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Argentinian police are preparing an identikit picture of the man who shot New Zealand tourist Nick Heyward during a botched robbery while he strolled through a park in the city of Mendoza.
Newspapers in the popular tourist destination report that witnesses have given statements to police about the attack by two motorcycle-riding robbers, known as "motochorros", who tried to snatch Mr Heyward's backpack on Monday (local time).
Although there were conflicting accounts of whether the motochorros had helmets covering their faces, one witness told police the man who shot Mr Heyward was not wearing a helmet – enabling police to produce a sketch.
All witnesses agreed the motochorros were aged about 20.
The newspapers report that police have high hopes of finding the offenders and although images from security cameras are not "great" they might help.
Mr Heyward, 31, was shot dead after he resisted the robbers' bag snatch attempt in General San Martin Park where he was talking with fellow tourists, an Australian woman and an French man.
Mr Heyward was shot up to four times between chest and neck with a .22 pistol, police say.
He had been travelling after finishing a degree in physiotherapy at the University of Queensland and been in Central America for about a year. But he was planning to return in a few months to Australia, where he has family in Adelaide and on the Gold Coast.
Arrangements are being made for his body to be returned and one family member is expected to travel to Mendoza in the next few days.
The editor of Buenos Aires-based Argentina Independent, Marc Rogers, says Mendoza is a popular tourist destination because of its wineries and the nearby Andes.
Tourists were always at risk of being robbed but it generally didn't come with that level of violence, he told RadioLive.
However, motorcycle bag snatchers were now a more common style of crime – and Argentinian authorities were trying new laws to combat it.
Argentina's Ministry of Security has offered 40,000 pesos ($A5,446) to help find the offenders.
Mendoza newspapers report there will be a protest in General San Martin Park on Saturday morning local time to press for more security in the park.


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A week after the World Cup ended, South Africa had more reason to celebrate Sunday, this from a most unlikely source. Louis Oosthuizen, a 27-year-old who had only made one cut in his previous eight majors, blew away the field at St. Andrews for a victory at the British Open that looked as easy as when Tiger Woods first won here a decade ago.
Oosthuizen made only two bogeys over the final 35 holes in a strong wind that swept across the Old Course. He led over the final 48 holes and closed with a 1-under 71 for a seven-shot victory over Lee Westwood of England.
He finished at 16-under 272 and became the first player since Tony Lema in 1964 to win his first major at St. Andrews.
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For all the craze about those vuvuzelas, the sweetest sound for Oosthuizen turned out to be the skirl of a bagpipe.
Oosthuizen could not think of a more special venue to capture his first major. He just had no idea it would be this easy.
He never let anyone get within three shots of him in the final round, and he answered that brief challenge from Paul Casey by knocking in a 50-foot eagle putt on the par-4 ninth green to restore his cushion. Casey's hopes ended with a triple bogey into the gorse three holes later, and Oosthuizen spent the final hour soaking up an atmosphere unlike any other in golf.
"Nobody was going to stop him," said Casey, whose adventures in the gorse sent him to a 75 and a tie for third with Rory McIlroy (68) and Henrik Stenson (71). "He didn't miss a shot today. I don't know if he missed one all week. That was four days of tremendous golf. He didn't flinch today."
No, there was only that gap-tooth smile that earned him the nickname "Shrek" from his friends. And there was amazement across his face when he cradled the oldest trophy in golf, a silver claret jug with his name etched alongside Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, and the other South African winners - Player, Bobby Locke and Ernie Els, his mentor.

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Corn and wheat were able to finish higher today while beans settled 11 ¼ cents lower in the November contract at $10.30 ¾. The December corn contract settled the day 3 ¼ higher at $4.33 ¼. Lastly the December Chicago wheat contract settled 5 cents higher at $6.88 ¾. Tomorrow morning at 7:30 am the USDA will release weekly export sales for corn, wheat, and beans. The estimates for corn sales are between 1,200,000mt- 2,300,000mt. Soybeans sales are estimated to be between 1,200,000mt - 2,500,000mt. Wheat sales are estimated to be between 800,000mt - 1,350,000mt. We will release all of the sales numbers in tomorrow mornings EHedger morning commentaries.
This morning the USDA announced the sale of 240,000mt of US corn to Egypt for 2010-2011 delivery.
SDS is starting to pop up pretty heavily over the wettest sections of Iowa and Illinois. It is still too early to tell how bad the situation actually is. Pro Farmer information has started to flow in. So far for Indiana pod counts are 15% above a year ago, and corn yields are down 3% from last year. Today they reported higher corn yields in Illinois. They went on to say that there are signs of crop stress in corn/soybeans from the high temps in recent weeks but pod counts are in-line with last year and the 3-year average (Illinois.) We will continue to monitor the information coming out of the fields.
When talking with producers we continue to hear more and more stories of variability in the corn crop. There are fields that have the potential to bring back record yields and also fields that may be below trend-line.
The question is how long can the funds keep this buying up heading into harvest? They continue to hold massive long positions and against the normal seasonal trend. We do think the new crop corn still has to buy acres but the problem is the timing, it might not be a buy until after harvest.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born to women working with farm animals appear to have significantly less eczema than babies who were not exposed to animals before birth.
A European research team reports in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that a mother's contact with farm animals and cats during pregnancy has a strong protective effect against atopic dermatitis, a serious skin condition also known as eczema, in the baby's first two years of life.
In eczema, an overactive immune system leads to chronic itchy scaly skin rashes that come and go. Nearly a third of children who develop it before age two go on to develop hay fever or asthma.
The new findings seem to support the idea, known as "the hygiene hypothesis," that early exposure to diverse microbes trains and tunes a baby's immune system, making it less prone to allergic overreactions to benign substances later.
Researchers don't know why some children develop eczema and others don't, although an interplay between genetics, the environment and the immune system is suspected.
Because mothers can pass on some short-term immunity to their babies, Dr. Caroline Roduit of the University of Zurich and colleagues in Switzerland and Germany wanted to know if moms whose immune systems were regularly challenged by microbes might have children with a lowered risk of eczema.
Previous research has already shown that children of farm families have reduced risk of asthma and allergies, with credit given to the rich microbial life - both pathogens and harmless bugs - that animals contribute to the kids' environments.
Roduit's team analyzed mothers' environmental exposures during pregnancy and the development of atopic dermatitis in their children up to age 2. The study included 1,063 children born to 508 farm families and 555 non-farm families in 5 European countries.
Women answered questions about their exposure to animals, smoking habits and history of allergies. Mothers' blood was tested and samples of the babies' cord blood were taken at birth and analyzed.
In all, 17.8 percent of the study children developed a doctor-diagnosed case of eczema by age 2, but differences between the two groups were apparent: just 14.4 percent of the farm children got the condition whereas 20 percent of non-farm children did.
The researchers found that while the all the children of farm moms had lower risk of eczema, the greater the variety of animals (horses, pigs, cows, sheep, rabbits, poultry) their mom contacted, the lower the kids' risk.
"For each additional farm animal species the mother had contact with, we observed a (risk) reduction of 20 percent," they wrote. They also found a similar significant association between mothers' contact with cats and the skin rash disorder in the children.
At birth, the children who would prove least likely to develop eczema by age two had the highest amounts of several immune system-related proteins in their cord blood, the authors note. The proteins are involved in the body's ability to recognize pathogens.
Although the findings support previous research suggesting that microbe-rich environments such as farms have a protective effect against allergies, the results do not mean pregnant women should seek out new exposures to cats or farm animals.
"We did not study the infectious diseases among our study population," Dr. Roduit told Reuters Health in an e-mail. "So it is difficult with our results about allergies to change these recommendations about infections that could be dangerous for pregnant women," she said.
For instance, cats, especially those that go outdoors, can transmit toxoplasmosis, an infection that can lead to premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice, mental retardation, and convulsions when a woman is exposed early in pregnancy.
An estimated 15 percent of women are immune to toxoplasmosis. Women who have been around cats before getting pregnant are more likely to be immune and according to the American Pregnancy Association, their babies are safe.
"Don't give away your pet, but we cannot recommend actively to take a (new) cat during pregnancy," Roduit said.
The women in this study worked on small family farms. Roduit said it's difficult to apply the findings to women working in large industrialized farm settings.
SOURCE: link.reuters.com/xyz59q Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, online November 26, 2010.


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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy.
DMD is caused by an absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact. Symptom onset is in early childhood, usually between ages 3 and 5. The disease primarily affects boys, but in rare cases it can affect girls.
What are the symptoms of DMD?
Muscle weakness can begin as early as age 3, first affecting the muscles of the hips, pelvic area, thighs and shoulders, and later the skeletal (voluntary) muscles in the arms, legs and trunk. The calves often are enlarged. By the early teens, the heart and respiratory muscles also are affected. For more about DMD symptoms, see Signs and Symptoms.
Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a milder version of DMD. Its onset is usually in the teens or early adulthood, and the course is slower and less predictable than that of DMD.
What causes DMD?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy was first described by the French neurologist Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne in the 1860s, but until the 1980s, little was known about the cause of any kind of muscular dystrophy. In 1986, MDA-supported researchers identified a particular gene on the X chromosome that, when flawed (mutated), leads to DMD. In 1987, the protein associated with this gene was identified and named dystrophin. Lack of the dystrophin protein in muscle cells causes them to be fragile and easily damaged.
DMD has an X-linked recessive inheritance pattern and is passed on by the mother, who is referred to as acarrier.
What are DMD 'carriers'?
DMD carriers are females who have a normal dystrophin gene on one X chromosome and an abnormal dystrophin gene on the other X chromosome. Most carriers of DMD do not themselves have signs and symptoms of the disease, but a minority do. Symptoms can range from mild skeletal muscle weakness or cardiac involvement to severe weakness or cardiac effects and can begin in childhood or adulthood.
What is the life expectancy in DMD?
Until relatively recently, boys with DMD usually did not survive much beyond their teen years. Thanks to advances in cardiac and respiratory care, life expectancy is increasing and many young adults with DMD attend college, have careers, get married and have children. Survival into the early 30s is becoming more common, and there are cases of men living into their 40s and 50s.


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Nathan Hart is a paranoid schizophrenic who insists that he is being framed for the murder of his former psychologist. His court appointed lawyer, Ted Stevens, neither believes nor trusts his new client – and with good reason. Not only is the evidence against him compelling, but Stevens prosecuted Hart for murder years before, convinced that he was a deviously clever sociopath who was faking mental illness. The prosecution resulted in Nathan's indefinite confinement in the psychiatric facility, and his vow to kill Ted and his family. So Ted is understandably suspicious when Nathan specifically requests that the judge appoint him to his case. Is this part of Hart's plan for revenge? Is he playing mind games with Ted and trying again to manipulate the system? Or is he, as unlikely as it may seem, being framed for this second murder? Skeptical, but intrigued, Ted takes the case. Amidst the turmoil of the break up of his marriage and his struggle to stay sober, Ted must now match wits with his enigmatic client, deal with uncooperative witnesses and hostile hospital employees in order to decipher the conflicting clues and uncover the truth of this savage killing before he becomes the next victim.
Terry Lewis has managed to combine a legal and psychological thriller with a tantalizing mystery, and create a story that grabs you by your lapels and keeps you hooked until the last page. A troubled lawyer, a brilliant paranoid schizophrenic, and a wonderful cast of supporting characters make this a must read. Lewis's ability to get inside the mind of a mentally ill man is at once insightful and chilling. His portrayal of a lawyer fighting addictions and a broken marriage, while reluctantly representing a delusional man he thinks may be guilty of murder, is as stark as reality. His courtroom scenes could only have been written by one who has spent many years in the system, and has a deep understanding of the process of justice. In short, this is a great book.
H. Terrell Griffin is a former trial lawyer and the author of the national bestselling Matt Royal mystery series.
In Delusional, Terry Lewis uses his real life experience as a judge to turn the legal thriller on its head. ...exciting and intricate.
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Terry Lewis has presented a tantalizing scenario. A former prosecutor turned defense attorney is appointed to defend a man he previously prosecuted. That, by itself, would set up one heck of a story, but But Lewis' protagonist, Ted Stevens, was unable to gain a conviction for Nathan Hart, who killed his parents and his brother. Hart was declared insane and sent to a psychiatric facility. Now, several years later, he is suspected of killing his former psychologist, and he wants Ted Stevens as his public defender. His defense, same as when his family died: The Unit did it.
On each page of the story, the primary question concerns Hart's condition. Is he schizophrenic, as diagnosed, or a diabolical killer who knows how to work the system? Does The Unit exist? Stevens doesn't know. The beautiful psychologist who currently treats Hart has mixed feelings, and everyone who comes into contact with him has an opinion.
About the time you think you're getting a handle on the story, Lewis throws another twist your way. Read and enjoy. You'll look forward to the next Ted Stevens adventure.
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Here comes the Judge. For the third time. And he keeps getting better.
Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis has produced his third legal thriller, "Delusional."
It follows his novels, "Conflict of Interest" (1997) and "Privileged Information" (2003).
Understandably, Lewis takes a while between novels — as his day job keeps him busy.
Lewis, 61, has served on the bench of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida since 1998 and was one of the jurists who oversaw the 36-day Florida recount of the 2000 U.S. presidential election. A graduate of Florida State University and FSU law school, who practiced law in Tallahassee for many years, Lewis was a Leon County Judge (1989-1998) before moving onto the circuit court.
Lewis' backdrop is always the Big Bend. His first book was set in Tallahassee, his second in his native Perry and now his third book splits time between Chattahoochee and Tallahassee.
That means there is liberal dose of real-life Tallahassee streets, neighborhoods and FSU football in "Delusional" — even as Lewis continues his pattern of referring to this newspaper by the fictional name, Tallahassee Republican. (Terry, we won't sue if you want to give us a plug.)
Lewis' protagonist is once again troubled attorney Ted Stevens, who starred in "Conflict of Interest." Stevens' law partner, Paul Morganstein, the more sobersided lead in "Privileged Information," returns in a supporting role. As before, Stevens struggles with alcohol and drugs, while also dabbling in minor ethical indescretions. Stevens has just separated from his wife and is soon embroiled in a legal battle over custody of their grade-school daughter.
His professional challenge is just as vexing: Stevens has been tapped as the court-appointed attorney for Nathan Hart, a patient at Chattahoochee's Florida State Hospital for the criminally insane. Hart was convicted of killing his parents — aconviction won by Stevens when he was a prosecutor. Hart is now accused of killing a psychologist at the hospital. Though all the circumstantial evidence and eyewitnesses point his way, Hart insists he did not commit the murder.
Hart is actually the book's co-star, as much of the book is told from his point of view. Hart is either a highly intelligent, paranoid-schizophrenic, who truly did kill his parents — or he was set up by The Unit, a shadowy off-the-books government agency that he believes included his father and uncle. Oh, and by the way, he says God talks to him on a regular basis.
Hart is clever enough to maneuver a judge into allowing him to represent himself, as well as stipulate that Stevens serve as his co-counsel. He's also perceptive enough to help Stevens sort through various other suspects and motivations. And Stevens can use the help.
Could the killer be the dead psychologist's lover or her husband? Could it be a jealous colleague? Could it be Hart's pretty and independent female counselor, on whom Stevens has a budding crush? Could it be Hart, who simply is playing everyone?
Lewis does a fine job illustrating the mind of a schizophrenic: The reader is left not wholly sure that Hart is insane or just insanely clever. Lewis also does another fine job, as he did in his first novel, of describing the challenges of a substance abuser — though he oddly switches point of view midway through the book and has Stevens addressing the reader about his problems. Unlike Lewis' previous two books, this novel spends less time in the courtroom — but still offers interesting legal insights. There is an episode in which Stevens explains to a mother why his plea-bargained 10year sentence for her teenage son, who clearly committed the crime, should be viewed as a victory. It rings of the heart-wrenching but necessary compromises Lewis must see frequently in real-life court.
But Lewis is perhaps best at weaving a taut plot, with lots of feints and twists before the reader is certain of the real killer. He's created a genuine page-turner.
Tallahassee Democrat 10/13/2013
Reviewed by Jan Pudlow for Fla Bar Journal
Second Circuit Judge Terry Lewis knows crazy.
When he began researching Delusional — his third novel about rumpled, hard-drinking, flawed but likeable trial lawyer Ted Stevens — Lewis reached out to fellow judge Stew Parsons.
Parsons, who had served for many years as general counsel of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, led Lewis to the clinical program director of the state mental hospital 50 miles from Tallahassee, who arranged for the judge to shadow psychologists and talk to patients and administrators.
So when Lewis crafts descriptions of the twisted thoughts of Nathan Hart — found not guilty by reason of insanity of killing three members of his family — there is an authentic ring to his paranoid schizophrenic delusions of being hard-wired to God's voice, among other auditory and visual hallucinations.
"At times I feel like a switchboard operator with too many incoming calls," describes Hart, who can hear whispers from 20 yards away and sniff a woman's perfume across a crowded room, when his mind isn't dulled by drugs.
But, Hart warns the reader, "before you dismiss my account as the ranting of a madman, ask yourself this: How could this supposedly crazy person present to you, in extensive detail, in cogent and literary prose, the events that have led us to this point?
"Remember, as well, that the truth is sometimes symbolic, and I may have to lay it between the lines. That is the core of myth, is it not?"
Separating fact from fiction, sanity from insanity, truth from lies, and good from evil is plopped in the unwilling lap of Stevens, a Tallahassee lawyer who six and a half years earlier had served as the prosecutor who tried unsuccessfully to put Hart away in prison. Stevens considers Hart to be a clever sociopath who faked mental illness to get away with murder.
In the current legal conundrum, Hart is now charged with the murder of his former psychologist, found stabbed to death in his office with a letter opener, shortly after Hart was denied conditional release from the mental hospital.
Lewis uses his judicial experience to deftly make credible this incredible lawyer-client relationship. Why would Stevens, on the conflict lawyer list, accept this court appointment to represent a guy he once prosecuted, especially when Hart had once threatened to kill his wife and daughter? Why can't Stevens just tell the judge he won't take the case?
When Stevens tells his law partner, "I'm not sure I can do it with the zeal the code requires," his partner gives him a pep talk about being professional, even if you can't stand your client. Then, the partner gives Stevens an out to withdraw because of "personal considerations," but uses a tone of voice that hinted at "an admission of some lamentable moral weakness."
Stevens knew what his partner at their small boutique firm was really thinking about such a juicy, high-profile case with the former prosecutor now serving as defense attorney: "You couldn't buy that kind of advertising."
Hart actually requested Stevens to serve as his lawyer, and once Stevens meets with Hart at the hospital, Hart tells him the two cases are related and their "destinies are inextricably intertwined."
By page 44, Stevens ignores the "warning whistles going off in my head," and stays on the case, even though he considers his client to be a dangerous, cold-blooded murderer.
"I couldn't tell whether he was sane or insane, delusional or lying to me, or whether he might just be telling the truth," Stevens explains. "And that intrigued me."
With that, the reader jumps into the intrigue, suspending disbelief and joining Stevens on a complicated quest for solving the murder, or at least coming up with a credible defense to establish reasonable doubt, all while Stevens is dealing with his own messy divorce.
A Hitchcockian cast of characters who shift from good to bad, plot twists muddled by a patient off his meds, and mind games where you aren't ever sure who's winning or losing, keep the reader guessing until the very last chapter.
Delusional is a crazy good read.
Jan Pudlow is a senior editor with The Florida Bar News.
While defending his late brother's best friend on a murder charge, Paul Morganstein obtains privileged information (which he is ethically bound not to disclose) leading him to conclude that his client committed another murder thirty years ago. The victim? Paul's brother.
Ted Stevens has information that might clear his client of a murder charge. The problem? The information would make Ted himself a suspect.


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Volunteer drivers put fellow vets at ease
COCOA, Fla. -- World War II veteran John Vollario often had to change doctors' appointment, sometimes at the last moment, to match the schedule of someone who could drive him.
That was until earlier this year when he learned about Vets Driving Vets. As its name suggests, the group matches veterans who volunteer their services with other veterans who need rides to doctors' appointments or to take care of other basic needs. The service is free to the veterans.
"It's nice," said 88-year-old Vollario, who lives in Viera, Fla. "It's one helping the other."
Vollario, who served in the Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II, said his niece, who lives in West Melbourne, is willing to drive him when she can, but she works, has a family and often can't break away.
Vollario gave up driving in 1999 because of his poor eyesight. He said that before Vets Driving Vets, he would juggle appointments to match the schedules of whomever could take him to one of five providers he sees regularly.
Connie Emmons, who coordinates the program for Aging Matters Brevard, said the veterans must be ambulatory and capable of getting in and out of the volunteer's vehicle on their own. They must give seven days' notice for transportation requests.
"It started with just a few volunteers," said Jeanne Hakkila-Wills, a vice president at Aging Matters. "Vets tend to be very, very good about helping other veterans."
The program also provides camaraderie between the drivers and riders.
Warren Weld, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant, was one of the first to sign up in February.
"When I show up and he sees this card and my VA card, he relaxes," Weld said of the veterans he has driven to appointments. "This was something I could do that fit my schedule."
Weld, 58, who spent 28 years in the Air Force, said he moved to the area about five years ago and has been helping to run a business.
"While I was doing that I thought, 'I'm not doing enough for my veteran friends,'" he said.
Weld said he takes mostly older veterans to their appointments but also wants to be able to help younger veterans.
Dennis Armstrong, a Vietnam-era Navy veteran, does his part to help in a different way. He helps to coordinate appointments and rides between the veterans and the volunteer drivers. He volunteers four to five hours twice a week.
"Most of us that are veterans have a soft spot for other veterans," he said.
Armstrong said that those needing rides are often anxious but appreciate the support they receive. He tries to put them at ease over the phone and let them know they will have help to get to their appointments.
"You try to develop a rapport with them," he said.
Volunteers must be at least 21, have auto insurance and must submit to a background check and attend a training course. Drivers are reimbursed at the rate of 20 cents per mile.
Aging Matters accepts donations to help offset the cost of the service.
Though the program generally matches younger veteran volunteers with older ones needing rides, it's different with World War II veteran William Cronin. He is 87 years old and is a volunteer driver.
Cronin said he found what he likes doing while searching for something to occupy some of his time. Because he is in good health and has the time, he wanted to help other veterans, he said.
"It's one of the best choices I've made in a long time," said Cronin, who lives in Melbourne Beach. "I'm just proud to be able to take these guys wherever they need to go. It makes me feel good to be able to help."


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Advances in Diabetes and Thyroid Disease 2013 is a comprehensive Harvard Medical School CME activity addressing practical aspects of diabetes and thyroid disease care and management, including the use of new technologies that address the growing complexity of diabetes care and the challenges of managing chronic illness in a primary care practice.
Why You Should Attend
The majority of people with diabetes and thyroid disease are cared for by their primary care providers, so PCPs need a comprehensive review and update on clinical management to provide optimal care. This annual CME course, initiated more than century ago by Elliott P. Joslin, MD in conjunction with Harvard Medical School, is the longest-running academic course in diabetes in the United States and, likely, the world. The course has evolved with diabetes practice and research as well as the changing continuing education needs of the medical profession, incorporating participant interaction in smaller breakout sessions, interactive workshops, and question-and-answer opportunities for a dynamic learning experience.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate recent advances in the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as comorbidities of these conditions
- Analyze advances in research related to the treatment of diabetes and related conditions that have translated into improved glucose control, complication prevention/treatment, and quality of life for people living with this condition
- Demonstrate skills in advancing therapies for glycemic control aimed at achieving recommended treatment targets
- Develop strategies to care for patients with diabetes and comorbidities based on updated knowledge of state-of-the-art treatment approaches
- Implement treatment strategies to diagnose and treat the morbidity of hyperthyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and thyroid nodules in your primary care practice.
- Summarize approaches to treatment and/or collaborative interventions for hypothyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism, and thyroid cancers.
ACGME Competencies
This course is designed to meet one or more of the following Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education competencies:
- Patient care
- Medical knowledge
- Practice-based learning and improvement
Accreditation and Designation of Credit
The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS.
One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©), therefore up to 29.25 ECMEC© Credits are available.
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
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Why CCH Tagetik Insiders
Our customers and partners make a vital contribution to the success of the entire CCH Tagetik community - you are a Finance Hero! Your insights, experience and expertise is vital for us.
We created a customer and partners advocacy program, CCH Tagetik Insiders, to reward advocates like you who spend time and effort to help members of the CCH Tagetik community. Become a CCH Tagetik Insiders- "Finance Hero" and share your CCH Tagetik knowledge and experience and help potential customers join our community.
What does a Finance Hero do?
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If you're one of the most influential celebrities in the world, you have more than a few options when it comes to traveling. Like the rest of us, some A-listers have a tried-and-true vacation spot, while others prefer to explore new parts of the world every chance they get. The upside to having a mansion at your disposal in Maui — like Oprah (No. 1 on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list)— is that the entire place has been outfitted to accommodate your personal needs. Every time you visit, it takes less time to settle in and relax.
On the other hand, when you're traveling in the class of these celebs, entire staffs at five-star resorts fall over themselves to meet your needs. World-weary Brad Pitt (No. 10) and Angelina Jolie (No. 3) are known to travel en masse and take over multiple suites in a hotel with their children, caretakers and, currently, a full medical staff. They bring so many people and belongings, in fact, that they're sure to feel at home wherever they land their private plane. But sometimes, even these global superstars want to be treated like normal people. When Angelina was visiting the troops in Iraq, Brad took six-year-old Maddox and four-year-old Pax skiing at California's Mammoth Mountain.
The ski masks and goggles might have helped the Jolie-Pitt clan keep a relatively low profile on the slopes. When that's not an option, it's up to the hotels and resorts to help their high-powered clientele enjoy themselves. "Most hotels that cater to famous people need to be completely private and create a sanctuary," explains Philippe Kjellgren, co-founder and president of Kiwi Collection, an independent hotel reviewer specializing in luxury accommodations. "There usually has to be a separate entrance so celebrities can sneak in without anyone knowing."
It doesn't get more private than having your own plane or chartered yacht, like Sean "Diddy" Combs (No. 33). This way, the mode of transportation doubles as ultra-luxurious accommodations; the celebs can avoid gawkers, especially when docked at affluent outposts like St. Tropez and Cannes. Plus, if the paparazzi catch on to the celeb's presence, it's easy to just jump onboard and sail to the next stop along the Riviera.
Sean Combs is happy to share the wealth — even with friends who clearly don't need it. Namely, fellow business mogul Jay-Z (No. 7) and his new wife, Beyonce (No. 4). In May, 2008 the glamorous newlyweds went for a sail on Diddy's yacht during the Cannes Film Festival. You thought these two titans of rap music were rivals? Their bank accounts, maybe, but according to the photos that run regularly in gossip magazines, they're thick as thieves. Seen partying aboard with Lindsay Lohan and Naomi Campbell, Jay-Z's famous problems clearly don't include finding famous friends to fill up a mega-yacht.
Whether your ideal vacation getaway is a private island in a sun-soaked sea, or a simple day on the slopes, there's an A-list celebrity who shares your taste. Even if you're unlikely to be summoned by Jay-Z for a private soiree on the French Riviera, you can always pretend. All you need is $30 million or so in the bank.


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BERLIN- The Berlin Junior Dolphins of the Salvation Army "Red Shield" League won a gritty 13-7 victory over the Salisbury Black Knights last Thursday to reach the league championship game for the first time in their seven years of existence.
The Junior Dolphins squared off last Thursday in a defensive struggle with an opportunity to face the Wicomico Vikings in the championship game. The Berlin-Salisbury tilt promised to be a defensive struggle and it did not disappoint. Berlin gave up an early score to fall behind, 7-0, before the defense settled in.
The score remained 7-0 at the half, but it appeared Berlin's patience in the running game was beginning to wear down the Black Knights. Both teams slugged away at each other until Berlin's Andrew Borradile broke off a 42-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. A successful extra point tied the score at 7-7 with a full quarter still to go.
Late in the fourth quarter, Berlin drove deep inside Salisbury territory for the first time in the game with a first-and-goal situation from the four-yard line. Salisbury turned back Berlin three times before the Dolphins broke through on a touchdown by Tayevon Mills to take a 13-7 led with a little more than a minute to play in the game. Salisbury fumbled the ensuing kick-off and Berlin killed the clock and earned a trip to the league championship game to face the unbeaten Wicomico Vikings.


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Afshin Eslami, M.D. Dr. Eslami earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tehran in Iran. Upon graduation, Dr. Eslami completed two years of service in the military as a general practitioner. In 1999 he relocated to the United States and completed a residency program in General Surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and was awarded a chief residency completion in both surgical trauma and intensive care shock trauma. He then went on to the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas to complete his fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. In addition to his formal education, Dr. Eslami has been very involved with clinical research, and often presents his articles at various conferences around the country. For more details: http://www.Slimlifesolutions.com/
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding In Adjustable gastric banding procedure, a hollow band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remainder of the stomach. The band is then inflated with a salt solution. It can be tightened or loosened over time to change the size of the passage by increasing or decreasing the amount of salt solution. For more details: http://www.Slimlifesolutions.com/
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass In Gastric Bypass procedure, a small stomach pouch is created to restrict food intake. Next, a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the lower stomach, the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine), and the first portion of the jejunum (the second segment of the small intestine). This bypass reduces the absorption of nutrients and thereby reduces the calorie intake. For more details: http://www.Slimlifesolutions.com/
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Sleeve Gastrectomy (Tube Gastrectomy) procedure involves removing the lateral 2/3rds of the stomach with a stapling device. It can be done laparoscopically ( keyhole surgery) but is not reversible. It basically leaves a stomach tube instead of a stomach sack. For more details: http://www.Slimlifesolutions.com/
Laparoscopic Surgery Laparoscopy is commonly performed procedure to Investigate and some key hole surgeries on abdominal and pelvic organs. Laparoscopy is direct visualization of the abdominal cavity and intra-abdominal organs by using a laparoscopy. The laparoscope is a long thin instrument with a light source at its tip, to light up the inside of the abdomen or pelvis. Fibreoptic fibres carry images from a lens, also at the tip of the instrument, to a video monitor, which the surgeon and other theatre staff can view in real time. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is put into the abdomen through a special needle that is inserted just above the navel. This gas helps to separate the organs inside the abdominal cavity, making it easier for the physician to see the intra-abdominal organs during laparoscopy. The gas is removed at the end of the procedure. For more details: http://www.Slimlifesolutions.com/
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A Compilation of Environmental Education News from Across Louisiana
10TH Environmental Awareness Student Art & Language Arts Contest – DEADLINE: NEXT THURSDAY!
The La Environmental Education Commission, La Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, and contest sponsor, Alcoa Foundation, invite students to participate in the 10th Environmental Awareness Art & Language Arts Contest. Louisiana students, ages 5-18, may enter their original work in the art category and/or the language arts category. Contest theme: "Louisiana Waters: Protect, Conserve, Enjoy!" This theme can be used to introduce water sustainability initiatives in classrooms, educating students on how they can incorporate the protection, conservation, and enjoyment of water in their daily lives. Winning entries will be published in our 2013 calendar and are distributed statewide. Winning artwork is placed on billboards throughout the state and the poems and essays are published in large circulation newspapers. Cash prizes are also awarded! In addition, winning students are honored with a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion. All submissions must be postmarked by Thursday, April 26th. For more information, click here or contact Juliet Raffray at firstname.lastname@example.com or (225) 765-0124. Contest criteria/registration form is attached.
EE Week (April 15-21)
The 2012 National Environmental Education Week's theme is Greening STEM: The Environment as Inspiration for 21st Century Learning. The environment is a compelling context for teaching STEM, providing teachers with a diverse range of real-world challenges that engage students in hands-on opportunities to apply and reinforce STEM concepts across multiple subject areas. Visit the EE Week website for free planning toolkits with information and activities that incorporate STEM learning into popular environmental topic areas, such as school gardens, energy conservation, and weather. http://www.eeweek.org
Envirothon volunteers needed! (April 21)
Envirothon is an environmental problem-solving competition that will be held on Saturday April 21, 2012 in Baton Rouge at the LSU AgCenter Burden Center. Volunteers are needed! If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please view the attached flyer and contact Tomeka Prioleau for information at email@example.com or 225-219-0877. For more information about Envirothon please visit the website at www.deq.louisiana.gov/envirothon.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Day (April 21)
Saturday, April 21, 2012, Dauphin Island Sea Lab will be hosting their annual "Discovery Day" on Dauphin Island at the Estuarium. The event will begin at 10am and last until 2pm and is a great event for families (for more information click here - http://press.disl.org/3_14_12dday.htm). The Southeastern Wildlife Conservation Group will be there, providing information on our tarpon research & conservation program for the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coasts in support of the research and conservation efforts of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (www.tarbone.org). The SWCG will have in their possession and will be handing out to tarpon fishermen the DNA sampling kits to be used in the Tarpon Genetics Recapture study performed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Fish and Wildlife Research Institute) and Mote Marine Laboratory. For more information on the DNA sampling process and its importance, click this link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00C9Mji2n8g. Please stop by this weekend for the fun, family event and make sure to come and see us to learn more about the tarpon research & conservation efforts along the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coasts. And for those true tarpon fishermen that wish to participate in the genetics recapture study, don't forget to pick up your DNA sampling kit.
National Park Week (April 21-29)
Go explore and create your own outdoor adventure at one of America's 394 national parks during National Park Week. "Picture Yourself In a Park!" this April 21-29 and enjoy FREE entrance to all national parks. Talk to your class about the history and breadth of our national parks and the diversity found within them using our collection of resources. Students can study marine sanctuaries and the problems they face, get an introduction to conservation biology, and learn about the delicate equilibrium in the Everglades.
Louisiana Association of Science Leaders (LASL) Meeting (April 21)
The spring meeting of the LASL will be held April 21st at George Welch School in Ouachita beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will focus on the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. Presentations will be made on the three dimensions of the Frameworks. If you have not yet received a copy of "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" you may download a PDF version free from the National Academies Press (http://www.nap.edu/). The meeting will prepare participants for the spring release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards and the public comment period. Science supervisors and specialists, curriculum directors, and master teachers are invited to attend. Contact LASL President Cynthia Osborne: firstname.lastname@example.com or (318) 237-6692
EnvironMentors Event...And You're Invited!
EnvironMentors Poster Session: The 2nd annual EnvironMentors Poster Presentation and Awards Ceremony will be Monday, April 30th from 4-6pm. This event includes a reception to honor this year's EnvironMentor students and their mentors in the the LSU Energy, Coast, and Environment Building Rotunda on Nicholson Extension.
EnvironMentors FUNdraiser: Come out and enjoy a sweet treat while supporting EnvironMentors! On April 29 from 4-10pm, Yogurtland on Burbank Drive will donate a portion of its proceeds to support LSU's EnvironMentors program. All are encouraged to stop in, order plenty, and show support for this great cause.
For more information, please email email@example.com or visit www.sce.lsu.edu/environmentors/
APS High School Science Teachers' Day Invitation (May 24)
The American Physical Society (Division of Physics of Beams) invites to you to attend a High School Science Teachers' Day on Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 8:30 am-4:00 pm, to be held as part of the International Particle Accelerator 2012 Conference (IPAC12) in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. This Teachers' Day, which will be free of charge, will provide a full day of professional development geared to science teachers.
• Demonstrations presenting innovative activities for science students
• Tutorials based on cutting-edge science in the accelerator field
• A welcoming breakfast, where you can network with fellow teachers
• A luncheon, where you can network with each other and conference participants
The program and meals will be covered and some assistance with travel costs can be given. We are unable to cover substitute expenses. Please go to this link for further information and to register. http://ipac12.org/teachersday.htm. Space will be limited, so please register soon and no later than April 30, 2012.
23rd Annual Back to the Beach Festival (June 2-3)
The 23rd Annual Back to the Beach Festival will be held on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd at Laketown (end of Williams Boulevard in Kenner). Great Music Line-up! Great Festival Food from local caterers! Variety of Arts & Crafts Booths! Fun for the entire family!!
Back to the Beach Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, June 2nd with a Sunset Run along Lake Pontchartrain.
Back to the Beach Fishing Rodeo will be held on Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd. Fishing in the entire Pontchartrain Basin. Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 2nd @ BTB Festival.
Back to the Beach "Bikes at the Beach" will be held on Saturday, June 2.
Back to the Beach Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 3.
For information please visit our website @ www.saveourlake.org or call us at (504)836-2205.
Save the Date: Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2012 State Conference "Stop It, Solve It, Keep It....Beautiful!"
Mark your calendar and plan to attend! October 24-26, 2012 Sliman Theatre, New Iberia, LA
Make your room reservations now by calling the Holiday Inn Express at 337-408-2700 and make sure you mention the code "KLB" to receive the group rate of $109.99 single/double.
Nominate a Hero for the 2012 Citizens Medal (Deadline: April 24)
The Citizens Medal is one of our nation's highest civilian honors. For the past two years, President Obama has relied on you to identify heroes in your community – extraordinary Americans whose work provides inspiration for others to serve. Nominations for the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal are now open, and you can nominate a hero in your community until Tuesday, April 24th.
50 Document Cameras for Educators Sponsored by Samsung (Deadline: May 1)
http://www.samsunggrants.com/ Teachers can enter to win by writing 100 words or less on how the SAMCAM 860 will be used in their classroom. The grant program will provide the document cameras to worthy schools based on need and utilization. The deadline is Tuesday, May 1st.
Lead Paint Vulnerable Populations RFP Posted (Deadline: May 15)
U.S, EPA Region 6, Lead Based Paint Vulnerable Population Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) FY 2012
Closing Date: May 15, 2012, 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST). Proposals received (if hard copy) or submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by the closing date and time.
Notice of Request for Proposals for Projects to be Funded from the Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division, Lead-Based Paint Projects for Region 6 – CFDA 66.718
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is soliciting grant proposals from eligible entities to raise awareness of the hazards of lead-based paint, especially from renovation and repair activities in older homes and child care facilities, with the goal of reducing children's exposure to lead. EPA Region 6 has approximately $50,000 to award. The number of grants EPA will fund as a result of this announcement will be based on the quality of proposals received, the availability of funding, and other applicable considerations. Please see attached document for more details. All questions or comments must be communicated in writing via postal mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Send mail to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 6, Multimedia Planning & Permitting Division
ATTN: Susan Stark (6PD-T)
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202
Send fax to: 214-665-6655 (ATTN: Susan Stark)
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PLT GreenSchools! Webinar (April 24)
Join PLT on Tuesday, April 24, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. EST for their third PLT GreenSchools! webinar, Transforming Schools with PLT GreenSchools! Water Investigation. Through this webinar, you will:
• Find out what students and teachers at Bloomfield Tech, in Bloomfield, NJ, are doing to develop a sustainable campus. They will discuss their geodesic dome greenhouse, energy lab, green roofing, automation and monitoring systems, and methods for capturing water.
• Hear from students and teachers at St. Paul Lutheran School, about how they reduced their school's water use after completing PLT's GreenSchools! Water Investigation. They will share how installing rain barrels has decreased their school garden water consumption by 660 gallons per week during the growing season, their design for a turtle pond that uses recycled water, and the educational campaign the Green Team.
PLT's GreenSchools! webinar series provides teachers, school administrators, and students with valuable information and tips to implement the PLT GreenSchools! Investigations. We encourage school Green Teams to participate as a group. Participation in the webinars is free, made possible in part by funding from the U.S. Forest Service. To register and learn more, go to www.plt.org/webinars. If you have questions, contact Rachel Bayer at email@example.com.
2012 USGS-UL RAC Workshop Schedule
The USGS workshop flyers and registration form are attached. Workshop certificate in included in the regular workshop fee, which is listed on the flyers. UL Lafayette offers Continuing Education Credit for these courses at a cost of $15 per workshop. Please note on the registration form if you would to add the CE credits. To reserve a spot simply fill out the registration form and email it back to Ashley Hartley, Regional Application Center, P.O. Box 43090 , Lafayette, LA 70504. Contact Ashley for any questions at: (337) 482-0670 or email@example.com.
Energy Climate Literacy Document Released
Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education guide is sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Intended use of the document as a guide includes, but is not limited to, formal and informal energy education, standards development, curriculum design, assessment development, and educator trainings. The guide presents energy concepts that, if understood and applied, will help individuals and communities make informed energy decisions. The guide does not seek to identify all areas of energy understanding, but rather to focus on those that are essential for all citizens. The document can be downloaded from the U.S. Global Change Research Program's web site at, www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators.
The Science of Spring
If you would like to know more about the science of spring, you should visit a special website:
http://seeds.sciencenetlinks.com/teachers-and-parents/ called the "Science of Spring" website, sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Kids can learn about seeds and plants by engaging in a hands-on activity in which they observe seeds, plant them, and watch them grow. This hands-on activity is enhanced with an online component where kids can record their observations about plant growth and share that information with kids from around the country. They also can upload a photo of their plant for each observation they submit. Topics include: All About Seeds; Plant Investigation; and Sharing Observations
NASA's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Podcast
Are you looking for a new approach to engage middle school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? NASA's Do-It-Yourself Podcast activity sets the stage for students to host a show that features astronauts doing experiments on the International Space Station or NASA experts explaining scientific concepts. NASA provides a set of audio and video clips along with links to images and information about a STEM-related topic. Students can choose as many items as they want to include in a project and download them to their computer. Students can use the information provided or conduct their own research to write a script for an audio or video production.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/fo reducators/diypodcast
Take Science and Math Learning to the Next Level with Free iPad Apps
Exploriments are simulation-based interactive learning units for enhancing conceptual understanding in science and math in an experiential manner. Designed to be equally effective as learning as well as teaching aids, Exploriments provide a highly interactive, exploratory and engaging experience. Try the free Exploriments iPad apps for Motion, Fluids, Electrostatics, Electricity and Force. Please visit: http://www.exploriments.com/ipad/index.html
Journey Into Galaxies
NASA scientists have unveiled a first-of-its-kind atlas of the stars that catalogs more than half a billion celestial objects—including stars, galaxies, planets, asteroids and hundreds of objects that had never been detected before. The project, made possible by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) space telescope, processed more than 15 TB of data to narrow the material down to 18,000 images in a catalog. Please visit: http://wise.ssl.berkeley.edu/wise_image_service.html
Office Coordinator Position (Deadline: April 27)
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is seeking to fill a position for an Office Coordinator. This person will be domiciled in the BTNEP office on the Nicholls State University campus. The BTNEP Office Coordinator serves as the administrative assistant to the Program Director and the Deputy Director and is usually the first contact between the Program Office, the general public, and other local, state, national and international officials. For more information on the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, please visit the BTNEP website, www.btnep.org .
To ensure maximum consideration, please submit a letter of application (via email), a résumé, and three references by April 27, 2012 to:
Mr. Kerry St.Pé, Program Director, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, email@example.com
Nicholls State University, P. O. Box 2663, Thibodaux, LA 70310
LPBF Coastal Position Opening
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is seeking to immediately hire a qualified scientist to assist with the execution of the Coastal Sustainability Program. Application deadline is April 30. Read more...
Summer Research Internship (SumRI) Position Available (Deadline: May 15)
The LSU Department of Environmental Sciences seeks applications for one Summer Research Internship (SumRI) participant position. The high school student will spend 6 weeks this summer conducting research in a marine microbiology laboratory. The research will include microbiology, molecular biology, ecological impacts of Deepwater Horizon oil, field collection of samples in Port Fourchon, LA and in Grand Isle, LA, analysis of phytoplankton and zooplankton, use of remote sensing for ground-truthing data, and other topics of interest. Students will receive a tax-free stipend of up to $750 upon successful completion of the SumRI internship. Participant will be selected based on grade point averages (minimum 3.0), a 500-word essay indicating interest in science, formal interviews, and a letter of recommendation from each of the following: 1 science teacher, 1 non-science teacher, and 1 community representative. Please submit the following application materials to Dr. Crystal N. Johnson (firstname.lastname@example.com): 1 copy of student's report card, 1 essay, and 3 recommendation letters (in sealed envelopes or sent separately). Application deadline is May 15, 2012
Find out about wetland outreach activities including symposiums, conferences, meetings, educational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and related support material at the Louisiana Unified Coastal Community Calendar at http://lacoast.gov/calendar/
Juliet Raffray, Environmental Education Assistant Coordinator, 225-765-0124, email@example.com
Venise Ortego, Environmental Education Coordinator, 337-948-0255, firstname.lastname@example.com
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A man has been given a warning letter for harassing a sperm whale that died while languishing off the coast of Florida two months ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.
In the written warning issued earlier this month, NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement told Anthony Armento that he violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prohibits people from harassing, capturing, hunting or killing whales and other marine mammals.
The alleged harassment occurred the morning of Dec. 16 in the waters off Pompano Beach, when a man was seen getting on top of a sperm whale by a witness who photographed the bizarre encounter from afar.
The whale, pronounced dead hours later that day, was thought by marine scientists to have been ailing at sea long before the whale was harassed. Still, responding to reports of the man harassing the whale, NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement investigated and said it identified Armento as the violator.
Armento couldn't be reached for comment Thursday despite a visit to a listed address. The letter stated that he was eligible to appeal the finding within 30 days of receiving the letter, NOAA said.
NOAA to Look Into Report of Swimmer Getting on Whale that Died
The Marine Mammal Protection Act, enacted in October 1972, was established to protect and conserve marine mammals, according to Erin Fougeres, a marine mammal scientist with NOAA.
"The MMPA is the primary mechanism that we have to manage and conserve marine animals in the United States," Fougeres said. "It does make it illegal to harass, hunt, capture, kill or attempt to do any of those things to a marine mammal."
Violations can result in a civil penalty up to $11,000 as well as criminal penalties up to $100,000 and imprisonment of up to a year or both. Violators include those who approach the marine mammals too closely to watch, feed or swim with them.
"We recognize that these are important animals in the marine environment, and also animals that the public enjoys seeing in the wild," Fougeres said. "And the act is really primarily to protect them so that we have them around for future generations."
Dead Sperm Whale Towed Out to Sea From Deerfield Beach
Despite people's fascination with marine mammals, they should not near them for everyone's safety, Fougeres said.
"You want to make sure that as you're observing them, you're observing them from a safe distance and in a manner that would not change their natural behavior," Fougeres said.
In Armento's case, the purpose of NOAA's issuing him a written warning was to document the violation, NOAA said. It also could be used to justify a more severe penalty if any future violations involving him occur, NOAA said.
"When proceeding with investigations and prosecutions, NOAA considers such things as the violator's intention or state of mind, the effect of a violation on the resource, the need for specific and general deterrence, etc.," NOAA said in a statement. "In this case, after considering the facts of the case, NOAA determined that a written warning was an appropriate outcome."
Photos provided to NBC 6 by a witness showed two swimmers nearing the whale the day of the incident, though only one person was seen in a picture on top of the whale. NOAA on Thursday did not say whether the second swimmer was cited.
The day of the incident, witness Margie Casey told NBC 6 that she saw two swimmers twice go up to the whale. She said she watched them from her fifth-floor balcony and snapped photos of the one swimmer getting on the whale.
Casey said the whale had been drifting north along the shore, just south of a stretch of beach near the Northeast 14th Street Causeway. Casey said she considered the whale to be alive at the time, because it was flapping its tail. Perhaps the whale was on its "last leg," Casey said in a Dec. 16 interview. "So sad."
A specialist went into the water later that day and determined the sperm whale had died, officials said. The next day, the dead whale washed up around Deerfield Beach's fishing pier. It then was towed more than five miles out to sea to dispose of its carcass, officials said.
The Pompano Beach whale case is among the latest in a series of cases in Florida involving the harassment of animals.
Sunday, a Fort Pierce man was arrested on the charge he violated Florida law by illegally playing with and handling a manatee calf, then posting Facebook pictures of the encounter, authorities said. And in November last year, a St. Petersburg woman was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of violating state law by riding a manatee, officials said.
NOAA encourages anyone who sees possible violations of the Marine Mammal Protection Act to report it to NOAA's enforcement hot line at 1-800-853-1964. Anyone who sees a stranded, injured or entangled marine mammal may report it to the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal hot line at 1-877-942-5343.
NOAA Slaps Warning on Florida Man Who Rode Whale
The sperm whale died hours after a man took a ride on the giant mammal
A man has been given a warning letter for harassing a sperm whale that died while languishing off the coast of Florida two months ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.


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DENVER — The Pinehurst Golf Club saw a lot of high scores in the 3A State Championship Golf Tournament on Monday.
Despite the high scores, Sterling still saw one of their golfers place in the top 10 as Trey Lambrecht shot a 78, eight over par, to tie for 10th with seven other players.
Ian Coberly also represented his school in the state game and shot an 86 on the day, tying for 46th with three other players.
Ben Moore and Ethan Freeman from Kent Denver won the 3A tourney. They tied at even par, 70.
Kent Denver also won the State title as a team with a score of 217.
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Hit Me With Your Learning Stick
It's 2013. Learn a new skill, create a new talent, water some small seed of knowledge with your tears of discontent and let it grow into a monstrous tree of self-congratulatory bluster. The tree can never be taken from you. Instead of a compulsive chip-eater, become a compulsive chip-eater who knows how to fold an origami frog and drive a semi-truck.
Raise Your Own Chickens
How do you go about turning your yard into a pastoral pecking ground for a handful of chooks? The folks over at the Old School have your back. For the incredibly low price of $7, you can sign up for a one-hour class that will introduce you to all the basics of the urban chicken lifestyle.
Storm Bringer: The Dulcimer from Beyond
How I almost learned to play an instrument without trying very hard
For over five decades I've practiced an intense and, I think, quite reasonable refusal to acknowledge the very existence of dulcimers. Yet dulcimers exist, if only in defiance of my will. Also, Cyndi Lauper plays the dulcimer, and I can do anything Lauper can. Anything.
Hack the High Desert
I'm sure some people still think hackers are internet troll-type losers who spend their days cracking codes, infiltrating databases and basically screwing up the system. Well, those people haven't been to Quelab. Quelab, for those of you who aren't in the know, is a local hackerspace right here in Burque. If you're anything like me, who had no preconceived notions of what a hackerspace would entail (minus watching that terrible Angelina Jolie movie in the '90s), then you might find yourself pleasantly surprised.
Sew It Goes
Learning to sew again has been on my resolution list for at least five years. Patterns have accumulated, and my browser's DIY sewing project bookmarks have grown unwieldy. After doing a little research, I ended up contacting The Designer's Lounge, whose Facebook page has been a source of inspiration. I messaged co-owner Teresa Romero, and she offered to give me a lesson on the basics. I may have been the most pedal-shy student ever, but Romero's patience and encouragement and her clear demonstrations and descriptions had me anxiously but steadily humming away.


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The Communication Guide is a one-stop resource for promoting the SUNY Cortland brand on all web, print and electronic communications.
With the varied history of the institution, it is imperative that SUNY Cortland's messages are consistent. This communication guide is intended to help identify the guidelines of these messages while supporting the College Mission.
Consistent application of the guidelines over time will benefit SUNY Cortland through improved awareness, recognition and professional appearance.


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DOVER — Nickolas Skaltsis has been released from the New Hampshire State Hospital and is currently being held at the Strafford County House of Corrections.
According to James Boffetti, Senior Assistant Attorney General for Consumer Protection, Skaltsis was released Monday from the hospital. He has been a patient there since attempting suicide in October of 2012.
Skaltsis was charged in January of this year with 19 felony counts of operating a Ponzi scheme.
His bail was set at $300,000 personal recognizance, but was set to be converted to $300,000 cash only once released from the hospital.
According to Boffetti, bail was converted Monday when he left the hospital.
Skaltsis owes more than $325,000 to local residents who invested in his real estate management company, who were told their money would be used to acquire, rehabilitate and manage properties in Strafford County.
Boffetti and court documents state Skaltsis does not have enough money to post bail, but if he can come up with $300,000, he can be released back into the community.
On Thursday, Skaltsis will be in Strafford County Superior Court for a bail hearing.
A transport order was filed in court for Skaltsis, requesting he be transferred from his current location to the court for his 1 p.m. hearing on May 2 and then returned, unless otherwise ordered.
In January, when Skaltsis' bail was set, he did not have "the benefit of counsel," according to Bofetti.
While the state does not object to a hearing since Skaltsis now has legal counsel, they do not wish to reduce his bail.
Boffetti told Foster's last week the reason for the hearing is because Skaltsis' public defender, Carl Swenson, is looking to lower the bail so Skaltsis can be released.
Boffetti said Swenson has been "very cooperative." He said they have sent Swenson 4,000 pages of paperwork on the case.
"The court will ultimately decide what the appropriate amount of bail is," Boffetti said, adding they do have concerns about Skaltsis.
The motion for the bail hearing states Skaltsis is requesting the hearing to update the court on his health status, discharge plan and to amend his bail conditions.
According to the Attorney General's office, Skaltsis is more than $1.2 million in debt. His wife, Lorraine Skaltsis, is currently in bankruptcy court hearings and court documents say she owes almost $2 million in liabilities. Court documents also indicate they both have no income at this time.
According to court documents signed by Boffetti, "The State asserted in its prior bail argument to the Rochester Circuit Court (in January) that the defendant is a flight risk and poses a danger to himself…"
Skaltsis out of hospital, in jail
DOVER — Nickolas Skaltsis has been released from the New Hampshire State Hospital and is currently being held at the Strafford County House of Corrections.


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I have written a new book on the newly discovered secrets of promoting animal health. Living enzymes and their catalysts (phyto-nutrients) are the secrets to explaining the reason why natural raw meat based foods are superior to heat processed dry grain based dog food. It is important to gain an understanding of the basic areas that are dependent on enzyme function in order to operate efficiently. The body has three major kinds of natural enzymes. One type functions to help in the breakdown and digestion of foods in the mouth, stomach, pancreas, and intestines. Next are the cellular enzymes that help the blood and organs metabolize and process waste. The third type are the antioxidants that also operate on a cellular level, that keeps cells from the oxidation process that we recognize as aging and degenerative disease. I call it the nutrition advantage- that is suggesting to feed your pet a natural diet rich in raw foods. Uncooked food, especially meat and vegetables are brimming with enzymes, so much so that as it breaks down in the digestive tract, the enzymes actually help to digest the food they're in. Getting the right living enzymes into the digestive process is a critical improvement over feeding heat processed diets that destroy these precious living enzymes. By making these enzymes available for the digestion process and contained in the food, it makes available the needed metabolic enzymes and creates far less stress on the pancreas. This could be one of the most important ways to stall the aging process.
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J.League Wrap: Urawa Reds climb to the top
Urawa Reds climbed to the top of the J.League with a 1-0 victory over Cerezo Osaka in the last round of fixtures before a two-month hiatus.
Substitute Takahiro Sekine made a crucial cameo as he found the net seven minutes after being introduced to settle the fixture, sealing a result that would prove enough to send the club a point clear at the top.
Sagan Tosu had occupied first place, but were held to a shock 1-1 home draw by relegation-zone dwellers Omiya Ardija.
It could have been even worse for Yoon Jung-hwan's men as the visitors moved into a 1-0 lead through Yu Hasegawa four minutes after the break, but Yohei Toyoda came to the rescue with an equaliser seven minutes from time.
Vissel Kobe failed to take advantage of Sagan's unexpected slip-up as they too were held to a 1-1 draw at Shimizu S-Pulse.
The hosts had been without a win in four matches and looked set to fall to a fourth defeat in five when Keijiro Ogawa broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark.
However, Kota Sugiyama netted five minutes later to deny the visitors three points that would have seen them close the gap between themselves and second to two points.
At the other end of the table, Tokushima Vortis continued to struggle following their promotion via the play-offs and remain stuck on four points from 14 matches after a 1-0 defeat at Kashima Antlers.
Victories for Ventforet Kofu and Yokohama F Marinos over Kashiwa Reysol (3-0) and Kawasaki Frontale (3-0) eased their relegation concerns for the time being, but Gamba Osaka were dragged into the bottom three after a 3-0 defeat to Tokyo.
Elsewhere, Albirex Niigata were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Nagoya Grampus, and Vegalta Sendai, who won just one of their opening 10 fixtures, have now won four on the bounce thanks to a 1-0 triumph over Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Sunday.
The competition will now not return until mid-July, with the J.League Cup group stages set to continue in the meantime.


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Obama tears into Mitt at last debate
President Barack Obama tore into Mitt Romney as a vacillating foreign policy novice during the final presidential debate Monday, as the former Massachusetts governor sought to close Obama's long-standing advantage on international affairs and national security.
Both candidates lobbed sharp accusations at each other throughout the forum at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., but it was Obama who set the caustic tone at the outset and dialed it up from there.
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Putting his disdain for Romney on vivid display, Obama said his challenger has been "all over the map" on matters of war and peace and pushed back more aggressively than ever on some of Romney's stock foreign policy attacks.
( Also on POLITICO: Fact-checking the final debate)
"Every time you have offered an opinion, you've been wrong," Obama said, citing Romney's support for the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the GOP nominee's backing of a more open-ended commitment both there and in Afghanistan.
Obama slammed Romney for allegedly misunderstanding the 21st-century global landscape — "The 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back," he said — and quoted Romney's 2007-vintage comments questioning how much effort should be applied to finding Osama bin Laden.
"You said we shouldn't move heaven and earth to get one man. You said we should ask Pakistan for permission," Obama said. "It was worth moving heaven and earth to get [bin Laden.]"
( PHOTOS: Scenes from the Boca Raton debate)
And when Romney accused Obama of having embarked on an "apology tour" in the Middle East and having failed to visit Israel, Obama shot back that he was happy to talk "about all the trips we've taken."
"When I was a candidate for office, first trip I took was to visit our troops," Obama said. "And when I went to Israel as a candidate, I didn't take donors. I didn't attend fundraisers. I went to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum there, to remind myself [of] the nature of evil and why our bond with Israel will be unbreakable."
Romney, for his part, took a cooler approach to the debate that reflected his enhanced stature in a race that has tightened since the first debate in Denver at the start of October. With foreign policy as one of Obama's few remaining national strengths, Romney delivered familiar criticisms in a level tone, rather than taking big risks with attacks aimed at the jugular.
( Also on POLITICO: Transcript of the third presidential debate)
If Obama took nearly every opportunity to slash at his opponent, Romney sought out openings to recite crowd-pleasing passages from his stump speech. At one point, he even ticked off parts of his five-point economic plan, taking the chance to amplify that message for a national prime-time audience.
The consistent theme in Romney's critique of the president was strength — the need for an American president to project that quality, and to give no quarter in policies or rhetoric to enemies abroad. And he hit Obama for being so aggressive in the debate itself.
"Attacking me is not talking about an agenda," Romney repeatedly chided the president.
( Also on POLITICO: Media: Obama in fighting mood)
Under Obama, Romney charged, America's enemies have seen "weakness where they had expected to find American strength." And where Obama has intervened abroad, in places like Libya, Romney said the president has allowed events to spiral out of control.
"With the Arab Spring, came a great deal of hope that there would be a change towards more moderation," Romney said. "But we can't kill our way out of this mess. We're going to have to put in place a very comprehensive and robust strategy to help the — the world of Islam and other parts of the world, reject this radical violent extremism, which is — it's certainly not on the run."


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RICHMOND, Va. – A few thousand miles, a whole lot of water and a common language separate London, England and Richmond. What sounds like English to native Londoner Teddy Okereafor and what sounds like English to Virginian Darius Theus can be two different things.
"I mean, it's tough with his accent," Theus a senior, joked of his understudy. "You can't really understand him sometimes."
But the good news is that Okereafor is talking. The translation will come later. Accent or not, Okereafor's teammates are starting to hear a lot more out of VCU's backup point guard this season, and that's good for everybody.
"Teddy still has a long way to go, but he's much better than last year," says VCU Coach Shaka Smart. "He was a church mouse last year."
There's more to being a point guard than just making fancy passes. The good ones, and VCU has had many of them over the years, direct their teammates on the floor like chess pieces, arranging them properly before initiating an attack. If there's nobody to direct traffic, the offense falls apart.
Smart hopes a more vocal Okereafor will finally provide the Rams with a consistent backup to Theus, who averaged 31.2 minutes last season. In Smart's Havoc system, that's a fair amount.


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Dr. Jorge Villegas
BUS Program chair
Associate Professor, Business Administration
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Recent Courses:
- BUS 312 – Principles of Marketing,
- BUS 412 – Advertising
- BUS 411 – Consumer Behavior
- BUS 512 – Marketing ManagementRefereed Articles
- Lemanski, Jennifer and Jorge Villegas (in press), "Selling Health to the Distracted: Consumer Responses to Source Credibility and Ad Appeal Type in a Direct-to-Consumer Advertisement," Health Marketing Quarterly 32(3).
- Cahyanto, Ignatius, Lori Pennington-Gray, Brij Thapa, Sivaramakrishnan Srinivasan, Jorge Villegas, Corene Matyas, and Spiro Kiousis (2013), "Understanding the Effects of Tourists' Individual Characteristics in Hurricane Evacuation Choices," Journal of Destination Management and Marketing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdmm.2013.10.003i
- Villegas, Jorge, Matyas, Corene, Srinivasan, Sivaramakrishnan, Cahyanto, Ignatius, Thapa, Brij, and Pennington-Gray, Lori (2013) "Cognitive and Affective Responses of Florida U.S. Tourists after Exposure to Hurricane Warning Messages," Natural Hazards. (DOI) 10.1007/s11069-012-0119-3
- Graham, Amanda L., Ye Fang, Jose L. Moreno, Shawn Streiff, Jorge Villegas, Ricardo F. Munoz, Kenneth P. Tercyak, Jeanne S. Manderblatt, and Donna M. Valone (2012) "Impact and Costs of Online Advertising to Reach and Recruit Latino Smokers to an Internet Cessation Program," Journal of Medical Internet Research. (DOI) 10.2196/jmir.2162.
- Valdez, Carlos, Jorge Villegas, and Evan Gallagher (2011), "Marketing's Influence as an Antecedent of Differences of Sales-Marketing Thought Worlds in Mexican Companies," International Business: Research, Teaching and Practice, 5(2), 48-59.
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