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The storm was Electric Dept.'s 'moment to shine'
To the Editor:
All too often, it takes a time of need to appreciate what is taken for granted. The day after Hurricane Sandy, the staggering numbers of those without power started to emerge. Clearly, this marked the beginning of a disastrous scenario for LIPA, but not for the Rockville Centre Electric Department.
I discovered more than ever just how lucky RVC residents should feel about all of our village services and the leadership of Mayor Murray — but the hurricane proved to be the Electric Department's moment to shine!
It was clear that RVC had a plan and would tackle the storm damage head-on. Yes, many residents were forced to live without power for nearly a week, but one thing that can't be disputed is that the Electric Department didn't stop putting in 100 percent effort 24/7.
Fortunately, I only lost power for an hour due to Sandy, but ended up losing power during the nor'easter. I called the Electric Department early in the morning after that storm, and a courteous member of the department picked up the phone on the first ring. No automated phone system, no wild goose chase for answers, no holding for even a second! I was told that the town was once again "hammered," but he had a positive attitude as he provided detailed information about the problem and an estimated time of resolution. LIPA is a monster in numbers compared with RVC, but one thing the leaders of LIPA can learn from RVC is how to properly plan and execute in the time it's needed the most.
Later that afternoon, I watched as a village utility crew raced against the fading daylight to restore power to my area. I asked the supervisor on site to check on the status, and once again was given clear information.
After just 16 hours without power, which would normally seem like an eternity but in this scenario was a blessing, the lights were back on.
The Electric Department should be honored by the residents of our town by leading next year's St. Patrick's Parade with a lineup of their vehicles, the same way the Fire Department does, to give the members of this team, and from other departments, the appreciation and respect they deserve from the residents of our town who most likely have taken their services for granted in the past.
Doug Z. Goodstein
Rockville Centre


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How Nurses Can Help End Horizontal Hostility in Three Easy Steps
Cindy Mehallow / Monster Contributing Writer
Low satisfaction and morale lead to turnover, which triggers other negative outcomes: The remaining nurses become bitter and resentful, and facilities bear additional costs for orienting new nurses. A 2004 survey by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses estimates it costs $30,000 to $50,000 to orient a novice perioperative nurse. Other studies place the cost far higher — as much as twice a nurse's annual salary.
Step 3: Take Action
Nurses can help defeat the culture of hostility on three levels: personal, unit and organizational. Here's how:
• Speak Up: When hostility becomes an issue in your work environment, "make yourself known," urges Deborah Mills, BSN, chief nursing officer at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, Virginia. "Speak to your manager, supervisor or an administrator — anyone who will listen." In other words: "Speak your truth," advises Bartholomew, author of a book by that title.
• Confront the Offender: Don't engage in the passive-aggressive behavior of complaining to or involving a third party who can't resolve the situation. Ask your peer to step away from patients and talk about what's going on, suggests Barbara Brown, RN, vice president of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association. Acknowledge the behavior and note differences in skills, but agree that you're working toward the same goals. Share strengths as a way to help each other gain missing skills.
• Make Sure It's Not You: Check your behavior to make sure you're not party to the hostility in any way — either as victim, bystander or aggressor.
• Arm Yourself: Learn to handle confrontation by reading books like Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High and others suggested by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' (AACN) Healthy Work Environment Initiative.
• Create Shared Values: Work with colleagues to create a unit philosophy that states shared values and defines acceptable and unacceptable behavior, suggests Bartholomew. Articulate consequences, and hold people accountable for their actions.
• Enlist Management's Support: "Creating a healthy organizational culture has to be a vision that comes from the top," Mills says. If your hospital hasn't done so already, encourage it to adopt the standards outlined in the AACN's Healthy Work Environment Initiative and achieve the American Nursing Association's Magnet hospital status, which recognizes excellence in nursing services.
Finally, be patient but persistent. Culture change can occur, but it happens slowly.
Originally published on Monster.com

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Ohio State (25-9) vs. Dayton (23-10) | Time, TV: 12:15 p.m. ET, CBS
- Why Ohio State Will Win: The Buckeyes flashed out of the starting gate 15-0 and reached as high as No. 2 in the polls but went 10-8 in the Big Ten and lost three of their last six. Still, they have a balanced attack and strong senior leadership. Junior forward LaQuinton Ross is a stand-out talent who can hit jumpers and drive strong to the hoop and Dayton could have trouble matching up with him. Senior guards Aaron Craft and Lenzelle Smith average more than 20 points between them.
- Why Dayton Will Win: The Flyers were a bubble team and jumped with excitement when they heard their name on Selection Sunday, partly because they were in — and partly because they'd get to play the in-state behemoth Buckeyes, who don't deign to play them often (Flyers 3-6 all-time vs. Ohio State). The Flyers think they can play with anyone (beat then-No. 11 Gonzaga, played then-No. 18 Baylor tough and lost by a point). Junior guard Jordan Sibert and senior forward Devin Oliver lead a balanced attack.
- History Lesson: Both schools have played for the national championship. Ohio State won the national championship against California in 1960 and lost it four other times. Dayton lost the 1967 title game to UCLA.
- Did You Know: Dayton assistant coach Kevin Kuwik came to campus from Ohio State, where he'd spent two seasons as the Buckeyes' video coordinator. He is originally from Lackawanna, a bounce pass from the Buffalo arena where this game will be played.
ANALYSIS: Experts break down regions
BRACKET BRIEFING: Do No. 1 seeds even matter?
Wisconsin (26-7) vs. American (20-12) | Time, TV: 12:40 p.m. ET, truTV
- Why American will win: The 15th-seeded Eagles run the Princeton offense, which is tough to defend with time to prepare, let alone on short notice. Crisp passing and the constant flow of the offense mean American could have dozens of different options on each possession, allowing the Eagles an endless stream of backdoor layups or wide-open 3s.
- Why Wisconsin will win: Stingy defense is the second-seeded Badgers' trademark, and this season is no different. Wisconsin is holding opponents to 64.6 points per game and 43 percent shooting, and it limited eventual No. 1 seed Virginia to a measly 38 points and 23 percent shooting in a victory in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. But the Badgers can shoot the ball, too, averaging 73.5 points per game, their most under Bo Ryan.
- History lesson: This will be the first meeting between American and Wisconsin. The Badgers are 5-0 against Patriot League teams, including a 71-62 victory over Bucknell in the NCAA tournament (second round, 2005).
- Did you know? Wisconsin's victory against Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament was Bo Ryan's 700th win. He's one of only five active Division I coaches in the 700 club, joining Duke's Mike Krzyzewski; Jim Boeheim of Syracuse; North Carolina's Roy Williams; and Bob Huggins at West Virginia.
Colorado (23-11) vs. Pittsburgh (25-9) | Time, TV: 1:40 p.m. ET, TBS
- Why Colorado will win: The Buffaloes aren't the same team they were before their best player, point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, tore his left ACL in mid-January. But they're still good enough to beat a Pittsburgh team that only had two tournament-quality wins all season. Though offense is a struggle for Colorado, Tad Boyle's team has a superior post player in 6-10 sophomore Josh Scott and ranks among the nation's best in defensive rebounding. Pitt, which thrives on the offensive glass, won't get away with its typical suspect shooting.
- Why Pitt will win: Despite an indifferent record, both the Ken Pomeroy and Jeff Sagarin statistical models rank the Panthers as a top-20 team nationally. Pitt lost several close games to elite teams, including twice to Virginia by just three points, but showed signs of breaking through at the ACC tournament with a close win over North Carolina. Senor center Talib Zanna, in particular, played the best basketball of his career in Greensboro, and wing Lamar Patterson had a dozen 20-point games this season, giving Pitt an offensive X-factor that Colorado lacks.
- History lesson: Colorado is making its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time in school history, and its No. 8 seed is the highest any Buffaloes team has ever earned.
- Did you know? Last season was just the second time in nine appearances Pittsburgh went one-and-done in the NCAA Tournament under Jamie Dixon. On both occasions, however, the Panthers lost in the 8-9 game – the same bracket slot they were placed in this year.
RELATED: Is Harvard a threat again?
Cincinnati (27-6) vs. Harvard (26-4) | Time, TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, TNT
- Why Cincinnati will win: Typical of Mick Cronin's teams, the Bearcats play stifling defense, allowing an average of 58.4 points. They won 15 consecutive games at one point, but lost four of their last nine. Senior guard Sean Kilpatrick has forged a place among the school's all-time greats, averaging 20.9 points. When he gets inside help on the offensive end from senior forward Justin Jackson, the Bearcats are a tough out.
- Why Harvard will win: Making its third consecutive NCAA tournament appearance, the Crimson might be playing their way out of Cinderella status. After last year's upset of New Mexico, Harvard is a trendy pick to win its second tournament game, ever. A veteran squad features balanced scoring — led by junior guard Wesley Saunders, all five starters average double figures. Harvard lost by five to Connecticut, which won two of three against Cincinnati this season. If the game gets fast, Harvard has the advantage.
- History lesson: For all Cincinnati's rich history in the NCAA tournament — this is the school's 28th appearance, with two national championships and six Final Fours, the Bearcats have not advanced past the Sweet 16 since 1996.
- Did you know? Senior guard Laurent Rivard is Harvard's all-time leader in three-pointers. He shot 42.6 percent from long range this season — and 48.3 percent in Ivy League games.
2014 TOURNAMENT: Bracket
SYRACUSE: Which Orange team shows up?
Syracuse (27-5) vs. Western Michigan (23-9) | Time, TV: 2:35 p.m. ET, CBS
- Why Syracuse will win: The Orange, who began the season 25-0 and were ranked No. 1 for a three-week stretch, have enough talent to reassert themselves as one of the nation's top teams after stumbling down the stretch by losing five of their past seven games. Their famous 2-3 zone defense and their length give opposing teams fits, especially when they haven't seen it before. Senior forward C.J. Fair and freshman point guard Tyler Ennis are better than anyone Western Michigan has. They need shooting guard Trevor Cooney to regain his shooting touch from their orange-hot start.
- Why Western Michigan will win: The Broncos have been a hot team just as the Orange went cold. They have won 12 of their last 13 games and avenged the only loss in that stretch with a 98-77 win against Toledo in the Mid-American Conference championship game. Senior guard David Brown, their best player, averages 19 points per game and exploded for 32 in the MAC title game. Brown hit five three-pointers in that game and if he can extend Syracuse's 2-3 zone it could open up the middle for 6-11 center Shayne Whittington.
- History lesson: The last time Syracuse played an NCAA tournament game in Buffalo in 2010, it cruised in as a No. 1 seed and beat Vermont and Gonzaga but got surprised by Butler in the Sweet 16.
- Did You Know: One of these teams played a game in Buffalo this season — and it wasn't the nearby Orange. Western Michigan lost a league game at the University at Buffalo just before winning 12 of its last 13 games.
Brigham Young (23-11) vs. Oregon (23-9) | Time, TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, CBS
- Why BYU will win: Tyler Haws. The junior guard has scored in double-figures in his past 47 games. Yes, you read that right. And he's not chipping in 10 or 11 points. The WCC player of the Year has scored 30 or more seven times this season, including a career-high 48 against Portland. The 10th-seeded Cougars are going to need another big game from Haws after losing Kyle Collinsworth, their leading rebounder and second-highest scorer, to a torn ACL during the WCC tournament final.
- Why Oregon will win: The Ducks led the Pac-12 and were seventh in the country in free throws, making 76.6 percent. That might not be a sexy stat, but 7-10 matchups can get dicey down the stretch. And consider this: Oregon played four overtime games this season, including double overtime at UCLA, and won all of them.
- History lesson: BYU and Oregon played a close one in December, with the Ducks coming from behind to win 100-96 in overtime. Oregon led for only about a minute of the entire game, going ahead for good with 32 seconds left.
- Did you know? BYU coach Dave Rose was a co-captain of Houston's "Phi Slamma Jamma" team that reached the NCAA final in 1983. The team, led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, won 26 consecutive before losing to North Carolina State in the title game.
Florida (32-2) vs. Albany (19-14) | Time, TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, TBS
- Why Florida will win: After 26 consecutive victories, it seems highly unlikely the Gators would stumble against a team that finished fourth in the America East Conference before winning the league's automatic NCAA bid. Though No. 1 seeds have received some scares in recent years, this Florida team isn't a likely candidate to make history by losing to a 16. The Gators' defense is just too good, holding teams to 57.9 points per game and a meager 42.9 percent shooting inside the 3-point line. Florida suffocates teams, and it would take a superhuman performance for Albany – a mediocre shooting team to begin with – to crack the code.
- Why Albany will win: If you can somehow conjure up a scenario in which Florida sleepwalks through the first 35 minutes and allows Albany to stay within 7 or 8 points, perhaps Florida's biggest weakness will come into play and allow the Great Danes to pull off the upset of all NCAA Tournament upsets. Florida shoots just 66.2 percent from the foul line, which ranks 296th in Division I, and looked particularly shaky last weekend at the SEC Tournament. If Albany can somehow stay close enough to put pressure on the Gators and make them hit free throws down the stretch, things could get interesting.
- History lesson: Of all the No. 16 seeds that have tried and failed to upend a No. 1, few gave it a better effort than Albany in 2006, leading UConn 50-38 with 11:30 remaining. Though the Huskies stormed back and won 72-59, it was still a one-possession game with 4:43 left.
- Did you know? This is the sixth time Florida has begun an NCAA Tournament in its home state. Each of the last two times – 2011 in Tampa and 2006 in Jacksonville – the Gators advanced to the Sweet 16. They're 7-2 all-time in NCAA games played in Florida.
Michigan State (26-8) vs. Delaware (25-9) | Time, TV: 4:40 p.m. ET, TNT
- Why Michigan State will win: After an injury-riddled regular season, the Spartans got well just in time for March. With the return of three starters — Adreian Payne, Keith Appling and Branden Dawson — Michigan State is at full strength for the first time since early January, and was impressive en route to winning the Big Ten Tournament. Sophomore guard Gary Harris (17.1 points per game) leads a unit with Final Four aspirations.
- Why Delaware will win: The Blue Hens are making their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1999 and have never won (0-4). But led by former Saint Joseph's assistant Monte Ross, the Colonial Athletic Association's regular-season and tournament champions are a loose, confident bunch that likes to play fast (79.5-point average). Guards Devon Saddler (19.7 points a game), Davon Saddler (19.4) and Jarvis Threatt (18.1) pose a potent triple threat.
- History lesson: The Spartans have fond memories of Spokane. As a No. 5 seed in 2010, they started a run to the Final Four by beating New Mexico State and Maryland at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. A year later, Michigan State returned to town and won at Gonzaga.
- Did you know? Michigan State can count on support from at least one local resident. Jud Heathcote, the Spartans' former coach, retired to the area.
TOURNEY: Key player for every team
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Connecticut (26-8) vs. Saint Joseph's (24-9) | Time, TV: 6:55 p.m. ET, TBS
- Why Connecticut Will Win: The Huskies will ride the back of senior guard Shabazz Napier, their do-it-all conference player of the year who leads the team in scoring (17.8 points per game), rebounding (6 per game), assists (5.2 per game) and free throw shooting (87.7%). Junior guard Ryan Boatright is a three-point threat. The Huskies finished third behind Louisville and Cincinnati in the American Athletic Conference and lost the league tournament final to Louisville.
- Why Saint Joseph's Will Win: The Hawks play tough defense on the inside and they have a balanced offense led by senior guard and leading scorer Langston Galloway (17 points per game) and senior forward and leading rebounder Halil Kanacevic (8.3 per game). The Hawks finished fourth in the Atlantic 10 regular season but got hot in March, winning the conference tournament by beating Dayton (an NCAA at-large team), St. Bonaventure (which had upset top seed Saint Louis) and Virginia Commonwealth (another NCAA at-large team).
- History Lesson: The Huskies and the Hawks played in the NCAA tournament in Buffalo in 2004, but not against each other. The Huskies were a No. 2 seed and would go on to win the national championship. The Hawks were a No. 1 seed in a different region and lost to Oklahoma State in the Elite Eight.
- Did You Know: The Hawks' automatic bid for winning the Atlantic 10 was their first conference tournament championship since 1997.
Michigan (25-8) vs. Wofford (20-12) | Time, TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CBS
- Why Wofford will win: Three to life. The Terriers have to slow the game down and extend the Wolverines' defense with their ability to knock down the three-pointer if they hope to win their first NCAA game in three trips. Freshman guard Eric Garcia can do just that. He shoots 45.6 percent from beyond the arc.
- Why Michigan will win: The Wolverines are the best shooting team, best free-throw shooting team and second-best three-point shooting team (by percentage points to Michigan State) in the powerful Big Ten. They take good care of the basketball (10th nationally in turnovers per game.) The catalyst is sophomore guard Nik Stauskas, who has become much more than a long-distance bomber.
- History lesson: This will be the second meeting between the teams. Michigan defeated Wofford in the first game, 83-49, in 1996.
- Did you know? Seven No. 15 seeds have defeated No. 2s in the tournament. Florida Gulf Coast was the last, beating Georgetown last year. Other 15s to win include Lehigh (2012 over Duke), Norfolk State (2012 over Missouri), Hampton (2001 over Iowa State), Coppin State (1997 over South Carolina), Santa Clara (1993 over Arizona) and Richmond (1991 over Syracuse).
BRACKET BRIEFING: 10 bold projections in the NCAA tournament
Saint Louis (26-6) vs. North Carolina State (22-13) | Time, TV: 7:20 p.m. ET, TNT
- Why Saint Louis will win: Discipline, defense and experience are the hallmarks of the Billikens' program, and those are good traits to have in an NCAA Tournament setting. Saint Louis rarely gives up easy baskets, allowing teams to shoot just 29.1% from the 3-point line and 44.1% inside the arc. They don't play for offensive rebounds, preferring instead to get back in transition and make teams play in the halfcourt, something N.C. State and its superior athletes will struggle with. Saint Louis' five seniors will make erratic N.C. State pay for its mistakes.
- Why N.C. State will win: Talent and momentum barely got the Wolfpack into the NCAA Tournament, but they're dangerous now that they're in. They dispatched Xavier easily in the First Four, 74-59, continuing an upward tick that started with March 3 with a victory at Pittsburgh. N.C. State shoots poorly from the perimeter, but point guard Cat Barber is quick off the dribble and 6-8 sophomore T.J. Warren is a scoring machine, averaging 24.8 points and shooting 52.5% from the field.
- History lesson: This year marks the 40th anniversary of N.C. State's first national championship, capping off one of the great seasons in college basketball history . Behind two No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks in center Tommy Burleson and guard David Thompson, the Wolfpack went 30-1, avenging their only loss – to UCLA back in December – in the national semifinals before beating Marquette in the championship game.
- Did you know? Saint Louis has made nine trips to the NCAA Tournament but never advanced to the Sweet 16. The Billikens lost in the Round of 32 last year as a No. 4 seed to No. 12 seed Oregon.
Oklahoma (23-9) vs. North Dakota State (25-9) | Time, TV: 7:27 p.m. ET, truTV
- Why Oklahoma will win: The Sooners' surprising run to a second-place finish in the Big 12's regular-season race was fueled by the deep ball. Oklahoma led the Big 12 with 8.5 three-pointers a game and had at least 10 in 12 games. Sophomore guard Buddy Hield (16.8-point average) and senior forward Cameron Clark (15.3) led the way, but six players had at least 25 makes from beyond the arc. When the Sooners are hot, they count buckets by three.
- Why North Dakota State will win: When the brackets were unveiled, the Summit League's regular-season and tournament champion was anointed a hot pick to pull off an upset. A veteran team that won at Notre Dame in December, North Dakota State led the nation in shooting (50.9 percent). Senior guard Taylor Braun led them in points (18.2 average), assists, rebounds and steals. The X-factor might be TrayVonn Wright, an athletic, 6-7 forward with range who could cause matchup nightmares for the Sooners.
- History lesson: In North Dakota State's only other NCAA tournament appearance, in 2009, the Bison met another Big 12 team, losing 84-74 to No. 3 seed Kansas. That came in North Dakota State's first year of postseason eligibility after moving up from Division II.
- Did you know? Lon Kruger is the only Division I coach to take five programs to the NCAA Tournament. Along with Oklahoma, he has taken Kansas State, Florida, Illinois and UNLV (and each at least twice).
Villanova (28-4) vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (21-13) | Time, TV: 9:15 p.m. ET, TBS
- Why Villanova Will Win: The Wildcats lost a quarterfinal Big East tournament game to Seton Hall on a buzzer-beater but they were in contention for a No. 1 seed before that upset loss. Otherwise they lost just three times (twice to Creighton, a new league foe, and Syracuse, an old one) on their way to the Big East regular season title. The Wildcats were among the best three-point shooting teams in the nation, and they boast a balanced offense with three players carrying the load almost equally: senior guard James Bell (14.9 points per game), junior guard Darrun Hilliard (14.4) and junior forward JayVaughn Pinkston (14.3).
- Why Wisconsin-Milwaukee Will Win: The Panthers got hot in February after senior guard and top scorer Jordan Aaron returned from a four-game suspension for violating team rules. He averages 14.2 points per game and hits better than 80% of his free throws. The Panthers will not be afraid of No. 2 seed Villanova. They were a five-seed in their league tournament and won four games to get the automatic bid, including three against higher-seeded opponents (Valparaiso, top seed Green Bay in overtime and, in the title game, Wright State). Senior forward Kyle Kelm leads a physical front line.
- History Lesson: Since 1960, Villanova has 31 seasons with 20 or more victories, including nine since 2005.
- Did You Know: The Panthers were 8-24 a year ago and expected to be a last-place team in the Horizon League this season.
Texas (23-10) vs. Arizona State (21-11) | Time, TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, CBS
- Why Arizona State will win: Jordan Bachynski. The nation's leader in blocked shots (4.2 per game) can help the 10th-seeded Sun Devils knock Texas off-kilter and alter the outcome. Sophomore point guard Jahii Carson spurned the NBA draft to return to Tempe and go dancing. His ability to create shots and dictate tempo will be crucial.
- Why Texas will win: Rick Barnes and the No. 7 seed Longhorns' back-to-basics approach, stressing defense and rebounding, will wear down the Sun Devils. Expect bigs Cameron Ridley and Jonathan Holmes to cause problems inside. Barnes has been coaching all season for his job. A first-round exit isn't an option.
- History lesson: Texas leads the series between the teams, 3-1. The last meeting came in 1999, an 88-71 Longhorns victory in the Puerto Rico Shootout.
- Did you know? ASU coach Herb Sendek and Texas' Barnes were on the same staff for a season (1988-89) when Barnes was the head coach at Providence.
Louisville (29-5) vs. Manhattan (25-7) | Time, TV: 9:50 p.m. ET, TNT
- Why Louisville will win: The Cardinals didn't get a ton of quality wins this season, but they absolutely pummeled inferior teams. At times, Louisville's victory margins almost seemed surreal: 61 points against Rutgers, 31 against UConn, 29 against Houston all late in the season. It's not hard to figure out why. Cardinals are terrific at guarding the perimeter, and they force turnovers on 25 percent of their opponents' possessions. That kind of pressure will simply wear out lesser teams, especially when a guard like Russ Smith (18.3 ppg) can convert those turnovers into easy points and get hot from the 3-point line.
- Why Manhattan will win: When the Cardinals take the court, they'll be looking at a less-talented facsimile of themselves. Manhattan won't be rattled by Louisville's style because they play the same way, as head coach Steve Masiello is a former Pitino assistant who knows the Cardinals' system and personnel. Manhattan is hot and confident, winning 11 of its past 12 and has shown enough capability to make 3-pointers (36.7% for the season) to know that one good shooting performance can keep them in the game until the end.
- History Lesson: Manhattan has only been to the NCAA Tournament six times prior to this season, but it has advanced on three of those trips, including a couple notable upsets. The Jaspers took down No. 4 seed Oklahoma in 1995 and pulled a 12-5 upset on Florida in 2004.
- Did you know? Louisville has never followed an NCAA championship with another deep postseason run. After winning it all in 1980, the Cardinals lost their first tournament game in 1981 to Arkansas. One year after the 1986 title, Louisville went 18-14 and missed the tournament.
San Diego State (29-4) VS. New Mexico State (26-9) | Time, TV: 9:57 p.m. ET, truTV
- Why San Diego State will win: The Mountain West's regular-season champion has a nice résumé that includes wins at Kansas and against Creighton. The Aztecs do it with defense, holding opponents to an average of 56.6 points (No. 2 nationally) and 38.4% shooting. Senior guard Xavier Thomas (16.8-point average), the Mountain West's player of the year, leads a grind-it-out offense that maximizes possessions and forces opponents to play the entire shot clock.
- Why New Mexico State will win: The Aggies, winners of the WAC tournament, have won five in a row and 12 of their last 14 games. New Mexico State scores in bunches, averaging 77.2 points. Junior guard Daniel Mullings (16.8-point average) leads the way, but three more players average in double figures — and the Aggies' real edge could be on the front line, where Tshilidzi Nephawe (6-10, 265 pounds) is literally overshadowed by Sim Bhullar (7-5, 355 pounds).
- History lesson: Under Steve Fisher, who coached Michigan to the national championship as interim head coach in 1989, San Diego State is making its fifth consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament, and its 10th overall. So far, it hasn't translated into deep runs, though — the Aztecs reached the Sweet 16 in 2011. San Diego State beat Oklahoma in the Round of 64 last year — and could meet the Sooners in the Round of 32 on Saturday.
- Did you know? At 7-5, 355 pounds, New Mexico State sophomore center Sim Bhullar is the largest player in the NCAA tournament. But he's only just barely the biggest on his own team. Bhullar's brother, Tanveer Bhullar — a 7-3 freshman, is redshirting this season for the Aggies. The brothers are from Toronto.


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Randell Lee Holley, 55, was arrested and charged with obtaining property by fraud and petit theft, according to the arrest report
A New Smyrna Beach mail carrier was accused of bilking a woman on his route by claiming he was collecting newspaper delivery fees for his son— even though his son didn't deliver the paper, a Volusia County sheriff's deputy said.
Randell Lee Holley, 55, was charged with obtaining property by fraud and petit theft. Holley is on "non working status" as the Postal Service Office of Inspector General looks into the allegations,, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday.
Holley is accused of using some of the nearly $50 he took to purchase doughnuts and TV dinners, the Sheriff's Office report indicated.
Becky La Greca, 67, of New Smyrna Beach, said Holley knocked at her door at 4:40 a.m. Saturday and said his son delivered the Daytona Beach News-Journal to her but his car had broken down, according to the report.
Holley said he needed to collect $47.50 in newspaper fees to help pay for towing the car, the report indicated. When La Greca asked for a receipt, Holley said he did not have one.
Later that morning, La Greca became suspicious, contacted the newspaper and learned she did not owe any money and that her paper was not delivered by Holley's son.
When the deputy checked with the Postal Service, the report indicated a supervisor identified Holley as the suspect and said they had had problems with him in the past, including not showing up for work.
A records check showed Holley was the suspect in two similar frauds in 2011. One where he asked a family on his route for $101 for towing and storage fees claiming his son's car broke down on State Road 44, the report said. The other, Holley borrowed money from a person on his route.
In both cases, he repaid the money with checks written on a closed account, the report indicated. However, he reimbursed the victims and was not prosecuted.
When the deputy finally contacted Holley Saturday afternoon, the suspect said he borrowed the money from La Greca and he would pay her back Monday, the report said.
In a statement, Enola Rice from the Postal Service's Tampa office did not elaborate on Holley's current employment with the New Smyrna Beach post office. Holley did not return several telephone messages.
Holley was arrested Saturday, posted a $1,500 bail and was released on Sunday.


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Jon Messenger Wins Overall Corinthian in the Audi Melges 20 Winter Series
14 March 2013
The closing ceremonies for Bacardi Sailing Week ended on a high note for two Port Credit Yacht Club boats, which placed in the top three overall for the Audi Melges 20 Winter Series, Corinthian Division.
On the aptly named Black Sheep, Jon Messenger took top honours winning first place. Brian and Melissa Hill's Atlas, placed third for the series after finishing second in the Corinthian division during the regatta. By all accounts the Audi Melges 20 fleet is an extremely competitive one so this is a big coup for both teams.
With this big win, Jon has been chosen as the first subject for the all new Audi Melges 20 Canada Profile Series.
Jon first began sailing at the age of 9 at PCYC. Jon's parents are members and thought Junior Sail may be a way to keep him busy (and out of trouble!) through the summers. For the next 9 years he sailed Laser, Laser 2 and I-14 until he purchased his first J24. Jon competed in the J24 circuit for many years. During this time he also sailed Farr40s, Melges 32s, J35s, Andrews 70, etc. until he took a short break from sailing to concentrate on growing his heating & air conditioning business. When he returned to sailing he continued to sail on other boats until (with the help of Mr. Mike Wolfs, a little too much Mount Gay Rum & some good persuasion) he purchased his Audi Melges 20 at the age of 30. Jon continues to sail his Audi Melges 20 with two of his closest friends throughout the summer on Lake Ontario and the winter in Miami.
AM20CAN: What do you like about the Audi Melges 20?
JM:This the most exciting and exhilarating boat I have ever sailed on. I had to have one. The boat, consisting of three crew, allows for all on board to contribute to the performance at all times. I think I can speak for my other two crew members, Mark Goodyear and Jeremy Edwards, that we all have an amazing time each and every time on the water.
AM20CAN: What do you think of the Audi Melges 20 Winter Series in Miami?
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This week I'm macking on: The return of the rock-star president. And no, not that one.
Ok, screw it, I'm just going to say this quickly and get it out of the way. Les Freres Corbusier is re-mounting their emo-musical-light-show-fanboy-concert Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson in May as part of the Public Theater's Public LAB season. Even better, tickets will be $10. I hope they sell CDs, and I hope producers here in Philly go see it and bring it home for me, and since I'm starting to feel like LFC's very own Mel, that's all I'm going to say on the subject. For now.
This week I'm hating on: Haters. If anyone--for example, these Fox News twits--expected Jay-Z and Young Jeezy to button up and settle down after the election, a.) they've never listened to hip-hop, which was founded on the principles of skillful braggadocio and a reflection of the urban African-American experience, and b.) they don't get what's going on in this country. Which is not to say I think every African-American agrees with all the, ahem, sentiments the rappers expressed on that jubilant inaugural evening. But the fact that the Fox talking heads (and others) are surprised our "postracial president" didn't make racial enmity disappear by walking up the Capitol steps and brushing that dirt off his shoulder, just emphasizes how wide the chasm of understanding is between not only the races, but the haves, have-nots and those-who-once-had-little-but-now-have-a-voice.
And p.s., enough with the Aretha-dissing. On a bad day, like, say, Tuesday, she still sounds better than anyone I know, and she damn sure dresses better. No one other than the first lady of soul should have been up on that balcony belting out a patriotic tune for Mr. President, and I, for one, am glad she's still around to do it.
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Lahore: Ecstatic that international cricket is finally returning to Pakistan after three years, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq is now hoping that his team would get to play against India in a bilateral series soon.
Bangladesh and Pakistan Cricket Boards announced yesterday that the former would play an ODI and a Twenty20 match in Lahore on April 29 and 30. This would be the first visit by an ICC Test-playing nation to Pakistan since the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009.
Misbah said he was happy to hear about the series being played in Pakistan.
"One of the most difficult things for me or the rest of the Pakistan team players has been to play away from home all the time in the last three years. It was disappointing not to get a chance to play in front of our people and on our own grounds," he said.
Misbah said he was hopeful that due to the efforts of the Board and its Chairman Zaka Ashraf more international cricket will return to the country.
On cricket relations with India, Misbah said he would like to see both teams playing against each other more regularly.
"We need to have regular bilateral cricket series because nowadays when we play after a long gap there is lot of tension associated with our matches and there is extra pressure on the players. If we play regularly against each other I think it will be better for people of both countries," Misbah said.
Other former Test players also welcomed Bangladesh`s decision to tour Pakistan.
"It is good news although it would have been better if they had played a proper series but atleast the ice is finally going to break and credit must go to the present Board set up for making efforts to revive international cricket in Pakistan after the unfortunate incident of 2009," former captain Rashid Latif said.
Former Test captain Moin Khan also welcomed the return of international cricket to Pakistan.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2011) -East Tennessee State University head men's soccer coach Scott Calabrese announced Wednesday the addition of nine new players who will join the Buccaneers for 2011. The Bucs will be looking to add further momentum to a program already on the rise after winning the Atlantic Sun tournament championship and securing a berth in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
"I am extremely happy with the quality of players we are bringing in for next season," said Calabrese. "We have a good blend of domestic and foreign players who will complement our already talented roster. Competition for places in the line-up will be fierce and it's important we continue to progress as a program. We had success last year, but the best teams are able to maintain a consistently high level of success over a number of years and ultimately this is our goal."
The new class of Buccaneers includes players from Tennessee and Texas as well as Ireland, England, Germany, Bermuda, and Brazil.
Below is a breakdown of each recruit.
Ryan Coulter - GK - Dublin, Ireland / University of San Diego
Coulter, who transferred to ETSU from the University of San Diego, has already been enrolled on campus this spring in Johnson City. Coulter played one season at USD and is a former member of the Irish Universities National Team. In addition, Coulter played at the World University Games in 2009.
Sameth Al-Basith - M - London, England / Cardiff City FC Academy
Al-Basith joins ETSU from Cardiff City Football club where he has been a member of the U18 Academy team for the past two years, which plays in the FA Academy League. Prior to joining Cardiff, Al-Basith was a member of the West Ham Youth Academy until the age of 16.
Rocklin Shumaker - F - Chattanooga, Tenn. / Chattanooga Christian School
Shumaker comes to ETSU after an outstanding career at Chattanooga Christian School. The Tennessee native saw him named Chattanooga Player of the Year in 2010 as well as first team all-state and district player of the year. Shumaker had 30 goals and eight assists on his way to helping CCS to a second-place finish at the state championship.
Triston Hall - M - Southampton, Bermuda / Montverde Academy
Hall joins the Bucs after playing at Montverde Academy in Florida. Hall is a starting midfielder who helped MVA to a record of 24-0-1 in 2011, while also capturing the ESPN Rise Fab 50 High School National Championship. Nationally, Montverde finished No. 1 nationally.
Kade Morgan - F - Columbia, Tenn. / Columbia Academy
Prior to coming to ETSU, Morgan played for the perennial Tennessee power Brentwood Soccer Club. Morgan was also a pivotal member at Columbia Academy where he attained all-conference, district and all-regional honors on numerous occasions from 2007-2010.
Simon Schroettle - D - Rain, Germany / Gymnasium Donauwoerth
Schroettle spent time playing for FC Augsburg in Germany where he captained the team's U19 Bundesliga team. In 2010, Schroettle was a key component in helping Augsburg get promoted from the Bayersliga to the U19 Bundesliga.
Alex Hoyl - D - Dallas, Texas / Highland Park HS
Hoyl was the 2011 captain at Highland Park High School where he landed all-district honors as a defender. At the club level, Hoyl played for Andromeda Soccer club and helped them win the U19 North Texas Classic League in 2011.
Pedro Zaccarelli - D/M - Sao Paulo, Brazil / Montverde Academy
Zaccarelli hails from the same stomping grounds as Triston Hall (Montverde Academy). Zaccarelli was the starting left back, and played an integral role in helping MVA finish with an undefeated season (24-0-1) and the school's first-ever ESPN Rise Fab 50 National Championship.
Emmanuel Wilson - F/D - Memphis, Tenn. / Evangelical Christian School
Wilson joins ETSU after being a member of the Tennessee Rush 93 team, who are five-time state champions. Wilson also helped Evangelical Christian School to a state high school title in 2010 and was the third leading scorer in the state.
This talented group, along with the 19 returning players from last season's championship squad, report to camp on August 10.
For more information on Buccaneer soccer, visit www.ETSUBucs.com.


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Matt Camron Rugs and Tapestries
- Location: multiple locations
- Specialty: Rugs, carpets, and tapestries and textiles
- Price range: $$-$$$
- Website: mattcamron.com
Store History
- Founded: October 2012
- Founded by: Originally by Matt Esfahani. His daughter Elizabeth Esfahani opened the Georgetown showroom with Dara Mersky
- Headquarters: Georgetown, Washington DC
Camron Rugs & Tapestries showroom in the heart of Georgetown is
opening its doors to invite customers to view its beautiful and mixed
patterns and textiles. A sprawling sunlit room with dark wood floors and
textiles—literally from floor to ceiling—welcome you to enjoy an intimate
viewing experience. And if you have an affinity for traveling, be
careful. A visit may spark your wanderlust as many of the rugs
look as though they were plucked from the outdoor markets in Morocco,
Honduras, Greece and other exotic locals.
Name/Title: Elizabeth Esfahani
and Dara Mersky/Owners
Open date: October 2012
Inspiration for opening: As avid travelers, we sought to create a store that
offered a unique mix of new and vintage textiles that reflected D.C.'s global,
sophisticated clientele. Dara and I met while studying international relations at
Johns Hopkins, so we also wanted our designs to have a positive social impact
in the local communities we work in. Right now, we are realizing this vision
in Afghanistan by working with female weavers to create a new line of rugs.
The project not only helps the livelihoods of these women and their families,
it encourages economic growth in a country whose textile industry has been
decimated by ongoing conflict.
Merchandise source: Our bespoke designs are made in Nepal, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt. Our line from Afghanistan is set to launch this year, so stay tuned! Importantly, all of our designs are customizable. We can dye to match any fabric or paint chip, and no size is too big or small – we have made custom rugs as big as 24 x 36 feet.
Best selling item: Our beautiful, versatile Granada flat weave design. You can
customize the color and put it just about anywhere, from a bedroom to a kitchen.
Your favorite item: Any of our new pieces we are making in Afghanistan. We
work with such talented, brave women there, and we cannot wait to share their
Favorite store (other than your own): Marston Luce, a beautiful antiques store in Georgetown that fortunately is located right below us. The store not only offers a well-curated selection of French and Swedish antiques, it is a constant source of inspiration for us.
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Saturday, November 16, 2013
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With recorded narration by astronaut Tom Jones, Impact Earth teaches about meteors, meteorites, asteroids, and comets, and the dangers they can pose to life on Earth. See the dramatic effects of the Chixulub and Tungusta events, and the Pallasite impact that resulted in the Brenham meteorite fall. How might we deflect an asteroid or comet on a collision course with Earth? All ages admitted. $5 per person.


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The collection consists of the papers of Dr. King and those of the organization he co-founded, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as well as the records of 8 major civil rights organizations and of several individuals active in the Movement.
The archives also include more than 200 oral history interviews with Dr. King's teachers, friends, family and civil rights associates. The King Center is at the hub of a 23 acre National Historic Site which brings one million visitors each year.
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Some local businesses are renovating their decor, others are expanding and several new shops and at least two new restaurants are opening.
The Best Western Greenwell Inn has had new facilities under construction for the past few months. The motel is scheduled to reopen for business on March 7, said Steven Wang managing director for Quintstar Management Co., which owns the Greenwell.
"We are improving on the hotel's exterior and adding on to our public areas," he said. "We're adding more amenities."
Those include a recreation center, which will have a media room and computers for guests to research activities available in the Moab area, Wang said. The Greenwell also will have a new breakfast café and lounge, he said.
Wang said the changes are to keep pace with the hotel industry's evolution during the past decade.
"The new generation traveling now likes service, but they also are very self-sufficient," he said.
Wang said the renovations will cost more than $1 million.
At Eddie McStiff's, general manager Aaron Gallagher said the bar area has been fully remodeled this winter.
"It's way more upscale than it used to be," he said. "It's more a bar-lounge situation."
Seating options also will be changed. A family area has been located just off the entrance with adult seating in another portion of the restaurant and in the bar.
"It enhances both," Gallagher said of the separate seating.
He added that McStiff's will continue to offer Casino Night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The exterior of Slickrock Café in the heart of downtown Moab received a new coat of paint just before opening last week. Inside, the menu has been expanded.
General manager Deanna Taylor said the restaurant is adding pizza, pasta dishes and appetizers. The business, owned by Jeanine Cassano, also will begin offering calzones, seafood and an expanded sandwich menu, Taylor said.
Next to the restaurant, the new Essential Home store opening in March will offer kitchen utensils along with wine, tea and coffee accessories and souvenirs. Jennifer Johnston is the owner.
Twisted Sistas' Cafe will join the ranks of Moab eateries with its grand opening Friday, March 1. The restaurant will offer lunch and dinner items ranging from salads to sandwiches, seafood and beef dishes.
Twisted Sistas' is located in Moab's second oldest building, dating from 1886, which was formerly occupied by the Poplar Place and, most recently, Cassano's. Sisters Julie and Terri Gutterson will own and operate the business.
Julie Gutterson said all menu items will be made with fresh ingredients, and the café will offer a full complement of liquor, beer and wine. Patio seating will be available during nice weather.
The Guttersons have 50 years of restaurant experience between them, Julie said, and previously operated a Salt Lake City golf course restaurant for 13 years.
She said they looked for just the right location and believe they found it in the Poplar Place building, where they will employ 10 to 15 people on a part-time and full-time basis.
"It's an ideal spot," Julie said.
Stephanie Jochim is opening her first business next month. Scarlet Rox Salon and Lash Works is located at 65 E. Center St. where the Mad Hatter costume store previously operated.
Scarlet Rox will offer haircuts, coloring, waxing, sculptured acrylic nails, eyelash extensions, shampoo sets and shaves.
Moab also will have another Mexican restaurant this year. Los Dos Amigos will be located at 2728 S. U.S. 191 in the space formerly occupied by Stagecoach Restaurant. Owner Francisco Gonzalez's application for a beer license was approved Tuesday, Feb. 19, by the Grand County Council.


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - University of Hargeisa, Somaliland Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in University of Hargeisa, Somaliland Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Africa Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message maria1001Joined: 25 May 2010Posts: 28 Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: University of Hargeisa, Somaliland Does anyone have any information about or experience with the University of Hargeisa in Somaliland? Thank you in advance. Back to top ZajkoJoined: 31 May 2007Posts: 130Location: No Fixed Address :) Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject: Not directly regarding teaching positions there, though I've spent time in Hargeisa and visited the university campus there in the not-so-distant past. I know they are trying to expand and develop rapidly in (from what I saw) a difficult and severely underfunded environment which would be both fascinating, and an extreme challenge to work in. You may already know all (or indeed far more than) that, but if you do want any general info regarding the city (or university), feel free to PM me. Back to top maria1001Joined: 25 May 2010Posts: 28 Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:26 pm Post subject: I don´t have enough posts to PM yet - my question is, how safe is it there? Thanks Back to top ZajkoJoined: 31 May 2007Posts: 130Location: No Fixed Address :) Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject: In all honesty, it's not entirely safe: or not entirely safe to live freely in. The only other Westerners I came across in the city were UN or NGO personnel staying in one of two large, well-guarded hotels. The elections last year were cancelled due to unrest and re-scheduled for 2012. No guarantee there won't be further problems or that what's occurring in Somalia and Puntland won't spill over, as it has at times in the past. As Somaliland is unrecognised by the UN as a state, there are no embassies there and thus limited help or support if you get into difficulties of any kind. The airport is a nightmare - not even any electricity when I went through - and getting in or out by land involves a 24-hour 4wd road-trip across the desert to Djibouti or a truck-ride over appalling roads into Ethiopia. The people were incredibly friendly and working at the university would no doubt be a culturally fascinating experience, but unless you're well-travelled, self-confident and experienced in living and working in challenging developing-world environments, it might be best to look elsewhere. Back to top maria1001Joined: 25 May 2010Posts: 28 Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject: I think I´m up for the challenge. I´ve worked in India, Mexico and South America. It does sound absolutely fascinating! Thanks again for your input. Back to top scjwJoined: 31 May 2011Posts: 19Location: USA Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: Hi - I am up for the challenge too! I would like to know more about the University and teaching in Somaliland. Please PM or email me: [email protected] Thanks Back to top NadanJoined: 15 Dec 2010Posts: 13 Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: The best person to speak to is the Course Coordinator for the English Language Department.: [email protected] I was offered a job with them a few weeks back, but unfortunately had to turn it down due to personal circumstances. 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I received a windows 98 computer that was giving the owner problems. He stated that no matter what, it always booted to the setup screen. He was unable to get past it. I have observed this but was able to get past it and found that most of the contents of the HD were scrambled. Files listed in the C: directory had several letters wrong in the names. After much work, I finally gave up and reformatted the HD. Even that will not work. After formatting "successfully", it stops and states it cannot find or format the "boot". I was eventually able to get part of the HD formatted (it does not work as normal). There is an unexplained 30% of the HD missing. Now the problem is that anything I put on the C drive, instantly undergoes changes in the letters and will not work. i.e. when looking at the partition information on the fdisk screen, instead of stating it is fat32, it has changed to read F@T22. Even when I copy a file to the c drive, it instantly changes the name. I tried to download an antvirus file from the net, but I cannot unzip it. I want to try a low level format but have run out of options. Has this thing a virus? I cannot think of anything else. The only thing that does work so far without a hitch is the CDROM. Unfortunately I don't have a CDROM antivirus program that will work on DOS.
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According to the CDC, about 8,000 snakebites happen in the U.S. each year. Even a bite from a "harmless" snake can cause infection or allergic reaction in some people. For your safety, treat all snakebites as if they were venomous and get to a hospital emergency room as quickly as possible. This is especially true if you aren't sure of the exact type of snake that bit you. With the correct treatment (antivenin), you can prevent severe illness or death. Antivenin, also called antivenom, is a treatment specific to the venom of a particular animal or insect.
If you often spend time in wilderness areas, camp, hike, picnic, or live in snake-inhabited areas, learn the potential dangers posed by venomous snakes. You should:
Know how to identify venomous snakes
Be able to get to medical help in case of emergency
Be aware that snakes are more active during warmer months
What snakes are venomous?
The most common venomous snakebites are caused by the following snakes:
Pit vipers. These include rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouth (water moccasin) snakes.
Coral snakes
Rattlesnake bites cause most of the venomous bites in the U.S. Coral snakes and imported exotic snakes cause a much smaller number of snakebites.
What are the symptoms of venomous bites?
Different snakes have different types of venom and symptoms may differ. The following are the most common symptoms of venomous snakebites:
Bloody wound discharge
Excessive bleeding and difficulty with clotting of blood
Fang marks in the skin and swelling at the site of the bite
Severe pain at the bite site
Discoloration, such as redness and bruising
Enlarged lymph nodes in the area affected
Blurred vision
Excessive sweating
Increased thirst
Loss of muscle coordination
Nausea and vomiting
Numbness and tingling, especially in the mouth
Rapid pulse
Altered mental state
Breathing difficulties
The symptoms of a venomous snakebite may look like other health conditions or problems. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Treatment for snakebites
Call for emergency help right away if someone has been bitten by a snake. Responding quickly in this type of emergency is crucial. While waiting for emergency help:
Wash the bite with soap and water.
Keep the bitten area still and lower than the heart.
Cover the area with a clean, cool compress or a moist dressing to ease swelling and discomfort.
Monitor breathing and heart rate.
Remove all rings, watches, and constrictive clothing, in case of swelling.
Note the time of the bite so that it can be reported to an emergency room healthcare provider if needed.
If possible, try to remember to draw a circle around the affected area and mark the time of the bite and the initial reaction. If you are able, redraw the circle around the site of injury marking the progression of time.
It is helpful to remember what the snake looks like, its size, and the type of snake if you know it, in order to tell the emergency room staff.
Don't apply a tourniquet.
Don't try to suck the venom out.
At the emergency department you may be given:
Antibiotics to prevent or treat developing infections
Medicine to treat your pain
A special type of antivenin depending on the type of snake that bit you and the severity of your symptoms
Preventing snakebites
Some bites are nearly impossible to prevent. These include a snake that bites you when you accidentally step on it in the woods. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of being bitten by a snake. These include:
Leave snakes alone. Many people are bitten because they try to kill a snake or get too close to it.
Stay out of tall grass unless you wear thick leather boots and remain on hiking paths as much as possible.
Keep hands and feet out of areas you can't see. Don't pick up rocks or firewood unless you are out of a snake's striking distance.
Be cautious and alert when climbing rocks.
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Management of Crotalinae (rattlesnake, water moccasin [cottonmouth], or copperhead) bites in the United States. UpToDate
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More than 1 million Americans visit an emergency room each year because of prescription drug abuse, and the toll has been rising steadily since 2004. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration thinks it has an idea that will help: Reclassify the pain reliever Vicodin and other medications containing hydrocodone as Schedule II drugs, the most restrictive category for pharmaceuticals with accepted medical uses.
The suggestion was turned down by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2008, but DEA officials believe that the signs of increasing abuse call for another look. In 2004, close to 38,000 people landed in the emergency room after overdosing on hydrocodone. By 2008, the number had risen to about 89,000, and in 2010, it reached 115,739, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Frightening numbers indeed. But as an FDA advisory committee deliberates on the matter this week, it must also take into consideration the tens of millions of people who receive Vicodin and similar prescriptions each year without becoming emergency room patients, and the problems they would have obtaining medication that provides welcome relief from moderate to severe pain. The benefits of having hydrocodone more readily available to those who need it appear for now to outweigh the toll of its misuse. Though that picture might change if hydrocodone abuse continues to increase, for now the FDA should continue to classify it as a less tightly restricted Schedule III drug.


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On the way to school today, Brant was munching his goldfish like a good little boy, crying out 'BUUUSSSS!' every time we passed one. It never gets old, those big, yellow things.
So as he yells bus every morning, Maren and I typically have a brief conversation. It usually is something about school, or what's going on after school. I don't even remember how today's conversation started, but it ended up evolving into a discussion about classes you have to take when you get to high school.
We talked about science and math and gym and English. The last one stopped Maren in her tracks.
"Dad, don't we speak English? You, know, like I use it every day, right?," she asked.
Sure do, I said.
"Then why do we have to study it?"
Cue stammering father looking for an answer. And when is this light gonna turn green?
Um, So you know how to speak good.
"So I know how to speak well. It's well dad."
I know, Maren. I was testing you.
So I was stuck. And when I get stuck, I tell her what I know. In this instance, it wasn't much. I didn't really have a good answer.
"We take English class so we can learn to speak and write well," I said.
Not sure if it worked, but the light turned green and we were at the drop off. But it got my wheels spinning. Why do we have to study English is a pretty good question and one that I didn't have a sufficient answer to.
So I did what any helpless person does in today's world: I Googled it.
Typed 'Why do we study English in school' in Google and got 643 billion hits (really, I'm not making that up).
I found one site, englishharmony.com, but a story there was slugged '4 reasons why studying English won't make you a fluent English speaker.' Well, that sort of defeats the purpose.
Talkenglish.com tells me not to study grammar too much. Again, not what English teachers and academics want to hear.
Then, on a site that featured English as a second language (5minuteenglish,com) I found some answers. Well, answers that I think a 7-year old will be able to chew on for a while.
It listed 10 reasons to learn English and while some of them were a bit of a bore, a couple of them were what I was looking for. No. 1 stated that English is the most common language in the world among foreign language speakers, so when people of different cultures get together then can often communicate in English. In addition, the site said that English is the language of science and "to excel in science, you need to know English."
Will those answers work with Maren? Probably not, but it's better than saying "asking your mom."


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Like I said on another thread, do we even know if Erika's mother is still alive? I hope she didn't really do Janelle dirty.
Janelle was booted out because she would easily have won over Erika or Mike Boogie whoever went to the finals. If she was in the finals, Chicken George, Howie, Will, James (don't think he likes Erika who he voted to evict a number of times), Danielle (if her and Erika was in the finals) would vote for her. If it was against Mike Boogie, Marcellas (she will choose Janelle over Mike Boogie), Howie, Chicken George, James (he probably realizes that Chilltown did him in by now). While I think Janelle deserves it more than Erika or Mike Boogie----it cannot be!!! I think it will a close 4-3 decision on who wins so, I am not going to bother guessing whether it be Erika or Mike Boogie. What I am interested in is what the jury members say when they do vote!!!
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A sincere thank-you to customers of the Books-A-Million at the Clearview Mall who participated in the holiday book and toy drive.
When asked by the employes, "Would you like to make an additional purchase for a child who attends Butler County Children's Center?" many generous customers willingly added another book to their pile.
Books-A-Million's Holiday Book and Toy Drive assists local charities. This year, five large boxes of books were donated to the Books for Kids project at Butler County Children's Center Inc.
A committee of Children's Center staff and parents set of goal of providing books for the children to take home three times a year.
Butler County Children's Center is a private, nonprofit United Way member agency that provides child care, Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts services throughout Butler County.


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European Commission
Brussels, 12 November 2012
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle, on the parliamentary elections in Ukraine (28 October 2012)
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, and Štefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, issued today the following statement:
"After our initial statement following 28 October election day in Ukraine, we have followed closely the vote count, tabulation and the announcement of the consolidated results.
We express our concern about the conduct of the post electoral process, which was marred by irregularities, delays in the vote count and lack of transparency in the electoral commissions. This comes in addition to the lack of response to the shortcomings and problems identified already earlier by the OSCE-ODIHR interim reports. Taken together, this represents deterioration in several areas compared to standards previously achieved.
There can be no complacency about electoral irregularities. In line with the public commitment to follow-up on electoral complaints made last week by the Prime Minister of Ukraine, we expect to see swift and determined action by the government and all other relevant state authorities, including by addressing the inconclusive results in five single mandate election districts in dialogue with all political parties represented in the Verkhovna Rada and by bringing the electoral legislation into line with European norms and standards on the basis of an Election Code.
The final composition of the Ukrainian Parliament must reflect the genuine will of the Ukrainian voters.
We remain committed to our engagement with Ukraine towards political association and economic integration. This however requires determined action by the Ukrainian Government and Parliament to consolidate the country's democratic credentials, to pursue the rule of law, to address the consequences of selective justice and to vigorously pursue judicial and other critical reforms."
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I recently started teaching at a small home school. I had no idea what I was getting into until I started teaching "Biology" <--- note the quotations! I opened up the book expecting to find hard facts and good lessons but instead it started off by saying how all animals were created on the 5th day. *Cue immediate facepalm* Now I'm supposed to read this to my class, which took some hard effort and displacement of my consciousness. I felt like such a fraud!
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Triphala comes from the ancient Indian system of traditional medicine, 'Ayurveda' Ayurveda focuses on disease prevention and the maintenance of an overall healthy physiology. As the saying goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." I believe we all know intuitively that it's much easier to prevent health problems than it is to treat a problem which has already manifested itself. That's not to say that we shouldn't treat diseases, but simply that it's better to "avert the danger which has not yet come." Much of Ayurveda focuses on lifestyle and maintaining healthful daily habits, but there are also numerous all-natural supplements and herbal remedies. Triphala is one of the most powerful Ayurvedic supplements for overall health.
The word 'triphala' comes from Sanskrit and literally means 'three fruits.' This name comes from the fact that triphala is comprised of three Ayurvedic components: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), all of which are known to have beneficial effects on our health. However, these three ingredients are known to be even more powerful when taken together than when taken alone. Therefore, these three ingredients are traditionally mixed together to form triphala.Of course, you'll want to make sure to take a reputable company to ensure that the ingredients are pure and no unwanted additional ingredients are added.
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He has been charged and convicted with drunk driving resulting in a crash.
He is currently running for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii.
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Why is he doing this?
What can you do about it?
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Bay Area Hospital strives to improve the health of our community every day.
Bay Area Hospital is a tobacco-free campus.
We provide some of the most advanced and compassionate care in the region.
Whether you are receiving care or visiting a loved one, our goal is to make your stay with us a positive one.
Bay Area Hospital offers a wide variety of support groups and programs to improve the health of our community.
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Tubal ligation — Overview covers definition, risks, what to expect during this type of female sterilization.
A tubal ligation — also known as having your tubes tied or tubal sterilization — is a type of permanent birth control. During a tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are cut or blocked to permanently prevent pregnancy.
A tubal ligation disrupts the movement of the egg to the uterus for fertilization and blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg. A tubal ligation doesn''t affect your menstrual cycle.
A tubal ligation can be done at any time, including after childbirth or in combination with another abdominal surgical procedure, such as a C-section. It''s possible to reverse a tubal ligation — but reversal requires major surgery and isn''t always effective.
Tubal ligation is one of the most commonly used surgical sterilization procedures for women. Tubal ligation permanently prevents pregnancy, ending the need for any type of contraception. A tubal ligation may also decrease the risk of ovarian cancer.
Tubal ligation isn''t appropriate for everyone, however. Your doctor or health care provider will make sure you fully understand the risks and benefits of this procedure.
Your doctor may also talk to you about other options, such as hysteroscopic sterilization. Hysteroscopic sterilization involves placing a small coil or other insert into the fallopian tubes through the cervix. The insert causes scar tissue to form and seal off the tubes.
Tubal ligation is an abdominal operation performed with anesthesia. Risks associated with tubal ligation include:
You may be at higher risk of complications from a tubal ligation if:
A tubal ligation won''t protect you from sexually transmitted infections.
In the first year after a tubal ligation, it''s estimated that fewer than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant. The younger you are at the time of a tubal ligation, the more likely the sterilization is to fail. If you do conceive after having a tubal ligation, there''s a higher chance that the pregnancy will be ectopic — when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.
Before you have a tubal ligation, your health care provider will likely:
If you''re not having a tubal ligation shortly after childbirth or during a C-section, you should use contraception for at least one month before the procedure and continue using contraception until your next period to decrease the likelihood of pregnancy. Having the procedure done during your period or during the days between your period and ovulation also reduces the chance of pregnancy at the time of the procedure. Your health care provider may give you a sensitive pregnancy test on the day of surgery to make sure you''re not pregnant.
Tubal ligation can be done while you''re recovering from vaginal childbirth (using a small incision under the navel called a minilaparotomy) or during a C-section delivery. It can also be done as an outpatient procedure (interval tubal ligation) separate from childbirth. Interval tubal ligation is usually done with a laparoscope — a thin tube equipped with a camera lens and light — under short-acting general anesthesia.
If you have an interval tubal ligation as an outpatient procedure, either a needle is inserted or an incision is made through your navel so your abdomen can be inflated with gas (carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide). Then a laparoscope is inserted into your abdomen.
In most cases, your doctor will make a second small incision to insert special instruments. Using instruments passed through the abdominal wall, your doctor seals the fallopian tubes by destroying segments of the tubes or blocking them with plastic rings or clips.
If you have a tubal ligation after vaginal childbirth, your doctor will likely make a small incision under your navel, providing easy access to your still-enlarged uterus and fallopian tubes. If you have a tubal ligation during a C-section, your health care provider will use the incision that was made to deliver the baby.
If your abdomen was inflated with gas during the interval tubal procedure, the gas will be withdrawn. You may be allowed to go home several hours after the procedure. If you have the procedure in combination with childbirth, the tubal ligation isn''t likely to prolong your hospital stay.
You''ll have some discomfort at the incision site. You might also experience:
You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) for pain relief, but avoid using aspirin, since it may increase bleeding. You may bathe 48 hours after the procedure, but avoid straining or rubbing the incision for one week. Carefully dry the incision after bathing.
Avoid strenuous lifting and sex for one to two weeks. Resume your normal activities gradually as you begin to feel better. Your stitches will dissolve and won''t require removal. Check with your health care provider to see if you need a follow-up appointment.
If you have any concerns that you aren''t healing properly, call your doctor. In addition, contact your health care provider immediately if you experience:
If you think you''re pregnant at any time after the tubal ligation, contact your health care provider immediately.
Keep in mind that although tubal ligation reversal is possible, the procedure is complicated and not guaranteed to be effective.


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After losing his right leg to complications from diabetes on July 29, Brent Riley is eager to share his story and warn others to be tested earlier than he was.
After losing his right leg to complications from diabetes on July 29, Brent Riley is eager to share his story and warn others to be tested earlier than he was.
He also advises diabetes patients to "Stick with the plan," adding, "I've failed. It's harder than you can imagine."
Riley, 46, of Hannibal, did not learn he had diabetes until age 28, and was told he probably had it as a child. He believes "If I had been diagnosed as a child, I would have been taking care of myself."
His wife, Kathy, said "We want people to be aware and not go through what we went through."
Brent advises that "if it runs in your family, be tested, with no symptoms. ... My grandmother on my mother's side had it, and my dad had it, both later in life."
However, none of his siblings - three brothers and one sister - have diabetes.
With his right leg amputated three inches below the knee, Brent is hoping to get a prosthetic leg when he has the funds. He has applied for Medicaid and for disability.
Meanwhile, with Kathy working at D.J. Kidz Preschool, Brent's mother, Carolyn Riley, comes to their house to care for him.
Carolyn said, "If it had to happen, I'm thankful it was after I retired, so I could be there for them. God knew they were going to need me."
Kathy said Carolyn "helps us with the kids and takes him to his doctor appointments."
The Rileys' children, Dash, 12; and Ella, 8, also help, Kathy said. "Our kids have been great, helping around the house, and it has brought us closer as a family." Brent helps with homework, and she does the meals.
"I have had my children checked (tested for diabetes)," Brent reported.
People throughout Hannibal also are helping them, the Rileys said. Someone loaned him an electric scooter.
Their home has a ramp, thanks to Holy Family Church donating the material and helping in various ways.
Friends have been helping, Kathy reported. "Chad and Angela Hatton and his dad, Bill, helps us in so many ways."
Kathy added that "it's not the donations, but people are just there to help us and that has helped us a lot." She added that both his family and her family help, and Brent's brother, Jeff, uses his construction experience.
First symptom was
excessive thirst
"If you feel fine but are drinking a lot, be tested," Brent advised. This is how his diabetes was diagnosed. "I always drank a lot of water, and in 1996 I went to Atlanta during the Olympics and just could not satisfy my thirst. My tongue was swollen.
"I had a fasting test of my blood sugar, and it was over 200," Brent said. "It should be not over 140. I started out with pills, diet and exercise and started riding a bike.
"At the beginning I didn't have much problem, but in 2000 I went on insulin," Brent continued. "I had to count carbs - they turn into sugar. I started out measuring and weighing food. It did work for awhile, then life gets busy. ... And I was always told I needed to lose weight."
It was also in 2000 he developed neuropathy, with nerve damage. The term neuropathy is short for peripheral neuropathy, meaning nerve damage in the peripheral nervous system.
This caused "excruciating pain," Brent said. "My bones ached terribly for two years, then by 2002 the pain was gone, and I couldn't feel my feet."
He continued to work as a corrections officer at the prison in Bowling Green until having a foot problem. This was five years ago, Brent explained. "I got home from work and took my boots off, and there was blood on my sock on the top of my toes. My second, third and fourth toes were bent up and the tops were rubbed raw. A golf ball rolled out of my boot. It had broken my toes, but I didn't know."
Toes were his
first amputation
"Then six to eight weeks later my foot and leg were swollen past my knee," Brent continued. "I couldn't get my boot back on. The next day I went to the doctor and he put me in a boot cast, but I couldn't work in the prison with that. ... I was off 12 weeks, then went back and two or three days later felt something snap in the arch of my foot. It did not show on X-rays but when it popped pain shot up my knee.
"Six months later my leg swelled again and the doctor could see a break in the arch of my foot, and he judged it to be six or eight months old," Brent said. "I was in a boot cast again." One day he took off the boot cast and saw blood on his sock.
"The doctor found an ulcer on the side of my foot, but there was no pain. It was deep. We treated it for 12 weeks, then one day it was swollen and the ulcer had gone to the bone. They started me on a bunch of IVs with antibiotics and the next day the doctor found it had split open. He operated, and a couple days later a CT scan showed infection in the bone in four toes.
"The doctor said 'It could go in remission, but ultimately you will lose the toes.' So they took all five toes on my right foot." Brent reported. This was four years ago, and it healed. He had no trouble for awhile and went back to work with orthodontic toe fillers in his special shoe.
"I surprised the doctor with how good I was walking," Brent said. "Over the years I had half a dozen other ulcers pop up."
Vision problem
came next
His next problem was vision, three years ago. This was macular edema, causing "blood vessels bleeding into my eyes," he said. "I had laser surgery to stop the bleeding and about seven months of shots." He had been told to have his vision checked yearly, but "I put it off," he admitted.
Brent had no more trouble until this year. By then he was working in a factory, he explained, "on my feet all the time. ... My shoe was slipping, and it formed a blister - a huge blister that covered my foot. My doctor said to stay off my foot, but I said 'I have to work.'
"On July 17 I came home from work vomiting and had been running a fever for at least a week," he said. He landed in the hospital, "dehydrated with blood sugar so high it would not register. ... I was on an insulin drip, and the next day I had an infection in the bones again.
"They gave me the option of just foot surgery and said 'You're going to lose your leg someday.' In the hospital I used a computer and read up on it."
This prompted his decision for amputation. The July 29 surgery required nine hours, Kathy noted.
Brent hopes other people with a family history of diabetes will take action soon than he did, adding that diabetes leads to other health risks. "You can have it for years and feel fine," he said from his own experience.
"With diabetes you are at greater risk for other things," he said, including "high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, liver disease, kidney disease, going blind and having limbs amputated."


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Maybe the contestants will be paired? Like BB6?
Was it DUO or DUOS?? I heard plural!
ALBERT!!!!! Glad to see you back! I have no hope for any of my past favorites coming back. Even if they do return, they will quickly get the old heave-ho out the door making me suffer once again.
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_brother/twist/Brendon & RachelDr. Will & Mike "Boogie"Jessie & NatalieEvil Dick & DanieleJeff & JordanORHayden & Enzo
I just realized, Dick, Mike and Hayden all won BB!
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I have this laundry list of about ten different crafts to work on, so what do I do? Ignore the list completely and decide to remake Mr. Stay Puft. Interestingly enough the original amigurumi had the most page views out of all my projects last year, reigning in at approximately 6,600 views! For those super professional bloggers who are laughing at such a small number just remember that this blog is supposed to be laid back (or so my excuse goes).
What am I rambling on for? We all know you just came here to see pictures.
Aww, it's like he has a little deformed brother or something.


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Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf
This guide provides a simple explanation of common Rules situations. It is not a substitute for the Rules of Golf, which should be consulted whenever any doubts arises. For more information on the points covered, please refer to the relevant Rule.
The basic Rules are not as hard to learn as you may think. They would include, for example, where play of a hole commences; what to do when your ball is in water hazard, lost or out of bounds' interference from immovable obstructions such as cart paths; and playing a provisional ball.
Watch: Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf
Getting Started
Relief Situations and Procedures
When playing golf, you must play the ball as it lies, whether your ball is in a good lie or a bad lie, unless the Rules allow you to do otherwise. For example, the Rules allow you to move natural objects like leaves and twigs – the Rules call these "loose impediments".
The Rules also permit you to lift and move your ball if you have interference from certain conditions. Sometimes you can move your ball without penalty, e.g. when you have interference due to a man-made object – called "obstructions" - such as a road or path, or when you have interference by an abnormal ground condition, such as casual water and ground under repair. At other times, you may incur a penalty if you wish to move your ball, e.g. when your ball is in a water hazard.
Have a look at the sections below to learn more:
Lost, Provisional & Unplayable Balls
Rules Academy
The information included in the Quick Guide is also available in an on-line course, the Rules Academy. This course is based on the Etiquette Section and Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf and features video, images and diagrams of Rules situations and includes revision questions after each section.
It covers the essentials that all golfers should know such as sportsmanship, integrity and respect. It adopts a tee to green approach and tells you what you need to know at each point; from where to tee your ball, to taking relief from various conditions, to holing out and returning the score card
At the end of the course, you can take a Level 1 Rules Exam and receive a certificate signed by their guiding player.