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The prevailing view is that enhancement of dopamine transmission in the mesocorticolimbic system underlies the rewarding properties of alcohol. This system consists of dopamine neurons in the midbrain ventral tegmental area (VTA) that innervate the nucleus accumbens and other limbic structures. Dopamine neurotransmission is controlled by local-circuit GABA interneurons. We have identified a homogeneous population of GABA neurons in the VTA that are excited by low-dose ethanol, but inhibited by moderate to high-dose ethanol, become tolerant to chronic ethanol, evince hyperexcitabililty during withdrawal, and accelerate in anticipation of ethanol self-reward. These correlative studies are complemented by our recent studies demonstrating a causal role for VTA GABA neurons in ethanol self-administration. VTA GABA neurons are widely accepted to be critical regulators of DA neurotransmission, but they may serve as unique and independent integrators of convergent information from sensory, cortical and limbic areas subserving alcohol reward and dependence. The core thesis underlying this proposal is that repeated exposure to alcohol causes adaptive changes in GABA(A) receptor [GABA(A)R]-mediated inhibition of VTA GABA neurons and contributes to the dysregulation of mesolimbic DA homeostasis that accompanies alcohol dependence (Gilpin and Koob, 2008;Koob and Le Moal, 1997). Based on previous work and preliminary results, we hypothesize that adaptation of VTA GABA neurons to chronic ethanol exposure and accompanying dependence results from a molecular switch in GABA(A)Rs on VTA GABA neurons, similar to what has been reported in our studies of opiate dependence (Laviolette et al., 2004;Vargas-Perez et al., 2009). We will employ multidisciplinary behavioral, electrophysiological, molecular and novel fluorescent imaging approaches to evaluate the adaptive effects of short-term and long-term ethanol exposure on GABA(A)R-mediated inhibition and glutamate (GLU) NMDAR-mediated excitation, and receptor expression, as well as the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) tyrosine kinase B (TrkB) receptors in mediating the functional switch of GABA(A)Rs during ethanol dependence. Our studies will test the following hypotheses: 1) Withdrawal from a single exposure to ethanol (non-dependent condition) will enhance NMDAR-mediated GLU excitation of VTA GABA neurons, while withdrawal from chronic ethanol (dependent condition) will reduce GABA(A)R-mediated inhibition of VTA GABA neurons;2) Withdrawal from chronic ethanol exposure will modify the expression of GABA(A)Rs;and 3) Withdrawal from chronic exposure to ethanol will result in a functional switch in GABA(A)R-mediated inhibition of VTA GABA neurons that is mediated by BDNF TrkB receptor activation. To test these hypotheses, we propose three Specific Aims in GAD GFP mice, wherein GABA neurons can be identified and characterized unambiguously. We will focus on mechanistic approaches in order to characterize the synaptic substrates in VTA GABA neurons that adapt in response to a single exposure (short-term) or multiple exposures to ethanol (long-term), and the role of BDNF and its high- affinity TrkB receptor in mediating the long-term adaptation of GABA(A)Rs. To test these hypotheses, we propose three Specific Aims in GAD GFP mice, wherein GABA neurons can be identified and characterized electrophysiologically: 1) We will evaluate spontaneous and evoked inhibitory and excitatory synaptic transmission, paired-pulse responses, total charge transfer, AMPAR/NMDAR ratio and AMPA rectification index using patch clamp electrophysiology. These studies will be accomplished by recording IPSCs and EPSCs from brain slices during withdrawal from a single injection of ethanol administered to mice 24 hrs previous (non-dependent condition) or in mice consuming ethanol in the forced liquid ethanol diet procedure (dependent condition);2) We will evaluate the GABA(A)R subunit, NMDAR subunit, tyrosine hydroxylase, Cx36, and TrkB receptor transcript expression in VTA GABA neurons using single-cell quantitative RTPCR;and 3) We will evaluate the effects of BDNF TrkB receptor antagonists and TrkB depletion with siRNA TrkB on GABA(A)R-mediated inhibitory and NMDAR-mediated excitatory synaptic responses as in Aim 1. In addition, we will evaluate the hypothetical switch in GABA(A)R using the perforated patch procedure for individual VTA GABA neurons and using the novel Clomeleon fluorescent imaging procedure for populations of VTA GABA neurons. The proposed studies will provide important new insights into the role of GABA(A)Rs on VTA GABA neurons in alcohol dependence. VTA GABA neurons evince neuroadaptive responses in association with opiate dependence, characterized by a switch in functionality from being hyperpolarized by GABA to being depolarized. This switch appears to involve BDNF, as it triggers long-term changes in the functionality of GABA(A) receptors and a state of dependence without chronic opioids. We anticipate that the studies we propose will provide important new insights into the contributory role of VTA GABA neurons and their functional connectivity in ethanol consumption and the role of BDNF in mediating a switch in the functionality of GABA(A) receptors on VTA GABA neurons with alcohol dependence. Results from this study could provide a preclinical pharmacologic rationale for considering drugs that act selectively on GABA(A) receptor subtypes or on BDNF TrkB receptors as putative therapeutic agents for the treatment of alcohol dependence.
Alcoholism is a chronic relapsing disorder that has enormous impact on society. A major goal of research on alcoholism is to characterize the critical neural substrates that are most sensitive to alcohol, adapt in association with chronic alcohol and drive subsequent alcohol-seeking behavior. Currently, there are no evidence-based, clinically useful, pharmacotherapeutic interventions that might reverse the neuroadaptive effects of alcohol dependence. The long-term objective of our research program is to advance our understanding of the neural basis of alcohol reward and dependence and, subsequently, to identify therapeutic agents whose mechanisms of action would be predicted to have clinical utility in treating it. A population of GABA neurons in the midbrain that regulate dopamine neurons in the reward pathway appear to be promising candidates, as they are especially sensitive to alcohol, their activity correlates with rewarding behaviors and recent evidence indicates that they play a causal role in alcohol self-administration. Most importantly, they show remarkable adaptation to alcohol dependence. Thus, elucidating the molecular substrates that underlie this adaptation may suggest treatments to reverse alcohol dependence.
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|Zhao, Lin; Fan, Chongxi; Zhang, Yu et al. (2016) Adiponectin enhances bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell resistance to flow shear stress through AMP-activated protein kinase signaling. Sci Rep 6:28752
|Yang, Y; Lv, J; Jiang, S et al. (2016) The emerging role of Toll-like receptor 4 in myocardial inflammation. Cell Death Dis 7:e2234
|Larson, Michael J; Clayson, Peter E; Primosch, Mark et al. (2015) The Effects of Acute Dopamine Precursor Depletion on the Cognitive Control Functions of Performance Monitoring and Conflict Processing: An Event-Related Potential (ERP) Study. PLoS One 10:e0140770
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The US National Security Agency has denied a $1.2bn data centre will be used to illegally eavesdrop on citizens' emails.
The secretive agency, which serves the US military and intelligence communities, insisted yesterday that the state-of-the-art facility it is building in the Utah desert would be used to support US cyber-security in accordance with US laws that limit spying on citizens.
"Many unfounded allegations have been made about the planned activities of the Utah Data Center," the NSA said in a statement, noting that "one of the biggest misconceptions about NSA is that we are unlawfully listening in on, or reading emails of, US citizens. This is simply not the case."
Fox News aired a television report about the 92,903-square-metre facility on Friday in which former NSA employees raised concerns that the facility would be used to monitor the emails of US citizens.
The NSA said it remained "unwavering" in its respect for US laws and American citizens' civil liberties, and noted that it was subject to broad oversight by all three branches of government.
All wiretapping of US citizens by the NSA requires a warrant from a three-judge court set up under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act passed in 1978.
Former President George W Bush issued an executive order shortly after the 11 September 2001 attacks on the USA that authorised the NSA to monitor certain phone calls without obtaining a warrant.
The NSA issued a news release about construction of the massive, Utah data centre in January 2011, identifying it as the largest Pentagon facility construction project in the country.
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I sat this weekend with my 2 year old son and watched a PBS special about elephants. He was mostly captivated with the amazing footage. (I say mostly because we would occasionally need to become elephants ourselves, walking around the house on all 4s, make elephant sounds, and then return to the watering hole in front of the TV)
The storyline was fascinating as they described the result of recent research which followed the Asian Tsunami. Their focus was to try and understand why the Asian Elephants headed for higher ground before any human knew the Tsunami was coming.
As it turns out, researchers at Stanford have identified that elephants have amazingly sensitive feet. In fact, so sensitive are the nerve endings on the bottom or their large feet, that they can sense deep vibrations in the ground, undetectable to the human ear. As they did their research, they discovered an entirely new "elephant language" that takes place through deep utterances made by the elephants and heard through the ground, undetectable to humans and most other animals.
In their research, they identified unique aspects to this language such as warning when danger is near. To validate their findings, they recorded one of these unique signals made by elephants when lions began to approach. They then set up a "lab" at a elephant watering hole and played this vibration signal into the ground. No noise could be heard by the human ear, but the elephants...they ran and immediately guarded their young.
Not only was I intrigued by the findings, I was amazed that here we are in 2006 and we are learning new things about animals that we have known about and studied for thousands of years. How much more do we NOT KNOW?
And then, at church this morning, I was reminded about what we do know. More specifically, what we know about God and what we know is known by God. His knowledge is vast - He has given each one of the billion upon billions of stars a name. (Ps 147:4-5) His knowledge is specific - No sparrow reaches the ground outside of the knowledge of God. (Mt 10:29) His knowledge is personal - He counts the hairs of our head as the most minute detail of His most prized creation. (Mt 10:30)
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We are a very small group of friends passionate about words. We don't know how our mission will take form eventually, but we believe it will. We all have a day to day job and we collaborate as much as we can for this mission. We have also put some advertising on the website to sustain our research. And we also have a donation page and a small shop.
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PositiveWordsResearch.com publishes information on the benefits and importance of utilizing positive language. You will find here a wonderful selection of articles to educate you on the benefits of this fascinating subject. They will provide you with all of the tools so that you can make long lasting positive changes in your life. You will find writings about positive words, gratitude, love, self-love, kindness, and happiness to name but a few.
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Source: President-elect Donald Trump considers getting children permission for security clearance
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is considering trying to get Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka Trump, along with Jared Kushner, his right-hand man and Ivanka Trump's husband, permission to receive top security clearance, according to a transition source.
Another transition official pushed back on the reporting, which was first published by CBS News.
According to a pool news report, the official said the President-elect did not request that this step be taken, and President-elect Trump's children have not started filling out paperwork for such clearances.
"That's not something I'm expecting right now," the transition official told the press pool.
It is unusual for a president's children to be so clued in to White House policy. But the three kids have long been essential advisers to their father's presidential bid, and were named last week to the presidential transition committee — which raises conflict-of-interest questions given that they will also manage President-elect Trump's massive business enterprise.
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I am very excited to have my work in TWO of the shows: Cannibal Flower and Spoke Art's "Quentin vs Coen Round III"
For Cannibal Flower I'll have this painting up:
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Based on O Brother, Where Art Thou?
With all the galleries participating, this should be an absolutely amazing show.
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Now comes the test! Protesting against London2012
Given there's a little under 35 days to go until #ProtestJuly28 against the Corporate Olympics it's worth remembering the last experience of demonstrating against the Olympics.
Submitted by Julian Cheyne on Sat, 23/06/2012 - 22:43.
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You can't make it up!
Being filmed next to Draper's Field. Security guard told us we couldn't film Olympic sites. Told him we were on public land. He called the police who agreed we could film but said hoped we understood why the guards were worried. Took film crew's details. Said if anyone climbed in they would know where to come!
Submitted by Julian Cheyne on Fri, 22/06/2012 - 00:28.
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Exploitation – the reality behind London 2012's Adidas clothing
by Murray Worthy, campaigner at War on Want
Adidas this week comes under pressure to tackle the sweatshop conditions in its supplier factories as War on Want launches a new campaign (www.notokanywhere.org) over the exploitation of its workers. Our campaign demands the official sportswear partner of London 2012 and Team GB takes responsibility for the abuse of workers' rights in its supply chains and has launched a video (http://youtu.be/NPVofA6DcLE) highlighting the reality of life for workers making Adidas goods.
For the London Games there are 25 official corporate sponsors and another 28 official corporate suppliers across industries as diverse as food, cars, banking and electronics. However, the Olympics are of particular significance to the global sportswear industry
Submitted by Steve Dowding on Thu, 07/06/2012 - 15:16.
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Paralympic Row Erupts Over Dow Chemical Sponsorship
Press Release from Drop Dow Now
Monday the 21st May is 100 days to the Paralympic Games, a date marked with controversy due to Dow Chemical's Paralympic sponsorship.
Campaigners have called for Dow's sponsorship of the London Paralympic Games to be dropped due to Dow's ownership of Union Carbide, the company responsible for the Bhopal gas disaster in 1984. The disaster killed over 20,000 and caused injury and illness to thousands more [1]. Hundreds of children continue to be born every year with birth defects [2].
Submitted by Julian Cheyne on Fri, 18/05/2012 - 19:02.
Article | Contamination | Corruption & Ethics | Environment | Health | Human Rights | IOC | London 2012 | Protest | Sponsors
Under the radar: Fat activism and the London 2012 Olympics
An interview with Charlotte Cooper
The fat body has moved from relative invisibility to object of moral panic in the space of the last 15 years. To be fat now is to be regarded as socially deviant, branded with the stigma of poverty, a 'faulty consumer' within the paradigms of late capitalism. Images of fatness cluster with the refusal of work in policy scenarios. Schools have become sensitised to the body weight of their pupils, health educators articulate a normative crisis in national eating habits. In the run-up to London 2012 'the body' objectified was placed centre stage.
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the drink of the death squads
Someone reminded me of this recently from around the time of the 2004 Torch Relay protests on the Millenium Bridge:
Submitted by Steve Dowding on Wed, 25/04/2012 - 01:02.
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Vote for the Greenwash Gold 2012!
Which dodgy company most deserves the Greenwash Gold medal in 2012? Who is covering up the most environmental destruction and devastating the most communities while pretending to be a good corporate citizen by sponsoring the Olympic games?
Submitted by Julian Cheyne on Tue, 24/04/2012 - 13:44.
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Olympic Chiefs Flout Legal Principle By Threatening Citizen Journalist
Submitted by Mike Wells on Tue, 17/04/2012 - 18:27.
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How pretty is this piece of digital flower clip art?! I created this digital flower basket image from a little Victorian scrap. The color and detail are still vibrant. Those yellow pansies are divine, especially how they are spilling over the edged of the flower basket. I've given you both the .jpg and .png files of this digital pansy image. I hope you enjoy!
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As the charge for domestic honours gained pace across Europe, the leaders in Spain and France stumbled but the pacesetters in Germany, Italy and England marched on.
Points dropped
Spanish champions Real Madrid CF came to close to ending their 18-year jinx at the Camp Nou, but Xavi Hernández rescued a point for FC Barcelona in Saturday's high-profile encounter. The following day Valencia CF missed the chance to reclaim top spot but were defeated 2-1 by Rayo Vallecano.
Hoodoo continues
Madrid have not recorded a league victory on their rivals' home patch since 1984, but when Zinedine Zidane put them ahead shortly before half-time it seemed the long wait might end. Nonetheless, a point was enough to send Madrid back to the top of the Primera División, albeit on goal difference, and they stayed there after Valencia lost to bottom club Vallecano on Sunday night. Miguel Angulo had put Valencia ahead with a glancing header but a Mauricio Pellegrino own goal on the stroke of half-time restored parity and Sergio Corino headed Rayo's second-half winner.
Tristán hat-trick
RC Deportivo La Coruña lie third after Diego Tristán's hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over Club Atlético Osasuna while Dani's second-half equaliser for Real Betis Balompié against Real Zaragoza kept the Seville side in fourth. The top of the table remains tight, with six points separating leaders Madrid from seventh-placed Barcelona, who were dealt a heavy blow by the news that Rivaldo has been ruled out of their Champions League trip to Galatasaray SK after suffering an ankle injury in the dying minutes on Saturday.
Leaders lose
The top two in France both lost, enabling third-placed Paris Saint-Germain FC to stay in the title race with a 3-1 win at home to ES Troyes Aube Champagne. Olympique Lyonnais now hold just a two-point advantage over PSG after their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lille OSC, but Lens are still six points clear at the summit despite their 2-1 defeat by FC Girondins de Bordeaux. Goals from Pauleta on the hour and Paulo Miranda five minutes from time ultimately moved Bordeaux up to sixth.
Deadly Dortmund
In Germany, BV Borussia Dortmund fired a warning to leaders Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the rest of the 1. Bundesliga with a 5-1 victory at SC Freiburg. Leverkusen kept up their title push with a 2-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday while FC Bayern München could only draw 0-0 away at 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Bayern are now just two points ahead of in-form Hertha BSC Berlin, whose Brazilian striker Alex Alves scored twice in a 3-0 win at SV Werder Bremen to lift them up to fourth in the table.
Montella magic
In Italy, Vincenzo Montella continued his blistering form with two goals as AS Roma overcame Atalanta BC 3-1 at the Olimpico stadium on Saturday night. The Italian international striker, who scored four against S.S. Lazio the week before, found the net on 17 and 67 minutes to ensure Roma stay top of the Serie A table.
Tight at the top
Internazionale FC and Juventus FC, sat a point behind Roma in second and third respectively before the weekend, both maintained their push for the Scudetto by picking up three points. Inter beat lowly US Lecce 2-1 after a double strike from Uruguayan forward Alvaro Recoba while Pavel Nedved's goal ensured Juventus FC bounced back from the disappointment of their Champions League exit last week with a 1-0 home win over Hellas-Verona FC.
No change in England
There was no change in the race for the FA Premiership title as the top three all won in England. David Beckham's first-time chip over England team-mate David James was one of eight goals as Manchester United FC retained their one-point lead at the top with a 5-3 win over West Ham United FC. Arsenal FC remain in second place with a game in hand after their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa FC at Villa Park, featuring a superb penalty save from David Seaman and a wonder goal from Robert Pires, while Liverpool FC are still just one point behind the London club after a 2-1 away win of their own against Middlesbrough FC.
Top two win again
The Ukrainian Premier League returned after the winter break with both FC Dynamo Kyiv and FC Shakhtar Donetsk recording impressive wins on Saturday. Dynamo were 5-0 winners over FC Zakarpattya while Shakhtar saw off FC Vorskla Poltava 4-0. It is very much a two-horse race with both sides having 36 points from 14 matches, although Dynamo have the better goal difference. In Russia, FC CSKA Moscow kept up their excellent start to the season with a 1-0 victory over FC Zenit St. Petersburg thanks to a last-minute goal from Rolan Gusev.
Mido just magic
Elsewhere, two goals from Mido helped AFC Ajax see off in-form SC Heerenveen 2-0 at the Amsterdam ArenA to stay top of the Dutch Eredivisie, Romanian leaders FC Dinamo Bucuresti continued their march towards the first division title with a 3-2 derby victory over FC Rapid Bucuresti and Peter Oforiquaye scored his second hat-trick in as many games as Olympiakos Piraeus FC beat Ethnikos Asteras 6-0 to stay top of the Ethniki Katigoria in Greece.
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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 04, 2014
In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday weekend—one of the deadliest holidays for drunk driving crashes—Uber Technologies and nonprofit advocacy organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today launched #UberMADD, a national partnership designed to prevent drunk driving. To kick off the campaign, Uber will donate $1 to MADD for every ride taken and $10 for every new rider in the United States between 6 a.m. local time on July 4 and 6 a.m. local time on July 5 when riders use the promotion code "UberMADD."
"Drunk driving is 100 percent preventable. With easy, reliable and affordable alternative transportation options like Uber, there's no reason for anybody to get behind the wheel while impaired," said MADD National President Jan Withers. "We are proud to partner with Uber to help prevent drunk driving because it's another option at your fingertips for getting home safely."
#UberMADD is an ongoing partnership that will include regional educational campaigns throughout the year to encourage adults to choose a safe way home if they're going to drink. The partnership is kicking off in time for the July Fourth weekend, which has one of the highest incidences of fatal drunk driving collisions.
"For years we have heard anecdotally that riders rely on Uber instead of drinking and driving – and now we're able to measure the impact that choice has on DUI rates," said Uber Co-Founder and CEO Travis Kalanick. "Our analysis in Seattle shows a 10 percent reduction in DUI rates since Uber entered the market, and we are excited for the ways this partnership will continue to spread the word about the importance of making a safe choice – and taking Uber," said Kalanick.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving crash fatalities increased by 4.6 percent in the United States from 2011 to 2012, and nearly half of fatal crashes during the 2012 July Fourth weekend involved a drunk driver. In contrast, according to Uber's recent analysis of publicly available data, DUI arrests decreased 10 percent after Uber rolled out in Seattle.
For more details about the partnership, please visit https://blog.uber.com/madd or http://www.MADD.org/UberMADD.
About Uber
Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 138 cities today, Uber's rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer. To learn more, please visit http://www.uber.com.
About MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is the nation's largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every 8.6 minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. To learn more, please visit http://www.madd.org.


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No. 8 Maine Ties No. 20 Michigan State, 4-4
Oct. 15, 2010
Courtesy of Maine Athletics
EAST LANSING, Mich. - The University of Maine men's ice hockey team skated to a 4-4 tie with Michigan State on Thursday night at the Munn Arena in East Lansing, Mich. It was the second straight tie for the Black Bears who move to 1-0-2 on the young season. Robby Dee (Plymouth, Minn.) led the Black Bears with a pair of goals.
Michigan State grabbed a 1-0 lead with a power play goal by Dustin Gazley just 5:08 into the first period.
Maine tied the game at 11:21 of the first period. Will O'Neill (Salem, Mass.) had a shot from the blueline that hit the post. Robby Dee (Plymouth, Minn.) collected the rebound and beat MSU goalie Drew Palmisano for his second goal of the season. Gustav Nyquist (Malmo, Sweden) also assisted on the goal.
The Black Bears took the lead just over two minutes later at 13:24. Theo Andersson (Gothenburg, Sweden) had a shot that Palmisano stopped, but on a scramble in front of the net, Mike Cornell (Franklin, Mass.) fired the puck into the back of the net. It was the first career goal for Cornell. Klas Leidermark (Gavle, Sweden) also assisted on the goal.
The Black Bears extended their lead to 3-1 at 15:59 of the first period. Spencer Abbott (Hamilton, Ontario) had a shot from the blueline that Palmisano stopped, but he was unable to control the rebound. Adam Shemansky (Robbinsville, N.J.) took the puck behind the net before finding Joey Diamond (Long Beach, N.Y.), who beat Palmisano for his third goal of the season.
MSU pulled to within one goal at 8:23 of the second period when Daultan Leveille fired a shot from the blueline. Maine goalie Shawn Sirman (Blezard Valley, Ontario) got a piece of the shot, but was unable to control it before it crossed the goal line. Derek Grant and Gazley each assisted on the goal.
Maine added to its lead at 14:00 of the second period. Josh Van Dyk (Woodstock, Ontario) found Abbott on the blueline. Abbott rifled a shot that went through the defense that Dee tipped into the back of the net. For Dee, it was his second goal of the game.
The Spartans got a power play goal at 17:40 of the second period to pull to within one goal once again. Brett Perlini notched the goal from Gazley. MSU tied the game at 4-4 at 1:53 of the third period with a short-handed goal. Trevor Nill and Mike Merrifield teamed up on an odd-man rush. Merrifield was able to beat Sirman to tie the game at 4-4.
Maine killed off two penalties late in the third period. The Black Bears then went on a power play with 20 seconds remaining in regulation. Neither team was able to score in overtime and the game ended in a 4-4 tie. Maine held a 41-38 advantage in shots in the game. The Black Bears were 3-for-5 on the power play, while MSU finished 2-for-8.
Maine goalie Sirman made 34 saves in the game. He moves to 1-0-1 on the season. Palmisano made 37 saves for the Spartans. He moves to 0-0-1.
The two teams conclude their two game series on Friday, Oct. 15. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:42 at Munn Ice Arena.


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The cost of college is up, but the average American family is spending less on higher education, according to a report by Sallie Mae (ABC News).
The reason? Families are making smarter financial decisions.
According to the annual survey released by the student-loan company, since the recession more American families are making decisions about their children's education based on its price tag-most likely out of necessity.
Tuition continues to rise. Over the past five years the cost of tuition at public four-year colleges is up 27% above overall inflation with the average sticker price at public universities now $17,860 (Associated Press).
Student loan debt is also climbing. Members of the national college class of 2011 had 5% more debt at graduation than the class before them with an average debt load of $26,600, according to the Institute for College Access and Success, Oakland, Calif.
Despite-or because of-these trends, Sallie Mae found college spending per student dropped to $21,000 during 2012 from its 2010 peak, when families were paying $24,097.
Here are some strategies families are using to cut the cost of college:
• Live at home. The report found 57% of students live with their parents or relatives, up from 41% last year.
• Cut the pricey top picks. Nearly 70% of families eliminated colleges during the application process due to their high price tags, up from 58% in 2008. About one-fifth of low-income students chose to transfer to less-expensive schools.
• Take a student job. Nearly half the students surveyed reported increasing their work hours in 2013.
• Finish quicker. Nearly 30% of students accelerated their course work to pay for fewer semesters.
• Use grants and scholarships. Families reported covering about 30% of their school bills with grants and scholarships-the biggest portion of their payment sources.
• Start a college-savings plan. Low-income, middle-income, and high-income families all increased their use of 529 plans, with 17% of families overall using the tax-advantaged college-savings plan-up from 12% the previous year.
• Begin paying back your loans immediately. Twenty-two percent of students reported they were paying back their loans while still enrolled in school to reduce the overall cost.
• Choose a more lucrative major. About 20% of student reported changing their majors to more marketable fields.
Visit your credit union to learn more about how they can help.
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Updated: 28.10.2003
City, Krasnoyarsk Territory, central Russia. Population 18,800 (1991).
Igarka is 60 miles (100 km) north of the Arctic Circle and lies along the Yenisey River, 418 miles (673 km) from the sea, but is accessible to oceangoing vessels.
The city was founded in 1929. It is an important wood-export port both to other parts of Russia and abroad and also serves as a sawmilling centre.
A permafrost research station is located there.


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Gov. Rick Synder supports legislation passed Senate Thursday.
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LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder won a key, razor-thin victory Thursday with Senate approval of a broad plan that would cut overall business taxes, eliminate some tax credits and raise income taxes on many Michigan residents.
The Republican-led Senate passed the main bill in the tax package by a 20-19 vote, with Lt. Gov. Brian Calley voting to break a 19-19 tie. Seven Republicans joined all 12 Democrats in voting against the bill.
The lieutenant governor has had to break Senate ties multiple times this year as some Republicans have balked at voting for the GOP governor's proposals, including education for K-12 and higher education funding.
Snyder said Thursday the tax proposal is key to his plan to reinvigorate the state and make it more attractive to businesses. Supporters say the change is needed to spur businesses to create more jobs in a state that had a 10.3 percent unemployment rate in March, down 3 percentage points from a year ago but still above April's national average of 9 percent.
"It's about Michiganders winning together and it really is about creating jobs," the governor, a former Gateway computer executive and venture capitalist, told reporters. Many of the GOP governors who took office this year have moved to sharply reduce business taxes.
Democrats say the business tax cuts come largely at the expense of retirees who will have some of their income taxed, as well as lower-income workers. Several Democratic senators chided Republicans for increasing taxes on seniors so they could give businesses big tax breaks.
Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer of East Lansing said Republicans had voted to cut business taxes and raise taxes on individuals "without any guarantee it will create one job."
"It's just not right," said Sen. Coleman Young II, a Democrat from Detroit. "We're going to tax Grandma out of house and home so businesses can pay less."
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But Calley, speaking before he cast the tie-breaking vote, said it made no sense to push the tax burden onto younger workers so seniors could continue paying little or no income tax toward the state's needs.
"What I ask is that everybody in this state start to pull in the same direction, that we start believing in the future, instead of denying the reality that we face today," he said.
That argument didn't sway seven Republicans who voted against the measure, in large part because they considered the tax on retirement income and the loss of tax exemptions for seniors to be a large tax hike. Voting "no" were GOP Sens. Jack Brandenburg of Macomb County's Harrison Township, Patrick Colbeck of Wayne County's Canton Township, Dave Hildenbrand of Lowell, Joe Hune of Hamburg, Rick Jones of Grand Ledge, David Robertson of Grand Blanc and Tory Rocca of Sterling Heights.
The bill was sent back the Republican-led House so House members could approve Senate changes before the bill goes to Snyder for his signature. The House passed a similar version of the bill two weeks ago. Snyder wants the House to wrap up action on the measure Thursday so he can sign it into law as soon as possible.
The plan would cut overall business taxes by about $1 billion in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 and $1.7 billion the following year. A key provision would replace the Michigan Business Tax with a 6 percent corporate income tax while eliminating many types of tax credits and exemptions.
Some tax exemptions on retiree income would end. Those 67 and older as of Jan. 1, 2012, would continue to get the same tax breaks they have now, but taxes would apply to some retirement income for those ages 60 to 66. Income from Social Security and military pensions would remain exempt.
The state's Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income workers would be kept, but it would be scaled down. The state credit, now worth 20 percent of the federal credit, would be reduced to 6 percent of the federal credit. That means a typical qualifying family that now gets about $430 from the state credit would get $130 to $140 instead. Snyder originally proposed eliminating the state credit entirely, but was on board with the reduced payments.
A scheduled rollback of the state's personal income tax rate, now 4.35 percent, would be delayed — another move that concerned some Republicans, who hold a 26-12 advantage over Democrats in the Senate.
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|731 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|1 - 5 nights
Le Château de Gandière once hunting lodge then farmhouse sits on a hilltop in 12 acres of land with panoramic views over the Durrance valley and the Gap-Tallard airfield famous for Skydiving and Gliding.
The lodge offers a Private Terrace and you are welcome to explore the hillside beyond where Sanglier and Deer are amongst the many Wild Visitors.
A large Vaulted room provides Kitchen/Diner/Living room with french TV/DVD. (Please note in the cold months you need to keep a log fire going to keep downstairs cozy, but we provide the wood free of charge.) Stone Spiral Stairs lead to a small Sitting room with Balcony and 2 sofa beds. This gives access to: Bdrm1 with Dble bd and Balcony, Bdrm 2 with Dble mezzanine bed + single bed, and the Bathroom/wc.
Ideal for families with children the lodge provides a spacious base from which to sample the many outdoor activities and local colour the area has to offer.
I live on site so will be here to welcome you and be on hand if required. However the lodge is completely independent and private.
We often have horses on the property so i'm afraid DOGS must be kept on a lead when outside the house.
Adventure Sports
White Water sports - Canoeing, Hyrospeed, Kite surf, Water sking, Rafting, Quad Biking, Paint Balling.
AIr Sports - Skydiving, Hang Gliding, Gliding, Micro lites, Ballooning, Gyrocopters, Light aviation, Helicopters.
Climbing, Canyoning, Hikking, Walking.
Cycling - Tour de France routes, Mountain Biking.
Ice skating, Swimming, Golf, Fishing.
Tyrolienne, Tree adventure parks, Via Ferrata.
Horse riding, Horse trekking.
Local Markets, Live music, Festivals, Concerts, Local produce.
This partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
I came to France in 1991 to run a small business on the airfield close by. I sold the business after starting a family, two boys 16 and 20. I now work from home and am I now work from home and am studying a university course by correspondence.
Sarah Brearley purchased this farmhouse in 1993
According to the local tourist office this is one of the most spacious and attractive holiday lets in their area.
It's always given us the sense of freedom that comes from having a lot of space to yourself but at the same time it's conveniently close to the things one wants to do.
The local villages still function as village communities which makes for a very civilised way of life.
We've enjoyed receiving guests from all over the world and all walks of life. Retired couples here for the flavour of France to bands of skydivers here for the excitement.
We adapt around each guests tastes, with some families we've more or less shared children for the week, others are clearly here to enjoy time alone together.
However i think everyone has appreciated there being someone on hand, there's always a question about where to buy something, or eat, best places to swim at this time of year, or a car to be pulled from a ditch!
If you've any questions about the lodge or area please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Have a good holiday
Dear Sarah,
yesterday we arrived safely in stormy and rainy Germany. Thank you very much for the good time in your house and the hospitality.
We enjoyed our stay and the wonderful countryside, and even the Cote d'Azur couldn't come up to it, it was just as cold, only much more traffic...
Nevertheless we enjoyed our holidays.
This was a perfect home for our family of four. Quiet, clean, and very private. This home is secluded, yet is just minutes from a great boulangerie, a grocery store, and other necessities. Sarah was very helpful and a great hostess. We can't wait to come back.
Sarah offre un gîte très confortable avec un accueil fabuleux. Un coin au paradis sous les chaînes dehors pour se détendre à la fin de la journée.
The house is wonderfully tucked into a picturesque setting. As a couple, the home was very spacious and provided a great base for climbing at Ceuse and exploring some of the nearby towns (Tallard, Gap, Sisteron, Orpierre, etc). It should be noted that the house is not well situated for walking, and a vehicle is needed for basic groceries and other needs. That being said, there is a wonderful set of markets across from the airfield within a few minutes drive. Not at all the fault of our host, but construction on the drive below the hillside was ongoing and we were a little worried about the potential for a flat tire on our small rental car. Hopefully this will be completed soon. Finally, the WiFi was at times unreliable, but functioned fine for the majority of our stay. Sarah was a hands off host, but available when needed, exactly our preference! All in all, we'd definitely recommend this spot to others!
The property is lovely,cool and spacious with all facilities you need. Lovely views and an area with loads to do for a family with 2 teenage boys (we did rafting, lake swimming, kayaking, karting, via ferratta, canyoning, zip wires, high ropes, freefall simulator, cycling and walking for example)Looking forward to our next stay here
We had a lovely relaxing stay at this property with our 2 young children. The house itself is very clean and contained everything that we needed for our week's stay. Lovely views from the property windows! The owners were extremely helpful and there was lots to do in the local area and further afield if required. We would highly recommend. Kate and Mark
Especially for those with an interest in all facets of Natural History (such as us, being visiting entomologists), this is an ideal base for exploring the Hautes-Alpes region, especially around Gap, the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, Parc National des Ecrins, etc. and for access, is also ideally situated close to the A51 motorway. Sarah and Phil will provide as much (or as little) help and advice as you want and were ideal hosts. We drove down from Geneva, but for most (if flying to France), driving from Marseille is the easiest route. The accommodation descriptions were wholly accurate and the lodge is perfect for those seeking rest and relaxation and a comfortable and quiet night's sleep. One small aspect for consideration is a possible clarification of the precise directions to the property (which we initially misinterpreted), not helped by the local road being in process of being re-laid (and moved!) during our stay. However, this does not detract from what is a great place to stay, whatever your interests and is excellent value for money, in a most scenic, not remote, yet still wild part of France.
The Gap region offers an extraordinary variety of activities from Skydiving, Mountain Biking and White Water to Golf and Fishing, from Cheese making to Wolf Watching.
In contrast to Adventure Sports the Culture of the region is expressed through the way of life, Local Markets, Village Festivals and Concerts.
You can decide as the mood dictates and with local knowledge I'm on hand to recommend something which might suit. The villages of Tallard, with it's Chateau, Swimming Pool and Tennis courts, and La Saulce are both within 5 mins drive and provide for everyday needs with several restaurants to choose from.
Gap,18 mins, is the Department Capital and organises lots of Events for Visitors throughout the summer many of which are free.
The Lac de Serre Poncon, 35 mins, provides an almost seaside ambiance with it's beaches and Water Sports.
Other Activities: Adventure Sports, Water Sports, Air Sports, Climbing, ViaFerrata, Aviation, Skydiving, Gliding. Horse Trekking, Walking and Hiking, Concerts, Markets, Fishing.
Golf: Golf Gap Bayard
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6 Jul 2018 - 27 Aug 2018
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
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28 Aug 2018 - 17 Oct 2018
1 night minimum stay
for 1 night
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1 night minimum stay
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|Refundable Damage Deposit
Please note 'Winter' rates are exclusive of electricity, which is charged at cost, but firewood is provided free of charge. The deposit is non refundable if you cancel less than 30 days before arrival.
If i have no news of late arrival more than 24 hrs after your expected arrival time i will assume you are not coming and may re-let the house.
Any faults should be notified to me or my representative within 24 hours of your occupation otherwise you may become liable as you will be for any damage during your stay.


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Recipe for Pasticciotto Napoletano: Pastry Cream Pie with Black Cherries
From our 2010 blog archives… but still just as sweet today!
Also, check out this great video HERE from 2011 of our dear friend's mother making this recipe for us!
Recipe: Makings of Lemon Peel Pesto
When on the island of Procida… life gives you lemons. Not the sour kind that make you pucker, but the big fat ones with a lot of pith.
You could call them "pithy", worth their bite. They are called Limoni di Pane. Bread lemons. You can make a salad out of them they are so substantial.
But I have taken a fancy to making a quick summer lemon pesto. It's fresh, not too astringent and goes incredibly well with pasta, potatoes, and especially risotto.
Since it's mostly lemon peel, chopped fine and mixed with pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper, you could also add it like a dressing on just about anything. Fabulous on fish!It will transport you to the islands in the Mediterranean and bring up visions of blue sky, colorful beach umbrellas, cool drinks and a sparkling sea.
Join us for our next sailing and savoring adventure June 2017. [Read more…]
Recipe: Passato di Finnochio (Purée of Fresh Fennel Soup)
Fennel is a winter vegetable commonly used in Italy, but not so common in America. During our Culinary Adventures in Tuscany, Amalfi, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands we sample this vegetable in a variety of uses. Its delicate and somewhat licorice aftertaste makes the celery-like texture delicious — either eaten raw, dipped in extra virgin olive oil and salt as in pinzimonio, or puréed into this delectable soup.
The addition of dried fennel flowers adds a summery highlight, along with the color contrast and exotic smattering of saffron. [Read more…]
Classic Gremolata
To add a little sunshine to almost any dish, but particularly seafood, and because lemons are a staple of the Amalfi coast, try a gremolata of fresh minced herbs. The herbs can be combined in almost any ratio that is to your liking, and you can substitute thyme, cilantro or other herbs, and add garlic – or chili peppers – for a bite. You could even add capers or anchovies! But the classic ingredients are parsley, lemon and salt. And olive oil, of course.
Chop finely and mix together:
1 Tbl. of parsley
zest of one lemon
salt to taste
generous amount of olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced (optional)
Spaghetti al Limone
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of parsley
2 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped
1 cup of lemon juice
zest of one organic lemon
generous pinch of salt
1 pkg of De Cecco Spaghetti
small handful of course salt
reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water (to elongate the sauce – as needed)
1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add salt and cook pasta al dente. While pasta is cooking, simmer on low heat 1/4 cup of olive oil, garlic, and half the parsley, for three minutes.
2. Add half the lemon juice and the drained pasta to the sauce immediately, toss. Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to elongate the sauce and keep the pasta fluid. Add the rest of the lemon juice and the zest of one lemon.Toss again gently in the sauce pan. Serve immediately.
3. Brighten with last bit of parsley and a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil.
If you would like to try our Captain Antonio's recipe, squeeze three or four lemons into the cooking water of the pasta. Grate lemon zest and add it to the pasta after it cooked and tossed with with garlic and olive oil. It looks like cheese!
Off the beaten path in Amalfi making Pasticciotto Napoletano!
In Amalfi, we found ourselves off the beaten path and in the kitchen of a dear friend's mother, who taught us to make a traditional Pasticciotto Napoletano, Pastry Cream Pie with Black Cherries. Notice the way that she uses her hands—both to punctuate her speech and to mix the batter! Find the full recipe for this lovely (and easy!) dessert HERE.
Recipe: Pesce Mediterraneo
1 lb of fresh white fish
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives
2 cloves of garlic, smashed, sliced
1 bunch of fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil
a splash of white wine
salt and pepper
to taste (remember the olives)
or: use a bit of crushed red pepperoncino for pizzazz!
Rinse the fish and set aside. Chop cherry tomatoes in half. Mise en place the extra virgin olive oil, olives, garlic, tomatoes, basil and fish.
Choose appropriate frying pan. Add olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Toss around in the pan for 5 minutes. Add olives and basil. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add fish on top of the sauce. Salt and pepper the fish, or pop it with the pepperoncino. Splash the pan with the white wine. Cook on low-medium heat. Put on a lid and let it steam for 5 minutes.
Check your fish for "done-ness" by touching it. If it springs back, it should be done, along with an aroma of cooked fish. Flip the fish if needed, otherwise turn off the heat and let it steam for another few minutes. Check for flavor balance, adding another pinch of salt if needed.
Serve the fish by spooning the sauce over it. Add a fresh leaf of basil for garnish.
Zuppa di Pesce Panaresca
Zuppa di Pesce? si..but also Risotto Pescatore
1 kilo of fresh prawns
3 fresh squid
1/2 kilo of vongole verace (clams)
2 red mullet
a few cherry tomatoes
1 can of cherry tomatoes, peeled
olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
white wine
a bunch of parsley, chopped
fine salt to taste
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I was in the Apple Store today. I had a scheduled meeting with a Genius (an Apple tech support guru) at 2:00. You'd never know we were in a recession by the number of people in the store at 2:00 in the afternoon on a Tuesday. Anyway, the Genius who was helping me with my iPhone had a shirt on that said "Not all heroes wear capes."
This is the fourth of four posts about the sometimes opposing characteristics that are required of leaders. In Part 1, I talked about the need to balance courage with humility, in Part 2 the need to balance strength with vulnerability, and in Part 3 the need to balance being demanding with empathy.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM MDT
I turned 40 this past Saturday and was enlightened by a number of experiences. My Uncle Mike sent me an email that said, "It's fun going up the hill, but don't go over the hill." Thanks Uncle Mike, but how do I know when I am at the top?
I have spoken a lot in recent blog posts about courage and how it is such an important leadership characteristic. But courage is also an important team member characteristic.
Earl Nightengale once said that, "The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice...it's conformity."
In my two previous posts, I mentioned that leadership often requires the ability to balance sometimes opposing characteristics. In Part 1, I touched on the balance of Courage with Humility. In Part 2, I talked about the balance of Strength and Vulnerability.
The third set of characteristics that I believe is required of a successful leader is the balance of being Demanding with being Empathetic.
In my recent blog post, Courage and Humility: A Balancing Act of Leadership Characteristics, I mentioned that leadership often requires a unique balance of sometimes opposing characteristics. In Part 1, I spoke wrote about Courage and Humility.
The second set of characteristics that I believe is required of a successful leader is the balance of strength with vulnerability.
Climbing at 19,000' in Ecuador
Just because you have the title of "leader" doesn't make you are a leader. And just because you don't have the title of leader doesn't mean you aren't a leader.
People are called upon to do many things - both inside and outside of the workplace. Those who have the courage to do the right things, especially when the right things are difficult to do, deserve the title of leader.
Consider the following:
When army officers issue an operations order, they include a statement in the order called "Commanders Intent." The purpose of this statement is to provide people with guidance so that decisions can be made and action can be taken in the face of ambiguity.
The same can be applied in the work place. If you are a leader, make sure your people understand the overall purpose of the task at hand. If you are a team member, take responsibility for understanding how your task fits into the bigger picture.
Add clarity in the face of ambiguity. Understand your "manager's intent."
Leaders are called upon to do many things, and those things often conflict with each other. They require a unique balance of sometimes opposing characteristics.
The first set of characteristics that I believe is required to be a successful leader is the balance of courage and humility.


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Having lived and worked in many other countries, I find that when I am in Asia/Africa it is difficult to get cosmetics, hair and skin products for fair skin/hair and clothes, underwear, socks and shoes that I like and that fit well so I am planning on stocking up and bringing my favourites, because even if you can find these items they are usually expensive. I am making the assumption that this may also be the case in Cairo?
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The Icebreaker Men's Helix LS Shirt is a reversible shirt that kinda looks like a jacket sometimes. One side gives you jacket-like style with its woven, 100% recycled polyester fabric while the other is all-shirt, with the 100% merino flannel. In between the two fabric options is 70g of MerinoLOFT™ insulation to increase the warmth level on chilly days. Snap up the placket, go for a hike, jump in the car with your buds, get out and enjoy the day.
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Mandarin Chinese Levels I & IIBook - 2010
"The story book is based on the general story line and vocabulary presented in the MUZZY story DVDs. Each page contains the narrative in English, Mandarin Chinese characters and Pinyin. Pinyin is the romanization or phonetic transliteration of the Chinese characters." from t.p. verso.
Publisher: [Fairfield, Conn.] : Early Advantage, 2010
Characteristics: 152 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm
Alternative Title: BBC Muzzy. story book & vocabularly builder Mandarin Chinese levels I & II
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Dr. Drew Pinsky shares his medical wisdom with troubled teens on his syndicated radio show "Loveline."
Now, the media-savvy doctor is being accused of accepting money to tell said teens about the wonders of one specific anti-depressant medication.
The media star doctor is facing allegations that he accepted $275,000 to talk up the drug Wellbutrin SR while hosting his radio and television show Loveline….
The revelations emerged during the government's case against drug company GlaxoSmithKline, which has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor criminal charges and pay $3 billion for committing healthcare fraud, the largest such case in U.S. history.
Pinsky reportedly accepted the six-figure sum over the course of two months in 1999 for extolling the virtues of the antidepressant "in settings where it did not appear that [he] was speaking for GSK," according to the Justice Department.
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Don S. Davis is a veteran character actor in the film and television industry. Don is also an accomplished painter and woodcarver who has spent a lifetime honing his skills in the visual arts.
Don was born and raised in the Missouri Ozarks in Aurora, Missouri, a town located in the southwestern part of the state. It's a beautiful area with picturesque towns and farms set among rolling hills, which are crisscrossed by many rivers and containing a large number of magnificent lakes. These rivers and lakes offer some of the finest fishing and boating in all of North America. Those areas of the countryside not cleared for farmland are covered with an amazing variety of trees and other vegetation and an abundance of indigenous animals and birds. The towns and farmsteads contain wonderful old homes, barns and other buildings that provide nearly limitless opportunities for artistic inspiration. Don's drawings, paintings and carvings attempt to reflect his deep love for the environment and view of life that he was so fortunate to have grown up with.
Don received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College in 1965. He then served three years on active duty in the United States Army. Don entered the army as a Second Lieutenant and had achieved the rank of Captain by the time he completed his required tour of active duty. Upon leaving the army, Don began working toward a Masters Degree in theatre at Southern Illinois University, in Carbondale, Illinois. Don received his Masters Degree in 1970. He then taught for a number of years before returning to Southern Illinois University to complete the coursework for a PhD in Theatre. Don received his PhD in 1982.
Don began working in the film industry while teaching at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. in the early 1980s. He left teaching to pursue acting fulltime in 1987. Don has appeared in numerous feature films including Miracle, Alaska, A League of their Own, Needful Things, Look Who's Talking, Con Air, and Best of Show. He has had featured roles in several dozen made for television movies including In Cold Blood; The Ranger, The Cook and the Hole in the Sky; Columbo: A Bird in Hand; and the mini-series Atomic Train. Don is best known for his television series roles as General George Hammond in STARGATE SG-1 and his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in the series, TWIN PEAKS. Don has guest starred in many dozens of television series including The West Wing, NCIS, The Dead Zone, Northern Exposure, The Outer Limits, L.A. Law, Knots Landing, Twenty-One Jump Street, Wiseguy, and Macgyver.
In July 2003, Don married his soul mate and the great love of his life, Ruby Fleming-Davis. Don and Ruby currently reside in British Columbia with their three dogs, Teto, Ming and Charley.


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College can be beneficial for students that are eager to learn, but it can also be costly. From tuition fees to living expenses Georgia Christian College, one may find themselves having financial troubles while in college. You'll learn how to save money while in college and avoid financial troubles while paying for college in the following article.
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