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This Positive Life: An Interview With Marama Pala
January 11, 2010
This interview took place at the XVII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2008) in Mexico City on Aug. 6, 2008. New information and recent updates from Marama Pala are provided in the form of editor's notes within the text.
Marama, welcome to TheBody.com. It's wonderful to speak with you today.
Thank you. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you.
Tell me a little bit about yourself. Where did you grow up?
I'm from New Zealand and I'm indigenous to New Zealand as a Maori. I come from a small place on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand called Waikanae.
Can you describe the town where you grew up?
It's very small with lots of communities, Maori communities -- a very close-knit area, not very exposed to the world, or global issues, or things like that. We're by the ocean, so we live off the sea and the area around us.
When you say you live off the sea, are you referring to fishing and that kind of culture?
Yes, definitely. Getting shellfish and things like that. [laughs]
When were you diagnosed with HIV?
In 1993 -- I was 22 years old. We have what we call a marae, or our community gathering place. That's where we have our funerals and our ceremonies.
Right next door to that is a liquor-selling nightclub type of place that had a band on at the time. My family and I were all at the marae, and we went across to watch the live band. I met someone there. It was the first time I'd ever been picked up in a bar or had a one-night stand, so I was very young, very naive, and had no knowledge of HIV whatsoever.
He was traveling and leaving. He was from Africa, from Uganda, and he carried on traveling. I got a little bit sick a couple of weeks later and didn't think much of it. About six weeks later, it was in our local newspapers that he had been going around the country and had infected quite a few women with HIV. I thought, "I better go and get tested."
What did you know about HIV at the time? Had you heard anything at all?
I actually thought the first cold or the first bacteria or anything nasty was going to kill me immediately. I didn't realize you could live with it or anything. That's how little knowledge I had. It was something that was spoken about in New Zealand as a gay man's disease, so I didn't know anything.
It seems that back in 1993 there wasn't even as much information as we have now.
There's still not much information in our country now because it's still considered very much a gay man's disease. The prevention and education that is funded by our government is actually targeting the so-called "at-risk" areas, but not our local communities or our indigenous people.
"There's sex education and safe sex demonstrations, but even then, as far as HIV's concerned, our kids are still being taught that they can catch it from a cup. So that's how far behind the rest of the world we are."
There's not much awareness among women that they might be at risk for HIV?
There's very little obvious HIV/AIDS awareness. There's sex education and safe sex demonstrations, but even then, as far as HIV's concerned, our kids are still being taught that they can catch it from a cup. So that's how far behind the rest of the world we are.
Are you out as HIV positive in your town, with the people you grew up with and the people you live with?
For us as a people, confidentiality is a huge issue. Because we are such a tight-knit community, we support each other very closely. My mother and another relation were there when I was diagnosed and I couldn't stop them from discussing my diagnosis with others, and therefore the news of my diagnosis spread like wildfire. Also because people saw the man in the newspaper and they knew that something had happened with me and him that night. So yes, it was really quick.
Everybody knew without you even having the opportunity to tell them?
We deliberately went to the eldest person in our family and told him directly. For us, within our culture, he was the most important person to tell first. And his reaction was a stunned reaction. But he saw that I was still part of the family and that I was still his niece, so that was a good reaction.
I've had a child since. At first I thought I'd never have children. Then I was able to have a child because of medication, but I was also educating my community that it's OK to have a baby while you're HIV positive. A lot of them thought I was irresponsible for having a child. Every time I lost a bit of weight or got a little bit sick, instantly they'd think that the funeral was going to be happening, so they'd start preparing for it.
In my community, there wasn't much knowledge at all other than what my family and I could say, in the limited way that we could say it.
Did you have any bad reactions from people?
Sometimes people would take their children away from me. That would hurt. I think, if anything, my mother suffered the most of the stigma and discrimination because a lot of people were too afraid to come to me.
I've had incidents with health professionals -- doctors, nurses and ambulance staff. They really overreact and put you into isolation and quarantine, and treat you like you're so severely contagious. Those sorts of things still happen today. If you're bleeding a little bit or anything like that, you still get this over-the-top reaction to treatment of being HIV positive.
"At first I thought I'd never have children. Then I was able to have a child because of medication, but I was also educating my community that it's OK to have a baby while you're HIV positive."
Our health professionals in New Zealand, out of their three years of training to be a nurse or eight years to be a doctor, they might get half a day on HIV. With our organization, we're trying to get in there to give them from a firsthand perspective of what it's like to live with HIV, and how we feel when they put three pairs of gloves on and things like that.
That's a good place to switch gears and talk about the HIV/AIDS work that you do now. You work with an organization, am I right?
Yes, me and my husband -- my husband is HIV positive as well. He's a Pacific Islander living in New Zealand. We've started an indigenous Maori and South Pacific HIV/AIDS foundation. We take a cultural approach to prevention and support.
We're called INA Foundation. The types of things that we do, as far as prevention education: In each culture there are different ways of actually relaying education. We specialize in including our elders -- they're trained to give HIV education.
We go into our communities and we do our protocols and our rituals before we even get to the topic of HIV. We discuss HIV from a personal perspective. We talk about our lives. We train and encourage other HIV-positive Maori and Pacific Island people to come forth and do it in their language.
We're finding that, if you have someone that's of your culture, of your language, standing in front of you telling you that HIV is a reality, that this can happen to you, the impact is far stronger than giving a very Victorian way of teaching the message: "You sit down there" and "I'll draw on a blackboard."
We do teach at all different levels: with my daughter, sitting around a table having a coffee, or we could do it in a room full of people. We're very flexible.
It's an interesting topic because once you've disclosed that you're HIV positive, you can then go to the next level of saying that it won't affect those rituals. We've actually had a really good response from our people when we do things from our ritual, traditional point of view. It could be traditional medicine. It could be just the way that we deal with spirituality and our families.
So no, people haven't been excluded, because we're being open and honest about it. We're finding that once the people that don't know anything about HIV have a little bit more understanding, they've been really open and welcoming.
What's the biggest challenge that you face in your work?
The biggest challenge currently is getting our voice out, getting the Maori, or the indigenous people of our country, recognized. In a lot of situations, because we're a colonized country, we end up being tagged on the end of someone else's services. There are definitely a lot of other really well-resourced, well-funded services and they'll just add us on as an extra. Our challenge now is to go back and keep fighting to become our own core, whole organization and stand on our own two feet.
You have a husband and he's HIV positive and your baby is HIV negative. Can you talk a little bit about the process of first meeting your husband and having your baby, and what you went through to do that?
I'd been told by my doctors I could have a baby and I was really, really wanting to have a baby. We discussed it. We went to a doctor and discussed the complications around it and found that because we were on the same medication, we couldn't infect each other because the medication was going to knock off whatever virus would infect each other, so we could actually have a child naturally. And we did. [laughs]
[Editor's note: You can read more about having babies when you're HIV positive -- and the possible risk of superinfection when both partners are HIV positive -- on TheBody.com.]
When she was born, she came early and we had to have a Caesarean section, but we were told we could have had natural birth. She was born and went on medication for six weeks. She's been regularly tested and she's come back negative. So it's a second chance for him and a second chance for me.
Were you on medication while you were pregnant as well?
Yes, yes. I've been on medication since 2000. That was another reason why they said I could go ahead and have a baby, that there was less than 1 percent chance that the baby would be born HIV positive.
What meds were you on? Do you remember?
I've been on the cocktail of nevirapine [Viramune] with AZT [Retrovir, zidovudine] and 3TC [Epivir, lamivudine]. My husband is on the same so that makes it easier for us.
Are there a lot of other medications available in your part of the country?
We're slowly getting them. In the beginning, we only had the protease inhibitors and that was making a lot of people sick. I think we have about eight regimes now, but I know some countries have 20 or more. With the eight regimes we've got now, we're doing well.
Is it easier to get medications from there in general or is it just because he's a resident there?
Yes, once he gets residency, he'll be able to get them from home. [laughs]
How old is your daughter?
She turned three in October.
What's her name?
Her name is Maiinga.
That's beautiful.
Yes, we kind of made the name up for the people that introduced us and made it happen.
She's named, in a sense, for them?
Yes, because they're the ones that got us to the training where we met each other, and our relationship bloomed from there.
With all of the care that you do for other people and all of the work that you do in the interest of improving other people's lives, how do you take care of yourself?
First, I take my own traditional medicines alongside my Western medicine. I've had counseling on and off since I've been infected, which has been a huge part of helping me get where I am. And I also have a strong network of positive people that I keep contact with. And my family -- my family are huge support. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be able to do anything.
Your family is your parents, and do you have brothers and sisters also? Grandparents?
Yes, yes. Many cousins and aunts and uncles, but my mother lives with us. She helps with looking after my child. That helps me to do the work that has to be done. That's the biggest support, that a stranger's not bringing my child up.
That's a good place to close. Thank you so much. It was wonderful speaking with you.
Thank you for letting me speak!
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Policymakers require a coherent synthesis of all aspects of climate change.
Researchers have spent the past decade developing integrated assessment methods
to meet these needs of policymakers. An overview of the framework, including
examination of impact and vulnerability, is in the SAR (Weyant et al.,
1996). In addition, Rotmans and Dowlatabadi (1998) have concentrated on the
broader social science components of integrated assessment; as a result, they
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most fully investigated with and without relying on models. They assert, "Integrated
assessment is an interdisciplinary process of combining, interpreting, and communicating
knowledge from diverse scientific disciplines in such a way that the whole set
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Schneider (1997) has developed a taxonomy of integrated assessments that creates
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assessments" that worked with deterministic climate change, with direct
causal links and without feedbacks. It ends with "fifth-generation"
assessments that try to include changing values explicitly. In between are three
other stages of development, differentiated in large measure by the degree to
which they integrate disaggregated climate impacts, subjective human responses,
and endogenous policy and institutional evolution.
Methodological bias is an issue in interpreting the results of integrated assessments,
as it is in every research endeavor. Schneider (1997) also warns that models
composed of many submodules adopted from a wide range of disciplines are particularly
vulnerable to misinterpretation and misrepresentation. He underscores the need
for validation protocols and explorations of predictability limits. At the very
least, integrated assessments must record their underlying value-laden assumptions
as transparently as possible. Including decisionmakers and other citizens early
in the development of an assessment project can play an essential role in analytical
processes designed to produce quality science and facilitate appropriate incorporation
of their results into downstream decisions.
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in answering certain types of questions. In addition, there are considerable
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the contributions of partial impact assessments); hence, the reduced-form representations
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By Miyoung Kim
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co, due to report record earnings on Friday, may cut capital spending by as much as a fifth this year - a first reduction since the global financial crisis - as demand for computer chips weakens and rival Apple Inc looks set to buy fewer of its microprocessors used in the iPhone and iPad.
The South Korean firm, one of the technology industry's most aggressive spenders, has already seen Apple scale back buying Samsung flat screens and memory chips. Analysts predict the world's biggest maker of TVs, smartphones and DRAM memory chips could trim annual capex by 4-20 percent after investing a record 25 trillion won ($23.5 billion) last year.
By comparison, Taiwan's TSMC raised its capital spending to $9 billion this year, aimed in part at winning Apple orders away from Samsung.
"There are two key factors to watch in Samsung's earnings - capex plans and any guidance on smartphone sales, for this quarter or for all of 2013," said Jin Sunghye, an analyst at KTB Securities. "With a bleak PC sales outlook and growing prospects that Apple won't increase its chip purchases, Samsung is very likely to take a disciplined capacity expansion approach."
Samsung, valued at $220 billion, has said October-December operating profit will likely be a record 8.8 trillion won ($8.3 billion), up 89 percent from a year ago.
Quarterly revenue is expected to have risen around 19 percent to 56.2 trillion won ($52.7 billion) - around $565 million a day - and just behind Apple's $54.5 billion.
Samsung declined to comment on its capex plan.
Samsung's run of five record quarters may see a blip in January-March on weaker seasonal demand before picking up again later in the year, boosted by the expected launch of the new Galaxy S4- which is generating the kind of anticipatory buzz normally reserved for Apple products.
Analysts bet Samsung will get through any seasonal weakness better than rivals as it offers a broader range of smartphones - from the very cheap to the very expensive - and is seeing strong sales of its Note phone-cum-tablet, or 'phablet'.
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Apple shipped 47.8 million iPhones in the December quarter, a record that nonetheless disappointed many analysts accustomed to years of outperformance. Samsung is estimated to have sold around 63 million smartphones in the quarter, including 15 million Galaxy S IIIs and 7 million Note IIs, propelling its mobile business profit to around 6 trillion won, or 70 percent of total profit.
"When the new Galaxy will be launched is a key earnings swing factor," said Greg Noh, an analyst at HMC Investment Securities, noting that a late-March launch would boost Samsung's smartphone shipments by 3 million in the current quarter, bumping up earnings that are currently seen dipping by 4.6 percent to 8.4 trillion won, according to Thomson Reuters SmartEstimates.
Cupertino, California-based Apple missed Wall Street's revenue forecast for a third straight quarter on Wednesday as iPhone sales lagged expectations, driving Apple shares down more than 10 percent early on Thursday.
Apple shares have dropped by around a third since mid-September as investors fret that its days of hyper growth are over and its devices are no longer as 'must-have' as they were.
Over the same period shares in Samsung have risen 12 percent as a company once seen as quick to copy others' ideas now sets the pace in innovation. At the world's biggest electronics show in Las Vegas this month, Samsung unveiled a prototype phone with a flexible display that can be folded almost like paper, and a microchip with 8 processing cores, creating a buzz that these may be used in the next Galaxy range.
"It's very probable to us that the Exynos 5 Octa (processor) will find its way into the Galaxy S4," UBS analyst Nicolas Gaudois wrote in a recent note. "It also looked as if the curved display is close enough to finished product. We came away even more convinced that displays will provide significant differentiation to Samsung devices, and application processors will materially grow over time."
Samsung's component business is also benefitting from a rebound in memory chip prices after major suppliers such as Toshiba Corp cut production last year.
The commodity chip supply balance has also improved sharply, after chipmakers cut output of PC memory chips and increased production of the more profitable mobile chips to ride the boom in smartphones and tablets.
Global PC shipments are set to rise 8 percent this year, after declining for the first time in more than a decade, and this could drive DRAM chip revenue up by 14 percent to $30 billion, according to research firm IHS iSuppli.
Samsung's flat screen business, which last year lost 220 billion won, is also recovering on the back of demand for high-end screens for Galaxy smartphones and as demand for TV screens increased during the year-end holiday season.
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October 4, 2013
New basketball student-athlete: Jevon Thomas finds new family feeling
When people describe K-State, the word "family" is probably used more often than any other word.
That solo word is presented at the beginning of K-State football games, it is the subject of countless commercials about the university and makes parents feel a little more comfortable as they wave goodbye to their 18-year-old after dropping them off for their first year of college.
However, for freshman guard Jevon Thomas, "family" is more than just a school theme, it's more than just a word tossed around with feel-good nature. "Family" is the reason the Queens, N.Y., native chose to travel halfway across the country and play basketball at K-State.
"I didn't grow up with family too much," Thomas said as he prepared for a practice, "so I wanted to be somewhere with people I could call family. The coaching staff here, they really embrace you and teach you like you're their son. I really like that. Here, it's family first and then their job second."
During his high school years, Thomas saw a lot of hardship. He played basketball at three different high schools during his four years, finishing at St. John's Northwest Military Academy in Delafield, Wis.
His teenage years were anything but easy, but while dealing with personal loss and constant transition, Thomas fell in love with the one constant in his life: basketball.
"I've been playing basketball for my whole life, since I can remember," Thomas said. "Basketball has meant a lot to me, especially during those days that I didn't have people there for me, I would always go out and play basketball. It was always there for me. The orange ball, it can't go anywhere. It's given me great opportunities in life: to go new places, meet new people, education."
Thomas arrived at K-State mid-semester, in January 2013, and has since spent his time getting used to the Little Apple and K-State before training for the 2013-14 season began.
Before Manhattan, though, his time at St. John's gave him the opportunity to have a taste of what competing at the collegiate level would be like as the team traveled often and competed at higher levels. He shined during his final season at St. John's as he averaged 15 points and seven assists per game.
Thomas has already had the opportunity to study Bruce Weber's system and playing style since he was able to attend the team's games in Bramlage Coliseum last semester.
"The fans are amazing," Thomas said. "To play off a crowd like that is just amazing. They bring it every single night."
And for Thomas, those fans also play a big role in his opinion of the K-State Family.
"I've met a couple fans who said they've got season tickets for five different sports," Thomas said with a smile. "They show love to everybody. There are no favorites. It's just impressive. I've never seen people like this."
His excitement to get on the court and give it his all for his new "family" is evident in his dedicated work ethic. He hopes to bring leadership and intensity to the team in his years to come.
"I'm going to try my best to bring whatever we're lacking or whatever we need," Thomas said. "I'll just try and adjust and bring that to the table. But most of all, I want to bring leadership and have everybody feel comfortable."
After watching K-State win the Big 12 title last year, Thomas knows he has big shoes to fill. However, it also made him hungry to win it during his years as a Wildcat.
"First, I want to win the Big 12 Championship," Thomas said about his main goals during his time at K-State. "Just continue on winning and play to my best ability. Long term, I want to stay on top of my work and get my degree."
K-State faculty and staff receive discounted season tickets and can also use the payroll deduction option to spread their ticket costs over multiple pay periods. For questions, contact the K-State Athletics ticket office at 1-800-221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com.
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RON EHRLICH ART New paintings will be on display featuring a fusion of Eastern and Western techniques, incorporating processes used in the arts of pottery making and painting. Thru Dec. 14, Tues. Sat. from 10am 6pm. Stephen Haller Gallery, 542 W. 26th St. 212-741-7777.
NUTSHELL STUDIES OF UNEXPLAINED DEATH Bellwether Gallery will be showing the Corrine May Botzs photographs of crime scene miniatures, through November 13. 134 Tenth Ave., 212-929-5959.
OUATTARA WATTS New Paintings will be on display thru Dec. 23 at Tracy Williams, Ltd., 313 W. 4th St. Hours are Tues. Sat. from 11-6. 212-229-2757.
BREAKING BOUNDARIES: PART II More graf and graf-inspired art by artists crossing cultures, traditions and genres. Sunshine Factory Cafe and Gallery, 11 Essex St. Thru Dec. 31. 917-562-8468.
THE RECTORY A sculpture in silver by Louise Bourgeois to be sold for the benefit of St. Peters Episcopal Church. The sculpture may be viewed during the artists exhibition, The Reticent Child, at Cheim & Read, 547 W. 25th St. thru Dec. 31. 212-242-7727.
Abrons arts center, Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St., 212-598-0400: Carrying On, a group exhibition celebrating faculty and staff at the center, through Nov. 24.
American indian community house inc., 708 Broadway, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-598-0100: (Back)Tracks, a one woman show by COLETTE JACQUES, through Nov. 24.
American primitive gallery, 594 Broadway, 2nd fl., Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-966-1530: Intergalactic Angels - Flight of the Porachorii, sculpture by L-15 aka BERNARD SCHATZ, through Nov. 6.
Anton kern gallery, 532 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-367-9663: Bendix Harms, action/sculptures by JOHN BOCK, through Nov. 4.
Apexart, 291 Church St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-431-5270: Place for the Self, group exhibtion about the meaning of a home, through Nov. 13.
Art in general, 79 Walker St., Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-219-0473: Re:Source twenty-two international artists rework original sources in this group exhibition, through Nov. 6.
Asian american arts centre, 26 Bowery, 3rd fl., 212-233-2154: Butternut Ink: The 14th Annual Exhibition, group exhibition, through Nov. 5.
Atlantic gallery, 40 Wooster St., Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-219-3183: In Our Backyards, paintings by
CATHARINE BALCO & JOSIE MERCK, through Nov. 13.
axelle fine arts galerie, 148 Spring St., call for hours, 212-226-2262: PHILIPPE VASSEUR, paintings, Nov. 6-27.
Blumarts inc., 99 Wooster St., Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-343-0441: Ode a LOubli, an edition of 25 handmade books by LOUISE BOURGEOIS, through Nov. 13.
Bolivar arellano gallery, 420 E. 9th St., call for hours, 212-341-9796: Last Sessions, photgraphy of John Lennon and Yoko Ono by ALLAN TANNENBAUM, through Dec. 21.
Cavin Morris gallery, 560 Broadway, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-226-3768: Painting Outside the Lines, new works by JON SERL & JUSTIN MCCARTHY, through Nov. 13.
Center for architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-358-6126: Civic Spirit: Changing the Course of Federal Design, nineteen projects made under the Design Excellence Program of the US General Services Administration, through Nov. 10.
The chancellor rober r. livingston masonic library of grand lodge, 23rd St. at 6th Ave., Mon., Wed.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tue., noon-8 p.m., 212-337-6620: New exhibits about Freemasonry & Masons at this free museum and library, find out about some of the best kept secrets in our nations history, open-ended.
Cheryl pelavin fine arts LLC., 13 Jay St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-925-9424: Velocity, new paintings and works on paper by CARTER HODGKIN, through Dec. 4.
Claire oliver fine art, 529 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-929-5949: Innocence and Insight, groups exhibition where each artist contributes an early and a later work, through Dec. 4.
Cuchifritos, 120 Essex St., Mon.-Sat., noon-5:30 p.m., 212-598-4124: From Concept to Reality, mosiacs for the Delancey St./Essex St. subway station by MING FAY, through Nov. 20.
dfn gallery, 176 Franklin St., call for hours, 212-334-3400: 4 Artists/4 Walls: Interior Paintings, group exhibition, through Nov. 6; SUSAN GROSSMAN, new drawings, through Nov. 27.
Denise bibro fine art, 529 W. 20th St., 4th fl., call for hours, 212-647-7030: ERICA LICEA KANE, recent mixed media paintings, Nov. 4-Dec. 4; Into the Light and More, drawings and works on paper by LISA DINHOFER, Nov. 4-Dec. 4.
The drawing center, 35 Wooster St., Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-219-2166: Field of Color: Tantra Drawings from India, anonymous drawings, Nov. 6-Jan. 22; Its a Room for 3 People, drawings by RICHARD TUTTLE, Nov. 6-Feb. 26.
THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE art school & gallery, 197 E. Broadway, Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-9 a.m., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-780-2300: The Ashcan School Comes to the Lower East Side: Prints & Drawings from the Ken Ratner Collection, group exhibition, through Nov. 11.
Elizabeth harris gallery, 529 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-463-9666: RICHARD BOSMAN, paintings, through Nov. 13.
55 mercer gallery, 55 Mercer St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-226-8513: Tribes and Heroes, mixed media works and paintings by STEPHEN MARCH, through Nov. 27.
Fraunces tavern museum, 54 Pearl St., Tue., Wed., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 pm., Thu., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-425-1778: Call for information about current exhibitions, open houses & other events this winter at the museum, $2-$3.
Gallery henoch, 555 W. 25th St., Tue.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 917-305-0018: The Intimacy of Deep Space, seascape paintings by JOHN EVANS, through Nov. 4.
Hebrew union college, One W. Fourth St., Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 212-824-2205: The Mikvah Project, photographs by JANICE RUBIN, through Jan. 12; Promised Land, photographs by CHANAN GETRAIDE, through Jan. 14.
Kenkeleba house, inc., Wilmer Jennings Gallery, 219 E. Second St., Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-674-3939: Slang, new works by GREGORY COATES, through Dec. 18; Chance and Other Musings, paintings, drawings and prints by JOYCE WELLMAN, through Dec. 18.
Lars bolander, 72 Gansevoort Street, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 212-924-1000: THE DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH, paintings, through Nov. 9.
Leica gallery, 670 Broadway, Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-777-3051: English Eyes, exhibition of work by English photographers with portraits by PETER HAMILTON, through Dec. 4.
Location one, 26 Greene St., Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-334-3347: Skin & Control, two installations by CHRIS CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, through Dec. 30.
The lower east side tenement museum, LMCC, 91 Orchard St., call for hours, 212-431-0714: Living American, public art installation considers the meaning of American vs. Immigrant, through Dec. 6; Points of Entry - Regarding the Mihrab, storefront installation; permanent exhibitions about the tenement history on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, ongoing.
Lower Manhattan cultural council/Creative time, Foley Square, Pearl & Centre Sts. east of Broadway, 24 hours, 7 days. creativetime.org: Freedom of Expression National Monument, artwork by LAURIE HAWKINSON, JOHN MALPEDE & ERIKA ROTHENBERG allows people to express their thoughts through a huge bullhorn put out for public use, through Nov. 13.
Manhattantheatersource, 177 MacDougal St., 212-260-4698: Still Dreaming, a retrospective show of prints, drawings and paintings by CAROL MASSA, through Nov. 28.
Merchants house museum, 29 E. Fourth St., call for hours, 212-777-1089: Sacred to the Memory: a 19th Century House in Mourning, an exhibition of death and mourning, through Nov. 8.
Michael ingbar Gallery of architectural art, 568 Broadway, Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-334-1100: Respledent Light, color photography by CHRISTOPHER BURKETT, through Dec. 22.
Mimi ferzt gallery, 114 Prince St., Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 212-343-9377: ALEXANDER NEY, retrospective of sculpture, through Nov. 14.
Museum of chinese in the americas, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd fl., Tue.-Sun., noon-6 p.m., Fri., noon-7 p.m., 212-619-4785: Living Through History: Chinatown Stories, large collection, open ended; Have You Eaten Yet? - The Chinese Restaurant in America, historical exhibition, through June 2005.
Nancy hoffman gallery, 429 W. Broadway, call for hours, 212-966-6676: FRANK OWEN, Threader series, paintings, through Nov. 30.
NYU BObst library, 70 Washington Square South, Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-998-2596: The Nicholas Wahl Papers, a major archival collection, ongoing.
NYU Broadway windows, Broadway at E. Tenth St., 24 Hours/7 Days, 212-998-5751: Window Dressing, window installation by DAVID JELINEK, through Nov. 14.
NYU grey art gallery, 100 Washington Sq. East, Tue., Thu.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-998-6780: Electrifying Art: 1954-1968, paintings, drawings, installations & video work by ATSUKO TANAKA, through Dec. 11.
The pen & brush Inc., 16 E. 10th St., penandbrush.org for hours and information: Call for entries-59th Annual Juried Sculpture Exhibition, April 1-19, 2005, open to all women sculptor, submit up to 3 slides/$45 non-refundable entry fee, 3-dimensional bas relief & medals, cash awards, send s.a.s.e. to Barbara Carlsen, Sculpture Show, Pen & Brush, 16 E. 10th St., Ny, NY, 10003 or go to website, deadline Feb. 15.
Phyllis kind gallery, 136 Greene St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-925-1200: LUCY SLIVINSKI, mixed media works, through Nov. 13.
Posteritati Movie posters, 239 Centre St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., noon-6 p.m., 212-226-2207: Rebels, Rockers and Renegades, movie posters of the American New Wave, through Nov. 7.
Remy toledo gallery, 529 W. 20th St., 8th fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: CAROLEE SCHNEEMANN and MONIKA WEISS, self portraits & sculpture installation respectivelty, through Nov. 20.
Ricco maresca gallery, 529 W. 20th St., 3rd fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-627-5117: Heart Beats Dust, mixed media on photography by JOEL-PETER WITKIN, Nov. 4-Dec. 31; Quartet, installation by MAX STREICHER, Nov. 4-Dec. 31.
Ronald feldman fine arts, 31 Mercer St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-226-3232: Face/Off, group exhibition, through Nov. 7.
Salmagundi club, 47 Fifth Ave., daily, 1-5 p.m., 212-255-7740: American Artists Professional League Exhibition, group show, through Nov. 12.
Scalo project space, 436 W. 15th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: The Colors of Love, photographs by MARGOT HESTER, through Nov. 5.
Soho photo, 15 White St., Thu., 6-8 p.m., Fri.-Sun., 1-6 p.m., or by appointment, 212-226-8571: New shows of photography by ERIC CATO, HAL KROGSTAD, ELLEN SCAEFER & YAQUI YAMDROK, Nov. 4-Dec. 4.
Sunshine factory cafe and gallery, 11 Essex St., Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-420-7240: Breraking Boundaries: Part II - More Graffiti and Graf-Inspired Artwork, group exhibition, through Dec. 31.
Synagogue for the arts, 49 White St., Mon., Wed.-Thu., 1-5 p.m., Tue., 1-7 p.m., or by appointment, 212-966-7141: A Decade of Artists at the Synagogue for the Arts, group exhibition, through Jan. 9, 2005.
Terrain Gallery/Aesthetic realism foundation, 141 Greene St., Wed.-Sat., 2-5 p.m., 212-777-4490: Lasting Impressions: Opposites in the Art of the Print, work by 12 contemporary printmakers, open ended; call for more information.
Tisch school of the arts, Gulf & Western Gallery & Department of Photography and Imaging Gallery, 721 Broadway, main floor and 8th floor, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., noon-5 p.m., 212-998-1930: Group exhibition of works by the faculty and staff from the Department of Photography and Imaging of the school, through Nov. 20.
Westbeth arts gallery, 155 Bank St., Tue.-Thu., 2-6 p.m., 212-989-4650: I Colori, work by EDITH ISAAC ROSE, through Nov. 7.
Yeshiva university museum, 15 West 16th St., Tue.-Thu., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212 -294-8330: Traders on the Sea Routes: 12th Century Trade Bewtween East & West, interactive exhibit, ongoing.
Notable Spaces: multiple impressions, 128 Spring St., 212-925-1313.
NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM, 278 Spring St., 212-691-1303.
the painting center, 52 Greene St., 212-243-1060.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM, Schermerhorn Row Galleries, 12 Fulton St, 212-748-8600: the tenement museum, 90 Orchard St., 212-431-0233.
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— As of November 10th: Down to visual magnitude 12.5, deep orange color, and getting ever lower after sunset.
— As of September 15th, the supernova was still holding at its peak of magnitude 10.0 where it had been for a week, though now with slight signs that it's beginning to fade; see up-to-date light curve. The supernova is easy in a 6-inch scope despite moonlight, though its galaxy is invisible in a bright sky. A window of moonless observing time starts opening up again right after dark on September 16th or 17th. Although it looks just like any star, it's thousands of times more distant that any other that's visible in amateur telescopes from northern latitudes.
— The supernova was up to magnitude 13.8 on the American evening of August 25th, one day after discovery, and 12.4 on the evening of the 27th. By the evening of the 29th it was up to 11.5 and easier to spot than the galaxy itself in moderately light-polluted skies. On the evening of the 30th, S&T's Tony Flanders put it at 11.2. It held By the evening of September 5th it was magnitude 10.2. It was holding steady at its peak magnitude of 10.0 from about September 9th through 15th.
Good news for those of you who missed out on June's supernova in the Whirlpool Galaxy, M51: You can slew just across to the other side of the Big Dipper's handle to track another stellar explosion.This one's located in the face-on spiral M101, sometimes called the Pinwheel Galaxy. It was discovered on August 24th at magnitude 17.2 by the Palomar Transient Factory (PTF), an automated supernova search being conducted with the 1.2-m Oschin Schmidt Telescope at Palomar Observatory in southern California.
Since the same telescope saw nothing at the same location one day earlier (limiting magnitude = 20.6), the stellar explosion must have been caught mere hours after its onset. According to PTF participant Andy Howell (University of California, Santa Barbara), never before has a Type Ia supernova been discovered so early in its brightening. "As soon as I saw the discovery image I knew we were onto something big," he says.
Designated SN 2011fe (though dubbed "PTF 11kly" initially), the supernova brightened rapidly. It had already climbed to 13.8 by 20h Universal Time on August 25th, as noted by Krisztián Sárneczky at Konkoly Observatory in Hungary. Spectra taken earlier that day at Lick Observatory show very broad, blueshifted absorption lines from ionized calcium and silicon blasting outward at 14,500 to 16,500 km per second — and no hydrogen lines. These are characteristics of a Type Ia supernova: the complete thermonuclear destruction of a carbon-oxygen white dwarf star that had been collecting mass in a binary system.
The supernova was up to magnitude 13.8 on the American evening of the 25th and 12.4 on the evening of the 27th. S&T's Alan MacRobert estimated it at 11.5 on the American evening of the 29th (August 30.1 UT) using a 12.5-inch scope at 75× and an AAVSO comparison-star chart. It was holding steady at its peak magnitude of 10.0 from about September 9th through 15th.The early detection, combined with the relative closeness of M101 (23 million light-years), makes this a spectacular find for professional researchers. A normal Type Ia supernova at this distance should reach magnitude 10.0 at its peak, if none of its light is absorbed by interstellar matter in M101. That's well within visual reach in a 4-inch telescope — and much brighter than the galaxy appears visually! In a light-polluted sky you'll be using the supernova to find the galaxy rather than vice versa.
If you haven't yet tracked down this evolving fireball, do it soon. The Dipper's handle is getting lower after dark, and moonlight has been returning to the evening sky since September 3rd.
Relatively bright at 8th magnitude but large and diffuse, M101 sits north of the last two stars in the Big Dipper's handle, forming a roughly equilateral triangle with them 6° on a side. The supernova is located about 4.4 arcminutes south (and a bit west) of M101's center at right ascension 14h 03m 05.8s, declination +54° 16′ 25″.
Here's the American Association of Variable Star Observers' Special Alert that went out August 24th with a link to comparison-star charts and other observing info.
Here's a light curve of magnitude measurements (visual, R, V, and B) that the AAVSO has received.
You can create and print out comparison-star charts at various scales, depths and orientations using the AAVSO's chart-making utility. Enter the star name SN 2011fe.
See also the AAVSO's Supernova 2011fe web page.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - Workers probably won't feel the full brunt of next year's tax increases in their January paychecks, but don't be fooled by the temporary reprieve.
No matter what Congress does to address the year-end "fiscal cliff," it's already too late for employers to accurately withhold income taxes from January paychecks.
Social Security payroll taxes are set to increase on Jan. 1, so workers should immediately feel the squeeze of a 2 percent pay cut.
But as talks drag on over how to address other year-end tax increases, the Internal Revenue Service has delayed releasing income tax withholding tables for 2013.
As a result, the American Payroll Association says employers are planning to withhold income taxes at the 2012 rates, at least for the first one or two paychecks of the year.
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It's Friday night, and that means Bellator! This was the promotion's 114th outing, and it was a feisty one. It featured the semifinals of the season 10 featherweight tournament and one semifinal bout of the middleweight tournament. The Bellator middleweight title was also up for grabs.
The event opened with UFC vet Kendall Grove taking on Bellator mainstay Brett Cooper. This was a middleweight tournament semifinal bout, the only one of the night.
Early in the first round, Cooper landed a stiff leg kick that floored Grove. Cooper pounced on him, but Grove reversed his fortunes. He took Cooper's back and maintained the position for the rest of the round. He was unable to secure a rear naked choke despite several attempts. Towards the end of the round he resorted to ground and pound. As he poured more on, Cooper wilted and turtled, but he was saved by the bell.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Holocaust memorial says it is posthumously honoring an Egyptian doctor who risked his life to rescue Jews during World War II, the first Arab to receive the prestigious recognition of "Righteous Among the Nations."
Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev says a German researcher found German archival evidence last year that Mohamed Helmy, an Egyptian physician in Berlin, hid a young Jewish woman and provided medical care to her relatives.
The memorial awards the honor to non-Jews who risked great danger to save Jews during the Holocaust. Shalev says a few dozen Muslims have been recognized, but no Arabs because Nazi Germany occupied North Africa only briefly and locals helping Jews faced little physical threat.
Yad Vashem says it is searching for living relatives of Helmy to present the award.


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Players for the Planet was founded by former Major League Baseball players Chris Dickerson of the Baltimore Orioles and Jack Cassel. Players for the Planet believes the greening of the world must take place in all types of venues. Thus, the organization has dedicated its resources and the talents of the professional athletes who support its mission to educate all involved in youth, amateur and professional sports on how best to adopt environmental practices that will preserve the playing fields and stadiums where we all enjoy playing and watching sports.


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Seven years ago a new canna lily from South Africa took the gardening world by storm. 'Tropicanna' canna features bright orange flowers and multicolored leaves with pink, yellow, red, orange, and green stripes.
Now two new versions of this popular tropical plant are on the scene. 'Tropicanna Black' and 'Tropicanna Gold' have the same growth characteristics as the original 'Tropicanna', but different colored leaves and flowers. 'Tropicanna Black' features purple-black leaves and bright red flowers. 'Tropicanna Gold' has golden yellow flowers and leaves with green and yellow stripes.
All three cannas grow 6 feet tall at maturity -- smaller when grown in containers. They grow best in full sun on well-drained, fertile soils. Because they're tropical plants, the bulbs need to be dug and stored in fall in areas where the ground freezes in winter.
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The rays of the sun give your mind, body and spirit the sense that you are on vacation and put a smile on your face. UV protection that does not only protect your skin, but also your eyes, guarantees that you will enjoy the sun without regrets. Not wearing sunglasses can cause damage to your cornea, lens and conjunctiva. ZEISS sunshade lenses provide reliable UV protection.
Actors, musicians and show business people wear them all the time – in the summer and in the winter; day and night: Sunglasses. However, they are much more than a cool accessory. The fact is, sunglasses protect the eyes against dangerous UV rays. When you buy a pair, though, make sure you choose good quality.
While even the lowest priced models are CE certified these days and consequently offer adequate UV protection, the lenses in cheap models are usually pressed and not cut. Consequently, these lenses may not provide good vision. Especially if you wear sunglasses for an extended period of time, this may fatigue your eyes. Cheaper lenses are also harder to adjust and even if you wear them only for short periods of time, they may leave impressions on your skin. That just is not cool.
Tip: Before you buy a pair of sunglasses, see your optometrist and have him give you detailed advice on glasses with good UV protection. Test the difference between quality lenses and basic pressed lenses.
Why you should wear sunglasses: While your eye does adjust itself to different levels of brightness with the assistance of its pupil which contracts when strong light penetrates the eye, it can only do this up to a certain level. If your surroundings are very bright, the eye may be blinded – and may not be able to see at all, regardless of your otherwise normal vision.
A good pair of sunglasses will prevent this from happening. Another very important factor is that it provides excellent UV protection. Intense yet invisible ultraviolet rays or extended exposure to them can eventually lead to painful inflammation of the conjunctiva and the cornea and ultimately causes damage. There are a few warning signals that will tell you that your eyes have been exposed to too much sun: They feel fatigued, red and tense. Sometimes they will tear up. If this happens, make sure you keep them out of the sun for a few days and buy a good pair of sunglasses.
How can I identify a good pair of sunglasses? Look for the CE label. It ensures that the sunglasses meet the fundamental safety requirements stipulated in the European guidelines. Unfortunately, an agency that does verify compliance with these standards has still not been assigned. However, an optometrist can check your glasses with a special measuring tool.
Carl Zeiss Vision also offers a range of sunglasses that have been treated with premium quality immersion dyes. They have been developed for specific applications that call for increased UV and blinding protection on the one hand and that meet certain contrast requirements on the other hand. Sport disciplines such as paragliding, skiing, motorcycle or bicycle riding frequently occur under extreme light conditions. Contrast rich vision is of particular importance – especially for safety reasons.
Patients with retina problems need special sunglasses. ZEISS special filter lenses provide ideal solutions. They absorb parts of the visible spectrum completely. Receptors that are sensitive to this range are intentionally underexposed to protect the eye. These glasses are particularly helpful for patients suffering from retinitis pigmentosa, i.e. diabetic retinopathy. Carl Zeiss offers a series of so-called filter clips.
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How much blue light do we need? And how and when should we be protecting ourselves against it?
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10 tips from BETTER VISION: who are photochromic prescription spectacle lenses by ZEISS ideally suited for and when should they be worn?
Speed, changing light conditions and airborne particles present special challenges to glasses for cycling: here are some tips from BETTER VISION.
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The subprime mortgage crisis is hitting the Las Vegas metro area particularly hard. In fact, Nevada has the highest foreclosure rate in the country and the metro area is consistently one of the top five worse in the nation. The crisis jeopardizes further growth by creating an overflow of available homes, which in turn slows the construction of new homes and invariably effects property values. But at the same time it creates opportunities of more affordable housing for those who have been priced out of the market in recent years.
The crisis entails homeowners losing their houses after they are unable to afford their mortgage payment. It was brought about by lenders and banks giving risky loans, or subprime mortgages, to people with poor credit scores or finances. Low interest rates first attracted such homebuyers. However, as many loans were adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs), higher interest rates down the road made payments nearly impossible, ultimately leading to foreclosure. Furthermore, predatory lenders have been accused of perpetuating the situation by unfairly taking advantage of uninformed or new buyers. There were a large number of investors who bought homes at the height of the market and expected to flip them for a profit, only to see values decline.


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One member of Community Christian Church in Camdenton were among 250 pastors and congregation leaders at a Stephen Series Leader's Training Course held form June 9 -15 in Orlando, Fla.
One member of Community Christian Church in Camdenton were among 250 pastors and congregation leaders at a Stephen Series Leader's Training Course held form June 9 -15 in Orlando, Fla. Cyndi Porter attended the one-week training event hosted by the St. Louis-based Stephen Ministries organization. Participants came from across the U.S. and Canada to learn how to implement and direct Stephen Ministry, a system of Christian caregiving, in their congregations.
"Stephen Ministry gives First Church an effective way to train and organize members to provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals struggling with a crisis like grief, divorce, loneliness, relocation, hospitalization, a terminal illness, or unemployment," said Rev. Miller. "The need for this type of care greatly exceeds what pastors alone can provide. All Christians are called to care for and love one another-it's not just the pastor's job. By equipping laypeople we can help tem fulfill their calling as Christians and also expand the amount of caring ministry available through First Church."
Porter was trained as Stephen Leaders at the event. One of their next steps will be to recruit, select, and train members of Community Christian Church to be Stephen Ministers, the ones who will provide one-to-one care. They will then match each Stephen Minister with an individual in need of care and provide the Stephen Ministers with ongoing supervision and continuing education.
Stephen Ministry began in 1975 when Dr. Kenneth C. Haugk, a pastor and clinical psychologist in St. Louis, Missouri, trained parishioners to help meet the needs for care in his congregation. The ministry was so successful that other congregations became interested, and Haugk founded the Stephen Ministries organization. Since then, More than 11,000 congregations have become involved in Stephen Ministry. They represent over 160 Christian denominations and come from all 50 states, ten Canadian provinces, and 24 other countries.
The Stephen Ministries organization annually hosts six Leader's Training Courses across the U.S. At these courses, more than 65,000 pastors and church leaders have been trained as Stephen Leaders. They in turn have trained more than 600,000 church members as Stephen Ministers. It is estimated that more than one-and-a-half million people have received the formal care of a Stephen Minister, and millions more have been touched in an informal way.
"One of the highlights of the Leadership Training Conference was that people from dozens of denominations set aside their differences for seven days and became unified in a single mission: how to bring Christ's healing love o hurting individuals," said Lucy Leader.
Cyndi Porter joins the team of four Stephen Leaders at Community Christian Church, which started its Stephen ministry in 2004. Since that time, 24 members have been trained as Stephen Ministers and more than 4 people in crisis have received the formal care of a Stephen minister.
For more information about Community Christian Church's Stephen Ministry, contact Cyndi Porter at 573-836-0918. To learn how your congregation can become involved, contact Stephen Ministries, 2045 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63144, (314)428-2600 or visit www.stephenministries.org on the internet.


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Visiting apprentice out to score Towooomba breakthrough
TOOWOOMBA trainer Ben Currie will be looking for visiting apprentice Braydn Swaffer to help consistent mare Zero Limit break her run of second placings on Saturday with a well-deserved Clifford Park win.
Zero Limit has notched three consecutive second Clifford Park placings and is out to go one better in this week's XXXX Gold Class 2 Handicap (1625m).
She is one of two runners in the race for Currie who also saddles One Stop (Nathan Evans).
Swaffer is currently based in South East Queensland with his master and Far North Queensland trainer Trevor Rowe.
Rowe hoped to qualify He's A Ladies Man for Saturday's Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic (1200m) but the gelding finished as the race second emergency after finishing only sixth at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
He's A Ladies Man is also entered for Saturday's Seven QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap (1050m) at Clifford Park with Swaffer booked for the ride.
Currie has rewarded Swaffer with two rides on Saturday's card in return for the 3kg claimer's recent work riding for the stable.
"Braydn has been in Toowoomba for a couple of weeks riding work including some of ours," Currie said.
"He's ridden about 26 winners and he's a real nice kid who seems to be pretty well switched on.
"I'm happy to have him on a couple on Saturday and hopefully I can provide him with a winner."
Zero Limit finished six lengths second to Saturday rival Grab The Loot last time out over 1625m on December 31 while One Stop finished fourth over 1350 metres at Ipswich last Friday.
"Grab The Loot is the one to beat again, but I think both of ours are good chances," Currie said.
"They are both fit and well and Zero Limit should roll forward with no weight and get her chance.
"She got beat a fair way last start but she did strike a bit of trouble behind Grab The Loot and probably should have finished closer.
"One Stop raced well here before going fairly at Ipswich last start and I think the step up to 1600 metres this week will suit her."
Swaffer will also partner former Victorian mare Song Of The Bell for Currie when she resumes at her local debut in the Neil Mansell Group Class 1 Handicap (1000m).
Ain't She Sweet and Angelina will both chase back-to-back Clifford Park wins when they clash in the Trackside Photography Class 4 Handicap (1200m).
Ain't She Sweet was a last-start Class 3 Plate (1200m) winner for Oakey trainer Daryl Peckett while the Mark Webb-trained Angelina scored in Class 3 Plate company over 1050 metres.
Early race favourite is Top Of The Rock ($1.90) who returns to Clifford Park after resuming with an unplaced Doomben effort over 1100 metres for trainer Michael Nolan two weeks ago.


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By Suzanne Barlyn
(Reuters) - A spike in website names related to crowdfunding suggests an upcoming wave of websites through which small businesses and entrepreneurs could raise investments using the online strategy, state securities regulators said on Wednesday.
The website names have soared to 8,800 from fewer than 900 in January, according to the North American Securities Administrators Association, a Washington-based group of state securities regulators. They are proliferating as businesses await rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for structuring crowdfunding deals, the group said.
A future surge of crowdfunding-related websites could also lead to an increase in online investor fraud, NASAA said.
Crowdfunding is a capital-raising strategy in which investors buy small stakes in ventures through various websites. It started as a way to ask many people for small amounts of money to fund everything from documentaries to community projects, often in exchange for a free service or product.
Interest in crowdfunding exploded when President Barack Obama signed the 2012 Jumpstart our Business Startups, or JOBS Act, in April. The law, aimed at boosting small business growth, legalized crowdfunding as a way for businesses to solicit private investors with the promise of potential returns on their money.
Companies, which will be able to raise up to $1 million annually using the strategy, must first wait for SEC rules to be proposed and finalized before soliciting investors. Rules are expected sometime during 2013. Businesses will be required, among other things, to conduct offerings through an SEC-registered intermediary, such as a broker or "funding portal."
The 8,800 website names found by NASAA all included the word "crowdfunding." About 2,000 of those are used by websites that already display content, according to NASAA. The nature of that content is unclear.
Websites for 3,700 of the names had no content, while more than 3,000 names appeared to be reserved for later use or sale. The analysis was conducted by U.S. state and Canadian securities regulators.
While many of the sites appear to have been formed by large credible organizations, "others appear to be created by individuals that may be operating out of their basements," Minnesota Securities Director Robert Moilanen said in a statement on Wednesday. He also heads an internet fraud investigations group that NASAA created after the JOBS Act was signed to monitor crowdfunding and other internet offerings.
NASAA's analysis and news release triggered criticism from the start-up community.
"It's kind of alarmist. So what people are reserving domain names?" said Joe Wallin, a lawyer for Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle who represents start-up companies in financing deals.
"Everyone should know the rules aren't final yet and that you can't do it yet," Wallin said. Companies that are trying to get around the prohibition would stand out, he said. "But if you have a bunch of people who are excited about it becoming legal soon, I don't see why that's bad."
Some companies with active websites may be trying to circumvent the delay required until the SEC's rules are finalized, said NASAA President Heath Abshure.
"Some websites are already engaged in some sort of activity," he told Reuters. A flood of crowdfunding sites after SEC rules become final could also confuse investors, Abshure said. "I don't know if legitimate offerers of securities will be heard over the din of illegitimate offerers," he said.
Many companies and individuals that registered their site names may abandon their plans when they realize the difficulties of complying with the SEC's rule, said William Carleton, a lawyer for McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC who advises start-ups about financing.
Regulators, nonetheless, insist on vigilance.
"We do know that fraudulent activities using the internet occur on a fairly regular basis in other areas," said NASAA's Moilanen. "The concern is that the internet solicitation of securities is a new invention. We don't know where this is going."
(This story has been corrected to change the term "crowd funding" to "crowdfunding" throughout)
(Reporting by Suzanne Barlyn; Editing by Chelsea Emery and Dan Grebler)


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Santa Cruz police search for armed man in Seabright
Santa Cruz police search for armed man in Seabright
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —
Santa Cruz police searched for a man described as "armed and dangerous" who bolted during a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon in the Seabright neighborhood.
VIDEO: Armed man flees traffic stop
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies helped police search door-to-door at 3:30 p.m. on Hall, Owen, and Bronson streets and comb several houses' backyards.
The incident began when police attempted to pull a suspect's vehicle over and the man bailed out on foot.
He was described as a 25-year-old Hispanic man with a shaved head, goatee, and neck tattoo. Investigators believed he may have been armed with a gun.
Police called off the search at 4:30 p.m. after the suspect managed to slip away.


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The Tulane Law School Sports Law program provides students with the background necessary to understand and handle problems unique to the sports industry.
Friday Sports Links - 7/6/12
After yesterday's flurry of NFL legal news, the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal tops our Fourth of July Week sports law roundup. We also have a variety of links concerning recent developments in college athletics and other sports.
To keep up throughout the week be sure to follow us on Twitter.Follow @TulaneSportsLaw
Or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TulaneSportsLawSociety
NFLThe Baltimore Ravens face legal action over the use of their original logo. http://bit.ly/MRbvBi
Arbitrator Stephen Burbank ruled for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in his franchise tag dispute with the Saints. http://bit.ly/LuZ2mZ
A class action lawsuit will proceed against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the NFL concerning fans who were denied seats at Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. http://bit.ly/M0R1Fq
Here's a review of the San Francisco 49ers' court battle over a new stadium: http://bit.ly/N8OXhQ
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma sued the NFL, claiming that Commissioner Roger Goodell delayed his bounty appeal ruling unnecessarily. http://usat.ly/OdMCiW
You can see Vilma's complaint here: http://scr.bi/LSGb9R
After Goodell's decision to uphold his bounty appeal ruling, Vilma responded by amending his original complaint and asking for a preliminary injunction and that the suspension be overturned. http://es.pn/N1bj4g
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell responded to Vilma's previously filed defamation lawsuit, moving for the suit to be dismissed. http://onforb.es/LRCZcD
You can view Goodell's motion to dismiss here: http://bit.ly/OdQFMj
Mike Florio discusses why time is crucial for Vilma in seeking an injunction: http://bit.ly/Ovzo4U
The NFL Players Association filed suit against the NFL on behalf of Saints defensive end Will Smith and former Saints players Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove, claiming their appeals were biased and unfair. http://es.pn/PdITXF
Andrew Brandt breaks down the NFLPA's lawsuit: http://ow.ly/c3LgU
Ryan Wilson briefly reviews some of the legal developments since the onset of NFL "labor peace": http://cbsprt.co/LVXTD5
Here's another review of the bounty legal situation from a Saints beat reporter: http://bit.ly/N0zhMZ
What's the NFL's exit strategy from the Saints bounty scandal? http://bit.ly/P2Y85y
An Alabama judge has ordered the SEC and SWAC to produce excerpts of their broadcasting contracts in a class action lawsuit against the NCAA by former college athletes. http://bit.ly/P2oZyQ
Duane Morris discusses multi-year scholarships for student athletes: http://bit.ly/NDkdll
How does a football program's success affect a school's finances? http://bit.ly/MQlWrG
Darren Heitner explains why UNC's new agent policy is extremely limiting: http://bit.ly/MFLZ5M
The University of Washington also has a new agent policy. http://bit.ly/NG31LW
The NCAA has upheld penalties on Boise State for violating multiple NCAA bylaws. http://bit.ly/MFTcmn
A committee looking at Syracuse University's response to sexual abuse allegations against former assistant men's basketball coach Bernie Fine found the response to be appropriate but imperfect. http://usat.ly/N2TzUt
Here is the report of the committee's findings: http://bit.ly/LCpqeJ
The NCAA found Pepperdine University guilty of failing to monitor its athletic program, resulting in violations in five different sports. http://bit.ly/LWGnP3
Other Sports Law and Business NewsThe latest World Sports Law Report is now out: http://bit.ly/Mv3Fkm
Some of Lance Armstrong's former cycling teammates have agreed to testify in the USADA's doping case against Armstrong. http://nyti.ms/NcE91L
Garmin team members have denied receiving any suspensions concerning the Armstrong case and did not directly address whether they would testify against him. http://trib.in/MBSrLR
The International Olympic Committee has released its Social Media and Blogging Guidelines for the 2012 London Olympics. http://bit.ly/m30fuZ
NFLConcussionLitigation.com's founder Paul Anderson has announced the launch of a new Concussion Litigation Reporter, a publication centered on legal developments related to sports concussions. http://bit.ly/MFyDXZ
Here's the first issue of the Concussion Litigation Reporter: http://bit.ly/LSmsHf
What is monopsony and how does it impact labor markets in sports? http://bit.ly/My8wBr
Brian Socolow examines some of the risk management and legal challenges surrounding action sports: http://bit.ly/Lik2x4
Alicia Jessop reviews USA Basketball's marketing success under chairman Jerry Colangelo's leadership. http://onforb.es/NDIYh3
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Monsters University (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Disney has sent over some early news and art for this Pixar-made prequel...
Starring: John Goodman
Released: 29th October 2013
Further Details:
Disney and Pixar will be releasing
Monsters Universitythis October on 4-Disc Blu-ray 3-D Superset (3D/2BD/DVD/Digital Copy), 3-disc Blu-ray 2-D Superset (2BD/DVD/Digital Copy), 3-Disc Blu-ray 2-D Combo Pack (2 BD/DVD), and, presumably, standard definition DVD (though there is no official news on that particular point).
All Blu-ray releases will include:
- 1080p, 1.78:1 video.
- Dolby TrueHD 7.1 English, DVS 2.0 English, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 French, and Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish audio.
- English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.
- Campus Life – What's it like being on a production crew at Pixar? Get a look at a day in the life of the
Monsters Universitycrew through their own eyes.
- Story School – This documentary examines the challenges of creating a prequel as well as themes that run through the story, and the change in focus from Sulley to Mike. We'll also look at how gags are developed – from writing jokes to brainstorming a million ideas, only 5% of which actually end up in the movie.
- Scare Games – At Pixar, we play hard while we work. The same people who keep the film production moving - producers, managers, coordinators and artists - are also the ones who bring spirit and excitement to some of our extracurricular activities. We check out the
Monsters Universityproduction teams as they go head to head in the mostly playful Pixar Scare Games competitions.
- Welcome to MU – Sets aren't just buildings, they are the worlds our characters live in and explore. This look at the Monsters University campus and its development is told from the perspective of the artists who created each piece of the campus from the architecture to the ivy leaves.
- Music Appreciation – Randy Newman's scores are a mainstay of Pixar films, and this documentary will give you a privileged look at his creative process. We follow the
Monsters Universityscoring process from spotting to writing and on to the scoring session. including special college-themed recording sessions.
- Scare Tactics – Animators are actors who digitally bring the characters to life. In this look at how the
Monsters Universityanimation team worked, you'll see their process of how they channeled their own monster-selves and created moments on screen that were really funny, really scary and also really serious, sometimes all at the same time.
- Color and Light – How can a single painting set the tone for an entire scene? We'll look at the creation of the colorscripts and how they were realized technically in the final film. Along with the process, this piece explores the many layers of technical innovation required to produce such a naturalistic feel.
- Paths to Pixar: MU Edition – When one door closes, sometimes another door opens – one with an even more exciting opportunity behind it. Members of the
Monsters Universitycrew tell their own compelling backstories and share the challenges they overcame along their paths to Pixar.
- Furry Monsters: A Technical Retrospective – Explore the difficulties in creating characters that are 20 years younger with tools that are 10 years more advanced in this contrasting look at the differing technical challenges that arose when making Monsters, Inc., and
Monsters University.
- Deleted Scenes – Four separate scenes – "Rivalry," "Recon," "Movie Night," and "Drama Class" - are highlighted with an introduction from director Dan Scanlon.
- The Blue Umbrella – This animated short film from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Saschka Unseld and produced by Marc Greenberg, played in theaters in front of
Monsters University. The Blue Umbrella tells the story of an evening commute in which the rain starts to fall and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas – one blue, one not – fall eternally in love.
- Additional Bonus Features - Audio Commentary, Promo Picks, College Campaign, Theatrical Campaign, Set Flythroughs, Art Gallery and more!
Quote: Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike's plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair's out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right. "Monsters University" bravely explores themes of self-discovery and the revelations that come with growing up.
News by Gabriel Powers
horrorfan25 Member Join Date: November 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,080
I've been dying to see this but also nervous because I can't be letdown by Pixar again. Granted Cars 2 isn't NEARLY as bad as its rancid critical reception, and their last movie "Brave" DID earn a Certified Fresh, but gone are the days when the Tomato Meter would hit to 95 or higher.
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,713
Cars 2 was truly awful. On so many levels. Brave was great, but not 'Pixar great', I guess.
Disciple Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 775
I thought Cars 2 was pretty OK, definitely better than the first film, which has to be my least favourite Pixar film.
I'm getting the 3D version for Monster University, but I would've preferred the artwork used for the regular BD.
I'm getting the 3D version for Monster University, but I would've preferred the artwork used for the regular BD.
Da B-Meister Member Join Date: September 2005 Location: United States Posts: 530
Cars 2 was pure c**p, and I actually liked Brave. Monsters U is just ok, basically a kiddied-down version of Revenge of the Nerds.
iconoclast Member Join Date: November 2006 Location: United States Posts: 264
I loved this movie a lot. Not every pixar movie has to be Wall E. This movie was perfect for what it was.
Pixarfan517 Member Join Date: August 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,478
I loved "Monsters University." Can't wait to own this for the holidays!!!! #must pre-order #must preorder.
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Baseball in Seattle is dead
The baseball season just finished up for the Seattle Mariners as they lost their 95th game last night.
The Mariners in a fitting way to end this terrible season were shutout 2-0 to the Oakland Athletics. The fact that the Mariners lost wasn't the main story as when you lose 95 games that is expected.
The key to the story was for the first time in the Safeco Field era and first time in a full season since 1992 the Mariners drew under two million fans.
The Mariners attendance has gone down 1.6 million fans since 2002 which shows the fans are tired of poor baseball.
I drove up to Seattle from southwest Washington to check out the game myself. Instead with all the great games going on I decided to watch those games.
I'm a die hard Seattle sports fan but I couldn't see myself spending money on the Mariners.
In a major league baseball city the Mariners game wasn't televised at the three bars I was at on Pioneer Square.
The Mariners attendance has declined every season since 2007. In the city of Seattle if you aren't winning you'll be ignored very quickly.
The Seattle Seahawks retired the 12th man flag in the 1980's then in the 1990's nobody cared about them. The Seattle Supersonics were the hottest ticket in town in the 1990's and now they left town without even a fight.
The Mariners have lost 196 games the last two years. Finishing last place six times in the past eight seasons showing the fans that winning isn't a priority.
Gimmicks and bobbleheads only go so far ultimately the best gimmick in sports is having a ton of wins.
The Mariners aren't producing enough wins to matter in this city. Drawing under two million fans when there is no competition with other sports from April through August is a joke.
Drawing under two million fans when reigning Cy Young pitcher Felix Hernandez pitches every fifth day while pitching in a beautiful ballpark is a joke.
I don't blame the fans either. I chose not to go either last night and I'm glad for that. Mariners ownership needs to give the fans a reason to go to the ballgame. Having basically the Tacoma Rainiers take over your roster every September isn't fun to me and obviously not to anyone else.
The Mariners better make a big move this offseason or they'll be in danger of not mattering.
In conclusion, the Mariners franchise has ran out of gimmicks. The only way to grab the fans back is simply by winning.
Will Chuck and Howard have what it takes to build a winner? I doubt it.
Next season expect more empty seats which is a sad sight to see from a team who led baseball in attendance in 2001 and 2002.