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HIV prevention is at the core of an effective HIV response. Prevention efforts have played a critical role in the 15% decline in new HIV infections since 2001, as reported by UNAIDS.
We are at something of a tipping point for prevention and the overall HIV response. New developments, growing evidence of what works, and major scientific breakthroughs offer a real possibility of ending AIDS in a generation. However, there have also been worrying signs that the consequences of new technologies are not being properly planned for and the international donor community could be 'taking its foot off the pedal' right at the time when it is possible to accelerate progress.
This is particularly pertinent right now as the 19th international AIDS conference approaches, where thousands of scientists, policy makers and communities affected by HIV will meet to shape the future HIV response. Combination prevention will also be a key theme at the next UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board meeting from 5-7 June. Here governments, UNAIDS co-sponsors, and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including associations of people living with HIV, will meet to discuss the issues.
One of the recent developments causing a stir among HIV programmers and policy makers is the evidence from the HIV Prevention Trials Network treatment as prevention trial (HPTN 052). It confirms the prevention benefits of antiretroviral therapy and showed a 96% reduction in risk of sexual HIV transmission among heterosexual couples, in which one partner is living with HIV and is started on treatment immediately.
This has led to WHO passing new guidance on couples HIV testing and counselling including antiretroviral therapy for treatment and prevention in serodiscordant couples. However, the implications for other key populations such as sex workers and homosexual couples are unclear at this stage. Many other questions have also been left unanswered by the HPTN 052 trial, for instance the optimal time to initiate treatment; its benefits in relation to unsafe injecting of drugs; its feasibility, cost and impact in a real world scenario; and the optimal implementation strategies and service delivery models.
The Alliance is currently conducting an organisation-wide consultation and discussion with community networks on treatment as prevention. The preliminary results of this are presented in a new briefing paper that highlights some of the key questions that communities most affected by HIV and organisations supporting them are currently discussing, and outlines the main points to remember for what needs to be in place to make TAP work.
Later this year, we will also publish a Good Practice Guide on HIV prevention, which will include guidance on combination prevention and new technologies. You can download our existing guides here.
While the evidence of the HPTN 052 trial is encouraging, it also raises some important questions. For example with many countries struggling to reach universal access targets for HIV treatment, it is unclear how treatment as prevention could work in this context. Also, the existing barriers to an effective HIV response have not vanished, though treatment as prevention may revive the efforts to tackle them and increase equal access, if funding can be secured.
There is no 'magic bullet' to prevent HIV. For any new technology or intervention to work it must come as part of a combination prevention approach. The value for money of such an approach is supported by the Investment Framework.
Communities are at the heart of an effective HIV prevention response. They need to become equal partners in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV prevention strategies and programmes, and in prevention research. This requires community and resource mobilisation, community systems strengthening, and strategic partnerships between communities and other sectors.
The Investment Framework describes community mobilisation as a 'critical enabler' of an effective response. The World Bank and UK's Department for International Development conducted an Evaluation of the community response to HIV and AIDS which strongly indicates that community engagement results mostly in positive outcomes. This is also our own experience in supporting community action across the world.
'HIV starts and ends with communities' says Anja Teltschik, the Alliance's senior advisor on HIV prevention, 'if we are to effectively halt the spread of HIV communities must play an integral part.'
'We must also remember that different communities and individuals have diverse needs' she continues, 'in order to meet these needs, interventions must be implemented at the individual, community, service and structural levels. We must also meet the needs of people living with HIV and key populations who are at higher risk of HIV.'
Examples of effective combination approaches to HIV within communities can be seen in our work in Senegal and Ukraine. Alliance programming and our combination approach to prevention are driven by our Good Practice HIV Programming Standards.
In Senegal well over 60% of people living with HIV are women. The Alliance's Linking Organisation in Senegal, ANCS, is working hard to reduce new infections among women by continuing to scale up programmes that empower women. This helps women to access and take up prevention services and in turn prevent transmission to their children. For example, 58,800 women were mobilised for prevention of mother to child transmission services by ANCS in 2011. ANCS also works to change behaviours through education, information and counselling on areas such as stigma and discrimination. At the same time, through coalition building, advocacy and education it is working to address the structural drivers of HIV, and empower women living with HIV. For more on keeping mothers healthy see our update: Integrating Maternal, Newborn and Child Health into Community Based HIV Programmes.
In Ukraine a combination approach to addressing the drivers of HIV has seen great results. One of the key population groups at higher risk of HIV in Ukraine is people who inject drugs. Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) is one of the most effective biomedical interventions to prevent HIV transmission among people who inject drugs. However, MMT could only be effective in Ukraine by also addressing structural and behavioural factors. Alliance Ukraine through advocacy work to remove legal barriers to MMT and reaching people who use drugs through peer support initiatives, has helped individuals get on to MMT and stay on it. You can read the full story of Alliance Ukraine's successful combination approach in this USAID case study.
2015, the 'end year' for global targets on HIV is approaching fast. As such, getting the right approach to HIV prevention is crucial, especially in the context of reduced funding. In this environment, value for money is key and the Investment Framework shows that community mobilisation and a combination approach are critical to achieve this.
These issues will be examined in detail at a satellite session the Alliance will run at AIDS 2012.
For more information, contact:
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Hubbard Taxes
The City of Hubbard City Council passed the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
The Budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $1,813.79 which is 0.500909%, and of that amount $1,214.95 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
Total $.8247/$100
This is the effective tax rate from last year.
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The City of Hubbard is a rual community centrally located on Hwy 31 and Hwy 171 within 45 minutes of Waco, Hillsboro, Mexia, and Corsicana.
Hubbard citizens and the surround smaller communities support the only public pool in Hill County.
Hubbard has 5 municipal lakes.
Hubbard hosts many beautiful Victorian era homes.
The City of Hubbard started as a ranching community and was adjacent to the "Cow Head Trail" and Hubbard is now working on helping with the process of designating the Chisholm and Western Trails. City of Hubbard is on the Texas Lakes Trail. www.texaslakestrail.com
In the early 1900's Hubbard became predominately a farming community.
Also in the 1900's Hubbard hosted mineral baths that was used for remedial remedies.
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Prepare to be pampered by professional, well-trained and welcoming staff at these local spas. In the time you can say "spaaaaah," you will be well on your way to repose.
1. Candlewood Day Spa 14 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield
With its colorful hues and clean lines, Candlewood Day Spa offers an extensive menu of massage, body treatments and full hair and nail services. The 7,000 square foot spa "combine[s] the traditional far Eastern elements of wood, earth, fire and water to purify and harmonize your life," according to its website.
If relaxation and rejuvenation are on your list, try the "Quick Facial" (30 minutes, $50) or perhaps the "Anti-Aging Restoration Facial" (70 minutes, $135), one of the most popular services that clients return for, Donna at the front desk told me. For an all-over body experience, choose a Table Thai massage (60 minutes, $110) or luxuriate with an Aroma Couples massage, including chocolate and wine (60 minutes, $200). Men's treatments are among the extensive services available at Candlewood, which also provides a full hair and nail salon. View the spa menu
For contact information and business hours, click here
2. Eurolux Salon and Day Spa 317 Federal Road, Unit C, Brookfield
This local spa destination provides an array of facial and massage treatments combined with full salon services. It is where "European technique and American luxury merge," as noted on its website. Massage clients have access to private locker rooms and infrared sauna, and receive a complementary glass of wine.
Prepare to be transported when selecting treatments such as the Seaweed Detoxification Body Wrap ($85); Signature Body Polish ($85); Swedish ($90); deep tissue ($100) and prenatal massage ($120, after 3 months); and any of the 15 varieties of facials including the European Deep Pore Cleansing ($95) and Power for men ($110). View the full spa menus
For contact information and business hours, click here
3. Massage Envy Spa 49 Federal Road, Brookfield
Massage Envy, a franchise-based spa offering massage and facials, takes a unique approach to these services by offering membership with a variety of benefits. Among these perks are heavily reduced prices on services and reciprocal benefits at Massage Envy locations nationwide. Non-members are always welcome.
When it comes to easing stress, the massage therapists "provide exceptional care and will design an effective customized massage treatment to address your individual needs," according to its website.
Massage options include Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Reflexology and other techniques.
Rates vary according to membership status. A one-hour massage is $98 for non-members and $49 for members. A $49 introductory massage (50 minutes) and a $59 introductory Healthy Skin facial session (60 minutes) are available to new clients.
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4. Dawn's Pizzazz 81 West Street, Danbury
Located in a house in the heart of Danbury for the last 14 years, Dawn's Pizazz is a full-service salon and spa offering a broad menu of services including facials, massage, body treatments, make-up and more.
The staff is "completely dedicated to providing [each client] with a superior service. [Clients] will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated," according to the website.
"Greater Danbury's award-winning salon and day spa" services include facials such as the European-style ($70), firming and anti-aging (both $80-$90), mini and teen options (both $50-60). In addition to 30-, 60- and 90-minute Swedish ($45-$110), deep tissue ($55-$130), prenatal ($45-$110) and other massage services, clients can select from body treatments such as an Enzymatic Body Peel ($115), Detox Body Wrap ($125) or Tired Leg and Foot treatment ($35).
Jonna, salon manager, said one of the most popular spa services is their chemical exfoliation treatment ($120-130).
"[Clients] see a difference in removing wrinkles and brightening their skin."
Dawn Blom, owner and master stylist, opened her business in 1986.
For contact information and business hours, click here.
5. Joe's Salon & Spa 25 Bank Street, New Milford
This full-service salon and spa is situated on the town's charming "main" street just off the town green. Joe's has been recognized by Salon Today to be among "the top 200 salons in the country," according to its website.
Distinctive spa services range from the popular Yonka Classic Aromatherapy facial (60 minutes, $85) and a men's skin fitness facial (60 minutes, $75), to the Brown Sugar Rub Body ($60 minutes, $100) and Seaweed with Brinewrap (60 minutes,$115).
Massage offerings include Swedish (60 minutes, $85), Therapeutic (60 minutes, $85; 90 minutes, $125) and Hot Stone (60 minutes, $90).
The salon opened its doors more than 25 years ago. The spa, now six years strong, is co-owned by salon owner Karen Ross and Pam Picheco.
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DENVER – Speed kills.
Cheyenne Mountain's speed has been laying waste to opponents in Denver for six years running now; this time, it gathered Durango in its wake.
The Durango High School volleyball team's quest for a state title ended Saturday with a 3-0 loss to four-time defending champion Cheyenne Mountain at the CHSAA Class 4A Girls Volleyball State Championships at the Denver Coliseum.
The Indians kept their drive for five alive with a 25-10, 25-16, 25-14 win over the Southwestern League champions, using their remarkable speed to fluster the Durango defense. Having played Cheyenne Mountain earlier in the year, the Demons had an idea of what was coming, but the Indians executed so well that it didn't matter, as players such as Maddie Beal, Mara Barkley and Megan Schultz found holes in the block and empty space on the floor.
"We had kind of a breakdown in our ball control. That was hard," DHS head coach Robin Oliger said. "You know that saying (former NFL head coach) Dennis Green had? ... 'They are who we thought they were.' Really, that's true. They're the same team from the very beginning. Just they're more polished now. But it's hard because they're just so dang fast. And it's not like they're tricky about it."
Durango's best shot at taking a set came in the third. The Demons finally got McKenna Franzen untracked a bit to help build a 5-2 lead and stick with Cheyenne Mountain as the inevitable rally came.
But the Indians proved too much to handle late; they ended the match on a 12-2 run.
"I mean, their speed is definitely an issue. We got our blocks up in the second game, really started to focus on that; it's just they're fast," said setter Natalie Bulen, daughter of David and Janine Bulen. "We were playing smart (in the third set), and our defense really helped us out with that, and then, once our defense was on, we were able to get that set and make smart attacks."
Cheyenne Mountain runs were the not-so-subtle story of the entire morning.
The Indians closed out the first set on an 8-0 outburst. Then they turned a 13-10 second set into a 21-10 lead in the blink of an eye before finally putting Durango away after a short outburst near the end of the frame.
Bulen had 15 assists and 10 digs for the Demons, who got 14 digs from Kennedy Clark. Franzen had seven kills, while Bella Bernazzani and Jessie Brammer had five apiece.
Bulen, Clark and Franzen, along with Zoe Cutler and Hannah Quick, saw their Durango careers come to an end Saturday, and that thought left Oliger a bit misty-eyed as another quality class goes the way of college. But with several key pieces to the state tournament puzzle returning next year, Oliger's optimistic for what 2013 may bring.
"We've got a lot of great kids coming back, and our (junior varsity) team was really strong. ... We've got a lot of good pieces," Oliger said.
Durango finished the season 18-9. And while the Demons didn't achieve their end goal of a state title, they at least finished in their desired destination for the third consecutive year.
"I mean, we were able to finish with a goal that we wanted to achieve, and that was to get to state," Bulen said. "Although we didn't go as far as we'd like to, we won our league, region and then got to state."


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The sea is a limitless source of power and is a challenging environment, so in order to exploit wave energy commercially there are a number of key components required:
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The ideal platform must be designed to extract energy from the waves efficiently and also survive the ferocity of the Ocean. Ocean Energy have invested 10 years perfecting their platform, which has spent over 2 years in the Atlantic waves.
A simple and well proven take off system is the key to the long-term success of any wave energy project. Bearing in mind that the platform may be inaccessible for long periods, robust and low maintenance technology is essential. Ocean Energy has implemented the technology to meet these requirements.
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QUESTION: I live in a large condominium. The association recently foreclosed one of the units and is planning to sell it to the president of the association. In fact, he's already moved in before the deal has closed. Is this allowed?
ANSWER: It might be, but it all depends on the details. The association's board members have a fiduciary duty to the community, meaning they must act for the benefit of the association and its members. As long as they act diligently and in good faith, they are protected from personal liability by a legal doctrine known as the "business judgment rule." While I don't recommend that the president or other board members conduct business with their own association, there is no specific ban on their doing so. But they must act in a way that is in the best interest of the association and can't benefit from a "sweetheart deal."
In your case, the president must be buying the property at full market value, and should be paying appropriate rent until he actually buys it. In my opinion, to avoid the appearance of impropriety, the board should fully disclose the details of the sale to the members and seek competing offers for the condo.
If the president rented or bought the property for much lower than market value, he would not be protected by the business judgment rule and could be personally liable for the difference between what he paid and what the property should have sold for. It is possible for a member of the association to bring this sort of lawsuit, but it's usually filed by the next elected board after it reviews the actions of its predecessors.
Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He is the chairperson of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is an adjunct professor for the Nova Southeastern University Paralegal Studies program. Send him questions online at http://sunsent.nl/mR20t7 or follow him on Twitter GarySingerLaw.
The information and materials in this column are provided for general informational purposes only and are not intended to be legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed. Nothing in this column is intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney, especially an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.


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26 Jun 2013
Directed by Tim Carroll, the productions, starring Tony Award winner Mark Rylance (Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) as Olivia and Richard III, will begin in repertory at the Belasco Theatre Oct. 15 prior to an official opening Nov. 10.
This will mark the Broadway debut of Shakespeare's Globe, which will perform the plays with an all-male company playing both male and female roles, as the plays were originally staged in Shakespeare's day.
Rylance, who was called "our greatest living actor" by The Independent, served as the artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe for ten years. Some of his Shakespeare credits include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, Two Gentlemen of Verona and As You Like It.
Joining Rylance, Fry and Barnett will be many members of the Shakespeare's Globe and West End casts, including Liam Brennan (Orsino in Twelfth Night and Clarence and Lord Mayor in Richard III), Paul Chahidi (a 2013 Olivier Award nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Maria in Twelfth Night and Hastings and Tyrell in Richard III), John Paul Connolly (Antonio in Twelfth Night and 1st Murderer, Cardinal, Ratcliff and Halberdier in Richard III), Peter Hamilton Dyer (Feste in Twelfth Night and Brakenbury and Catesby in Richard III), Colin Hurley (Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night and King Edward IV and Stanley in Richard III) and Jethro Skinner (Fabian in Twelfth Night and 2nd Murderer, Messenger and Halberdier in Richard III).
Angus Wright will join the Broadway company, returning to the role of Sir Andrew Aguecheek, which he played in Shakespeare's Globe's earlier staging of Twelfth Night, and as Duke of Buckingham in Richard III. Terry McGinity, another veteran of Shakespeare's Globe's earlier staging of Twelfth Night, also joins the Broadway company as the Sea Captain and Priest in Twelfth Night and Scrivener, Rivers and Blunt in Richard III.
Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
The productions will be designed by Jenny Tiramani with music by Claire van Kampen.
At every performance, 250 seats will be sold for $25 and can be booked in advance.
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By Jim Vertuno
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AUSTIN, Texas — As a fast guy, perhaps one of the fastest players in the Big 12 if not the entire country, Texas' Daje Johnson was asked Monday to recall if he had ever been run down from behind.
Johnson paused for several moments, rolled his eyes while he pondered it, and dug deep into his memory to find an answer: Yes, once. As a high school freshman, an opponent made a desperate tackle by slapping at his heels.
That's about it.
"It's just something you have," Johnson said of his speed. "Since little league football, I was just outrunning everybody."
Johnson's combination of speed and power in his 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame has No. 15 Texas (1-0) promising big things from the sophomore this season and he's already drawing comparisons to some of the top all-around Longhorns athletes of the last 25 years, such as Eric Metcalf.
"I think," Texas coach Mack Brown said, "he can be really good."
Johnson burned New Mexico State with touchdowns of 66 yards and 24 yards, sparking an offense that sputtered for most of the first half in what ended as a 56-7 rout.
Johnson's first TD came on a pass from David Ash that gave Texas a 14-7 halftime lead. The second came on a run out of the backfield for the Longhorns' next score early in the third quarter.
He's also slated as one of the Longhorns top choices as a punt returner. That's a lot of ball skills for a player who first committed to TCU as a defensive back until Texas assistant Major Applewhite lured him to the Longhorns with all the ways Johnson could score touchdowns.
Applewhite saw in Johnson a rare combination of shifty moves, break-away speed, power running and good receiving skills didn't want them sitting idle on defense.
"I couldn't see him playing anywhere without the ball in his hands," Applewhite said.
But even with tons of potential, Johnson struggled to get on the field as a freshman. He averaged 11.5 yards every time he touched the ball and scored touchdowns of 84 and 45 yards, but because he often was late to practice and meetings, Johnson often found himself on the sideline.
"I had to work on that. I'm more serious, more focused and ready to play," Johnson said.
Johnson corrected bad habits once he was presented of what he could be in Texas' new up-tempo offense, and he's been torching his teammates in practice since last spring. Junior cornerback Quandre Diggs has nicknamed Johnson "squirrel."
"He's so quick and he's low to the ground," Diggs said. "I don't think he likes it very much, but I don't care."
For the record, Johnson doesn't like it but has yet to get anything else to stick. Johnson offered other choices such as "Big Play Daje" and "Black Mako," as in the shark.
"I'm not really thrilled about (squirrel)," Johnson said. "I have to change that."
Texas plays at BYU (0-1) on Saturday and Longhorns fans will want to see more from Johnson before they'll be lured in by the promise of potential. The last four years, they begged to see more of speedy D.J. Monroe, who had similar speed but only teased them with the rare touchdown.
Johnson's coaches see a bigger skill set as a receiver and a tough runner in Johnson.
"You see him run between tackles and break tackles. He's got phenomenal hands. He's got return game skills," Applewhite said.
But it's Johnson's speed that bedazzles teammates. Johnson said he hasn't timed in the 40-yard dash since high school, when he says he ran a 4.3
"That kind of speed is amazing," running back Malcolm Brown said, comparing it to the stuff of comic book superheroes. "He's like Flash. He's out of there."


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LONDONDERRY — The Londonderry Senior Center and Greater Londonderry YMCA offer yoga classes to the senior community.
Barbara Scott and Lisa Kress lead an eight-week series of affordable yoga classes designed for those age 55 and older.
Classes help increase flexibility and strength, and maintain well-being for seniors.
Sign up for Tuesday or Thursday classes or both. Classes are now underway at the Londonderry YMCA, 106 Rockingham Road, Londonderry. Call for information at 437-9622.
Adult yoga class planned in Derry
DERRY — Adult yoga is held in Derry for adults over 18 years of age. The program is led by Mariellen Rowe. Classes are held at the Alexander-Carr Lodge, 28 Pierce Ave.
The next session is set for Oct. 25 to Nov. 29. The registration fee is $40 for residents, $60 for nonresidents. Call 432-6136 to register.


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will present an update on the state of affairs in the county as the Business Council of Westchester opens its 10th annual Mega Mixer Business Expo at the Hilton Rye Town hotel on March 15.
Doors will open at 1 p.m. in Rye for a "Conversation with the County Executive," followed by an in-depth Q&A.
The Business Council of Westchester, the county's business advocacy and membership organization, is running the expo from 2 to 6 p.m. At 4 p.m., a panel event for attendees, "Competing in 2012 and Beyond - How To Win In A Challenging Economy," will include a group of experts in the fields of strategic planning, customer service, social media and banking discussing ways attendees can take their business to the next level.
"Having the County Executive join us to launch our 10th anniversary Mega Mixer is an honor, and a very unique opportunity for members and attendees to engage in a dialogue about the issues that matter most to the Westchester business community," said Dr. Marsha Gordon, Business Council of Westchester President/CEO.
The Mega Mixer Business Expo is expected to draw 1,500 attendees from Westchester and beyond and will feature 200 exhibitors in more than 70 different industries. In order to accommodate a growing number of exhibitors and attendees, the 2012 Mega Mixer will take place on two floors of the Rye Town Hilton.
"The Mega Mixer Business Expo is celebrating 10 years of building business and creating success for business owners in Westchester," said Mega Mixer event chairman Mike Dardano of Buzz Potential. "An exhibit at the Mega Mixer Business Expo is a 'must' for anyone who does business in Westchester, or wants to. There is no better opportunity to meet new prospects and clients, solidify relationships, get inspired, and network with hundreds of other professionals."
There is no charge to attend "A Conversation with the County Executive" or the "Competing in 2012 and Beyond - How To Win In A Challenging Economy" panel event.
Admission to the Mega Mixer Business Expo is $10. The cost to exhibit is $455 for BCW members, $600 for future members, and $300 for not-for-profit members.
"We are a longtime sponsor of and exhibitor at the Mega Mixer Business Expo," explained Ashley Zuckerman, College of Westchester." It's a tremendous networking opportunity, and the best way to spread the word to employers and prospective students about exciting new initiatives at the college."
Dardano said special opportunities for exhibitors include a discounted rate of $300 for not-for-profit organizations (and special recognition in the event program for any business/corporation that sponsors a not-for-profit); a Green Aisle for eco-friendly companies and businesses that help others go green; and awards for the most creative displays. The event includes live cooking demonstrations and samples from restaurants, caterers and beverage companies.
Patch.com is a media sponsor of the Mega Mixer.
The county's largest business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester says it is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate and grow. In addition, The Business Council of Westchester is involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community's interests may be affected.
The council also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels.
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White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel Wednesday afternoon to signal the election of the 266th pope. Cheers filled the air as the bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled to confirm the new pontiff, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina.
Bergoglio chose the name Francis I to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. He becomes the first pope ever chosen from the Americas. At 76, Pope Francis I replaces the now retired Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
"I would like to thank you for your embrace," the pope said. "My brother cardinals have chosen one who is from far away, but here I am."
The Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of Oklahoma City, said the election of Pope Francis I was a moment of great joy. Francis I asked for prayers and blessings to guide him on his journey.
The more than 115,000 Catholics in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City have been praying for the cardinal electors' choice of the Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, Coakley said.
"The Cardinals have delivered a wonderful surprise to the world by choosing a pope from Latin America, a part of the world where the Catholic Church is strong and committed to the New Evangelization," Coakley said.
There was worldwide speculation about who the next pope would be, demonstrating the church is universal in preaching the Gospel to all nations, Coakley said.
"Today's election of Pope Francis I reminds us that the Church is also one. Christ is the source of our unity — and the pope, as Vicar of Christ, is a visible sign of that unity," Coakley said. "With the Catholic faithful from around the world, we rejoice to look to Pope Francis I as our Holy Father, the Vicar of Christ on earth."
Sacred Heart Catholic Gifts owner Karen Morton said she is proud that Francis I is the first pope from a non-European country.
"I called my grandson because he took 'Francis' as his confirmation name. He was really proud of Pope Francis," said Morton, who worships at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
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An app recently launched by the Simon Wiesenthal Center aims to empower those targeted by extremists to deal with the challenges of online hate and bullying.
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"We need you now on the front lines," Cooper said. "You're the main target. You're the main marketing target of the bigots. You're the main target of the hate and the bullying and we hope this app in some small way is going to be of help to you."
Cooper was joined by Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Michael Downing and David J. Wesley, presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, to release the app last week.
Downing said he hopes the app create an environment where hate incidents don't take root, adding he encourages students to tell bullies: "No. Stop. That will not take place here because I am not going to let it."
Last year, the center introduced a password-sensitive app for law enforcement that enables instant access to the center's expert researchers.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is among the largest international Jewish human rights organizations with more than 400,000 member families in the United States.
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Students gather for a three-week residency on campus per year and work individually with faculty mentors, allowing access to advanced study for working adults.
The Expressive Therapies Division at Lesley University - home to the first Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies and one of the most recognized Expressive Therapies programs in the world - provides a meaningful connection between the arts, theory and practice in clinical training, and prepares expertly qualified providers of mental health services.
To make this transformative Master's program accessible to more students, Lesley has introduced the new low-residency option, which is ideal for students who are not able to get to campus on a weekly basis. The Low-Residency M.A. in Expressive Therapies welcomes students to Lesley's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for summer residencies. Between residencies, students continue their studies online with the Lesley faculty and through supervised field experience in their home communities.
"Lesley students have enjoyed great success in low-residency models in other disciplines, including our Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies," said Dr. Mitchell Kossak, the program's Division Director. "Expressive therapies evolved on Lesley's campus and continues to have a powerful impact on people's lives. By providing a means towards a master's degree that's accessible for more people, we look to enhance the number and quality of practitioners in the field."
Lesley's Expressive Therapies program exposes students to multiple art modalities in support of Lesley's belief that all the arts in psychotherapy enrich expressive therapists, including visual arts, dance, drama, poetry, literature and music. The new Low-Residency Master's Degree in Expressive Therapies is available for the expressive arts (intermodal), art, dance, and music therapy specializations.
Lesley is now enrolling for the new low-residency master's degree in Expressive Therapies. The next residency dates are July 15 to August 2, 2013. Expressive Therapies applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note, International Applicants must complete their application by March 1. For more information contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 617.349.8300 or by email at email@example.com.
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McALESTER — Hartshorne 34, Panama 0:
No football team wants to peak at the beginning of the season. But whatever little mistakes Hartshorne coach Bill Williams might find in Friday's game at Panama, the Miners still posted their second shutout in a row and third in five games.
"We ran the ball well, threw the ball well, played good defense," Williams said Saturday. "You've always got things to fix, but nothing too negative to say."
Dallas Herring rushed for two touchdowns for the Miners, including a 30-yard run in the first quarter that put Hartshorne up 7-0. Hartshorne led 14-0 at halftime, but by the end of the third had already subbed in its JV team.
Noah Irwin also recovered a fumble in the end zone. Hartshorne's new "sic 'em" defense, as Williams called it, seems to be working.
"We tripled our turnover ratio from last year," Williams said.
"We've scored on defense three times this year."
Hartshorne next plays 5-0 Hugo at home. With Vian playing a non-district game next week, Williams said whoever wins will take over first in the district and automatically clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Savanna 58, Haileyville 0:
The Savanna Bulldogs scored three touchdowns in the first five minutes of Friday's home game against the Haileyville Warriors.
By the end of the first quarter, the Bulldogs led 35-0 and the game had effectively ended.
"They're a good ballclub, and they're way out of our class," Haileyville coach Dennis Ford said.
"We tried. We never gave up, and we were still trying to make plays at the end."
Christian Preston and Hunter Needham accounted for all five of Savanna's first-quarter touchdowns. Preston rushed for three on a combined 116 yards, while Needham rushed for two on a combined 21 yards.
Quarterback Seth Burke and running back Ryan Weeks each contributed a rushing touchdown in the second. Chase Woods returned an interception 14 yards for a touchdown in the third.
"We felt pretty good going into it after watching film, but you still have to go out there and play the game," Savanna coach James Bond said.
"Our kids ran the ball well. We still have to work on some little things."
Those little things include Savanna's special teams unit, which took a huge step forward this week. Burke converted seven of eight extra-point attempts and added a 35-yard field goal in the fourth to make it 58-0.
"We've been working that pretty hard," Bond said of Burke's success.
"It's just getting out there and practicing. Really getting out there and focusing. Something that we haven't done is really lining up the defense and coming at you, and we worked on that all week."
The Warriors, meanwhile, will look to next week's game at Warner as a chance to end their losing streak. Ford said positives he saw included Lyndon Armstrong chasing a Savanna runner 60 yards and tackling him to save a touchdown.
Gore 32, Canadian 26:
Down a touchdown late in the game, the Cougars put together a 67-yard drive that ended with a rather unusual touchdown pass. At the Gore 45, Caleb Jarrett completed a 15-yard pass to Chance Tanner, Tanner lateraled to running back Matt Hill and Hill took it the remaining 30 yards for the touchdown.
Jarrett rushed his way to a two-point conversion to tie the game, but Gore drove 50 yards and scored with 11 seconds left to grab the win at Canadian.
"It was an excellent games," Canadian statistician Corey Koedyker said. "Both teams played well. Stat-wise, both teams were about even."
Jarrett rushed 25 yards for a touchdown in the first, then returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown to give Canadian a 12-6 lead after one quarter. He added a 1-one yard touchdown run in the third to tie the game 18-18.
Jarett finished 12-for-27 for 167 yards, throwing one touchdown pass and three interceptions, while also rushing 13 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
Canadian will face an even tougher district opponent this week, when it hosts the 4-1 Savanna Bulldogs on Friday.
Regent Prep 44, Wilburton 20:
The Diggers kept the game close throughout much of Friday's home game, but Wilburton just couldn't get that one touchdown to tie it or take a lead.
"It seemed like every time we'd get something good, something bad would happen to us," Diggers coach Frank Marsaln said.
One play characteristic of Wilburton's fortunes came at Regent's 1-yard line. Down 14-7, a Wilburton defensive back dove in front of a receiver to intercept the ball in the end zone, but the play was called back on a pass-interference penalty.
Instead of a 14-14 tie, Regent drove 99 yards and scored to make it 21-7. Marsaln said film would later show clearly that no contact between the players had taken place.
"We actually played a lot better," Marsaln said.
"We played with a lot more energy, and we did a lot better things last night. We were within a touchdown or two the entire game."
Wilburton got two touchdown passes from Cade Fite to his brother Jonathan, both from about 20 yards outside the end zone. Levi Easley also added a 2-yard touchdown run.
"This week was the best week of practice, the best week of energy levels, the best week of attitude," Marsaln said.
"As far as attitude, it turned completely to the positive this week."
Now that the team seems to be in the right place mentally, Marsaln said the next challenge is to improve its execution on the field. Though the Diggers have now lost five in a row, they seem to be back on track.
Central Sallisaw 31, Quinton 15:
The Savages lost their second district game in a row, falling at home to Central Sallisaw to go to 2-2 overall this season. Quinton's offense has averaged 20 points per game through the first four weeks, but its defense has averaged 28.8 points allowed per game, giving up a combined 89 points in the last two weeks.
Quinton will try to get back on track Friday when it heads to Gore to play the 1-4 Pirates. Savages coach Jeremy Reeder couldn't be reached for comment.
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When he was a teenager, he met people from all over the City of Boston when he hung around and often slept (more comfy than at home with 9 siblings) at the fire house where his father was Chief. As a young man, Harold learned the jewelry trade as a designer and salesman for Weiler & Sons Co. He sold jewelry to the contacts he'd made all around Greater Boston throughout his childhood. He expanded his client base by developing his own style of social networking. Harold joined many masonic lodges and became a hardworking and well respected participant of many local religious groups.
Although Harold had a strong entrepreneurial drive, he had an unfortunate sense of timing. In March of 1928, he quit his steady job and launched his own retail jewelry business from a tiny office in The Jewelers Building in Boston. He was barely settled before the stock market crashed and the great depression arrived. With a wife and two young boys to support, Harold survived the difficult economy by discreetly helping wealthy families around New England convert jewelry and antiques into cash through short term collateral loans. He found success by creating a private marketplace for trading jewelry and other valuable assets.
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Tchaikovsky would surely be stunned by the treatment his best-known work 'Swan Lake' is receiving this year from the Diablo Ballet. The 19th season of the Walnut Creek-based dance company begins on Friday (Nov. 16) and Saturday (Nov. 17) with the world premiere of 'Swingin' Holiday,' and two other works.
Broadway choreographer Sean Kelly gives holiday music a swinging run for its money and lets the dancers loose, all to a live 16-piece swing band under the direction of Diablo Ballet's Music Director Greg Sudmeier. Remember the words of the great poet Duke Ellington: "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing."
Also on the bill is the California premiere of Lento a Tempe a Appassionato by choreographer Vicente Nebrada of Ballet Nacional de Caracas. This passionate duet develops through three dramatic movements, featuring the music of Alexander Scriabin performed live.
The Moor's Pavane, by modern dance choreographer Jose Limon, is brought to life in a co-production with Diablo Ballet and sjDANCEco. This American classic captures the intrigue and emotion of Shakespeare's Othello.
Performances are Friday November 16th 8 PM and Saturday November 17th 2 PM and 8 PM at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek - 1601 Civic Drive. Tickets are $36 - $52 depending on performance. Tickets may be ordered by calling the Lesher Center box office at 925-943-7469 or visiting their website at
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Editor's Note: From an Oswego Police Department release
Starting today, September 19, 2012 at approximately 7:00 a.m., there will be upgrade work being performed on numerous traffic signals along the Route 34 corridor throughout the Village. During this operation, traffic signals will be non-operational for up to 30 minutes while the upgrades are completed.
There will be stops placed at the intersections to assist with traffic safety and flow during the upgrade Work. in addition, the Oswego Police Department will also monitor the operation to ensure that the intersections are safe. Please plan alternate routes if possible to assist in making your travels through the Village more efficient and enjoyable. The affected intersections are listed below.
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- Wolfs Crossing, Rt. 71 & Rt. 34
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Insects in Africa
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guinea, West Africa. In my current role as stay-at-home mom/housewife (I like to refer to myself as "domestic goddess"), when I tell people I was a PCV in West Africa, they immediately imagine me in some ideal role of service in the middle of the bush and start to ask questions. And although my stories about my daily life are entertaining and completely fascinating to anyone who has never left the continental United States, this one instance is by far the favorite of my friends and family.
I was selected to be a math teacher and had to undergo about three months of training. We called this the "Stage". Although our group was going to Guinea, our Stage took place in Thies, Senegal, a few hours from the capital city of Dakar. Africa, is hot, but July and August in Senegal are especially brutal with the daily torrential rains and subsequent steamy humidity. Our Stage was long and hard, we had three two-hour sessions daily, consisting of language, cultural, and technical training. We were in a full French emersion program so all activities, and training sessions were in French (expect for sessions that clearly needed to be in English, like how to prick your finger and make a blood smear to test for malaria). It was mentally exhausting and at the end of the day we went home to our host families who spoke no English. This language thing was great for those PCV's fresh out of college with their French majors and minors under their belts, but for the vast majority of us who started out with hazy memories of a semester or two of conjugating verbs, this was brutal. The long training sessions in a foreign tongue in temperatures hovering around 100 degrees was exhausting and all the trainees were incredibly grateful that we had a nice long break after lunch. This time of day was called "sieste", and yes, most of us did go take a nap, especially after we figured out everyone else in Thies took a sieste and closed up shop at exactly the same time.
The most coveted spots during sieste were one of the five or six hammocks on compound. I was lucky enough to snag one one fine day and managed to doze off despite the heat and the flies that would not leave me alone. My nap was interrupted by a particularly pesky fly who was trying to investigate my inner ear. I woke up with a start, brushed it away then realized it was about time for our afternoon session to start, so I got up and made my way to the bathroom. The flies this time a year were relentless, so when I got to the bathrooms, I recall saying to one of the other girls something about one of those pesky suckers trying to fly in my ear. Now this next part is probably TMI, but talk to any RPCV, and you are bound to get at least one story that focuses on the toilet and/or their activities in it. As I was sitting down on the toilet, I suddenly hear this loud buzzing. And it is vibrating. And it is coming from the inside of my left ear. It took about a second for it to dawn on me that the pesky fly I thought I had shooed away had actually flown into my ear and was trapped in there and another second to be relived I was already sitting down because the shock of it all would have literally floored me.
I left out a blood-curdling scream and ran to the training facility's Director's office and attempted to explain, in my horrible French, what was going on. My written French was never great, and since it has only gotten much worse in the 15 years that I have not had to use it on a daily basis, I will translate the exact vocal exchange into English.
Me - "There is a fly in my ear. It goes like this 'BUZZZZZZZZZZ'." (Because I did not know the French verb for "to move" or "to buzz".)
The Director - "Really? Are you sure?"
Me - "Yes. It goes like this 'BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ'."
The Director - "How did this happen?"
Me - Silence. I am thinking and trying to pull French words out of my brain behind the struggling fly.
The Director - "Okay, Jennifer. You can speak English."
Wow, this much be serious, we were NEVER asked to speak English. So I went on to explain the hammock, the nap, me sitting on the toilet. We routinely had an ex-pat nurse on site, but she only came in a few times a week from Dakar, and was not there that day, and this fly issues was too pressing to take me to the Embassy doc all the way in Dakar, so I went to see a local doctor, who did not believe I had a fly in my ear. It did not help that he did not speak English and I had to explain it again in French.
Me - "I have a fly in my ear. It moves and goes like this 'BUZZZZZZZZZZZ'." (The Director was kind enough to give me the French verb when I asked him, in English, "What is the French verb for "to move"?)
The Doctor - Clearly not believing me. "Really?"
He pulls out the otoscope, that little light thingy doctors use to look in patient's ears, sticks in there and I heard an echoing "CRUNCH!!!!!!!!!"
The Doctor - "I see something."
At this point it is no longer a moving buzzing fly, but a very dead crunched up fly, thanks to Doctor Dubious's crushing otoscope. I was much relieved to have the fly silenced, but was now a little concerned about the dead bug in my ear.
The doc had no idea how to get this out, he'd never dealt with an insect in a patient's ear. This sort of surprised me since you hear about roaches and spiders crawling people's ears all the time in the US (okay, not all the time, but it does happen). You would think with the overwhelming population of flies and other funky African insects buzzing around Senegal in the middle of August you would have had at least ONE other patient with the same malady. But he thought about it and decided the best way to get the dead fly out of my ear was to flush it repeatedly with saline. Now I did not expect him to sweetly drip it in my ear like my mom used to do with ear drops after coming home from the pool when I was a little girl. But neither did I expect the tidal wave of water he shot into my ear canal. I am not sure if it was the crushing otoscope, or the hurricane he had going on in my ear, but the fly got all broken up and was not coming out as one large insect, but as lots of unrecognizable tiny pieces. To make sure all of it was gone, the doctor flushed my ear over and over again basically until I started crying because my ear hurt so badly from all the irritation.
The doctor announced me cured and sent me on my merry way. Naturally my ear felt irritated the rest of the day, but truly started to ache a few days later and I did get that medical visit to Dakar where it was confirmed I had an ear infection. Shocking, I know.
MY ear has NEVER been the same since. I can still hear out of it, but it is incredibly sensitive to pressure, so major changes in the weather make it pop and it often feels clogged, like I have cotton in it. It always bothers me the most when I have a horrible head cold. And I get swimmers ear regularly every summer now that I have kids and we go to the pool every day. No doctor has confirmed any visable damage to my ear drum or ear canal, but I am convinced all these lingering symptoms are due to the whole fly in the ear escapade.


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Updated at 5:47 p.m. Wednesday
Riverside Police Officer Michael 'Mike' Crain was a family man remembered Wednesday not only as a devoted Marine and an "ideal officer" by the police department—but also a perfect "wing man" by his friends.
Crain, who was killed in the line of duty on the morning of Feb. 7, was honored at a memorial service at the Grove Community Church in Riverside with an estimated 8,000 people in attendance; the majority of them fellow members of the law enforcement community.
Friends and family painted a picture of the life tragically lost as one that will be dearly missed by all those he touched in his 34 years—11 of which were spent working for the Riverside Police Department and four of which were spent in the United States Marine Corps.
"I knew that communities would reach out," wife Regina Crain said while wiping away tears. "And I knew that a lot of people love Mike, and I knew that I would have a lot of support no matter what, but I really did not realize the sheer scale of this, and how many people are touched by his life. It gives me really great comfort to see that, and I want to thank you all."
Regina Crain, who lived with Mike in Beaumont along with their two children Ian, 10, and Kaitlyn, 4, was the last in a group to offer up personal remarks about her husband. Many who had fought back tears until that point in the service, could be seen visibly shaken while she spoke of their "perfect" marriage and family memories.
"There was nothing he would not do," Crain said, describing how their daughter's "mommy and me" ballet class soon became a "daddy and me" class and how he learned baseball so he could help coach son Ian's team.
Crian went on to describe how she is going to miss their weekends together as a family, and their Sunday mornings spent together eating the same breakfast of eggs, bacon and hash browns—Mike's favorite.
"Every day got better. Every day we renewed our love. And I knew how much he loved me, and how much he loved those babies. I just kept waiting. It just seemed too good. Everything seemed too perfect. I know there's a lot of people that have wonderful relationships. I felt mine was perfect. And I just kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. .. but it never did."
'Ideal Officer'
Riverside Police Chief Sergio Diaz said Officer Michael Crain was the "ideal officer" whom he had even joked about cloning.
Speaking directly to Crain's son and daughter, the chief spoke of the "loving daddy" who was well-respected in the department.
"Your dad was a tough guy," Diaz said. "Your dad was a good friend."
"If you don't remember anything else we tell you about your dad, remember this: You were the light of his life," he added.
'Wing Man'
Friend Joe Negroni said Crain was a great friend he could count on "no matter what."
"He was my wing man, my drinking buddy," he joked, before adding that "he was one mean Marine."
On a more serious note, Negroni wanted Crain's wife to know how much his friend loved her and their children.
"Gigi, Mike was just head over heels in love with you," he said.
'Role Model'
As for his time on the Riverside Police Department, Retired Riverside police Detective Steve Pounds, who had initially met Crain when he went for a "ride-along" with the force, recalled how the patrolman had started out "tentative and apprehensive," but soon came into his own, successfully pursuing a series of goals over the next 11 years.
"He wanted to be on the SWAT unit. Accomplished that. He wanted to be a firearms instructor. Accomplished that. He wanted to be a field training officer. Accomplished that," Pounds said. "He had the skills and demeanor that motivate and stimulate. Mike was a role model."
Laid to Rest
Following some more remarks and a photo slideshow, the funeral procession made its way to Riverside National Cemetery—where 150,000 fellow veterans are buried.
Law enforcement officers not only lined the 50 yard walkway from which the casket was unloaded and carried to a terrace for another, outdoor service—but they also lined the entire pond alongside that terrace. Cemetery officials estimate 5,000 officers were there.
Those thousands watched a traditional service which included the presentation of the flag to Regina Crain, and the passing of a rider-less horse. Both moments had the widow in tears; the sound of her sobbing the only thing that could be heard.
The cemetery, which is the third largest of the 131 national cemeteries managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, hosted a private burial service for the family of Crain following the public event.
Killer Caught?
Crain's death is blamed on a man who has been the target of a massive manhunt for the last week—Christopher J. Dorner. Police say Dorner gunned down Crain while he sat at a stoplight on routine patrol on Feb. 7 in a "cowardly ambush."
Crain's partner, whose name has not been released, was seriously wounded but was expected to recover.
Dorner is believed to have died Tuesday afternoon in a cabin south of the mountain town of Big Bear, when it burned to the ground following a shootout with sheriff's deputies, one of whom also died.
Dorner is also blamed in the deaths of an engaged SoCal couple who were shot to death in an Irvine parking structure on Super Bowl Sunday.


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How many answers did you get right?
1. Which famous literary and film character has been played by no less than four Olympians on screen?
- King Kong
- James Bond
- Tarzan
- Batman
Answer: Tarzan
Johnny Weismuller, who won two swimming gold medals, in 1924 and in 1928. Buster Crabbe, who won a swimming bronze in 1928. Hermann Brix, who won silver in the shot put in 1928. Glen Morris, who took gold in the decathlon in 1936.
2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event?
- Golf
- Fencing
- Discus throw
- Triple Jump
Answer: Golf.
It was an Olympic event in 1900 and 1904.
3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics.Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement?
- He had a glass eye
- He had a wooden leg
- He was blind
- He was deaf
Answer: He won all these medals even though he had a wooden leg.
4. How many perfect 10s was Nadia Comaneci awarded with in the 1976 Olympics?
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
Answer: Seven
Come back to this Patch site tomorrow at 10 a.m. for Day 2 of our Olympic Trivia Quiz. See you then!


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Thursday's six-pack
-- Miami led Duke 42-19 at the half, won easily 90-63; they're still the one unbeaten team left in ACC play. Duke is 0-2 in true road games.
-- Southern Miss led Marshall 49-9 with 3:33 left in first half; these teams are in same league. Golden Eagles crushed Marshall, 102-46.
-- Very bad loss for Iowa State, losing 56-51 at Texas Tech. If you're in the Big X and you want an at-large berth to NCAAs, you can't lose to Tech.
-- Minnesota lost for fifth year in row at Northwestern, 55-48. Gophers went 5:12 without a point midway in second half.
-- Game of night was in Boston, where Northeastern beat William & Mary 95-91 in double OT to stay unbeaten (7-0) in CAA. Huskies led by 15 at the half, blew the lead, then won anyway.
-- Creighton was down 44-28 at half at Drake, lost 74-69 to Bulldogs in a very surprising score, second straight loss for Bluejays after a 17-1 start.
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A proud moment--my thoughts
by esconded, Wed Nov 05, 2008 at 05:14:51 PM EST
A great and wonderful night last night. A clear victory. It's going to be an exciting transition, and I can't wait for the inauguration speech. McCain gave a really classy concession speech. Can Obama govern? I hope he avoids the mistakes that Bill Clinton made in 1993--the dithering, the poorly vetted appointments, focusing on the wrong issues, the secrecy over the health care plan. Getting off to a strong start is important. This in important opportunity for Democrats--don't blow it.
The only damper on this is the passage of Prop. 8. It's just not there yet for gay marriage. It won even in LA County, which
was the killer. The No side running an awful campaign didn't help.
Downballot was slightly disappointing, though with Merkley winning Oregon (whew!) it's going to be a six seat pickup in the Senate, pending the Minnesota recount. Twenty seats in House was below almost everyone's estimate, including the MSM. I was a less optimistic in my prediction, since I saw fewer pickup opportunities than others did. We both won and lost some close races. In California, I'm wondering if Prop 8 may have hurt Charlie Brown in CA-04.