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(Lake County) - In Eastlake, the 12th Anniversary Never Forget 9/11 Ride and Ceremony was held Sunday at the Boulevard of Flags at 12 noon.
Motorcycle riders staged at Lake Erie Harley Davidson (Avon); Harley Davidson Sales Company of Cleveland; Western Reserve Harley Davidson (Mentor); South East Harley Davidson (Bedford Heights), Century Harley Davidson (Medina) and Carlton Harley Davidson (Mantua) at 9:00 AM and departed for the ceremony at 10:00 AM.
Conducting the remembrance service was longtime military and safety forces supporter John Kikol. The keynote speaker was retired New York City firefighter John Murphy.
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After the ceremony there was a processional ride to Western Reserve Harley Davidson in Mentor Ohio for food and entertainment from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.
Participants Newsradio WTAM 1100 spoke with felt it was very important to attend the ceremony despite all the excitement about the start of the Browns season. Some were disappointed that the audience was not larger, fearing that some Americans are starting to become complacent about 9/11.
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— The race to the altar is on.
Kate had her princess bride moment — but for many brides, it's now all about getting the princess's dress (or at least one that was inspired by it).
And there is big money in being first. Companies like ABS and Faviana that have built their reputations on providing celebrity-inspired designs — fast — started the production process the minute Middleton got into her car to drive to Westminster Abbey.
"We had people sketching the dress," Allen B. Schwartz told TODAY.com. "They are making the pattern, and then we'll cut the fabrics that we feel are like the dress."
Just how fast will Schwartz turn around the Kate-inspired gown? "The first dress will be done by 4 p.m.," Los Angeles time.
That first dress will be for charity; Schwartz was asked by philanthropist Nancy Davis to create a gown inspired by Kate's wedding dress to be auctioned at the gala for The 18th Annual Race to Erase MS, which takes place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills Friday evening.
And on Monday, Schwartz will present a version of the dress at market appointments in New York City, where retailers can buy it to be sold in stores in three to four weeks' time, for between $600 and $700.
The Faviana version of the Kate Middleton dress will take a little longer to make it to stores — eight to 10 weeks — and will cost $1,500 to $2,000. "We will have a sample over the weekend," explained Shala Moradi, partner in the family-owned business, who started sketching before dawn. "The dress was exactly what we thought it would be. It was a cross between Grace Kelly's dress and the wedding dress from 'The Sound of Music.'"
But if you'd rather not wait that long, chains such as David's Bridal and Priscilla of Boston have you covered. David's sent out a blast email featuring Middleton-inspired dresses a mere 90 minutes after the world first saw the dress. Priscilla's blast followed, with four dresses that each featured elements of Kate's Sarah Burton-designed Alexander McQueen gown.
A true-to-the-original version will be forthcoming at David's Bridal. "We're definitely going to do a dress that's similar," explained Dan Rentillo, vice-president of design for the chain. "I really like the natural waist and then the bustle/peplum idea in the back. We will see covered arms — we did in the most recent bridal market — with illusion.
"This was a very traditional, classic dress," Rentillo added. "It will be good for us."
In fact, David's Bridal customers are already clamoring for Kate-style gowns. "We absolutely had brides making phone calls to the stores looking for similar dresses," said Brian Beitler, executive vice president and chief marketing officer. A lookalike dress posted on Facebook got brides clicking, too.
More than a just celebrity bride, Middleton is a bridal trendsetter. "Every bride in the store is talking about Kate and the dress," Beitler said. "Her influence will be felt for years to come. Our fascinators business has grown and then exploded. She popularized that business. Kate has the ability to modernize the princess look. We will see a resurgence of a traditional styles made modern."
But while J. Crew's Tom Mora, vice president for bridal and special occasion, thought the dress was "exquisite," he feels it may not translate for his customer.
"I thought she would go a little more modern," Mora said. "The resurgence of lace is important, but we won't do that dress — that's not who we are. I was surprised at how classic it was."
The lace itself will be almost impossible to copy. The Los Angeles Times reports that between the intricate details — rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs — and the French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace combined in the labor-intensive Carrickmacross needlework tradition, this dress will be tough to re-create exactly.
According to the report, "workers washed their hands every 30 minutes to keep the lace and threads pristine, and the needles were renewed every three hours to keep them sharp and clean."
But while it's unlikely most designers will invest that kind of effort, the trends will translate. Sleeves, lace details and a traditional silhouette accentuating the waist will make their way to the American market.
"The big statement is the simplicity," bridal designer Reem Acra told TODAY.com. "She put a lot of thought into this dress, and I'm surprised about the ball skirt. I always want to keep the trend of fuller skirts going."
"I'm happy she wore a traditional gown," said Amsale Aberra, designer for Amsale. "My biggest fear was that she would walk out in a high fashion look that was unbelievable. The natural waist and full skirt was done in a way that brides will want. The takeaway from this dress is that there will be sleeves in coming seasons."
"Brides have been looking for sleeves for a long time," explained Mara Urshel, owner of Kleinfeld's in New York City. "We will see more sleeves in the collections.
"She was classic and modern — a modernized version of Grace Kelly," Urshel added.


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Miscarriage and future chances of pregnancy
Hi there
I am 23 years old and am starting to consider the idea of starting a family within the next few years. When I was young I sadly had a miscarriage and due to my young age I did not seek any medical attention at the time for fear of my family finding out. I wonder if you could tell me how this will affect my chances of getting pregnant and how likely it would be that I might suffer another miscarriage. Thanks.
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I do not know your history, such as how far along you were during the first miscarriage, etc. However, early miscarriages are actually pretty common and typically require no medical care. At least 1/4 of the population has suffered one, with actual statistics probably being much higher, since many women chalk them up to just another menstrual cycle. Sadly, I have been told that first pregnancies are more likely to end in miscarriage. I have personally suffered two miscarriages, my first and third pregnancy. They occurred at 4 and 10 weeks respectively. Neither required special medical attention or resulted in permanent damage. I have four healthy, beautiful children at home, from my other pregnancies.
There is, of course, a chance that you may have another miscarriage. Women who have had one are at a slightly higher risk of having another, since the reasons are not always clear after the first. But the odds are that you will be just fine. I would visit an OB or Midwife and get a preconception checkup. That should help to relieve some of your worries. The fact that you've been pregnant once, however, is a good indicator. It shows that you are capable of conception.
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Hi Charlotte,
Mom2Many had some good statistics for you. I want to reassure you that not seeking medical attention after your miscarriage most likely will not pose any problems in future pregnancies. Many doctors will allow a woman to miscarry naturally which is the best option in most early miscarriages.
One of the best things you can do for your future baby is to start planning for pregnancy with preconception care at least 4 months before you plan to conceive.
If you create a baby friendly body before you conceive, your chances of miscarriage will be lower and your baby will be healthier.
The more you know about how to avoid miscarriage the more empowered you will feel and the better your pregnancy and birth will be.
Warm regards,
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Hi Kate & Mom2many
Thank you so much for your messages they give me so much hope that everything will hopefully be okay 2nd time around. It is also a very good point that I was able and lucky enough to get pregnant in the first place even though sadly it did not go full term.
Thank you both for the preconception advice also I think that is certainly something I would like to do and certainly anything I could do to improve my chances of a healthy pregnancy would be more than worth the time.
Thanks again for the positive advice & suggestions ladies


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The Hotel Quinta do Lago is located at the Algarve Coast, in south of Portugal, a place where can be enjoyed the amazing natural beauty and the pleasant life style. Just inside the Ria Formosa Natural Park, there is acres of green fields, scented pine forests, flower-bordered lakes and lush vegetation meander down to a golden shore.
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The much awaited ruling of the special bench of the Delhi Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (the Tribunal) in respect of marketing intangibles in the case of LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT [2013] 29 taxmann.com 300 (Delhi) (SB) was pronounced yesterday.
LG Electronics Inc. (LGK or the associated enterprise or AE) is a Korean company engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of electronic products and electrical appliances. LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGI or the taxpayer) is its wholly owned subsidiary in India. During the transfer pricing (TP) assessment proceedings, the transfer pricing officer (TPO) alleged that the taxpayer has incurred excessive advertising, marketing and promotion (AMP) expenses in comparison to comparable companies. The difference was considered by the TPO to be AMP incurred by the taxpayer on brand promotion for the AE, which should have been compensated by the AE to the taxpayer. The TPO thus made an adjustment for the difference, which was upheld by the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP). The DRP Panel additionally observed that a mark-up on the AMP expenses was also warranted. Against the order of the DRP, LGI filed an appeal with Delhi Tribunal.
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Samsung Electronics has started sampling what it claims is the industry's first monolithic 4Gb, low-power DDR2 (LPDDR2) DRAM using 30nm-class technology. The chip will be used in high-end mobile applications such as smartphones and tablet PCs.
The new 4Gb LPDDR2 DRAM can transfer up to 1,066Mbps, which approaches the performance of memory solutions for PC applications. It more than doubles the performance of the industry's previous mobile DRAM, which operates between 333Mbps and 400Mbps.
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Shirley asks: Can a Kindle Fire read Nook ebooks? I haven't found an answer.
Well, it can Shirley – but Amazon won't make it easy for you. There is a free Android Nook App and a Kindle is an Android tablet. But you won't find the Nook App in the Kindle App Store. However you can easily get the Kindle Reader App for your Nook, since Nook decided to allow users to install any app from the Google Play Store on their devices. You can read about that by clicking here. However, your Amazon Prime features won't work on a Nook.
What you can do in order to read your Nook library on a Kindle Fire, is what's called "sideloading" the app. You can bypass the Amazon Kindle App store and get the Nook App somewhere else. I will caution you that apps not purchased from the Kindle Fire App Store, are not optimized for the device and may have issues with crashing. Also, some third-party apps could contain malware, so if you choose to download them, stick to reputable sources.
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Once you've downloaded it, you'll get a notification in the upper left of your Kindle screen. Click Install and it will be finished in a few seconds.
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On a side note, if you what you're interested in reading Amazon and Barnes and Noble e-book purchases and don't want to buy a Kindle or a Nook, you can download both the Kindle and the Nook App for Android tablets from the Google Play Store in a matter of minutes with no extra work required.Then you should be able to enjoy your purchases on any Android tablet.
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Today is the Chinese New Year, and as you prepare to celebrate, I entreat you to remember the reason for the season. It's a tale of not inconsiderable woe, and for this reason children are cautioned against reading it, though they're also, paradoxically, commanded to heed it.
In the land called China, during a period called the shànggǔ—which translates roughly to "a very long time ago"—a fearsome creature-beast once roamed the land. It was known as the Nian, because rather than howling or roaring like your more conventional monster types, it emitted a cry that sounds like the Chinese word nián. Accounts of the beast's appearance vary, but in many depictions, it resembles the stone lions sometimes seen outside Chinese restaurants: flat faced, with a dog's body, prominent incisors, and a barrister's powdered wig. Some have even described it as a lion with the heart of a bull. All of which suggests that it's fairly effete and underwhelming, with very high blood pressure.
And yet it struck terror into the hearts of men. Every year on the night of the second full moon after the winter solstice, the Nian would come down from its home in the mountains to harass people and eat their chickens and children. In order to escape its wrath, the villagers would evacuate their homes and flee into the forest. This went on for centuries, presumably, until one year the people devised a plan. They sent an emissary up through the mountains into the Nian's lair. Quaking with fear, he approached it and he said, "Nian, if you think you're so big, go and kill all the other monsters in the world."
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I had a strange and interesting experience this year. I didn't have a copy of my birth certificate until I searched in earnest after I retired. I was shocked to find my mother's name listed as Rose Waidler, because I was raised as a foster child by a Waidler family, who never told me anything about my mother.
Last June I attended the Waidler family reunion. Among the new "cousins" (pictured below, left to right: standing are Jim Stayton and Bob Waidler, seated are Willis Waidler, Robert J. Waidler and Ray Waidler) was a young lady, Lyn. We had a strange feeling we'd known each other before and the people there remarked that we looked alike. Lyn was determined to find my history.


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ANAHEIM - No matter the plight of the Angels after a break-even trip, they arrived back in Anaheim with at least some pieces of encouragement.
Balls were beginning to jump off Mark Trumbo's bat. Mike Trout has heated up. The bullpen pitched a shutout during the trip. A nine-game homestand loomed.
And starter Joe Blanton had a career ERA of 1.76 against Kansas City, not to mention the fact he was coming off three quality starts.
Back to the drawing board. Blanton gave up seven runs and 12 hits in less than five innings as the Royals battered the Angels for an 11-4 victory Monday night at Angel Stadium.
"It was one of those weird games," Blanton said.
"I felt like I had good stuff and when they made contact, it was in a hole There's nothing you could do about that.
"There were a couple innings where I was one pitch from getting out of it, a couple two-out hits that cost me three, four of those runs. Sometimes that's how it goes."
Five of the first six runs Blanton allowed came with two outs.
"Joe had a rough outing to say the least," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He just missed spots and I think when you're missing spots, innings are going to continue. He had a couple opportunities to minimize the damage and couldn't get out of it."
The Angels got some more tough news when right fielder Josh Hamilton had to leave the game in the seventh inning for what Scioscia called "a little light-headed."
"When he came out, I think he was a little bit better," Scioscia. "I don't know exactly what the diagnosis is. We'll see how he is but hopefully he'll be in there (today)."
Blanton (0-7) had appeared to straighten some things out. In his previous three starts, he had a 3.48 ERA over 20 2/3 innings but had received only three runs of support.
He would need a whole lot more support against the Royals, who improved to 19-16 despite having a payroll of about $60 million less than the Angels (14-24), who are off to their worst start since 1988.
The Angels have lost in Blanton's first eight starts this season, a club record. The Angels lost in the first seven starts by Joe Grahe to open the 1991 season.
"Probably the biggest one was that last double," Blanton said, referring to Billy Butler's hit in the sixth. "I threw a cutter and left it up in the zone. Other than that, for the most part I felt my pitches were pretty crisp, a lot of movement, down in the zone.
"Sometimes it's luck. You could go out with very bad stuff, they could hit line drives right at people and it looks like you had a great day.
"It's baseball. It's a messed-up game. You keep grinding it out."
Butler had five hits and drove in five runs and the Royals jumped out to a 10-1 lead in the sixth inning. Twice he doubled over the head of Hamilton, driving in a run in the first inning and sending two more home in the sixth. Butler, who entered the game hitting .228 with 20 RBIs, also had a two-run single in the third.
Blanton looked like he had caught fire after the first inning, striking out four in a row at one point. But the Royals continued to pile up the hits and though he struck out seven, Blanton was gone after 4 2/3 innings and 99 pitches.
Right fielder Lorenzo Cain and catcher Salvador Perez each had three hits and drove in two runs over the first six innings for the Royals.
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Albert Pujols had a run-scoring double in the sixth inning, took third on a wild pitch and scored on Trumbo's groundout.
But the Angels struggled against Luis Mendoza (1-2), who pitched six innings. He entered the game with a 6.38 ERA.
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alright im going racking in a few hours
need some tips, im going to try rack at other stores
Canadian Tire
Peavy Mart
you guys know whats up for these ones?
oh just a really dumb question...
theres no sensors on the cans? right?
alright im going racking in a few hours
need some tips, im going to try rack at other stores
Canadian Tire
Peavy Mart
you guys know whats up for these ones?
oh just a really dumb question...
theres no sensors on the cans? right?
So yeah... im cool like that. i think?....
^nah there is no sensors.. but just incase its like a tiny ass store check them to make shure they didnt slap it with a tag.. but yeah never seen tags on cans in my life
oh, alright
thanks for the tip
So yeah... im cool like that. i think?....
^no prob.. has anyone racked from Home depot? if so is it like lowes or is it easier, and also how is hobby lobby?
home depot is alright they usualy got good paint all ther krylon in here is from home depot today
^so is it pretty easy to rack, or did you jus pay?
na racked it just make a couple trips into a couple stores if its cold out its easier cuz you can put a snowboarding jacket on and do up the snow skirt just toss cans in your jacket
aight cool, usually when i rack cans i jus wear a backpack which is suspicious as hell but ounce i get all the paint in the bag i jus speed walk out the store because people usually start pointin at me and shit.. so ounce im out the parking lot im safe
shit mane that pretty heat you keep your cool and no one will know
^yeah they lock the paint here to but im prolly just gonna get some markers from there
Lol I hear that. Social engineering at its finest :P
michaels cant do shit!! i used to work there they can only watch you steal...@least thats how it is here in cali...
god damnit, i'm fucking physced on the no police for $25 or under. thank you walmart, you will fufill my kiwi and acrylic needs for life. and yeah at loews, the cheap can for the kylon at the self checkout doesnt work. they weigh different amounts. not sure at walmart, i'll have to check that out. but the whole bring your paint to the garden section and stash it and leave for a pickup is sick as hell. damn
Lol did you not know about petty theft? Its a misdemeanor, you get a slap on the wrist, have to return the merchandise, and sometimes get banned from the store.
Rackin aint really a difficult task, you should use the same precautions in every store to insure you wont get popped
alot of common sense, dont rack on cameras dont rack infront of people
alot of big chain stores have floor walkers
walmart for sure
Ronas i got popped by floorwalkers and there was like 6 of them that in the end i all saw creepin around
I know the michaels around me 90% of the cameras are duds and a hommie that worked there said they have a policy that they wont chase you for theft or even take a plate number off your car


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I have been taught by a number of instructors and i have found myself that the best way for me to learn is to cover a position or a number of techniques and drill that position or techniques for a number of weeks straight e.g (the closed guard), and then moving on to another position or set of techniques that will be drilled and so on and so forth.
I have also been taught different techniques and positions each class that don't necessarily link together or belong to a particular position.
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Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Louisiana State Museum fundraiser "Night At The Louisiana State Museum - Year of Louisiana Music"
Presenting Sponsor The Louisiana Lottery
Honorary Chair LT. Gov Jay Dardenne
Bring your friends for a memorable night of live entertainment and experience history and culture coming to life.
Silent Auction
Opening entertainment by the Michael Foster Project
Featured Entertainment: by grammy-award winning Louisiana Zydeco recording artist Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
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When visitors enter the museum, they will be given a unique passport where they can take a journey through all the museum's lively exhibits and be placed in a drawing for a prize. While the museum comes to life attendees will be able partake in all the great exhibit while enjoying live music some great food and drinks.
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The Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge features thematic exhibits on the diverse aspects of Louisiana history, industry and culture. The museum includes two permanent exhibitions, entitled Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation, and Experiencing Louisiana: Discovering the Soul of America.
Topics range from the Louisiana Purchase to Sportsmen's Paradise to Mardi Gras traditions throughout the state. Artifacts include a 48 foot wooden shrimp trawler, a Civil War submarine, a record breaking Marlin, a Krewe of lawnmowers, a New Orleans Lucky Dog cart and musical artifacts from Fats Domino, Buddy Guy, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Aaron Neville and much more


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Updated my i5 to 6.1 the other day, updated the iPad 3 & GFs 4S to 6.1 today! BUT am leaving my 4S (workhorse) on 5.1.1...
This going to be THEE Jailbreak of the year I feel!! Super EXCITED!!
Let's go evad3rs!!
The "evad3rs" name reminds me of this Prodigy song "Invaders Must Die"!
I agree, I've been unlocking & jailbreaking since iPhone2.
A nice site updated daily, teams working together systematically. A schedule which I hope they are able to keep to. An outstanding new IOS and jailbroken within 10 days.
Compared to past jailbreaks.... what was it 4.2.1? out by Christmas, into the New Year, was it February before it finally was released.
It's always been a mess, this is the best one yet so those working on it deserve a round of applause once it's released.
Why is everyone updating... The devs said that the jailbreak would work from 6.0 til 6.1 so its not that important to update... Keeping in mind that the new update didnt really bring much new stuff ( maybe not for me ) i just think that if your phone is fine the way it is and if those updates are not really important for u then maybe u should leave your phone the way it is... Coz many people are complaining about battery life issues after the update...
Advanced users are forgetting to warn users who depends on ultransn0w to unlock to stay off the update until pwntools and sn0wbreeze are updated to handle creating custom firmware to preserve baseband
Besides trying to wreck jailbreaks apple also fixes issues in updates... JUST saying as you did ask
This is absolutely amazing- I mean the whole JB process, and how easy it is to do once they're released. 6.1 released, a little over a week ago, and we'll have a JB that takes 5-10 minutes to perform, in a day or 2. That's awesome.
I bought the original iPhone for $550 in '07- and was furious that I couldn't put ringtones on it! I went online and searched endlessly to find out if there was a way to add ringtones of my own, and I found a small site, dedicated to hacking the iPhone. Long story short, I was able to add ringtones, but it took about 4 programs to download, and then writing the code into the phone manually, and if you we're off by one tiny mishap, you had to do it all over again! Lol.... It was like a half hour per tone, but it was so exciting to be able to do it.
Now, you DL one program, and it does all the work for you in 10 minutes... And the tweaks are endless. It's just amazing how far it has come in such a short time.
I guess my whole rant there was about the waiting, it's worth every minute of time they need to make sure everything is working the way it needs to be, without issue. Take your time evad3rs,we've all gone months without, a few more days is nothing.
I'm excited for the jailbreak and can't wait. I've missed the tweaks for my iPhone 5!!! However, we all need to show appreciation for what these guys are doing. I'm sure they get money from sources within the Cydia Store (maybe not), but the time they're spending should be appreciated (whether they're compensated or not). I'm planning on donating a little after the jailbreak is released. If we all donated a little, it could help them a lot!


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Songs, stories and rhymes for children from birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
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Books, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages unless noted.
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Brain tumor - childrenGlioblastoma multiforme - children; Ependymoma - children; Glioma - children; Astrocytoma - children; Medulloblastoma - children; Neuroglioma - children; Oligodendroglioma - children; Meningioma - children; Cancer - brain tumor (children)
A brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that start in the brain.
This article focuses on primary brain tumors in children.
The cause of primary brain tumors is unknown. Primary brain tumors may be:
- Not cancerous (benign)
- Invasive (spread to nearby areas)
- Cancerous (malignant)
Brain tumors are classifiedbased on:
- The exact site of the tumor
- The type of tissue involved
- Whether it is cancerous
Brain tumors can directly destroy brain cells. Theycan also indirectly damage cells by pushing on other parts of the brain. This leads to swelling and increased pressure within the skull.
Tumors may occur at any age. Many tumors are more common at a certain age. Most brain tumors are rare in the first year of life.
Astrocytomas are usually noncancerous, slow-growing cysts. They most commonly develop in children ages 5 - 8.
Brainstem gliomas occur almost only in children. The average age at which they develop is about 6 years old. The tumor may grow very large before causing symptoms.
Ependymomas are located in tiny passageways (ventricles) in the brain. These tumors canblock the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Medulloblastomas are the most common type of childhood brain cancer. They occur more often in boys than girls, usually around age 5. Most medulloblastomas occur before age 10.
Symptoms may be subtle and only gradually become worse. Or they may occur very quickly.
Headaches are probably the most common symptom. Patterns that may occur with brain tumors include:
- Headaches that get worse when waking up in the morning, and thengo awaywithin a few hours
- Headaches that get worse with coughing or exercise, or with a change in body position
- Headaches that occur while sleeping and with at least one other symptom (such as vomiting or confusion)
Patients with brain tumors may have a seizure. This may be the first symptom or sign.
Sometimes the only symptoms of brain tumors are mental changes, which may include:
- Changes in personality and behavior
- Impaired concentration
- Increased sleep
- Memory loss
- Problems with reasoning
Other possible symptoms are:
- Gradual loss of movement or feeling in an arm or leg
- Hearing loss, with or without dizziness
- Speech difficulty
- Unexpected vision problem (especially if it occurs with a headache), including vision loss (usually of peripheral vision) in one or both eyes, or double vision
- Unsteadiness and problems with balance
- Weakness or numbness
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The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Infants may have the following physical signs:
- Bulging fontanelles
- Enlarged eyes
- No red reflex in the eye
- Positive Babinski reflex
- Separated sutures
The following tests may be used to detect a brain tumor and identify its location:
- CT-guided biopsy (may confirm the exact type of tumor)
- CT scan of the head
- Examination of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
- MRI of the head
Early treatment often improves the chance of a good outcome. Treatment depends on the size and type of tumor and the child's general health.
The following are treatments for specific types of tumors:
- Astrocytoma -- Surgery to remove the tumor is the main treatment.
- Brainstem gliomas -- Surgery is usually not possible because of the tumor's location in the brain. Radiation and chemotherapy are used to shrink the tumor and prolong life.
- Ependymomas -- Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
- Medulloblastomas -- Surgery alone does not cure this type of tumor. Chemotherapy and radiation are often used in combination with surgery.
The goals of treatment may be to cure the tumor, relieve symptoms, and improve brain function or the child's comfort.
Surgery is needed for most primary brain tumors. Some tumors may be completely removed. Those that are deep inside the brain or that enter brain tissue may be debulked instead of entirely removed. Debulking is a procedure to reduce the tumor's size without completely removing it.
In cases where the tumor cannot be removed, surgery may help reduce pressure and relieve symptoms.
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy may be used for certain tumors.
Other medicines used to treat primary brain tumors in children include:
- Corticosteroids such as dexamethasone to reduce brain swelling
- Diuretics such as urea or mannitol to reduce brain swelling and pressure
- Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin or levetiracetam to reduce or prevent seizures
- Pain medicines
Comfort measures, safety measures, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other such steps may be required to improve quality of life. Counseling, support groups, and similar measures can help the family cope.
Support Groups
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a cancer support group.Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you and your family not feel alone.
Outlook (Prognosis)
How well the child does depends on many things, including the exact type of tumor.In general, about3 of 4 children survive at least 5 years after being diagnosed.
Long-term brain and nervous system problems may result from the tumor itself or from treatment. Children may have problems with attention, concentration, ormemory. They may also have problemsprocessing information, planning, insight, or initiative or desire to do things. Other common problems arenot being able tostay organized and on-task. Children younger than age 7, especially younger than age 3, appear to be at greatest risk of these complications.
Parents need to make sure that children receive support services at home and at school.
Possible Complications
- Brain herniation (often fatal)
- Loss of ability to interact or function
- Permanent, worsening, severe brain and nervous system (neurological) problems
- Side effects related to chemotherapy and radiation
- Tumor returns (relapse)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call a health care provider if a child develops headaches that do not goawayor other symptoms of a brain tumor.
Go to the emergency room if a child has a seizure that is unusual or suddenly develops stupor (reduced alertness), vision changes, or speech changes.
Maity A, Pruitt AA, Judy KD, Phillips PC, Lustig R. Cancer of the central nervous system. In: Abeloff MD, Armitage JO, Niederhuber JE et al., eds. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 4thed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill-Livingstone. 2008: chap 70.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Central nervous system cancers. Version 2.2012. Available at:http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/cns.pdf.Accessed November 16, 2012.
Wilne S, Koller K, Collier J, Kennedy C, Grundy R, Walker D. The diagnosis of brain tumours in children: a guideline to assist healthcare professionals in the assessment of children who may have a brain tumour. Arch Dis Child. 2010;95:534-539.
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quiet location, easy connections if you have a car, large room on 2 levels nice for family with kids, clean a little damp inside and sewers smell outside rooms at ground level in the morning, breakfast less than average, one loud birthday party organized in hotel main hall until 01:00 AM, I refused to pay total amount due for that night
Was pleasantly pleased with our room, the location and the cleanliness of this hotel. Got the business card and will use it again. It was a bit hard to find.
Very much indeed. Problems with hotel car service meeting arrangements.
Location embedded in the beautiful hillsides outside Rome, friendly and efficient staff, very reliable shuttle service, close to Ciampino airportand railway station, home cooking on demand, nice wines.
The staff were excellent, the design, the service all excellent
Once again we enjoyed our visit for the third time. Particularly useful is the complimentary taxi service which we used to and from the station to get in and out of central Rome.
We arrived late yet we got a warm friendly family welcome and made dinner on the terrace. Beautiful views over the city of Rome and very clean and fresh beautifully restored rooms.
Exelent stay ! We liked our stay at this hotel very much, nice big rooms, and the shuttle service was great.
Very helpful. They got us to airport for 6:30 flight for extra charge, as the normal shuttle hours to Ciampino is 7 to 21 Shower pressure was low. Probably due to hard water.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. They couldn't have done more for us. It was only opened one week, so they explained they have yet to improve the sign posting of the property along the route to the hotel, but they stayed in contact on the phone helping us to get there.
Very helpful and personable staff. Beautiful quiet setting in the hills overlooking Rome
The room was ok, standard. Not 100% clean and the shower leaked water to the floor. Hotel description says it is close to Villa Adriana and Villa D'este in Tivoli, but it is actually only close to Villa Adriana. Not easy to get to Tivoli if you don't have a car.
very pleasent staff ,nice pool,convient for my trip to visit villa Adrianna,excellent for a short stay 2/3 days ,good value.
The atmosphere. It's a special place, due to the lake, the view, the rooms. I loved it.
Nice room with an amazing view on the lake
The owner and the staffs are very friendly and their hospitality was super.The view from the hotel is a picture. The sign of the hotel was not yet on the gate, so it was hard to find the hotel.
the splendid view at Lake Albano (Castel Gandolfo) their lack of experience. The breakfast was very very poor, the dinner in the hotel was without choice, no price/quality. They have no experience in exploiting a hotel and should improve their experience by visiting other hotels. If they offer a dinner they should tell in advance that you will have no choice in food or wine. We think they still have to learn how to cook. They don't know how to clean so that everything shines, that they must clean the garden and the furniture in the garden so guests feel at ease, ...
The hotel has been recently renovated, it's very clean and the personnel very nice and cooperative. The hotel is in a quiet surrounding facing the lake.. The hotel identification is non existing so we had to stop at two different places for information before we finally found the civic address of the hotel.


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Prince is back with brand new music!
The pop icon teamed up with 'New Girl' star Zooey Deschanel on the song, 'FALLINLOVE2NITE,' which is available on iTunes now. Prince performed the track with Zooey on the episode of 'New Girl' that aired after the Super Bowl back in February, but now fans can hear the track in its entirety via iHeartRadio.
[Buy 'FALLINLOVE2NITE' on iTunes]
The song marks Prince's first release with Epic Records Chairman and CEO, L.A. Reid.
In other Prince news, the legend has followed his foray into social media (follow him on Twitter here) by entering the world of Instagram with a newly launched account. Check out PRINCESTAGRAM here!
Listen to 'FALLINLOVE2NITE' below and let us know what you think in the comment section!
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WHEREAS certain lands, together with the improvements thereon, largely contiguous or in close proximity to existing Indian reservations, in the State of North Dakota, have been acquired in connection with the Standing Rock Project, LI-ND-10, under authority of Title II of the National Industrial Recovery Act, approved June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 200), and the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, approved April 8, 1935 (49 Stat. 115); and
WHEREAS by Executive Order No. 7908, dated June 9, 1938 all the right, title, and interest of the United States in such lands were transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture for use, administration, and disposition in accordance with the provisions of Title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, approved July 22, 1937 (50 Stat. 522, 525), and the related provisions of Title IV thereof; and
WHEREAS it appears that the transfer of jurisdiction over such lands from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior for administrative purposes would be in the public interest:
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by Section 32 (c), Title III, of the said Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, and upon recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, it is hereby ordered that jurisdiction over the hereinafter-described lands, together with the improvements thereon, acquired by the United States in connection with the aforementioned project, be, and it is hereby, transferred from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior; and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to administer such lands, through the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for the benefit of such Indians as he may designate, under such conditions of use and administration as will best carry out the purposes of the land-conservation and land-utilization program for which such lands were acquired:
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text: Well, I know it is sweeps month, but even this one is a little ridiculous and you expect more from a channel like Discovery. I guess they are looking to fill hours now that some of their long time shows are ending. Anyway, a new documentary on the channel says that a serial killer named Glen Rogers is actually the person who killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The killer was convicted of killing two women in 1995 and the documentary says that Glen boasted of being friends with Nicole right before she was killed. Apparently Rogers knew OJ and Rogers says OJ hired him to break into Nicole's house and steal a pair of $20K earrings. before you know it, things got out of hand and Glen killed both Nicole and Ron. He then went and hid out until he could kill Tupac and broke out of jail to kill Caylee Anthony.


text: OverviewBack to top Chocolove - Dark Chocolate Bar Coffee Crunch - 3.2 oz. Item# :101694UPC# :716270001561 Brand:Chocolove Size/Form:3.20 oz. Ship Weight:0.13 Servings:3 Dosage:30 Gram(s) Flavor:Coffee Crunch Chocolove - Dark Chocolate Bar Coffee Crunch - 3.2 oz. (90g) Chocolove Dark Chocolate Bar Coffee Crunch is a delicious combination of dark semisweet chocolate and roasted coffee bean bits. At first bite, the creamy dark chocolate gives away to crunchy bits of coffee bean. The coffee continues to release flavor as you munch. Each 30 grams of chocolate equals about one cup of coffee. Consists of 55% cocoa.Discover Chocolove premium Belgian chocolate bars. Chocolove bars range from a sweet, creamy Milk Chocolate with a 33% cocoa content up to Extra Strong Dark with an impressively strong yet smooth 77% cocoa content. The cocoa content is boldy indicated on each bar for easy identification. Chocolove Questions & Answers Why is Chocolove better than conventional chocolate bars?The cocoa beans used in Chocolove, are premium beans, which means they are fully ripened and free of any bad beans. The fully ripened bean allows for proper chocolate flavor development upon roasting. The beans are roasted just enough to develop chocolate flavor. Chocolove chocolate is ground finer and conched longer than most chocolates to provide a smooth texture and a smooth flavor. Chocolove bars have higher cocoa content which translates to less sugar than other chocolates. The fruit flavors in their chocolate come from freeze dried or infused fruits. What does the cocoa percentage on their wrapper mean?The percentage is the amount by weight of the ingredients derived directly from the cocoa bean. Cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa liquor are all derived directly from the bean. The higher the cocoa content in a bar, the less sugar the chocolate contains. Since 1995 Chocolove has clearly printed the cocoa content of each bar on its wrappers. They were the first to do so in the United States. Is Chocolove vegan?They do not claim that Chocolove bars are vegan. Most of their dark chocolate arrives at their facility as kosher parve which means it is completely free of milk products, according to Jewish dietary law. The remainder arrives kosher dairy, which means the dark chocolate was made on equipment that also makes milk chocolate. Chocolove has separate equipment for melting and molding milk chocolate and dark chocolate. They take measures to assure that milk chocolate is kept away from dark chocolate. You can expect their organic dark chocolate to be the least likely to contain any traces of milk chocolate. Is Chocolove Dutch processed?No. Dutch processing is sometimes used to make cocoa powder more soluble in drink mixes. It has very little application in chocolate and has no use in making premium chocolate. Can I cook with Chocolove?Yes. Chocolove is excellent for coatings and recipes that don't require baking such as puddings, mousses, etc. For baking, you may have to adjust sugar and possibly the butters and oils in the recipe depending on what type of chocolate the recipe calls for and what flavor of Chocolove you use. Typically, Their chocolates contain more cocoa butter than other brands and you may need to adjust the recipe for that. Are Chocolove bars made with sustainable practices?Yes. You can read more about their sustainability and social responsibility practices here. Are Chocolove bars Fair Trade?They produce three bars that are both Fair Trade certified and organic. They also support the World Cocoa Foundation, which in turn supports all cocoa farmers and endeavors to bring a better quality of life to all cocoa farmers worldwide. Is Chocolove organic?Chocolove makes organic bars with 73% cocoa content. Their organic chocolate bars are 100% organic and contain no soy products or vanilla. They are certified by Colorado State Department of Agriculture and they can be contacted at (303) 230-4149. Is Organic chocolate better?The fields and facilities that produce their organic chocolate are inspected and certified at every step of the process and detailed records are kept. A higher standard of record keeping and quality control is applied. Because the organic chocolate is a single origin and high cocoa content you can expect more flavor character and variation in the flavor profile from batch to batch. Why is there a strong association between chocolate and love?Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a naturally occurring compound in chocolate. When consumed, it releases endorphins in the brain and produces a mild feeling of euphoria, similar to the sensation of being in love. Other compounds that naturally occur in chocolate include serotonin, theobromine and anandamine which are all naturally occurring compounds that elevate mood, increase circulation and enhance sensory perception. What is the difference between semisweet and bittersweet chocolate?The difference between semisweet and bittersweet chocolate is the amount of sugar and the amount of chocolate "liquor" found in each. As you might expect, bittersweet chocolate is less sweet than semisweet chocolate. The US FDA has written regulations regarding the use of the terms Milk Chocolate, Semisweet Chocolate, and Bittersweet Chocolate. Technically all of their dark chocolate is bittersweet. Because Chocolove bars are not bitter, or sweet, per se, they do not label them as bittersweet or semisweet. How do I store chocolate?Chocolate must be kept cool, out of sunlight and in a moisture-proof container to preserve freshness and develop flavor. Chocolate keeps best at a temperature of 60°F. A range of 55°F to 70°F is recommended. However, whatever storage temperature you use, it is best if the temperature doesn't vary more than 5° on a daily basis. You can store chocolate in the refrigerator; however it should be stored in an air-tight, moisture-tight container. A zip lock bag may not be enough to keep out moisture and other aromas in the refrigerator for longer term storage. Why do some chocolate bars have a lightly colored, powdery film on the surface?This light, powder is called bloom. When chocolate is exposed to temperatures above 75°F, the cocoa butter can change from solid to liquid and move toward the surface of the bar. Subsequent cooling will result in cocoa butter crystals forming a thin, lightly colored powder on the surface of the bar. It also leaves some cocoa particles uncoated inside the bar, causing the chocolate to taste dry, chalky, or grainy. Obviously, higher temperatures can cause a bar to melt and deform, but even at temperatures around 80°F a bar may not deform, but may develop bloom. Chocolove should be kept out of direct sunlight and stored between 50°F and 70°F. Chocolove is in excellent condition when it is shipped from their warehouses. They go to great lengths to ensure that their storage conditions are ideal and that the transportation used to carry their chocolate is appropriate and refrigerated. Once it leaves their facility they endeavor to educate and monitor their distributors to assure there is no damage to the chocolate. They cannot control distributors and store owners and therefore cannot be responsible for bloomed chocolate. However let them know if you have purchased a bloomed bar of chocolate and they will follow up with stores and distributors to take measures for preventing such problems in the future. If you purchase a bar that has bloomed, the best way to remedy the situation is to return the bar to the store with your receipt. Most stores will replace the bar free of charge to you. Do Chocolove bars contain gluten?Most bars have no gluten, but they do not guarantee Chocolove to be gluten free. They make some bars that have grain as an ingredient, such as their Pretzel in Milk chocolate bar. Some bars contain vanilla. The 100% natural vanilla flavor is dried in a powder believed to be derived from corn. What kind of sweeteners or sugars does Chocolove use?Their organic bars are made with cane sugar. All other Chocolove bars are made with beet sugar. The beet sugar is grown in Europe and they have strict laws against GMOs there. Does Chocolove make sugar free or sugar alternative chocolates?No. They do make 77% Extra Strong Dark and other dark chocolates that are significantly lower in sugar than typical chocolate. Are there GMOs in their ingredients?No. Some of their bars contain soy lecithin made from soy beans that are guaranteed GMO-free. The beet sugar used in Chocolove bars is grown in Europe and they have strict laws against GMOs there.Chocolove Sustainability & Social ResponsibilitySocial and Ehtical Commitment They accept responsibility to assure that all ingredients in their products have been sourced through ethical and socially responsible means They work to uphold International Labor Organization (ILO) standards with respect to child labor in cocoa bean harvesting They will actively communicate their social resposibility philosophy They are committed to a social solution that works for the farmer, the interim handlers, their chocolate supplier, and their customers and consumers They will actively strive to get 3rd party certification for all Chocolove products They will retain the same great flavor adn trust of their customers They will continue to offer the best value They recognize that they must deliver the best flavor and value as well as the most transparent social position and sustainabilty practices as part of their overall commitment to customer satisfaction They Will Continue To offer and promote their three delicious organic Fair Trade bars To participate in the Barry Callebaut quality partner program and to source their chocolate from their Growing Great Chocolate cocoa beans for the remainder of their chocolate bars To contribute more than their share to World Cocoa Foundation To support the USDA cocoa reserve and research project The Way Forward In 2013 Chocolove will seek For Life certification of the Growing Great Chocolate program in West Africa. This si a priority with regard to child labor. When they obtain For Life certification, they will start the process of certifying at the next level above the For Life standards which will likely be Fair for Life About ChocoloveChocolove started as the classic entrepreneur story – a dream, a garage, extended credit card debt and loans from friends and family. With its visionary chocolatier, and a solid concept, Chocolove became, and continues to be, a pioneer in the chocolate industry. Timothy Moley is the founder, owner and chocolatier at Chocolove. A tall and slightly eccentric man, he reminds you a little of Willy Wonka. His laid-back attitude, wry grin, and lanky physique would never lead you to believe he is a man who lives and breathes chocolate, and has been consuming two chocolate bars, every day, for the past 18 years. It all began in a cocoa field in Indonesia… Timothy was chewing on some cocoa beans doing volunteer work for USAID, a government program that promotes agricultural and technical education in developing countries. He had been living abroad on and off for two years, visiting over 28 countries, developing his palate with spices, teas and wines. And, like most of us, he had always dreamed of being his own boss, dedicated to something he loved. The idea of a career in chocolate inspired him and an idea began to form - to create a premium chocolate bar, paired with the romance of love. When he returned to the States, he began his chocolate education and quickly discovered a few key facts about the U.S. chocolate market: the average consumer could tell the difference between cheap chocolate and premium chocolate and they preferred premium chocolate; the available premium chocolate bar choices were limited, expensive and intimidating; no U.S. company was indicating the cocoa content on their wrappers; and flavors were boring. Therefore Chocolove was born. The idea was simple - a selection of distinctly flavored chocolate bars made with all-natural ingredients and the classic techniques of Europe's finest chocolatiers. The package design would resemble a love letter sent from a distant land, and inside each wrapper - a classic romantic poem. The cocoa content would be clearly indicated on the front of each wrapper, the tasting notes would be simple and approachable, and the price, affordable. Today, Chocolove bars are made in small batches and shipped around the country, delivering a little bit of "chocolate–love" to discerning chocolate lovers everywhere.


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Elizabeth Forward closes in on postseason berth
For the first time in seven years, Elizabeth Forward is likely to be among the Class AAA teams in the WPIAL football playoffs.
Quarterback JaQuan Davidson carried 27 times for 138 yards, and backup running back Ryan Wardropper ran 21 times for 134 yards, as the Warriors took advantage of great field position all game and knocked off visiting Ringgold, 19-7, Friday.
Based on various tiebreaker scenarios in the conference, the Warriors are almost guaranteed a playoff berth regardless of how they finish the season, but they can solidify their standing with a win against Albert Gallatin next week.
"We set the goal of getting into the playoffs," Warriors coach Mike LeDonne said. "We knew that even if we fell short tonight, we had a good shot, but we wanted to take care of business, even being shorthanded. We played without our stud (Rex Pearce), and they played most of the game without theirs."
Ringgold running back Demetrius Louis left the game in the first quarter after only two carries. He had just returned to the lineup after missing last week's game against Albert Gallatin with a groin injury.
Pearce also missed last week's game for Elizabeth Forward.
"He couldn't go," LeDonne said of Pearce. "We've been preaching family all year long, and that's how a family responds. You fill the spot when a (guy) goes down. They did a (heck) of a job, and I'm really proud of them."
Neither team got off to the start they wanted.
Ringgold went four-and-out on their first drive. The Warriors made it to the Ringgold 16-yard line but turned it over on downs after Davidson threw an illegal forward pass.
EF struck on their next drive when Wardropper raced 39 yards to the Ringgold 6. Davidson cashed in with his first of two rushing touchdowns two plays later.
EF's defense harassed Rams quarterback Nico Law. Max Strotman finished with three sacks, and Alex Smith and Adam Oatman each had with one.
"They have a lot of team speed over there," LeDonne said of the Rams. "Max played great out of the defensive end spot. We pride ourselves on being a physical football team. We're all underclassmen on the D-line. They've been playing well, and I expect we should see some all-conference players on that unit."
Ringgold took advantage of a muffed punt in the second quarter and made it to the Elizabeth Forward 2, but a big hit on Law by Oatman on fourth-and-1 gave the ball back to the Warriors.
"I'm not going to make excuses," Ringgold coach Matt Humbert said. "But we shot ourselves in the foot again. We were in positions to score a couple of times and take advantage of their mistakes, and we couldn't capitalize on our opportunities. When you're on the 2, you have to punch it in."
Ten consecutive runs by Davidson and Wardropper set up a 40-yard touchdown pass from Davidson to Matt Berndowski with 49 seconds left in the half to give the Warriors a 13-0 lead.
EF drove deep into Rams territory to start the second half but had a field goal partially blocked. Law took advantage, calling his own number for a 29-yard run and hitting Jacob Girard for a 43-yard gain. Those two plays set up Law 16-yard run to make it 13-7.
The Warriors, who finished 2-17 the past two seasons, embarked on a 72-yard, 11-play drive capped by Davidson's 12th rushing touchdown of the season to give the Warriors the final score of the night.
"That drive was huge," LeDonne said. "We had the potential to put the dagger in them, but we missed the field goal. That's part of the game. How do you battle back from adversity? That was the theme of this game. And we battled back. We strive to put up a goose egg on that board every game, and tonight we only gave up seven to a team that has a lot of talent. We'll take that final score that's on that scoreboard tonight."
Jeremy Sellew is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-684-2667 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Best Of :: Arts & Entertainment
Best Actor: Sometimes good guys finish first. Cowling was thoroughly delightful as a geeky gay accountant whose crush on his baseball star client turns into a passion for the game itself. Radiating charm and good humor, Cowling's fumbling characterization was the emotional heart of the Caldwell Theatre production and a model of impeccable comedic timing.
Best Actress: Lisa Morgan has had our applause before -- for her dramatic and comedic work. But Morgan managed both at once in the Mosaic Theatre production of The Memory of Water. Her performance as an embittered woman in the North of England found the role's great sadness in a memorable portrait of middle-aged frustration. The role also showcased her gift as a comedienne; in one drinking scene, her teetotaling character goes on a bender in a priceless comedic riff, Morgan-style.
If a list of recent shows at your art museum includes retrospectives of Miró and Nevelson, to say nothing of a startling arrangement of thrift-shop clothing by an artful duo called Guerra de la Paz, you've had a good year. Samantha Salzinger, curator of exhibitions for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, is bringing the once-unremarkable museum into the artistic mainstream.
Salzinger's favorite art is, yes, kind of carny. A 2003 show, Pamela Joseph's "The Sideshow of the Absurd" (last year's Best Solo Art Exhibition), drew heavily on carnival culture and freak shows. "Joseph had an interesting take on what she called freaks," Salzinger says. "They're like someone in a fairy tale who's gone through a test in life. The rest of us all walk around fearing something terrible will happen to us. They live with it."
Photographer Diane Arbus had a similar vision. "Her pictures of a midget," Salzinger says, "are more about him being a man than a midget."
Yes, we've said it before -- this time last year, in fact -- but we'll say it again: The Boca Museum continues to dazzle. Some of the newness may have worn off the big, beautiful Mizner Park headquarters it moved into nearly four and a half years ago, but the programming has lost none of its luster. After the grand inaugural Picasso show, the museum has steered away from blockbuster exhibitions and emphasized variety. The payoff has been substantial: photography ranging from Roman Vishniac's documentation of Jewish life in Eastern Europe in the 1930s to Steve McCurry's images of contemporary Asia; Haitian paintings and voodoo flags from a local collector's stash; paintings by American expressionist Charles Burchfield as well as by Uruguayan visionary Ignacio Iturria; jewel-encrusted art objects from Italy's Buccellati family of goldsmiths; and the just-ended retrospective of the career of legendary American realist Andrew Wyeth. Any gaps in the schedule are readily filled by the annual "All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition" and an ongoing series that highlights selections from local private collections. Throw in a respected art school, special events such as a film series, and one of the best permanent collections in South Florida and you have a full-service art museum that's hard to beat.
By the time he turned 40 last year, Enrique Martínez Celaya had a decade of exhibitions under his belt. His work -- which runs the gamut from paintings and drawings to photographs to sculptures and mixed-media installations -- is in demand among private collectors in America and Europe, and it has found its way into the collections of major museums such as the Met and the Whitney in New York and L.A.'s County Museum. So where does the Cuban-born Martínez Celaya set up shop? Why, Delray Beach, of course. That's right. Last year, the world-class artist -- someone for whom the world is his oyster -- chose Delray over not just Miami but also Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Berlin... And guess what: He's still a hot ticket. It's good to be Enrique Martínez Celaya.
When Revolution opened its doors last September, hopes were high that the new club would break the apparent curse that doomed the building's former occupants -- the Edge, Chili Pepper, and Star Bar/Venu (the latter having shut its doors faster than you can say, "What a dumb name for a rock club!"). But Revolution gets many of its acts from Clear Channel, and if there's one thing the communications giant is good for, it's bringing in the bacon. And that it has with a bevy of big names that run the musical gamut, from hip-hop (Snoop Dogg, Mos Def) to punk (Social Distortion, New Found Glory) to funk (George Clinton) and metal (Atreyu). A year ago, many of these acts wouldn't venture south of Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. And if they did, they'd go straight to Miami. Sure, Revolution got off to a shaky start, canceling its Wednesday-night local shows and Friday-night Pulp event. But with plenty of star power on its roster every month (Papa Roach!), Revolution might just beat the curse of 200 W. Broward Blvd. Let's hope that if a new venue wins this category next year, it has a different address.
Yes, the band that New Times chose as Best Band to Leave Broward/Palm Beach in 2000 is one of the few bands that hasn't made New York City its new home. Though guitarist/vocalist Derek Hyde and drummer Eddie Brandt took a stab at relocating to the Big Apple, Hyde moved back home in 2001. And we can thank the rock gods for that, because this is one of the few local bands that truly knows how to rock. There ain't no shoe-gazing here, just pure entertainment. The Creepy T's balance song and shtick, whether it's Hyde's manic meltdowns or the band's catchy, B-movie-inspired tunes with amusing titles you're not likely to find on the next Franz Ferdinand album. Try "Tiger with the She-Bitch On" or "Fire Gods of the South Pacific" -- quite a bit more interesting than songs about heartbreak and cheating girlfriends. Then again, Hyde's not big on following the whole indie hipster trend; he's more likely to wear a hula skirt than denim and Converse. And while the vintage farfisa sounds of keyboardist Thomas Dementrius place the Creepy T's in garage territory, the band operates outside that genre's hipster image as well. But if you doubt the T's rock cred, check out their new gig as backing band for King Coleman, the legendary "Mashed Potato Man" himself. Indeed, the Creepy T's carry the torch of rock 'n' roll like a South Pacific fire god -- hula skirt and all.
Best Actor and Actress: Gary Cowling for Take Me Out
Lisa Morgan for The Memory of Water


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Another week of great landscape content on the web. Here are our picks of the week…
Urbanism and the Landscape Architect | Mark Hough | Planetizen
"Landscape architects are not given nearly enough recognition for being urbanists."
How Big Is That Park? City Now Has the Answer | Lisa W. Foderaro | NY Times
"Over the last three years, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has been remeasuring every park in the system"
Edible Bus Stop opens as part of Chelsea Fringe | Landscape Institute
"The newly opened Edible Bus Stop on Lambeth's Landor Road, is the first of the capital's 'pocket parks' to be completed with matched funding from the Mayor's Pocket Park Programme."
City Shaping VI: In 21st Century Toronto, There is Momentum | Charles A. Birnbaum | Huffington Post
"As part of this transformation, what's particularly noteworthy is Toronto's use of landscape architecture as a development catalyst, especially along the city's waterfront."
The City and the Sea | Tom Vanderbilt | PLACES
"And as Hurricane Sandy showed, the sea will not be forgotten. At a parking lot under the FDR Drive, where a few months earlier I had queued for locally sourced tacos at the New Amsterdam Market, Craft told me the water would have been over our heads."
Landscape Architect Finds Her Creativity Working In A Small Space | Bill Motchan | The Chicago Architecture Blog
"I love working with clients and learning their vision so I get to execute their vision," she said."
Renderings Revealed for Main Street at Brooklyn Bridge Park | Jessica Dailey | Curbed NY
Brooklyn Bridge Park's plans for expansion of its Main Street section were unveiled at a recent community board meeting.
Designing cities for better health: If you build it, they will walk | Dave McGinn | The Globe and Mail
"Many Canadian cities have also officially adopted the new urban planning thinking, especially Toronto, where the public health department released a report in 2011 on how communities shape the health of residents…."