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Kelly Pavlik vs. Scott Sigmon / Tale of the tape
- Record: 38-2, 33 KOs
- Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
- Age: 30
- Height: 6-2
- Reach: 78 inches
- Trainer: Robert Garcia
- Record: 22-3, 12 KOs
- Hometown: Bedford, Virginia
- Age: 25
- Height: 5-9
- Reach: 70 inches
- Trainer: None.
What: 10-round super middleweight bout, Friday, 10 p.m. ESPN2
Kelly Pavlik
Scott Sigmon
Andy Samuelson
Special to The Plain Dealer
LAS VEGAS -- The lights aren't quite as bright off the famed Las Vegas Strip, but Kelly Pavlik still garnered the biggest cheers Thursday night during the official weigh-ins for his ESPN2-televised super middleweight bout against Scott Sigmon on Friday night.
"It kind of is a little humbling, but it's expected," said Pavlik after he and his Virginia-based opponent both tipped the scales at 167 pounds Thursday inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino -- located just two miles from the MGM Grand, the site of Saturday's showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley.
"The main thing right now is to go out there and put on a show. It's just a matter of time until I'm back on the big stage again. I still draw a lot of attention, so it doesn't really bother me."
Nothing should in Sin City, as the town where tourists hope to get rich as been very kind to the 30-year-old from Youngstown.
"It's a great feeling to be back here," said Pavlik (38-2, 33 KOs), who is 11-0 in bouts in Sin City and last fought here when he defeated Alfonso Lopez last May, which also took place during a Pacquiao fight.
"I'm ready to go and I feel good."
So too is his 25-year-old opponent, who downplayed the "war of words" that took place during this bout's buildup.
"I don't really know where the 'war of words' came from except for me saying one bad thing when the [first] fight fell through," said Sigmon (22-3, 12 KOs), who originally was in the mix for an early spring bout against Pavlik, but later ripped him in numerous media outlets and on his Facebook page when the contest was called off.
"All I've done is express that I want to win the fight. If that's a bad thing to do as a fighter, it shows how [expletive] boxing has become. Of course I'm coming to win the fight, I'm not coming to lose the fight."
While few pugilistic prognosticators are giving the heavy underdog much of a chance, Sigmon says he enjoys the role. He said can inflict a similar style that Sergio Martinez and Bernard Hopkins used in scoring victories over Pavlik.
"I'm going to make it a rough night," said the self-trained and lightly regarded Sigmon. "I respect Kelly Pavlik as a man and as a fighter. But this is a huge stage to show everyone what I can do."
Pavlik's manager, Cameron Dunkin, shrugged off the bravado and swears fans are going to see an even shaper version of "The Ghost" -- who easily defeated Aaron Jaco by second-round TKO on March 31 in San Antonio.
"I never saw Kelly look so good as the other night," Dunkin said. "I know it wasn't a [big-name] opponent. But his hands were up on his chin like they should be. He didn't have his left hand down at his side.
"His jab was snapping and his hooks were real short. He shortened up his punches. I just think he is being trained properly."
Newly acquired trainer Robert Garcia took the compliment in stride, saying it's Pavlik's work ethic at his new camp in Oxnard, Calif., that has put him in place to rebuild a career nearly crushed last year by highly-publicized fight cancellations and accusations of alcoholism.
"He's looking better and better every day, every week. I think the fight tomorrow night will show," Garcia said. "It takes a lot for a person that's married and has kids and has done all the training camps before in his hometown to switch everything up.
"To make that decision tells you a lot about the kind of person he is. He knows that he has to come back and start all over again. It just tells you that he's willing to go through that to be up there again."
Andy Samuelson is a writer based in Las Vegas.


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February 2010
Meet the 2010 Ballgirls…Part 3
Well we are down to the last group of ballgirls for you to meet for this season! Perrin and myself are the veterans from this group – and I don't know about you but we also have four new rookies to meet: Kristina, Bonnie, Brittany and Katelyn. The season is finally underway here with our pitchers and catchers down in Clearwater and we are excited to get out into the community as well. Enjoy learning a bit about us and we will be seeing you soon! [Don't forget comments and questions are always welcomed!]
Veteran: Lindsay
College: Duke University
Occupation: Law Student at Villanova University
Three things you'd take on a desert island: comfy chair, sunglasses and some magazines, I may as well relax
Position you play in softball: former second basemen, but now mostly outfield
Favorite Phillies moment: Would have to be stepping out onto the field before World Series Game 4 last year. The stadium looked amazing with all the fans on their feet waving rally towels. The moment was something I'll never forget.
Favorite Holiday: Tied between Thanksgiving, because my mom makes the best food, or Christmas because once the music starts playing on the radio, its on the entire month straight in my car!
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Hot dog with ketchup – can't beat them!
Hometown: Vineland, New Jersey
College: Rowan University
Occupation: Middle School Math Teacher
Three things you'd take on a desert island: All things that would allow me to stay in contact with the world 1. Computer 2. Blackberry 3. iPod
Position you play in softball: I played center field in college but I enjoy playing middle infield also
Favorite Phillies moment: Watching Brad Lidge throw the last strike to win the World Series on a really old television in a parking lot by Citizens Bank Park then cheering with tons of other Phillies fans
Favorite Holiday: Christmas, I'm obsessed with Christmas music
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Dollar dogs!
Rookie: Bonnie
Hometown: Greenville, SC
College: Bob Jones University
Occupation: Social Media Marketing
Three things you'd take on a desert island: Bear Grylls (guy on Man vs. Wild), YouTube, and my guitar so that maybe I'll actually have time to learn how to play it
Position you play in softball: I used to play short stop and second, but now that I play for mostly co-ed teams, I usually end up pitching.
Favorite Phillies moment: Going to game 4 of the 2008 WS.
Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving…It's the kickoff to the Christmas season before everything gets crazy.
Favorite food to eat at Citizens Bank Park: Can I have two favorites? I feel like I'm missing out on the total baseball experience if I don't get a cheesesteak from Tony Luke's and a hot funnel cake.
Veteran: Perrin
College: Ursinus College
Occupation: Fixed Income Operations Associate
Three things you'd take on a desert island: Golf clubs, a guitar, and Bear Grylls from Man vs. Wild
Position you play in softball: I played 3rd base in High School but now I tend to fancy the outfield
Favorite Phillies moment: Being at the World Series parade with my brother on Broad Street. It was such a great experience to be able to share such a special moment with the person who taught me all about the Phillies.
Favorite Holiday: Halloween because you can be anyone you want to be
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Crab fries most def
Rookie: Brittany
Hometown: Dresher
College: West Chester University
Occupation: Student
Three things you'd take on a desert island: 1) Endless supply of water 2) endless supply of matches and 2) Some of my closet friends so I won't be lonely
Position you play in softball: Mainly Left Field
Favorite Phillies moment: During the 2008 World Series I was an exchange student in Puerto Rico, not only was I missing all the action here in Philly, but I felt like I was the only Phils fan on the whole island because everyone wanted the Rays to win! So being depressed and having the best parents in the world they bought me a surprise plane ticket back home so I can be apart of the Phillies excitement!!
Favorite Holiday: Christmas, I get so excited for the decorations and all the great holiday foods!!
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Without a doubt the chocolate and vanilla twist ice cream in the little phillies hat, and how can I forget about the rainbow sprinkles!!
Rookie: Katelyn
College: Kutztown University
Occupation: Music Teacher
Three things you'd take on a desert island: Captain Jack Sparrow, a camera, and a boat!
Position you play in softball: Pitcher
Favorite Phillies moment: When Shane Victorino hit a grand slam off of C.C. Sabathia in game 2 of the NLDS in 2008. I just KNEW at that moment we would win the World Series!
Favorite Holiday: Christmas- Mmm cookies!
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Hatfield Dollar Dogs of course… I have to represent my hometown!
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
Hey Phillies fans! Can you believe the amount of snow that has accumulated in the greater Philadelphia area? I don't know about you, but the weather certainly has me thinking about the sunny and warm days in Clearwater! Even with the blizzard-like conditions keeping us inside, take a look at how beautiful Citizen's Bank Park looks with a nice fresh coating of snow!
Overall, this snow has brought me two days off of school, hours of watching the newscasters
shivering, a couple attempts at digging out my car and one trip to the completely over-crowded supermarket! I definitely took advantage of the ability to take some time off and relax during the week, which was a rare opportunity! Here's a picture of me late Wednesday night while the clean up crew was working on my apartment building. It was a little too windy to be outside at that point, but I tried.
For this week, I asked the Ballgirls to let me know what they have been doing to pass the time while being snowed in. Here are a couple photos and explanations of what the snow has done to our usual weekday schedules. Also, I did challenge them to photos with their Phillies gear and you'll see they did a pretty good job!
Emily: Although I'm extremely happy about the fact that school has been cancelled the past two days, all of this snow is just too much for me! I need warm weather and sunshine…I'm definitely more of a summer girl. By far my number one regret this week is my lack of snow gear! I went out the other day to shovel with plastic bags over my shoes so I wouldn't ruin them since I don't have any snow boots. Not only was it pretty embarrassing when people saw my getup, but I probably slipped and fell about ten times in the process…and my plastic bag invention didn't even work because both bags ripped. The first snow of the year was so much fun for me (back at home where I had snow gear, went sledding and built an awesome snowman named Bernard with my sister Olivia), but in my opinion this round of snow needs to stop!!!
Kristina: Snow days have always been one of my favorites but this winter there has been one too many for my liking! I cannot complain too much considering I did not miss anything major due to the inclement weather and I did get a lot accomplished. During the first round of snow this past week I was able to completely rearrange and organize my room. I had plenty of "stuff" from college that was lying around in the basement which needed a place. When the recent snow storm hit starting Tuesday night I decided to try and make some money. I took a snow blower and shovel and went around the neighborhood asking residents if they wanted their driveway cleared. I must say, moving snow is a great workout. All in all, I enjoyed the snow days but I couldn't be more ready for warm weather, and you know what that means, baseball season!
Victoria: As frustrating as the snow can be it stills gives me that little kid feeling inside. For the first snow fall on Friday (2/5) a bunch of my friends and I purposely got snowed in at my friends house. It was great to bundle up in sweatpants and sweatshirts and just lay around. As for this more recent snow fall I decided to get snowed in at my boyfriends in West Philadelphia since I have an exam on Friday (2/12). I wanted to make sure that I would be able to get into the city, so Tuesday night before the snow came I took the train in and have now been here ever since. As distracting as the snow is for a little kid such as myself, my office is closed both Wednesday and Thursday of this week so it actually is a blessing in disguise since I can now spend more time study for my exam……or hitting my boyfriend with snowballs :) It's days like this where you just have to take advantage of the situation and embrace it and make the best memories you can!
Kami: What a crazy winter it has been! I thought we had seen the worst of it when I spent my
21st birthday snowed in under 2 feet of snow in December, but man was I wrong! (Mother Nature, I'm still bitter). Last weekend's blizzard was my first while living in Center City and it was brutal. People in the city don't shovel like they do in the suburbs! After being cooped up in my house for 3 days straight last time, I decided I would head home to the suburbs to ride out this particular storm. Temple cancelled classes for the first time in its history (yes, really) so I spent my time catching up on the TV I've been too busy to watch and pointedly not studying for the tests I was supposed to have had this week. I even took a little break to play in the snow with my dog, Shadow, and to build the world's worst snowman. It's been a fun few days off, but I'm ready for our trip to spring training and some nice warm weather!
Patti: I now hate snow! Not so much fun when you're an "adult". The past 2 days I've had to
get up at 4am to clean off my car and shovel my driveway to make it to work, and was only able to do so one of those days. Fortunately, the weekend of the first blizzard I beat the snow and made it to my friends house where I camped out all weekend. More friends slowly joined throughout the course of the weekend and we were able to entertain our cabin fever. Because they just moved in and didn't own sleds, that did not stop us from rigging sleds to the back of their truck and taking a few laps around the neighborhood. So much fun! – little painful the next morning though. Then we had a makeshift Superbowl party and the weekend was saved! Still not as much fun being an adult though…
Bonnie: As I write this blog late Thursday afternoon, I am in complete survival mode from the blizzard. We are still without power at my house and my car is still snowed in since the plows haven't cleared my road. Last night was a lot of fun because my house and our neighbor's got together for a blackout cookout. The feast contained anything and everything we could find, including peanut butter crackers as appetizers and chicken nuggets on the grill as part of the main course. It was one of the strangest, yet memorable, dinners I've had in a long time. We all enjoyed hanging out by the fire and playing "20 Questions" until I couldn't think straight anymore. Since I had no way to drive to the office this morning, I was determined to find somewhere to get my work done. I decided to trek a few streets over to a friend's house that had electricity. After a couple hours there, her electricity went out, so I decided to head a mile down the road to Panera to get a warm meal and internet access. About an hour ago, I had my first shower since Monday and am enjoying being in a friend's warm house until sanity is restored at mine. Even though I can't wait for my electricity to come back on, I have to admit that some great memories have been made while we all "survived" the blizzard of 2010!
Brittany: So do we really live in the Philadelphia region, because I'm pretty sure we're in Antarctica. I'll be honest though, I do love the snow, I just can't stand how long it takes to melt. I felt like a little kid again watching the snowflakes fall. The best was finding out that my classes were canceled three days in a row, that's right, three days! Yet, being a college student, my roommates and I can't have our heat as high as we would like, so we sat around the house watching tons of music videos and playing every game imagined with tons of blankets to warm us up! And who could forget about the endless amount of food we ate! Once cabin fever hit us we had our fun playing the snow! I tried to make a snow angel, but it got covered : ( but I did to a pretty sweet cartwheel. And I can't forget about my new obsession I developed with "face in the hole"! Although I had my fun in the snow with Mister Snow Miser, I'm ready for Mister Heat Miser to come in and melt this snow away and bring on the spring time!
Becca: Kutztown was lucky enough to get TWO big storms within the past week, and the first one I was not so happy about. My roommate recently had a birthday and my friends and I have been planning a surprise party for her… since December! People were coming from out
of town and an adventure to good ol' Philly was in the mix. Needless to say the snow kept us trapped inside. We did however go out and play in the snow and walk into town for a bite to eat. And, of course I managed to completely wipe out not once, but TWICE! One fall was so bad that a car honked at me. I appreciated the second storm a little more however since we got 2 snow days out of it! I enjoyed staying in, watching movies and drinking my body weight in hot chocolate. All this snow just makes me more excited for warm, summer nights at CBP!
McKenzie: I love the snow!! I grew up in Connecticut, and I'm always saying to people it's amazing what the difference is between snow here and there, and how badly I want a big snow storm! Well, I got what I wished for! The first storm was great because it was on a Saturday so I didn't have anywhere to be, we could just relax at home. I just got a new camera so I had some fun taking pictures of the storm.. fresh snow is always so pretty. Once we made every muscle in our back sore from shoveling, it was on to round 2! For the second storm I knew already I wasn't even going to attempt going to work, to be safe. It was beautiful though, and we even had thunder snow!! I secretly would love to be a meteorologist one day, so weather events like this fascinate me. So, once we dug out from the second storm, the snow banks on the side of my driveway are taller than me!! Now I hear we might have more coming, and I am probably in the minority saying this but……… bring it on!!!
Fehran: My snow days were quite unadventurous. I worked, slept (alot), and ate an entire bag of lime Tostitos with ranch dip. It was glorious. Thankfully I never lost power or cable so being trapped inside wasn't too bad. I actually enjoy having a reason to stay inside, so if it were up to me, every day would be a snow day. Let's hope we get 1 or 2 more before the end of winter!
Meet the 2010 Ballgirls…Part 2
I promised more information about the ballgirls, so this is the second of three installments of "Meet the 2010 Ballgirls." This week we have Fehran and Katie representing our veterans. Fehran told me that she is really looking forward to Opening Day, and the smell of fresh grass and funnel cake. She also mentioned that she can't wait to see Roy Halladay pitch, and I'm sure there are many other Philadelphia fans anxious to see him pitching for our Phils! We are also introducing you to Victoria, Patti, Emily and Bridgette, four of the rookies for this year. Enjoy learning where we are from and some other random facts about us and don't forget, pitchers and catchers report in 9 days!
Veteran: Fehran
Hometown: Lake Charles, LA
College: The Pennsylvania State University
Occupation: Project Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt
Three things you'd take on a desert island: A Five Guys franchise, matches, and a paperclip
Position you play in softball: Many moons ago when I played fastpitch competitively I was a catcher. Now that I'm old and slowpitch is the only thing left, I play 2B.
Favorite Phillies moment: Carrying the rings!
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Funnel Cake
Veteran: Katie
Hometown: Upper Darby, PA
College: West Chester University for my undergraduate degree and currently attending for my graduate degree
Occupation: kindergarten teacher
Three things you'd take on a desert island: ipod, a book, fruit smoothies
Position you play in softball: pitcher and outfield
Favorite Phillies moment: standing at home plate for the announcements and The National Anthem of the World Series. Absolutely amazing!
Favorite Holiday: Fourth of July!
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Ice Cream
Rookie: Victoria
Hometown: Honey Brook, Pa
College: Immaculata University (Undergrad), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Graduate)
Occupation: Full-Time Student and working with Autistic children.
Three things you'd take on a desert island: My ipod, Camera and a book called "How to Survive on a Deserted Island"
Position you play in softball: Second base and Center Field
Favorite Phillies moment: Running down Board Street in Philadelphia after the Phillies won the 2008 World Series and then not making it to class in the morning cause I had no voice and was sick from being outside yelling🙂
Favorite Holiday: Christmas, I'm like a little kid when it comes to the lights.
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Soft Pretzels……I get one EVERY TIME!
Rookie: Patti
Hometown: Indian Mills, NJ
College: Villanova University
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Three things you'd take on a desert island: My ipod, water ice, and the most resourceful man in the world…MacGyver
Position you play in softball: Centerfield/pitcher
Favorite Phillies moment: Watching the Phils become 2008 WS Champs!… I cried a little
Favorite Holiday: St Patty's Day (aka "My Day")
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Pretzels with cheese
Rookie: Emily
Hometown: Medford, NJ
College: Arcadia University
Occupation: Student
Three things you'd take on a desert island: #1- A bag with art supplies like pens, pencils and a sketchbook to keep me occupied [as if the monkeys wouldn't keep me occupied enough!😉 ] #2- My iPhone [to listen to music and play games] #3- A flare gun!
Position you play in softball: I'm a lefty and I played pitcher and 1st my whole life, and a little bit of outfield too.
Favorite Phillies moment: Being at the World Series Parade was an amazing experience for me (besides the fact that it took me all day to get home!) Another memory that was really fun for me was when I went to "Flyin' Hawaiian" day at Citizens Bank…not only is Shane my favorite Phillie, but it was awesome because he hit the game winning homerun on his own day! I had so much fun.
Favorite Holiday: My Mom does a great job with making every holiday really special for my family, but I would have to say that Christmas is my all-time favorite.
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: I never go to a game without getting some blue cotton candy!
Rookie: Bridgette
Hometown: Winslow Twp. NJ
College: Rowan University
Occupation: Student
Three things you'd take on a desert island: Plenty of water, my laptop, and Bear Grylls to get me out of there!
Position you play in softball: 2B/center field
Favorite Phillies moment: Being at the '08 parade with the fam
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July- it's my brother's birthday and the day before mine!
Favorite food to eat at Citizen's Bank Park: Can't beat dollar dogs
Superbowl Sunday Snack Time
In preparation for the Colts-Saints matchup this Sunday, I asked the ballgirls what they were doing to celebrate. Brittany shared that she usually watches the game with her Dad and Brother (both yelling at the television of course) but this year will be different since her Dad is lucky enough to be going! Besides Brittany, many of us will be watching with friends or family, and some were just disappointed that the Eagles weren't playing this year. Even though we won't be doing much, everyone knows that Superbowl Sunday is all about the food! Here's a list of what we'll be having, what about you!?
– Smartfood Popcorn and Nachos [Patti]
– Sausage Dip [Katie]
– Cheeseburgers [Fehran]
– Spinach dip in a bread bowl with cubes of cheese [Victoria]
– Seven layer dip – my Aunt Samantha's specialty [Lindsay]
– Pizza [Amanda]
– Chips with spinach and artichoke dip [Kristina]
– Honey BBQ wings [Bridgette]
– Birthday cake, since it falls near my birthday every year… otherwise chips and dip [Katelyn]
– Chips and salsa [Emily]
– The American staple: Chicken Wings! Don't forget the celery and bleu cheese. [Perrin]
– Nachos topped with chili and my fianc� Mikey's apricot wings – amazing! [McKenzie]
– Meatball subs [Bonnie]
– 7 layer Mexican dip and chips [Kami]
– Chips with my homemade guacamole or wings! [Brittany]
– 7 layer Taco Dip [Becca]
Overall it seems like you can't go wrong with chips and dip if you want to impress the ballgirls this year! Katie has even provided you all with the recipe to the sausage dip she always makes. (See below) Well, regardless who you are cheering for, we hope you enjoy the game with your family and friends!
Sausage Dip:
1 package sausage
2 rotel tomatoes
2 packages cream cheese
Preheat oven to 350� F. Brown sausage in skill, drain. In a clean skillet, place drained sausage back into pan with Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese, mix until well blended.
Place in baking dish in oven for 20-25 minutes, or, heat in crock pot.
Serve with chips!


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Now this is a first! Lady Gaga is offering her "little monsters" counseling before her Born This Way Ball shows. Gaga explained it on her Facebook page.
For those wondering about the "counseling" at the BTWBall BornBrave pre-show, it will be a fun tailgating experience for monsters to unite.
At the BornBrave Bus you have access to professional private or group chats about mental health, depression, bullying, school & friends. There will also be food and games, DJ White Shadow andLady Starlight will DJ with host BREEDLOVE to keep the experience fun.
BornBrave Bus Is a place where mental health + depression are taken seriously w/ no judgement, FREE real help available to all. I feel like most kids don't look for help because they feel embarrassed so mom + I wanted to break the stigmas around "help" and make it fun.
I'm counting down the days till the Ball starts up again. ONLY 3 MONTHS LEFT OF TOURING, what will I do!!!!?? I love seeing you every night!
I think this is a great thing to do! Hopefully teens who really need help will be able to connect with a professional.
Photos by FlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET


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Generic Name: fentanyl citrate (oral transmucosal) (FEN ta nil SIT rayt)
Brand Names: Actiq
What is Actiq?
Actiq (fentanyl citrate) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Actiq treats "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines.
Actiq is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as migraine headaches or pain after surgery.
Important information
Fentanyl can slow or stop your breathing. MISUSE OF ACTIQ CAN CAUSE DEATH, especially in a child who gets a hold of an Actiq lozenge and places it in the mouth. Keep both the used and the unused lozenges out of the reach of children.
This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as migraine headaches or pain after surgery.
Fentanyl may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Actiq is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program called Actiq REMS Program.
Do not use Actiq if you are NOT already being treated with a similar opioid (narcotic) pain medicine and are tolerant to it. You may not be able to use Actiq if you also use certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, heart or blood pressure medications, or medicines to treat HIV or AIDS. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use.
If you switch from using Actiq to using other forms of fentanyl, you will not use the same dose.
Before taking this medicine
Fentanyl may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away Actiq to any other person is against the law.
Do not use Actiq if you are allergic to fentanyl, or if you are NOT already being treated with a similar opioid (narcotic) pain medicine and are tolerant to it.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Actiq. You may not be able to use this medicine if you also use certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, heart or blood pressure medications, or medicines to treat HIV or AIDS. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use.
Some medicines can interact with fentanyl and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Be sure your doctor knows if you also take medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. Ask your doctor before making any changes in how or when you take your medications.
To make sure Actiq is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
any type of breathing problem or lung disease;
a history of head injury, brain tumor, or mental illness;
a history of alcoholism or drug addiction;
a seizure disorder;
liver or kidney disease; or
low blood pressure, heart disease, slow heartbeats.
This medicine should not be given to a child younger than 16 years old. Do not give Actiq to any person who does not have a personal prescription for this medicine.
If you use fentanyl while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Fentanyl can pass into breast milk and may cause sleepiness or breathing problems in a nursing baby. Fentanyl may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursing infant. Do not breast-feed while using Actiq.
How should I take Actiq?
Use Actiq exactly as prescribed. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Fentanyl can slow or stop your breathing. MISUSE OF ACTIQ CAN CAUSE DEATH, especially in a child who gets a hold of a lozenge and places it in the mouth. Read all patient instructions carefully before using this medicine.
The Actiq transmucosal unit is a fentanyl citrate lozenge attached to a plastic handle. Each unit is wrapped in a child-proof blister pack. Cut the blister pack open with scissors when you are ready to use the unit.
Place the Actiq lozenge in your mouth between your cheek and gum, and hold the handle with your fingers. Twirl the handle to move the medicine around in your mouth while sucking on it.
Allow the lozenge to dissolve in your mouth for 15 minutes. Swallow when needed. Do not bite or chew the lozenge. Do not eat or drink anything while the unit is in your mouth. If you need to use a second unit, wait at least 15 minutes after you have finished the first unit. Use only 1 Actiq unit at a time.
If you feel dizzy or sick to your stomach before the medicine has completely dissolved, stop using the unit and call your doctor.
Do not stop using any other pain medicines your doctor has prescribed for you.
If you switch from using Actiq to using other forms of fentanyl, you will not use the same dose. Many forms of fentanyl are given at lower doses than Actiq. If you use the same dose of each medication, you may have life-threatening overdose symptoms.
Pay special attention to your dental hygiene. Actiq can cause dry mouth leading to tooth decay.
Do not stop using Actiq suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Leave each unit in its child-proof blister pack until you are ready to use it.
Keep track of how many Actiq units have been used from each new supply of this medicine. Fentanyl citrate is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Keep both used and unused Actiq units out of the reach of children or pets. The amount of fentanyl citrate in a single lozenge can be fatal to a child who accidentally sucks on or swallows the unit. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.
Actiq comes with a kit and instructions for storing and disposing of the lozenges.
After you have stopped using this medication, use wire-cutting pliers to cut the handles off any unused Actiq lozenges. Do not keep leftover lozenges. Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back program, flush the lozenges down the toilet. Follow the instructions provided with this medicine when disposing of unused medicine. Disposal of medicines by flushing is recommended to reduce the danger of accidental overdose causing death. This advice applies to a very small number of medicines only. The FDA, working with the manufacturer, has determined this method to be the most appropriate route of disposal and presents the least risk to human safety. Follow the instructions provided with Actiq when disposing of unused medicine.
See also: Dosage Information (in more detail)
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Actiq is used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. A fentanyl overdose can be fatal, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include slow breathing and heart rate, severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and fainting.
What should I avoid?
Do not drink alcohol or dangerous side effects and death could occur. Actiq may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with fentanyl citrate and lead to unwanted side effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor.
Actiq side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Actiq: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Remove the Actiq unit from your mouth and call your doctor at once if you have:
weak or shallow breathing;
confusion, extreme drowsiness; or
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
This medicine is more likely to cause breathing problems in older adults and people who are severely ill, malnourished, or otherwise debilitated.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Common Actiq side effects may include:
dizziness, mild drowsiness, depressed mood;
sleep problems (insomnia);
headache, weakness, anxiety;
nausea, vomiting, constipation; or
mild rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
What other drugs will affect Actiq?
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Actiq. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use now, and any medicine you start or stop using.
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking Actiq with a sleeping pill, a sedative or tranquilizer, other narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
You should not use Actiq if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Other drugs may interact with fentanyl citrate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Actiq.
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- Phil Collins Shares the Real Story Behind "In the Air Tonight"
Phil Collins stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his new book "Not Dead Yet" and his new box set Phil Collins "The Singles" and talks about the angry origin behind one of his most popular tunes, "In the Air Tonight."
- New Prince Album With Unreleased Songs
A new 40-track greatest-hits album, Prince 4Ever, is scheduled to be released on Nov. 22 in the U.S. According to Billboard, the album will feature his beggest hits including "1999," "When Doves Cry," "U Got the Look," "Diamonds and Pearls," "Nothing Compares 2 U" along with the previously unreleased "Moonbeam Levels." The package contains a 12-page booklet with previously unpublished photos by Herb Ritts.
In early 2017, there will also be a remastered Purple Rain deluxe edition. According to a press release, the set will include "a second album of previously unreleased material".
See a full track list of Prince 4Ever at billboard.com
- Clive Davis' Heartbreaking Note to Whitney
Legendary producer Clive Davis is the subject of a new documentary 'Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives' which will be based on his best selling memoir.The film will feature top musicians and no topic is off limits. In a clip seen by The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary music mogul reads a letter that he wrote to Houston the day after her appearance shocked him at a Michael Jackson anniversary concert on Sept. 7, 2001.
"Dearest Whitney," Davis writes. "When I saw you Friday night at the Michael Jackson concert I gasped. When I got home, I cried. My dear, dear Whitney, the time has come. Of course I know you don't want to hear this. Of course I know that you're saying that Clive is being foolishly dramatic. Of course I know that your power of denial is in overdrive dismissing everything I and everyone else is saying to you. … I join your mother in pleading with you to face up to the truth now, right now, and there is no more time or postponement. You need help and it must begin now. I will stand by you with love and caring to see you through it to newfound peace and happiness in every way as a woman, as a mother, as a role model to inspire the rest of the world. Love, Clive."
Filmmakers are hoping to finish the film in early 2017. Read more...
- Brian Culbertson's Been Around The World
Here i a live performance of "Been Around The World" by Brian Culbertson at Livewire in Scottsdale, AZ during the Funk! Tour on Oct 9, 2016.
- Brian Culbertson's Flat Tire
Life on the road took a turn for the worse for Brian Culbertson today when his tour bus got a flat tire in the middle of the dessert on the Colorodo border. The keyboardist/ producer seemed to be in good spirits as he shared pictures on his Facebook page.
- Incognito Tour with Maysa
We're a week away from the first USA Incognito shows for the "In Search of Better Days" World tour….All dates include our Shanachie Records Queen Maysa and she is featured on vocals of their new single "Racing Through The Bends", which you can purchase at amazon.com.
Upcoming Incognito tour dates in the USA…
October 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 - Blue Note, Hawaii
October 19 – Yoshi's, San Francisco October 21 – Yoshi's, San Francisco
October 23 – 26 Jazz Cruise, Miami/San Juan
October 27 – Cobb Energy Centre, Atlanta
October 31 – Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis
November 1 – 2 BB Kings, New York
November 3 – Keswick Theatre, Philadelphia
November 4 – Bethesda Jazz and Blues, D.C.
November 6 – Hub City Jazz Festival, New Brunswick
- Nathan East Teases New Album
Here is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Nathan East's new single 'Lifecycle' from the upcoming new album, Reverence!
'Lifecycle' is available now at amazon.com
Reverence is due in January and is set to include Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Yolanda Adams, and Ruben Studdard.
- Grammy-winning hit-maker Paul Brown follows his heart "Back" to his roots
The urban-jazz guitarist releases the bluesy "One Way Back" on Friday, an album on which he collaborates with four contemporary jazz guitar giants and another Paul Brown.
Paul Brown has had the Midas touch since the early '90s when he began producing some of the biggest contemporary jazz hits and definitive chart-topping albums by the brightest urban-jazz stars in the galaxy, amassing more than 60 Billboard No. 1 singles. In the past twelve years, the guitarist stepped forward as an artist in his own right, consistently cranking out hits of his own. Although his formative recordings established the sound of the smoother side of contemporary jazz for more than two decades, Brown yearned to reconnect with his first musical passion: the blues. On Friday, Woodward Avenue Records issued his eighth solo collection, "One Way Back," a self-produced ten-track outing on which he followed his heart back to his blues roots.
Bubbling under Brown's clean and cool electric jazz guitar expressions throughout "One Way Back" are blues-powered keyboard and Hammond B3 organ blasts courtesy of the similarly-named Brother Paul Brown (no relation) and stacks of muscular horn section workouts from saxophonist Greg Vail and trumpeter-horn arranger Lee Thornberg. Having enjoyed a tremendous amount of success producing signature hits for saxophonists Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Euge Groove and Jessy J, Brown invited label mate saxman Darren Rahn to guest on "Sexy Thang." Guitar fans will rejoice that four cuts – "Piccadilly Circus," "River Walk," "Take Flight" and "Rear View Mirror"- spotlight Brown trading stringed barbs with contemporary jazz guitar sensations Chris Standring, Marc Antoine, Peter White and Chuck Loeb respectively. Standring, Antoine and White stand apart using the voice of nylon guitars while Fourplay's Loeb emotes deftly on jazz guitar. The session boasts a roof-raising gospel-jazz vocal from Don Bryant on the celebratory juke joint original "Well Alright." Brown himself takes to the mic to croon the intimate "Heaven," a poignant, heart-on-the-sleeve country-blues album closer spotlighting the artist's character-rich voice.
"'One Way Back' is a journey thru my musical and life experiences. This album is a pure sense of expression and everything I've got to give," said Brown before adding, "I'm a much better guitarist, producer and writer now than ever before."
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif., initially Brown was a drummer before picking up the guitar. After learning his way around the recording studio, he became the engineer for R&B legends Diana Ross, Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. Moving over into the producer's seat, Brown almost single-handedly architected the sound of smooth/contemporary jazz since the 1990s before delivering his solo debut in 2004, "Up Front." From subsequent albums, three of which went Top 10, two singles -2005's "Winelight" and 2007's "The Rhythm Method" – were the most-played radio songs of their respective years. Concert performances around the world enabled him to refine and develop his guitar chops as well as cultivate his fan base far beyond the limiting confines of a recording studio. For more information, please visit www.PaulBrownJazz.com.
- Al Jarreau Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Al Jarreau recently took to his Faceook page to announce that he will be accepting the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music's Lifetime Achievement Award next Saturday, October 8th! He said the award is, "truly great honor for me, and I look forward to being back in my hometown"!
"Al Jarreau inspires people of all ages worldwide through his diverse singing styles and personal touch. While touring the world, he works tirelessly to promote the importance of keeping music opportunities alive for youth everywhere," said Tim Schaid, Foundation Executive Director. Congratulations Al!
- Marc Antoine's Return To Health And California
Laguna Beach, Calif. (23 September 2016): The four-year gap between albums for global guitarist Marc Antoine was spent fighting for his life and career as well as moving his family from their longtime home in Spain to the Southern California coast. Having conquered two major health challenges – one life-threatening and one career-threatening – and resettled into the placid enclave of Laguna Beach, the Paris-born, classically-trained hit-maker resumes his recording career Friday with the release of his Woodward Avenue Records debut, "Laguna Beach." The title cut, which preceded the celebratory set of Antoine's signature classical acoustic and nylon-string guitar melodies, quixotic gypsy jazz forays, brassy funk grooves and sultry Latin, Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, is already No. 5 on the Billboard songs chart, offering a last gasp of summer.
His thirteenth album, Antoine produced "Laguna Beach," wrote eight of the nine songs and called upon some of his accomplished friends to collaborate with him, something he couldn't do easily when he lived abroad for twelve years.
"When you live near LA, you can call anyone to come and work with you. Once I built my new studio over here, fired it up and began working on new material, I knew I just had to make a few phone calls to get the right guys to play on it," said Antoine, who reached out to soloists Philippe Saisse (keyboards), Rick Braun (trumpet), Greg Vail (saxes), Armand Sabal-Lecco (bass), Tim Welvaars (harmonica) and two-time Grammy winner Paul Brown (electric guitar), who mixed the album. Anchoring the tracks were drummer Gorden Campbell, upright bassist Roberto Vally, keyboardist Marco Basci, and percussionists Gumbi Ortiz and Richie Gajate Garcia.
Incorporating an interesting variety of sounds, tapestries, moods and styles remains the guitar alchemist's forte. Antoine's compositions on "Laguna Beach" are enriched with his spirited sense of joy and gratitude after enduring major heart surgery in 2012 to repair an incapacitating atrial fibrillation problem only to be followed by hand surgery two years later to relieve the crippling pain and permanent nerve damage he endured while playing the guitar that locked the fingers on his left hand in odd positions.
After "pretty much hitting rock bottom" in 2014, Antoine and his wife, Rebeca, decided to make the move back to California where they resided prior to Spain. It turns out playing the guitar is ideal physical therapy, enabling Antoine to work through the scar tissue in his hand.
"I remember vividly that a hand therapist from LA told me that the only way to fix this is to change my ways," Antoine recalled. "I have a deep relationship with my guitar. It's a little bit like a marriage: if you don't put effort into it, there is no life in it. So playing, and most importantly, playing with joy, love and respect is the key. I am so grateful for what is going on in my life right now and I am back enjoying my instrument, which fixes all problems. It is for real: life through guitar therapy."
Rejuvenated, reinvigorated and restored to full health, Antoine anticipates a busy concert itinerary of festival, theater and club dates to support the album release across the U.S. where he has been a popular entertainer ever since he toured globally with Basia in 1988. He's also shared the stage with superstars Sting, Queen Latifah and Selena prior to launching his solo career with the album "Classical Soul," which spawned the first of a library of radio hits that have made Antoine one of the mainstays at contemporary/smooth jazz radio since 1994. He's played in pop, rock, jazz, world music, hip-hop and acid jazz settings, each of which have informed his multicultural sonicscapes and furthered his international appeal. For more information, please visit www.MarcAntoine.com.
Antoine's "Laguna Beach" album contains the following songs:
"Why Not"
"This and That"
"Laguna Beach"
"High Five"
"New Morning"
"Twice Upon a Time"


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Just A Friendly Reminder That Erika Linder Exists On This Planet
Take a moment to really appreciate this glorious fact.
1. Hi, there. Just a quick reminder that Swedish model/goddess Erika Linder actually exists on this Earth.
2. Contrary to all reason, she is not a figment of our imaginations.
3. It's important to remember that somewhere out there, her blue eyes are peeking out behind a shock of blonde hair.
4. When you wake up every morning, know in your bones that she is also waking up – probably looking better than all of us.
5. And while you pour your breakfast cereal or scramble some eggs, she is probably gracing a majestic landscape with the landscape of her face.
6. Know in your soul that while you trudge through your workday, Erika Linder is out there dumping ice water over her head for a good cause.
7. Or, possibly bathing a small puppy.
8. Remind yourself that Jack Dawson's doppelganger is alive and well.
9. Alive and well.
10. Ponder the fact that we live on the same planet as someone so completely charming…
11. … yet devastatingly handsome.
12. Frankly, it's a wonder we can all function and complete daily tasks while this face is out there.
13. Really take a moment and appreciate you walk on the same soil that she does.
14. Keep in mind you are breathing in the same blessed oxygen as she is, and somehow you keep it together.
15. Take. A. MOMENT.
16. Are you okay? Are WE okay?
17. It's hard to say, really.
18. Pass on this crucial reminder to someone you really care about.
19. And have a blessed day, living on the same planet as Erika Linder.
Sarah Karlan is the Deputy LGBT Editor for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
Contact Sarah Karlan at email@example.com.
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Flamenco Fest 2012: Compañía Rafaela Carrasco's Vamos al Tiroteo
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From Seville, Rafaela Carrasco is a breathtaking dancer and one of the most important flamenco choreographers of her generation. With her company of five dancers and live musicians, she displays her rare ability to explore new concepts while maintaining the essence and integrity of flamenco in Vamos al Tiroteo. Set to a selection of popular Spanish songs originally recorded by Federico García Lorca and sung by La Argentinita in 1931, Vamos al Tiroteo brings new life and energy to the music that inspired a hugely influential generation of flamenco artists.


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The general election is Nov. 5. Deadline for mail and online voter registrations, updates and changes is 29 days before the election. Deadline for new Washington state voter registrations is eight days before the election. Ballots will be mailed by Oct. 18, according to the Kitsap County Auditor Elections Division. Go to www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections/voterreg.htm for more information.
This election is ushering in change before the final ballots are cast. There will be new members of the North Kitsap School Board from District 1 and District 3. There will be two new members of the three-member Indianola Port Commission and, for the first time in at least 15 years, there are two candidates for each position. The Port of Kingston will have a new commissioner from District 1.
This election is bringing forth new voices, new views and new ideas. Get to know the candidates. Your vote will empower them to make decisions on your behalf.
Here's the Herald's schedule of candidate profiles and other stories.
— Sept. 13: Port of Indianola, District 2 candidate Eric Cookson and write-in candidate Matthew Smith (www.smith4ipc.blogspot.com); Port of Indianola, District 3 candidates Patrick Hatchel and John Lane.
— Sept. 20: Local ballot initiatives — Continuation of EMS levy in Kitsap County Fire Protection District No. 18 (Poulsbo Fire Department); continuation of EMS levy for North Kitsap Fire & Rescue; increase of property tax levy to a maximum of 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in the Indianola Port District to pay the costs of improving the Indianola dock.
— Sept. 27: Port of Kingston, District 1 candidates Bruce MacIntyre (www.mac4kingston.com) and Nels Sultan (www.sites.google.com/site/nels4port).
— Oct. 4: Poulsbo City Council, Position 7 candidates Melody Eisler (www.facebook.com/vote4melody) and Jim Henry.
— Oct. 11: North Kitsap School Board, District 1 candidates Steve Hancock (www.facebook.com/Hancock4NKSB) and Cindy Webster-Martinson.
— Oct. 18: North Kitsap School Board, District 3 candidates Doug Prichard (www.dougprichard.org) and Beth Worthington (www.bethworthington728.wordpress.com).
— Oct. 25: North Kitsap Herald endorsements.
— Nov. 1: Interview with Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson on priorities and challenges of the next four years.
The North Kitsap Herald will present a candidates forum Sept. 17, 7 p.m. in the Indianola Clubhouse for candidates for Indianola Port Commission.
The League of Women Voters of Kitsap County has scheduled a candidates forum Oct. 7, 6-7 p.m., at Poulsbo City Hall for candidates for City Council and Mayor. A forum for candidates of the North Kitsap School Board will follow from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
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Syracuse, N.Y. -- The family of Maggie Wilcox, who died of Eastern equine encephalitis, is trying to raise money toward a human vaccine of the extremely rare but deadly virus.
A human vaccine is not commercially available, although the U.S. Army has had one on the shelves for four decades. I asked the military for more information about its EEE vaccine, and why it isn't readily available for more people. Here's the answer from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases:
"The Army developed human use vaccines for a number of viruses including EEE, western equine encephalitis, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and Rift Valley fever about 40 years ago," spokeswoman Caree Vander Linden wrote in response to questions. "Because there is no commercial market for these vaccines and because it is not possible to determine populations likely to become infected, these vaccines have remained in IND (Investigational New Drug) status.
"This means there has never been a large scale field trial to prove their efficacy. Over the years, these vaccines have been used on a limited basis with laboratory workers and other special populations who may have come into contact with these viruses. However, there is a significant regulatory piece that goes along with administering an IND product. In addition, because these vaccine stocks were produced prior to the current manufacturing standards that are in use today, it would be impossible to produce or use these vaccines on a large scale."
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Santos has rejected Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona's offer for star striker Neymar, senior officials with the Brazilian club said.
Santos Vice President Odilio Rodrigues told local media that the bid was not in the club's interests after a meeting at the home of team President Luis Alvaro Ribeiro.
Brazilian media have speculated that Barcelona offered Santos approximately 20 million euros ($25.8 million) to release Neymar, even though the buyout clause in his contract is set at 65 million euros ($84 million).
Neymar's contract expires in July 2014 but as of January of that year he could sign a pre-contract for a post-World Cup move to another club, in which case Santos would not receive any compensation.
Rodrigues said Real Madrid also had expressed interest in the 21-year-old star but he refused to confirm whether Santos had received an offer from Barcelona's arch-rival, adding that he would only speak about "concrete facts," the Globoesporte sports Web site reported.
Rio daily O Globo reported Tuesday that Neymar had already signed an agreement with Barça requiring him to report to the Spanish club in July after this summer's FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. EFE


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Last week, we shared the story of the Carlson family.
Harrison Carlson, who is 21 months-old, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome – essentially an underdeveloped left ventricle. He has already suffered through two open-heart surgeries and has at least one more to go. When he was first diagnosed, his doctors gave him about a 14 percent chance of reaching kindergarten age. That chance improves with each successful surgery.
Parents Matt and Terri have had more than their fair share of mountains to climb as of late. In addition to the stress they've endured since Harrison's diagnosis, their home was all but destroyed in the January tornado outbreak that affected Jefferson County. (They've since rebuilt and moved back home.)
To raise awareness of HLHS – and to raise money to benefit the American Heart Association – the Carlsons have created the "Harrison's Heart" heart walk team, ahead of the 20th annual Birmingham Heart Walk on June 30. We at the AHA are trying to recruit walkers to their team!
So, come on down to Linn Park on June 30 at between 7:30 and 9 a.m. to walk with Harrison and support his fight against HLHS. To join his team, click here!
The Birmingham Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, June 30 at Linn Park in downtown Birmingham. Admission is free. Family-friendly festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K walk/run begins at 9 a.m. Go to BirminghamHeartWalk.org for more information and to register today!


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A New Jersey grand jury has indicted a California man accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife and two bystanders in a Clifton church in November.
Chief Assistant Passaic County Prosecutor John Latoracca said 28-year-old Joseph Pallipurath of Sacramento was indicted today on two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and several weapons counts.
A message left for Pallipurath's lawyer, Harley D. Breite, was not immediately returned.
The Nov. 23 shooting took place inside the St. Thomas Syrian Orthodox Knanaya Church in Clifton.
Pallipurath is accused of killing his estranged wife, 24-year-old Reshma James, and 25-year-old Dennis John Malloosseril, a church member.
Silvy Perincheril, James' second cousin, was shot in the head but survived.
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School kids — and their long-suffering teachers — finally may get their wish for a snow day this week.
For weather watchers, the snow should ease any concerns people have over the region not achieving its average snowfall for this time of the year,
The National Weather Service predicts that snow that will begin this morning could leave up to 12 inches in the Toledo region by tomorrow.
"This one is going to one of the bigger storms so far," said Robert Shiels, chief meteorologist for WTOL-TV, Channel 11. "Whenever we beyond around 10 inches, we go from being inconvenienced to concerns of safety. We're talking about drifts reaching 2 feet."
The highest amounts of snow are expected west and north of a line from Findlay to Sandusky. The weather service says the storm will extend into Michigan counties bordering Toledo.
"Coming into today, we're about 6 inches off our normal pace," Mr. Shiels said. "We should take care of the one fell swoop."
The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued storm warnings for counties surrounding Lucas beginning at 7 a.m. today through 7 p.m. tomorrow, citing a low pressure system that's moving across northern Ohio, which will spread snow into northwest and north-central parts of the state.
"Serious accumulations should begin around 4 p.m. through midnight tonight," Mr. Shiels said.
The weather service said accumulations through sunset will be between 2 and 4 inches, with an additional 3 to 5 inches expected later tonight. By tomorrow, total accumulations could range between 8 inches and a foot.
This evening, north to northwest winds of 10 to 20 miles an hour, with even stronger gusts of wind, will lead to considerable drifting, the weather service said.
Mr. Shiels said folks considering a snow run to stock up on necessities should do it before evening, before roads become difficult to travel on.


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BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- Baldwin County High School Principal Johnny Cabaniss is looking forward to the new school year, citing a renewed enthusiasm from the community and faculty. During the summer months, the business community, local volunteers and crews from the City of Bay Minette and North Baldwin Utilities worked to spruce up 80-acre campus.
During the clean-up days, the volunteers trimmed bushes, pulled weeds and repaired broken fences, among other projects. Last week, the city and NBU worked together to remove overgrown bushes to add a new landscaping scheme at the front door of the school.
The new low-maintenance landscaping includes Crepe Myrtles, dwarf Indian Hawthorne, dwarf Chinese loropedlum and giant loriope. This design resembles other landscaping used around the city, officials said. This fall, the city will also add flowers and other landscaping to the signage at the school entrance.
"When you have this many entities come together as far as the community, parents, the city, NBU, it is quite an accomplishment," Cabaniss said. "It makes everybody feel good, that you have a community-based school."
Bay Minette Mayor Robert A. "Bob" Wills said it's important to support the schools. "All of our schools are an integral part of our community, particularly BCHS. It is important that the City support them to the fullest extent possible. To that end we are glad to have been able to participate in the sprucing up of the BCHS campus including assisting with new plantings at the school entrance."
The mayor said that the city's fall landscape plantings of orange, black and white pansies will reiterate that support. "We will also have fall flowers around town that reflect our school colors," he said. "Go Tigers!"
Pam Dupree, a member of the Bay Minette Beautification Committee, has been a part of the effort to improve the look of the school campus. Dupree said the committee is "working hard to help instill a sense of pride at the high school for staff and students, as well as throughout the city. Other communities are already taking notice of the work being done in Bay Minette."
Dupree said the goal is to "get student and parent participation at the high school for a greater sense of ownership in the beautification efforts." Some of the other projects the committee is looking to address includes improved drainage and the restoration of the arboretum behind the campus.
Cabaniss said there is a "heartfelt contract with the city and school system" to continue to work together, including improvements at the school and the football stadium. City employees are working to repair the old press box at the stadium, and other joint efforts are planned as well.
He said that enthusiasm is spilling over to the faculty and student body as well. "There is a tremendous positive flow going through the school right now with the new computers, with the beautiful aesthetic feel of outside and the inside of the school looks good too."
The principal said the community's investment in the school – both in time and money – is making an impact. "There is a bright, positive aspect that makes us all feel good, both teachers and students."
JJ Hall, City Grounds Supervisor, said these recent projects are just the beginning of a renewed partnership. "Whether it's helping with the stadium clean-up, or sprucing up the school campus, the city is committed to working with the schools," Hall said. "The city is going through a renovation were we are improving the look of the community. It's exciting to share that with the local schools."


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Miss Poulsbo/Miss Kitsap contestants to give it their pageantry best
The Miss Poulsbo/Miss Kitsap pageant was moved to January this year, so it was only fitting to name it "New Year's in New York."
The glitz and glamour comes to the Performing Arts Center at Bremerton High School at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
With six girls vying for the Miss Poulsbo crown and seven hoping to win the Miss Kitsap title, pageant executive director Michele Wasson promises a night filled with talent.
"It's a great group of girls," she said. "The ladies go through a lot to get to where we are now (in preparing for the competition). It's hard work."
The night will be hosted by Miss Poulsbo 2008 Amy Stadshaug, Miss Kitsap 2008 Samantha Przybylek and Miss Poulsbo 2001 Jeana Ostheller Halversen.
The competition is typically in March, but was moved to January for a number of reasons, according to Wasson. The main reason is to allow more preparation time for the Miss Washington pageant in July.
"We moved it up so we can work more with the titleholders," Wasson said. "It's a lot of work to get ready for Miss Washington. It'll be nice to have that extra time."
Having the competition this month also allows for the contestants to prepare during their winter break from high school or college. Although the girls have had the time off from school to prepare for the big night, the recent snow made getting to rehearsals challenging.
"They're doing well; it's been a little crazy with the snow," Wasson said.
One rehearsal was cancelled which meant two in a row, but the group worked through it, regardless, she added.
This year, more than $21,000 in scholarship money is up for grabs. The new Miss Poulsbo and Miss Kitsap will each receive $4,000 scholarships.
"With people not doing that well (financially), that's huge," Wasson said. "We're so appreciative of our supportive community here ... It's been tough for a lot of our donors."
Olympic College has been a constant supporter of the Miss Poulsbo/Miss Kitsap organization, donating nearly $15,000 in scholarship money in the last five years.
"No one has a community college like them," Wasson said.
With Stadshaug and Przybylek passing on their respective crowns next Saturday, it's bittersweet for Wasson who said while she looks forward to working with this year's titleholders, she will miss the two she has worked so closely with in the past year.
"I couldn't have asked for a better team," Wasson said of Przybylek and Stadshaug. "The next titleholders have some big stilettos to fill."
Tickets are still available for Saturday's event and are $18 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger and seniors. After-party tickets are $10 per person. Festival seating tickets are available at Nilsen's Appliance Center in Silverdale next to Target, Dahlquist's Fine Jewelry in Poulsbo or from pageant contestants. For reserved seating tickets, contact Wasson at (360) 689-3553 or e-mail email@example.com.
Miss Kitsap
Angela Rose
17-year-old Klahowya Secondary School senior
Platform issue: 4-H youth development program
Talent: Classical vocal: "Think of Me" from "The Phantom of the Opera"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain an associate's degree from Olympic College and then transfer to a four-year university to become a veterinary technician, earning a master's in equine veterinary services, specializing in reproduction and skin reconstruction.
Meika Bumbalough
17-year-old Klahowya Secondary School senior
Platform issue: Youth suicide awareness
Talent: Sign language to "Colors of the Wind" from "Pocahontas"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a bachelor's degree in sports management and sports marketing/managing or work in the marketing side of professional sports.
Cherisse Martinelli
17-year-old Klahowya Secondary School senior
Platform issue: Musical therapy
Talent: Broadway Vocal: "Don't Rain on My Parade" from "Funny Girl"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a bachelor's degree in music education and become a high school choir teacher or musical theater actress.
Valerie Mellon
17-year-old Central Kitsap High School senior
Platform issue: Autism awareness
Talent: Comedic contemporary monologue — "Star Spangled Girl," Neil Simon
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain two bachelor's degrees in broadcast journalism and theater arts, afterwards, work for a major news station as a journalist, or become an actor.
Hannah Orando
17-year-old Central Kitsap High School senior
Platform issue: Promoting health and wellness in youth
Talent: Classical vocal: "O Mio Babbino Caro"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a master's degree in neuroscience. Spend career researching the brain; specifically pre-memory childhood development.
Alicia Orkiolla
17-year-old Klahowya Secondary School senior and Running Start student at Olympic College
Platform issue: Kitsap Humane Society
Talent: Flute solo: "My Favorite Things" from "The Sound of Music"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing from a university and work in the emergency room of a hospital in Seattle or other major city.
Rachelle Jensen
18-year-old Olympic College student; 2007 South Kitsap High School grad
Platform issue: Empowering women
Talent: Contemporary vocal: "Finally" by Fergie
Scholastic/Career ambition: Earn a master's degree in biology and travel the world studying animals and promoting conservation.
Miss Poulsbo
Taylor Wall
18-year-old Kingston High School senior
Platform issue: Breast cancer awareness — funding the cure
Talent: Vocal performance of Taylor Swift's "Tim McGraw"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a bachelor's degree in education and teach second grade.
Jenna Uher
20-year-old Olympic College, Western Washington University student; 2006 North Kitsap High School grad
Platform issue: Volunteerism in schools
Talent: Contemporary vocal: "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a master's degree in nursing and work in an emergency room as a registered nurse.
Kelli Weedin
18-year-old Olympic College student; 2007 North Kitsap High School
Platform issue: Involving youth in the community
Talent: Comedic monologue: "The Other Step-Sister"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a bachelor's degree in event and sport management and work for a nonprofit organization as an event manager.
Heidi Nicks
22-year-old Seattle University student, majoring in nursing; 2005 North Kitsap High School grad
Platform issue: Disease prevention through healthy lifestyles
Talent: Jazz vocal: "Someone to Watch Over Me" by Etta James
Scholastic/Career ambition: Obtain a doctorate's degree in nursing and practice healthcare and disease prevention with an international nonprofit organization in underserved communities.
Erika Scott
18-year-old North Kitsap High School senior
Platform issue: sexual assault awareness and education
Talent: Flute solo: "Villanella" by Paul Koepke
Scholastic/Career ambition: Earn a bachelor's degree in neurobiology, focusing on research.
Myriah Riedel
17-year-old senior at The Trillium School
Platform issue: Investing in the arts
Talent: Broadway vocal: "Someone Like You" from "Jekyll and Hyde"
Scholastic/Career ambition: Major in performance theater and minor in musical theater and have a successful career on the Broadway stage.
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Opening reception for the St. Tammany Art Association's 48th National Juried Artists Exhibition
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Annette Doskey and Sharon Vercellotti look at a painting by Shirley Rabé Masinter during the opening reception for the 48th National Juried Artists Exhibition at the St. Tammany Art Association in Covington on Saturday July 13, 2013. The exhibition features 42 pieces of artwork and will continue until August 10. (Quentin Winstine, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)


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On 2002 March 1 Space Shuttle Columbia departed planet Earth to rendezvous with the Hubble Space Telescope in a nearly 600km orbit on a ten day mission. The Hubble was captured by Columbia's robotic arm and placed within the payload bay of the Space Shuttle. A team of space walking astronauts, working in 2 teams of 2 astronauts each, performed 5 space walks (Extra-Vehicular Activity or EVA) to service the telescope. In the first and second EVAs the Hubble's solar arrays were replaced and a new Reaction Wheel Assembly was installed. On the third EVA the Power Control Unit on the Hubble was replaced, requiring the Hubble to be powered off completely—the first time in 12 years on orbit it has been un-powered. On the fourth EVA the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was installed. On the fifth EVA a cooling system for the Near Infra-red Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) was installed restoring vision to NICMOS. This talk will present not only the astronaut's viewpoint of the Hubble Servicing Mission, but also those of an astronomer in space. Images from the ACS and restored vision of NICMOS will be presented.
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Gay Cowboys Lasso An Often-Ignored Part Of The American West
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis recently opened an exhibition of 41 evocative photographs Blake Little captured in the gay rodeo scene. Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo chronicles the story of an often-ignored part of American Western culture. Little became captivated by the gay rodeo scene in the late '80s and began to document the lives of its contenders, victors and devoted fans. He learned to ride a steer, then a bull and became the Bull Riding Champion of the Year at the International Gay Rodeo Association in 1990. The opening marks the first time this exhibition has been on display.
Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo is on display at The Eiteljorg through July 13.
Images courtesy of Blake Little
Gordon Fiedor, Los Angeles, California, 1989
Jerry Hubbard, Burbank, California, 1989
Rodeo Partners Gene Hubert and Rick Ferreira, Sun Valley, California, 1991
Brian Cornell and Alberto Rulloda, Hayward, California, 1989
Roping Practice, Scott Terry, Phoenix, Arizona, 1989
Steer Riding, Blake Little, Phoenix, Arizona, 1989
Bull Riders, Los Angeles, California, 1989
The Prayer, Rick Simmons, San Diego, California, 1991
denim never looked so good!
Oh my, the man in the first pic is absolutely beautiful.
@stranded: Agreed! There's nothing like a pair of snug-fitting, comfortable pair of straight-leg, or boot-cut jeans. They're certainly my standard.
Denim is just okay as regular wear but I don't understand it's appeal as a sex fetish.
Unless they're really really tight they don't wrap around the body and show it off well.
Amongst regular wear – dress pants flatter the butt and legs the most imo.
And if we get really don to sexual fetish dressing then ofcourse – spandex – mesh/net – leather.
Oh… WOOF! GORGEOUS men!
I knew Jerry Hubbard well (picture #2). Such a sweet guy! So very handsome, beautiful body and soul both. He was an enthusiastic dancer and a joy to hold and and to behold.
Bless him!
Nice set of pics and a interesting article thanks for posting these on line.
Well, hello mustache!
Despite all the photos of hunky men, rodeos gay or straight are cruel sporting events.
I would rather see some gay Native Americans
Now I feel like smoking a Marlboro.
cowboy asses always look so good!
@TVC 15: The jeans in question, that almost all cowboys wear are Wrangler 13mwz's.
@Ogre Magi: Then start attending rodeos (both straight & gay) west of the Mississippi River, you will see them, or the First Nations Rodeo each year in Pendleton, Oregon.
@TampaBayTed: Then you've never attended a rodeo, nor have you worked a rodeo in the chutes, arena or barns. Easy to say, hard to prove.
I knew, and still know, a lot of these guys from being involved with gay rodeo since 1986. Some have passed away, some have faded off into the woodwork never to be seen again, and some I am still in contact with. These pictures bring back a wealth of great memories, I would love to see this exhibition.
As one of the cowboys who has somewhat disappeared from the gay rodeo scene, it's great to see my trick roping pic in Blake's show. Brian and Alberto, who are also featured in the show, still live in the San Francisco Bay Area, not far from me. Also, this is the second time I've been seen on Queerty. Queerty also ran a review of my memoir that was released in 2012, titled Cowboys, Armageddon, and The Truth: How a Gay Child was Saved from Religion. http://www.queerty.com/new-fall-memoirs-stories-for-boys-oddly-normal-beth-ditto-and-more-20121024/


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Gloucester County was awash with red Thursday, as Phillies phans descended upon local sports apparel stores to stock up on their favorite team's championship gear.
There were tables covered in championship T-shirts at Dick's Sporting Goods in Deptford Township. The store was decorated for the occasion, with "Go Phillies!" painted on the front windows, and balloons and pennants decorating the displays within.
"I just woke up and came out to get them," Christina Mason said as she rifled through a stack of shirts. "We actually wanted to go out last night after they won to get them."
Mason, a Gloucester County College student and Washington Township resident, made it a priority to head out to Dick's with her best friend, Kate Motolese, a fellow GCC student and Washington Township resident.
"I was so excited," Mason said of the Phillies' winning game. "I feel the Phillies were always the underdog. I'm really excited to see them play and, hopefully, win."
Motolese said she only recently started going to the Phillies' games but that she, too, is excited to see what the team will do now that they're going to the World Series.
"It's pretty cool," she said.
There was an assortment of pennants, hats, long- and short-sleeved T-shirts and other Phillies paraphernalia spread throughout the store.
Dave Brown, community marketing manager for Dick's Sporting Goods, said his company was well-stocked for the anticipated rush on Phillies championship gear.
"Our entire Dick's Sporting Goods team did act very quickly to pull together the very best available product assortment and quantity for the Philadelphia fan base," Brown said. "Our Philadelphia stores were so prepared that we were fully operational upon the final out of the clinching game and then re-opened our stores at 6 a.m."
The response from fans has been "tremendous" and fans have been trafficking into area stores, Brown said.
"The locker room T-shirts and hats have been extremely popular as this is the first opportunity to acquire this type of merchandise since 1993, fifteen years ago," Brown said. "We do continue to carry a wide assortment of Phillies merchandise and will continue to have trucks rolling into the Dick's Sporting Goods loading docks."
Rob Davis, a Williamstown resident, was also perusing the T-shirt selection at Dick's Thursday afternoon.
"I'm a huge Phillies fan," Davis said. "I had to have this shirt. I got, like, two hours of sleep before I went to work."
Vince Saraullo, a Somerdale resident, also came from work to get his championship shirt.
"I wanted to make sure I get my size," Saraullo said. "They do run out. Plus, I beat the crowd."
Saraullo said he's "very excited" to see the Phillies play well in the series.
"I can't see them losing," Saraullo said. "They're gonna do it. They're playing like they're unbeatable. They're so close they can taste it."
Over at Modell's Sporting Goods at the Deptford Mall, there were piles of T-shirts on tables set up in the center of the store. Customers were greeted with a full display of Phillies paraphernalia and decorations, and the store was packed with people already decked out in their best team wear.
Tim Anderson, a Glassboro resident, ducked out between classes at Rowan University to get his championship shirt.
"I just wanted to get a T-shirt," Anderson said.
He couldn't wait until his classes were done for the day, he said, because "it's too late, 'cause I go all day."
"I think they'll win it," he added.
Debbie Wetzel, a Bridgeton resident, was stocking up on T-shirts for herself, her daughter, her pastor, her pastor's grandson, and her nephew.
"I took a chance to come out here, because I figured they'd have some kind of shirt," Wetzel said. "I know my pastor, he really would like that."
Like so many other fans, still high from the team's historic win against the L.A. Dodgers, Wetzel said she predicts the Phillies will go all the in the World Series.
"They came this far," she said. "I think they're gonna make it."