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Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland earned a leading four nominations each as the first round of fan-voting begins for the 2010 CMT Music Awards.
Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band notched three nominations apiece in a large field of contenders. The video of the year category includes 10 separate videos, while the other eight categories feature eight nominees.
On Tuesday, May 11, CMT will announce the top four nominees in each category except video of the year, and fans may vote on those finalists through June 8. Final video of the year nominees will be announced at the top of the June 9 awards show, and fans may vote on that category live during the show through!
The CMT Music Awards airs live from Bridgestone Arena on CMT at 7 p.m. Central Time on June 9.
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Toothpaste can do much more than leave your smile bright and your breath minty fresh. Take a look at these nine uses for toothpaste that will have you seeing your favorite brand in a whole new light.
1) Treats Bee Stings and Insect Bites
For this to work it must be an old fashioned paste toothpaste product rather than one of the "new fangled" gel toothpastes. Wash the area in cold water to numb and draw out the pain. Remove the stinger in the event of a bee sting. Then, dab toothpaste on the affected area. Leave the toothpaste there – do not rinse it off. The longer it remains the better.
2) Removes Crayon and other Marks from Painted Walls
Toothpaste (the original paste variety) is a miracle worker when it comes to getting rid of bothersome crayon marks left behind by little fingers. The best part is that it won't remove the paint so it's safe to use on walls and other wood furniture that has been painted in a different color scheme than the offending crayon. If you're cleaning on budget and need to remove crayon fast most dollar stores have tubes for one dollar or less. This means you can even use this for an excellent and frugal crayon removal tip.
*Hint: Toothpaste should be safe for your paint and is in most cases. However, it is wise to do a small test area in an inconspicuous location on your wall before applying the toothpaste to a larger area in an effort to remove unsolicited works of art from your wall. Let it sit for 24 hours and check back for potential problems with paint then remove the larger work of art.
3) Removes Scratches from CDs and DVDs
You can save many of these discs by rinsing with water and then rubbing toothpaste (the paste variety and not a gel) over the surface of the CD or DVD where scratches occur. Then rinse with warm water making sure that all toothpaste residue has been removed from the surface. There should be some toothpaste in the cracks to create a smooth surface. Dry well. Test the results. This process may need to be repeated if there are many scratches.
4) Removes Pimples Fast
Many times you can feel the pimple coming on long before it makes its appearance. Once it makes its grand entrance though toothpaste (the old-fashioned paste variety) can zap that zit double quick.
Dab a little toothpaste on the pimple at night before going to bed and you should be well rid of the pimple by morning. Just remember that whitening toothpastes contain hydrogen peroxide that can irritate or damage the skin. This is also not suggested for people with extremely sensitive skin because it may irritate.
5) Deodorize Hands
If you've ever chopped onions or garlic you know all too well how some fragrances seem to follow you for hours no matter how many times you wash your hands.
Try using a small dab of toothpaste on your hands in addition to the soap you would ordinarily use. When you think about it, it makes sense. Toothpaste works to remove the aroma from strong smelling foods from your mouth. It can do the same for your hands.
6) Prevent Mirrors from Fogging
Prevent the annoying fog by rubbing toothpaste on the mirror and then wiping it off. Do this before your next shower and see how quickly you can go from the shower to the mirror and onto round two of your morning routine. Saving just a few minutes by not waiting for the mirror to clear can make your morning more productive.
*Hint: This also works well to keep swimming goggles from fogging up. Wipe toothpaste along the inside and wipe off before swimming.
7) Removes Scuffs from Sneakers
Before you begin, wipe the shoe with a damp cloth. Remove any debris or dirt. Use a plain toothpaste and rub it onto the white area of the shoe. Rinse any remaining toothpaste. This will remove the black marks and scuffs on the shoe and have them nice and white again. Stubborn stains or scuffs may require additional toothpaste or multiple applications to remove completely.
8 ) Cleans Shower Doors
For this project you'll want to use a toothpaste with whitening ingredients. Those ingredients are typically peroxide based or baking soda. Avoid gel toothpaste. Dampen a sponge and place a small amount of toothpaste in the center. Use the sponge and toothpaste to clean the shower doors in a circular motion. Allow plenty of time for the active ingredients to work on the soap scum then rinse. When all is said and done you'll have clearer, cleaner, and soap scum free shower doors.
9) Fills in Nail Holes in Walls
This only works for small holes that are less than ¼". The trick is in finding a toothpaste the same shade as your wall or a willingness to touch up the paint once the toothpaste sets. Squeeze the toothpaste into the hole and use a putty knife to remove excess toothpaste that didn't quite make it into the mark. This is a quick and inexpensive fix that is great for rentals or college apartments to cover up nail holes left over from posters, calendars, and photographs that graced the walls.
Apparently, ESPN sportscaster and 'Dancing With The Stars' contestant Erin Andrews has been receieving e-mails threatening her life.
The e-mails were sent to the "Dan Patrick Show" (on radio, and DirecTv), by a man in Newport News, Virginia. He's been sending them since September, but Andrews was not told of the threats until last Thursday.
The e-mails were (at first) sexual in nature, but turned violent on March.
The FBI is investigating the threats... and security on the set of "Dancing with the Stars" has been increased.
The sicko wrote:
March 29, 2010 -- "Dear Dan: I hope Erin Andrews gets murdered in L.A."
March 26, 2010 -- "I hope she gets shot in the face. I would love to see if she can dance away from a hail of gunfire. That would really make my day."
March 14, 2010 -- "I would love to get close enough to her to show her my suicide vest."
The FBI knows the identity of the man who sent the emails.
Erin Andrews says despite receiving the death threats, she plans to keep dancing with pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
She tells People magazine: "I'm glad I'm here. I have a dance on Monday and I don't want to let Maks down, I don't want to let my family down, and I don't want to let myself down. I'm not going to stop living my life."
"I don't quit on things. It's not an option for me."
(Just last month, a fella who recorded nude videos of Andrews through peepholes and then posted them on the Internet, was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to the interstate stalking of the reporter.)
~~ Kenny Chesney is still hard at work on his new movie, Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D, which was filmed during several Sun City Carnival Tour 2009 stops... (including Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and Indianapolis).
This teaser video features Kenny in the control room of the Kim Novak Theater of the Sony Studios lot working on the film. It also features snippets of the movie, including one of Kenny talking about his childhood love of sports and music.
According to some, a Chicago fifth-grader named Jaylin Fleming may be the most talented 10-year-old basketball player in the country.
Jaylin has already worked out with players from the Knicks and the Bulls and has college and high school coaches buzzing.
An NBA assistant says the 5th grader "represents much of what is wrong with our athletic system. The track record for child prodigies is not an uplifting one."
Another newspaper headline says: "Is he the best 5th grade basketball player in the country? Some say it's a problem if we're even asking that question."
I am ok admitting I am addicted to this show!! I have follwed these people since the beginning and YES-I feel as if some are my real friends. Real or fake, I will be sad to see this show go...Pathetic? Maybe.........
This is the new MUST-HAVE for homes..isn't this great? My husband, Ryan and I are in the process of buying a home and I told him this is the only thing I want..A Ping-Pong table door. He didn't like the idea too much..I think cause when he loses I can slam the door on him, hee hee
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Mortgage rates hit record lows
Alas, few homeowners qualify for refinancing, and big government refinance initiatives face big obstacles.
This post comes from Marilyn Lewis at MSN Money.
The debt problems in Europe are credited with pushing mortgage interest rates down even further. New record lows were reported today in Freddie Mac's weekly survey of rates:
- 30-year fixed-rate mortgages this week had an average interest rate of 4.09% (with an average of 0.7 point paid). Last week, rates averaged 4.12%; last year at this time, the average was 4.37%.
- 15-year fixed-rate mortgages were at 3.3% on average this week (with 0.6 point paid). Last week, the average rate was 3.33%; a year ago this time, it was 3.82%.
Plenty of homeowners stand to benefit from refinancing. "Currently, more than 8 million Fannie or Freddie loans carry an interest rate of more than 6%," reports HousingWire.
Says Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac's chief economist:
The average interest rate of mortgages outstanding in the second quarter was 5.28%. By refinancing into today's 30-year fixed mortgage, homeowners could shave almost $1,715 a year in interest payments on a $200,000 loan.
Refinancing more homeowners to more-affordable payments would help take financial heat off the entire country.
"A wave of refinancing could be a strong stimulus to the economy, because it would lower consumers' mortgage bills right away and allow them to spend elsewhere," says The New York Times, reporting on a massive refinancing program that the Obama administration reportedly is considering.
Adds Ezra Klein at The Washington Post: "That would mean up to $85 billion in stimulus a year, significant relief for many homeowners who are struggling to make their payments, and the beginning of a new effort to address the troubled housing market."
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The problem is that, as the rules stand, few homeowners who'd benefit can qualify. Post continues after video.
True, mortgage applications increased this week by 6.3% after a few weeks of declines.
Even so, relatively few people are buying. CNBC.com reporter Diana Olick quotes Capital Economics economist Paul Dales:
The clear problem is that households are not taking advantage of low mortgage rates. Even though 30-year rates have fallen to a record low, the 90% gain in mortgage applications for refinancing since April is modest compared with the surges in 2003 (720%), 2009 (560%) and 2010 (240%).
What about new government refinance programs?
The Federal Housing Finance Agency disclosed this month that it's exploring ways to expand eligibility for refinancing under HARP (the Home Affordable Refinance Program).
And Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., are pushing the Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011, which would let so-called underwater homeowners refinance if they are current on their mortgage payments.
Millions of mortgage holders could benefit if the bill became law and removed Fannie and Freddie's upfront fees and restrictions on negative equity.
But there are several serious obstacles to that plan.
Klein, The Post's economic policy analyst, says such plans are probably not saleable to Republicans or the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
"Both (FHFA head Edward DeMarco) and the Republicans in Congress seem mostly interested in limiting Fannie and Freddie's short-term losses so they can be spun off from the government," writes Klein.
Also, Klein says, banks might have to eat some of the fees for each loan, something they'd presumably be loath to do.
And there's also the problem of lenders' liability for the refinanced mortgages -- an issue known as "reps and warrants." HousingWire explains, "Through rep and warranty claims, investors of mortgage-backed securities can hold originators accountable for soured loans they feel were not underwritten properly."
If the Obama administration's program does not force Fannie and Freddie to waive its right to force lenders to buy back the refinanced mortgage should it slip into default, lenders may not participate.
When banks refinance a mortgage, they basically take on the risk that the mortgage wasn't constructed right in the first place. In a refinancing situation -- particularly a refinancing situation where you're dealing with homeowners who might default -- they don't usually want that risk.
That option, however, "is worth billions to the mortgage giants," says Klein, who essentially calls the whole predicament a stand-off.
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Sore Throat: Is It Mono?
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Having a sore throat can be a symptom of many conditions, and many people wonder if their own sore throat might be a sign of something more serious than the common cold. Specifically, infectious mononucleosis ("mono") and infection with Streptococcus bacteria ("strep throat") are two conditions that both produce an extremely painful sore throat.
Like the common cold, infectious mononucleosis is caused by a viral infection. The virus responsible for mono is called the Epstein-Barr virus, abbreviated EBV. EBV is a very common virus worldwide, and studies show that up to 95% of the U.S. population has been infected with EBV at some point in their lives. EBV infection, especially if it occurs early in childhood, does not always cause illness, or it may cause a very mild illness that is not distinguishable from colds or other mild illnesses of childhood. However, when infection first occurs during the teen years or in young adulthood, infectious mononucleosis will develop in up to 50% of cases.
Symptoms of mono include:
Enlargement of the spleen and inflammation of the liver may also occur. Severe complications are very rare, and the condition gradually resolves on its own. Since mono is caused a virus and not a bacteria, antibiotics are of no benefit. Therefore, treatment is directed at relieving the symptoms, which may persist for one to two months.
In contrast to infectious mononucleosis, strep throat is caused by a bacterial infection. As with mono, the symptoms of strep throat can include:
Strep throat is also common in children and teens. In cases of strep throat, the tonsils are often enlarged, and red and white patches can sometimes be seen in the throat. If not treated, strep throat can lead to complications, such as rheumatic fever, later in life. Treatment involves antibiotics, and people with strep throat usually feel better after taking the antibiotics for a day or two.
Mono and strep throat account for only a small percentage of sore throats. The majority of sore throats are minor discomforts that occur in combination with other symptoms of the common cold. However, high fever, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, enlarged tonsils, and extremely painful sore throat are all warning signs that warrant a visit to the doctor to rule out mono or strep throat. Your doctor can perform simple tests in the office to determine whether your symptoms may be due to mono or strep throat.
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text: Applied Health Science Professor of Applied Health Science, Department Chair On Faculty since 2007 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Education Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Univ. of Kentucky, 1992-1994 Mentor: Mark Gillespie, PhD, Professor and Chair Ph.D. Nutrition, The Penn State University, 1992 M.S. Nutrition, Maryland University, 1983 B.S. Psychology, Syracuse University, 1978 About Richard Baybutt Dr. Richard Baybutt is Professor and Chair of the Applied Health Science Department at Wheaton College. He is both internationally and nationally recognized in the field of nutrition science. His research expertise is in the field of nutrition and toxicology where he has published in such prestigious journals as Journal of Biological Chemistry, Toxicology, Lipids, Current Pharmaceudical Design, and Journal of Nutrition. He has presented his research at such noteworthy colloquiums as the International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis. He has been asked to serve as a panel member of the USDA study section to review competitive grant proposals. While serving as a faculty member of the Kansas State University he was awarded the Dawley-Scholar Award for Faculty Excellence in Student Development because of his commitment to starting undergraduate research programs, as well as his mentoring of graduate students. Dr. Baybutt presently focuses on building the budding research program of the Applied Health Science department with its emphasis on pre-professional preparation and training for prestigious graduate programs throughout the country. Dr. Baybutt brings to Wheaton College over 30 years of experience in teaching in the field of nutrition, and joins Wheaton College's mission to give the students highly qualified training in research and publishing, as well as the finest academic instruction in nutrition science and nutrition related fields. Full Curriculum Vitae > Professional Appointments Professor and Chair, Applied Health Science Department, Wheaton College, 2008-Present Professor, Applied Health Science Department, Wheaton College, 2007 Associate Professor,* Department of Human Nutrition, Kansas State University, 2000-2007 Assistant Professor,* Department of Human Nutrition, KSU, 1994-2000 Instructor, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Univ. of Kentucky, 1994 (during my postdoctoral fellowship) *Graduate Faculty Status in the Human Nutrition Department and in the Interdepartmental Biochemistry Group and the Kinesiology Dept. at KSU. Administrative Appointments Chair, Applied Health Science Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, 2008-Present Chair, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Wheaton College, 2011 Chair, Provost's Office, The Big Twelve Faculty Fellowship Selection Committee, 2004 Chair, Faculty Council, College of Human Ecology, 2001-2002 Chair, College Committee on Planning (CCOP), 2001-2002 Chair, Nutrition and Exercise Faculty Search Committee, 2000 Chair, Building Space Committee, Dept. of Foods and Nutr., 1995-1998 Chair, Extension Search Committee, 1998 International Presentations Molteni, A., Saettele, T., Herndon, B., Baybutt, R.C., and Standard, J. Vitamin A Deficiency and Effect on Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats: Reversal of Effects by Retinoic Acid. 17th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis, Modena, Italy, Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2012. Lawrenz J., Standard J., Nitz J., Kamal A., Mehrer A., Dim D., Herndon B., Rawls J., Molteni A. Flaxseed Oil Protection from Bleomycin-Induced Lung Vascular Damage: A Rat Model, 16th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia, October 30 - November 3, 2010. Baybutt, R.C., Choi, S., Ransom, B., Herndon, B., Shaffley, S., Malburg, I., Kamal, A. Brennan, C., and Molteni, A. Protection from Bleomycin-Induced Fibrotic Damage in Rats by Flaxseed Oil Administration, 15th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis, Sunset Beach, North Carolina, September 28-October 4, 2008. Baybutt, R.C., Bruening, C., Quinn, T. Herndon, B., and Molteni, A. Dietary Fatty Acids as Adjuvants in Healing Bleomycin-Induced Fibrosis, 14th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis, Eltville, Germany, September 7-10, 2006. Molteni, A., van Dillen, C, Herndon, B., Quinn, T. Lindshield, B.,and Baybutt, R.C. Role of Retinoic Acid in the Pathogenesis of Cigarette Smoke-Induced Emphysema in the Rat, 13th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis, Banff, Canada, October 17-20, 2004. Baybutt, R.C., Herndon, B., Latcham, S., Li, T. and Molteni, A. Effects of Retinoic Acid and Captopril on a Lung Fibrosis Model, 12th International Colloquium on Lung and Airway Fibrosis, Glion, Switzerland, October 6-9, 2002. Baybutt, R.C., Latkowvich, P., Li, T., Rosales, C., Brady, H., and Molteni, A. Drugs, nutrients and their interaction in attenuating lung pathologies induced by monocrotoline. Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute International Symposium: Remodeling and Repair in Respiratory Diseases, Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 15-17, 2001. Baybutt, R.C., Rosales, C., Kobbermann, S., Li, T., Veno, P. and Molteni, A. 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Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2007. Lu, J., Xie, L., Sylvester, J., Wang, J., Baybutt, R.C. and Wang, W. Different gene expression in weight control mice between calorie restriction and physical exercise. Experimental Biology and Medicine, 232:473-480, 2007. Xue, Y., Williams, T., Li, T., Umbehr, J., Fang, L., Wang, W., and Baybutt, R.C. Type III pneumoytes modulate surfactant production in response to cigarette smoke constituents: restoration by vitamin A and E. Toxicology In Vitro, 19: 1061-1069, 2005. Qu, H., Madl, R.L., Takemoto, D.J., Baybutt, R.C., and Wang, W. Phytochemical lignans associated with cancer prevention by wheat bran: anti-cancer characteristics in colon cancer SW480 cells. Journal of Nutrition, 135: 598-602, 2005. Kamal, R., Molteni, A., Zoubine, M., Norkin, M., Reppert, S., Xue, Y., Baybutt, R.C., Herndon, B. & Shnyra, A. Diet high in retinoic acid controls M1/M2 acivation phenotypes in macrophages and protects from monocrotaline-induced pulmonary fibrosis. 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Through demonstration and one-on-one time with the instructor, students will learn to throw a variety of forms on the potter's wheel or use various techniques to create innovative hand-built work. Extruder, slab roller and forms are available to explore both functional and decorative work. A variety of glazing techniques and colors are available.
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"The team gave an outstanding effort," coach Dave Hauck said. "We did everything we could to try and win; the Gusties just swam fabulously."
While the team is done for the year, seven individuals -- four women and three men -- qualified for the NCAA Championship meet. The women will send Katy Brentz '05, Katie Detwiler '05, Carly Knoell '06 and Annie Lindberg '04 to St. Louis this weekend and the men will send All-American Mark Glineburg '06, Christian Lorentzen '07 and Brad Wourms '06 to the same locale next weekend.
Brentz made her mark at the conference championships by winning the 50 yard freestyle and placing sixth in the 100 yard freestyle. Knoell nearly pulled off a sweep of the 100 and 200 yard backstroke events, but was beaten to the wall by .11 seconds in the 100. She came back to dominate the 200 yard event, however, breaking her own meet record with a 2:07.13. Lindberg showed how she earned her All-American status, winning two grueling distance races at the MIAC Championships. Lindberg took home the 500 and 1650 yard freestyle titles, along with a fourth place finish in the 400 yard individual medley.
Detwiler took home the most hardware, winning the 200 and 400 yard individual medley races before capturing the 200 yard butterfly. For her efforts, Detwiler also took home the MIAC Swimmer of the Year award.
"It was a great honor to win the award," Detwiler said. "There were a lot of people who deserved it, and I wish I could share it with all my teammates."
In addition to their individual events, the women will team up to compete in the 400 and 800 yard freestyle relays as well as the 200 and 400 yard medley relays, making for a very full weekend.
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Glineburg earned his trip to Nationals by dominating the 400 yard individual medley, winning by 10 seconds. He also chipped in with a second-place showing in the 1650 yard freestyle and a third-place finish in the 200 yard individual medley. Glineburg will add the 200 yard butterfly to his list of races at nationals, after he was the last swimmer to qualify for the event.
Lorentzen and Wourms will compete in the one- and three-meter diving events at the NCAA meet. Lorentzen won the conference three-meter dive event while Wourms placed third.
Lorentzen also garnered what he thought was the MIAC Diver of the Year award, but was instead handed the "Driver of the Year" Award.
Even with the typo on the plaque, Lorentzen was in high spirits.
"It's still a tremendous honor," Lorentzen said. "Our bus driver got lost on the way home and the team got a good laugh about how I would not have let that happen."
That sort of good-natured ribbing provides a microcosm of the tight-knit camaraderie of the Ole swimming and diving team.
"We are the best team on campus in terms of team chemistry," Detwiler said. "We get along so well and have a blast whenever we are together."
The diving team always gets together for dinner before practice and has a team movie night once a week. They also play a role in the recruiting process, going to the high school state swim meet to show support for the future Oles.
"We are like a big family," Lorentzen said. "That was the biggest reason I chose St. Olaf. I would not trade this team for anything."
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While most high school students kick back and relax, for Patterson's varsity boys basketball players, the season represents a to-do list filled with weekly practices and games.
In fact, the Tigers competed over the weekend in the three-day St. Mary's High School Summer Basketball Camps from Friday, June 29, to Sunday, July 1, in Stockton.
"I made it clear to the players that our summer program serves two purposes," said varsity head coach Agustin Arreola, whose Tigers began their offseason training June 1. "First, I want players who can contribute from day one. Second, I'm looking at players' character. Who can represent the school in a positive light?"
Although Patterson has several strong athletic programs, it has not traditionally been known as a boys basketball school.
Under second-year head coach Arreola, however, the Tigers emerged as one of the region's promising programs in 2011-12. Patterson returned to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs after a three-year hiatus and finished in third place in the Western Athletic Conference.
But with most area teams operating on year-round schedules as they seek to reach the upper echelons of the sport, there is no chance to rest on reputation.
"Last year would be classified as a success, but more than anything, it raises expectations," Arreola said. "That's a good thing. We're not going to be complacent. We believe we have the talent to be league champions."
Even though the team isn't required to train during the summer, all eight returning members — Keegan Sanchez, Cariun Williams, Skylar Job, John Minton, Drake Vatuvei, Fernando Sanchez, James Shugan and J.T. Aguilar — and several newcomers are doing just that.
"We grade attendance," Arreola said. "And we have a total of 15 athletes putting in the time and effort for us."
Offseason workouts include two practices a week, leading up to weekly doubleheaders against other area programs at Livingston High School's gymnasium.
The returning Tigers see the summer as a prime opportunity to develop the tools to succeed next season, Arreola said.
"I've already seen some real glimpses as to the type of team we can be," Arreola said. "I've been really pleased with the way that we've battled (during scrimmages). These guys are the type of players who can not only fill minutes, but also make contributions."
Though the loss of Adan Cortez, Brian Lemmon, Glody Mapanda, Zack Dinu and Austin Pressley to graduation presents a challenge, the squad boasts many promising players, according to Arreola.
"The competition to make the team is going to make my job difficult," Arreola said. "I want athletes who have the ability to play solid defense, who can withstand pressure situations and who display character under all circumstances."
Many Patterson High basketball players also compete on the Amateur Athletic Union club circuit in the spring and late summer, so they can be seen by college recruiters. As a result, June and July are the primary offseason times coaches have to work with their teams.
"AAU teams allow athletes the chance to play at several spots on the court (outside of their usual positions) and develop other aspects of their game," Arreola said. "These guys are kept busy during the summer, but they are contributing 100 percent effort to both teams."
For Arreola, the biggest benefit of summer play is seeing how last year's reserves and this year's rising players will fare.
"My priority is to make sure that we continue to improve," Arreola said.
High school athletes are increasingly encouraged to stay active in the summer. The theory is that dedication to a sport allows athletes to reach their greatest potential, rather than diluting their athletic development with a lengthy layover.
"Everyone understands that they need to be here (at workouts), or someone might jump them (for a roster spot)," Arreola said. "We don't hold it against the guys who can't be here. But it's like a test — you either study and prepare or you'll be at a disadvantage."
In addition to playing in the Livingston High summer league, the Tigers have traveled to Modesto Junior College for team workouts.
Arreola has taken those opportunities to watch his athletes play extended minutes as they try to improve their chances of making the varsity squad.
"We have eight or nine guys who would start on most teams in the WAC," Arreola said. "But there's only one basketball, and there's only 32 minutes (in each game). Some of our guys are going to have to accept other roles, but we're going to make it work."
Playing sports in the summer requires a unique blend of energy, drive and determination to maintain a taxing schedule, Arreola said. He described his players as individuals who possess those traits.
"We want to develop into the type of program that is competitive year in and year out," Arreola said. "I'm looking forward to seeing how these athletes come together, but also to seeing how we do against the elite competition we'll face this summer."


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Some of the teachers are excellent, others are ok. The school is conservative, focus is on performance rather than on critical thinking. No art classes - unless you're willing to pay. The school is considered an "excellent" school, but compared to schools in Australia and New Zealand (and lot of places in Asia and Europe) I would not rate Noelani better than fair to average, but compared to other Hawaiian schools, Noelani is not too bad at all.
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It is a very good school if you want your children to be nurtured and educated and enjoy learning! My daughter joined the school mid year in Gr 1 and her teacher was terrific!! She made sure my daughter has a smooth transition and yet required her to excel. The 2nd grade teacher whom she met was joyful and very friendly. The Gifted program also broadens the learning prospective for the students. The admistrative staffs are extremely friendly and supportive. I was impressed by how fast the email response I got from the admin staffs! This is indeed a school I would like to continue having my kids in--within the valley of the Manoa, the misty valley. Thank you Noelani!!
My son attended this school from kindergarten through fifth grade, and I was continually amazed at the amount of learning that happened in the classroom. All of his teachers excelled at incorporating solid foundational knowledge with fun, hands-on projects, along with tons of field trips and extracurricular classes. The school is cohesive, caring, and extremely well-run, though teachers do expect an age-appropriate level of self-control and focus from the students. They also distribute grades based on the quality of work produced and the effort put into the work. Both of these factors breed dissatisfaction from a small but vocal group of parents. The vast majority of parents, however, are deeply grateful for the excellent education this school provides.
My daughter transferred to Noelani mid-year. I found her teacher as well as the teachers for the special classes to be very caring for this special situation. She was welcomed right away and the students included her too. We moved from NYC and she had a much richer experience at Noelani than at catholic preschool and public k and first grade in Manhattan! While there are always things that could be improved I found that the administration, PTA and principal encouraged parent involvement and were open to discussion and feedback and genuinly putting childrens' interests first. This was not an easy school year having the furlough Fridays implemented after school start but I found the teachers and administration did their best given the situation. They managed to keep the special classes (art, music, PE, computers, Hawaiian)! We are very happy to continue at Noelani and look forward to next
I attended Noelani and then fed into one of the private schools on the island. I loved it! The school did a great job of preparing me for higher education!! I was provided many outlets for my energy and imagination. The work level was not difficult and I had a lot of time for extracurricular activities.
It's good if you want your kids to have to suffer to the severe world of disciplie..... But I feel that this school is much to strict, encourages students not to ask questions and not to have imagination.
We concur with the last reviewer about the lack of variety in the classroom. We also agree that while there may be some caring teachers at Noelani, the overall atmosphere is one of severity, and conformity. We had a very disappointing year with our bright, inquisitive, creative, talented intelligent child, who will now either be home-schooled or attend a private school which we can afford.
I have two children enrolled in Noelani, my fourth grade son (with some Special Ed issues) and my third grade daughter. We just recently moved from the Washington, DC suburbs where the school have a great repuation. I say categorically that my wife and I have been more pleased with Noelani than we were in Northern Virginia. The teachers and adminstrators and principal have all treated us as members of the family and welcomed our input. The academics here have been quite good, as have the PE, Hawaiiana and technology programs. My wife, my children and I all love our school.
As you can see from the SAT scores for Noelani, this is a high-achieving school. But how do they get children to perform for these tests? They treat them like laboratory rats. The children are drilled in basic curriculum math and writing to an obsessive degree. At 6th grade, children do an average of seven hours homework a night leading up to SAT tests. So when you see high SAT scores, realise that behind them is high-pressure cramming, little of variety in the classroom, zero visual art, pitiful music classes and a lack of the joy of learning. There are some caring teachers at Noelani but the general atmosphere is one of severity, dullness and conformity. Questioning and thinking for oneself is not encouraged. There is also troubling racial segregation - noticed by all 'other' groups at the school - which seems to be fed by every level of school.
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Feb. 11, 2011 -- An experimental, noninvasive test that relies on a special adhesive tape to collect cells from suspicious skin lesions can accurately identify both early and advanced melanomas, researchers say.
The test identified localized and invasive melanomas 100% of the time, with a 12% rate of false-positives, in a study performed at 18 sites across the U.S.
Melanoma is a treatable cancer if caught early but can be deadly once cancer cells have spread beyond the skin.
Its incidence has doubled over the last two decades, and in the U.S., the increase has been especially dramatic among young women and older men.
According to the National Cancer Institute, invasive melanoma rates have increased by almost 4% annually among women aged 15 to 34 since 1995 and rates have increased by almost 9% a year since 2003 in men older than 65.
Melanomas are typically identified as a result of visual inspection of skin lesions by a dermatologist, followed by biopsy when the lesions are deemed suspicious.
This approach relies heavily on the clinical expertise of the dermatologist and pathologist, says dermatologist Mitchell Kline, MD, of the New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical School.
Some studies suggest that as many as 40 biopsies are performed for every melanoma detected, Kline says.
The experimental tape test is being developed by California-based biotech company DermTech International, which funded the research.
Using a patented technology known as Epidermal Genetic Information Retrieval, researchers were able to collect RNA from suspicious skin lesions before biopsies were performed using the special adhesive strip.
The RNA samples were then sent to the company's lab for genetic analysis. Earlier research identified genes that are specific to melanomas, and the analysis included 17 of these.
Study researcher William Wachsman, MD, PhD, says the 17-gene biomarker can even differentiate between very early and invasive disease.
He is an associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and a staff physician at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. He also served on the scientific advisory board of DermTech.
The study, published earlier this week in the British Journal of Dermatology, included 202 lesion samples that were taped over the course of a year.
Dermatologist James Zalla, MD, tells WebMD the test was 100% accurate at spotting melanomas identified at his Florence, Ky., practice during the study period. The genetic analysis even identified one very early malignancy that he and a pathologist had missed in their initial analysis of a lesion taken from a young man in his 20s.
Wachsman says DermTech researchers are working to bring the cost of the test down and more testing will be conducted before the company seeks FDA approval.
"If all goes well, we hope this test is in the hands of the melanoma community in about two years," he says.
But it remains to be seen if dermatologists will embrace it.
Kline, who was not a study researcher, says the test might be especially attractive when patients want to avoid a scar or for lesions occurring on a part of the body where a biopsy would leave the patient in a lot of pain, such as the sole of the foot.
SOURCES:Wachsman, W. British Journal of Dermatology.William Wachsman, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine, division of hematology-oncology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine; staff physician, VA San Diego Healthcare System; scientific advisory board, DermTech.James Zalla, MD, associate professor of dermatology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center.Mitchell Kline, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical School.News release, DermTech International.National Cancer Institute: "Facts about Melanoma."
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Key elements of the story have MacTavish reporting directly to Kevin Lowe, although we don't know if that's an inside scoop or thinking out loud on Matty's part. Honestly, I'd rather have him back as coach but he's a smart man and I believe he could help the club in the suggested capacity.
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