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Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2011) –– America's biopharmaceutical research companies are intensifying research into rare diseases [related video #1], which often are among the most devastating to patients and complex for researchers. A record 460 medicines for rare diseases are in late stages of the pipeline, either in clinical trials or awaiting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review [related video #2], according to a report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
The report's release comes in advance of Rare Disease Day® on February 28, which is intended to raise awareness of the problem and need for solutions. Of the 7,000 rare diseases, about half afflict children, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
As currently defined by the U.S. government, a rare or "orphan" disease is one that afflicts fewer than 200,000 Americans. About 80% of rare diseases affect fewer than 6,000 U.S. patients, but taken together, rare diseases are common. An estimated 25-30 million Americans suffer from a rare disease. Often, patients suffer for years before getting a correct diagnosis, only to hear there is very little or nothing to help them.
"Once you've talked to a desperate parent whose child is suffering or dying, you will be forever convinced of the need for medical innovation, including for terrible diseases that afflict even just a few," said PhRMA President and CEO John J. Castellani. "Researchers at biopharmaceutical companies are working every day to bring hope to patients with limited options."
Peter L. Saltonstall, president and CEO of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), said that the lack of approved treatment for many rare diseases is a serious public health concern worldwide, but that much progress has been made in recent years.
"The patient community applauds those individuals and companies choosing the less-traveled research path," he added. "We are hopeful that many rare disease patients who currently have no treatment will someday benefit from these very important research efforts."
A comparison of PhRMA's three previous reports on medicines in development for rare diseases reveals a steady increase in research that is bringing new medicines to the clinical trial stage and beyond. PhRMA's first report on the subject in 1989 found 133 medicines in development for rare diseases. The number jumped to 176 in 1991, to 303 in 2007 and to 460 today.
Researchers attribute the increases in part to progress made in basic science that provides clues that can be followed in the lab and in part to improved government policies like the Orphan Drug Act, which provides some incentives for research into rare diseases.
Special challenges are faced by those who fight against rare diseases [related video #3]. For example, it can be difficult to find enough patients for clinical trials and enough medical experts to both conduct clinical trials and sit on review boards. Balancing access to a medicine against safety issues can be particularly difficult when a rare disease, left untreated, has devastating or fatal consequences. For example, a medicine that can help control infantile spasms, in which young victims can suffer hundreds of seizures a day, also carries the risk of damaging peripheral vision.
The challenges help make victory all that much sweeter, says Chris Silber, M.D., vice president of U.S. Clinical Research and Medical Affairs for Lundbeck Inc. "Finding a therapy that really works in an underserved population that has been through tremendous adversity," says Silber, "is one of the most gratifying things I can imagine."
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The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. PhRMA companies are leading the way in the search for new cures.
PhRMA members alone invested an estimated $45.8 billion in 2009 in discovering and developing new medicines. Industry-wide research and investment reached a record $65.3 billion in 2009.
PhRMA Internet Address: http://www.phrma.org
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, visit: http://www.innovation.org
For information on the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, visit: http://www.pparx.org
For more information on public health emergencies, visit http://www.rxresponse.org
For information on the danger of imported drugs, visit: http://www.buysafedrugs.info


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Sometimes the War on Terror can seem far away, but nothing brings it closer to home than having a Valley native in Baghdad.
Michael Peck has come a long way from Snoqualmie. Peck, 36, born and raised in the Valley, is now the aviation security officer for the U.S. State Department in Iraq. He is overseeing the effort of reconstructing that country's entire civil aviation infrastructure, literally from the ground up, in an understatedly hostile environment.
Peck's family has a long tradition of military service. His father was a sergeant major in the U.S. Army Special Forces for 30 years and a decorated combat veteran who saw four tours of duty in Vietnam. His grandfather was a paratrooper in World War II who jumped into Normandy on the eve of the D-Day invasion in June 1944.
A 1989 graduate of Mount Si High School, Peck attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., receiving his commission as an aviation lieutenant upon graduation in 1993. After U.S. Army flight school at Fort Rucker, Ala., he spent his first major assignment in South Korea, flying AH-1 "Cobra" attack helicopters. Peck then returned to Fort Rucker, where he worked as an instructor pilot.
In 1996, he was hand-picked to fly for the Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), based out of Fort Campbell, Ky.
Nicknamed "The Night Stalkers," the 160th SOAR is tasked with providing global aviation support to the U.S. Army's special forces and its ranks include some of the most skilled pilots in the military. The 160th specializes in flying at night at exceptionally low altitudes and in extremely hostile conditions, living up to its unit motto, "Nightstalkers Don't Quit."
Peck spent four years with the 160th, flying MH-6 "Little Bird" and MH-47E "Chinook" helicopters on dangerous missions around the world. He served as a platoon leader and on the regimental staff with the 160th, finishing his tour with the unit in 2000.
Peck then spent the next four years with the U.S. Coast Guard on an inter-service transfer, flying search and rescue (SAR), maritime law enforcement and counter-drug missions in Florida and the Caribbean. His experience in special operations proved particularly valuable to the Coast Guard after the events of Sept.11.
He returned to the Army in 2004, earning a master's degree in curriculum development/adult education from American Intercontinental University at the same time his wife, an intelligence officer in the Army, was attending the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif.
In November 2004, Peck was selected to be the lead pilot for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Detail in Baghdad. He spent a year flying overhead protection for the U.S. ambassador and other diplomats in Baghdad's "Red Zone" on a nearly daily basis, looking for and destroying IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and car bombs, as well as keeping an eye out for suicide bombers, snipers and ambushes.
"He is well known for responding to an ambush on a U.S. Marine checkpoint directly across the Tigris River from the U.S. Embassy," says his colleague, Thomas Jenkins, an intelligence officer who made Peck's acquaintance while working with him in Baghdad in 2004.
"Mike flew his Little Bird down into the street and chased a carload of insurgents into an apartment building," said Jenkins. "His aircrew, with two snipers in the back, then set up an orbit around the building and kept the insurgents pinned down until the U.S. Army forces could arrive," he said. Nine insurgents were then taken into custody.
Another example of Peck's cool thinking under pressure came when an IED destroyed a U.S. military police vehicle that was part of the ambassador's protective detail. The explosion had severely wounded an American soldier.
"Mike again flew down into the street, but could not land because of the threat from more mines or explosives on the ground," said Jenkins. "He hovered above the destroyed vehicle, put one skid on the hood and allowed the soldier to be loaded on his aircraft. He then flew the soldier directly to the combat surgical hospital in the International Zone."
Jenkins holds Peck in extremely high regard, and for good reason. "In a world of diplomats, this physically fit combat veteran is admired by his peers and associates. He is a great soldier, and … is the man I trust when we are on the ground in Iraq," said Jenkins.
Peck served in the Diplomatic Security Detail until November 2005, when he was promoted to aviation security officer for Iraq. In his current position, he assists the Iraqi Reconstruction Management Office and the Iraqi equivalent of the FAA in its efforts at rebuilding civil aviation. This process is particularly challenging in a nation that has seen very little in the way of aviation of any description since the first Gulf War.
Much of Peck's job includes supervising all aviation assets in Iraq – particularly civilian aviation – and the Diplomatic Security Air Wing.
"Mike's job is critical to the Iraqi political and economic future," said Jenkins. "In short, if Iraq cannot establish a civil aviation program, every other program, from oil to food to electricity to education to health, will suffer. Imagine if the U.S. did not have any civilian airports at all. Think how that would cripple the country. Mike is working to build that civilian aviation capability because right now, it does not exist."
Peck is responsible for training air marshals and emergency reaction teams, as well as helping the Iraqi government conform to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in regards to the airports now being renovated or constructed around Iraq.
The ICAO standards require the installation of navigational aids and security measures. The eventual goal is to bring in domestic airlines and to encourage the development of civilian air transport.
"It's starting from the ground level," said Peck. "I hope to see the Iraqis take more and more responsibility in their own development, [and] work on ways to take over for themselves and support our assistance."
Diplomacy is a key part of his work, said Peck, who has to be diligent in his efforts to be considerate of the Iraqis and their culture. He met with the deputy prime minister recently to brief him on the current status of the reconstruction efforts and future development. "He and his staff are very responsive to our help," said Peck.
"Honestly, there are still many Iraqis that see us as an occupying force, but those with the ability to look into the future do see that we are attempting to rebuild, not take over and control," said Peck. "Those that see this know our assistance, like my job, will help build their country back up and allow them to stand on their own feet and prosper."
Peck is very proud of the American servicemen and women who work for and with him. "I have been here a long time," said Peck. "I traveled throughout the country and worked with soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen from throughout the U.S. They are proud of what they do.
"Many live in conditions that are very uncomfortable and dangerous, but they do it because they believe we are doing the right thing here. They, just like myself, see the children and adults alike, who are very happy to have us here. The lives of the Iraqi people are getting better and better with each day, and they know that is because we took Saddam out of the picture," said Peck.
He occasionally gets frustrated with the media coverage, which does not seem to correspond to events on the ground, and sometimes feels that certain aspects of the conflict get overlooked.
"The process is slow. There is still a great deal of work to do, but the good being done here seems to be rarely reported," he said. "The reporters that visit here seem to dig for wrongdoing and scandals. This does not reflect the dedication and professionalism of the men and women on the ground in uniform."
Support from the home front is priceless, he says.
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On July 16, 1790, the Residence Act was passed, creating the area we now call the Federal District of Columbia, or Washington, D.C. The area serves as home base to all three branches of the United States federal government and is home to more than 680,000 residents. The "District" is comprised of eight separate wards, each featuring vibrant neighborhoods along with eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment.
Did You Know?
Do you know why American foreign policy has been described as "foggy?" The U.S. Department of State is headquartered in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
Attractions and Landmarks in D.C.
No trip to D.C. is complete without a visit to the National Mall, home to renowned monuments, including the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Book-lovers should be sure to stop by the Library of Congress, which houses over 164 million books and maintains the largest law library in the world.
D.C. Neighborhoods
Washington, D.C. neighborhoods represent a wide range of options, as you'd expect in such a culturally diverse city. Some notable neighborhoods include:
Apartments in D.C
For a charming apartment in a family-friendly neighborhood, check out The Palisades, which provides a small-town vibe along with a great school system.
Public Transportation and Commuting in D.C.
The Metro connects all four quadrants of D.C. to parts of Maryland and Virginia, making it ideal for commuters. There are three airports in the area, including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Fun, Free Things to do in D.C.
Check out our top picks for free attractions in D.C.:
Top Washington, D.C. Adventures
Check out six of our favorite adventures as you get to know the city:
Family Fun in D.C.
Kids have a blast exploring the interactive exhibits at the International Spy Museum. Or, spend the day at the Smithsonian National Zoo. D.C. is home to 59 different school districts, providing families with excellent school choices throughout the District.
Outdoor Living
Don't miss the world-renowned cherry blossom trees lining Tidal Basin that bloom every spring. Yards Park features a waterfall, gardens, a dog run and a boardwalk. The venue often hosts outdoor entertainment such as live music, free movies and fitness classes.
Getaways from D.C.
D.C. is close to the beaches of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey. Cape May, New Jersey is a 3.5-hour drive and offers a variety of family-friendly weekend activities.


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Fox's Starnes Equates Obama Immigration Statement To "Declaring Martial Law"
During a radio interview today on WSAU, Fox News Radio's Todd Starnes defended Daily Caller reporter Neil Munro for his heckling of President Obama last week. Starnes justified Munro's behavior by comparing Obama's statement on the immigration policy change to appearing in front of reporters and "declaring martial law effective immediately."
"What if the president had gotten up there and said, 'I'm declaring martial law effective immediately,'" Starnes asked. "Would decorum still be in place for something like that?"
When asked if he was equating Obama's policy and martial law, Starnes replied: "Absolutely. Absolutely."
From the June 19 edition of WSAU's Wisconsin Morning News:
STARNES: I mean, there's question over the legality of what he did. And of course, you know, it's funny because people raised Cain because that reporter dared ask a question. They accused him of breaching protocol. Well, some people say the president breached the Constitution by what he did.
And let me ask you a question. You know, that's raised a lot of controversy over this reporter who interrupted the president. But here's my -- just a hypothetical here. What if the president had gotten up there and said, "I'm declaring martial law effective immediately." Would decorum still be in place for something like that?
TOM KING (CO-HOST): Are you equating the two?
STARNES: Absolutely. Absolutely.
KING: The announcement he made with declaring martial law, you're equating the two?
STARNES: Absolutely. The president has just -- the president has just welcomed 800,000 people, illegals, into this country. And without any -- without any consideration for Congress. This president -- so my president is this. At point does the mainstream media -- at what point are they allowed to breach the decorum?
Fox News' Sean Hannity hosted Munro last night and claimed "the mainstream Obama-mania media has jumped all over Munro for daring to question the president." Though Munro has defenders in Starnes and Hannity, several high profile Fox Newsers have criticized his behavior. Appearing on today's edition of Fox News Radio, Bret Baier agreed that Munro's behavior was out of line. And yesterday, White House reporter Ed Henry also said on Fox News Radio that it "was a big mistake."


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Taheke Waterfall Track
Spectacular 3km track offering views of kauri and the Taheke waterfall.
Time: 2hr return
Distance: 3km loop
This is another lovely waterfall located close to Whangarei. Known less than the Whangarei Falls, Taheke Falls is a beautiful area located approximately 14 kilometres north of Whangarei on the Whareora - Pataua North Road. To get there follow the Whareora - Pataua North Road and turn left on to Hoban Road (it is sign posted off Pataua North Road). Follow the road to the end where you will see a Department of Conservation (DOC) sign and carpark area.
The carpark area is separate from the start of the track as the remainder of the road crosses private land. From the carpark, follow the gravel road for approximately 350 metres to the bridge. Immediately after the bridge on the right you will see the DOC sign for the start of the track. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this track. There are a couple of options you can do once there–the short walk to the waterfall viewing platform or continue on and do the loop walk and up to the kauri
Both tracks start at the same point. The initial section of the track up to the turn off to the waterfall viewing platform is well formed with a slight incline.
It is approximately 250 steps (200m) to the turn off where you will follow this track for a short distance to the waterfall. There is no water access.
If you wish to continue on and do the loop walk, carry on along the main track until you reach the fork in the track to do the loop walk. Note that approximately 140 metres further along the track from the waterfall turn off point, there is a slightly misleading track on the right which looks like it might be the loop walk. Ignore this and carry on until you reach the sign posted loop walk (approximately 300 steps or 250 metres). The remainder of the track is narrower and more uneven than the initial section of the track and can be slippery after rainfall. The track does climb a little to the kauri grove on the ridge and so does require a moderate level of fitness. The total distance from the start of the track and around the loop is approximately 3,750 steps or 3 kilometres.


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DJ Salam Wreck - Shot Down lyrics
[Intro: 50 Cent]
Over and over I done told ya, boy
I'm a G-Unit motherf**ing soldier, boy
And when you gon' get it in your brain?
The gate's wide open and the dogs off the chain
[Verse 1: 50 Cent]
I be that youngin with that gun that's tellin' ya stop frontin'
I be that yougin on the run after I pop somethin'
In the Bible I read d**h is of the tongue
And if you talk about d**h enough d**h is gon' come
Jay taught me how to flow, they shot him in the head
Randy a** was there, now he runnin' scared
Some say I'm gangsta, some say I'm crazy
If you ask me I'll say I'm what the hood made me
Now I can stunt 'til my a** dead broke like JD
Or put a hundred grand on every n***a head that play me
See I'm cool with them Haitian mob n***as
They say ''Sak pase Nap boule'' and rob n***as
The media be tryin' to make a n***a look bad, what's with that?
See my flick next to Preme, Papi and Cat
And Montana, I k** 'em with the grammar
I enhanced in the slammer after bangin them hammers
X, what up? (Aight)
[Hook: 50 Cent]
You don't live that, you shouldn't say that
Cause what come out your mouth'll get you shot down
Throwin' your money around and we don't play that
Getting in our line'll get you shot down
We know where you hang, we know where you stay at
That bullsh** you on'll get you shot down
Here's a few cliques that you shouldn't play with
G-Unit, Ruff Ryders'll get you shot down
[Verse 2: DMX]
f** y'all n***as talkin' 'bout, think you playin' with?
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Double R, G-Unit, the same old sh**
Put the faggots in the ring, watch 'em all quit
All y'all n***as is p**y, s** my dick
Ain't nothin' but a handful of man still standin'
I remember 50 in a cypher when Onyx was "Slammin"
Now we meet again, it's all good, my n***a
Back to the street again, it's all hood, my n***a
Knock on wood, my n***a, we both walk the dog
We ain't get to where we at by luck, sh** was hard
But once we got through the trials it's all smiles
'Til a big type n***a all of a sudden get wild
Now why you gotsta go and take me back to where I came from?
I'mma make you remember where you know my name from
45th Street, and blaow-blaow Ave
I done ran through your crew and only let off half, n***a
[Verse 3: Styles P]
If your head ain't off of your shoulders
You ain't get shot, you got nicked n***a (just nicked)
Cause if my chrome hit a piece of your bone
It's gon' do more than chip, n***a (a lot more than that)
Yeah, what the f** is the problem?
The Porsche is red, the buckets is army
30 shot handguns, the gutter is starvin
n***as like me might rush your apartment
Bloodstains'll f** up your carpet, brain on the window
I smell murder every time that the wind blow
Tie him to the chair and then knock out his chinbone
I don't want the throne or the crown, I ain't sell enough
You can have the jail or the ground, you ain't in hell enough
I'm the one that flood the gutters
Better tap your man and let him know P'll love to cut his
And n***as is gettin shot down, two guns up
Double R, S.P., holdin' D Block down


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Higher peanut prices and solid yields so far this harvest, along with continued high nitrogen costs, could entice Mississippi farmers to plant more acres of the legume in the coming season.
According to USDA, peanut acreage in the three largest U.S. peanut-producing states, Georgia, Alabama and Florida, declined by 10 percent, 9 percent and 15 percent, respectively, in 2007.
In addition, parts of the Southeast peanut crop suffered through a significant drought this season, impacting yields. In Georgia, yields were comparable to last year, but because of reduced acreage, peanut production in the state is forecast at 1.53 billion pounds, compared with 2.13 billion pounds two years ago.
U.S. peanut production has declined from 4.8 billion pounds in 2005, to 3.46 billion pounds in 2006, to a forecast 3.42 billion pounds in 2007.
Lower production in the Southeast, as well as reduced stocks and high grain prices are helping drive peanut prices higher.
"Peanuts are going for $475 a ton, which is $120 more than what we were getting last year," said Josh Miller, a peanut producer and president of Delta Peanut, a buying point in Anguilla, Miss. "The buyers we're dealing with have already offered a contract for 2008, for $475 a ton."
A big factor behind peanut bullishness is that high wheat prices — as well as prospects for increased income with double-crop soybeans — could tie up a lot of sandy ground in Georgia, according to Miller, who thinks peanut prices could go even higher in 2008. "Those in the peanut industry are doing like everybody else. They're fighting for acres."
Miller noted that shellers are passing on the high prices, as well as storage and handling costs, to end users. "This has saved farmers from having to pay storage and handling, which ended up being around $60 a ton."
Prior to 2007, the government paid peanut storage and handling under the 2002 farm bill. That program expired this year. "A lot of farmers were real nervous about who would pay that," Miller said. "That's one reason we didn't pick up more acres in 2007. They didn't want to jump in and all of a sudden have to pay $60 for storage."
Miller, who says peanut prices could cap out at around $500 a ton, has already booked his own peanuts at $475 a ton on about 1,000 pounds per acre.
With the Anguilla facility and another buying point in Greenville, Miss., available to take peanuts, "we're a long way from capping out on storage," said Miller, when asked if he was concerned about processing more acres in 2008. "Birdsong, our customer, says it hopes we have that problem because it's losing acres in Georgia."
According to USDA, Mississippi's peanut acreage remained steady this year at around 17,000, concentrated in seven counties. Miller pegs acreage a little higher, at 18,000 to 19,000. Of course, plantings are insignificant compared to Georgia's 520,000 peanut acres in 2007.
Peanuts are also attractive to many Mid-South cotton producers because they don't require commercial nitrogen, which has become a big ticket item in cotton production the last few years.
"Plus peanut yields have been phenomenal," Miller said. "Almost everybody has been harvesting 1.5 tons. Some have been bringing in 2-ton peanuts. The state is having a pretty good year. I think the timely rains in July are the big reason."
These types of yields could net returns similar to cotton, without as much risk, noted Miller. "Eighty-cent cotton is hard to beat, but cotton producers around here are growing cotton for $600 an acre or more because of plant bugs. They're spraying all the time."
While peanuts are susceptible to disease and, therefore, require an intensive fungicide program, "this year was a fairly light year for disease in peanuts in our area," Miller said. "I sprayed my peanuts three times. We're so new to it here, I guess we haven't built up as much disease pressure. That's one reason our costs are so much lower than in Georgia and south Mississippi."
Mississippi peanut acreage jumped in 2003 after the 2002 farm bill lifted quotas, making it possible for more producers to grow peanuts.
Most of the state's peanuts are grown in southeast Mississippi. Some are grown in the south Delta, and a few are scattered across northeast and north central Mississippi. Fewer than 5 percent are irrigated.
Peanut harvest began in mid-September and should be complete by mid-November. Peanuts are dug out of the ground and inverted so the vines can dry for three to four days. A peanut combine separates the nuts from the vines, and the crop is hauled to the buying point.
Moisture samples are taken, and the peanuts are dried on a trailer if needed. They are then graded, purchased and moved into storage. Mississippi peanuts are used primarily in peanut butter and candy bars.
"We produce excellent-quality peanuts in Mississippi. The Southeast in general produces the highest quality peanuts in the world," said Mike Howell, area agronomic crops agent in Harrison County with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
"Farmers get paid on a 72-grade peanut, and it's not uncommon for our producers to have peanuts in the upper 70s and 80s."
Diseases can transfer between peanuts and soybeans, but peanuts make a good rotation crop for corn or cotton. Peanuts can be grown on any soil type, although they perform best on sandy soils. Heavy soils make harvest difficult for this below-ground crop.
"We can find sandy spots in most counties in Mississippi," Howell said. "The southeast part of the state will probably remain the best part of the state for peanuts, but peanuts can be grown anywhere there is sandy soil, such as along rivers and creek bottoms."
Howell said the state has high yields because it has low disease pressure. "You have to rotate peanuts because of disease pressure," Howell said. "We're on new soils, so we don't have the disease pressure now that other states face, but we probably will in five or six years."
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For all the international involvement for the Houston Dynamo, the club has only had one player, Brian Ching, head to a World Cup. Tuesday night, Boniek García, the club's sure-fire chance to add to that list, will try and help Honduras head to their second straight World Cup against fellow Dynamo Jermaine Taylor and Jamaica (8:30 p.m. CT; BeIN Sport Espanol).
While most in his home locker room have an allegiance to the United States, they will have an eye on their teammate looking to book passage to Brazil.
"With Boniek you appreciate the way he plays the game. He enjoys it and it'd be great to see him play in a World Cup," said head coach Dominic Kinnear, who earned 54 caps for the U.S. "I think the side angle will be the Dynamo will have one, two or possibly more players involved in the World Cup which is always something to be happy about."
Garcia and Honduras are assured of finishing no lower than fourth in the table, so a loss to the Reggae Boyz would not kill their World Cup hopes, but a result or fortunate results in other matches would make their inclusion a certainty. A fourth place finish would require a play-in game against New Zealand to qualify.
Brad Davis is self-admittedly "right on the brink" of the U.S. roster as he prepares for their final qualifying match against Panama, so García represents Houston's best chance to have representation and have a player play in the world's biggest tournament.
Ching was on Bruce Arena's roster in 2006 but did not log minutes in the World Cup final. Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark cut their teeth with the Dynamo ahead of the 2010 World Cup but were out of a Dynamo uniform before tripping to South Africa. Having a Dynamo on display in Brazil in the summer of 2014 is something that the Dynamo are looking forward to.
"It's massive," right back Kofi Sarkodie said of having a Dynamo player at the World Cup. "Of course I'm a USA guy but I wish Boniek all the best. That's the world's biggest stage. For him to go and be on that type of stage and play in that environment would be amazing."
One player who knows more than most what Honduras' and Garcia's presence can do is fellow Catracho Alexander López, who will be rooting his friend and teammates on from Houston and could be involved in Honduras' Brazil plans as well.
"I think it's very important for the national team to qualify for the World Cup," López said through a translator. "I am friends with a lot of the team, but especially with Boniek. I just wished them good luck and to have a good game."
Lopez's teammates will be with him Tuesday night.
"I'm a Boniek fan," said midfielder Servando Carrasco. "From day one, his ability on the ball is unparalleled in MLS. He can wiggle out of space like anyone I've seen in a long time. Obviously, we're rooting for our boy."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com.


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Computer Science ColloquiumIm Rahmen des Informatik-Kolloquiums, das von den Instituten des Fachbereichs Informatik, der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Informatik (ÖGI), der Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Datenverarbeitung (ADV) sowie der Österreichischen Computergesellschaft (OCG) abgehalten wird, spricht
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Worqbench: An Integrated Framework for e-Science Application DevelopmentZeit: Tue 12.12.2006, 15:30, 60 Minuten
Ort: SR/T911
ZusammenfassungWith the proliferation of Grid computing, potentially vast computational resources are available for solving complex problems in science and engineering. However, writing, deploying, and testing e-Science applications over highly heterogeneous and distributed infrastructure are complex and error prone. Further complicating matters, programmers may need to target a variety of different Grid middleware packages. This paper presents the design and implementation of Worqbench, an integrated, modular and middleware neutral framework for e-Science application development on the Grid. Worqbench can be incorporated into a number of existing Integrated Development Environments, further leveraging the advantages of such systems. We illustrate one such implementation in the Eclipse environment.
VortragenderDonny Kurniawan started his PhD under the supervision of Professor David Abramson. His PhD project is the development of Grid programming support in an Integrated Development Environment such as Eclipse. His current interests are in: extensible Integrated Development Environment (IDE), debugging techniques in parallel & Grid environments, and remote application development.
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text: Adenoidectomy The adenoid is a mass of lymphatic tissue the exists in the nasopharyx (the back of the nose). It can obstruct breathing, block drainage from the ears to the throat, and be a source of chronic and recurrent infection to the ears and sinuses. Why an Adenoidectomy? The adenoid is typically removed to relieve airway obstruction and/or to help with sinus and ear infections. The Procedure: An adenoidectomy is performed either as an outpatient or an inpatient procedure. It may be performed in conjunction with tonsillectomy. An adenoidectomy with or without tonsillectomy takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. Pre-operative Instructions and Restrictions: In the days preceding surgery, your child may take acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, and Panadol), prescribed antibiotics, or an over the counter cold medicine as long as it does not contain Aspirin or Ibuprofen. Please notify your doctor if there is a family history of bleeding tendencies of if the child tends to bruise easily. The following should not be ingested within 14 days of your child's surgical date: Aspirin (including Pepto-Bismol) Ginkgo Biloba St. John's Wort Omega-3 fatty acid The following should not be ingested within 7 days of your child's surgical date: Anti-inflammatory medications (Naproxin, Aleve, Celebrex, etc.) Ibuprofen products (Children's Motrin, Children's Advil, etc.) Postoperative Care Instructions: Diet – Your child may return to a normal diet immediately after the procedure. During this time, it is important to keep your child well hydrated. Activity – Your child's return to school will depend upon the speed of his or her recovery, but it is often about three days after the procedure. Any strenuous activity should be avoided during the first week of recovery. Children should avoid nose blowing during this time. Pain – Mild throat discomfort and perhaps some neck stiffness can be expected. To alleviate discomfort, acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be administered. Please do not use aspirin or ibuprofen products, as they may cause bleeding. Fever – Following surgery, your child may run a low grade fever. This can be treated with acetaminophen (Tylenol). Foul Breath – Your child may have foul-smelling breath. This should resolve within two weeks. Speech Changes – Your child's voice may sound different immediately after the surgery. This will slowly improve over the next several weeks. If your child drinks very quickly, fluid may be felt in the nose. This sensation usually goes away in a few weeks. Cough – Coughing may occur for several weeks following surger. This is related to the tissue healing process and will resolve when the tissue fully heals. Bleeding – Nasal discharge is common after surgery, but continuous nasal bleeding should not occur. Please contact your doctor's office if bleeding occurs from the nose or mouth. If you are unable to reach your physician, contact the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Emergency Room at 617-573-3431. Contact Us Today! 617-573-3190


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These tracks provide colorful scenery for racing and acting out important playtime victories! Once playtime is over, you have an easy way to store all the little vehicles in one neat fold-up case. Bleachers, repair shed, restrooms, sign, snack bar, ticket booth, trash cans and trees are all included in this fabulous race track. All are made using 7-count plastic canvas and worsted weight yarn. Available as a PDF download only.
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29 Dec Sexy Dinner Date: The Do's and Don'ts by Chef Fabio Viviani
Sexy Dinner Date: The Do's and Don'ts by Chef Fabio Viviani
Courtesy of Match.com's official blog Up to Date
When going on a dinner date, either at home or in a restaurant, there are several "Foodie" Do's and Don'ts that, if you follow, should help you lock in another date! Not all great food is date food! You want a delicious meal to also be a sexy meal.
Let me begin by saying that I don't believe in the hype around aphrodisiac foods. In Italy, we have our accent and confidence that make up for the aphrodisiac myths. Many people believe that ingredients such as oysters, lobsters, truffles and other exotic items help initiate a spark. I think the only reason people say this is because these foods are high priced and out of reach for "everyday" cooking, and that's why I don't use them, suggest them, or cook with them. My food will not enhance your libido- but the confidence that you'll feel from cooking sexy, Italian food will light a spark for the perfect date! In fact, in a recent Match.com poll, over 25,000 people said that Italian was the "best first-date food", so cook or share some Italian food for a distinguished first date.
Sexy food, to me, is food that will make you look good, that is well presented, and that will certainly please your date. Here are my five tips for the sexiest foods when you and your date do make the jump to a dinner date, whether it be at home or out on the town.
Fabio's Dinner Date Do's:
- Stick to lite bites. Go for Tapas, Sushi or Happy Hour for an easy night. Sharing date food rather than ordering a full meal will definitely add more romance to the date. It's also typically less messy and much easier to eat, so you'll feel more comfortable and confident.
- Say no to the Merlot. Order a white wine- you're better safe than sorry. I love red wines but the risk of stained teeth and lips might be worth avoiding while you get to know your new "Match."
- Don't let the cooking keep you from conversing. Cook food that doesn't require too much of your attention, so while the food is cooking you can still enjoy the company of your date.
- 1+1 = Sous! – Cooking alone isn't fun for you or your date, so whether they are a culinary expert or a novice, come up with fun, flirty ways for them to play sous chef. Maybe it's adding in some ingredients or a little stirring here and there. It's not about putting them to work since you still want it to seem like a treat for them, but it will make the experience much more fun if you're doing it together.
- Impress her with Italian. Italy is the land of love and is one of the most influential cultures when it comes to food. And as I mentioned earlier it's proven to be a favorite amongst daters. So if you're choosing a style of cuisine to cook, my recommendation is go with Italian – and yes I'm a little biased! Italian food is diverse, has a rich heritage and can be very easy to make if you have the right recipes. Or choose a small, cozy Italian restaurant with a quiet vibe I'll share some of my favorite recipes later on in this blog post…
Now that you have some ideas in your back pocket for how to have a great dinner date, here are some things you might want to avoid.
Fabio's Dinner Date Don'ts:
- Cilantro kills your mojo! Don't use mint, cilantro or too much soy sauce- these ingredients are well known to stop your sex drive!
- Go easy on the garnish. Don't use too many extra garnishes, especially green food like parsley and cilantro that can get stuck in your teeth.
- Beware of your breath! Avoid food that can lead to unpleasant aftermath like beans that can affect your stomach, or garlic or onion that can be bad for your breath. In a recent Match.com poll that asked, "Which foods should you avoid most on a first date?" 67% of users chose garlic and onions as food to skip- so make sure to go easy!
- No Seedy behavior! Much like the garnish concerns, be on the look-out for seeds, especially poppy seeds that can turn your pearly whites into a total fright.
- Spicy isn't always sexy. Avoid super spicy food on your date! Many people cannot tolerate the heat. Over the course of the meal, it's nice to give your date a taste or maybe even switch plates if you're comfortable with that. Not everyone can handle spicy food so ask your date if he or she is a fan before you go for it.
- Don't go "whole hog". Don't go for ribs, BBQ or any full-blown Texas meal. 20 lbs. of brisket on the barbie just doesn't scream romance! It can be a little messy and might make for a better option when you know each other a little better and feel more at ease.
Check out my recipes for a sexy dinner date below:
Roasted Whole Chicken with Lemons


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Fifth-year senior Dustin Jackson and junior Drew Shore have been named co-captains of the 2011-12 University of Denver hockey team.
It's the first time Pioneers coach George Gwozdecky will use co-captains since Matt Carle and Gabe Gauthier shared the honor in 2005-06.
Shore, who was born in Denver, is the program's second Colorado native to wear the "C," following defenseman J.P. Testwuide (2008-09) of Vail. Shore, a 20-year-old center, led DU in scoring last season with 46 points (23 goals) in 40 games and had a team-best plus-minus rating (plus-29).
Jackson, from Omaha, Neb., is a checking-line winger who contributed eight points (five goals) in 30 games. He turned 25 in June.
Senior defenseman John Lee and junior blue-liner Paul Phillips will serve as assistant captains.
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Hi, I need help getting a music player called TS Secure Player working. The long story is that I couldn't get a good music player working on my Google Site, so I went over to Wix.com and got JW Player working on it. Then I found that it is easy to download content from JW Player, so I searched for a more secure player, at which point I found TS Secure Player. The problem is that i can't get it to work. It require the upload of a playlist file in .xml format and the player configuration file in .psp format (along with the .swf player file), both of which Wix.com doesn't allow, so that site is out. I have a Weebly site and was able to upload the files, but that didn't seem to help. The directions at TS Secure Player are down below. Does anyone know of a free website builder with which it might work or have any other ideas?
To publish the music player manually follow the steps below:
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Tunisia Internet Users And E-Commerce Survey Report 2008
A new Arab Advisors Group major survey of Internet users in Tunisia revealed that 36.4% of Internet users in Tunisia use e-commerce. Based on the survey results, the Arab Advisors Group estimates that Tunisia's Internet users spent US$ 132.7 million during the past 12 months in e-commerce transactions.
The survey report, 'Tunisia Internet users and e-commerce Survey 2008′ was released on August 20, 2008 and provides the results of a major comprehensive online survey of Internet users in Tunisia. The survey covered the Internet usage, e commerce and cellular usage and habits of the Internet users in Tunisia. The survey field work was conducted between May and July 2008.
Respondents were randomly targeted by receiving an email shot in their inbox to ask them to fill the survey in cooperation with reputable mail list providers in Tunisia. The survey report includes online replies from 1,093 respondents. Quality control checks and personal validation were conducted by Arab Advisors Group's team. The survey was conducted on the general Internet population, including both genders and all age groups across Tunisia. The online survey yields a confidence level of 99% with a margin of error of less than 4%.
According to the survey results, 84.0% of Internet users in Tunisia have Internet access at home, 75.8% use Internet at work, while 24.0% use public hot spots. Naturally, access methods overlapped.
While the survey covered Internet users, it also probed the reasons behind why other members of the same households surveyed do not use the Internet. Based on the feedback of Internet users, computer illiteracy, lack of interest, lack of a perceived need to use the Internet and being too young to use the Internet are the main reasons for keeping non-Internet users in Tunisia from using the Internet.
The survey also revealed e-commerce adoption in Tunisia. 36.4% of Tunisia Internet users shop online or through their mobile phone. The Arab Advisors Group estimated the number of e-commerce users in Tunisia to be over 416000 and total e-commerce expenditure during the past year to be US$ 132.7 million.
"The majority of e-commerce users make electronic payments through credit cards. 64.8% of e-commerce users use credit cards as their e-commerce method of payment. Following credit cards, 27.4% of e-commerce users use prepaid Internet shopping card for their payments. " Mr. Hussam Barhoush, Arab Advisors senior research analyst wrote in the survey report.
This survey report can be purchased from the Arab Advisors Group, who can provide a copy of the report's Table of Contents and the survey questions. The survey report includes 70 pages and 82 detailed exhibits.
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Soccas South American Style
Some time back on the Celiac Bay Area yahoo group , there was a buzz around a new restaurant called "Socca Oven" that opened in Berkeley, California. A chef in the area had opened a sister restaurant to his flagship restaurant Gregoire- but the best part was that everything at this new restaurant was gluten free! The concept was based on the French Socca, "a local speciality of southeastern French cuisine, particularly in and around the city of Nice. It is very similar to the northern Italian farinata, as its primary ingredients are chickpea flour and olive oil." (Source: Wikipedia) This crepe type flatbread is naturally gluten free, healthy, and friendly to the low carb diet. The restaurant also catered to dairy free dining, with no dairy toppings. We were all excited to try the restaurant, which turned out to be located in a small gourmet food court with outdoor dining. Reports came back- most of us loved the socca crepe itself, although some of the toppings left a little something to be desired. Personally, I tried the rather bland bay scallop topping and the vegetable topping, which was topped with Aioli, a mayonnaise type of sauce. Despite my ambivalence towards the toppings, I loved the chance to eat a gluten free pizza hot out of the brick oven at a real, live restaurant. I was greatly anticipating trying other toppings, such as the favorably reviewed salt cod topping, when the restaurant abruptly closed. Luckily in the meantime, members of the Celiac Bay group had been experimenting with making their own soccas, with delicious results. GlutenFreebytheBay came up with an especially delicious version of the socca, and blogged about it. After making my own, I found that I loved the easy to make chickpea crepe topped with delicious hummus, roasted vegetables, and kalamata olives. This layering of chickpea on chickpea creates a high energy, high protein powerhouse dish that is extremely tasty and satisfying. Ever since the socca has been part of my cooking repertoire. The other day I was reading though a recent issue of Cooking light magazine, and came across a recipe for a wheat flatbread topped with a black bean spread. Of course, their flatbread recipe was out- but it occurred to me that a chickpea socca just might work with a tasty black bean topping. So, I got busy with my cast iron pan. These (modified) recipes are the delicious results. The best part is that this recipe is very flexible and easily dairy and egg free. For a dairy free socca, I recommend adding avocados and pine nuts for a truly luxurious dish. Enjoy!
Black Bean Parsley Topping
Black Bean Sauce:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 15 oz can low sodium black beans (OR 2 cups homemade black beans, well rinsed)
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies)
1 or 2 chipotle chilies, deseeded, in GF adobe sauce (read label!)
Good with the following "pizza" toppings:
Cilantro Parsley drizzle:
Blend black bean sauce ingredients in food processor or blender.
To prepare Red Bell Pepper for toppings: broil red peppers (or roast over open flame until charred on all sides), then place in thick plastic bag (freezer quality) for about 10 minutes. Remove skin, then slice or chop (depending on your taste) and reserve.
To make "pizza", select pizza crust of your choice. I used a chickpea socca because it is so thin and crispy. I seasoned it with cumin seeds and marjoram. I removed it from the oven after 10 minutes rather than the usual 12 minutes, and topped it with a layer of black bean sauce. I then placed any toppings which taste good hot- the optional cheese, red pepper, kalamata olives, pine nuts, and put it back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted. Put under broiler for a minute or so if desired. (Watch that the socca doesn't burn!) After you take it out of the oven, drizzle some of the Cilantro Parsley vinagrette on it, any other cold toppings such as avocado, cut, and serve. Enjoy!
Celiacbayarea Group Soccas
1 cup garbanzo bean flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 diced onion
freshly ground pepper
Additional olive oil
For South American flavor:
For Mediterranean flavor:
Heat cast iron pan in oven set to 450 degrees.
Mix bean flour with salt, whisk in warm water and olive oil. Let the
Dribble a small amount of olive oil in hot cast iron pan and spread
Cut into triangles with a pizza cutter and enjoy. If toppings make it
Example of toppings:
Or, you could do a traditional "pizza" with veggies, meat, and even
On a GF board I'm on (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/celiacbayarea/) people have been experimenting with making soccas, a French "pizza" made from chickpea flour. This recipe would probably be great for diabetics or anyone doing low carb diets- and is egg, soy, and dairy free as well.
I was heavily influenced by GlutenFreeBytheBay's post. Her blog entry about the socca experience can be found here:
I love her hummus topping! The woman's a culinary genius, I tell ya.
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Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among American men and women. These cancers arise from the inner lining of the large intestine, also known as the colon. Tumors may also arise from the inner lining of the very last part of the digestive tract, called the rectum.
Unfortunately, most colorectal cancers are "silent" tumors. They grow slowly and often do not produce symptoms until they reach a large size. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is preventable, and curable, if detected early.
How Does Colorectal Cancer Develop?
Colorectal cancer usually begins as a "polyp," a nonspecific term to describe a growth on the inner surface of the colon. Polyps are often non-cancerous growths but some can develop into cancer.
The two most common types of polyps found in the colon and rectum include:
- Hyperplastic and inflammatory polyps. Usually these polyps do not carry a risk of developing into cancer. However, large hyperplastic polyps, especially on the right side of the colon, are of concern and should be completely removed.
- Adenomas or adenomatous polyps. Polyps, which, if left alone, could turn into colon cancer. These are considered pre-cancerous.
Although most colorectal polyps do not become cancer, virtually all colon and rectal cancers start from these growths. People may inherit diseases in which the risk of colon polyps and cancer is very high.
Colorectal cancer may also develop from areas of abnormal cells in the lining of the colon or rectum. This area of abnormal cells is called dysplasia and is more commonly seen in people with certain inflammatory diseases of the bowel such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer?
While anyone can get colorectal cancer, it is most common among people over age 50. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include:
- A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
- A diet high in red meats and processed meats
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Inherited conditions such as familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer
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My friend Elisa is editor at ParentMap, a parent's resource magazine that is both a monthly printed magazine and a website and blog. She asked me if she could republish on their blog the story I wrote last fall about J.P. Patches, who was created and portrayed by Chris Wedes, who died over the weekend at age 84.
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The Internet can invite unwanted intruders into your home. For younger children, maybe offensive Web sites and inappropriate content need to be worried about. For older kids and teens, it can be even more complicated instant messaging, social networking, child predators, cyber bullies, scammers, or maybe just too much Internet. KSS Parental Controls is an essential tool for parents monitor and manage children's internet use in a flexible way. KSS Parental Controls records everything kids do online including e-mail, chat/instant messaging, Web sites, applications, screen snapshots.
KSS Paretnal Controls provides automatic e-mail/Chat/IM blocking, Web site filtering, games/applications blocking, automatic keyword detection and danger alert, and intelligent reporting. With 15 web sites content categories, it gives you the ability to fine tune access to websites and ensure that harmful content is blocked. It also allow you to specify the amount of time that kids can be spent online, and the times of the day when the Internet is available. KSS Parental Controls supports multiple user profiles and even offers a simple, easy to use set-up assistant to help parents determine what online activities (Web sites, chat, gaming and social networks) are appropriate based on your family member's age.


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1. The interpretation of a statute by an administrative agency charged with the responsibility of enforcing the statute is entitled to judicial deference and is called the doctrine of operative construction. Deference to an agency's interpretation is particularly appropriate when the agency is one of special competence and experience. Although an appellate court gives deference to the agency's interpretation of a statute, the final construction of a statute lies with the appellate court, and the agency's interpretation, while persuasive, is not binding on the court. Interpretation of a statute is a question of law over which an appellate court's review is unlimited.
2. The Kansas Department of Corrections may subtract an inmate's good time credit previously earned on a new sentence even though that sentence has been completed and the infraction giving rise to the good time forfeiture occurs while the inmate is serving his postrelease sentence from a prior crime.
Appeal from Reno District Court; ROBERT C. HELSEL, S.J. Opinion filed January 12, 2001. Affirmed.
Sam Kepfield and Cheryl I. Allen, of Legal Services for Prisoners, Inc., for appellant.
Jon D. Graves, special assistant attorney general, for appellee.
Before MARQUARDT, P.J., GREEN, J., and BUCHELE, S.J.
GREEN, J.: Don Muir appeals from a judgment of the trial court denying his K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 60-1501 petition. On appeal, Muir contends that the trial court erred in failing to determine that the Kansas Department of Corrections (DOC) had improperly forfeited his good time credits. We disagree and affirm.
Muir was originally sentenced to 13 months in custody of the DOC in case No. 94 CR 569. He was placed on postrelease supervision on March 1, 1996, with a maximum release date of May 12, 1997. In June of 1996, Muir committed a series of burglaries for which he received a new controlling sentence of 33 months in custody. In May 1997, Muir's postrelease supervision was formally revoked, and he was ordered to serve to his sentence discharge date.
Muir was sentenced to 33 months on the new convictions on December 9, 1996, and had a beginning sentence date of September 6, 1996, after receiving 94 days of jail credit. He also still owed 8 months and 6 days on his previous sentence (9/6/96 to 5/12/97), for a combined total of 3 years, 5 months, and 6 days. The guidelines release date was listed as February 12, 2000, with 2 years' postrelease supervision, making his discharge date February 12, 2002.
Although Muir's controlling sentence was 33 months, he could have earned up to 4 months and 29 days of good time, resulting in 28 months and 1 day of time to serve on the new sentence. As listed on the sentence computation worksheet, Muir's estimated guidelines release date on the new sentence was January 7, 1999. Adding 8 months and 6 days for the remainder of Muir's previous sentence brought the estimated guidelines release date to September 13, 1999.
In June 1999, Muir received a disciplinary report for a violation of K.A.R. 44-12-901, dangerous contraband, and was found guilty. As a result, 3 months of good time were forfeited, which moved Muir's estimated release date on the old and new term to December 19, 1999. Muir was released from custody on December 17, 1999.
Muir filed a petition under K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 60-1501 in October 1999, alleging his 3 months of good time was illegally forfeited, causing him to be restrained past his release date of September 13, 1999. In his memorandum in support of his petition, Muir argued the DOC cannot forfeit good time earned on his new sentence when he was serving only the balance of his postrelease time under an order from the Kansas Parole Board. The trial court heard the petition on October 26, 1999. The trial court determined that the sentence of the hearing officer forfeiting 3 months of good time from Muir was a legal order.
First, we must decide if Muir's appeal is moot. Muir was released from custody on December 17, 1999. The good time taken from him as a result of his disciplinary violation has been served. By statute, any remaining good time not forfeited is added to postrelease supervision. K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 21-4722(b). Thus, Muir's final discharge date remains February 12, 2002, regardless of how we decide this issue. Further, the consequences Muir would face if he were to later violate the conditions of his postrelease supervision would not be influenced by a decision in this appeal. Muir would still be subject to serving the entire remaining balance of that period. K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 75-5217(c). Because the actual controversy in this case has ended, any judgment by this court would be an idle act insofar as Muir's rights are concerned. See Shanks v. Nelson, 258 Kan. 688, 693, 907 P.2d 882 (1995).
However, this case warrants an exception to the general rule regarding appellate review of moot issues because it involves a question of interest likely to recur that needs to be clarified and addressed by this court. See Junction City Education Ass'n v. U.S.D. No. 475, 264 Kan. 212, 215, 955 P.2d 1266 (1998). Where a particular issue, although moot, is one of public importance and one capable of repetition, an appellate court may consider that issue and render an opinion. Board of Johnson County Comm'rs v. Duffy, 259 Kan. 500, 504, 912 P.2d 716 (1996); State v. Zimmer, 19 Kan. App. 2d 617, Syl. ¶ 2, 873 P.2d 1381 (1994). Notwithstanding the issue of mootness, Muir's argument is fatally flawed. Our standard of review for the issue regarding good time forfeiture is as follows:
"The interpretation of a statute by an administrative agency charged with the responsibility of enforcing a statute is entitled to judicial deference and is called the doctrine of operative construction. Deference to an agency's interpretation is particularly appropriate when the agency is one of special competence and experience. Although an appellate court gives deference to the agency's interpretation of a statute, the final construction of a statute lies with the appellate court, and the agency's interpretation, while persuasive, is not binding on the court. Interpretation of a statute is a question of law over which an appellate court's review is unlimited. [Citation omitted.]" In re Appeal of United Teleservices, Inc., 267 Kan. 570, 572, 983 P.2d 250 (1999).
Muir argues the DOC cannot forfeit his good time if the forfeiture was imposed during the time frame when he was serving the remainder of his postrelease time on his old crime. Muir's estimated guidelines release date on his new crime was January 7, 1999. The disciplinary violation occurred in June 1999, while Muir was serving the remainder of his sentence from his previous crime, which was not subject to reduction through the application of good time. See Sentencing Guidelines Directive # 32A (February 8, 1995). See also K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 75-5217(c) (upon revocation Muir would be required to serve the entire remaining balance of the period of his postrelease supervision).
We must initially decide which sentence Muir served first. K.S.A. 21-4608(c) states Muir shall serve his sentence on his new crime consecutive to the remainder of his postrelease term. Likewise, Sentencing Guidelines Directive # 37, dated April 21, 1999, states that upon revocation, any remaining period of postrelease supervision must be served before the commencement of the new sentence.
Nevertheless, the trial court determined that Muir was to first serve his new sentence, then his postrelease time remaining on his old sentence. Although K.S.A. 21-4608(c) seems to say otherwise, this position is consistent with the sentence computation worksheet and is the only logical conclusion. Muir's parole was not formally revoked until May 1997, 8 months after his sentence beginning date. Thus, the only sentence he could have been serving before this date was the 33-month sentence on his new conviction.
This interpretation also seems to be consistent with the dicta in White v. Bruce, 23 Kan. App. 2d 449, 454-55, 932 P.2d 448, rev. denied 262 Kan. 970 (1997). In White, much like the case before this court, defendant's postrelease supervision was not revoked until 7 months after he began serving his prison sentence on his new crime. The court held the 7 months spent incarcerated on the new crime, before revocation, did not also vest as credit against his postrelease supervision term. In so finding, the court, in adopting the rationale of Zerbst v. Kidwell, 304 U.S. 359, 82 L.Ed. 1399, 58 S.Ct. 872 (1938), implied a prisoner's postrelease sentence, when parole was not revoked until after imposition of his new sentence, is to be served at the completion of the new sentence. See White, 23 Kan. App. at 454-55 (Zerbst court held inmates' original sentences, of which they were on parole, were suspended until completion of their new sentences. 304 U.S. at 362).
Sentencing Guidelines Directive # 32A states that upon revocation of an inmate's postrelease supervision, the new sentence shall be aggregated with the balance of the time remaining on postrelease supervision to establish the time to serve on the aggregate sentence. Although the sentence calculation worksheet shows the separate nature of the two sentences, this may have been done for the ease of calculating Muir's sentence. January 7, 1999, was the estimated release date on the new sentence. September 13, 1999, was the estimated release date on the old and new term.
Accepting Muir's argument that the two sentences are separate and distinct, we would reach an illogical result. According to Muir, once he has served the amount of time necessary to satisfy the new portion of his imprisonment, he would be able to commit all the disciplinary violations he wished because no good time could be forfeited. If the two sentences really were separate and distinct, Muir would have been released from prison on January 7, 1999, assuming he earned all of his good time, been placed on postrelease supervision for 2 years plus the amount of good time he earned, and then put back in prison to serve the remaining 8 months and 6 days from his old conviction. Of course, when prisoners are ordered to serve consecutive sentences, they are not released after the completion of one sentence to postrelease supervision then reincarcerated later to complete the other sentence. The sentences are aggregated, and the good time is subtracted at the end from the guidelines release date.
Although Muir was technically serving the remainder of his postrelease time from his old conviction when he committed the disciplinary violation, sentences are aggregated for the purposes of determining the total length of term, guidelines release date, and final discharge date. His guidelines release date was February 12, 2002. If Muir was awarded all of his available good time and none was forfeited, he would have been released on September 13, 1999. Had Muir committed a disciplinary violation before earning good time credits, nothing could be forfeited and his estimated release date would not have been affected. K.A.R. 44-6-125(c). However, at the time Muir committed the disciplinary violation, he had clearly earned 4 months and 29 days of good time. As a result, the DOC was within its rights to subtract 3 months of Muir's good time credit previously earned on his sentence.


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This was an unfortunate time at the Paris Observatory since its Director Le Verrier had become very unpopular following his drive for efficiency and attempts were being made to have him removed. In 1870 Delaunay was appointed as Director of the Paris Observatory to replace Le Verrier. Tisserand showed remarkable abilities in his work at the Observatory and it was clear that he would soon achieve an elevated position in the world of astronomy. In 1873 Tisserand was appointed director of the Toulouse Observatory to succeed Daguin, a post which he held for five years.
At the Toulouse Observatory Tisserand appointed two young astronomers, Joseph Perrotin and Guillaume Bigourdan, to help him in his observational work. Neither were experienced in astronomy but Tisserand had made two good choices for he soon trained the young men to become astronomers of outstanding qualities.
Tisserand did not spend the whole of his five years as director in Toulouse. In 1874 he went to Japan to make observations of the transit of Venus which occurred that year. A transit of Venus is when the planet passed in front of the disc of the sun as viewed from the Earth and Tisserand took a year to make the journey to Japan, make his observations, and return to France. In order to keep the Toulouse Observatory operating during this lengthy absence Jules Gruey, a teacher at the Toulouse Faculty of Science was appointed temporary director. The experience stood Gruey in good stead for he went on to became the director of the Besançon Observatory.
After Tisserand returned to France and took over again as director of the Observatory in Toulouse he had a new instrument installed. However the 83 centimetre telescope installed in 1875 was not a great success since the wooden base was not stable enough to allow photography. Having a telescope which could not be used for photography was rather unfortunate since most astronomical work at that time required that facility. Tisserand decided to undertake a programme of measurement of the separation of binary stars, but he discovered that the micrometer used for such measurements did not work. He decided that he could only use the defective telescope for observing the planets and together with his assistants he made observations of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
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"There would be much to discuss about the events that led Benedict XVI to write his Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, and we could do this by starting from the facts, the numbers, and the data which, if looked at attentively, reveal a reality much less enormous than appears from the ferocious media campaign. Or we could start from the contradictions of those who, in the same newspaper, denounce certain wicked deeds, but after a few pages justify everything and everybody, especially in matters of sex. We could do this, and perhaps it would help to understand the context of a Church really under attack, whatever its errors may be. Only the Pope's humble and courageous gesture pointed attention toward the heart of the question.
"Clearly there is a wound, a very serious one, one of the kind that provoked Christ (and his vicars, too) to use fiery words ('Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.').
"There is filth in the Church. Joseph Ratzinger himself said so during the Way of the Cross at the Coliseum five years ago, shortly before being elected Pope and, realistically, he has never stopped recalling the fact since. Sin is there, grave sin. Evil is there, along with the abyss of pain that evil carries with it, and everything possible has to be done, and with firmness, to stem the evil and to make amends for that pain. The Pope is already doing this, and his letter reiterates it strongly when it asks the guilty to 'answer for it before Almighty God and before properly constituted tribunals.'
"This is precisely why the true heart of the question, the forgotten focus, lies elsewhere. Alongside all the limitations and within the Church's wounded humanity, is there or is there not something greater than sin, something radically greater than sin? Is there something that can shatter the inexorable weight of our evil? Something that, as the Pope writes, 'has the power to forgive even the greatest of sins, and to bring forth good even from the most terrible evil'?
"'This is the point: God was moved by our nothingness,' Fr. Giussani said in the phrase quoted on the CL Easter Poster. 'Not only that. God was moved by our betrayal, by our crude, forgetful, and treacherous poverty, by our pettiness... It's compassion, pity, passion. He had pity on me.' This is what the Church brings to the world, and certainly not because of its members' merit, goodness, or even less because of their coherence: God's compassion for our pettiness, something greater than our limitations, the only thing infinitely greater than our limitations. If we don't start from here, we cannot understand at all; everything goes mad, literally.
"We, too, have had moments when we have dodged that compassion, and run away from it. At times, it is in the Church itself that faith is reduced to ethics and morality is reduced to an impossible lonely recourse to laws, as if the need of that embrace were something to be ashamed of. But if we forget Christ, if we do away with the wholly different measure that He introduces into the world now, through the Church, then we no longer have the terms on which to judge the Church.
"Then it becomes easy to mistake attention for the victims and regard for their history for a conniving silence, and prudence toward the guilty parties, true or presumed – perhaps accused on the basis of rumors emerging after decades – for the will to 'cover up' (sadly it has sometimes been the case). Then it is almost inevitable to keep arguing about celibacy without even touching on the real value of virginity. And it becomes impossible to understand why the Church can be hard and motherly at the same time with the priests who go wrong. It can punish them severely and ask them to serve their sentence and make amends for the evil (it has already done so in the past, and will always do so), but without snapping, if possible, that thread that binds them, because it is the only thing that can redeem them. It can ask its children to 'be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect,' not so as to demand of them an impossible irreprehensibilty, but so as to remind them of a tension to live the same mercy with which God embraces us ('be merciful as your heavenly father is merciful').
"This is why the Church can educate, which, in the end, is the real question being challenged by those who are accusing it ('See, even the priests do wrong, and badly wrong. How can we trust our children?') as if the Church's being teacher all depended on the behavior of her children, and not on Christ, on that presence which – amidst all the errors and horrors committed –makes possible in the world an embrace like that of Chagall's Prodigal Son which appears on the Easter Poster. There, alongside Fr.Giussani's phrase, there is another, by Benedict XVI: 'Conversion to Christ ultimately means this: to exit the illusion of self-sufficiency in order to discover and accept one's own need– the need of His forgiveness and His friendship.'
"This is the embrace of Christ, in our wounded and needy humanity, far greater than the evil we can do. If the Church, with all its limitations, had not this to offer to the world, even to the victims of those barbarities, then we would be lost. Because the evil would still be there, but it would be impossible to overcome it."


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To live is to forget.
Perhaps you, like me, have wandered from room to room searching for your glasses only to discover them hidden in plain sight perched atop your head. Or maybe you've hopped off the sofa only to find yourself in the garage with no idea why you're in the garage.
Cats do this. They walk around aimlessly and find themselves staring at the wall for no apparent reason.
I have a pretty good memory. I only drive past my street twice a week and can name three of the past four vice-presidents. Still, sometimes I worry.
Like when I start to tell a story I've told ten thousand times and suddenly all the details go AWOL.
"You know, that guy … ," I'll plead. "The big guy with that thing on his face." Suddenly unable to remember not only his name, but what that thing on his face is.
Some people have an iron trap memory for hurts, slights, and every cruel word ever said to them. I just want to remember the punch line.
And the sound of my grandfather's voice.
The young have snickered at their elders since Og the cave man first discovered fire. But the tide may finally be turning thanks to a study published in the "Journal of Topics in Cognitive Science" that claims we don't decline mentally as we age we simply take longer to remember.
Because the elderly have so much more to remember.
"The brains of older people do not get weak," says Dr. Michael Ramscar. "On the contrary they simply know more."
As opposed to your average 14-year-old who thinks he knows everything.
All kids watch their parents search for missing car keys or worry in the car if they remembered to unplug the iron and convince themselves that they'll never be like them!
Meanwhile every 14-year-old I've ever met is already more forgetful than your average octogenarian, unable to remember his homework, to take out the trash, walk the dog he swore he'd walk, or even change his underwear and bathe without being reminded.
Professor Harald Baayen, the head researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Quantitative Linguistics research group at Tubingen University in Germany, the folks who did the study, claims the brain of an elderly person is like a computer hard drive jam-packed with data. The information has to be sifted before the answer spits out.
Who am I to argue with the Alexander von Humboldt Quantitative whatchamacallit?
So while we might fumble for cousin Sheila's third husband's name, don't panic. German scientists say it's in there somewhere, we just need to give our brains time for it to download. Consider your next nap a geriatric brain reboot.
Meanwhile, our allegedly sharp-witted offspring are being graded on a curve.
According to the study, young people test better on cognitive exams because the elderly know the questions are silly.
Memory tests present the subject with two unrelated words like "lamp" and "applesauce." The whippersnappers do better at recalling disassociated words because the elderly know they aren't worth remembering. Lamp doesn't go with applesauce.
Long experience with language hard wires our brain for word associations like "pizza and beer" or "brazen hussy." Makes sense. Have you ever met a demure hussy?
You can't fool an old dog.
My theory on memory is simpler; people remember what they want to remember.
Every kid knows to the second when school gets out and every senior citizen knows to the penny what kind of bump they're getting in Social Security.
If we forget more as we get older maybe it's because we've lived long enough to cherish what's worth remembering.
We're not getting senile, we're becoming more selective.
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