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SOURCE: Vicor Technologies, Inc.
October 20, 2010 08:30 ET
BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - October 20, 2010) - David H. Fater, CEO of Vicor Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: VCRT), today announced that on October 12, 2010 the U.S. Patent Office issued United States Patent #7,811,992 to Vicor for the use of a molecule discovered using the Company's novel drug discovery platform. The molecule covered by the patent has been shown to diminish the size and severity of infarctions associated with acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) and strokes.
"The molecule for which this patent was issued addresses two major therapeutic areas -- heart attacks and strokes -- that represent a vast market opportunity for Vicor. Receipt of this patent is an important milestone for Vicor as this is the first United States patent awarded to Vicor for its drug discovery platform," stated Mr. Fater.
Vicor has filed several patent applications associated with its state-dependent drug discovery platform, which identifies peptides and proteins derived from variations in physiologies of an animal during hibernation (as compared with an animal not in hibernation). This platform may be used to advance the treatment of an array of human disease states, including stroke (cerebral ischemia), heart attack (cardiac ischemia), kidney failure, hypertension, obesity, cancer, and organ transplant/preservation. It also has the potential to reduce the cost, time, and risk associated with bringing related pharmaceuticals to market. Vicor has received 12 international patents related to this platform; countries from which Vicor has received patents include Armenia, Australia, Russia, and South Africa. In 2003, to conserve cash and focus on obtaining 510(k) marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for diagnostics using its patented, proprietary PD2i nonlinear algorithm, Vicor suspended research related to its drug discovery platform. Research related to Vicor's drug discovery platform remains in the pre-clinical testing phase as the Company awaits additional patent issuances and sufficient funding to continue research related to its drug discovery platform.
"While the studies that have prompted filing for patents associated with our drug discovery platform have only been performed in animals on a pre-clinical basis, this is very positive news. This patent provides us with protection for our advancements in the treatment of acute myocardial infarctions and strokes. With this protection, we can evaluate the most appropriate strategy to generate shareholder value for this platform," stated Mr. Fater.
About Vicor Technologies, Inc.
Vicor Technologies is a biotechnology company creating innovative non-invasive diagnostics employing its patented, proprietary point correlation dimension algorithm (PD2i®). The PD2i® nonlinear algorithm is a deterministic, nonlinear measure of electrophysiological potentials that predicts future pathological events with a high degree of accuracy in target populations.
Vicor currently has three products employing the PD2i® nonlinear algorithm. The PD2i Analyzer™, which has FDA 510(k) marketing clearance, measures heart rate variability; physicians performing diagnostic tests with the PD2i Analyzer™ are able to receive reimbursement under existing CPT codes. The PD2i VS™ (Vital Sign), in clinical trials under a collaborative effort with the U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research (http://www.usaisr.amedd.army.mil/), risk stratifies combat and civilian trauma victims. The PD2i CA™ (Cardiac Analyzer), in multiple clinical trials, identifies patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
Vicor anticipates additional applications employing the PD2i® nonlinear algorithm to enable early detection and risk stratification for a variety of other disorders and diseases.
Vicor is also engaged in the pre-clinical and early clinical development of specific occurring peptides and proteins derived from "state-dependent" physiologies to advance the treatment of an array of human conditions -- e.g., stroke ischemia, cardiac ischemia, kidney failure, hypertension, obesity, and cancer, organ transplant/preservation -- by reducing the cost, time, and risk associated with bringing potential products to market.
Additional information is available at www.vicortech.com.
The appearance in this release of name-brand institutions or governmental entities, such as the U.S. Patent Office, U.S. Food and Drug Association, or U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research, does not constitute endorsement by these organizations of the information, products, or services contained therein.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current plans and expectations that are subject to uncertainties and risks, which could cause our future results to differ materially. The following factors, among others, could cause our actual results to differ: our ability to strategically develop the new patent for our new drug discovery technology; our ability to successfully complete the normal range study for PD2i®values; our ability to generate revenues from the sale of the PD2i Analyzer™; our ability to obtain FDA approval of our 510(k) submission to secure a claim for the PD2i CA™(Cardiac Analyzer) for risk stratifying congestive heart failure patients at elevated risk of cardiac mortality and our ability to obtain marketing clearance from the FDA for the PD2i VS™ (Vital Sign) for military and civilian applications; our ability to develop additional applications for the PD2i® algorithm; our ability to continue to receive financing sufficient to continue operations and complete critical clinical trials; our ability to continue as a going concern; our ability to successfully develop products based on our technologies; our ability to obtain and maintain adequate levels of third-party reimbursement for our products; the impact of competitive products and pricing; our ability to receive regulatory approval for our products; the ability of third-party contract research organizations to perform preclinical testing and clinical trials for our technologies; the ability of third-party manufacturers to manufacture our products; our ability to retain the services of our key personnel; our ability to market and sell our products successfully; our ability to protect our intellectual property; product liability; changes in federal income tax laws and regulations; general market conditions in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries; and other matters that are described in Vicor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of the press release, and we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements or the reasons why actual results could differ.
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December 10, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – TODAY, December 10, 2008, the Congressional Oversight Panel released its first monthly report on the expenditure of Troubled Asset Relief Progam (TARP) funds authorized by Congress in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA). The report outlines ten tough, but direct questions that the Panel will seek to answer during the coming months on behalf of the American public regarding the expenditure of taxpayer dollars.
"We are here to get answers to the questions Americans have a right to ask: who got the money, what have they done with it, and how has it helped this country?" said Elizabeth Warren, the Chair of the Oversight Panel. "This first report not only lays out the questions that will drive the Panel's work, but demonstrates our determination to bring a broad spectrum of independent input and expertise to ensure that public actions are built on firm foundations that will help stabilize markets and strengthen our economy for America's families."
The ten questions raised in the report are:
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If your hedgehog is feeling under the weather, you should definitely take it to the vet — just know, the hedgehog might not be that into it.
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According to Hedgehog Central's website (on which one can spend numerous hours), there are several things to watch out for that may signal it's time for a trip to the vet. For example, any significant behavioral changes, dehydration, or notable weight loss. Note, hedgehogs can sometimes go from one to three days without eating and be fine.
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I never realized just how much disposable income I had until I gave birth to my first kid.
Before my daughter was born, it was so easy to throw money around. Weekend getaway? Sure, let's go! Get my hair highlighted for $200? Yes, please!
Now every penny that we have that isn't socked away for the future is accounted for -- and the vast majority of it goes towards our family.
If you're looking for a lesson in personal finance, all you have to do is get pregnant. Parents learn so many life lessons in such a short time, that they form a special club of their own. I've found that, when you're a mom, you just get it.
Here are seven things I learned about money after I became a mom. If you're a mother, you may know what I mean. If not, well, here's what you have to look forward to:
1. Going out for lunch is a luxury -- diapers aren't.
When you become a mom, your priorities change. Drastically. Enough said.
2. You won't believe how fast kids grow.
A pair of tennis shoes for a 4-year-old can cost as much as $50! So your best bet is to often shop consignment stores for the wee ones because kids grow so fast that second-hand clothes are basically brand new. If you shop carefully, you'll likely find expensive brands that you may not be able to purchase new. The same goes for you: Gently worn clothing is a great way to save on items that you won't wear often -- like maternity clothes! For more tips, here are seven easy ways to save on kids' clothing.
3. If you grocery shop without a list, you'll spend double.
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4. Rainy days happen (and umbrellas are important).
Even a few dollars saved every month can build a significant nest egg -- or an emergency fund. Should you or your spouse get laid off, that cushion can see you through tough times. Or if one of your children suffers a significant illness, you won't have to worry so much about paying for treatments. Being a mom means being prepared for everything... even the worst-case scenario.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee has announced the participants in the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Preliminary Championships competition.
The Preliminary championships competitions will be held May 23-25. The East region will be held at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, N.C. and the West region at Texas in Austin, Texas. The qualifiers out of these regions will compete in the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships held June 5-8 in Eugene, Ore.
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text: The Ski Channel has announced a Christmas Day launch in front of 15 million digital cable subscribers, with additional video-on-demand distribution deals in place with DirecTV and Verizon's FiOS TV service.National cable channel will target mountain-sports enthusiasts with 250 hours of licensed content at start-up. It has also inked a deal with Mountain Sports Media allowing it to broadcast ski-themed films from the Warren Miller Entertainment library. "It has been an incredible month for us. We closed a significant capital raise, (and) if we close all the ad deals on the table, we will hit our first-year's number before we launch," said Steve Bellamy, chairman and CEO of the Ski Channel.


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How come people lived so long back then? Why did God allow the flood? Is Jesus real?
Kids have LOTS of questions about the Bible and God. The NIrV Kid's Quest Study Bible is a great resource for kids eager to learn more.
Features include:
- Over 500 real questions and answers from kids
- "Quest Challenges" that help kids apply the Bible's teachings to their own lives by pointing to Scripture
- Book introductions that help explain what each book of the Bible is about
- A dictionary and a subject guide that help kids find what they're looking for
- A fresh, colorful design with cartoons that makes the Bible fun to look at and use
- The complete NIrV translation—the NIV for kids! This translation is written at a third grade reading level for children just beginning to explore the Bible on their own
Isn't it exciting to discover the world, ask how things work, and learn about God and the Bible? With a bright, colorful design, reading and using the Bible is fun.
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- Review by InkBlotsbyTRD.blogspot.com
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At the front of the NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible is a presentation page, "Table of Contents", "Books of the Bible Alphabetically", "Introduction to This Bible", and "A Word About the NIrV". The text of the NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible is laid out in two columns per page, with blue text (including the words of Christ) and orange headings. This is the NIrV version of the Bible (© 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014).
Each book of the Bible is preceded by an introduction (telling basics like: who wrote it, why, what happens, what can be learned about God, important figures, when did it happen, etc.). At the end of many books of the Bible is a "Quest Challenge" (a real life challenge to live as God desires) and/or a "Quest Clue" (a clue of where to look in the Bible for more information about a given topic). At the back of the NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible is a 10-page Dictionary and a 4-page Topical Index (referencing the topics discussed in the "Kids' Questions" sections).
Throughout the Bible (at the bottom of the pages) are questions from kids and answers (from the Questions Children Ask About God series), featuring little cartoon illustrations. There are references to a main verse to check out (found on the page where the question is) as well as related verses (from elsewhere in the Bible). The answers to the questions are short, to-the-point, and informative. Not all questions are directly from the text (ex: "Why Are Nuclear Weapons Even Around?"is asked and answered in Daniel 9), but those are the exception, not the rule.
I found the NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible to be informative and a great start in how to study the Bible for kids.
FTC Declaration: The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book or advanced reading copy. This does not change the fact that I will give my honest opinion in my reviews. (Posted on 3/29/2017)
- Review by Fitzysmom
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One way to handle them is to just answer the question outright. Another way is to show our children how to find the answers for themselves. I personally like the second option. Teaching children how to research an answer gives them lifelong skills that will give them sound discernment especially if they are researching from a trusted resource.
I believe that trusted source for answers is the Bible. The new Kids' Quest Study Bible is great for those curious minded kiddos. Throughout the book there are real questions from kids with follow-up commentary and Scripture references that allow the child to read and research for themselves the correct answer.
This Bible uses the NIrV translation which is targeted at a third-grade reading level. I like this because it allows younger children that have yet to acquire advanced reading skills to understand what they are reading. This particular translation is also great for those who use English as their second language.
If you are looking for a Bible for one of your children you certainly can't go wrong with this particular edition.
I received a copy of this Bible to facilitate my review. (Posted on 7/12/2016)
- Review by Praises of a Wife and Mommy
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The cover of the book even has a big question mark on it and calls the Bible a quest! It makes jumping in to read it even more exciting!
This bible retails for $29.99 and from Zondervan. The translation is NIrV which I believe is one that is much easier for children to understand. (Posted on 6/4/2016)
- Review by Dianna
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The questions are spread throughout the Bible along with the answers and scripture references you can look up to go along with the answers. The dictionary will be very useful for your child and so will the topical index. Especially if they want to search for a specific topic. It tells them where to find that specific topic by page numbers. And for kids, using page numbers makes a bit more sense to them.
This is not loaded down with a tone of "extras" that you might find in an adult or teen Bible which keeps it from being overwhelming for kids.
Overall I think its a good Bible for kids 6-10. (Posted on 5/3/2016)
- Review by samantha
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The NIrV Kids' Quest Study bible is filled with over 500 questions and answers for kids. And with this being an NIrV, it's written at a third-grade reading level, so it's easy to read and understand. I was first introduced to NIrV a few years back and quickly fell in love with this style when it comes to teaching kids and helping them understand the Bible easier.
At the beginning of each book, you get a brief introduction.
• Who wrote the book?
• Why was it written?
• What happens in this book?
• What do we learn about God in this book?
• Who is important in this book?
• When did this happen?
We love going over these and once again, it's written in a way so that the kids can understand.
Also, the addition of the dictionary as well as the subject guide is fantastic for helping kids find exactly what they are looking for.
Throughout this Bible, you'll find kids' questions. These are questions that have been asks by kids and they do include an answer.
Some questions you might find in the book are:
"Why Can't I have all the things I want?"
"Why do people sin when they know it's wrong?"
"How did Noah build a boat that was so big?"
"Can angels appear as people?"
Without a doubt, I believe out of all four of my kids, I have been asked these questions. Kids are curious and this Bible is great when it comes to giving them the explanation they may need.
This Bible also has Quest Challenges to help your child apply the Bible's teachings to their own life by pointing to scripture.
Each Quest Challenges has the following:
• I wonder...
• Real Life Challenge
• Quest Clue
All in all, I highly recommend this Bible. My third-grader loves it.
**I was sent a copy of this Bible in exchange for my honest opinion (Posted on 4/28/2016)
- Review by Jalynn
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In the NIrV, Kids' Quest Study Bible, Hardcover: Answers to over 500 Questions about the Bible has the answers to over 500 questions that most children ask about while reading the Bible. It is in great readable kid-friendly form. I like that the print is in blue and orange ink. This Bible has tons to offer children! Ages 6-10.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. (Posted on 4/15/2016)
- Review by Penny
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First of all, the NIrV is patterned after the NIV, but much easier to read. Each book begins with "Who wrote this book?", "Why was this book written?", "What happens in this book?", "What do we learn about God in this book?" "Who is important in this book?", and, "When did this happen?"…all questions to familiarize and prepare you to understand what you are about to read. I also like that there are "Kid's Questions" and "Quest Challenges". For example, the last "Kid's Question" at the end of Revelation is, "Why can't we put new books into the Bible?" Also, included after Revelation is a dictionary and a topical index…help when studying God's Word.
I do like this Bible and would recommend it for young to older teens.
(Posted on 4/14/2016)


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Luke Wilson as Wendell Baker
Owen Wilson as Neil King
Eva Mendes as Doreen
Seymour Cassel as Boyd
Jacob Vargas as Reyes
Harry Dean Stanton as Skip
Kris Kristofferson as Nasher
Eddie Griffin as McTeague
The Wendell Baker Story, a quirky story of one man's strife to become a better person, debuts as the first writing and directorial credit for Luke Wilson working in tandem with older brother Andrew Wilson who was also taking his first spin in the director chair. The film focuses on title character Wendell Baker (Luke Wilson) who is a Texas con man with a good heart and lofty dreams. Baker's latest scheme lands him in prison for selling fake ids to illegal aliens that just crossed the US border from Mexico. This latest incarceration takes it toll in his longtime relationship with girlfriend Doreen (Eva Mendes), best friend and partner Reyes (Jacob Vargas) and even his dog, Junior. The film portrays an extremely upbeat, campy spin on the reality of prison life that writer/director/star Luke Wilson relates to as "Wendell's version of a college experience". While in prison, the ever optimistic Wendell chooses to turn his life around and begins to educate himself in the world of hotel management.
After his release the former conman attempts to regain his former life by getting a job at Shady Grove retirement hotel. Baker befriends senior citizen residents Boyd (Seymour Cassel), Skip (Harry Dean Stanton) and Nasher (Kris Kristofferson) who assist the reformed con to win back ex-girlfriend Doreen. The friendship between Baker and his new friends soon becomes a battlefront against the management of the retirement hotel headed by evil head nurse, Neil King (brother Owen Wilson) and henchman McTeague (Eddie Griffin). For the first time in Wendell's life the critical decision of putting others above himself is thrust in his lap.
The film itself is very light hearted and fun but almost a tad cheesy at times. While the actors all gave superior performances, some of the story plot is lost in silly scenarios that place the main character in strange situations. The backdrop of Austin, Texas and surrounding area is beautiful and well displayed as an additional costar to this film. Some of the film is still somewhat rough and with a true indie film approach to filmmaking but overall well done in capturing the vision of the filmmaking brothers.
This film was originally produced by the now defunct Franchise Pictures but finished its production through Mobius Entertainment. At the time of this review, the film is searching for distribution of the film so it would be anyone's guess as to when we will see this film in the theater.


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This week's Friday Night Smackdown taping emanated from Madison Square Garden for the first time in four years.
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Back in December, we were invited to witness the launch of Buddy Bears tour and also the launch of Malaysia's very own Buddy Bear. It all happened at Pavilion KL.
United Buddy Bears are a series of painted, life size bear sculptures from Berlin, Germany. The first bear was created by Kluas and Eva Herlitz from Germany.
There were some cultural dance performances and we were lucky to be able to catch them all posing posing before their appearance on stage.
Some of us who arrived early.
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The peak of the event that day was of course.. the revealing of the Malaysian Buddy Bear..
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PHOENIX (AP) -- Air traffic control recordings reveal the tense early minutes after the roof ripped open on a Southwest Airlines jet flying over western Arizona in April.
Flight 812's pilot quickly declared an emergency and put his jetliner in a descent when its fuselage ruptured at more than 34,000 feet on April 1. He didn't wait for air traffic controllers to approve the move.
The recording was released by the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday. It showed controllers scrambled to make sure there were no other planes in the path of the Boeing 737 as the pilot made the harrowing, four-minute descent.
After he reached 10,000 feet, the pilot rejected Phoenix and Palm Springs, instead choosing the airport in Yuma, Ariz., just 50 miles to the south.
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Knock knock. Who's there? Ivan. Ivan who?
I've been thinking about the way it was before you threw me out
I've been lost and lonely and I've had a lot to think about
And I think I'd rather suffer from within than do without-
Please let me in
Knock knock. Who's there? Yuri. Yuri who?
You remember all the screwy people that you used to know
All the places they invited us that I refused to go
I've decided that I'll let you drag me everywhere and so-
Please let me in
How many blondes does it take
To make me recall all that's at stake?
Two: one to remind me of you,
Two to remind me of you, too.
Knock knock. Who's there? Dwayne. Dwayne who?
The rain is falling down on me, I'm freezing in the cold
And I'm sorry for the fast ones that you always said I pulled
Hurry up and let me prove it now before we get too old-
Please let me in
Knock Knock. Who's there? Sandy. Sandy who?
San Diego and Los Angeles could fall into the sea
But I'd really love the feeling of you falling into me
Is a natural disaster what it takes to make you see?
Please let me in
A ball and chain can be a crutch
Who would have thought I would miss it so much?
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text: I LOVE APPLES! What a fun way to start off a back-to-school Numbers to 10 math unit by reading Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins. It is one of my favorite books, and I love to accompany this book with Ten Apples Up on Top by Dr. Seuss! This Ten Red Apples Activity Pack has many activities to help your Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade students have fun while learning about the numbers 1-10 and their corresponding number words. The included poem, Ten Red Apples, is an awesome way to have your students get moving as you act like an apple tree losing its apples. Let me know what you think!


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Daventry beef burglars steal tonne of steak from warehouse
Thieves made off with more than one tonne of prime beef in a raid at a Northamptonshire meat warehouse.
More than 360 fresh rib-eye roasting joints were stolen from Faraday Fine Foods Ltd in Faraday Close, Daventry, at about 19:00 GMT on Saturday.
Police said the thieves removed padlocks from the gates before forcing their way into the building.
They are appealing for "anyone who is offered large quantities of cheap beef" to get in touch.
David Baker, who owns the company, said: "This was prime Northamptonshire-branded beef from grain-fed, locally-reared cattle and was destined for the cruise liner industry.
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I've just done my ISEB Business Analysis Foundation exam and passed, I had the excellent book from Debra Paul, Donald Yeates and James Cadle. If you're thinking of doing this exam I recommend you buy the book! Don't take my revision notes as your only source of information for passing your exam, I make no warranties or guarantees what so ever.
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Welcome to the International Church of Vilnius (ICV). Whether you are in Vilnius for work or pleasure, living here or just passing through, do join us for English language worship every Sunday at 9.30 a.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church on Vokiečių gatvė in the old town of Vilnius.
See the Events page for details of other activities.
We are an international community and welcome Christians of all denominations (and none!) and those who simply want to find out more about Jesus Christ.
We are also seeking a Pastor to start in mid to late 2018; details here
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The ICV is non-denominational, that is to say that we are not affiliated with any specific church. We aim to be a Christ-centred community where people from all church backgrounds can feel part of the family.
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Our small groups are central to our life as a church family. We meet weekly for fellowship and Bible Study and seek to encourage one another as we grow together in Christ.
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In the Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, Barbara Pitkin and Brent Sockness were married Sept. 3.
Rev. Lawrence P. Hamilton was officiant. A reception followed in the Lutheran School of Theology at the University of Chicago.
The bride is a 1981 graduate of Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. She is pursuing a Ph.D degree in theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School and is an editorial assistant for the Journal of Religion.


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I'm spoiled. Like super-spoiled. I catch a rainbow trout the size of my ice-fishing boot and think it's rather small. Beautiful – but "nothing of size." I've been ridiculously spoiled because I have caught rainbows over two feet long. (Don't worry; I release them all back to grow even bigger.) I'm grateful. But, I'm spoiled [..]
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ROMANOv. OKLAHOMA
No. 92-9093. Argued March 22, 1994-Decided June 13, 1994
During the sentencing phase of petitioner's first-degree murder trial in Oklahoma, the State introduced a copy of the judgment and death sentence he had received during an earlier trial for another murder. The jury ultimately found that the aggravating circumstances outweighed the mitigating circumstances, and imposed a second death sentence on petitioner. In affirming, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals acknowledged that the evidence of petitioner's prior death sentence was irrelevant to determining the appropriateness of the second death sentence, but held that admission of the evidence did not violate the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments under Caldwell v. Mississippi, 472 U. S. 320, or so infect the sentencing determination with unfairness as to amount to a denial of due process.
Held: The admission of evidence regarding petitioner's prior death sentence did not amount to constitutional error. Pp. 6-14.
(a) Admission of the evidence at issue did not contravene the principle established in Caldwell, supra, at 342 (O'CONNOR, J., concurring in part and concurring in judgment), because the evidence did not affirmatively mislead the jury regarding its role in the sentencing process so as to diminish its sense of responsibility for the capital sentencing decision. Such evidence was not false at the time it was admitted and did not even pertain to the jury's sentencing role. The trial court's instructions, moreover, emphasized the importance of that role and never con-
veyed or intimated that the jury could shift its responsibility in sentencing. Pp. 6-10.
(b) Although the evidence in question may have been irrelevant, the jury's consideration of it did not render the sentencing proceeding so unreliable that it violated the Eighth Amendment under Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U. S. 586, 604 (plurality opinion), and Woodson v. North Carolina, 428 U. S. 280, 305. That the evidence may have been irrelevant as a matter of state law does not render its admission federal constitutional error. See Estelle v. McGuire, 502 U. S. 62, 67. Dawson v. Delaware, 503 U. S. 159, 167, and Zant v. Stephens, 462 U. S. 862, 885, are plainly inapposite, since petitioner does not argue that admission of the evidence allowed the jury to consider, in aggravation, constitutionally protected conduct. Johnson v. Mississippi, 486 U. S. 578, 586, 590, n. 8, is also inapposite, since it is perfectly consistent with the Court of Criminal Appeals' approach and does not stand for the proposition that the mere admission of irrelevant and prejudicial evidence requires the overturning of a death sentence. This Court declines petitioner's request to fashion a federal code of general evidentiary rules, under the guise of interpreting the Eighth Amendment, which would supersede state rules in capital sentencing proceedings. Pp. 10-12.
(c) Introduction of the evidence in question did not so infect the trial with unfairness as to render the jury's imposition of the death penalty a denial of due process under the analytical framework set forth in Donnelly v. DeChristoforo, 416 U. S. 637, 643. Presuming that the trial court's instructions were followed, they did not offer the jurors any means by which to give effect to the irrelevant evidence of petitioner's prior sentence, and the relevant evidence presented by the State was sufficient to justify the imposition of the death sentence in this case. Even assuming that the jury disregarded its instructions and allowed the irrelevant evidence to influence its decision, a finding of fundamental unfairness on the basis of this record would be an exercise in speculation, rather than reasoned judgment, since it seems equally plausible that the evidence in question could have influenced the jurors either to impose, or not to impose, the death sentence. Pp. 12-14.
847 P. 2d 368, affirmed.
REHNQUIST, C.J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which O'CONNOR, SCALIA, KENNEDY, and THOMAS, JJ., joined. O'CONNOR, J., filed a concurring opinion, post, p. 14. BLACKMUN, J., filed a dissenting opinion, post, p. 15. GINSBURG, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which BLACKMUN, STEVENS, and SOUTER, JJ., joined, post, p. 15.cralaw


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In the UK we pay way more for stuff than you do. Most HD titles over here are £20 in store, and I've seen some as much as £30 (for a single disc). Even online prices are still around £15 and above for most tiles.
Depends where you get your HD discs Chris. I get mine from Amazon.com, they're only $5 more on average.
Sadly it looks like that is gonna stop soon. There is no way I'm buy a blu ray player over $200.
Sadly it looks like that is gonna stop soon. There is no way I'm buy a blu ray player over $200.
It's cost. Both HD formats up-scale SD content, they just cost a lot more to do it. There's no more need to by your whole collection over again with either HD format if you don't want to; just buy new releases in HD. Of course they cost two to three times more than SD DVDs, so we're back to cost.
Upconverting DVD Vs. Blu-Ray & HD DVD Hey everyone, I read somewhere (I can't remember where exactly but when I refind it, I'll post it.) that Upconverting DVD players are out selling both the new HD formats, Blu-Ray & HD DVD. There was a ratio, I believe it was 10-1 but take that with a grain of salt until I can find the article again. I don't know if this is just in America or global (I'm sure, it was in America from what I can remember.) but I found that interesting because it shows average consumers just don't seem interested in purchasing everything all over again in another format (I do agree with that, I must say). I've talk to a good amount of folks & they believe upconverting could be the more popular thing with the average consumer. Well, just a little information for anyone who wants to talk about this subject.
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Racism is a sin; a sin that divides the human family, blots out the image of God among specific members of that family, and violates the fundamental human dignity of those called to be children of the same Father. Racism is the sin that says some human beings are inherently superior and others essentially inferior because of races. It is the sin that makes racial characteristics the determining factor for the exercise of human rights. It mocks the words of Jesus: "Treat others the way you would have them treat you." Indeed, racism is more than a disregard for the words of Jesus; it is a denial of the truth of the dignity of each human being revealed by the mystery of the Incarnation.
Brothers and Sisters to Us All, 1979
1928: Society ensures social justice when it provides the conditions that allow associations or individuals to obtain what is their due, according to their nature and their vocation. Social justice is linked to the common good and the exercise of authority.
1929: Social justice can be obtained only in respecting the transcendent dignity of man. The person represents the ultimate end of society, which is ordered to him:
What is at stake is the dignity of the human person, whose defense and promotion have been entrusted to us by the Creator, and to whom the men and women at every moment of history are strictly and responsibly in debt.
1930: Respect for the human person entails respect for the rights that flow from his dignity as a creature. These rights are prior to society and must be recognized by it. They are the basis of the moral legitimacy of every authority: by flouting them, or refusing to recognize them in its positive legislation, a society undermines its own moral legitimacy. If it does not respect them, authority can rely only on force or violence to obtain obedience from its subjects. It is the Church's role to remind men of good will of these rights and to distinguish them from unwarranted or false claims.
1931: Respect for the human person proceeds by way of respect for the principle that "everyone should look upon his neighbor (without any exception) as 'another self,' above all bearing in mind his life and the means necessary for living it with dignity." No legislation could by itself do away with the fears, prejudices, and attitudes of pride and selfishness which obstruct the establishment of truly fraternal societies. Such behavior will cease only through the charity that finds in every man a "neighbor," a brother.
1935: The equality of men rests essentially on their dignity as persons and the rights that flow from it:
Every form of social or cultural discrimination in fundamental personal rights on the grounds of sex, race, color, social conditions, language, or religion must be curbed and eradicated as incompatible with God's design.
Intervention at the 59th Session of the United Nations
Commission on Human Rights
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin (2003)
Vatican Representative to the U.N.
In God's Image
Archbishop Harry Flynn (2003)
Archdiocese of St. Paul / Minneapolis
The Church and Racism: An Introductory Update
Pontifical Council for Peace and Justice (2001)
Dwell in My Love
Francis Cardinal George (2002)
Archdiocese of Chicago
Healing Racism Though Faith and Truth
Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua (1998)
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal Society
Pontifical Council for Peace and Justice (1988)
Brothers and Sisters to Us
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (1979)
Intervention at the 59th Session of the United Nations Commission
on Human Rights
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Vatican Representative to the U.N., 2003.
Moving Beyond Racism: Learning to See with the Eyes of Christ
Bishops of Illinois, 2000.
A Generous Heart in the Love of Christ: Challenging Racism in Australia Today
The Catholic Bishops of Australia, 2003.
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference Statement
Department of Justice and Peace Department, 2004.
Related Books and Articles
Baum, Gregory and Coleman, John, ed.The church and racism,Concilium. January, 1982. Seabury Press.
Consultation on Church Union. Call to Christian commitment and action to combat racism. Ecumenical Trends, 28: 7-9 (Nov 1999).
Davies, Susan E. and, Sister Paul Teresa Hennessee, S.A., (eds.) Ending Racism in the Church. Cleveland, OH: United Church Press.
Davis, Cyprian & Phelps, Jamie (eds.). Stamped with the image of God: African Americans as God's image in black. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2003.
Duffey, Michael K. Sowing justice, reaping peace: Case studies of racial, religious and ethnic healing around the world. Franklin, WI: Sheed & Ward, 2001.
Heckel, Roger. The struggle against racism: Some contributions of the Church. Vatican, Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace, 1979.
Martin, Diarmuid. Racism: Educating future generations to a different vision ofhuman relations.Origins, 32(44): 729-730 (Apr 17, 2003).
Martin, Diarmuid. Combat racism with education. Osservatore Romano (Weekly edition in English), 1787: 6 (Apr 2, 2003).
Martin, Diarmuid. Racism in the 21st Century: A Catholic perspective. National Catholic Register, 77(37): 6 (Sep 16-22, 2001).
Massingale, Bryan. The ethics of racism justice. Origins, 28: 424-428 (Nov 26 1998).
Mason, David R. A Christian alternative to (Christian) racism and anti-Semitism. Journal of Ecumenical Studies, 37(2): 151-160 (Spring 2001)
McTernan, Oliver J. The racism we don't see. Tablet, 255: 79 (Jan 20 2001).
Melczek, Dale J, Created in God's image: The sin of racism and a call to conversion. Origins, 33(16): 264-272 (Sep 25 2003).
Myers, Ched. How racist is the Church? Priests & People, 16(5): 169 (May 2002).
Perkinson, Jim. The color of the enemy in the new millennium. Cross Currents, 50:349-368 (Aut 2000).
O'Malley, Sean . Solidarity: The antidote to resurgent racism. Origins, 29:529+ (Feb 3 2000).
Swift, John (Reviewer). Responding to racism: A challenge and a task for the Catholic Community, Studies, 91(364): 402-403 (Winter 2002).
Compiled by Christopher M. Janosik, Ed.D., Managing Editor, Journal of Catholic Social Thought.


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It's All About Who You Hire, How They Lead, …
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Peter Drucker included Morton L. Mandel on his short list of CEOs he most admired. One of the reasons was that Mandel's ABC's of hiring and managing involves finding leaders who can inspire staff members and expand organizations. With the wisdom of hindsight, Mandel admits that sometimes he settled for too many B's and didn't weed out the C's quickly enough.
A-list leaders attract A-followers, who are more likely to collaborate and contribute to organizational excellence. The firm's culture attracts and retains A-players.
Because you get what you pay for, firms pay what A-players deserve, and they recognize and reward A-level performance.
How do A's differ from B's? They're more promotable. A's are intent on raising the bar. They seize initiative. Good is never good enough. While doing the job at hand, they're also thinking "what if?" and "what's next?" They do their homework and come to the table with thought-out recommendations.
I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company
Karen Phelan
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Using tragicomic examples drawn from her experience at a consulting firm, Karen Phelan shows how fad-of-the-day "best practices" can translate into C-level management malpractice, not in-the-trenches results.
Like economists, consultants are great at math but often overlook the fact that employee and consumer actions and reactions are the real drivers of any business strategy.
ROA, ROE and ROI calculations mean nothing if you don't have people capable of executing the plan. Even if you can execute, there's no guarantee of success.
People aren't the only drivers. Companies have to deal with the uncertainty of industry and technical advances.
There are also issues with conflicting business processes. Salespeople want to ensure the pipeline has product; those managing inventory want low levels of inventory. Marketing wants to launch new products quickly; bean counters and legal departments slow them down.
The bottom line: Consider human aspects because they affect the consequences of any business solution.
Jim Pawlak reviews business books for The Dallas Morning News.


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Has Janice Dickinson Had Cosmetic Surgery?
Celeb magazines and TV talk shows are buzzing with rumors that Janice Dickinson has an addiction to plastic surgery.
Born February 15, 1955, in Brooklyn, N.Y., this self-proclaimed supermodel definitely was one of the hottest models during the 1970s and 1980s.
She has been an actress, talent agent and fashion photographer who took her skills to TV. In 2003, she judged four cycles on America's Next Top Model.
In 2005, she opened her own modelling agency, which was filmed in a reality-TV series, The Janice Dickinson Modelling Agency.
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Truth To Cosmetic Surgery Rumors?
Janice Dickinson has been as open about her plastic surgery as her hedonistic party adventures.
In her interview for Closer Magazine, Janice reveals her obsession with her body and her intent on having plastic surgery whenever needed.
Jokingly, Janice stated, "I'm going to be the best looking corpse on the planet." She openly discusses her experiences with plastic surgery in her book, "Everything About Me is Fake – And I'm Perfect."
In her usual entertaining manner, she playfully talks about the underlying reasons that propel women to have plastic surgery.
Not only does she talk about celeb plastic surgery, she talks about the needs of the mainstream.
Janice delves into the effect of women being bombarded with images of that Cover Girl smile and the impact it has on their psyche.
She admits the pressure she put on herself from the unattainable ideas about beauty that emanate from the Hollywood atmosphere.
Janice also discusses her troubled childhood of living with a paedophile father and constantly being told that she would never amount to anything.
Throughout her book, the theme of feelings of inadequacy directly relate to her need for plastic surgery.
But is Janice Dickinson happy with all of her plastic surgery? While she says she is pleased, she still does not feel perfect; her statement is in direct conflict with the title of her book. Perhaps, it is meant to be.
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First going under the knife at 31 years of age, the 50-something celebrity of today has had many cosmetic surgeries.
To improve the appearance of her upper and lower eyelids, Janice has had a blepharoplasty. This procedure removes fatty deposits on the upper eyelids and removes fine wrinkles on the lower eyelids.
Judging from the before and after pictures, she certainly looks more rested and alert. Many would agree this is definitely not an example of the worst plastic surgery and produced results similar to the subtle effects of Michelle Pfeiffer's cosmetic surgery.
Janice has also had breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, extensive Botox treatments and a mini-face lift (see natural face lift without surgery) in her quest for perfection and to fight the age of time.
In comparison to Goldie Hawn cosmetic surgery, the results have not been too natural looking. When looking at the face of Janice Dickinson, there is somewhat of that feared alien look.
Has Janice Dickinson had plastic surgery? The answer is yes and plenty of it.
Is she really happy with her cosmetic enhancements? We will probably really never know.
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I tweeted. They tweeted. Now it's your turn to tell the Burgerville Nomad where you'd like to see it visit Tacoma.
The Burgerville folks told me in October that the Vancouver-based burger chain had no plans to open a store in South Sound, despite what Burgerville's CEO previously told former TNT Business Columnist Dan Voelpel last February. However, a corporate spokeswoman said in October that Burgerville was considering bringing its mobile burger truck to Tacoma for a visit. So we've been waiting, but there's been no word on that. It's been three months. I e-mailed. No response. So to Twitter I turned....
My tweet: tntdiner @BurgervilleUSA When is the nomad coming to Tacoma? Reply tweet, pretty please.
BurgervilleUSA's tweet: @tntdiner Hi! We're looking into events in the Tacoma area in hopes of coming up there soon. If U know of any good ones, please let us know!
Translation: If you want the Burgerville Nomad to roll into town, please comment here, or e-mail suggestions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Do they mean events like the Taste of Tacoma? A big Dome event? I've asked for clarification. In the meantime, if you can think of any events for which the Burgerville Nomad would seem perfect, please comment here.


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Billy's Dolls of Comfort say that while the dolls are "a comfort not a cure", they claim they have been proven to help people with a range of conditions, particularly those with Alzheimer's.
Winnie O'Neill founded the organisation about 18 months ago and she explained how the toys make a big difference.Winnie, who lives in Carbury in Co Kildare, told Independent.ie: "My daughter works in a nursing home and she was telling me that many of the Alzheimer's patients like dolls, I was intrigued by this so I decided to collect some to give to nursing homes.
"When I was first asking people to donate they thought I was mad, they'd never heard of doll therapy. I brought any that needed restoration to a knitting lady who gives them fabulous makeovers and any, that aren't suitable for elderly patients, are given in the Christmas shoebox appeal to children in places like Haiti and the Philippines."It's all about the kids and older people.
"It was only after I gave it that I found out it's not just people with Alzheimer's the dolls help but they provide comfort to all sorts of people."We also deliver dolls to autistic children in schools.
"We've been told that these dolls can really help calm older people who might be distressed, we got a call a few weeks ago about a woman with Alzheimer's who was crying over the death of her son and when we gave her a boy doll that was wrapped up, seemingly that did the trick and helped her."Billy's Dolls of Comforts has grown so much over the past year and a half that Winne now runs it with business partner Jennifer Brady and three volunteers.
This week Winnie (54) provided her first doll that is designed to resemble someone with Down Syndrome, which she has named Noah.She said: "The reason we got the Noah doll was because we got a call from a nursing home in Athlone saying there was a client there who was very upset. When we got there it turned out her son has Down Syndrome and she was missing him but we didn't have a doll with Down Syndrome so we went looking for one online and we tracked some down to a company in Germany.
"We ordered them and they took a few weeks to come and there was a lot of delays and we couldn't understand why but we're going to be giving it to the woman now."If she bonds with Noah and wants to keep him we'll have to charge, it'll be between €80 and €100. We've never charged before, everything we do is completely free but this doll is specialised and it cost us to order him.
"If other people want one we can get them for them too, it's no problem."I've never seen a Down Syndrome doll before but we've been led to believe that children with Down Syndrome gel quicker with them than with other dolls."
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A babbling Brooklyn sicko was smacked with a 40-to-life prison sentence today for choking the life out of his ex-girlfriend and her daughter – then trying to make the deaths look like a murder-suicide.
Amahal Lynch meekly insisted to Justice Neil Firetog that he's been feeling "greater remorse" for the brutal 2010 murders of Shakeema Elliot, 29, and her 8-year-old daughter Kayla Williams.
"People make mistakes, you know," Lynch said. "Pushed to that point, I don't know, but God is good."
"I have repentance, you know," he whined. "God is good, that's all."
Lynch, 23, pleaded guilty to killing Elliot her daughter in May 2010 inside their Sheepshead Bay apartment.
He deposited their naked bodies in a bathtub, and left behind pills in a clumsy attempt to make the slayings look like a murder-suicide.
"An animal doesn't deserve to die like that," said Delores Smith-Johnson, an aunt of Shakeema Elliot. "There was no regard for their lives."
Smith-Johnson, 57, wore a T-shirt with the photos of the victims and clutched their funeral program as Lynch sat expressionless in an orange prison jumpsuit.
"Everything has been taken away from us," she said. "No matter what went on between the defendant and Shakeema, it wasn't worth killing her, walking away and then make it look like a suicide."
The single mother was a sometime girlfriend of Lynch, a city maintenance worker who also sexually assaulted the little girl before killing her.
Smith-Johnson said the twisted nature of the slayings makes the pain worse for the victims' relatives, who packed the courtroom for Lynch's sentencing.
"They weren't sick, it wasn't natural causes and it wasn't an accident," she said. "It was by someone's hands going around their necks."


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Jane Mainprize has been the headteacher at Awsworth Primary School for 21 years.
She started out as a class teacher at the school almost 30 years ago, back in 1986.
And she said in all the years she's worked there, she's never had a dull day.
"It's an incredibly rewarding job," she said.
"I've never got up in the morning thinking 'I've got another boring day ahead of me'. I have never had a boring day as long as I've been here."
Ms Mainsprize said the job was 'challenging but fun'.
"It can be challenging sometimes ensuring that the children make the best possible progress, so there's a lot of hard work, and the Government puts you under increasing pressure to increase targets.
"But my philosophy is to have fun as well as learning which we try and do by taking the children out on visits and inviting visitors into school as well.
"Seeing the children develop and grow from the age of three up to 11 is very rewarding. And they come back years later to let me know how they are getting on as well which is lovely", added the headteacher.
Ms Mainprize said it was a very community spirited school with a positive ethos.
"One of the successes of the school is having a stable staff team.
"It's rare for staff to leave," she said.
"I think it says a lot about the school and helps the children be happy."
She said she has pupils who she used to teach, bringing their children to the school because they liked it so much.
"They remember the positive family ethos of the school and they want their kids to come here as well. It's nice to be here long enough to see the generations.
"When someone I used to teach sends their grandchild here though I think it's time to retire!"
Ms Mainprize recently went on an exchange trip to India with the deputy headteacher.
"A particularly rewarding part of my job is the links with the schools internationally.
"It was an amazing place. The people were so colourful and welcoming and I experienced such culture out there," she said.
The teachers the head and deputy head stayed with are currently over here, in turn staying with them and their families.
An assembley was held at the school this week with dance, song and poetry for the Indian teachers to experience British culture.
More than 30 per cent of the intake at Awsworth Primary School comes from surrounding towns and villages such as Eastwood, Ilkeston and Kimberley.
"We have a good reputation and I think nowadays parents are looking more at Ofsted reports online and so on before they make their choices," said Ms Mainprize.


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By Mark Lamport-Stokes
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Just like the Rioja wine he loves to drink after a round of golf, Miguel Angel Jimenez seems to get better with age and, apart from two shots, the Spaniard was in sparkling form at the Masters on Thursday.
The 50-year-old from Malaga, who bettered his own record as the European Tour's oldest winner at the Hong Kong Open in December, birdied four of the first nine holes on the way to a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National in the opening round.
His outward nine of four-under 32 briefly catapulted him into the outright lead before he slipped back with a bogey at the 11th and a double at the tricky 12th, where fickle winds swirled for much of the afternoon.
"It was nice," Jimenez told reporters after parring the last six holes in dazzling sunshine to finish three strokes behind pacesetting American Bill Haas.
"I was four-under-par in the first nine holes and that's the best start that I have had here. I played beautiful golf today, beautiful. Only two holes I made bad mistakes.
"I hit a poor shot on 11 and then I hit a poor shot on the 12th. But after that I played beautifully and it was really nice. I'm very pleased to be four under after nine holes and moving on."
Jimenez, who has recorded three top-10s in 14 Masters starts with a best finish of joint eighth in 2008, was delighted to be in early contention for the first of the year's four majors.
Asked if it was harder for the older players to challenge for the coveted green jacket on a par-72 layout measuring 7,435 yards off the back tees, the pony-tailed Spaniard replied: "It's hard for anyone.
"There are a lot of young guys that can hit the ball a long ways. I don't hit the ball that far but I hit it and it goes straight to the flag, you know. It's nice to see that I'm being competitive with all the guys."
Known for his laidback demeanor and cigar-puffing warmup routine on the practice range, Jimenez said he always tried to have fun while playing competitive golf.
"When you get older, you need to concentrate on the shots and between shots just try to be yourself, try to put a smile on your face and don't worry about everything else," he grinned.
"You need to smile and make the fans feel happy."
As for his cigars, that was an enjoyment he reserved for before and after rounds of golf.
"On the course, I don't smoke," said the 20-times European Tour winner, whose best major finish was a tie for second at the 2000 U.S. Open. "I don't want to lose my cigar out there.
"There's enough worry about the game to worry about where I left my cigar. I smoke them before and after or while practicing. But I don't smoke them on the course."
Asked whether he would be returning to the practice range after speaking to reporters, Jimenez replied: "I'm going to eat, have a cigar and then go to the range."
(Editing by Tony Jimenez)