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Juice It Up!, the nation's largest raw juice bar and handcrafted smoothie franchise, has added a powerful player to its healthy lifestyle options and offerings.
The 82-store chain—which was first designed to introduce the benefits and flavor of the acai superfruit—has now announced a new line of bowls and smoothies featuring the colorful and exotic pitaya fruit, commonly referred to as dragon fruit.
Pitaya is native to Mexico, as well as Central and South America, and is considered to be a superfruit by many, packed with antioxidants, omega-3s, vitamin C, and a key source of magnesium.
As with the launch of its acai products, Juice It Up! is staying focused on the development of products that support a healthy lifestyle and provide consumers with functional options to improve their overall well being.
"We were one of the first to introduce the health benefits of the acai berry to the public," says Carol Skinner, senior director of marketing for Juice It Up!. "With the addition of our new pitaya line, and the infusion of the pitaya superfruit into our smoothies and bowls, we have strengthened our platform of functional, delicious, and healthy options for our customers."
The pitaya fruit will be infused with other natural ingredients and presented in three new Juice It Up! Products: The Pitaya Sunset Smoothie, The Pitaya Passion Bowl, and The Tropical Pitaya Bowl, each with its own unique flavor profile.
The low-sugar, high-fiber superfruit showcases a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients said to strengthen the immune system, neutralize cancer-forming radicals, improve healing, and help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and arthritis.
"It simply is another powerful ingredient in our focus on healthy options for our customers," says Frank Easterbrook, CEO and president of Juice It Up!. "We are excited to be bringing this amazing fruit into the public eye and making it part of our healthy lineup."
The newly developed pitaya products will be available at all 82 store locations for a limited time from September 1 through October 31.
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LIVINGSTON, N.J., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- "Jersey Shore" reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi gave birth to a 6-pound 5-ounce baby boy and is "so in love" with him, she said on Twitter.
"I am SO IN LOVE with my son Lorenzo Dominic! I had my little man last night, healthy at 6lbs! HE'S MY WORLD!" she wrote on Twitter, then added a heart icon.
Polizzi, 24, and fiance Jionni LaValle had their baby shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J.
A Polizzi representative told MTV: "The world just got another Guido! Lorenzo Dominic LaValle has entered the world weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Nicole, Jionni and Enzo are doing great!"
"Jersey Shore" created a bit of controversy when it debuted in 2009 for the willingness of eight 20-somethings sharing a Jersey Shore summer house to call themselves "guidos" and "guidettes." A "guido" is often viewed as derogatory for a working-class urban Italian-American man or sometimes for an Italian-American man who conducts himself in a thuggish, overtly macho manner.
LaValle wrote on Twitter Monday he didn't know "what I enjoy more, watching my fiance sleep or watching my son sleep," adding "Both are amazing! #Lafamiglia"
Other Twitter messages from Polizzi, who didn't let giving birth keep her from the social network, include:
-- "Being a mom is an amazing feeling!!! I love my little man to death! Jionni is such a cute dad."
-- "Hardly any sleep but SO worth it!"
-- "Post birth isn't so comfy and glamorous. But my son is fabulous."
-- "Im finally able to eat eggs again! While I was pregnant I couldn't even smell them! Now I'm killing it with egg whites!!! #YUM"
Polizzi is one of the highest paid reality stars, earning $150,000 per episode as of Season Five, which ended March 15. MTV confirmed the series would return for a sixth season.
She says she got the nickname "Snooki" in high school because she was the first of her friends to kiss a boy. Snooki was a male character in the 2001 MTV film "Save the Last Dance."


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In the middle of a stir-crazy-kid winter, last week's blizzard was the perfect antidote. We all had so much fun—and got so much fresh air and exercise—that I wouldn't mind a little more snow before spring shows up. Here's why:
The snow is still on the ground here more than a week after the major dumping (we got over two feet), but spring is in the air. I'm loving the longer days and the bright sun and I'm definitely getting excited for warmer weather and yet...I'm not quite done with winter. It's a cozy, cuddle up and hunker down time of year that I think we all need. And there is something about extreme weather that brings a family together. And so I wouldn't mind one more storm. Perhaps one with a little less snow so we can actually play in it (the snow was so deep after the blizzard that walking was nearly impossible, let alone trying to sled). We managed though and really had an awesome weekend playing and shoveling and eating and sitting by the fire to warm up, then playing (and eating) some more. Of course Alex's school was cancelled the Friday before and the Monday after, so we were definitely ready for Tuesday to roll around. And I am not necessarily saying I want any more snow days, but some more snow would be cool. When Alex woke up the morning after the blizzard he said, "This is the best day of my life!" How could I not want more of those for him? Here are the highlights from our blizzard fun:
We went out for a bit when the snow was still falling and we could still walk. The kids sought shelter in their little play house, which was super cute. The next day, we couldn't even open the door.
Mid-blizzard snacks. There was a lot of hot cocoa consumed over the weekend, so I gave them apples and grapes to make me feel a little better.
We let Alex stay up and help cook dinner, one of his favorite things to do. He's actually a pretty good sous chef (not sure if I give him too much freedom in front of the stove since he's only five but so far, so good).
The first night we ate seared scallops with mushroom risotto and shredded Brussels sprouts with walnuts and bacon. YUM. Also on the blizzard weekend menu: Beef stew, chili, empanadas, bagels and pretty much anything else we could put in our mouths.
Fortunately Alex loves to be put to work so we had an extra set of hands for the (massive) cleanup. Nora mostly watched and whined about her gloves falling off.
The best part about a blizzard is that you burn so many calories shoveling, you really can eat all the stuff I mentioned above. At least that's what I told myself!
It took us three hours to shovel the whole driveway and that was just enough to get a car out in case of an emergency (we were starting to feel trapped). We also needed a plow to come the next day. Having a long driveway is great until you get two feet of snow....
Toward the end of the day, we decided to shovel a bit of our back patio and make a play area. Nick built a fire (that was a challenge!) and the kids and I made a fort. This is the living room.
Nora taking a nap on the couch I built her. I think I had as much fun playing in the snow as the kids did.
My sister's family joined us for hot cocoa in the fort. (Not pictured: the moms drinking wine in the fort's living room) Great ending to a great day. Can't wait for the next one!


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Katie Holmes goes to court to hear shaken baby case
The actress was a surprise spectator at the Queens Supreme Court as opening statements began in the trial of a man accused of violently shaking his two-month-old baby girl, allegedly causing her death in 2007.
Holmes, who is mum to six-year-old daughter Suri, listened in as prosecutor Leigh Bishop made her argument against Hang Bin Li, 28, according to the New York Post's Page Six gossip column.
The former Dawson's Creek star reportedly visited the courthouse to support her friend Bishop, the prosecuting district attorney in the case, and left shortly after the opening arguments.
Hang Bin Li faces a possible life sentence if he is found guilty of murder and endangering the welfare of a child. He denies the charges.


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NHL Game Night: 12/26/10 Lightning at Thrashers
The NHL just issued a clarification regarding the Atlanta Thrashers ownership settlement. The Tampa Bay Lightning actually own the Atlanta Thrashers.
Dan Ellis allowed 2 goals on 28 shots for the victory.
First Period
08:14 TB Stamkos (28), Malone (18), St Louis (32)
2nd Period
06:03 ATL Bogosian (3), Stewart (14), Little (10)
09:04 TB Lecavalier (5), Gagne (4), Bergenheim (8)
Third Period
16:17 ATL Modin (7), Slater (6), Eager (6)
01:13 TB Lecavalier (6), St Louis (33), Stamkos (22)(PP)
Vincent Lecavalier was the game's first star.
The Lightning have won nine straight games against the Thrashers. Folks should consider the implications of what the Lightning did tonight: the Thrashers were all in for this game, on their home ice. The Lightning came into town with an ailing Martin St. Louis and didn't, seemingly, have quite as much to play for. And the Lightning, honestly, dominated the Thrashers for much of the game. Pavelec kept the Thrashers close enough to take a point, but on balance the Lightning carried the play, holding the Thrashers to just a single scoring chance in the first period and outshooting them 34-28 in the game... with a sick Martin St. Louis who didn't entirely look like himself from the second period on. The Lightning, at 80%, took the Thrashers' best punch and barely flinched. It's hard to imagine the Thrashers jumping over the Lightning, in the long run, considering that.
Mattias Ritola had 2 shots and 1 hit in 10:31.
Dana Tyrell had 1 shot and 1 hit in 13:22.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) In the days leading up to Sunday night's preseason game with Arizona, Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis had some nice things to say about Carson Palmer.
Time seems to have healed the wounds from the now-Cardinals quarterback's acrimonious separation from the Bengals three years ago.
''He's gone, we've gone on and everybody's happy,'' Lewis said. ''He played his tail off last year. He's impressive to watch. He's still Carson.''
Palmer was the Heisman Trophy winner coming out of USC and the No. 1 pick overall by the Bengals in 2003. He went on to play eight seasons with Cincinnati.
Twice he got them to the playoffs. But his first postseason pass, a 66-yard completion in 2005, ended with him going down with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.
Four years later, Palmer and the Bengals made it to the playoffs again, losing to the New York Jets in the first round.
Twice as a Bengal he threw for more than 4,000 yards. In eight seasons with the Bengals, he threw 154 TD passes with 100 interceptions.
''When you play somewhere eight or nine years, you have a lot of memories,'' Palmer said, ''and I have a lot of good memories.''
But by 2011, Palmer wanted no more of the Bengals. Still under contract, he stayed away from training camp and the regular season in a showdown with owner Mike Brown, who said he wouldn't trade the quarterback.
Finally, well into the 2011 season, Cincinnati sent Palmer to Oakland for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional second-round pick in 2013.
Two years later, Arizona acquired Palmer at a much lower price - trading a sixth-round pick for a seventh and giving the Raiders a seventh rounder.
After a difficult first half of last season, Palmer came on strong, finishing with a career-high 4,274 yards passing - his fourth 4,000-yard season.
Interceptions were a problem as he learned coach Bruce Arians' offense, but they diminished in the later part of the season.
Palmer finished with 24 TDs and 22 interceptions, but in the final nine games, Arizona went 7-2, with Palmer throwing 16 TD passes with 11 picks - four at Seattle, a game the Cardinals won.
Lewis said it's the same arm strength and poise he saw when he scouted Palmer at USC.
''You see it every time he drops back,'' Lewis said. ''It's just so impressive.''
Palmer, at 34, has had a strong training camp. He was 5 for 5 for 84 yards and a TD against Houston in the team's first offensive series and directed a 93-yard touchdown drive the first time the Cardinals had the ball last week at Minnesota.
When Arians was asked who was the MVP of camp, he thought for a second and said ''Carson.''
Now Palmer and what he has called the most talented team of his career will be tested by one of the best defenses in the NFL. And, since it's the third game, it will be first unit against first unit for about a half.
Andy Dalton, the man who as a rookie replaced Palmer, has a hefty new contract and has had a great preseason in his brief time on the field, completing 11 of 13 for 215 yards and a touchdown. Last week against the Jets, Dalton was 8 for 8 with a 43-yard touchdown pass.
The Cardinals are strong in the secondary, but up front they've been shaken by the loss of defensive tackle Darnell Dockett to a season-ending knee injury in practice on Monday. They already were trying to replace departed inside linebackers Karlos Dansby and Daryl Washington.
Cincinnati defensive tackle Geno Atkins is expected to make his first preseason appearance, playing a couple of series. The Pro Bowl lineman tore an ACL last October.
Bengals backup quarterback Jason Campbell should be back after missing the Jets game with a bruised elbow on his passing arm. Campbell threw two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns in the first preseason game.
Arizona kicker Jay Feely is trying to hold off rookie Chandler Catanzaro. Both will kick Sunday. Rookie Logan Thomas, competing with Ryan Lindley for the No. 3 quarterback job, is to play the fourth quarter. The fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech was 10 of 12 for 113 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut against Houston. Lindley isn't scheduled to play.
Arians said left guard Jonathan Cooper (toe) and inside linebacker Kevin Minter (pectoral muscle) are game-time decisions, although they didn't practice all week.
Center Lyle Sendlein and wide receiver Michael Floyd will make their preseason debuts after missing two games with injuries.
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An Attempt At A Big Ten Hoops Scorecard: (Approximately) Midseason Review
Over this past weekend, I began to frame out the hoops version of the football scorecard that I had advanced last month on the board. Indeed, I have already made some enhancements to that one thanks to the input of board members. This one, however, is indeed another rough attempt at correlating various productivity measures into a relative measure of success.
I took eighteen typical boxscore statistics and gathered the season-to-date totals for each team in the conference. When the season is complete, it might be intriguing to do a "conference vs. overall" sort of analysis with this, but for now, I am presenting merely the overall card to this point. There were a few things that I admittedly waffled on leaving here, but did for purposes of discussion. Most notably, the actual totals of FGs, 3PTs, and FTs both made and attempted are analyzed along with success rate. My thought here was – among other things - that it indicates potentially where teams could be doing a lot of work for very little return and could show inefficiency.
Obviously, it is not by any means an exact science, and although I show that the results are rather highly correlated to actual win percentage, they obviously do not take into account the whole set of variables active in a game, and indeed, in a season, such as strength of schedule. This is merely an attempt to apply a similar scoring approach to basketball as I had done with football. It is fairly similar to the football scorecard in that there are certain statistics where being above the conference mean is decidedly better, and a few where actually being below the mean is preferred.
The larger table is linked below – there is no way to compress the overall scorecard to make it fit easily into the diary setup on the blog, so the link should take you to the relevant images in my Photobucket account.
The idea of "grading" teams on these 18 metrics seems to bear itself out fairly well if we correlate it to current win percentage. One of the noted anomolies here is Ohio State, which falls into the "red" zone, but yet has a fairly decent win percentage. This might be an example of one of the thing which mere productivity does not catch, which is a team with erratic shooting success that plays decent defense, enough so to win a majority of the time. If anyone has some suggestions on ironing such things out, I would love to hear them as I want to make these as accurate as possible.
Comments and suggestions are welcome as always. My intent here is to develop tools which can be used perhaps by the whole community here to gauge relative performance among our fellow conference members.


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The Art of Living Joyfully
Allen Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history. Dividing the books thematically, covering such topics as Friendship, Laughter, Beauty, Nature, Faith, and more, this is a book to cherish for oneself and to give as a heartfelt gift. From yesteryear to yesterday to today; from the famous to the little known; on subjects that touch our lives every day in every way, the selection of quotes in The Art of Living Joyfully offers insight and inspiration to help you and those you care about feel good about themselves and life.
Allen Klein is a motivational speaker and author who believes strongly in the way words can influence how we feel mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this day of tweeting, texting, cyberspeak and the non-language of email, the written and spoken word has the power to touch our hearts and lift our spirit that is extraordinary.


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Join professional naturalists on a guided tour of the wildlife hotspots of breathtaking BHI. See amazing wildlife while exploring the pristine beaches, maritime forest, and salt marsh.
Meet at the Barrier Island Study Center. Personal golf cart transportation is required.
ON-ISLAND PRICES: $20/person for Non-Members, $15/person for BHI Conservancy Members.
OFF-ISLAND PRICES: $40/person for Non-Members, $30/person for BHI Conservancy Members. (includes ferry ticket*)
*Our staff member with your ferry ticket(s) will be waiting for your group between 7:45am-7:55am near the Deep Point Marina ticket window on the lower level. Parking will take time. The ferry departs at 8:00am sharp, if you miss the ferry you forfeit your spot(s) on the tour.
Become a BHI Conservancy Member today to receive discounted prices on programs!
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace, Release 7.1 -- How to Configure Users
From DocWiki
Main page: Cisco Unified MeetingPlace, Release 7.1
Navigation: Integration > Integrating with Microsoft Office Communicator
To initiate Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings, a MOC user must have a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace profile. The MOC user must also have meeting settings configured for their MOC client.
Complete the following tasks in the order listed to configure user clients for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings:
- The MOC Client
- Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Profiles for MOC Users
- Meeting Settings on the MOC Client
- Configuring Meeting Settings on the MOC Client
The MOC Client
Install and test the MOC client on the PCs of all end users who will use the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace LCS Gateway. See the Microsoft documentation for information.
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Profiles for MOC Users
You must add user profiles for MOC users to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace database. See the "Configuring User Profiles and User Groups" topic in the Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace for information on how to add users.
- When a MOC user initiates a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meeting, the type of meeting that is initiated depends on the value selected for the Use Reservationless attribute in the user profile:
- If the Use reservationless attribute is set to Yes, meetings that the user initiates from MOC are created as reservationless meetings. This approach has the advantage of providing users with a meeting ID they are familiar with (their reservationless ID), which they can easily distribute to others so that they can always enter the same meeting ID when they dial in to meetings initiated by MOC.
- If Use reservationless attribute is set to No, meetings that the user initiates from MOC are created as immediate meetings with random unique meeting IDs.
- For all users, set the Can call out from meetings attribute to Yes.
Related Topics
Configuration Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 7.1 at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
Meeting Settings on the MOC Client
To configure the meeting settings required to initiate Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings, you must set the EnableConferencingService group policy setting on user PCs, either by using the administrative template (.adm) file provided with your Microsoft LCS Server software, or by running a script on the client machine (for example, when installing MOC) to set the policy setting in the registry.
To enable the settings via the registry, create and run a .reg file containing the following two lines:
For more information about deploying group policy settings, see the MOC and Microsoft LCS Server documentation.
Configuring Meeting Settings on the MOC Client
You must configure meeting information in the MOC client to initiate Cisco Unified MeetingPlace meetings. This procedure assumes that the MOC clients are configured to communicate with the Microsoft LCS Server.
Before You Begin
Log into the MOC client.
- Click Actions > Options.
- Click the Accounts tab.
- In the Conferencing Information section, enter values for the following fields:
Conference ID
This field must be unique for this user across your organization to avoid conflicts when users initiate meetings, and must be entered in the format
Leader Code
Participant Code
4. Click OK twice.


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Time Magazine Features Harry and the Potters
Jul 09, 2009
Wizard Rock
Our favorite boys from Boston are featured in the new issue of Time magazine, with a new article on Harry and the Potters. In a piece called "The Boy who Rocked," the article notes that Wizard rock "music about Harry Potter for people who think Harry Potter is awesome," and tells again the story of Paul and Joe Degeorge, the rise and popularity of the Wizard rock community, and the still flourishing Harry Potter fandom. Also mentioned are our own recent LeakyCon 2009 and the efforts of the Harry Potter Alliance and the recent "What would Dumbledore Do" campaign. Quotage:
The DeGeorges didn't realize it, but they had just invented a new kind
of music. It's now known as wizard rock, or sometimes just "wrock."
Wizard rock is pretty much what it sounds like: rock 'n' roll inspired
by and set in the universe of Harry Potter. Seven years after
that fateful barbecue, there are dozens of wizard-rock bands: the Remus
Lupins, Tonks and the Aurors, the Whomping Willows, the Moaning
Myrtles, DJ Luna Lovegood, Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls. Evil
characters can rock too: Draco and the Malfoys and the Parselmouths are
mainstays of the scene. Wizard rockers dress like Hogwarts students.
They play at conventions and clubs and wizard-rock festivals. There is
a Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club.
Wizard rock is just one aspect of a subtle transformation that's taking place in the world of Harry Potter
fandom. Two years after the last book was released, it's still going
strong, and it's showing signs of taking on a life of its own as a
cultural movement in its own right. Potter fan fiction continues to
flow onto the Net, extending the Potterverse out toward the horizon in
all directions, with the blessing of J.K. Rowling. There are two Harry Potter
conventions this year, LeakyCon in Boston in May and Azkatraz in San
Francisco in July (following the release of the sixth movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,
on July 15). Paul serves on the board of directors of the Harry Potter
Alliance (HPA), an activist group founded to promote the ideals and
values of the Harry Potter books in the real world. Under the
motto "What Would Dumbledore Do?" the HPA works to draw attention to
social problems like the conflict in Darfur.


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Identifying Suspicious Skin Lesions with a Noninvasive, Painless Device
Product News Oct 28, 2013
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer. According to a 2007 study in Archives of Dermatology, more than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually-more new cases than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.
One might think that most people wouldn't hesitate to consult a dermatologist or their general practitioner about any bump, mole or discoloration on their body, since many skin cancers can now be successfully treated if found sufficiently early.
It is surprising that anyone with a skin lesion would hesitate before seeking medical evaluation - one excuse people give is that if they ignore it, it will just go away. Why else do people wait? Some may honestly believe their moles are nothing to worry about.
Others are terrified that a biopsy would leave a scar, a concern that does hold some validity since the majority of skin lesions are benign, but until recently, could only be proven benign by performing a biopsy and examining the surgically removed tissue under a microscope.
One innovative company, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics, led by CEO L. Michael Hone, has taken the steam out of that last excuse with their FDA-cleared VivaScope®cellular imaging devices.
These new tools allow physicians to biopsy and technicians to evaluate a patient's skin, at and below the skin surface, using imaging rather than surgical options.
Says Hone: "The best medicine with regard to skin cancer is prevention. One should always consider sun protection, apply SPF-30 every day and wear a hat and sunglasses outdoors. The second-best medicine is to consult one's health care provider immediately when one spots anything that might be the least bit questionable. And when a doctor is consulted, ask if they have a noninvasive way to biopsy skin. Doctors should want to provide patients with a painless, noninvasive optical skin biopsy in lieu of the traditional biopsy to help them make a diagnosis."
The company is already marketing its VivaScope systems, including two handheld VivaScopes, the 1500 and 3000, and the VivaScope 2500 for use in the operating room. Another advantage: no waiting. Obtaining the image takes only five to 10 minutes.
"Our technology can image down into the entire lesion, layer by layer, and immediately help doctors eliminate or diagnose a variety of skin diseases and disorders," says Hone.


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Many antibiotics, including clindamycin, may cause overgrowth of dangerous bacteria in the large intestine. This may cause mild diarrhea or may cause a life-threatening condition called colitis (inflammation of the large intestine). Clindamycin is more likely to cause this type of infection than many other antibiotics, so it should only be used to treat serious infections that cannot be treated by other antibiotics. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had colitis or other conditions that affect your stomach or intestines.
You may develop these problems during your treatment or up to several months after your treatment has ended. Call your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms during your treatment with clindamycin or during the first several months after your treatment has finished: watery or bloody stools, diarrhea, stomach cramps, or fever.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking clindamycin.
WHY is this medicine prescribed?
Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics such as clindamycin will not kill the viruses that cause colds, flu, and other infections.
HOW should this medicine be used?
Clindamycin comes as a capsule and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken three to four times a day. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection you have. Take clindamycin at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take clindamycin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
Take the capsules with a full glass of water so that the medication will not irritate your throat.
You should begin to feel better during the first few days of treatment with clindamycin. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
Take clindamycin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking clindamycin too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Are there OTHER USES for this medicine?
Clindamycin is also sometimes used to treat acne and is used along with other medications to treat anthrax (a serious infection that may be deliberately spread as part of a terror attack) and malaria (a serious infection that is spread by mosquitoes in certain parts of the world). Clindamycin is also sometimes used to treat ear infections and toxoplasmosis (an infection that may cause serious problems in people who do not have healthy immune systems or in unborn babies whose mothers are infected) when these conditions cannot be treated with other medications. Clindamycin is also sometimes used to prevent endocarditis (infection of the heart valves) in certain people who are at risk of developing this infection as a result of a dental procedure. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I follow?
Before taking clindamycin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin (Lincocin), or any other medications. If you will be taking clindamycin capsules, tell your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin or tartrazine (a yellow dye found in some medications).
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention erythromycin (E.E.S, E-Mycin, Erythrocin, others). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, allergies, eczema (sensitive skin that often becomes itchy or irritated) or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking clindamycin, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking clindamycin.
What SPECIAL DIETARY instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do IF I FORGET to take a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause?
Clindamycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- joint pain
- pain when swallowing
- heartburn
- white patches in the mouth
- thick, white vaginal discharge
- burning, itching, and swelling of the vagina
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- blisters
- rash
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- decreased urination
Clindamycin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at Web Site] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What should I know about STORAGE and DISPOSAL of this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Do not refrigerate clindamycin liquid because it may thicken and become hard to pour. Throw away any unused clindamycin solution after 2 weeks. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What should I do in case of OVERDOSE?
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What OTHER INFORMATION should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to clindamycin.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the clindamycin, call your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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What is a non-traditional occupation?
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Nontraditional careers can mean…
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Short review: To say I would be scared to death to try some of the acts they depict from this site would be an understatement, but, in all fairness to say I wasn't totally drawn into action playing out before me, viewing the beatings, the bondage, the penetration, the anguish and the excitement, that as well would be an understatement. They've done very well in exhibiting the erotic side of such a niche.
Content Amount: The numbers are fitting for the amount of time they've been online, and, with them now making sure they give newness to their public twice a week, those numbers will compile quickly. They've been steady with their perseverance, a good sign for sure.


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Officers investigating a bank robbery in Hathersage have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to.
At about 9am on Thursday, February 20, an armed robbery took place at the Royal Bank of Scotland on Main Road.
Police said staff were threatened and left "terrified" and a substantial amount of money was stolen. The men left the bank via the main entrance at 9.05am and made off along Main Road towards the Natwest Bank.
The British Bank Association is offering a £15,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders and the Royal Bank of Scotland is offering a £10,000 reward.
Anyone with information or who recognises the man in the picture is asked to contact Buxton CID on 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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Esoteric Climbing and Exploration in the Eastern Sierra
Useful Misinformation for Eastside Mountaineering
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Clicking on the links above access older posts from my
Disclaimer The opinions offered here
are mine. I believe that sucsess on the peaks depends on trusting yourself. If you do not have a trusting relationship
with your body and mind, or if you are not sure, or if you are unwilling to provide the commitment, then you should probably
stick with sport climbing and such. To the mountain ecosystem, you are only a rich supply of nutrients, so step carefully!
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I think you're on the right track and doing the right thing! I would put a farewell post on your old blog directing your followers to your new blog. This will at least start them off knowing where you are, and if they want to become readers, not just followers, they'll come along. You'll find followers, but hopefully you'll find readers, those who are interested in what you share in your blog and who stick around.
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JMU Outdoor Music Series Welcomes Summer
JMU Outdoor Music Series Welcomes Summer
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at James Madison University will present its 2012 Concerts on the Lawn Series every Sunday at 7 p.m. from May 20 to July 1. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Sunday, May 20 – JMU Sculpture Garden
Massanutten Brass Band and Massanutten Youth Brass Band are British-style bands in the Shenandoah Valley whose repertoire includes marches, concert works, hymns and movie music, and music written specifically for brass bands. Under the direction of Kevin Stees, the Massanutten Brass Band was the 2007 Champion of the North American Brass Band Association's 2nd Section. The band placed third in the 1st Section in 2009 and 2010, and second in the 1st Section in 2012. The Massanutten Youth Brass Band, now in its third year, draws its members from 13 high schools in the Central Virginia area. The band is under the direction of Rhonda Stees.
Sunday, May 27 – JMU Sculpture Garden
Mr. Jefferson's Bones has entertained thousands since its inception in 2001. The ensemble, whose repertoire includes classical, sacred, popular and jazz music, is comprised of some of the Shenandoah Valley's most experienced and talented trombonists including John Hollenbeck, former principal trombonist of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and a Los Angeles musician; Tom McKenzie, a noted area trombonist and valley band leader; Andy Lankford, associate professor of trombone at JMU; and Robert Mott, a bass trombonist whose arrangements and compositions for the ensemble have been published by Cimarron Music Press.
Sunday, June 3 – Memorial Hall Auditorium
A new group to this series, The Harrisonburg Harmonizers is the chorus of the Harrisonburg Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Founded in 1938, the society is an organization of 820 North American chapters (with affiliates abroad) devoted to the preservation and encouragement of the unique American music art form of a cappella singing known as barbershop harmony. Formed in 2008 and chartered in 2009, the Harrisonburg Chapter is a group of 35 men who love to sing old songs. In addition to its chorus, the Harrisonburg Chapter has several barbershop quartets that perform at public and private venues; the Harmonizers and quartets perform about 20 shows per year up and down the Shenandoah Valley.
Sunday, June 10 – JMU Sculpture Garden
Just Jazzin', a 20-member ensemble that plays big band and contemporary swing and Latin tunes, has played at concerts, dances and benefits in the Central Virginia area. The band also performs with college and high-school jazz ensembles and gives master classes to young jazz musicians throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Directed by Tom McKenzie, Just Jazzin' features vocal soloists Charles Barone and Kelly Harris.
Sunday, June 17 – JMU Sculpture Garden
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Concert Band, under the direction of JMU faculty member William G. Posey, traditionally performs concert-in-the-park repertoire with marches, overtures and Broadway musicals. The band traces its lineage to the late 19th century; it took the form of a modern-day concert band in 1983.
Sunday, June 24 – Memorial Hall Auditorium
The Ovation Singers from Staunton, Va. perform "Songs of the Nation: An American Tapestry." The concert selections have been described as the "Who, What, When and Where of the great American people." Formed in Staunton in 1985 by Carolyn and Ray Hoaster, the Ovation Singers have presented hundreds of programs throughout Virginia with their own unique treatments of patriotic, seasonal, sacred and occasion-oriented programs.
Sunday, July 1 – JMU Sculpture Garden
After a year's absence, The 29th Army Band (Virginia Army National Guard) returns to play patriotic and popular music to celebrate Independence Day. Chief Warrant Officer Donald Carson will conduct the band in the season's final performance. Established in 1917, the 29th has supported the troops fighting in World Wars I and II, Bosnia and Iraq. Based in Petersburg, Va., the band has performed morale-building concerts and provided ceremonial backgrounds for funerals, changes of command and community concerts.
The JMU Sculpture Garden is located between the Music Building and Duke Hall. Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and Anthony-Seeger Hall, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck.
In the event of rain, the concerts will move indoors to Memorial Hall Auditorium at 395 S. High Street. The concerts on June 3 and 24 will take place in Memorial Hall rain or shine.
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Winter Storms
Colorado Department of Transportation road conditions, traffic cameras, alerts and restrictions throughout Colorado are located at http://www.dot.state.co.us/
Call 511 from your cell phone for statewide conditions
It's important to take steps to winterize your home and car. Always carry an emergency supply kit in your car when traveling during the winter months and stay tuned to weather forecasts that may impact your area. Always dress correctly for the weather even if you are only going for a short drive with a warm building as your destination. The car may be warm, but you may be forced to walk for help if the car stalls or you are involved in an accident.
Frost/Freeze Warning: Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause significant damage to plants, crops, or fruit trees. In areas unaccustomed to freezing temperatures, people who have homes without heat need to take added precautions.
Winter Weather Advisory: Winter weather conditions are expected and may be hazardous, especially for motorists.
Winter Storm Watch: Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet. Winter storm watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a winter storm. Take time to prepare. Make sure your emergency supply kits for home and car contain all of the items you may need.
Winter Storm Warning: Issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter storm warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin. Seek shelter and do not travel unless absolutely necessary.
Wind Advisory: Issued for average wind speeds between 31 and 39 miles an hour or for frequent wind gusts between 46 and 57 miles an hour.
High Wind Warning: Expected winds will average 40 miles an hour or more for at least 1 hour or wind gusts will be greater than 58 miles an hour. Trees and power lines can be blown down. A high wind warning may be preceded by a high wind watch if the strong winds are not expected to occur for at least 12 hours.
Blizzard Warning: Heavy snow and sustained or gusty winds of 35 mph or more will combine to produce a blinding snow (near zero visibility), deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill. Seek refuge immediately. Blizzards are the most dangerous of winter storms with conditions that lead to frostbite and hypothermia. They can also cause damage to unsupported structures and homes.
Dense Fog Advisory: Issued when fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less over a widespread area.
Wind chill: The wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin by combined effects of wind and cold. As the wind increases, heat is carried away from the body at an accelerated rate, driving down the body temperature. Animals are also affected by wind chill.
Information source: The National Weather Service


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Rage Guy Comics
Rage Guy Comics
- Welcome to the Rage Guy Comics - There is collections of all best comics and place for you to submit your own Rage Guy creations for others to see.
Also know as Rage Thread,
FFFUUU Comic
, Rage Meme,
Rage Comic
among others, these comics are made in MS Paint.
The name
refers to the main character of a series of crudely-drawn comics typically consisting of four panes, portraying situations which can bring rage and exasperation, with the main character screaming with anger as a result.
Due to its simplicity and exploitability, Rageguy has been proven popular thus being evolved into a comic series now known as Rage Comics.
Movie Rage
See also:
Work Place Conversations
Rage Comic #29550
© 2011
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Mos wrote:Anybody have a winning combo for killing the earth spirit trainer? MAN, this dude is tough. I'm finding fast pets have more luck, but the best I have done so far is down to his last rat pet. I'll keep trying...lol.
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An Indexing Confession
I have been serving as an indexer for FamilySearch.org for over a year. My activity level comes and goes as free time or interest is available. Recently, my husband has decided to give indexing a try. Now, there seems to be a 'competition' between the two of us to see who can do the most names.
Right now, I'm ahead in indexing by about 3,000 names. I DO NOT want him to catch up. So, I've stopped doing records that only have a few names per batch. I like the lists like Census because you can do a lot of names at one time. But then I feel guilty, and I do the records that only have a few names at a time.
When I go over to the arbitration side of things, I again find myself selecting records that I know I can do a lot of names in one batch. Bad indexer/arbritator, bad! I know, I know. Seriously, who would have thought my hubby joining the indexing world would cause such competition? Aw, well... I'll just admit my problem and work harder at just enjoying the fact that my husband is serving the genealogical world. (But just don't let him do more names than me. Is that too much to ask?)


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A brain aneurysm burst or a weakened blood vessel leak (hemorrhagic) is one of two types of stroke. While the least common of the two types of stroke it most often results in death.
A stroke is a "brain attack". It can happen to anyone at any time. It occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost.
How a person is affected by their stroke depends on where the stroke occurs in the brain and how much the brain is damaged. For example, someone who had a small stroke may only have minor problems such as temporary weakness of an arm or leg. People who have larger strokes may be permanently paralyzed on one side of their body or lose their ability to speak. Some people recover completely from strokes, but more than 2/3 of survivors will have some type of disability.
A brain aneurysm burst or a weakened blood vessel leak (hemorrhagic) is one of two types of stroke. While the least common of the two types of stroke it most often results in death.
A blood vessel carrying blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot (ischemic) is one type of stroke. Learn more about the types of ischemic stroke.
When blood flow to part of the brain stops for a short period of time, also called transient ischemic attack (TIA), it can mimic stroke-like symptoms. These appear and last less than 24 hours before disappearing. Learn more about the signs, your risk, and TIA management.
Although stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability, many myths surround this disease. Test how much you know about stroke today
For over 30 years we have been the trusted source for free resources and education to the stroke community. Together, we empower survivors and their circle of care to thrive after stroke. Make your tax-deductible donation today to support the growing needs of the stroke community.


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KHARTOUM, Sudan, June 24 (UPI) -- Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, the Sudanese Christian woman sentenced to death for apostasy who was freed Monday and then re-arrested, has once again been freed.
Ibrahim, her American citizen husband, and two small children were detained at the airport in Sudan on Monday as they tried to depart for the U.S hours after her release from prison, where she had been sentenced to death for apostasy.
U.S. Department of State deputy spokesperson Marie Harf said that the Sudanese government had confirmed Ibrahim and her family had been released and that the U.S. government was working to ensure their safe passage to the United States.
"They were temporarily detained for several hours over questions related to their documents," Harf said Tuesday at the daily press briefing.
A member of Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the BBC that Ibrahim had attempted to travel on South Sudanese papers with a U.S. visa. Ministry official Abdullahi Alzareg said that Ibrahim would need to obtain a passport and exit visa prior to travel.


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South Texas RV Show Expecting Steady Traffic
January 6, 2012 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on South Texas RV Show Expecting Steady Traffic
To view an accompanying video of this story at KSAT TV click here.
Hundreds of RVs are on display this week at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio during the South Texas RV Supersale. Six local dealers brought about 300 units with them this year, parking the RVs both inside the coliseum and out in the parking lot.
"It's a good time for our industry, the economy is coming back and we expect a very, very, very good show this year," said Clark McEwen, the executive director of the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association (TRVA).
A good show means lots of sales, and dealers were already pitching potential buyers. Some were first timers, while others were long-time RV owners like Dawn Powers.
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Just catching up. Interesting discussion. With regard to this:
Yet right view is the forerunner. And these practices all seem to blend together and support one another. I'm not sure how far it gets us to try to nail down, conceptually, where concepts end. Or to concern ourselves too much with whether we have arrived at some non-conceptuality in the course of some practice.mikenz66 wrote:Page 106
This goes to the heart of conceptual/nonconceptual in meditation:... Insight practice is about ultimate reality, the ultimate nature of
reality, and thus the specifics don't matter. Morality and concentration
are about relative reality, and thus the specifics are everything.
The notion of "conceptual and non-conceptual" strikes me as being similar to the notion of "constructed and not-constructed." We're basically talking about all the stuff we layer onto this present moment. We can get farther away from it by building up more layers of theory and interpretation and experiential inference, thus concepts. And in fact these concepts themselves can just bubble along in their own not-self way, independent of whether we're tangled up in them. They might just keep rolling along, coming and going.
Conversely, we can get closer to this "here and now." I'm not so sure that the dichotomy of concepts versus non-concepts matters a great deal in practice.
And this bit:
I think it's more about kamma.Learning to be a master of both the ultimate and the relative is what this is all about.
I recognize the value that you see in the passages quoted in the OP, and I agree that fruitless discussions can occur when people talk past each other from different perspectives with regard to ultimate versus relative terms. I'm just not persuaded that it's as clear-cut as Daniel Ingram seems to say it is. For what it's worth.


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With the loss ETSU ends its season with a strong 16-8 record, while the host Vols improved its mark to an impressive 21-1. Overall, all eight of the Bucs losses came against ITA ranked teams this spring.
As the match got underway
Meanwhile, at the No. 1 position the Buc junior team of Grega Teraz (Mojstrana, Slovenia) and Charles Bottoni (Bois Guillaume, France) looked strong early against John-Patrick Smith and Davey Sandgren - who is currently ranked third in the country in doubles at the No. 1 position.
After the Buc pair held serve at 6-6, rain suddenly forced play indoors, which in response stopped any ETSU rhythm. As play resumed inside UT regained its form winning the remaining two games and the early 1-0 lead.
"Early we just didn't keep it close enough in all the doubles matches," said head coach Yaser Zaatini. "We played good on court one, but we just couldn't find a way to maintain any traction we had.
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However, just when it looked like Tennessee would sweep the contest ETSU - like it has all year -- didn't go easy as sophomore Sander Gille (Kuringen, Belgium) took the first set from 36th-ranked Boris Conkic 6-4.
After taking the opening frame, the 2010 Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year and Tournament MVP cruised in the second set, 6-1 putting ETSU on the board.
With the score at 3-1 the Vols finally closed out the Bucs at the No. 4 position as 111th-ranked freshman Tennys Sandgren finished off Isaza in straight sets 6-2, 6-4.
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Despite its season coming to an end ETSU had plenty to be proud in 2010. For the fourth consecutive year the Bucs won the A-Sun Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to those accomplishment and after Saturday's 4-2 win over
"I'm just extremely proud of our guys this year," said Zaatini. "The boys fought through a super tough schedule and I can honestly say we really did get the most out of every player this season. You never like to end a season, especially when you lose seniors like we had this year. We can continue to add talent every year, but their spirit and leadership is something we our going to truly miss as we move forward. Now that this fabulous season is over we are going to get some much needed rest and start preparing for
With the win
Below are final results of today's match.
(Barksdale Stadium/Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center)
Singles competition
1. #1 John-Patrick Smith (UT) def. Grega Teraz (ETSU) 6-3, 6-2
2. Sander Gille (ETSU) def. #36 Boris Conkic (UT) 6-4, 6-1
3. #45 Rhyne Williams (UT) def. #104 Charles Bottoni (ETSU) 6-0, 6-1
4. #111 Tennys Sandgren (UT) def. Daniel Isaza (ETSU) 6-2, 6-4
5. #116 Matteo Fago (UT) vs. Robin Akser (ETSU) 3-2, unfinished
6. Davey Sandgren (UT) vs. Juan Ramirez (ETSU) 1-1, unfinished
Doubles competition
1. #3 John-Patrick Smith/Davey Sandgren (UT) def. Grega Teraz/Charles Bottoni (ETSU) 8-6
2. #12 Boris Conkic/Rhyne Williams (UT) vs. Sander Gille/Jesus Bandres (ETSU) 7-2, unfinished
3. Matteo Fago/Edward Jones (UT) def. Daniel Isaza/Robin Akser (ETSU) 8-2
Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (3,1,2,4)
For more information on the ETSU men's tennis team and its student-athletes please visit www.ETSUBucs.com


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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Do We Work Within The Two Party System?
Okay- discussion point for the week: should American libertarians[1] work within the confines of the two party system and operate through the Republican Party for instance, in order to achieve an ideal government?
Or should we seek out third parties like the Libertarian Party and Constitution Party? Or ought we to stay entirely outside the purview of partisan politics altogether and simply focus on educating people about the principles they have forgotten (or- more likely- have never been taught)?
[1] Note the small "l" - I use this word to denote those who believe in the principles of liberty, whether they style themselves liberals, conservatives, or something else altogether)
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Well, I can't speak for others, of course, but my husband and I always vote for any candidate that has Libertarian ideals. They used to be Republicans but I think that party is now lost too (just like the Dem's). Therefore, I believe that henceforth, we will vote only Libertarian or Constitutional Party. Either one works for me.ReplyDelete
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I believe that working within the GOP is the best action. It is always easier to reform than to build up a party within a system geared against the rise of 3rd parties.ReplyDelete
The complaint by many is "The Republicans won't give us a fair shot; it's to hard."
Well...it may be hard, but it is a cakewalk compared to building a viable 3rd party. If we don't have the will to work within the established parties, we sure don't have the will to see victory outside the party structure.
Let me make this clear: We should not vote for Republicans that betray our principles, but we should work within the party to put up candidates we can be proud of.
I believe the country needs a multi party system in which the executive must form a coalition to govern and can be removed with a vote of no confidence by the congress. Essentially a Parliamentarian system of government.ReplyDelete
Our two party system is corrupt and mutually self supporting. Whether it be democrats or republicans in the majority the end result will be the same. The only difference being the rapidity of the eventual socialist/statist takeover of our entire system.
So my vote goes to libertarians running as libertarians and constitutionalists running as constitutionalits and socialist running as socialist etc. Perhaps then we would know who and what we are voting for.
Sparky- Thanks! Now I'm just playing "devil's advocate" here for the sake of exploring the question thoroughly:ReplyDelete
1) What do you say to people who think that you are "throwing away your vote" by voting for a party that "will never win?"
2) What do you think about Daryl's argument?
3) Would you vote for a Republican or Democrat who had what you considered libertarian credentials?
Daryl- So you wouldn't agree with the assertion that the two-party system is itself intrinsically abhorrent to liberty, and necessarily the vehicle of continued state expansion and tyranny?
Rational Nation- As Daryl argues, there are some seemingly insurmountable obstacles to that strategy. What particular operational and tactical maneuvers should we libertarians employ to create a viable third party?
1) In answer to the first question, ask them to name any election where one vote mattered. Ever.ReplyDelete
2) The problem with the republicans is that they are in bed with the democrats. It is one elite getting the spoils instead of another. The whole system needs an overhaul. Show me a republican president or congress that ever had the federal government shrink under their watch. Under Reagan the federal government grew. Start looking and start giving up on them.
3) I would, even though I think political parties are anti democratic and should be abolished.
Its not an either or proposition though. It isn't should we work with the republicans, should I educate people, should we work on a new party? All those have merit and there is no reason to eschew any of them
I disagree with the third party idea. If there are a majority of people that do believe in conservative/libertarian ideals, then why start a third party? Why not simply retake one of the two existing one's? Supposedly, that is what progressives have done, so logically, it should not be crazy for the opposite to occur.ReplyDelete
Strategically, consolidating conservative/libertarian ideals into a third party paints these movements with a big red bulls eye and allows both sides to attack it and discredit it while it is weak and infantile. Progressive thought has shown just how effective the strategy of working within the party can be.
"Or ought we to stay entirely outside the purview of partisan politics altogether and simply focus on educating people about the principles they have forgotten (or- more likely- have never been taught)?"
I believe this is the better option. The problem is not the people in power, but the lemmings that have been created in the wake of the progressive movement. I have long argued that the real arena is not a political one, but an ideological one. One does not need to make abortion illegal, we need to convince people to stop having them. The same is true with any political goal. We don't need to establish a third party, but stop the popularity of socialist candidates.
Talleyrand- You are quite correct that one vote simply doesn't count in an election as large as that which occurs on a state and national level.ReplyDelete
I would say however, that groups of people voting together does make a difference, and your one vote does help contribute to the aggregate.
So if a candidate is worth spending your time putting together "mobs" of people through activism and campaigning, then applying your vote towards that mob is rational, and worthwhile, and wins elections.
As for this statement: "Its not an either or proposition though," I have to say I like that answer very much.
Conservative Generation- I agree whole-heartedly that the most fundamental task is awakening hearts and minds (always beginning with our own).
As for working in the party system, you make a great point about the "progressives" (regressives- more like) and their hijacking of the American Democrat Party.
Then again I think everyone here has made really good points with their comments. How do we choose between them? What makes your point take precedence over Talleyrand's(?): "Show me a republican president or congress that ever had the federal government shrink under their watch."
C-gen has a salient point above and one that we as libertarians and true conservatives must take heed of.ReplyDelete
Progressive thought has shown just how effective the strategy of working within the party can be.
And that is why I would vote for 100% support for the liberty-minded GOP candidate and remain leery of 3rd parties, though I am completely understanding of the temptation of such.
If socialist-statists can hijack the entire Democrat party then why can't their antithesis counterpart do the same in the confines of the GOP.
Also, primaries are crucial for the liberty candidate in the Republican party. It is during this process that we can best flex our muscles and make more of a difference than 'merelely one vote'.
Great topic Wes.
Republicans have lost their way, but the majority of them don't believe in the radical ideology and infringement on a persons liberty and freedom, as do the Democrats. Plus, if you divide the conservative base that pretty much guarantees that Obama gets elected next time around. There are some fresh new faces up and coming that are running in the 2010 election cycle that do believe in the core principles of conservatism.ReplyDelete
Left Coast Rebel & Teresa: This being the case, what can we- who stay active and involved in the Republican Party- do to make absolutely sure that we don't just elect more "country club" Republicans who vote for bailouts and unconstitutional expansions of Federal power?ReplyDelete
What can we do to make absolutely sure that instead of getting the lesser of two evils, we start getting positively good candidates in office?
- Aziza SevenSeptember 26, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Party names are just party names. This country has gone through so many political changes and consequently, party names, that I think it's important we look beyond the title and into the men and women we vote for. Is it important that we stick to our titled belief system(Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Conservative etc.) or stick to our beliefs and vote accordingly. Unfortunately, you can no longer trust that your party will uphold what it stands for, instead you must make your decision on voting records(and I say voting records because that's the only evidence of a politicians word).ReplyDelete
Case in point, Ron Paul: he ran under the Republican banner, but his voting record and belief system was decidedly Libertarian. Would you ignore him in an effort to boycott the incredibly corrupt Republican and Democrat parties or look closer to see that he represents your beliefs too? On the flip side, is Michael Badnarik, who ran against Bush and Kerry in the 2004 election, under the Libertarian party. He was arrested for attempting to attend a debate, which he should have been able to debate his opinion with the other parties(by which I mean the Republican and Democrat parties), but wasn't permitted. Don't we want a leader who will fight to have the truth heard and votes for freedom?
Does your vote matter? No. The media will pick and choose which campaigners to support and broadcast them in surplus while all but ignoring the ones they disagree with. Does your vote matter? If not, why not vote for the man or woman you want? Will you just shrug your shoulders against the wind and vote with the herd? If we always quit the race before it's finished, we will never win.
So again is the question which party? Or which person?
- AnonymousSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:56 AM
The Republican and Democratic Parties do not stand for, but rather against the very notions of freedom and liberty. Voting for and continuing to support the Democratic and Republican Parties is tantamount to ensuring our own continued servitude. There is no question as to whether or not people who believe in liberty should work within the two-party system. The two-party system is hostile to liberty.ReplyDelete
Ideas, principals, a proper philosophy of governance, and integrity are all things lacking in both major parties. Admittedly there are some, such as Ron Paul, that do have these values but they are in the minority.ReplyDelete
The major parties very structure work against any candidate that attempts to run within the party structure (Ron Paul)and get elected on the national level ie; presidential.
If the Libertarian Party (or any other) can find an effective method of attracting people with independent mindsets to the party and work to elect them to legislative and senatorial seats within state government the process will have started.
State government, including governorships, are stepping stones to the national level. By focusing early efforts on building grassroots
support for a third party at the local and state level eventually the impact will be felt nationally.
To do this is without a doubt a huge and daunting task. However the alternative of working "within the existing system" will ultimately render more of the same.
If I am not mistaken the last time an effective leader attempted to effect change within the republican party it was short lived. I believe that being the Reagan years. We ended up as a party 20 years later more corrupt and less effective than we ever were.
What is to lead one to believe working within the republican party now will yielded lasting and meaningful results and change? Call me a cynic I guess.
You pose an unnecessary dichotomy. It is possible to work on both fronts. In most states you can be a registered in a party other than the Libertarian but still be a dues paying member of the LP. Right now all third parties are crippled by laws created by the Ds and Rs to protect their duopoly. It is therefore most important that we work in non-partisan efforts like those of Fairvote (www.fairvote.org) to reform the electoral system itself. Working in such groups not only "gets your ticket punched" as we used to say, but will introduce your to other people whose ideas may be closer to your own than you think. Libertarians tend to spend too much time talking to each other. Work for the cause where ever you feel most comfortable but in doing so but don't be afraid to push your comfort envelope a bit either.ReplyDelete
The reason that the Republican party will not be taken over by anti-progressives or as C-Gen so aptly put it regressives is because doing that would mean giving up power. How many politicians want to give up power? I fear the best we can expect from Republicans in the near future is to be "yellow dog dems." It will take getting several independent conservatives or libertarians into the House, and a few into the Senate scare Repubs straight. The end result would shock the government, and the American people. This small group would be an immediate force in the Senate because nothing would pass without their support. I believe the Republican party would move towards this group politically or dissolve altogether due to inaction, leaving a Libertarian (type) Party in it's place. I really hope this happens in 2010 as I believe that the political mood is ripe fo a move away from both mainstream Republican and liberal Democrats. I believe many incumbents will go down in primaries in 2010 too. More than I have seen in my life.ReplyDelete
These are a lot of excellent thoughts. I am hopeful that with an abundance of energy, hard work, and conviction we can- as some commentators suggested- do "All of the Above" by strengthening the viability of third parties, reforming the Republican (and get this, even Democrat) Party, and changing the individual hearts and minds of Americans. At the very, very least- we are honor and duty-bound to try.ReplyDelete
I might suggest we look to history and the demise of the Whig Party, which was replaced by the Republican Party. The Whigs were torn apart from within over slavery when the anti-slavery faction actually stopped the renomination of it's own party's incumbent President. The party fractured and most of the base went to the Republican party.ReplyDelete
I think we are very much seeing candidates begin to come to the forefront who have more libertarian ideals than we have seen in some time. Peter Schiff and Rand Paul obviously immediately come to mind at the forefront.
Even at the state and local levels, the energy in politics is altogether different than I can recall in my (albeit short) lifetime.
Overall we seem to have an issue at hand that is nearly every bit as divisive as was slavery. And that is the Economy.
If we recognize that neither the Republican Party or the Democrat Party have been stewards of honest money and a sound economy, but have rather taken turns expanding their preferred areas of big government (military on the right, social welfare on the left), then we find the wedge to drive into the fissure in the Republican Party.
GOP faithful are still incredibly belligerent to the idea that one might ever suggest decreasing military operations. It's a debate worth having, without even concerning the middle east at all. We still have tens of thousands of troops each in Germany, Korea and Japan, and who knows where else. Many of them could easily have been reallocated to the middle east, thereby reducing demand for new troops and new expenses. It could still be done as a way of reducing military expenses.
At some point, we have to be able to acknowledge that, while unfunded liabilities in Social Security and Medicare are without question the biggest strains on our federal government's purse strings, War is the next biggest item. Every dime of all things beyond normal operations is funded by borrowing and monetizing the debt through the Federal Reserve.
There is the fissure. There will be Republicans who continue on ignoring the issue of a sound economy, and there will be libertarians in the Republican Party who do not. Ultimately, the survival of the Republican Party is going to depend on how many libertarian-minded people end up in it. Otherwise, I feel they will by default fall by the wayside as did the Whigs, and the voter base will go to the Libertarian Party.
Understanding that, I think it is important that we take a lesson from the progressives "long, slow march" through the educational system. We all complain that nobody understands or has been taught libertarian ideas, much less things like Austrian Economics. Well it's because nobody teaches it. We need a long, slow march of our own, not only through the educational systems, but through the political systems. Libertarian thought resonates with a lot of people, because it is all about common sense freedom.
I see no reason that we cannot infiltrate BOTH parties, WHILE growing a third party that stands ready to inherit the crumbling pieces of a failing major party.
If we as libertarians want to further our political fortunes, we're going to have to attack the root cause. Working from within the GOP not only means pretending we fully agree with their platform in order to see election results, it also means the libertarian party as a whole doesn't gain any ground. All we see is the occasional victory.ReplyDelete
The root cause is this: the Plurality election methodology (i.e. winner is he who collects the most votes) prevents any but the two most popular parties from winning consistently. In order for a 3rd party (any 3rd party) to take the place of one of the juggernauts, that juggernaut has to first implode, as did the Whigs. As must the Republicans. A simple loss of popularity will not suffice.
We can see how often that happens.
We need a different methodology, like Condorcet, Approval, or Range Voting. One that always elects the most preferred candidate, without regard to how many clones are running (like in the primaries), and without requiring voters to abandon their favorite in order to prevent the worst from winning.
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