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A few years ago my mother-in-law passed on to me several family artifacts, including these two books. I was delighted to be given them, but life got in the way of me doing anything with them, so I put them aside and kept telling myself that I would get back to them soon.
|Pages and pages of obituaries
|And pages of wedding/engagement announcements!
I've got less than 2 weeks before heading back to Pennsylvania on vacation with the family (and to do some research...gotta have my fun too!). We'll see how much I can get done. I'll be set for Wedding Wednesday, Military Monday and Sunday's Obituary until about 2015!
Have fun tending those roots! I love this stuff!!!
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Competitive eater Joey Chestnut, who won $5,000 first prize in the Famous Famiglia world championship pizza eating contest in New York City's Times Square by eating 45 slices of cheese pizza in 10 minutes. (Joey Chestnut is featured in the book What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets.) Each slice weighed 109 grams (3.84 ounces) (3.84 ounces) and contained 260 calories. In ten minutes Joey consumed 10.81 pounds (4.9 kilograms) of pizza and drank a gallon of water. The pizza contained 11,700 calories. Joey is on the stage between the man in the blue cap and the man with the mohawk hairstyle.
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COMMERCE CITY — Lake Brant's lip was swollen, his gums packed with bandages to stem the blood that was flowing freely from his mouth about an hour earlier.
Clearly, Brant bore the wounds typical of an epic battle. Yet this was one sort of pain that felt just fine for one of the co-captains of the Boulder boys soccer team. In fact, by the time Brant joined his jubilant Panthers teammates for a rousing celebration at midfield of Dick's Sporting Goods Park that was 32 years in the making, Brant hardly felt the pain at all.
Brant supported a key, tone-setting early goal scored by Javier Castruita with a pair of tallies in quick succession early in the second half, as the Boulder Panthers used a stirring team effort to record a 3-1 win against Smoky Hill in the Class 5A state championship game.
Monday's win secured the first state title for Boulder's boys soccer program and marked the school's first varsity state championship in any sport since the Panthers' volleyball squad captured the state title in 2000.
"It's very special, especially to be part of the first soccer team to get a state championship," Brant said. "We were creating chances and just needed a couple more goals to put them away."
Castruita put a triumphant exclamation point on what has been a remarkable postseason for the junior midfielder. A year ago Castruita was playing in what essentially was an adult recreational league with some of his older relatives, and he had never seriously considered competing for Boulder's varsity squad.
That changed this year, and Castruita proved to be one of the essential cogs to Boulder's state championship drive. Castruita opened the scoring in the 7th minute, shaking free from a couple of Buffaloes defenders near the top of the penalty area to calmly strike a shot past Smoky Hill goalkeeper Grayson Heath.
"He has great composure and great technique," said Boulder coach Hardy Kalisher, whose club started the season 2-5 before winning 12 of its final 13 games.
"He really, really turned his game at midseason. He really wanted to play for the team and play up to his potential. He's strong and plays like a man out there. That goal set the tone, which put Smoky in a position where they had to (climb) out of that position. And then we got the second one and it was fantastic."
After halftime Brant, whose mouth was bloodied late in the first half when his head collided with a Smoky Hill player as they battled for a loose ball in the air, helped Boulder put the game out of reach in a hurry. Brant scored both his goals in a span of 2 minutes, 23 seconds, converting a corner kick from Luis Castruita before giving the Panthers a 3-0 edge off an assist from Mason Douillard.
Javier Castruita's goal was his third in as many games and gave the junior a final total of three goals and four assists in Boulder's five playoff games. Brant finished the season with a team-best nine goals, scoring two during the postseason, while Douillard capped another impressive postseason showing for the Panthers with three goals and three assists during the state tournament.
Although a Smoky Hill goal with 8 seconds remaining ruined goalkeeper Henry Huettel's bid for a third consecutive postseason shutout, it did nothing to diminish the celebration that soon ensued.
"We've talked about changing people's lives, and winning state championships changes people's lives," Kalisher said. "We're fortunate to play for a community. We've had dozens of little kids at games and coaches and alumni … and they play for Boulder and they play for the Boulder community. There's only a handful of high schools that truly get to say they have their town on their chest. That carries this team."
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Boulder 3, Smoky Hill 1
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Boulder (14-6-0) 1 2 — 3
Smoky Hill (15-2-3) 0 1 — 1
Goals (assists) — Boulder: Javier Castruita, 7th minute; Boulder; Lake Brant (Luis Castruita), 51st minute; Boulder: Brant (Mason Douillard), 53rd minute; Smoky Hill: Marquise Spinuzzi, 80th minute.
Goalkeepers (Min-Goals allowed-Saves) — Boulder: Henry Huettel (80-1-5); Smoky Hill: Grayson Heath (80-3-6).


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Hello, just thought I'd share some of the ideas I had swimming around in my head about the survival aspect of Dangerous Rays:
Hot and Cold weather; not entirely sure if this is planned but I think it would be quite nice, especially if you're trapped out in the wilderness and night is coming, along with rain during which the temperature plummets. The hot aspect could play into it with either modded maps or hotter climates in the base game, or to do with wearing too many clothes, which is the next idea.
Clothing; things like parkas, down vests, T-shirts and cargo trousers, possibly even shoes like some running shoes, hiking boots or steel-toed work-boots would be nice, each giving their appropriate warmth values associated with the clothing. Parkas are obviously nice and warm for those cold, wet or wintery days, but when it warms up and you're running around in it, you could overheat and lose stamina much faster, maybe even putting you at risk for heat exhaustion. The type of footwear would also help a lot, since walking barefoot on rocky ground could hurt and cause scratches or possibly blisters, plus steel-toed boots are quite durable (I have a pair I hike and run in in real life, they are so comfortable you wouldn't believe) and would last a long time. Repairing these clothes could be done with improvised thread and needle from bits and bobs found lying around, or with various kinds of sewing kits, some civilian types and others more industrial for repairing the tougher clothing more effectively.
Cooking and boiling; I believe collecting water is planned, but what about needing to boil it first? It could carry the risk of disease if left untreated, and you'd need a cooking pot to hold the water over the fire. This could also tie in with things like tea, both natural; gathered from the wilderness with the right know-how, and packet based; found in houses. Coffee could lower tiredness and buff up your stamina and other things could be done within the pot, maybe boiling meats along with mushrooms to create more wholesome meals.
Guns; I love hunting rifles and shotguns, maybe there could be some Winchester models or some Remington firearms in the game that could be found as rare loot in farm or country houses? The ammo would be a bit easier to find than military grade gear, so it would help in the long term if you're just fighting zombies or wild animals once they're added, not sure about the mutants though, I've yet to meet them.
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Coach Jaskiewicz begins his 11th year as head coach at the Coast Guard Academy after serving as an assistant coach for three years with the Bears.
Last season, Coast Guard finished 16-8, the most wins and first winning since the 2007'-08 season. The Bears 7-7 in the NEWMAC, the seven conference wins match the most NEWMAC wins in program history.
Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the position. He has coached at every level of college basketball, from junior college to Division I, and has been an integral part of some remarkable rebuilding programs.
While an assistant at Connecticut College, he helped to recruit and to develop players who went on to earn All New England and All-American honors. In addition, he helped turn the program into a perennial winner. In fact, in his last four years as an assistant, the program was 85-20 and made consecutive trips to the Sweet 16 and an appearance at the Final Four in 1999. In the 1998-99 campaign, the team completed a perfect regular season (24-0) and was ranked number 1 in the nation.
In 1999, Coach Jaskiewicz moved to Brown University, and helped coordinate a national recruiting effort that resulted in the greatest four-year period in Brown University Men's basketball history. The program posted a 63-45 overall record from 2000-2004, and also produced an Ivy League record of 39-17 in that same time frame, while also producing All Ivy and academic All Ivy players. The 2002-2003 squad finished 12-2 which is the best Ivy league record in Brown history and made an appearance in the NIT.
As an assistant at Coast Guard, he was part of the Coast Guard coaching staff for three seasons before becoming head coach. Coast Guard won back-to-back NEWMAC Tournament championships in 2006-'07 and 2007-'08, and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament in both those seasons. The Bears won a school-record 24 games, and advanced to the Elite 8 in 2007-'08.
As head coach, Jaskiewicz has continued his track record of solid recruiting and player development. In the 2010-11 season, Kevin Sowers was voted as NEWMAC Rookie of the Year and in the 2011-12 season, Greg Marshall was named to the All-NEWMAC team. His teams are recognized for their tenacity and their preparation. This past season, senior Kevin Alvarez was an All-NEWMAC second team selection.
Coach Jaskiewicz earned his B.A. in history from Eastern Connecticut State University and earned his M.S. in curriculum and instruction from Scranton University.
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Edwin Hadlock, a local entrepreneur who lived on Little Cranberry Island, built the structure known today as the Blue Duck about 1850. He and his sons Gilbert and William used it as a ships' store for at least 25 years. The Blue Duck is an unadorned wood frame structure that represents a simple building style common to maritime villages in the 19th century. After 1875, it operated as a general store. About 1918, Doctor William Otis Sawtelle, a college professor, purchased the building. Sawtelle gave the store its current name, the Blue Duck, after discovering many duck decoys stored there. He painted the decoys Prussian blue and scattered them around the property.
As a summer resident, Doctor Sawtelle became interested in the history of maritime New England, especially Little Cranberry Island, and formed the Islesford Historical Society. By 1919, the Blue Duck was used to exhibit various historical objects and memorabilia collected by the Society. It soon became apparent that the ever expanding and valuable collection required a permanent home. By 1927, under Sawtelle's leadership, friends of the Society contributed sufficient funds to erect a slate roofed brick and granite building--the Islesford Historical Museum.
The Islesford Historical Museum collection preserves both documents and artifacts. Name boards for tall ships, lifesaving gear salvaged from shipwrecks, tools, instruments, and locally-built ship models identify a seafaring people. Wind-up clocks, a candlestick stand, china, and pewter housewares suggest the affluence of some of the inhabitants. Well-designed furniture such as a cradle, a china cabinet, and an assortment of elegant chairs signify an island people who appreciated beauty. Needlework, a cooper's bench, farming tools, and fishing gear bear witness to generations of independent and self-sustaining Americans. In 1948, the museum and the Blue Duck became part of Acadia National Park.


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You knew Hugh Morton photographed legendary North Carolinians including Terry Sanford, Michael Jordan, Billy Graham, Andy Griffith, and Charles Kuralt; Azalea Queens and musicians of all stripes; and prominent national figures from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. You definitely knew that he photographed Luther H. Hodges (NC Governor 1954-1961, and likely Morton's most-photographed person, except for perhaps his family).
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This is just a tiny morsel of the feast of riches that await you in Series 2 of the Morton Collection, now included in the online finding aid and available for in-person exploration. This is the largest series (oh, how I hope) and definitely the most difficult to process — take note that subseries 2.6, "People, Identified," contains more than 700 different named individuals!
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Woman killed in downtown train accident was Rice student
A woman who died Monday after apparently being struck by a Metro train downtown has been identified as a Rice University architecture student.
Vivian Ziwei Guan, 20, was hit about 8 a.m. when she crossed the Metro tracks on her bicycle at Main and Walker, Rice officials said in a letter to the university community.
"She had just gotten off a northbound train with her bike and was struck by a southbound train as she crossed the intersection," the letter said.
An architecture major, Guan would have been a junior this fall.
She was an intern this summer at Ziegler Cooper Architects, where she worked with Rice alumnus Scott Ziegler.
"Whenever we placed Vivian on a new assignment, she mastered it with a quick study and was always ready to take on something new," the letter quoted Ziegler as saying. "Her enthusiasm was infectious, as was her curiosity about architecture and the world about her. The entire office at Ziegler Cooper Architects has Vivian and her family in our prayers."
Dean of Architecture Sarah Whiting remembered Guan as "very special in the way that she combined such enthusiasm and intelligence in her work and also for the energy that she brought to the school. We will greatly miss her."
In a statement Monday, Metro said preliminary information showed that a woman onboard a northbound train exited the train at the Main Street Square station with her bike. She reportedly proceeded to the intersection, got on her bike on Walker and started crossing the intersection when she was hit by a southbound train.
Metro spokesman Jerome Gray said he did not know whether Guan was wearing earphones.
Guan was a member of Sid Richardson College and had been looking forward to returning home to New Zealand to be with her family before the fall semester, the letter said.


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"I was hoping to learn something about Etruscan history and archaeological technique and have an opportunity to really contribute hands-on. The expedition provided that and more. At the end of the day I felt I had worked hard and made a contribution. The staff was excellent—knowledgeable, professional, concerned that we understood the significance of the research project. They provided excellent training, showed concerns for our safety and well-being, and treated us with respect and appreciation. It was a fantastic experience all around."
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"What an amazing way to start our honeymoon! This was a great opportunity for my husband and me to really get to know Australia's flora, fauna, and people…Meeting other tourists as our time in Australia progressed, it was clear to me what a personal glimpse of Australia we got through Earthwatch. I felt like we saw the 'real' Oz, and I wouldn't trade that for the world."
Allison M., Australia's Vanishing Frogs
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"The leaders and staff are so great! They're all so smart and so open to answering any questions you have about science, animals, career fields, etc...I learned more on this trip than I do in a whole semester of school, and I am now more sure of what I want to be when I grow up, which is definitely a wildlife biologist."
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Volunteers firsthand observe the greatest effects of global warming.
"I have gone to many summer programs and have been unhappy with pretty much all of them. I had often found myself counting the days until I could go home. I loved this expedition and didn't want to leave at all. I would love to come back next year."
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"I realized that there are more possibilities than reading a textbook in class. I knew there were jobs and internships, but having the opportunity to experience marine biology through a trip like this opened my mind!"
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"Getting to work with such an amazing group of teens and scientists has changed me. I feel more open to learning about new science, and getting to work with this amazing team has made me more open to working in groups. Before I would work in groups but I would do all the work, and after this trip I feel like I can be a leader, and I can make a change for the better."
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"Through Earthwatch, I learned to embrace the wild side. Before this experience, I had only experienced forests on a really basic level, from going to Yellowstone and staying in a state park. This experience really got me to step out of my comfort zone and go somewhere I had never been."
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This year, Journey managed to win its way into the hearts of many. It provided a touching experience that could only be described as surreal, which is exactly why it was so deserving of the three awards it won at the VGAs.
Journey and developer thatgamecompany went away with awards for Best PS3 game, Best Independent Game, and Best Score. It's actually a bit shocking that the game didn't win the Game of the Year award. Hell, it's a bit saddening that it didn't win that award, to be perfectly honest.
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CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are 2-0 this preseason after pulling off a come-from-behind 20-19 win over the Jaguars in Soldier Field on Thursday night.
However the coaching staff focused on the many mistakes that led to the team trailing 13-0 early. A lack of pressure up front, coverage breakdowns from both the first- and second-team defensive backs, and mental as well as physical errors on just about every special teams unit.
"A lot of bad things happened to the Bears tonight," second-year head coach Marc Trestman said. "But they played with a sense of urgency out there. They overcame a lot of adversity."
They just didn't do it much when the first and second units were on the field against a Jacksonville team that won six games combined the past two seasons. The Jabuars outgained Chicago 134-8 in the first quarter and put together five scoring drives by the midway point of the third quarter.
But one unit that used to top the Bears' problem list has carried its momentum from last season right into this year. Regardless of who sits out and which grouping is on the field, the Bears have seemingly turned their offensive line weaknesses into a strength.
"I think we have a lot of depth up there," right guard Kyle Long said after getting his first preseason snaps against the Jags. "And I think it showed out there, even in the fourth quarter."
Quarterback Jay Cutler, who has run two series in each of the first two exhibition games, has been sacked just once in his short time on the field, and the Bears have allowed just two total sacks over the first two games.
For a team that led the league in sacks allowed for a three-year stretch (149 from 2010-2012), the improvement did not go unnoticed.
"I think the offensive line is playing at a really high level," said Cutler, who has led the offense to a three-and-out followed by a touchdown drive in both games. "The offensive line gave me a lot of time."
Cutler was 7-for-9 for 75 yards Thursday, and never was his protection more evident than on his 4-yard TD pass to Brandon Marshall. Cutler hung in the pocket for about five seconds, surveying the field and moving through his progressions in comfort.
"I came back to 'B' and just had to wait for him to find an opening," Cutler said. "I guess with that offensive line, anybody could have stood back there."
After surrendering just 30 sacks last season, fourth fewest in the league, the grouping of center Roberto Garza, guards Long and Matt Slauson and tackles Jordan Mills and Jermon Bushrod return, however Long and Mills have missed chunks of training camp with injuries and illnesses, with Mills still wearing a walking boot Thursday while sitting out the entire game.
Even with their key backup, former Saint Brian de la Puente, also sitting out with a knee injury, the Bears provided solid protection throughout the game. Free agent acquisition tackle Michael Ola stepped in with the first team and helped control the Jags, and the backups that included Taylor Boggs, Ryan Groy, Dylan Gandy, Charles Leno, Dennis Roland and James Brown all did their jobs as well.
The lone setback for the line so far: The Bears have gained under three yards per carry on the ground.
"We feel strongly that we're going to be able to run the ball effectively," Trestman said. "But we have not done that in the first two editions of the preseason."
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I agree after you get a job your school doesnt matter as much but firms can never ignore a non aba degree. The simple truth is that malpractice insurance is extremelly expensive and fake law degrees only make that price sky rocket. There are soo many bad law schools that are still ABA that the people who can not get into them have no business being in law school. You may disagree with me but look at the bar passage rates from fake schools.


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1. REMOVE ANY "HEADGEAR" – Take off your hat, headband, helmet, ponytail holder, goggles, glasses, or anything else you might have on your head. These items can cause external compression headaches and often the headache will go away shortly after removing the offending item. I find this to be true quite often when I have my hair up too tightly.
2. TRY ACUPRESSURE – Apply pressure to the acupressure point in the webbing between your thumb and index finger to help ease the pain of a headache (*this is not an acupressure point that pregnant women should press*). Also, gently pressing the back of your neck with three fingers on each side can also help relieve muscle tension in your neck that might be causing the headache (it's very common for neck tension to cause headaches). I also love using an acupressure mat as both a preventative and treatment tool for headaches
3. APPLY A COLD COMPRESS – to your forehead and/or the back of your neck. Any cold compress will be helpful, but if you add 3-5 drops of peppermint oil to a damp washcloth and put it in the freezer for a few minutes, you'll get the benefits of the cold plus the relaxing and uplifting aromatherapy benefits of the peppermint. The scent of peppermint is well known for providing headache relief. Leave the compress on for about ten minutes while lying down. At $6-$8 per bottle, peppermint oil is a non expensive natural remedy to keep on hand.
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5. RELAX – We often hold a lot of tension in our jaws so unclench your jaw and relax your face… Now relax the rest of your body while you're at it and take some nice deep breaths. Let the tension melt away.


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As an RIA, no matter where you are in your career, you should be thinking about succession—either yours or the older owners in the firm. After all, a strong foundation for any firm established through hard work, dedication and the accumulation of more than a few gray hairs, should be the plan for the continuation of care for your clients and a way to monetize your ownership stake in your business. As a financial advisor, the end game isn't just to take care of your clients' financial goals today but to ensure that they're set for tomorrow. The same could be said for the financial health of your practice.
Mergers and acquisitions play a significant role in today's succession planning considerations. Even if you are planning an internal succession plan, M&A can still be an important part of your plan as it is also a great strategy for growth. It's your responsibility to do what's right for your firm (and no one knows what "doing right" is better than you), but as an advisor, you'll basically find yourself in one of these positions when it comes to your firm's future and M&As:
- You're open to a merger or acquisition but not actively pursuing this as an option for succession planning.
- You've made either a merger or acquisition a formal part of your succession and/or growth strategy.
- You're not open to a merger or acquisition and you're happy where you are for now. (But you have been or will be approached.)
So what are your options?
A) You can "ride it 'til you die," i.e., simply just work until you die and have your clients referred out when this happens.
B) You can be acquired, after which you either stay with the firm, for a specified amount of time or longer term, or leave.
C) Or you can merge with another firm to build scale, either for an internal sale or to possibly increase the value of the firm for an external sale.
Whatever you decide, here a few initial considerations I would recommend based on my own experience with a merger in 2009.
Start With Your Personal Goals
To begin, ask yourself what is it that you want to achieve for your future and how a merger or acquisition could help meet those goals. What about your clients and your staff? If you're like me, you got into this business because you wanted to help people meet their financial goals, live comfortably with peace of mind and not outlive their money. Those same basic goals could be applied to you and your staff, but what else do you want to achieve? Do you want to sell your business to help fund your own future, to leave behind a legacy or to help your firm evolve by continuing to be a presence after you pass on the reins?
Making sure your goals match up with the merging or acquired firm's is not only critical to your success; it sets the necessary tone going forward for your successors.
In my case, my firm was a small boutique practice, with about $250M in AUM. Our model was to lead with financial planning and charge upfront planning fees while also providing investment management, all with a very high-service, high-touch model. The firm we merged with was twice the size, with nearly twice the AUM and a model that focused more on academic investment expertise than financial planning.
Despite those differences, where the two firms aligned was in our philosophy to service our clients, our ideas for growth vs. scale and, most important, our decision to go with an internal succession plan for the company.
When meeting new clients, we often break the ice with a conversation about those clients' short- and long-term goals. Initial talks with potential merging firms should begin the same way, with many of the same questions asked.
Expect Growing Pains; Lots of Them
Mergers are TOUGH! As if running a firm day to day wasn't tough enough, there are literally hundreds of extra decisions that need to be made, from leadership structure (Who's in charge here?), to business structure (What from each firm should you keep and implement?), to technology systems to staffing.
Knowledge Is Power
Whether or not you decide a merger is the best path for your firm's future, arming yourself with knowledge is your first step. Mergers are admittedly hard work, but in my case, it was the right choice. I was able to ensure the longevity of my firm's ability to service clients, choose the team that I'd be proud to have succeed me and achieve my own peace of mind knowing the legacy I leave behind will continue to grow and evolve.


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A Washington, D.C. deaf college has suspended its "Chief Diversity Officer" after another faculty member complained the woman signed a petition supporting the reversal of Maryland's same-sex marriage law.
The woman claims the incident is a misunderstanding and groups on both sides of the issue are calling for her to be reinstated.
The incident at leading deaf college Gallaudet University was first reported by the site Planet Deafqueer. According to the site, Dr. Angela McCaskill signed the petition, which calls for Maryland voters to overturn the state's same-sex marriage law on Nov. 6, at her church. When confronted by a faculty member who saw her name on the petition, she said the church's pastor had just delivered a sermon about gay marriage and she signed "without giving it further thought." After a meeting with the university president, McCaskill was placed on administrative leave Wednesday.
Now the two groups sparring over the crucial vote are coming to McCaskill's defense. A spokesperson for Marylanders for Marriage Equality said: "Everyone is entitled to free speech and to their own opinion about Question 6, which is about treating everyone fairly and equally under the law." A spokesperson for Maryland Marriage Alliance, which wants to overturn the law, expressed "complete dismay" over the incident.
The school only created the "Chief Diversity Officer" position in 2011. Here's video of McCaskill being introduced. Do you think she should be reinstated to her post?


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The federal government will provide $45,000 to help upgrade the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay.
The money comes from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage, Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan announced Thursday.
This program seeks to improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and arts presentations or exhibitions. It is also designed to increase access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, museum collections, and heritage displays.
"Our government recognizes the importance of maintaining cultural spaces in our communities," said Duncan, also minister of aboriginal affairs. "We are pleased to invest in an important institution like this, which offers a unique performance facility capable of serving multiple disciplines right here in the Comox Valley area."
Funding will allow the Sid Williams Theatre Society to replace outdated sound, lighting and backstage communications equipment with state-of-the-art equipment in its 500-seat theatre.
This will enhance the theatre's rental capabilities and its ability to support local performers and the community at large. The upgrades will also improve safety for theatre personnel.
"In a smaller regional community, our performing-arts facility serves many needs and many diverse users, from student workshops to commercial touring productions and film festivals, from live theatre to a summer music school, and everything in between," said theatre general manager Deborah Renz. "This funding will give us an opportunity to upgrade our technical and staging systems to a contemporary level and improve our aging building's ability to continue serving our community artistically, as well as from a safety and an ecological standpoint."
The Sid Williams Theatre is operated jointly by the Sid Williams Theatre Society and the City of Courtenay. For more than 25 years, the theatre has played host to a broad range of local and national arts performances.
As part of its mandate to enhance artistic, cultural, and economic activities in the Comox Valley, the society offers a bursary program for Grade 12 students who wish to continue their education in the performing arts.


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Marble Special Collections Library Dedicated at Joslin
Friday, September 28, 2012
Nested among the administrative offices on the fourth floor of the Joslin Diabetes Center (the Joslin) is an extraordinary room, one that houses the institutional memory, and perhaps a bit of the soul, of the Center and its founder, Elliott P. Joslin, M.D.
On September 27, the Joslin celebrated the rededication of the Alexander Marble Special Collections Library (MSCL), which houses the books, collected papers, memorabilia and furniture of Dr. Joslin, Dr. Marble (Dr. Joslin's editor and protégé) and the original Joslin team. It has grown over the years as volumes from members of the Joslin staff were added.
The room is a replica of Dr. Joslin's original working office at 81 Bay State Road in Boston, which he occupied from 1905 to 1955. In 1956 the current Joslin Diabetes Center opened at 1 Joslin Place and the library came with it.
The current room, a spacious rectangle lined in glass cabinets, contains Dr. Joslin's typewriter, dining room table, desk and the famous "black book" ledgers he kept on his early patients. In addition, the room holds a short biography of Dr. Joslin's career by Donald M. Barnett, M.D., Joslin historian, and a memoir by Anna Holt, Dr. Joslin's personal secretary, known respectively as the Blue and Red books. Also in the room is an index to the scientific papers published by Joslin researchers and physicians in the first 100 years of the institution's history, compiled and edited by Ronald Kahn, M.D., co-director of the Section on integrative physiology and metabolism research, past president of the Joslin, and the current Chief Academic Officer of the institution.
The library also holds a copy of all 14 editions of Dr. Joslin's textbook, The Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus, which has been updated by Joslin faculty for the last several decades, as well as all 14 editions of Dr. Joslin's Diabetic Manual—for the Doctor and Patient, which was the first diabetes patient handbook and is still in print and use today.
The library has existed for many years but its contents were never in a form as accessible to researchers and educators as they are now.
Rachel Joslin Whitehouse, great-granddaughter of Dr. Joslin, who worked with
Dr. Barnett on preserving and archiving its contents, calls the library "an open window on the past for scholars."
In 1990, Joslin President Kenneth Quickel, MD appointed Dr. Barnett chairman of the Joslin Historical Commission and entrusted the library and its contents to his care.
Volunteering their time for the past three years, Dr. Barnett and Ms. Whitehouse have organized the library's holdings into five collections: the library books, Dr. Joslin's collected papers, the collected papers of the early days of the Joslin clinic, photographs and artifacts. The entire archived collection surpasses 10,000 individual items.
In pursing the formidable archiving task, Dr. Barnett and Ms. Whitehouse "wanted to make sure that the Joslin's papers would not remain an untouched relic, but rather be employed as a living educational tool that scholars and educators could use to improve patient care," says Ms. Whitehouse.
Dr. Joslin—most often referred to as "EPJ"—was America's pioneer physician-investigator in diabetes. Everyone who works in the diabetes field at some point learns about EPJ. He took an interest in a little known disease and forged a defining vision as to how to treat it.
While at Harvard Medical School Dr. Joslin was assigned a patient with diabetes and his mother also developed the disease. At the time, diabetes was obscure and there was little treatment available, but he was hooked. He saw his first patient in 1898 and his practice grew enormously after insulin was discovered. Challenged by the outcomes of these patients, he began a listing of his patients in large accounting books, complete with all the facts, progress and outcomes. These "black books" became the beginning of the first diabetes registry in the world.
The Joslin practice reflected Dr. Joslin's early writings and his theory of strict control of blood glucose, frequent testing and daily exercise to prevent diabetes complications. One distinctive characteristic of his approach involves his belief in the "troika," the Russian word meaning threesome. Dr. Joslin created a three-horse chariot to reflect his philosophy of living with diabetes—the three-horse motif symbolized insulin, diet and exercise, which are needed to achieve "victory" over diabetes. The troika is still used today in the Joslin's care of people with diabetes.
Dr. Donna Younger, long-term staff physician, recalls "when I came we met as a group in an early library around the same dining room table with Dr. Joslin present at times to discuss patients or changes in therapy... The Joslin was all about the patients' needs then as it is today.
"Once a month we would have a fellow in psychiatry from the Beth Israel Hospital come over to discuss behavioral issues caused by diabetes and plan how we could help our patients," says Dr. Younger. "This model continues today—instead of a once-a-month meeting, we now have an entire behavioral health unit."
The archival team has added new displays to the room including one commemorating the 90th anniversary of the first administration of commercial insulin in America in 1922 and a permanent exhibit to the 50-Year Medalist Program. The Medalist Program at the Joslin recognizes those with diabetes who have been insulin-dependent for 25, 50, or 75 years. Dr. Joslin first began awarding medals to people with diabetes in 1931. In 1970, the Joslin expanded the program and began awarding a 50-year bronze medal. The Joslin presented the first 75-year medal in 1996.
The archives will soon be accessible, upon appointment, to physicians, educators and scholars and continues to be a prominent feature of the Joslin tours.
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An appetizing, Italian bruschetta incorporating the healthy fats and lushness of avocado.
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 3 mins
Yield: 8 x slices
In a bowl, combine together avocados, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, and basil.
Grill or toast bread. Brush toast with olive oil. Top with avocado-tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
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U.N. envoy, Moscow call for revival of Syria plan
BEIRUT (AP) — Russia and the U.N envoy for Syria both said Thursday that they want to revive a long-shelved peace initiative that would call for a transitional government to run the country until elections can be held.
But it was unclear whether Lakhdar Brahimi's proposals would block top members of President Bashar Assad's regime from participating, an omission which helped doom the plan this summer. Russia said it not will endorse plans that call for Assad's ouster.
Much has changed in Syria in the past half-year. Rebels have seized more territory and a number of military installations in the country's north and are expanding their control in suburbs of the capital, Damascus.
This makes it increasingly unlikely that they will accept any plan that does not bar most members of Assad's regime from a future government.
The original Geneva plan called for the establishment of a national unity government with full executive powers that could include members of Assad's government, the opposition and other groups. It was to oversee the drafting of a new constitution and elections.
Because of Russian objections, that plan did not call specifically for Assad's ouster, nor did it ban him from participation in the new government — making it a non-starter with the opposition.
"The Syrian people seek genuine change," Brahimi told reporters in Damascus, adding that the transitional period "must not lead to the collapse of the state or the state's institutions."
Brahimi said that original plan could undergo some amendments, but did not specify what those could be. Nor did he specify how his plan would treat Assad. He said it still needed to be determined whether the called-for elections would be for president or parliament.
The Syrian government did not immediately comment on Brahimi's suggestion.
Russia has been Assad's strongest backer throughout the conflict, selling arms to his forces and, along with China, protecting him from censure by the U.N. Security Council for his violent crackdown on the opposition.
Top Russian officials have recently signaled a new resignation to the idea that Assad could fall. Still, they have said they will not call for his ouster or offer him refuge should he decide to flee.
In Moscow on Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevic said Russia is trying to revive the June plan. He also reaffirmed Moscow's objection to calls for Assad's ouster.
"We continue to believe that there is no alternative to that document in trying to find a settlement in Syria," Lukashevich said.
Brahimi is due to visit Russia this weekend. Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad met Thursday with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to pave the way for Brahimi's visit.
Mekdad is expected to hold talks with other top Russian diplomats later.
Violence continued around Syria on Thursday, with rebels attacking a police academy and military airport in the northern province of Aleppo while clashing with government forces near the Wadi Deif military base in Idlib.
A car bomb blew up Thursday morning in the Damascus suburb of Sbeineh, killing four people and wounding ten others, the state news agency said.
Anti-regime activists say more than 40,000 people have been killed since crisis began in March 2011.
Associated Press writer Albert Aji contributed reporting from Damascus and AP writer Vladimir Isachenkov reported from Moscow.


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LOS ANGELES, CA - The internet has been abuzz since this Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, where Megan Fox jokingly remarked that she looked like a man.
When interviewed on the red carpet, she said "I look like Alan Alda in drag. I'm a tranny. I'm a man."
At the time, reporters passed it off as a jovial attempt to cover for her nerves.
However, today she has cleared the air and officially reported: she's really a man.
Megan Fox was born Mitchell Reed Fox in Rockwood, Tennessee. From an early age, Mitchell showed an interest in both performing and women's clothing. When having a preacher lay hands on him did not 'cure' him of these interests, his parents simply put him on the pageant circuit.
By the age of 13, Mitchell had already started a career as a female child performer called 'Megan Fox'. Making her debut on an Olsen Twins straight-to-video release, the twins have kept his secret all this time.
As a sweet 16 present, Fox's parents offered him sexual reassignment surgery, which, given their child's career, they'd hoped to write off as a business expense. Unfortunately laws prohibit such surgery to be done to minors.
Since then Megan has been working non-stop, and been included on many Hottest Women lists in publications around the world.
Megan, as she goes by now exclusively, also noted this Sunday how much she wants Salma Hayek's figure. She has even scheduled surgery later this month to get it. After the two met in New York this week, Hayek offered to have a cast made of her bust so doctors can match them exactly on Megan Fox's chest.
The internet is already speculating whether this news will be worked into the plot of the Transformers sequel.


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The information provided here is meant to give you a general idea about each of the medications listed below. Only the most general side effects are included. Ask your doctor if you need to take any special precautions. Use each of these medications as recommended by your doctor, or according to the instructions provided. If you have further questions about usage or side effects, contact your doctor.
There are a number of prescription therapies available to treat menopause-related symptoms. The most common drug used for menopause is estrogen. This hormone helps make up for the lower levels secreted by your ovaries at menopause.
Since each person is unique, a number of factors need to be considered before you make the decision to use hormone therapies, including your family and medical history. The results of recent studies on estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and estrogen plus progestin (hormone replacement therapy or HRT) suggest that the risks of long-term hormone replacement therapy outweigh the benefits for many women. Therefore, you need to discuss the pros and cons of treatment with your doctor.
Prescription Medications
Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Conjugated equine estrogens
- Synthetic conjugated estrogens
- Esterified estrogens
- Estropipate
- Micronized 17-beta estradiol
- Estradiol hemihydrate
- Estradiol transdermal spray
- Progestin oral tablet
- Progestin injectable
- Progestin intrauterine device (IUD)
- Progesterone oral capsule
- Progesterone—vaginal gel
- Progesterone IUD
Estrogen plus Progestogen (hormone replacement therapy–HRT)
- Oral, continuous cycle
- Oral, continuous-combined
- Oral, intermittent-combined
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- Conjugated equine estrogens
- Synthetic conjugated estrogens
- Esterified estrogens
- Estropipate
- Micronized 17-beta estradiol
- Estradiol hemihydrate
- Estradiol transdermal spray
ERT provides you with a fraction of the amount of estrogen that was produced by your ovaries before menopause. It helps reduce hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and may reduce the risk of urinary tract infections . Even low doses of estradiol (given as a skin patch) may help with vaginal dryness and pain during sexual activity. It may also reduce your risk of osteoporosis . Evamist, which is a spray, is another type of low-dose estradiol that may help reduce hot flashes.
Estrogen may be administered as an oral tablet, patch, injection, pellet placed under the skin, vaginal cream, ring, tablet, or spray.
Recent scientifically strong studies now show that ERT increases a woman's risk of heart disease, and uterine , ovarian , and breast cancers, blood clots, and stroke .
In general, you should NOT be using ERT if you have heart-related risk factors or known heart disease, are or may be pregnant, have a history of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancer, have unexplained bleeding from your uterus, or a history of blood clotting disorders. You should also avoid long-term use of ERT. You should discuss the risks and benefits of ERT with your doctor.
Possible side effects include:
- Uterine bleeding
- Enlargement of benign uterine tumors
- Sore breasts
- Abdominal bloating
- Nausea
- Fluid retention
- Headache, including migraine
- Lightheadedness
- Corneal changes in the eye
If you choose ERT, the progesterone that your ovaries once produced must be replaced to reduce the increased risk of uterine cancer from taking ERT alone. Progesterone or progestin, a synthetic progesterone, is available as replacement therapy. If you had a hysterectomy , you are not at risk for uterine cancer and usually do not need to take progesterone with ERT.
Progestin oral tablet:
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Norethindrone
- Norethindrone acetate
- Norgestrel
- Levonorgestrel
- Megestrol acetate
Progestin injectable:
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Progestin IUD:
- Levonorgestrel
Progesterone oral capsule:
- Progesterone USP
Progesterone—vaginal gel:
- Progesterone
Progesterone IUD:
- Progesterone
Possible side effects include:
- Fluid retention
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Mood changes
- Conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate
Oral, continuous-combined:
- Conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate
- 17-beta estradiol and norethindrone acetate
Oral, intermittent-combined:
- 17-beta estradiol and norgestimate
Skin patch, continuous cycle:
- 17-beta estradiol and norethindrone acetate
Skin Patch, continuous combined:
- 17-beta estradiol and norethindrone acetate
When progesterone is taken with estrogen, it is called hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Options for HRT include cyclic, continuous-cyclic, continuous-combined, and intermittent-combined. Long-term HRT increases the risk of strokes, blood clots, heart attacks , ovarian, uterine, and invasive breast cancers. Therefore, you and your doctor should carefully discuss the risks and benefits.
Possible side effects include:
- Uterine bleeding or spotting
- Fluid retention
- Sore breasts
- Headache
- Mood changes
- Increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Androgen oral tablet:
- Methyltestosterone and esterified estrogens
Androgen is a hormone produced by both males and females. In women, the ovaries secrete androgen as testosterone and androstenedione, which are then converted into estrogen and progesterone. As you get older, your ovaries produce less androgen and estrogen. As a result of less androgen, some women notice a decline in their sex drive. Androgen, which must be taken with estrogen, may help improve sex drive in some women.
Low dose androgen may be given through a patch or transdermal gel.
Possible side effects* include:
- Restlessness
- Depression
- Growth of facial and body hair
- Acne
- An enlarged clitoris
- Increased muscle mass
- A lowered voice
- Increased cardiovascular risks
*These side effects often occur as the result of improper dosages of androgen.
Common names include:
- Alendronate
- Risedronate
- Pamidronate
- Etidronate
- Zoledronate
These non-hormonal medications are used to prevent or treat osteoporosis. These agents effectively reduce both bone loss and your risk of fractures. Alendronate may cause gastrointestinal problems and irritation of your esophagus.
Common names include denosumab.
Denosumab is used to prevent bone fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Side effects may include allergic reaction, low blood calcium, infection, skin problems, and unusual fractures.
Common names include:
- Raloxifene
SERMs are used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. They have some of the beneficial effects of estrogen, especially improved bone strength. They do not increase your risk of breast cancer or uterine bleeding. However, these medications tend to cause, rather than relieve, hot flashes. They also increase your risk of blood clots and gallstones .
Your doctor may prescribe other types of medication to relieve hot flashes. Examples include:
- Clonidine—medication that lowers blood pressure
- Gabapentin—an antiseizure medication
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Common names: fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine
- Note: SSRIs and SNRIs should not be used if you are taking tamoxifen, a medication to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
If you are taking medications, follow these general guidelines:
If you are taking medications, follow these general guidelines:
- Take the medication as directed. Do not change the amount or the schedule.
- Ask what side effects could occur. Report them to your doctor.
- Talk to your doctor before you stop taking any prescription medication.
- Do not share your prescription medication.
- Medications can be dangerous when mixed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking more than one medication, including over-the-counter products and supplements.
- Plan ahead for refills as needed.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcie L. Sidman, MD
- Review Date: 03/2018 -
- Update Date: 02/17/2016 -


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With its seamless blend of shrewd commerce, uncompromising luxury and countercultural abandon, all set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, Washington's capital of cool is a study in complementary contrasts
Author Michael Kaplan Photography Nick Hall
DAY THREE | You'll be hitting the water again today, albeit in a much smaller craft. You've recruited the Evergreen Escapes guys to drive you to chilly Lake Union, where you spend the morning flailing around in a kayak. The lake is known for its stunning natural scenery, but you mostly ignore this, focusing instead on a game you've invented called "Stay Afloat," and then, "Ooh, I'd Like to Live There." A particular joy is spotting the houseboat Tom Hanks occupied in Sleepless in Seattle. You'd like to live there.
The combination of fresh air and flailing has left you with an appetite. So, having waved goodbye to your guide back at Hotel 1000, you stroll up to Pike Place Market. Zigzagging through the clutter of tea and fish and cheese and fruit, you sample crushingly good clam chowder, warm sugar doughnuts and some of the alder-smoked salmon for which Seattle is famous. Close at hand is the original Starbucks, which you decide is a must-see. A quick latte later, you cab it to leafy Pioneer Square, the hub of the city's thriving art scene.
It's easy to get lost in Seattle's gallery district, and not only in terms of geography. You spend a very contented hour or two immersed in a world of abstract landscapes and surrealist portraits, emerging from your reverie only when you stumble across Salumi Artisan Cured Meats, a no-frills deli with tables inside and a line out front. The roast pork sandwich is a work of art in its own right, as is the chocolatey mole salami.
You've booked a session at the Hotel 1000's spa this afternoon, but there's no rush. Seattle is a city that lends itself to drawn-out journeys, and your trip to the hotel requires that you first visit the un-Starbucksy coffee shop Zeitgeist, where you sip a well-rendered espresso while regarding the array of jazzy collages adorning the walls. From here, you mosey up to South Washington Street, home of Laguna Vintage Pottery, whose main aim seems to be exploring how many different colored glazes a single shop can accommodate; it's like a potter's psychedelic dream. Finally, you arrive at the hotel, where you enjoy a sweaty but relaxing hour in the aptly named Spaahh.
Dinner tonight is at Tavolàta, a studiously rustic restaurant in Belltown. Seated at a communal table, you order a salad heaped with anchovies, parmesan and fried capers. You notice that the folks next to you are munching on smoked albacore bruschetta, and you can't resist ordering one of those, too. Given that this place specializes in house-made pasta, you go with a classic for the main: pappardelle with beef ragu and mascarpone. Rarely a bad bet, it's a particularly good one here.
Next, you're off to The Funhouse, a punk-rock club located just below the Space Needle that has scary-clown décor, a leather-clad crowd and very loud music. Headlining tonight is The Cry, a group of Ramones-influenced kids from Portland. Near the bar, you spot a staid-looking businessman nodding in time to the music, which strikes you as a fine example of the city's democratic social scene. You leave the club thinking of a quote you saw earlier, from Chief Seattle, for whom the city was named. "All things share the same breath," he said, "the beast, the tree, the man." Which says a lot about the spirit of this place, even now.
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What a wonderful article! Well written and captures the true essence of the Emerald City. Last month we embarked on a one-day "down to earth" tour of Seattle that included the famous Farmers Market, the flagship Starbucks on Pike Street, the Seattle Monorail, the nostalgic Space Needle, and the scenic Bainbridge Island Ferry. I highly recommend the Boeing Factory tour, a short drive from Seattle in Everett. On this tour you will experience the excitement of watching the 787 production assembly line, certainly a thrill. Maybe you will catch a glimpse of United's new 787 fleet.
You are a very good writer and capture the mood of this city so well :-)
I already live here but you made me want to want to visit for a holiday ;-)
Having lived in the Seattle area for a few years now, I agree with what a lot of this little article has to say. Great photograph too. There's one small problem and it's in the blurp underneath the title. As wonderful as Seattle is, it's just like Anchorage – while being the largest city, it's not the capital of the state. Washington state's capital is Olympia. :)
@Rachel – It says "capital of cool" not the actual capital. Easy mistake. Gave me a laugh.


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Ingrid became a hurricane Saturday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
As of 5 p.m., Ingrid had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph as it moved north at 7 mph, about 275 miles southeast of La Pesca, Mexico and about 195 miles east of Tuxpan, Mexico, the NHC said.
A hurricane warning has been issued from Cabo Rojo to La Pesca. A tropical storm warning has been issued from North of La Pesca to Bahia Algodones and from South of Cabo Rojo to Tuxpan. The tropical storm warning from Coatzacoalcos to south of Tuxpan has been discontinued.
Ingrid is expected to continue moving north at about 7 mph through Saturday night, the NHC said. A turn toward the northwest and then toward the northwest is anticipated Sunday.
The storm is expected to produce 10-15 inches of rain over a large part of eastern Mexico with isolated amounts around 25 inches possible. The rains could result in life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
A dangerous storm surge will raise water leves by as much as 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast near and to the immediate north of where the center of Ingrid makes landfall.
Meanwhile, Humberto weakened to a post-tropical cyclone Saturday, but is expected to regenerate in the next couple of days, the NHC said.
As of 11 a.m., Humberto's maximum sustained winds were at 40 mph as it moved west-northwest at 13 mph about 980 miles northwest of the Cape Verde Islands.
There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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Range - what is your long distance drive so far
Range - what is your long distance drive so far
Yeah, sounds like you had safety margin to "play" with throughout. Excellent. Stomp on the goose pedal!
second day with the car (85) and went from philly to NYC and back. 240 round trip same day. I found a plugshare location at my destination in the bronx (at botannical gardens right next to fordham univ which was my destination). I added 50 miles while grabbing dinner on arthur ave. I left with 240 miles range (did not max it but should have), I got to the chargepoint in the bronx with 101 miles. Left NYC with 153 miles so I knew I would be fine on the 120 mile trip but I did drive at 62 MPH until I was absolutly sure (at that speed it matched rated miles exactly). with about 50 miles left and 80 miles of rated range, I upped the speed to 67 and got home with 22 miles left. great trip, learned alot about the car and the range. It was in the upper 40s and i now know that temperature also has an impact. 40s is fine but when its teens out - that really takes a toll on your mileage - in the beginning to warm the battery and of course to warm the cabin.
Thinking a trip to DC is next - plenty of chargers there!
Hi all, apologies if this is covered in another thread. I have to make a business trip to Fresno, about 170 miles one way, and there is a 30 amp AVN charger on site that I can use when I get there. I plan on spending the day there and returning home that evening. I will have (not delivered yet) a standard 85 kW MS. Given the experience of you long distance drivers to date...can I make it there and back with charging using just the business's 30 amp charger, or should I plan on stopping somewhere along the way?
@blc1017 - charging at 30A will get you about 170 rated miles in 8 hours. You will probably be driving over 65mph, so you should count on using about 200 rated miles on the trip. So, starting with a standard range of 240mi, using 200, charging back 170, then using 200 again leaves you with about 10 miles to spare. Driving slower, charging a bit longer, or starting off with a max-range charge (265mi) will add more margin, but running the heater a lot will take some off.
Thanks @jat...it is usually a long day even in an ICE vehicle. Since I don't know how well that AVN charger functions just yet, I may drive in the day before and charge overnight.


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Chauncey Billups returning to Detroit Pistons
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Veteran free-agent point guard Chauncey Billups is returning to the Detroit Pistons.
Billups, who helped the Pistons to an NBA championship and was named Finals MVP in 2004, agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with Detroit, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced.
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The deal was first reported by Yahoo! Sports.
Billups spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers after the New York Knicks used the amnesty provision on him shortly before the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season. But Billups played in just 42 games in two seasons with the Clippers. He tore his left Achilles early in the 2011-12 season, and he battled a left foot injury last season.
But he is healthy now, and the Pistons believe he can be a valuable asset to young guards Brandon Knight, entering his third season, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the No. 8 pick in last month's draft. Billups recently won the NBA's first Twyman-Stokes Award, given to a teammate who displays "selfless play, on and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and his commitment and dedication to his team."
After landing free-agent forward Josh Smith, Pistons general manager Joe Dumars was in the market for a point guard and shooting wing. He landed Billups and also reached a two-year deal with Italian league MVP Luigi Datome, who at 6-9 has 3-point range.
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Family tunes in to Frank Corrado's debut with Canucks
Canucks defenceman Frank Corrado makes his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Arena on Monday night. The rookie saw 17 minutes of ice time in the 3-1 victory.
Photograph by: Steve Bosch, PNG , Vancouver Sun
VANCOUVER — The party was at grandma's house.
If Frankie Corrado had been there Monday night he could have played his guitar. But he was busy playing his first National Hockey League game for the Vancouver Canucks. He'll remember it. Maybe so will Chicago Blackhawk star Patrick Kane, who was flattened by Corrado on the rookie's second shift.
"At that point I was just trying to make a hit," the 20-year-old said. "Everyone's a great player, so every hit matters. It was unbelievable. Obviously, this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Shockingly, the nerves weren't what I thought they would be and I was able to keep it simple and play my game."
Corrado had three hits and finished even in 17:20 of ice time, contributing to a 3-1 win that was one of the Canucks' most impressive performances of the season.
His blueline partner – or "big brother" as coach Alain Vigneault called Alex Edler – was so inspired by Corrado he did comedy.
"Ah, he wasn't very good," the soft-spoken Swede smiled when asked about Corrado. "Actually, he didn't need any help from me."
They would have been cheering at Corrado's grandmother's house in Vaughan, just north of Toronto, where Sal and Carmela Corrado gathered family and friends to see their boy play on television. Grandma's got the NHL package.
"The whole family's going to go there," Sal said Monday afternoon during a break from his marketing job in Toronto. "Not only the Italian family, but all my friends and buddies who have watched Frankie play for the last 15 years. You can imagine it's pretty exciting."
Imagine how the Canucks feel.
Corrado is one of the franchise's prized babies, an honest-to-goodness prospect who has arrived in the NHL far ahead of schedule. Ten days after playing an Ontario League playoff game for the Kitchener Rangers, Corrado was on a top-four defence pairing, fending off world-class attackers like Johnathan Toews, Marian Hossa and Kane.
Most fifth-round draft picks don't turn into NHL players. Corrado became one Monday, four weeks after his 20th birthday and less than two years after the Canucks selected him 150th in the 2011 entry draft.
"I wasn't really expecting it," Corrado said of his callup from the American League's Chicago Wolves, for whom he played all of three games after his OHL season ended. "Obviously, it's very exciting and a little bit of a shock, for sure.
"The draft gives you an opportunity. After that, it's just about working hard and applying yourself and trying to get better every day. That's all I've tried to do since I got drafted."
Corrado has come a long way in a short time. Cut from minor-hockey teams in peewee and bantam, he had never been to a Hockey Canada camp before he was invited last winter to the world junior team's tryouts.
Corrado was the final cut, a controversial one given the strength of his camp and maturity of his game.
He is vitally important to the future of the Canucks, who haven't turned a draft pick into a regular NHL defenceman since Edler was stolen in the third round in 2004.
Quick, name the next best blueline prospect in the organization. No, Kevin Connauton was packaged to acquire Derek Roy from Dallas. No, Yann Sauve, who played five games for the Canucks two seasons ago, spent most of this year in the East Coast League.
After Corrado, the Canucks' next best defence prospect is probably Peter Andersson, the fifth-round pick from 2009.
Now or later, Vancouver is going to need Corrado, which is why the team must handle him carefully and not demand too much too soon.
"It wasn't too soon for Chris Tanev," associate coach Rick Bowness said of the Canuck whose ankle injury contributed to the fast-tracking of Corrado. "There's a calmness there with Chris and this kid seems to possess that, too.
"We saw (Corrado) two years ago in camp and what I remember is he was like Chris: calm, good hockey sense, skating and moving the puck. The kid is going to play in the league. The sooner we can see him and he gets some experience, the better off we're all going to be."
Tanev, another right-shot defenceman from Toronto who signed with the Canucks as a free-agent, was 21 when he made his NHL debut in 2011. Poised and simple, Corrado's game is supposed to be similar to Tanev's but with a physical edge to it.
With Tanev and Kevin Bieksa injured, the Canucks need a right-shot defenceman. They also need to see Corrado against NHL competition to know if he can help them when the playoffs start next week. It looked Monday, against the league's best team, like he can.
"Listen, I don't think you get too many opportunities to make a first impression in the NHL," Corrado said. "A lot of guys dream of this. They work so hard for this. You can't be picky. There's no better way than to just get thrown into the fire, I think."
Sal Corrado started his son in golf before hockey, and they were on the golf course together two years ago when the Canucks called to tell Frank he had been drafted.
Sal predicts his son will be playing guitar as well as hockey in Vancouver. Frank has been taking lessons for years from a graduate of Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music.
"At 14, Frankie was already doing Year 1 of Berklee music," Sal said. "He plays everything. He's probably got about 12 guitars, acoustic and electric. He takes a guitar on the road when he travels (in junior). He plays on the bus and the guys kind of like it.
"He went to a special music school where they put the kids in a band, so he has played live many times. And he doesn't get too nervous. I believe that kind of helps him when he plays hockey. I mean, if you can play music in front of all these people, I think you can play hockey in front of a lot of people."