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I'm sure you've all seen the recent news surrounding "Gaymercon"; the gaming convention for the homosexual community. If you haven't, I will now give you a brief summary of it. Gaymercon is currently a kickstarter project. It is a gaming convention designed specifically for gamers who are homosexual but, according to currently known information, is not excluding the participation of the heterosexual community.
As with all things that have a social background or impact, a gaming convention for homosexual gamers has gained all kinds of attention; both positive and negative. I will discuss, hopefully briefly though that isn't a certainty with my style of writing, both sides of the coin.
The Positive Attention: This is, largely, from the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) community who see this as a step forward for their rights and a venue for them to gather with people of common status, free of being subjected to heterosexual themes and any recriminations. In defending themselves against the negative views, they state that straight gamers (and people) can't know what it's like to be gay and thus can't understand why a convention like this is both progressive and necessary.
The Negative Attention: This, unfortunately, can be seen as coming from 2 sides. The one side is homophobic and hateful. The other side is only in the negative area because it isn't in the positive area. That is to say that it has nothing to do with homophobia, more about a different kind of logic. Many, and yes this includes myself, do not see any reason for such a convention to exist. The stance is that sexual orientation is irrelevant to being a gamer. What you do in bed has no impact on your games or your gaming skill or why you love to game. In defending themselves against those on the pro-convention side, they state that this convention is creating more divisions among people and fostering further segregation. It is now not a matter of being gay, it is a matter of being a gay gamer.
In the world we live in, we have far too many labels separating us. We create these divides and state that they exist so that they won't exist. It is a vicious paradox that seemingly has no end. Some say Gaymercon is a safe haven for the LGBT community to gather and discuss their favorite hobby. Others say that it promotes homosexuality as a difference that should be separated from the gaming community at large. This is a topic that will see no resolution.
I submit to you though that there should be no additional labels in the area of gamer. I say that "Gamer" is its own label. The only qualification to be a gamer is that you game regularly. Your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or breakfast choice have nothing to do with your ability to pick up a controller (or keyboard, phone, or tablet) and play your favorite game. When you're playing online, you'll win or lose based solely on your skill (unless someone is cheating) and not on any other aspect of your being. That label, the label of Gamer, should be the only one that matters. Girl Gamer, Guy Gamer, White Gamer, Black Gamer, Gay Gamer, Straight Gamer, they all have one thing in common. At the end of all of those labels is the word Gamer. Eliminate the other labels and exist solely as Gamers.
Anime conventions, sci-fi conventions, comic book conventions; all of these things have something in common. They aren't labelling the people who go to them as anything other than fans of the specific theme of the convention. There is no "Gay Anime Fans Convention" or "Asian Star Trek Fans convention." So the idea that a Gaymercon is necessary is pretty illogical. Games aren't a platform for fixing society, they are entertainment. Games shouldn't be used to further an agenda, they are for fun.
Just be a gamer. It doesn't matter if you're gay or straight, black or white, short or tall, fat or thin. You're a gamer, that's all that matters. If you're going to separate yourself from the rest of us, don't get upset when it works against you.
Happy Gaming my fellow Gamers. I think this issue should be an eye opener to developers/publishers to release games in the summer so that we don't have so much time on our hands.
I just think that the two labels together for a convention is silly. I'm not saying they can't, I'm not saying it's discriminatory, I'm not saying they aren't allowed.
But I am saying that "gamer" and "homosexual" have no immediate connection what-so-ever. It's no more a "sub-category" than race, gender, eye color, bra size, height, weight, etc.
So, yes, I wholly agree with your blog.
Regarding the necessity:
I really don't see why it's a problem that the Con exists. If you don't want to attend, then don't attend. If you don't see the point, don't attend. Why you would argue and debate over the purpose of it seems like you are wasting more time talking about something you have absolutely no care over rather than just letting people enjoy what they want to enjoy.
Regarding "labels":
It's easy to talk about labels being a barrier when there is no barrier to the individual making that statement. In an ideal world, we'd all recognize one another as equals. We'd never say "I have a black friend, so..." And we'd always know that when someone makes a joke that there's nothing racial about it.
We don't live in that world. We live in the real world where people are racially profiled. Jokes are made about black people taking over basketball and football because "that's what they're good at." Jokes are made about gays being neat and stylish "because they all do that."
Furthermore, we live in a world where people find it okay to spew words. Words I can't type here because it's against the ToU. But, you know them. One begins with 'F' and ends with 'T' and the other begins with 'N' and ends with 'R'. You can throw in the word 'sand' before one to make it another racial slur, and this happens a ton. And people who play games deal with this on a daily basis because the world hasn't learned that saying something on the Internet like this isn't okay. The Internet doesn't suddenly release you from following common decency and respecting other races.
So, a white person who sits on XBL and gets called these names but isn't either gay or black or middle eastern or whatnot? Yeah, it's easy for you to sit there and brush it off. It's just an idiot on the Internet. But, if you are that, if you are gay or black, to hear someone say it so casually and in a derogatory manner? That's gotta hurt. It's gotta tell you that no matter what someone on N4G says in a well-written blog about us "having too many labels" and "being divided" that hiding away your religion, sexual orientation, race, and similar things isn't going to prevent those labels from disappearing. White people are calling other white people racially insensitive and derogatory names as if it's acceptable.
So, yeah, the ideal world of there being no labels? Awesome. The real world we live in? Not so awesome.
Regarding it being illogical:
If this is our biggest concern, I would say it would be more logical to continue educating and teaching others to be acceptable to the differences of others and treating them as equals as well as continuing to respect them by the words we chose to use in our daily life and gaming life than to waste time worrying over a convention we have no interest in in the first place.
Regarding the following bit from you post: "don't get upset when it works against you"
Truly a progressive statement to make. Essentially, don't get upset when people deride you for your choice even though you made the decision to start this convention because you've already been derided for your choice and wanted to come together with others of like minds and choices in life. Truly progressive.
I agree 100%
Although I must say that there is a gay anime convention, its called Yaoi-con or something but its not really a convention about gay anime fans but rather about the genre of Yaoi in itself. See thats acceptable because it does have its fairly big fanbase (mostly girls believe it or not). The whole idea of a gaymer-con is just redundant, its basically a gaming convention with what? gay people? What are they going to be doing there? play games? its redundant and unnecessary and I agree with you on this blog.
But seriously though, just IMAGINE all the Halo and Call of Duty kiddies running around there...


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France's state health fund has fixed rates of reimbursements for many doctors' services. When doctors charge more than that, patients or their private supplemental insurance pay the rest. Many doctors oppose a plan by Health Minister Marisol Touraine that aims to limit how much doctors charge above the state insurance system's reimbursements.
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Benchmark oil dropped 69 cents to finish at $86.49 per barrel in New York. Earlier, the price was down nearly 2 percent. But much of the loss was erased after a Federal Reserve survey showed economic growth improved in October and early November across much of the country.
Oil has traded in a narrow range this month as cautious investors await the outcome of budget talks in Washington. Without an agreement, huge tax hikes and spending cuts will automatically take effect Jan. 1. Economists say that could push the U.S. back into a recession, and it would mean less demand for oil and other energy products.
"As long as our legislators keep tossing a whole lot of uncertainty at us, these fixed-asset classes such as oil are more apt to drop than increase," oil analyst Jim Ritterbusch said.
The uncertainty over the "fiscal cliff" also is making Wall Street queasy. U.S. stocks dropped in the morning. They were climbing again by midday, headed for a higher close, after Republican House Speaker John Boehner said he thought a deal could be reached. And President Barack Obama said he hoped a budget deal would happen before Christmas.
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FOX RIVER GROVE – People waiting for a Metra train in town now can do so in a little more comfort.
Officials from Metra and the village of Fox River Grove, among others, on Friday officially opened and dedicated the expanded station.
The $3.5 million project, which began in August of last year, includes an expanded platform to 640 feet from 330 feet, enough for an eight-car train.
A larger warming shelter replaced the older one and now includes vendor space and bathrooms.
A second warming area was added on the east end of the station.
Workers repaved and restriped the existing parking lot.
The village contributed $82,400 toward the project to help pay for LED lights and parking lot work.
The project was meant to provide a safe, convenient and appealing train station that would better serve existing riders and attract new riders – and accommodate growth in future ridership.
"This is a major improvement, and I think it will shelter several generations," said Jack Schaffer, the McHenry County representative on the Metra Board.
Among those at the dedication ceremony was interim Metra Executive Director Don Orseno, state Sen. Pam Althoff, R-McHenry, and state Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, as well as members from the Fox River Grove Village Board, Metra Board and RTA Board.
Schaffer said he was a frequent user of the Fox River Grove station and remembers the days of riders standing shoulder to shoulder trying to keep warm.
Previously because the old platform was too short, some train cars couldn't open their doors for passengers to load and unload.
"Hopefully that is a thing of the past," Schaffer said.
Village President Robert Nunamaker, who also serves as the McHenry County representative on the Metra advisory board, said the revamped station is key to the village's downtown redevelopment efforts.
"Many of our consultants have said you have to start with a major project, to build on that and make something people can identify with," Nunamaker said.
Nunamaker pointed out the Fox River Grove station upgrade has been the only Metra project in the county in the last six to seven years, and said more money should go toward transit projects in the collar counties.
"There are many worthy projects in McHenry County we need funding for," Nunamaker said.
Schaffer said there are proposed projects of adding a train yard in Woodstock, putting a station at McHenry County College, expanding service near McHenry, adding a station in Johnsburg and building a new station in Prairie Grove, among other things.
Sheryl Glenn Murray who owns the Morning Grind Cafe at the Pingree Road Station plans to open a new location at the Fox River Grove Metra station.
She said she hopes to open by Thanksgiving. In addition to selling coffee, Glenn Murray said she possibly might sell sandwiches.
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Friday also marked the beginning of Fox River Grove's Metra prepay parking program. Commuters can have unlimited parking at the Fox River Grove Metra station by enrolling in the program for $30 a month. The monthly fee would be automatically withdrawn from the person's checking or savings account the first of each month. Those who participate would then have tags to display in their vehicles.
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The 76ers have started negotiations today with Doug Collins in hopes of making him the team's next head coach, a league source told the Daily News.
Collins hasn't coached in the NBA since 2003 and since has been an NBA analyst for TNT. He is currently working the Western Conference finals between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers for the network.
During his eight seasons as coach with the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, the 58-year-old Collins compiled a 332-287 record. A four-time All-Star as a player, Collins was selected with the first overall pick by the Sixers in 1973 and played all eight of his injury-plagued NBA career in Philadelphia.
On Tuesday at the NBA Draft Lottery in Secaucus, N.J., president and general manager Ed Stefanski said that there could be a second round of interviews among the top three candidates – Collins, Avery Johnson and Sam Mitchell. "If there's a second round (of interviews), it will be quicker, it will be in a timely fashion," Stefanski said.
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Where Should Companies Innovate? In Their Enterprises.
Olympus survey shows Fortune 1000 executives see opportunity for corporate investment in enterprise innovation
Oct 19, 2010, 08:30 ET
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corporation of the Americas (www.olympusamerica.com) today released findings from a Harris Interactive survey of Fortune 1000 executives concerning enterprise innovation – defined as the transformative business processes, practices, organizational planning and models that enable a business of any size to operate more effectively, profitably and/or competitively. The findings identify potential investment areas to help business leaders improve their prospects as the economy restarts.
Enterprise Innovation First; Business Invention Will Follow
The vast majority of executives say enterprise innovation is extremely or very important for driving business growth (95 percent), profitability (94 percent), attracting and keeping talent (86 percent), and brand prestige (85 percent) – and more than four in five (85 percent) believe it is a prerequisite for product innovation.
However, more than half of executives (60 percent) say their company typically focuses more on product innovation than overall enterprise innovation. Forty-seven percent report that their company has no team, process or system for vetting new ideas in order to decide which ones to invest in. Moreover, only a minority report that their company promotes enterprise innovation by providing funding (37 percent) or access to educational (38 percent) or idea-sharing (35 percent) forums, and only one in three (34 percent) report that they have a team specifically dedicated to brainstorming new ideas.
"The Olympus survey points to enterprise innovation as a sound place to deploy the saved-up resources – financial and human capital – that companies large and small have held back due to today's economic climate," says F. Mark Gumz, president and CEO of Olympus Corporation of the Americas. "The opportunity is clear: invest in your enterprise. Holding back dynamic talent and the funding, tools and resources they need to succeed is the wrong move for business. Even at the risk of failure, business leaders should invest in creating an environment that encourages employees to try new ideas and strategies."
CEOs Play Critical Role
According to the survey, executives say CEOs play a critical role in defining and supporting their company's overall innovation strategy. For innovation to prosper, they say, CEOs must provide greater leadership, tools, and financial as well as non-financial support. Executives specifically called for their CEOs to:
- Create a culture that encourages innovation even at the risk of initial failure (92 percent);
- Allocate budget to innovation initiatives (78 percent);
- Reward innovation with financial incentives (70 percent);
- Reward innovation with recognition or other non-financial incentives (72 percent);
- Lead by example and personally participate in enterprise innovation processes (70 percent); and,
- Provide tools to promote innovation (55 percent).
"The survey findings are a timely reminder to make enterprise innovation core to your leadership agenda," says Gumz. "Don't forget that the most important byproduct of Ford's Model T was the assembly line production method, and Edison's light bulb would not have succeeded without the development of an electricity grid that delivered power to homes and businesses. Put differently, inventions – such as product and service creation – also require innovative underpinnings that begin with a corporate culture that accepts risk and reward opportunities and that will radiate through your company."
Improved Business Operation is the Foundation for Future Creation
To achieve optimal product innovation, the overall survey findings suggest that companies must first develop or improve operations and processes that can serve as the foundation for their creations. Yet more than half of executives (53 percent) say their company does not focus enough on enterprise innovation, citing pressures to achieve short-term goals, other goals taking priority, and/or lack of incentives to inspire or reward enterprise innovation. Specifically, executives say the barriers to enterprise innovation include:
- Pressure to meet short-term goals and achieve quick results (64 percent);
- Other business goals or objectives taking priority (61 percent);
- Lack of systems or tools for fostering enterprise innovation (31 percent);
- Lack of incentives to inspire or reward enterprise innovation (36 percent);
- Insufficient resources to enable high-quality human capital to focus on innovation (29 percent); and,
- Lack of support from senior leadership (19 percent).
"Leaders have the opportunity to remove all of these barriers to enterprise innovation and inspire and support the change management necessary to make that happen," notes Gumz. "At Olympus, for example, we've added a question to our mid-year review process centering on the innovative processes an individual or department created in the prior period. We're asking why ideas didn't work (as well as why they did), so we can reduce the innovation inhibitors."
IT Leads Enterprise Innovation; Marketing, Sales and Customer Service Ripe for Innovation
Information technology (IT) is viewed as having been the most innovative function within executives' own companies during the past 10 years (44 percent), and by far the most likely focal point for investment (60 percent) and continued innovation (63 percent) over the next two years. Many executives also report that marketing, sales, customer service, outsourcing, and supply chain management have been innovative in the past decade, and that they will invest in these areas in the next two years.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas initiated the Enterprise Innovation survey with Harris Interactive as a means to surface news ideas and dialogue surrounding innovation in business. For more information see www.olympusamerica.com/innovation.
About Olympus
Olympus is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering innovative solutions in its core business areas: Medical and Surgical Products, Life Science Imaging Systems, Industrial Measurement and Imaging Instruments and Cameras and Audio Products.
Olympus works collaboratively with its customers and affiliates worldwide to leverage R&D investment in precision technology and manufacturing processes across diverse business lines. These include:
- Gastrointestinal endoscopes, accessories, and minimally invasive surgical products;
- Advanced research, clinical and educational microscopes and research and educational digital imaging systems;
- Industrial research, engineering, test, inspection and measuring instruments; and
- Digital cameras and voice recorders.
Olympus serves the healthcare field with integrated product solutions and financial, educational and consulting services that help customers to efficiently, reliably and more easily achieve exceptional results. Olympus develops breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality for the consumer and professional photography markets, and also is the leader in gastrointestinal endoscopy and clinical and educational microscopes. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for The Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us - and our clients - stay ahead of what's next. For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
About the Survey
All data collection was conducted online by Harris Interactive® on behalf of Olympus Corporation of the Americas between July 6 and 16, 2010 among 304 Fortune 1000 executives. Final data are weighted to be representative of the population of F1000 executives in the United States based on: annual revenue; number of employees; and Fortune 1000 rank.
SOURCE Olympus Corporation of the Americas


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Many risk-on markets, including U.S. equity indexes, grains and soft commodities, are all having down days today before the ECB meets tomorrow and issues their interest rate and policy announcement. While there isn't really any major fundamental news to cause the markets to sell-off today, there is simple profit taking after a very strong showing in January. Also, we believe market participants are squaring up positions before Mario Draghi issues his statement tomorrow, as he is known to have the potential to cause major market moves.
The euro currency is also down 55 ticks today after hitting a major resistance level recently at 1.37. Overall, it still seems like the euro is in an uptrend and we would not be surprised to see the 1.37 mark hit again soon, especially if Draghi talks positive about the euro region outlook.
Even with the very strong jobs report last Friday, U.S. treasuries are up today. The 10-year note is up 9.5 ticks, or +.23%. Tomorrow's ECB announcement could indeed have a big effect on Treasuries. If Draghi sounds more dovish, then the Treasuries could rally further, but if Draghi gives an aura of renewed confidence in the euro economy then the Treasuries could fall. The fact that banks are repaying their ECB loans seems to be a good sign, so overall we are more in the camp that states bond prices should drop sharply before summer.
One interesting story today is Platinum. Platinum futures are up $26 today, or +1.55%. Mining disruptions in South Africa as well as a drop in supply from Russia have triggered fears of a deficit.
We focus more on the yen this morning. The Japanese yen, as many now know, has been in a major downtrend since the middle of last year. The yen has still been falling even through this month, and is down again today. It is tempting to "pick the bottom" in trading and profit from a potential retracement, but this is tough situation to try to do that. We believe the yen has further room to fall, and we mark the next support/target levels at 1.05 and then 1.01. The yen may fall further and then potentially consolidate between these levels.
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Manchester school bus rear-ends car stopped at red light
MANCHESTER - A woman and her teenage daughter were transported to the hospital Monday morning after their car was rear-ended by a school bus at Cilley Road and Beech Street, police said.
The crash happened about 7:30 a.m. Christine Smith, 36, of 28 S. Beech St., was stopped for a red light when her 2012 Dodge Caliber was struck from behind by a school bus operated by Victor Melo, 24, of 212 Jewett St., according to police Lt. Maureen Tessier.
None of the 10 children on the bus was injured. The bus transports students to the city's Catholic schools, and those still on it were heading to St. Anthony of Padua School. Tessier said Smith complained of neck and back injuries and was taken to an area hospital. Her daughter, Erin Gillis, 14, did not complain of any injuries but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Police issued a summons to Joseph Buckler, 39, who lists his address as the same as Smith's - 28 S. Beech St. - for disorderly conduct.
Tessier said Buckler arrived at the crash scene and got into an argument with the school bus driver. He continued to argue with a police officer and subsequently was issued a summons on the disorderly conduct charge, she said.


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Co-captains Muhammad, Davis make big plays in final minute
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech senior co-captain Elijah
Muhammad reached into his bag of tricks Thursday night, pulling out
a gadget play that led to a layup that might have won the game for
the Golden Eagles.
Near mid-court, Muhammad bounced an inbounds pass off the back of his defender and took it all the way to the basket for a layup with 39 seconds remaining to help Tech (2-1) claim a 92-89 non-conference victory at Lipscomb University.
"Somebody did that to me in junior college, and I learned my lesson from it," Muhammad said. "I saw he was set up with his back to me so I thought, all right here we go, and I just bounced it off him and took off."
Sophomore Kevin Murphy scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half, and senior Frank Davis knocked down 15 of his 20 in the second including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining.
"We showed unbelievable heart tonight," said Golden Eagle coach Mike Sutton. "I'm really proud of the kids. It's been a really difficult opening part of the schedule but our kids have done a good job trying to do whatever we've asked of them."
Five players scored in double figures for Tech. In addition to Murphy and Davis, junior Alfred Jones had 16 points and six rebounds, Muhammad 11 points and eight assists, and Jud Dillard scored 10. Terrell Barnes came off the bench to contribute six points and six rebounds.
Muhammad's basket came during a hectic final 3:21 as Lipscomb looked to complete a comeback that erased a seven-point TTU lead.
"They're a good team," Sutton said. "I see why they're one of the favorites in the A-Sun Conference. We're really happy to get out of here with a win. It was a game of runs. We knew Lipscomb would make a run and they made a lot of plays at the end."
The Bisons pulled within one point, 90-89, with 10 seconds to play and the Golden Eagles put the ball into the hands of Davis at the free throw line. The senior co-captain hasn't missed at the charity stripe this season and he sank both shots to put Tech on top by three with 9.9 seconds on the clock.
Lipscomb worked the ball to Michael Teller for a pretty good shot from the top of the key but his 3-point try rolled off the rim as the buzzer sounded.
It appeared that Lipscomb might run away with the contest midway through the first half after the Bisons put together an 11-2 run to build a 21-12 lead with 11:50 to play.
But a couple minutes later, trailing by eight, the Golden Eagles found the right combination with five different players scoring during a 15-3 run over the next five minutes. Alfred Jones started the run with a jumper in the lane and he capped it with a layup with 4:25 remaining that put the Golden Eagles ahead, 32-28. Terrell Barnes, Muhammad, Jud Dillard and Murphy all put points on the board during the stretch.
Tech had another run during the final 2:45, outscoring Lipscomb 9-2 to build the Golden Eagle lead to nine for the largest TTU lead of the first half. Tech took a 48-41 lead into halftime.
Tech's largest lead of the contest was 11 points early in the second half on a basket by Murphy, but Lipscomb just kept hacking away. The Bisons never regained the lead, but cut the margin to one point four times.
Adnan Hodzic topped Lipscomb in scoring with 24 points along with seven rebounds. Josh Slater added 19 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Teller added 13 and Brandon Brown scored 10 and led the Bisons with eight rebounds. Lipscomb held a 36-33 edge in rebounds.
Tech's early season road stretch continues Friday night as the Golden Eagles play at the University of Memphis, the fourth consecutive road game to open the year. Tipoff in the FedEx Forum is at 7 p.m.
Tech plays its first home game on Monday night, a 7 p.m. contest in Eblen Center against Oakland University. It will be Tech's third of four games in the Hall of Fame Showcase, which wraps up next Friday (Nov. 27) at No. 1 Kansas.
Tickets for the Oakland game, as well as 2009-2010 season tickets, are on sale at the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center or by calling (931) 372-3940.
NOTES: Tech owns a 39-3 all-time record against Lipscomb including two wins last year…The last time the Bisons beat the Golden Eagles was 53 years ago, back in 1956, but the teams didn't play for a 33-year span from 1975 to 2008…Lipscomb is picked as co-favorite in the A-Sun Conference, while the Golden Eagles are picked for seventh place in the Ohio Valley Conference.


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Last night's Daily Show with Jon Stewart was one of its most femme-y episodes to date, with segments from both of the show's lady correspondents, Samantha Bee and Kristen Schaal. Kristen's interview, which covered the possible burka ban in France, quite reasonably led to her seductively licking mayonnaise off of a spoon. She is officially my Fourth of July Weekend hero. Watch and learn…how to become an empowered woman.
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She committed way harder to that mayo than Stewart himself committed to the pancake-wrapped sausage dipped in Baconnaise, don't you think? All he did was spit it out! Unacceptable.


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An initiative proposing a new teacher evaluation system will go before Missouri voters in November, after the state's top election official confirmed Tuesday that it had received enough petition signatures.
An initiative proposing a new teacher evaluation system will go before Missouri voters in November, after the state's top election official confirmed Tuesday that it had received enough petition signatures.
The measure would limit tenure protections for public school staff and require that employment decisions such as promotions, salaries and layoffs be based largely on student performance data.
The initiative will be labeled as proposed Constitutional Amendment 3. Its November ballot certification came on the same day that Missourians were voting in August primary elections on a variety of other proposals, including higher transportation taxes and the creation of new constitutional rights for farmers, gun owners and cellphone users.
The school initiative is sponsored by Teach Great, an organization that has been financed by retired investor and political activist Rex Sinquefield, who had tried unsuccessfully to advance similar ideas in the Legislature.
In the coming weeks, supporters plan an "inclusive discussion with Missourians about the importance of rewarding and protecting good teachers (and) supporting struggling teachers," said Teach Great spokeswoman Kate Casas.
Starting in July 2015, the measure would require public school districts to adopt evaluation standards that rely on "quantifiable student performance data" to guide decisions on promoting, demoting, firing and paying personnel. The measure also would limit future teaching contracts to three years, curbing the current tenure system, which provides teachers with long-term job security.
A coalition of school personnel opposes the proposal, saying it could have "devastating effects" on public schools.
"This top-down mandate would shift local control away from parents, teachers and school districts, while implementing unfunded, statewide standardized tests," said Paul T. Morris, a school board member from the Ferguson Florissant School District. A lawsuit filed earlier this summer by opponents contends the measure improperly attempts to change two parts of the Missouri Constitution — one dealing with education, the other with collective bargaining. It asks a Cole County judge to strike it from the ballot.
To make the ballot, Missouri initiatives must get enough registered voters' signatures to equal 8 percent of the votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election in at least six of the state's eight congressional districts.
Secretary of State Jason Kander said the teacher initiative met that mark. He said a separate initiative proposing a six-week early voting period failed to meet the threshold, getting enough signatures in just two congressional districts.


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It was an emotional night at TD Garden Wednesday.
Things didn't finish as planned or hoped, but the Bruins still did all they could do to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and help people heal and move on.
Sure, the Bruins lost in a shootout, 3-2, to Buffalo. But they managed to earn a point that clinched them a playoff berth and pulled them into a first-place tie with Montreal in the Northeast Division. The Bruins hold a game in hand on the Canadiens.
Years from now, few will remember the final score or much from the game. The memories will be of the video tribute, the national anthem and the chants of "Let's Go Boston" that echoed from the crowd throughout the night. That doesn't mean there weren't some on-ice highlights. Center Chris Kelly and winger Daniel Paille did their best to make it a victorious night for the Bruins with one goal and one assist apiece.
Now the Bruins will get back to work with a practice Thursday and a big home game against top-seeded Pittsburgh Friday back at the Garden.


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St. Patrick's Day is on a Saturday this year, which means you'll need something to do with your little leprechauns on the day off. Try baking some of these festive green St. Patrick's Day cupcakes—they'll keep little hands (and mouths!) busy in the kitchen. They're also great for a St. Patrick's party—let kids do the decorating!
Plus: On Pinterest? Check out Parenting's St. Patrick's Day board!
Cupcake recipes (from top left):
Lucky Green Velvet Baby Cakes from Picky Palate
Lucky Charms Cupcakes from Betty Crocker
Lime Cheese Cupcakes from Penny Candy Studios
Easy Green Velvet Cupcakes from McCormick
Cool Mint Oreo Brownie Cupcakes from Real Mom Kitchen
Mint Cookie Cupcakes from Pleasant Home
Rainbow Cupcakes from the Fickle Pickle


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Things are going from bad to worse for al Qaeda in Iraq. The Jerusalem Post reports that coalition forces have killed another top al Qaeda leader — Abu Usama al-Tunisi, the emir of foreign terrorists in Iraq and part of the inner leadership circle.
According to Brig. Gen. Joseph Anderson, recent coalition operations have helped cut in half the previous flow of foreign fighters into Iraq, which had been at about 60 to 80 a month. Through the increased level of operations conducted by our enlarged ground force, we've been able to push militants into the remote parts of the north and south of the country. Now, additional operations have been going after those pockets of fighters.
Anderson concludes that al Qaeda is "very broken up, very unable to mass, and conducting very isolated operations."
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April 29th, 2009
When entertaining outdoors, what you really want is smooth, even sound throughout the entire listening area. To achieve this goal, Niles makes two basic types of weatherproof outdoor loudspeakers: conventional stereo and stereo input (SI). Conventional stereo is the two-speaker, the left and right setup that we all know and love. Not as well known is stereo input. These loudspeakers provide blended stereo sound from a single enclosure. When designing outdoor systems, it really helps to understand the advantages of each and what all the options are. Why settle for so-so when you can have a system that really rocks?
Scenario 1: Stereo sound for a patio with a central, fixed listening area
- In this application, the setup is a typical patio with a relatively fixed listening area: a table and chairs where people gather. Since most of the listening will be in this one area, the best solution is a pair of Niles OS Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers mounted on the wall wired to play stereo sound. Since the listeners are in the "sweet spot," they are positioned to enjoy the best possible stereo imaging. The sound will be spacious with a realistic soundstage of music filling the area.
Scenario 2: Blended stereo for a patio with multiple listening areas
- What happens if you step out of the "sweet spot?" This setup has multiple listening areas: people mingling at different spots on the deck. Sometimes, these listening areas are not located in the stereo "sweet spot" described in Scenario 1, so the listener's ability to hear the stereo image is diminished because of their proximity to just one speaker. One speaker becomes dominant, masking the sound of the other.
- The solution is a pair of Niles stereo input (SI) loudspeakers. SI loudspeakers produce blended stereo sound from a single cabinet by utilizing two properly positioned tweeters and a dual voice coil woofer. The stereo imaging and spaciousness may not be as good as the "sweet spot" using conventional stereo loudspeakers, but you get even coverage of stereo-like sound. There are SI versions of all Niles outdoor loudspeakers -- OS, Rocks, and Planters -- so you have plenty of designs to choose from.
Scenario 3: Background music for a patio with multiple listening areas
- In setups where the music is mainly played in the background or where people are constantly moving, consider wiring the loudspeakers for mono (non-stereo) sound. In this scenario, each loudspeaker plays a combination of both stereo channels, eliminating the sweet spot limitations of stereo. Of course you'll lose the stereo effects in the music, but for background listening it's a reasonable compromise.
- To wire for mono sound, the zone preamp outputs of the multizone receiver are connected to a separate power amplifier using two "Y" adapters. This effectively combines the left and right channels into one. Or you can use a Niles 12-Channel Systems Integration AmplifierTM. It provides a simple way to configure channels for stereo or mono (L + R).


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Mboyo, a 25-year-old striker who has played twice for Belgium, had the chance to level the score in the 15th minute of Saturday's match at home to Waasland-Beveren, but gently side-footed the spot kick wide. Mboyo confronted fans at the end of the match, which Ghent lost 2-0, and appeared to lose his cool.
During an unscheduled news conference on Monday, Mboyo said he was sorry and asked for Ghent fans to accept his apology, although he said his post-match outburst had been provoked by racist comments from a few supporters.
"Maybe I would not have reacted if I wasn't captain. To show that I shouldn't have done so, I will no long wear the captain's armband," he said.
Ghent are without a win in eight matches. They have a Belgian Cup quarter-final tie on Tuesday against league leaders Anderlecht, who thrashed them 5-0 in October.


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The benefits provided under Tennessee's workers' compensation law are set out in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Chapter 6.
Payment of Death Benefits
If your compensable injury results in your death, the workers' compensation law specifies that compensation will be paid to your surviving dependents. As with both the temporary and permanent disability benefits, the maximum benefit payable is based on the date the compensable injury occurred. Death benefits are payable biweekly to your surviving spouse until the amount due has been paid in full; however, if your spouse remarries, then your spouse's benefit ceases to be paid. A benefit is also payable to any surviving dependents until each dependent reaches his eighteenth birthday (or twenty-second birthday if enrolled in a recognized educational institution), regardless of whether your spouse remarries. If you have no surviving dependents, your estate is eligible for a payment of $20,000 ($10,000 for accidents occurring prior to July 1, 1999) plus reimbursement of up to $7,500 ($4,500 for accidents occurring prior to July 1, 1999) for funeral and burial expenses actually incurred. Proof of funeral and burial expenses must be submitted for this reimbursement.
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2011 USASA NATIONAL CUPS FINALS TEAM PREVIEW: Men's Amateur PSA ELITE
July 14, 2011
July 14, 2011 (Bowling Green, KY) - A single goal is all that kept the men of the PSA Elite Soccer Club from advancing to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) National Cups Finals in 2010. This year, PSA is following up its triumph at the Region IV tournament with a much-deserved trip to the 2011 edition of the USASA Finals. Play begins in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Friday, July 15 and carries through the weekend, with championship matches to be held on Sunday, July 17.
"We are a very technical team with an explosive offensive punch," said PSA Executive Director Alex Lujan. Proof of this punch is evident in their playing record over the past nine months, participating in Coast Soccer League's Premier Division season (including tournament play), where they have compiled an overall record of 22-0-2, scoring 89 goals versus 11 scored by their opponents. This is the fifth year in which PSA has competed in CSL, and has seen their first team crowned as champions of the league twice, along with two second-place finishes and one third-place finish.
Memories of losing their shot at the Nationals over a tie-breaker goal to Olympic Club in 2010 didn't really stand in their way at this year's Regionals. They had another opponent to worry about: the Northern Californian weather. "The Region IV tournament was a difficult win for us, mentally and physically," said Lujan. "It rained all weekend and the fields were absolutely waterlogged. We are used to a quick style of play on short grass [or, many times, artificial surface]. This forced us to change our strategy dramatically and really put in a blue-collar effort. It was a rewarding experience, though, as there was a visible shift in our play as we adapted to the environment."
PSA Elite eventually earned their spot in the 2011 USASA National Cups Finals with a solid 3-1 win at the Regionals over Lazio of Utah, which featured a pair of goals from Brent Whitfield and one from Christian Ramirez. PSA Elite will now meet up in the Men's Amateur bracket of the Finals against the three other Regional champions: Mass Premier Soccer (Region I - Massachusetts), RWB Adria (Region II - Illinois), and Legends FC (Region III - North Texas).
"I am excited to see how our team stacks up against the other regions," said Lujan. "This is a nice end to a very long and successful CSL season and USASA tournament path. We are planning to represent Cal South and Coast well. However, I also want our guys to enjoy the experience."
For more about the United States Adult Soccer Association National Cups Finals competition, please click here.


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Body piercings have been around for centuries and we really don't know who started what trend. But there are some icons of our times who have manged to make uncommon or lesser known and practiced piercings much more common and popular. Let's look at some of these famous people who have revolutionized the body piercing world.
Elayne Angel – A professional body piercer and body modification enthusiast, Angel is well known for her 'angel wings' back tattoo and for being the first person to register a tattoo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Her technical contributions to the field of body piercing include the invention, naming and popularizing of several piercing. She is also widely credited with popularizing and promoting the tongue piercing.


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Travel to Thailand and Malaysia and visit Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur
Visit South-East Asia's buzzing cities and pristine islands on a highlight packed journey through Thailand and Malaysia. Explore these distinct cultures, from the laidback beachside bliss of Krabi to modern Kuala Lumpur. Travel to Northern Thailand and experience the incredible hospitality of the Thai people on a rural homestay. Discover Chiang Mai, a treasure trove of glittering temples and mouth-watering cuisine, before heading south to the beach haven of Penang. Contrast the sights and sounds of South-East Asia by ending the trip in ultra-modern Singapore, a glimpse of the future and a great place to explore.
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Work up an appetite with a leisurely cycle through the ancient Buddhas and ruined temples of Heritage-listed Sukothai Park, then feast on a home-cooked picnic lunch
Experience daily rural life firsthand in the north and the south of Thailand when staying with long-time Intrepid friends at 2 homestays
Support an important animal welfare initiative and get close to incredible creatures at the Hospital of the Friends of the Asian Elephant
Dive into the nature lover's paradise of Khao Sok National Park, exploring, hiking, relaxing, and cruising by longtail boat on a limestone cliff-circled lake
Discover a true slice of paradise on an included sea kayaking trip through the stunning inlets, caves and hidden lagoons of the Ao Thalane mangrove forests
Encounter the fusion of cultures that gives Penang a unique atmosphere; walk down the backstreets where colonial buildings, tumble-down shops and hawker-filled alleyways meld with cool street art. Get up-close and personal with Malaysian food as you eat where the locals do on a Hawker food experience
Discover a different side of KL through the backstreets, and learn about the diversity of culture along with one of the main parts, the food on your half day tour.
Explore the streets of Melaka from a cycle rickshaw
This trip includes 2 nights on overnight sleeper trains. Accommodation is simple but comfortable – soft sleeper class multishare compartments with air-conditioning and bunk beds, with sheets and a pillow provided. Overnight trains are a real Intrepid experience and one of the best ways to come face-to-face with the country and its people.
This trip covers quite a bit of ground, and so there are some longer travelling days on public and private buses, as well as overnight trains. Many of these journeys offer a great chance to interact with the locals, soak up the scenery, and even catch up on a book, but make sure you are prepared for the journeys.
There are 2 nights at different homestays on this trip, a wonderful opportunity to witness everyday Thai life. Facilities are basic and multishare, with fold-out mattresses on the floor and shared bathrooms. The rewards of such an authentic local experience are immeasurable.
This trip involves a fair amount of activity including hiking, cycling and kayaking. A moderate level of fitness will help you to get the most out of this trip.
This itinerary travels through multiple countries, each with their respective customs and National Holidays. Please see the 'Climate and Seasonal Information' section for more details.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018. View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
1. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip and excludes nights 4 & 12 (homestay), and 7 & 9 (overnight sleeper train), where you will be in shared accommodation.
Our Best of Thailand & Malaysia trips score an average of 4.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews in the last year.
I had the absolute best time on this long whirlwind adventure! Both tour leaders I had were phenomenal. So many incredible life highlights - definitely recommend the optional trip to the elephant sanctuary!
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Best of Thailand & Malaysia is a good three week trip seeing some natural areas and the best big cities along this 1,500 mile journey.
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Part of that was because of the Bruins' depth and part was because he had been less than impressive during his NHL stint in 2009-10.
After he made the team out of training camp, he started the year on the fourth line. He stayed there for most of the first half. While he played well alongside Gregory Campbell and Shawn Thornton, he didn't fully blossom until he was promoted to the line with Patrice Bergeron and Mark Recchi.
There are even less roster positions open this year than last. However, that doesn't mean some rookie can't impress in camp or later and become not just a lineup fixture but a fan favorite.
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At an antique store recently, I saw a big box of old snapshots, priced three for a dollar. I invested $2 and chose six photos that interested me.
"Time Out" has the most information of any of the photos, In addition to the caption on the front side, someone wrote, "July 12, 1936. Richfield County Park," on the back side.
I thought "Time Out" was a great title, so I took the challenge and gave the other photos two-word names, too. The captions are strictly from my imagination, based on what I saw in the pictures. I would love to hear your titles, too -- two-word, or otherwise.
It's a shame that these photos are orphans -- and worse than that, unidentified. I'm going to assume the people in the photos had families or friends that cared about them. After all, someone took their pictures.
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Nov. 13, 2012 03:38 PM
TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Asia Bio-Chem Group Corp. (TSX: ABC) ("Asia Bio-Chem" or the "Company") announces its financial results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2012.
"The corn processing industry, and in particular, those producers in the northeast part of China have been subject to a variety of challenges," stated Mr. Zhiping Wang, President and CEO of Asia Bio-Chem. "On the cost side, the northeastern markets for corn have been tightened due to government purchasing while prices in the central and southern regions have come down due to corn imports directed to this region. With this imbalance in corn supply between these regions, the corn price in our area has become more expensive than in the central region of China. On the product pricing side, our product markets have suffered from a slowing Chinese economy, over capacity in the northeast and supply of cheaper products from the lower corn cost regions. These conditions are not consistent with historical experience and we believe them to be temporary."
As a result of negative margins, we have intentionally reduced capacity through a temporary closure of our Changtu plant for most of the quarter. During the third quarter, total production was 56,931 tonnes which represents a 64.5% reduction from the same quarter in 2011 and a 54% reduction from last quarter.
During the third quarter, corn cost has increased 4.2% from the third quarter of 2011 and 2.8% since last quarter. As discussed above, these increases were the result of a market imbalance between the northeast and the central and southern regions. This imbalance coupled with lower germ and gluten prices have caused a negative gross margin of 8.1% compared with positive 2.5% during the same period in 2011.
Negative margins coupled with a $5.4 million allowance for doubtful accounts resulted in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") to decline to negative $7.9 million compared with negative $1.4 million during the corresponding period in 2011.
During the third quarter of 2012, net loss was $11.1 million (-$0.13 per share) compared with a loss of $4.3 million (-$0.05 per share) during the same period of 2011.
During the third quarter the Company's unrestricted cash position declined to $6.4 million from $10.6 million at December 31, 2011. Total debt declined to $108.1 million at September 30, 2012 from $120.9 million at December 31, 2011.
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The event features a host of area restaurants serving several wings to each patron who will later select the best wings in three categories. A panel of independent judges will also serve to select the winners.
The Wing Fest is coordinated by the Chamber Women's group and will begin at 5:30. Entertainment will be included. The public is asked to bring an unwrapped toy and there is an admission fee to attend.
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You heard it here first! The Vatican today confirmed that, at the end of the Feb. 18 consistory, Benedict will hold a special session for all the cardinals to approve the canonization of new saints, including Blesseds Marianne Cope of Molokai and Kateri Tekakwitha. Such approval is needed before dates can be set for their canonizations.
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MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Envoys from the U.S. and other countries are acting as intermediaries with the Gulf nation's rulers in attempts to ease 21 months of unrest, the head of Bahrain's main opposition group said Sunday.
Even so, he said protest groups see little hope for breakthrough dialogue as crackdowns widen.
The remarks by Sheik Ali Salman, head of the top Shiite political bloc Al Wefaq, underscore the sense of a deepening crisis in strategic Bahrain after a week that included deadly bomb blasts and an expanded deployment by the paramilitary National Guard.
On Sunday, clashes erupted after the funeral of a teenage boy killed on Friday. Opposition groups claim he was hit by a car while fleeing a security clampdown, but Bahraini officials say the death resulted from a traffic accident.
More than 55 people have been killed in Bahrain's unrest since February 2011 after an Arab Spring-inspired uprising by the country's majority Shiites to weaken the influence of the Sunni monarchy and seek a greater say in the nation's affairs. The showdown also has placed Washington in an increasingly difficult policy bind.
The U.S. does not want to jeopardize its relations with the leadership in Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet as the Pentagon's main counterbalance to Iran's military expansion in the Gulf. But Washington is growing uneasy with the harsh measures against Bahrain's opposition, including a ban on protest rallies imposed late last month.
Salman told The Associated Press that American envoys and others are serving as "indirect mediators through meetings with the opposition and the (government) authorities ... These communications are efforts to end the crisis."
But Salman said there are fading hopes for dialogue to resolve the crisis because of the escalating crackdowns and convictions of opposition figures, including some sentenced to life in prison.
"Things are getting worse ... After 21 months, we did not see any preparations or serious initiatives to enter into dialogue with the opposition," Salman said in an interview.
Bahrain's leaders say they are ready to talk and have already adopted some reform steps, such as giving more oversight powers to the elected parliament. Opposition leaders, including Salman, insist the concessions are not enough, demanding that the ruling dynasty give up its control of key government posts and policies.
The rising violence also has overshadowed efforts for talks.
Government authorities claim escalating attacks — including arson, firebombs and homemade explosives — forced the decision to outlaw protest gatherings and to expand patrols by the National Guard. Last Monday, two South Asian workers, an Indian and Bangladeshi, were killed in a series of blasts the government described as "domestic terrorism."
The main Shiite opposition groups issued a joint statement renouncing violence after the blasts. But Salman acknowledged that they cannot control breakaway protest factions that have confronted riot police with firebombs. Government officials also blame protesters for homemade bombs that have killed civilians and police.
"We don't agree with them, but can't stop them because they're not listening," said Salman. "This is happening because of a lack of freedom."
Salman urged for greater international efforts to "stop the bleeding in Bahrain."
"We welcome and will cooperate with any mediator: American, European, regional. It doesn't matter," he said. "We need to solve the issue in Bahrain."


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January 30. 2014 11:45PM
Complex domestic violence law left victim exposed
By KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
— Last Friday, Kaylee Solano drove to Derry District Court to seek a restraining order because she believed her former boyfriend was capable of violence. The request was denied. Three days later, she found herself at gunpoint in a Nashua motel room — a horrific validation of mounting fear.
The administrative judge for the New Hampshire Circuit Courts admits that it is difficult trying to decide whether to authorize a domestic violence petition, but maintains that judges are trained to decipher the documents and make the best decisions possible.
"I have been a judge since 1985, and my experience is that domestic violence issues, stalking issues and matters involving children are all taken seriously, and that judges are trained to make sure they sit down and read through the petitions carefully," said Judge Edwin Kelly.
Kelly would not comment specifically on the case involving Solano, 21, of Windham, whose restraining order request was denied by Judge Lucinda Sadler on Friday, the same day it was filed.
On Monday, Solano was allegedly abducted at gunpoint by her ex-boyfriend, Stanislav Osherov, 22, of Massachusetts, and taken to a Nashua motel, where she was allegedly tied up and sexually assaulted.
Sadler is not commenting on why she made her ruling in the case, but Kelly did answer some general questions about how domestic violence petitions are considered by courts.
"On a personal note, I think judges — none of them — ever want to see anything happen to someone," said Kelly. "Each of us has a job to do, and we have to look at what the law says."
Kelly stressed that he would not second guess Sadler's decision, adding he was not at the Derry courthouse the day Sadler made her ruling.
Kelly acknowledges that domestic violence petitions are sometimes difficult to understand, and that he often retrieves a copy of the state statutes to review when making decisions on specific requests.
"I think that is standard in the state," said Kelly. "These are all incredibly dangerous situations, potentially."
"There are some statutes that tend to create confusion," he said, stressing the domestic violence and stalking petitions are very similar.
There is a state coalition with local crisis centers around New Hampshire that have representatives available to help individuals at various courthouses when they are completing these forms, Kelly said.
Court clerks are also trained to point someone in the right direction and suggest which petition may be appropriate for different cases, he said.
Although Solano's domestic violence petition was denied, she admits that a court clerk in Derry offered her a stalking petition to fill out as well. After the first restraining order was rejected, however, Solano said she already felt defeated and didn't see a reason to fill out the similar paperwork.
Solano specifically mentioned in her petition that Osherov allegedly called her phone about 120 times in a three-day period, while also sending her more than 70 texts. She also mentioned a threat that Osherov allegedly made about posting derogatory comments onto her Facebook page, according to court documents.
Her petition that was denied last Friday and Judge Sadler stated in the ruling that the request "does not rise to level required by statute as to imminent threat," according to court documents.
Kelly emphasized on Thursday that the domestic violence statutes are highly specific and that a credible threat must be made in order to grant a restraining order.
If a judge is not clear about something written in a petition, he or she is able to contact the petitioner and seek additional information that may not have been articulated in the written request, said Kelly.
"These cases, no matter when they come in, are handled immediately," said Kelly. "It takes a priority in the court."
Solano told the New Hampshire Union Leader this week that she knew her former boyfriend was going to hurt her eventually, and that her instincts prompted her to seek a restraining order last week. Solano says she is frustrated that the court system failed her after she tried to prevent her horrific experience earlier this week at Motel 6 in Nashua where Osherov engaged in a standoff with police for about 10 hours.
He is facing charges of kidnapping and felonious sexual assault for the incident.


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Company gets new name after protests by Hawaiians
HONOLULU (AP) — A company aiming to provide easier access to sexually transmitted disease test results and other medical records announced a new name on Wednesday after facing protests by Native Hawaiians for using the word hula.
The Los Angeles-based company will now be called Healthvana Inc., founder and CEO Ramin Bastani said.
The previous name Hula drew complaints that it was culturally insensitive. An online petition asking Bastani to change the name argued that it exploited a sacred cultural dance.
Bastani immediately removed any references to "getting lei'd" in company marketing material but said the Hula name would remain. Then in May, after learning to understand the concerns of the Native Hawaiian community, he announced the name would change.
The new name combines the words health and nirvana while matching the company's goal of enlightened health care, he said.
"We were very thoughtful about what name we selected, so we made up a word," he said. "We went through maybe a thousand different names."
The state Senate Hawaiian Affairs Caucus and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs had issued a statement calling the Hula name "highly insensitive, tactless and inappropriate."
After Bastani said the company would find a new name, Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO Kamanaopono Crabbe said the change was appreciated, "in acknowledgement that no culture should be demeaned for profit or convenience."
The company helps patients get instant electronic access to their medical records and test results. A key function involves acquiring and sharing with partners or health providers through a mobile app the results of STD tests.
"We think patients should be empowered to get their records every single time," instead of relying on the belief that "no news is good news," Bastani said.
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Taylor Lautner & Sara Hicks: Dating Again?
Twilight hunk Taylor Lautner and his on-and-off-again girlfriend Sara Hicks pick up some Mexican food to go at Chipotle restaurant on Wednesday afternoon (July 22) in Los Angeles.
The 17-year-old actor (in Cre8tive Recreation Italian Porellos) footed the bill as he was seen tucking some cash back into his wallet as he left the restaurant.
Taylor will make an appearance at the Comic-Con convention on Thursday to promote New Moon with his co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is back at spring training after a scorpion sting landed him in the hospital.
Melvin says he thought he saw a bug scurrying across the floor of his condominium Wednesday night and bent down to pick it up with a tissue. It turned out to be a scorpion and he got stung.
Melvin said Thursday that he spent three hours at a hospital. He says he suffered a "little tingling and shock and discomfort" in his left arm, but now describes it as no big deal.