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The Cowboys have been the biggest disappointment in the NFL this season, going from preseason Super Bowl favorite to 1-7 and at the bottom of the NFC East. Head coach Wade Phillips was fired on Monday, and the turmoil in Dallas continues.
But one bright spot for this year's team and its future has been the recent production of first-round WR Dez Bryant.
Bryant, who was slowed in the preseason with a high ankle sprain, has come on extremely strong since Jon Kitna took over at QB for the injured Tony Romo. In his first five games, Bryant averaged 3.6 receptions and 42.2 receiving yards and he totaled one TD reception. In the three games since (the last two started by Kitna), Bryant has averaged 6.7 catches for 74.7 yards and has three TD catches. His two TDs against the Giants in Week Seven both came from Kitna.
Bryant, who just turned 22, was in elementary school during Kitna's rookie year in 1997. Despite the age difference, the two have established some immediate chemistry.
Bryant is third on the team with 435 receiving yards, just one yard behind Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez for second-most among all rookies. Now that he is healthy and rolling with Kitna at the helm, expect Bryant to battle Buccaneers WR Mike Williams for top numbers among rookie wideouts.
Also a weapon on punt returns (he has two punt-return touchdowns this year), Bryant is becoming a serious candidate for Rookie of the Year.
1. Rams QB Sam Bradford (first round, first overall)
Last week's ranking: 1
Bradford had a bye in Week Nine and sits on 96 consecutive pass attempts without throwing an interception. That's after tossing a pick in each of his first five games. On Sunday the 4-4 Rams take on the 49ers, whose pass defense should provide a test for Bradford. What has made the No. 1 overall pick so successful lately, though, has been his accuracy and reliance on RB Steven Jackson. By not trying to do too much, Bradford is the top candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
2. Buccaneers WR Mike Williams (4, 101)
Last week's ranking: 2
The Bucs were unable to put together another comeback victory on Sunday, falling to the Falcons 27-21. Williams' big plays kept them in it, though. The rookie had four catches for 89 yards, and his fifth TD catch of the season. He was targeted by Josh Freeman 10 times out of 22 pass attempts. Despite the loss, the Bucs are still the surprise team in the league, and Williams looks like one of the bigger steals of April's draft. He has an edge of 123 receiving yards over Hernandez for the rookie lead.
3. Lions DT Ndamukong Suh (1, 2)
Last week's ranking: 3
Suh probably would have skyrocketed to the top of the rankings if he had converted his extra-point attempt. Kidding aside, the attempt in itself was pretty impressive, even though it hit the upright. Suh recorded three tackles in the Lions' near-upset of the Jets and still leads all rookies with 6½ sacks — three sacks more than Dolphins OLB Koa Misi.
4. Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (1, 24)
Last week's ranking: 5
Bryant had one of his better games, going 9-86-1. Kitna targeted him 10 times out of his 30 pass attempts. Playing alongside WRs Miles Austin and Roy Williams and TE Jason Witten, the rookie snagged nearly half of Kitna's completions (9-of-19). He has been the biggest positive on a team full of negatives and, if it weren't for a slow start, would have similar numbers to Williams'.
5. Lions RB Jahvid Best (1, 30)
Last week's ranking: 4
Best, who spent time at the top of this Meter, seems to still be slowed by his toe injury. He racked up the touches on Sunday, though, rushing for 48 yards on 16 carries and catching five balls for 40 yards. He scored five TDs in his first two games but has not reached the endzone since. His touches are steadily increasing, though, and he leads all rookies in yards from scrimmage by a considerable margin.
6. Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (4, 113)
Last week's ranking: 6
The Florida alum finally found paydirt on Sunday, and he did it twice. Hernandez had already impressed everyone around the league with his receiving numbers, but he had yet to score a touchdown. In Sunday's loss to the Browns, Hernandez was the team's only bright spot. The first TD catch came when he leapt in the air and brought down a tipped ball. He is second among rookies in receiving yards and continues to be one of Tom Brady's top targets.
7. Chiefs FS Eric Berry (1, 5)
Last week's ranking: 8
With FS Earl Thomas and Nate Allen leaving their respective games with injuries (not to mention seeing their stats decline), Berry has emerged as a top rookie safety. He recorded four tackles, two sacks and three QB hits in the Chiefs' loss to the Raiders on Sunday. The big-play safety is starting to live up to his billing, and the Chiefs recognized his athleticism by starting him from Week One.
8. Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey (1, 18)
Last week's ranking: NR
Pouncey joined Suh as the two rookies on the PFW Midseason All-Pro team. Pouncey won the starting job in the preseason and has impressed ever since, even having to snap to three different quarterbacks. Head coach Mike Tomlin has compared Pouncey to a veteran since the season opener, and the rookie is helping to lead one of the league's better rushing attacks.
9. Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (3, 93)
Last week's ranking: 9
The Iowa alum had six catches for 63 yards on nine targets in a very productive game on Sunday. Moeaki joins WR Dwayne Bowe as Matt Cassel's top targets every Sunday, and he put up big numbers after several weeks of, well, more typical numbers for a rookie tight end. What will hurt Moeaki along the way is the inconsistency of the Chiefs' passing game, something fellow TE Hernandez rarely has to worry about in New England.
10. Jaguars DT Tyson Alualu (1, 10)
Last week's ranking: NR
Even though Alualu had a bye, he finds himself on the Meter this week after a poor performance by Seattle's Thomas. Third among rookies with 2½ sacks, Alualu has surprised the doubters who criticized the Jaguars' selection of him with the 10th overall pick. He's been a run stuffer for the Jags, as evidenced by a big goal-line stop against the Cowboys in Week Eight.
On the cusp (listed alphabetically)
Eagles FS Nate Allen (2, 37)
Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount (undrafted)
Saints RB Chris Ivory (undrafted)
Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (1, 12)
Patriots CB Devin McCourty (1, 27)
Dolphins OLB Koa Misi (2, 40)
Bengals WR Jordan Shipley (3, 84)
Seahawks FS Earl Thomas (1, 14)
Browns FS T.J. Ward (2, 38)
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer uses drug treatments that target breast cancers which are sensitive to certain hormones. The most common forms of hormone therapy for breast cancer work either by blocking estrogen from attaching to cancer cells or by decreasing your body's production of estrogen.
Hormone therapy for breast cancer is most commonly given after you have had an operation to remove the cancer. Your doctor may recommend using hormone therapy prior to an operation in order to shrink a tumor. If cancer has already spread, hormone therapy for breast cancer may shrink and control it. You'll likely take hormone therapy for breast cancer for at least five years.
Some breast cancers are fed by the hormone estrogen. Doctors refer to these tumors as estrogen receptor positive. If your doctor determines that your breast cancer is estrogen-receptor positive — via microscopic analysis of a tumor that's been biopsied or removed — hormone therapy for breast cancer can be used to deprive the tumor of estrogen. Hormone therapy should be considered for all estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, no matter what the cancer's size or stage.
Hormone therapy for breast cancer can help to:
Hormone therapy drugs can have side effects, but each drug has different side effects. Ask your doctor about the possible side effects of the particular drugs you'll receive. Some people experience no side effects, but the most common side effects of hormone therapy for breast cancer include:
Less common, more-serious side effects of hormone therapy medications may include:
Women who take the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen should not become pregnant while taking the drug or for two months after the end of hormone therapy with tamoxifen, as it may cause harm to the fetus.
Before you begin hormone therapy for breast cancer, discuss with your doctor:
If you're a premenopausal woman, talk to your doctor about appropriate birth control options during hormone treatment for breast cancer. Women taking tamoxifen shouldn't become pregnant because the medication may harm the fetus. A form of birth control that doesn't involve hormones is typically recommended during hormone therapy and for approximately two months after you finish treatment.
Hormone therapy is usually prescribed as a pill taken orally once a day beginning after surgery and chemotherapy is completed. Hormonal therapy can be taken at the same time as radiation therapy.
In certain situations your doctor may recommend hormone therapy before an operation in an attempt to shrink the tumor and make the operation easier. The specific type, timing and length of hormone therapy that's right for you depend on your individual medical situation. Below are the most common types of hormone therapy medications used to treat breast cancer.
Tamoxifen is a drug that blocks the effects of estrogen in the body. It's in a class of medications known as anti-estrogens or selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Tamoxifen is typically taken for a total of five years, although research is ongoing to determine the ideal length of treatment with tamoxifen. Tamoxifen can be used by women before or after menopause, as well as by men who have breast cancer.
Common side effects of tamoxifen are similar to the symptoms of menopause and may include:
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Aromatase inhibitors are a class of medicines that reduce the amount of estrogen in your body, depriving breast cancer cells of the hormones they need to grow and thrive.
Three aromatase inhibitors are currently used in the treatment of some women with breast cancer:
Aromatase inhibitors may be prescribed for postmenopausal women to treat early-stage breast cancer and prevent breast cancer recurrence. They also may be used to slow disease progression in postmenopausal women who have breast cancer that has recurred or spread (metastatic breast cancer). Aromatase inhibitors aren't used to treat breast cancer in women who still have menstrual cycles (premenopausal women) because these medications don't block the production of estrogen from the ovaries.
Treatment options with aromatase inhibitors usually involve one of the following:
The ideal length of hormone therapy with aromatase inhibitors is still under investigation.
Common side effects of aromatase inhibitors include:
Although tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are the most common forms of hormone therapy for breast cancer, other hormonal therapies are available, as well. Talk to your doctor about the specific hormone therapy regimen that's best for you.
You'll meet with your cancer doctor (oncologist) regularly for follow-up visits while you are taking hormone therapy for breast cancer. Your oncologist will ask about any side effects you're experiencing. Many side effects can be controlled.
Hormone therapy following surgery, radiation or chemotherapy has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back or new cancer developing in people with early-stage estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. It can also effectively reduce the risk of metastatic breast cancer growth and progression in people with hormone-sensitive tumors.
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Bellaire Girl Scout works with Center for Hearing and Speech to earn Gold Award
Houston, TX – Girl Scout Abigail S. created 26 speech sound boxes for the Center for Hearing and Speech to earn Girl Scouts of the USA's Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. Less than five percent of girls who join Girl Scouts achieve this national recognition.
"I learned how to come up with an idea, develop a plan and execute it with the help of a number of volunteers," said Abigail, a senior at St. Agnes Academy. "I also learned how to adjust my plan when issues arose."
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to Go Gold, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.
"I chose this project because the Center for Hearing and Speech was an important place to me that I knew I wanted to work with based off my mom's experience with hearing impaired children," said Abigail.
For her project, Abigail led her team of volunteers in creating boxes that each contained 20-30 sound-specific trinkets and games for the trinkets to create speech sound boxes. The boxes will be used by hearing impaired children to help reinforce speech and reading skills.
"It was amazing to see how Abigail started this project from the very beginning and had to work through all the steps, not only creating ideas, but then instructing and leading her volunteers on carrying out her vision," said Kim S., Abigail's mother.
Abigail has been a member of Girl Scouts for 13 years. At St. Agnes Academy she is a member of soccer, Spanish Club, campus ministry and multiple honor societies. Following graduation she plans to attend college to study biomedical engineering.
About Girl Scouts of San Jacinto CouncilGirl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent organization for girls, with a membership of more than 3.7 million girls and adults. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving more than 70,000 girl members and 19,000 adults in 26 southeast Texas counties. For more information call 1-800-392-4340 or visit www.gssjc.org.
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Former Cabinet minister Chris Huhne has pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice over claims his ex-wife took speeding points for him a decade ago.
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If you are older or have older parents, you need to know about the latest phone scam that's targeting them. Even folks who never thought they would fall for something like this are finding these scams very convincing.
"I was sound asleep and the woman says they are issuing a new Medicare card, and they needed to confirm my information," Wright said.
Groggy and a bit confused, Wright asked the caller to identify herself. The woman said she was with Medicare, and had Wright's name, address and phone number.
"They had all sorts of information about me, and I thought it was legitimate," said Wright.
The woman asked Wright what bank she used, then said she needed the account number to set up her new Medicare benefits.
"She asked, 'Your account number, can you get it off your check?' And I went and got a check and gave it to them," Wright said.
But after she hung up, Wright got suspicious. She called the Medicare office and learned the whole thing was a scam to get her bank account number.
The Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert about this scam, saying Medicare will never call you to send a new card, or confirm account numbers.
Wright raced to her bank to cancel her account, furious that people would do such a thing to seniors.
"I think they are the lowest scum on Earth, taking advantage of elderly people," she said.
This con is similar to another phone scam that claimed you had a free Life Alert system waiting and all you had to do to claim it was give a credit card.
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"Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the Beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six."
- Revelation 13:18
When little Lucius was born on the devilishly significant date of June 6th, 1966, no one expected him to be anything other than a normal little boy. His childhood, spent in a luxurious manor, was as normal as every kid's childhood years - well, except for the extreme wealth of his parents, as Lucius grew up with everything he desired and more. Everything went to Hell, in a manner of speaking, when Lucius turned 6. The Devil, who is his real father, manifests himself in his dreams the night before his birthday revealing to Lucius his true heritage. It's up to Lucius to bring Hell on Earth using any and all means necessary.
Orchestrate deadly accidents, using items, tools, and hell's powers such as telekinesis and mind control. By combining classic adventure gameplay with the freedom and openness of a 3D world, you'll have to use your wits and ensure no one knows of your fiendish mission until it's too late!
Age requirements: PEGI Rating: 18+
Minimum system requirements: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7, Pentium 4 1,5GHz or Athlon XP equivalent, 1.5 GB RAM, NVIDIA 8800 Series or ATI equivalent, DirectX 9.0c, DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card, 3 GB HDD, Mouse, Keyboard. Patched to version 1.02.3866
Posted on 2012-10-26 17:08:43 bySilverhawk170485:
I really like the game. It is unique and also has a very interesting story, but in my opinion it also has a flaw.
You can't kill persons intuitively like in the Hitman series. You only can kill them in one special predefined way. That means thay you have to find specific items which perhaps have to be combined like in a Point & Click Adventure.
This wouldn't be so bad, ifread more there weren't only a few hints what to do in the later chapters. So you run for hours through the house, searching for something you dont even know what to search for. In one chapter for example you need a pillbox out of a hidden room. How could I know that? So I had to use a walkthrough.
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Posted on 2012-10-26 18:07:05 bydarthsmee:
In this day and age of rising indie game popularity and digital distribution, there really is little room left for sub-standard indie games. The market is becoming tighter and game designers are finding it more competitive. This is a great platform which ultimately also challenges mainstream game developers to try harder. So basically, in one way or another, indie game developersread more are the mechanics in the background that manipulate trends and new ideas.
Lucius is a new indie game à la The Omen. It's essentially a rip-off but I don't mind that too much as I thought the films were not that good. When I read the summary of what the game was about I actually jumped at it quite quickly and purchased it within minutes. I've now played it for an hour or so and have just a few things to say about the game.
First of all, I can't believe this kind of game wasn't thought of before. It falls somewhere between Grand Theft Auto and Ghost Master and is a devilishly fun game. I won't go too much into plot but as I said before, it's very much The Omen with all the names changed and emphasis on the story within the mansion. You get to go around and devilishly plot the deaths of people around your home, which is of course a dark, creepy gothic mansion.
But just like The Omen films, something just doesn't hit the bull's eye with this game. Not only is the story a rip-off but it's rather flat. Contrary to what some developers may think, games are all about narrative. Many games' shortcomings can be forgiven as long as the narrative captivates and satisfies. Lucius unfortunately suffers from an uncomfortably linear plot with absolutely no interesting elements. You are Satan's spawn and your 'dark father' appears to you on your 6th birthday (yes, the game contains a little too many over-the-top and expected references to 6) and you are baited into doing nasty, hurtful and murderous acts against the people around you so that Lucifer can fill his hellish soul quota. In a very cheesy and cliché voice over, he teaches you how to use notebooks, flashlights and your inherited hellish gifts: telekinesis; ESP etc.
The trouble starts when you realise that as fun as it is to skulk around a creepy mansion and cause mischief (stealing matchbooks, locking people in fridges and turning crucifixes upside down) the game ultimately suffers from a lack of open-ended gameplay. Your Dark Father guides you on each mission and you pretty much can do only that. Your notebook instructs in exactly what you should do and areas of the mansion not relevant to the mission are locked off. There are moments which leave the player to his own devices and discover what mischief they can cause but these left me feeling frustrated as sometimes the game tells you exactly what to do, and other times you have absolutely no idea and the plot does very little to relieve that feeling of random game-play.
I also had trouble relating to Lucius and the game drops you into his world and he acts almost like a display picture on Facebook: just an avatar the represents you. I couldn't relate to the plot in any way.
There are also some graphic issues but as I said before, I really don't get bothered by technical issues too much, as long as the story satisfies me.
The game is fun, however. There are very few games that would dare to let you play a little 6 year old boy who murders grown-ups as offerings to Satan. But there is something devilishly fun in all of it.
The more I write this review, the more I wish the developers polished the game a little more and tweaked game-play elements. There is such growing competition in the industry of creativity that it just isn't enough to create a devil-child simulator and hope to get away with some short-comings. Indie game developers probably have the toughest job when it comes to the creative process but when they get it right, boy to they hit the nail on the head. Games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Slender come to mind. A game doesn't need to be unnecessarily complex, just a fresh and innovative way of treating new ideas and hiding familiar ones.
Lucius is a missed opportunity but it isn't a waste of a game. Maybe it will spark ideas in other developers who have a little more time and patience to smooth out the rough edges. Until then (and Halloween) I'll still play a little more Lucius to sate my hunger for the upcoming blu-ray release of Rosemary's Baby.
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Posted on 2012-10-28 23:02:51 byAdokat:
Although it appears similar to the Hitman series at first glance, in practice it feels like a lackluster adventure game. The atmosphere and story are above average, but before too long the environment starts to feel repetitive. Many of the puzzles turn into situations where you are surrounded by objects that would solve your problem, but you have to hunt from room to room to findread more the "correct" one. The game features some mandatory stealth segments and "boss" encounters that I found quite frustrating. Failing these can occur quite quickly and failing a mission sets you back all the way to the beginning.
All told, the gameplay is limited and lost its charm on me, despite the fact thatthe kills in the game are often entertaining in a B-Movie sort of way.
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SANFORD, Fla. — Federal and local prosecutors are launching parallel investigations into the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black teen by a neighborhood watch captain as outrage over the case grows.
A central Florida prosecutor's announcement Tuesday that a grand jury will consider evidence in the case came a day after Justice Department said it would probe the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The moves follow a day of protests calling for the arrest of George Zimmerman, 28, who claims he shot Martin in self-defense during a confrontation last month in a gated community in Sanford, Fla.
Zimmerman spotted Martin as he was patrolling his neighborhood on a rainy evening and called 911 to report a suspicious person. Against the advice of the 911 dispatcher, Zimmerman then followed Martin, who was walking home from a convenience store with a bag of Skittles in his pocket. Police have described Zimmerman as white; his family says he is Hispanic and not racist.
"The department will conduct a thorough and independent review of all the evidence and take appropriate action at the conclusion of the investigation," the Justice Department in an emailed statement.
The federal agency said it is sending its community relations service this week to Sanford to meet with authorities, community officials and civil rights leaders "to address tension in the community."
In a statement released Tuesday, Seminole County State Attorney Norm Wolfinger urged the public to be patient as the investigation unfolds. He said grand jurors will meet April 10.
An online petition urging local authorities to prosecute Zimmerman has drawn more than 500,000 signatures at website Change.org
Civil rights activist Al Sharpton is expected to join Sanford city leaders in a Tuesday evening town hall meeting to discuss with residents how the investigation is being handled. Earlier Monday, students held rallies on the campus of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee and outside the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center, where prosecutors are reviewing the case to determine if charges should be filed.
Yet authorities may be hamstrung by a state law that allows people to defend themselves with deadly force.
Prosecutors may not be able to charge Zimmerman because of changes to state law in 2005. Under the old law, people could use deadly force in self-defense only if they had tried to run away or otherwise avoid the danger.
Under the new law, there is no duty to retreat and it gives a Floridian the right "to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force," if he feels threatened.
"I don't think a man who exited his vehicle after the 911 dispatcher told him to stay inside the car can claim self-defense," Carl McPhail, a 28-year-old Barry University law school student, said at the Sanford rally.
The 70 protesters at the Sanford rally chanted "What if it was your son?" and held posters saying, "This is not a race issue." Many carried Skittles.
Martin's parents and other advocates have said the shooter would have been arrested had he been black.
"You would think that Sanford is still in the 1800s claiming that this man can call self-defense for shooting an unarmed boy," restaurant owner Linda Tillman said.
U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Fla., along with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, had asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review the case.
Late Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott directed the state Department of Law Enforcement to help local authorities in their investigation. The governor said in a memo to department Commissioner Gerald Bradley that the circumstances surrounding the death "have caused significant concern within the Sanford community and the state."
Prosecutors can have a hard time making a case if there is no one else around to contradict a person who claims self-defense, said David Hill, a criminal defense attorney in Orlando. So far, Sanford police have said there is no evidence to contradict Zimmerman's claims.
Gun control advocates said the case is emblematic of permissive gun laws in Florida, which was among the first states to allow residents to carry concealed weapons. Florida was the first state to pass a "Stand Your Ground" law, which has been dubbed a "Shoot First" law by gun control advocates.
Currently, about half of all U.S. states have similar laws, said Brian Malte, legislative director of the Brady Campaign, which describes itself as the nation's largest organization dedicated to the prevention of gun violence.
"It's coming to dangerous fruition," Malte said. "There are more states like Florida."
The "Stand Your Ground" law's legislative sponsor, Florida Rep. Dennis Baxley, said it wasn't written to give people the power to pursue and confront others. -- (AP)


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All seating is located around the side of the Saratoga Race Course by the finish line. The Clubhouse is located by the finish line and is made up of sections B-L, while Grandstand admission is located to the by the 8th Pole, and ranges from sections M-Y. Boxes are located at the front of the Clubhouse, with rows AA-L following behind them. In the Grandstand seating, some of the seating isn't under the roof, and a pole obstructs the viewing in Row J of all sections. Box seats and other seating are available at the porch, terrace, dining and backyard. Most of the seating is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saratoga Race Course General Information
Coolers will only be permitted in the trackside apron, the Top of the Stretch and backyard picnic area, and will not be allowed anywhere inside the building. No glass is allowed, but plastic and cans are permitted. Pop-up tents and umbrellas will only be allowed in the backyard area, but must not obstruct the view of anyone else in the area. Binocular rentals are available on the first floor, Clubhouse, and Grandstand, and no smoking is allowed anywhere in the building.
There is a dress code at the Saratoga Race Course, which varies depending on what section you are sitting in. The grandstand just requires shirts and shoes, while the Clubhouse, luxury pavilion, rail pavilion, porch, club terrace and carousel restaurant do not permit tank tops on men, and no short shorts or cut-offs will be permitted. The turf terrace, box seat area, and paddock saddling area and winner's circle require more proper attire.
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With a winter weather advisory in effect for all of the Pioneer Valley, towns and cities throughout Western Massachusetts are issuing parking bans.
As of now, here are the parking bans that have been reported to CBS 3:
Agawam: No parking on streets from Sunday at 12 a.m. until Monday at 6 p.m.
Chicopee: No parking on designated main streets or on the odd side of secondary streets. The ban begins on Saturday at 7 p.m. and runs until Sunday at 7 a.m.
Easthampton: Parking ban in effect for all city streets. It begins Saturday at 10 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 7 a.m.
Granby: No parking on the street is allowed beginning 12 p.m. Saturday. The ban is in effect until further notice.
Holyoke: No parking is allowed on the even side of any street beginning Saturday at 5 p.m. The ban runs until Sunday at 5 p.m.
Longmeadow: A parking ban is in effect from the time snow/ice begins until 12 hours after the cessation of precipitation. Vehicles parked on the street that interfere with winter operations shall be subject to ticketing and towing at the owners expense.
Monson: No motor vehicle, other than a town vehicle acting in an emergency shall be parked on any way within the town. The ban begins Saturday at 6 p.m. and continues until Sunday at 6 a.m.
Springfield: A city wide parking ban is in effect beginning Saturday at 7 p.m. and will end Sunday at 7 p.m. No parking is allowed on the even side of the street from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. No parking is allowed on the odd side of the street from 9 a.m. until Sunday 4 p.m.
DCR: As of Saturday at 9 p.m. the Department of Conservation and Recreation or DCR will institute a parking ban on all of their roads in anticipation of the pending storm. These roads are all around parks, waterways and areas generally patrolled by the Massachusetts State Police. All vehicles not removed from these areas will be towed to allow for snow removal and emergency access.
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(a) Annual reports by Treasury Secretary
(1) In general
Not later than 1 year after August 19, 2000, and annually thereafter for the duration of the Trust Fund, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the Trust Fund.
(2) Report elements
The report shall include a description of—
(B) the programs, projects, and activities, including any vaccination approaches, supported by the Trust Fund;
(b) GAO report on Trust Fund effectiveness
Not later than 2 years after August 19, 2000, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate committees of the Congress a report evaluating the effectiveness of the Trust Fund, including—
(1) the effectiveness of the programs, projects, and activities described in subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section in reducing the worldwide spread of AIDS; and
(c) Appropriate committees defined
In subsection (a) of this section, the term "appropriate committees" means the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations, the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
Source(Pub. L. 106–264, title I, § 131,Aug. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 757.)
Change of Name
Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
Committee on Banking and Financial Services of House of Representatives abolished and replaced by Committee on Financial Services of House of Representatives, and jurisdiction over matters relating to securities and exchanges and insurance generally transferred from Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Jan. 3, 2001.
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A new multi-million dollar beach replenishment project in Ocean City is causing some controversy among residents on the south end of the beach.
For the next two months, crews plan to pump 1.8 million cubic yards of sand from the ocean floor onto the beaches between Beach Road and 14th Street.
Residents on the north end are being replenished but many residents on the south end are asking why they haven't been included in the project.
Some say they at least want dunes to protect them if they're not going to see any beach replenishment projects.
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian says he understands the frustration and says the south end will eventually get sand.
Project organizers say the beach replenishment plan was in place before Sandy even hit the Jersey Shore.
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Duke Energy's North Carolina president answered questions Monday about a possible rate increase for more than one million customers.
Paul Newton faced the State Utilities Commission on Monday during the first day of evidentiary hearings to consider whether rate changes are necessary.Duke wants to increase rates fore 1.1 million Progress Energy customers in North Carolina by a total of about 5.7 percent. The company wants a 4.7 percent increase to take effect in one year, followed by an additional 1 percent increase in the second year. But Duke also wants to cut rates for some industrial customers by about 4 percent as a part of a 5-year pilot program following years of declining industrial revenues."The company proposed this rider as a means to retain jobs and better the economy of North Carolina," Newton said.But critics say the increase will allow Duke Energy to maintain a large profit margin at a time when families continues to struggle. Duke estimates the increase will result in a 10.2 percent return on equity for investors."They're trying to give big users a decrease while they're trying to jack up small users, families and small businesses by over 10 percent," said Jim Warren, executive vice president of NC Warn.NC Warn is an advocacy group that aims to promote clean energy.Duke originally wanted a more than 14 percent increase on residential customers, but reached a settlement with the utilities commission. As part of that settlement, Duke will also set aside $20 million for job training and to help low-income families pay their electric bills. The evidentiary hearings are expected to last for several days with a decision on the increase coming sometime later on.
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