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Identifikation und Charakterisierung von hoch-metastatischen und therapieresistenten Tumorstammzellen beim Pankreaskarzinom
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Introduction: Despite our advancing knowledge of tumor cell biology, the treatment efficacy in most cancers has not signficantly improved over the past decades. Accumulating evidence suggests that cancer may actually be a disease of stem cells. It has been shown that a small fraction of cancer cells bear stem cells properties and one possible explannation would be that these cancer stem cells (CSC) are derived from normal tissue stem cells. So far, however, in solid tumors these CSC have only been described for brain and breast cancer and their biological properties with respect to tumor progression remain enigmatic to date. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to identify CSC in pancreatic cancer and define their role in tumor metastasis.
Materials and methods: Putative cancer stem cells were identified by flow cytometry using the stem cell marker prominin-1 (CD133) and isolated by means of magnetic microbeads cell sorting. We analyzed pancreatic tissue as well as pancreatic tumors from patients with pancreatic cancer. Moreover, we evaluated non-metastatic human FG pancreatic cancer cells and highly-metastatic human L3.6pl pancreatic cancer cells with respect to their CSC content in vitro and in vivo. The functionial activity of the cells was assessed in vitro using a modified Boyden chamber assay (membrane coated with Matrigel™ and in vivo using a murine model of orthotopic pancreatic cancer (female 8 week old NMRI nu/nu mice).
Results: Human pancreatic cancer tissue contained a variable, but distinct CD133 positive CSC population ranging from 1 to 3% of the total cell count (n=3). SELDI-TOF mass spectrometry analysis indicated a marked overlap in the protein expression pattern between pancreatic stem cells and pancreatic cancer stem cells supporting the hypothesis that CSC are indeed derived from tissue resident stem cells. Cultured non-metastatic human FG pancreatic cancer cells contained only very few CD133 positive cells (0.02%) whereas highly-metastatic human L3.6pl pancreatic cancer cells were characterized by a distinct CD133 positive stem cells population ranging from 1 to 2% (n=5 each). The migratory capacity of isolated CSC from L3.6pl tumors was significantly higher (+136%) as compared to CD133 negative tumor cells (P<0.01) and primarily mediated by the CXCR4 receptor. A significantly lower migratory activity was observed for cancer cells isolated from FG tumors with no difference between CD133 positive and CD133 negative cells. After orthotopic implantation in NMRI nu/nu mice, the developed tumors derived from FG cells contained a very small population of CD133 positive cells (0.2 to 0.4%; n=8) whereas tumors derived from L3.6pl cells include a robust CD133 pos CSC population representing about 2% of the tumor cell population (n=10). Intriguingly, as few as 1,000 CD133 positive CSC isolated from L3.6pl tumors were capable of inducing new tumors (5/8 animals) whereas no tumor developed in mice receiving 103 CD133 negative tumors (0/8 animals). In 4 out of 5 animals with developing tumors after injection of CD133 positive CSC, metastic lesions were observed. Although the antimetabolite gemcitabine was capable of inducing apoptosis of CD133 negative tumor cells, it completely failed to induced apoptosis or cell death in CD133 positive CSC. In vivo, gemcitabine significantly reduced tumor burden but did not affect cancer stem cells resulting in a 7.6-fold increase in the relative stem cell content as compared to untreated animals.
Discussion: Here we demonstrate that human pancreatic cancer contains a variable, but persistent fraction of CD133 positive cancer stem cells with highly invasive characteristics. Consistently, the highly-invasive human L3.6pl pancreatic cancer cells also contained a distinct cancer stem cell population whereas in non-metastatic FG pancreatic cancer cells this population was hardly detectable. The isolated CSC demonstrated a strong tumor repopulating capacity as well as a marked invasive activity which may explain at least in part the different metastatic activity of these two cell types. Most importantly, cancer stem cells were resistant to standard treatment. Thus, cancer stem cells represent a challenging novel target for the development of advanced molecular and pharmaceutical therapeutics.


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Carter and Rokocoko have nothing to worry about - agent
Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko's management insists the former All Blacks have "nothing to worry about" despite suggestions of anomalies in drug tests from June.
Reports in France claimed the Racing 92 players had traces of corticosteroids in urine samples provided ahead of the Top 14 final.
Carter starred in that final at Camp Nou as Racing beat rivals Toulon 29-21, the fly-half named man of the match after scoring 15 points despite struggling with a calf injury ahead of the game.
The anomalies in Carter's sample have threatened the overshadow the New Zealand great's performance, but his management company Essentially Group say both he and Rokocoko - who had a knee problem - had Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) which explain the sample results.
"We have been aware of the issue for a few weeks," Simon Porter from Essentially Group told the New Zealand Herald.
"Our understanding and assurances we've had are all the documents around TUEs were in place."
Porter went on to tell TVNZ that they had no concerns about the reports, adding: "We were reassured that there was nothing to worry about, that there was no wrongdoing, that there was no case to answer for.
"It's just a therapeutic use, cortisone is a common drug used to treat pain and inflammation.
"The boys had been told that they had nothing to worry about. They're not enjoying the attention but they're pretty relaxed about it all because they're confident that everything is in order and everything is fine."

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Hans Rosling: The Magic Washing Machine
H/T Don Boudreaux
The insights from this 9-minute video by Hans Rosling (of his presentation at TED last year) are multiple, important, and interesting, not least because they implicitly explain the immorality of a "green movement" which aims to reduce energy production and use regardless of the consequences to real people.
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Nissan North America Inc. does not expect the highly anticipated debut of its Nissan Leaf all-electric compact sedan will induce price-gouging.
The auto maker announces today the car's base model will start at $32,780. But a $7,500 federal tax credit available to EV buyers reduces the sticker to $25,280.
In California, an additional $5,000 credit is available, slashing the vehicle's prices tag in that market to $20,280.
The auto maker will accept reservations from would-be buyers starting April 20, says Brian Carolin, senior vice president-sales and marketing. Orders will be taken in August.
While auto makers are prohibited from restricting vehicle prices, Carolin is confident Nissan's pricing "transparency" will discourage dealers who might see in the Leaf an opportunity to increase their margins.
"With a more structured order-taking process and allocation of vehicles, I think we're going to minimize the likelihood of that happening," he tells journalists during a conference call.
Price gouging is not uncommon in the North American market. Particularly for niche vehicles that have aroused the public's curiosity.
Chrysler dealers saw their behavior tied to vehicle allocation when the auto maker introduced the Dodge Challenger SRT8 in 2008.
"For the first couple of years, every Leaf built will be spoken for before it ever gets to a dealership," says Dan Davids, president of Plug In America, an EV enthusiasts group. "These cars won't linger in showrooms. There is huge pent-up demand for electric cars and at this price-point, Nissan might have to accelerate completion of its new Leaf factory in Tennessee."
Production will be limited to Japan until 2013, when Nissan's plant in Smyrna is scheduled to tool up to build as many as 150,000 Leaf units annually.
Between now and then, Nissan's global capacity is limited to 50,000. "We will be fighting for our fair share," Carolin says, saying about 6,000 units will be available in the U.S. between December's rollout and March 2011.
The lease price of the vehicle is set at $349 over 36 months after a $1,999 down-payment. The federal tax credit was used to calculate the price, Carolin says.
The base model will feature a standard equipment list that includes a navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity. Optional equipment such as a rear-view monitor and spoiler will bump up the sticker by $940.
Cost of acquiring and installing a home-charging station is pegged at $2,200. But Carolin notes this purchase, too, is eligible for a $2,000 tax credit.
Nissan promises 100 miles (160 km) of range on a single charge. The cost of operation is set at $3 per 100 miles, Carolin says.


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5:00 p.m.
The audio interviews have been posted and can be found on the left side of this page. The most breaking news from KU coach Mark Mangino after the game was the announcement that linebacker Justin Springer is out for the year with the leg injury he suffered during the game.
Final, KU wins 52-21.
Jake Sharp ran for a career-high 181 yards and four touchdowns as Kansas dominated the Sunflower Showdown, taking a 52-21 victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Sharp also added five catches for 76 yards and tied the KU single-game record for rushing touchdowns.
K-State, meanwhile, was haunted by turnovers. The Wildcats (4-5, 1-4 Big 12) turned it over five times and three times in the second quarter alone.
Josh Freeman had four of those miscues, throwing three interceptions to go with one lost fumble. He went 22 of 37 for 207 passing yards with no touchdowns.
Todd Reesing was just 14-for-23 for 162 yards with an interception and touchdown, but the Jayhawks didn't need him much because of an effective running game.
KU rushed for a season-high 280 yards, as Reesing also added nine carries for 47 yards and a TD run.
Dezmon Briscoe added a 3-yard touchdown reception, while Angus Quigley tacked on a 7-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.
The Jayhawks (6-3. 3-2 Big 12) became bowl eligible and reached the six-win plateau for the fourth consecutive year.
Final, KU wins 52-21.
Following another onside kick recovery (was that one really necessary?), the Jayhawks burn the rest of the clock with a run over the middle.
39 seconds left in the fourth quarter, KU leads 52-21.
Lamark Brown adds a 1-yard run as both teams empty their benches. Governor Kathleen Sebelius is shown on the big board, and she is smiling while talking to Lew Perkins. Looks like the KU grad is enjoying this one with the rest of the Jayhawk fans around the state.
4:22 left in the fourth quarter, KU leads 52-14.
The teams trade punts as this one winds down. I doubt if Freeman comes back out for KSU's last drive.
10:41 left in the fourth quarter, KU leads 52-14.
After a pass-interference penalty, Angus Quigley ran untouched up the middle for a 7-yard touchdown. I wouldn't imagine we'll see the starters for both teams much longer.
10:51 left in the fourth quarter, KU leads 45-14.
KU recovered a poor onside kick (that went 17 yards instead of the desired 10), but after a pair of good runs by Jocques Crawford, Reesing was intercepted by Joshua Moore inside the 10. The next play, Freeman threw his third pick, as Russell Brorsen came up with his second interception.
13:18 left in the fourth quarter, KU leads 45-14.
After two more completions by Freeman, Lamark Brown scores on an 11-yard touchdown run up the middle. Will we see an onside kick?
End of the third quarter, KU leads 45-7.
Freeman adds to his highlight clips with a couple of pinpoint passes over the middle to give the Wildcats a pair of first downs. He can make some good throws when given time, but KU's rush and blitzes haven't let him get comfortable so far.
1:54 left in third quarter, KU leads 45-7.
A trick play from Kansas, as Kerry Meier throws a reverse pass down to Jake Sharp at the 2-yard-line (though it appeared on the replay that Sharp was out of bounds when he caught it). The next play, Sharp ran it in from 2 yards out to extend KU's lead to 38. With his fourth rushing TD, Sharp tied KU's single-game record.
2:26 left in third quarter, KU leads 38-7.
Prince does it again, going for it on a fourth-and-11 on his own 29. Freeman overthrows his receiver, and KU will take over. Seems like a couple of desperate moves by a desperate coach.
4:25 left in third quarter, KU leads 38-7.
Helped by a 44-yard catch and run by Jake Sharp on a shovel pass, the Jayhawks score their fifth touchdown on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Todd Reesing to Dezmon Briscoe. Sharp now has 20 carries for 179 yards and four catches for 49 yards.
8:04 left in third quarter, KU leads 31-7.
KSU puts together its first scoring drive, capped by a 4-yard touchdown run by Lamark Brown. Josh Freeman shows his NFL arm with a couple of on-the-moneys throws down the middle: one 19 yards to Brandon Banks and another 24 yards to Aubrey Quarles. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, it's partly Freeman's shaky decision-making that has put them in this big hole.
12:36 left in third quarter, KU leads 31-0.
KSU's defense bails its coach out, moving KU back on a sack then forcing an incompletion on a fourth-and-12 from the Jayhawks' 30.
13:30 left in third quarter, KU leads 31-0.
This one could get out of hand quickly. On fourth-and-8 from his own 28, Prince elects to go for it, and Freeman throws an incomplete pass. Not sure about that decision by the KSU coach.
Todd Reesing 11-for-17, 116 yards
Jake Sharp 15 carries, 152 yards, 3 TDs
Todd Reesing 6 carries, 44 yards, TD
Johnathan Wilson 4 catches, 33 yards
Kerry Meier 3 catches, 40 yards
Dezmon Briscoe 2 catches, 37 yards
Kansas State
Josh Freeman 10-for-17, 66 yards, 2 INTs
Josh Freeman 6 carries, 28 yards
Lamark Brown 6 carries, 28 yards
Brandon Banks 4 catches, 31 yards
Jeron Mastrud 2 catches, 15 yards
Halftime, KU leads 31-0.
KU comes away empty before the half, as Ian Campbell blocked Branstetter's 44-yard field-goal attempt. That makes an amazing eight blocks for KSU this year. Freeman's Hail Mary attempt at the end of the half is intercepted by Darrell Stuckey in the end zone, giving Freeman three turnovers so far.
34 seconds left in second quarter, KU leads 31-0.
KU's defense comes up with another big play, as James Holt delivers a big hit on KSU's Ernie Pierce that causes him to fumble the football. Holt recovered the ball, and after a review confirmed the play, KU will take over at the KSU 45.
1:24 left in second quarter, KU leads 31-0.
After a brief scare when Sharp fumbled (KU recovered it), the Jayhawks' offense continued to roll, as Todd Reesing completed an 80-yard drive with a 15-yard touchdown run on a draw around the right side. Some Kansas State fans on the east side are already heading toward the exits.
2:57 left in second quarter, KU leads 24-0.
Sharp is back in there, and he's running as effectively as ever. On a cutback, he picked up 14 yards up the middle, and followed that with a seven-yard gain on an option left.
6:00 left in second quarter, KU leads 24-0.
K-State elects to go for it on a fourth-and-4 from the KU 43, and Josh Freeman comes through with a 29-yard scramble on a Jayhawk blitz. Four plays later, Freeman makes a careless mistake from the 1-yard-line. As he tried to extend the ball past the goal line with one hand, the ball was knocked away, and Mike Rivera recovered the ball in the end zone.
11:56 left in second quarter, KU leads 24-0.
KU stalls inside the 20-yard-line but still tacks on three points, as Jacob Branstetter connects on a 33-yard field goal. Jake Sharp left the field with what looked like a stinger in his right arm. If it is a stinger, we'll most likely see him back on the next drive.
End of first quarter, KU leads 21-0.
A holding call once again stalls K-State's drive deep in its own territory. After a nice punt by KSU's George Pierson, KU took over at its own 43 but quickly moved into Wildcat territory.
3:00 left in first quarter, KU leads 21-0.
Another quick strike by KU's running game. On third-and-1, Sharp took an option right and sprinted 47 yards down the sideline for a score. He received a great block by Dezmon Briscoe to help him break into the open. Sharp has seven carries for 109 yards with three scores.
4:00 left in first quarter, KU leads 14-0.
A holding penalty on Kansas State negates a first down, and Freeman throws a two-yard pass on third-and-18. KU's defense looks like a different unit, playing with a ton of emotion and energy. It hasn't hurt that this has easily been the loudest crowd at Memorial Stadium this year.
6:03 left in first quarter, KU leads 14-0
The Jayhawks are running it right down the Wildcats' throats. After one passing first down, Sharp follows a 21-yard run to the right with a 20-yard TD run. Sharp has had huge holes to run through, so the credit goes to the Jayhawks' offensive line (especially on the right side).
7:13 left in first quarter, KU leads 7-0
KU's defense comes up with its first big play in two weeks, as Jake Laptad's hit on Josh Freeman forces a high and wobbly throw, and Russell Brorsen comes up with the interception.
10:55 left in first quarter, KU leads 7-0.
The Jayhawks, using mostly passes, move the ball down the field effectively on their first drive. Jake Sharp ended the possession with a 4-yard TD run, but more important were a pair of crucial third-down conversions. Kerry Meier hauled in a fingertip catch for one conversion and Todd Reesing scrambled 15 yards on a third-and-8. The Jayhawks' running game was effective as well (three carries, 19 yards for Sharp), but KU hasn't gone to it too much as of yet.
11:40 a.m.
KU to receive. Here we go.
11:35 a.m.
Another beautiful day for football. Right now, it's 57 degrees under sunny skies, with the wind at 3 miles per hour out of the west-northwest.
11:27 a.m.
Everyone looks to be settling in at Memorial Stadium except for the Kansas State band members. They've been squished shoulder-to-shoulder into a seven-row section across the field from us. I bet that makes it tough to play a tuba.
11:10 a.m.
Both teams are warming up on their respective sides of the field. I will have to say, the white-top, purple-pant Kansas State road uniforms look pretty snazzy. Much better than this mistake from years past.
That brought up another uniform question: When will KU next bring out the red uniforms after last week's blowout loss to Texas Tech? Will we ever see the red unis again?
Sitting next to me, Tom Keegan has added three crazy predictions: Darrell Stuckey will have a pick-six, Raymond Brown will have a touchdown reception and Kerry Meier will punt the ball for KU. Thoughts?
8:30 a.m.
Good early morning to you, and welcome to The Newell Post Live (this is feeling more like a morning blog every week).
We're back this week for the Sunflower Showdown, as Kansas will take on intrastate rival, Kansas State.
Be sure to sign up for Kream Keegan if you haven't done so yet. Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan and I also will be doing our third "Spodcasters Live" from 11th and Maine Street about a half-hour from now, so be sure to check that out later on the front page of KUsports.com. We'll also be revealing our second mystery player during the podcast for our ticket giveaway. Click on the link for more details.
Without further ado, let's get to this week's true/false, fill-in-the-blank questions.
Kansas will cover the 10.5-point spread against Kansas State.
False. Just another case of Vegas over-emphasizing the home-field advantage. Sure, KU will be helped by playing at Memorial Stadium this week, but as we saw against Texas Tech, those 50,000 fans can't go out on the field and help the Jayhawk defenders. This game should be close, as neither defense has proven it can effectively stop a good offense on the other side. Expect a lot of points, and expect a game that remains close to the final minutes.
True or false: Josh Freeman will throw for 300 yards against KU.
True. You think Kansas is bad at committing to the run? Kansas State has been worse this year. With such a talent at quarterback, KSU coach Ron Prince oftentimes has been content to sink or swim with his future NFL quarterback Josh Freeman. Expect lots of passes from Freeman, and against KU's poor pass rush and jumbled secondary, he should get to 300 yards whether he wants to or not.
True or false: Todd Reesing will throw for 300 yards against KSU.
False. Don't take this as a prediction that Todd has a bad day. I just believe, with all that has happened in the last two weeks, that KU will make a serious commitment to run the ball. Tom couldn't have said it much better in his column on KUsports.com Saturday. We'll see what happens, but I believe the best shot for the Jayhawks to win will be if they run, run, run and then run some more.
If KU wins, it will be because :
it wins the time-of-possession battle and keeps its defense fresh. KU's offense has made it even tougher on the defense lately by having quick possessions, whether they were three-and-outs or quick interceptions by Reesing. The remedy for that is to run the ball, control the clock and keep the defense rested. With their current struggles on the defensive end, the Jayhawks should try everything in their power to keep their own offense on the field.
If KSU wins, it will be because :
it dominates two areas: special teams and trick plays. The last two years, K-State's "Super Bowl" has been the Texas game. This year, Prince became smarter. He's pointed to his team's rivalry game as the biggest for his team, putting a clock in the locker room that has counted down to the KU game since summer workouts. Prince always has been effective at designing and getting his kids to execute trick plays, and I would be surprised if we don't see at least three of them Saturday. Also, the Wildcats' special teams have been phenomenal this year, blocking seven kicks and averaging big yards on punt and kick returns. KSU returner Deon Murphy might not "take one to the crib" as he predicted earlier this week, but with some of KU's struggles on special teams, I'd be surprised if he didn't get one long return against KU on Saturday.
Prediction: Kansas 42, Kansas State 38
Remember this: Though not prone to turnovers this year, Josh Freeman has nine turnovers in his two career games against KU. Freeman has been a great QB for the Wildcats this year, but sometimes-poor decision-making has gotten him in trouble. I'll say that Freeman turns it over at least twice, and KU takes advantage with short scoring drives. Also, the Jayhawks will run the ball better than the Wildcats, giving them a slight-edge, a four-point victory and a six-win season for the fourth straight year.
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My minolta dimage X20 whern turned on is all ready to take a picture but is only showin blackness, i can preview pictures etc and do every thing else My Minolta DiMAGE X20 is doing the same thing and has been for a year. I've just been too lazy to go buy a new one. When I turn it on the screen is completely black, but sometimes when you point it at the light it will get a couple white streaks across it. When you take a picture this is the only image that comes up. When in playback mode, I can s
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Which resorts allow outside photographers?
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It's when you are using a local photographer or have your photographer stay someplace other than the wedding location that you run into problems. It's completely wrong for them to do this though and if you run into problems you can just tell the resort you'll take your business elsewhere.
Hope this helps
Posted 04 December 2007 - 10:28 AM
El Dorado Royal $500 fee
Iberostar resorts $300 fee
Moon Palace
These fees could have changed. I think there was talk of EDR dropping the fee.
When I narrowed down the places I was interested in, I checked to see if they charged fees for outside vendors.
When you pay the fee, you are suposedly paying for their lost income. So some people have considered paying the $500 & having the hotel photographer photograph a welcome party, a casual session, etc. And then hire someone else to photograph the wedding. I don't know anyone who has actually done this though so it might not work.
Posted 04 December 2007 - 11:48 AM
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Do you guys know if the Dreams resorts allow an outside photographer with just paying the day pass? I don't mind paying the day pass but I really don't want to spend the extra money on a fee the resort wants to tack on. I don't mind flying someone in with us but I'd rather just use someone in RM.
Posted 08 December 2007 - 01:35 PM
i would be prepared either way ;-)
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Dog? Frog?!
AHEM . . . Dog?
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Huh, I sorta expected him to be in an aqua-suit that Proffesor Balestrom made for him. Guess he used that Water-Breathing Device in the Promenade, either that or he can hold his breath for a really long time.
-Jacob Soulshard
- 30/12/10 13:20
- Eric Darkblood said...
xD It must vary Friendly, Maye their cousins?
- 30/12/10 13:23
- Camerondeathbreaker said...
hahahahaha nice!
- 30/12/10 15:21
- The Nerdy Progammer said...
Hey TFN I was wondering if you would spread the word and maybe make a post that there will be a New Years Party in Celestia Base Camp, Vampire Realm Area 1, 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
- 30/12/10 19:26
- SorionHex said...
Frogs are amphibious silly. They can survive underwater.
- 31/12/10 04:00
lol he looked kind of silly as a dog; i'm glad they changed him- he looks much better now
By the way, is anybody else not hearing the dialogue voices for the characters in the Science Center and the Crustacean Empire? They aren't working for me- I figure it's a bug within the game because the dialouge for Pierce Stanson's crafting quest is just fine.
- 1/1/11 13:03
- The New Wiz said...
It looks like the frog in hoodwinked
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Softball Team Splits With Trinity Christian College
Friday, March 29, 2013
CALEDONIA - The Calvin softball team split a doubleheader with visiting Trinity Christian College Friday afternoon at the Davenport University Athletic Complex. Calvin won the opener 7-3 but dropped the nightcap 13-2. Calvin is now 8-4 on the season. In the opener, sophomore Trista Brownlee got the win in relief as the Knights rallied for five runs in the sixth to take the lead. In game two, junior Lina Avila took the loss as the Trolls scored four runs in the fifth and six in the sixth to close out the win. Calvin is back in action next Tuesday, hosting Alma at 3:30 p.m. at the Gainey Athletic Complex.
Calvin/Trinity Christian Softball Doubleheader Moved to Davenport's Athletic Complex
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TFriday's non-conference softball doubleheader with Trinity Christian College has been moved to Davenport University with a start time of 4 p.m. The field address at Davenport is: FARMERS INSURANCE ATHLETIC COMPLEX 6201 68th Street, Caledonia, MI 49316
Calvin Softball Falls to Wesleyan - Defeats Wellesley - Finishes Spring Trip at 7-3
Thursday, March 21, 2013
CLERMONT, FL - Calvin split a pair of games on Thursday on its final day of its spring trip, falling to Wesleyan University 4-0 before coming back to top Wellesley 3-1. The Knights conclude their spring trip with a 7-3 record. In the loss to Wesleyan, junior Caitlin Callow (Rochester/Muskegon Catholic Central HS) took the loss. Both teams had just four hits but Wesleyan capitalized on four walks and two Calvin errors. Sophomore Trista Brownlee (Saginaw/Saginaw Valley Lutheran HS) also saw time in relief. Junior Lina Avila (Lakewood, CA/Valley Christian HS) had two of Calvin's four hits while junior Ashley Jakus (Muskegon/Muskegon Reeths-Puffer HS) and sophomore Christie VanderMeer (Grandville/Grandville HS) had one hit apiece. Calvin jumped out to a 2-1 lead on a two-run RBI single by freshman catcher Lydia Gildea (Gobles/Gobles HS) in the bottom of the third. Calvin tacked on an insurance run on an RBI single by Avila. Calvin will now prepare for its home opener next Wednesday when it is scheduled to host DePauw University in a non-conference twinbill at 3:30 p.m.
Softball Rolls Past Manchester and New England College in Sunshine State
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
CLERMONT, FL - Calvin improved to 6-2 on the year with victories over Manchester and Benedictine University Wednesday afternoon. Calvin opened with a 5-0 victory over Manchester and then handed New England College an 11-3 defeat in five innings late Wednesday afternoon.In the win over Manchester, junior Caitlin Callow (Rochester/Muskegon Catholic Central HS) tossed a four-hit shutout while striking out three without a walk. Calvin scored all five of its runs in the top of the first inning, using three hits and two Manchester errors to take command.In the win over New England, junior Lina Avila (Lakewood, CA/Valley Christian HS) picked up the win to improve to 4-0 on the year. She struck out five and scattered six hits in a game limited to five innings because of the mercy-rule. Sophomore Catherine Hilbrands (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) belted a two-run homer while senior Merin Cok (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) went 3-for-3 with a triple and two singles. She also batted in three runs. Sophomore Christie VanderMeer also had two hits and three runs batted in. Avila had two hits as well.
Softball Splits Tuesday Games in Florida - Now 4-2 on Season
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
CLERMONT, FL - Calvin split a pair of softball games on Tuesday, falling to Bowdoin 6-2 and defeating Framingham State 9-1 in five innings.In the loss to Bowdoin, Calvin (4-2) fell behind 4-0 after four innings but came back with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Bowdoin then scored a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Junior Lina Avila (Lakewood, CA/Valley Christian HS) belted her second home run of the spring but Calvin mustered only four hits in the loss. Junior Caitlin Callow (Rochester/Muskegon Catholic Central HS) took the loss to fall to 1-2 on the year. Sophomore Trista Brownlee (Saginaw/Saginaw Valley Lutherans HS) split time in the circle for the Knights in relief of Callow. In the win over Framingham State, Calvin scored once in the third, five times in the fourth and three times in the fifth. Avila hit another home run in the win as did junior Janelle Agren (Cadillac/Cadillac HS). Sophomore Christie VanderMeer (Grandville/Grandville HS) had two hits and two runs batted in as did freshman Megan Rozeveld (Kalamazoo/Kalamazoo Christian HS). Junior Ashley Jakus (Muskegon/Muskegon-Reeths Puffer HS) and freshman Lydia Gildea (Gobles/Gobles HS) also had two hits apiece. Calvin will face Manchester and Benedictine in single games on Wednesday.
Avila got the victory in the pitching circle, striking out two and allowing just three hits. Avila is now 3-0 on the year.
Calvin Softball Falls in Extra-Innings to Trinity (CT) - Defeats Gallaudet in Mercy-Rule Win
Monday, March 18, 2013
CLERMONT, FL - Calvin split its Monday games in Florida, dropping an 8-5 decision in 10 innings to Trinity of Connecticut before coming back to defeat Gallaudet University 15-1 in five innings. The Knights are now 3-1 on the young season. Calvin has games scheduled against Bowdoin and Framingham State scheduled for Tuesday.
Calvin Softball Upsets Eighth-Ranked Tufts University - Tops Thomas to Start Out 2-0
Sunday, March 17, 2013
CLERMONT, FL - The Calvin softball team opened its season with a bang, defeating Thomas College of Maine 6-0 and nationally-ranked Tufts University 6-4. In the win over Thomas, Calvin received a two-hit shutout from junior pitcher Caitlin Callow (Rochester/Muskegon Catholic Central HS) while freshman catcher Lydia Gildea (Gobles/Gobles HS) belted a two-run RBI double while sophomore Merin Cok (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) and junior Ashley Jakus (Muskegon/Muskegon Reeths-Puffer HS) had two hits apiece. In the victory over eighth-ranked Tufts, junior Lina Avila (Lakewood,CA/Valley Christian HS) stole the show, belting a two-run homer in the first and tossing a complete game victory in the pitching circle. Calvin added four runs in the in the second inning and held on from there to gain the win.The Knights are scheduled to take on Trinity College (CT) and Washington and Jefferson (PA) in single games on Monday.
Calvin Holds MIAA Commissioner's Cup Standings Lead
Monday, March 11, 2013
Calvin College holds the lead in the latest set of MIAA Commissioner's Cup standings as well as in the standings for the MIAA Men's and Women's All-Sports Awards. Calvin has a first place total of 147 points in the MIAA Commissioner's Cup standings with Hope second with 126 points. In the men's individual (all-sports) standings, Calvin has 68 points with Hope second with 56 points. In the women's individual (all-sports) standings, Calvin has 79 points with Hope second with 70 points. This year, Calvin has captured nine MIAA regular season championships, winning league titles in men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's golf, men's and women's basketball and women's swimming and diving.
Calvin Softball Doubleheader With Centre Wiped Out By Weather
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Calvin's season opening doubleheader with Centre College was postponed on Friday because of snow. The Knights will now attempt to play three single games on Saturday in Kentucky, facing Manchester, Centre and Spalding.
Calvin Softball Team Picked to Finish Seventh in Preseason MIAA Coaches' Poll
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
ROYAL OAK, Mich. The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association softball race is highly competitive every spring, and this season appears to be no different. Defending MIAA champion Trine and Alma, which won the conference tournament last season, are the co-favorites to win this seasons championship in a preseason poll of the leagues coaches. They each received 12 points in the poll, with the Thunder capturing five first-place votes and the Scots four. Coaches could not vote for their own team. Calvin was picked to finish seven the preseason poll. The Knights will feature a blend of veterans and newcomers this spring. Calvin will open its season this weekend with a Friday night doubleheader at Centre College. The Calvin sports information office caught up with head Calvin softball coach Sharon DeKleine for a preseason interview and followed the following audio podcast at: Calvin preseason softball audio interview
Poll Results (first-place votes in parenthesis) : 1. Trine (5) 12 pts. 1. Alma (4) 12. 3. Hope 24. 4. Adrian 29. 5. Saint Marys 38. 6. Olivet 43. 7. Calvin 46. 8. Albion 57. 9. Kalamazoo 63.< 1 2 3 4 5 > Last »


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Take, for example, the recent Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate under Obamacare. It requires all insurance plans to cover abortion-inducing drugs, contraception and sterilization at "no cost" to the insured. That includes plans offered by religious employers, even if the mandate violates their religious beliefs or moral convictions.
The religious exemption is the narrowest ever, covering only houses of worship. Other "good Samaritan" groups who serve the poor, sick, elderly and orphaned face the untenable choice: Violate their conscience or pay steep fines for keeping their faith by not complying with the mandate.
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ABN AMRO Bank named Peter A. Casey senior vice president of investment banking, global clients division.
Ronald J. Dedic joined HealthStar Managed Care Corp. in Lincolnwood as executive vice president, financial services division.
Kemper Securities Inc. appointed the following to vice president, senior attorney: Don Andrews; Leslie A. Sammarco; and Renan Sugarman.
Barbara Finder was promoted to senior vice president/financial consultant at Smith Barney Shearson and appointed to its director's council.


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Members of the Toon Army have had a terrible press over the years. Certainly in the Premier League era, Newcastle United supporters have been variously portrayed as gullible, overemotional, unrealistic, absurdly optimistic, sentimentally attached to self-appointed messiah figures who inevitably come up short and, most famously of all, prone to bursting into tears when defeat has once again been snatched from the jaws of victory.
In his book 50 People Who Fouled Up Football, Michael Henderson devotes a chapter to the "Geordie Blubber", evoking the image of a grown man weeping like a baby that television cameras were quick to capture for posterity and fix in the national psyche. Henderson accuses Geordies of emotional incontinence and refers to them as our "tear-stained friends in the north", though he does acknowledge that the club has been badly run in recent years and anyone with a real passion for football would have been driven to distraction, at the very least, by the catalogue of blunders and public relations disasters.
Most people feel the same way about Geordie fans. Their enthusiasm and loyalty cannot be faulted, yet they seem destined to end up with the raw deal, the ignominious defeat, the mucky end of the stick. Newcastle made it to two successive FA Cup finals at the end of the 90s and sank without trace each time. Though the team managed by Kevin Keegan in the mid-90s would have graced Wembley and given anyone a game, the sides taken to the final by Kenny Dalglish and Ruud Gullit were pale shadows compared to what had gone before and offered Arsenal and Manchester United even less resistance than Joe Harvey's players put up against Liverpool in 1974. Had Newcastle won the 1999 final they would have denied Manchester United the treble, something that might have brought even greater satisfaction than a first major trophy for 44 years (the FA Cup still felt like a major trophy 12 years ago – Manchester United had yet to withdraw from the competition and Champions League clubs had not begun to insult the competition with teams of reserves) but predictably they sank without trace. Many neutrals find it difficult to recall who were Manchester United's Wembley opponents in that treble-winning year – the match that is fixed more permanently in the memory is the epic semi-final against Arsenal, complete with replay and stunning Ryan Giggs goal. That's Newcastle's luck all over. Get to Wembley to face Manchester United in a final and everyone remembers the semi instead.
No one would begrudge Tyneside the success its insatiable appetite for football deserves, but whereas passionate supporters in other hotbeds of the game such as Liverpool and Manchester, perhaps even London, have had plenty to cheer about in recent decades, it is over half a century since Newcastle won anything other than the Fairs Cup, so no one under the age of about 70 can have any idea what a satisfied, contented, deliriously happy Geordie fan looks like. That's partly why the cameras linger so lovingly on the disappointment and pain. That's what Geordies do best, having little option to do anything else. Dozens of other clubs have won as little in the past 50 years, but Newcastle are the club who think big, who occasionally crack the Champions League or mount a credible title challenge, only to end up heartbroken.
In his chapter on "Geordie Blubber", Henderson makes the contentious statement that the club's fans, the Toon Army, are part of the Newcastle problem. Their expectations are so great, he argues, they are impossible to fulfil. I'm not so sure about that. You could say the same thing about Liverpool fans, for instance, but it has not been a barrier to silverware in most seasons. There may be a grain of truth in the general assumption that Newcastle fans want José Mourinho as their manager and would dearly love to win the title and give Barcelona another pasting in Europe, preferably in the next year or so, but in the meantime the majority of them would settle for much more achievable goals. A settled team, for example, an old-fashioned, home-grown centre-forward who sticks around for a season or two before the owners decide to cash in, a manager given time and support to build the side back into top-half-of-the-table material. Though there have been times, notably under Keegan and Bobby Robson, when these conditions were at least partly fulfilled and Newcastle were a force to be reckoned with, the club has too often been a laughing stock in recent years, a soap opera bordering on farce, and supporters must have been wondering when they were going to get a break.
They got one on Saturday against Arsenal, and although a point saved against overwhelming odds might not amount to very much in the wider scheme of things, it made an extremely pleasant change to see images going around the world of Geordie supporters doing what they do best. Not crying, or moaning or hanging their heads, but helping turn around a seemingly lost cause by the volume and fervour of their support. Yes, I am aware that a few left the ground at half-time, unable to stomach any more. There have been people admitting as much in newspapers, and driving home from the north-east listening to the excellent Beat Surrender on Radio Newcastle (as I always do) there were requests from fans wanting to be cheered up because they had left the ground early and missed the most sensational action of the season.
The early leavers could only have been a minority though. There were no discernible gaps on the terraces for the second half and no lack of vocal support once the home side began to claw their way back into the game. Nor should leaving early necessarily be construed as a protest or an attempt to register disgust. Sometimes it can be that way but often, when confronted by opponents so superior and quicker in thought and deed, it can hurt to watch one's own team being taken apart so brutally. As Joey Barton said with his usual frankness, at the end of the first half Newcastle were worried the score might reach double figures, and though the players deserve enormous credit for turning the situation around one could sympathise with supporters who reckoned they had seen enough. The game brought back memories of Liverpool's improbable comeback in the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. Then, too, fans tried to leave at half-time, not so much depressed by their own team's performance as unwilling to confront the fact that Milan had taken just a few minutes to crush their dreams, only to find the stadium exits locked. You will probably never get a Liverpool fan to admit this, but some were unwilling witnesses to the second half fightback and the whole miracle of Istanbul.
Perhaps any team in Newcastle's position at half-time on Saturday could have expected similar support once it was clear the second half would tell a different story, but what impressed at St James' Park was the din created once the first goal went in. There were still three more to score, not counting the one that was wrongly disallowed, yet from the moment the fightback began the home crowd kept up a perfect storm of noise. Arsène Wenger admitted his players had panicked, and the extraordinary atmosphere must have been one of the reasons why. Arsenal could not break out of their own half, the decibel level kept rising, and at some point in the second half everyone in the stadium knew that Newcastle would get back on terms. Including all the players. Even so, Cheik Tioté's screamer of an equaliser produced one of the most joyous moments of this or any other Premier League season. It is difficult to jump for joy in a modern, all-seat stadium, but the Newcastle crowd managed it easily. There were people leaping into each other's arms, holding on to neighbours and chair backs for support and bouncing off the ground. It was quite something, a privilege to be present.
So take enormous credit, Newcastle fans, after all that you have suffered you truly deserve it. And when you finally win something big, shiny and silver, I'd love to be there to see it.


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I've been roleplaying since 1988, when I was a university undergrad, and simply continued the hobby; these days I play in groups composed mostly of thirty-something professionals. Most recently I have run Call of Cthulhu and Castle Falkenstein games, and at various times played or DMed Ars Magica, Rolemaster, MERP and the various incarnations of D&D.; I have designed tournament modules for various South African gaming conventions, and am interested in the mechanics of tournament design. I was also involved for many years in the organisation of Dragonfire, the annual role-playing tournament of CLAWs, UCT's student fantasy role-playing society. Real Life, alas, means that I no longer actively design tournaments.
I am part of Chimera, a three-person team of LARP designers who have so far unleashed three Chimera LARPs on an unsuspecting South Africa. I also design with other groups of people, although current projects have been on the back-burner for a couple of years. I am involved with encouraging, consulting on, playtesting and ruthlessly hoarding original South African LARPs.
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Police officer says random violent attack left woman 'disfigured'
She has no recollection of an attack which left her face so swollen the first officer on the scene described her as disfigured.
And a Calgary woman testified Monday she still suffers the consequences of a random beating which left her half naked near the side of a southeast road.
The woman received bruises and scratches throughout her body, facial fractures, bruising and bleeding on her brain and nearly had her left ear ripped off.
But she told Crown prosecutor Janice Walsh she remembers nothing of the Sept. 8, 2012 attack, nor her hospitalization afterward.
"I'm still suffering the consequences," she said of the early morning assault.
On trial on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated sexual assault is Calgarian Ryan Kyle Roberts.
Const. Kirk Harrison testified he responded to a call at 7:21 a.m. that day that a badly beaten woman had been found by a passerby beside some tennis courts along 90 Avenue S.E.
"I found her partially naked," Harrison said of arriving on the scene four minutes later.
"I noticed that her pants were off, pulled off and her face was very badly beaten, swollen, almost disfigured," he said.
"They were peeled off her," he said of the woman's pants and underwear.
Harrison was able to talk to the woman, who can't be identified, as she was treated at the scene by Emergency Medical Services personnel.
She told him she left her nearby home around 5 a.m. and "a male attacked her from behind, beat her and took off her clothes."
"She was proud of herself … for fighting off her attacker," Harrison said.
"The effort she put in to fight off her attacker."
The woman's assault came nine months before another random attack in the same area.
An 11-year-old boy and his 14-year-old friend were having trouble falling asleep during a sleepover and decided to go for a walk around 4 a.m. on June 1, 2013.
All of a sudden a man they'd seen in the area came up behind them, grabbed the 11-year-old, threw him over his shoulder and carried him to a nearby field, where he pinned him to the ground and began viciously assaulting him.
In April, a provincial court judge found there was sufficient evidence to find Roberts guilty of assault causing bodily harm and unlawful confinement in that attack.
He's to face a sentencing hearing in February.
His trial on the attack on the woman continues Tuesday.
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Some ads from Port Perry found while researching Pat Milosh cards in these towns, look like Red Garner cards. Baron Von Sieber is a young Waldo Von Erich
Friday, November 11, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
SED - Rocky Johnson
Rocky Johnson, now often referred to as 'The Rock's Dad' was himself quite an impressive wrestler in his day. He was a regular in Toronto in the late 60's and would return in 1980 under a mask as Sweet Ebony Diamond.
Most of the fans knew it was Rocky under the mask and he actually did unmask in 1981 after winning the MA TV Title. Was hard to hide his style, incredibly agile and speedy in the ring, Rocky's brother Ricky is also a local favorite working on Wildman shows in the area. Believe these photos were out of Griff Henderson's collection - thinking that may be Flair below ...or Austin Idol perhaps. Ad below Oshawa 1966
Saturday, October 1, 2011
N. Falls Posters
A great selection of Niagara Falls Posters recently offered on E-Bay. The one above from 1953 fetched $462. The others are all from '53 and '54.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Round-Up Bulletin 1974
Wrestling Round-Up May 1974 by Corey Mayer
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Toronto Program 1935
Aug 8 1935 Program, the Program is actually 74 pages but includes other sports such as Lacrosse, Bicycling, Hockey. From the days pre-Tunney with Jack Corcoran - Promoter
Check out Gary Will's A Brief History of Pro Wrestling in Toronto
for more info on the early years of Toronto Wrestling
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Tom 'Emperor' Jones
Tom Jones made his name as a standout in the CFL in the late 50's, early '60's and turned to wrestling in the off-season around 1960. Apparently Jones was once wrestling at the Hamilton Municipal Pool and fell in to the water that surrounded the ring. he couldn't swim and had to be rescued by a lifeguard ! He died in 1978 while at his cottage in the Simcoe county region of Ontario. There was another Tom Jones that wrestled later in the South during the MLWP era
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Obit 1978 , Clip below 1957 , ads from MLG Mar 16 1961, May 11 1961 (tag)
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Why NY Knicks Must Now Acknowledge the Brooklyn Nets as RivalsDecember 4, 2012
The New York Knicks are no longer the only NBA team in the Big Apple, as the Brooklyn Nets have come to town to play in the brand new Barclays Center.
The Nets have not just come to occupy space, however. They have come to compete, and they may have just established themselves as equals with the Knicks.
Brooklyn general manager Billy King made a flurry of transactions this offseason to shore up the bench and the starting lineup.
He brought in shooting guard Joe Johnson to play opposite point guard Deron Williams, while also adding bench depth in C.J. Watson, Andray Blatche, Jerry Stackhouse and Reggie Evans.
This was done in order to keep with owner Mikhail Prokhorov's five-year plan, a goal that has just three years remaining.
The two teams were originally scheduled to play in their season opener, but Hurricane Sandy put a damper on those plans.
Instead, the Knicks and Nets met on November 26 at the Barclays' Center.
Boy, was it a statement game for the New York newcomers.
The Nets were able to take down the Knicks 96-89 in overtime, marking the first of many games between the now-crosstown rivals.
It was a back-and-forth contest requiring extra time to decide a winner, but the Nets and their new additions were able to hold off the Knicks—a team who was off to a fantastic 9-3 start.
It may have been just one game, but it signals the beginnings of an enhanced rivalry. The Knicks would be wise to acknowledge this.
The Nets are no longer one of the jokes of the Eastern Conference. The team can play—check out a review of the game—and they propose a legitimate threat to the Knicks in both the Atlantic Division and potentially in the postseason.
After play on December 3, the Nets (11-5) stand just one game back of the Knicks (12-4) in the Atlantic Division. Both teams, however, trail the Miami Heat (12-3) in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Knicks and Nets have been strangers to the top of the Eastern Conference for the past several seasons, and it seems as if they're both getting back on track at the same time.
This should add even more fuel to the rivalry.
While the Knicks have owned the New York NBA spotlight since the team's inaugural season in 1946, the Nets are looking to steal the show.
Both teams will be going at it all season long for the higher seed, making the rivalry one to pay attention to even if you are a casual New York sports fan.
The Nets are arguably the most improved team in the NBA this season, and their resurgence has caught the attention of fans in the city. Once disgraced New Jersey Nets fans can now jump on the Brooklyn bandwagon.
This increased fanbase will prevent any crowd in Madison Square Garden from being a sea of blue and orange when the two teams play. Black and white will be sprinkled throughout in attempts to drown out the cheers of their crosstown neighbors.
Situations like these will make the rivalry thrive for the remainder of this season, the postseason and the better part of the next several seasons.
Both New York franchises seem as if they've hit their stride at the right times, which should lead to an exciting few years of basketball in the Big Apple.


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"Real" vampires, as in those creatures who arise from the dead and walk the earth drinking the blood of the living do no exist.
Vampires such as those in books like "Interview With a Vampire" and the "Twilight" movies are not real.
People who call themselves Sanguinarians are not real vampires. They are simply people engaged in a role-playing lifestyle in which they call themselves vampires, but they are just human beings.
Energy vampires are those who claim they have to have energy from others in order to stay healthy. The term energy vampire is a new one. We used to simply refer them to energy leeches. Their claims to need the energy of others is false, it is a sort of addiction they choose to indulge in. There is nothing special or truly vampire about them.
Oh I don't deny there are people out there who suck energy from others. They are unpleasant to be around and to be their victims as they leave you tired and drained. But vampires? No, just people who have convinced themselves that this is a valid way to feel good even at the expense of others.
Believe me, in the thirty years I have been practicing in the occult community I have met my fair share of these folks and I avoid them whenever possible as in the long run they are unhealthy to have anything to do with. In terms of modern psychology many would fall under the various Personality Disorders by the fact that they see only their own needs and care nothing about how that impacts others.
I believe that they call themselves psychic vampires because it gives them a sense of importance and power when in fact they are not really vampires, just leeches.


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RALEIGH (AP) - Searchers have found two more bodies inside vehicles that were submerged in flood waters in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew, increasing the toll in the state to 26 dead.
Gov. Pat McCrory said at a news conference Saturday that the victims were found in Cumberland County and Wayne County after flood waters from last weekend's rains receded.
Flooding triggered by Matthew has left at least 43 dead in the U.S. The hurricane killed more than 500 people in Haiti.
McCrory says most of the people killed in his state either drove or were walking through flood waters and were swept away.
The governor says recovery from the flood continues even as waters continue to crest. Only 13,000 customers in the state remain without power.
On Friday McCrory toured Edgecombe County, about 60 miles east of Raleigh, where the town of Princeville flooded.
He said as many as nine out of 10 houses in the town of about 2,000 residents have taken on water. He said in some places the water is as deep as 10 feet.
Aerial news footage from midday showed the water had nearly reached the roofline of the town hall about one story off the ground.
Meanwhile, officials in Pender County northwest of Wilmington, say only rooftops are visible on some homes in the flood zone there. More than 200 have been affected by the waters from the Black River and Northeast Cape Fear River.
The flooding could affect downtown Wilmington and riverside roads in New Hanover County this weekend.


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CAMP RIPLEY, MINN. - While providing convoy security just inside the Iraq border on Veterans Day 2011, a group from Charlie Company of the Minnesota National Guard came to a halt after a flat tire halted progress. Off in the distance, a cloud of smoke erupted. Their first thought, remembered Sgt. Shawn Schmidt, was that a roadside bomb had gone off. But the sound and the smoke pluming in the road nearby seemed different.
During the final days of the Iraq war, the team had come across a head-on crash involving Iraqi citizens. One van was tipped on its side with flames shooting from its engine. In total, more than 16 civilians were injured or trapped. With traffic backing up in this still-volatile area, three Minnesota soldiers came to the aid of the citizens in a country weary of Americans.
The soldiers -- Schmidt, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Purkat and Specialist Christopher Edwards -- were credited with pulling the citizens from the burning wreckage, providing medical assistance and helping Iraqi police take the injured to a local hospital.
On Saturday, the three soldiers, members of the Duluth-based 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry were awarded the Soldier's Medal for their actions that day. Undersecretary of the Army Joseph Westphal presented the awards during a visit to Camp Ripley, the Minnesota National Guard training camp.
The Soldier's Medal recognizes heroic acts in a noncombat situation. The incident happened during the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division's yearlong deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in 2011.
"These are innocent civilians. Cars started lining up, and you start worrying that something can happen," said Edwards, who lives in Albert Lea, Minn.
Schmidt, of Redwood Falls, Minn., said hundreds of cars were backed up, but they continued their rescue efforts. "It was just one of those things -- the adrenaline is going," he said. "We knew we had guys and they were watching our backs."
Said Purkat, of Sunburg, Minn.: "It shows the people who were actually doing the fighting ... that we're there to help and render aid. If they didn't like us, at least this one time we helped them out."
Westphal, the second-highest-ranking member of the Army, said the incident exemplifies the selfless nature of American forces.
"To them, acting quickly like that -- sort of a natural reaction that came only from people whose values and norms and training have been such that they were willing to do that -- that says a lot about our country, in addition to what it says about those three individual soldiers," Westphal said.
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He should be careful what he wishes for.
Published January 10, 2014, 11:00 PM
Letter: Health care change upsetting
By: Shaun Schipper, Fargo
My personal family insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield was recently canceled. I was paying $950 a month for my family of five (three adult children 25 and younger) with a $1,000 deductible and a max of $4,000 out-of-pocket expenses.The new recommended plan from BCBS has a 30 percent coinsurance, $2,000 deductible and $9,000 out-of-pocket expenses. The new monthly premium jumps up to $1,967.02 a month. Yes, almost $24,000 a year.While I'm very happy for those people who can now get insurance who couldn't before because of pre-existing conditions, the Affordable Care Act, in my case, isn't the least bit attractive or affordable. Not feeling the love for Obama and Obamacare at the present time, and I'm even more disgusted with insurance companies that have to go.


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Connecting Savannah project wins national award
"Connecting Savannah: Moving People, Making Neighborhoods," a transportation project conducted under the auspices of the Chatham Urban Transportation Study, has won a prestigious Federal Excellence Award for Innovative Transportation Planning.
The award, given biennially by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration's Transportation Planning Excellence Awards Program is co-sponsored by the American Planning Association.
Tom Thomson, executive director of the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, will accept the award Sunday at the 2006 TPEA awards ceremony in La Jolla, Calif.
Skidaway Institute to build new residence facility
The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography broke ground Wednesday on a new 2,400-square-foot residence facility. The building will house up to eight students in four bedrooms.
The $450,000 price tag is paid in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Skidaway Institute maintains a small set of housing units used by students, visiting scientists and other groups conducting work at the Institute. The current capacity is 35 beds in units ranging from a modern building of four two-bedroom apartments to older Sears and Roebuck houses that date back to the days when the site of the Institute was a cattle plantation.
The Skidaway Institute is an autonomous marine science research unit of the University System of Georgia located on Skidaway Island.
Citi Trends' June sales up 25.9 percent
Savannah-based Citi Trends Inc. (Nasdaq: CTRN) Wednesday reported unaudited sales results for the five-week period ended July 1.
Total net sales for the period increased 25.9 percent to $28.5 million compared with $22.7 million for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005.
Comparable store sales increased 4.3 percent for the five-week period ended July 1, compared with a 14.5-percent increase in the prior-year period. Relocated and expanded stores are included in the comparable store sales results.
Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family. The company currently operates 253 stores located in 16 states in the South, Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
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Getting over a guy. is it possible?Visitor's Question from a 13-15 year old Female
im shure u have incountered questions liek this bfore...but im guessing not this extent...im thirteen..and have liked a guy since i was in grade one ..and probably before that...hes always been a realy close friend ..and i get along with his family ...i also see him everyday at skool...we have fun and talk all the time*thou my friends consider it flirting*...but he is soooo hot ..and i know im not that pretty..i guess im alright ...so i think hell never like me ...people always say taht we love each other and that one day were gonna get married...and that makes it really hard to stop liking him...my friends have liked him in the past but always stopped because they said that he flirts with me too much...the main thing is ...i dont want to liek him anymore...ivel iekd him to long ..and i have cried to many times thinking he doesnt like me ...i jsut ...i dont want to liek him anymore ..can u help me...the reason i found ur site is because i was looking for things to get over him..it super hard cuz im obsessed...i dont think i ever wioll get over him...please help me ...im desperate....
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You're a very mature girl to know what's going on and what you want. Letting go of a relationship is always a difficult thing, and you'll probably have a couple of sleepless nights. But it will be worth it in the long run for you to date other guys and see how other relationships are.
Some ways of getting him out of your head is to join in other groups and make new friends. Do activities so that you're not pining away for your guy, but you're out having fun. Read books, listen to new music (not the stuff that makes you think of him!), and check out new games with your friends.
I wish you the best!
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