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Learn more about how oncology social workers can help you cope with a cancer diagnosis.
Support Groups
Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.
Online Groups
- Caring for a Loved One Who Is Post-Treatment Support Group
- Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
- Young Adult Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
Face-to-Face Groups
Connect Education Workshops
Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.
For Any Cancer Diagnosis
- Mind Body Techniques to Cope with the Stresses of Cancer
- Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy
- Managing Post-Treatment Neuropathy
- Changing Roles and Responsibilities for Caregivers
- Recapturing Joy and Finding Meaning
- Using Mind/Body Techniques to Cope with the Stress of Survivorship
- Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty
- Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention
- Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones
- Survivorship and Workplace Transitions
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit
- Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Better to Feel Better: Tips You Can Use
- The Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Managing the Stress of Survivorship
- Rediscovering Intimacy in Your Relationships Following Treatment
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor About Follow-Up Care
- Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment
- My Treatment is Over: Why Do I Feel So Alone and Sad?
- Neuropathy and Joint Aches: New Post Treatment Challenges
- Managing Your Costs of Recovery
- Is It My Cancer or Am I Getting Older?
- Stress Management Tips for Survivors
For Lymphoma
Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.
For Any Cancer Diagnosis
- Adult Cancer Survivor: Emotional Concerns
- After Treatment Ends: Tools for the Adult Cancer Survivor
- Coping With Sadness Throughout and After Treatment
- Coping With Sleeping Difficulties During and After Treatment
- Coping with the Fear of Recurrence
- Coping With the Loss of Fertility
- Counseling to Better Cope With Survivorship
- Difficulty Sleeping: Tips to Relax Before Bedtime
- Intimacy During and After Cancer Treatment
- Staying Physically Active During and After Cancer Treatment
- Survivorship Care Plan: Follow-Up Care and Returning to Work
Financial Assistance
Limited assistance from CancerCare is available to help with cancer-related costs.
Ask CancerCare
Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer including specific answers to questions asked by caregivers.
For Any Cancer Diagnosis
What support services should a cancer survivor look for after finishing treatment?A.
A variety of physical and emotional responses can come up after treatment ends. Reaching out for support is a very healthy way of taking care of yourself. Engaging in certain activities can help you to regain some sense of control and be an active participant in your recovery.
Take a moment to think about the people who have been helpful to you. Your "team" includes the doctors, nurses, social workers, alternative health practitioners, other survivors and the family and friends who surround you. Defining and understanding the distinct role that each person plays is beneficial so you know where to turn when you need help. Who can answer medical questions? What programs exist to help financially? Who do you approach when you need a good listener?
Keep in mind the following services as you evaluate your current needs:
- Peer support, through support groups or survivor matching programs, allows you the opportunity to learn from others and find emotional support.
- Individual counseling provides a space to process the many complex feelings that come with cancer survivorship.
- Financial assistance programs are available to help with some medically related expenses such as co-pays for medication, as well as out of pocket costs associated with transportation.
- Alternative therapies such as Reiki, acupuncture or massage can help you alleviate side effects such as fatigue and pain. Relaxation techniques may also help you manage feelings of anxiety.
Taking inventory of available supportive services is an important first step to take. Think about what services would be a good fit for you given your current needs. If it's not clear or you are having trouble finding local services, speak with an oncology social worker who can help guide you.
I'm worried that a few side effects from my cancer treatment won't go away. Do you know how long they might last?A.
Experiencing lingering side effects after cancer treatment is over is common. These side effects can be especially frustrating when you expect to feel better as soon as treatment is over. Most side effects gradually lessen with time as your body recovers from treatment. Share your concerns and questions about continuing side effects with your medical team and what can be done to address them. I'd recommend keeping a detailed daily log of the side effects you are experiencing—this makes it easier to report details to your doctor. Our Connect® Education Workshop, Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit can help you prepare for your appointments.
Connecting with others in a support group for people who are post-treatment can be helpful. A support group is a place to share tips and ways of coping with other survivors who might be experiencing similar lingering side effects. We offer support groups over the telephone, online and in person (New York City area). You can also speak with a social worker who will locate groups in your area.
Finally, read our publications to learn ways to cope with side effects.
I've finished treatment and now I feel like I'm on my own. Are there things I should be doing?A.
Finishing cancer treatment often brings mixed feelings. A sense of relief and feelings of accomplishment are normal; so, too, is uncertainty about the future. Your instinct to prepare in some way for your survivorship is a good one. Here are some steps you can take to keep both your mind and your body healthy as you continue to work with your medical team.
Ask your doctor for a Treatment Summary. This should include:
- Your type(s) of cancer with the date and stage at diagnosis
- Types of treatment received (surgery, chemotherapy drugs, radiation doses and tests performed)
- Complications experienced (side effects, transfusions, hospitalizations)
- Other services used (physical therapy, acupuncture, herbal)
Discuss with your doctor what your Follow-Up Plan will be. This should include:
- Future schedule of visits (time and date)
- Who will deliver follow-up care (and where)
- Tests that will be done and why (surveillance and preventative)
- Assessment and treatment for long- or late-term effects (e.g., lymphedema, depression, pain)
- Evaluation of current health behaviors and promotion of healthy life style
There are great resources available that can help you organize all of the above information. The LiveSTRONG Foundation has developed worksheets and a Survivorship Notebook. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) provides information about Living Beyond Cancer. And for childhood cancer survivors, the National Children's Cancer Society offers information in managing long-term effects from treatment.
You mentioned feeling "on your own" now that your treatment is complete. This is a common feeling when treatment ends, and it's good to know about the different types of support available to you:
- Professional support provides you with information, resources and counseling
- Peer-to-Peer support reduces your sense of isolation and helps you connect with others who share similar concerns
To tap into these types of support, speak with an oncology social worker or join a post-treatment support group at CancerCare. A social worker can also help you identify local support services.
Finally, you might find it useful to listen to these Connect Education Workshops:
I've been trying to get back to normal after ending treatment, but I'm having some trouble. Everyone is happy that I'm back to work, but I'm not sure I am. Why am I feeling this way and what should I do?A.
With the end of treatment often comes the expectation that it's time for celebration, and for things to go back to how they used to be. Yet, it's common for many people to feel lost, uncertain and confused about how to move forward. Friends and family usually mean well, but they might not be fully aware of the feelings that can surface after treatment is over.
Often times after treatment ends, people find themselves reevaluating their lives. This could mean reassessing relationships or professional goals, and discovering new ways of finding meaning and fulfillment. Moreover, you might not be fully ready to be back to work, whether emotionally or physically.
Newly diagnosed patients can be so busy learning about their diagnosis, working with their medical team, and going through treatment, that the emotional impact of the diagnosis is not fully felt until treatment has ended. Understanding what life after cancer means to you can take time. This process may involve reflecting on what you've been through, identifying changes you might want to make in your life and recognizing what you've learned about yourself.
Remember that support groups are not only for people in active treatment. You might find the feelings you're having right now are better understood by people who've "been there" and are currently facing similar issues such as fear of recurrence, living with uncertainty, lingering side effects, and going back to work. You might also find individual counseling helpful.
If you have concerns about how your feelings, both emotional and physical, are affecting your daily life, speak with your doctor or a counselor for support and additional guidance.
I'm a cancer survivor and am wondering if I should seek counseling now that my treatment has ended?A.
The decision to pursue counseling is always very personal. As a post-treatment cancer survivor, you may be dealing with concerns that are different than those you had at the time of your initial diagnosis. The post-treatment phase may be a time to reevaluate purpose, direction, and priorities. We know that many cancer survivors have fears of recurrence and other anxieties that friends and loved ones may not fully understand. Speaking with a counselor can help.
CancerCare offers a number of ways to get support including counseling and support groups. A support group provides a safe place for people coping with similar issues to share and learn from each other. Many people find the opportunity to relate to others in this way enormously helpful and powerful.
You may also want to listen to our Connect Education Workshop, Managing the Stress of Survivorship.
Going forward, keep in mind that taking care of yourself emotionally is equally as important as looking after your physical needs.
How can a cancer survivor deal with fear of recurrence?A.
Fear of recurrence is very common and understandable in the context of your recent cancer experience. There are several ways in which you can manage this anxiety in order to live a full and meaningful life:
- Ask your oncologist about chances of recurrence, regular tests to schedule to check for signs that the cancer may have returned and steps you can take to increase the chances that it will not.
- Assess your life and look at your daily routine. Are there things you could improve about your diet? Ways to increase your physical activity? Things you can do to help you relax? To sleep better?
- Read our publication After Treatment Ends: Tools for the Adult Cancer Survivor.
- Listen to our podcast, Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit.
- Consider talking to a professional counselor, such as an oncology social worker at CancerCare who can suggest ways to manage your anxiety and help you process your feelings.
- Many cancer survivors also find support groups very helpful, as they can talk to other survivors with similar worries and fears and learn new coping skills. View support groups at CancerCare.
- Listen to our podcast Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty.
- Talk to your trusted friends or family members about your concerns. Even if there are just one or two people with whom you feel comfortable sharing your fears, this can be a powerful way to get some relief from your anxiety.
- Make sure you continue to engage in hobbies and socialize with your friends is an essential and healthy form of distraction.
- Listen to our podcast Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones.
- Reflect on what makes your life meaningful, both before and after cancer. What values and activities are important to you? How can you continue to honor those things you hold dear? Focusing on the bigger picture can help minimize the anxiety and remind you what you can do in the here-and-now to live a full life.
- Read our publication Strengthening the Spirit.
- Listen to our podcast Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment.
How can I find an exercise program that is adjusted for physical limitations I have due to having had cancer? I can't walk like I used to, because I have nerve damage in one leg and I tire easily. I thought yoga or Tai Chi, but I can't do the normal sets. Any ideas what kind of exercise I can do or where I can find modified plans?A.
Your question identifies one of the most important aspects of cancer survivorship – continued self-care. Exercise improves post-treatment fitness and strengthens your ability, in both mind and body, to cope with the after-effects of cancer.
The first step in starting any exercise program is to consult a doctor, either your oncologist or general practitioner. Ask him/her for a referral to an occupational or physical therapist, who can help you customize an exercise routine based on your age, present fitness level, and any limitations caused by cancer or its treatment. This can help increase your flexibility and bone and muscle strength, which are crucial to improving balance and preventing falls. Some techniques can even be performed sitting or standing. For more information, see our booklet, Caring for Your Bones When You Have Cancer.
Health professionals can also help you find exercise programs in your community, such as yoga, Tai Chi, qigong, and other gentle movement classes that are tailored to cancer survivors. Such classes may also be found at your local YMCA, senior center, or Cancer Support Community. Mind-body techniques (including deep breathing and relaxation exercises) will improve your focus and energy level. Learn more by reading our fact sheet, "Relaxation Techniques and Mind/Body Practices."
You may also want to see a neurologist to treat the nerve damage, or neuropathy, that is limiting your movement. A neurologist may prescribe medications, acupuncture, or relaxation exercises to relieve your pain and discomfort.
Another way to improve your ability to exercise is to consult a nutritionist or registered dietitian: finding a diet tailored to your specific needs can help increase your energy and rebuild your muscles and bones. The American Cancer Society has comprehensive nutrition information for before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Even if you are fatigued and tire easily, start slow. Any exercise is better than none. Consult the American Society of Clinical Oncology for information on how to practice this. Instead of walking for an hour, walk for 5-10 minutes several times a day. Give yourself credit for any exercise you do, and reward yourself when you are able to do more. Remember to celebrate each small success.
I finished treatment and would like information on fertility issues and cancer survivors. Can you help me?A.
Unfortunately, one potential effect of cancer and cancer treatment is the loss of fertility in both men and women. Depending on cancer type and treatment methods, your age, and other factors, your fertility may be compromised on a temporary or permanent basis. To determine this likelihood and possible solutions, it is important that you talk to your oncologist and a fertility specialist. The American Cancer Society has comprehensive information on the main causes and options for cancer-related infertility for women and for men. For women, causes include:
- damage to your eggs caused by certain kinds of chemotherapy
- damage to your ovaries caused by radiation
- removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or ovaries (oophorectomy)
- hormonal treatments
If you have a uterus and ovaries, you may still be able to get pregnant. Some medical professionals recommend waiting 6 months before trying, to avoid fertilization of damaged eggs. A doctor specializing in high-risk obstetrics can check that your ovaries are still functioning and that your heart and lungs are strong enough to withstand pregnancy. If you were not able to freeze embryos (cryopreservation) before beginning cancer treatment but you still have your uterus, you may consider:
- getting implanted with donor eggs through IVF (in-vitro fertilization)
- getting implanted with a donor embryo through IVF
- adoption
For men, infertility may be caused by:
- damage to your sperm cells caused by chemotherapy
- damage to sperm cells caused by radiation
- surgery to remove your testicles or prostate
- hormonal therapies
Some men recover their ability to produce sperm after cancer treatment (maybe a year or later). If you did not freeze your sperm before treatment but you can still produce sperm, you may consider:
- getting your semen analyzed to determine the level of DNA damage to your sperm
- adoption
LIVESTRONG provides information on fertility options at all stages of cancer treatment to help you make an informed decision based on your individual needs. You can also find information to help deal with the financial, practical and legal aspects of infertility.
Dealing with fertitlity issues can be stressful, and CancerCare offers counseling and support groups to help better manage these concerns.
I am just getting back on my feet after treatment. I want to go back to work, but would like to go to school for an advanced certificate or degree. Is there any financial aid specifically for new survivors?A.
Congratulations on finishing your treatment and please let me be part of celebrating this huge accomplishment! Life after treatment can be a time of renewed focus, greater creativity and new commitment to educational opportunities. Priorities shift and the way you decide where and with whom you devote your time is different than before you were diagnosed. This can be both exciting and scary, as the realization that you are in fact a different person than before treatment and that returning to the "way things were" is not entirely possible or realistic. The financial strain from cancer treatment can leave your bank account unable to accommodate this dedication to personal advancement and renewal. I wish you continued success and excitement as you learn more about yourself and discover how to advocate for what you need now. Thankfully, there are several resources out there and many organizations that have compiled a list of the different types of scholarships and financial assistance.
One good place to start is The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid.
The same organization that may have brought you discounted prescriptions, NeedyMeds, also offers a list of scholarship resources.
The Jackie Spellman Scholarship Foundation and the Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship offer assistance for people pursuing graduate studies who have been affected by leukemia or lymphoma. They offer scholarships ranging between $1000 and $3000.
Additional resources include:
For those still undergoing treatment but would like to continue their higher education, the National Collegiate Cancer Foundation offers annual nonrenewable $1000 scholarships for college students whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
The Patient Advocate Foundation has a Scholarships for Survivors Program.
The SAMFund has a Surviving and Moving Forward scholarship program for cancer survivors between the ages of 17 and 35 living in the United States.
The Ulman Cancer Fund has a National College Scholarship Program for young adult cancer survivors and young adults impacted by cancer.
I would love to go to a spa or retreat after my last treatment, but what I am finding is extremely expensive. After a loss of income for a year and medical expenses, there's not much left for anything. Is there a retreat or spa like this for cancer survivors? Maybe a place that insurance would help cover costs?A.
There is so much information available about retreats and spa-like getaways that include massage and yoga as part of their healing package. Searching for "retreat cancer patients" brought up numerous websites that have lists about retreats and weekend getaways all across the country. Many of them seemed free or offered at a greatly discounted rate. In a time when financial assistance is often few and far between, the "in-kind" assistance seems to be available and donated in abundance.
Here are resources for finding retreats for cancer survivors:
- Foundation for Women's Cancer's Retreats for Women with Cancer and Their Families
- Cancer.Net's Camps and Retreats for Families and Children Affected by Cancer
Here are a few examples of possible retreats:
- Casting for Recovery offers free fly-fishing weekends in 33 states for female breast cancer survivors. Founded on the principles that the natural world is a healing force, you don't have to know how – or even like – to fly fish; the main goal is bonding. The retreats are held from April to November and also incorporate counseling and educational services.
- Mary's Place by the Sea is a quiet place of retreat and healing in Ocean Grove, NJ with massage, reiki, guided meditation, nutritional counseling, cooking classes, counseling and yoga.
- Stowe Weekend of Hope is a three-day gathering held each spring in the resort town of Stowe, VT, for both male and female cancer survivors and their families. Activities include educational sessions with top doctors presenting current medical research in all areas of cancer treatments, workshops by cancer type, movement and exercise classes, a three-mile run and more.
- Little Pink Houses provides free week-long beach retreats in private homes in North and South Carolina for breast cancer patients and their immediate families.
In terms of insurance covering spa or wellness treatments, rehabilitation and medical massage clinics will sometimes accept various types of insurance for medically necessary massage and physical therapy. Spa and massage treatments can offer a host of physical and mental benefits which are continuously being researched, and medical professionals are viewing them more and more as a way of supporting the whole patient. These types of treatments can improve the outlook people have about their treatments, enhance body awareness, reduce pain and swelling, improve lymph node drainage and minimize the effects of radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Many spas have specialized oncology massage therapists who have experience working with cancer patients and know how to tailor treatments. As you're researching spas, keep in mind the products they use and the level of hygiene the spa offers. As some products can irritate your skin and you may be more susceptible to infections, it's important to only visit spas and retreats that practice proper cleaning and disinfection schedules.
Can taste buds still be affected two years after completing chemo treatments?A.
Experiencing lingering side effects after cancer treatment is over is common and taste buds can be part of that reaction. These side effects can be especially frustrating when you expect to feel better as soon as treatment is over and especially when you are expected, by others, to return to your pre-treatment self. It is such an important quality of life issue.
Some clients have said that, over time, their taste buds returned to normal. Other people said that, over time, their taste buds had returned but were different. Share your concerns and questions about continuing taste bud side effects with your oncologist, your medical team and what can be done to address them. Also, consider speaking with the oncology nursing staff. They often have recommendations that are practical and manageable.
I'd recommend keeping a detailed daily log of the side effects you are experiencing—this makes it easier to report details to your doctor and nurse. In the log, note what the foods are and how they taste differently. Also note the times of day in your log. This may help the oncology team guide you in figuring out solutions for you.
You may also want to check out Cook For Your Life, an online food and recipe site that assists people who are in, or who have finished treatment, with foods and recipes that might be more palatable, considering the changes in tastes. Imerman Angels is a peer support program that team up people who have gone through similar circumstances. You may want to contact them to ask for a "buddy" to discuss these issues with.
Our Connect Education Workshop Communicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit can help you prepare for your appointments.
Connecting with others in a support group for people who are post-treatment can be helpful. A support group is a place to share tips and ways of coping with other survivors who might be experiencing similar lingering side effects. We offer support groups over the telephone, online and in person (New York City area). You can also speak with a social worker who will locate groups in your area (800-813-4673).
Finally, read our publications to learn ways to cope with side effects.
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I'm in remission after having chemotherapy and radiation for small cell lung cancer. I've recently started having a shortness of breath when I'm at rest (doesn't seem to happen at work). Is there anything I can do?A.
The shortness of breath, or dyspnea, you are experiencing can be uncomfortable and frightening. The more you struggle for air, the harder your lungs work to get oxygen, and the more distressed you feel. It is extremely important to consult a medical professional to find out what might be setting this cycle in motion. Possible causes could be:
- a side effect of chemotherapy or radiation (which may reduce lung capacity)
- anemia, meaning your lungs don't have enough red blood cells to deliver oxygen throughout your body
- a non-cancer lung condition, like asthma, COPD, or an allergy
- anxiety caused by fears of recurrence, the lasting emotional effects of having had cancer, or other types of stress
Contact the American Lung Association (1-800-LUNGUSA) for information on other possible causes of dyspnea. Depending on its source, a doctor may prescribe a steroidal or anti-anxiety medication, supplements, oxygen, or special exercises. Progressive relaxation, meditation, and guided imagery can all help reduce stress and anxiety. CancerCare has several Connect Education Workshops that address stress management in cancer survivors and Managing the Stress of Survivorship.
To prepare for your doctor's appointment, keep a record of your breathing problems, with these questions in mind:
- When do you experience shortness of breath?
- When does it feel worst?
- How long does each episode last?
- What is going on around you before, during, and after each episode?
- Does anything make it feel better?
Take your record with you to your appointment. It is very important that a medical professional review your symptoms, especially if you're also feeling faint and dizzy, if your heart is pounding, or if it's difficult to breathe even at rest.
CancerCare has information on creating a survivorship care plan that can be used to personalize your post-treatment needs and communicate them to your health care provider.
Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself so that your medical, emotional, and practical needs are addressed, and your quality of life is maximized.
Additional Resources
National Children's Cancer Society
314‑241‑1600, thenccs.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
888‑650‑9127, canceradvocacy.org
The Samfund: Support for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
617‑938‑3484, thesamfund.org


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Up at the crack of dawn, I spent this Sunday morning firing up the smoker for Turkey #1 (see last year's smoked turkey). After all that, I wasn't just hungry, but Tony Robbins Hungry. I needed a solid and hearty breakfast and I had a bunch of chard that needed to get used up today; this created a dish borne from necessity, and yet, it was everything I could have asked for in a Sunday breakfast.
Sausage & Chard Sauté with Eggs
Serves 4
- 1 pound pork or turkey breakfast sausage (we used pork, of course)
- 1/4 cup onion, diced small
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced small
- 1 bunch chard, stems removed and chopped separately, leaves cut into 1″ ribbons
- 1/4 cup chicken or beef stock
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Eggs (we served 2 per person, but the amount will depend on your own appetite)
- In a large skillet on medium heat, start to brown and crumble sausage.
- When sausage starts to brown and give off fat, add onions and bell pepper, cook until onions translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chard stems and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with the stock, scraping up any browned bits in the pan.
- Add chard leaves and cover pan with a lid, turn heat down to low, letting chard wilt.
- Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender; during this time, start to cook your eggs–I did mine basted, but you go on and cook your eggs however you like them.
- Season the chard sauté with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with the sauté topped with eggs.

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Basques (băsks), people of N Spain and SW France. There are about 2 million Basques in the three Basque provs. and Navarre, Spain; some 250,000 in Labourd, Soule, and Lower Navarre, France; and communities of various sizes in Central and South America and other parts of the world. Many preserve their ancient language, which is unrelated to any other tongue. They have guarded their ancient customs and traditions, although they have played a prominent role in the history of Spain and France.
The origin of the Basques, almost certainly the oldest surviving ethnic group in Europe, has not yet been determined, but they antedate the ancient Iberian tribes of Spain, with which they have been erroneously identified. Genetically and culturally, the Basque population has been relatively isolated and distinct, perhaps since Paleolithic times. Primarily free peasants, shepherds, fishermen, navigators, miners, and metalworkers, the Basques also produced such figures as St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis Xavier, and Francisco de Vitoria.
Before Roman times, the Basque tribes, little organized politically, extended farther to the north and south than at present. But the core of the Basque Country resisted Romanization and was only nominally subject to Roman rule. Christianity was slow in penetrating (3d–5th cent.). Once converted, the Basques remained fervent Roman Catholics, but they have retained a certain tradition of independence from the hierarchies of Spain and France.
The Basques withstood domination by the Visigoths and Franks. Late in the 6th cent. they took advantage of the anarchy prevailing in the Frankish kingdom and expanded northward, occupying present-day Gascony (Lat. Vasconia), to which they gave their name. The duchy of Vasconia, formed in 601 and chronically at war with the Franks, Visigoths, and Moors, was closely associated with, and at times dominated by, Aquitaine. In 778 the Basques, who had just been reduced to nominal vassalage by Charlemagne, destroyed the Frankish rear guard at Roncesvalles, but they subsequently recognized Louis the Pious, king of Aquitaine, as their suzerain.
The duchy of Gascony continued, but the Basques early in the 9th cent. concentrated in their present habitat and in 824 founded, at Pamplona, the kingdom of Navarre, which under Sancho III (1000–1035) united almost all the Basques. Although Castile acquired Guipúzcoa (1200), Álava (1332), and Vizcaya (1370), the Castilian kings recognized the wide democratic rights enjoyed by the Basques. Guernica was the traditional location of Basque assemblies.
With the conquest (1512) of Navarre by Ferdinand the Catholic, the Basques lost their last independent stronghold. After the 16th cent., Basque prosperity declined and emigration became common, especially in the 19th cent. Basque privileges remained in force under the Spanish monarchy, but in 1873 they were abolished because of the Basques' pro-Carlist stand in the Carlist Wars. To regain autonomy, the Basques supported nearly every political movement directed against the central authority.
In the civil war of 1936–39, the Basque provs., not including Navarre, defended the republican government, under which they had autonomous status; the Basques of Navarre supported the Franco forces. The Franco government, once in power, for the most part discouraged Basque political and cultural autonomy, but Basque nationalism retained its appeal to the Basques, and they continued to wage their fight for self-determination.
Following Spain's return to democracy, limited autonomy was granted to the region, and in 1980 the first Basque parliament was elected. Nonetheless, terrorist activities by the Basque separatist organization, Basque Homeland and Freedom (Euzkadi Ta Azkatasuna; ETA), which had begun in 1968, continued, ultimately killing more than 800 people, many of them police officers and soldiers. From 1983 to 1987 a secret government-sponsored death squad killed 27 and wounded about 30, most members of the ETA.
Basque nationalism, often involving unrest and violence by and against the ETA, has continued, but the ETA lost significant popular support beginning in the 1990s. In 1996, Spanish and French officials agreed on joint measures to crack down on the terrorist group; a cease-fire (1998–99) by the ETA failed to lead to a peace accord. In 2001, Basque nationalist candidates won more than 50% of the vote in the regional parliamentary elections, but only about 10% supported the party aligned with the ETA. In 2002 that political party, then called Batasuna, was accused of collaborating with the ETA and suspended for three years; it was permanently banned the following year, and its leaders arrested in 2007. The ETA announced a "permanent" cease-fire in Mar., 2006, and the government subsequently agreed to talks. Few talks and no progress had occurred when a Dec., 2006, bombing in Madrid ended the talks, and six months later the ETA officially ended its ceasefire. A new cease-fire by the ETA, announced in Sept., 2010, after requests from Basque nationalist parties, was regarded skeptically by the Spanish government, which called on the ETA to disarm and disband. In Oct., 2011, the ETA declared an end to its armed campaign; in Apr., 2017, it handed over arms stockpiles and said it had disarmed.
Moderate Spanish Basque nationalists have sought increased autonomy for the region. The Basque parliament approved a plan for "free association" with Spain in 2004, but it failed to win the approval of the Spanish Cortes. In 2009 Basque nationalists failed to win a majority in parliament, and the Socialist and Popular parties formed the regional government, but in 2012 the nationalists won a plurality. There is also strong support among French Basques for political automony.
See R. Gallop, A Book of the Basques (1930, repr. 1970).


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Courtney Love has two men in mind to possibly play her late husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, on the big screen — but neither of them are "Twilight" superstar Robert Pattinson.
"Isn't that so stupid, who would cast him? That's just wrong, no offence (to Pattinson)," Courtney told the Canadian Press after rumors surfaced out of the UK that she was eyeing the "Twilight" gent for the role in the upcoming Cobain biopic, which Courtney will executive produce.
"I watched the 'Twilight' stuff very, very recently and I get it, it resonates with the teenaged girl in me, I understand epic love of that nature; I write about it all the time," she added. "But isn't that silly?"
Instead, Courtney suggested either Ryan Gosling, who she has mentioned for several years, or Scottish star James McAvoy could take on the role.
Courtney acquired the rights to Charles Cross' "Heavier Than Heaven," a biography of the late grunge figurehead, years ago and has been working for almost five years to find the right team to bring it to the big screen.
As for playing herself, Courtney has had her eye on Scarlett Johansson for some time.
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Meet Twitter's Self-Appointed Nemesis
The revenues of Jason Fried's scrappy Chicago startup are estimated at maybe $10 million annually. Twitter, meanwhile, is about to deposit ten times that in its already-stuffed bank account. Which helps explain why Fried's sniping has reached mocking extremes.
It's great fun. 37signals issued a fake "press release" on the company's influential and freewheeling blog yesterday mocking Twitter's reportedly imminent $1 billion valuation by way of a $100 million investment. "37SIGNALS VALUATION TOPS $100 BILLION AFTER BOLD VC INVESTMENT," read the headline. The post began:
37signals is now a $100 billion dollar company, according to a group of investors who have agreed to purchase 0.000000001% of the company in exchange for $1.
It later declared that 37signals would cease taking in actual money, so investors could fantasize about the company's potential instead of thinking about reality. It's a salient point, and one we've made ourselves. The satire also nails how the adulation and money lavished on Twitter invite disturbing comparisons to the 2000 dot-com bubble.
But as much as we enjoy and heartily encourage this sort of bitchery, we'd be remiss not to point out that Fried seems to have a chip on shoulder. Just look at the context: a series of high-profile public pronouncements in which Fried and his tight-knight crew at 37signals have set themselves up as the marked antithesis of Twitter.
To hear Fried's people tell it, Silicon Valley is filled with flaky startup dreams like Twitter; 37Signals is the level-headed Midwestern outfit. Valley companies conjure imaginary business models; 37signals actually sells things. The message 37signals pushes most energetically is that it charges users for its product, while companies like San Francisco-based Twitter give them away and hope for the best.
"The days of the traditional San Francisco startup approach are numbered," wrote 37signals' David Heinemeier Hansson, in an essay in which he relished the thought that Valley startups who fail to "charge for stuff" would be "flushed down the drain." Hansson cited earlier comments by Fried, who has said "free is not the future of business" and that the idea of dropping "an advertisement into the conversation every once in a while" is "toxic."
Fried also this month lacerated the founders of Mint.com, saying they "bent over" in selling their company to Intuit for $170 million. Presumably they should have stayed in the notoriously breakneck, personal-life-destroying world of tech startups until they reached Fried's serene plateau of self-evident emotional tranquility and nirvana. Oh, and did we mention that Twitter CEO Evan Williams himself sold a series of startups before co-founding Twitter, which is widely expected to be likewise flipped someday? Just like those sumissive Mint.com guys, hmmm.
We'll readily concede that Twitter is a 37signals customer, and Hansson to his credit wrote a post called "Hail to Twitter" a year and a half ago, albeit to make up, we presume, for the one he did a week earlier, "Bitching is the killer app for Twitter." But we still detect in Fried something of a grudging obsession with Twitter which, crazy talk aside, has accumulated an impressive 40 million or so estimated users, a massive ecosystem of related startups and the highest profile roster of users the tech world has ever known. Hey, look, we know from grudging obsessions with the microblogging service and its founders. But even a jaded observer like Valleywag can see that Twitter wasn't valued at $1 billion in a throwaway $1 investment. It took $100 million from serious-as-hell investors who very much expect to get that money back, and then some. Deep down, we bet Fried knows the difference too — even if he can't admit it.


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Passage History
Main Provisions
Contact Officer & Copyright Details
Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2001-2002
Date Introduced: 22 May 2001
House: House of Representatives
Portfolio: Finance and Administration
Commencement: Royal Assent
To appropriate $164 761 000 million for the recurrent and capital expenditure of the five parliamentary departments for the 2001-2002 financial year.
The 2001-2002 budgets for the Parliamentary Departments have been prepared using an accrual basis and provide funding for Departmental outcomes, administered expenses and capital items. For a discussion of accrual budgeting and its role in public sector management reform see the recent Department of the Parliamentary Library Research Note entitled Accrual Budgeting: State of Play by Rose Verspaandonk..(1)
Since 1982, the appropriations for the Parliamentary Departments have been effected by a separate Bill. This followed the Fraser Government's consideration of the Report of the Senate Select Committee on Parliamentary Appropriations and Staffing which was tabled on 18 August 1981.
Under current arrangements, the executive Government maintains control over the contents of the Bill as introduced. In theory however, as the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill is not for the ordinary annual services of the Government, it may be amended by the Senate.
The Parliamentary Service Act 1999 provides that the administration of the Parliament is undertaken by five Parliamentary Departments - the Department of the Senate, the Department of the House of Representatives, the Joint House Department, the Department of the Parliamentary Reporting Staff and the Department of the Parliamentary Library.
The Department of the House of Representatives and the Department of the Senate are responsible for providing procedural advice, information and administrative support to Members and Senators respectively. The Joint House Department performs building management and maintenance services, and provides a range of commercial support services and facilities in Parliament House. The Department of the Parliamentary Reporting Staff provides broadcasting, transcription and information technology services to the Parliament, and the Department of the Parliamentary Library is responsible for the provision of information services, research and policy analysis.
The primary source of funds for each of the Parliamentary Departments is the annual Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill, supplemented as required by a second bill introduced with the Government's supplementary appropriation bills.
The Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2001-2002 appropriates a total of $164 761 000 million for all five Departments for the 2001-2002 financial year. The Schedule in the Bill deals with the allocation of expenditure for each Department. Appropriations for 2001-2002, with the previous year's figures in brackets, are as follows:
House of Representatives
$29.111 m
($27.598 m)
$29.748 m
($29.252 m)
Joint House Department
($38.581 m)
Parliamentary Reporting Staff
($42.239 m)
Parliamentary Library
$16.829 m
($16.499 m)
($154.328 m)
In addition to appropriations from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, certain money receipts may be credited to a Parliamentary Department's operating expenses. That is, these receipts are deemed to have been appropriated. Departments are able to credit receipts from, for example, proceeds of the sale of parliamentary and educational materials, and resources received free of charge, such as from the National Library of Australia or the Australian National Audit Office.
Clause 4 provides that Portfolio Budget Statements are to be considered as relevant extrinsic material which may assist in the interpretation of the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) legislation. Portfolio Budget Statements are statements prepared by portfolios (or by departments in the case of Parliamentary Departments) to explain the Budget appropriations in terms of outcomes. Their purpose is to assist in explaining the proposed appropriations in the Appropriation Bills.
Clause 6 lists the total amount appropriated by the Bill - that is $164 761 000 million.
Clause 7 provides that for Departmental items, the Finance Minister may issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund amounts that do not exceed that listed in the Schedule to the Bill and that such funds must be used for the departmental expenses of the relevant Parliamentary Department. Departmental expenses are used to purchase programs and services provided by the Parliamentary Department as indicated in the Portfolio Budget Statement. Subclause 7(3) provides that where the amount is for remuneration or allowances payable under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 or the Remuneration and Allowances Act 1990, the Minister for Finance must issue the amount.
For administered expenses, clause 8 provides that the Finance Minister may issue the lesser of two amounts; either the amount specified in the item or the amount the Minister determines to be the administered expenses incurred by the Parliamentary Department during the current year. Administered expenses are funds administered by the Parliamentary Department on behalf of the Commonwealth for its purposes. An example is the Citizenship Visits Program funded jointly by the Department of the House of Representatives and the Department of the Senate and managed by the Department of the House of Representatives.
Under section 31 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 departments have access to certain monies received in payment for services. Services provided by Parliamentary Departments which may attract credit receipts include contributions from participants towards the cost of conferences and seminars conducted by the Departments, asset sales, monies for accrued leave entitlements of transferred employees and interest earned on fixed term deposits with the Reserve Bank of Australia. It should be noted that resources received free of charge are not covered by section 31 receipts but are part of the price of outputs. The Department's operating expenses are reduced by the expected earnings (clause 11).
The responsible Presiding Officer/s will be able to increase the amount allocated to an item to a total maximum of $200 000 for both the House of Representatives and the Senate (for these Departments this power is exercisable by the Speaker for the House of Representatives and by the President for the Senate) and to a total maximum of $200 000 for all the remaining Departments combined (exercisable jointly by the Speaker and President) (clause 12).
Clause 13 is similar to clause 12 but deals with increases in items due to unforeseen and urgent circumstances. The maximum increase under clause 13 is a total of $300 000 for the Senate, $300 000 for the House of Representatives, and a total of $1 million for the other Departments combined.
Clause 16 will appropriate formally from the Consolidated Revenue Fund the funds for the Bill.
Ian Ireland
1 June 2001
Bills Digest Service
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James Nunnally was an Honorable Mention All-Big West choice as a junior...Was selected to the All-Big West Tournament Team after helping the Gauchos to their second straight title...Averaged 16.3 points and 5.7 rebounds on the season...In the league tournament, Nunnally averaged 14.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game...Scored in double-figures in 24 of 32 games...Had 20 or more nine times...Scored a career-high 34 points in a win at Santa Clara...Made 11-of-14 field goal attempts and tallied 29 points in a win over Loyola Marymount...One of Nunnally's best all-around games came when he had 23 points and seven rebounds as UCSB won at nationally-ranked UNLV...It was the program's first road win over a ranked team in more than 20 years...Had two double-doubles on the season going for 27 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in a win over Cal State Fullerton and 22 points and 11 rebounds at Portland...Finished second on the team with 61 three-point baskets...Had two or more three-point baskets 20 times...Made a season-high four threes on four occasions...Nunnally led all regulars from the free throw line at 82.7%...At one point, he made 34 consecutive free throws...Has scored 1,190 points in his three seasons at UCSB.
Nunnally was a Second Team All-Big West choice and a Big West All-Tournament Team selection as a sophomore in 2009-10...Averaged 14.7 points and a team-leading 5.6 rebounds per game...Played much of the second half of the season at the four spot and really helped to turn the team's season around in that role...Averaged 16.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game over the final 19 games of the year and the Gauchos went 15-4 over that span...Nunnally scored a career-high 25 points in an overtime home win against Cal State Fullerton...Also had 24 points in wins at UC Davis and against Furman...Scored 20 or more points nine times, including a stretch of four straight games early in Big West play...Scored in double-figures in 19 of the 29 games in which he played...Had 15 or more 17 times...Collected two double-doubles on the season, going for 25 points and 10 rebounds against Cal State Northridge and 19 points and 10 rebounds at UC Davis...Had five or more rebounds 20 times, including 16 times in the final 20 games...Was arguably UCSB's most dependable 3-point shooter as he made 45.5% on the year, the fifth best mark in school history...Made 39 out of 82 3-pointers over the final 23 games, 47.6%...Made a perfect 4-for-4 from 3-point range in a win at UC Davis...Also made four 3-pointers in a game at Cal State Northridge...Made at least one 3-pointer in 21 of his 29 games and two or more 14 times...Averaged 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in the Gauchos' Big West Tournament title run.
Nunnally had a breakout freshman season, averaging 7.9 points, third overall on the team...One of four Gauchos to play in all 31 games, starting seven midway through the season...Also averaged 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game...Best statistical game on the year came against top-ranked and eventual NCAA champion North Carolina when Nunnally led the Gauchos with season-highs of 22 points and seven rebounds...Scored in double-digits eight times during the year including the last five and six of the last seven...Averaged 15.6 points and shot 63.2% over the season's final five contests...Led UCSB in scoring in four straight games at the end of the season, including 15 points in a Big West Tournament victory over Cal State Fullerton...Nunnally scored 20 points in the regular season finale against Long Beach State, including a running three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Gauchos a 76-75 win...His 22 three-point baskets were fourth on the team...Made 36.1% from three-point range, but over the season's final four games, he was 8-of-12, 66.7%...Made career-high three three-point baskets in consecutive games against UC Riverside and Long Beach State to end the regular season...Named Big West Player of the Week for his efforts on that final weekend...Had a career-high four assists on three occasions...Collected Three or more assists 10 times...Fourth overall in assists with 48 on the season...Notched five or more rebounds in eight games and four or more 17 times.
High School
Nunnally attended Weston Ranch High School in Stockton, Calif....Led Weston Ranch to three consecutive CIF Sac- Joaquin Section playoff appearances...As a junior, he paced the program to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championship game...As a senior in 2007-08, he helped Weston Ranch to a perfect 14-0 record in the Valley Oak League...Following his senior season, Nunnally was named All-State, Valley Oak League Most Valuable Player, All-CIF Sac-Joaquin Section, First Team All-Valley Oak League, and Stockton Record Player of the Year...Was a McDonalds All-American nominee...Averaged 22.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.2 blocked shots per game in 2007-08...Scored a career-high 32 points against Ceres HS...Overall, Nunnally had five games of 30 or more points and 18 games of 20 or more during his senior season...Pulled in a career-high 14 rebounds three times and he was in double-figures 10 times...In a victory over Edison HS, he had a triple-double, going for 29 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high 10 assists...Made 34 three-pointers...As a junior, Nunnally averaged 19 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game...Named Stockton Record Player of the Year, All-State, All-CIF Sac-Joaquin Section and All-Valley Oak League as a junior...Guided Weston Ranch to a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship game in 2006-07...Averaged 10 points and 8.4 rebounds as a sophomore in 2005-06...Coached by Bill Slikker.
James William Nunnally was born July 14, 1990 in San Jose, Calif....The son of Deanna Johnson-Hales and Terry Hales...Also competed in football and track as a high school athlete...Hobbies include bowling...Kobe Bryant is Nunnally's favorite athlete...Roots for the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Francisco 49ers...Favorite movies include Above the Rim, Love and Basketball, Dumb and Dumber, Menace to Society and Wedding Crashers...On television, he watches Fresh Prince, Amerca's Next Best Dance Crew, and ESPN...Although Nunnally is an undeclared major, he would like to get into the area of psychology.
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Year gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct 3fg-3fga pct ft-fta pct off. reb def. reb tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg 08-09 31-7 651/21.0 78-168 .464 22-61 .361 67-87 .770 23 80 103 3.3 55 0 48 44 5 15 245 7.9 09-10 29-24 868/29.9 133-292 .455 46-101 .455 113-152 .743 41 122 163 5.6 58 0 56 87 4 20 425 14.7 10-11 32-31 1055/33.0 167-358 .466 62-168 .369 124-150 .827 22 161 183 5.7 59 0 57 68 8 14 520 16.3 11-12 31-31 1044/33.7 180-383 .470 57-154 .370 78-98 .796 33 152 185 6.0 62 1 86 77 9 21 495 16.0 TOTAL 123-93 3618/29.4 558-1201 .465 187-484 .386 382-487 .784 119 515 634 5.2 234 1 247 276 26 70 1685 13.7


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Group protests Voting Rights ruling that will impact BISD election
To protest the recent Supreme Court ruling that will impact the Beaumont school board election, a group gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse this morning with signs that included phrases like, "Rock the Vote. Don't stop the Vote" and "Supreme Court Doesn't Know Texas."
School Board President Woodrow Reece said the same things are happening in Beaumont as in Florida, referencing the recent George Zimmerman acquittal in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Reece told the crowd, "we've come a long, long way. But we're not there yet."
He said the Zimmerman verdict, "hurt."
One rally spokesperson, Paul Jones, said the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the 1965 Voting Rights Act eliminated parts of the Act that provide for certain racial minorities as a protected class.
According to Jones, the elimination of the Department of Justice's role in future elections has started "open season" on minority voting rights.
Jones said he feels like the ruling has put Beaumont back into the 1960s.
He told the crowd that at-large seats approved by Beaumont ISD voters in 2011 are designed to keep black residents off the school board.
Currently, the school board has seven districts. Voters in 2011 approved a five district, two at-large board makeup.
Jones said the group should start a petition to send to Congress that will ask for a clear, uniform voting system.
The recent Supreme Court ruling re-engaged the gears turning the nuts and bolts legal work of resetting the delayed election for the Beaumont school district board of trustees.
Attorneys for three candidates seeking election and one incumbent member who is in the middle of a current term have asked the state Ninth Court of Appeals to enforce its March decisions, the ones that threw the election into the hands of the U.S. Department of Justice and the District of Columbia Circuit Court.
In a sense, the Supreme Court ripped the Beaumont Independent School District board election out of federal hands and sent it back to Beaumont.
Attorneys for Marcelino Rodriguez, Donna Forgas, Linda Gilmore and incumbent trustee Mike Neil asked the Ninth Court on July 9 to require BISD to hold an election with those candidates' names only on the ballot.
Such an election would have the net effect of removing from office board members Woodrow Reece, Zenobia Bush and Terry Williams, who are in the middle of four-year terms won in 2011 and otherwise wouldn't be up until 2015.
Alice Ramsey said during this morning's rally that Rodriguez, Forgas and Gilmore were "overwhelmingly" defeated at the polls in 2011 and should not hold the seats.
The school district has until Friday to respond to the motion filed in the Ninth Court.
Because the three candidates had filed by the deadline, according to BISD's own election calendar leading up to the May 11 school board election, those three should be on the ballot, said Mike Getz, one of the four attorneys involved in the case representing Rodriguez, Forgas, Gilmore and Neil.
Neil also filed in case the Ninth Court ordered all seven seats should go before voters in November.
Getz's name has been thrown around quite a bit this morning by protestors.
The Beaumont attorney is standing quietly in the crowd.
Stay with BeaumontEnterprise.com for updates on this story.


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Warburton retains Wales captaincy
ESPNscrum Staff
November 20, 2011
Sam Warburton has not played for Wales since being sent-off against France in the World Cup semi final © Getty Images
Sam Warburton will continue to captain Wales after being named as skipper for their one-off international against Australia at the Millennium stadium on December 3.
The 22-year-old, who was controversially sent off in the Rugby World Cup semi final against France, won plaudits for his performances and leadership on and off the field as Wales finished fourth place in the tournament after original skipper Matthew Rees withdrew from the squad with a neck injury. The Scarlets hooker returns to the squad but Warren Gatland has decided to keep Warburton as captain, suggesting that the Cardiff Blues flanker will skipper Wales in the 2012 Six Nations and beyond.
The notable absentee from coach Gatland's 28-man squad is Scarlets fly-half Stephen Jones. Jones, who has won a record 104 Wales caps, does not feature, with Gatland recalling Ospreys No.10 Dan Biggar as a fly-half option alongside Rhys Priestland.
None of Wales' overseas-based contingent, notably French club players James Hook, Mike Phillips and Lee Byrne, were made available for selection. Because the December 3 Millennium Stadium encounter falls outside the International Rugby Board-recognised Test match window, the clubs were under no obligation to release them.
While speculation will inevitably intensify that 33-year-old Jones is at the end of his international career, wing Shane Williams is set for one final game before Test match retirement. Williams, Wales' record Test try-scorer with 57 touchdowns, has said he will step down from the Test arena after the Australia game.
Biggar and Ospreys lock Ian Evans return to the international fold - Biggar has not played for Wales since a 16-16 draw against Fiji last November - while Gatland has also called up three uncapped players in Scarlets full-back Liam Williams, Cardiff Blues wing Alex Cuthbert and Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Lewis Evans.
Centre Jamie Roberts, prop Adam Jones, lock Luke Charteris and flanker Dan Lydiate are all included despite suffering injuries in recent weeks.
"As we have gone with the majority of our Rugby World Cup squad we have maintained continuity by selecting Sam again as captain for this game," Gatland said. "But it is a significant boost for us to have someone of the experience and stature of Matthew Rees back in the squad which, in turn, means there is considerable competition in the hooker's position with both Huw Bennett and Lloyd Burns also with us.
"The fans have a chance to show the players how proud they are of them after their World Cup performances and it should be quite an occasion at the Millennium Stadium, especially with the Shane Williams factor thrown in.
"But we won't be sitting back and soaking up the atmosphere - Shane will want to go out in style and this squad wants to, and needs to, get back to winning ways.
"We have another chance to beat a Southern Hemisphere team, which is always a yardstick by which we measure ourselves, we have the opportunity to avenge the play-off defeat in New Zealand, but we can also send a message to our Six Nations opponents next year
"Our World Cup performances should not be seen in isolation and this young squad will continue to be a force to be reckoned with as we build to the next world cup in 2015."
Wales squad to face Australia on December 3:
Forwards: Scott Andrews, Huw Bennett, Ryan Bevington, Lloyd Burns, Luke Charteris, Bradley Davies, Ian Evans, Lewis Evans, Toby Faletau, Gethin Jenkins, Adam Jones, Ryan Jones, Danny Lydiate, Matthew Rees, Justin Tipuric, Sam Warburton (Captain)
Backs: Dan Biggar, Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies, Leigh Halfpenny, Tavis Knoyle, George North, Rhys Priestland, Jamie Roberts, Liam Williams, Lloyd Williams, Scott Williams, Shane Williams.
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text: Hi all. Now that you mention this, I think the problem is Hardware based. I've bought an Asus Eee 901 :D, and now I have a means of comparison in terms of WiFi reception. My conclusion is that the Neo FR's wifi sucks. Example1: - my home AP has WPA; sitting 2 meters away from it, the FR show 50% signal strength. Okay, you can say that's too close and they are "shouting" at each other, causing signal corruption. Very well, I take it 10 meters away, behind a couple of normal walls. The signal strength drops all the way, right down to 5%, which is pretty unusable. The Eee901 has 100% signal strength in the vicinity of the AP, and behind those walls shows 30%. Example2: - at work, the Eee901 picks up 4 weak networks, the strongest one at 35% strength and joins (no security) without problems. The FR picks up only the stronger one at 8%, and it cannot join it. This has convinced me that either the wifi on the FR has serious hardware problems, or the software is misguiding it. Anyway, it needs serious attention. Has anyone filed bugs on this wifi problem? Vasco. Citando Xavier Bestel <xavier.bestel at free.fr>: > On Tue, 2008-09-30 at 11:06 +0200, Matthias Apitz wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I'm using the Wifi-method described in >> >> http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Neo_FreeRunner_Wifi#Using_WPA_and_.2Fetc.2Fnetwork.2Finterfaces >> >> i.e. having a working config file /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf >> for all my known access points (which is just a copy of that I'm using >> daily and stable in my two FreeBSD based laptops); and I'm trying to bring >> up the eth0 with >> >> # ifup eth0 >> >> this works very unreliable; in (let's say) 8 of 10 cases it can't >> associate to the AP, even not after fresh re-boots and independently if >> the AP at my home works with WEP or in my office with WPA; > > I found that, for WEP networking, the only working way is to manually > configure the interface: > iwconfig eth0 key <yourkeyhere> > iwconfig eth0 essid <yourssidhere> > udhcpc eth0 > > And even then, it's not guaranteed to work, or if it works, it won't for > long. > > HTH, > Xav > > > > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > community at lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community >


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One of the most visited cities in the world, New York City is synonymous with great cuisine, entertainment, culture, architecture and attractions, so you're sure to find something to love in this bustling city.
New York's top attractions
- See the Statue of Liberty and reserve tickets for access to the crown for spectacular views of the New York Harbor.
- Feel the energy of Times Square.
- Get a panoramic view of the city from the observatory at the top of the Empire State Building.
- Take walk through scenic Central Park, visit Central Park Zoo and take part in seasonal activities, such as summer boating on the lake and winter ice skating.
- Watch a musical or play on Broadway.
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New York thrives no matter the season or weather. Check the city's parks schedules, where more than 100 free performances take place year-round. In the spring, take part in the Tribeca Film Festival. Central Park SummerStage offers family-friendly concerts featuring international music and dance performances. During summer, New York International Fringe Festival is popular with fans of the arts and Little Italy springs to life for the late-summer Feast of San Gennaro. The holiday season during fall and winter bring the nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting for Christmas.
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WHAT: Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Center in Merritt Island will offer Fit-4-Fun and gymnastics camps this summer. Call 321-434-5801 to register. Space is limited.
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Egyptian authorities have suggested to US investigators that co-pilot Gamal Batouti was not alone in the cockpit when EgyptAir Flight 990 abruptly dived into the Atlantic Ocean last fall, killing all 217 people on board, reported the Washington Post, quoting sources close to the investigation.
US authorities said that the Egyptian theory is based on a few garbled words on the Boeing 767's cockpit voice recorder that are inconclusive.
They said the words might have come from a voice from elsewhere in the aircraft heard through the open cockpit door. The sounds were recorded after the captain left the cockpit, about a minute before the plane's final dive and 12 minutes into the October 31st flight from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Cairo, said the paper.
The Egyptians said that damaged parts found in the crash indicate that a mechanical problem could have caused the dive, but US authorities said they doubt that theory, the Washington Post added.
The Egyptian suggestions were part of a meeting in late April between senior Egyptian and US safety officials, including National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Jim Hall.
Sources from both countries confirmed details of the meeting, as well as more recent suggestions that Egyptian investigators have offered on the cause of the crash, the paper said.
The April 28th meeting appeared to be more than just an effort by the Egyptians to persuade the NTSB to consider that a mechanical problem caused the crash. The Egyptians are upset at what they see as a failure by US investigators to consider all the evidence in the crash, compounded by news reports--often based on leaks from US sources--that sometimes use the word "suicide."
The Egyptian government and EgyptAir have hired several well-known law firms, public relations firms and former safety board officials, including former NTSB chairman Carl Vogt, said the papaer.
But some investigators believe that the Egyptians are losing a war of perceptions, because they have been reluctant to present their theories to the US public.
In the April meeting, the Egyptians detailed three main points to the NTSB:
* There is no evidence that Batouti committed suicide. Batouti was in good spirits before the flight, even offering some pills of Viagra, the male impotence drug, to a friend from the stash he was taking back to friends in Egypt.
* If Batouti did initiate the dive, he may have been responding to a sudden mechanical problem or to something he--and possibly another crewmember--saw in the cockpit or outside. There is some indication that as the plane dived, there was coordination between two or three crewmembers working to save the plane.
* The Boeing 767 has experienced problems with elevator controls, and the safety board should consider whether the dive was initiated by an uncommanded downward deflection of the elevators, flat panels on the horizontal tail section that control the aircraft's up and down movements, said the Washington Post – Albawaba.com
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The Great Recession has claimed countless jobs and shrunk businesses. We are now supposed to be in a recovery phase, although growth is expected to be rather slow. Strong businesses survive and are look for areas to expand during periods of growth, either through acquisitions or through "organic" growth — where new business sprouts and grows from an existing profit center.
The very strong businesses are in position for the most growth because they have gained market share during the hard times. This may have stemmed from advertising or other marketing strategies or by introducing innovative new products that resulted from maintaining research and development — or both.
Other companies seem to be looking to expand by grasping at straws. Recently I came across a publication containing a fluid power section — essentially about eight product descriptions. Problem is, only about half were products that would normally be used in hydraulics or pneumatics technologies. If it was a pump or a valve, I guess the editors assumed it fit into fluid power technology.
Ever since Hydraulics & Pneumatics debuted in 1948 as Applied Hydraulics, we have not lost sight of our focus: to cover fluid power technology. But we're like any other business; to survive, we must evolve with the times — and I think we have. We've been increasingly covering electronic control since before I joined the H&P staff in 1987. We've also increased the frequency of our coverage how fluid power interacts with the environment. And as the world has embraced digital technology, we launched our website way back in 1997. Since then, we've responded with frequent additions to our website: videos, countless links, forums where you can communicate with colleagues, social networking at multiple levels, and useful information on fluid power technology and the industry.
We plan on keeping our focus on fluid power as long as it remains a relevant technology. So don't look for us to start a new section on Silly Bands in hopes of attracting some new ad dollars. But, seriously, we do our best to bring you the most relevant information about fluid power technology, so you're not likely to see us waste any space describing chemical process valves or sewage pumps.
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Jaimie Alexander is covered in tattoos for NBC's "Blindspot," but it's maybe not as many as you think. TV magic, y'all. The butt-kicking star revealed most days the process is a far cry from the full-body 7-hour process it took for the season premiere episode.
"Every single day I put on the arms and then chest up," she revealed to E! News. "And the neck and part of my back...Typically I'm in the forearms and the chest up, which takes like an hour and a half."
In the action-packed series, Alexander stars as Jane Doe, a woman who mysteriously appears naked in Times Square, covered with tattoos that are keys to cases. She winds up teaming up with Agent Kurt Weller of the FBI (Sullivan Stapleton) when they discover his name tattooed across her back.
CLICK: Jaimie Alexander's sweet Emmys PDA
The "Thor" star said the role has her fighting quite a bit–when you see the first episode Monday night at 10 p.m. on NBC, you'll see why–and to recover from that she and her stunt double BFF cook healthy food together (they also live together in New York!), and do Aqua Cycle, which is basically Soul Cycle, but in water.
Stapleton, a veteran of "Strike Back," knows a thing or two about kicking butt on TV, but he didn't know Alexander before "Blindspot." "I guess that's been the great part: We get to work together and I get to watch this girl kick absolute ass," he told us.
"Blindspot" premieres Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. on NBC after The Voice.
(E! and NBC are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
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How can I change a remote host primary IP address without getting disconnected at all (without being in a "no IP addr" state).
The matter is poorly discussed on Internet (according to my research). The best resource I found is a little bit tricky.
EXAMPLE : change 10.0.0.11/24 to 10.0.0.15/24
1. ssh email@example.com
2. ip addr add 10.0.0.15/24 dev eth0
3. logout
4. ssh email@example.com
5. ip addr del 10.0.0.11/24 dev eth0
Problem: The last command removes both IP addresses and the connection is lost because 10.0.0.11 is primary, and it removes its secondary addresses (to which 10.0.0.15 belongs) when deleted.
I know I could "cheat" by adding 10.0.0.11/25 (instead of 24). However, I think it is theoretically possible to do this properly.
What do you think?


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Company details
Virbac specializes in the research, production and marketing of veterinary medicines. Net sales break down by family of products and services as follows:
- pet medications (60.9%): pest control drugs, vaccines, antibiotics, anesthetics, anti-inflammatory drugs, mouth/dental care products, ophthalmologic and dermatological products intended for dogs, cats, horses, birds, rodents, etc. The group also offers foods and electronic identification chips;
- livestock medications (37.3%): pest control drugs and antibiotics intended for cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, etc.;
- other (1.8%): mainly fabrication services for third parties.
At the end of 2012, the group had 7 production sites in the world.Net sales break down geographically as follows: France (19%), Europe (27.3%), North America (15.8%), Asia (12.7%), Pacific (12.7%), Latin America (9%), Africa and Middle East (3.5%).


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GOP candidate asks for recount in North Carolina
A Republican challenger in North Carolina asked for a recount Tuesday in his race against Democratic Rep. Mike McIntyre, in the last U.S. House contest that is too close to call.
State Sen. David Rouzer trails McIntyre, an eight-term congressman, by 655 votes or 0.2% of the ballots cast. Under North Carolina law, a candidate can request a recount if the margin is within 0.5%.
"In a race this close, accidental human error could easily change the outcome," Rouzer said in a statement. "It is important to ensure that every legal vote cast is properly and accurately counted."
Regardless of the outcome, Republicans will hold onto the majority in the U.S. House with 234 seats. Democrats picked up eight House seats for a total of 201, falling short of the 25 needed to regain power.