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WALTHAM, Mass. — The Brandeis University women's basketball team won their fifth-straight University Athletic Association (UAA) contest tonight with a dominant second-half performance against visiting Case Western Reserve University. The Judges outscored the Spartans, 41-19, in the second 20 minutes to claim a 71-58 conference victory in Red Auerbach Arena.
Brandeis (11-8, 5-3 UAA) exceeded its overall and conference win total from a year ago with the win. The Judges' five-game winning streak is their longest since 2009-10. It marks the first time since the 2003-04 season that they have won five UAA contests in a row. Case's loss drops the Spartans to 7-12 overall, 1-7 in the UAA.
Trailing by nine, 39-30, at the break, Brandeis scored the first nine points of the second, tying the game on a traditional three-point play by sophomore Samantha Mancinelli (Durham, Conn./Coginchaug Regional) at the 17:18 mark. Case answered with two free throws by rookie Jessica McCoy (Cranford, N.J./Cranford), and Laura Mummey (Hudson, Ohio/Hudson) converted an and-one situation at the 16:29 mark to give the Spartans a 44-41 edge.
A Mancinelli jumper followed by a Kasey Dean (Soutbury, Conn./Pomperaug) lay-up off a Janelle Rodriguez (Peabody, Mass./Peabody Veterans) steal gave Brandeis its first lead of the second half, 45-44. After Spartan junior Erin Reynolds (St. Louis, Mo./Webster Groves) answered with a jumper at the 15:14 mark, the visitors hit just two field goals the rest of the way. Another Rodriguez steal led to a Dean bucket, giving the Judges the lead for good at the 14:28 mark. The Brandeis lead expanded to as many as 18 points in the second half as they shot 52 percent from the floor (15-29) while holding the Spartans to just 17 percent (4-24). The visitors took the same number of shots in each half, but connected on 11 fewer buckets.
The Judges trailed at halftime for the fifth game in a row in their winning streak. The visitors shot an unconscious 63 percent from the floor (15-24) in the opening 20 minutes, including 5-of-6 from downtown. The Spartans led by as many as 16 points in the first, going ahead 34-18 with just over four minutes to go on a Rachel Beaty (Carrolton, Texas/Hebron) 3-pointer. The Judges kept the deficit from getting out of hand, however, thanks to some long-range heroics from rookie guard Frankie Pinto (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente), who hit twice from beyond the arc to get the Judges back within eight. Case's Erin Reynolds answered Pinto's second trifecta, but Dean scored the final bucket of the half to cut it to a single-digit deficit.
For the game, the high scorer was Brandeis rookie center Maria Jackson (Rochester, N.Y./Hilton), who scored 12 of her 16 points in the second half, finishing just two points shy of a career-high. Jackson hit 6-of-10 overall, 4-of-6 in the second half, and 4-of-4 from the line, all coming after the break. She also tied for the Judges' team lead with five rebounds, four on the offensive glass, and had a career-high four steals.
Dean added 14 points, matched Jackson with five rebounds, and had a game- and season-high seven assists. Senior Nicolina Vitale (Clinton Township, Mich./Chippewa Valley) added 10 points, four boards and two blocked shots. Both seniors scored eight second-half points. Mancinelli and rookie Paris Hodges (Southampton, N.Y./Southampton) each scored nine points.
Case put two players in double figures, McCoy, who scored nine of her 15 points in the first half, and Mummey, who had seven of her 10 in the first 20 minutes. McCoy also had a game-high six rebounds.
Brandeis will look for its sixth-straight UAA win on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. against Carnegie Mellon. Case will play at New York University at the same time. NYU edged CMU, 85-81, tonight.


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This exciting coloring book, documenting the flora and fauna of the African plains, will thrill colorists and nature lovers alike. Forty-one realistic scenes, meticulously researched and accurately rendered by artist Dianne Gaspas-Ettl, depict a variety of wild animals in their natural habitats. Included are ready-to-color illustrations of magnificent giraffe at a water hole, a matriarch and herd of African elephants, a cheetah with its young on an abandoned termite mound, a yellow-winged bat amid the blossoms of the baobab tree, and much more. Captions for each picture identify subjects by common and Latin names and briefly describe the environment. Paperback, 41 black-and-white illustrations including 4 double-page spreads, introduction, captions, alpahbetical lists of common and scientific names, color illustrations on covers, 48 pages.
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Working Title and Kris Thykier to produce script from One Man, Two Guvnors writer Richard Bean.
James Cordon has signed on to star in Working Title's Christmas comedy School for Santas, produced with Kris Thykier, and written by One Man, Two Guvnors' Richard Bean.
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The film, set to shoot in New York and London in 2013, will follow a down-on-his luck dad who needs to find his inner Father Christmas to win back his kids
School for Santas reunites Corden, who is currently shooting David Frankel's One Chance, with Bean following their award-winning Broadway and West End success with One Man, Two Guvnors.
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title have Edgar Wright's The World's End and Hossein Amini's The Two Faces of January in production. Thykier is currently shooting Frankel's One Chance and was producer on upcoming I Give It A Year for Working Title Films.
Corden said: "All my life I've wanted to make a big family Christmas movie. To be making one with a company like Working Title Films is a dream come true. Re-teaming with Richard Bean and Kris Thykier is like all my Christmas's have come at once. I can't wait to start."


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Lexi, the office security guard, is on the lookout for someone who's been stealing office supplies. She runs into Mikayla who's working late. Lexi's got a thing for Mikayla and tries to ask her out for dinner, but Mikayla's insensitively laughs at Lexi and shoots her down. Lexi goes back to her desk to think about what to say next, then comes back to give Mikayla a piece of her mind, only to find Mikayla slipping a laptop in her bag! Looks like this thief needs a full body search! Collapse
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Forum Post: Koch Whore Walker, Makes Singing and Listening to Protest Songs Illegal!!!
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YAY! Libe(R)topia!!
A lying ass teabagge(R) does it again!!
Craps all over, not only the constitution, but all over common sense!!!
Can't disturb a Koch induced tyranny with folk songs!!
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Every week, a DIY expert spares us a trip to the grocery store and shows us how to make small batches of great foods at home.Just in time for Thanksgiving, A Cozy Kitchen's Adrianna Adarme gives us a homemade alternative to canned pumpkin purée. Use it in a tried-and-true classic pumpkin pie, an elegant holiday hors d'oeuvre, or an irresistible hostess gift.
Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and I'm sure many of you are drafting up menus, making checklists, writing shopping lists, prepping, or ... you might be procrastinating like I always do. But I can be almost certain that pumpkin puree will appear on your shopping list. That's why I'm here to urge you to give homemade pumpkin purée a whirl. I promise that your family and friends' taste buds will greatly appreciate the effort. Once upon a time I was a firm believer that there was no difference between homemade pumpkin purée and the canned stuff. I had read so many articles and opinions on the matter, and all of them always favored canned pumpkin's reliability (excess water content is a big concern), relatively low price and ease. I frankly thought it was a waste of time -- that was, until I finally did it. Now my opinion is changed forever! Homemade tastes better than canned. I know that shouldn't have been a surprise, but it totally was for me. The taste, as it turns out, is dramatically different. The homemade version is sweeter, nuttier, and well, for the lack of a better word, more pumpkin-y.
The bonus is that making homemade pumpkin purée is ridiculously easy. To make the project even more seamless, here are a few tips on selecting the perfect pumpkin for the job:
• The best type of pumpkin for making purée is a Sugar Pie Pumpkin. Sugar pumpkins are smaller than the ones you carve at Halloween. Their skin is smoother, thinner, more orange, and they're sweeter in flavor, making them perfect for cooking and baking.
• Seek out pumpkins that are deep orange in color, with smooth and even-colored exteriors and fresh-looking stems.
• Select a pumpkin that is firm to the touch, with no soft spots.
Homemade Pumpkin PuréeMakes about 1 1/4 to 2 cups of purée, depending on the size of the pumpkin you use.1 sugar pie pumpkin 1 teaspoon vegetable oilPreheat your oven to 350F. Under cold water, wash the pumpkin and dry it thoroughly. Using a large knife, cut it in half.
Using a metal spoon or an ice cream scoop, scoop out the seeds and innards and set aside. (If you'd like to roast the seeds, clean them thoroughly, allow them to air-dry for a few hours, and then toss with a bit of olive oil and any spices you like; think Madras curry powder, cayenne pepper or even good salt and pepper.)
Rub a baking sheet with the teaspoon of vegetable oil and transfer the two pumpkin halves, skin-side up. (Alternatively, you could also place it on a piece of foil or parchment.) Place the pumpkin in the oven to roast for 1 hour, or until tender.
Allow it to cool slightly, about 15 minutes, before handling. Scoop out the pumpkin and place it in the bowl of a food processor. (Depending on how big your food processor is, you may need to do this in batches.) Blend the pumpkin until completely smooth. Sugar pie pumpkins tend to be drier, but if the pumpkin looks a bit wet, feel free to place the pumpkin purée in a cheesecloth-lined sieve and set over a bowl. I did this step just to see how much water would be drained and ended up with only a few teaspoons of water.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Save and print the recipe here.Adrianna will be answering questions about pumpkin purée on the Hotline for those of you who want to take on this project at home. For the quickest response, go to her recipe and ask a question from there -- we'll email her your question right away!
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Alport Syndrome (AS) is an inherited disorder of the basement membranes of the kidney, eye and ear. People who inherit defective genes for the "collagen" proteins in these basement membranes may develop progressive loss of renal function, deafness and abnormalities of the eye.
In the kidneys, glomerular basement membranes normally act like filters, allowing fluid to move from blood vessels to urine while retaining protein and red blood cells within the bloodstream. Thus, one of the early signs of Alport syndrome may be leakage of small amounts of blood or protein into the urine during childhood. Collagen-containing membranes are also important for the shape of the lens of the eye and the structure of the inner ear.
In 1927, Dr. Alport wrote his classic report on a British family with the syndrome. He drew attention to the fact that affected males in this family uniformly developed progressive renal failure and deafness, whereas females were less affected. This pattern of inheritance is termed "X-linked". The normal copy of the gene onto the other X chromosome relatively protects female "carriers" who inherit an abnormal Alport gene on one X chromosome.
Some females may develop renal insufficiency, but in general this occurs late in life. In contrast, every male receives one Y chromosome from his father and one X chromosome from his mother; thus, if he happens to inherit an X-chromosome bearing a mutant Alport gene, the boy is unprotected and develops the full-blown Alport Syndrome as a young adult.
In the 1970s, electron microscopic studies of kidney biopsy tissue proved that the primary problem lies in the kidney's basement membrane; at an early stage, its collagen fibers are visibly ragged, rendering it thin, fragile and easily ruptured. In 1990, it was finally shown that classical X-linked Alport Syndrome (XLAS) is caused by mutations of a specialized collagen gene ("Col 4A5") located on the X-chromosome.
Female "carriers" pass the defective gene to 50% of their sons; these boys invariably develop Alport Syndrome. Affected males pass the defective gene to all their daughters and never to their sons (to whom they pass the Y chromosome).
A rare variant of X-linked Alport Syndrome has been described in association with abnormal muscle of the esophagus (interfering with swallowing). This condition is due to mutations of another collagen gene ("Col 4A6") located on the X- chromosome.
About 85% of Alport Syndrome (AS) cases have the classical X-linked pattern of inheritance similar to the family described by Dr. Alport. However, about 15% of cases follow a different genetic pattern. Basement membranes are actually a meshwork of many types of collagens and the genes for some of these other collagens are not located on the X-chromosome.
Patients with Autosomal Recessive Alport Syndrome (ARAS) have inherited a pair of abnormal collagen genes, one from each parent. In some families, the syndrome is caused by two mutant copies of a collagen gene termed "Col 4A3"; in other families, the "Col 4A4" genes are defective. We now know that both of these collagen genes are located on chromosome #2, rather than on the X-chromosome. Consequently, both males and females are fully affected. Both these genes are important for integrity of the basement membrane; if either one is eliminated, there is progressive deterioration of renal function, deafness and changes in the eye, just as in X-linked Alport syndrome.
ARAS cannot be distinguished from classical X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS) on clinical grounds or standard assessments of renal biopsy tissue. One or more children in a family may be affected, but renal failure does not usually occur in subsequent generations unless there is marriage between family members or marriage into another affected family.
Parents of a child with ARAS are "carriers". Each has one normal, as well as one abnormal copy of the gene. Similarly, half of the patient's siblings may be carriers who are relatively protected by the normal copy of the gene. Although their basement membranes may be thin and urine tests may show small amounts of blood or protein in the urine, ARAS carriers generally do not develop progressive kidney dysfunction.
In some families, a single copy of the abnormal collagen gene on chromosome #2 is passed on to 50% of each successive generation. Each carrier may have blood in the urine but no one in the family develops kidney failure. In the past, such families were said to have "Benign Familial Hematuria", but the cause was not fully understood. Kidney biopsies often showed thin basement membranes, prompting physicians to coin the term "Thin Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease" to describe the situation.
In rare instances, (<1%) the typical symptoms of Alport Syndrome follow an autosomal dominant pattern (ADAS). In other words, kidney failure and deafness may be seen in successive generations, affecting males and females equally. In one such family, Dr. Antignac (Paris) discovered an unusual mutation of the Col 4A3 gene. Although damage to the Col 4A3 gene usually causes ARAS, Dr. Antignac suggested that this particular mutation actually produces a disruptive form of 4A3 collagen.
Affected individuals from this family do not seem to be protected by their one normal copy of the gene. Instead, the abnormal, disruptive collagen is somehow able to interfere with basement membrane structure even in the presence of some normal 4A3 collagen. Another unusual form of Alport Syndrome has been described in association with giant platelets in the blood, but the genetic basis for this variant is unknown.
The first subtle manifestations of classical Alport Syndrome (XLAS) usually appear early in life. Blood in the urine (hematuria) may be detectable by one year of age in about 15% of cases, and by six years of age in about 70% of cases. Occasionally, there may be brief episodes lasting for days during which the blood is visible to the eye; pain or other symptoms do not accompany these episodes. Leak of protein in the urine is not usually evident in infancy, but increases during the first two decades.
If a renal biopsy is performed in the first few years of life, segments of the renal basement membranes may be somewhat thin, but the characteristic unraveled appearance of basement membrane collagen may not be evident until several years later. As time goes by, the basement membranes become progressively thickened or fibrosed in parallel with decreasing overall function of the kidney.
Progressive loss of kidney function in Alport Syndrome is variable. In some families, affected males may require dialysis as early as 20 years and invariably by 31 years of age; in others, dialysis is not needed until about 40 years. Deafness is bilateral, but may be subtle in childhood. Formal audiometric studies detect some level of hearing abnormality in about 85% of affected boys by age 15 and many require hearing aids by the age of 25. About 25-30% of patients have a characteristic abnormality of the shape of the lens, as well as changes in the retina at the back of the eye. Although useful in diagnosis, these problems are not usually associated with severe loss of vision.
In general, long-term results of renal transplantation in Alport Syndrome are satisfactory and comparable to transplantation for other conditions. However, there are two important concerns which must be addressed. If a family member wishes to serve as a kidney donor, special care must be taken to ensure that the donor is unaffected. Often this may require a renal biopsy and/or consultation with a genetics specialist. Secondly, there are a small number of males with classical X-linked Alport Syndrome whose Col 4A5 gene is entirely absent (deleted as opposed to modified). When these patients are transplanted with a normal kidney, their immune system recognizes the normal Col 4A5 collagen as a new, foreign (unaccustomed) protein and mounts an unusually strong response. Often the transplanted kidney is rapidly rejected in such cases.
As outlined above, the genetics of Alport Syndrome is complex. Diagnosis in young children may be tricky, even with the help of a renal biopsy. Some centers are able to perform specialized analysis (immunohistochemistry) of renal biopsy tissue or molecular genetic testing (linkage analysis) to identify the form of Alport Syndrome involved. However, these studies are usually performed on a research basis and are not available as a routine clinical test. Thus, there is a strong case to be made for genetic counselling of families with young children at risk, anticipated pregnancies or transplantation.
With acknowledgement to Dr. Paul Goodyer, Professor of Pediatric Nephrology at the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, for his assistance in compiling this information.
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Gary Neal was 3 for 3 on 3-pointers in scoring 15 points for San Antonio, which beat Minnesota at home for the 16th straight time. Tim Duncan added 14 points and nine rebounds and Tiago Splitter had 10 points. Manu Ginobili scored 12 points in the first half before leaving with a strained left hamstring.
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What is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps unlock the body's cells so that sugar (glucose) from the food we eat can be used by the cells for energy. In people with type 2 diabetes, a combination of problems occurs, and scientists aren't really sure which is the chicken and which is the egg.
The person's body may not be producing enough insulin to meet their needs, so some glucose can't get into the cells. Glucose remains in the bloodstream, causing high blood glucose levels. In many cases, the person may actually be producing more insulin than one might reasonably expect that person to need to convert the amount of food they've eaten at a meal into energy. Their pancreas is actually working overtime to produce more insulin because the body's cells are resistant to the effects of insulin. Basically the cells, despite the presence of insulin in the bloodstream, don't become unlocked and don't let enough of the glucose in the blood into the cells.
Scientists don't know exactly what causes this insulin resistance, and many expect that there are several different defects in the process of unlocking cells that cause insulin resistance. Medications for type 2 diabetes focus on different parts of this insulin-cell interaction to help improve blood glucose control. Some medications stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin. Others improve how the body uses insulin by working on this insulin resistance. Physical activity also seems to improve the body's ability to use insulin by decreasing insulin resistance, which is why activity is so important in diabetes management.
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Due to popular demand, we are here to help you find what you need aesthetically in your daily driver. Every EOS is Unique in its own way.
We are collaborating with ULTRONER once again to make the successor to the EOS, the EOS II, a more ergonomic device and an upgraded chipset! The EOS II features the GX-180-UTC, a chipset that packs a punch and saves battery life. With the new chipset equipped, you can really personalize your device to your liking from changing the color of your screen, how to unlock your settings mode, setting your puff limit, and much much more. The new software in the GX-180-UTC features our "swipe left to right or right to left to change firing modes". We've also included a SOFT, NORMAL, and HARD firing modes. The EOS II is composed of beautiful stabilized wood, acrylic/resin on a lightweight aluminium frame to make a feather-like mode.
We've been monitoring on the communities feedback, and have made 3 optional firmware files to cater to those who love the colored screen, or a basic and clean looking screen. The Base firmware that the EOS II comes with features our colorful screen that some of the community likes. The other 2 optional firmware files; one allow you to choose your favorite RGB color for your home menu, and change the brightness of your screen. The other firmware file is a nice and simple black screen with white text, but also allows you to change little bits of color personalize your mod in the simplest of ways, plus brightness settings.
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Daily Slice: Sizzle Pie West, Portland, Oregon
A different slice profiled each day.
Last time I visited Sizzle Pie for a Daily Slice, it was the east side location, and I aimed for the most carnivorous item available. On my recent trip to Sizzle Pie West, the micro-chain's second location, I decided to give a veggie option a chance. Truthfully, it was a no-brainer after I spotted one of Portland's most elusive pizza toppings behind the glass case: fried eggplant.
The 'Italians Do It Better' ($3.50/slice) was enormous, dwarfing the aluminum serving plate by several inches. In dollars per square inch, this slice was quite the value. Beyond Sizzle's typical cheese base, this variant bore Parmesan, crushed garlic, basil, and breaded eggplant rounds. The main attraction here was the super-thin crisp slices of eggplant. The herbed breading on the fried rounds transformed the flavor of the spongy discs into something akin to a meatball, sans meat. Fresh basil jumped out, bright in contrast to the fatty breadiness of the slice. The salt element, which Sizzle Pie typically delivers via meat and brined things, seemed to be lacking here. The sweetness from the simple tomato base and the richness of the fats needed something beyond basil to create harmony; even the umami notes of the Parmesan were muted.
The crust was enjoyable in its similarity to French bread—brittle and crisp on the outside, nicely browned, soft and chewy on the inside, and a good vehicle for missed bits on the plate. Despite the skillful baking, the lack of seasoning bled over to the crust. The crushed garlic, however, gave a much-needed savory flavor to the bread. In addition to the fantastic people-watching opportunities, the pizza will bring me back to this new location; I'll just stick with the meat options or keep a salt shaker close at hand.
Sizzle Pie West
926 W Burnside St, Portland, Oregon (map) 503-223-9835; sizzlepie.com
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Gregory Wilson is a two-time FISM award winner with a number of best selling instructional DVDs on the market. In 1998, Greg was also awarded the "Most Creative Magician of the Year" by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He has contributed scores of original effects to Magic, Genii, Linking Ring, M.U.M., Arcane, Penumbra, Magic Menu and other magazines, plus a full chapter in Paul Harris' The Art of Astonishment, a chapter in Harry Lorayne's Best of Friends 3, a chapter in John Lovick's Switch and a chapter in the wildly popular Magic for Dummies!
Greg has performed and lectured in 44 countries and over a 1,000 cities and now comes to Hull with his new lecture which is entitled "Latest & Greatest" which features his latest killer effects peppered with a few of his classics.


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A lesson by Montezemolo
Maranello, 21th March
There was a lesson with a really special teacher today for 80 students of the Liceo Economico Sociale 'Margherita di Savoia' in Rome's popular Appio – San Giovanni district.
Taking on the role of teacher to speak about 'Youth and enterprise' was Luca di Montezemolo, who left behind his responsibilities at Ferrari for one morning to meet the students. There was little formality but plenty of substance in the words of the Ferrari President, who wanted to tell the young people all about his personal and professional experiences. He dwelt over his years of study and the importance of school, underlining how crucial a stable education is for any kind of professional expertise. Another key word used today was merit: the best have to be able to make progress.
Montezemolo also spoke of what it's like to be at Ferrari, talking about Formula Uomo, the programme that keeps people and their needs first, which has contributed to make the company the best place to work in Europe.
There were many questions from the students: from one who asked how you build a Ferrari to another who found out about the presence of work psychologists in the factory, to Formula 1 to name but a few… it was a genuine torrent of queries from which Montezemolo did not shy away. The meeting ended with a short session of autographing the caps which had been given to the youngsters before an invitation from Montezemolo: 'Look forward to seeing you at Maranello…"


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Fast Five doesn't hit U.S. theaters until this Friday, but it's already cleaning up at the international box office. The new Fast and the Furious film actually managed to outgross Thor in Australia over the weekend, while also getting off to a better start overseas than any of its predecessors. Hence why Fast and the Furious 6 (which is tentatively being referred to as Fast Six) looks to be all but a sure thing at this point.
Series star Vin Diesel and producer Neal H. Moritz have discussed their plans for a sixth Fast and the Furious pic before - and now there are some additional details about the flick, which franchise staple writer Chris Morgan has already begun working on.
Universal chairman Adam Fogelson offered the following bit to Deadline in a recent interview:
"The question putting 'Fast Five' and 'Fast Six' together for us was: Can we take it out of being a pure car culture movie and into being a true action franchise in the spirit of those great heist films made 10 or 15 years ago?"
Early word on Fast Five is that it does essentially transform the street car racing franchise into a heist series - like that of Ocean's Eleven, albeit with more explosive vehicle chase sequences and shattering the laws of physics in general (not per se in a bad way, mind you).
Here is the logic behind that move, according to Fogelson:
"So if these movies were still about street racing, there was probably a ceiling on how many people would buy tickets. We wanted to see if we could raise it out of about racing and make car driving ability just a part of the movie, like those great chases in 'The French Connection', 'The Bourne Identity', 'The Italian Job'."
The Fast and the Furious series has certainly been an unusual ride (couldn't resist) so far. When the third entry in the franchise - Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - hit theaters in 2006, it didn't reach the same levels of box office success as its predecessors (especially in the U.S.) and seemed to indicate that these movies would soon be coming to an end. Skip ahead to 2009 when Fast & Furious hit the scene, and suddenly the franchise appeared more popular than ever. Now there may even be a new trilogy on the way.
While no one would argue that these movies are grand examples of cinematic artistry, they seem (to me) to be overall harmless bits of fun. They feature (by Hollywood's standards) a surprisingly diverse cast that includes certain fan favorites like Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and now Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as well; not to mention that director Justin Lin's preference for using practical effects instead of CGI has given the more recent Fast films their own unique flavor.
Transitioning into the heist genre with the next Fast and the Furious flick seems like a natural enough move for the franchise. If nothing else, I suppose it would encourage a bit more originality on the part of studio heads - and in this age of reboots, remakes, and requels (read: rebooting prequels or sequels) that's definitely something to covet.
We'll keep you posted on the status of Fast Six (or whatever it ends up being called) In the meantime, be sure to keep an eye out for our Fast Five review this Friday.
Source: Deadline


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COLUMBIA - South Carolina banned video gaming a dozen years ago after a legal battle that went all the way to the state Supreme Court. But proponents of restrictive legislation advanced by a Senate Judiciary subcommittee Wednesday say that manufacturers of new gaming machines may have found a legal loophole.
New machines that have popped up in the state's bars and convenience stores are being marketed as "sweepstakes" devices, selling a product like long-distance phone cards or Internet service and then offering customers a chance to receive prizes. Proponents of the devices say that, while they may look like the banned machines, they are really more akin to contests offered by stores, grocers and even the McDonald's restaurant chain, whose "Monopoly" game offers the chance to win cash and merchandise.
Law officers in some areas have rounded up some of the machines, arguing that they violate the state's video gambling prohibition. But judges around the state have issued conflicting rulings on the machines' legality, and the question may ultimately end up before the state Supreme Court. Mark Keel, chief of the State Law Enforcement Division, has said he wants to see how the issue shakes out in court before dedicating officers to rounding up and destroying the machines.
After prompting from prosecutors, Sen. Larry Martin said he introduced a bill that would clarify existing state law to read that regulations on bingo and raffles do not allow any devices currently prohibited under the state's video gambling ban - hopefully, according to Martin, closing the loophole under which the new gaming manufacturers are operating.
On Wednesday, Martin told the legislative panel that he fears the new machines' arrival signals the resurgence of video poker, something he implored lawmakers to address this year.
"If it's not addressed this session ... it's only going to mushroom even more," Martin said. "It's going to put in play the whole specter of video poker on every street corner."
But an opponent says the bill, which specifically mentions the restrictions apply to businesses with wine and beer permits, like convenience stores and bars, is inequitable.
"It would be unfair to just single out what is basically the small business owner," said former Columbia Mayor Bob Coble, an attorney who represents Pace-O-Matic, a gaming software developer.
Lawmakers said they would look into expanding the proposal to more than beer and wine permit holders.
The bill now goes to the full Judiciary Committee. A similar bill is pending in the House.


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April 16, 2008
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara University women's basketball player Elizabeth Doran and men's basketball player Mitch Henke were named to the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association Scholar-Athlete Teams it was announced Tuesday. Both players earned WCC All-Academic honors and were also named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VIII First Team earlier this year.
Doran, a Corvallis, Ore. native, carries a 3.95 cumulative grade-point average as she works towards a bio-engineering degree and her determination and drive in the classroom extends to her team-leading efforts on the court. She helped the Broncos to a 20-11 overall record and a second place regular season finish in the WCC.
The junior guard earned a spot in the Broncos starting five this year and finished a career season on the Mission Campus. Starting in all 31 of SCU's contests, she has compiled personal bests in three-point field goal percentage (.416), free throw percentage (.907) and blocked shots (18). Her efforts on the court helped the Broncos remain as the top three-point shooting team in the West Coast Conference. She averages 9.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Doran ranked third in the league in three-point field goal percentage and was fourth overall in 3FGs made. Doran also rounded out the WCC's top 10 blocked shots list.
Henke is a three-year letter-winner for the Broncos and a three-year starter. As a senior this season he started all 31 games, averaging 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, helping SCU to a 15-16 record. Coming into his senior year, he had played in 86 games and averaged 6.2 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game. His best season came in 2005-06 when he scored 9.4 points per game and grabbed 5.6 rebounds a game. He was slowed by an ankle injury last season, but still appeared in 30 games and started 13 to help SCU finish 21-10 and 10-4 in conference play. For his career, he has now played in 117 games for SCU.
Off the court, Henke also excels, as he has earned a 3.76 cumulative grade point average as a finance major. Last year, he earned Academic All-District VIII honors and was a Division I-AAA Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention. The Minnetonka, Minn. native has also been a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and he currently serves as the president of the important student-athlete organization. As a part of SAAC, Henke has been an integral part of the group's canned food and winter clothing drives the past three years. His efforts helped Santa Clara student-athletes collect the most donations of any West Coast Conference school the past two years.
You can read the full release here.


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Earlier this morning, I stumbled across the original illustration that brought Lil Boo and Onote to a reality.
Back in April/May of 2009 I was in search of an Illustrator to bring the real world blog personalities (my son and his imaginary friend) from Peas and Bananas to life in the first children's book, Peas and Bananas Outside with Lil Boo. Through a mutual acquaintance, an Illustrator from Canada had emailed me, named Dania Piotti. I sent her over a few ideas and she familiarized herself with the blog, brand, name, etc. Within no time at all she submitted this illustration to me:
Lil Boo and Onote have evolved to look nothing like how they did in this original depiction. However, Dania won me over with her creative artwork back on May 23, 2009.
A few years have zipped pass by us, not necessarily the greatest of times for me personally. Needless to say it brought back some fond memories of what started this series. Since then, with the wonderful support of my wife, Colette, who has stood by my side – this afternoon I officially submitted the final manuscript to Peas and Bananas At the Zoo with Lil Boo to the Publisher.
I want to send out a big warm thank you to all that have supported and stood by me, Daddy Bookins, Peas and Bananas and the entire concept behind the series. This story is nothing like the first book, however staying true to the theme, it is still based on the real life experiences of Lil Boo aka my son (with a few twists of course). Thank you again, cross your fingers and hopefully by end of summer first part of fall, book two will be in the hands of your lil boos and roos.
Welcome to the YOB Years! Where all you need is a BIG Hug!
Peas Out!
~Daddy Bookins


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BBB carries a 'Torch' for retiring president
Lighting the torch … Anderson Ford Mercury in Cleveland and Operation Refuge Inc. of Cleveland are the winners of the 2011 Torch Awards for Marketplace Trust presented May 10 by the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas during its 14th annual awards presentation. The BBB Consumer Education Foundation Inc. made a $10,000 contribution to continue funding endowed Better Business Bureau College of Business scholarships at Lamar University, bringing total contributions for the past 14 years to $140,000. Channel 12 and Neches Federal Credit Unions each received this year's recognition as the "Friend of the BBB." Noted author and publisher of SUCCESS Magazine Darren Hardy held the audience's attention as the keynote speaker. Retiring area BBB President Michael Clayton served as master of ceremonies and was recognized for his accomplishments with the BBB. Also announcing winners and finalists were Bill Leger, Larry Beaulieu, Jackie Simien, Kevin Steele, Ericka Harris, Patrick Vaughn, Jack Pieper and Gary Lee Love.
Sounds of summer … If jazz and groovy tunes are your thing, the Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival in downtown Port Arthur is for you. Grab a lawn chair, a cooler of cold drinks (no alcohol) and enjoy the terrific tunes of Tru Soul, Mark Towns, Big Red & The Zydeco Playmakers, Still Cruisin' and many more talented performers. All of the sensational sounds can be heard the weekend of June 10 with advanced tickets $10 for Friday and $12 for Saturday. Call (409) 982-8394 for more ticket information. Enjoy!
Swing high or low ... The 34th annual Babe Zaharias Golf Tournament at Brentwood Country Club begins at 8 on June 11. This commemorative annual event celebrating the life of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, is especially important this year because it's the Babe's centennial. The four-person scramble is $600 perteam with prizes awarded for first, 10th and 15th place. Complimentary food and beverages will be on the course plus players get a tournament shirt and two entries to the dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Suites. Call (409) 833-4514 for more information.
Candles and cakes … Champagne toasts to Sheri Hood, Rieta Reiser, Jenny Shuffield, Sheila Enis, Robert Tortorice, Jeff Oliverio, Eve Anderson, Jackie Simien, Charles Thompson, Jennifer Nichols, Eve Anderson, Logan Hillin, Jeff Oliverio, George Bean and Kelli Cobb.
Until the next RSVP!


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Quantified DNA extractions from Ava's samples that I isolated earlier this month, as well as some older samples that I hadn't quantified yet.
Used the Roberts Lab Qubit 3.0 and the Qubit hsDNA Kit (high sensitivity). Used 5uL of template for all samples.
All data was added to the master extraction spreadsheet (Google Sheet): ava_abalone_master_extraction_list
20171026_Ava_RLO_quantification_qubit_01 (Google Sheet)
20171026_Ava_RLO_quantification_qubit_02 (Google Sheet)
There were 65 samples with concentrations that were too high for the high sensitivity assay. Will re-quantify this samples using the broad range assay.


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Pocket-friendly design. Easy setup. Clear and smooth streaming. Live broadcast content. Does not use data.
30-pin connector requires adapter for newer iDevices. Limited channels. No DVR function.
Bottom Line
The Elgato EyeTV Mobile brings Dyle Mobile TV to Apple iDevices, but it features the older 30-pin connector and Dyle's content offering still leave a lot to be desired.
When Dyle Mobile TV made its debut on the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G from MetroPCS, we found it to be a promising look at the potential for mobile broadcast TV. Unfortunately, it was only available on that single phone and lacked enough compelling content to truly make an impact. The Elgato EyeTV Mobile ($99.95 direct) represents the next step in the evolution of Dyle TV, bringing over-the-air signals to Apple's iDevices. The diminutive dongle makes Dyle available to many more people, even though it's only outfitted for older Apple 30-pin devices, but, for now, the content and features remain too meager to make it mainstream.
Design, Setup, and Features
The EyeTV is a small rectangular dongle, measuring 1.6 by 1.2 by 0.4 inches (HWD), with a rubberized black plastic housing. On one end is a 30-pin Apple dock connector, with a microUSB port and collapsible antenna on the other. Elgato says a Lightning adapter will allow compatibility with the iPhone 5, latest-gen iPod touch, fourth-generation iPad, and iPad mini, but adapters cost $30 extra and make the entire package a bit cumbersome to use. The dongle has its own battery, which is charged with the included microUSB cable, but there's no pass-through for charging your iDevice while using the EyeTV. The antenna extends to about six inches and collapses down to two inches.
Setup is as simple as plugging in the EyeTV and downloading the free EyeTV Mobile app. On first startup, you'll be asked for demographic information like age, gender, and location. The app then scans for channels in your area. In our testing location in New York, Dyle advertises four channels: Fox, NBC, Univision, and Qubo. In my tests, the EyeTV was only able to pick up NBC, FOX, and Qubo, with sketchy reception for Qubo.
The EyeTV Mobile app gives you three menu options: Live TV, Guide, and Settings. On iPhones and iPods you won't see any difference between the first two options—they both showed every available channel and programming information when available. On iPads, the Guide option brings up a grid with hourly programming, but in my tests, none of the channels were broadcasting the necessary information to populate the guide. Settings lets you sort channels, scan for more channels, change your location, check battery life, and control background audio. I noticed a somewhat annoying bug with background audio disabled—if you leave the EyeTV connected, but exit the app, an "EyeTV Mobile would like to communicate with the Elgato EyeTV Mobile" message pops up over and over until you allow it to open the app. Removing the dongle stops the messages.
The actual television streams were remarkably smooth and, despite not broadcasting in HD, the video looked pretty good on an iPhone 4 I used for testing. On an iPad 2 , the lower resolution and video compression is more obvious, but it's still very watchable. You can pause live TV for a couple minutes at a time, but there is no DVR function for recording full shows for later viewing, and exiting the app loses your position. The audio stayed in sync and you can even output to Bluetooth and AirPlay speakers if you like. Best of all, Dyle doesn't use your phone or tablet's data plan. For a closer look at Dyle TV be sure to check out our full review.
Dyle Mobile TV has great potential and the EyeTV Mobile is a solid way to gain access to this nascent service on Apple iPhones, iPods, and iPads. It's bucking a trend towards on-demand content and DVRs, but Dyle still has potential for real-time "appointment viewing" as opposed to entertainment programming—think live sports and news broadcasts more than the latest episode of Parks and Recreation. To that end, I could see the EyeTV being useful for catching the waning minutes of a close football game or simply tuning into the news in a pinch. Still, there just isn't enough content available to make it really worthwhile. Unless you're a diehard NBC and Fox viewer who simply has to have access wherever you go, I'd wait and see if Dyle can bring more channels and features to the table.
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