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Appropriate for CKD, Dialysis
1 package Pie Dough, pre–rolled
3 oz. Cream Cheese
2 individual packages of Stevia
1 teaspoon Orange extract
½ teaspoon Orange zest
16 oz. Strawberries, fresh
⅓ cup Strawberry Preserves, sugar–free
Roll out the pie dough and use the dough to line the tart shells. Poke the dough with a fork, to prevent the dough from bubbling during the baking process. Bake in a pre–heated 400° F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Time may vary depending on the size of your tart shells. Let cool to room temperature.
Whip cream cheese, orange extract, orange zest and Stevia together. The mixture should be easy to spread. Spread gently over the bottom of the tart shells. Wash and dry strawberries. Slice thin and place on top of the cream cheese lined tarts. Heat strawberry preserves over a low heat until melted, brush over the sliced strawberries and serve.
Calories 378.5
total fat 22.4 g
saturated fat 6.9 g
monounsaturated fat 8.3 g
polyunsaturated fat 6 g
cholesterol 23.4 mg
calcium 46.7 mg
sodium 350 mg
phosphorus 80 mg
potassium 270 mg
total carbohydrates 40 g
dietary fiber 3 g
sugar 13.5 g
protein 4.4 g
This recipe was submitted by CKD patient Chef Duane Sunwold.


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That's good news right?
In his note today, Deutsche Bank's Joe LaVorgna says there is even more than meets the eye in the report.
Specifically, the rosier CBO report means there's now less pressure on Congress to keep the Sequester, and more breathing room for the Fed.
He writes:
Oftentimes, a mid-year CBO update is not particularly newsworthy, but we believe this time is different for several reasons:
One, the improving fiscal finances increase the probability that the recent budget sequester will be watered down.
Two, with less fiscal drag likely in train, the Fed at the margin will feel less compelled to pursue quantitative easing (QE) at its current $85 billion per month pace. Remember that when QE was implemented last September, it was done in part in anticipation of the non- negligible chance the US economy went over a fiscal cliff. Ultimately, it could turn out to look more like a fiscal gully.
Three, declining Treasury financing needs essentially make current QE more expansionary in the sense that the Fed is absorbing even more fixed income supply relative to what was the case when projected budget deficits were much higher.
Less fiscal drag coupled with a dramatic reduction in the Treasury's borrowing needs arguably alter the cost-benefit analysis of QE. The question is whether the doves on the FOMC acknowledge this over the next couple of months.
Somewhere between David Tepper and Jon Hilsenrath, there we shall be.


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Though a Washington State Patrol spokesman recently told us the agency can't ticket state lawmakers during the legislative session, some lawmakers say they've still gotten hit with citations.
Several state legislators told me they have gotten speeding tickets despite the state constitution's clause protecting legislators from arrest and "any civil process" during legislative sessions.
From state Rep. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds:
@melissasantos1 FWIW I've gotten 2 speeding tix from WSP in the Leg. No special privilege, but I do drive slower now! http://t.co/a8DPkSO6Aj— Marko Liias (@MarkoLiias) September 16, 2013
@melissasantos1 One was in front of the Capitol, I noted the irony, still got the ticket. The other wrote the ticket before I said anything.— Marko Liias (@MarkoLiias) September 16, 2013
Former state Sen. Debbie Regala, D-Tacoma, said she was also ticketed once by a State Patrol trooper for speeding on her way to the Capitol. It was "the only ticket I've ever got for speeding," she wrote in an email to The News Tribune.
Regala said she didn't mention to the trooper she was a state senator, which she described as "bad form."
State Sen. Adam Kline, D-Seattle, also said he's received tickets from law enforcement officers before. Kline said he didn't know the state constitution's provision protecting lawmakers from arrest could also be construed apply to civil traffic tickets.
"I could have saved myself a couple tickets and a lot of money on insurance," Kline said in an interview earlier this month.
Rep. Steve Kirby, D-Tacoma, said he thinks police are generally more likely to cite legislators when they pull them over than the average driver, though he said he's never been stopped by a member of the State Patrol.
"If you're a legislator, you're way more likely to be given a speeding ticket if you get stopped," Kirby said. "That's been my experience."
Legislators also may not be immune from receiving tickets from traffic cameras posted at red-light intersections or in school zones, judging by Kirby's experience. Court records show Kirby received a traffic ticket in Lakewood in late June 2013, while the Legislature was still finishing a second special session.
Kirby said that ticket was from an automated camera in a school zone, and he received the citation in the mail after the legislative session ended.
"I sent them the money, because I figure they must need the money," Kirby said last week.
Like our article noted, different police agencies interpret the state constitution differently regarding whether or not it bars them from ticketing state lawmakers.
The State Patrol had this to say today on Twitter in response to our article and some angry reaction from the Twittersphere:
.@gerrytweeter We believe the right thing is troopers honoring their oath to uphold the constitution. And it really doesn't come up much.— WA State Patrol (@wastatepatrol) September 16, 2013


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Lutui's starting status with Cardinals in jeopardy
By apparently planning to wait until the last minute of a June 15 deadline to sign his qualifying contract offer of $1.759 million, we hear restricted free agent Deuce Lutui could face a real challenge hanging on to his ...
Cardinals sign veteran CB Miller
The Cardinals added some depth on the corners Monday with the signing of free-agent CB Justin Miller to a one-year contract.
Faneca best bet at left guard for Cardinals
Don't be surprised if newly acquired nine-time Pro Bowler Alan Faneca becomes the Cardinals' new starting left guard in the not-too-distant future.
Is NFC West still 'NFC Worst'?
PFW's Dan Arkush ponders 10 questions about a division that looks like it could be on an upwardly mobile path following an excellent drafting effort.
Cardinals re-sign UFA NT Robinson
The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran NT Bryan Robinson, who had been an unrestricted free agent. In accordance with club policy, terms were not disclosed.
OG Faneca signs with Cardinals
The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with veteran OG Alan Faneca on a one-year contract. The deal is reportedly for $2.5 million.
2010 draft choices by team: Cardinals
Here are the players who were chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010 NFL draft.
Rapid development of Washington key for Cardinals
For the Cardinals to have any chance of remaining the kingpin in the NFC West, second-round LB Daryl Washington must begin effectively filling Karlos Dansby's industrial-sized shoes as soon as possible.
Washington should help Cardinals more down road
Cardinals second-round selection Daryl Washington could have a bright future. But as an outside linebacker, he does not fill the hole that was opened up by Karlos Dansby's departure.
Williams should satisfy Cardinals' need on nose
It seems very likely that Tennessee's Dan Williams won't have to volunteer for the starting NT job for the Cardinals after being selected with their first pick in the 2010 draft.
Cardinals DE Campbell aiming for double digits
Cardinals DE Calais Cambpell looks forward to the help he expects newcomer Joey Porter will provide in reaching his 2010 goal of double-digit sacks.
Cardinals re-sign free-agent S Ware
The Cardinals announced late Tuesday afternoon that they had re-signed unrestricted free-agent S Matt Ware to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Cardinals sign PK Feely
The Cardinals announced Friday that they have signed PK Jay Feely to a two-year deal. Terms were undisclosed.
Cardinals appear fully committed to Leinart
The way we hear it, Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt was dead serious when he went out of his way to give Matt Leinart the strongest of endorsements as the team's starting QB.
Charges against Cardinals OLB Porter dropped
No charges will be filed against Cardinals OLB Joey Porter in connection with his recent arrest on suspicion of DUI and resisting arrest.
Rucker has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.||||||| Rucker started all 16 games with the Cleveland Browns last season, with four sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed. His 48 tackles were third-most on the team. Rucker joined the Browns last season after six years with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was a third-round draft pick of the Bengals out of Southern California in 2006.
The Browns have released Frostee Rucker after one season. A top free-agent signing by Cleveland last year, the defensive end is the first casualty of the team switching from a 4-3 to multi-front defensive scheme under first-year coach Rob Chudzinski. Rucker was due to make $2.5 million next season.||||||| Rucker made $6 million last season, when he started all 16 games and finished with 48 tackles and four sacks. Last week, Chudzinski and new defensive coordinator Ray Horton, who spent the past two seasons with Arizona, said the Browns hope to have an aggressive defense next season. Apparently, the 6-foot-3, 280-pound Rucker did not fit into their plans.
The Cleveland Browns have officially signed free agent defensive end Frostee Rucker, swiping him from the rival Cincinnati Bengals. Rucker agreed to terms on a five-year, $21 million contract Wednesday and signed his deal Thursday after passing a physical. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported the deal includes $8 million guaranteed.||||||| Rucker had his best season with Cincinnati in 2011, recording a career-high four sacks in 11 starts. He appeared in all 16 games in helping the Bengals make the AFC playoffs. Browns general manager Tom Heckert says Rucker is a player the team targeted in free agency. Heckert says he's excited to about adding Rucker to a young defensive front with end Jabaal Sheard and tackles Ahtyba Rubin and Phil Taylor. The Bengals drafted Rucker in the third round in 2006.
The Bengals put Rucker on the injured reserve list Monday, another setback to a depleted defense.||||||| Rucker suffered a knee injury in Cincinnati's 23-17 loss to Indianapolis on Nov. 14 and was inactive against the Bills on Sunday.
The Bengals placed Rucker on injured reserve Monday because of a hamstring injury.||||||| Rucker had 23 total tackles and one sack in 11 games - four starts - this season.


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Aerodynamic Lift Enhancement Device
City College of New York, 2000 - $16,000
Heavy payload demands for airfoils require the use of new devices, which can improve lift characteristics. The idea of adding kinetic energy to the boundary layer (formed along the surface of a wing), as a means of increasing the maximum lift has been obvious since the basic mechanism of boundary layer separation was first understood. Mechanisms of backward-directed slats on the leading edge of the wing and vortex generators located on the top of the wing are in current usage. This E-Team introduced a novel design for a vortex generator mounted on the leading edge of the wing. This device was tested in CCYN's wind tunnel and showed a sixteen percent reduction in the coefficient of drag. The location on the leading edge appears to offer the largest increase in drag reduction, and in time could become the device of choice for drag reduction in fuel consumption. Using a Boeing 777 standard aircraft long range configuration, the projected fuel savings is $250,000/aircraft annually. This project initiated the development, testing and commercialization of this device for use in aircraft.
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A peek into the amazing world of the hardcore Nerf community
Most people probably aren't aware, but at some point in the last 10 years Nerf guns stopped being just kids toys. A loyal, hardcore community developed around Nerf gun modding and theory.
This article is an amazing peek into that world as the authors of the piece delve deep into data after experimenting with Nerf's new style of darts for the N-Strike line of foam weaponry.
You are not prepared for the amount of data, graphs, and analysis involved in this experiment. If nothing else, come away from this article with a deeper understanding of just how hardcore the Nerf audience can be.
These are no longer a child's plaything; Nerf is serious business.
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Dave Justice casts into the darkness blanketing Miami's Government Cut. He hopes the 1-ounce shrimp-imitation jig will sink quickly, working its way down the rocky ledge that drops from 5 feet to well over 40 before leveling off. The only sign of Justice's efforts that I can see is the white braided line, as it flows from the reel's spool faintly illuminated by a full moon.
As soon as Justice feels the jig hit bottom, he cranks his reel a few times then lets it sink again. After repeating this a few times, he jerks the rod back suddenly and reels aggressively as a nice snook tries to retreat into the rocks below.
Soon I hear it thrashing off the bow of the 34-foot Sea Vee center console. "It's just a runt!" Justice yells back. Within seconds he hauls the fish over the gunwale and Sport Fishing ad sales rep Twig Tolle of Miami retrieves his jig. His "runt" turns out to be a nice 12-pounder.
We make another drift over the same area and Tolle joins Justice in the jigfest, hoping to score one of the trophy-sized snook that hug the dark depths below. A few seconds later, both anglers hook nice-size fish. They jockey around the boat, following thrashing fish. As soon as Tolle gets his snook boat-side, its sharp gill plate slices through his 50-pound fluorocarbon leader and the fish swims away into the night. Soon after, Justice lands a stout 15-pounder. I discover the prizes that await anglers willing to patiently work Florida's Atlantic inlets after the sun sets and fatigue - along with some midnight hunger pangs - would lead most of us to a warm pillow and mere dreams of hot snook fishing.
Most anglers with snook fishing experience will testify that linesiders, especially trophy-size, prove among the most difficult of species to coerce into eating artificials. Justice is no exception, having played mind games with these fish since his boyhood days in Miami. His father, Bill, says that as a teenager, Dave used to snook-fish all night for 10 or 12 nights in a row, often waking up and going to school on two or three hours' sleep. "But he usually came home with a big fish and the thrill of the catch kept him going all day," says Bill. Night fishing isn't for everyone, but for night owls like Dave, it can mean the difference in catching snook.
"Snook are more active after dark when they let down their guard," Dave Justice says. "Even so, I want an outgoing tide at night to avoid increased visibility of crystal-clear incoming tides." However, he adds that on windy nights an incoming can work just as well.
Justice stumbled on a deep-jigging approach while fishing Miami's Haulover Cut about 20 years ago. "The people doing it were jigging from shore on the tide changes, but I started drifting with the boat and it worked, even when the tide was running."
His most memorable trip occurred in August 1996 at Haulover. Justice and a friend caught over 40 linesiders during the last two hours of the outgoing tide. These fish held to a ledge between 15 and 30 feet deep. Justice was most impressed at the size of each fish: the biggest tipped the scales at 30 pounds, the smallest at 8.
Since snook hang around structure and rank among the most powerful strikers in salt water, it helps to have gear that can turn them quickly. Justice prefers a custom Leeward 7-foot heavy-action rod or a Cape Fear Live Bait 70 model. An extra-fast taper offers a sensitive tip for solid casting and better ability to feel the jig bounce off the bottom. Silicon-carbide rod guides complete the rod setup because they absorb the abrasion of braided line. Other rod companies like Rasta and Chaos make rods to meet individual specifications. Standard tackle manufacturers also make off-the-shelf rods that can stand up to these fish, but most models don't have enough extra-fast taper or the special guide inserts.
Reels should feature tough drags and capacity for least 200 yards of 20-pound mono line. Justice prefers the Daiwa Millionaire CV-Z300A, the Penn International 975 or a Shimano Calcutta 400. He is the national sales manager for Sufix fishing lines and spools each reel with 100 yards of 30-pound neon-yellow Superior mono for backing, then uses a seven-turn uni-knot (or "jam-knot") to add 100 yards of 50-pound Herculine. He says the braided line is all-important because success in deep jigging revolves around how you react to the bottom. "The braided line allows you to feel the bottom, so the instant you feel it, you can pull your jig off the rocks. You have a little stretch with mono and don't feel the bottom until it's too late and you're already snagged in it," says Justice.
For terminal tackle, Justice uses a uni-knot to tie on a 4-foot leader of 80-pound fluorocarbon. In tying the uni-knot, make two to three turns with the mono and six to seven with the braid to get a firm, but not bulky, connection. Attach jig heads with a non-slip mono loop knot. I'd suggest rigging at least a half-dozen extra leaders, complete with jigs, before heading out. Frequent cutoffs combined with the headaches of trying to rig in the dark can lead to a lot of wasted time and frustration.
Carry a large variety of jig heads, from 1/4-ounce to 2 ounces. Take at least a half-dozen of each size. Water depth and speed of tidal flow determine which to use at any given time. Make sure the jig reaches the bottom without dropping too quickly. If you don't feel the bottom after a few seconds, switch to a lighter jig. If you get hung up immediately a couple times in succession, your offering's too heavy.
Jig tails vary according to an angler's preference. Once you find one that works, stick with it - but take at least 20 or 30 per night and carry a variety of colors. Justice raves about his choice for tails, Hogie's Chubbe-Tail Shrimp (409-543-1123). Made in Texas, these shrimp imitations prove stocky enough to handle larger jigs and attract monster snook. Justice finds the avocado color most effective in darker water, while the more natural-looking cuervo gold works well in clear conditions.
Rigs should be ready at all times. Rigging in the dark proves difficult, but necessary. Lights that shine into the water from a drifting boat spook fish. A boat with under-the-gunwale lights creates the ideal setup, though a portable flashlight or headlight gets the job done.
Most of southeast Florida's inlets hold big snook, but the best jigging conditions exist in the deeper inlets like Port Canaveral, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Port Everglades, Haulover and Government Cut. Other inlets, such as Sebastian and Jupiter, hold hordes of snook at times, but depths not more than 10 to 20 feet hinder this type of jigging.
Wherever you go, target the deepest areas along drop-offs. Many anglers only catch smaller fish because they cast too close to the rocks on the shallower part of big ledges. Justice has found that big fish hold in deeper sections most times of the year (except summertime when the fish aggressively feed and occupy various parts of the water column during spawning activity). He says the best ledges drop off gradually from 10 to 20 feet, then ideally drop as much as 50 feet before leveling off. "That gives them deepwater access, but they can still run up and down the ledge," he says. "I like to position my boat over the deepest part of the ledge. Then I can cast and let my jig start "comin" down the stairs" along the drop-off."
A depth finder offers the easiest way to spot a ledge and position the boat. Justice likes to keep the motor running and cast from the bow, which faces toward the ledge. Once the boat is in position, start drifting with the tide. Drifting proves better than anchoring because usually the boat moves at the same speed as the current. Anchoring presents several problems, such as lack of maneuverability and limited range. Plus, jig presentation becomes unnatural and hang-ups occur more frequently due to the boat swinging back and forth.
As with any approach to fishing artificials, proper presentation leads to more hookups. Deep jigging for snook revolves around this concept. Justice likes to use two or three swift reel turns to generate the bounce of the jig. "Use minimal rod action. I use my reel, turning the handle, to work the jig," he says. "It's almost like you're lifting and lowering the jig.
"I use a little more rod action in areas with lots of hang-ups, but if it's a fairly predictable bottom I just scoot the jig along. It will still come 12 to 18 inches off the bottom and then have a controlled sink rate, which is the most important part because snook always hit on the fall."
Snook tend to move around with the tide, so if after several drifts you don't get a strike, scout around over different ledges and be sure to try both sides of the inlet. Once you master the technique and discover the hideouts of these tenacious fighters, your deep digging will help you spend nights living out your snook fantasies instead of just dreaming about them.
Dave Justice casts into the darkness blanketing Miami's Government Cut. He hopes the 1-ounce shrimp-imitation jig will sink quickly, working its way down the rocky ledge that drops from 5 feet to well over 40 before leveling off. The only sign of Justice's efforts that I can see is the white braided line, as it flows from the reel's spool faintly illuminated by a full moon.


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Duke Energy Ohio's Electric Security Plan
History of Electric Deregulation in Ohio
A law enacted in 1999 restructured Ohio's electric industry by changing the way customers shop for electricity. The law, which took effect January 2001, provided for a five-year market development period. During this time, electric rates were frozen to allow a competitive retail market to develop.
As the end of the market development period neared, there was a growing concern that an immediate shift to market-based rates in 2006 would not be in the best interest of customers. To minimize the effects of rate "sticker shock" and transition customers to market-based rates, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) worked with Ohio's electric utilities to develop rate stabilization plans. The rate stabilization plans, along with other changes, eliminated market uncertainty and provided customers with stable rates. Most of these plans expired at the end of 2008.
In 2008, the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 221 to keep electric rates stable going forward, create jobs, implement energy efficiency and expand Ohio's alternative energy industry. The new law incorporated a system under which rates would be approved by the PUCO beginning in 2009. Senate Bill 221 also outlined alternative paths for electric utilities to implement different forms of market-based pricing.
Electric Security Plan 101
An electric security plan (ESP) is a rate plan for the supply and pricing of electric generation service. The PUCO approved Duke Ohio's first ESP in December 2008, setting gradual increases for the base price of electric generation through December 2011. For Duke's residential customers the base price of generation increased approximately 2 percent in 2009 and 2010, with no increase in 2011. Duke's commercial and industrial customers saw an approximately 2 percent increase in the base price of generation in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
What did Duke request in its ESP application?
Duke filed a new ESP application in June 2011. The proposal would set rates from January 2012 through May 31, 2021 —a long term approach that would last almost a decade.
Under the company's application, electric retail generation rates would be determined through a competitive bid process conducted by an independent bid manager.
Duke proposed to recover costs for retail capacity and energy, alternative energy resources, uncollectible generation expenses and distribution reliability through charges known as "riders." The company proposes to recover the costs necessary to provide enough electric generating capacity to supply all customers in its territory, plus a reasonable rate of return, on a non-bypassable basis.
For 2012, Duke proposes a rate increase of approximately 8 percent. Additional increases are requested through May 2021.
Did Duke and other stakeholders reach an agreement?
Yes. On October 24, 2011, 30 parties in the case filed an agreement that settles issues in the company's ESP proposal. Duke, PUCO Staff, The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Ohio Energy Group, Ohio Manufacturer's Association, the City of Cincinnati, Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy, and many others signed the agreement.
How did the PUCO rule in the case?
On November 22, 2011, the PUCO approved an agreement that will set electric generation rates for Duke Energy Ohio customers from Jan. 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. Under the ESP, Duke will transfer its generation assets to an affiliate and hold auctions to determine generation rates.
Under the plan, Duke must transfer all generation assets to an affiliate by December 31, 2014. Upon completion of the transfer, Duke Energy Ohio will become a distribution-only utility.
Duke will hold five auctions to determine rates for electric generation. During the auctions competitive suppliers bid for the right to supply electricity to Duke customers. Auctions will be held in December, 2011, May 2012, November 2012, May 2013 and November 2013. Each auction will be conducted by an independent bidding manager, and the PUCO must accept the final results.
The first auction resulted in a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity seeing their total monthly electric bill decrease by approximately 17.5, beginning in January 2012. The PUCO will blend the results of this auction with the results of the remaining auctions.
Duke customers remain free to choose their own electric generation supplier or participate in a government aggregation buying group.
Additional Details
The ESP also provides incentives for economic development and energy efficiency. Duke will contribute $1 million annually from 2012 to 2014 to support economic development efforts in its service territory. The company will commit $100,000 to support economic development and energy efficiency initiatives among Ohio manufacturers and work to educate small and medium-sized business about available energy efficiency programs.
Duke will also provide funds to assist low-income electric customers, including $1 million annually from 2012 to 2014 to support low-income weatherization efforts and $350,000 in 2012 to help customers at or below 200 percent of poverty level pay their bills. Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) customers will be supplied by FirstEnergy Solutions at a five percent discount off the residential price to compare.


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Jig & Reel celebrates grand opening
A new Scottish pub in the Old City is celebrating its grand opening tonight.
Boyd's Jig and Reel, located where Manhattan's used to be at 101 S. Central St., is bringing on the live music and the beverages this weekend.
Free shows by the Dirt Daubers band followed by Greensboro, NC-based Holy Ghost Tent Revival will begin at 9 p.m. Anyone wearing a kilt tonight will get a free pint.
Jig and Reel's offerings include a sampling of Scottish fare, 82 varieties of single malt and beer.
The Old City landmark at the corner of Central and Jackson was acquired by Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd and his wife, Jenny.
"We're here for all those who enjoy a cold drink, warm conversation and lively music," Jenny Boyd said.


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The Oklahoma State Cowboys went right down the football field to open the second half and increase their lead to 24-7 thanks to another Brandon Weeden touchdown. Hopefully however, you haven't changed the channel. On the ensuing drive Iowa State went right down the football field, capping it off with a 32-yard run by James White into the endzone, putting the Cyclones right back in the game at 24-14.
On the kickoff, Iowa State shocked everyone and kicked the on-side kick. The Cyclones recovered the ball and began to press for another score. The Cyclones couldn't do anything on the drive however, as quarterback Jared Barnett scrambled with the ball for 19-yards, down to the Oklahoma State 4-yard line but he fumbled the ball. Oklahoma State recovered it, thwarting a scoring scare for the Cyclones.
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Leo W. Stokes, 84, Russiaville, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1931, to William A. and Thelma (Polk) Stokes in Kokomo. Leo was married to Donna Lee (Carey) and she preceded him, Rissie J. (Odgen) on June 29, 1957, and she passed away Nov. 22, 1998, and Mary Jane (Marshall-Pavey) on June 24, 2003, and she survives.
Leo worked for Stellite Corp. for 23 years and retired in 1977. Then he worked for Chrysler Corp. for 13 years and retired for a second time in 1990.
He was a 1949 Kokomo High School graduate. Leo was a member of Russiaville Community Church, Boyleston Baptist Church and Judson Baptist Church. He was a member of UAW Local 685, and a member of the Naphtali Center Masonic Lodge. Leo was in the Tipton County amateur radio club and amateur radio K9WQJ.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Stokes; daughters, Carol Lyn (Alan) Brundege, St. Louis, Mo., Marhtea Ann Christopher, Kokomo, Marcia (Terry) Brantley, Sharpsville, Paula (Mike) Mickaels, Loudonville, Ohio; son, Larry (Marci) Sharp, Kokomo; stepson, Bill (Jan) Pavey, Kokomo; stepdaughter, Linda (Ron) Maloney, Kokomo; daughter in-law, Connie Pavey, Kokomo; brother, Kenneth (Ceilia) Stokes, Kokomo; several grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma Stokes; wives, Donna Lee and Rissie J.; stepson, John Pavey; and brother, Michale J. Stokes.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, with the Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Sharpsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russiaville Community Church. Online condolences may be left at www.stoutandson.com.


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Treatment Update: Breast Cancer
Today, there are many more options available for treating breast cancer.
Every year in the United States, approximately 230,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. About 2,200 men are diagnosed with breast cancer as well. In recent years, the number of effective treatments for breast cancer has increased. Doctors now know that breast cancer is not just one disease—there are several types, each with its own unique characteristics. As a result, they are able to prescribe specific treatments for the different types of breast cancer.
In this booklet, we talk about medications now available and new drugs in development. We also describe possible treatment side effects and how your medical team can help you prevent and manage them.
Determining Tumor Type
Tests performed on tumor samples give valuable information that helps guide treatment decisions for breast cancer. Your doctor may perform a biopsy and remove a tissue sample from your tumor and examine it under a microscope. Tumor samples can help doctors determine if the tumor is invasive or noninvasive (in situ). The tumor sample will also help identify your tumor's grade—whether it is a fast-growing or slow-growing form of breast cancer—as well as the tumor's hormone receptor status.
One piece of key information about breast tumors is whether they are estrogen receptor- or progesterone receptor-positive—that is, whether they depend on female hormones for their growth. Many breast cancers fall into this category.
Using hormonal therapies is an effective way to treat these types of breast cancer. About 20 percent to 25 percent of breast cancers are HER2-positive. These cancer cells have increased amounts of HER2 receptors, and this is linked to their ability to divide and grow.
This type of breast cancer typically responds well to targeted treatments that block the activity of the HER2 receptor. Another 15 percent of women with breast cancer have a type called triple-negative breast cancer. This name is derived from the fact that these tumors do not have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, or those for HER2. This explains why drugs that work for hormone-positive or HER2-positive tumors are not effective for women with triple-negative breast cancer. However, this kind of breast cancer usually responds to chemotherapy. And clinical trials are pointing the way to new and even better treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.
By knowing more about breast cancer and how it is treated, you can better understand your options. This will allow you to take a more active role in your health care, as many women are doing today.
Breast Cancer Treatments
Many types of breast cancer are first treated with surgery. About two thirds of all women with breast cancer are diagnosed with early-stage disease. Studies show that their chances of survival are equally good whether they have a mastectomy (full removal of the breast) or a lumpectomy (removal of just the tumor with some surrounding tissue) followed by radiation.
Sentinel node mapping helps doctors identify the first (or sentinel) lymph node to determine if breast cancer cells have spread. If the sentinel lymph node is cancer-free, chances are that other, nearby lymph nodes are also unaffected and can be left in place. In the past, surgeons routinely cut out many lymph nodes in the underarm to find out whether the cancer had metastasized, or spread. But if it's not necessary to remove those nodes, then women with breast cancer can avoid the possibility of developing lymphedema, a painful swelling of the arm.
As a result of new research published in the past several years, routinely performing extensive axillary lymph node dissection is being reconsidered, and many women are now being spared this procedure if they have only one to three involved lymph nodes and are going to receive radiation.
Chemotherapy is still a mainstay in treating breast cancer. It is administered through an injection or in pill form. Chemotherapy works by travelling through a patient's bloodstream. Based on clinical trials over many years, doctors have learned how to more effectively use these drugs either alone or in combination. They have refined the doses and schedules of these drugs so that women get the most benefit from treatment with the fewest side effects.
Hormone Blockers
Doctors generally recommend hormonal therapy for estrogen receptor- or progesterone receptor-positive breast cancer that is either early stage or metastatic. These treatments prevent estrogen from attaching to receptors on breast cancer cells. As a result, estrogen cannot get in the cells, and tumor growth is slowed. The treatments also reduce the amount of hormones circulating in the body that attach to estrogen or progesterone receptors. By blocking hormones, the treatments deprive tumor cells of the substances they need to grow.
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex and others) is the standard estrogen-blocking treatment for premenopausal women. Tamoxifen is also effective for postmenopausal women. Suppression of ovarian function with drugs, such as goserelin (Zoladex) and leuprolide (Lupron and others), can be an effective intervention for premenopausal women when combined with tamoxifen.
Another class of hormonal therapy is aromatase inhibitors (AIs). These medications prevent estrogen from forming in the first place by blocking aromatase, a substance that is important in producing the hormone.
AIs are approved and useful only for postmenopausal women. That's because before menopause, a woman's ovaries make so much estrogen that AIs are not effective. Some women with breast cancer who have not yet reached menopause choose to surgically remove their ovaries. Your doctor can guide you in making a decision about whether this is the right step for you.
Although estrogen is no longer produced in the ovaries after menopause, it is still made in smaller amounts in the adrenal glands, muscle, skin, fat, and the breast itself, where aromatase plays an important role in making the hormone. So AIs are given to postmenopausal women to reduce the total amount of estrogen produced. AIs and tamoxifen are taken by mouth daily in pill form. The AIs available in the United States are anastrozole (Arimidex and others), letrozole (Femara and others), and exemestane (Aromasin and others).
One estrogen-blocking drug, fulvestrant (Faslodex), works in a slightly different way: It attaches to estrogen receptorsand changes their shape. This prevents the receptors from working properly, which slows the growth of cancer cells.
Fulvestrant is administered as an injection and is only approved for postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer whose tumors have not responded well to other hormonal treatments such as tamoxifen.
Targeted Treatments
Targeted treatments are drugs that attack specific cell mechanisms thought to be important for cancer cell survival and growth. This specific targeting helps spare healthy tissues and causes less severe side effects than chemotherapy.
Tamoxifen was the first targeted therapy developed for breast cancer. Today, it is still used to treat early-stage and advanced estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. It is also used to prevent breast cancer in women who have a high risk of developing the disease.
Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is one example of a targeted treatment designed for women whose tumor cells are HER2-positive. Since trastuzumab was approved, women with HER2-positive tumors are living significantly longer.
Another medication, lapatinib (Tykerb), also targets HER2. Lapatinib is unique in that it is able to get inside cancer cells and block HER2 signals from within. In addition, lapatinib blocks HER1, which can also increase the growth of some breast cancer cells.
Lapatinib has been shown to be effective in women whose HER2-positive breast cancer returned, spread, or continued growing despite treatment with trastuzumab and chemotherapy. Lapatinib is given to these women alongwith the chemotherapy capecitabine (Xeloda). This drug combination is effective at stopping cancer growth and shrinking tumors. Both lapatinib and capecitabine can be taken in pill form. Capecitabine, and perhaps lapatinib, too, may be able to travel to brain tissue, something that most drugs for breast cancer cannot do. This is important for women whose breast cancer has spread to the brain.
The drug bevacizumab (Avastin) was used to treat women with advanced breast cancer but is no longer approved by the FDA to treat women with HER2-negative breast cancer that has metastasized. Patients who have been using bevacizumab for breast cancer may continue to take it. The drug, however, is still available to treat other cancers. The FDA recently approved pertuzumab (Perjeta) for women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer as first-line treatment in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel (Taxotere and others).
Promising New Treatment Approaches
T-DM1 for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Researchers are studying an older chemotherapy, called DM1, to treat HER2-positive breast cancer that has metastasized. They have combined DM1 with trastuzumab to create a new medication called T-DM1. Clinical trials have shown that T-DM1 can shrink, and in some cases completely destroy, breast cancer tumors.
Trial results comparing a drug combination approach with T-DM1 showed an improvement by six months in the time it takes the cancer to continue growing. Although T-DM1 is not on the market yet, it may greatly benefit patients with HER2-positive breast cancer in the future.
PARP Inhibitors
PARP inhibitors are being studied in women who have BRCA mutations and in women with triple-negative breast cancer. PARP is short for poly ADP-ribose polymerase. They block a cancer cell's ability to repair itself when damaged by radiation or chemotherapy. In the first clinical trials, when a PARP inhibitor called BSI-201 was added to chemotherapy, it improved the treatment of breast cancer and helped women live longer. The National Cancer Institute has an ongoing trial to study PARP inhibitors with chemotherapy in women with triple-negative breast cancer.
Personalizing Treatment
Two tests are currently approved for estimating the likelihood of deriving benefit from chemotherapy. Oncotype DX and MammaPrint are approved for estimating the risk of recurrence in women with early-stage breast cancer. Both tests are appropriate for women with stage I or II breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and will be receiving hormone therapy. They work by analyzing the genes intumor tissue removed during surgery. If chemotherapy won't benefit some patients, these women could perhaps be spared unnecessary side effects by not using the treatment.
The National Cancer Institute is using Oncotype DX in a clinical trial called TAILORx, which stands for Trial Assigning IndividuaLized Options for Treatment (Rx). More than 10,000 women at 900 sites in the United States and Canada will take part. These patients have been diagnosed recently with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer; their cancers have not spread to the lymph nodes.
The TAILORx study will give doctors even more information about making treatment decisions. To learn more about TAILORx, talk with your doctor, call 800-4-CANCER, or visit www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/ECOG-PACCT-1
Treatment Side Effects
Sometimes, side effects from medications can make people coping with cancer feel worse. Maintaining a good quality of life is an important part of your treatment because it will enable you to finish taking your medication. A key to managing side effects is to be aware of them and communicate with your health care team when they arise. Your health care team can help prevent and reduce the side effects of breast cancer treatment.
Some common side effects include:
Nausea, vomiting, and other digestive system symptoms Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and mouth sores are all common side effects caused by chemotherapy. With proper care, these conditions can be prevented or managed. If you develop any of them, be sure to tell your health care team so that you can get the most effective treatment.
Fatigue Feeling an extreme sense of tiredness that doesn't go away after rest can be the result of the cancer itself, treatment, anemia (low levels of red blood cells), or the emotional aspects of coping with cancer. If you are feeling fatigued, seek help from your health care team. Your doctor can treat anemia with medications and, if needed, blood transfusions. Changes to your diet and light exercise can also help you cope. Moderate activity, such as walking, can help you feel better and increase your energy. If treatment side effects leave you unable to eat, you may experience an increase in fatigue because your body does not have the energy that it needs. Consult with your health care team for more information on ways to manage fatigue.
Low white blood cell counts When you are undergoing chemotherapy, you may have low white blood cell counts, a condition called neutropenia. White blood cells play a key role in fighting infections. A reduced number of these cells increases your risk of infection. Your doctor can prescribe medications designed to help increase white blood cell counts. If you develop a fever, which is a sign of infection, let your health care team know immediately so that you can get proper treatment.
Memory lapses People undergoing treatment for breast cancer often have some difficulty with memory or are unable to think clearly at times. This is commonly referred to as "chemobrain." Tell your doctor if you are having a problem remembering things or thinking clearly after receiving chemotherapy. Your doctor may be able to refer you to experts who can help you cope. Keep a diary or a log to trackhow your memory lapses are affecting your daily routine and bring it with you to your doctor's appointments.
Bone loss Both hormonal therapies and chemotherapy can cause bone loss, increasing a woman's risk for osteoporosis. And when cancer spreads to the bone, it can also weaken bone and lead to fractures. One drug used for bone complications in women with metastatic breast cancer is zoledronic acid (Zometa). This medication slows the process by which bone wears away and breaks down.The FDA approved a new bone-modifying drug called denosumab (Xgeva) after studies found that denosumab may be better than zoledronic acid in delaying or preventing bone-related side effects in patients with cancer. Denosumab is less toxic and causes fewer kidney problems in patients than zoledronic acid. It belongs to a class of drugs called RANK ligand inhibitors.
Ask your doctor which drugs may be available to help manage your bone health. Also, talk with your health care team about how exercise and changes in your diet may help.
Hot flashes Breast cancer treatments can lead to menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. They can also lead to vaginal dryness and a lowered sex drive. If you are experiencing these side effects, speak with your doctor about ways to cope with them.
Q. How can I know if chemotherapy is the right treatment option for me?
A. When you meet with your medical oncologist to discuss treatment options, you may want to ask about testing to see whether or not you should receive chemotherapy. Tests such as Oncotype DX or MammaPrint can be performed on your tumor at the time of surgery or after surgery. The tests are not helpful to patients who have already finished their treatments, and they do not affect recommendations about tamoxifen or hormone therapy use. However, they do help doctors and patients decide whether or not to treat the tumor with chemotherapy.
Q. Are there any specific targeted therapies being developed for triple-negative breast cancer?
A. Currently, chemotherapy is the first line of treatment for women with triple-negative breast cancer. There are no targeted therapies for triple-negative breast cancer, but it is an active area of research. There are clinical trials currently under way to investigate treatment options for women with triple-negative breast cancer. Patients with triple-negative breast cancer may want to discuss with their doctor about participating in a clinical trial.
Q. Are the side effects of aromatase inhibitors different from those of chemotherapy?
A. Aromatase inhibitors are a new class of drugs that block the majority of estrogen production. Common side effects from these drugs include joint stiffness, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and fatigue. Other side effects include bone thinning, bone fractures, hair thinning, difficulty sleeping, and night sweats. Talk with your doctor to learn more about the side effects and ways to help manage and prevent them.


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He held his girlfriend in a loving embrace.
you seem to have the definiton of bracing: invigorating; stimulating.
mixed up with embracing.
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PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) North Campus Intercollegiate Ice Hockey team presented a $3,500 check to representatives from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Tuesday, February 5, in the CCAC–North Campus Atrium in McCandless, Pa. CCAC–North Campus Dean of Administration Michael Stefanchik; Athletic Director Chuck Bell; Head Coach Marty Palma and several students made the presentation on behalf of the team.
The team raised the funds in connection with its fifth annual benefit hockey game held December 8, 2012, at the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center. CCAC took on the team from California University of Pennsylvania.
In the past five years, the CCAC–North Campus Intercollegiate Ice Hockey team has raised in excess of $13,500 for local charities.
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ADB receives US Treasury award for Afghanistan railway projectThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) received a US Department of Treasury award for a pioneering rail project in Afghanistan that is providing a cross-border trade link crucial to the country's post-conflict economy. News release.
Highlights of the CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting
Aside from progress in the program's four priority sectors, the midyear CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) discussed updates on the proposed economic corridor development study, the CAREC development effectiveness review, the CAREC corridor performance measurement and monitoring report, and the CAREC Institute. Read more.
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Representatives from CAREC member countries and multilateral development partners discussed the implementation of the Trade Policy Strategic Action Plan (TPSAP) 2013-2017 at the 20th Trade Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting held in Manila, Philippines. Read more.
ADB project helps Tajikistan maintain vital link to Uzbekistan
The soon-to-be-completed road from Dushanbe's Western Gate to the Uzbekistan border will provide a vital connection between Tajikistan and its neighbors. See ADB news release.
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CAREC countries discuss transport sector updates
At the 13th Transport Sector Coordinating Committee meeting in Bishkek, representatives from CAREC countries presented action plans for implementing the CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy. Read more.
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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Johan Santana has thrown off a mound for the first time after a 4½-month break, and the New York Mets left-hander says he feels fine following the light bullpen session.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner threw 25 pitches to Josh Thole on Friday, Santana's first mound session since pitching four innings in an Instructional League game on Sept. 30.
Santana had surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder on Sept. 14, 2010, and has not pitched in a major league game since.
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Jessika Frost has been attending the Southeastern Washington Autism Conference for several years and said it has really made an impact for her and her 18 year-old son with autism. "The first time he went, I saw that sparkle in his eye like, 'hey I'm not alone,'" added FrostThe conference is aimed toward providing resources for those who directly work with people with autism. It's a two day conference at the Three Rivers Convention center in Kennewick. "Well there's always a great need to have more tools when dealing with autism and autism spectrum disorders and this year the social stories really are helping people be able to deal with the social aspect of autism," said Karen Hayes, Kadlec Neurological Resource Center Executive Director. "There are things that we can do from our side of the social equation that can make their lives more comfortable, safer and more productive," said Carol Gray, Keynote Speaker.This year's conference is geared toward helping people with autism work through social interactions more effectively on a daily basis.
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Fri, 07/28/2006 - 2:33pm | by casey
In case people missed the post in the thread about the Aug. race changes.
OK Robert Leibold just found out that the planed controlled burn at Fort Ord scheduled for next weekend has been cancelled. This means that we have a 10.5 mile loop, with a short section of two way race traffic, that we can use for the race. The decision has been make to hold the Fort Ord race as scheduled and keep the championships at Fort Ord.
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In other races, Democrats Manny Ruiz, Bugs Molera and John Maynard won for three supervisor seats.
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As nice as community work, etc.,ÃÂ is, I'd hate to be an NFL player on a "Nice Guy" list.ÃÂ I'd want people to fear me, not want to give me a hug.ÃÂ
Being feared on and off the field are two totally different things.
i dont think you can really say his production is declining, some stats go up, some go down. and didnt you already post that make a play foundation info?
I applaud the foundation that LFO mentions but it hardly compares with community work that both Brooks and Dunn have been personally involved.
Like I said Brooks and Dunn individually have done incredible charity work and the addition of Boldin was there as well. I applaud the work of all charities. That you choose to hijack their accomplishments by bringing another charitable organization is typical of the smarmy individual you are. Just can't stand to see those Nole players do well can you? lol Notice I applaud Ernest Graham but somehow you can't bring yourself to praise a Nole player. Thanks again! for showing your lack of character. Hope this doesn't represent the typical gator fan but I have to admit it does seem to be a characteristic.Oh and I guess you are ready to jeer Geno Hayes for making the Bucs.. What a complete child you are!!
FORMER PLAYERS BUILD ON UM-UF RIVALRY WITH CHARITY CHALLENGEMIAMI, Fla � Saturday, August 30th - The Make a Play Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity made up of former football players of Florida, Florida State and Miami, will launch a week-long fundraising challenge to benefit families in Gainesville, Miami and Tallahassee during the week of the UF-UM game. The foundation is partnering with the University of Florida and the University of Miami's Habitat for Humanity chapters to raise funds and recruit construction volunteers to sponsor and build homes for families in Gainesville and Miami. The Rivals Challenge also will partner with the Warrick Dunn Foundation, an organization founded by the former FSU running back to provide single-parent families with the opportunity of home ownership.The Rivals Challenge will begin on Sunday, August 31st at midnight and donations will be accepted through Friday, September 5th at 5 p.m. on the Make a Play Foundation�s official Web site at www.makeaplayfoundation.org. Standings will be updated daily on the Web site by 7 p.m. The winning city will be announced the morning of the UF-UM game on September 6th."It's about love for our neighbors, we've challenged each other this week but in reality these homes will help change these families� lives,� Make a Play�s co-founder Terry Jackson said. �We�re all competitors, but when we are able to put those new keys into these families� hands, that's what it's all about."The campus Habitat for Humanity chapters at UF and UM are focused on raising donations to sponsor and build a home in each university�s city. If the funds are raised, the homes will be built in Gainesville and Miami in early 2009 by the chapter members and their volunteers. The average cost for sponsorship of each home is $60,000.�Whether you swing a hammer, make a donation, or simply spread the word to your friends, you are helping lift walls and open doors for a family,� UF Habitat for Humanity President Paul Loschak said. �Rivalries like this one give football fans everywhere an amazing energy. Regardless of who wins or loses, we have a chance right now to use this energy and leave a mark on two local families� lives.�"Every house Habitat builds has a unique essence of brotherhood and unity, but having houses sponsored and built by Hurricane and Gator students would illustrate the dedication and commitment of the good will of young people in such a time of economic hardship,� UM Habitat for Humanity President Dalal El**CENSORED** said. �We will be the direct cause to giving a new life to the families we work with."Fans in Tallahassee also will have the opportunity to compete in the Rivals Challenge, benefiting local single-parent families through Dunn�s foundation and his �Home for the Holidays� program. The Warrick Dunn Foundation provides a down payment on a home selected by the single parent and associated with an approved non-profit home ownership program. Homes are fully furnished for the entire family with furniture, appliances, linens, d�cor, lawn and garden equipment, cleaning supplies and groceries. The Make a Play Foundation�s goal is to assist two Tallahassee families through the challenge.�Our foundation is proud to be a part of a challenge that embraces the tradition and competitiveness of Florida�s college football fans,� said FSU alumnus and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Warrick Dunn.If donations exceed the goals of the Rivals Challenge in the respective area, they will fund additional housing opportunities through the partnering programs and will also be shared with the Make a Play Foundation to provide youth academic and recreational grants for children in Florida.Founding members of the Player Panel include Neal Anderson (UF), James Bates (UF), Lomas Brown (UF), Chris Doering (UF), Warrick Dunn (FSU), Earnest Graham (UF), Jacquez Green (UF), Terry Jackson (UF), Willie Jackson, Jr. (UF), Marvin Jones (FSU), Nick Maddox (FSU), Shane Matthews (UF), Santana Moss (Miami), Sinorice Moss (Miami), Burgess Owens (Miami), Errict Rhett (UF), Leon Searcy (Miami), Max Starks (UF), Fred Weary (UF) and Lawrence Wright (UF).The Make a Play Foundation will partner with a different national or regional charity and dedicate service hours and donations to the adopted organization during each of the head-to-head competition weeks throughout the season. The 2008 college football schedule includes games at all three universities: Florida hosts Miami in Gainesville on September 6th, Miami will host Florida State at Dolphin Stadium on October 4th and Florida will travel to Tallahassee to face Florida State on November 29th.


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25 Jul. - The executive calls for all resources to be used to ensure all EU countries have the necessary energy infrastructure
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25 Jul. - The British alternative provider, currently unknown, is challenging classic providers to decouple their mobile networks
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NEWBURYPORT — Due to parks commissioners' scheduling conflicts, the public meeting to review potential improvements to Atwood Park that was slated for next Thursday, Nov. 15, will be postponed.
The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall Auditorium on Pleasant Street.
Residents have said that the tennis court at the park has deteriorated over the years and the area is now essentially a vacant asphalt lot.
In response to municipal leaders, residents have made suggestions for improvements that include a community garden, a bocce court and a new tennis court.
The Parks Commission, which oversees the community's 17 parks and recreation areas, will offer options from which the public can choose. Members hope the commission can finalize a vision for the park's future so that they can begin the task of raising funds for improvements.
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Congratulations Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Orlando and Phoenix! You are the 6 new cities that the British sensation Attack The Block will be opening in this week - today!
So now you can rush out to whatever theater near you is running the movie, and finally see what countless others have been near-orgasmic over. Believe it bruv.
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Afrobrit | August 25, 2011 3:01 AM
I have a problem with this film regarding the representation of Black people in this film. I have posted before article which stated why people should be very carefully supporting a film shows people of African descent in a negative way.
Geneva Girl | August 20, 2011 10:12 AM
Thank you for making me aware of this terrific movie! We saw it tonight in Geneva, which I find funny since I couldn't see it in Philly when I was home for a visit. There were only nine of us in the theater and most were French speakers.
Mr. G and I had blast. We laughed hard and loud. I was also struck by the social commentary of the film.
Again, thanks for making me aware of this little gem. I didn't even mind paying the >$20/ticket and the babysitter.
jeanetta | August 20, 2011 7:39 AM
I'm planning to see this at Bay Street this weekend, too.
Jackie | August 20, 2011 4:08 AM
We finally got to see this week it when it opened at the AMC Bay Street 16 in Emeryville, CA.
Went to a matinee. There were a total of five of us in the theater but I could tell the other three people were having just a good a time as my partner and I were. I want to see it again as soon as I can.
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This drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) by the Department of Health and Welfare- Division of Environmental Quality. It is part of EWG's national database that includes 47,667 drinking water utilities and 20 million test results. Water utilities nationwide detected more than 300 pollutants between 2004 and 2009. More than half of these chemicals are unregulated, legal in any amount. Despite this widespread contamination, the federal government invests few resources to protecting rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater from pollution in the first place. The information below summarizes test results for this utility and lists potential health concerns.
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The thing about Ryan Flaherty -- and I've always thought this, so it's not like I just opened his Baseball Reference page for the first time -- is that he's from Vanderbilt University, and you know what they say about Vandy hitters.
Alright, I have no idea who Ryan Flaherty is. He had a .258 on-base percentage and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 43/6 in 153 at-bats during the regular season. That's awful! Truly, truly awful. But he was a former supplemental first-rounder, and his minor-league numbers aren't that bad, so he probably has a tool or two.
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And now you know who Ryan Flaherty is. The Orioles took a 1-0 lead on that solo shot, and they also did a dandy job of quieting a raucous Yankee Stadium crowd.


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After adorning our landscape with jeweled tones of gold, red and orange, our maple trees have pretty much given up their leaves for the year. It's like wearing all those colors is one last hurrah, going down in a blaze of glory. And now comes the raking.
We have oak trees too – big ones, with lots of leaves – and we'd be swimming in a sea of leaves by Thanksgiving if we didn't do something with them. Some people look at leaves as a nuisance. I see them as organic food for the lawn and the gardens. But there is a little bit of work involved to make the best use of them in this way.
If you've ever walked through the woods and stopped to dig around in the soil there, you know it only vaguely resembles that hard, sticky clay most of us have around our homes and in our gardens. That's because over years of the trees losing their leaves and them decomposing, they add to the enrichment and enhance the texture of the soil. Most of us are on a little shorter timetable than the woods though, so we may need to give Mother Nature a helping hand when it comes to our own immediate environment.


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