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Also see the Community Relations and Facilities Year-end Committe Reports.
The two specific charges assigned to the Committee for 2004 were (i) to investigate the pricing of textbooks as well as the price and type of merchandise carried by the University Bookstore and (ii) monitor the state and future of independent bookstores.
On the first charge the Committee reviewed both the result of a survey undertaken by the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA) and another, more extensive survey, conducted for the University Business Services: the Committee opted to use the latter rather than undertake one of their own, and were grateful to Chris Bradie, director of Business Services, for making this confidential document available to it. It comprised both statistical tables and several pages of transcribed comments (these tended inevitably to be impressionistic, and predictably they ran the gamut of enthusiastic to downright jaded and disillusioned).
We noted with satisfaction the larger numbers of responses to this 2003 questionnaire (1,630) than to that undertaken a year previously (653); the bulk of these respondents were undergraduates (841), staff (441) and graduate students (333), with a disappointingly small number of faculty (14). A predominance of customers patronized the Bookstore for books, school supplies, insignia and textbooks, with half of them paying 1-3 visits per month. Overall, the impression of the Bookstore was very favorable or favorable (82%), and its atmosphere, neatness and cleanliness were rated even higher. There was a modestly less favorable rating of the overall layout and of employee friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism; there was less enthusiasm for the availability of employees (61%) and their ability to answer questions (69%).
Judgments on merchandise (other than books and textbooks) were much less enthusiastic, with student opinion being slightly less favorable than the overall responses. Most harshly criticized was pricing, as were the selection and availability of different sizes of clothing (as well as their accessibility on display).
As a result of their discussions of matters raised by the survey, the Committee makes the following recommendations:
• that the Bookstore review its allocations of space to different categories of merchandise in the light of their understanding of community needs and report to the Committee in the spring semester. This request is made in the light of reservations expressed by the Committee on the inadequate supply of school and art materials (see below), on the justification for the "newly expanded Golf section" (see University Square News, Spring 2004) and on the space allocated to the café in the light of both other nearby outlets and the pressures of space within the Bookstore for other merchandise; spatial distributions of merchandise in the old bookstore were thought often to have been more satisfactory.
• that the Bookstore pursue energetically an increase in its provision of used textbooks; while the Committee were pleased that there had been a 35% increase in the availability of these over the last year, it felt that further improvement was needed and possible, especially if faculty could be encouraged to identify titles that would be re-used and could therefore be gathered for resale.
• that, given the patchy availability of customer service, terminals be installed in the store on which customers may conduct their own searches on the availability of titles.
• that discount opportunities already in existence be extended and put on a regular basis.
• that the Barnes & Noble membership card with 10% discount be applied to textbooks in the Bookstore.
• that, given that Dolbey's cannot cope with all demands in the medical field, the Bookstore improve its seemingly erratic handling of medical textbooks, in particular addressing the fact that medical students start new courses every four weeks;
• that a greater effort be made to ensure that new books, including those reviewed in the New York Times—arrive more speedily in the store.
• that opening hours on Family Weekend be extended (with earlier opening).
• that the provision school supplies and art materials be expanded.
• noting that the Bookstore's website seemed to be either unknown or little visited and that, in addition, only 49% of respondents had a favorable opinion of it, that the Bookstore address ways of improving its website and its facilities (e.g. to allow customers to check online for the availability of books and merchandise).
The second charge was accomplished by interviews with the owners of Penn Book Center, The House of Our Own (both undertaken by the chair) and the manager of Dolbey's Health Science book store (undertaken by Peter Dodson). It was agreed by all three that relations with the University Bookstore were now working well and amicably.
The Independents compete, as does the University Bookstore, with students' online textbook purchases; the two (non-medical) stores noted that they relied heavily on textbook sales to maintain general stock, so the discount purchasing elsewhere certainly handicaps them. The earlier availability of course lists, urged rightly on all sides, also means that while students have the chance of shopping around, the Independents who stock texts for courses experience lower sales as a result.
Independents define themselves, in large measure, by their owners' choice and stocking of titles beyond the textbook range, and they are greatly valued for that; however, one Independent noted a significance trend in fewer and fewer walk-ins for browsing ["a canary in the mine," was how it was expressed]. If students are less likely to visit the Independents for textbook purchases, there are likely to be fewer sales of other books.
Independents are now further disadvantaged by a new process at the Penn Bookstore whereby students are able to make online purchases for those textbooks that faculty have identified as available from the University Bookstore. One way in which this situation could be eased for the Independents would be for the University to extend to them the option of students charging purchase against bursar bills.
One minor glitch, easily remedied, is that the University Bookstore's phone number is not listed in the White or Yellow Pages as is that of the Penn Book Center, with the result that the latter receives in error many calls which they are at pains to re-direct. This confusion also stems in part from their name change (from the Pennsylvania Book Center to one similar to the Penn Bookstore) which was required by the University at the time of their relocation to 34th and Sansom Streets.
Note: The Committee took shape only in April 2004 and met once in that Spring Semester and otherwise did some business via e-mail; in the 2004 Fall Semester it met three times. In late October it was asked to extend its activity beyond the calendar year to the summer 2005 (completing an academic year); while it had already completed the business assigned to it (as reported here), it now intends during the Spring Semester 2005 to revisit the issues outlined in the first of its recommendations above and, if appropriate, make a further report.
Chair: John Dixon Hunt (landscape architecture); Faculty: Norma Cueller (nursing), Peter Dodson (vet medicine), Peter Fader (Wharton), Ian Frank (infectious diseases/med), Melanie Green (psych), John Dixon Hunt (landscape architecture); Graduate Students: Christopher Nyren (Wharton), Cay Bradley (SSW); Undergraduate Student: Allison Floam (Wh '05); PPSA: Jeff Barta (sales & marketing conference services), Emily Batista (Van Pelt Library), Leslie Delauter (college houses & academic services); WPSA: Felicia Bing (psych); Ex-Officio: Chris Bradie (business services).


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How training & performance consultants electra Learning stay connected across continents with Podio
In a world where our workdays are dictated by inboxes and processes, it can be challenging to get work done efficiently in a way that still builds culture and transparency among coworkers. For distributed teams, it can be especially challenging to maintain both an effective workflow and a cohesive culture. Murray Duguid, electra's Process


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Burglars have targeted Carmel Valley neighborhoods in a series of midday, midweek break-ins, San Diego police said Monday.
Thieves hit homes in the Torrey Hills and Carmel Country Highlands area 11 times since the end of February — including five times in May — officials posted on the Facebook page geared toward residents of the department's Northwestern Division.
The burglars used bricks or rocks to bust rear windows. They ransacked the homes, primarily taking jewelry, small electronics and cash.
The victims had stepped out for just a few hours when their homes were burglarized, the department said.
The most recent robbery believed to be part of the series occurred May 30 in a home just outside of the neighborhood, on Berryfield Court west of El Camino Real and north of Del Mar Heights Road.
In that theft, witnesses spotted two males carrying a pillowcase jump a back wall of the home. The pair drove off in a silver Toyota Highlander or 4 Runner.
Department officials encouraged residents to report suspicious activity by calling police at (858) 484-3154.


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Inappropriate elimination in cats: doctor, staff, and patient survival (Proceedings)
The most common behavior problem of cats is inappropriate elimination (IE). It is the cause of owners taking drastic measures including banning the cat to the outdoors, abandonment, surrender to a shelter, and euthanasia. It is important that a simple cookbook answer not be used for these cats as is illustrated by the approach that I use.
Most IE is driven by a behavior disorder. However, there is almost always something that initiates the problem. Sometimes IE begins with a stress-producing or insecurity-producing event. Sometimes it begins due to a medical condition. We need to try to find the initiating event and deal with it. If we can do so, treatment for the initiating event is done simultaneously with treatment for the behavioral aspect. However, sometimes the initiating event is resolved, and we only left with the behavioral aspect. But, failing to look for the initiating event can be a disastrous oversight when dealing with this problem.
Underlying medical causesAlthough many cats present with behavior-driven IE, this behavior may originate in several physical abnormalities. It is important to address these before proceeding to behavior modification techniques. History is sufficient for some; specific tests are needed for others.
Bladder inflammation, whether sterile or bacterial, frequently results in inappropriate urination. These cats typically have one or more clinical signs of dysuria, pollakiuria, increased frequency of urination, and hematuria. However, these may be present and missed by owners. Urinalysis usually reveals bacturia, hematuria, and crystalluria although some affected cats will have a normal urinalysis. A urine culture is the most sensitive way of detecting bacturia. Bladder ultrasound can detect chronic cystitis (thickened, irregular bladder walls) as well as uroliths.
Certain types of pain may be manifested when the cat goes to the litter box and positions to urinate or defecate. Most notable is pain from the lumbar spine, lumbosacral junction, hips, and knees. Uroliths in the bladder can also create pain that is manifested when the cat urinates. The discomfort associated with constipation can also be litter box related. These cats' histories may include lameness, reluctance to jump or run, failure to raise the tail when petted, increased sedentary lifestyle, hiding, personality change (especially aggression), reluctance to being picked up, sitting or lying down slowly, a hunched up posture of the back, standing (instead of squatting) in the litter box when urinating or defecating) and protecting a body part. Radiographs of these areas are diagnostic. Litter box-related pain can also be generated by ingrown toenails, especially in older cats, and clumping litter that sticks to the hair on the ventral surface of the feet. These can be detected by examination of the feet. Impacted or infected anal sacs will become painful when the cat defecates, sometimes resulting in a litter-box-pain association. Anal sac palpation or expression is diagnostic.
Polyuria may cause a cat to urinate inappropriately. Common causes of polyuria in cats include diabetes mellitus, renal disease, and hyperthyroidism. Blood panels that include glucose, creatinine, BUN, and total T4 are diagnostic.
Very Ill Cat
Very ill cats often do not have the energy to walk across the room or the house to get to the litter box. They will often urinate (or defecate) where they lie.
The work up
The ideal workup consists of directed history taking, physical examination, a blood chemistry panel including total T4, radiographs of the abdomen, lumbar spine, hips, and knees, bladder ultrasound, urinalysis, urine culture, and anal sac palpation/palpation. When possible, the minimal workup should consist of directed history taking, physical examination, anal sac palpation/expression, radiographs, and urinalysis. Your clinical judgment and the owner's motivation and finances will direct how extensive your workup can be.
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Years in development, the 13.2-pound chair is designed for children between the ages of three and 11 and fits most aircraft seats by way of a strap around the seat-back. It is further anchored using the standard seat belt, meeting airline regulations.
Built by manufacturing partner and aircraft parts supplier Balform, the seat is EASA approved and folds in half for easy transport and storage. Virgin Atlantic was the launch customer and has purchased 25 TravelChairs for use by its disabled child passengers.
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So I have been hearing " how big are your breast? Does it hurt/it look like it hurt... I never seen someone with such a small frame and big boobs, You look like a mini Dolly Parton...name calling "Jugs" ..All your weight gain just go to your breast uh? I am tired of the looks, feeling uncomfortable ,pain!!!
27 Years Old , Mother of Two, Breast Reduction Last Time Measured 32h/32j - Downey, CA
So I have been hearing " how big are your breast?...
It happend so fast!!!
I'm sort of driving my self crazy Ha! I have been researching on BR for about a year now and getting approved and picking surgery date all happen within a week! Seen the doctor June 25, 2014, without taking off any clothes or giving my story that I had worked so hard on lol. The doctor show's me pictures , ask me if I was having any more kids, told me how he does the surgery and told me to pick a date and call the office back. THAT WAS IT!.. After working it out with my job to be off work for up to 3months I had my date set Sep 4th 2014. With a little under two months I don't know what to do with my self. Everyday I go to the mirror old my breast up to try and imagine what I will look like with smaller boobies. Also I've been working on the stomach cause reading and watching videos of other women who have had BR say you now see it lol and its bigger than you thought!
Dream size!!!
So my dream size would be D/DD am I crazy? I'm just about 6 weeks away from my br and I'm excited!!! I still want breast, I still want cruves . Just don't want the pain, bruising,big heavy boobs.
Back & Forth
I am exactly 1MONTH from my BR surgrey!!! And I have all types of feelings going on. I've been working out like crazy and I have noticed that I have slimmed down. Even in my BREAST. THey don't seem as full but still BIG Idk. When I put on my bras there is a little room but when I take them off I just don't like what i see. Can you say confused..... Still sticking with my decision just got these crazy thoughts! TEAM BR 1 MONTH TO GO!!!!!!
So today was my pre-op! This just makes me even more excited!! Got some blood drawn, asked lots of questions. Gave me all the paperwork for work ,instruction and stuff. Also doctor isn't giving me a surgical bra he says bring an old bra and they will take the wire out for the next day when he removes the drains. "I guess" Also I'm scheduled for the first BR that day 7:30am.:-) So two more weeks!!!! :-) :-)
Hello! I have one week Sep 4th!!! So can you ladies help with some things I will need or what might help with recovery any info is helpful. THANKS
All Marked Up & Ready To Go!!!!
Got my markings today. Was a lil uncomfortable because since they have grown so much I am usually the only one that handles them :/ and the doctor handle them like meat lol. With care but like he was about to go to work ha! BUT I'M EXCITED AND NERVOUS.!!! I go in tomorrow @ 7 am.
First I would like to thank you ladies for you encouraging words it's means alot.:-) So I arrived at the hospital@7 am checked in around 745. Anesthesiologist came around 9 and asked if I wanted to get this fairly new numbing medicine that's goes straight to the nerves in my breast he said this would help with the pain up to 16 hrs after surgery so I said why not!!! So got that done made me a lil drowsy. Waited another 45 min another anesthesiologist came in asked if I was ready and if I was sure I wanted to do this. Next thing I remember was my hubby rubbing my hand asking if I wanted water it was done I blinked and that was it. My husband said they took me back around 11 Dr said I should be out @ 230 but didn't come out until 330. It took me 4 hrs to wake up good enough to go the restroom. It was so hard. But finally made it home around 8.
I've been taking my pain meds every 4 hours so I feel no pain. I pray this continues. And antibiotic every 6 hrs. I go get the drains removed today. So far I am happy with my decision.
Day 6
So I just had my stitches removed can you say ouch! And Ps like ok lay down and I'm moving so slow lol. Then he's like ok sit up let me see and juggles them! Yes I said juggle. I wanted to die. But he's says I'm all good. Don't have to wear the pads underneath. And for itching only to take a shower and put lotion on them. Also says I can start a mild workout 5 mins or so. But I'm still gonna give it another couple of days. I'm doing good pain level 1~2 and that's mostly from itching. Haven't took any meds since Sunday. Omg sleeping is so bad on this couch/recliner I just wanna lay on my STOMACH.... Other than that I'm ready to get dress and show off my girls :-)
Day 9
Hello All! It's been 9 days!!! Each day gets better really! These last couple of days I've been sore under my arms & breast nothing extreme but noticeable. It's been hot lately and guess what no under boob sweat :-)!!! I still find my self with my shoulders hunched over gotta get my posture right. But attached is my update photos my girls have dropped alot looking natural. I AM SO HAPPY WITH MY RESULTS!!!
Lil NERVOUS :/
Hi ladies so I have a lil scare here I don't know if I should call my PS or not. I don't wanna wait till it's worse or something and I don't wanna over react. So I think I have an opening like the stitch or something came out its really small but what if it opens ??? See picture
Hello ladies it's 2am and I'm up with some pain I've been fighting it for a couple of days now but I gave in and took some meds, back on the codine. That's all I have.... I can't really take pills:/ so I have to make due. The pain is coming from all over, I would think this is how I should have felt week 1 but nope lol. It's really tender under my arms and these sharp pains in the nipple ain't no joke either. Lol!!!! And I just dropped the phone on my chest ok I'm done I think meds kickin in. Till next time BR friends.
Healing :-) :/
It feels sooo tight under my breasts every time I move from being in a certain position for so long I get sharp pains. My incision from the middle off chest half way under have started keloiding I seen this from the first day, it's like when he sewed me back up it was pulled too tight. This is painful as well. I hope this gets better soon.
Everything else is cool the little stitch that came out a couple of days ago a scab is appearing :-)
***I slept in my side last night first time in two weeks YES !!!!
I haven't put any lotion or anything on them yet scared even though PS said it was cool to use lotion.
**I have driven down the street to store that's about it...
So ready to go back to work though cause sitting in this house ????!!!!
Everything else is cool the little stitch that came out a couple of days ago a scab is appearing :-)
***I slept in my side last night first time in two weeks YES !!!!
I haven't put any lotion or anything on them yet scared even though PS said it was cool to use lotion.
**I have driven down the street to store that's about it...
So ready to go back to work though cause sitting in this house ????!!!!
2nd Breast Reduction
It's been 1 year and a month since my breast reduction and I really wish I had went to a c/d cup. I am currently a 36dd and my breast are still big. Yes there is less boob "meat" but my breast are still wide . I want a second reduction ASAP ! But I also have keloids from scarring do I don't know how that will play out either ????
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The playoff-chasing Texas Rangers are now trying to beat the rain.
The starting time of Saturday's home game against the Los Angeles Angels has been moved up to 11:05 a.m. Central, which would be the earliest start ever at Rangers Ballpark. The game had been scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
The forecast calls for moderate showers and thunderstorms in the area by early Saturday afternoon, increasing in intensity throughout the day.
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text: After the first wave of artists was revealed back in March, the UK's fledgling Eastern Electrics event has just announced another installment of acts slated to perform this coming summer. Taking place across seven stages in Hertfordshire's Hatfield House, the upcoming one-day festival has added Nonplus label boss Boddika, breakout UK DJ/producer Daniel Avery (pictured above), Berlin-based house specialist Mano Le Tough, as well as UK house chart toppers such as Steve Lawler, Laura Jones, and Dyed Soundorom—all of which will join the likes of Kerri Chandler, Art Department, and Ellen Allien on the bill. The full line-up and ticket information for Eastern Electrics' August 2 event can be found here.


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Rick Perry is now part of a long tradition in American politics: the presidential campaign flop.
After Perry's bad finish in the Iowa caucuses, famed Democratic consultant James Carville declared the governor "the worst presidential campaign-slash-candidate in American history."
But while Perry's "oops" debate flub ensures his woeful bid will be remembered for years to come, "worst" might be a bit much. In truth, experts said, Perry's simply the latest presidential candidate to see legitimately high hopes fizzle into a humbling heap.
"If there's any comfort for Mr. Perry, it's that he does not fall alone," said Allan Lichtman, a history professor at American University.
Here are some notable flops:
The gold standard
Edmund Muskie came into the 1972 presidential race a near lock for the Democratic nomination. The Maine senator had all the endorsements and all the money. He was way ahead in the polls.
"He was much higher than Rick Perry was at any point," Lichtman said.
But Muskie was out-organized by George McGovern, who rallied the support of young voters. And Muskie's bid effectively ended after he appeared to cry during a New Hampshire snowstorm over personal attacks on his wife.
"Muskie may have experienced the greatest fall," Lichtman said.
The Texans
"You could write an entire article on flameouts from Texas," said Jeremy Mayer, an associate professor at George Mason University's School of Public Policy.
There was Phil Gramm in 1996, Lloyd Bentsen in 1976 and even Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1960.
Perry's biggest in-state competition, though, comes from John Connally in 1980. The former governor had switched to the GOP and had Southern appeal. Like Perry, he had deep-pocketed donors.
"But he just couldn't get any traction at all," Mayer said.
He became famous at the time for spending more per delegate than any other presidential candidate in history.
The American hero
If there were ever a presidential candidate from central casting, it was John Glenn.
The astronaut-turned-senator cruised into the 1984 Democratic race as a national hero. But he proved to be a miserable campaigner.
"Like Perry, he became the butt of a lot of bad campaign jokes," Lichtman said.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani also failed to capitalize on national name recognition in 2008. And Perry saw that bumbling effort up close as he stumped on behalf of Giuliani in early primary states.
The others
Democrat Gary Hart bombed out in 1988 after reporters discovered he was having a brazen affair. Republican Fred Thompson led early polls in 2008 and then took a steep dive.
And there's even a presidential campaign collapse tied directly to the current GOP race. George Romney, the father of Mitt, stumbled from the lead in the 1968 race after failing to articulate a position on the Vietnam War.
Said longtime political columnist Jules Witcover: "That's a case where a guy just didn't live up to expectations."


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FRANK McAVENNIE wouldn't have given you two bob for Tony Mowbray as a player but reckons he's a snip for Celtic at £2million as a boss.
Former Hoops striker Macca revealed he bought two season tickets for Parkhead last summer and used them just three times.
He was bored rigid with the second half of Gordon Strachan's managerial regime but believes Mogga is the man to bring the feelgood factor back to the east end of Glasgow.
He insists it will be money well spent if the Celtic board lure him from West Brom, even if they have to fork out that hefty sum in compensation.
McAvennie said: "Tony certainly wasn't worth £2million as a player but he just might be as a boss, especially if the package also includes Peter Grant and Mark Venus.
"I'm delighted with the prospect of Tony becoming boss because I've watched a lot of his team down south and they've played some great stuff.
"He gets average players to look good and that's what Celtic need - someone to encourage players to get the ball down and up to the frontmen quicker than previously.
"First and foremost fans want to see football played the right way and that wasn't happening with Gordon's side, certainly in the last 18 months.
"In his first two years he did all right but after that everything was played across the park and it was pretty woeful to watch.
"I bought two season tickets this year for me and my son and I used them three times because it wasn't the kind of football I wanted to go and see.
"I'd hear the diehards saying, 'Good game', and I'd think, 'You're having a laugh'. A lot of fans have been unhappy with the way the games have been played.
"Everyone points to the fact Martin O'Neill spent more than £40m on players but these were massive performers - guys such as Chris Sutton, John Hartson and Alan Thompson.
"Gordon spent only £6m less in total and while Martin's boys stood up in the games that mattered, Gordon's boys didn't do that this season."
McAvennie insists Celtic would have won the league this season had they tempted Hibs with a significant enough offer for Steven Fletcher back in January.
However, he insists the new boss will not need pots of money because it's unrealistic to expect the Old Firm to compete with Premiership clubs for players these days.
Macca believes the way forward for Celtic is to steal a march on up-and-coming players from the Continent.
Targets He said: "They must invest in a scouting system that allows them to sign talent on the way up and keep them at the club for two or three years before moving them on to the Premiership.
"It's also important the new manager is appointed quickly. They have Champions League qualifiers to prepare for and he must also look to get his signing targets in before they decide to go elsewhere."
McAvennie was speaking at Braehead yesterday where he helped former St Mirren teammate Billy Abercromby promote his autobiography Aber's Gonnae Get Ye!
Macca said: "Billy looked after me many, many times on the pitch and has flung me in the back of countless taxis so this was the least I could do to repay him."
Aber's Gonnae Get Ye! The Billy Abercromby Story by MacDonald Media Publishing is available from all good bookstores priced £9.99.


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Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor has showcased his flexible dancing skills in many of his songs, but for his forthcoming film "Besharam", he went totally desi for a bhangra number.
Ranbir learned some bhangra moves to get into the groove of a number in the movie, which is directed by Abhinav Kashyap.
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"We've spent more time on this track than any of our tracks on the album, Righton told Newsbeat. "We've made our own slant on a contemporary version of it. It's an electronic version with guitars on it, with a twist of Golden Skans."
As exciting an opportunity it is for the far-out Londoners, theyve had to do with without the "good girl gone bad. "It's been a bit of a funny one because she's in America and we're over here, Righton continued. "Her people kept sending versions back going 'No, this sounds more like you.' They've got this funny idea of what our band sounds like and we've done three or four different versions.
The BRIT Awards will air on CBC this Thursday (February 21) at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Meanwhile Klaxons have also been busy writing songs for their forthcoming album, which theyre currently scheduled to work with legendary producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T-Rex, Sparks) this month and Focus (Beyonce, Dr. Dre) in March, and then move on to Italy to record with Ford, who produced last years Mercury Prize-winning Myths of the Near Future.


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The furniture brand channels the popular graffiti artist in its latest campaign created especially for Milan Design Week.
Worried about subway ads getting marred by graffiti artists? One brand isn't.
IKEA decided to take matters into its own hands, wheatpasting over its own ads in Milan subway stations, a la Banksy and Obey. Created to promote Milan Design Week, IKEA touted the campaign with the tagline, 'People bring Design to Life' by pasting stenciled-posters over its subway ads, transforming their traditional out-of-home ads into vibrant, living scenes– and street art.
A ballet dancer stretches on a chair, a knome sits atop a pile of magazines, and records and headphones lay scattered on the floor. All in black-and-white, the stenciled-posters bring contrast to the glossy, colorful ads, creating a visual sensation for subway riders.
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While Sinofsky was seen as a brilliant figure at Microsoft, his downfall was that he didn't get along with others within the company. He was notorious for picking fights with other executives, including current CEO Steve Ballmer, and even pushed former executives like chief software architect Ray Ozzie to quit.
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While the decision to part ways with Sinofsky was a good thing in terms of moving Microsoft in a new direction, it also means the loss of a great mind that had a strong handle on Microsoft's software and innovation. Sinofsky may not be a team player, but he was great at what he did. Losing that sort of creativity and completely revamping the inner dynamic of how Microsoft's teams work will not be an easy task.
Julie Larson-Green, who has worked with Microsoft since 1993, is replacing Sinofsky. She played a key role in program management, and UI design/research for Windows 7 and Windows 8. So we'll see if Larson-Green can stand up to the challenge and fill Sinofsky's shoes while complying with the new integrated direction Microsoft is looking to take.
Sinofsky's leave is eerily similar to that of the recently departed
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Integrating alternative modalities into Western clinics (Proceedings)
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is viewed by many veterinarians as an "us against them" proposition. In reality, an integrative approach combining conventional medicine and alternative modalities often yields the best results. Some CAM modalities such as Traditional Chinese Medicine have their own unique diagnostic methods which evaluate the body in a different manner, thereby providing veterinarians with an alternative way to view a disease or disease process. In some cases, Western medicine may not have an etiology or treatment for a particular problem while a CAM modality may be able identify, treat and even prevent the same problem.
Integrative medicine is a multidisciplinary approach to health care, utilizing Western medicine in conjunction with non-traditional medical modalities such as herbal remedies, Traditional Chinese Medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic, etc. According to the 2002 National Health Interview Survey conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Heath, and the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 62% of American adults use some form of CAM including megavitamin therapy and prayer. A recent survey by AARP and NCCAM found that almost two-thirds of people 50 years or older are using some form of CAM. According to Dr. Lynn S. Peck, research associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, a 1997 survey of animal owners revealed that 42% of animal owners utilized some form of CAM. Clearly, there is a demand for alternatives to Western medicine alone and veterinarians must recognize and accommodate this growing interest.
In most cases, conventional medicine and alternative modalities can be utilized together safely and effectively. Many CAM modalities focus on treating the root of the problem, not just the symptoms, and strive for prevention of future disease. In some instances, Western intervention is critical. However, follow-up care utilizing alternative modalities may improve recovery. Integrative medicine practitioners must still adhere to recognized standards of care and investigate the underlying problem and should stay current with the latest advances in Western medicine to ensure they are able to offer or recommend the best health care options possible.Responsible integration of alternative modalities into a purely Western clinic requires educated decision-making. One must be aware of and consider American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines, national and state requirements and legal issues, the quality of education that is available, if certification exists and the validity of the modalities. Other selection criteria include personal experience with a modality, current popularity of and anticipated acceptance by clientele and local veterinarians of the selected CAM modality.
CAM education and training varies significantly in quality, quantity and philosophy. Two programs in the same field may vary wildly in material covered, requirements for passing the course and in receiving certification if any exists. Certification conveys credibility and promotes confidence in both the modality and certified practitioner, but does not necessarily guarantee or endorse competence in either the education received or ability of the practitioner. Investigation into the certification process, the required number of training hours, and what body or organization determines and awards the certification will enable you to better assess the validity of the certification. Additionally, requirements for practicing specific CAM modalities varies from state to state. In some states, non-veterinarians are allowed to perform some CAM therapies.
Each CAM modality should be evaluated cautiously and independently. Critical evaluation is often difficult due to the lack of double-blinded control studies and inaccessibility of studies due to publication in foreign journals and foreign languages, or in journals that are not included in the Medline data base. Additionally, some modalities do not lend themselves to the same experimental protocols that are applicable to Western medicine. Regardless, CAM therapies should be critically appraised prior to incorporation into the veterinary practice.
Once the decision has been made to integrate CAM modalities into the practice, staff members, colleagues and clientele must be educated about the therapies offered. Staff members must be "on board" and be able to discuss services offered in order to educate clients, arouse interest in and promote the new therapies. Colleagues in-house and in the local area need to be aware that alternative treatment options are available at your facility. Promotion at the clinic can easily be achieved by hanging posters or artwork that convey the new modalities practiced, hanging certifications that practitioners have earned in specific modalities, handing out informational brochures, and creating an alternative medicine corner with relevant books, magazines and newspaper articles. Tabletop water fountains, exotic plants and wind chimes will also add interest to an alternative medicine corner. Brochures or fliers announcing inclusion of CAM modalities at your clinic should be mailed to local veterinary clinics, veterinary colleges and schools that offer veterinary technician courses. The local media (newspaper, regional magazines, television stations) should also be made aware of the new services that are offered at your clinic. Lectures and demonstrations in the local community are an excellent way to promote CAM modalities and the services your clinic offers. Venues which should be considered include:


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A Montage of FedEx Workers Who Couldn't Care Less [VIDEO]
FedEx is supposed to be the way you send something if you don't trust the post office. But if you search for "FedEx delivery guy" on YouTube, all you'll find are clips of them throwing packages, like they couldn't care less.
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While We Wait For 'Deadpool 2': 7 Crazy Comic Book Moments Featuring The Merc With A Mouth
By now we all know the deal with Deadpool: A relatively unknown comic book character came out of nowhere to , breaking the fourth wall and poking a little fun at other superheroes and studios on the way, all while proving that R-rated superhero movies could totally bring in the numbers.
Add to that a lead actor who basically merged with his character, and it didn't take too much time for Fox to officially confirm Deadpool 2. The sequel is , but — apart from the fact that Deadpool himself announced the arrival of Cable in the post-credits scene of the first movie. There might even be clues for Deadpool 2 !
Still, there's quite a few that the Deadpool sequel could draw from, starting with the appearance of Vanessa as Copycat, the shapeshifting, blue-skinned mutant we were all hoping to see in the first movie. But until we get more details on what Deadpool 2 is actually going to be about, the comic books provide us with plenty of insane moments. While they might be too insane to make it into a movie adaptation, they will definitely give you a bit of that Merc with a Mouth vibe we've all been missing.
1. That Time Deadpool Killed Hitler (And Badly Imitated His Voice To Make It Appear Like A Suicide)
Or when comic books rewrite history.
2. When Deadpool Flirted With Spider-Man
Although we're mostly aware of his loving relationship with Vanessa, Deadpool's known to be quite the flirter in the comics. One of his crushes is Spider-Man, and Deadpool's legendary fourth-wall breaking makes it even more entertaining.
3. When Deadpool Teased Wolverine
We've already seen two X-Men go crazy at the thought of having to listen to one more word by the Merc with a Mouth in the movie, but the comics are no exception. I'm not sure who of Spider-Man or Wolverine is losing their patience more when they end up with Deadpool, although at least it makes for some hilarious dialogue.
4. That Time Deadpool Fought Abraham Lincoln
Right, that happened. In Deadpool Vol. 3, the red-spandex specialist has a cage fight with Abraham Lincoln.
5. When Deadpool Gained A Voice Inside His Head
As if Deadpool wasn't crazy enough, an altercation with Daredevil and Thor merged him with Madcap — of all people. Madcap is a Marvel villain who shares healing abilities similar to Deadpool, although he's much darker. Another strike of Thor's lightning later separates the two again, but Madcap definitely leaves his mark on the Merc with a Mouth.
6. When Deadpool Wouldn't Get Tired Of Star Wars References
One of the great things about Deadpool's fourth-wall-breaking ability is that it doesn't only pertain to Marvel Comics. And while you might be familiar with that time he shot someone in the face for saying the Star Wars prequels were good, did you catch this reference in the corner of a panel?
7. That Time He Admitted His Only Fear: Cows
It's one of the most delightful pieces of trivia about Deadpool: The only thing he fears is a cow. about the avocado-faced antihero.
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But the French president was dealt a serious blow by the Front National leader, Marine Le Pen, who told her supporters she would not vote for him.
Thousands of Sarkozy's flag-waving supporters, many of them party activists bussed in from the provinces by his rightwing UMP party, turned out at the Trocadero in Paris in front of the tower.
Sarkozy's alternative May Day Labour rally, which he initially said was a defiant celebration of "real" work versus the traditional trade union marches, had caused a political slanging match in France.
A Communist newspaper and various commentators likened the president to Marshal Petain, the leader of France's Nazi collaborationist regime in the 1940s, for trying to appropriate the "values of work" for the right. His party slammed the parallels as shameful and disgusting.
Sarkozy told the crowd: "We don't want socialism!" He stressed the importance of loving France, the value of work, and promised a new French social model with fewer rules and red tape. He said France must defend "values, identity and the frontiers that protect us", adding: "Do you think China doesn't defend its identity?"
With polls showing a six to eight point lead for the Socialist Francois Hollande in the final vote on May 6, and one showing only 19 per cent of French people think Sarkozy can still win the election, party activists in the crowd admitted a victory for Sarkozy would be very hard. Many had spent EUR10 on T-shirts bearing a picture of General de Gaulle and the words: "He saved France, so did Nicolas Sarkozy".
A group of students in Dijon had been up until 2am plastering the centre of town with stickers warning that a win for the left would lead to bankruptcy for France. All were counting on what they hoped would be a bruising performance by Sarkozy in the live TV debate between the candidates tonight. Historically the debate has not shifted opinions, rather confirmed them. Polls show more than 80 per cent of French voters have already made up their minds.
The Front National leader held her own traditional May Day rally to commemorate Joan of Arc. After Le Pen came third in the first round vote with 17.9 per cent, the party's highest ever share, her 6.4 million voters are now kingmakers.
For Sarkozy to win, he needs the vast majority of them to vote for him and has hardened his stance on immigration, aware that fears about immigrants are their top concern. But Le Pen, who boasts she is now the "political centre of gravity in the campaign" announced at her rally that, faced with the choice between Sarkozy and Hollande, she would vote "blank", spoiling her ballot in Sunday's vote. She told supporters: "I have made my choice. Each of you will make yours".
Le Pen's rally saw thousands gather outside Paris Opera house, more than in recent years, chanting slogans such as, "Neither left nor right" and "This is our home, our country", as well as some shouting that they proudly ate pork. Le Pen's party is now focusing on the June parliamentary elections where it claims it has a chance of winning at least a dozen seats, and returning to parliament for the first time since voting rules changed in 1986.
If Sarkozy loses, his ruling UMP party, which combines various rightwing and centrist strands, could face months of infighting and Le Pen hopes to capitalise and gain ground on the right.
Sarkozy continued courting the far right in a radio interview. Asked whether France has too many immigrants, he said: "Yes. Having taken in too many people, we paralysed our system of integration.
"I will never argue for zero immigration, but the reality is that when you invite more people than you can handle, you no longer integrate them."
An OpinionWay-Fiducial survey found 49 per cent of French voters feel Sarkozy's campaign was leaning too far to the right. Union-led rallies marched across France, with many carrying anti-Sarkozy banners. Jobs and France's record unemployment are the key concerns among voters.
Hollande was in central France to commemorate Pierre Beregovoy, a former Socialist prime minister who shot himself in 1993. Hollande said he wanted to be the successor to the last Socialist president – Francois Mitterrand – and stressed how he would turn Europe away from hard austerity towards growth measures. He said: "A certain number of heads of states or government who were attached to austerity, are beginning to talk about – and the word hurts them – growth. Well after the final vote in the French election, they won't just talk about it, they will put into practice a policy of growth if we win."
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The group were arrested last February after they boarded the Noble Discoverer at the Port of Taranaki and spent 77 hours up a 58m tower, in protest against Shell's oil exploration operation in the Arctic.
They earlier pleaded guilty to being unlawfully on a ship.
In New Plymouth District Court this morning, Judge Allan Roberts sentenced each of the activists to 120 hours of community work and ordered them to pay $651.44 each in reparation to the port.
But the protesters avoided paying more than $600,000 in reparation sought by police.
Greenpeace climate campaigner Simon Boxer, who was in court to support the activists, said the reparation request was "quite ludicrous".
He said the activists were passionate about their cause.
"It was a stiff sentence but they know what they were doing was right, and they know what matters the most was that they brought a spotlight onto the Arctic drilling plans of Shell.
"As we've seen over this last year, those plans are in disarray at the moment because of that spotlight that started in New Zealand, so they feel it was their duty to act."
The group was initially charged with entering an enclosed area at the Port of Taranaki without authority and with the intent to commit a crime.
Those sentenced today were Lawless, Jan Raoni Hammer, Mike Ross Buchanan, Shayne Panayiotis Comino, Vivienne Rachel Hadlow, Shai Sebastian Naides, Zach Steven Penman and Ilai Amir.
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The green blogger is certainly familiar with US tallow and grease producer Darling International given that she pestered them every week between the year 2000 and 2006 for pricing information. Hopefully, their new venture into the renewable diesel market with oil company Valero Energy (via its subsidiary) will work out.
According to Darling, the joint venture plans to build a 135 million gallons/year renewable diesel production facility on a site adjacent to Valero's St. Charles refinery in Louisiana. The plant will use waste grease and maybe other feedstock.
Now you might be wondering what brought this on given that biofuels are still slightly struggling in the marketplace. But the renewable energy funding and loans from the US Department of Energy is making sure biofuels investments are still on track and the Darling-Valero joint venture is taking advantage of it.
The companies, however, did not indicate how much loan they're getting from the DOE.
This is not the first time that oil companies are collaborating with animal fats producers for producing renewable diesel. ConocoPhillips and chicken fat producer Tyson announced their joint venture in 2007 to produce renewable diesel as well. Unfortunately, ConocoPhillips suspended the project in late 2008 because of unfavorable economics and lowered federal tax credits.
ConocoPhillips said it will continue to monitor economic conditions to determine whether resuming production becomes feasible. Tyson, meanwhile, is still going ahead with its 75m gal/year biofuels plant in Louisiana in joint venture with another oil company Syntroleum. The plant will start up in 2010.
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American industrialist David Koch, a major supporter of conservative causes, said on Thursday his lifelong fascination with dinosaurs drove his $35 million donation to renovate the National Museum of Natural History's dinosaur hall.
The gift was the largest single donation in the Washington-based museum and research institution's 112-year history, the Smithsonian Institution said.
"I've had a love affair with dinosaurs since I was a boy," Koch, who turned 72 on Thursday, told Reuters in a telephone interview from New York, where he lives.
"I realized that the exhibit at the Smithsonian was very out of date. Some of it goes back 100 years, and we were in desperate need of renovation," said Koch, who is on the museum's board of directors.
The current display on dinosaurs and paleontology has gone mostly unchanged for 30 years, and the Koch donation will cover most of the planned $45 million renovation, said Randall Kremer, a spokesman for the museum.
"This would not happen if not for the gift from Mr. Koch," Kremer said. "This is just a great day for the museum and the country."
The new hall will showcase part of the museum's 46 million-piece fossil collection and feature new displays on how dinosaurs and other creatures lived.
The Smithsonian Board of Regents agreed to name the updated 25,000-square-foot exhibition space after Koch. The museum already has the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins, which opened in 2010.
Koch has donated to the Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2006, he gave $20 million to the American Museum of Natural History in New York to support its dinosaur exhibit.
David and his brother Charles Koch are also among the largest contributors to Republican causes and candidates.
Koch said on Thursday he has given "by far" more money to philanthropic, charitable and other non-profit groups than he has to political concerns.
"I have a strong moral code and I have an opportunity to give," he said.
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Hotel Splendid Sole Manerba, Hotel Splendid Sole is near the Natural Park of Manerba del Garda, 800 metara od obale jezera. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms and apartments with balcony and satellite TV. The Splendid Sole offers a modern wellness centre with sauna, Turska kupelj, massages and a gym. There is both an indoor and outdoor pool. The restaurant of the Splendid Sole Hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine. Hotel je 16 km from the A4 Autostrada Brescia-Padova motorway. (Hotel Splendid Sole Manerba Garda Hoteli del rezerviranje).


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Afrika Handmade Symposium, Oct. 2-3 2014 @ Jacaranda Hotel – Westlands
A two day gathering on contemporary craft and design;
Dates: October 2-3, 2014
Venue: Jacaranda Hotel – Westlands
Find more info on http://craftafrika.org/afrika-handmade/
Craft Afika's – Afrika Handmade Symposium Pre-Launch Event, Aug. 14 2014 @ Shalom House
Craft Afrika will on 14th August, 2-5pm, host a pre-event launch for the annual Afrika Handmade symposium.
About Afrika Handmade symposium
Afrika Handmade is developed as strategic activity under our market development program. The 2 day event, scheduled for 2nd-3rd October 2014, will seek to generate visibility for the contemporary craft and design sector in Kenya, thereby opening up new market opportunities especially at the domestic and regional levels.
It will also provide a rare opportunity for multi stakeholder discussions on a range of issues surrounding the craft and design sector in Kenya.
Entry to the launch event is free, though registration through this link is advised http://bit.ly/1sMTTgm.
For more information about Craft Afrika and our programs, visit our blog http://bit.ly/1jhuNzx
Early Bird Registration for Afrika Handmade Symposium, Oct. 2-3 2014 @ Jacaranda Hotel – Westlands
Visit their site for online registration and to find more info. on the symposium
Jumpstart Thursday: Big Branding for Small Business, Apr. 3 2014 @ Creatives Garage – Ngong Road
Craft Afrika in collaboration with LONDONAIROBI.com and Biz Baz Events invites you to Jumpstart Thursday- the bi-monthly networking forum for craft makers.
See poster for details and please note the change of location from our usual meeting venue at Shalom House.
Due to limited space, registration through this link is a prerequisite>> http://bit.ly/1fCyhcW.
Please register to avoid being turned away.
Craft Afrika's Jumpstart Thursday: All About Craft Fairs, Feb. 20 2014 @ Shalom House
This February 20th, 2-5pm at Shalom House, Craft Afrika will be talking all about craft fairs with the names behind the best of them in Nairobi:
– Kealleigh Bell- Ngong Racecourse Christmas Fair
– Caroline Mbindyo- Bizarre Bazaar Craft Festival
– Lynette Anderson- Nairobi Fashion Market
– Claire Niala- Waldorf Eco Fair
Take a break from work and come through to the ONLY such networking forum for crafters! Share ideas and information, exchange resources and learn from the best in the craft fair business.
PLUS we are giving you an opportunity to show and tell. If you have a product that you would like to get feedback on- this is your chance! Indeed, given how busy these four ladies are, this is an opportunity you DO NOT want to miss.
Register here for free
Event: Valentines Art Affair, Feb. 8 2014 @ Kuona Trust
Kuona Trust is organising the first ever Valentines Art Affair featuring all our Kuona artists.
This one day sale is your perfect opportunity to buy an affordable art piece from your favorite artist as well as get that special person a gift they will treasure for a long time to come. Art is a way of expressing how we feel.
Show you're loved how you feel this valentine by buying them an exceptional gift from our line-up of vendors who include Micheal Soi, Rift Valley Leather, Sidai Jewellery, Craft Afrika, Mali ya Mali, Wazawazi, Adorn Me and many more.
There will be various activities for one to join in such making of hand- made cards, order your portraits done by our skilled artists , purchase engraved glass from a master glass artist, have your photos taken by professionals in our one of a kind photo booth and get them custom framed.
Date: Saturday 8th February 2014
Venue: Kuona Trust
Time: 10 am – 4pm
Also, enjoy good music, food and drinks as you encounter a unique shopping experience.
Call for Applications to the 2nd Cycle of Training- Craft Enterprise Incubation Program, by Jan. 31 2014
Call for applications to the second cycle of training- Craft Enterprise Incubation Program [CEIP14].
The 12 week program – 19 March to 6 June 2014 – is specifically designed for the craft sector. It focuses on sharing knowledge, tools and networks that enable young designer-makers to create profitable craft enterprises.
The program also feature a mentorship component, access to micro loans through our partner Kiva and market linkages opportunities.
Every training cycle accepts only 10 students to allow for one on one interaction.
There are 5 partial scholarships worth 10,000Ksh each on offer through sponsorship by Biz Baz Events, organizers of the Bizarre Bazaar craft festival.
Application deadline is 31 January 2014 at midnight.
For more information about Craft Afrika and the program, visit our blog www.craftafrika.org or email email@example.com


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The question should be "why not hunt?". Every so often threads come up about why do people kill critters they can't possibly or don't eat. Those folk live in their own little world. Lot's of reason to hunt even if you let a carcass rot in the field. Population control and fur being 2. Left unchecked most critters in the U.S. would over populate an area quickly if left unchecked. Ever see what happens when distemper runs thru a coon population or mange thru fox populations? Not pretty and far less humane than shooting em. As for fur that's pretty self explanatory. Now some so-called hunters get all high and mighty and say we don't need fur for clothes, well you don't need venison to eat either so touche.
But possibly the main reason to hunt is because I'm a predator. Top dog in my woods and by god I'm gonna hunt. Not gonna make apologies to anyone for my hobby or my methods and generally don't have to explain myself to anyone with a lick of common sense. Seems I only have to explain myself to folk with the same amount of common sense a six week old puppy. In short? You do what you want to do and stop worrying so dang much about the next guy.
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'Walk Of Shame Shuttle:' New Show On VH1
This is great! From the University of Michigan, a new show is hitting VH-1 and it describes college life to a T.
It's "Walk of Shame Shuttle."
The best part of this show, its REALITY. For real, though I think this is reality, not fake reality.
So, this girl started a business where she saves you from the epic, awful, walk of shame by charging $5 and picking you up in the morning before class.
VH1 picked it up and it's soon to be a reality show!
Check out the "mock commercial" she made to get her business going.
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Football Starts Spring Practice Tuesday
March 30, 2009
Marshall Spring Guide with Roster in PDF Format
Marshall University's football team will open spring practice this week with three scheduled workouts at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The Thundering Herd's first practice, set for Tuesday, is closed to the public, however Herd fans are invited to watch the Thundering Herd practice on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Marshall Head Coach Mark Snyder enters his fourth spring at his alma-mater with 15 returning starters in camp and a wealth of experience throughout the roster. The Thundering Herd returns seven starters on offense and eight on defense. Among the top returnees are 2008 leading tackler Mario Harvey at linebacker, All-Conference USA defensive end Albert McClellan, Mackey Award Candidate Cody Slate at tight end and 1,000-yard rusher Darius Marshall at running back.
Tuesday is Marshall's first of the 15 NCAA allowed spring practices that will be spread out throughout the month of April. MU will conclude spring drills with the annual Green & White Game on Saturday, April 25 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Kickoff for the spring game is scheduled for 3 p.m.
A brief position-by-position spring outlook follows:
Marshall Offensive Coordinator John Shannon will have many weapons at his disposal this spring as Marshall welcomes back seven starters from last season. The Thundering Herd boasts one of the nation's top receiving tight ends in Cody Slate and a deep group of running backs that is headlined by returning 1,000-yard rusher Darius Marshall. The Thundering Herd also boasts talented depth up front and returns All-Freshmen C-USA tackles Ryan Tillman and C.J. Wood. Sophomore Mark Cann returns at quarterback and he will compete this spring with junior Brian Anderson, who turned in a strong performance in last season's finale against Tulsa, and a highly touted duo of junior college quarterbacks for the starting job. At receiver, MU returns veterans Bryant Milligan, Courtney Edmonson and Tavaris Thompson among others.
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Marshall Defensive Coordinator Rick Minter enters the spring with a talented and experienced unit that welcomes back eight starters and seven of its top 10 tacklers from last season. First-team All-Conference USA defensive end Albert McClellan returns for his senior season to lead a stout Thundering Herd defensive front that features four returning starters. The Marshall linebacking corps welcomes back the team's top tackler from a year ago in junior Mario Harvey who recorded 107 tackles as a sophomore. Freshman All-American DeQuan Bembry and fellow freshman standout T.J. Drakeford return at the cornerback spots, while seniors Ashton Hall and John Saunders appear ready for increased roles with the departure of seniors C.J. Spillman and Aaron Johnson.
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DORIN GOIAN could return for Rangers at Annan Athletic next month after his Italian club Spezia confirmed he is no longer needed.
The Romanian defender is on a season-long loan at the Serie B side, but got into hot water with the Italian football authorities last month.
He contested an 88th- minute winner for Juve Stabia in a 3-2 defeat so strenuously, he manhandled referee Maurizio Ciampi, who promptly sent him off –the second time he's been red-carded since his return to Italy.
Goian was handed a bumper four-match ban by the Italian Federation Disciplinary Committee who ruled that he had "tried to intimidate the referee".
That was the final straw for ambitious Spezia, and their sporting director, Nelso Ricci, launched an amazing attack on Goian insisting he'd been 'my biggest disappointment, not up to the level we expected'.
Now Spezia have announced they want to keep Goian for their four remaining games this year in Serie B.
But after the match on December 30, when Italy start their winter break, he is free to return to Rangers.
And they have already brought in Swedish defender Richard Magyar from Halmstads to replace him.
A Spezia spokesman said: "We expect Goian will return to Rangers next month."
That means the defender, who is contracted at Ibrox until the end of next season, could make his Third Division return for Rangers at Galabank shortly into the new year.
Goian joined Rangers last summer after a two-year spell at Palermo and made 35 SPL starts last season.


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Question/Advice for rimfire scope
I just bought a Mossberg 702 Plinkster for kicks and giggles. I'm not going hunting or do any serious target shooting, probably use it to get my wife, daughter, and grandson, involved in shooting.
The gun has a good set of sights on it but I would like to put an inexpensive scope on it. I'm clueless on low end scopes. I'm looking at a Bushnell or Barska 3-9x32 right now. Both are in the area of $38-$42 from Optics Planet or Midway. Is either good enough or one better than the other for what I'm looking for?
Also, both scopes come with rings, but would it be advisable to to buy a set of see thru rings to use instead? And if so, medium or high?
I put a 4x32 Bushnell rimfire scope on my sons Winchester 190 when I bought it. Most of his shooting is under 75 yards and it has been excellent. They also make a 3-9x32. I would steer away from the Barska. The rings are for the dovetail mount and will be fine.
Had a similar question myself a few weeks back. I was looking for an inexpensive scope for a Ruger 10/22. Based on several good recommendations from members I picked up a 3-9x32 Simmons at Dicks for about $50.
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Life as the Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister isn't as rosy as we all might think. In fact, being the sibling of a royal can impact who you're dating and which parties you can attend. Don't believe us? Just ask Pippa Middleton who's currently experiencing the annoying side of having a royal big sister.
Vanity Fair reports Pippa and her brother James were due to make an appearance at a VIP party in London last week to celebrate recently launched online boutique Cavan.
The bash was thrown by Cavan's ambassador Donna Air, who also happens to be James' girlfriend. So, did the Middletons show? Er, no. They skipped it - and it wasn't because they had a better offer.
Fashion & Style reports James was worried his and Pippa's attendance might make Donna seem like she was using her "semi-royal connections for publicity."However, there's also suggestions their mother Carole Middleton and even the palace might be involved.
Pippa also faced problems from "royal handlers" when launching her entertaining guide, Celebrate. Sources said the publishing process was made a "nightmare" by their interference.
It doesn't sound like we'll be seeing much of Pippa and James on the party circuit for a while then. Although, when have the young royals and their friends ever done what they're told?
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Claire Jones
Country: UK
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- Role of carcinoembryonic antigen as a marker for colorectal liver metastasesC Jones
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mater Hospital, Crumlin Road, Belfast, UK
Br J Biomed Sci 70:47-50. 2013..A CEA reduction post-resection indicates that it may be used as an indicator of treatment response, while CEA is increased by tumour burden and lesion size...
- The true cost of gallstone diseaseClaire Jones
Department of General Surgery, Daisy Hill Hospital Newry, BT35 8DR
Ulster Med J 81:10-3. 2012..Gallstone related disease accounts for a large expenditure in the NHS. The aim of this study was to review the events and costs of the patient journey to treatment, and propose guidelines to provide an efficient streamlined service...
- The role of cetuximab as first-line treatment of colorectal liver metastasesClaire Jones
School of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK
HPB (Oxford) 15:11-7. 2013..This paper evaluates the use of cetuximab in the first-line management of colorectal liver metastases...
- PET-CT accurately predicts the pre-operative characteristics of colorectal hepatic metastasesC Jones
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mater Hospital, Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6AB, United Kingdom
Eur J Surg Oncol 38:1184-8. 2012..This study aimed to compare characteristics of hepatic metastases on PET-CT with post-operative histological findings and pathology of the primary tumour...
- Can the National Health Service Cancer Plan timeline be applied to colorectal hepatic metastases?Claire Jones
Hepatobiliary Surgical Unit, Mater Hospital, Belfast, UK
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 92:136-8. 2010..The aim of this study was to audit current practice for colorectal liver metastases in a regional hepatobiliary unit, and compare this to the NHS Cancer Plan standards for primary disease...
- The role of carbohydrate drinks in pre-operative nutrition for elective colorectal surgeryC Jones
Department of General Surgery, Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry BT35 8DR, UK
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 93:504-7. 2011..The aim of this review was therefore critically to appraise the evidence available regarding the use of pre-operative carbohydrate (CHO) supplements for elective colorectal surgery...
- The role of microwave ablation in the management of hepatic colorectal metastasesC Jones
School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Surgeon 9:33-7. 2011..Microwave ablation is a recent innovative technique for the management of hepatic cancer. The aim of this study was to review the relevant literature regarding its safety and efficacy...
- The impact of radiation dose exposure during endovascular aneurysm repair on patient safetyClaire Jones
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, Ireland
J Vasc Surg 52:298-302. 2010..The study goal was to calculate the radiation dose in our unit and compare it against other published data and national guidelines...
- The use of antiendotoxin peptides in obstructive jaundice endotoxemiaClaire Jones
Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 24:248-54. 2012..This study aimed to determine the effect of endotoxin on hepatic cytokine response and to assess P6 and C1-related attenuation of the proinflammatory response to endotoxemia, in experimental biliary obstruction...
- Surveillance strategies according to the rate of growth of small abdominal aortic aneurysmsStephen A Badger
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, UK
Vasc Med 16:415-21. 2011..In conclusion, the rate of growth increased steadily with AAA size. An aneurysm < 3.5 cm does not require a repeat scan for 5 years, while those measuring 3.5-3.9 cm and 4.0-4.4 cm require a repeat scan after 17 and 11 months...
- Cytokine response to portal endotoxaemia and neutrophil stimulation in obstructive jaundiceStephen A Badger
Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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It's always hard to see talent wasted. But it happens. It happens far more often than not, and one case sadly stands out among the rest for NFL fans. That case is none other than the trouble of former number-two draft pick Ryan Leaf.
Leaf, who was barely beat out for the top spot in the 1998 draft by Peyton Manning, was the ultimate bust in the NFL and hasn't changed much within the past decade since he's been out of the sport.
Leaf's latest run in with trouble–or I guess we should say run-ins–have came within the last week. On Friday, March 31st, Leaf was arrested on burglary and drug possession charges at the parole office in his hometown of Great Falls, Montana. He posted a $76,000 bond at the Cascade County Detention Center.
The arrest was the result of a month-long investigation by the Central Montana Drug Task Force. The authorities were tipped off by the U.S. Postal Service, who told police that Leaf was "receiving suspicious cash-on-delivery packages from Florida valued between $500 and $700." They arranged a place to search his car and found oxycodone pills in his golf bag that an acquaintance later said were stolen from his home
"I've made some mistakes, and have no excuses," Leaf said a statement released by his publicist after this incident. "I am using the tools I've learned to move forward rather than backwards, and will be open to talking about the details in the days to come. I am confident that there will be further understanding when the facts are revealed, and feel very blessed for all of the support, especially from my friends and family."
Apparently, though, one mistake of this magnitude wasn't enough for Leaf as he was arrested again early Monday on accusations that he broke into another home outside Great Falls, according to Central Montana Drug Task Force Commander Chris Hickman.
According to Hickman, the home owners walked into the house Sunday afternoon to find a ''tall man with an athletic build'' inside. The man told the owners he had the wrong address and left.
The owners later discovered three bottles of prescription medication missing and phoned police. After describing his truck, his clothes and his ''shiny black loafers,'' they picked Leaf out of a photo lineup.
A search of Leaf's home turned up 89 hydrocodone pills loose in the pocket of a bathrobe, police said. Authorities do not believe those were the same pills that were taken from the burglarized home.
There has been no comment from Leaf's publicist or attorney at this time but the evidence itself points to some serious jail time in Leaf's immediate future. In addition to an eyewitness, the GPS data from Leaf's own vehicle showed that he was in the driveway during that time frame and that he was also in front of the homes of five to ten other houses in the vicinity.
These events, both of which happened within days, are the compilation of a lifetime of bad decisions for Leaf, a person who had all the talent in the world to make it big, but didn't have the sense enough to use it.
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Tyson Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli
As of June 3, 2015, Tyson Fresh Meats of Dakota City, NE has issued a recall on Tyson Fresh Meats' lean ground beef after suspicion that there may be traces of E. Coli O157:H7 contamination.
Details of the Tyson Meat Recall
Information below was provided by the USDA and Food Safety News:
- The recall involves Tyson Fresh Meats 5lb. chubs of '80% lean ground beef.'
- The recall has the establishment number, "EST. 245C" underneath the USDA inspection mark.
- It is labeled 'best before or freeze by:' June 5, 2015.
- The beef was only shipped to New York.
- The FDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the issue during sampling, although there has been no reports received thus far.
- It is advised to cook meat all the way through at 160 degrees in order to kill any bacteria and use a food thermometer to ensure the temperature internally.
About E. coli O157:H7
- E. Coli is a potentially deadly bacterium.
- Infection can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps for 2-8 days.
- More severe cases include hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a kind of kidney failure most prominent in children under 5 or the elderly. This condition is commonly detected by easy bruising, less urine output, and pallor.


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NURENA, César R.. Incorporation of an intercultural approach in the Peruvian health care system: the vertical birth method. Rev Panam Salud Publica [online]. 2009, vol.26, n.4, pp.368-376. ISSN 1680-5348. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1020-49892009001000013.
Peru has a large indigenous population (40% of the total), made of 72 distinct groups. These peoples are at a great disadvantage compared to the mestizos and other groups that are more closely connected with the dominant culture. The political and economic inequality and inequities are particularly stark with regard to health conditions. National policy and plans have not considered the indigenous peoples' values and identity, nor their right to self-determination and control of their land and resources, and even less so, their health knowledge and practices, inasmuch western "modern medicine" has been imposed upon them by the dominant culture. Since 1992, as a result of international forums and academia, as well as a growing movement in Peru to acknowledge the value of cultural diversity and the rights of indigenous peoples, Government proposals, initiatives, and programs were undertaken to incorporate and empower cultural contributions and traditional practices in a way that would not only benefit the indigenous, but also enrich, through various intercultural venues, the stock of cultural traditions and ethnic roots of the greater Peruvian society. This article explores specifically how these intercultural strategies have been rolled out in health care to institutionalize the vertical birth method in rural, predominantly indigenous, communities, and endeavors to assess the decrease in maternal mortality, as well as the difficulties encountered, and mostly overcome, by expressing multiculturalism in the health field.
Keywords : Cultural diversity; birth; indigenous health; health policy; Peru.