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You can smoke them virtually anywhere. Many say they will help you quit smoking, a plus for people with COPD who often struggle with smoking cessation. Others are skeptical and afraid to try them. The FDA would like to regulate them as medical products. The e-cigarette industry feels that the FDA has no substantiated reason to do so. There's a lot of talk going on about e-cigarettes, so before making a decision to use them, learn the facts about their pros and cons.
What are E-Cigarettes?
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes for short, are battery-powered devices filled with liquid nicotine (a highly addictive chemical) that is dissolved in a solution of water and propylene glycol. Many of them look like real cigarettes, with a white cylindrical tube, brown filter, and red-glowing tip. Others come in less conspicuous, darker colors.
How Do They Work?
Often termed "vaping," when you take a puff on the end of the e-cigarette tube, a battery heats up the nicotine, which creates a vapor that is then inhaled into the lungs. The end result is a sensation of smoke in the mouth and lungs without really smoking.
The Upside to E-Cigarettes
Unlike tobacco products, there are no current laws in effect prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in public places. Case in point, I work in a hospital and a fellow nurse smokes them right there in the nursing station.
Here's what current research says about the positive aspects of this product:
- In a study of 40 tobacco-dependent smokers, researchers concluded that smoking e-cigarettes alleviated the desire to smoke (after abstaining from smoking overnight), was well-tolerated, and pharmacologically more like a Nicorette inhaler than tobacco.
- Another study of 50 smokers who wanted to reduce the health risks associated with smoking, but not quit completely, concluded that the Eclipse brand of e-cigarettes dramatically decreased the consumption of cigarettes without causing withdrawal symptoms. In addition, when participants smoked Eclipse, the nicotine concentrations in their blood remained fairly stable and their desire to quit altogether remained intact. However, the study concluded that because the Eclipse increased carbon monoxide concentrations in the blood, it may not be a safer choice of cigarette. On the other hand, it caused few, significant adverse events.
- In a case study series, the e-cigarette was found to help three study participants -- who all had a documented history of repeated failed attempts at smoking cessation using professional smoking cessation assistance methods -- quit smoking and remain abstinent for at least 6 months.
- During an online survey conducted in 2010, researchers polled visitors of websites and discussion forums dedicated to the use of the e-cigarette and smoking cessation. Of the 3,587 participants, 70% were former smokers, 61% were men, and the median age was 41 years. On average, participants used the e-cigarette for approximately 3 months, drew 120 puffs/day, and used 5 cartridges/day. Almost all of them used cartridges that contained nicotine. Ninety-six percent said that the e-cigarette helped them quit smoking, while 92% said that it made them smoke less. A majority of the participants said the e-cigarette helped them fight cravings, cope with withdrawal symptoms, and avoid relapsing on cigarettes.
The Downside of E-Cigarettes
If you are a savvy consumer, both positive and negative aspects of the the product you are considering should be scrutinized before you purchase it. The e-cigarette is no exception. Take a look at what some of the research says about the negative aspects of the e-cigarette:
- A 2010 research paper published in Tobacco Control suggests that the e-cigarette lacks important regulatory factors, such as essential health warnings, proper labeling, clear instructions on how to use them, and safe disposal methods. The authors of the study also found that some of the e-cigarette cartridges leaked, which could cause toxic exposure to nicotine.
- A study published in the December 2011 issue of CHEST found that the e-cigarette caused acute pulmonary effects after smoking it for only five minutes, although study authors pointed out that these effects may not be of clinical significance. During the study, 40 healthy non-smokers (30 experimental/10 control) were asked to smoke the e-cigarette ad lib for five minutes. The experimental group used the e-cigarette with the nicotine cartridge in place, while the control group smoked it with the nicotine cartridge removed.
After five minutes, lung function was assessed using a variety of tests. Results showed that smoking the device for just five minutes caused an increase in impedance, peripheral airway flow resistance, and oxidative stress in the lungs of healthy smokers (smokers who are not diagnosed with lung disease or chronic health conditions.) They also pointed out that the study only measured results from smoking the e-cigarette for five minutes -- because the average consumer is likely to smoke the e-cigarette many times a day, this might increase the risks. However, the authors suggested that it is possible that if the e-cigarette were used as a short-term bridge to smoking cessation, the benefits might outweigh the risks.
- On their website, the FDA states that states that "E-cigarettes may contain ingredients that are known to be toxic to humans, and may contain other ingredients that may not be safe." They also suggest that because e-cigarette manufacturers are not required to submit clinical study data to them, the public has no way of knowing "whether e-cigarettes are safe for their intended use, what types or concentrations of potentially harmful chemicals are found in these products, or how much nicotine they are inhaling when they use these products." The FDA is also concerned that the marketing efforts of e-cigarettes may increase addiction to nicotine, especially in young people, encouraging them to experiment with real tobacco products.
The Best Way To Quit Smoking
How you choose to quit smoking is a matter of personal choice. The best method is the one that works for you. With this in mind, doing whatever it takes to be successful -- and safe -- is how many people ultimately approach it.
Consult your health care provider about different stop smoking aids, including nicotine replacement therapy, quit smoking medications such as Clonidine and Wellbutrin, quit smoking support groups, and educational materials.
If you decide to try the e-cigarette, be sure to discuss this with your doctor and do your homework. Understand the pros, cons, and safety concerns, and then make an informed decision. The most important thing to remember is, no matter how you do it, you are making the best decision of your life when you finally decide to quit smoking, especially if you have COPD.
If you're interested in purchasing an e-cigarette starter kit, compare prices here.
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Bullen C, McRobbie H, Thornley S, Glover M, Lin R, Laugesen M. Effect of an electronic nicotine delivery device (e cigarette) on desire to smoke and withdrawal, user preferences and nicotine delivery: randomised cross-over trial. Tob Control. 2010 Apr;19(2):98-103.
Caponnetto P, Polosa R, Russo C, Leotta C, Campagna D. J. Successful smoking cessation with electronic cigarettes in smokers with a documented history of recurring relapses: a case series. Med Case Reports. 2011 Dec 20;5(1):585.
Evangelopoulou, Gregory N. Connolly and Panagiotis K. Behrakis Constantine I. Vardavas, Nektarios Anagnostopoulos, Marios Kougias, Vassiliki. Acute pulmonary effects of using an e-cigarette: impact on respiratory flow resistance, impedance and exhaled nitric oxide. Chest; Prepublished online December 22, 2011.
Fagerström KO, Hughes JR, Rasmussen T, Callas PW. Randomized trial investigating effect of a novel nicotine delivery device (Eclipse) and a nicotine oral inhaler on smoking behavior, nicotine and carbon monoxide exposure, and motivation to quit. Tob Control. 2000 Sep;9(3):327-33.
Fagerström KO, Hughes JR, Callas PW. Long-term effects of the Eclipse cigarette substitute and the nicotine inhaler in smokers not interested in quitting. Nicotine Tob Res. 2002;4 Suppl 2:S141-5.
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Anna Trtchounian and Prue Talbot. Electronic nicotine delivery systems: is there a need for regulation? Tob Control published online December 7, 2010.


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Player: Steve Stamkos
Position: Center
Height: 6'01
Weight: 180
'07-'08 RS Stats: 58g, 47a, 105p, +18, 88 PIMs
'08 PO Stats: 11g, 0a, 11p, Even, 20 PIMs
Stamkos seems to be the unanimous pick for first overall in the 2008 Draft, and why shouldn't he be? He has all the tools to be a franchise player and has drawn comparisons to Steve Yzerman and Joe Sakic, not only for his play; but also the way he maintains himself on and off the ice.
In his first two seasons in the OHL, Stamkos has netted 100 goals and 97 assists while putting up a combined +31. Stamkos has a nose for the net and a mind for the game. He knows what to do in any situation and knows where he needs to be at any given time. Stamkos is a well-rounded forward who can score when needed and set-up his teammates when he can't get a shot.
Though he's not the biggest guy, Stamkos will fight through checks and take a hit to make a play. His biggest asset will be on the power play as he will command the point and slide down when he sees an opening, which is where his hockey sense comes into play. His leadership qualities have also helped him excel to the position he is at, with many claiming it's a matter of time before he becomes captain of an NHL squad.
Stamkos' skill set is amazing and he'll be an asset to the Bolts, should they decide to pick him. Also, if the Bolts pick him, he'll have another 1st Overall pick to help him through the transition in Vincent Lecavalier. It seems that both these players have/had a lot of hype in their draft year and with the help of Lecavalier, Stamkos should be able to transition better than Vinny did and evolve more rapidly than most would have thought.
We'll leave you with a little piece TSN did with him before the NHL Skill Competition, which shows what kind of hands this kid has.
April 21, 2008
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1 package (16 ounce) spaghetti noodles, uncooked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups (1/3 head) cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup zucchini, shredded
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, coarsely diced
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup peanuts
Lime wedges
Boil the water in a large pot; add the spaghetti and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saut� about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, curry powder, chili paste, and soy sauce. Mix well. Stir in the cabbage, carrot, and zucchini and cook, stirring, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the green onions and tomatoes; continue to cook another 2 minutes.
Drain the pasta and mix in the vegetables. Add the honey and toss.
Top with peanuts and serve with lime wedges. Refrigerate the leftovers within 2-3 hours.
Calories: 290 cal
Total fat: 8g
Saturated fat: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 230mg
Carbohydrate: 48g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 9g


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The Last Lecture
ODU Faculty Members,
This notice is intended to alert you about a program the Career Management Center will be hosting during the fall semester suported by PAW funding, that will involve selected faculty members. The Career Management Center will be coordinating a "Last Lecture" here at ODU. This program will provide a forum for a selected faculty member to offer reflections on career and life lessons. The premise is, "if this was your very last lecture to students, what would you say?"
We are asking students to nominate a faculty member who has been a positive influence, and made a significant impact on their experience at ODU. Nominations by students will be accepted until September 10, 2013. The Last Lecture selection committee will make decisions and notify the selected speaker by the week of September 16, 2013.
The "Last Lecture" will be presented Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 6-7 pm at North Cafeteria in Webb Center followed by a reception.
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Two Australian territories have agreed to collaborate in forming legislation for gay marriages. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government said on Friday that it has started to collaborate with the Tasmanian government on the issue.
The ACT's Legislative Assembly passed this week a bill to restore legally binding ceremonies for gay couples, while Tasmania plans to introduce legislation for same-sex unions by the end of 2012 and would give Labour MPs a conscience vote.
"Marriage equality is an issue that deserves a collaborative approach. I am pleased that my Tasmanian counterpart, Attorney-General Brian Wightman, has agreed to proceed with discussions that would see our two progressive governments work together to further state and territory-based legislation to promote same-sex marriage," ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell was quoted by ABC.
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Kestrel 2000 Electronic Hand Held Thermo Wind Meter
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The Kestrel 2000 Pocket Weather Meter is the most basic temperature and wind monitor in the Kestrel Meter collection. It is capable of measuring both wind and temperature phenomena, and comes in a compact and durable package that puts essential weather information in the palm of your hand. Thanks to Kestrel's sensitive impeller technology, you get accurate wind speed information, so you can make your long range shots count the first time. The external temperature sensor and waterproof casing (it even floats) allow you to gauge the temperature of water and snow, as well as open air, perfect for a wide variety of outdoor activities. The Kestrel 2000 will help you stay abreast of changing weather conditions in the field, and the backlight allows you to check the weather even in the darkness.
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South Central Scholars is a group of volunteers, all educated professionals who work with disadvantaged, highly motivated, inner city high school students to help them be successful in college and graduate school. Through education, mentorship and our jobs program, the students of South Central Scholars develop their full potential and become future leaders, both within SCS and in the broader community.
SCS was founded in 2001 to support one student matriculating at the University of California, Berkeley. The next year, we grew to support 32 students. Today, approximately 1,019 students are either in our program currently or recent college graduates, including 425 graduated scholars and over 120 freshmen students in the high school class of 2013.
To date, SCS has distributed close to $4 million in scholarships!
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Dr. James London and Mrs. Patricia London were honored by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles at the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood Breakfast on January 18, 2013. The Londons received the YMCA Brotherhood Award for their work with South Central Scholars. To read more about the awards, click on either of the links below.
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Riding to the rescue
Firefighters in Dumfries and Galloway have been showing off their new piece of training kit... a life size model of a horse! The 'so called equine rescue training mannequin' will be used to help the service improve how they deal with large animal rescues. This is Kim Inglis' full report.


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December means more than Christmas lights and jingle bells to San Antonio. Since the first game in 1993, the Valero Alamo Bowl has created excitement and pageantry in San Antonio. The Bowl annually wraps up the end of December with thrilling games in front of capacity crowds and record television ratings.
The Valero Alamo Bowl showcases two of the premier college football conferences in the Big 12 and Pac-12. The Alamo Bowl has quickly become one of the most popular bowls in the country, producing some of the most-watched bowl games in ESPN history while selling out five of the last seven years. This year's game is Monday, December 30 at 5:45 p.m. and will feature the #1 Pac-12 team against the #2 Big 12 team after the BCS selections. The 2014-2019 games will feature the #1 Pac-12 team against the #1 Big 12 team after the College Football Playoff group selection.
It's never too early to start up the debate on who will make an appearance in this year's game. Just three weeks into the season, the landscapes of both the Big 12 & Pac 12 are as murky as ever. With a slew of unexpected upsets thus far, both conferences look to be wide open. As conference play kicks off for the majority of FBS teams over the next two weeks, college football is finally in full swing.
- Big 12
The Big 12 entered this season largely unresolved and remains so at this point in the year. With nine teams breaking in a Quarterback who wasn't their full time starter last year, the conference has had a period of adjustment to endure. However, with four teams ranked in the AP Top 25, the horizon looks plenty bright enough for the league. With only one Big 12 school currently projected to make the BCS, the possibilities for who will be selected for the Valero Alamo Bowl are plentiful. Jerry Palm of CBS Sports projects TCU to make the trip to San Antonio this December. The Horned Frogs have been a popular Alamo Bowl selection since the preseason. Another team thought to have strong Valero Alamo Bowl chances is the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners, who have never played in the Alamo Bowl, started San Antonio native Trevor Knight at quarterback until he went down with an injury. There is no doubt Sooner Nation would make for an exciting bowl week in the Alamo city.
- Pac-12
The Pac-12 has been building steam quickly through the first three weeks of the season. After an impressive showing against the Big 10 this past weekend, five Pac-12 teams find themselves among the AP Top 25. BCS expert Jerry Palm currently projects UCLA to be the team selected to face off against TCU. UCLA is coming off an impressive road win against a ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers squad. The Bruins jumped up three spots and land at 13 in the most recent AP Top 25. Another school projected to boast a strong case for Alamo Bowl selection come December is the Arizona State Sun Devils. ASU sports one of the most electrifying offenses in the country, and proved in their victory against Wisconsin that they can play at a high level during a big game. The Washington Huskies are also thought to be strong contenders in the Pac-12 this season. History would suggest that Oregon & Stanford's recent BCS streak may come to an end this season. The powerful duo has dominated the conference as of late, with both schools earning BCS bids for the past three seasons. Multiple media outlets have tabbed the Ducks as Alamo Bowl bound throughout the preseason.
With so many teams playing well at this point in the season, the possibilities for the 2013 Valero Alamo Bowl are endless. If you are interested in following weekly Alamo Bowl projections, be sure to follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook.
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A boulder problem off the ground and starting from the crack to the right allows one to reach a great incut ledge and mantle up to the first good rest ledge. Next, move a little left of the arete, make a tricky move (crux) to reach the next good hold and clip the third bolt (avoid the temptation to reach over to 'Nice' crack to the left). Continue from here on the right side of the arete using sweet pockets and positive ledges.
This climb is toward the right side of the section of Dead Cholla with Twisted Feet. This climb follows the arete/face to the right of Nice, and is the 1st bolted climb left of the prominent Esmerelda arete.
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Campbell Soup considering selling businesses
Campbell Soup Co., said it is considering selling its businesses in Britain and Ireland, saying they have fallen short of its growth expectations, the Associated Press reports. The world''s largest soup maker, whose brands also include Pepperidge Farm baked goods and Godiva chocolate, said the businesses have annual sales of about $490 million — or about 20 percent of Campbell''s overseas business. The British and Irish businesses include brands such as Homepride sauces, OXO dry stocks and Batchelors dry soup and meals. Campbell hopes to decide by the end of its fiscal year on July 31 what to do with the brands. He said possibilities short of selling them all include running them with a European business partner or selling some lines and keeping others. The company has hired Goldman Sachs Group as its adviser.


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In Loving Memory Of
Staff Sargent Michael Ollis
"Let Eternal Light Shine Upon Him"
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Parents of fallen Fort Drum soldier receive his Silver Star
By Gordon Block
Published: October 25, 2013
Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis
U.S. Army
In the chaos of a multi-pronged enemy attack on Forward Operating Base Ghazni in late August, Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis found himself with many decisions to make.
And he made several brave choices, his last being to sacrifice his own life to save a Polish officer.
"There were multiple choices, multiple outcomes, all equally honorable," said Col. Stephen A. Michael, commander of the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team, holding back tears. "He could have easily chosen safety, but he moved toward the sound of the guns and, in so doing, saved lives."
At a remembrance ceremony on post Thursday afternoon, Sgt. Ollis's parents were presented with their son's Silver Star Medal, the military's third highest decoration for valor.
The battle Aug. 28 in eastern Afghanistan started with the blast of a car bomb containing about 3,000 pounds of explosives, shredding through the wall of the base and allowing 10 suicide-vest-wearing insurgents to enter the compound.
Sitting at the post Morale, Welfare and Recreation building at the time of the blast, Sgt. Ollis sent his team members to get ready, and made the choice to head toward the site of the explosion with only one magazine in his rifle and wearing no armor.
"He probably chose the hardest one, the one that had the greatest impact," said Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, post and division commander.
Along the way, Sgt. Ollis, of the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, found a Polish lieutenant whose leg had taken shrapnel from the explosion. After helping him up, Sgt. Ollis moved the Polish officer to where other special forces personnel had engaged with the attacking insurgents.
With eight of the 10 insurgents killed, the Polish officer whom Sgt. Ollis was helping was injured in the other leg by a grenade thrown by the ninth attacker.
Sgt. Ollis was giving medical treatment to the Polish officer when the final suicide-vest-wearing attacker approached from a different angle than the other insurgents. At that point, Sgt. Ollis stood up and moved himself between the Polish officer and the attacker, killing the militant. But the enemy's vest then exploded, killing Sgt. Ollis.
Following Thursday's ceremony at Fort Drum, Sgt. Ollis's parents, Robert E. and Linda Ollis of Staten Island, said they felt both pride and anguish over their son's actions that day.
"Being selfish, I'm thinking, 'What the hell did you do that for?'" Mr. Ollis said.
However, Mrs. Ollis said, with time her son's actions have made more sense.
"Because we knew the type of character he was and how seriously he took his job, it's not surprising," Mrs. Ollis said. "I guess we really do know why he did what he did."
Also in attendance were Sgt. Ollis's sisters, Kimberly E. Loschiavo and Kelly M. Manzolillo, and other relatives.
Sgt. Ollis, who Mrs. Ollis said loved playing with his Army action figures as a child, received permission from his parents to enlist at age 17. Even after his death, his father, a Vietnam veteran, said he would not have changed his decision.
"It's what my son wanted to do," he said. "He wanted to be a soldier, and we supported him 100 percent."
Mr. and Mrs. Ollis said their son was excited about continuing his Army career, signing up for six more years in uniform while he was on deployment. Sgt. Ollis had told his parents that the group of soldiers he served with was "like finding another family."
Multiple soldiers at the ceremony spoke highly of Sgt. Ollis's actions and leadership.
During his remarks, Staff Sgt. Brian C. Schnell said Sgt. Ollis, his friend and fellow leader, likely was in heaven telling St. Peter how to do his job.
"I hope to see you again someday," he said. "Put in a good word for me."
Thursday's ceremony will not be the last honor for Sgt. Ollis. His parents will be presented with his Gold Medal of the Polish Armed Forces during a ceremony planned in November at the Polish consulate in New York City.
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|Paperboy McKowen recalls friends, routes vividly
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DELPHOS — In 1945, when a weekly subscription for the paper was only 12 cents, 14-year-old Jim McKowen began helping his brothers Bob and Dan with their routes around town.
McKowen was in charge of passing 75 papers to customers on Routes F and J, which included South Canal, South Jefferson, Bank, Cleveland, Bredeick, North Main and Washington streets.
"I rode my bike and had a canvas bag that said Delphos Herald on the side of it," he said.
McKowen remembers his friends, their paper routes and time spent at The Pool Room, which was next to Lion Clothing, vividly. McKowen said he had been friends with Red Humpert since he was 7 or 8 years old and he passed papers on Route G, on and around West Second Street.
"Some got to be better friends than others," McKowen said. "I was friends with Red Humpert, Denny Ricker, Winnie O'Neil, John Holden, Gene Laudick and John Vonderembse."
McKowen said when he and his friends wanted a candy bar or to play pinball, they would go to The Pool Room, which was owned by Charlie Violet. At that time, it cost five cents to play a game of pool and they had a ticker tape of the baseball games.
"There were some really good pool players," he said. "Billy Stallmire was one of them."
While passing papers in the winter, his hands would get very cold and once in awhile, customers would invite him into their homes to warm up.
He said collecting subscription dues was sometimes a problem since people would not be home on Saturdays.
"I asked people to lay out their money on Saturday morning," he added. "It sped the process along."
After punching all the customers' cards and collecting dues, he returned to The Herald office and gave the money into Addie Laudick.
The press was there in the basement with a room next to it. Pressmen Teeter Pohlman, Bill Link and Dick Grone were in charge of the operations.
"Dick would open the window, count the papers and hand us the papers we needed," McKowen recalled. "We folded the six pages of the paper into squares."
McKowen said that A. J. Laudick, the owner of The Herald at that time, was a pretty nice guy.
"He was a scout leader and took us to Hocking Hills where we explored the Rock House, Conkles Hollow and Old Man's Caves," McKowen explained with a smile.
Even though many of the other paperboys were initiated by being tossed into the canal, McKowen said that he minded his own business and never had to experience being thrown in the canal.
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Well just as the news of devastation that Super Storm Sandy left, keeps coming in we are still seeing it's effects. I recently submitted a video of my Endicott neighbor's huge willow tree blowing frantically in the wind. I use it (used to) as my personal weather vane to know how strong the wind is blowing. Well imagine my surprise, when just this morning, about 6 days after Sandy's surprise, I would see the neighbor's tree down. The height of the root ball is about 12' or more. The chain link fence at the rear is about 10' high. My husband estimated the tree to be about 80' tall.He is 6' tall. I have no idea when this fell, but my being two properties to the North, never felt or heard a thing... I think it may have just laid it's self down quietly?
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6:50pm Tuesday 13th November 2012 in Witney By Tom Jennings
STAGE school pupils in Witney were starstruck when Belle and Beast dropped in for a visit.
Cast members from Oxford Operatic Society's production of Beauty and the Beast – including Suzannah Brooksbank, who plays Belle, and Guy Grimsley who plays the Beast – visited youngsters at West Oxfordshire Academy of Performing Arts (WOAPA) on Saturday.
The operatic group performed scenes and songs from its production and also taught about 60 of the school's students, aged four to 16, a routine from the show.
Brian Conroy, of WOAPA, which meets at Henry Box School, said: "We have been learning song and dance routines for Beauty and the Beast.
"The cast came in and we performed some of the songs and dances we have been learning, and the cast performed some scenes and songs from the show.
"The children were buzzing after they left," he said, adding that some of the younger children believed the characters were real and were "starstruck".
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9Blind Item: Justin Bieber Wants His Own Action Movie
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Lately, this young star has been making more headlines for his personal life than for his talent. Well, his handlers are desperate to deflect your attention and give you something else to talk about. So, believe it or not, his next big project will be… as the lead in a feature film!
His preference is an action film, but he will settle for a romance. Either way, he wants to prove that he is multi-talented and not a baby anymore. Turning him into an action star or a viable romantic lead would certainly accomplish that (although adults may have a tough time believing him as either one).
Since his longevity as a teen star is running out quickly, his team knows that they may only get one shot at this, that it must be successful, and that it must happen soon. They have already started reviewing scripts and taking meetings with the goal of being in pre-production Q1 2013.
Oh, please. Please, please let this happen. If Justin Bieber starred in his very own action movie, then that would make everything worth it. All the shitty things that he's ever said and done, all the headaches I've gotten from rolling my eyes at him, it would all be worth it if I could have roughly one and a half hours of him running around and doing stupid stunts and acting badly. I would put up with ten more years of Bieber if I could just have that film.
November 24, 2012 at 10:00 am by Emily
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May I suggest the working title: "Tiny Peen of Fury."
Perfect! I bet Selena is technically still a virgin. LOL.
Happy Thanksgiving, Chaz! :D
Hey, thanks Cas… Have a great weekend! Hope Aussie spring is treating you well…
Thanks! Yeah, it's actually being too hot and a bummer! I don't like hot weather, I like it cold and gloomy. :D
What a joke. He's a cartoon. He's a little spoiled brat boy. A hero? Ha ha ah ahaaaaah :D
It would only be good if he died very violently within the first five minutes
I think Justin Bieber should do a movie with DMX. It would be sort of like Training Day, but they would be FBI agents and as the movie progressed Justin and the audience would slowly realize that DMX is not really an FBI agent but an extremely deluded drug fiend.


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One man is under arrest after Iowa City police say he sexually assaulted a woman.
It happened around 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the 1,000 block of West Benton Street.
A female victim told police she invited a subject to look at her apartment because she wanted to sublet.
While showing him the bedroom, he locked the door, attempted to tie her hands behind her back and put a towel in her mouth.
Police say the suspect then sexually assaulted the woman.
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Tommy vs. Tammy: A US Senate debate primer
With polls showing his lead evaporating, Tommy Thompson will meet Tammy Baldwin on Friday for the first of three debates in the race for an open Wisconsin U.S. Senate. Using past Truth-O-Meter ratings, here's a look at past claims by and about the former Republican governor and the Democratic congresswoman.
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Tyler Sims led the Tornadoes' offense, scoring 14 points and connecting on 4 of 9 shots from three-point range. Brodrick Sanders and Marcus Harris recorded 12 point nights, while Jermichael Harris had 11 points and led the team in rebounds with seven. Reginald Harris contributed with 8 points and 6 steals.
Kyle Medeiros led the Bears with 8 points, with Ben Cagle contributing 7 points on the evening.
Sims, who has scored 31 points in the past two games, says the confidence he has gained from both his teammates and his coaching staff has allowed him to gain positive momentum in his offensive production as the week progressed.
"Our coaches have placed their confidence in me, and I also have the confidence of the guys on my team to go out on the court and find the basket," Sims said. "They all tell me to not get into any kind of slump — just go out there and keep shooting the ball. It makes me feel better when the ball is in my hands with everyone behind me and it motivates me to do my best to reward their confidence."
Parrish coach Heath Burns praised the Tornadoes' execution as well as his team's effort on defense.
"We finally got our break, secondary and half-court offenses going tonight. When Lynn switched over to a zone defense, we did a great job of moving the ball and got a lot of good opportunities to make shots," Burns said. "We were also able to knock down some shots that we haven't this year.
"When Tyler and Marcus Harris make baskets like they did tonight, you see things open up for guys like Brodrick — who had a great game for us as well. Jermichael performed extremely well in getting the ball to the open men and coordinating good shots and Desmond Brown, who is our sixth man, plays at a superb level. He and Reginald bring a lot of energy onto the court and are vital parts of our team."
Parrish opened the game firing on all cylinders, leading Lynn 26-7 at the end of the first period.
The Tornadoes continued to extend their lead going into halftime, taking a 39-13 edge into the locker room.
Parrish continued to light up the scoreboard in the third period, outscoring the Bears 22-7 to retain a 61-20 lead.
Lynn had the final scoring edge in the fourth period, 6-3 to reach the 64-26 final.
Parrish travels to Sumiton Christian next Thursday night for their next matchup, while Lynn hosts archrival Addison on Tuesday.


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Boy, can Justin Bieber really pick 'em. The young lady with whom he spent the evening in Rio chatted with UK's The Sun about their "date," which apparently involved sexual relations. Tati Neves, 27, claims the 20-year-old looks good in his birthday suit and knows what he is doing between the sheets. PG enough for ya? "A man must know what to do to make me happy —Justin did all that and more," bragged Neves, an amateur bodybuilder who met JB at a local nightclub and later filmed the singer sleeping.
Money smarts
Bargain shopper alert! Kate Hudson knows the value of a dollar, thanks to mom Goldie Hawn. The actress tells Harper's Bazaar's latest issue that even though she was "really privileged and lucky" growing up, she definitely wasn't spoiled with lots of material things. Hudson also debunks the myth that her closet is full of high-end duds. "People think we own all these dresses," she says, "but we borrow them! I can't afford to buy that stuff. There are certain things I splurge on, but it's very rare, especially when you have two kids and school tuition."
Agree to disagree
We smell a catfight! When Jennifer Lawrence was asked by the BBC about the sexualization of young women in the media (read: Miley Cyrus) during the Hunger Games: Catching Fire premiere in London, she didn't hold back: "Sex sells, and for some disgusting reason young sex sells even more," said Lawrence, who co-stars with Cyrus ex Liam Hemsworth in the sci-fi flick.
Talking it out
There's no shame in being depressed, says Richard Dreyfuss, who shared his struggle since the age of 14 at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation lunch last week in New York. "By telling my own story, I hope to help remove the stigma. It never should be something to hide," the 66-year-old star told People Magazine. Suicide was never an option, he said.


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STANISLAUS COUNTY — Stanislaus Countys bountiful farms once were nurtured mostly by canal water brought down from the Sierra by irrigation districts.
But farms are rapidly expanding beyond those districts, and theyre drilling huge wells hundreds of them a year to water their crops.
Heres why: Agriculture is booming.
The almond market, specifically, has gone, well, nuts. Almonds are fetching record-high prices, and the worlds demand for them is seemingly insatiable.
Stanislaus has seen a 60 to 65 percent increase in almond acreage the last 10 years, said Milton OHare, the countys ag commissioner.
There are more than 18 million trees producing almonds in Stanislaus, and millions of additional young trees are a year or two away from bearing nuts.
More almond trees are being planted literally every day, OHare said, because Stanislaus offers virtually perfect growing conditions: We have the right climate and the right soils and, until lately, weve had the water.
The county still has the groundwater if you dig deep enough, but there are growing concerns over whether those ever-expanding orchards are dangerously overdrafting the regions aquifers.
At risk is drinking water for every Stanislaus resident, because communities throughout the county rely on groundwater.
Its a fact the aquifers are being drained down far faster than the water is being replaced, said Art de Werk, Ceres acting city manager. This is a critical issue. Water is the battle of the future.
Stanislaus city dwellers slashed their water use by more than 28 percent between 2005 and 2012, according to groundwater pumping data collected by The Modesto Bee from communities throughout the county.
At the same time, agricultural pumping is believed to have increased dramatically. Theres no way to tell for sure because farmers are not required to report how much they pump.
What is known is that the county issued about 300 new well drilling permits in 2013, and most of those were for large irrigation systems that can pump thousands of gallons of groundwater per minute.
Meanwhile, numerous shallow domestic wells went dry last year as groundwater levels declined. And there are fears that worse is to come if this drought continues.
De Werk said he expects the Ceres City Council on Jan. 27 to consider proposing a countywide halt to drilling of new agricultural wells. A moratorium on well drilling outside of cities has to be seriously considered, he said. It would give everybody a breather.
Turlock has called for a drilling moratorium, and two environmentalist lawyers are threatening to sue the county if it doesnt start requiring environmental reviews before authorizing more wells.
But halting drilling could have serious financial implications for farmers and the countys overall economy.
With Stanislaus still struggling to escape a six-year recession, all those new almond orchards are creating much-needed jobs and boosting land values. People who never step foot in an orchard are benefiting, OHare explained. Theres a huge ripple effect related to farming.
From the crews who drill the wells, plant the trees and harvest the almonds to the folks who sell agricultural chemicals, repair farm machinery, transport nuts to market, finance land deals and do the accounting, OHare said, many Stanislaus workers end up getting a taste of those almond profits.
Agricultural real estate values also are soaring because of almonds. Its phenomenal. Were talking about 20 percent increases in orchard values in less than one year, said Randy Edwards, an agricultural land appraiser and president of Edwards, Lien & Toso Inc. of Hilmar. Spring 2013, thats when things went crazy.
Edwards said dry pastures outside Oakdale, Waterford and Denair have started selling for $10,000 an acre, compared with $5,000 to $7,000 a couple of years ago.
Conversion from dry pastures to well-irrigated almond orchards is almost a daily occurrence, Edwards said. The only thing slowing it down is the nurseries not being able to grow trees fast enough (to meet farmers demand).
Hickmans Dave Wilson Nursery told The Bee last summer that it had commitments to sell nearly 5 million almond trees in 2014, which was as many as it could produce. Hughsons Duarte Nursery predicted it would sell 2.5 million to 2.6 million almond trees, and Oakdales Burchell Nursery expected to sell more than 1 million.
OHare said Stanislaus farmers both are converting land that had been planted with row crops (such as tomatoes and beans) into orchards and turning dry pastures into well-irrigated orchards. A lot of our best ag land has been paved over, so theyve been forced to move out to the margins, said OHare, explaining why orchards are expanding into areas outside the irrigation districts.
Orchards that get water from irrigation districts are more valuable than those that must rely on well water, Edwards said. Well-irrigated orchards sell for $18,000 to $26,000 per acre, while orchards served by the Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts sell for $20,000 to $30,000.
Edwards said almond orchards will continue to expand until the economics change.
A well-drilling moratorium also could change things.
What should be done to preserve Stanislaus aquifers will be the focus of the countys new 21-member Water Advisory Committee. Applications for that panel must be submitted by Jan. 24 to the Board of Supervisors.
Weve gotten 20 or so applications so far, but were expecting a lot more, judging by the calls weve gotten, said Christine Ferraro Tallman, clerk of the board.
Bee staff writer J.N. Sbranti can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or (209) 578-2196.


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In what way do the membranes of a eukaryotic cell vary?
A) Phospholipids are found only in certain membranes.
B) Certain proteins are unique to each membrane.
C) Only certain membranes of the cell are selectively permeable.
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Jack Rominger, a longtime Palo Alto community member, died of a heart attack April 28 while traveling in Italy.
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As a graduate, my late father passed away Febuary 5, 2010 at 3:00AM El Camino Hospital Forrest A Nichols worked at Varian's for twenty years an Erlich-Rominger Architects completed building; having worked there 1979 in Los Altos on Love Airport, Atlanta it was my first architecture pro-ject before I went to the University of California, Los Angeles in dorms Rieber Hall admit date 09/21/1981.
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Ehrlich, Heft & Rominger was Palo Alto's finest, successor to Clark, Stromquist, Potter & Ehrlich. Those were the days.


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Finalist, Bobbie Ruth Coleman, (on the right.)
The 2010 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Awards Gala took place Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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LAST CHANCE: What's Closing This Week
By Michael Gioia
Here's Playbill.com's weekly "Last Chance" reminder to catch Broadway, Off-Broadway and world-premiere productions before they take a final bow.
Concluding Jan. 26
Evita (Broadway at the Marquis Theatre). The Tony Award-nominated revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita stars Olivier Award winner Elena Roger in the title role, Grammy winner Ricky Martin as Che and Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris as Perón. Here's how the musical is described: "Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. She won international acclaim and adoration from her own people as a champion of the poor, while glamour, power and greed made her the world's first major political celebrity." Visit EvitaOnBroadway.com.
Concluding Jan. 27
The Velveteen Rabbit (Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre). Based on the children's novel by Margery Williams, the Theatreworks/USA production of Kevin Del Aguila's The Velveteen Rabbit features Jim Stanek, John Curcuru and Kristin Parker. According to the creators, "The Velveteen Rabbit is a joyous testament to the eternal power of a child's imagination. This classic tale comes to life for a whole new generation in a wonder-filled production created by Kevin Del Aguila. With a little bit of nursery magic (and a whole lot of audience participation), three actors and their simple props transform into a wise old rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical playthings, a kind-hearted fairy and, of course, a stuffed rabbit who is transformed by the love of a young boy." Visit DR2KidsTheatre.com.
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(FOXNEWS.com) -- Authorities expect a "very high number of fatalities" after one of the strongest typhoons on record devastated central Philippines, cutting communications and severely damaging an airport in one of the hardest-hit regions.
The Philippine Red Cross told Reuters that based on reports it estimates at least 1,200 dead in Tacloban, which is located about 360 miles southeast of Manila, and 200 more in Samar Province.
Interior Secretary Max Roxas arrived in Tacloban Saturday and said it was too early to know exactly how many people had died following Typhoon Haiyan, which was heading toward Vietnam and expected to hit the country's coast Sunday afternoon.
"The rescue operation is ongoing. We expect a very high number of fatalities as well as injured," Roxas said. "All systems, all vestiges of modern living – communications, power water, all are down. Media is down, so there is no way to communicate with the people in a mass sort of way."
Rescue crews reported difficulty in delivering food and water to affected areas due to damaged roads and fallen trees.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said in a statement that America "stands ready to help," and the president of the European Commission said a team had been sent to "contribute with urgent relief and assistance."
"The storm surge came in fairly high and there is significant structural damage and trees blown over," said U.S. Marine Col. Mike Wylie, who is a member of the U.S.-Philippines Military Assistance Group based in Manila.
At least 138 people were confirmed dead, with at least 118 deaths on the hardest-hit Leyte Island, where Tacloban is located.
President Benigno Aquino III said the casualties "will be substantially more," but gave no figure or estimate. He said the government's priority was to restore power and communications in isolated areas to allow for the delivery of relief and medical assistance to victims.
The Philippine Red Cross and its partners were preparing for a major relief effort "because of the magnitude of the disaster," said the agency's chairman, Richard Gordon.
Capt. John Andrews, deputy director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said he received "reliable information" by radio from his staff that more than 100 bodies were lying in the streets of Tacloban on Leyte Island.
It was one of six islands slammed by the storm.
The airport in Tacloban, a city of 200,000 located about 360 miles southeast of Manila, looked like a muddy wasteland of debris Saturday, with crumpled tin roofs and upturned cars. The airport tower's glass windows were shattered, and air force helicopters were flying in and out at the start of relief operations.
Andrews said the seaside airport terminal was "ruined" by storm surges.
PHOTOS: Typhoon leaves trail of destruction.
Television images showed residents of Tacloban wading through flooded streets littered half-submerged cars, Reuters reported. Communications networks and most roads were cut off after heavy flooding.
"Almost all houses were destroyed, many are totally damaged. Only a few are left standing," Major Rey Balido, a spokesman for the national disaster agency, told Reuters.
"A lot of the dead were scattered," said Joseph de la Cruz, who hitched a ride on military plane after walking eight hours to reach the airport.
The Philippine television station GMA reported its news team saw 11 bodies, including that of a child, washed ashore Friday and 20 more bodies at a pier in Tacloban hours after the typhoon ripped through the coastal city.
At least 20 more bodies were taken to a church in nearby Palo town that was used as an evacuation center but had to be abandoned when its roofs were blown away, the TV network reported. TV images showed howling winds peeling off tin roof sheets during heavy rain.
Ferocious winds felled large branches and snapped coconut trees. A man was shown carrying the body of his 6-year-old daughter who drowned, and another image showed vehicles piled up in debris.
"I saw those big waves and immediately told my neighbors to flee. We thought it was a tsunami," Floremil Mazo, a villager in southeastern Davao Oriental province, told Reuters.
Nearly 800,000 people were forced to flee their homes and damage was believed to be extensive. About 4 million people were affected by the typhoon, the national disaster agency said.
Weather officials said Haiyan had sustained winds of 147 mph with gusts of 275 kph 170 mph when it made landfall. By those measurements, Haiyan would be comparable to a strong Category 4 hurricane in the U.S., nearly in the top category, a 5.
Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are the same thing. They are just called different names in different parts of the world.
The typhoon's sustained winds weakened Saturday to 101 mph with stronger gusts as it blew farther away from the Philippines toward Vietnam.
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Recipes: '101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks'
These recipes appear in 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks by Kim Haasarud, Wiley Publishers, 2008
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Wildberry Sangria Serves about 7
3/4 cup each of any three of the following berries: strawberries (hulled and sliced), blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries (total 2 1/4 cups berries) 3/4 cup simple syrup 1 bottle red wine 1/2 cup triple sec 1/2 cup berry-flavored vodka 1 cup orange juice
In a saucepan, combine all of the berries with the simple syrup over low heat. Stir constantly until the berries just begin to soften and discolor. Set aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large ceramic or glass container. Add the berry mixture (berries and liquid) and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve over ice. Spanish Sangria Serves about 6
1 bottle Spanish red wine 1/4 cup cognac 1/4 cup orange curaçao 1/4 cup simple syrup (see below) 2 oranges, cut into half-wheels 2 peaches, cut into cubes 2 lemons, cut into half-wheels
Place all of the ingredients in a large glass or ceramic container and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve over ice in rocks glasses. Garnish with additional fruit if desired.
Simple Syrup
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In a small bowl, glass, or empty, clean wine bottle, combine the sugar with the hot water and stir, or shake bottle, until completely dissolved. Let cool completely before using.
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