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Availability: Hilton Santa Clara
Next door to Great America Theme Park
Work and play
This Santa Clara hotel is next to Great America, close to Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, and one block from the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.
Business-friendly hotel
Hilton Santa Clara offers multiple meeting rooms, 24-hour business center, a patio pool with spa tub, a fitness center, and complimentary high-speed Internet access in public areas.
Guestroom services
Guestrooms at this Hilton hotel have views of the convention center or theme park, and offer high-speed Internet access, MP3-compatible radios, and 37-inch HDTVs. In-room massage is available.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hilton Santa Clara Amenities
- General
Hilton Santa Clara offers a back patio with partially shaded pool, sun area, spa tub, and deck furniture. Also onsite, the fitness center has three stationary bicycles, one step machine, one cross-trainer, two treadmills, free weights, and a weight machine.
Meeting space totals 5,000 square feet. There is a 24-hour business center with copy service. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided in public areas. Pets are welcome.
- Outdoor pool
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (limited hours)
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 8
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Restaurant
- Elevator/lift
- Total number of rooms - 280
- Wedding services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Indoor pool
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 650
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 7000
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge) , Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Premium bedding
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Climate control
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Daily housekeeping
- Shower/tub combination
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- MP3 docking station
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Digital TV service
- Pillowtop mattress
- Dining
La Fontana - Bistro-style restaurant. Mix of New American cuisine and Mediterranean Rivera-inspired dishes including seared balsamic glazed Chilean sea bass and rosemary-garlic roasted chicken. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Atrium Lounge - Bar area with leather couches, throw pillows, and TVs. Beer, wine, and spirits served. Free appetizers offered in the early evening. Open for lunch and dinner.
Coffee Bar - Featuring Starbucks, open for breakfast and lunch.
- Recreation
Hilton Santa Clara offers a pool, spa tub, and fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hilton Santa Clara Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in lb is 60
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
- Additional Details
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- Details
- A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party CertifiedThis property participates in California Green Lodging Program, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.


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Pauls Valley, Oklahoma — Jim (Unc) Bonner of Pauls Valley passed away August 9, 2013 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years.
Jim was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on September 18, 1936 to Raymond and Maggie (Mayberry) Bonner.
He and Phyllis Williams were married in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on Christmas night, December 25, 1996. He was a Dry Wall Contractor and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. On February 26, 1963 he received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army. Pauls Valley has been his home most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Maggie Bonner; son, Ray Bonner; daughter, Jamie Bonner; sister, Oletha Lawrence; brothers, Leon, Jerald and Glendon Bonner.
Surviving family include his wife of over 16 years, Phyllis Bonner of the home; four sons: Gary Bonner and his wife Teresa of Noble, Jerry Bonner and his wife Yong of Midwest City, Carey Bonner and his wife Sherry of Lexington, and Mike Bonner and his wife Keely of Mansfield, Texas; as well as a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation has been scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials have been request in Jim's name to go to King's Kids in Pauls Valley.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 13, at Stufflebean-Coffey Chapel of Remembrance officiated by Pastor Dwayne Johnson.
Interment was at Hopping Cemetery at Wayne under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the family's guestbook at www.stufflebeanfuneralhome.com.

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On behalf of the Bowie Police Department, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the "Shop with a Cop" event yesterday. Your support and monetary contribution were greatly appreciated. Because of your generosity, we were able to help 37 children and their families during the holiday season.
I would also like to thank all the officers and volunteers who dedicated their time to make yesterday such a wonderful event. In addition, we appreciate our continued partnership with Target and Texas Roadhouse. It is the dedication of our volunteers and sponsors that makes "Shop with a Cop" such a success. Again, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely, Sgt. Bennie Henderson


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Members of the New York and New Jersey Congressional delegations say they have assurances that there will be a House vote on a Hurricane Sandy relief package by Jan. 15.
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) says House Speaker John Boehner is scheduling a vote for Friday on $9 billion worth of flood insurance, then another vote by Jan. 15 for the balance of the aid.
Word of the new voting timeline came just after local House members met Wednesday afternoon with Boehner.
The vote comes too late for this session of Congress. New House members will be sworn in Thursday by noon.
The new date comes after the House failed Tuesday night to vote on $60 billion worth of aid already passed by the Senate.
The aid is for 11 states and the District of Columbia that sustained the most damage during the October superstorm.
GOP leadership in the House has endured withering criticism since last night, including from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie earlier this afternoon.
Rep. Michael Grimm was among those who spoke out on the House floor when the vote was canceled Tuesday night.
Wednesday afternoon, Grimm said, "Small businesses are going under. We have an economic calamity waiting in the wings if we don't rebuild New York and New Jersey. That's what we're focused on doing,. and we just got the commitment of not just our speaker but our leader. And that's what we're focused on is, making sure that we will have the votes and the support come Jan. 15."
As for FEMA estimates that it might have enough funding to last until February or March, King said, "Bottom line is we need the $60 billion. FEMA is only a part of what we need the funding for. The community block development grants are absolutely essential. To rebuild, you have to have that funding, and that's what's going to be included."
He added, "Listen, there's one thing we can put to rest right now. There are no earmarks, there's no pork in there. I've seen that being reported today. ... Everything that was in that bill relates directly to Sandy and is directly related to the superstorm."
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Refreshing Forecast
Wednesday will feature another comfortable day with below average temperatures and low humidity. Highs in the upper 70s/Low 80s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds.
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We can accommodate up to 80 guests for your ceremony in the largest of our three designated rooms:
The Conservatory – can hold up to 80 guests for the ceremony (50 seated + 30 standing)
The Victorian Room – can seat up to 24 people
The Oak Room – can seat up to 14 people
The ceremony is conducted by the local registrar. The Stevenage register office has to be contacted prior to finalising your date, details below.
The Register Office, Danesgate, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1WW
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Spike TV is beefing up its combat sports coverage, adding K-1 kickboxing to its televised programming in 2013.
Mirko Cro Cop, who is recuperating from bicep surgery, is planning on a return to K-1 in March 2012.
FEG is reportedly bankrupt and canceling the 2011 K-1 World Grand Prix, according to Simon Rutz of "It's Showtime."
Big-name kickboxers have a spotty history when it comes to transitioning to MMA; for every Cro Cop demolishing everything in his way, you have a Stefan Leko getting outstruck by a grappler....
Although he was just knocked out by Singh Jaideep at the K-1 World Grand Prix Finals, Sergei Kharitonov will take on Tatsuya Mizuno at Dynamite!! 2010, according to MMAFighting.com.
Andrei Arlovski to make K-1 debut at 'Final 16' on Oct. 2 in Seoul
Demolition camp: K-1 strikers 'would kick the shit out of' Fedor Emelianenko
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Awaken your senses and experience mouth-watering dishes of unparalleled culinary finesse. Located beside the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park, the Pinewood Restaurant offers an unmatched experience in fine dining and live jazz entertainment during Special Events and holidays.
With a familiar neighbourhood pub atmosphere, Bellows Bar is a perfect place to meet for a casual drink before or after dinner. Other fixtures of this great meeting place allow you to sit back and watch the game on TV or play a few games of pool. Bellows Bar also includes a comfortable sky lit Piano Lounge area that is a great place to relax with good friends.
Located adjacent to the golf course, the Pinecone Restaurant and Bar features a casual environment and spacious patio that is the perfect location to relax after a round and relive your day on the course. The Pinecone Restaurant includes a simple grab-and-go menu that includes sandwiches, burgers, snacks, and refreshing beverages.
The Clarion resort Pinewood Park provides catering services to small personal, intimate affairs such as anniversaries, family gatherings, and golf dinners. We are the premiere catering site for large functions in the North Bay area and also provide on, and off site catering to groups of 12 or 1,200. As "North Bay's Leading Full-Service Resort Hotel" we will exceed your expectations in every detail of your event. Our service is impeccable, our cuisine superb, and our desire to please groups of all sizes is unsurpassed.
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Scott Williams Receives 2008 Dorothy Donnelly Award
"Walks the talk"
Scott Williams received the Dorothy Donnelly Service Award in 2008. He has long been active in the Pacific LMSC as a coach and as a former Pacific Masters Coaches Chair. Everywhere Scott goes he brings enthusiasm and fun along with his coaching expertise. He "walks the talk" by participating in pool and open water events and bringing others with him. Scott has been generous with his facilities at The Olympic Club by hosting many Masters seminars and clinics for both coaches and swimmers. He initiated a SCM 1500 in the new pool at his club. He served as a coach at the USMS Training Camp at the Olympic Training Center, was well received by the athletes, and persuaded The Olympic Club to help financially support the camp. Scott has headed up the popular Trans Tahoe Relay for many years and created a new category for solo swimmers. He coaches triathletes in swimming on weekends, he coaches high school teams, and he fills in for other coaches.
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MARSHALL COUTNY — Turning students into active participants in their learning experience has caused schools to increase Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course offerings.
Triton Community School Corporation offered PLTW courses last year in both the junior and senior high. This fall PLTW curriculum will also be available at the elementary level.
"We had a teacher participate in the training program over the summer for the K-5 Launch program," said Superintendent Donna Burroughs. "The kids really like the PLTW courses because they get hands on learning experiences."
BOURBON — Bourbon Public Library will hold a special library board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at the library to review and approve the Indiana State Library Technology Grant regarding the Remember Bourbon project. The meeting is open to the public.
BOURBON — FIZZ, BOOM, READ at Bourbon Public Library this summer. Babies, kids, teens, and adults can all register for the 2014 summer reading program at Bourbon Public Library starting May 27. All ages can read to be entered into drawings for prizes including T-shirts, Potawatomi Zoo passes, Science Central passes, Mud Love bracelets, restaurant certificates, and more. For pre-K through sixth-graders, the library will have mad scientist experiments — register and sign up for spaces at the library — FIZZ! — June 3 and 5, BOOM! — June 10 and 12, BANG! — July 1 and 3, POP! — July 8 and 10.Â
BOURBON — A singular honor was bestowed on the Triton music program last Thursday evening at its annual spring concert. Greg Noble, representing the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), presented Director of Bands and Choirs Peter Foster with the "Best Communities for Music Education" award granted by the association.
BOURBON — "Strike out" can be either positive or negative depending upon whether or not your team is at bat. In the case of the Triton softball team, it is a positive slogan aimed at stamping out juvenile diabetes. Triton currently has five students enrolled who are Type I diabetics.


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MILWAUKEE, January 26, 2007 – To help beat the winter blues, United Vacations is encouraging travelers to think about the warm months of summer by planning some "together time" in a city with the perfect blend of charm and adventure – Quebec City, Quebec. February 1 through May 1, 2007, travelers will receive $100 off per reservation on air + hotel vacations to Quebec City, Quebec. This offer is valid for travel February 1 through August 30, 2007. The promotional code QUEBEC must be used at the time of booking to receive the savings.
"United Vacations offers travelers a variety of vacation options that go beyond our popular destinations. With a balance of the new and a strong old word heritage Quebec City is actually one of Canada's great cities to visit," said Rick Karnes, vice president and general manager of United Vacations. "Each season reveals another piece of its character and summer is a wonderful time to experience the unique charm and adventure of Quebec."
With United Vacations, travelers always have the option of customizing their vacation experience by adding a variety of activities to their itinerary including theater and show tickets, city tours, rental cars, hotel transfers and more. Travelers also enjoy the convenience of having their entire vacation booked on one reservation.
Summer activities in Quebec City, Quebec:
· You can find a wide variety of sports and outdoor activities in the area in and around Quebec City - from beaches to horseback riding· Learn about the history of Quebec, and find out more about the city's architecture and military and religious heritage· Tour the Plains of Abraham for more about Quebec's military history· Make sure you find time to sample some of Quebec's fine dining· View early, modern and contemporary art by Quebec artists at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec· Take the opportunity to explore the settlement and development of French culture in North America at the Musée de l'Amérique française
Savings amount is applied per reservation and is based on the original purchase price of the vacation, before the discount. An air + hotel vacation must be selected to qualify. Savings is available on vacations totaling $1,000 or more purchased 2/1/07-5/1/07 with travel 2/1/07-8/30/07 and is only valid when promotional code QUEBEC is used at time of booking. Offer is not retroactive and is not combinable with other promotional offers. All offers are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Extra values, including free values, may require a qualifying purchase. Additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For full details, see United Vacations' Terms & Conditions.
Vacations can be purchased online at www.unitedvacations.com, by calling 888-328-6877 or by contacting a local travel agent.
United Vacations' America, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and Ski programs are operated by The Mark Travel Corporation in Milwaukee, one of the largest vacation companies and operators of private-label brands in the United States.


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Michigan's hills are alive with the sounds of moviemaking.
With the help of the Michigan film tax incentive, a project that was more than 10 years in the making came to life Wednesday with the world premiere of the Michigan-produced feature film, The Oogieloves in the BIG Balloon Adventure, at the Theater in Royal Oak.
The interactive children's movie, which was filmed in locations throughout Michigan including Stony Creek, a diner in Canton and the Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, has even deeper roots in the Great Lakes State.
It was written by Lathrup Village native Scott Stabile and funded by Macomb County residents Mike Chirco and Scot Moceri. In addition, nearly 95 percent of the film crew was from Michigan, according to Special Effects and Audio Producer Jim Gilmore, of Grosse Pointe Farms.
Chirco told Patch, he enlisted the help of Kenn Viselman in California to bring the project together.
"I went to California, saw Ken and I said, 'We have an idea for this movie and we need somebody to do it,'" he said.
"It was love at first sight," added Viselman. "We've had a lot of different ideas and took ideas from different programs and fit them together."
The movie sprang from the PBS children's show My Bedbugs and the adventures of Goobie, Zoozie and Toofie, as they encourage children to sing and dance along with them as they embark on a journey to find five magical balloons.
"The movie breaks down that fourth wall and gets them (children) involved in singing and dancing again," said Gilmore.
Although, the movie has Michigan footprints, it did get some help from some big Hollywood names, including Chazz Palminteri, Cloris Leachman, Jamie Pressly, Toni Braxton and Christopher Llyod.
The G-rated film is set to open in more than 3,200 theaters nationwide Aug. 29.
$150,000 Donation Encourages Kids to Sing and Dance Long after Film
Film producers presented Henry Ford Health Systems with a $150,000 check to help fund a new program aimed at combating childhood obesity.
"We're honored to partner with Henry Ford Health System and are excited about keeping The Oogieloves in the BIG Balloon Adventure fans physically active in the theater as they share their adventure and continuing that activity afterwards off-screen…" said Viselman.
Jayson LaGrou, 10, of Rochester Hills told Patch he was excited that there's a kids film that gives him an excuse to not sit still in a movie theater.
"I think it's cool that we finally get to stand up and dance instead of staying seated," he said.
For more information on the film, visit www.oogieloves.com.


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AUSTIN, Texas - The governor warned senators that special interests are already hungrily eyeing the state comptroller's revenue estimates.
"They all want more for their causes," Gov. Rick Perry said. "They all figure we have manna falling from heaven. And they all have your phone numbers and addresses.'
Houston-area Republicans echoed the governor's caution.
"We're not as flush as many have made us out to be," said state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands. "It's still going to be a challenge to write the state budget."
Democrats, though, generally argue that the state needs to restore some of the funds cut in the last legislative session.
"You know, we cut $5.5 billion from public education," said state Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. "I think our No. 1 priority is educating our kids. And hopefully we will restore many of the cuts that we made in public education."
But many Republicans are wary of spending more on anything including education.
"The idea that we don't spend any money on education is just wrong," said state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston. "We cut. Some districts took a 3 percent cut, some took a 6 percent cut. That was not out of line. That was not draconian. That was realistic at that time."
Patrick will play a central role in the debate over public education as chairman of the Senate education committee.
The conservative talk show host from Houston is a longtime advocate of school vouchers, a system that basically would allow parents to use taxpayer money to send their children to private schools.


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NORMAN — Introducing House Bill 1419 to the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, Sen. Rob Standridge said state leaders must acknowledge that Oklahoma has a problem with prescription drug abuse.
The Norman Republican said addressing the issue should be a central priority of the state's public health strategy.
Authored by Rep. Richard Morrissette, HB 1419 is a bipartisan effort to address fraud by strengthening the state's Prescription Monitoring Program. The measure won committee approval and will advance for consideration by the full Senate.
"Prescription drug abuse has emerged as a genuine public health risk in Oklahoma, and I think it's critical that we examine new approaches to address it," Standridge said. "While I am a firm believer in the good that pharmaceuticals can do, the potential negatives speak for themselves.
"I'm confident this proposal would have an immediate and positive impact on our state's ongoing struggle with prescription drug abuse."
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, more Oklahomans are dying due to overdoses of prescription drugs than illicit drugs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rank Oklahoma among the top states for both prescription painkiller sales and drug overdose death rates. The CDC also notes that from 2008-09, 1 in 12 Oklahomans age 12 or older used prescription painkillers for non-medical purposes.
"With study after study confirming Oklahoma's rate of prescription drug abuse outpaces a broad majority of the states, it's time for us to fully acknowledge the magnitude of this challenge," Standridge said. "Just like illicit drug abuse, prescription drug abuse has a broad impact on crime rates, abuse and the deterioration of families. This is one of our state's most pressing problems, and we cannot afford to ignore it."
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Roberto Luongo and others chime in on Steven Stamkos goal versus the Ducks on Thursday night. Commentary aside, the video is noteworthy for more angles of what's being dubbed as the goal-of-the-year. For the die-hards who want to see it from all sides, angles from above the crease and from the lower corner are included.
Breaking down what was one of the most amazing goals of the season so far -- Steven Stamkos power play goal versus Anaheim.
Steven Stamkos is in the spotlight after his goal late last night versus the Anaheim Ducks.
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Calling him "a man of impeccable integrity," and "incredibly intelligent," the mayor today named 18-year veteran police officer Acting Capt. Michael Timbro as his selection for the city's next deputy chief of police.
With his wife Cheryl at his side and dozens of supporters in the police community room, Timbro, 44, a lifelong Middletown resident and 1986 Middletown High School graduate who joined the force in 1995, said he was honored at the nomination.
"Over the past 12 months, I've had the opportunity and privilege as acting captain to work alongside the chief and command staff, city directors and elected officials," Timbro said. "I'm excited about the direction I see Chief McKenna taking the department in."
Chief William McKenna said Timbro and Capt. Sean Moriarty had interviewed for the position of deputy chief of police, but he and Mayor Dan Drew chose Timbro for several reasons.
"He's young, he's energetic, he's dynamic, that's exactly what we are looking for to solidify our command staff. This promotion will finally open up the other promotions within the department so we can finally get rid of all of our acting positions," McKenna said.
As acting captain, Drew said, Timbro has successfully accomplished what others may not have been able to. "He's been doing the job without a complete command staff and he's done an incredible job."
Drew said Timbro was instrumental in helping both he and McKenna with vital information during their first few months in office.
"He's a man of impeccable integrity, he's incredibly intelligent," Drew said. "The chief and I have relied on him heavily for a number of administrative and operational duties, including some pretty vexing riddles that we were confronting as we were both acclimating to our posts early on in my administration and the chief's administration.
"Capt. Timbro has handled all these duties with calm, vigor, intelligence and with a thoroughness that has impressed me immensely," Drew said.
That was met with wide applause from those gathered.
Middletown's number two administrative spot in the police department has been vacant since acting deputy chief Patrick McMahon was terminated by Mayor Dan Drew last February for conduct unbecoming a police officer.
In November, the Common Council approved a 3 percent increase in the unfilled deputy chief's salary. The salary increase, says Mayor Daniel T. Drew, was entirely motivated by encouraging a current, qualified police officer to fill the deputy chief of police position internally.
The deputy chief of police salary moved from ($33.21 to $49.16) to ($39.40 to $58.30) hourly.
Timbro, the father of three adult children, was a patrol detective for eight years. Three years later, he was promoted to sergeant and then named head of the narcotics division. Two years later, he was promoted to patrol lieutenant. Timbro was also a Special Weapons And Tactics Team leader for seven years and a year ago was appointed acting captain by Police Chief William McKenna.
He drew fire, when in 2003, a then Sgt. Timbro was witnessed when off-duty by five police officers, firefighters and an emergency management technician acting in an aggressive manner after he encountered a roadblock near his home, that was set up after severe winter weather caused a multivehicle pileup, according to an article in the Hartford Courant.
A yearlong internal affairs investigation overseen by then Deputy Police Chief Phil Pessina into his conduct led to a three-day unpaid suspension by then Chief J. Edward Brymer, according to the Courant, and prompted a harshly worded editorial in the Courant.
Councilman majority leader Joseph Serra, who hired Timbro in 1995 during his tenure as mayor of the city, attended the announcement, in addition to past chief Edward Brymer and former deputy chief and councilman Joseph Bibisi. Many city employees, police officers and Timbro's family members were also in attendance.
Timbro will be vetted by the personnel review committee Tuesday and his nomination must be approved by the common council at its February regular meeting.
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By Mike Kays
Phoenix Sports Editor
The Summer Camp experience takes on a special flavor this week for coach Keith Coleman and his Muskogee High fastpitch softball program.
The Lady Roughers leave for Denver today and are scheduled to take part in the 24-team Firecracker Invitational in suburban Arvada, Colo., starting Saturday, competing in the 18-under "A" division.
Last year, the team went to a tournament in St. Louis.
"This is from what we've heard a more prestigious event in that there's a lot of demand to be a part of it," Coleman said.
Muskogee will play the Loveland, Colo., Stilo at 9 a.m. CDT on Saturday. It's the first of three pool games. The others are at noon against the North Carolina Steam and at 2 p.m. against the Southern Cal Rage. Bracket play will follow.
Coleman has eight starters returning from a team that went 23-12 but was knocked out in two straight games at regionals a year ago. Second baseman Aubrey Johnson hit .363 and pitcher Shaylee Rowland hit .348 and was 9-2 with a 2.27 ERA. Left fielder Dee Emarthle and right fielder Nia Maxwell hit .317 and .308, respectively.
Others with starting experience are Kaitlin Kaiser behind the plate, Carlee Gann at third base, Brook Hendrickson at shortstop and Bailee Hendrickson in center field.
The trip isn't all work and no play. They'll go rafting and attend a Colorado Rockies baseball game en route, Coleman said.
The tournament will wrap up their summer schedule, which at this point has consisted of two leagues, one at Rougherettes Park, and two tournaments. Overall, they're unbeaten in both leagues and are 25-3 overall.
"We're better at this point that I thought we would be," Coleman said. "We feel we have some good incoming freshmen who have adjusted well so far. I think we'll be more athletic than we have and our pitching is where I've been the happiest. We've got three who can really pitch and I think that's going to enable us to do some special things."


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Tomio Geron, Contributor
Web publishers are experiencing a major shift of their audiences to mobile devices. Jumping on this trend, online advertising startup Flite has launched a new mobile advertising platform for iPhones and iPads.
Flite's Touch Ad Studio gives publishers the ability, without writing any code, to quickly create mobile ads, using the technology Flite previously built for desktop websites which launched in February. Publishers can drag and drop to add in XML feeds, videos and other third-party web applications (such as weather and movie listings) and add them into mobile ads. Publishers can also add animations, such as ability for users tap to expand or collapse content in an ad, swiping functionality, or expanding a video to full screen. Flite's platform is designed for publishers to create premium ads that can be sold as brand ads for large advertisers, rather than low cost performance based ads.
By using Flite's system, publishers can reduce the cost of experimentation and iterating on their ads, says Will Price, CEO of Flite. The idea is not to provide a single ad format that solves publishers' problems, but rather provide a platform that they can use over time to adjust to changes in the market.
"Do you have the process and infrastructure as a top publisher to test what works with users and with brands?" Price says. "It requires you to move from people (building technology) to a technology platform to do that. That's part of our value proposition. We're not going to solve the industry problems. It's (helping) companies move faster and learn more efficiently today."
One differentiator for Flite is that its technology supports both web and mobile ads, Price says. Instead of having to rely on separate providers for web and mobile, publishers can just use one. In addition, Flite's technology works for publishers both on the mobile web and native apps. A version for Android is coming soon.
Conde Nast, publisher of magazines such as the New Yorker, in August invested in Flite and now uses Flite to create customized ad products customized for its publications. Other customers for Flite's mobile product include Forbes, publisher of this website.
Flite is doing some pretty impressive stuff. I like seeing that because most platforms, at networks, etc., aren't making bold moves or getting creative enough with its tools and resources to move the industry forward. I think Flite is doing a good job. Like I would also say Airpush is a great example of innovation, particularly with their new SDK. Leadbolt, on the other hand, hasn't done much to innovate and find new ways of driving revenue potential. So I really hope small bursts of innovation wherever they occur will do more to get everyone thinking more creatively as new tools and resources come online.
Agree with the comments on Airpush… haven't experienced Flite yet, but Airpush is the only mobile ad network I would probably recommend to anyone without reservations. It all boils down to ramping up earnings and revenue potential. SmartWall from Airpush (through the new SDK http://bit.ly/NyV3FJ ) was a game changer in August, if you ask me. Between the compliance with Google's developer policy and the diverse ad formats made possible, I think leaders in mobile ad innovation are rare and should be used as guideposts for others in this industry.
There are definitely some seismic shifts in the foundation of mobile advertising today, as the top players are changing shape and face. It's good in my opinion that others are taking another look at Airpush, myself included. With Smartwall, my CPM on Thursday, for example, was $9.16 – my highest to date. So I think a lot of people are going to start to revisit Airpush and explore other platforms and innovating ad networks if they haven't already. It's a new game with some amazing new players.
Impressive Stuff? Ad companies not getting creative with tools? I sincerely disagree. What's different about Flite and the 100 other rich media vendors that now have web based tools with infinite options and no direction? Celtra, Medialets, Pointroll, Doubleclick all have the same features. I've been in the industry for over 15 years and right now there is a bit of a stalemate. Flite is very young and new to the game but is coming upon the same conclusion. They're aggressively chasing publisher contracts and unique pricing as a way to deal with the huge amount of parity in the ad industry. Agencies and publishers change vendors like they change cothes.


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ZEBULON — State Rep. Chris Malone recently said he does not think the Common Core standards are a good fit for North Carolina schools.
He seemed more concerned, however, with the way the new and tougher standards were introduced into the schools than the fact that they exist.
"My view is simply from what I've seen as a father and from listening to people come to me and talk to me … who say this is causing their children way too much stress," said Malone, a Republican who represents District 35 in the N.C. House.
"(Students) don't have the reference material, they don't have the books, and we rolled (Common Core) out before we fully had it all implemented and the training program done."
The state adopted the standards in 2010 and they were put into practice for the first time for the 2012-13 school year.
Malone shared his views after a visit at Zebulon Town Hall last month, three weeks before the state released its new school report cards for the 2012-13 year. The report cards profile school conditions and academic status, including results from the state's new READY accountability model.
The results compared to past years show significantly lower passing rates on end-of-year tests, which were based on the new Common Core standards.
That was particularly true of the East Wake schools of Engineering Systems and Integrated Technology, where the percentage of students' End-of-Course math scores at or above grade level was less than 5 percent. At Knightdale High School, the passing rate was 8.8 percent.
The Department of Public Instruction acknowledges the 2012-13 school year as the baseline for data in the new model. But Malone, a former Wake County school board member, believes the initial effects of Common Core would not have been as grave had it been set in motion in a more gradual fashion.
"My argument would be if you're going to keep it, you should start at the first, second, third grade and move it out that way in a nice, slow arc," Malone said. "Not just slap it out in front of people and say, 'You need to do Common Core now, we're raising your standards, we're going to make you think an all new way of thinking and you're going to do it without the reference material.' I just think that's just haphazard and wrong."
Malone said the intentions behind Common Core are good.
"But if you're going to do something, you need to do it in a pragmatic, systematic and clear way," he said.
Moody: 919-829-4806; Twitter: @easternwakenews


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A woman famous for asking the question, "Can we talk?" will probably do quite a lot of it when she pays a visit in Omaha next month. Joan Rivers has booked a one night event at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
The comedic event will be at 8pm Saturday, March 16. The performance is part of Omaha Performing Arts Presents 2012/2013 Showcase series.
Tickets, which start at $30, are available at the Ticket Omaha office in the Holland Performing Arts Center at 13th & Douglas. They should also be available at Tickemaster, but were not as of the announcement.


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Sweets are the biggest hit during any Eid celebration. It is not 'Eid until you have sweets and desserts on the table. In fact, every house we visit during Eid, will have delectable sweets/desserts served to their guests. It is definitely a day to celebrate the long days of fasting in Ramadan and indulge that sweet tooth a bit, if ... Read More »
Nahda Designs Jersey Cotton Scarf Giveaway
I don't know about the next person, but I love jersey scarves. They are so soft and comfortable to wear that I even sometimes swap them as a wrap instead of a hijab (head covering). Nowadays, they're popular, too- even in the summer, but only if you find the all natural and breathable kind like Nahda Designs carries. I love all the variety of fun summer ... Read More »
Cilantro Chutney
One of the very first Indian dishes I ever tried were samosas and their corresponding chutneys- one sweet sauce made with tamarind and the other with cilantro. Often times when you visit an Indian restaurant, it's one of the appetizers; it's also a common trio to be served within the Indo-Pakistani community at Iftar time, or at the breaking of ... Read More »
Malaysian Nasi Lemak with Sambal Ikan Bilis (Coconut Milk Rice with Sambal Anchovies)
At the very first Halal Food Tour by Sameer's Eats that took place in Irvine, CA I met some of the most amazing and humble people who I liked the instant I met them. The night before the tour, Sameer invited all of the volunteers and myself to dinner at MAS Islamic Chinese Restaurant in Anaheim. I had no idea ... Read More »
Fruit Chaat
The perfect starter to a Ramadan Iftar meal, this deliciously-spiced fruit salad recipe was submitted by reader Shazia Wahid. From experience, I know it tastes just as good as it looks and it's the quintessential dish to appear at an Indo-Pakistani Iftar table during Ramadan. Fruit ChaatBy Yvonne Maffei Published: July 17, 2013Yield: 4 cups (4 Servings)Prep: 15 minsA ... Read More »
Alcohol-Free Sangria
One of the things I've been enjoying most about the summer has truly been all the Ramadan prep recipes I've been able to share throughout my cookbook tour, via Instagram and now on the website. It's amazing how much food brings us all together and we can talk new ideas for healthy eating and living on such a worldwide basis. ... Read More »
Patchi's Tassali Box Giveaway to Kickoff Ramadan 2013
Take a look at this chocolate. Wouldn't it make a nice hostess gift? Or a gift to yourself? Patch is giving away one Tassali Variety Box (560grams, 19.75 ounces), a once-a-year-only treat, to a randomly-selected reader of My Halal Kitchen (see details below). The box retails at $65.00. This gift box contains 45 pieces of Tassali chocolates–mouth watering Ramadan specialties that will ... Read More »
Lime Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
When I went to Irvine, CA last April for Sameer's Eats Halal Food Tour, Lime Chicken Tacos was one of the recipes on the menu that I demonstrated. I made a quick tomatillo salsa (salsa verde) to go with it. Sameer got a try and so did a few fortunate halal foodies out there in the audience. It was so much fun- I need to dig out those ... Read More »
Silver Envelope + My Halal Kitchen = Sweet Dawah Kits for Ramadan, Eid and Islam
One of the most incredibly satisfying parts of my work this year has been a collaboration with the wonderfully creative founder of Silver Envelope, Raana Smith. She's brilliant, has an eye for design and is a really nice person- and that's what made this project so special. Raana and I worked together to combine our interests in food, beautiful packaging ... Read More »
5 Health Benefits of Fasting
While fasting the month of Ramadan has a deeper purpose, in my world of nutrition, it has become a fashionable term with hopeful, yet questionable, merits. In research, 'fasting' means a variety of different things: fasting on alternating days, the 5:2 fast (600 calories during two fast days of the week and unlimited calories during the other five), 24-hour fasts, ... Read More »


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text: What is life all about? The book of 1 John begins and ends talking about life - "the kind of life that is fulfilling and meaningful." Discover what the Bible says about Jesus Christ - "the One who is the source of this life and who fills our hearts with His light and love." (10 lessons)


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Washington Redskins
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Expanding the playoffs a bad idea
Expanded playoffs? Bad idea if the wild-card games were a clue. Plus, how Leslie Frazier and Mike Shanahan handled QB decisions.
Lynch, Seahawks too tough for Redskins
Marshawn Lynch ran for 131 yards and a TD in helping the Seahawks grab a 24-14 NFC wild-card victory over the Redskins on Sunday.
Friday injury report for wild-card round
Here is the Friday injury report for the wild-card weekend, showing to what degree injured players participated in their teams' practices.
Thursday's wild-card injury report
The injury report report for this weekend's wild-card action, as released by the NFL.
Redskins' Jackson quietly putting together strong season
Redskins OLB Rob Jackson has been an underrated reason for the team's defensive success, whether he's pressuring or dropping into coverage.
Key matchup: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson vs. Redskins' pressure
Can Russell Wilson get outside the pocket? Can the Redskins afford to keep blitzing?
Running the 'Card table: Tom Danyluk's wildcard predictions
PFW columnist Tom Danyluk breaks down the wild-card round action and offers his predictions.
Lewis, Pagano highlight emotional weekend
Three of this year's wild-card games are whoppers, with the two Sunday games appearing to be quite fascinating.
NFC West Spin cycle: Niners, Seahawks gear up for postseason
The Niners and Seahawks have plenty of momentum for the playoffs afer taking down the Cardinals and Rams, respectively, in Week 17.
Week 17 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Alfred Morris, Everson Griffen and Darius Reynaud as its Players of the Week.
NFC East Spin cycle: Redskins claim first division title since 1999
The Redskins are in the playoffs and everyone else is home for the rest of the holidays. Surprised? So are we.
Rookies propel Redskins to NFC East title
Robert Griffin III ran for a TD and RB Alfred Morris ran for 200 yards and three TDs as the Redskins beat the Cowboys 28-18 Sunday night.
Key matchup: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant vs. Redskins' secondary
He might be a Pro Bowl snub, but Cowboys WR Dez Bryant might be the hottest receiver in football. Can the Redskins stop him?
Still plenty to determine in Week 17
The "pandemonium at FedEx Field," as DeAngelo Hall is calling the Redskins-Cowboys win-and-in matchup, heads the Week 17 slate.
Week 17 playoff scenarios
Seeding is up for grabs in the AFC, while five teams fight for two spots in the NFC playoffs in Week 17.
Wilson is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.||||||| Wilson left last week's game with a concussion but has been cleared for contact.
The Seattle Seahawks have traded Wilson to the Baltimore Ravens for a conditional 2011 draft pick.||||||| Wilson spent his first three seasons with the Seahawks after being a second-round pick out of Maryland in 2007. Wilson started 23 of 28 games the last two seasons and took both of his interceptions a year ago back for touchdowns. Wilson has also been a standout on special teams, averaging 27 and 25 yards per kickoff return his first two years in the league.
Wilson returned four kicks for 146 yards in the Seahawks' 20-10 loss at Tampa Bay on Sunday.||||||| This was Wilson's second-best such performance of the season as he returned eight kicks for 163 yards in a road loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 5. Wilson is the Seahawks' leading returner with 713 yards - the third-highest total in the NFL.
Wilson was inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore because of a quadriceps injury.||||||| The rookie cornerback has not played since sustaining the injury on Dec. 2 at Philadelphia.
Wilson suffered a quadriceps injury in Sunday's 28-24 win at Philadelphia.||||||| The extent of the injury is unknown, so monitor his progress throughout the week. Wilson is a reserve cornerback for the Seahawks, so he has no fantasy value.


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Rick Ungar, Contributor
I write from the left on politics and policy.
As the GOP pursues its 'War on Entitlements' as a part of the fiscal cliff ballet, the notion of raising the age for entering Medicare has been gaining steam as a focal point of reform for the financially stressed government health care system.
Perpetual Sunday morning talker, Senator Lindsey Graham, summed it up on a recent "ABC's This Week" installment when noting, "I don't think you can look at entitlement reform without adjusting the age for retirement. Let it float up another year or so over the next 30 years, adjust Medicare from 65 to 67."
Even President Obama is said to have put the notion of raising the Medicare age on the table in his failed negotiations with Speaker John Boehner during the 2011 debt ceiling debacle.
From a political perspective, this may sound like a plan whose time may have come as most would acknowledge that today's 65 year old is significantly 'younger' than the 65 year old of days gone by. What's more, raising the age of Medicare would set a precedent that would, no doubt, hasten a rise in the Social Security age.
However, when you begin to measure the impact of upping the age for Medicare on the population as a whole, a different picture begins to emerge—one that would have a negative impact on virtually all Americans, no matter what their age.
Here's the good news:
According to the Congressional Budget Office, immediately increasing the Medicare age to 67 would save about 5% in the annual Medicare budget—not an insignificant amount of money. Such a move would also have a positive impact on general tax revenues as more 65 and 66 year olds would remain in the work force in the effort to protect their company-provided healthcare benefits or, if they are self-employed, continue earning enough money to pay for their private health insurance premiums for an additional two years.
But then comes the bad news:
With any significant savings to a large government program, there is always a counter-balancing cost to someone. In this case, the cost of saving Medicare that annual 5 percent would reverberate throughout the entire healthcare system in such as way as to negatively impact on virtually everyone with a health insurance policy.
By denying coverage to the 65 and 66 year olds—who currently form the youngest group in the Medicare insurance pool—we are removing the healthiest people from the Medicare insurance equation. That is never a very good idea when attempting to maintain a balanced insurance pool.
For anyone who understands the actuarial "roots" of insurance, it goes without saying that when you remove the healthiest from the pool—and the premium payments they contribute which are far more likely to be used to pay for someone else's healthcare then the premiums paid by older participants—it requires that the absence of the premiums previous paid by those least likely to require as much healthcare be spread among everyone else in the pool.
The bottom line is an increase in the premium costs to everyone else in the Medicare program.
That might not trouble Americans who believe that the seriousness of the Medicare financial problem requires sacrifice—and that the sacrifice should come from those who most benefit from the program.
But this might—
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I agree that a single-payer system is ideal. It would be the most efficient and cost-effective way to guarantee health care to all Americans.
Once the private health unsurance cat finally comes out of our healthcare bag (and it will), Obamacare is going to look pretty darned bought-and-sold-out stupid.
I wish I could speak more coherently on this subject. I get so worked up about the various issues that I tend to babble.
First, government paid medical care is actually pretty dang good when funded sufficiently. After having to retire somewhat early, I turned to the VA for my healthcare until I turned 65. I turned 65 several years ago and haven't changed. I found it much better than private practice care. The last private practice Doctor I went to see didn't like me eating his face off after waiting several hours from my appointment time to see him. It's his practice and he is where the buck stops. It's his problem if things get out of order at times and I don't like his problem becoming mine.
As for the freedom fanatics, I don't have much concern for them because they already put up with laws that are a much greater danger to their freedom than government sponsored healthcare. I would also have to expect that there will freedom loving doctors who will continue to practice outside the government sponsored care.
However, none of this fixes the problem. It's nothing more than trying to shove money around from place to place without reducing the amount being pushed around. The level of accomplishment is very similar to pushing a string. How about something really radical, eliminate all the monopolies in healthcare, restructure the whole system to focus on the patient as a customer. Eliminate the insurers anti-trust exemption, break up regional hospital monopolies, and change State and local Medical Societies controls.
It's not rocket science, it's basic economics. Just think if increased transparency with readily available cost comparisons were applied and better information on performance were available and a single bill for services were supplied how much better it would be.
I don't find any of the current issues or arguments beyond transparency and cost comparisons worthy of consideration. Push the string and wave the flag while paying umpteen gadzillion for a simple procedure.
The will of our people has been, is being, denied. Overwhelmingly and consistently in poll after poll after poll, the American people said we need a real (not fake) public option at the very least (and that was a HUGE compromise). Against our will, we didn't even get that. ACA is a huge step in the wrong directon (expanding the most broken part of the status quo), and not even a teeny tiny baby step towards what we so desperately need (non-discriminatory public not-for-profit coverage for all).
bah, the ACA has blurred who is subsidizing who's healthcare so much already we might as well switch to single payer. if i'm gonna get screwed, i rather the government do it upfront, rather then go through private companies to screw me.
i only say this because the government tends to be dumber than private companies, and my bet is i can find loopholes to get screwed less if the government is the one running the show…
your article is depressing rick!
you're saying the best way to lessen the government enforced subsidy that i pay for older people's private healthcare coverage is by giving the government more control, so i can subsidize it with tax dollars instead.
it used to be that private companies would charge more for higher risk clients. now, as you've said in your article, they are very limited on how much they can do that. before the government imposed limits i wasn't subsidizing anyone at all.
and as for long term thinking, i also know i will be making more money down the road, when i'm more likely to need healthcare. i need to cut as many costs as i can right now so i have the upfront capital for things the older generation should already have, like a house or a business perhaps. i'm at a point where i want to take a risk with healthcare, so i have more money for everything else. pushing medical care into taxes, compared to forcing me to pay for private healthcare, still makes it so i'm paying for it all the same.
right now, i would take the $4k a year over having healthcare. that's a good chunk of a house for me.
You think so? Did you start putting your healtcare fund together at age 21, to pay for that future hip replacement, or worse, that triple by-pass? Isn't it just smarter, and cheaper to insure yourself against that future probability at the beginning of your career, and not at the end? Healthcare premiums should be the same for everyone in the pool, but that only works/ makes any sense at all, if EVERYONE is in the pool.
P.S. You could consider skipping that hip replacement though. You can by a good cane for about 15 bucks.
This the worst approach you could take. You are taking a huge risk or you will be forced into bankruptcy and then your medical cost will be turned over to the public at the highest cost there is. I was 100% healthy and took very good care of my general fitness and had healthy habits. Who knows why, but I ended up with an infection that attacked my whole body I spent 5months in the hospital and 3months in rehab at the cost of $ 750,000 I had insurance if not I would have lost everything you are working for.
I think we should right now take a small state like Vermont ( I know they are working on it) and experiment on single payer.This relationship with employer sponsored insurance is no longer workable.
Please read "Medical Analysis By Milton Friedman" by Peter Robinson (Forbes.com dtd. 6/19/09.)
For those out there who want the U.S. government in charge of your healthcare . . . well, let me just say that you haven't thought it through.


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- Supporting Tuberculosis Control in Vietnam: Building Bridges to Reduce TB Burden
This fact sheet provides an overview of PATH's support to the government of Vietnam on tuberculosis control activities, including the public-private mix referral mechanism and advocacy, communications, and social mobilization strategy.
Publication date: March 2013
Region: Asia
- Sure Start: Saving Lives of Mothers and Newborns in Maharashtra: City-Specific Intervention Models
This document summarizes the models employed by Sure Start in urban slum areas of Maharashtra, India, to ensure good-quality care and medical assistance to expectant mothers and newborns: volunteerism, public-private partnership, quality of care, community-based health insurance, convergence of maternal and newborn health and HIV services, and an emergency health fund and prepaid card.
Publication date: 2012
Region: Asia
Part of series: Sure Start publications
- Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases: Guidelines for Public Health Services in Georgia
The Georgian National Health Policy, adopted in 1999, declares the reduction of communicable and socially dangerous diseases a major priority for maintaining and improving the health of the Georgian population over the next decade. This report helps Georgian health workers comply with the above goal. It outlines how to identify and register cases of infectious diseases; confirm and classify cases; notify and report; analyze data; investigate outbreaks; and use available information for making decisions to prevent and control infectious diseases and improve the functioning of the surveillance system.
Publication date: 2005
Region: Eastern Europe
- Surveillance and Control of Human Cases of Avian Influenza: Provisional Guidelines for Public Health Services in Georgia
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza are occurring in domestic fowl in many countries, posing a considerable human public health risk. The guidelines outlined in this report are the first attempt to provide comprehensive recommendations to help Georgian health workers promptly identify, report, confirm, and classify potential cases of avian influenza in humans; analyze data; investigate and respond to cases and outbreaks; and improve other aspects of an early warning system for humans. They are most appropriate for the current stage of pandemic preparedness (phases 3 to 4 of the World Health Organization [WHO] Pandemic Alert Period) and designed primarily for health personnel working at rayon and regional public health centers. In addition to general recommendations for the human avian influenza surveillance system as a whole, the guidelines include specific sections devoted to communication with the public as well as infection control in health facilities.
Publication date: 2006
Region: Eastern Europe
- Surveillance and Control of Seasonal and Avian Influenza in Humans: Guidelines for Public Health Services in Ukraine (second edition)
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza are occurring in domestic fowl in many countries, posing a considerable human public health risk. Based on the latest World Health Organization (WHO) standards and recommendations, this manual provides comprehensive recommendations to help Ukrainian health care workers establish sentinel site surveillance and promptly identify, report, confirm, and classify potential cases of avian influenza in humans. In addition, the document includes guidance on the basic parameters for surveillance data analysis, investigation of trigger cases and outbreaks, improvement of other aspects of an early warning system for humans, and communication with the public and infection-control professionals. The guidelines are most appropriate for the current and the next stages of pandemic preparedness (phases 3 and 4 of the WHO Pandemic Alert Period) and are designed primarily for health care personnel working at rayon and regional sanitary-epidemiological stations.
Publication date: July 2008
Region: Eastern Europe
- Tackling TB and HIV Co-infection in Tanzania: Results of an Innovative Model Launched in TB Clinics in Six Regions
This project brief showcases PATH's contributions to tuberculosis (TB) and HIV service integration in Tanzania. This work was made possible through generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development. For a related brief on pediatric TB in Tanzania, see Finding and Treating Tuberculosis in Children.
Publication date: May 2014
Region: Africa
- Tackling Tuberculosis and Diabetes
In low-resource settings, diabetes and tuberculosis are common among the same populations, and they amplify each other. PATH's principles and experiences guide our work in fighting these intersecting epidemics through innovation and collaboration.
Publication date: December 2012
Region: Global
- Tackling Tuberculosis and HIV in Tanzania: A Story of Hope
Throughout Tanzania, PATH helps to bring tuberculosis (TB) and HIV services together in one place so that patients are able to access critical testing and medications more easily. This is the story of how PATH's work to integrate the delivery of TB and HIV services helped save the life of a farmer in rural Tanzania. It is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH's work in TB is having an impact on people's lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.
Publication date: March 2012
Region: Africa
Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories
- Tanzania Country Program Website
This website about PATH's Tanzania country program provides an overview of the program and its featured projects. See other PATH program websites.
Publication date: 2014
Region: Africa
Part of series: Program websites
- Target Product Profile: HIV Self-Test Version 4.1: A White Paper on the Evaluation of Current HIV Rapid Tests and Development of Core Specifications for Next-Generation HIV Tests
This annotated target product profile (TPP) describes the desired characteristics of an HIV self-test and is a result of a review of currently available literature, interviews with key informants/stakeholders, laboratory-generated data on the performance of rapid tests, and early usability studies in Kenya, Malawi, and South Africa. The purpose of the TPP is to provide a common foundation for the development of HIV self-tests that contains sufficient detail to allow device developers and key stakeholders to understand the characteristics a test must have to be successful.
Author: Peck RB, Lim JM, Wellhausen JD, Lee AM, Valdez MM
Publication date: May 2014
Region: Global
- Thogomelo Project
This project brief describes the Thogomelo project, which is designed to build South Africa's capacity to care for its community caregivers and protect children left vulnerable by the AIDS pandemic.
Publication date: March 2009
Region: Africa
- A Trainer's Guide for a Workshop on Tuberculosis for Pharmacy Staff in Cambodia
This guide is based on widely used global training curricula for pharmacy staff developed and tested by PATH. The guide is intended for distribution to the tuberculosis trainers in Cambodia's municipal health departments, provincial health departments, and operational districts as well as the Pharmacy Association of Cambodia who have attended a trainer of trainers' course. The full guide contains two complete sections: one in Khmer and one in English. It is also available divided into each language.
Publication date: October 2011
Region: Asia
- Training Manual: Training Providers on Packaging Nevirapine Oral Suspension Using the Nevirapine Infant-Dose Pouch
This manual assists programs in training staff for the introduction of the nevirapine infant-dose pouch into programs for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT). It is intended for adaptation based on individual program needs.
Author: Berman A; Brooke S
Publication date: 2006
Region: Global
- Tuberculosis: A Global Health Emergency (Outlook, vol. 17, no. 3)
Author: Nguyen T
Publication date: December 1999
Region: Global
Part of series: Outlook
- Tuko Pamoja: A Guide for Peer Educators
This guide was developed by PATH as part of the Kenya Adolescent Reproductive Health Project (KARHP) Tuko Pamoja ("We are together") series. It is intended to be used by peer educators facilitating discussion groups with in- and out-of-school youth. The guide will help peer educators share information and lead discussions with their peers on addressing physical and emotional changes during adolescence, staying healthy, planning for the future, making good decisions, and preventing pregnancy and HIV and AIDS. It can also be used as a reference for peer educators to learn more about the different topics. The guide is available as one large file or as multiple smaller sections for ease of downloading.
Author: Martin S
Publication date: July 2007
Region: Africa
- Ukraine Country Program Website
This website about PATH's Ukraine country program provides an overview of the program and its featured projects. See other PATH program websites.
Publication date: 2014
Region: Eastern Europe
Part of series: Program websites
- Ukraine Health Services Response to Pandemic Influenza: Provisional Guidelines for Ukraine's Health Services to Plan and Organize Measures to Combat Pandemic Influenza
This document provides the overall framework and specific operational procedures for Ukraine's health sector response to an influenza pandemic. Its prime objectives are to reduce the health impact of a pandemic and minimize disruption to health and other essential services while maintaining business continuity and reducing the disruption to society.
Publication date: July 2009
Region: Global
- Ukraine: What do Providers Know About Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)?
This poster presentation illustrates a survey administered by PATH in 2005, in order to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices among 517 providers (ob/gyns, gynecologists, and midwives) working in a total of 16 health care facilities in southern Ukraine.This poster was presented at the XVI AIDS conference in Toronto, August 13-18, 2006.
Author: Mogilevkina I; Kramer C; Winkler J; Bishop A; Stekhin K
Publication date: 2006
Region: Eastern Europe
- Understanding Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in Senegal
This fact sheet describes a phase 4, post-licensure influenza vaccine effectiveness study that PATH and its partners are conducting in Senegal. The study seeks to better understand the extent of the influenza disease burden in tropical Africa, as well as the potential of current seasonal influenza vaccines to reduce influenza-related deaths in the developing world. Ultimately, study data could help public health officials decide how to best use influenza vaccines in Senegal and in similar tropical countries.
Publication date: May 2011
Region: Africa
- Understanding Influenza Vaccine Performance Among Children in Senegal
This fact sheet describes a phase 2 influenza vaccine clinical study that PATH and our partners are conducting in Senegal. The study seeks to better understand the performance of seasonal influenza vaccines in a tropical, low-resource region of the country. Overall, the results from this study will provide evidence to support larger research efforts to determine the most feasible and efficient ways of protecting populations in tropical, developing Africa from influenza through the use of vaccines.
Publication date: May 2013
Region: Africa


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The Sooners did not lose the game. And still, for Oklahoma women's basketball, the program and its fans, it's only a matter of being thankful for small favors.
Whitney Hand, the squad's fifth-year on-court leader, spiritual leader and most indispensable player on the team since Danielle Robinson left for the WNBA, exited with about 2 minutes remaining in the first half after her left knee buckled as she planted for a shot in the lane.
Hand fell to the hardwood crying in pain. Already she had missed her true sophomore season to a torn ACL in her right knee, and almost half of the following season when additional surgery was required.
Hand left the arena for an MRI on the knee as the game played on. About two hours after the game was over, OU announced the results: an ACL tear in her left knee.
That would appear to put the Sooners in the position of facing down the season the same way it faced down North Texas, 71-68, Thursday night at Lloyd Noble Center.
That is, with eight healthy bodies, assuming nobody else is lost.
Already OU had lost posts Lyndsey Cloman (back) and Kaylon Williams (ruptured Achilles tendon) in the preseason. Freshman guard Maddie Manning, three games after entering the starting lineup, tore the ACL in her right knee in practice earlier this week.
"The game is immaterial," Sooner coach Sherri Coale said, her voice cracking with emotion, as she begged out of her postgame radio interview with play-by-play man Brian Brinkley to get back to her players.
About 15 minutes later, into her postgame press conference, Coale appeared pretty certain of Hand's condition.
"I've watched them fall," she said. "There's a way they fall and a way they scream."
The Sooners played a messy game, turning the ball over 12 times in the first half and 19 in all, shooting a season-low 37 percent (25 of 68) from the field.
Still, by the 15-minute mark of the second half, after the Mean Green had taken its biggest lead, 38-32, it was clear OU and its crowd felt inspired by Hand's absence.
The game didn't get a whole lot cleaner. And, if anything, North Texas raised its game, too, consistently putting the brakes on Sooner rallies.
In the end, OU won the game at the free-throw line, getting points on each of its last 10 possessions, every single one of them at the charity stripe, where the Sooners canned 16 of 20 over the last four minutes.
Nicole Griffin led OU with 15 points, including eight straight to take OU from 57-53 down to 61-59 up with 2:58 remaining.
Senior post Joanna McFarland, who lost her starting job when the Sooners went to Hawaii for the Rainbow Wahine Classic five games ago, responded with her first double-double of the season, netting 12 points and 11 rebounds.
North Texas was led by Alexis Hyder's 15 points and 12 rebounds. Loryn Goodwin added 14 points and Hanna Christian 13.
The story was Hand.
North Texas coach Mike Peterson was the first person to get to Hand's side, as she fell directly across from the Mean Green's bench.
"I just told her to hang in there, her trainer was on the way … She's not my player but I have so much respect for her," he said.
Though the result was secondary, or "immaterial," as Coale put it, she believes it said plenty about her players.
"I don't even know how they could think, much less change defenses and run sets and change matchups," she said. "They revealed their strength."
Without their leader, at least on the court, the Sooners will be calling upon that strength the rest of the season.
"They'll fight with Whitney's spirit and do everything they can," Coale said. "We're going to find a way to win basketball games."


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Two Thrillers from Fox Searchlight
Best Laid Plans (April 10/08)
Best Laid Plans is an above-average neo-noir revolving around a young couple's (Alessandro Nivola's Nick and Reese Witherspoon's Lissa) increasingly desperate efforts to pay off a $15,000 debt, with Nick's old college friend Bryce (Josh Brolin) inevitably employed as the pair's unwitting cash connection. Director Mike Barker effectively infuses Best Laid Plans with a stylish, distinctly off-kilter sensibility that proves an ideal complement to Ted Griffin's expectedly convoluted screenplay, although - admittedly - there's little doubt that the movie is ultimately a far more straight-forward affair than its set-up might have indicated. The inclusion of an impossible-to-anticipate third-act twist notwithstanding, the film's noirish beginnings eventually give way to a more traditional thriller that's undoubtedly anchored by the superb performances (Nivola is especially good as the harried hero). And while Griffin's dialogue does occasionally lean towards the stagy side, the screenwriter proves adept at offering up a number of little touches that adeptly hold the viewer's interest (ie that seemingly inconsequential forest fire). The conclusion is probably a tad sappier than some viewers will feel comfortable with, yet there's otherwise no denying Best Laid Plans' overall effectiveness.
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An entirely implausible yet undeniably entertaining thriller, Street Kings casts Keanu Reeves as Tom Ludlow - a grizzled, play-by-his-own-rules cop who's forced to go off the grid after he's implicated in the death of a fellow officer. Director David Ayer has infused the proceedings with a refreshingly tough-minded sensibility that proves instrumental in smoothing over some of the more overt deficincies within James Ellroy, Kurt Wimmer, and Jamie Moss' screenplay, and there's little doubt that Street Kings ultimately comes off as an irrisistible throwback to the unapologetically over-the-top actioners of the 1980s. As such, the movie is packed with convoluted twists and archetypal characters who speak primarily in clichés and metaphors (ie "you can't ride the tiger forever!") - yet such concerns are rendered moot thanks to the efforts of an exceptionally capable supporting cast that includes, among others, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, and Chris Evans. And although the film's storyline might just be a little too plot-heavy for its own good - ie there are more than a few lulls in between the impressively brutal action sequences - Street Kings benefits substantially from the appreciatively old-school vibe emphasized by filmmaker Ayer (it's also difficult to discount the effectiveness of Reeves' work here, as the actor delivers as electrifying and flat-out compelling a performance as he's ever given).


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By John Shinn
The Norman Transcript
OKLAHOMA CITY — The offseason officially ended Wednesday for Oklahoma. Coach Bob Stoops met with fans twice. First, at the annual Citizens Advisory Board of Cleveland County Coaches Luncheon at Norman's Journey Church. Then he capped the night at the Sooner Caravan stop at the Cox Convention Center.
Oh yeah, in between he had the first team meeting of the season in preparation for today's first practice at 6 a.m.
All the practices are closed, but the $1 million question remains of who will be the Sooners starting quarterback? Blake Bell, Kendal Thompson and Trevor Knight resume the race they started in the spring today.
OU still isn't in a hurry to answer the question. At least Stoops hasn't grown tired of deflecting the queries.
"I'll be asked a bunch more, too," he said when asked how many times he's fielded the question. "It's what you guys are supposed to ask."
He actually joked center Gabe Ikard would get the job. Of course that was after being the butt of a joke by Ikard and guard Bronson Irwin at the Sooner Caravan stop where Stoops' postgame dancing skills were called into question.
It was the last day of relative calm before the heavy lifting begins.
One thing is for sure: the Sooners have fully embraced the idea of sliding under the national radar this season. The USA Today preseason coaches poll will be released today. The Sooners aren't expected to be in the preseason top 10 for the first time in several years.
"We understand that they're a little down on us, think we're going to have a down year because of the quarterback situation and some of the things that happened last year," Ikard said. "We completely understand. But those expectations don't mean anything to us."
Stoops didn't throw much red meat at the crowded ballroom of Sooner fans. There were no big boasts about the season's expectations. He said defensive back Julian Wilson and defensive end Charles Tapper were some defensive players he believed were ready for breakout seasons.
Irwin told the fans sophomore wide receiver Trey Metoyer was ready for a bigger things, while Ikard believes fullback Trey Millard is primed for a bigger role as a skill player.
Mostly, however, the event was played for laughs.
Stoops had the crowd in stitches when he described the Sooners' practice attire for the first week. They'll be in helmets and shorts for the first two practices and then advance to using shoulder pads by the weekend.
"The fifth day you're allowed to go full pads. Truthfully, with shoulder pads, helmets and shoes, we really don't need pants," he said with the laughter building after every word. "Well, we need pants. We don't need pads in them. To go full speed, we go full-go that way. Everything these days is up. You're very rarely on your hands and knees."
It was one last night of levity before the serious business of molding a team revs up.
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I/K need to confirm what music they're usinng for FD. I've now heard third different story about their music
So I'm thinking the FD may be 2/3rds "Unchained Melody" Still a nice original choice IMO.
" Ghost " I was thinking something from the Demi Moore movie
I hope not, that Ave Maria was dreadful enough
he did such a GREAT job for Harry Potter's last movie as well. listen at 01:49!
Why no skater uses this or other parts from HP? I'll be waiting till someone does it!
Ghost the Musical was a dismal failure. Closed after about 136 performances.
Bebe Liang (again, I posted about her in the New World Symphony thread) skated to Harry Potter a while ago for her SP, it was very good.


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Law enforcement suspects the same man may have robbed banks in Buffalo Grove, Oak Brook and Des Plaines during the last two-and-a-half weeks. The FBI and local authorities are investigating the incidents.
Joan Hyde, spokesperson for the FBI, said agents suspect the same man robbed banks in Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove.
"Based on the physical appearance and the way he carries out the robberies, agents investigating the case believe that the two could be linked," Hyde said.
The FBI is also reviewing whether or not the same man carried out another bank robbery in Oak Brook.
"[Agents are] still trying to sort out whether they can attribute all three to the same individual," Hyde said.
The most recent , on Nov. 30, police stated. Witnesses told police a man approached a bank teller with a garbage bag and told the worker to put money in the bag. The man then attempted to flee, and was stopped twice by a witness who, according to the report, fought the man before he got into an SUV and drove away.
The robbery in Oak Brook occurred at a Fifth Third Bank, 1603 16th St., on Nov. 29, the Chicago Tribune reported.
At a , a man, described as white, 5-foot-8, wearing glasses, a Chicago Bears hat and striped sweater demanded money from a bank teller on Nov. 19, according to police.
Two of the three incidents, Buffalo Grove and Oak Brook, are listed on the FBI's website, BanditTrackerChicago. Not all incidents are listed on the site, Hyde said, because they need a certain amount of information, and a picture, in order to add them.
Des Plaines, Oak Brook and Buffalo Grove police departments are investigating the incidents in conjunction with the FBI.


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News and notes on health, medicine and fitness
Invading DNA runs into home-grown defense in our cells
A new study published in the journal Cell describes a molecular machine scientists have found inside cells that protects against foreign DNA.
Working with yeast, researchers at University of California, San Francisco discovered a feature of cells that recognizes and targets foreign DNA. They dubbed this feature SCANR.
Based on the similarities between yeast and human cells, scientists believe we may have our own version of SCANR to lower the burden of inherited disease and death.
SCANR, according to the new paper, works by targeting small stretches of DNA called transposons.
"We've known that only a fraction of human inherited diseases are caused by these mobile genetic elements," said Hiten Madhani who led the team of researchers. "Now we've found that cells use a step in gene expression to distinguish 'self' from 'non-self' and to halt the spread of transposons."
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