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I find it much easier to read and comprehend patient stories than the clinical-research-speak that is quite predominant on the Web. After reading a few stories I think my case is fairly typical. I recently had a mole removed from the bald spot on the back of my head on 6/5/12 (my friends were telling me to get it looked at and nobody would have seen it had it been elsewhere--but then again it would have been exposed to less sun), and it was a 1.3mm deep, nodular, level IV melanoma. I had the wide area excision and sentinel node biopsy performed 7/3/12 (that was a long wait for me!).Turns out I had two sentinel nodes on the right side of my neck, one just before and the other below my right ear. One of them had a micrometastisis and the other was clean so stage IIIa. I have been offered and rejected interferon. No PET scan has been performed. I have been offered to participate in a clinical trial where they will perform a CLND. I believe I am developing lymphadema from one of the two nodes as the sutures have begun to leak a clear yellowish fluid. The sutures on my head opened and I am going to have plastic surgery on 7/18/12 to close it.
The thing that is hard to swallow and I see the same thing from other people is the "wait and see" approach instead of being proactive. The desire to "do something about it" is big! I have read that I could try Leukine as an adjuvant treatment if my insurance company will pay for it. I have researched the various clinical trials throughout the USA and I don't see any applicable to IIIa that have hope of fighting the disease. So right now I am spending a lot of time reading up on this disease. Thank God for the internet! It must have been horrible before the web for patients to try and understand what they were up against. I would love to hear from people that are aware of clinical studies for IIIa.
Take care! – Paul.
Re: Paul(8/30/2012 - 12:49am)
Hi Paul
Dr. young at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NY may still be recruiting for a phase I study which creates vaccine from your stem cells and enables them to target melanoma more effectively.
There is also a Phase II study at NYU and Roswell Park (Roswell is in Buffalo) that is supposed to be promising....your tumor has to express a particular type of substance NYESO I think. In either case, I believe the National Cancer Institute has a great search engine for current clinical studies.
Anderson in Houston may also be a good place to search
Hope that helps
Good luck
Re: Paul(9/7/2012 - 12:26pm)
How did the plastic surgery go Paul? Any better luck with the lymphadema?
Keep the faith
Re: Paul(2/9/2013 - 4:25pm)
Sorry to reply when I do not have any recommendations, but your story was very interesting to me. I am stage IIIb and have been NED for 7+ years. Your posting brought me up to date with how stage III is currently handled, especially the clinical trial info. I was eligible back in 2006 for several trials, many of which had horrific side effects that I was not willing to take on. So, I ended up in a clinical vaccine trial at NYU but have heard recently that all vaccine trials have failed. So, who knows what made my survival to date possible. I just keep enjoying life as it comes. May sound trite, but melanoma stopped me in my tracks and completely changed my life for better and for worse, but mostly for the better.
Take care, I will be interested in hearing about your clinical trial.
Stage IIIb, NED 7+ yrs
I have melanoma but melanoma does not have me!


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- Apple co-founder Steve Jobs may appear on a U.S. postage stamp in 2015
- His name appeared on a list of approved stamp subjects
- Others on the list: Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Elizabeth Taylor
- Postal service representative says list is still subject to change
The likeness of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs may appear on a commemorative U.S. postage stamp in 2015, only four years after his death.
Jobs' name appeared on a list of approved postage-stamp subjects obtained by The Washington Post. Other notable Americans expected to appear on forthcoming stamps include pop icon Michael Jackson, singer James Brown, rocker Jimi Hendrix, talk-show host Johnny Carson, hoops star Wilt Chamberlain, actor Charlton Heston and gay-rights leader Harvey Milk.
The document from the U.S. Postal Service's Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee names "approved subjects" and says that design work on most of them has already begun. But a USPS spokesman told CNN that the list, dated January 7, is still subject to change.
The new subjects are part of an effort by the cash-strapped postal agency to raise revenues by issuing more stamps of pop-culture figures, which are popular with collectors. In November, the USPS released 20 postage stamps honoring Harry Potter, the fictional boy wizard.
"The postal service is looking to bring more timely, relevant, contemporary subjects to stamps ... pop-culture subjects appealing to younger audiences," USPS spokesman Roy Betts said. "It creates excitement."
Next year, the agency also is expected to reissue a stamp of singer Elvis Presley, which became its all-time top seller -- at 29 cents -- when it debuted in 1993. (A first-class stamp now costs 49 cents.)
The Postal Service says it issues some stamps to "honor men and women who have made extraordinary contributions to American society and culture." It used to be that someone had to be dead for at least five years before they could appear on a stamp, but the USPS ended that rule in 2011 and announced that even living people could be featured.
Jobs, who died in 2011, would be the first person from America's computer industry to be honored on a stamp.
"Steve Jobs made major contributions and is worthy of this recognition," Betts said.
On social media, many Friday were noting the irony of the postal service honoring someone whose products helped marginalize snail mail.
Other subjects approved for stamps in the coming years, according to the committee's list: actress Elizabeth Taylor, characters from TV's "Sesame Street" and the "Peanuts" comic strip, and slain Beatle John Lennon.
U.S. stamps typically honor only Americans, but the USPS has begun making exceptions, such as its 2010 stamp celebrating humanitarian Mother Teresa.
But Betts cautioned that the list of subjects, which was published Thursday by the Post and widely replicated online, is not final.
The names on the list "still may not appear on a postage stamp," he said. "There are no guarantees."
The 12-member Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee considers about 50,000 ideas a year, mostly from the public. It recommends about 35 new subjects for commemorative stamps each year to the postmaster general, who makes the final decision.


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So far, I am pretty happy with my new toy "Samsung Galaxy S I9000". After playing, touching, apart from apps included in Android 2.2 (awaiting for 2.3 update), I accumulated a basket of nice android apps
MyPhoneExplorer, the best of best ones. sync with PC. need install both PC and android phone clients, can be connected via USB, wifi, bluetooth etc.
Android Sync Manager, another best toy, it can synchronize contacts, messages, calander with PC via wifi connection. In fact, I use both sync toys on linux box bridged via VirtualBox.
File Expert nice file manager, can change fine extension name
Opera Mini nice alternative web browser
Rmaps good BYI gps, you can created you map using google map
百度地图 nice chinese maps (can download offline maps)
Jorte text editor nice simple text editor
Palm OS keyring nice password manager, can import keyring from palm
Backup Everything as the title claimed, can restore many stuff
Linphone nice android voip client, works with my voip provider (Mynetfone)
Mynetfone native client for my voip provider (Mynetfone)
screenshot take a snapshot of your Galaxy phone
ColorDict nice free dictionaries (wordnet,chinese etc) for offline or lookup wikipedia if networked.
ColorNotes nice note client, recent development includes backup and restore to your sd card, sync online (not my favourate)
Offline dictionary as the name claimed, works offline
Net Swiss nice net tools, ping, nmap etc
Net ping ping for network test
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(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that's happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.)
And the best boyfriend goes to: Brandon Blackstock! At least, that's what his girlfriend Kelly Clarkson thinks. She tweeted Wednesday (Aug. 15) that her boyfriend wins the award because he flew in to surprise her when she was having a really bad day. "I'm very lucky he loves me so much. Please don't settle ladies! Great men are out there! Or great ladies depending on what team you bat for," she said. Blackstock is Reba McEntire's stepson and the son of Narvel Blackstock, Clarkson's manager. Her bad day was due, in part, to her black poodle's very bad day. "I had the worst day yesterday because my little baby Joplin, one my dogs, almost died, and I was a wreck. He is now at a vet hospital and doing better. Please say a prayer for him."


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Matthew David Wade, 27, was taken from the loving arms of his family due to an automobile accident the evening of Nov. 30 while on his way to his monthly U.S. Air Force drill activities.
He was born on July 8, 1985 in Ogden, Utah, to Edward L. and Linda M. Wade. Matthew was a Propulsions Systems Specialist in the United States Air Force stationed in Spokane, Wash. He served for five years and was very proud to serve his country.
His smile was very infectious with those cute little dimples. His generosity was surpassed by none. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it without hesitation or concern for himself. He was liked by everyone he came in contact with and will be sorely missed by everyone. The good truly do die young.
He is survived by: his parents; three brothers: Jeremy Don Wade, Benjamin Edward Wade, Christopher Bengt Wade; their wives, Ann Wade, Celeste Wade and Janjarat (Oy) Wade; two sisters, Candace Ann Nelson and Jennifer McPherson; three nephews, Alaxander Terry Nelson, Christiann David Nelson and Devin William McPherson; one niece, Jade Serene McPherson; grandparents, David D. Astin, Jr. and Elisabeth R. Astin and Vesta Clements; aunts, Susan Lisonbee, Michelle Holyoak, Sally Wickham, Janet Gay; uncles, Vint Wade and Sterling Wade; and numerous cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward A. Wade; his aunt, Helen Rose Munns; and great-grandparents, David D. Astin and Helen Astin, and Eugene A. Schilling and Rosa Schilling.
Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the LDS church on 400 North with a viewing one hour prior to the service.


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Volkswagen Finance
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Before You Buy
Researching a new car is exciting. Researching your purchase options? Not so much. But worry not, we're here to help you find the right solution. Use our build and price tool to get a better idea of all the numbers involved1. And if you're still a little unsure, just ask one of our experts and they'll guide you through it. Once you've picked the option that works best for you, set up an appointment with your nearest Volkswagen dealer. After all, once you get to the dealership, you're going to have only one thing on your mind – getting into your new Volkswagen.
Not sure which option is right for you? Watch the video below to learn more about leasing vs. financing.
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Driving away in a new Volkswagen feels great. Driving away with a great deal is even better. So ask your local Dealer if there are any rebates that you may be eligible for.
Now is also the best time to talk to your Dealer about protecting your new Volkswagen. Ask us about our Volkswagen Protection Plus suite of products. We have plans that keep your vehicle like new with Appearance Protection, plans that cover you during unexpected breakdowns with Mechanical Breakdown Protection, and keep you in your Volkswagen with plans such as the Vehicle Loss Privilege Program, and Loan Protection.
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Congratulations, you're a Volkswagen owner! But there's more icing on this cake. Register for Volkswagen Plus and enjoy the latest VW news, schedule your next appointment and get a front-row seat to Volkswagen event taking place across the country.
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Time flies when you're having fun. Before you know it, you'll find yourself nearing the end of your contract. But don't stress. It just means you can either:
- Trade-in your Volkswagen and upgrade to the latest model
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Similarly, at the end of your lease term, you have a few options:
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"Artists' Books" designed by 18 Hope art students are being featured in a display in the Van Wylen Library at Hope College through Friday, March 15.
The books offer an imaginative reinterpretation of the way that books traditionally relate language and images, each reflecting the vision of the individual artist. As the exhibition's statement notes, "Artists' books are produced by a single creator who wears many hats: writer, painter, printer, graphic designer, binder, photographer, illustrator and publisher. Artists' books can be all words, all images or a combination of both while exploring alternative forms, materials and production techniques."
The books were created by students in the college's "Applied Design II" class. One of the volumes will be selected for the library's new "Artists' Book Collection."
The students with work in the display, which opened on Friday, Feb. 15, are: junior Lauren Aprill of Cedar; junior Joseph Carty of Dearborn; junior Catherine Gabriel of Grandville; sophomore Hillary George of Grand Blanc; junior Samantha Gindl of Crown Point, Ind.; junior Zada Harris of Portage; junior Kian Hashemi-Rad of Eden Prairie, Minn.; senior Jillian Haverkate of Ada; junior Elizabeth Jaros of Brighton; junior Cara Johnson of Chelsea; senior Katrina Krieg of Franklin; junior Kristen LaDuke of Lansing, Ill.; junior Hsiang Lin of Shanghai, China; sophomore Karen Mejia of Holland; senior Michaela Roskam of Oak Park, Ill.; sophomore Tessa Schultz of Kellogg, Iowa; senior John Stathakis of Shelby Township; and sophomore Amy Van Dommelen of Ada.
The Van Wylen Library is regularly open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to midnight, Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to midnight.
The Van Wylen Library is located at 53 Graves Place (11th Street), between 10th and 12th streets on College Avenue.


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***This post was originally published on BeerBlotter.com, a seattle beer blog, to which I regularly offer commentary.***
Well, its getting even more interesting. The battle over Washington State Initiatives 1100 & 1105 is heating up, more and more, each and every day.
In case you don't know, Initiative 1100 was introduced back in June 2010 to privatize liquor sales in Washington and to deregulate much of the industry, allowing alcohol to be sold more freely. Initiative 1105 is very similar, but institutes price controls for liquor permits based upon the volume sold. There is much more on these initiatives here on Wikipedia, here on Beer Blotter, and here on Washington Beer Blog.
But recently, the government stuck its head in to the fight – providing a bounty of scary statistics. The Office of Financial Management purportedly performed a study, finding that the State stands to lose between $277 – 730 Million (depending on the measure that passes) if the Initiatives become law.
Opponents of the statistics say that the State is failing to run the numbers on the increase in alcohol taxes that will be raised by private sales of liquor. Furthermore, the State failed to measure the expected increase in alcohol sales in general, due to deregulation of the distribution and sales system.
But now, we have a purported beverage industry blogger bringing a fresh perspective to the Initiatives. Yes 1100–No 1105 is a blog written by an anonymous source, urging consumer to say Yes to 1100 and No to 1105. According to the blogger, the problem with 1105 is that its backed by enormous out of state distributors, hoping to gain a monopoly on the sale of alcohol.
The blogger has even pointed out that Young's Columbia (one of the great beer distributors we have here in Washington) has contributed a hefty sum to the NO to 1100/1105 campaign put on by Washington Beer & Wine Wholesales PAC. This comes just after Young's committed $1 Million to the campaign to pass 1105.
Apparently, its 1105 or nothing at all for the distributor. The blogger also has a sneaking suspicion that 1105 was a smokescreen to drag down 1100, all with the intention of supporting a NO campaign in the end. We will never know, and we aren't speculating either way.
Here is the blogger's short statement:
Washington State will vote on two liquor privatization initiatives this November– Initiative 1100 and Initiative 1105. I-1100 will provide a fair marketplace for consumers, while improving the Liquor Control Board's ability to enforce important alcohol safety laws. I-1105 would only guarantee monopoly privileges to the large out-of-state wholesalers who put 1105 on the ballot, with no benefits for consumers and no improvements in public health and safety.
Anyways, we at Beer Blotter have vowed to stay out of the fight and reserve our opinions for vote day. But, we are committed to providing readers with all the resources they can grab, so that you can make an informed decision – come vote day.
Check out the Yes 1100 — No 1105 blog, as well as the vast assortment of other resources and make your own call. Leave comments below if you have something to say.


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NM Tech's Nathan Goulding Awarded Tau Beta Pi Scholarship, May 16, 2006
by Shawna Carter
SOCORRO, N.M., May 16, 2006 — New Mexico Tech senior Nathan Goulding was recently awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the upcoming 2006-2007 academic year from the university's New Mexico Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the world's largest engineering honor society.
Goulding is the son of Robert and Barbara Goulding of Albuquerque, and is a 2002 graduate of La Cueva High School. He a current New Mexico Tech honor roll student majoring in both electrical engineering and computer science. Goulding also serves as the president of Tech's Tau Beta Pi chapter.
The society's membership represents the highest honor to be obtained by an engineering student and is awarded on the basis of an engineering student's high scholarship and exemplary character.
Tau Beta Pi scholarships are awarded to members of the society on a competitive basis of high scholarship, campus leadership and service, and promise of future contributions to the engineering profession. This year, the Fellowship Board of Tau Beta Pi awarded 123 scholarships, a record number of scholarships since the program's establishment in 1998.


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Office of Student Involvement
The mission of Student Involvement is to enrich the student experience by providing engaging co-curricular opportunities in areas of intellectual, cultural, social, personal, civic and leadership development in the KU community.
Student Involvement will provide student organization support, leadership programs, commuter services, programming, Greek Life and Association of Campus Events advisory support that complement the academic mission.
- Support student organizations in order to assist groups in accomplishing their mission as well as support the development of opportunities to meet students' needs and interests.
Provide leadership programs that enhance students' abilities to connect with others, learn skills and lead in a variety of circumstances at home, school and in the workplace.
- Extend services to the students living off campus that enhance their connection and sense of belonging to the KU campus community.
- Provide programming that encourages civic responsibility, community engagement, intellectual development and co-curricular involvement.
- Serve in an oversight and advisement capacity for the Greek Life system, providing guidance and support for all of social Greek organizations with varied missions and priorities centered around lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood.
- Advise the campus programming board, Association of Campus Events, as this student government supported group plans and implements entertaining and educational opportunities on campus that will reach the entire campus community.
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Clinton aides testify on Benghazi
House Republicans pressed State Department officials at a hearing Thursday on why they initially claimed the Sept. 11 attacks in Libya were caused by a spontaneous protest instead of terrorists.
Democrats shot back, accusing their GOP counterparts of engaging in a partisan show at the House Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
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Two deputy secretaries of state – Thomas Nides and William Burns – faced a feisty panel of lawmakers as they tried to explain measures that are already underway to fix the breakdowns at Foggy Bottom outlined in a critical report this week.
Chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) said in light of the attacks and what she called a "systematic failure" of security, she had no "confidence in [the State Department's] assessment in what went wrong and what actions are needed to prevent a repeat."
She asked Burns and Nides why the administration had allowed Ambassador Susan Rice to go on Sunday news shows and say the attack was a result of a protest over an obscure movie on YouTube.
Burns said that both the President and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton quickly asserted that there had been a terrorist attack in Benghazi but it "was not clear the next day" who had conducted the attack and how it came about. Additionally, Burns said, there were several simultaneous protests around the world that made it difficult for intelligence officials to get a clear picture of what happened.
"It did take the intelligence community some days to determine what was inaccurate…I'm sure our colleagues in the intelligence community wish they could have cleared up those inaccuracies sooner," he said.
As for the talking points, Burns said those were approved by the CIA, and he believed the agency had already briefed members.
Ros-Lehtinen also criticized State for spending money unwisely and said if department officials intended to blame "its long string of failures on inadequate funding, then perhaps it should take a closer look at the money that is being lavished on global climate change, culinary diplomacy, and other favored projects."
Congressman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) called the explanation from the White House "ham-handed at best and a cover up at worst."
Democratic members were equally upset, but their anger was mostly directed at their Republican colleagues.
Retiring Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.) said his alloted time for questions might be his "final six minutes" to speak in his 30-year career in Congress.
"I'd like to apologize to the deputy secretaries," he said. "You have been brought here as a ruse. You are being used…for partisan and political purposes."
"My great fear as I leave here is we've become a partisan, bickering, bunch of grousing old people trying to exploit whatever we can," he added.
It was the second hearing Thursday examining the attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens; earlier in the day the Senate Foreign Relations Committee had its own session. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was scheduled to appear but was unable to do so because she is recovering from a concussion.
"We learned some very hard and painful lessons in Benghazi," Burns said Thursday. "We are already acting on them. We have to do better. We owe it to our colleagues who lost their lives in Benghazi."
Nides said a State Department task force has endorsed 60 specific action items from a list offered by the so-called Accountability Review Board. The panel, led by Ambassador Thomas Pickering and former Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen, released a report Tuesday that was harshly critical of State's actions preceding the attacks. Nides testified that many of the board's recommendations would be implemented before year's end, and that progress would be underway on all of its suggestions before a new secretary of state takes over.


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Palm Beach State College is the host institution for the Small Business Development Center in Palm Beach County. They provide professional consultations and training assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them succeed in the marketplace.
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Provides free small business counseling using retired business executives, with offices in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach.
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Former Chicago Mayor Daley leaves hospital
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Mayor Richard M. Daley left a Chicago hospital Saturday after more than a week of tests to determine why he was feeling ill and disoriented during a business trip.
The 71-year-old Daley smiled and waved but did not stop to speak to the large crowd of reporters and videographers waiting outside Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago.
The city's longest-serving mayor was taken by ambulance to the hospital's intensive care unit on Jan. 31 upon returning from a conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. But doctors and his family so far have not released any details on his health condition.
"My hope is that the sight of him will stop some of the outlandish rumors I've heard," his longtime aide and spokeswoman Jacquelyn Heard said in an email.
Wearing a grey overcoat and a fedora, Daley was brought to the hospital lobby Saturday in a wheelchair, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. But he walked outside to a waiting minivan with no assistance and accompanied by his son.
Daley had been complaining of feeling ill during the conference in Arizona, and on his family's insistence he was met by an ambulance after flying back to Chicago.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital spokeswoman Sheila Galloro said Saturday she could not release any details on his health. Heard said there might be an update from the family later.
Daley has maintained an active schedule since leaving office in 2011, working for the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and exercising regularly, even while traveling.
Daley was the city's mayor for 22 years, a year longer than his father, the legendary Richard J. Daley, who was 74 when he died in 1976 of a heart attack while still in office.
In 2010, Richard M. Daley surprised the city when he announced that he would not seek a seventh term. He was succeeded by Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff.
About six months after Daley left office, his wife, Maggie, died Thanksgiving Day after a long battle with breast cancer.
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SPRINGFIELD. Mass. – The University of Massachusetts men's and women's track and field teams set competed at the outdoor New England Division III Championship on Saturday.
The men's track and field team set two school records on Saturday. Freshman Kevin Cutler (Attleboro, Mass.) set a new mark in the outdoor high jump with a personal best height of 6-09.75 feet and senior Matt Hinthorne (Braintree, Mass.) came from behind to establish a new university standard in the 800 meter with a third place time of 1:52.87.
In the javelin, senior Brett Croteau (Rehoboth, Mass.) registered a personal best and the third longest toss in UMass Dartmouth history with a mark of 204-03 feet. Croteau placed in second at the meet and lines him up for a shot at qualifying for Nationals. Also in the high jump, junior Adam Jones (Amesbury, Mass.) placed in seventh with a leap of 6-04 feet, respectively.
On the women's side, sophomore LaQuaysia Anderson-Jenkins (Brighton, Mass.) set a new school record in the 200 meter dash with a seventh place time of 25. 34 seconds. The 4x100 team comprised of Barbara Okafor (Hyde Park, Mass.), Michel-Le Meranda (Somerville, Mass.), Ezra Banks (Roxbury, Mass.) and Anderson-Jenkins tripped the at 48.59 seconds to take seventh place. In the 400 meter dash, sophomore Summer Jones (East Bridgewater, Mass.) recorded the second fastest time in school history with a time 58.88 seconds.
UMass Dartmouth returns to action on Friday, May 9, at the New England Open Championships in Westfield, Mass.


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The Division recycles "white goods" (refrigerators, stoves, etc.) through contracts with private vendors. Tires are also recycled through a contract with a private vendor. "White goods" and tire recycling is processed at the Hanes Mill Landfill, located on Hanes Mill Road in Winston-Salem, NC.
From Highway 52 Southbound, exit right onto Hanes Mill Road. Bear to the right and the landfill is immediately on your right.
From Highway 52 Northbound, exit right onto Hanes Mill Road. Turn right onto Hanes Mill Road, go across the bridge and the Landfill will be the first business on the right.
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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has become a dad.
The gay gossip, real name Mario Lavandeira, Jr., announced the top secret baby news in a post on his website on Wednesday. He also offered up a first photo of himself cradling the child.
Hilton wrote, "Dear Friends, I want you to hear this directly from me, right here. I am ready to announce that earlier this month I was blessed with the birth of my first child, a beautiful and healthy baby boy – with lots of hair on his tiny head! My family is overjoyed at this newest and most cherished addition."
And proving that becoming a dad has further softened the former news-breaking hardliner, he added, "Thank YOU for welcoming PerezHilton.com into your homes, offices, classrooms, cell phones and wherever else you may read my five websites. And thank you for welcoming ME into your lives!
"I am so humbled to welcome this little man into my life. And I am honored and ready for the challenge of guiding him through his."


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March 5, 2011
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Over the course of her career, Mekia Valentine has built up quite the resume - a triple double, averaging a double-double, the school record for blocked shots in a season, the school record for field goal percentage.
But, on Saturday, Valentine might have had the best game of her life.
Leading a troupe of impressive performers, Valentine had 27 points, 20 rebounds and five blocked shots as UCSB crushed Cal Poly in the second half to secure a co-Big West regular season title in a 78-64 victory at Mott Gym.
UCSB earned its 14th Big West title and will head into next week's Big West Tournament next week as the No. 2 seed in the conference. The Mustangs (16-11 overall, 12-4 in the Big West) are the No. 1 seed based on tiebreakers. The Gauchos, winners of seven in a row, will face Pacific in the first round of the conference tournament on Tuesday at the Thunderdome at 7 p.m.
Valentine, who thrust herself into the mix for the Big West Player of the Year award with her performance, finished 11 of 13 from the field and nearly had the rare feat of having double-doubles in each half.
She finished the first half with 15 points and nine boards and had 12 points and 11 rebounds in the second half. No play better illustrated her performance than midway through the second half when she grabbed a defensive rebound and passed the ball as she was falling to the ground, to avoid a traveling call. Tardy getting to the offensive end, she skied for a rebound and in one motion, grabbed it, and laid the ball back in with her left hand. That gave UCSB a 59-48 lead with 9:01 to play.
When UCSB was faced with its most important 20 minutes of basketball this season - entering the second half of Saturday's game leading by a point - the Gauchos responded. Santa Barbara shot 57.1% from the field in the second half and held Cal Poly to a 40% clip.
Bothered by a hounding defense all game, Cal Poly's best scorer - Rachel Clancy, who entered the game second in the Big West in scoring at nearly 17 points per game - finished with just seven points on 3 of 13 shooting.
But Clancy wasn't the only one. Abby Bloetscher was just 5 of 11 and Jonae Ervin was 4 of 13.
Kelsey Adrian was given the assignment of stopping Clancy, and she held the senior to 0 first half points. But, the Gauchos' junior also finished with 17 points, knocking down three three-pointers. Emilie Johnson had 18 points and four assists.
The end product was nothing like how the game started. UCSB turned the ball over on its first four possessions and trailed 11-3 with 16:11 to go. Some defensive tweaks and an emphasis on ball control - UCSB finished with just 13 turnovers - allowed the Gauchos to get back into the game.
In the first half there were five tied scores and seven lead changes, perfectly representative of a back-and-forth game.
However, the Gauchos went on an 11-2 run, turning a four-point deficit into a 47-42 lead. They would never trail again.
UCSB hosts Pacific in the first round of the Big West Tournament on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Thunderdome. Single-game tickets are $10 per person and $5 for UCSB students with ID.
The final two rounds of the women's ampm Big West Tournament will be held on Friday and Saturday at Anaheim's Honda Center. All-Session passes are still available for the low price of $64.
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Louisiana Parish Tax Information
When purchasing a new home in Louisiana, you should consider the property taxes. Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the corresponding tax rate, which is set by various bond rates, mileages, and fees that are voted on in different districts established by the Legislature or Constitution.
If the property is your primary home, you may deduct a maximum of $7,500 from the total assessed value before finding the taxable assessed value. For example, if your home is valued at $200,000 and assessed at 10%, say $20,000, and you are eligible and have signed for Homestead Exemption, use the following formula to assist you in calculating your taxes:
|Assessed Value
|Less "Homestead Exemption"
|- $7,500
|Equals Taxable Assessed Value
|= $12,500
|Times Assumed Tax Rate
|x .070
|Equals Total Real Estate Tax
|= $875
The Parish Assessor's Office must appraise and assess value on each property. In Louisiana the constitution requires the assessor to place a value on and list all property that is subject to ad valorem taxes, which means according to value. The Assessor determines the assessed value, which is the value utilized as a percentage of Fair Market Value (FMV) as prescribed by law. Accordingly, the assessed value is calculated as a percentage of the Fair Market Value (FMV) as provided for by law.
Residential Land - 10% of FMV
Residential Improvements - 10% of FMV
Commercial Land - 10% of of FMV
Commercial Improvements - 15% of FMV
Business Moveable Property (Personal) - 15% of FMV
You may qualify to have your property taxes frozen, if you meet the following criteria:
Are you 65 or older and adjusted gross income is $62,180 or less?
Did you celebrate your 65th birthday in the current year?
Do you have a service connected disability rating of 50% or greater as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs?
Was the home owned and last occupied by members of the Louisiana National Guard or armed forces that were: Killed in Action, Missing in Action, or A Prisoner of War for longer than 90 days?
Are you permanently totally disabled as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court or as certified by a state of federal administrative agency with the authority to do so?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, please visit your Assessor's office, as you may qualify for the special assessment.


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Look whose home raided in Chicago terror bust
Scheme targeted Obama campaign, Rahm Emanuel's house
A resident of the Chicago apartment raided by police in an alleged terror bust related to the city's NATO summit is the spokeswoman for Occupy Chicago, WND has learned.
Zoe Sigman, a top leader of Chicago's Occupy movement, claimed in a radio interview yesterday that she was "110 percent sure" the police trumped up claims of confiscating Molotov cocktail equipment in her home as part of a planned attack on President Obama's Chicago headquarters and Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home.
In the same interview, Sigman conceded she was not present during the time of the police raid and claimed that she didn't know the protesters she allowed to stay in her home.
"We opened up our house because there were a bunch of protesters coming in and no place for them to stay," Sigman said on WABC Radio's "Aaron Klein Investigative Radio."
She said she didn't know the activists staying in her apartment.
Sigman vehemently denied the charges that explosive materials were seized from her apartment.
"That is a complete and total lie," stated Sigman when confronted with the police accusations.
"It is vitriolic in order to justify their illegal raid of our apartment. It is complete and total bulls–t. It's a joke that that's even what they are saying. There was never anything even remotely like that (explosive material) in our apartment."
She said the police raid, which took place while she was out, lasted several hours and that she stayed away from her apartment after being warned of the bust by those inside.
Asked by Klein whether she was a member of Occupy, Sigman replied: "There are really no members of Occupy. I went to Occupy in the past."
Sigman, however, is one of the most publicly identified Occupy Chicago leaders.
She is quoted in scores of recent news reports as Occupy Chicago's spokeswoman.
It was Sigman who launched Occupy Chicago's anti-NATO protests in an official press conference last week.
She used the conference to announce that Occupy will attempt to shut down the commercial airplane, aerospace and defense corporation Boeing on the final day of the summit.
"Boeing is a corporate war criminal who profits off of violence on a mass scale," Sigman said. "The people of the world will confront Boeing, holding it accountable for the crimes they have committed."
She further slammed NATO leaders as "warmongers" invading Chicago and "the military arm of the 1 percent."
"NATO," Sigman said, "is a symptom of the global system of violence and oppression at the hands of the 1 percent."
Sigman has a YouTube trail, including several videos in which she accuses the police of deliberately attacking Occupy protesters.
Hear Klein's interview with Sigman:
Sigman lives with her boyfriend, William "Billy" Vassilakis, himself an Occupy activist.
WND found ads placed by Vassilakis on April 28 advertising that his apartment was available for Occupy protesters.
Sigman has talked about "a constant flux of people" through her apartment.
"It was really a really awesome atmosphere in the apartment," she said.
Prosecutors alleged some of Sigman's out-of-town visitors were "domestic terrorists" intent on carrying out attacks. On Sunday, they charged a further two men with terrorism-related offences, bringing to five the number of activists from Sigman's apartment charged in relation to the alleged plots to disrupt the NATO summit.
Police say the suspects were planning to make Molotov cocktails to use against police, as well as Obama's Chicago headquarters and Emanuel's.
The suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism, providing material support for terrorism and possession of an explosive or incendiary device.
This mark's Occupy's latest alleged involvement in domestic terror plots.
Earlier this month, five suspects were charged with a thwarted plot to blow up a bridge just outside Cleveland.
WND was first to report some of bridge-bombing suspects participated in Occupy events and that one suspect was described by news media in March as an Occupy member.
WND was also first to report last week that Occupy had partnered with anarchy groups to engage in joint "direct action."
With research by Brenda J. Elliott


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What a stellar year for TV, a word that now seems to define any storytelling told on a screen not in a movie theater. From new web originals to retiring cable giants to resurgent broadcast darlings, here's a look at a few of my favorite programs that aired in 2013.
1. "Breaking Bad": Like millions of others, I wasn't always a fan. The first half the first season never really clicked. But by the time "Breaking Bad" ended its fifth and final season this year, I was fully invested in the fate of self-deluded meth kingpin Walter White. The show gets bonus points for letting each member of the ensemble really shine in the final season, including Dean Norris, RJ Mitte and Betsy Brandt.
2. "The Good Wife": People really need to stop referring to this show as the best drama on broadcast television. It's just one of the best dramas on all television, period. The last half of season four wiped the awkwardness of that season's early storylines, and the first half of season five has redrawn relationships and reinvigorated the show's pace. Plus, Josh Charles and Christine Baranski have been mesmerizing as law partners torn apart then reunited by their own – and former employees' – ambition.
3. "Parks and Recreation": Like "Breaking Bad," this show has only strengthened with age, and this year I realized it's my new favorite comedy. In another actress' hands, Leslie Knope's perky positivity could be annoying, but Amy Poehler just makes it infectious. It's hard not to feel better after spending 22 minutes in Pawnee.
4. "Justified": This FX drama made the term "noir Western" a legitimate thing, and season four kept the chillingly good performances while bringing back even more of the dark humor that helped set its tone in season one. U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens' white hat may be graying, but this show, which returns for its fifth season in January, is aging just fine.
5. "Game of Thrones": Yes, "The Rains of Castamere" was gut-wrenching. But this season of HBO's fantasy epic was good way before a certain wedding got very bloody. Though the number of characters and disparate storylines hasn't waned, the show this season found a narrative structure that somehow made them all easier to follow and appreciate. Plus, this show has a knack for coaxing star-worthy performances out of actors in even the most minor roles.
6. "Orange is the New Black": I was nonplussed by the streaming service's revival of "Arrested Development" and intrigued but only partially captivated by its classy "House of Cards." But "Orange is the New Black" solidified Netflix's position as a legitimate player in scripted entertainment. The dramedy set at a women's prison has the requisite sex, violence and nudity one would expect, its tortured romance, painfully sharp dialogue and raw emotions set "OITNB" apart. The winning ensemble doesn't hurt, either.
7. "Orphan Black": Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany was a revelation in the BBC America drama playing a woman who discovers she's a clone. And playing a different clone. And a different clone. And a different clone. And a different clone…
8. "Broadchurch": This BBC America limited series was a beautifully shot, wonderfully acted slow burn.
9. "The Middle": It's never been edgy. It's occasionally goofy. But it's always funny. Seriously, people need to take off the "Modern Family" blinders and realize that this is the funniest family on television right now.
10. "Elementary": The world didn't need another Sherlock Holmes, but I'm glad we got this one. Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu have created a fresh Holmes-Watson dynamic that's usually prickly, occasionally affectionate, never flirty and always enjoyable. The cases aren't always worthy of the Great Detective, but the show's takes on Mycroft, Moriarty and other classic Holmes characters are keeping plenty of games afoot.
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As the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring approaches, commentator Miles Hoffman reminds us that — as earthshaking as that infamous debut was — the composer soon branched out into a variety of musical styles that would surprise his fans and critics.
Hoffman says that, up until the infamous (and riotous) Rite of Spring debut — on May 29, 1913 — the public had never heard anything like it. Still, it can be viewed as the end of an era, as opposed to the start of something new.
"In some ways, The Rite can also be seen as much as a culmination as a revolution," Hoffman says. "It was the culmination of what one music scholar called 'musical maximalism.' Throughout the 19th century, the orchestras were getting bigger and bigger; the power and intensity of unlimited musical expression with orchestral forces had been growing. And with The Rite of Spring, maximalism reached a kind of peak."
Where to go from there? The composer, Hoffman says, went just about anywhere he wanted, stylistically speaking.
"If Stravinsky started out as a revolutionary, it wasn't too long before he became a counterrevolutionary," Hoffman says. For his 1920 ballet Pulcinella, Stravinsky borrowed from music written in the 18th century and gave it a fresh twist. It was a far cry from the jagged rhythms of The Rite.
"This piece ushered in a whole new style, or trend, in 20th-century music," Hoffman says. "It was called neo-classicism. The big forces were stripped down; old musical forms were resurrected and the emphasis shifted to a kind of musical cleanliness. There was clarity, sparkle, pungency, humor, even irony in the music."
It was ironic in the sense that Stravinsky was capable of shaking the heavens. But in Pulcinella and his other neo-classical works — like the Dumbarton Oaks Concerto — he chose small groups of musicians to bring these modest old musical forms to life in a new language. Stravinsky was always remarkably adventurous.
"He went wherever his artistic ideas took him and wherever he thought he could do something good and interesting," Hoffman says. "Later in his life, he even wrote pieces in the so-called 12-tone style pioneered by Arnold Schoenberg."
But is there a unifying Stravinskian trait? Hoffman points to Pablo Picasso for an explanation.
"I think there's a parallel with Stravinsky," Hoffman says. "His style never stayed exactly the same, but there's always something in his music that grabs you. Something that's inescapable. And that's why we still care about Stravinsky. The revolutions, the counterrevolutions, all the categories, all the trends he set, they're all important. But ultimately, they are only important because they were the work of a unique genius."
Miles Hoffman is a violist with the American Chamber players and the author of the NPR Classical Music Companion.
We're hearing some of the sounds that shocked and shook a Paris audience to the point of a riot. It was the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring." That performance took place on May 29th, 1913, and now orchestras all over the world have been celebrating the centennial of Igor Stravinksy's most famous work. Stravinksy, however, did compose prolifically for another 50 years. And here to talk about his later career is MORNING EDITION music commentator Miles Hoffman. Good morning, Miles.
MILES HOFFMAN, BYLINE: Good morning, Renee.
MONTAGNE: Now, Miles, Stravinsky was young, he was just 30 years old when he wrote the "Rite of Spring," and he lived to be very old, almost 90 years old. That's time to write a lot more music.
HOFFMAN: Yes, it is. And he did. He really did. He wrote any number of great pieces. He was also very busy making an extra living as a pianist and a conductor. He played all over the world in every city all over Europe, all over the United States.
MONTAGNE: But it's the "Rite of Spring" that is the object of this whole centennial celebration because it was, what, both revolutionary and controversial?
HOFFMAN: Well, that's a big part of it, Renee. Nobody had ever heard anything like it, and to this day, it remains flabbergasting where you hear the "Rite of Spring." It's a flabbergasting, overwhelming masterpiece.
HOFFMAN: The thing is, Renee, that in some ways, "Rite of Spring" can also be seen as much as a culmination as a revolution.
MONTAGNE: How do you mean?
HOFFMAN: Well, Renee, it was the culmination of what one music scholar has called musical maximalism. Throughout the 19th century, the orchestras had been getting bigger and bigger. The power and intensity of unlimited musical expression with orchestral forces had been growing. Everything had been getting bigger. And with the "Rite of Spring," this maximalism reached a kind of peak.
The situation reminds me of what Claude Debussy, the composure Debussy wrote about the music of Wagner. He said that Wagner's music was a beautiful sunset that people mistook for a dawn. And I think you might say that the "Rite of Spring" was a spectacular sunset that people mistook for a dawn. And various composers still tried to imitate certain aspects or elements of the "Rite," but most of the imitators were unable to synthesize these elements with anything approaching Stravinsky's genius.
MONTAGNE: Well, what about Stravinsky himself? One might think that he would, at that moment in time 100 years ago, think how to top this after "Rite of Spring."
HOFFMAN: Right. Well, he didn't really try to top it. If Stravinsky started out as a revolutionary, it wasn't too long before he became a kind of counter-revolutionary. If you keep the sounds of the 1913 "Rite of Spring" in your mind, Renee, then listen to music that Stravinsky wrote in 1920.
MONTAGNE: That is shocking.
HOFFMAN: Pretty surprising. Well, that's the opening of the suite from the ballet "Pulcinella." And Stravinsky borrowed the tune from an 18th-century trio sonata, and this piece ushered in a whole new style, or a trend in 20th-century music that was called neoclassicism. The big forces were stripped down, old musical forms were resurrected, and the emphasis shifted to a kind of musical cleanliness. It was clarity, sparkle, pungency, humor, even irony in the music.
MONTAGNE: Irony? Tell us more about that.
HOFFMAN: Well, ironic in the sense that you had a composer who could shake the heavens, but what he chose to do with these immense powers was to take small groups of musicians and bring these modest old musical forms to life with new language, with 20-century language.
HOFFMAN: That's from Stravinsky's "Dumbarton Oaks Concerto," Renee. And that piece is a kind of baroque concerto grosso, but it was written for a chamber orchestra in 1938.
MONTAGNE: Well, I wonder, when you talk about neoclassical style, Miles, at what level or in what ways did Stravinsky's revolutionary tendencies ever reassert themselves?
HOFFMAN: Well, the thing about Stravinksy is that he was always remarkably adventurous, Renee. He went wherever his artistic ideas took him, and wherever he thought he could do something good and interesting. Later in his life, in fact, he even wrote pieces in the so-called 12-tone style. This is the style that had been pioneered by Arnold Schoenberg.
HOFFMAN: That's just a little bit of a piece called "The Double Canon" for string quartet. And that's a piece that Stravinsky wrote in 1959, or 46 years after the "Rite of Spring."
MONTAGNE: Miles, given these various changes in style through Stravinsky's long life, is there anything that you would call "Stravinskian"? A way we can instantly tell that a piece is by Stravinsky?
HOFFMAN: Renee, years ago, I went to an exhibit of Post-Impressionist art at the Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibit spread through a number of galleries, and the styles changed from gallery to gallery, but in each one, the first painting that grabbed my eye and made me turn my head was by Picasso. And I think there's a parallel with Stravinsky.
His style never stayed exactly the same, but there's always something in his music that grabs you, something hard to explain that's inescapable. And, in fact, I think that's why we still care about Stravinsky, Renee. The revolutions, counter-revolutions, all the categories, the trends that he set, they're all important, but ultimately, they're only important because they were the work of a unique genius.
MONTAGNE: So, again, Igor Stravinsky. And talking about grabbing you, his "Rite of Spring" will be 100 years old this Wednesday. And Miles, thanks for joining us.
HOFFMAN: Thank you, Renee.
MONTAGNE: Miles Hoffman is the violist of the American Chamber Players, and he's also the author of "The NPR Classical Music Companion."
And from NPR News, this is MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Far from home, food truly comforts
I travel a lot for work. It usually involves trekking back and forth between Albuquerque and Las Cruces in search of good eats. Recently I headed to Taos and Arroyo Seco to work on a story that had nothing to do with food (see this week's feature, "A Road Less Traveled"). But, as with everything else I do, food came to play a significant role in my trip.
I stayed at a hostel called The Abominable SnowMansion in Arroyo Seco. The hostel provides two fully stocked kitchens for guests to use as well as a substantial garden. The property also sports several fruit trees bearing apples, pears, apricots, plums and cherries. Though the rates suggested basic accommodations (nothing is more than $40), I soon realized the SnowMansion had more to offer than most hotels.
On the first night, my sister-in-law and I drove into Taos to scrounge up some dinner. We spied a sign that read "Taos Pizza Out Back" from the main road that runs through town. And out back, behind several other businesses, we found a lively patio decked with old gasoline pumps and other remembrances of yesteryear.
The pizza was fantastic. We both ordered by the slice, and when the wedges arrived we were overwhelmed by their enormity. We could barely see the plates beneath the monstrous pieces of pie. I ordered "The Shredder," topped with mushrooms, green chile, tomatoes, the meat of my choosing, smoked mozzarella—and house dressing. I was unsure of pizza drizzled with salad dressing, but the basil-Parmesan vinaigrette paired perfectly with all the ingredients.
As we drove back to the hostel, we couldn't help but laugh at another sign in front of a restaurant called Sabroso, situated next to the SnowMansion. It boasted a special of "halibut cheeks."
The next morning, I made my way to the hostel's kitchen to make toast for breakfast. I was greeted by a tall Russian named Alex who offered me a plate of bear omelet. Certain I had misheard him, I asked him what was in it. He smiled, obviously amused, and said, "Bear."
It was delicious. The bear meat had been slow-roasted, and I couldn't discern any gaminess—just richness and a sweet oiliness unlike any other meat I've ever tried.
We spent the morning at Manby Hot Springs with fellow guest Ron. He turned out to be the best tour guide we could have hoped for. While the springs are relaxing, getting to and from them is a lot of work. First you hike down the gorge. Once you're relaxed and sleepy, you have to hike back up the gorge. Returning to Seco, we were famished.
We dropped in on The Maverick County Food Co., a small café tucked behind the plaza, next to the SnowMansion. I tried a Cubano, a manly sandwich stuffed with ham, fried pork and melted cheese. Served with a side of zippy guacamole that I slathered all over the sandwich, it totally hit the spot. Maverick's sweet potato fries also impressed. They were golden and sweet, studded with crystals of sea salt. Paired with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc sipped as I basked in the warm sun, some of the anxiety that had accompanied me throughout my trip began to melt away.
After a photo-taking excursion to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, which proved unnerving due to the strong winds and rains that tried to blow us off, I stumbled into the hostel's summer kitchen. Once again, my Russian had a treat for me: roasted baby goat. I brushed aside a fork and knife setting, opting to hold the tender hunk of meat by the bone and gnaw like the lady I am. I spent the rest of the evening inhaling the deep perfume of cabrito that just wouldn't wash off my face.
Sunday morning I awoke with a vicious hangover, evidence of my activities the night before. Before I headed out to get some work done—after all, that's why I was there—I seasoned two beautiful lamb heads with salt and pepper, then tossed them in the oven to cook low and slow all day.
I was hungry long before the lamb heads were done. Just down the street from the SnowMansion is the Taos Cow, a small café that serves sandwiches and ice cream. My stomach wasn't quite ready for solid food; I could still feel cheap beer sloshing around. I went with a seasonal vegetable soup. The fragrant broth was slightly salty, warm and powerfully flavored with a bouquet of herbs. Carrots, squash, corn and other fresh-
The rest of the day, as it turns out, was a total bust. Most of it involved getting my sister-in-law's car hopelessly stuck in the mud—a syrupy brown quicksand that several people warned us about. Returning to the mansion, we were beat and beat up. I showered and my sister-in-law tracked down a three-legged cat that would be returning to Albuquerque with her.
While sipping a cup of tea, I got to work on those lamb heads. The only thing left to make was the sauce, a simple wine reduction scented with rosemary from the SnowMansion's garden.
Once deposited on a dining room table, SnowMansion proprietress Mouna—normally a vegan—pried open the skulls with her bare hands. We followed her lead and began scooping out pieces of brain, digging out creamy bits and pieces, and playfully crossing forks as we each vied for one of the four eyeballs. To drink, PBR from coffee mugs did the trick.
I spent the next morning pulling ripe plums from drooping tree branches, enjoying a fresh breakfast while strolling the grounds. The better portion of the day was dedicated to doing field work for my story, but I hurried back to the hostel to cook dinner for everyone.
The menu consisted of one pot of mushroom risotto: a creamy, rich rice dish flavored with wine and stock and studded with wild morels and porcini. As I stirred and stirred, Hilda came in from the garden, hefting a large winter squash. Not sure what to do with it she asked me, "Can you cook this?"
We cut it open and sprinkled it with brown sugar and butter then baked it until it was soft and gave way easily to a fork. Every guest and staffer gathered in the kitchen and outdoor seating area to eat together. Somehow the pot of risotto fed us all, though it looked meager in comparison to the size of the crowd. The sounds of spoons scraping bowls soon gave way to lively conversation and laughter as people from all sorts of backgrounds and geography got to know each other. Guitars were brought out and several voices joined in to accompany the impromptu performance. While everyone finished feeding themselves, I slipped off to visit Mouna in her clinic, where she treated me to an astrological reading, acupuncture and a massage.
Each meal I was a part of in Taos and Arroyo Seco bolstered me and brought me together with friends, new and old. In a place where I arrived knowing no one, I left having made more friends than I can count. Shared meals do more than fill empty bellies. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what drives your travels, in the end, we all have to eat.


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Many in the industry applaud Curves for what it has done — move an otherwise sedentary population into workout mode. However, a disturbing trend has occurred due to Curves' success — frenzied imitation. Every other article about the fitness industry seems to focus on a new 30-minute circuit facility.
Don't get me wrong. There is room for more than one circuit club company in our industry. In fact, offering consumers a choice in the type of club they join as well as the brand of that club is the only way to reach out to broader populations.
However, some of these franchises are growing at astounding rates. As a club owner, that may sound good to you, but considering these businesses are franchises, I wonder how good this is for their franchisees and the industry in the long run.
One express club franchiser recently expressed concern to me about how so many franchisers could be opening so many clubs a year while servicing their franchisees properly. This acquaintance receives at least one call a week from franchisees going out of business and wanting to sell their equipment, often citing lack of franchiser support for their closing.
That begs the question, "How well are franchisers servicing their franchisees?"
Do they really provide the proper business and fitness training for franchisees and their staff? Remember, many of these express club franchises don't require a fitness or business background for their franchisees — just a passion for fitness. Do the franchisers help the franchisees pick their club's locale or at least give them proper guidance in how to pick a good location? Do they provide the necessary marketing materials for success? What about back office systems? Is there someone there at all times to promptly respond to franchisee concerns and needs?
You've probably seen many of these circuit facilities/express clubs open in your market only to shut down a year later. While the closing of a club can occur for various reasons, I would bet that lack of franchiser support is at the top of the list.
Not all of these express club franchises are going to make it. Some will be bought; some will close and others will thrive (in part because of good franchisee support systems). Still others will lumber along and suck the life savings out of more franchisees who thought they were going to make a quick buck, be their own boss and help people get fit along the way. Little did they know how much time they would be required to put in at their club, how much money they would have to invest and the revolving door of employees (and members) they would see.
I know that I can't lump all express clubs together because some are offering great support to their franchisees. And regardless of franchisee support, the clubs themselves are providing a great service by attracting a group that might not otherwise be exercising. However, I just hope that in the long run, the frenzy to copy (and some contend, improve upon) a successful model doesn't do a disservice to the industry, to these franchisee owners and to the new club exercisers.
After all, is more really always better? Not if the franchisees aren't successful, and certainly not if these franchisees are closing down shop at the same rate as new franchises are opening. If that's the case, then you just have to think that something is wrong with that model.


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You don't need to believe in fairies to have a fairy garden on your deck or patio — although it couldn't hurt. Children and adults alike will delight in planting and caring for these miniature gardens brimming with charm and intrigue.
Start with Herbs
Begin by choosing low-growing herbs. The scale of plant material in your fairy garden container is important because the plants create the miniature landscape and make it manageable. Easily kept small by trimming, the plants listed on Page 18 do well in small spaces. Many of these plants grow slowly and easily can be maintained by trimming them back. Remember that plants in containers grow slower than if they were planted in the garden.
Not only is the fragrance of these herbs captivating, the flowers are quite striking as well. Oreganos feature many different flower colors and varied leaves. With its small leaves, minor thyme (Thymus praecox 'Minor') is suitable as a groundcover and only grows about 1/4 inch tall. Curly chives (Allium senescens 'Glaucum') have a blue-green twisted leaf and form a hedge and gray-leaved Greek sage (Salvia fruticosa) gives contrast to the common, green-leaved plants. To soften the edges, Irene rosemary cascades wonderfully down the side of the container.
My other favorites for the fairy garden include: variegated or green myrtle, which makes a small standard when pruned; dwarf pink autumn sage, for its small, compact green leaves and beautiful pink summer flowers; lemon-scented geraniums, which serve as small upright trees with their 1/2- to 3/4-inch crinkled, dark-green leaves; and creeping savory, which is easy to shape into a small bush.
Choose a Container
No matter which container you select, make sure it offers sufficient drainage from the bottom to allow water to serve the roots and escape rather than keeping roots constantly wet. Durable hypertufa troughs and pots will withstand many different kinds of weather conditions and won't blow over. Available in many shapes and sizes, they fit nicely into the landscape and small plants don't get lost in a mob of other plants on the ground. Troughs can be made or purchased and are constructed of a mixture of Portland cement with peat moss and perlite. (View instructions for making your own hypertufa pot or trough on The Herb Companion's website at www.HerbCompanion.com .)
Terra cotta pots and window boxes also are useful because they drain well and are available in a vast array of sizes and shapes. The saucers of the larger-sized pots can make charming gardens for fairies, too (provided you offer some opportunity for drainage). My favorite containers are old, weathered clay pots because the discoloration on the sides gives so much character and interest. If you choose a wooden window box, which will nicely accent a deck or patio, choose sturdy, long-lasting redwood or cedar. These boxes will need adequate drainage holes like any other container.
Soil Mixture
The potting mixture for containers is important because the plants aren't able to receive the variety of nutrients found in natural garden soil. In addition to considering how to maintain nutrients for the plants, it's important to consider the stability of the container. Peat mixes are lightweight, dry out quickly and won't keep the pot from blowing over in the wind. Keep the following in mind when preparing your soil mix: porosity, adequate drainage and water retention (depending on the type of plant and its requirements). You can purchase premixed soil or mix your own with the following combination:
• 2 parts sterilized soil
• 1 part peat moss or compost
• 1 part perlite
Planting, Care and Maintenance
After you've chosen the container and plants, fill half of your pot with the soil mixture, and then begin placing plants. Once you have the plants where you want them, finish the planting job and then you're ready to add accessories to the container. To create a landscape, include a path, trellis, chair or pond. Add a fairy-sized trowel, rake, watering can, hoe or wagon. Water placed in a small clay saucer simulates a pond, and pea gravel, wood chips or broken clay pots can pave a path. Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top edge of the container for watering.
Sunlight is vital to the success of your fairy garden (I give mine 6 to 8 hours in a sunny spot). During the hot summer months, daily water is needed but monitor this according to the light and temperature. I prefer to water and let the pot dry out between watering rather than keeping the roots wet. Trim plants as needed to keep your fairy garden looking neat and tidy. When plants are actively growing, you can add organic fertilizer according to package instructions. In cool climates bring your fairy garden indoors before a frost and place in a sunny window.
Adding Your Own Fairies
As real fairies are somewhat temperamental and difficult to come by, you may want to populate your fairy garden with store-bought inhabitants. The plant fairies of Cicely Mary Barker are my favorite because they are unique and designed around herbs and flowers. Barker was a self-taught artist who drew her first fairies based upon the faces of her sister's kindergarten class students.
Fairies come in many shapes, sizes and materials (see resources below). Poly resin construction is the most durable and will last the longest. A fairy 3 to 5 inches tall is ideal. To stabilize fairies in their new garden, you can glue each to a bench or chair, or simply stick them in place with the attached rod or stick with which they often come equipped.
A Dusting of Imagination
Let creativity be your guide. When I offer workshops for creating fairy gardens, I am always amazed at what participants come up with. One person will make a lovely gray santolina become a shade tree for a little bench while another develops a cobblestone path meandering through a forest of lavender carpeted by thyme. Miniature fences and garden tools or fairy figurines draw the eye past each plant, focusing on the tiny details. Mothers and daughters, grandmothers and grandchildren, friends, coworkers and family gather together and enjoy an evening of fun and chatter as they plant their pots. There's no limit to the variety and impromptu intrigue you can offer with your fairy garden. Whether you're designing it for your own enjoyment, or for others, have an enchanting time and maybe, just maybe, the fairies will pay a stealthy visit some night by the light of the moon.
Fairy Garden Herbs
• Chives, curly (Allium senescens 'Glaucum')
• Curry, dwarf (Helichrysum italicum subsp. Microphyllum)
• Firecracker plant (Cuphea ignea)
• Germander
Creeping (Teucrium canadense)
Silver (Teucrium fruticans)
• Lady's mantle, alpine (Alchemilla alpina)
• Lavender
Fringed variegated (Lavandula dentata 'Linda Ligon')
Fringed-leaf (Lavandula dentate)
• Licorice, dwarf (Plecostachys serphyllifolia)
• Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
• Marjoram, golden (Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart')
• Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens)
• Moujean tea (Nashia inaguensis)
• Myrtle
Dwarf variegated (Myrtus 'Microphylla Variegata')
Dwarf (Myrtus communis 'Microphylla')
• Oregano
Creeping (Origanum vulgare 'Humile')
Dwarf (Origanum micropyllum)
Origanum 'Erntedank'
Origanum rotundifolium 'Kent Beauty'
Origanum libanoticum
Origanum 'Santa Cruz'
Origanum vulgare 'White Anniversary'
• Rosemary
Rosmarinus 'P.J.'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Dancing Waters'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Renzels'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
• Sage
Salvia clevelandii
Salvia greggii 'Dwarf Pink'
Greek (Salvia fruticosa)
• Santolina, dwarf (Santolina squarrosa)
• Savory, creeping (Satureja spicigera)
• Scented Geranium
Pelargonium 'Lemon Kiss'
Lemon (Pelargonium crispum)
Strawberry (Pelargonium 'Lady Scarborough')
• Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor')
• Thyme
Thymus 'Bressingham Seedling'
Thymus 'Lemon Frost'
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus 'Minor'
Thymus quinquecostatus
Silver (Thymus 'Argenteus')
Thymus leucotrichus
Upright Lemon (Thymus xcitriodorus)
How to See the Fairies
Recently my long time friend and NASA research scientist, Rexford Talbert, gave me the following information from Eleanour Sinclair Rhode, author of A Garden of Herbs. We had a good laugh over this fairy tale tautology: To make the oil to see the fairies you have to know where the fairies are.
To enable one to see the Fairies: A pint of sallet oyle and put it into a vial glasse; and first wash it with rose-water and marygolde water; the flowers to be gathered towards the east. Wash it till the oyle becomes white, then put into the glasse, and then put thereto the budds of hollyhocke, the flowers of marygolde, the flowers or toppes of wild thyme, the budds of young hazle, and the thyme must be gathered neare the side of a hill where fairies use to be; and take the grasse of a fairy throne; then all these put into the oyle in the glasse and sette it to dissolve three dayes in the sunne and then keep it for thy use.
— "Receipt" dated 1600
Theresa Mieseler and her husband, Jim, own Shady Acres Herb Farm where they have specialized in herbs and unusual vegetables near Chaska, Minnesota, for 28 years. Learn more about Theresa's fairy-garden making classes at www.ShadyAcres.com.
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Genghis Khan is back – with a vengeance. He's popped up in a best-selling book, an award-winning movie – and now, a world premiere exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
During his life, Genghis Khan conquered more of the globe than any other man – including popular favorites Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great. His fame and repute lasted for centuries: in The Canterbury Tales' longest story, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote of him –
This noble king was called Genghis Khan
Who in his time was of so great renown
That there was nowhere in no region
So excellent a lord in all things.
He lacked nothing that belonged to a king
As of the sect of which he was born
He kept his law, to which he was sworn.
And thereto he was hardy, wise and rich
And piteous and just, always liked;
Soothe of his word, benign and honorable,
Of his courage as any center stable;
Young, fresh and strong, in arms desirous
As any bachelor of all his house.
A fair person he was and fortunate,
And kept always so well royal estate
That there was nowhere such another man.
This noble king, this Tartar Genghis Khan.
Compare this admiring portrayal to Genghis Khan in modern (OK, 80's) pop culture. Or, what we think we all "know" of him – as the cunning barbarian who spread terror across Asia.
In reality, Genghis Khan was also the brilliant architect of one of history's most advanced civilizations. Though he was raised in a climate of brutal tribal warfare, he forbade looting and torture. Though unable to read, he gave his people a written language and a sophisticated society, with fair taxation, free trade, stable government, and freedom of religion and the arts.
Now, you can discover the real Genghis in our newest special exhibition, opening Friday – the largest-ever presentation of 13th century treasures related to his life. More than 200 spectacular artifacts will be on display, including the first-ever printing press and paper money, imperial gold, silk robes and sophisticated weaponry of the world's most visionary ruler and his descendants.
Plus – we're giving away cool stuff. Check out the exhibition web site for details on how to enter the "Conquer Your Fears" giveaway, and learn more about exhibition-related events. Hope to see you there!


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does anyone had the same mistake ?, tracks 11 - 13 are on the cd index but without any sound. after track 10 there's nothing but silence
i ordered the cd from amazon germany, the cd no. is 1220373 ARMA 322
Disc 2 seems to be ok, here the no. is 1220373 ARMA 322-2
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A Sneads Ferry man has been accused of molesting two teenage girls over a period of several years.
A Sneads Ferry man has been accused of molesting two teenage girls over a period of several years.
James Lee Wright, 55, of N.C. 172, was charged Wednesday by the Onslow County Sheriff�s Office with multiple counts of sex offense.
He is accused of engaging in sexual acts with two girls dating back to 2003, according to arrest warrants on file at the Onslow County Courthouse.
Citing an ongoing investigation, authorities declined to comment on the case.
The Daily News does not identify victims of alleged sexual assault.
Wright�s charges include second-degree sex offense, eight counts of first-degree sex offense, five counts of statutory sex offense, and 26 counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Wright remains in the Onslow County Jail on a $56,000 bond.
His next court appearance has not been set.
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Nov. 20, 2010
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The UC Santa Barbara women's volleyball team finished the regular season with a three-game sweep of UC Riverside, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21 on Saturday night at UCR's Student Recreation Center.
Charlene DeHoog had 15 kills and 10 digs in her final regular-season match for the Gauchos, who improved to 16-13 overall and 10-6 in the Big West. UCR falls to 2-30, 0-16.
Stacey Schmidt added 11 kills and three block assists as senior setter Dana Vargas passed out 34 assists. Junior Chelsey Lowe had 29 digs, one off her career-high which she set last weekend vs. Pacific.
UC Riverside was down 3-1 early in the first set, but went on a 6-2 run to take a 7-5 lead capped off by a Simpson kill. The Gauchos held UCR scoreless over the next four points as they retook the lead 9-7.
The Highlanders stayed within four points and even got to within one, 18-17, late in the set, but UC Santa Barbara ended on a 7-2 run to win set one 25-19.
Tied at 11 in the second set, the Gauchos scored four straight and six of seven to open up a 17-12 lead. The Highlanders then turned the tables as they went on a 5-1 run to get within one, 18-17, on an Amanda Vialpando kill.
UCSB never let UCR closer than that, however, as they scored six points to the Highlanders two, taking a 24-19 set-point advantage. UC Riverside didn't give up though as they ran off three straight points to close the gap to 24-22, but a Kara Sherrard kill gave the Gauchos the 25-22 win. Sherrard finished with seven kills.
UCR took a 3-0 lead early in the third set, and maintained it at 7-4, but the Gauchos rallied for seven straight to take an 11-7 margin.
The Highlanders tied the set at 20 late in the frame, but couldn't take a lead as UCSB won 25-21.
The Gaucho Fund, launched as part of the Dare to Be Great strategic plan, is UCSB Athletics' annual giving program to provide vital funding support for scholarships, academic success and leadership development for Gaucho student-athletes. The Gaucho Fund is the anchor to the Dare to Be Great campaign.
GKids is the official kids club of UCSB Athletics. Members receive a free GKids t-shirt, free admittance to tons of Gaucho games, opportunities to be ball boys and girls at games, a special birthday greeting from Olie (the GKids mascot) and much, much more! For more information on GKids, or to become a member, please click here.


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Mark Harms, a Marion County rancher, was elected Nov. 30 by the Kansas Livestock Association to serve as president of the organization during the next year.
Harms and his wife, Kim, own and operate Harms Plainview Ranch in rural Lincolnville. They raise registered Angus, Red Angus, and Charolais cattle.
The ranch utilizes leased grass in Marion and surrounding counties. Dryland farm acreage is used primarily for feed production.
Harms Plainview Ranch has grown to involve four cooperator herds in Kansas to help supply the business with breeding stock.
Harms served as chairman of both the KLA Purebred and Stockgrowers Councils, chaired the KLA Police and Resolutions Committee for three terms, spent several years on the KLA Executive Committee, and represented Marion County on the KLA Board of Directors.
He is a member of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Policy Division Board of Directors. He previously served on the NCBA Federation Division Board of Directors and was a member of the industry's joint advertising committee.
Harms is a founding member of U.S. Premium Beef. He was chairman of the board of directors nominating committee for six years. His ranch is a qualified seedstock supplier for USPB.


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Lorraine Polvinale
When the College administration went in search of a proven leader in education who could connect with alumni and breathe new life into the alumni program, they found the ideal candidate in Lorraine Kenton Polvinale '69.
The alumni council president is now assistant vice president for alumni relations. Polvinale, previously the assistant head of school and head of the upper school at Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills, MD, demonstrated exceptional commitment to the College as a volunteer.
In addition to her work on the Council, she served on the Strategic Planning Committee, as well as the Alumni Association Task Force that redesigned the alumni volunteer organization. Polvinale graduated from WC with a degree in Spanish literature and earned the M.Ed. degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. Her husband, Tom '70, and daughter Cristina '98, share her enthusiasm for WC.


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Here's video of the confession he did on the show last night. "I had to tell them how I was disturbed by this I was worried for myself, I was worried for my family, I felt menaced by this, and I had to tell them all of the creepy things that I have done that were going to be exposed. [Laughter.] Now why is that funny?"
He did a good job of damage control, I think. He made it sound as if it was just sex — which implies that you're a prude if you don't give him a pass. But sex with the women who work on his staff? This is the atmosphere of sexual harassment. What are the details that made the blackmailer think he could extort $2 million? Did some women get jobs and promotions because they were sexually available while men and other women lost out?
Meanwhile, here he is with Madonna, in a cute bit where they go out for a slice of pizza in the Italian restaurant next door to the theater. Madonna, it turns out, has never had New York pizza-by-the-slice and she's quite fussy about cheese... and not fussy at all about touching hands all down the aisle of the theater and in the crowd outside and then eating with her hands. What a dame!
Earlier in the show, Madonna talked about her famous 1994 appearance and attributes her strange behavior to marijuana smoking. I'm not sure if that counts as promoting marijuana or warning against it, but it bothered me to hear the icon admit to doing it (even 15 years ago).