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Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1922.
Hutchinson makes a compelling story out of a difficult subject; an unhappy marriage, a divorce, and an unwed mother who commits suicide.
The book was almost immediately adapted as a film, and also republished in the 1940's.
Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1921.
Sinclair Lewis is the first American to receive a Nobel Price for literature. Main Street was initially awarded the 1921 Pulitzer Price, but the Board of Trustees overturned the jury decision and awarded the prize to Edith Wharton for Age of Innocence.
The novel is an indictment of the 'vacuous respectability' of small town America and an exploration of the conflict between those who strive for intensity and those who are content with a routine existence.
Lewis's characters are skillfully drawn and he shows subtle and compelling insights into their psychology.
In spite of it's critical stance the initial publication of the book was a political and and social event.
Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1916.
Tarkington was a widely read and prolific multiple Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and dramatist.
Here Tarkington satirizes first love.
"Every man and woman over fifty ought to read Seventeen. It is not only a skillful analysis of adolescent love, it is, with all its side-splitting mirth, a tragedy. No mature person who reads this novel will ever seriously regret his lost youth or wish he were young again...." -- William Lyon Phelps, The Advance of the English Novel
Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1914.
Set in the world of authors, artists, and their patrons this novel explores the conflict between art for art sake and art for profit and fame.
It was quite controversial in it's day; some accusing Wright of preaching and others supporting his observations.
Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1912.
A young man leads a solitary life growing and harvesting medicinal herbs. He dreams of meeting his true love, subsequently sees her in a vision, and finally sets out to find her...
Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1913.
It is important to note that the author is not the famed English politician and author, but an unrelated American writer.
"masterly grip of detail and rare psychological insight" - Henry Davies from letters to the New York Times 1913.
Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller for 1915.
Tarkington was a widely read and prolific multiple Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and dramatist.
The story uses a tale of two families following different trajectories but linked by romance to provide a glimpse of the changes induced by industrialization and urbanization.
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BALTIMORE – UMBC women's lacrosse returns to UMBC Stadium for its America East home opener on Saturday, April 5 when it hosts New Hampshire. First draw is set for noon, with all the live action available on UMBCRetrievers.tv, courtesy of the America East digital network.
UMBC snapped a three-game win streak last Saturday and moved to an even 5-5 on the season after falling to No. 17/16 Stony Brook, 12-1, in its league opener. Freshman Amber Kovalick (Davidsonville, Md./South River) scored the Retrievers' lone goal, her fifth in the last six games, on a pass from sophomore Rachel Benzing (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial).
The Retrievers have had 11 different players register a goal on the season, led by a trio of double-digit scorers in senior Kristen Bilney (Ellicott City, Md./Mt. Hebron) (15) and juniors Alyssa Semones (Westminster, Md./Westminster/Penn State) (14) and Abby Wilson (Bel Air, Md./Fallston) (12). Kovalick and classmate Caroline Haggerty (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll School) have stepped in during their rookies seasons to add five goals apiece. Wilson leads the team with 10 helpers on the season, eighth in the conference, for a squad-best 22 points. Semones sits atop of the team in ground balls (18) and draw controls (18), while also causing seven turnovers.
UMBC's defense has limited opponents to 7.4 goals per game over the last five games. Junior defender Lexi Bristow (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck) has forced a team-best nine turnovers on the season and has added 11 ground balls. Freshman goalkeeper Kelly Gielner (Pasadena, Md./St. Mary's) has started the last two contests in net for the Retrievers and has made 22 stops on the year.
New Hampshire (5-7, 0-1 AEC) has dropped two in a row coming into Saturday's contest. The Wildcats fell in their America East opener last Saturday, 15-12, to Vermont and followed with Wednesday's 19-9 loss to former league foe Boston University. Sophomore Laura McHoul and junior Laura Puccia combined for 11 points in the loss to the Terriers. Four of Puccia's five points came off of goals, while McHoul totaled three goals and three assists.
McHoul leads the squad with 46 points on 19 goals and a conference-best 27 assists. Puccia ranks fifth in the league with a team-best 31 scores and ranks second on the squad in draw controls (38). Junior Kayleigh Hinkle is the second Wildcat of the season to post double-digit goals and assists for the 2014 campaign. She has 19 scores and 10 assists, while also adding a team-best 40 draw controls. Goalkeeper Taylor Hurwitz has seen all the action in net for UNH, posting 106 saves and allowing 10.92 goals per game.
UNH hold an 11-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Retriever posted a 10-8 victory on March 26, 2011 and has dropped back-to-back one-goal contests to the Wildcats.

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Chicken for dinner, again? Recharge your repertoire by browsing more than 60 of our favorite recipes, ranging from traditional chicken soups and roasts to internationally inspired fare. Come explore the many ways to prepare this healthy dinnertime favorite. Use organic chicken whenever possible to reduce your intake of toxins.
Grilled chicken gets a fresh, fruity upgrade with addition of cherries, arugula, and a simple dressing of chopped shallot with oil and vinegar.
A classic grilled-chicken sandwich gets perked up with heart-healthy avocado and antioxidant-rich mango and bell peppers.
This version of the traditional North African dish gets its protein from both the braised chicken and the quinoa that takes the place of the usual couscous. Carrot and raisins lend a sweet flavor.
Barley adds more protein to the chicken breasts in this take on a cool-weather staple. The grain brings fiber, too, as does the whole-wheat phyllo dough.
This hearty, warming soup gets a creamy texture from sweet potato and almond butter, while collards bring antioxidants and iron.
Get the heat of hot wings without the skin or fat in this take on the protein-packed game day classic.
Good any time of the year, this simplified version of the French poule au pot (or chicken in a pot) is particularly comforting in fall and winter, thanks to the addition of hearty root vegetables to the brothy cooking liquid.
Cumin and cayenne give this Southwestern-inspired grilled chicken cutlet in this dish heat, while pumpkin seeds and cabbage make it crunchy.
This quick chicken-cutlet dish gets Moroccan flavors from cumin, cayenne, raisins, and couscous. Spinach gives fiber and iron.
To make this version of the Lousiana classic, brown dry flour scattered and stirred in a pan to take the place of the flour-and-butter roux of the original. Most of the protein comes from chicken thighs, while the addition of one single link of andouille sausage brings flavor without too much fat.
Elevate plain old roast chicken with the addition of thyme, pomegranate seeds, and a pomegranate-juice glaze.
For a hearty, warm-weather evening meal, try this brunch favorite for dinner. A little chicken goes a long way -- this recipe for six calls for a single 8-ounce breast -- but tomatoes, corn, and potatoes boost the nutritional value.
Skinless chicken breasts are a great source of protein: With about 40 grams in a six-ounce portion, they're on par with beef, yet far leaner: They have approximately five grams of fat and are, of course, carb-free.
No skin doesn't have to mean no flavor, however. Whole-grain crackers and walnuts make a great substitute for traditional breadcrumbs, while mushrooms and spinach can provide a delicious, hearty stuffing.
This tasty curry chicken recipe is made with Almond Dream, a nondairy source of antioxidants, vitamins, and calcium.
Gentle simmering and a tongue-tickling sauce keep lean chicken breast meat juicy and flavorful.
Skinless breast meat dipped in egg whites and ground whole-wheat crackers forms a good-for-you chicken parmigiana.
This recipe was created with flexibility in mind, and it's a great way to use up leftover ingredients. Adjust the quantity of the ingredients depending on what you have, the flavors you like, and the number you're serving.
Cold cucumber adds a refreshing crunch to this Asian-inspired dish. Brown rice soaks up the green tea, giving it a delicate, earthy taste.
This oven-baked recipe is every bit as crispy and satisfying as fried chicken, without all the fat.
For the most flavor and juiciness, we cooked the chicken on the bone in this recipe.
Chicken breasts gain a smoky richness and a little heat from marinating in adobo, a tangy Mexican chile sauce.
Lime juice and olive oil dress the salad greens, echoing the chicken's marinade and tying the dish's flavors together with minimal calories.
This version of chicken soup is brimming with healthful beans, carrots, and bitter greens.
This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.
Roasted tomatillos and two types of chiles, packed with vitamin C, are blended into an intensely flavorful sauce.
Low-fat yogurt is brimming with beneficial bacteria that aid digestion. Choose whole-wheat pita bread over refined-white versions for additional fiber.
Jicama, a type of root vegetable, makes a great stand-in for more traditional water chestnuts, giving the dish a nice crunchy element. Eat this dish on its own or with a little steamed brown rice.
When preparing the marinade for the chicken, reserve some before placing the chicken into it to use as a sauce.
Mushrooms and bok choy are full of antioxidants. Along with scallions, dill, ginger, and chiles, they give this soup its nuanced taste.
Buying grains like couscous in bulk keeps down the cost of this Moroccan-inspired dish.
This recipe is elegant enough for a holiday dinner table but easy enough to prepare even during the busiest time of the year. Two three-pound chickens will serve eight guests.
Charmoula is a spicy Moroccan marinade that typically contains paprika, cumin, and garlic. Turmeric turns the couscous the color of the brilliant summer sun. For serving, spread the couscous on the plate in a sunburst.
Vitamin B12, found in chicken, helps make the soothing neurotransmitter GABA. The folate in the greens is another dopamine booster.
Turmeric combined with red curry powder makes a plain breast of chicken anything but.
When it's no longer winter but not quite spring, a savory stovetop braise, served over rustic grains like farro, makes a comforting weeknight meal.
This dish benefits the eyes: The spinach, corn, and avocado all deliver on either lutein or zeaxanthin, or both. Other antioxidants present include vitamin E (almonds), selenium (chicken), and catechins (grapes).
This is a version of the classic Chinese hot-and-sour soup. Unlike the traditional version, though, this broth is very light. If you cannot find the mushrooms or other ingredients, improvise.
Adding pears to a traditional roast chicken gives it moisture and a slight sweetness.
This immunity-boosting dish is great paired with a slice of thick-cut whole-grain bread or a serving of healthy brown rice.
This quick-cooking, one-pan supper shaves precious minutes off prep time simply by substituting couscous for more familiar rice.
If you can't locate a green (unripe) mango, pick a firm one. To store, refrigerate carrot and mango mixture, grilled chicken (unsliced), and cleaned lettuce leaves, separately, up to one day.
They may be tiny, but pumpkin seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch.
Spanish for "little tomatoes," tomatillos are most delicious in their green state. Rinse them after you peel away the husks to remove any sticky coating.
Serve this stewlike chicken dish over couscous or mashed potatoes, or with a crusty baguette to soak up the flavorful broth. Fresh thyme, ginger, raisins, and chickpeas reinforce the Mediterranean theme.
You can make your own delicious dressing for this salad with low-fat buttermilk, or lighten the richer salad-bar version by adding a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.
Nutty, high-fiber barley becomes even more compelling with the addition of sweet figs and chicken.
The pineapple-cilantro rice adds a kick to the traditional jerk chicken fare.
For milder salsa, remove and discard the jalapeno seeds before chopping.
Be sure to serve this dish with extra sauce on the side.
To prevent the arugula from wilting, let the chicken cool slightly before serving.
The tapenade in this wrap adds healthy fats, while artichoke hearts and tomato bring fiber to the table.
Often used in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian cooking, lemongrass adds a fresh, clean, citrus note. Rich in citral (the main ingredient in lemon peel), the stalk helps aid digestion, as does the ginger.
Making these spirals involves nothing more complicated than topping pounded chicken breasts with pesto, rolling them up, and securing them with toothpicks.
Before grilling, soak the toothpicks or skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. Butterflying the chicken -- splitting each piece in half and fanning it open like a book -- creates two layers. They make tasty "sandwiches" with tomato and basil.
Crisp orange-chicken spring rolls are served with sweet-and-sour chile sauce.
For a midday pick-me-up, indulge in a well-stacked sandwich. Grilled chicken and garlicky white-bean spread supply protein, while escarole adds folate. Multigrain bread helps sustain energy (the soft white variety can make energy flag).
This salad features madras curry powder, a blend of spices that includes turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon -- all of which are antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and detoxifiers. Use organic chicken whenever possible to reduce your intake of toxins.
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading; the coating keeps the chicken moist. For longer shelf life, store nuts in the freezer.
An Asian-inspired chicken soup features a delicate mushroom broth laced with fresh ginger, garlic, jalapeno, and black peppercorns. For a heartier version, add cooked and drained soba or udon noodles, or serve brown rice on the side.
Grilling ears of corn in the husks before cutting off the kernels gives the resulting wraps a smoky-sweet taste.
Browning the chicken adds another layer of flavor to this hearty stew. Cook it in two batches to ensure that the chicken browns properly and doesn't steam. The caramelization on the chicken and on the bottom of the pan is what flavors the stew.
A two-level fire ensures crisp skin and moist, evenly cooked meat. To create two levels of heat in a charcoal grill, spread some of the hot coals in a thin layer over half of the grill and pile the remaining coals on the other side.


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Based on a story by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Bertolucci's big screen debut is La Commare Secca (The Grim Reaper). After a prostitute is brutally murdered in a park near the Tiber river, the police track down people spotted in the park that night in hopes of catching the killer. The story is told in flashbacks as the suspects each give an account of their actions that night.
Bernardo Bertolucci proved to be Italian cinema's great prodigy, making his debut with 'The Grim Reaper' at the age of 22, and 'Before the Revolution' at the age of 24; achievements comparable to Orson Welles directing Citizen Kane at the age of 25. He was born in Parma in 1940. He initially followed the footsteps of his father Attilio, a noted poet and critic. His poetry received prizes at competitions and a collection of his work was published while he was still a teenager. But his attention was already diverted to the cinema, especially after viewing Godard's Breathless. His planned transition from poetry to cinema found an accomplice in fellow poet Pier Paolo Pasolini. A family friend, he regarded Bertolucci as a kindred spirit and tasked him as his assistant on his landmark debut, Accattone. The experience, described by Bertolucci as witnessing "the invention of the cinema" further ignited his own ambitions.
The Grim Reaper was based on a story by Pasolini but the resulting film displayed a visual style at some distance from the director of Mamma Roma. Where Pasolini's camera was often static, framing his characters as subjects in Renaissance paintings, Bertolucci moved his camera constantly. His was an exuberant cinema, pivoted around visualizations of intense emotional states. Before the Revolution further extended this approach, where the protagonist's vacillation between political engagement and his restrictive middle-class upbringing was dramatized in images of powerful lyricism. Partner was his first film in colour; it featured Pierre Clementi in a tour-de-force performance which anticipates his collaboration with Marlon Brando. The film was made in 1968, the year in which student protests broke out in different parts of the world. Like the characters of his first films, Bertolucci was a youthful Marxist, one especially attuned to the often schismatic relationship between ideology and personal character. The films which followed probed deeper into these internal schisms, inspired in part by Bertolucci's experience with psychoanalysis.
"Vivid proof of his ability to generate genuine tension in a classic whodunit format" -- NY Times
"A very young Bernardo Bertolucci already shows his talent in this bleak, 88 minute murder mystery" -- All Movie Guide
Cast & Credits: Francesco Ruiu / Giancarlo De Rosa / Vincenzo Ciccora / Alfredo Leggi / Gabriella Giorgelli / Santina Lisio / Carlotta Barilli / Ada Peragostini / Clorinda Celani / Directed by Bernado Bertolucci / Story by Pier Paolo Pasolini
Technical: 1962 / PAL DVD 9 All Regions / Black & White / 16:9 / 88 Mins / Italian with English Subtitles / Rating 15 / MRBDVD039
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Update: ESPN will air Colorado flood segments during Broncos game after Hickenlooper's plea
The idea was born in a conversation Sunday morning between Gov. John Hickenlooper and his 11-year-old son, Teddy: Wouldn't it be great if the Broncos could help raise money for flood victims on "Monday Night Football," when Denver takes on division rival Oakland.
Sunday afternoon Hickenlooper said he had been trying in vain to reach ESPN officials to pitch the idea.
"We could raise six or seven million dollars," the governor said, propped on crutches in a 7-Eleven parking lot north of Longmont as he waited to start a tour of flooded oil tank facilities. (The governor is recovering from hip surgery.)


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Pediatric strokes tied to pinched vessel
HEALTH In unusual disorder, turning head too far squeezes a vessel, cutting off blood flow
Briley Pompe was 12 years old when he had his first stroke.
It took him months to recover and regain full use of his left arm and leg, which had been weakened by a lack of blood flow to his brain. But eventually he felt fine, and doctors told him he was healthy. He could be a normal boy again.
Then Briley had his second stroke.
Both strokes, his doctors at UCSF now believe, were caused by an unusual condition in which one of the four major arteries in the neck is repeatedly compressed when patients turn their head too far to one side.
"We've done angiograms on these patients and the artery will have normal blood flow when they're looking straight ahead, but when they turn their head almost all the way to the side, there's no blood flow. That's probably what causes the damage," said Dr. Van Halbach, a UCSF neuroradiologist who specializes in treating strokes.
"Imagine a drinking straw - if you keep turning it and twisting it and pulling on it, eventually you'll damage it," he said.
The doctors at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital have been treating Briley, who lives in rural Oregon with his family, since his second stroke in July. On Thursday, they decided that the injured blood vessel in his neck was too damaged to repair, so they blocked it, which will prevent any clots from forming and drifting up to his brain.
Peculiar compression
Briley's case is only the seventh that UCSF doctors are attributing to this peculiar neck compression, but his condition may not be so rare. It's only in the past year or two that doctors have identified the chronically compressed blood vessel as a possible cause of strokes in children.
The good news is that when a compressed blood vessel is identified as the cause of a stroke, doctors are now able to perform a relatively simple procedure that could prevent future strokes.
"Decompressive surgery basically takes away whatever soft tissue or bony abnormality was causing the vessel to compress with head-turning," said Dr. Christine Fox, a pediatric stroke neurologist.
"What's great is everyone has four blood vessels to the brain," Fox said. "Briley has very good collateral flow from the other blood vessels, so the (injured) vertebral artery could be closed safely."
Rare in children
Strokes are one of the most common causes of death and disability in adults, but they're rare in children. Doctors believe that they may occur at a rate of 6 out of 1,000 kids in the United States, although smaller strokes can go undiagnosed so they may be more common than thought.
A stroke occurs when blood stops flowing to a certain part of the brain, usually because a blood vessel has been torn or blocked by a blood clot. In children, strokes are most commonly caused by an underlying condition that makes the blood more likely to form clots. Children also sometimes suffer a stroke after a serious injury that damages blood vessels in or near the head.
But in many cases of pediatric stroke, doctors never know for sure what caused it. That seemed to be the case with Briley.
With the first stroke, in September 2011, his initial symptoms were dizziness and vomiting, and at first his parents thought he was just sick. Then he collapsed after school and went to the hospital, but still, it took another day for doctors to realize he'd suffered a stroke.
A potential cause
Imaging of Briley's head and neck found damage to one of his vertebral arteries - the two blood vessels that follow the spine up through the neck before branching into the back of the brain. Doctors and his family eventually decided that he'd injured the artery during football practice, although he'd only been practicing for a week and hadn't been tackled or fallen and hurt himself.
When Briley suffered his second stroke nine months later, his family knew exactly what was happening and got him straight to the hospital. This time, doctors recognized that two strokes in one kid meant something beyond a football injury was going on and, after some research, they found that UCSF was one of a handful of places in the country that specialized in pediatric strokes.
Pinched by vertebrae
The UCSF doctors, meanwhile, had begun to identify cases of compressed blood vessels in children - specifically, in boys, all between the ages of 6 and 16. In every case, one of the two vertebral arteries was being repeatedly pinched or rubbed by the vertebrae at the top of the spine.
In the past, doctors might have noticed the damage on a scan of the head and neck, but they wouldn't have seen what was causing the damage. That's because when scans are done, patients are told to lie straight and still.
But in patients like Briley, the pinching only happens when they turn their head a certain way. It was only by scanning patients while their head was turned that doctors figured out what was happening.
Briley is the seventh boy UCSF has identified as having suffered strokes from this condition. In the first six cases, surgeons were able to perform procedures to reconfigure the bone or tissue in the neck that was causing the problem and decompress the blood vessel.
Next month, UCSF doctors are scheduled to give a presentation on their new findings at the International Stroke Conference in Hawaii. The hope is that other doctors will start looking for compressed blood vessels in their young stroke patients.
"I think it's a condition that's been missed for years," Halbach said. "If we can tell doctors what to look for, we may be able to prevent the second stroke or even a fatal stroke."
Damaging pressure
As it turns out, Briley's first stroke might indeed have been caused by the football practice, as doctors had first thought. He remembers doing some stretching exercises that at the time seemed easy, but in hindsight, probably involved him turning his head from side to side and stretching his neck at odd angles, applying damaging pressure to the blood vessel.
The second stroke probably happened because the vessel was already injured, and even a small amount of rubbing - from looking over his shoulder, perhaps - was enough to cause more clots to break off.
"If we'd heard about this condition, we may have gotten him treated for it and he may not have had a second stroke," said Briley's mother, Danielle Pompe. "If it's happening to him, it's got to be happening elsewhere."
Ready to get active
Briley, now 13, said he's eager to put both strokes behind him. The second stroke left him with right-side weakness and difficulty speaking, although he's already mostly recovered. But he hasn't been able to return to sports or to his favorite activity: go-kart racing.
Ironically, his mom said, Briley's probably better off racing than playing football, "since they wear all that gear from head to toe."
"I'm tired of waiting. I just want to go back to doing whatever I want," Briley said. "I'm excited to be a kid again."
Erin Allday is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com


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The winners of the 2012 Juno Awards won't be revealed until April -- and even the year's slate of nominations won't be announced for months. Still, there are four artists who will definitely be at Ottawa's Scotiabank Place the night of the Juno broadcast -- onstage, that is, and not just volunteering as seat-fillers for Shania, Celine, Avril or whoever.
The first round of Juno performers have been revealed, and they are: Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, deadmau5 and Feist -- Juno-winners all, and now that they're booked for the show, we're going to go ahead and place a bet of $50 and a jug of maple syrup that their names will also be called on nominations day. (Incidentally, Blue Rodeo were announced as 2012's Canadian Hall of Fame inductees earlier this week. They'll accept the honour during the Juno telecast.)
The 2012 Juno Awards will be broadcast live from Ottawa Sunday, April 1 on CTV. Canadian music's snazziest night last took place in the nation's capital in 2003. More performers are expected to be revealed in the (many) months ahead.


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Celtic baby names (a combination of Irish, Welsh, Gaelic, and Scottish names) tend to have a magical, timeless, and musical feel. More modern Celtic names are often unisex—like Morgan and Quinn.
Who doesn't know a Jennifer, or two, or three? And it's no wonder why. Jennifer reigned supreme on the baby name rankings... Read more about Jennifer
Cameron is the name of a great Highland clan that means (you guessed it) "crooked nose", which, as everyone knows, adds character... Read more about Cameron
Evelyn is a romantic and feminine name that is making a comeback from it's super popular days a century ago, perhaps due... Read more about Evelyn
This Celtic name is widespread in Ireland, partially due to the renown of Brian Boru, a high king and great national hero... Read more about Brian
While Evan has been a go-to name in Wales for centuries, it's only recently become one of the "in" names in the US. The Welsh... Read more about Evan
If for some odd reason you really want a high-maintenance daughter, then by all means embrace it and name your girl Diva... Read more about Diva
Erin is one of those easy, breezy names that's remained moderately popular as a girl name. Meaning "peace," Erin is also... Read more about Erin
There's just something about Owen that sounds sweet and likeable. Another vintage name that's now back in vogue, Owen is... Read more about Owen
Brianna is a super popular girls name, so it's a good thing that it comes equipped with a variety of nicknames ranging from... Read more about Brianna
Compact, striking, and drawn from the Gaelic surname, O'Cuinn, Quinn represents "wisdom and intelligence." The number of... Read more about Quinn
Celtic: Handsome
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Celtic: Defence
English: Warrior; a medieval given name from abbreviations of surnames Chadwick and Chadwell. Chad is also a seventeenth-century saint...
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Celtic: Dark-haired
Irish: Dark-haired
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Celtic: Good
Irish: Good
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Celtic: Friend
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Celtic: Ruler of all
Gaelic: Ruler of all
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Celtic: Strong or ascends; feminine form of Brian
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Celtic: Prince
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Celtic: Celtic for island of the apples, Avalon is the magical island where the old and the new religions of England meet and overlap...
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Celtic: Beneficent
English: Son of Maddock
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Celtic: Little seal
Irish: Little seal
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Celtic: From the plain lands
Scottish: Field of battle
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Celtic: Son of Neil
English: Son of Neil.
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Celtic: Raven, black-haired; also used as a variant of Brenda
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Celtic: Popular variant of Brian
English: Popular variant of Brian
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Celtic: Lives by the sea
English: Friend of the sea
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Celtic: Stranger; Saint Gall was one of the numerous seventh-century Irish monks who brought Christianity and learning back to Europe...
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As buildings disappear in earthquake-ravaged Christchurch, it is becoming difficult to remember the city as it was - or even to recognise where you are, in some places.
However, a mobile phone application developed by a group at Canterbury University is ensuring pre-quake Christchurch is always at people's fingertips - and soon what the future may look like.
CityViewAR is a free Augmented Reality (AR) app showing the city as it was before the devastating quakes began in September 2010.
Using an Android mobile phone or iPhone, people can view various sites and see life-sized 3D virtual models of what the demolished buildings looked like, overlaid on a vision of what is there now.
The app also features the option to view sites as they were about a week after the February 2011 quake, and within a couple of months it will allow viewing of models of proposed new designs at demolition sites.
People not in Christchurch can see the content by using the application to send fake GPS data.
"Following the earthquakes, many buildings in the inner city have been demolished to make way for reconstruction," said Professor Mark Billinghurst, director of the university's HIT Lab (the Human Interface Technology Laboratory).
"Even for people who have lived in Christchurch all their lives it is difficult to walk through the city and remember what buildings used to be there."
Photographs and written information about the buildings are also available to users.
"The software was previously used for showing individual buildings, but this is the first time that it has been used to show dozens of buildings at once, and the first time in the world that mobile phone AR has been used for earthquake reconstruction," Professor Billinghurst said.
Information for the app has been provided by a local architect, the Christchurch City Council and the Historic Places Trust. "Future work on the app will allow users to add their own feedback on the buildings shown, so architects and urban planners can use the tool to get input from people about their proposed designs," Professor Billinghurst said.
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(BPT) - The story of NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's diagnosis with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is one example of how a devastating diagnosis can be turned into advocacy and inspiration.
In 2008, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar knew something was wrong. He was experiencing hot flashes and at night would wake up soaked in sweat. He knew it was time to make an appointment with his doctor. After a series of tests, he quickly learned that he had Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP). Mr. Abdul-Jabbar explains:
"When I first heard that I had cancer, I was in shock and it felt like I'd been given a death sentence. But my doctor explained that by working closely together to develop the right treatment plan, including establishing clear treatment goals and taking medication as prescribed, my disease can be treated."
CML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which the body produces cancerous white blood cells. Chronic means a relatively slower-growing cancer that may take years to progress. Myeloid refers to the type of white blood cell being overproduced. In 2012 alone, there will be more than 5,430 newly diagnosed cases of this form of leukemia in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Over the past 12 years, there have been significant advances in understanding how CML works, which has led to the development of treatments designed to act against the underlying cause of this disease, a genetic abnormality called Bcr-Abl. These treatments, known as Bcr-Abl inhibitors, are thought to block the ability of the abnormal Bcr-Abl gene to send signals that drive production of the leukemic blood cells.
And while there have been many advances in the treatment of CML, it's important that patients be actively involved in the management of their disease by working closely with their doctor to ensure they are reaching their personal treatment goals. For those patients living with CML, a key treatment goal is to achieve and maintain a major molecular response, or MMR, which means that the amount of BCR-ABL in your blood or bone marrow is very low, or even nearly undetectable.
"For patients living with CML, it is very important to continue to monitor your disease. For example, my doctor and I recently determined I was not reaching my treatment goals -- to reach and sustain a molecular response and address the side effects I was experiencing -- with my current plan. We re-evaluated my treatment plan and after considering my options, decided to switch my medication. Since switching, I've been able to achieve and maintain a MMR with less fatigue and hand cramping."
The most sensitive test that is currently available to measure MMR is a simple blood test called an International Scale-PCR test (IS-PCR stands for International Scale Polymerase Chain Reaction). Getting regular IS-PCR tests is an important part of your treatment plan, as it will help you and your doctor determine if you are achieving and maintaining a MMR.
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar notes, "For me, it's important to play an active role in life and a part of my life is treating my CML. I now know that I have reached a molecular response with my CML treatment, and I'm fortunate that I'm still able to do many of the things I love to do."
Learn more about CML visit www.cmlearth.com.
As a CML patient advocate, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's goal is to inspire and educate fellow patients living with this disease. In addition to his work on CML education, he is also an author and documentary filmmaker and a retired professional basketball player. Kareem was recently honored by the Los Angeles Lakers with a statue on the grounds of the Staples Center, the team's home arena, to commemorate his accomplishments.


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Perennial, terrestrial in CA, some nongreen, generally from rhizomes
Leaves linear to ± round or scale-like, generally sessile
Inflorescence: generally raceme or spike, bracted
Flower bisexual, bilateral, sometimes spurred; sepals generally 3, generally petal-like, generally free, uppermost generally erect; petals 3, lowest different ("lip"); stamen generally 1, fused with style and stigma into column, pollen generally sticky, generally removed as sessile anther sacs; ovary inferior, generally twisted 180° (so lip appears to be lowest perianth segment), 1-chambered, placentas 3, parietal; stigmas 3, generally under column tip
Fruit: capsule
Seeds very many, minute
Genera in family: ± 800 genera, ± 18,000 species: especially tropical (worldwide except deserts). Many cultivated for ornamental, especially Cattelya, Cymbidium, Epidendrum, Oncidium, Paphiopedalum; Vanilla planifolia fruits used as source of food flavoring
Reference: [Luer 1975 Orchids US and Can, NY Bot Garden; Coleman 1995 Wild Orchids of California, Cornell Univ.]
Nongreen plants derive nutrition through fungal intermediates.
Caudex tuber- or bulb-like, 14 cm, generally ovoid
Leaves: basal 25, linear to widely oblanceolate; cauline bract-like
Inflorescence: spike or raceme, generally cylindric; flower bract generally < flower
Flower: perianth white to green; sepals generally 25.5 mm, 12 mm wide, 1-veined, upper pointed forward to erect, lower free, spreading to reflexed; lateral petals ± = sepals, spreading to erect; lip pointed forward or down, spurred; column < lip
Fruit ascending to erect
Species in genus: ± 8 species: w North America
Etymology: (Charles V. Piper, Am botanist, 18671926)
Reference: [Morgan & Ackerman 1990 Lindleyana 5:205211]
Some species difficult to separate; green-flowered species doubtfully distinct from P. unalascensis.
Plant 1570 cm
Leaves: basal 715 cm, 540 mm wide
Inflorescence 540 cm, generally open, sometimes dense above
Flower: perianth green; upper sepal ascending or pointed forward; lateral petals ± erect to pointed forward; lip 25 mm, oblong to deltate, generally pointed down, tip upcurved; spur 1.55 mm, pointed back or down
Chromosomes: n=21
Ecology: Generally dry sites, scrub, woodland, forest
Elevation: < 3000 m.
Bioregional distribution: California Floristic Province (except Great Central Valley, South Coast Ranges), Modoc Plateau
Distribution outside California: to Alaska, ne Canada, Colorado
Synonyms: Habenaria u. (Spreng.) S. Watson
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I am still fairly new to Hammocking but I found that polyester/polypropylene webbing does much better than nylon. It doesn't have the stretch memory like nylon does and doesn't degrade as bad with UV rays. I decided to just by Poly webbing off of Amazon instead of paying extra for the same material from outdoor suppliers. It's the exact same material.
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Or you could just forget the Rings and run down to your local Marina Shop and buy some Amsteel and make a few whoopie slings and use the Marlin Spike setup with the straps.
Its working great for me so far and I have saved so much money by making the stuff myself. I got a good deal on the Amsteel by going to my local West Marine Store. When I told the guy at the store that I was going to make a whoopie sling out of it, he kind of had a blank stare. He replied, "you mean your going to splice the line?"
Now I am torn between using the full straps with double O-rings or the combo whoopie sling and Marlin Spike. Whoopie is lighter but the straps will let me hang in smaller tree distances. Ill figure it out tomorrow. Anyways I have rambled enough.
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Lita Reveals Her Favorite "Attitude Era Moment" & Today's Divas vs. The Attitude Era
Former Women's Champion Lita spoke with WWE's website this week to promote the new WWE '13 video game. Here are some highlights from the interview:
WWE.COM: What is your favorite Attitude Era moment you were involved in?
Lita: I could make a laundry list. I think the first thing for me that was definitely Attitude Era–based and my first really main storyline with WWE was with Eddie Guerrero & Chyna vs. myself & Essa Ríos. [I was] the first woman Chyna interacted with, and to be in there with them was great. They had their funny story going on, and you never knew what my story was with Essa Ríos, so that was one.
I think also, when I had a run in with Triple H & Steve Austin when they were together as The Two-Man Power Trip. Looking back on that, I was just excited to be out there with Triple H and "Stone Cold."
WWE.COM: What are the differences between Attitude Era Women and today's Divas?
Lita: I think the women of The Attitude Era really did a good job at figuring out who they were and what they wanted to portray to the fans. So each woman was such an individual — you were never going to get Lita and Ivory confused. You're not going to get the two confused, as opposed to now, is it the hot athletic girl with the short shorts on? No, it's the other hot athletic girl with the short shorts on. It was about setting yourself apart.
WWE.COM: Which Diva today would best fit in The Attitude Era? Is there a Diva today you'd most like to compete against?
Lita: I think it's interesting to see the Divas of today and to see who the fans are attaching to. Obviously, right now, it's AJ Lee, who's not the strongest; she's not one of those classically hot chicks. But she sets herself apart, and you have emotion when she's out there and you get a sense of who she is, and so I think that's really cool to see the kid that wasn't supposed to make it being the one that's out there, and that's who the fans want to know more about.
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I haven't had a solid two-week vacation since 2001, so it was wonderful when a longtime client gave my wife and me a 15-day trip to South America from Overseas Adventure Travel, a Massachusetts-based company that conducts small-group tours to off-the-beaten-path destinations for people 50 and older. The package comprised eight days in Ecuador (Quito and the Galápagos Islands) and seven days in Peru (Cuzco and Machu Picchu). Since in March and April the desert-like Galápagos are warm while mountainous Machu Picchu is chilly, it was like taking two separate vacations. I'll describe the excursion to the Galápagos here and do a separate post on the mainland portion of our adventure in a later post.
Flying into the Galápagos to start our five-day cruise around the archipelago of volcanic islands that straddle the Equator 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador.
The islands, famed for their vast number of endemic species, were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle, which contributed to his inception of the theory of evolution by natural selection. A province of Ecuador, the Galápagos have about 25,000 permanent inhabitants, 80% of them involved in the tourist industry (which is highly regulated for ecological reasons), although there is some farming and coffee growing. But most of the archipelago and its surrounding waters are a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising a national park and biological marine reserve.
No more than 30 people may enter most nature sites at one time, so our party cruised the Galápagos, which are mostly dry and desertlike, in this pair of small boats that could each accommodate up to 16 passengers.
Upon landing, we made a short bus transfer to the dock, where we boarded our passenger boat for the four-night cruise. As required, not only had our cruising itinerary been filed with the conservation authorities of the Galápagos National Park (park biologists can make changes to plans to minimize their impact on the ecosystems of the islands) but also our trip was led by a certified Galápagos naturalist, from whom we learned a lot.
The typical Galápagos landscape has a rugged and barren beauty.
Our cruise centered on land tours that got us up close to the extraordinary flora and fauna. The birdlife is specially bountiful, the most ethereally beautiful being a subspecies of the Great Blue Heron.
A Great Blue Heron, perhaps the most beautiful of all native Galápagos birds.
The islands' most famous seabird is the Booby–there are three species on the Galápagos: the Blue-footed Booby, which is the most common; the Red-footed Booby, the only one that nests in trees; and the Nazca Booby, the largest of the three. The the English name "Booby" is thought to originate from "Bobo," the Spanish word for clown, which was given to the birds due to their comical ungainliness on land.
A Nazca Booby, the largest of the three species found on the Galápagos.
None of the wildlife is afraid of humans so it's possible to see the various birds, reptiles, and sea mammals up close. The marine iguana, found only on Galápagos Islands, has the ability, unique among modern lizards, to live and forage in the sea. They grow more than five feet long, and look a bit like Godzilla or some other monster, as Charles Darwin evidently thought back in the 19th century when he wrote:
The black Lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large (2–3 ft), disgusting clumsy Lizards. They are as black as the porous rocks over which they crawl & seek their prey from the Sea. I call them 'imps of darkness'. They assuredly well become the land they inhabit.
A Galápagos marine iguana, the only lizard that lives and forages in the ocean.
The Galápagos sea lion is another species that exclusively breeds on the islands. Beign numerous and social, they're often seen sunbathing on sandy beaches and rock outcroppings or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their loud bark, playful nature, and athletic agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the archipelago.
A colony of Galápagos sea lions enjoying the sun on a sandy island beach.
You don't always have to trek into the hinterland to encounter the wildlife. Galápagos pelicans and seals gather round the fish market stalls in the harbor towns and are very comical as they scramble for food scraps.
Pelicans and seals in the fish market at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island.
Next up: Our travels in Peru and Ecuador.


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FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (AP) -- General Electric Co. said Thursday it will close a northern New York electrical capacitor plant that employs about 200 workers.
The Fairfield, Conn.-based company informed workers that it will follow through on plans announced in September to close its plant 45 miles north of Albany and move operations to an existing manufacturing site in Clearwater, Fla.
The plant near the Hudson River will not close before September 2014.
The announcement came on the heels of a 60-day decision bargaining period with the union representing most of the plant's workers. GE rejected a proposal from the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Local 332 to save the operation by cutting 10 percent of the workforce at the plant.
"The proposal submitted by the union fell well short of the savings and efficiencies that would be generated by the proposed move to Clearwater — savings that are critical to the future of the business," GE said in a statement.
Scott Gates, who has worked at the plant for a decade, claimed GE never really engaged in serious discussions to save the plant.
"It's pretty sad day in Fort Edward," said Gates, who assembles electronic components. "How do you replace 200 middle-class, union jobs?"
The company said the Fort Edward site has been losing money for several years and that it would help displaced employees explore other job opportunities.
GE, which is conducting a $2 billion federal Superfund cleanup of PCBs from the Hudson River, added that it will continue to "meet its environmental commitments to New York state."


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Much discussion in some other threads toward making window or cling stickers with either the Band name or website on them. Also, Bumper Stickers could be an easy add as well.
As mentioned in the thread, profit not as important as the marketing value. Plus, I believe that a small box full of them at each show wouldn't add much to the roadie load.
Just thoughts, others should chime in here and post pictures of older designs used in the past, or their ideas for new ones. Too bad these aren't already available- seems like the Colonies tour has some great exposure and higher attendee numbers than the boys have had in recent past.


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8 Classic Nerd Maneuvers
By Caldwell Tanner and Susanna Wolff
8 Classic Nerd Maneuvers 1. CORRECT-SHUN: Dude snarkily holding up a single finger. Battle Cry: "Um, Actually..." Usage: When one of your simple-minded friends unwittingly confuses a piece of trivia, use this move to put them in their place. Example: "Um...Actually, the character is just called "The Doctor." The show's name is "Doctor Who." 2. SCOFF LIMITS Dude holding up hands and making a disgusted face Battle Cry: "pfff seriously?" Usage: When some IDIOT says they like an obviously inferior show or videogame. Example: "Pffff you seriously liked that piece-of-shit zelda clone?" 3. SHARING IS SCARING Dude leaning with a leering expression Battle Cry: "DID YOU KNOW?" Usage: When you slyly infer without asking that your friends wanted to know about an interesting fact you heard earlier. Example: "Did you guys know that Cubone was originally designed to be the prior evolution of Kangaskhan? 4. RAGE FIT Dude leaning in and yelling at this computer Battle Cry: "FUUUUUUU-" Usage: Whenever something INCREDIBLY F*CKING STUPID happens on the Internet. Example: "THEY CANCELLED MEGA MAN LEGENDS 3? WHAT THE FUUUUUUUUU" 5. SQUEEFUL Battle-Cry: "Eeeeeeee!" Usage: Whenever something INCREDIBLY F*CKING AWESOME happens on the Internet. Example: "Philip Seymour Hoffman is gonna play Plutarch Heavensbee? EEEEEE THAT'S SO PERFECT!" 6. IN-ZONE - Dude snapping out of an intense daydream Battle-Cry: "Whu-?" Usage: When you're completely zoned out and someone asks you a question. Example: "Whu-? Oh I'm sorry, I was thinking about The Marvel Cinematic Universe and didn't hear what you said." 7. BATMANEUVER A dude pointing in the opposite direction, then ghosting away. Battle-Cry: "...." Usage: When you want to flat-out avoid an awkward situation at any cost. Example: "Whoa look, it's Christian Bale! Yeah, right....over...there..." 8. HOLD THE PHONE Two dudes keep interrupting eachother to check their phones Battle-Cry: "Hold On." Usage: When you need to check your phone in the presence of a fellow nerd. Example: "Ooh hold on, someone favorited my tweet!"


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Dr.Ido Titan Friday 27/10/2006, 12:30
The founder of the GHEIST Clan, Sigmund GHEIST , announced today that, as his presence is not needed anymore by the Clint City branch of his global crime organisation, he will soon leave town to focus on the development of new activities. As soon as he learned this information, Copper asked Melissa to leave town as well, in order to keep an eye on Sigmund. Both characters will stop being available in packs from the shop as of Friday, November 3rd, but will still by usable normally by players who already have them. Note that thoses characters are no longer distributed on registration.


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Since the appearance of modern humans in Africa around 200,000 years ago, we have migrated around the globe and accumulated genetic variations that affect various traits, including our appearance, skin color, food tolerance, and susceptibility to different diseases. Large-scale DNA sequencing is now allowing us to map the patterns of human genetic variation more accurately than ever before, trace our ancestries, and develop personalized therapies for particular diseases. It is also reinforcing the idea that human populations are far from homogeneous, are highly intermixed, and do not fall into distinct races or castes that can be defined genetically.
This book provides a state-of-the-art view of human genetic variation and what we can infer from it, surveying the genetic diversity seen in Africa, Europe, the Americas, and India. The contributors discuss what this can tell us about human history and how it can be used to improve human health. They also caution against assumptions that differences between individuals always stem from our DNA, stressing the importance of nongenetic forces and pointing out the limits of our knowledge. The book is thus essential reading for all human geneticists and anyone interested in how we differ and what this means.
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I would like to make my annual plea for everyone to get a flu shot.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is a good supply of the vaccine available this year, enough for 135 million doses.
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is unpredictable. During the 2009-10 season the "swine flu" was a pandemic, causing thousands of hospitalizations and many deaths worldwide.
It is estimated that during an average flu season, 250,000 to 500,000 people die worldwide from complications of the flu. Although last year's flu season was relatively mild, there were still numerous deaths, including 35 children who died of influenza in the U.S.
This year's vaccine contains two new strains, plus the same H1N1 as last year. Children 6 months and older and almost all adults should be vaccinated, starting now. The vaccine's effectiveness should last all season. Children 8 years and younger need two doses only in the first year they are vaccinated.
Flu shots are safe at any stage of pregnancy and are especially important for expectant mothers, as they are much more likely to have a serious illness resulting from the flu and could thus be more likely to miscarry or have a premature delivery. A pregnant woman's flu shot stimulates her immune system, creating antibodies that cross the placenta into the fetus. That protects her baby during the first six months after birth, before the infant is old enough to be vaccinated.
There's no need to delay receiving the flu shot because of a mild illness, but don't get a shot if you have a fever. Waiting until the fever is gone or until you're feeling better after a more moderate or severe illness is the rule.
Many people worry that a flu shot might give them the flu. That is just not true. The viruses found in the flu shots have been inactivated (killed), and dead germs cannot cause illness. They do, however, stimulate the immune system to create antibodies to help prevent the flu.
The only people who should not get a flu shot are those who:
– Are allergic to egg products.
– Have already had a bad reaction to influenza vaccine (extremely rare).
– Have had an episode of a neurological disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome.
A few minor side effects may briefly occur from the flu shot, such as a mild ache and redness at the injection site, a low-grade fever and mild body aches.
I look at it this way: Why not get a vaccination that has minimal side effects and has a good chance at preventing an illness that could make you feel terrible for a week and also make you miss work? It's a cheap form of health insurance.


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Video Of Alleged Police Beating In Fiji Prompts Probe
Authorities deny men in video escaped prisoners
By Dominique Schwartz
MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, March 5, 2013) – Fiji's police force said it was disturbed to see a graphic online video which appears to show Fijian officials brutally beating two men.
One posting of the video on YouTube said it showed the torture last year of recaptured prison escapees.
In the video, one man on the back of a truck is beaten repeatedly with wooden and metal poles and then stripped of his underwear and further attacked.
Another man on the ground is also hit and dragged by a dog.
Police said they had launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"We want to stress from the outset that no-one should prejudice this investigation by speculating on what happened," police said in a statement.
"We need to formally establish the precise facts and we are determined to do so."
Fiji police criticized international reporting on the incident, saying that some of it had been wrong.
Amnesty International said it was working to verify the contents of the video.
Grant Bayldon from Amnesty New Zealand said the violence shown appears to be consistent with the assault and torture of recaptured prisoners that the human rights organization documented in December.
"To say categorically who committed the attacks is not something Amnesty can do, the Fiji Government needs to investigate," he said.
Fiji police denied the men were prisoners who escaped from Naboro Minimum Security prison in December.
"These crimes were perpetrated by a group of criminals with impunity and who had absolutely no regard for lives of ordinary Fijians, respect for basic human dignity and the law," police said.
"That said, what is on the video requires investigation. The procedure of investigation we will follow is similar to those followed when complaints have been lodged against police officers in other jurisdictions."
The ABC has approached the interim government for comment.
Anti-regime website Coupfourpointfive said one of the beaten men later had to have part of his right leg amputated.
It said the video highlights police and military brutality.