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MADRID, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
On 9th - 11th September, a selection of the region's most prominent C-level executives from across the pharmaceutical industry will convene at the Sheraton Mirasierra Hotel & Spa, Madrid at GDS International's fifth European Next Generation Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery Summit.
This year NGP DD 30 has elected 30 of the most well-respected decision makers from the pharmaceutical sector to meet, network, and assess the rapidly evolving industry in a vibrant, closed door environment at the 2.5 day event.
The exclusive location, the intimate number of delegates and the outstanding content offer the executives an ideal structure for new business relationships to grow. The series of interactive workshops and moderated peer-led panel discussions give delegates the opportunity to meet with business analysts and solution providers to determine strategies and solutions for the year ahead.
Included within this year's delegation are Sibo de Jong, Vice-President Pharmaceutical R&D, Astellas; Simon Read, Vice President & Head of Global Biomedical Sciences, Andreas Schneider, VP Life Science Alliances, Roche; Michael Rotte, Biomarker Development EU Head, Novartis; Dave Gunput, Head of Translational Medicine & Exploratory Development, Mitsubishi Pharmaceutical.
The industry is facing its biggest ever challenges. With the help of all involved the summit will highlight the most relevant areas in today's market. Topics to be discussed at this year's summit include; Personalizing Medicine, Slip Streaming the R&D Process & Reducing Late Stage Attrition.
Bjorn Mellgard, Global Head of Translational Medicine Gastrointestinal, Novartis attended last year's summit, and said: 'The quality of the discussions and the quality of the attendees has been really valuable. Highly relevant topics and overall, above my expectations" he added, "it was a really worthwhile investment - it's really been good to be here".
The summit aims to provide the perfect environment for key decision makers to network and collaborate with their peers, discuss organizational strategies for the future and establish meaningful working relationships with a dynamic selection of delegates, vendors and sponsors. Offering an alternative to the traditional conference format, the summits provide true innovation and value for money.
Charlotte Wright, Summit Director at GDS International, the global business event company behind NGP DD, says, "The Industry and Academia need to work alongside each other and become more open with the sharing of information if this Industry is to move forward, which I feel is where the Next Generation Pharmaceutical Drug Development 30 (NGP DD 30) comes into play. The NGP DD 30 summit brings together 30 Senior Level executives from within the Industry to network and mind share with their peers. We offer our executives an exciting opportunity to dissect the industry, share personal experiences and come up with best practices moving forward. I for one thoroughly look forward to the discussions and seeing the outcomes at the event in September. No doubt this will once again be a fantastic event!"
For more information, please visit http://www.pharmasummiteurope.com
About GDS International
GDS International creates engagement opportunities for business, onsite and online. We bring senior executives together, face-to-face, at exclusive summits, conferences, and on virtual private roundtables to advance their business with brilliant results. We create tangible business opportunities: networking platforms that help to establish thought leaders, stay in touch with existing partners, and stay abreast of crucial market, technology and regulatory developments. We're almost 20 years old. Our headquarters are based in Bristol, UK, with subsidiaries offices in New York, Miami and Sydney.
For more information about GDS International or any of its many products please visit http://www.gdsinternational.com
Contact & press partnerships information:
Charlie Bestall, Summit Marketing Manager
charlie.bestall @gdsinternational.com
|SOURCE GDS International
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LITTLE FALLS, NJ—East Main Media today announced the launch of TAPintoTV, an online video channel highlighting topics of interest in New Jersey, New York, and beyond. TAPintoTV is off the ground and has been posting content for several months, including videos featuring Emmy award-winning PBS host, Steve Adubato, coverage of the New York International Auto Show, small business success stories, and even a President Grover Cleveland inauguration reenactment, to name a few.
The video content is published on the TAPinto.net online network of more than 70 hyperlocal news sites, which boasts over eight million unique visitors annually. Each TAPinto site is franchised to a local owner/publisher and provides original local news reporting daily.
"We are thrilled to provide our clients with a content platform that delivers results as promised," said Brian Brodeur, founder and president of East Main Media. "We're producing videos on a wide variety of topics, including Health/Wellness, Business/Economy, Arts/Entertainment, Public Policy and more," said Brodeur. "Videos posted to TAPintoTV routinely rank on the front page of search engine results, which is nearly impossible to achieve elsewhere through organic methods."
"Video is the most effective medium to communicate to our potential clients," said Jonathan LeRoy of JLC Accounting. "Content marketing with TAPintoTV has proven to be far more effective than paid search engine and social media promotions."
"East Main Media has been one of the leading regional production companies for years, and we've worked with them on a number of important projects," said industry veteran Alice Gibson, Artistic Advisor and Event Producer at PBD Associates. "TAPintoTV provides a powerful new way to reach our local audiences."
Brodeur approached Michael Shapiro, founder of TAPinto, with the idea for TAPintoTV more than a year ago, and they immediately recognized its potential. Through TAPinto, Shapiro has established a franchised network of online local news and subject-matter websites, and a content management system which enables publishers and advertisers to easily reach their local audiences. The TAPinto network was the perfect match for delivery of East Main Media's high-quality, compelling videos.
"It was a no-brainer for us," said Shapiro. "The majority of people are now consuming content online, and video is a growing core component. I've admired East Main Media's work for years. TAPintoTV brings the TAPinto platform to the next level and is a welcome addition to the TAPinto family."
To view TAPintoTV video content, please visit www.tapintotv.net, and follow TAPintoTV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About East Main Media
East Main Media is a full-service production, post-production and content creation team based in Little Falls, New Jersey, with an expansive, state-of-the-art facility featuring video editing, audio production and administrative suites. East Main Media is the perfect partner for clients that need to create high-quality content and effectively reach specific audiences. For more information on East Main Media and its award-winning team, visit www.eastmainmedia.com, follow @EastMainMediaGroup on Facebook, @EastMainMedia on Twitter and @EastMainMedia on Instagram.

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OKEECHOBEE — A plan to extend State Road 710 to connect with U.S. 441 North was once again on the agenda at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission.
FDOT has been working on this plan since 2007.
"We expect to get Federal Highway approval early next year. This will allow federal funds to be used," explained Jeffrey James, who was FDOT's SR 710 Extension Project manager until recently.
David Dangle, P.E., of Inwood Consulting Engineers, said the project has been studied since 2007. He said the project goal is to reduce congestion at the intersection of U.S. 441 and State Road 70, He added that during the hurricanes in the 2004 and 2005, the congestion caused by hurricane evacuation was also a consideration.
He said they first looked at the possibility of widening State Road 70 to six lanes to increase the traffic flow. However, he explained, this would require more right-of-way than is available.
Widening SR 70 to six lanes would require business relocations, he said.
Such a project could cost an estimated $72 million to $81 million.
Extending SR 710 to connect with U.S. 441 North of the railroad tracks will cost an estimated $53 million, he said.
He said for the scope of this project, the western limit is U.S. 441.
However, he added, at the time there was discussion about a loop to the west.
"When we looked at that, in the future, we looked at where could we tie in that is a possibility," he said.
"We looked at three areas we could tie in to U.S. 441: N.W. 36th Street, N.W. 23rd Lane and N.W. 14th Street as viable alternatives," he said.
Mr. Dangle said all of these alternatives are north of the U.S. 441 railroad crossing.
The one at N.W. 23rd would run straight into the airport. The other two could continue to the west in the future if that was desired, he said.
"When we came up with these three connection points, we met with county, city and school board staff," he said. Those meetings were in 2009.
FDOT came up with maps of the three "spaghetti tracks" for extending SR 710.
They then went through an analysis of potential impacts, environmental impacts and impacts to houses, he said, and did a traffic evaluation for the three connection points.
"With the federal highway administration, you really have to show a traffic need for a new roadway," he said.
"The father north you got from the downtown traffic, the less the traffic," he said.
The option that is the farthest north, N.W. 36th Street, has less than 5,000 vehicles a day, he said. It just doesn't justify a new roadway, he said.
The one at 23rd lane carried more traffic, but it still didn't get SR 70 to the level of service required, he added. In addition, Okeechobee Schools did not support that because they bought the piece of property just south of the high school and they didn't want the road severing that and having students crossing a four lane road.
"The option that made sense was the N.W. 14th Street area connection," Mr. Dangle said. It carried more traffic. It did bring the SR 70 level of service up to the level sought, he said. "So that is the option we moved forward with," he said.
He said they held public hearings on the options and the feedback supported the N.W. 14th Street option.
After coming up with the plan for this option, another public workshop was held in 2010.
The preferred alternative route requires the fewest residential relocations, he said, and will cost an estimated $53 million.
The plan moves SR 710 slightly east as it nears SR 70. Connecting the old SR 710 to the alignment will still provide access along with the old SR 710 corridor. It will still provide access to all of the properties that have access today, he said.
In 2010, FDOT requested and received letters of support from city and county government.
"We looked at widening the existing road to four lanes. It's more of a rural roadway design," Mr. Dangle said.
The said the plan continues a 12 ft. multiuse path that will go along the entire roadway.
FDOT took this plan to a public hearing in January 2013. After this hearing, FWC came up with some new requirements in regard to the environmental impact on the Crested Caracara and the Bonneted Bat. He said over the past two years they have done the additional surveys.
"We finally received the approval from Fish and Wildife service Sept. 9 of this year," he said.
"We submitted the documents to the Federal Highway Administration in October.
"We received comments in November and we are addressing those right now and plan on resubmitting to Federal Highway Administration this month," he continued.
"If they approve everything, the project will be approved," he said.
As far as funding goes, there is funding for the design, he said. Funds for acquisition of right-of-way are in the FDOT's five-year work plan through 2020.
There is no funding for the construction in the five-year work plan, he said.
The funding for right-of-way for improvements to SR 710 south of State Road 70 has not yet been allocated.
He said there will be a traffic signal where the SR 710 extension meets U.S. 441 at Northeast 14th Street.
"We've had comments from the nursing home and the hospital. They are not happy with the amount of traffic they think will be backing up," said Commissioner Terry Burroughs.
He suggested connecting at Ninth Street.
"Where the plan is now, it makes no sense to me," said Commissioner Burroughs. "Apparently it made sense to someone else who was sitting in this chair."
Mr. Dangle said they cannot change it now without going back and starting the project over.
Commissioner Terry Burroughs suggested adding a noise abatement wall between the roadway and the nursing home.
Once the Federal Highway Administration approves it, the design work will start right away, Mr. Dangle said.
Commission Chairman Frank Irby suggested a traffic signal at N.W. Ninth Street would be a big help.
"Ninth has a fair amount of truck traffic coming out," he said. "That is a big issue. Generally what they do is they just pull out, and we all stop because they are bigger than we are."
Okeechobee Utility Authority executive director John Hayford said OUA has expressed concerns about the plan for years.
He said he made a comment at the public hearing at KOA in 2010.
The plan as shown will go through the backwash area of the OUA groundwater plant, he said.
"As of today, they have not addressed those issues with us," he said.
"They have to address the issue that we have shallow wells," he said. "It can be addressed but it hasn't been addressed.
"They have surveyed," he said. "They put stakes right through our pond."
"If you don't have a pond, you don't have a plant," said Chairman Irby.
The design staff are fully aware that they need to do something, said Mr. Dangle.
"Because we had these two years of environmental surveys, nothing has happened," he explained.
He said the concept plan will be redefined during the design.
City administrator Marcos MontsDeOca said the city also has some concerns. He said some things have changed since the extension project planning began in 2007.
"I would urge you to come and speak with city staff," he said.


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WASHINGTON, August 17, 2014 – By the end of 2015, a change in a federal overtime compensation law may occur. If it happens, millions of employees who are now shut out will find a much fatter pay-check as their extra hours will be paid at the overtime rate.
The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and other standards for employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. States must follow the law's minimums, and they may establish higher standards.
One component part of overtime pay for some workers now rests with a dollar limit of weekly wages; specifically, when other conditions attach, if a worker earns more than $455 a week, that worker's "protection" requiring overtime pay disappears.
For workers who are protected by the overtime provisions of the FLSA, their employers must pay them 1.5x their hourly wage for every hour they work over 40 hours per week in a one-week period. Employees who are not protected are not allowed to demand overtime compensation.
Millions of Americans cannot demand this 1.5 rate for hours worked above 40 per week because they are not protected by the FLSA: they are considered "exempt."
To determine whether or not an employee is eligible for overtime pay, the employee's job duties and responsibilities are considered. If the employee is in one of the defined categories encompassing several types of jobs, and the employee is paid more than $455 per week (which is $23,660 annually), he or she is not eligible for overtime payment.
The categories are:
1. Executive employee – primary duty is managing the business, or a department or subdivision of the business, and the employee must direct the work of at least two other full-time employees. The employee must have authority to hire and fire.
2. Administrative employee – performance of office or non-manual work is directly related to management or the general business operations, and this employee's job includes using discretion and independent judgment related to matters significant to the business.
3. Learned Professional employee – work requires advanced knowledge, intellectual in character, and the job requires use of discretion and judgment, in a field of science or learning, where the learning was acquired by a prolonged course of instruction.
4. Creative Professional employee – a writer, producer, or director in a creative field and whose work requires invention, imagination, originality or talent.
5. Computer/Technical employee – a systems analyst, programmer, software engineer or other similarly skilled worker in the computer field.
If any of these workers' jobs fall within these categories, and they earn just one dollar more than $455 a week, they do not qualify for overtime pay, regardless of the number of hours they work in a given week.
But wait Tonto! The law may change. In March, 2014, President Obama issued a memorandum to the Department of Labor directing it to update its regulations, in order to make more salaried employees eligible for overtime pay under federal law.
This will apply to the states, as again, they are required to match or provide more than federal law.
The change expected will be an increase in the minimum threshold from $455 a week. The last revision to this threshold, in 2004, when it was $250 a week, almost doubled that amount and brought it to its present $455.
Millions of employees will see more money in their weekly paychecks if these regulations take effect. By way of example, if the threshold increases to $700 a week ($36,400 annually), employers would have to pay overtime to all of their employees who make $700 a week or less. Now, employers only have to pay employees who make $455 a week or less. Increasing the threshold makes more employees eligible for overtime compensation (in my example, those newly included will be those who earn between $455 and $700 a week).
Wait again! There's more (Ginzu knives?).
The DOL may also adopt a strict "division of labor" test. If less than half of the employee's time is spent performing "executive, administrative or professional" duties, they get overtime. The employer would be required to prove otherwise to be allowed to avoid paying them the overtime wages.
In other words, if an employee is labeled an "executive" and he or she normally works 50 hours a week which includes 15 hours a week hiring, firing, promoting or evaluating the business' employees, and 35 hours on customer service related work, the employer would not be able to claim that executive as "exempt" and would have to pay that employee the 10 hours of overtime worked at a 1.5x rate.
The President's Memorandum "order" must go through a notice and comment process. Once the proposed regulations are prepared, the Department Of Labor will publish a notice. The public then has between 30 and 90 days to file comments. When the comment period ends, the DOL reviews and responds before publishing final regulations. In 2004, the process took 13 months to get to the final rule, as there were over 75,000 comments. Estimates here suggest that drafting the proposed regulations, reviewing the comments, and publishing the final regulations could take from 12 to 18 months to complete. Congress can act to prevent the DOL from moving forward by denying funding, so the upcoming mid-term elections could be important.
In the meantime, for aggrieved employees under existing federal law, an employer can be required to pay up to double the wages not paid. Some states exact more: Maryland can require an employer to pay triple the wages not paid.
A Maryland employee whose wages have been illegally withheld has three options:
- A state agency can get involved and attempt a resolution with the employer.
- The employee can file a lawsuit, where, if the court finds a violation of the Maryland Wage Payment law, it can award damages up to three times the amount of the unpaid wages plus attorney fees.
- The employee may file criminal charges against the employer, where, again, if the court finds an intentional failure, criminal penalties can be assessed.
Whistle while you work.
Paul A. Samakow is an attorney licensed in Maryland and Virginia, and has been practicing since 1980. He represents injury victims and routinely battles insurance companies and big businesses that will not accept full responsibility for the harms and losses they cause. He can be reached at any time by calling 1-866-SAMAKOW (1-866-726-2569), via email, or through his website.
His new book "Who Will Pay My Auto Accident Bills?, The Most Comprehensive Nationwide Auto Accident Resolution Book, Ever" can be reviewed on http://www.completeaccidentbook.com and can be ordered there, or obtained directly on Amazon: Click here to order
Mr. Samakow's "Don't Text and Drive" campaign, El Textarudo, has become nationally recognized. Please visit the website http://www.textarudo.com and "like" the concept on the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/textarudo.


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Sometimes you just wanna dance with somebody. So whether you wanna do the Hoedown Throwdown or Mashed Potatoes in public, your day's coming up. Because National Dance Day is a thing. A beautiful thing.
CT Post reports that a huge celebration comes to Stratford on the 29th. Get Healthy Connecticut throws its 5th annual National Dance Day extravaganza on Paradise Green.
Also, while you dance to La Bamba or Harlem Shake, you can check out a ton of local vendors, too. On top of that, you can enter to win fabulous prizes and take lessons from certified instructors.
Basically, this is an amazing excuse to get yourself on your feet and moving. I mean, it's a custom made event just for the sole purpose of having fun.
So grab the kids, your friends, and your dancing shoes. Because you don't want to miss the 5th Annual National Dance Day celebration in Stratford.
It happens between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
One more thing: Get Healthy CT will be on site collecting donations for a local food pantry. They're mostly hoping for healthy food items like brown rice and tuna. But, they appreciate any and all donations.
For more information on the holiday, click HERE.


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If you've been feeling good about your switch from sugary soda and sports drinks to sugar-free beverages, this might sound like bad news: sugar-free liquids can damage your teeth.
A new study tested more than 20 products containing sugar and more than 20 sugar-free products, including soft drinks and sports drinks. The research revealed that those with acidic additives and low pH levels (a measure of acidity) harm teeth, even the sugar-free ones.
Reducing sugar intake reduces risk of dental decay, but…
A chemical mix of acids in certain foods and drinks, even sugar-free ones, can cause dental erosion, which is a condition where acid dissolves the tooth's hard tissues. In early stages, erosion strips the surface layers of tooth enamel. At the advanced stage, it can expose the soft pulp inside the tooth.
Most sodas and sports drinks soften dental enamel, sugar-free or not
Both sugar-free and sugary soft drinks and flavored mineral waters can cause loss of the tooth surface.
Products that are labeled sugar-free aren't necessarily safe of your teeth
Dental experts have always known that acidic products can cause tooth erosion, such as citrus juices. But many people don't realize that sugar-free products can be dangerous for your dental health. This new study highlights the need for better education about all the various foods and drinks that can put your teeth at risk. Better product labeling and consumer information could also help us all choose food and drinks that are safe for our teeth, or at least be aware of the need to rinse our teeth and then brush after drinking or eating them.
Here are some tips to help you protect your teeth
- Check product labels for acidic additives and avoid citric acid and phosphoric acid
- Drink more water
- Drink less soda and sports drinks
- Rinse teeth after drinking or eating acidic products and then wait about an hour before brushing (Brushing to soon after exposing your teeth to acids can remove the softened enamel)
- Make sure to see your dentist twice a year for exams and professional cleanings
- Call for an appointment today: (304) 754-8803


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Day 2 of Classic in the Country Challenge proved to be another day of close games, but scoring was at a premium as teams struggled to get out of the 40s all day long. The day saw a third overtime contest, this one between Gilmour Academy and Mason in what looked to be a blowout until the Comets came shooting back with a vengeance. The rest of the games fell between three and 10 points, but even Mt. Notre Dame's 10-point win over Wadsworth to end the evening was a two-point game with under two minutes to play.
The day featured a lot of hard-nosed defense, as officials let the girls have at it, which made for a very physical day of play.
Game 1 (8 of 20)
Beloit West Branch 38
Waterford 35
Player of the Game – Kayla Hovorka – West Branch
Waterford and West Branch found themselves in a scrappy match-up where both teams were separated by only 1 point at the end of the 1st quarter (Waterford leading 9-8) and halftime with Waterford holding a 19-18 lead.
Waterford's Hannah Duff brings excitement to game 8, 1st game in Sunday at CitC w/ buzzer beater to end 1Q up 9-8 on West Branch pic.twitter.com/MQe3pO6uX8
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
West Branch shot 36% from the field the first half, but turned the ball over frequently while Waterford shot a dismal 25% but kept their turnovers to a minimum. The momentum of the game changed when West Branch came out inspired in the 3rd quarter behind a nice defensive steal which resulted in a layup by Brenna Rito (6 points, 7 rebounds), mixed with some solid play by Kayla Hovorka (13 points, 9 rebounds) giving the Warriors a 31-27 lead.
Hannah Ridgway's put back gives West Branch a 31-27 lead over Waterford heading to the fourth #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/N1WEiX4na8
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Hovorka hit some clutch free-throws in the 4th quarter and the Warriors hung on for the 38-35 victory. Waterford's Megan Ball (14 points) and Ali Kern (7 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks) kept the Wildcats in the game with three chances to tie the game at the end of regulation,
Waterford has three chances to tie but comes up empty in 38-35 loss to West Branch #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/SZfcNdd4xG
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
In the end, the Wildcats couldn't overcome a cold shooting performance where they shot only 26% from the field for the game.
Game 2 (9 of 20)
Cincinnati Glen Este 42
Toledo Whitmer 36
Player of the Game – Jasmine Hale – Cincinnati Glen Este
Cincinnati Glen Este's Jasmine Hale found the basket early and often, but she had plenty of help from her teammates as they put together a solid team rebounding performance and kept Toledo Whitmer's Bryce Blood in check during the first half of action to earn the 42-36 victory.
Glen Este jumped out to a 11-4 lead after the first quarter with Whitmer closing the gap to a four point, 18-14 deficit at halftime.
Jasmine Hale knocks down this jumper to give Glen Este an 18-14 lead on Toledo Whitmer #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/ZyJvjysFlr
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Whitmer's Blood found the bucket in the 2nd half and ended up with 14 points and she led all players with 12 rebounds. However, Hale and the Trojans did a nice job of keeping the rest of the Panthers in check to close out the game with the victory.
It's Hale-ing again. Just as she did at the half Jasmine Hale's late buzzer beater in the third pushes Glen Estes' lead to 32-26 #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/NTuzrupYnK
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Glen Este was led by Hale (21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists) and Kaylin Burdick (11 points, 4 rebounds). Whitmer shot just 17.6% in the first half and committed 17 turnovers. In addition to Blood, Sara Semler contributed 8 points and 3 rebounds for the Panthers.
Game 2 of Day 2 is a wrap. The Trojans of Cincinnati Glen Este earned their victory over the Toledo Whitmer Panthers, 42-36. #CITC2017
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Game 3
Lakota West (West Chester, OH) 48
St. Rose (Belmar, NJ) 43
Player of the Game – Abby Prohaska – Lakota West
In a fast paced game that featured some highly touted collegiate recruits and a combined 93 field-goal attempts for both teams,
St. Rose (NJ) vs Lakota West. Don't blink or you'll miss six points #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/MLU2K9SNCH
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
A nifty passing sequence from the Firebirds' Abby Prohaska to Naveah Dean narrowed the St. Rose lead to 25-24 at the half.
What a dime from Abby Prohaska to Naveah Dean to end half w/ a Lakota West bucket. St. Rose leads 25-24 #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/rNFpcfvKKH
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Lakota West went on a 5-0 run over the final 2 minutes of the fourth quarter to snatch a 48-43 victory from St. Rose (Belmar, NJ). Alexandra Haar's runner from the middle of the key with :34 seconds remaining gave her 3 points for the game, but most importantly, it gave her Firebirds a three point lead over the Purple Roses.
This @BabySwiss moment by Alexandra Haar with 0:34 remaining put Lakota West up 46-43 over St. Rose. #CitC2017 pic.twitter.com/zCRifAQ2p4
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
The Firebirds shot 40% from the field for the game and were led by Abby Prohaska (12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists), Nevaeh Dean (12 points, 3 rebounds) and Jasmine Ballew (11 points, 9 rebounds). The Purple Roses also shot 40% from the field for the game but committed 20 turnovers. They were led by Luciana Thomas (13 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocked shots), and the outside sharp shooting by Mikayla Markham (13 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists).
Game 4
Solon 56
Wayne (Huber Heights) 48
Player of the Game – Valencia Myers – Solon
This was another tightly contested, back and forth game on Day 2. Up until the final quarter of play, this game was tight.
Solon leading Wayne (Huber Heights) 32-29 with 4:36 left to play in 3rd quarter. #CitC2017
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
With Solon holding a slim 46-44 lead with 5:27 remaining in the game, the Comets went on a 10-2 scoring binge over the next 5 minutes that was sparked by a Destiny Bohanon lay in.
Destiny Bohanon from Wayne (Huber Heights) drives the lane for @BabySwiss moment against Solon. Sparked a 10-0 run for Warriors. #CitC2017 pic.twitter.com/u7AILTYeci
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Wayne hit a layup in the closing seconds with the game out of reach, Solon earned the 56-48 victory.
FINAL: Solon downs Wayne (Huber Heights) 56-48, led by Valencia Myers with 15 points and 18 rebounds. #CITC2017 @BabySwiss
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 15, 2017
Solon shot 39.7% from the field for the game. They had 19 turnovers, however, they out rebounded Wayne by nine boards. The Comets were led by Myers (15 points, 18 rebounds, 3 blocked shots), Dee Bekelja (15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists), and Alexis Stover (13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists).
Wayne shot 32.3% from the field but only 11.8% from three point land. The Warriors were led by Shai McGruder (14 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists) and Destiny Bohanon (14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists).
Game 5
Mason 63 (overtime)
Gilmour Academy 60
Player of the Game – Samari Mowbray – Mason
In what started off as a runaway game with Gilmour Academy in full control, Mason found themselves down to the Lancers 38-22 with 3:15 left in the 3rd quarter.
It's all Gilmour Academy in this one. They have a comfortable lead, 38-22 over Mason with 3:15 remaining in the 3rd quarter. #CITC2017
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017
However, the Comets began chipping away at Gilmour's lead and with 3:15 left in the 4th quarter they had closed the gap to 48-42.
Don't look now, but Mason has come storming back to close Gilmour Academy's lead to 51-45 with 1:53 left in the 4th. #CITC2017 @BabySwiss
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017
Mason's pressure forced Gilmour into 20 turnovers with most coming in the final period of regulation. The Comets tied Gilmour on a couple of made free throws with :30.7 seconds remaining and forced the Lancers into another turnover to gain possession with 14.4 remaining and a chance to win it on a Samantha Puisis shot, but the ball hit the back of the iron to send the game into overtime.
Incredible comeback by Mason helps Comets send it to OT with Gilmour Academy. Game-winner for Comets rims out pic.twitter.com/hGjMMBCJPm
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017
In overtime, Mason maintained the momentum and outscored Gilmour Academy 12-9 to complete the improbable comeback and earn the victory, 63-60.
Mason completes an unbelievable comeback win in the 4th Q and OT to knock off Gilmour Acad 63-60 #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/34o5RwM2sk
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017
Mason was led by Samari Mowbray (22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals) and Samantha Puisis (22 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals). The Comets committed 10 turnovers, shot 36% from the field for the game, and were a stellar 15 of 18 from the charity stripe.
Gilmour Academy was led by Naz Hillmon (15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocked shots), Annika Corcoran (11 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals), and Emily Kelley (16 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists). The Lancers committed 20 turnovers, shot 40% from the field, and made 7 of 8 foul shots.
Game 6
Mt. Notre Dame 49
Wadsworth 39
Player of the Game – Gabbie Marshall – Mt. Notre Dame
After a tight 1st quarter that ended with Mt. Notre Dame leading Wadsworth 7-6, the Grizzlies clawed their way into a halftime edge 20-15.
Taylor Leatherman scores to give Wadsworth a 30-27 edge after three over Mt Notre Dame #CITC2017 pic.twitter.com/VFUnb0wFL8
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017
What was shaping up for another tight back and forth game today, Mt. Notre Dame gained the advantage by making 18 or 21 free throws (Wadsworth made 7 of 9) and finally pulled away in the final minutes of the 4th quarter, earning the 49-39 victory.
Mt. Notre Dame leads Wadsworth 36-35 with 4:05 left to play in the 4th quarter. #CITC2017
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017
Gabbie Marshall led the Cougars with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 steals and was supported by teammate Abby Voss who collected 11 points, 9 rebounds.
Peyton Banks led the Grizzlies with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals.
Mt. Notre Dame Cougars defeat Wadsworth Grizzlies in the final game of Day 2 at #CitC2017, 49-39. @BabySwiss
— OhioSportsTicket.com (@OhioTicket) January 16, 2017


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The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals began their 4 game series on Monday.
The battle of the beltway, the series between DC's Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles began on Monday, and got off to an entertaining start.
The Orioles outlasted the Nationals in a close, 4 to 3 victory. Both teams threw rookie pitchers, with Dylan Bundy getting the victory of A.J. Cole, who pitched 7 strong innings with 8 strikeouts in his National's debut.
Mark Trumbo hit his MLB leading 38th home run of the season, which proved to be the game winning 2 run homer.
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- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 packet creamy chicken soup
- Cook the broccoli as normal.
- Mix the soup mix with 8 oz water
- Drain the broccoli and place in bowl
- Pour soup over broccoli
- Heat in microwave for 1 minute on high, stir, then cook for another 20 seconds on high.
- Add Ideal salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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Psychological Thriller | Behind the Lie | Amanda James
Having enjoyed Amanda James' previous novels, I was delighted to be asked to read her most recent novel. I didn't realise Behind the Lie was a psychological thriller (you may have noticed I don't read many psychological thrillers) which is a good thing as I would have missed a fast paced and tense read!
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 775 KB
Print Length: 208 pages
Publisher: HQ Digital (21 April 2017)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Language: English
Who can you trust, when you can't trust yourself?
Holly West has turned her life around. She's found a successful and loving husband in Simon and is expecting twins. She is definitely a woman who has taken back control of her future.
Until she gives birth, only for one twin to survive. Holly can't let it go.
Holly's world is in a tailspin and suddenly she can't trust herself or anyone else. No one believes her, not her husband or her best friend. Because she thinks she knows the truth…her son is still alive and she won't stop until she finds him.
The cesarean scene in the prologue is poignant, hooking in my emotions and getting me 100% behind Holly before getting to know anything about her past or her relationship with Simon.
5 weeks before the birth, best friend Demi visits. They haven't seen each other for a while as Demi has been travelling. The atmosphere between them vibrates with things left unsaid and gave me a distinctly uneasy feeling! Simon is lonely in London while Holly is staying at their house on the beach in Cornwall. Things might not be as bright and lovely as Holly thinks they are …
3 weeks after the birth and Holly's emotional pain became mine. Nobody is talking about the death of Ruan but she can't talk about her own feelings either. Inside she's screaming. She can feel Ruan close to her and dreams that he's still alive. Simon collects her and baby Iona to take them back to London and while Simon is at work, Holly is given an anonymous letter which changes everything. She's determined to investigate herself having told only Demi what her plans are. What follows is so tense and nail biting with images that will take me a long time to forget!
Holly's narration is in the first person and Simon's the third. I find when that when I know something that the other main character/characters don't, it makes for a tense read. In Behind the Lie I was urging the other person to see what I could and shouting at them when I knew that what they were about to do was the wrong thing!
Demi, Simon and her mum think Holly is losing her mind so she is ALWAYS questioning her own sanity, especially reflecting on her past life before she met Simon. I loved the analogies between the coastal environment and Holly's own mental wellbeing. There is one person who believes in her though and that's Jowan. Jowan brings an interesting mix to the conflict and I have to say I loved how Amanda James ends the story (before the epilogue).
Although I did guess, there are some fabulous red herrings thrown at us. It made me question what I believed! Such fabulous characterisations. Mark Jenson scared the life out of me, so cold and calculating … There are more than a couple of scenes that had my stomach churning in apprehension and fear. The final crises is spectacular. So tense!
Behind the Lie is a keeper for me. Highly recommended.
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Last week, the United States Senate passed two hydropower bills by unanimous consent. The two bills now await President Obama's signature.
The Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, sponsored by Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington, aims to expedite the permitting process for conduit hydropower and direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to study the feasibility of a streamlined two-year permitting process for closed-loop pumped storage projects.
The other bill, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act) sponsored by Rep. Scott Tipton of Colorado, will streamline hydropower development at dams owned by Bureau of Reclamation.
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Chinese rare earth miner Shenghe Resources (盛和资源) has agreed to buy a 12.51% stake in ASX-traded Greenland Minerals and Energy (GME), the company behind the Kvanefjeld (Kuannersuit) uranium+REE project in Greenland. That will already make Shenghe Resources, through a subsidiary, the largest individual shareholder in GME. The agreement gives Shenghe the option to increase its participation up to a 60% stake once the project enters the development stage, Shanghai Stock Exchange disclosures show. The deal is subject to the approval of GME shareholders, Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board and Chinese authorities, with a late-November deadline. Shenghe's stake will be owned by it subsidiary Leshan Shenghe 乐山盛和.
At A$.037, the price agreed is less than the A$.06 GME shares closed at when they suspended trading two days ago, but an improvement over the A$.02 it hit last December, when talks with Shenghe reportedly started. Indeed, GME's recent rise might be what triggered Shenghe to close the deal, rather than wait for the Kvanefjeld project to get a production permit from the Greenlandic authorities.
Chengdu-based Shenghe (listed in Shanghai) is a major consolidated rare earths company. More than a quarter of its shares are owned by state institutions. Its biggest shareholder (~20%) is the Chengdu Institute of Multipurpose Utilisation of Mineral Resources (中国地调局成都综合所, IMUMR), a geological research institution ultimately subordinated to the Ministry of Land and Resources. State ownership also occurs at the provincial level, through the Sichuan Geological and Mineral Resources Company (四川省地质矿产公司), who have conducted exploration activities in Laos and Mozambique. But the name to remember is IMUMR, the central-government majority shareholder. Shenghe's current identity goes back to a reverse takeover in 2013; its predecessor (i.e. what was reversely taken over) is precisely Leshan Shenghe, established in December 2001 (the IMUMR stake goes back to at least '02, the Sichuan gov't company's to '04).
Shenghe's biggest private shareholder is Wang Quangen 王全根, but he isn't unconnected to the IMUMR. He worked at the Institute for 26 years, the last nine of which overlapped with functions at Shenghe. That is, while he worked as an engineer at a state research institution, he went on to own, together with his wife, a significant share in a large Shanghai-listed company closely connected to the Institute. How he became so rich is, says a Xinhua report, an "enigma". Another non-state shareholder in Shenghe is Sichuan Giant Star Group (四川巨星集团). Shenghe is chaired by Hu Zesong 胡泽松, vice Party secretary at the Institute.
The latest arrival to Greenland's mining ecosystem is thus a company intimately connected to a Sichuan-based geological research institution controlled by the central government.
Shenghe has been looking for rare earth resources abroad recently, including a purchasing agreement with Tantalus for its Madagascar production and plans to buy 90% of Vietnam Rare Earths.


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Genre: Comedy, Talk Show
Genre: Comedy, Talk Show
Status: Continuing
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Synopsis: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show currently hosted by Jay Leno, on NBC. It made its debut on May 25, 1992, following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of The Tonight Show. The nightly broadcast at 23:35 (Eastern) originates from NBC's studios, in Burbank, California.
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Total Wine
In 1991, two brothers living in Delaware opened up a small wine store called Total Wine. That small wine store is now one of more than 135 superstores across 18 states. Anything but small, each store averages more that 8,000 different wines from every region imaginable. Feeling overwhelmed? Whether you're a wine enthusiast or not, one of the wine service experts perusing the floor are there to help direct you to the aisle, country, blend or price point to ensure you have the perfect bottle for whatever the occasion may be. And for those budding sommeliers, Total Wine offers classes and weekly tastings of wines and varietals from all over the world. Prices range from free to $20 so all you really have to do is show up.
Orlando Area Locations: Colonial, Millenia, Altamonte Springs
Open daily 9 a.m. to 10/11 p.m.
Tim's Wine Shop: timswine.com
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits: abcfws.com


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PHILADELPHIA — A new, first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks to learn whether men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from yoga. The study, led by Neha Vapiwala, MD, assistant professor of Radiation Oncology in Penn's Abramson Cancer Center, is examining the effect of yoga on cancer- and radiation-related fatigue, stress levels, and patients' quality of life during radiation therapy.
"There are many yoga therapy-related programs in operation, primarily involving women with breast cancer, but ours is the first that we're aware of that deals exclusively with men with prostate cancer," said Vapiwala. Nearly 240,000 men are diagnosed with the disease each year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, which is funding the new study.
The first goal of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of using yoga as a treatment option for symptom and treatment side effect management among prostate cancer patients. National statistics indicate that 72 percent of those who practice yoga are female, and only 18 percent of practitioners are over the age of 55. The median age at diagnosis for cancer of the prostate is 66.
"We've been very pleasantly surprised," said Vapiwala. "Based on typical yoga gender and age demographics, we thought we would have only about a one-in-five rate of men undergoing radiation therapy being willing and able to participate in yoga classes. So far, it has actually been almost four out of every five patients we ask. This finding alone is important because it's a caution against making assumptions about patients without proper evidence."
The second phase of the study, a formal comparison between the study group (men undergoing radiation therapy and taking part in a formal yoga program) and a control group (men receiving radiation therapy but not in any structured yoga program) will began in early 2014. The research team aims to enroll about 60 men in the trial.
The effect of yoga will be measured by participants' responses to a series of questions that assess such issues as overall quality-of-life, cancer–related fatigue, and prevalence of sexual and erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. "We chose these variables because they affect so many prostate cancer patients," said Vapiwala.
Cancer–related fatigue differs from everyday-life fatigue, which is usually temporary and can be relieved by rest or sleep. Fatigue that stems from cancer or the treatments for the disease has been found to lower patients' quality of life even more than pain, and studies have shown that between 60 and 90 percent of those receiving radiation therapy report this symptom. Erectile dysfunction is reported in 21 percent to 85 percent of all prostate cancer patients, while urinary incontinence is reported in 24 percent of men with the disease.
"If the results show that taking part in yoga improves quality of life by reducing these problems, we'll be better able to educate patients on the benefits of yoga that we were not previously aware of, and encourage it among all of our patients," Vapiwala said.
Yoga programming for the study will consist of twice-weekly classes of 75 minutes each, taught by a trained Eischens yoga instructor within the Abramson Cancer Center. Eischens yoga incorporates ideas from movement theory and kinesiology and is accessible to all body types and experience levels; it is less concerned with achieving complex, body-contorting poses favored by those who pursue yoga for fitness. The simplified poses to be used in this study include seated using a chair, standing, and reclining. Yoga poses will be modified as necessary based on each participant's needs and restrictions.
The trial represents an expansion of the Abramson Cancer Center's integrative medicine and wellness services that are available to patients and survivors. In addition to yoga, patients may receive training in stress-reduction techniques, meditation, reiki therapy, acupuncture, and massage. "We offer several ways to enhance quality of life, minimize or reduce side effects of cancer and cancer treatment, and promote healing and recovery," said Vapiwala. "This study represents one of many research projects we are conducting in an effort to pinpoint the best, most effective practices to help patients with these needs."
Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $4.3 billion enterprise.
The Perelman School of Medicine has been ranked among the top five medical schools in the United States for the past 16 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's survey of research-oriented medical schools. The School is consistently among the nation's top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $398 million awarded in the 2012 fiscal year.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System's patient care facilities include: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — recognized as one of the nation's top "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S. News & World Report; Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Chester County Hospital; Penn Wissahickon Hospice; and Pennsylvania Hospital — the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751. Additional affiliated inpatient care facilities and services throughout the Philadelphia region include Chestnut Hill Hospital and Good Shepherd Penn Partners, a partnership between Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network and Penn Medicine.
Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2012, Penn Medicine provided $827 million to benefit our community.


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Mar 15, 2016
Category: Tech
Running is a unique motion that causes specific stressors on your body. One of these is the impact that constantly wants to jar your headphones out of your ear, force you to stop your rhythm, and reinsert them properly. Many a great track star has been thwarted by ineffective earbuds or cords that slapped them in the face while they moved. Despite the fact that manufacturers have known about running for a while now, and have had some time learning about earphones, many still can't produce a decent pair for joggers, sprinters, and cross-country fiends.
Digging through the chaff of the headphone market, it's tough to know which so-called "athletic headphones" are actually going to be able to hold on and stay comfortable when you're staring at mile 26 and have hit the wall. A decent set could go to hell after a burn in, and those that feel really great during your lifting routine are making your ears bleed after just a few warm-up sprints. To protect you, your hearing, and your time on the trail, on the road, or on the treadmill, we've found the 7 best headphones for running.
MEE Audio M7P
Pro: Easy to forget you're wearing them
Con: Wired
Simple Mobility: MEE Audio has a knack for finding a way to make simple, stunning. The M7P really don't reinvent the wheel, they just manage to stay where they're put without giving you serious earaches or flopping all over the place. A wide array of tips come in the box for any ear canal, and the over-ear placeholder doesn't hurt your small bones during movement. As for sound, the staging is strong and dynamic thanks to the moving coil and 8mm driver. Audiophiles will find a little to complain about, but runners will enjoy a comfortable ride with minimal hassle.
Sol Republic Shadow
Pro: Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX
Con: Pairing difficulties with some iPhones
True Seal: Sol Republic is a scant 5-years old, but they've carved out a niche making some of the most ergonomic audio solutions ever seen. We've been around enough Sol to know that they do good work, but the Shadow surprised us. An interesting little disc around the earbuds keeps them in place while also creating a seal that traps the audio inside, so you don't need to blast it to hear it over the sound of your labored breathing. The mic and music controls feel intuitive, and – due to the odd little neckband – gives you 8 hours worth of battery life to go along with the resonant sound. Piped and reverberated, the drivers work hard and sound good, so long as you give them a good burn-in.
Plantronics BackBeat Fit
Pro: Highly sophisticated software update system
Con: Bluetooth range can be spotty
Revived: The BackBeat Fit have been landing on lists of exercise headphones since they made it to market. These are the new model. The loud yellow/green from the Ultimate Warrior is still around, but it's muted and a little more subtly executed for a more adult look. Beneath the exterior, Plantronics upgraded and improved, but did not make too many changes to the original. They're still flexible, entirely sweat-proof, and don't block out ambient noise, which is great for runners who have to worry about traffic. The audio is very clean with mids and highs getting a little more of the attention than the bassline, but a nice, round audio experience for most.
Monster iSport Victory
Pro: Often need no adjustment during an extended run
Con: Controls are shabbily constructed
Apple Affection: Monster's Victory works spectacularly for anyone who uses an Apple device for their workout audio. iPods, pads, and phones all work with the Victory, and you'll get real flexibility with how they function based on how well you know your device. Meant more for those who are not going to be heading onto busy streets, you'll get complete sound isolation with the bulbous but yielding tips. The Victory goes beyond sweatproof to be fully washable, which is more hygienic for your ears. When it comes to sound, the Victory is based more on power than refinement. Keep your jams simple and you'll never be disappointed.
Red Fox Wireless EDGE
Pro: Stay put when wet
Con: Terrible customer service
Beautiful Mind: The most striking things about the EDGE is its high degree of technological savvy. These pair seamlessly with the operation of most devices if you feel like using voice commands, harassing Siri with impossible questions, and work with Google voice. Made for the cyclist, hiker, and runner, the one-touch answering and audible operation is easy to use when your hands are busy slamming protein bars or trying to keep your bike on the mountain trail. Trail runners might find the band a little heavy if going up and down inclines, so those who go off the beaten path should probably look elsewhere. Audio is piped through well, but the Bluetooth can get a little choppy if you're doing calisthenics or anything more complex than straight jogging.
Jaybird X2 Sport
Pro: New ear flanges are more comfortable
Con: Design is the same as original
Mover & Shaker: Go over your ear, under, or around, the Jaybird X2 is geared toward giving you as many options as possible to fit your running style. The Bluetooth connectivity on the X2 Sport works well, even in rain or wind, meaning minimal skips so long as you don't tuck your phone too deeply into a pack. A variety of ear tips in both comfortable Comply foam as well as silicone help you find the fit and feel that goes with your marathon. An excess of accessories is included and geared toward giving you a better fit, but you may have to mix and match to find it.
Powerbeats 2 Wireless
Pro: Powerful sound
Con: Break easily
Call Me Thumper: The Beats brand has finally realized what it is worth now that the hype has gone to the dogs. Today, buyers can get the Powerbeats for a price that's actually reasonable. Since these are done by Dre, they're excellent for keeping a rhythm and giving you a heavy downbeat to set your pace. The over-ear hook is comfortable enough, though it can wear after a few miles, so you might consider padding it. Quick charging, a 5-hour battery, IPX4 water resistance, and controls that don't slip when you're sweaty all help give the Powerbeats a little more than bump, adding some refinements to sweeten the deal.


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Stephanie is a fresh new face on the local scene, currently gracing our stage as Dottie in Killer Joe. We think she's a lovely addition to the theatre community.
How long have you been doing theatre? I've actually only been doing theatre since 2011. I played extremely competitive club volleyball growing up so I never had the chance to explore the world of theatre.
What was your first role? My first real role was playing the part of Sin in Paradise Lost at THEATREdART. Before that I played Ms. Fucia in The Tarantino Variations —a one act at UCCS.
What was your most difficult role? Marie in Woyzeck. I played her very close to the bone and didn't realize how dangerous that can be.
What was your most rewarding role? Marie in Woyzeck. I grew more than I ever could have hoped and built a precious and invaluable friendship with Patrick who was playing the part of Woyzeck.
Funniest performance anecdote? I will never forget fake squeak-crying with Bob Rais in A Servant of Two Masters.
Theatrical high point? Getting the role of Marie. It was my first big role in a play I totally loved. I called my boyfriend sobbing I was so excited.
You as a performer in three words? Focus, Honesty, Love.
What do you want the audience to know about the current show? Black comedies can be a little hard to watch. You end up laughing at some REALLY messed up things. It's okay. I think.
Tell us three things about you that have nothing to do with theatre:
I love my snowshoe Siamese kitty SO much.
I played competitive volleyball for… 14 years. Wow.
I've always wanted to go to space.
What's your Actor's Nightmare? Dropping a line and never finding a way to get past it.


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The Other Adam Smith, Part 5
George Smith discusses Adam Smith's views on a standing army and his arguments for competition in education.
The purpose of these Excursions is to explore the fascinating and complex history of libertarian ideas. Over four decades of reading, writing, and lecturing on the history of libertarianism have taught Smith an important lesson, namely, that the theories of some early libertarian thinkers were sometimes better and more sophisticated than the theories we take for granted today.
George H. Smith was formerly Senior Research Fellow for the Institute for Humane Studies, a lecturer on American History for Cato Summer Seminars, and Executive Editor of Knowledge Products. Smith's fourth and most recent book, The System of Liberty, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2013.
George Smith discusses Adam Smith's views on a standing army and his arguments for competition in education.
George Smith explores Adam Smith's views on Columbus, smuggling, and education.
George Smith discusses Adam Smith's views on sin taxes and slavery.
George Smith discusses some of Adam Smith's social, political, and moral objections to governmental interference in the economy, as found in the Wealth of Nations.
Smith explains what Adam Smith meant by the "invisible hand" and how he used this explanatory method throughout his writings.
Smith discusses the significant role played by John Chapman in the lives of Herbert Spencer, George Eliot, and G. H. Lewes.
Smith criticizes an influential book by Mark Francis, Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life.
Smith discusses the complex personal relationships among three leading classical liberals in Victorian England.
Smith compares the positions of Hodgskin and Smith on the history of landownership, and their opposition to the political power of the landed aristocracy.
Smith continues his series on the thought of Thomas Hodgskin by explaining his belief in natural property rights.
Smith discusses the common allegation that Spencer took many of his ideas from Hodgskin without acknowledging their source.
Smith concludes his in-depth examination of Spencer's fundamental objection to the private ownership of land.
Smith discusses some criticisms by Auberon Herbert and Thomas Hodgskin of Spencer's position on land.
Smith explains and criticizes two more of Spencer's arguments against private property in land.
Smith explains Herbert Spencer's fundamental objection to the private ownership of land.
Smith discusses the mutual misunderstandings of Spencer and George, and George's effective criticism of Spencer's weak defense of private property.
Smith discusses Henry George's allegation that Spencer's later views on land ownership were intellectually dishonest.
Smith discusses Buckle's claim that Adam Smith was one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers in the history of the modern world.


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Truth is, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' answer. You need to experiment and work what's best for you. You'll soon find out. Maybe 1 hour before won't be enough time for you to digest – you'll get a stitch and feel sicky. Maybe over two hours is too much? You'll get stomach cramps and feel hungry.
For me, I leave it 2 hours if it is a race or a hard training session. I'll leave it about an hour and a half for anything light.
If you've read my other posts, you'll know that I swear by porridge for breakfast. Here is my post on porridge for breakfast: https://livforrunning.wordpress.com/2014/08/14/porridge-for-brekki/ And here is the link for my TOP 5 NUTRITION TIPS https://livforrunning.wordpress.com/2015/10/11/my-top-5-tried-and-tested-nutrition-tips/
For some reason, one day, my porridge 2 hours before didn't seem enough. Before a hard training session, I experimented and also had a banana 1 hour before. Good news for me: no stitch and lots of energy! I have now added this into my pre-race routine too.
However, another experiment didn't go so well. 20 minutes before starting a long run I was very peckish so had a few nuts (not even very many, I literally had about 3 almonds). The result: sharp shooting stitch for most of the run. Never again.
It is vital you know what works for you. Experimenting or risking trying a new eating-time on 'Race day' has the potential to end badly. Experiment at home when there is nothing at stake. (Speaking of steak, have that kind of food after running, not before). Generally, it's best to stick to foods rich in carbohydrates before – think oats, cereals, toast etc.
If you have no idea, I'd try my method first as I don't think it's too extreme. (Eat two hours before race). But like I said, there is no set rule. A friend from my running club in Thirsk can happily eat 30/40 mins before. On the other hand, Kate Carter (Running editor for The Guardian) http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog swears by eating 3 hours before.
Have fun finding your perfect method! (hopefully without too many stitches and sluggish runs along the way).
Run to get faster, run to get fitter, run to feel happier.
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McCourt's thievery continues…
While no one really cares, including the contributors to this blog, that Frank McCourt continues to make a mockery out of the Dodgers. As the Texas Rangers snake Cliff Lee for the second half, and the Yankees surely will counter with Roy Oswalt, or some other huge acquisition, the Dodgers pretend to be looking around at trade offers. Wanna bet our big addition is Kevin Millwood, or Carlos Zambrano?
Let's face it, Ned Colletti is toothless, doing whatever he's told to do, or nothing, even if he wants to. One of the aforementioned over-the-hill or plain psychotic additions will cost us a Dee Gordon, or something similar, and will it improve things? The Dodgers are as likely as anyone to take the NL title, since the Phillies have regressed, and just as likely to miss the playoffs altogether. Honestly – in a year where there are no powerhouses in the NL and one of four or five AL teams are likely to win it all, we can't catch the punchless Padres? The very fact that we aren't ten games ahead now with a powerful team primed to take on one of those AL giants is nauseating. To Frank McCourt, he has bigger fish to fry.
I've been to the stadium and looked on during televised games and I rarely see Frank McCourt's smug little face anymore. Does he attend the games? I was at Jackie Robinson Night earlier this season, sitting close, and McCourt was sitting on the field as friends and admirers of Jackie spoke – Frank wearing a $5,000 suit and pink dress shirt. Once the game began, Frank went to his seat and disappeared after one inning.
Yesterday I read a nice story of what Frank McCourt is doing with his summer vacation. He's not trying to improve the team – no, he's pocketing the loot, as always. He's not allowing Ned Colletti to do whatever it takes to add a bigtime pitcher to a blossoming Clayton Kershaw, so the Dodgers can make tracks in the NL West and steam into the playoffs primed to take on the likes of the Yankees, Red Sox, Rangers or Twins. No, he's up to his old tricks, stealing money and bamboozling the good people of Los Angeles.
Frank McCourt's using the "Dodger Dream Foundation" to fulfill the dreams of he and his cronies, using the charity to line their own pockets. The article is at the end of this entry, PLEASE READ IT.
I wonder what it will take for people to notice? LA is a laid back town. As long as the Lakers are winning, Phil's coming back and the marine layer clears up, it's all good. Besides, to the layman fan the Dodgers are now, what, two games out of first? That's terrific! Uh, two games out of first as the All-Star break is here, and two games behind the SAN DIEGO PADRES (!!!) is nothing to be proud of (no matter how surprisingly well the underpowered Padres may be playing). As long as the Dodgers are able to appear competitive, and Joe Torre and his coaches can keep the ragtag gang looking like a contender, no one will complain.
Our only hope, it would appear, is if the IRS takes an interest in Frank McCourt's escapades. The fans of Los Angeles will come out in droves and do the wave, sit in Mannywood and rock out to the between innings music blaring over the sound system. For the first time in my life I'm hoping the IRS comes a calling. Frank McCourt needs to be put away – not just removed as the Dodgers owner, but actually incarcerated for the crimes he's committing. If you're thinking, "That seems a little harsh… just because he didn't add Cliff Lee?", well, he also hasn't paid taxes since coming to Los Angeles, and as I pay taxes every paycheck, that pisses me off. Here's to big government throwing the pink shirted dandy behind bars where he belongs!
P.S. The All-Star game and hoopla Bud has created sucks. I don't give a rat's ass about the game, nor should you. As long as the fans are voting (sorry, fans and dangling chad lovers everywhere), the game does not "count". If Bud and MLB wanted to really turn up the heat for this bore, they'd have the people who know best vote for the rosters – players and coaches. The fans could participate, as they do now, by voting for the last reserve spot. With the actual best players, and most deserving players, from each league competing, and the prize being the home-field advantage in the World Series, maybe then this interruption in baseball flow would matter. As it is it doesn't, and the players standing around with camcorders, laughing and half-assing it on the field, proves it. Bud sucks, and so does the All-Star game.
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It doesn't get worse than "Grown Ups," Adam Sandler's sloppy entry into this year's man-child-comedy sweepstakes. Lazy, mean-spirited, incoherent, infantile and, above all, witless, the farce which focuses on five 40-something guys in full regression suggests a hangover from "The Hangover." If squirting breast milk, simultaneous urination by slobs in a pool at a water park, and a repeatedly flatulent grandmother are your idea of fun, I say go for it.
The movie, directed by Dennis Dugan ("You Don't Mess With the Zohan"), reunites Mr. Sandler with his fellow 1990s "Saturday Night Live" alumni David Spade, Chris Rock and Rob Schneider; Kevin James plays the overweight Chris Farley role. Buddies from junior high, when they won a 1978 basketball championship, they reunite 30 years later for the New England funeral of their beloved coach. From there they repair with their spouses and children to a nearby lake house for a week's rowdy relaxation.
Mr. Sandler's character, Lenny Feder, a successful Hollywood agent, is the only recognizable human being among this cretinous crew. By the lake, he hopes his spoiled brats who live for video games and communicate with their nanny via text message will discover the simple pleasures. Not likely.
Among the five male stars, Mr. Rock is the most ill used, both by the director and the screenwriters (Mr. Sandler and Fred Wolf); they give his character, Kurt, nothing to do but be a cowering milquetoast under the thumb of a sour, domineering wife (Maya Rudolph), who is pregnant with their third child. Mr. Spade's character, Marcus, the bachelor of the bunch, is so sleazy that you half expect lice to crawl out of his hair onto the camera lens.
Mr. James's portly Eric is a walking fat joke who is not quite roly-poly enough to earn the kind of cheap ridicule the movie heaps on him. Eric is so insecure and self-centered that he fails to notice his wife, Sally (Maria Bello), ostentatiously nursing their insatiable "48-month-old" son while wearing an insanely beatific smile.
Mr. Schneider, in a loose-fitting Elvis toupee, is the group's resident freak, who sings a wobbly a cappella "Ave Maria" at the funeral and continually and loudly fornicates with his older wife, Gloria (Joyce Van Patten), on whom the movie unloads its revulsion at the idea of older women as sexual beings. Salma Hayek, as Lenny's wife, Roxanne, a fashion designer, is even more extraneous than Mr. Rock; she is little more than a familiar face glimpsed in passing.
"Grown Ups" feels like the work of people who sat around a table for an hour or so tossing around hackneyed comic notions, then decided to slap them onto the screen and hope for the best. More and more nowadays, this seems to be the contemptuous way of Hollywood. Why bother with craft if audiences don't seem to notice its absence?
The movie is symptomatic of a social attitude that might be called the security of incompetence. There's something reassuring about a bad movie that doesn't ask you to think or feel or even pay attention; we can all be happy D-minus students huddled together in communal self-disgust in a D-minus world.
Some may call the Pavlovian responses to "Grown Ups" laughter. But what if it is only meaningless noise generated by mindless activity on a screen as time is killed and popcorn munched?
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WITH: Adam Sandler (Lenny Feder), Kevin James (Eric Lamonsoff), Chris Rock (Kurt McKenzie), David Spade (Marcus Higgins), Rob Schneider (Rob Hilliard), Salma Hayek (Roxanne Chase-Feder), Maria Bello (Sally Lamonsoff) and Maya Rudolph (Deanne McKenzie).


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I'm sure we've all had those moments in life where we give into frustration and call ourselves everything awful thing we can think of. Largely, this comes as we reflect on the mistakes we've made and the path some of those mistakes have set some of us on. How many times have you said to yourself, "I should have done x, y and z", "I hate that I took this Calculus class with such and such", "I feel like a failure." If you haven't had these moments, keep living, they do come. These frustrating moments are important, but what is more important is that you sit with them but do not stay there. So, how do you start to change your perspective and see your mistakes in a different light? After all, they say perspective is everything, right? Here are 5 tips to help reinterpret your mistakes:
You are EXACTLY who you needed to be for that moment in your life: This is first and probably one of the most important. I'm a believer that life has unique ways of teaching us things and bringing out the parts of us we often do not realize we need. Yes, you made a mistake, but you were where and who you needed to be in that moment. If that moment elevated you in any capacity to a better version of yourself, then you were enough. Even in this moment, if you're dealing with a mistake, you are who you need to be to overcome this challenge. Trust the timing of your life.
Grant yourself a little empathy: I was notorious for this at one point in time but we are often too hard on ourselves. Be honest with yourself, but be gentle, you are still growing, still evolving. Grant yourself the same grace you would anyone else in your life and you will find your frustrations become fleeting.
Write, write, write: This is probably cliché but journaling has literally saved my life. Get some paper, some paints, crayons, or whatever and express yourself however you see fit. I recommend writing and art so that you can go back and read and reflect. Don't police yourself when you write, your journal or notebook or canvas is your space. Let all of that frustration out because it is you in your most authentic form. As a scientist, I'm all about dates and methods so be sure to date your work, this allows you to go back and read who you were in that moment (see point one). You might even realize that what you thought was huge is merely small potatoes and you can acknowledge your growth.
Nuthin' but a "G" thang: Whatever your "G" is (spiritual practice), lean on those mantras that you were taught. Reflect on those ideas and realize your place in the universe is so much more than what is distracting you at the moment. In your spiritual practice, whatever it may be, take the time to breath. Feel your breath as you recite those taught principles and give that frustration to the universe. From a science perspective, the universe was created from what would seem like a series of unlikely, unfortunate (mistakes) events and here we are, perfectly able to relish in the aftermath. Ask yourself, do you really think if the universe can be created from what would seem like a series of chemistry lab mistakes, you can't make it?
We live baybeh, yeaaah: Get out there and experience the physical world around you. Yes, you may have made mistakes, but you are still here and still can live and make the most of life. Grab a jump rope and keep it with you, as someone who enjoys boxing, you can keep a rope and hop for a few minutes so that those endorphins flow. Look at the macro perspective of and physically get involved with yourself and the world around you. Walk, run, skip and talk to yourself.
You are your own best work and even when you are frustrated you are still you. There is no one like you and your experiences matter. Tell your story, frustrations and all. Mistakes do no define us, how we live through them and who we become is all that matters.


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One of the joys of travel is having time to read….often a LOT of time. I'm a pretty slow reader and although I go through phases of reading work and tv often ends up taking over. In a normal year I would probably get through six or seven books. But with all the down time this year I've already read over twenty (plus a few half finished ones).
Reading hasn't just killed time it's been a real joy to indulge in books again (in fact I've spent more on books than beer this year) I know I'm lucky to have had time to indulge so much but on the flip side In order to go travelling I had to give away most of my books at home which was quite a wrench.
So with that in mind and now that my bookshelf is virtual I thought I should capture what I've read so far with a bit of a review so it may be of interest for others looking for something to read but with less time.
Hope in the Dark – Rebecca Solnit
An interesting and quite poetic look at the history and potential future of activism and protest
Traveller of the Century – Andres Neuman
A strange mix that shouldn't work but does. Set in Germany before the Nepolionic war and written by an Argentinean – it's like a Russian novel (it's long too) but in a more contemporary way.
This Book Will Save Your Life – A M Homes
A man in LA finds the meaning in his life through donuts. One of those existential deadpan books that's super cool style but actually quite warm hearted underneath – if that's your thing you'll love it . A M Homes short stories are ace too
From the Mouth of the whale – sjon
I read this during a bout of bad food poising in Varanasi which may have added to the trippyiness but it's pretty mental even without a fever. I don't remember much detail but I remember I liked it. An imagined history of a philosopher/madman/scientist in 17th century Iceland populated by even madder people – strange and strangely enjoyable
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls – David Sedaris
David Sedaris short stories/essay/memoirs make me actually LOL – much to the bemusement of other passengers on the bus. Odd New York tales in the vein of woody Allen but with more gin and antidepressants.
Maybe This Time – Alois Hotschnig
Short stories that are like dark episodes of the twilight zone set in suburban German. A really good find
The Goldfinch – Donna Tartt
I kept reading lots of rave reviews for this 'great American novel' so thought I should check it out. The plot is hard to believe and the characters not easy to like but the writing is great. It's kind of like Dickens complete with orphans, dark secrets and artful dodgers but set in modern day New York.
Born Weird & The Waterproof Bible – Andrew Kaufman
I loved Kaufman's 'all my friends are superheroes'. Neither of these is quite as good but Born Wierd is the closest – a family dealing with loss and the strange powers their grandmother cursed them with. Waterproof Bible goes a bit too quirky with giant frogs and an aquatic religion but still weirdly touching. Like an indie mumble core movie with a great soundtrack.
Hallucinations – Oliver Sacks
Loads of typical Oliver Sacks stories of odd medical conditions and what they reveal about vision and the brain. The medical stories got pretty repetitive but the interludes about Sacks own life and student 'research' of hallucinogenic a was much more interesting.
SlaughterHouse Five & Suckers Portfolio – Kurt Vonnegut
Loads of people rave about Kurt Vonnegut and I had never read any it was good to find out why he's so loved. Both were much less cynical/ranty than I had anticipated, particularly the short stories. Deffinately a fan now although I'm still not sure about all the scifi stuff.
A Sting in the tale – David Goulson
A book all about bumble bees. Brilliant. So much fascinating stuff to bore people with and also a nice personal tale of a scientists obsession threaded through it all.
War and Peace – Leo Tolstoy
seeing as I had the time (and a kindle instead of a brick of a paperback) I thought I should give this a whirl. It is vast but also great to read and still very relevant and accessible. I kept track of all the characters by casting Hollywood stars in the roles. The writing is so cinematic it's like watching a great movie (or massive box set) …Phillip Seymour Hoffman had a staring role in my version. Definitely worth diving into and sticking with.
Split second – David Baldacci
From the sublime to the ridiculous. I thought I should branch out and at least try one of those pulp fictions that fill airports and best seller lists with explosions and shiny letters in the cover. I managed 50 pages. Just awful. Don't.
Stoner: A Novel – John Williams
The story of someone who doesn't really do much and doesn't have much success. A bit odd for a hero in US novel. The best review I read was "I really liked stoner but I don't know why" maybe it's more like real life than we usually care for. Very moving
Gutenberg The Geek – Jeff Jarvis
A brief history of the invention of the printing press and how it's relevant to start ups today. Interesting stuff
Death in The Andes – Mario Vargas Llosa
All Llosas books are dark and but these is extra dark. Set in Peru during the time of the shining path war it's like a gothic novel the ways some unspoken menace hangs over everything – In this case it's crazy kids with Kalashnikovs and Maoist tendencies.
The Sound of Things Falling – Juan Gabriel Vasquez
An interesting story about the ripple effects of the drug trade in Colombia on average people generations apart. Nicely done but would have been much stronger just as a short story.
The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age – Stanislaw Lem
Brilliantly bonkers. Fairy stories meets Don Quixote meets WallE. It even has an algebraic poem in it.
Next World Novella – Matthias Politycki
An elderly man wakes up to find his wife dead. The rest of te book traces their life together with some pretty shocking elements. Short and bittersweet.
It would also make a really good stage play.
The hundred year old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared – Jonas Jonasson
This kept appearing on the kindle daily deal for a quid and got rave reviews. It's quite fun and easy to pile through- an absurd shaggy dog story with a bit of forest gump or being there thrown in.
Binocular Vision – Edith Pearlman
Short stories about Jewish people around the world. Not as good as the reviews suggested but has it's moments.
Other books that I keeping dipping into
The History of the World – Andre Marr
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Everything from prehistory to postwar. The early stuff and the parts about china are extra interesting. I've made it to 1492 so far.
The Forward Book of Poetry – Michael Symmons
Poetry is usually better in theory than practice but I live this collection of contemporary poem.
Love Letters of the First World War – Mandy Kirkby
Absolutely heartbreaking collection of letters from and to soldiers in the trenches. Each one also has a bit of background info about the couple where available. Admirably it also includes letters between German soldiers and sweethearts and some between a conscientious objector who is in prison and his wife who is shunned by their community.
And next…
We still have a few months and loooong bus rides to go so any recommendations of books would be welcome


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