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Peru, while considered among the smaller countries in Latin America, has been a stable market in the region. International pharmaceutical companies doing business in Peru would experience a characteristic trait of the Peruvian market that Latin American countries receive noticeable preferential treatment. Moreover, there is little enforcement by the Peruvian government of the bioequivalence measures that are in place in the country.
That being said, the pharmaceutical market in Peru is increasing, and the outlook for the industry continues to be positive. In the next five years, the pharmaceutical market is expected to grow, with a high one-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Most pharmaceutical production in Peru is done by local manufacturers of branded generics or generic drug products. In fact, domestically manufactured pharmaceuticals account for 70% of the total market in Peru.
While the rest of the world suffered through the global economic crisis in 2009, the Peruvian market remained relatively unscathed. In fact, the market for pharmaceuticals reached $1 billion in total sales (which includes both the public and private sectors). In 2010, sales growth is estimated to be at least 10%, with sales reaching a minimum of $1.1 billion for the year. Such growth suggests that the pharmaceutical industry in Peru will be among the most attractive in the region.
Peru's pharmaceutical market is in a state of transition, and throughout 2010 a number of changes contributed to the evolution of the industry. Chief among these changes was the introduction of a new regulation of medicines, the New Law for Medications, Sanitary Products and Medical Devices. A number of years in the making, this new law was finally approved in November of last year, followed by a six-month implementation stage. While the lasting impact of the new legislation remains to be seen, certain significant developments in the pharmaceutical industry have already come to light since the passage of this law.
As a result of the new law, the Office of Medications, Raw Material, and Drugs is in a position of greater authority in the quality-control process with respect to pharmaceuticals in Peru. Another important provision in the new legislation introduces more stringent requirements for drug registration.
These stronger measures include requiring GMP certification as well as bioequivalence tests to be undertaken for generics. To the extent that these requirements are enforced, the new law could have a transformative effect on the nature of Peru's pharmaceutical industry, such as with respect to the number of suppliers and the variety of pharmaceutical products available on the market. Moreover, the introduction of stricter penalties for counterfeit drugs should result in a more competitive legitimate market as the informal market is reduced.
The new legislation will also alter the time frame and costs associated with the registration of drugs in Peru and their approval. Upon the implementation of the new law, pharmaceutical companies can expect that the length of time to register their products in Peru will increase.
While previously the registration process required approximately one week to complete, the new law has extended this time line to about six months of review prior to approval of the drug. Moreover, the new law has also increased registration costs. While registration fees were previously a mere $100, the new legislation has raised the costs to approximately $1,000, potentially changing the nature and quality of the pharmaceutical products that are now being registered in Peru.
As the government in Peru continues its focus of providing universal healthcare in the country, such universal coverage will, no doubt, bring about increased opportunities in the pharmaceutical market, as one implication of such policies is the reduction of the black market for counterfeit drugs and a higher demand in the legitimate market.
Moreover, although the government has suggested that it will take steps to reduce drug prices in Peru, there is a constitutional ban on price-fixing measures. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies intending to enter Peru can rest assured that, at least in this regard, free market competition is protected.
While the new law and universal healthcare are among the factors to suggest that the pharmaceutical market in Peru will continue to grow, foreign drug manufacturers should be aware that domestic companies will likely experience most of this growth in Peru. That being said, participation by international firms is expected to grow.
Consequently, at least in the foreseeable future, Peru's pharmaceutical market will continue to be fragmented with many companies operating within the growing drug industry. Moreover, much as with other countries in the region, the majority of the growth in the pharmaceutical market in Peru will be in the generics sector.
In 2009, the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement was ratified, which drew more attention to Peru from U.S. companies. Together with Peru's continuing economic growth and political stability, as well as regulatory reforms, the pharmaceutical market in Peru is emerging as among the more attractive markets in the region, offering a growing number of opportunities for drug manufacturers interested in doing business in Latin America.
Yelena Sheftelevich, J.D., is global regulatory manager, and Satish C. Tripathi, Ph.D. ([email protected]), is president at Biomedical Consulting International.
Yelena Sheftelevich, J.D., is global regulatory manager, and Satish C. Tripathi, Ph.D. ([email protected]), is president at Biomedical Consulting International.
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What's fake?
Wednesday's episode of Rivals 2 on MTV was a pot-stirring challenge like I have never seen before. The trivia game held all the elements to make people turn quicker than a cut apple.
I found it hilarious that one question got everyone's blood to boil. Not "Who's the trashiest in the house?" Nope, that question was laughed off ... but answering "Who's the fakest in the house?" had people going crazy!
Finding What's Real"You're fake." That seems like a simple put-down, but for some reason, we all hate when those two words are used to define us. Personally, I think that's the most overused insult. Whenever someone can't pinpoint a person's personality I feel the "you're fake" card gets used.
People who don't really know me have said that I'm too happy and too sweet and that it can't be real. I have even had people who don't know my background say, "Your smile shows me you have never gone through any hardships in your life; you are just naïve to the world."
That one always got to me ... I think to the sudden passing of my mom or having ovarian cancer – twice. Yep, I guess you can say I've had a charmed life, huh?!
What's funny about that is I believe I have been exceptionally lucky and, in reality, I do feel like I've had a charmed life because of how my family has come together through every roadblock that's been put in our way.
My mom's passing was and is the most traumatic event in my life to date because losing a parent is one of the hardest things to get through emotionally. That's why when I heard that lil Jasmine's dad had passed away less than a month before the show started taping, I reached out to her and tried to offer some words that helped me get through it.
Albert Einstein said energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be changed from one form to another. So when someone passes, their energy will still be here with you.
I'm a very faithful person, but I wasn't planning on going to heaven anytime soon to be with my mom, so that quote gave me so much comfort knowing that, for a fact, my mom was still here with me.
Reaching Out to JasmineWhile on The Challenge, Jaz and I would spend nights talking and I thought it was healthy for her to feel safe to cry it out. Comfort is a basic human act and no matter what "game" is going on, if someone is hurting, the natural reaction is to want to comfort that person in any way possible to help ease their pain.
I think because I have gotten so much comfort from practical strangers in past challenges, I feel this endless gratitude to repay the favor. After my first ovarian cancer battle I competed on The Duel weeks after completing chemo. The love and support I felt from people I had never met before was intoxicating, and that challenge helped my emotional recovery get the jump start I needed. There was never a pity party, but there was human compassion and support.
I wanted to comfort Jaz because she was dealing with real-life issues – she was hurting and I felt a connection on wanting to find an escape from pain. Some of the new girls might have seen this act or any other moments where I've tried to comfort someone "not in our alliance" as fake, and I find that laughable and immature.
It's a game and a game is separate from real life pain. No matter who is hurting, if I see pain I am drawn to want to fix it.
Normally I'm a very open and inviting person, but in this particular challenge I learned of some malicious intent from a competitor whose goal was to mentally break me, so on this challenge I was more closed off and defensive.
I felt broken coming into this challenge, so someone seeing my weakness and wanting to use my open wounds against me was shocking. So naturally I stayed clear from this person, I wasn't going to open up to them and give them more ammo. I simply avoided them as much as possible.
Is that fake? No, that's self-preservation. I have never felt so targeted on a challenge and personally I feel kicking someone when they are down is incredibly vicious.
However, rather than approaching that person (like I normally would do) I decided to just avoid them and hang out with the people in the house that wanted to see my smile. People who didn't mind if I was smiling from joy or smiling to stop the pain.
Be True to YourselfGo ahead and call me fake. I know who I am and I see myself as a compassionate and, yes, emotional person fighting for happiness! Yes, I am playing to win like everyone else there, but for me I had an internal battle as well.
I'm on a journey to be grateful and on my low days or moments I do believe smiling tricks your mind's serotonin and makes the low moments easier to deal with.
I smile because I will always choose happiness over sadness. You can't control how others think of you and you can't control how others treat you. All you can do is be true to yourself and true to the coping mechanism that work for you.
Remember, no one can label you. You choose who you are! Never let other people's labeling of you bring you down.
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Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller pass out of competition NSAC drug test
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Lightweights Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon were subject to out-of-competition drug testing in advance of UFC 155, the Nevada State Athletic Commission recently informed MMAjunkie.co.
Both fighters passed tests for steroids and diuretics, NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer said.
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For parents, sending young children to school is not an easy task. Many worry about their 4-year-olds being exposed to much older children. And when parents work earlier and later than school hours, child care is an issue - as are days when school is closed or delayed because of inclement weather. Shuffling youngsters from before-school care to school and then back to after-school care can be very disruptive.
Home Ties Child Care and Development Program offers a Pre-K program with a big difference - before- and after-school care is available at the same location as the Pre-K program. Friday care is available as well as care when school is delayed or canceled. The program is part of Youth Health Services.
"The Home Ties Child Care and Development Program Pre-K spares children from being disrupted over and over during their day by allowing them to receive all services from one location," said Jayme Herron, Pre-K instructor. "All Pre-K programs in the county use the same curriculum and all instructors are required to have the same trainings. So children in all Randolph County Pre-K programs receive the same education, our program just makes the transition easier."
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Home Ties Pre-K student Cole Swiger plays with Buzz Lightyear during self-directed play time.
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Teghan Stottlemyer, a Pre-K student at Home Ties Child Care and Development Program, experiments with different textures and shapes. Students have self-directed play, small group and large group activities.
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Carter Maddy plays in the kitchen area of his Pre-K program during self-directed play time.
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Joselynn Swecker counts out and places pegs as she practices counting. The Pre-K program at Youth Health Home Ties offers students the same activities as other Pre-K programs. The main difference is the wrap-around child care it affords the students and their parents.
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Blayden Spencer, Alexis DeVall, Raighan Carte and Carly Wilfong talk about plans for their day at the Home Ties Pre-K program.
Elkins resident Heather Hall said her daughter Raighan currently attends the Pre-K program because of the wrap-around care it offers.
"I think my daughter receives constant care, which offers her the opportunity to bond with other students, teachers and caregivers," Hall said. "It is easier for her to adjust because she is not being shuffled around to different places throughout the day."
The smaller class and before- and after-school care was the selling point for the Ferguson family's choice to place their daughter.
"Choosing the Pre-K program through Youth Health Services provided a consistency needed for a youngster of that age," Hoy Ferguson said. "A large plus was the daycare offered after school. Madalynn's home school would have been Midland. We would have to take her to Midland for Pre-K and then arrange for a sitter after school and on Fridays, two-hour delays and school closure days. Shuffling is no good and Pre-K at Home Ties just made more sense."
Youth Health Services offers a collaborative Pre-K classroom with Randolph County Schools. Any child who is 4 years old by Sept. 1 is eligible to apply. There is no cost for the program during Pre-K hours. The program offers wrap-around child care for any working parent who needs it and Mountain Heart or private payments are accepted.
The Pre-K program at Home Ties has the capacity for 23 students. All of the rules, curriculum and learning are the same as in all the Randolph County Pre-K programs. The program has a qualified teacher and classroom aid.
"The difference lies in the fact that parents can drop children off in the morning before school and pick them up after work without disrupting their day by moving them from school to childcare," said Margy Burns, Youth Health Services director.
"If there is no school, the children come for childcare. There is no cost for the Pre-K program and parents can enroll children in the program without using any of the other Youth Health Home Ties programs. But they are available for those who need to utilize childcare."
The Home Ties Pre-K program offers a highly qualified staff teaching kindergarten readiness skills. It offers a high-scope curriculum, with children participating in small groups, large groups and individualized activities. There are daily opportunities for experiences in language and literacy, mathematics, science, physical health, the arts, social studies and social and emotional development.
"The room is set up to encourage self-directed play," Herron said. "Children learn through play and it is critical to their growth. Our students follow a play-do-review program where they plan an activity, perform the activity and review their goals for the day."
"Physical activity and music are adapted through the day," Herron said. "Weather permitting we play outside, take walks and play games outside."
Students in the Pre-K program enjoy breakfast, lunch and a snack. These are served family-style and teachers sit down with the students.
"Pre-K students learn to pour liquids into their glasses and how to serve meals," Herron said. "They also have a rest period during the day."
Herron has a degree in education with a Pre-K endorsement.
"I enjoy working with kids," she said. "It is something I have always wanted to do. My favorite time is when a child masters a new skill. They are so proud and this is the best moment for me."
Herron has worked with the Home Ties Pre-K program for eight years. Karina Shreve is the site coordinator and program assistant.
Pre-K application days have started and sign-up at Youth Health Home Ties is slated for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 1. The center is located at 102 Grant St. in Elkins.
"You can apply for your child to go to any pre-k location during application days," Herron said. "Just mark Youth Health Services Pre-K as your first choice."
"We have been a collaborative partner with Randolph County Schools for Pre-K for 10 years," said Burns. "We are really happy with our partnership and it has been beneficial for Youth Health Services, families and students. We just want parents to know about the program and the unique benefits we offer. This could be better suited for some students and families."
The Home Ties Child Care and Development Pre-K program has achieved a high standard with its accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Additional information about the program is available online at www.youth-health.org or by calling 304-636-2869.


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innovation, but now faces the equally daunting task of leaving behind
the Constellation program.President Obama and numerous space
observers have been appalled at how poorly
operated NASA has been in the past, with internal struggle and
political opposition expected to make change even more difficult.
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has garnered support from some
politicians who said the White House is doing whatever it likes
instead of working with experts.As part of the agreement
to end Constellation, NASA is expected to pay $2.5 billion to
contractors already working on the Ares Rockets, Altair lunar lander,
and Orion space capsule. However, it's unknown how accurate the
$2.5 billion estimate is, even though NASA relied on its own analysts
and industry analysts to calculate the price.NASA originally
hoped to return to the moon by 2025, as other space nations plan to
send lunar spacecraft and manned missions in the same time frame.
China, Japan, Russia, India, and several other developing space
programs have expressed interest in landing on the moon by 2030 --
space industry observers think China will be the next country to
reach the moon.The 2011 budget has likely ended any chance
of NASA returning to the moon, with private companies expected to
help transport astronauts into space.President Obama must now
try to limit ongoing bickering as he works with NASA, private
contractors, and legislators during his presidency. The U.S.
space agency will now rely more on the private contractors until
current funding problems are sorted out in the future.
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Katherine Jean Hayes passed away, suddenly, in her home in Arizona, on Sept. 11, 2012. A celebration of life will take place at the Skylandia picnic, Lake Forest area on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 4-5 p.m.
Kathy moved to Tahoe City in 1974. She eventually settled into Arizona in 1998. She has always considered the lake her home. She cherished her friends and family. She had a zest for life beyond compare, and will always be remembered for her humor, and her free spirit. She will be missed dearly.
Kathy is survived by her mother, Elisa V. Miller, her daughter, Nina Krommenhoek, her son, Aeryk Egan, her siblings, Deborah Ehlers, Michael Donohue, Michelle Donahue, Kelly Donohue, Mike Hayes, Greg Hayes, Jess Sierras, her grandchildren Ian, Curtis, and Quinn Krommenhoek, and her companion Alan Moore.
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- The Wall Street Journal reports on the geopolitics surrounding the Nord Stream Pipeline and how Russia is purposefully excluding Central European states with Germany's help.
- Food security is an increasingly important issue for political and military leaders, the Financial Times reports.
- The New York Times reports on the human costs of Haiti's environmental degradation, specifically how deforestation has led to scores of deaths. Meanwhile, Scientific American explores the role of recycling in the stabilization of Haiti.
- The DoD Energy Blog gives a first person account of energy use by Marines in Afghanistan.
- Green Inc. explores the possibility of using models of oil reserve management for extending water supplies.
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A Study of All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Morbidity in CKD Patients on Dialysis and Those Not on Renal Replacement Therapy Receiving Mircera or Reference ESAs.
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
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First received: October 15, 2008
Last updated: July 1, 2016
Last verified: July 2016
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|December 2008
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|November 2019 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Time to composite of all cause mortality and non-fatal cardiovascular events (myocardial infarctions, stroke). [ Time Frame: Event driven ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|A Study of All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Morbidity in CKD Patients on Dialysis and Those Not on Renal Replacement Therapy Receiving Mircera or Reference ESAs.
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|A Randomized, Open Label Study to Assess All-cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Morbidity in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis and Those Not on Renal Replacement Therapy Under Treatment With Mircera or Reference ESAs.
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|This 2 arm safety study will compare the outcome with respect to a composite endpoint of all-cause mortality and non-fatal cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients either on dialysis or not receiving renal replacement therapy under treatment with Mircera or reference ESAs. Patients will be randomized to receive intravenous or subcutaneous Mircera at the following doses: for patients not already receiving ESA treatment Mircera will be administered at a starting dose of 0.6 micrograms/kg every 2 weeks; for patients receiving maintenance ESA treatment, intravenous or subcutaneous Mircera will be administered at an initial monthly dose of 120, 200 or 360 micrograms depending on the weekly dose of ESA received prior to first Mircera administration. Patients randomized to reference ESA treatment will receive intravenous or subcutaneous ESAs in accordance with their prescribed dosing information. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1-2 years, and the target sample size is 500+ individuals.
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Dear Miss Manners: My 31-year-old daughter and her 36-year-old fiance had my beautiful baby granddaughter nine weeks ago. The grandmothers hosted a baby shower prior to the birth, and friends and relatives were most generous in their gift giving.
They are planning a wedding six months from now. My daughter does not believe she should register for the wedding. They have combined their households and have many of the basics, and yet between them they have four matching plates, no china, crystal, new towels or the essentials that would make their new life together complete. Neither has been married before.
Essentially my daughter feels that everyone has been so supportive and generous and accepting of the baby situation before the wedding, she just wants everyone to celebrate the day.
What is appropriate in this situation? Her wedding list is at least 150, so a normal bridal shower could be around 50 guests, a small, intimate celebration, possibly theme driven – or no shower at all?
Gentle Reader: With a daughter gracious enough to ask nothing more of her relatives and friends than that they celebrate her wedding, what exactly is your quarrel?
That she is passing up an opportunity to get free stuff? Or maybe even rake in some cash? That her friends and relatives, having already been proven generous, could be milked for more?
Miss Manners believes you could profit by listening to your daughter's definition of what makes life complete.
Don't be intrusive
Dear Miss Manners: An old friend, now more of an acquaintance, recently lost his wife of 40-plus years. We've always loved their home. Not now, but at some point in the future, is it appropriate to let him know that if he considers selling to please keep us in mind? If it is appropriate, when would be a good (better) time, and would it be best to send a letter or ask to speak in person with him?
Gentle Reader: A better time would be if he tells you that he is thinking of moving. Otherwise, it is unforgivably intrusive to assume that as a widower, he should be downsizing, and downright ugly to let on that you see his wife's death as an opportunity.
Miss Manners would advise you to watch the real estate advertisements instead.
Go ahead and ask yourself
Dear Miss Manners: I have been dating my boyfriend for eight years. We have lived together for the last six or seven years. How much longer should I wait for a proposal?
Gentle Reader: Go right ahead and propose. You have Miss Manners' blessing, and you will have his answer.


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Monday, January 14, 2013
The big day is drawing near, and the excitement is growing in anticipation for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 9am-Noon in front of Town Hall in Downtown Summerville! The Journal Scene has received a tremendous response from the community. Families have many questions for this new event so below is some additional information to help prepare for the event.
NORTH POLE CHECK IN STATION: When you arrive, look for the North Pole Welcoming Station. Check In-The North Pole Welcoming Station is the first stop youll need to make. Santas Helpers will verify your RSVP with the last name, and give you a number that will be used to determine the estimated waiting time (*Please note this is the Journal Scenes first event so we will do our best to estimate the wait). At this same station, families will also be given a free breakfast ticket for each child 12 and under. Additional Ladles Breakfast Sandwiches may be purchased for $2/each. A breakfast ticket will provided as well.
While youre waiting with your little ones, (who we know are anxious to tell Santa all the toys theyd like to see under the tree), Santas Workshop Sponsors have some wonderful activities to keep the kiddos busy! Here is a quick list to give you an idea of what to look for:
BREAKFAST STATION Breakfast by Ladles Submit tickets to receive your delicious breakfast by Ladles. Children will receive a juice and a Ladles Breakfast Sandwich (egg, ham & cheese on an English Muffin). If you would like to purchase any additional Breakfast Sandwiches, you can pick up a voucher at the North Pole Welcoming Station where a ticket will be given.
Coffee & Cocoa Station by Coastal Coffee Roasters Parents can sample coffee from the popular Coastal Coffee Roasters. Hot cocoa will also be available to warm you up while you wait to meet Santa.
SANTAS WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES STATION After you check in, kids can participate in the Santas Workshop Activity Station. Special thanks to First Citizens, Reagin Orthodontics, Tony Pope/State Farm and Trina Woods, Realtor who provided fun activities for the kids. Some of these activities will be limited, so we suggest you arrive early to get involved in all of the fun!
Reindeer Food by Trina Woods, Realtor: Children can make reindeer food to leave out for Santas reindeer on Christmas Eve. Jingle Bell Necklaces by Reagin Orthodontics: Create festive bling with a ring to wear this holiday season. Santa & Elf Ornaments by Tony Pope/State Farm: Kids will feel proud hanging their ornament on the tree! Christmas Tree & Santa Pom-Pom Hats by First Citizens: Another fun way for kids to create their own decorations! Kaleidoscopes by the Summerville Journal Scene: Kids will love seeing all the shapes and colors! 10:00-10:30 am: Storytelling with Special Guest Mayor Bill Collins Mayor Collins will share Christmas stories sure to captivate the hearts of the young, and the young at heart! PHOTOS WITH SANTA Families will be given an estimated time for their visit with Santa. Look out for your number to be posted. When you see your number, then head back to the North Pole Welcome Station where Santas Helpers will show you to Santa. When you visit Santa, photos will be taken by a photographer. Parents are welcome to bring their own cameras and take their own photos as well. Santa wants to be able to visit all the children who came to see him so please keep in mind his time with each family is limited. We appreciate everyones cooperation with keeping the line moving at a steady pace. Photos will be available for FREE digital download on www.JournalScene.com within a few days after Breakfast with Santa. A coupon voucher will be provided for the FREE download.
The Summerville Journal Scene proudly Ho-Ho-Hosts Breakfast with Santa but this event is also made possible by our partners: North Pole Presenting Sponsor Century 21 Properties Plus Breakfast Provided by Ladles Santa's Workshop Sponsors providing fun activities for the kids: First Citizens Reagin Orthodontics Tony Pope, Agent State Farm Insurance Trina Woods, Realtor Special thanks to the Town of Summerville and the many volunteers to make this event special for our beautiful town! We look forward to an exciting event. Until then, thank you for BELIEVING!
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Stetson University men's tennis team completed the 2014 regular season, being narrowly defeated by A-Sun rival Florida Gulf Coast, 4-3, Saturday at the FGCU Tennis Complex. The contest came down to the very final match between No. 2's Laurynas Antropikas of Stetson and the Eagles' Tianyu Bao.
With the team score tied at 3-3, Bao put home the winning point in a tie-breaker to take the match 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 7-6 (7-3) and clinch the victory for FGCU.
Stetson showed tremendous mettle on Saturday, fighting back after dropping two of three doubles matches as Gulf Coast got out to a quick 1-0 lead. The lone victory for Stetson in doubles play, came on court No. 3, when the pairing of Simon Julin and Graham Ball triumphed 8-4, over FGCU's Adrian Reid and Lucas Vaz.
The Hatters then evened the score up in singles play at 1-1 with a 6-3, 6-2 victory from Ball on Court No. 5, and then took the lead with another win, this time courtesy of Cahit Kapukiran on Court No. 4 (6-3, 6-2).
With Stetson leading 2-1, the Eagles evened the score at 2-2 with a win on Court No. 3, but the Hatters surged back regaining the lead (3-2), with a crucial win at No. 6, with Chester Espie's 6-0, 6-4 decision.
After a valiant effort by Nathan Debut on the No. 1 court (4-6, 6-3, 6-4) vs. No. 65 ranked Jordi Vives, the match stood at 3-3, with Antropikas and Bao still playing on Court No. 2. That's where the Eagles would take their first match vs. their intrastate rivals in a half a dozen years. Stetson had defeated FGCU six straight times dating back to the 2008 season.
The defeat dropped Stetson to 10-9 on the season and 5-3 in A-Sun play, this was the Hatters' first conference defeat since Mar. 22 vs. North Florida. SU had previously won four A-Sun matches in-a-row, entering play Saturday.
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Former Baltimore City Prosecutor Cynthia Jones Joins Maryland Labor Department's Office of Financial Regulation
BALTIMORE, MD (April 13, 2011) Maryland Labor Secretary Alexander M. Sanchez announced the hiring today of former Baltimore City prosecutor Cynthia H. Jones. Ms. Jones is joining the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation as Assistant Commissioner of Enforcement and Consumer Services. In her role, Ms. Jones will direct the Offices investigative and enforcement staff and supervise the handling of consumer inquiries and complaints.
By filling key positions with experienced staff, the OMalley-Brown Administration continues its focus on protecting and preserving homeownership in Maryland while combating the abusive practices that prey on vulnerable Maryland families, said Secretary Alex Sanchez. I am excited to welcome Cynthia Jones to the DLLR team. Her commitment to public service will help us stand up for Maryland families.
Ms. Jones brings 15 years experience in the Office of the States Attorney for Baltimore City, including serving for the past five as Deputy States Attorney under Patricia C. Jessamy where her responsibilities included managing the investigative divisions.
Cynthia has tremendous experience which will enhance our demonstrated commitment to battling mortgage fraud, foreclosure scams and other consumer abuses, said Commissioner of Financial Regulation Mark Kaufman.
Earlier this year, former Assistant States Attorney Erin McCarthy Naylor also joined the Office of Financial Regulation under a Department of Justice grant to work on criminal mortgage fraud prosecution. Former St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. senior housing counselor, Cara Stretch, was hired as Director of Foreclosure Outreach.


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David Chard, Dean of the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, and two leading SMU faculty investigators, Reid Lyon and Leanne Ketterlin-Geller, are part of the national research team working on the George W. Bush Institute's newest education initiative, Middle School Matters.
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Taryn K. Stackhouse and Sean M. Stabler, both of Philadelphia, were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012.
The Rev. Connie Waugh officiated at the ceremony held at the Priestley-Savidge House, Northumberland, where a reception also was held.
The bride is the daughter of Kathy and Dave Stackhouse, Bloomsburg. She graduated from Millville Area High School in 2001 and received a bachelor's degree in communications from Clarion University in 2005. She is employed by Vox Medica, Philadelphia, as an account executive.
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Stabler is the son of Judy and Doug Stabler, Huntersville. He graduated from Hughesville High School in 2001 and received a bachelor's degree in plastics and polymer engineering from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2006. He received a master's degree in material science engineering from Drexel University, Philadelphia, in 2011. He is employed by Arkema Inc., King of Prussia, as a business development engineer.
The bridal party included Eli and Gracie Book and Kole and Karson Hummer, all of Bloomsburg; and Marshall, Jordan and Evan Rothrock, all of Muncy; all nephews and one niece of the couple.
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LOCKPORT – The trial of a Niagara Falls man accused of a house burglary last summer ran into a roadblock after the defendant was admitted to the mental health unit of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Monday night.
Assistant Public Defender A. Joseph Catalano said in Niagara County Court Tuesday that he wanted a mental competency evaluation for Edward J. Parmer, 52, of 22nd Street, after Parmer repeatedly fell asleep during jury selection Monday. Catalano said he also had a conversation with his client after court that concerned him. Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas signed an order for the examination.
Catalano said hospital staffers told him Parmer had been admitted to the hospital "for several days." He said Parmer's girlfriend told him that Parmer has been in Memorial's mental unit twice recently, once for seven days and once for 10 days.
Assistant District Attorney Theresa L. Prezioso said Parmer is charged with second-degree burglary, petit larceny and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in connection with a July 18 break-in on Willow Avenue in the Falls. The trial is on hold until at least Friday.


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Your reaction to the removal of an assault-weapons from Senate gun control legislation?
There is no legitimate reason to need an assault record or magazine holding so much ammo unless you are a police agency. Ban them to save lives. Make it harder for criminals and crazy people to get access to these weapons!
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While I think the NRA has personal agenda's, I think the decision was correct.
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I believe banning (so called) assault weapons will not solve the problems that are responsible for violent killings in the United States AND It was the correct call on the right to bear arms Constitutional grounds. These killings (and I am assuming the poll is referring to mass murders) are more of a mental health issue than anything else.
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Men's Basketball Falls at Central Michigan, 71-57
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- The Ball State men's basketball team saw an early second-half lead dissipate Saturday night in a 71-57 Mid-American Conference West Division road loss at Central Michigan.
Majok Majok posted his third straight double-double and seventh of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Jauwan Scaife added 13 points. Jesse Berry and Zach Fields each scored nine for Ball State, all in the first half.
Matt Kamieniecki made his first start of the season and grabbed a career-best 10 rebounds in a season-high 24 minutes of action, and Marcus Posley came off the bench to hand out five assists.
But turnovers on one end of the floor and Central Michigan offensive rebounds on the other end hurt the Cardinals in the second half.
Ball State dropped to 7-9 (1-3 MAC) with the loss, while Central Michigan improved to 9-8 (2-2 MAC). The Cardinals, which opened with three of their first four league games on the road, now return home for six of their next nine MAC games, starting Wednesday with a 7 p.m. tipoff against Buffalo at Worthen Arena.
Fields sparked the Cardinals in the first half Saturday after coming off the bench for the first time this season. The senior center earned strong post position and made good on all four of his field goal attempts before halftime.
Berry knocked down three first-half 3-pointers, including two on back-to-back possessions late in the half, and helped the Cardinals go on a run to take a 37-35 lead into the break.
Ball State quickly expanded that lead to 41-35 less than two minutes into the second half, but the next sequence of plays characterized its second-half struggles.
The Cardinals had a chance to extend that lead further but instead turned the ball over, leading to a foul that sent Central Michigan's Kyle Randall to the free throw line. Randall hit the first but missed the second, and Olivier Mbaigoto grabbed the offensive rebound and scored.
That sequence sparked a 13-2 run that gave Central Michigan the lead for good. Ball State went on to turn the ball over 12 times in the second half after recording just five turnovers in the first half, and the Cardinals allowed nine second-half offensive rebounds (16 for the game).
Ball State also managed 16 offensive boards but could only turn them into six second-chance points compared to 17 for Central Michigan. The Chippewas out-scored the Cardinals in the paint, 40-28.
Central Michigan gradually stretched its lead for the rest of the second half and pushed it to double-digits for the first time at 64-54 with just over two minutes to play, forcing the Cardinals to fire up 3-pointers late to try to close the gap.
Randall led the Chippewas with 16 points. He and backcourt mate Chris Fowler, who had a game-high six assists, found success driving the ball into the paint to create shots at the rim. Mbaigoto and Blake Hibbits add 12 points each for CMU.


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Packers release preseason schedule
UPDATED 4:56 PM CDT Apr 04, 2013
The Green Bay Packers released their preseason schedule Thursday, and it features four teams the Pack played last year.
Green Bay opens at home in Week 1 against Arizona between Aug. 8 and Aug. 12.
The following week, they head to St. Louis and then return home in Week 3 to host the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 23.
The Packers close out the preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs for the fourth straight year on Aug. 29 or 30 at Kansas City.
The Gold Package game has not been determined yet.
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No, she wasn't holding out for a major payday: Jennifer Lopez's departure from American Idol after two seasons had nothing to do with money, a source close to the star tells PEOPLE.
Contrary to reports that Lopez asked for a $2 million raise to continue judging the Fox reality show for a third season, the source says that Fox did approach Lopez with a "comparable offer to last year's salary" for next season, but it was never countered nor negotiated by her team.
For her first season on the show, Lopez earned $15 million. And she did get a raise for her second season, the source says, because Fox understood the value she brought to the series. Her second year salary was $20 million plus bonuses, says the source. PEOPLE reached a Fox rep who had no comment.
Regarding her decision to leave, the source says it was a difficult one, and was informed by the star's interest in focusing on her family, film career and other creative ventures, including her fashion business.
As for her reasoning, Lopez, 42, recently told Ryan Seacrest just how tough the decision was to quit the show along with Steven Tyler, who will be departing next season, too.
"I could do Idol for the rest of my life," she said at the time, "but that would be giving up a bunch of other things ... I have my movies and my music and my this and my that. It all kind of worked together for a while, but then it gets more complicated."
Still, she said at the time, "I've never felt so much a part of a family of something I've been working on as I did with Idol. I didn't know I'd be moved so emotionally by working on the show and working with the contestants."
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Rebuilding has been slow going, but Fred Finlay figures he�s in Tween Lakes for the long haul.
The Missionary Ridge Fire consumed his temporary quarters � a workshop/living area. But he got out safely with his sawmill equipment, tools, vehicles and a sailboat.
�They kept telling us not to worry,� Finlay said while in Durango recently. �But I knew it was time to go. I slept in my truck for a week in Bayfield.�
Upon returning after a week�s absence to his 3 acres on the ridge between the Florida and Pine river drainages, Finlay pitched a tent and started sawing lumber.
So far, he�s built a first floor with a plywood roof.
Finlay also created a garden, including fruit trees, and planted aspen, ponderosa pines and other conifers to replace trees that burned.
If he finds work as a carpenter, Finlay said, earnings go toward reconstruction at Tween Lakes.
�There�s always something to do because I�m working alone,� he said. �But I don�t have a mortgage, and I�m not married.�
Finlay said he�s in no hurry.
�I�ve lived there for 12 years,� he said. �I�m taking my time, so it�ll be a couple of years more the way things are going.�
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It was so nice to [leave the house.] And put on lipstick.
And be surrounded by sweets, and colors, and sit with people I love.
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Looks like a wonderful time!
p.s. LOVE your scarf!
Oh gosh, is that her new son Clayton? He's so handsome! I've been reading their story here and there -- beautiful! I cry every single time.ReplyDelete
How awesome! By the smiles, it looks like it was a fabulous time!ReplyDelete
Looks like a lot of fun! You are look so pretty!ReplyDelete
sounds like a wonderful day!ReplyDelete
Clayton looks like he fits right in. Looks like you had a great time. Everyone looks so pretty.ReplyDelete
How sweet. You are all such beautiful people both inside and out.ReplyDelete
These are great. It really was a wonderful time and not just because of ALL the desserts.ReplyDelete
Wishing I was there to celebrate with you all. Love is a beautiful person and her son is a cutie!
Adorable! And I love your scarf, too!ReplyDelete
so thankful to have you with me for this amazing journey. so very thankful.
[do you remember when i was leaving for the first trip? i came to drop those slings off and was going straight to the airport? leaving 4 of my babies for the 1st time ever....and going to who He had for our 5th child?! and you hugged me. and prayed. and i will never forget.]
Beautiful! You all look like you're so happy to be together, too.ReplyDelete
You guys all look so pretty!ReplyDelete
I love that turquoise color on you. You are so photogenic.
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Another day in the life of our osprey family. What will today bring? Hopefully another plentiful supply of fish from our Magnificent fisherman Odin.
Is this ghostly presence on the wide camera EJ or Odin?
Thanks for starting the new thread, RtB. Here's hoping for another day of plentiful fish supplies. Well he's not called Odin The Magnificant for nothing :-)
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Is this ghostly presence on the wide camera EJ or Odin?
Perhaps it's a ghost come back to warn us about the curse of 23.59 ;-) Look mate we already know. We've actually known for ages. All it needs is a page refresh.
As long as it isn't the Ghost of Pine Martens Past I don't care LOL
Don't worry RtB. EJ would soon have the Ghost Of Pine Martens Past exorcised :-)
The bobbleheads are quiet now, so EJ has the chance for a good preen.
EJ gets up for a proper preen, and the chicks huddle together.
One of them is still fairly active, but they are all quiet now.
EJ leaves for a 'comfort break' and is back within 15 seconds
EJ flies off for a break then quickly returns.
Spot the chicks. I see only two small fish.....
EJ is still rather restless, and the occasional thump can be heard on the mic. A chick occasionally squirms around when she gets up, trying to cuddle up with its siblings, but they are generally pretty inactive now.
I think my period of activity is coming to an end to, and I must fly off to roost. I leave the night shift to others more dedicated than myself.....
Good night RtB. Have a peaceful roost.
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LEWISTOWN - While the hustle and bustle of the holiday season kicks into high gear, a group of community volunteers is preparing an event that offers much-needed rest and relaxation.
Shining Light Through the Darkness, an annual lighted walking tour hosted by Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church, begins Saturday at Derry Township Community Park. The event continues from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 4.
Event coordinator Darla Gray said the purpose of the month-long community outreach is to "get back to what the holiday means."
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Jeff Condron, of Lewistown, places reindeer on display Thursday for the annual Shining Light Through the Darkness display at Derry Township Community Park.
"We want you to be able to enjoy the holiday season," she said.
This year's walking trail begins with a new, illuminated tunnel over the entrance bridge leading to the park. From there, pedestrians can tour thousands of light displays including everything from single-color strands to multicolored ropes and blow-up decorations, Gray said.
A golf cart and volunteer driver is available to give rides to those who have difficulty walking. Gray recommended calling 953-1686 ahead of time to ensure that the cart will be available.
After a lap around the decorations, walkers can warm up with daily entertainment in the former scooter car building in the middle of the park. Next door, another heated room is set up with model trains, a Christmas village and a gingerbread house display. A food stand will also be available, serving hot chocolate and other snacks.
Gray said the event is free and funded through community donations of supplies and funds.
Last year, with the help of 350 volunteers, SLTD drew over 6,500 people to the park, she said. Even more are expected to attend the tour this year.
"You see a change in people from the time they get out of the car until the time they come back to the car," she explained.
The change is good, and the expressions on the faces of guests make weeks of preparation worthwhile, Gray said. Community response has been so positive that visitors from as far as California and Texas have come back annually to visit family and spend an evening in the park, she said.
Putting on an event the size of SLTD takes many helping hands and willing workers. Gray said preparations began Nov. 3 and help is appreciated throughout the duration of the event.
Volunteers are still needed to help fix and set up lights and displays, greet guests, work in the food stand, drive the golf cart and oversee the train and village room.
"Just come down and enjoy it, and just see the expressions," Gray said.
The entertainment scheduled for this year is:
Dec. 8 - Vdov Family at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 9 - Children's Make-It Take-It from 6 to 8 p.m.;
Dec. 10 -Duke Larson at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 11 - Susan Miriello hosts Children's Time at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 12 -Tim and Duane Show at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 13 - Drew Zimmerman at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 14 - Chris Ruble at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 15 - Lazy River at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 16 - Dog walk at 2 p.m.; Together in Praise and Tyler Stein at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 17 - Dan Yantz and Miranda Shoop at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 18 - Free For All at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 19 - Unusual Suspects at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 20 - Horse and wagon rides and caroling from 6 to 9 p.m.; Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church Choir at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 21 - Horse and wagon rides and caroling from 6 to 9 p.m.; Brush Mountain Band at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 22 - Horse and wagon rides and caroling from 6 to 9 p.m.; Unusual Suspects at 7 p.m.;
Dec. 23 - Christmas service by Lewistown Cluster of United Methodist Churches at 7 p.m.
For more information or to volunteer time or supplies, call Shining Light Through the Darkness at 953-1686 or Darla Gray at 635-0919.


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A band of lake effect snow was headed toward Buffalo and the Northtowns this afternoon, after blanketing the Southern Tier and ski country overnight and this morning.
A lake effect snow watch was issued for Northern Erie County, including Buffalo, as well as Genesee County starting at 7 tonight through Saturday evening.
Two to 4 inches of snow was expected tonight followed by 4 to 7 inches during the day Saturday, with another inch falling Saturday evening.
A general snowfall was forecast for Sunday across the region, dropping "a couple of inches across the area," said National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Thomas.
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It's just that time of year, I guess.
When I'm forced to watch guys in red hats run around on a baseball diamond laughing and hugging each other.
Celebrating another victory.
I'm tired of looking at their organization and thinking man, those guys sure know how to run things.
But... helpless, you know?
At least for now.
Or another year.
Or so.
Whatever man.
I don't know aobut you but I'm all about the Oakland Athletics now and hoping Billy Beane can get that ring.
Go A's!
And Bears.
I hope you saw my post of a
I hope you saw my post of a couple days ago regarding these same red scourge baseball players.
Nicely done, and a very sad, last cell at that.
So what, exactly, is in a Cub
So what, exactly, is in a Cub brain cell?
Don't be too shocked if the
Don't be too shocked if the Bears lose, CBlue. It isn't going to take much longer for teams to figure out that all they have to do to beat them is protect the ball. Well, N.O. figured it last week. The Giants may tonight. Teams are moving the ball up and down the field pretty easily so far.
Please let me be wrong. It does help to see Jeffery emerge as a playmaker. If Martellus Bennet (sp?) could get healthy and Marshall is on all cylinders, and they Faulk Forte and Cutler doesn't have a turnoverpalooza, they could keep up. Damn, that's a lot of IFs.
As we discussed and agreed -
As we discussed and agreed - without a pass rush, we need to temper our overall enthusiasm (unless they outscore their opponents with defenses similar to theirs).
It would be nice for Shame on you Shane to make one tackle - other than piling on a pile after a runner is down already.
To date, this draft pick is equaling Angelo's 1st round turds.
Yeah, but Long has been so
Yeah, but Long has been so magnificent it sort of makes up for it, and Jeffry from last year's draft has been nice and still has lots of upside. I assume you're referring to Shea Mcwhatever, which really was a head scratcher at the time, and yup, he's done nothing.
Basically, last night sort of proved us right - NYG couldn't protect the ball, and they lost. Moved the ball up and down at will, like everyone else is doing. I wasn't able to watch every down last night and couldn't really watch closely but I DVRed and will watch tonight, but I'm assuming Peppers is still not looking great. I really hope he's just hurt a bit and not just feeling the effects of age. They miss Melton, too, dammit. I am not as high on Melton as some are, but he's still a force in there and they haven't plugged the hole.
Yes - Shea Mc Whatever. He
Yes - Shea Mc Whatever. He finally got his 1st or 2nd tackle this year - in 6 games.
So - I suppose that trading the Boise Flash is too late this year. Maybe they can put something together during the bye. To get deep into the post-season, they are really doing to need a DT. I hope Peppers has something going on that we don't know about.
But I fear it is your latter concern - he too old/worn now. He does get held on every play, but don't most of them?
Yeah, he gets held but he's
Yeah, he gets held but he's always been held and worked through it. Now they've lost Williams, a not dominant linebacker but still yet another starter on defense going down. Bostic is going to have to prove his draftworthiness very quickly. No matter, though, Green Bay is going to score on every drive in the next game.
Almora in lineup batting
Almora in lineup batting leadoff and playing RF for tonight's AZL game vs Salt River Rafters. No Soler or Bryant.
Almora went 2-5 including a 3
Almora went 2-5 including a 3 rbi riple
Solar Sox top 9th:
Matt Skole walks.
Max Muncy singles on a soft line drive to center fielder James Ramsey. Matt Skole to 2nd.
David Freitas singles on a line drive to center fielder James Ramsey. Matt Skole to 3rd. Max Muncy to 2nd.
Albert Almora triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder James Ramsey. Matt Skole scores. Max Muncy scores. David Freitas scores.
They are a church casserole made out of cream of mushroom soup and Minute Rice.
THAT was funny. And somehow
THAT was funny. And somehow good natured ...
I guess with the departure of
I guess with the departure of Jay Mariotti someone had to take over as crown prince of douchebag sports writers...Rick Reilly wants that crown.
pretty much feels like must
pretty much feels like must-win games for the Bears the next 2 weeks with the rest of the schedule
Giants, @ Redskins then bye week
@ Packers, vs. Lions, vs. Ravens, @ Rams, @ Vikings, vs. Cowboys, @ Browns, @ Eagles, vs. Packers
hopefully go 5-4 in that stretch and 10-6 on the season.
mark derosa's been doing a
mark derosa's been doing a bit of work on he MLB Network the past few days...very well.
he's really fluid, fast, speaks well, etc...he's cut out for doing mic work.
Can he manage?
Can he manage?
Hinch, Acta, Rick Renteria and maybe Dave Martinez seem to be on the short list for the Cubs.
GOD DAMN Does This Bears D
GOD DAMN Does This Bears D-Line SUCK ASS!!!!
"Cover 2" is WITHOUT COVERAGE WHEN ITS MINUS A FUCKING PASS RUSH!!
"FOX Sports reports that the
"FOX Sports reports that the Mariners recently contacted Lou Pinella regarding their managerial opening, but the 70-year-old told them he wasn't interested."
he's doing it wrong...first you take the job, then you decide you're not interested part of the way through it. lou's losing his edge.
Lou's mom said no.
Lou's mom said no.
LAD (216m) vs STL (116m)
LAD (216m) vs STL (116m)
BOS (159m) vs DET (149m)
dat loot...
CHC 104m, btw...of which 10m-ish was shed via trade. glad/amazed they shifted s.harriston...and "giving" away dejesus saved a little loot + 1.5m owed on a buyout next year.
"J.C. Boscan has elected free
"J.C. Boscan has elected free agency."
catcher need gets a little greater...though nothing of value was lost.
Informal fan poll:
Informal fan poll:
1. Which prospect in the Cubs system are you most excited about?
2. From most exciting prospect to least exciting, rank Almora, Baez, Bryant, and Soler.
1. Bryant. Almora is close,
1. Bryant. Almora is close, but Bryant's skill set is pretty unique, and he sure feels like an MLB regular in his absolute floor. I know he hasn't done it in the upper levels yet, but the progression just since June has been amazing.
2. Bryant, Almora, Baez, Soler
Baez, Bryant, Almora, and
Baez, Bryant, Almora, and Soler.
1. Baez is the obvious choice
1. Baez is the obvious choice. Bat speed, position scarcity, and track record in the minors. That said, Bryant is pretty exciting, and I like the idea of what Soler brings to the table.
2. Baez, Bryant, Soler, Almora. I'm probably low on Almora, and things might be different if I watched him play. Right now I see an extremely aggressive hitter who lives on contact and doesn't bring elite speed or power with him. That would make him a young Reed Johnson or something along those lines. Of course, I'm probably wrong--all the scouts and bloggers seem to love him.
1- bryant
1- bryant
2- bryant, baez, almora, soler...though i believe there's a bit of a drop between bryant and baez. i view bryant as a potential all-star...a strong one. baez has exciting power, but i'm not sold on his D or his avg/ob% outlook. i like almora and think he'll march through the system, but once he lands in the bigs i don't see him as a very exciting player even though he'll probably be a solid and consistent contributor. i don't know what to think of soler at this point, though i do believe he could be a more important contributor than almora if he keeps his pace and his power improves.
btw...i think when lists come
btw...i think when lists come out this year baez will rank above bryant...both for the fact he's doing it at AA along with the fact he's showing power at SS.
i just don't know if baez will be able to stick at SS...too early to tell, but he took a step backwards this past season.
i think bryant will be knocking on the door of taking over 3rd for the big club in 2015...and i liken him to e.longoria...which may be a bit generous, but i don't believe it to be too far off.
Carlos Marmol added to the
Carlos Marmol added to the Dodger NLCS roster.
Ex-Cub factor comes into play
St.L: Zero ex-cubs
LA: 2 (if you count Nolasco as an ex-cub)
Cardinals playing it smart. Yeech.
Sorry if this is old news:
Sorry if this is old news:
"The Chicago Cubs re-signed outfielder Ryan Sweeney to a two-year, $3.5 million contract, according to a source familiar with the deal."
It's a bit old, but we all
It's a bit old, but we all love hearing about these creative moves more than once.
so they didn't sign Meat
so they didn't sign Meat Lasagne?
he's the key to the yanks 7th
he's the key to the yanks 7th inning relief corps...no way the yanks would let meaty walk.
"Kyle McClellan has elected
"Kyle McClellan has elected free agency."
...countdown til he's a cub begins.../rumor /speculation
either the crowd mics are
either the crowd mics are turned down or this is one hell of a mostly-quiet STL crowd tonight.
R/L matchups are neat and all
R/L matchups are neat and all...but using n.punto as your PH choice with men on 1st/2nd and 2 outs is kinda...wut.
besides, s.van slyke hits righties and lefties rather equally, if not spectacularly...and is at least capable of a scoring a man from 2nd.
hell, why wasn't punto used as a pinch runner on 3rd after m.ellis tripled with 1 out?
...and STL wins it in the
...and STL wins it in the 13th...
I'd say Beltran earned his
I'd say Beltran earned his paycheck: drove in all 3 St. Louis runs and threw out a baserunning at home in extra innings.


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Why cant everyone be a sejal huh?
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On a day to celebrate siblings, skaters work together
Kelly Whiteside, USA TODAY Sports
1:05p.m. EST February 3, 2013
In figure skating, the sister-and-brother team of Maia and Alex Shibutani are simply known as the "ShibSibs." For the United States' most promising young dance team, there is no such thing as a sibling rivalry.
"The big buzz in sports is the Har-Bowl, the two brothers going at it in the Super Bowl," Alex, 21, said. "We're lucky that we can work together on something as a family. That isn't to say we don't have difficulties at times when we're working so closely together. We're both strong personalities and different people so that's bound to happen, but I think our connection as a family really keeps us going in the right direction."
After winning the bronze at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships last weekend, the ShibSibs are headed to the Four Continents Championships, which begin Feb. 6 in Osaka, Japan. In March, they will compete in their third world championships.
It's just a short, fluffy article, but some nice quotes from Charlie White about his friends/teammates made me smile.


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Dr. Koc's multidisciplinary research takes advantage of biochemical, molecular and cell biological, and mass spectrometry-based proteomics technologies. Using this "systems biology" approach, her laboratory has paved the way to study mitochondrial translation by identifying all the protein components of the ribosome and translation initiation factor 3 (mtIF3) in mammalian mitochondria. More recently, they have determined the modification of MRPs by phosphorylation and acetylation at steady-state levels using mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Based on these observations, they have postulated that the mitochondrial translation machinery is regulated by post-translational modifications (PTMs) as NAD+ and ATP levels regulate the activities of many other mitochondrial enzymes involved in oxidative phosphorylation.
Dr. Koc's current research interests are all integrative and are aimed at determining how components of mitochondrial translation/ribosomes affect oxidative phosphorylation and apoptosis in normal and disease conditions. As her research unveils more about the regulatory roles of MRPs and their PTMs, new strategies will be devised to manipulate mitochondrial function/dysfunction in metabolic diseases, cancer, and aging.
In Fall 2012, Dr. Koc will team-teach Molecular Basis of Medicine and Foundations of Biomedical Science.
Dr. Koc serves as an ad hoc grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Army Research Office. She also serves as a manuscript reviewer for several journals, including Biochemistry, the EMBO Journal (European Molecular Biology Organization), EMBO Reports, Experimental Cell Research, Human Molecular Genetics, Mitochondrion, PLoS (Public Library of Science) Biology, Plant Biology, Plant Cell, and Plant Physiology.
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When the IOC announced its decision to eliminate wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games last week, the waves of reaction ranging from disappointment to devastation rippled around the world. Athletes, coaches and even Russian President Vladimir Putin began organizing to fight the decision, which impacts not only male wrestlers, but female athletes as well.
Women's wrestling has been an Olympic event since 2004, and the sport is on the rise throughout the U.S. and the world. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations (2010-11 participation study) ,women's wrestling is the fastest-growing high school sport in the United States (based on percentage increase) with more than 8,000 female student-athletes participating.
Terry Fike, head coach of the women's wrestling program at Lock Haven University has been working for years to develop the sport. Officially listed as a club on the LHU website, the team enjoys support from the university similar to that of varsity teams, and hopes to begin offering scholarships as early as next year. The Lady Eagles compete mainly against Canadian college programs, although about 20 American universities offer the sport. The Lock Haven program has enjoyed significant success, including watching graduate, Sara McMann become the first American woman wrestler to win an Olympic silver medal.
Always campaigning for the sport, Coach Fike wonders if expanding women's wrestling could help save the event in the Olympics, and wrestling in general.
"Particularly here in the U.S. where there are a number of issues," he said, "Adding women's wrestling increases the numbers, impact and amount of interest in the sport."
Wrestling has long struggled with challenges of Title IX, federal legislation that ensures opportunities for women, because in most high schools and colleges, there is still no female counterpart. Fike believes women's wrestling could make Title IX the sport's ally rather than an enemy.
"Adding a women's program makes wrestling more viable for everyone," he said. "From a financial standpoint, it's expanding the demographics and making it more attractive because you don't need to spend much more money where you already have the facilities."
On the high school level, several states hold championships for women's wrestling, including Texas and California. In 2012, Pennsylvania offered its first all-women's championship, hosted by the PA Amateur Wrestling Federation and sanctioned by USA wrestling - more than 175 student-athletes participated.
So as wrestling stands at a crossroads internationally, Fike says legendary names like Iowa's Tom Brands and Dan Gable are supportive of expanding the sport for women. That means providing the opportunities to compete, to cultivate character, and to strive for the pinnacle of the sport: the Olympic Games.
"It's universal; it's been around forever," said Fike, "in every culture, every year of history, art, music literature, religion, and it's never going to go away. But those of us involved need to make it available for everyone who wants to compete."
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Friday, September 13, 2013
The former Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and retired Bishop of Alabama The Rt. Reverend Henry N. Parsley, Jr. will preach and celebrate Eucharist at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday.
Established in October 2012, the church has grown from 15 members at the first service to now over 60. Without a building, the community has worshipped every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church.
"It is humbling to have the hospitality of the Wesley United Methodist Church," said Good Shepherd member Eleanor Koets. "They said 'We don't care about the politics, we just want to do the right thing'."
Beginning without a church of their own was difficult but it helped the community grow closer together and in faith.
"This is the community of the people," said George Tupper, another member. "A building is not to be worshiped, it is a vehicle to worship in."
"All of the prayers and scripture seem to talk to us," said member Jane Tupper. "We are a new people like the new Christians and the early Church."
The church received donations from Episcopal churches from San Diego, California; Asheville, N.C., Texas, and Virginia among others. Donations included Books of Common Prayer, vestments, hymnals and a communion set.
The Rt. Rev. Charles vonRosenberg, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina, said that the Church of the Good Shepherd community has been strong during the rebuilding.
"They could have joined other Episcopal churches but they have a strong sense of community and will apply to be a mission church in February."
To be admitted as a mission church, the Church of the Good Shepherd will have to apply to the Secretary of the Annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina on Feb. 21-22.
The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, the Bishop of Western North Carolina will preach at the church on Oct. 6. Koets said that the bishops' visits is an important event "to (the church) it is like the president is coming."
"For the bishops to come," said Koets. "It is symbolic that we are very much a part of the Episcopal Church."
Member John Wilder said that everyone with the church helps out instead of a select few, something that he believes is rare. Sally Ziter, a new member, said that after searching for churches for three years, she found the right one for her at the Good Shepherd.
"It's so welcoming and family-oriented," said Ziter. "It was like coming home."
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Perkins Restaurant and Bakery at 1306 N. Main St. in Summerville is closing soon to make way for a new Mellow Mushroom restaurant.
Conceptual plans for the new pizza eatery recently were presented to Summerville's Commercial Design Review Board, according to planning director Madelyn Robinson.
The new restaurant, being formed under Flour-Town LLC, is the product of Joshua Broome and Johnny Hudgins, who also operate Mellow Mushrooms on King Street in downtown Charleston and on Magnolia Road in West Ashley.
The restaurant owners told the town they would like to open in August or September. Perkins, which opened in 1996, will close sometime in March, owner Dowm Hawley said.
Her family also owns the other Perkins on Trolley Road in Summerville. It opened nine years ago and will remain in business.
Muscling up
CrossFit Mount Pleasant will move into its new 10,000-square-foot facility Friday at 3400 Turgot Lane within Park West subdivision.
Owned by Tina Whetzel, the fitness site opened in 2010 and currently is at 1118 Park West Blvd. CrossFit combines nutrition, exercise and recovery, and has experienced tremendous growth. The new facility will host a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23, with free workouts offered every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to noon. As part of the opening, the center will donate half of any new first-month memberships from Friday through April 30 to the Center for Women.
Branching out
The Vault, a retro sports apparel shop for all ages at 307 King St. in downtown Charleston, will open a second location in April in Belle Hall Shopping Center on Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The shop opened in Charleston in 2010 and sales have exceeded expectations, according to owner Wayne Weldon, a former longtime golf pro in Myrtle Beach. A firm opening date has not been announced, but look for grand-opening details soon.
Wheeling in
Ted's Butcherblock now has a food truck. The gourmet market at 334 East Bay St. will introduce the vehicle Saturday during its annual Block Party from noon to 5 p.m. The truck will offer the shop's signature fare at a rotating and evolving list of venues throughout the region in coming weeks. For details on the party, go to www.tedsbutcherblock.com.
Staying fit
West Co. Fitness is now open at 465 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite 101, in Mount Pleasant. The 900-square-foot studio is owned by April Cruz Monroe.
Giving back
The biannual Mom-to-Mom charity sale in Mount Pleasant is Saturday at the National Guard Armory at 245 Mathis Ferry Road. MOMS, or Moms Offering Moms Support, will donate all proceeds to Rein and Shine, which provides an alternative method of healing to children and adults with physical, emotional, social and/or cognitive disabilities, matching students with horses.
Doors open at 7 a.m. and close at 11 a.m. before reopening at noon for the half-off sale. Look for toys, books, clothing, baby equipment, bedding, furniture and other items from more than 100 consignors and vendors. Admission is $1, and credit cards are accepted. For more, go to www.m2msale.webs.com.
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