patients, told me someone was snooping around the last
time they came here."
"Soli and Jacqueen—the ones who know Mandy Adams?" I'm
sure they must be the same women I met in Mandy's spirituality
group, not only because the names are unusual but also because
they seem likely to travel in these alternative medicine circles.
"Yes—and we know Mandy, too! What a small world,"
Tabitha says.
"God forbid you ruffle the feathers of some physicians,"
Ashanti continues, ignoring our game of people geography and
getting back to the topic at hand. "So many of them have tried
to run midwives, chiropractors, homeopaths, and, in this case,
naturopaths, off the map. They want to keep every healer from
doing anything creative."
"I see we're of like minds," Janelle says, leaning forward to
introduce herself and officially join the conversation.
"Do you think this treatment really has helped you?" I ask
the women pointedly.
They look at each other and laugh.
"Oh, you could say that," Ashanti says. "Tabitha's one of Dr.
Fallyn's big success stories."
"My regular doctors practically left me for dead," Tabitha says
dramatically, pausing for further effect before continuing. "Two
years ago, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The oncologist
told me outright I'd be lucky to last the summer. Nothing like
nipping all hope in the bud."
"Naturally, we found a different oncologist right away,"
Ashanti says. "Someone who wasn't ready to call the funeral home
yet. I'm Tabitha's best friend––we've modeled together since high
school. I got online and started doing research."
"As you can imagine, I was in shock about the whole thing.
Kind of paralyzed," Tabitha adds. I lean forward, eager to hear
"I found her a doctor who agreed to shrink the tumor with
radiation. He thought there was a chance that if it got smaller, it
could maybe be surgically removed, although he wasn't making
any promises. Something about it being complex, and close to her
speech center."
"I had eight weeks of radiation," Tabitha jumps in again, and
my head flips from one woman to the other. "X-rays showed the
tumor getting smaller. But radiation is so freaky. They're pointing
this machine right at your head! I was nervous about the harm
the radiation might be doing to the rest of me. I kept recalling
the joke about the doctor who says he knew the treatment helped
his patient because the autopsy showed the tumor had gotten
"Tabitha and I got to talking," Ashanti says, and my gaze
swings again to her. "I mean, what is radiation if not energy? Why
couldn't her tumor shrink with energy that wasn't so toxic? Soli,
who's my neighbor, told me about Dr. Fallyn. It sounded weird,
I admit, but Soli swore the treatments had shrunk her uterine
fibroids, like down to nothing."
"Dr. Fallyn encouraged me to stay with the radiation, and
even do the surgery if my oncologist thought it was safe," Tabitha
continues. "He wanted his treatment to be complementary. But
I decided to stop the radiation cold for a month to see what
happened. My oncologist was pissed, but I figured that was
his problem. I came here every day for four weeks. At first my
eyebrows were raised as high as yours are." She points to mine,
and I realize they're practically in my hairline, so astounded am I
by this information. "But I had to give it a try." I try to consciously
relax my face, but my eyebrows quickly pop up again. "By the
second week, I could sense that something was working. Hard to
explain exactly what I was feeling. After a month, I went to my
oncologist for another X-ray. He stood there stunned. Couldn't
find but a tiny trace of the tumor! I tried to tell him about Dr.
Fallyn, but he just laughed. Swore that the radiation he'd given
me before must have worked wonders."
"No operation. Nothing. Tabitha's been in perfect health for
a year and a half! Comes here now for weekly tune-ups. I come
myself when I've a cold or headache. My story isn't so dramatic,
but I'm a satisfied customer, too."
Janelle is smiling wider than a beauty pageant contestant. She
knows this tale will go far toward convincing me that Dr. Fallyn is
not selling the energy version of snake oil. Plus, there's the added
bonus that they know the women we've recently met; it makes it
seem more like karma.
"That's incredible," I say, trying to put the wow I'm feeling
into words. "But are you sure his machine treatments are what
cured you? Maybe it was the radiation? Or . . . something else?"
"Truthfully, I do think the machine is only part of the story,"
Tabitha says. "Dr. Fallyn believed in my body's ability to heal
itself. That's not something I got from any of the dozens of other
doctors I saw during my care. When you think about how you
get over the flu or a cut in your skin, or how a woman grows
and births a baby . . . the body's such a wondrous machine. Why
shouldn't it have that same ability to dismantle runaway cells
clumped up in my brain? With Dr. Fallyn, I started having faith
that my immune system could cart that icky stuff away. I think the
energy treatments just sped up the process."
"You guys should go on a talk show, or something! The world
needs to hear this," Janelle says.
"I think that would only make more trouble for Dr. Fallyn,"
Ashanti sighs. "Jacqueen said it was an MS patient's neurologist
who complained the loudest, even though the woman is
supposedly walking for the first time in years!"
"I hate to break up this little kaffeeklatsch," a voice says, and
the four of us turn in unison to see a thin, middle-aged man in
black pants and a bright red shirt, his straight black hair down to
his shoulders, standing by the door.
"Dr. Fallyn! Hello!" Tabitha, Ashanti, and Janelle reply
"Hello to all of you! Janelle, whenever you're ready, come on
in. And of course, your friend is welcome to join you."
Copyright ©2011 by Meryl Davids Landau


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I have to vent. I have to let it all out or my brain may implode! Am I the only one?
I am constantly amazed at how confusing the USTA site is, especially given all the resources they have. Actually, I am hard pressed to think of another site of any kind that matches this labyrinth of links and dead ends. It is actually such a bowl of spaghetti that it is difficult to even explain the problem succinctly. There seems to be two parallel universes in the tournament area, and about half the time I enter the wrong wormhole and end up in a house of mirrors. About 6 months ago, the USTA site was prompting visitors to take a site survey. I gave it one star ratings across the board, but nothing has really improved since then.
p.s. The adult area and the junior areas are equally muddled. They spared no one.
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It's not confusing at all, Mark. You just have to approach it the right way. First, stand on one leg, then put the other leg behind your head. Hop around in a circle for five revolutions, and then take three shots of whiskey. At this point, the website will start to appear more comprehensible, but you're not there yet. Orient yourself so that your feet face the ceiling. This is a crucial step, as the sudden rush of blood to your brain opens up previously unused neural pathways. Finally, and this is extremely important, cross your eyes as you peruse through the site. It all should be crystal clear at this point, and if it's not, start from the beginning and do everything in the proper order. Happy surfing!
Maybe they will! Or maybe the twitterverse can get #USTAsitesucksballs to the top of the trending list.
I didn't think Taylor Dent could turn super saiyan. I agree with you though Mark. I hope they see this board :)
He's not turning Super Saiyan, he's "Hulking" out.
My thoughts exactly! I've been trying to decide if it's worth my time to invest in a membership so I can join a league or play in some tournaments but I can't even figure out the tournament schedule. Thinking I'm probably going to give it a pass.
I hate the site because it doesn't get to the point early on. You have to click two pictures that are so generally related before you get to the meat and bones, which is the advanced search. "TennisLink" makes absolutely little linking sense, because it can lead you to find a partner, find a league, find a tournament, etc.. They should eliminate that and just have "league", "tournament", "partner" instead of the "hall of mirrors" effect Mark mentions. It's a wasted link to have to wade through these pictures of players pretending to have fun. lol
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URUMQI, China (AP) -- Chinese authorities said Thursday that two religious extremists carried out a terror attack at a train station in far-western Xinjiang region by detonating explosives, in an apparent suicide bombing that also killed one other person and wounded 79.
The strike late Wednesday in Urumqi was the third high-profile attack in seven months blamed on Xinjiang extremists that targeted civilians. These attacks, two of them outside the region, have marked a departure from a previous pattern of primarily targeting local authorities in a long-simmering insurgency.
A 57-year-old woman being treated at the Xinjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital said she had just arrived from Sichuan province and was walking outside the station to meet her son when the explosives went off and knocked her to the ground.
"I saw I had shreds of flesh and blood in my hair and on my clothes. It was terrifying," said the woman, who would only give her surname, Peng.
The official website for Xinjiang's regional government said police identified two suspects with a history of religious extremism, including a 39-year-old man from southern Xinjiang.
It did not explicitly call Wednesday's attack in the regional capital of Urumqi a suicide bombing, but said the two men detonated explosives at a train station exit and both died on the spot.
Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded "decisive" action against terrorism after the attack, which came at awkward time for him, just as he was wrapping up a four-day tour of Xinjiang aimed at underlining the government's commitment to security in the region. It was unclear if he was still in Xinjiang when the explosions took place.
"The battle to combat violence and terrorism will not allow even a moment of slackness," Xi said in comments published on the front page of official newspapers Thursday and carried by state television.
The blasts went off about 7 p.m. just after a train had pulled into the station and as passengers streamed out onto a plaza near a bus station.
Another survivor, a man who also gave only his surname, Liu, said the blast knocked many people to the ground.
"There was chaos. Everyone was panicking," Liu said. Police and firefighters quickly arrived and Liu said the injured were taken to hospitals in ambulances and commandeered taxis.
Earlier reports in state media quoted witnesses as saying the attack also involved knifings by a group of attackers, but the regional government's brief dispatch - saying police had solved the crime - made no mention of slashings.
Tensions between Chinese and ethnic Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang have been simmering for years, particularly since riots in 2009 in Urumqi left nearly 200 people dead, according to official figures.
Beijing blames the violence on overseas-based instigators, but has offered little evidence. Information about events in the area about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) west of Beijing is tightly controlled.
Authorities said security was tightened at all transport hubs in the city, which has a mainly Han Chinese population who are distinct from Xinjiang's native Turkic Muslim Uighur ethnic group.
Train service was suspended for about two hours, and witnesses said the area outside the train station was cordoned off overnight.
But by afternoon Thursday, a public holiday, the train station bustled with hundreds of travelers bringing luggage and waiting in orderly lines. Paramilitary police with rifles and helmets and riot police with bulletproof vests and shields patrolled and guarded positions in groups of about a dozen each.
Street sellers hawked stacks of naan bread, while shopkeepers repaired minor damage to signs and lights on storefronts. One shopkeeper refused to let people bring their bags into his convenience store and held a short, thick wooden pole in front of him.
Photos circulating briefly on Chinese social media sites showed scattered luggage near the station's exit and a heavy presence of armed men.
The official People's Daily newspaper's microblog reported Thursday that the two attackers had strapped bombs to their bodies. That would represent a new form of attack blamed on militants who so far have primarily targeted local officials with crude weapons, including knives and farm tools.
"It would mark a new escalation and start to hint at a worrying sophistication," said Raffaello Pantucci, a terrorism expert at the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies in London.
"However, it is as of yet unclear whether this incident is linked to groups outside, which is what I would say would elevate it to being one of the front lines in Islamist terror in the global sense," Pantucci said.
Last October, three Uighurs rammed a vehicle into crowds near the Forbidden City gate in the heart of Beijing and then crashed the car in a fiery suicide attack, killing themselves and two tourists. Police quickly cleaned up the area and released few details, and it was not clear whether the attackers used some kind of explosives.
In March, five knife-wielding men and women believed to be Uighurs slashed at crowds indiscriminately at a railway station in southwestern China, killing 29 people.
While Beijing faults separatists for raising ethnic tensions, government critics say restrictive and discriminatory policies and practices have alienated the Uighurs. They say Han people have flooded Xinjiang and benefited from its economic growth while Uighurs have felt excluded.
China has smothered Xinjiang with additional security and imposed additional restrictions on Uighur travel rights, culture and religious practices. That, say Uighur activists, is exacerbating the resentments driving the violence.
"The Urumqi explosion again proves that forceful repression is not a solution to the problem," said Dilxat Raxit, a spokesman for the World Uyghur Congress based in Germany.
During his visit, Xi urged government officials to maintain social stability, promote growth, improve living standards and strengthen ethnic unity, according to state media reports.
Xi told officials that the long-term stability of Xinjiang is vital to the whole country's reform, development and stability.
Associated Press writers Chris Bodeen and Ian Mader in Beijing and videojournalist Aritz Parra in Urumqi contributed to this report.


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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The rate of early prostate cancers among older Americans dropped suddenly following a change in screening advice from government-backed experts in 2008, new research shows.
The findings are another sign that the tide could be turning against routine prostate cancer screening, which a growing number of medical groups worry could do more harm than good.
In August, 2008, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force began discouraging screening in men over 75 given the known risks of screening and lack of clear benefits. (The group recently expanded its recommendation to men of all ages.)
A survey published earlier this year found no decrease in screening. But that work was based on screening tests reported by patients and could be unreliable, said David H. Howard, a health policy researcher at Emory University in Atlanta, who did the new study.
Using a national cancer registry known as SEER, he found the rate of early-stage prostate tumor diagnoses among men aged 75 and older fell 25 percent from 2007 to 2009 - from 443 to 330 per 100,000 men.
While more-advanced tumors and those in younger men also were on the decline, the drops were not as drastic or sudden as among older men.
That suggests the revised guidelines had an impact on doctors, although insurers still pay for the prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, blood test used to screen for prostate cancer, Howard told Reuters Health.
"Voluntary compliance is better than nothing," he said, "but obviously there is still a long way to go. That may include policy and insurance changes."
According to Howard, about half of elderly men in the U.S. still get screened. Research shows other kinds of cancer screening are also common among seniors, despite doubts about their efficacy in this age group.
More than 2.5 million men in the U.S. are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis today, according to the American Cancer Society, but the vast majority won't die from the disease. That's because many of these cases represent tumors that were picked up by PSA tests without ever having caused any symptoms.
Experts say men with early-stage prostate cancer may choose to wait and see if the disease progresses, which it often doesn't do, instead of getting aggressive treatments such as surgery or radiation right away.
Although it's unclear if such treatments are any more helpful than the wait-and-see approach, side effects such as impotence or incontinence are common.
So far, it's impossible to say whether the drop in the number of early diagnoses will be accompanied by changes in prostate cancer death rates. If there is no uptick in deaths, that will be a sign that the PSA test is being overused.
The Archives of Internal Medicine, which published Howard's results, welcomed the findings in a note entitled "Time to Stop Screening for Prostate Cancer."
"Given that the harms of screening... outweigh the benefits for younger men as well," editor Dr. Mitchell Katz wrote, "we hope to see a similar decrease in early prostate cancer incidence in young men."
SOURCE: bit.ly/KEPNSw Archives of Internal Medicine, online July 23, 2012.


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INDIANAPOLIS – Dots, Inc., a national women's off-priced clothing retailer, will pay $246,500 and furnish other relief to settle a class race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, Dots' Merrillville, Ind., clothing store denied jobs on a systemic basis to white applicants since at least April 1, 2007. During that time, the EEOC contended, Dots regularly hired black entry-level applicants for sales positions, but excluded white applicants who were equally or better qualified.
Race discrimination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
The consent decree settling the suit provides that the settlement proceeds will be distributed to 32 class members. The decree also requires Dots to notify class members of open sales positions for a period of 18 months and to offer them interviews if they are still interested in employment with the company. Dots agreed to cease any further discrimination against white applicants and not to retaliate against applicants or employees who exercise their rights to complain about discrimination or assist in an investigation or discrimination-related proceeding. Dots will post a notice of non-discrimination at each of its facilities in Indiana and Illinois under its District 11 and train its managers and employees involved in the hiring process. Dots will also report on all hiring at its Merrillville location for a three-year period and will submit reports to EEOC detailing its compliance with the decree.
"We hope that this is a wake-up call for Dots and other employers who believe that they are in compliance with the law if they hire minority applicants while excluding white applicants," said EEOC Indianapolis Regional Attorney Laurie A. Young.
According to company information, Glenwillow, Ohio-based Dots has more than 400 stores in 28 states.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on the agency's web site at www.eeoc.gov .
The EEOC's Indianapolis Office is located at 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 1900, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The EEOC's Louisville Office is located at 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place, Suite 268, Louisville, KY 40202. The EEOC's Cincinnati Office is located at 550 Main Street, Suite 10019, Cincinnati, OH 45202, and the EEOC's Detroit Office is located at 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 865, Detroit, MI 48226. The EEOC's toll-free telephone number is (800) 669-4000, TTY: (317) 226-5162.


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I'm going to make a soup tomorrow - soak a load of white kidney beans (whatever they are, butter beans would also be nice) to soften. fry onion and garlic and add beans and cook then blitz. Then drizzle in a load of sauce made of green pesto mixed with olive oil. That's it!
On the bean theme, cannellini beans with chorizo and mroe paprika and mushrooms in a tomato-garlic-onion sauce (might as well add juniper berries too) is a winner.
Goat's cheese and honey - winner. As with feta and honey.
got this one from the ottolenghi cookbook:
grilled aubergines + basil leaves + pomegranate seeds + greek yogurt that you've added saffron & garlic to.
it's so, so nice. turns out saffron and pomegranate are perfect for each other. for this alone, ottolenghi is a genius.
oh, and on that 'what to have with black pudding?' tip...fresh broad beans + a bit of parsley work great.
a great cold pasta salad for the cooler months (fusilli is superb because the smaller ingredients get in among its spirals) is with sliced button mushrooms, pesto, and add seeds you like, toss that in as well.
grate a cheese like a parmesan and maybe a little drizzle action.
I flippin adore broad beans. such a fresh green taste.
onion/spring onion and garlic fried with some cut-up tomatoes and fresh red chilli. scramble some eggs in, pour over olive oil and have with pittas. amazing.
one ingredient i'm really keen on at the moment is sherry vinegar. makes things like soups and stews taste kind of deeper, and more comforting.
Does anyone have any good ideas of what to do with miso concentrate, other than just making miso soup with it? Which is great, of course, but I feel I'm not exploiting it to its full potential.
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2 tablespoons orange-juice concentrate
1 tablespoon light miso paste
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup canola or grape-seed oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch chives, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped coarsely
Combine the orange-juice concentrate, miso, vinegar, and Tabasco in a bowl, then gradually whisk in the oil to emulsify. Just before serving, season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives, red bell pepper, and mint. (Published 2000)


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Audiogalaxy, one of the original music file-sharing services and "one of the greatest defunct websites of all time," marked its return today with a new approach that gives users an alternative to the likes of Google Music and Pandora. And this time it's playing by the record industry's rules.
The Seattle-base startup has been testing the reborn Audiogalaxy service for months under the leadership of original Audiogalaxy founder Michael Merhej and partners Tom Kleinpeter and Viraj Mody. They made it official today and launched a key new feature at the same time.
"It's almost a homecoming, coming back to Audiogalaxy," says Merhej, who started Audiogalaxy as a student at the University of Texas at Austin in the late 1990s. That first incarnation was shut down in 2002, following a dispute with the recording industry.
Merhej went on to found and lead FolderShare, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2005 to become Windows Live Sync.
The core of the reborn Audiogalaxy service allows users to stream their own music from their computers to their mobile devices. The big catch is that users need to leave their computers on to make it work, but the free service avoids the need to upload tracks to a cloud service.
Today the company is adding a new feature called Mixes that uses a proprietary algorithm to personalize an Internet radio stream for users, from a large catalog of songs licensed by Audiogalaxy under webcasting rights, Merhej says. That personalization algorithm is a "secret sauce" based on factors including the songs in the user's collection, he says.
Playback of mixes on the web is free, but mobile access to the mixes requires a monthly subscription of $12 for 3 months or $36 for a year.
Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.
The Audiogalaxy founders are bootstrapping the company, without taking any outside financing.


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It's a funny thing, but somehow the shortest weeks always feel the longest. Perhaps it's the harsh reality of going back to real life after a sweet long weekend?
It's official: you deserve a giveaway.
Gourmet Gift Company has generously offered a $100 gift certificate to one lucky CakeSpy reader! Their website is chock full of sweet gourmet mixes for cakes (including flavors like chocolate, red velvet, vanilla and champagne), cookies, brownies and a variety of other treats. Just think how much sweetness $100 could get you on this site--you could pick up some sweet treats for yourself, and friends too! What a sweet gift-by-mail for a faraway friend or relative these mixes would be! Or, if you're planning a wedding or event, the gift certificate would get you quite a few of their unique customized favors.
To put your name in the running, simply leave a comment on this post and tell which of Gourmet Gift Company's flavors you'd try first!
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May The Fourth Be With You
So for some reason I started Wrecky Wedding Week before realizing that today is Star Wars Day. Whoops! Can't let something like that go by uncelebrated, now, can I? But I also wanted to stick to my wedding cake theme, so...
On your Precious Moments wedding cake.
Just 'cuz.
(P.S. Whoever did this is my hero.)
And finally, may the force be with us:
Sam B., Susan E., & Clare, are any of you seeing a white top hat under Vader there? Or is that just me?


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Body identified as Dawn "Dan" Cone of Granby
The body Grand County Search and Rescue located and recovered on Friday, Feb. 8, has been identified by the Grand County Coroner's Office as that of Dawn "Dan" Cone of Granby.
The cause of death was due to natural causes, according to a press release from the Grand County Sheriff's Office.
The search was initiated after Cone's car was reported as being parked at mile marker 18 on Highway 125 since approximately Jan. 28.
Twenty-two members of Grand County Search and Rescue, with the assistance of a two-person tracking team from Larimer County Search and Rescue, initiated a search early Friday. The man was reported as missing at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
A ground search team located the subject three-quarters of a mile from the highway at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday. The man was transported to the highway by Grand County Search and Rescue members.
Six to eight inches of snow has fallen in the area since the man's vehicle was reported as being parked on Highway 125.
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Fly Neighbourly Advice for the Tasman National Park
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AFAC Independent Operational Review of the 2018-19 bushfires
South Bruny National Park was gazetted in 1997 mainly for its wonderful coastal scenery. Much of the coast is comprised of towering cliffs, muttonbird rookeries, gardens of kelp seaweed and long sandy beaches. In some areas the park extends several kilometres back from the coastline, where lush rainforest may be found containing several endemic plant species (plants unique to Tasmania). The popularity of South Bruny National Park as a tourist destination is enhanced by its abundant birdlife, coastal heathland and its prominent place in the history of Tasmania.
The park offers plenty of opportunities for walking, from the short stroll to the remains of an old whaling station at Grass Point, to the more demanding Labillardiere Peninsula circuit.
Adventure Bay and Jetty Beach provide safe, sheltered areas for swimming, while Cloudy Bay is a popular spot for experienced surfers.
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Cash Mobbing is Alive In Kitsap County
What are you doing this weekend? The weather is nicer so it would be a good weekend to attend a Cash Mob!
What is a cash Mob?
Cash mobs use social media sites to draw customers to a local business.
On average, mobbers spend $20 in cash, (or what they can afford) and then meet up at a local food or beverage establishment as a post-mob activity to celebrate!
As a community we can all help local businesses grow, make people happy, and get quality local goods for ourselves and our families. The local movement is happening on www.kitsapcountycashmobs.com and is being organized via business owners who are administrating facebook pages in each town.
March 24th is National Cash Mob Day and two really great Cash Mobs are happening in Poulsbo and Bremerton!
The Cash Mob in Poulsbo is at Jaks Espresso and Cafe 19355 Jensen Way NE, from 9am-4pm and the owner Julie Krucek said "if it is nice out we could have the BBQ fired up and who knows what will be cooking! It will be delicious! I hope to see lots of supporters-Even some cream puffs with Bavarian cream filling might be in order!"
The Cash Mob in Bremerton is at CJ's at 1417 Park Ave across the street from Evergreen Park at Noon. Come spend a twenty and check out CJ's store. Afterwards they are going to meet at Rachel's on the Eastside to socialize. Bring a friend and make some new ones.
Kitsap County Cash Mobs and local town administrators are hopeful to be able to cash mob one locally owned business per week-per town! This is a very good start!


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- My accent pieces aren't heavily weighted in one area over another - disperse the thick and the thin strips or the colours if you used more than one accent.
- Variation in the angles of the strips - some should go right, some left.
- Disperse the background fabrics as much as possible.
Looking both close-up and stepped back allow for you to see your quilt in the big picture. Another trick is to take a photo with your digital camera. This helps you see the layout at a distance. You can also go to the hardware store and buy a door peephole. Looking through this makes everything appear at a distance. I love my peephole (when I can find it). For a reminder of the finished layout check out the picture in the sidebar or the finished Gratitude quilt.
Once you are happy with your layout I like to stack my blocks in columns. Start at the top left corner of your layout. Take the corner block in your hand and place it directly on top of the block directly below it in layout. Do not rotate it or any of the blocks at this point. Continue to stack each column. I also label the top left corner of each stack with a pin and a sheet of paper. Just to minimize confusion.
To piece the top I sew column 1 to column 2, in one continuous strip. At the end of each block I simply sew a few stitches and then I start on the next set of blocks.
I sew the entire column together then press. To press I sew one row to the right, the next to the left. On this particular quilt I press towards the vertical strip. This will make the top lie quilt smoothly.
The top goes together quickly by sewing one column after another. I keep the next stack of blocks to the right of my sewing machine and grab a block as I go. Do not cut apart the completed rows. Once you've sewn all the columns together you are left with pieced rows. Your columns, strip pieced, create finished rows. See the picture below if that doesn't make sense.
All that remains is to sew your rows together. This is the one point where I pin. Because I pressed towards the vertical strip on each block and I alternated vertical and horizontal blocks in the layout my seams will lay flat when I match them up. I pin two rows rights sides together and sew. I repeat this until all the rows are together and then press all the seams in one direction.
Et, voila! A finished top.
Here is where I apologize for not having a picture of the completed top in the yellow/grey/navy. It is finished, but I haven't been able to take a picture because a) Hubby can't lift his arm for the picture b) even if I was home during the day to take a picture when it is daylight there is now snow on the ground. Soon, I promise.


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Ron Arad has excelled himself creating a small family of objects that, as usual, are not only heavily iconic on the aesthetic plane, but each is hallmarked by an innovative, curious performance.
Ron was born in Tel Aviv in 1951, he studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Art and at the Architectural Association of London where Bernard Tschumi was his teacher and Nigel Coates and Zaha Hadid his colleagues. He lives and works in London where he teaches at The Royal College of Art. Putting architecture to one side for a while, although he has in fact recently returned to that discipline, Ron turned his attention to design and began working with several Italian companies. He has created some world-famed pieces and is a true virtuoso as can been seen in works like his performance: Ron is always searching for new unconventional solutions for common objects and experimenting with new technologies and materials in innovative forms.


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Kate Middleton's Day in the Great Outdoors
(LONDON) -- The world does not yet know whether the unborn child of Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Prince William will be a girl or a boy, but on Friday at least, the duchess appeared as though she is ready for a boy.
Middleton, 31, traded her usual high-fashion look to get down and dirty with the U.K.'s Cub Scouts, spending a day with them in the great outdoors.
Middleton, dressed in an Army-style green jacket, jeans and her favored Le Chameau boots, braved the cold and blistery English weather to visit the Great Tower Scout Camp near Newby Bridge in Cumbria.
The duchess, five months pregnant with her and William's first child, stayed warm by huddling near a campfire and roasting pastries along with other volunteers, according to the U.K.'s Mirror.
The paper reports that Middleton has privately volunteered with the Scouts near the couple's home in Anglesey, Wales, where William is based as a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, but Friday's outing marked a new step in her support, meant to encourage others to volunteer too.
Middleton was seen laughing with her fellow volunteers over the state of their respective pastries, known as "twists," and even got into the action herself, rolling the dough with her sapphire wedding ring on and all.
"Oh, it's actually not bad, if you were desperately hungry," she said after a taste test, the Mirror reports. "It's quite sugary."
Middleton appeared with the queen and Prince Philip earlier this week at a London Tube station where she received a "Baby on Board" badge from London Underground chief operating officer Howard Collins.
In Friday's visit, Middleton got another decorative fashion keepsake, this time a red, white and blue Scouts scarf that she proudly wore around her neck tied in a "friendship knot" during the visit.
"She was passionate about doing this course today," Scouts' assistant director Simon Carter said of the duchess, according to People magazine. "Other scout leaders who have spoken to her say she loves asking questions. … She wants to get as much information as possible to take back with her."
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Are you looking for heirloom-style home decor without the hefty price tag? Look no further than traditional chandeliers. Traditional chandelier lighting is available in many designs, sizes, and finishes. The charming light fixtures pair well with wall lighting fixtures to create a layered lighting effect.
How Can You Incorporate Traditional Chandeliers in Your Home?
We have the traditional chandelier lighting that will fit great with any look or design you're trying to achieve, while bringing quality lighting to your home. Most lighting designers recommend combining chandeliers with pendant light fixtures for a more full lighting experience. The below products are the best:
Cascade Crystal 2 Tier Chandelier by Murray Feiss. Breathtaking is the only word to describe this beautiful timeless piece of art. With 12 candle lights producing 720 watts of incandescent beauty this chandelier would be perfect in a foyer or by a staircase.
Dillon Large 2 Tier Chandelier by Hudson Valley. This is one of our more modest and minimalistic traditional brass chandeliers. This fixture has nine lights producing a total of 540 watts. The longer off white fabric shades and aged brass would look great in a family room paired with warm wood colors and neutrals. These provide a base for the brass, and bring attention to the piece.
Accents Provence Candle Chandelier by Minka Lavery. This is a hand painted piece, filled with historical detailing, recalling the style of the French countryside. This nine light fixture would look amazing in any dining room or breakfast nook. Pair with dark furniture to enhance the chandelier's ambiance.
Leighton Crystal Chandelier by Kichler. This is an elegant smaller traditional chandelier light fixture. It comes with four lights and white fabric shades. This piece would look great illuminating hallways, offices and bathrooms.


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Miniature Child Toy ceramic Tea Set 10pcs., comes with (1) Creamer, (1) Sugar Bowl, (2) Teacups with (2)tray, (1) Tea pot and (1) tray. This Miniature Tea Service makes a great gift! This product is not large enough for actual use, for decorative purposes. Hand wash only. Tea set Dimensions: W5" x L4 1/4" x H4 1/2".
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let's save some money to go to Korea or Japan!
it'll be awesome!
let's save some money to go to Korea or Japan!
it'll be awesome!
most pp here switched to NewSchool from Skiboard but they once skiboarded.
Rented a big house, skied together for 2 days, some classes for beginners, regular riding, hitting parks as well
There were some people throwing back flips as well which is not caught on this video
Riding together was just lots of fun. Very nice, chilled, fun people
you can see me hitting a rail in this video as well
all pictures and videos from NSB.
I occasionally ride in Korea as well. Fav hill is Muju.
One thing that bothers me is the fact that Korean credit card holders get massive discounts while I have to pay full price!
I'm in Northern Japan - tons of really nice ski areas. The best part is you don't see a whole lot of arrogant "skiers" or as some folks put it "Sheeple." Some of the resorts are a little pricey but I am able to get really nice discounts through the military.
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They're out there: weirdly shaped vessels and creatures in strange garb, flying — often silently — above the earth, their purpose a riddle; their means of propulsion and navigation a mystery; their ultimate ambition and destination an enigma.
Wait. We meant to say "reportedly." Reportedly they're out there — unidentified flying objects, perhaps from other solar systems, other galaxies, other civilizations, checking us out, gauging whether we humans are advanced enough to contact and parley with. (Or, depending on how pessimistic one is about both human and extraterrestrial nature, they're mulling whether we're ripe for enslavement, or tasty enough to be made into a kind of galactic goulash.)
[MORE: Read Lev Grossman's TIME cover story on "what happens when drones return home" to America]
This gallery, meanwhile, isn't about the technical specs of those hypothetical alien vessels or the possible temperaments or appetites of their purely conjectural pilots. Instead, LIFE.com celebrates readily identifiable, albeit unusual flying objects made locally — that is to say, here on Earth: blimps big and small; early helicopters; jet packs; and other devices that, through the years, have helped humanity, if only for a moment, slip the bonds of earth or return safely to the ground after ascending into the sky.
So, it turns out that the rumors and the whispers are true. They're out there, all right: weirdly shaped vessels and (our fellow) creatures in strange garb, floating and soaring above the earth. And until ET makes a confirmed, documented, verifiable landing hereabouts, we'll stick with singing the praises of the flying machines and other inventions that, through the years, have been conceived and built by our fellow earthlings.


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Elias Howe (July 9, 1819 – October 3, 1867) was an American inventor and sewing machine pioneer. He was born in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Howe spent his childhood and early adult years in Massachusetts where he apprenticed in a textile factory and then for a master mechanic.
Contrary to popular belief that he invented the sewing machine, many other people, including Walter Hunt, had worked on the idea of such a machine before him. However, Howe refined these ideas into a functional machine and on September 10, 1846, he was awarded the first United States patent (#4750) for a sewing machine using a lockstitch design.


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In the wake of Sandy, FCC reportedly considering backup power sources for cell towers
A government official says the Federal Communications Commission is expected to announce it will pursue a proposal to require backup power at cell towers to avoid a massive service loss like the one Superstorm Sandy wrought.
The official familiar with the effort tells The Associated Press that the FCC is expected Wednesday to announce hearings with first responders and people along the Eastern Seaboard where cellphone service in some places was lost for days. The official but spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to comment before the announcement.
On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York asked the FCC to work with telecommunications companies and first responders to maximize reliability and minimize costs.
In some places, nearly one in four customers lost cellphone service because of Sandy.


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This is a set of Five Medieval Armour Torsos.
They are most compatible with our Regiments legs and heads, but can be used with many 28mm Heroic Scale miniatures.
Each Torso has an approx 7mm diameter waist and is approx 7.5mm wide.
This Regiments product is not a toy, and is not intended for under 14's.
Regiments products are supplied unpainted, and will require some preparation and assembly with superglue. We recommend you carefully read the available Assembly Guide.
Medieval Armour Torsos (5)
- Product Code: AN7205
- Availability: In Stock
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David Walsh, a network engineer at Apple for over a decade, claims that the company—known for obsessively over-worked engineers—has been routinely requiring overtime hours but not paying for them. According to his lawsuit, which is seeking class-action status, Apple has created a variety of job titles for years designed to classify IT workers as exempt from federal overtime pay and other rights assigned by federal and California law.
The lawsuit claims that IT workers at Apple are often required to work more than eight hours in one day, and more than 40 in one week. Many of the network engineers are also required to be on call 24 hours a day for as long as one week, and any work done while on call isn't compensated. And, to top it all off, many are allegedly denied breaks for meals or rest periods as required by law.
Federal law provides exemption for employees in management or supervisory roles, but Walsh contends that despite job titles that may indicate otherwise, all work is directed by management and requires approval before being done. The lawsuit alleges violations of Federal Labor and Standards Act as well as California Labor Code and Industrial Workers Wage Order Requirements.
I don't know how wide these types of violations are, but I've been seeing lots of commercials from law firms offering to help sue for wage violations, so I'm guessing lots of companies may have been using it as a cost-cutting measure. Whether Apple has committed violations is yet to be determined, but my guess is Apple is better off settling this issue out of court. When a company has over $20 billion in cash sitting around, folks don't take too kindly to hearing that its managers have been ripping off their workers.


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Author: Tracy Madison
Series: Magic
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: April 27, 2010
I received this book for review from Dorchester Publishing.
Chloe Nichols is holding her breath. All her life, finding true happiness with a family has seemed as easy as...well, snagging a bubble off the wind—a bubble that her current boyfriend seems dead set on bursting. Yes, every time Chloe mentions her one true desire, Kyle shoots down her hopes. But he hasn't reckoned with the awesome power of Gypsy magic, or with loyal kith and kin. One way or another, Chloe's going to get her happily-ever-after. One could sometimes be found after you'd convinced a man he loves you, right? All Fate needs is a little puff in the right direction...
Thoughts: Chloe wants to find her true love and she wants to find him now. She's become a bit obsessed about it. With a boyfriend that doesn't believe in true love or soul mates it has been kinda hard. She is through with waiting and isn't above using magic to get want she wants. With a little help from her new family she hopes her dreams will become reality.
This book is the third installment in the Magic series. With each book it's always a new magic or talent and with each book the stories get better and better. I've always considered the first book, A Taste of Magic to be my favorite. But really each book has something special that I've really liked.
A Breath of Magic is a fantastically fun read, full of twists that will delight the reader. The gypsy magic is charming as ever. The story is emotional fueled, that you might want to have some tissue close at hand when you read it. At first I wasn't sure I was going to like Chloe, but she did grow on me. There were times when you just want to shake her, but she turned out to be a very lovable character. While every girl's journey in this series, has been difficult in it's own way. I think Chloe's has been hardest. But when all is said and done the emotional roller coaster both she and her true love went through is very much worth it in the end. This is one I would definitely recommend, especially for the true romantics out there.
Score: 5 Stars
Author Website: http://www.tracymadison.com/
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Thanks to Tracy I have a copy of A Breath of Magic to giveaway. This one is open to everyone- including International readers. To enter leave a comment along with your email address. The winner will be announced on May 7th. Good Luck!
***Also if you want to purchase this book right now Dorchester Publishing is having a 50% off sale for the next five days for Mother's Day. Promo code is Mom10. Because A Breath of Magic is a special promotion this month (Their Hot & New promo), it's already only $3.50, so with the promo code, it's only $1.75.


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The San Francisco 49ers extended reserve offensive lineman Alex Boone's deal by four years just before Thanksgiving, according to sources with access to the contract.
The contract was filed with the NFL and NFL Players Association, but the 49ers didn't announce it until Thursday night, saying it runs through the 2015 season.
San Francisco gave Boone a $1.7 million signing bonus late last month in keeping the second-year pro off the free-agent market.
Boone will make $450,000 in 2012, $540,000 in 2013, $950,000 in 2014 and $1.2 million in 2015. He also received $940,000 in roster/base salary guarantees, another $600,000 in roster bonuses and $3 million in escalators, so the new money in the contract is $6 million, with the potential for a maximum of $9 million.
Boone doesn't start for the 49ers, but the team is intent on keeping depth and quality on its offensive line.
"We are very pleased with the progress that Alex has made since joining the team in 2009," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement released by the team. "He really is a great example of what hard work, dedication and focus can do to further a young player's career. The 49ers are very happy for Alex and look forward to him capitalizing on this opportunity."
Boone joined the 49ers in 2010 as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio State. Boone has great size and is an intriguing prospect, one who has overcome issues with alcohol -- a DUI and alcohol-related arrest made his draft stock plummet -- to become a player with a future with the 49ers.
Boone was featured in NFL.com's "On the Fringe" series before the 2010 season.
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County of Inyo
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo, State of California, met in special session at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at the Big Pine Town Hall, 150 Dewey Street, Big Pine, California, with the following Supervisors present: Chairperson Susan Cash presiding, Ted Williams, and Jim Bilyeu. Supervisors Arcularius and Cervantes were absent. Supervisor Bilyeu provided the Invocation, and Supervisor Cash led the Pledge of Allegiance.
TOT Ballot Measure
The Chairperson announced that the Board would be discussing and responding to questions regarding the Ballot Measure and Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of Inyo, State of California Adding Section 3.202.200 to the Inyo County Code, to Impose an Additional Transient Occupancy Tax at the Rate of Three Percent (3%) for the Purpose of Funding Law Enforcement Services Provided by the County of Inyo."
The Board and the following members of the audience discussed the proposed Ballot Measure in depth and at length, including (a) discussing why law enforcement was earmarked for the funds; (b) why it was a good tax because the visitors will help to pay for law enforcement services, (c) the impact to services should this ballot measure not be approved; and (d) the disappointment expressed by several members of the audience in the Chamber of Commerce's absence from the meeting and why the Chamber of Commerce was not present to explain why they were not supporting this measure: Mr. Tom Valdez, Ms. Sandy Lund, Mr. Denis Joncas, Ms. Carolyn Joncas, Ms. Jorja Reyburn, Mr. Clyde Reyburn, and Ms. Marilyn Mann.
The Chairperson adjourned the special meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Attest: RONALD JULIFF
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Many of us are looking forward to spending time with family during the holiday this week, but are dreading the long hours of travel to get to our destination. Riding in a car for hours or sitting in a cramped seat on an airplane can cause muscle tightness, pain, fatigue and less than festive moods. Here at Jacuzzi, we pride ourselves on helping people unwind and find balance and relaxation, whether through hydrotherapy, stretching or any other form of relief.
Here are some effective stretches for holiday travelers:
LEGS – There usually isn't room to actually stretch out when you're in flight or on the road, but you can increase the blood flow to your legs while seated. Keeping your feet flat on the floor, press against the outsides of your knees with your hands. At the same time, push your legs out against your hands for five seconds. The resistance revs up circulation in your lower extremities. Try the same move, with your hands inside your knees, pressing your legs inward to resist.
NECK – The neck and shoulders really feel the pain from sitting too long. You'll get the benefits from this stretch instantly. First, sit up straight. Clasp your hands behind your head. Slowly, let your palms press your head toward your thighs, pointing chin to chest. Use your palms to gently stretch your head away from your shoulder until you feel a good stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds and slowly lift your head, unclasping your hands. Be careful not to go too far; it's better to repeat the stretch, gently, a couple of times.
ARMS – You have more freedom to move in an automobile, but on a crowded flight, it can be tough to spread your wings and "fly." A nice way to stretch your arms without taking up space: 1. Raise your right hand, then bend at the elbow until your hand is behind your back. From here, try lifting your elbow back and higher, keeping your shoulder blade sliding down your back. Repeat on the left side.
The trick to staying comfortable while traveling and arriving without wobbly legs and neck pain is allowing your body's muscles to move and increase circulation throughout. Once you've safely arrived at your destination, take a walk and a stretch break to help you stay alert and prevent muscle stiffness. And of course, if you can – take a nice soak in a hot tub!


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Standard Energy Solutions (SES) recently announced it has expanded to become a complete home energy solutions company providing home solar, energy efficiency, and energy management services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With an expanded, renewed focus, SES helps customers take better control of their energy production through holistic product and solution offerings that help empower homeowners to minimize their energy usage.
"We originally launched SES in 2009 to offer simple and dependable energy efficiency improvements through in-depth energy audits and retrofits to improve home energy performance," says Scott Wiater, president of Standard Solar and SES. "Late last year it became very clear that households need more than what we were currently offering. Beginning now, we can now offer customers a holistic approach to their home energy needs, including solutions for solar, home generators and smart home technology to help them maximize control over their energy spend. This is the new generation home energy company."
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Drop off the kiddos at school and drop-in at the studio, visit before your first class, or check-in before you clock-in! Hang out for half an hour or stay for longer, the studio will be open 8:00-9:00 for you to stop by and reconnect with your creative self!
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This isn't a typical Nobel Intent post, but I thought our readers may have some interest in anyway. Have you ever wanted to travel into space? Well, now, if you are a US citizen, you may have the chance. NASA announced today that they are accepting applications for the astronaut class of 2009. According to the press release, "those selected could fly to space for long-duration stays on the International Space Station and missions to the moon."
Before you head out to see if you have the right stuff, there are a few basic requirements that need to be met. In order to be considered for an astronaut position, NASA asks for a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or math. Along with a degree, one also needs at least three years of relevant professional experience. The submission deadline is July 1, 2008. After that there will be a six month evaluation period, and final candidate selections will be announced in early 2009. Those selected will be expected to report for duty at Johnson Space Center in the summer of 2009 to begin basic training and to prepare for potential future assignments.
If you apply, and get anywhere, let us at Nobel Intent know, as we'd love to hear about your experiences first hand. I'll end this post with an anecdote from a friend whose undergraduate professor was an astronaut who flew on the Shuttle in the 1980s:
One part of the requirements at the time to be an astronaut
is/was parachute
training. The professor said the candidates were gathered in class to
learn from an older Navy gentleman who would be teaching them the finer
points of jumping out of the Space Shuttle in case something went awry.
Naval Instructor:
If you must bail out of the space craft you need to pull the rip cord
on your parachute at an altitude of around 20,000 feet. Too
high and you will freeze before you reach the ground, too low and you
will hit the ground at too high of a speed.
Sir, we are not equipped with altimeters, so how can we know at what
point to pull our rip cord?
Naval Instructor:
Well, at 20,000 feet you can start to make out fine details such as
individual buildings, and structures.
... The class nods and goes back to listening ...
... A moment later the professor then raises his hand again ...
Sir, we take off from Florida and head East, over the Atlantic ocean,
there will be nothing to allow us to gauge our height.
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[Thinks for a second] Well then, you had better hope there is a ship
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Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic
2206 North John Redditt Drive
Lufkin, TX 75904-1776
Phone: 936-671-4300 Or 800-209-3120
Fax: 936-671-4332
Parent Facility: Michael E DeBakey VAMC (Houston)
Phone: (713) 791-1414 or (800) 553-2278
The Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic (CWOPC), a satellite of Houston's Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), is located in Lufkin, Texas. Activated on March 23, 1991, the 19,300 square foot clinic located at 1301 West Frank has established a reputation for delivering high quality health care to the Veterans of deep East Texas.
A staff of 55 provides primary care, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, and mental health services to Veterans in the area. In fiscal year 2010, there were 49,423 outpatient visits to the clinic.
In 1998, the clinic installed a state of the art digital radiological system, the first in East Texas. The following year, the VA's Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) was implemented at the clinic. CPRS offers health care providers a complete electronic record covering all aspects of patient care, including reminders for preventive health care, electronic entry of pharmaceutical orders, display of laboratory results, consultation requests, x-rays, and pathology slides. The importance of this system was demonstrated after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Medical information for every New Orleans VA patient was available at any VA medical center and by any VA physician nationwide.
On June 7, 2000, the Lufkin Mental Health Annex at 1514 Ellis opened to provide additional mental health services for its Veterans.
In 2004, the clinic installed new laboratory technology to enable additional testing to be completed in-house. The same year, the ScriptPro 200 Robotic Prescription Dispensing Systems was installed to perform the time consuming and tedious tasks of counting, filling, and labeling prescriptions, allowing staff to spend more time with customers. The "200" in the name indicates the system is designed to dispense the 200 medications "most-filled" in the clinic pharmacy.
The VA outpatient clinic was officially renamed under Public Law 108-422 (S. 424) in honor of former U.S. Representative Charles Wilson. A renaming ceremony was held on July 7, 2005.
Wilson, born in Trinity, Texas, received a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1956 and served in the United States Navy, with rank of lieutenant from 1956 to 1960. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1960 and then elected to the Texas Senate in 1966. In 1973, Wilson was elected to the 93rd United States Congress and served as a U.S. Representative until 1997.
In 2007, the Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic accepted funds from the T.L.L. Foundation to operate a 50-passenger coach with a restroom and capacity for two wheelchair bound passengers to transport Veterans from Lufkin to the MEDVAMC.
On August 28, 2009, the Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic officially opened the doors of its new home at 2206 North John Redditt Drive.
Located on approximately seven acres of land on the west side of Lufkin just off Loop 287, this 37,000 square-foot facility replaced both the current Lufkin VA Outpatient Clinic located at 1301 West Frank Avenue and the Mental Health Clinic Annex at 1514 Ellis Avenue, a significant convenience for Veterans and staff who frequently travel between locations.
In primary care, the new clinic has eight provider offices, eight nurse offices, 24 examination rooms, a pulmonary function laboratory, and an observation room. On the mental health side of the building, there are 15 rooms for clinical staff and three group therapy rooms. The space for the laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy departments more than doubled in size. The new facility has 250 parking spaces, approximately three times that of the building at 1301 West Frank Avenue. In the near future, optometry services will also be offered.


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Write 'Em, Cowboys!
Hey guys, it's time again for our Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry post!
(My apologies in advance to Texas, cowboys, and poetry in general.)
Ahem hem hem.
swirling poo vortex
moistly encircles my horse
keep it off the boots.
There once was a rodeo clown
The best of the whole bunch, hands down.
A real Texas Star
He's sure to go far
If he'd just stop horsing aroun'.
Dangle the Dog's show had to close
The problem? Right under his nose.
Since it's hard to erase
the things on his face...
Now he just does puppet shows.
Kill, kill, kill
Kill kill.
And for our grand finale, we'd like you to know that John wrote the next one. That's right, JOHN DID IT. So it's not my or Sharyn's fault. We're just saying.
Take it away, John!
Once upon a morning dreary, while I sat there, drinking beery,
Thinkin' 'bout this girl I'd ogled at the game the night before.
How we went back to her trailer, thinkin' I was gonna... uh, regale her
Shame she fell into the baler, just below the hayloft door.
"Geez Louise!" I screamed in terror as her bits lay on the floor.
"Now she's boobs... and nothing more!"
Thanks to Jodee R., Erica D., Tug T., Samantha R., Kristen, Emily S., & Willow M. for helping John get that off his chest.
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Police: Los Banos shooting suspect had child in alleged getaway car
Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Los Banos, including a woman who allegedly drove the getaway car with her 9-year-old son seated inside, the Los Banos Police Department reported.
The shooting, reported at 5:23 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of North Santa Rita Street, sent two men to the hospital, where they remained Saturday afternoon, police said.
The 18-year-old victim was shot at least once in the head. The other victim, a 29-year-old man, was also shot at least once. Both were listed in stable condition Saturday afternoon, Cmdr. Jason Hedden told the Merced Sun-Star.
Shondi Carrillo, 37, was the alleged getaway driver, who had her 9-year-old son inside the vehicle with her, according to police.
She was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, child endangerment and conspiracy, police said.
She was not listed as an inmate at the Merced County Jail on Saturday. Her booking photograph was not immediately available.
The child was not injured. He was turned over to relatives, police said.
Three other suspects, Adrian Aldama, 22, Ramiro Hidalgo Flores, 28, and Xavier Flores, 26, were also arrested on the same allegations. All three remained in custody Saturday afternoon, according to booking records.
Police described all four suspects as known gang members or associates but said it was not yet clear whether the motive for the attack was gang-related. Hedden said the motive remained under investigation.
Officers said the victims were getting out of their vehicle when at least one person stepped out of a pickup truck and opened fire. The number of shooters involved and the number of shots fired remained unclear Saturday.
Police said the 29-year-old victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. The 18-year-old was rushed to a regional hospital for surgery.
The suspects fled the scene in the truck, but were stopped a short time later by police and arrested.
Hedden urged anyone with information about the attack to contact police. "We want people to be comfortable talking to us about this incident," he said.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call (209) 827-7070, ext. 114.


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Asked by Mindy J., Denham Springs, Louisiana
I recently starting tracking my calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein. So far I have been meeting all of my goals except for the amount of fat grams. Do I need to meet a minimum number of fat grams? If so, what are some healthy options to get enough fat grams into my diet?
Diet and Fitness Expert
Dr. Melina Jampolis
Physician Nutrition Specialist
This is a great question and brings up several important points. First of all, I am impressed by your tracking dedication. Research shows that people who keep a food journal lose double the weight of those who don't.
I do suggest, however, that you don't get too caught up in the numbers and hitting exact goals every day. Calorie, fat, carb and protein intake naturally fluctuate somewhat day to day based on activity, menstrual cycle, social events and even your schedule.
Limiting fat is important for weight loss as fat has more than twice the calories of protein or carbohydrates. Limiting sugar and refined carbohydrates (carbohydrates that are not made with whole grains) is also critical for both weight loss and total health so this is more important than counting carbs.
Getting adequate amounts of lean protein is essential to maintain lean body mass and help control hunger. Rather than counting protein grams, I'd rather see you getting a small to moderate serving of healthy protein (lean meat, low fat dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds) at most eating occasions.
As to your specific question, the range of fat percentage suggested for optimal health is 20-35 percent. While you could go lower than this to lose weight, it is not a great idea for a prolonged period of time. Fat is essential for the absorption of the very important fat soluble vitamins including vitamins D, A, K and E that help protect your vision, keep your immune system functioning properly, and maintain bone health.
Fat is also used to manufacture hormones in the body, is part of the membrane lining every cell in your body, and is part of the sheath surrounding every nerve cell in your body allowing them to communicate effectively.
Choosing healthy fats in portion controlled servings is essential for a healthy diet. The best choices are the unsaturated fats including fatty fish, olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds.
For weight loss, it is essential to watch your serving sizes, so I recommend that my patients measure serving sizes of fat whenever possible if they are trying to lose weight because it is very hard to 'eyeball' a tablespoon of oil or 2 tablespoons of nuts. Here are a few ideas for including healthy fat in your diet on a regular basis:
1. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts or seeds on low fat or nonfat greek yogurt with fresh fruit for breakfast or as a snack
2. Add 1/4 sliced avocado to turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with romaine lettuce and tomato for lunch
3. Cook vegetables in a few tsp of olive oil or make a homemade salad dressing with 1 tablespoon olive oil (or flaxseed oil, another healthy fat), 2 tablespoons of vinegar and a little Dijon mustard. (Note it is especially important to eat vegetables with a little fat as vegetables are an excellent source of several of the fat soluble vitamins)
To calculate the number of fat grams you would need to eat to total 25 percent of your total calories (this is what I recommend for patients), do the following:
1. Multiply your daily calorie goal by 0.25
2. Divide this number by 9
3. This equals your minimum total daily fat grams.
4. According to the dietary exchanges, a serving of fat contains 5 grams of fat so you can divide this number by 5 to calculate your daily servings of fat
For example, if you were eating 1200 calories per day: 1200 x .25 = 300 calories/9 = 33 g/5 = 6.5 servings of fat per day. Note that more than likely you get fat elsewhere in your diet (meat, cheese, packaged foods, dairy that is not fat free), so you should adjust your daily fat exchanges downward to account for the fat in other foods that you eat. Again, you don't have to hit this number every day, but try to average out to this number over the course of the week if your goal is weight loss.
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