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Democratic PAC Launches Ad Criticizing Tom Cotton
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press
Posted 10/11/2013 03:45 pm
Updated 10 months ago
LITTLE ROCK - A Democratic group on Friday began airing a television ad in Arkansas criticizing Republican Senate hopeful and U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton over the federal government shutdown, the latest volley in a high-dollar air war underway more than a year before Election Day.
Senate Majority PAC announced that it was spending about $100,000 to air the 30-second ad in Little Rock over the next week. It's the second TV spot the group has run against Cotton, a first-term lawmaker who announced in August he was challenging Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor next year.
The ad criticizes Cotton for backing the push to tie the budget debate to efforts to defund the federal health care law, which has resulted in the standoff that's left the federal government shut down since Oct. 1.
"Congressman Tom Cotton recklessly voted to shut down the government and threaten default," the narrator says in the ad.
The spot is the latest in back-and-forth ads that have launched this week surrounding the race between Cotton and Pryor, who's considered by Republicans to be the most vulnerable Arkansas incumbent seeking re-election this year.
Pryor on Thursday called on Cotton to pull down his first ad of the campaign, after PolitiFact.com, the fact-checking website of the Tampa Bay Times, said Cotton's claim that Pryor supported a congressional exemption from the health care law was false.
The Club for Growth, a group backing Cotton's bid, is also airing ads in Arkansas this week targeting Pryor.
Justin Brasell, Cotton's campaign manager, criticized Pryor and Democrats over the new ad Friday and said that Cotton was focused on trying to reduce the national debt.
"What's reckless and irresponsible is the big-spending agenda of Mark Pryor and Barack Obama," Brasell said in an email.
Pryor was elected to the Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2008. Cotton was elected in November to represent south Arkansas' 4th Congressional District.
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oh wait...it's November. Nevermind.
But since you're here, let's talk. I don't claim to know the Canucks as well as some of the great writers on NM. But I have watched every game for the past three years after not watching for the seven previous years. (Thank you NHL Gamecenter) Here are some thoughts. Feel free to disagree.
When AV says the Canucks are not good enough right now to beat good teams like the Hawks, he's right. And maybe he needs to change the gameplan. Teams have adjusted to the Canucks style of play, especially 5 on 5. Keep them to the outside and when the defense pinches, and they will, chip the puck passed them and go off on a 3 on 2 or 2 on 1.
Kesler came back too early. I hope MayRay doesn't do the same.
2 years ago the Canucks were the comeback kids with 11 third period comeback wins. Last year they got the lead early and held on to it. Right now they don't have an identity and it must leave some nagging doubts in their heads when they get behind.
Even if Schneider is the "better" goalie, the team is not playing well in front of him. That makes him good trade bait to me.
Might as well add Hodgson if he is going to play on a short leash every game. Hodgson can create offence, Malhotra can not. Get Cody's ass back out there if he makes a mistake.
The Canucks defense frustrates me because I know they will pinch and so does every forward in the league. So if they keep doing it, then the forwards better learn to cover.
How can 5 on 5 play improve when Kesler won't pass and the Sedins won't shoot in the slot?
After 19 games last year the Canucks were 10-6-3.
I am not panicking....yet. But if after 30 games the Nucks are still a .500 team I may be leading the "Fire AV" campaign.

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Holy crap. In a revealing interview with Forbes' Dorothy Pomerantz on the occasion of the publication of the most powerful women in the world list, Sony studio chief Amy Pascal, the only female head of a major studio, actually answered some questions about the status of women in Hollywood, especially related to women directors.
I have transcribed it because it is so valuable. Serious kudos to Dorothy for asking the tough questions and for Amy Pascal for honestly answering them. People who know how Hollywood operates but don't hear the people who run Hollywood actually copping to what goes on will be relieved as well as furious. I'm not going to say that Pascal is the only studio chief who cares about how bad things are for women, but she is the only one who has spoken about it and clearly is concerned about the business.
Discussing the pay gap between male and female stars:
Amy Pascal: The top stars like Angelina, Cameron (Diaz), Sandra Bullock and probably now Jennifer Lawrence probably gets paid the same as their male counterparts. The problem is the averages. Because there are not enough parts for women to star in and get paid. So when you look at the total amount women make as compared to men it's paltry.
Forbes: How can this change?
Amy Pascal: It sort of a wholesale change that needs to happen. We have become accustomed to the opening weekend mentality where multiplexes want to get the movies in and the movies out and get to the next movie. We make make movies for them to do that with. And young men make up 44% of the opening weekend box office.
Will someone please send me the data that says that young males (what age?) make up 44% of the opening weekend box office. The data that I have seen indicates that young men and young women go to the movies more often. She clearly has the data, but I have never seen anything that says the young male share is that large.
Forbes: How do you balance those movies that will attract males with movies with a longer tail that will attract women?
Amy Pascal: I think it is my responsibility. Because I love movies about women. I love women. I've always cared about making movies about women my entire career. We probably hire more female directors here - if there are any- we do it because we want to and we do it because we have to. We made lots of movies with Nora Ephron with Nancy Meyers with Catherine Hardwicke, with Kathryn Bigelow. That's an agenda for us.
Forbes: You said if there are any.
Amy Pascal: I just named 4. The problem is when you compare the movie business to the music business or the publishing business, you have huge colossal stars in the world of publishing that are women and everyone reads those books whether it is Danielle Steel or Jackie Collins or JK Rowling. And the same can be said for the music business. You've got Taylor Swift and Alicia Keyes and Lady Gaga. I was trying to figure out why and what happens in those other industries. It is that you can write a hit song or you can write a book that everybody is going to love and you just show up with it and there is no denying it because everyone in the business is looking to make money and when they see something that's going to make money, they want it.
For a woman to direct a movie in Hollywood, she has to go through so many layers of rejection by the powers that be -- I suppose including myself -- that it is harder to get to that point. So you can't just create something. And I think there is a whole unconscious mountain.
Forbes: You look at these directors like Marc Webb who was pulled form the indie world to do Spiderman. You see directors being pulled from the indie world to do these blockbuster movies. When are we going to see women being pulled from the indie world?
Amy Pascal: I have begged Kathryn Bigelow to make Spiderman, James Bond anything I can think of. So far I haven't hooked her. I think it is about women showing up and saying that's what they want and not taking no for an answer.
Forbes: That they want to do the big blockbusters?
Amy Pascal: I think that the whole system is geared for them to fail and we're going to have to change a lot of what we do in order for that to happen?
Forbes: How do you start unrigging that system?
Amy Pascal: The most important thing in the job that we do here is to make movies about women where they are characters that have consequences in the story. They can be villains, they can be protagonists, I don't care but their movements, their actions what they do in the plot has to actually matter. And that's the most important thing because young girls coming up are going to see that they matter that your not an appendage to someone else- that you're not married to the person, not their sister or friend or girlfriend, you actually are the plot.
Clearly, Amy Pascal does not have an answer on how to solve the problem of women directors. The fact that she knows the whole system is rigged against women and doesn't have any kind of solution is disheartening. How about just saying - we're going to hire more women to direct and I'm going to lead on this and challenge my fellow studio chiefs to follow my lead. But the fact that this has been aired so publicly is a really good thing.
As for her thoughts on female protagonists, looking at Sony's upcoming releases, she needs to take her own advice. The only movies with female leads still on the Sony docket for the rest of the year include The Mortal Instruments and Carrie.
Sony's Amy Pascal On Closing The Money Gap Between Men And Women In Hollywood (Forbes)
Here's the interview (I couldn't figure out how not to get it to auto start)
Lily | January 22, 2014 5:44 PM
I think her responses are bullshit, quite frankly. As a female filmmaker, I know quite a few talented, indie women directors that are making the content they want to make but either don't have the financial resources to keep a filmmaking career alive or are not taken seriously. Honestly, if she really wanted things to change why not start some sort of women director's program at Sony and recruit indie, women directors who want to direct the blockbusters etc...Just look at Annapurna pictures...Megan Ellison (28 years old!!) is producing films that the studios don't want to make and she has already so many nominations at this year's Oscars....if Megan can do it, this so-called Sony executive can too--she just needs to take the leap and the net will appear.
ZEN | May 29, 2013 10:11 PM
First off -- Melissa rocks. Second off - good for the reporter for asking her why she pulls men like Marc Webb from the indie world to do blockbuster but not women. Her answer is chickensh*t. She starts talking about Kathryn Bigelow?! WTF, lady! Wish the reporter would have nailed her on that. Bottom line is -- Pascal is NOT a champion of women. Her slate has proven that again and again. Everyone knows it. The only person she's apparently fooling is herself. And that is a sorry, pathetic shame.
Jan Lisa Huttner | May 28, 2013 9:30 PM
First: BRAVA Melissa! Your dedication & committed use of your platform is exemplary!
Now my take: âEveryone in the business is looking to make money and when they see something that's going to make money, they want it." Exactly! This is the point! Women must use their "power of the purse" to support films by women filmmakers. I've been at this âgameâ for over a decade now & nothing else will ever work. We live in a âpay to playâ world & when it comes to power: âYouâre either at the table or youâre on the menu.â
EM | May 28, 2013 5:45 PM
Maybe we should just burn the whole industry down and start from scratch... Hollywood was founded by (white) men, with a few lone women here and there, and the current distribution of creative and financial of power in the industry mirrors its exact same beginnings. I really don't think we can change the system, the only option is to somehow rebuild it completely from the bottom up. But I know that's just silly thinking and not even a remote possibility.
I used to think that if more big name actresses took a page from George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and even Will Smith's manual then maybe we might see a change. But the system isn't in their favor either
Melinda | May 25, 2013 8:43 PM
MPAA Theatrical Market Statistics 2012 - can be found if you Google the title.
I can't post the link here.
It is one of the most comprehensive reports of theatrical market stats and no where in this report is males being 44% of opening weekend revealed. In fact, the words opening weekend aren't anywhere to be found in this document. There probably are more detailed stats in another more expensive industry report, but for now, I'd consider that 44% something someone somewhere mentioned that has unfortunately stuck.
On page 14 you will see that women purchase MORE movie tickets than men and this has been the statistical data for at least the last 4 years.
Michael Levine | May 25, 2013 12:34 PM
I think her comparison to the music biz is shaky - a film director is much more like a record producer than record artist. Taylor Swift is more analogous to Angelina Jolie than to Kathryn Bigelow. The closer analogy to KB would be Quincy Jones or Phil Ramone. Outside of self-produced artists, I can think of no female record producers of that stature. So, arguably, the sexism is actually worse in the music biz.
Maria Giese | May 23, 2013 6:33 PM
I doubt very much that "young males" make up 44% of the opening weekend B.O. My understanding is that teenaged boys are attending movie theatres less and less often, preferring home TV and computer (gaming) entertainment. Movie residuals in general are dropping, as audiences are remaining home to rent films and viewing serialized entertainment.
However, according to the 2011 MPAA Theatrical Market Statistics: In 2011, teenagers from 12 to 17 years old made up 8% of the movie-going population. 51% of movie goers were women and girls, 49% were men and boys. Young people aged 12 to 25 buy 30% of the tickets and make up 22% of the movie-goers. Movie-goers by ethnicity: Caucasian 65%, Hispanic 16%, African American 12%.
Brionne Davis | May 23, 2013 5:16 PM
I liked what she said about women going in and demanding the position of directing these films. I think that's what men do... Women should do the same. I also think it's interesting that you can take a movie like BridesMaids (one film) and put it up to something like THE HANGOVER (3 films should have remained at the golden 1). Same genre about different sexes. The latter is a social psychology issue. Women (or girls), I feel are more likely to venture out favoring the interest of their male counter part rather the other way around. However as a whole the studios are trying to recreate "what makes money" and there's little room for creative or pioneering efforts. This is where indie and internet media comes in and shakes things up- breaking the pattern of the nepotistic structure of the studios.
Kelley Marie | May 23, 2013 1:46 PM
I also would like to know where studio executives get their data for opening weekend demographics because that 44% of young men does not reflect my own experiences. I've been to plenty of opening weekends whether it's midnight showings, IMAX, summer blockbusters, and the audience has always been made up of mostly couples and families. When there are groups of male friends, I have seen an equal amount of young women also in attendance.
Valerie Weiss | May 23, 2013 12:40 PM
How is
"Amy Pascal: I have begged Kathryn Bigelow to make Spiderman, James Bond anything I can think of."
a response to:
Forbes: "When are we going to see women being pulled from the indie world?"
Since when is Kathryn Bigelow considered and a director from the indie world???
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How Many Arabs and Muslims Accept Israel?
by Daniel Pipes
A set of recent polls of Palestinian "refugees" in the West Bank and Gaza, in Jordan, and in Lebanon asks "Are there conditions under which you could accept coexistence with Israeli Jews in peace and security?" The replies:
(1) These percentages confirm my sense that a not-trivial portion of Arabs – even Palestinians who trace their roots to the land Israel occupies – are willing to live in harmony with Israel. I estimate that they constitute one-fifth of each of the Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim populations, with many and substantial variations existing within that overall estimate.
(2) This is an extremely important fact, pointing to an existing base for living in peace. Israel does not need to create this cohort, but increase its size. (July 24, 2003)
Aug. 26, 2004 update: A study of "Canada's Pro-Israel Muslims" finds 20 percent of them thinks "Israel is right on just about everything."
Mar. 26, 2009 update: The existence of a Palestinian cohort with pro-Israel views goes back further than most observers realize – right to the start of the Zionist enterprise. For backgrond on the British Mandatory period, see my column today, "Palestinians Who Helped Create Israel."
Dec. 23, 2009 update: Polling in Egypt and Saudi Arabia finds 26 percent and 9 percent, respectively, of the surveyed populations accepting a Jewish State of Israel.
Apr. 12, 2010 update: Asked by An-Najah University, "Do you accept the creation of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with some land exchange as a final solution for the Palestinian problem," a representative Palestinian sample replied 28.3 perecent "yes," 66.7 percent "no" and 5 percent "no opinion/do not know."
May 11, 2010 update: Polling in Jordan and Lebanon finds 9 percent and 5 percent, respectively, of their populations accepting a Jewish State of Israel. Combining these figures with those reported (above) on Dec. 23, 2009 and weighting them by size finds that almost precisely 20 percent accepting Israel as a Jewish state.
Nov. 9, 2010 update: An "Arab World for Research & Development" poll on October 20-22 with a sample of 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank & Gaza found these results, with a margin of error of + 3 percent:
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This is some of the best writing I have seen about this subject.
Glazer is right on the money when he points out how Favre has publicly called TT a liar, leaked supposedly private conversations between the two, and completely ignored the fact that TT has asked Brett twice for a list of teams he would accept a trade to. Brett has not responded to either request. Is that because the only team he wants to play for is the Vikings, and he knows the only way that is going to happen is if he gets released and that is NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. As Peter King points out, Brett doesn't want to give a list of teams because he knows that a trade would happen and he would be forced to show that he really doesn't want to go anywhere else. How can he expect to be welcomed back to the Packers after he has called his GM a liar and said he can't trust him, put Mike McCarthy in a terrible spot by putting the focus of the team on one guy who isn't even a member of the team, thrown his buddy James Campen under the bus, and when he hasn't participated in even ONE off-season activity of any kind. How would that make the players on the team who HAVE worked their butts off this off-season feel if one guy (even if he is Brett Favre) just waltzes in and takes the job from the guy they have been supporting and working with all off-season? Not even Mike Sherman would let Brett take Febuary to July off completely and Sherman was scared to death of Favre.
Every person involved in this situation has handled it poorly, but Favre has now seemingly decided that the best way to get his way is to act in such a way that the team has no other choice but to release him, simply for insubordination. Behaving the way that he has is surely not the best way to make yourself look appealing to any potential suitor. If I was a team thinking about picking him up I would have to think long and hard about what he would do to my team if he didn't like something we did. Especially if this is how he treats a team that he supposedly loves.


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This is a funny story about Hilbert that I got from pages 186-187 of Prime Obsession by John Derbyshire:
Hilbert had a student who one day presented him with a paper purporting to prove the Riemann Hypothesis. Hilbert studied the paper carefully and was really impressed by the depth of the argument; but unfortunately he found an error in it which even he could not eliminate. The following year the student died. Hilbert asked the grieving parents if he might be permitted to make a funeral oration. While the student's relatives and friends were weeping beside the grave in the rain, Hilbert came forward. He began by saying what a tragedy it was that such a gifted young man had died before he had had an opportunity to show what he could accomplish. But, he continued, in spite of the fact that this young man's proof of the Riemann Hypothesis contained an error, it was still possible that some day a proof of the famous problem would be obtained along the lines which the deceased had indicated. "In fact," he continued with enthusiasm, standing there in the rain by the dead student's grave, "let us consider a function of a complex variable…."
In Mathematics, there is always a tremendous temptation to go into too much detail. I have definitely been guilty of finishing mathematical sentences that I didn't think anyone within earshot would understand just because once I had started the sentence, I felt like I had to finish it.


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Coming off a 36-point performance the night before, Owen Klassen toned down the scoring production Saturday afternoon but still led the Acadia Axemen to their second straight road victory over the UNB Varsity Reds in AUS men's basketball.
Klassen, the conference's reigning two-time defensive player of the year, netted 19 in an 83-64 matinée win Saturday in Fredericton. He had 36 in a 96-83 win over UNB on Friday night.
Anthony Ashe added 17 and Anthony Sears scored 14 for the first-place Axemen.
Javon Masters answered with 26 for the Varsity Reds.
Tigers 91, Panthers 88: At Dalplex, Ritchie Kanza Mata had a triple-double for Dalhousie, which outscored UPEI 27-16 in the fourth quarter in the upset victory.
Kanza Mata scored 16 points, had 13 assists and 10 rebounds for the Tigers in only their second win of the season.
Kashrell Lawrence came off the bench to score a team-high 25 points for Dal.
Ellis French had 23 points and Donathan Moss 22 for second-place UPEI.
Capers 76, Sea-Hawks 71: At St. John's, N.L., four Cape Breton starters reached double digits in points to lead the Capers to a win on the Rock.
Meshack Lufile led with 18 points, Seth Amoah had 15, Cedric Kasongo 13 and Kelson Devereaux 10 for the Capers.
Vasilije Curcic paced all scorers with 22 points for Memorial.
• In AUS women's hoops:
Panthers 76, Tigers 70: At Dalplex, Amy Gough tallied 23 points as UPEI upended Dalhousie.
Courtney Thompson replied with 24 points for the Tigers while Tessa Stammberger scored 12.
Sea-Hawks 61, Capers 59: At St. John's, N.L., Kelia Pond notched 19 points as Memorial squeaked past CBU.
Alison Keough collected 18 points for Cape Breton.
Varsity Reds 64, Axewomen 49: At Fredericton, Katelyn Mangold's 15 points topped UNB in a win over Acadia.
Abbey Duinker answered with 13 points for the Axewomen.


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Friday was national HIV/AIDS day and the number of cases of the virus in the CSRA, are some of the highest in the state of Georgia.
Knowledge is power for LaKeisha McWilliams.
"It's good to know your status," said Williams.
That's why she's taking part in the Richmond County Health Department's free HIV screenings on National Black HIV/AIDS day. Getting tested hits close to home.
McWilliams said, "I have a friend that's been HIV positive since 2001."
According to the Richmond County Health Department, there are more 2100 people in our area living with HIV and AIDS. 109 are new cases of the virus. Our area has the second highest number of HIV/Aids cases in the state and more than 3 out of 4 people infected are African American.
"Those aren't the people we need to be afraid of. It's the people who don't know their status. People are afraid of this topic. They don't want to come out and get tested, said Yanza Collins of the Richmond County Health Department.
She wants you to know just how important it is to get tested.
"Because it could be you. It could be your neighbor. It could be your mom. It could be your dad. Everybody's at risk," said Collins.
The test is a swab that goes in your mouth and you get your results in 20 minutes. No needles are involved.
LaKeisha McWilliams received her results.
"Sweet. Negative," said McWilliams.
She adds, "Even though we have the highest or the fastest growing rate in the community as far as this disease, but we're not the only ones that's getting it. Everyone should be aware of their status."
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Friday, February 19, 2010
I am now in possession of a box of Quarantine, Issue 1. I'm not going to give a speech (no one asked, and I didn't win anything), but I do need to say thanks to both Charles D. Moisant (of Silver Phoenix Entertainment) who did an excellent job printing this batch, and to Jen Torche, who created four brilliant covers. In fact, the above image is of the inside front cover. It's a great example not only of Jen's skill, but her creativity as well. All I basically gave her was the credits and a vague idea of what I wanted. She ran with the rest. The background text is what really rules--Jen actually found news text from real quarantines and used that as the art. She then placed a strikethrough over the text giving it an authentically chilling feel. Look close and you'll see words like "gunpoint," "public health authority," "being infected," and "vaccines."
If you'd like your own copy--for free!--don't forget that I'll be a guest at The Comic Vault's Winter Con this Sunday, from 2-4pm. I'll be seated with Onrie Kompan (Yi Soon Shin) and Kristen Koerner Simon (The Little Blue Spruce).
As for Quarantine itself, things are rolling along. Monty is gearing up to begin art on Issue 5 and Lauren is coloring Issue 3. I'd love to be able to share more, but I can't right now. Would it be enough to say that the book is looking totally amazing? (And that pat on the back goes to the art team, not me). I will have more updates soon, as well as a pretty fantastic contest.
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Congrats bud - be sure to save a copy for me!
- February 19, 2010 at 9:36 PM
- Michael Moreci said...
Will do Sammy!
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Canton resident Dr. Joseph Russo specializes in plastic surgery, a popular surgery amongst more than just Hollywood stars these days.
Dr. Russo answers questions that you want to know. Do you really need surgery, maybe not. Fillers and other treatments are available and you can do it on your lunch hour.
Another office will be opening at 2184 Washington Street in Canton just above Dream Smile Dental this spring. They will offer medical grade skin care services including laser, facials and peels, and cosmetic injectables.
Patch: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
JR: I grew up in New England, so naturally I'm a big Boston sports fan! I did a majority of my schooling at Harvard Medical (only leaving for a 6 month fellowship in breast surgery in Atlanta). I have been in private practice now for almost 25 years in the area.
Patch:What type of training do you have to go through to become a plastic surgeon?
JR: A lot of school! After college, I went to medical school for four years, then was accepted to a five year general surgical residency at the Harvard Medical School. I did an additional two years of plastic surgery residency in the Harvard program. I then moved to Atlanta where I did an additional fellowship in breast surgery. I moved backed to Boston in 1991 to start my practice and I have been here ever since. I then obtained my board certification by passing a written exam, approximately one year after I was in practice and then sat for an oral exam several years later. Having passed both of those I was deemed board certified.
Patch: What are the most common surgical procedures that you perform?
JR: The most popular procedure right now is liposuction. The thing that makes it so popular is that it crosses all ages and genders, old people, young people, men and women, all have a little extra fat that they'd like to get rid of and liposuction is the perfect procedure to permanently remove excess fat.
Other common surgical procedures that I perform are breast augmentation, tummy tucks, facelifts, and eyelid surgery. The most common non-surgical procedures that I perform are Botox injections, filler injections such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero, and Sculptra. My office offers many other procedures that involve laser treatment for example hair removal, tattoo removal, vein, brown spots, etc.
Patch: What are the latest/new technologies in plastic surgery?
JR: All of the new technologies in plastic surgery have made it possible to get less down time, less pain, and a much shorter recovery period. We can now use things like radio frequency or ultrasound or even light based treatments from a laser to tighten skin without any down time at all. We can literally treat a patient, tighten their skin and have them go back to work either later that day or certainly by the next day. We have recently purchased the Ulthera and The Thermigen which are cutting edge technologies so we can give our patients the most up to date procedures.
Patch: What are the best things you can do to prevent aging?
JR: The best things you can do to prevent aging is to avoid those things that damage the skin and to start early with preventative treatment that strengthen and enhance the skin. Smoking and sun exposure are the two most avoidable things that damage your skin. In terms of protecting our skin, starting with a good skin care regimen is really important this helps maintain skin integrity and protects the skin from environmental injury. Using sunscreens which protect our skin is also quite important. New technologies like Hydrafacial, which extracts all of the impurities from our skin and infuse vital nutrients in the form of serums are also quite important. Chemical peels exfoliate the skin and stimulate collagen production deep in the dermal layer to help keep our skin thick and youthful. The newer techniques such as Ulthera and laser treatments that tighten the skin should be used before the skin actually starts to sag. There's an old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, that's certainly true in cosmetics surgery because it's much easier to prevent a lot of these problems then it is to correct them once they appear.
Patch: What about treating early signs of aging?
JR: Once the aging process has taken place we have many non invasive treatments like Botox and fillers which can keep you looking youthful for quite a long time. However, there does come a time where surgery might be the best and most effective option and that's always an option to discuss with your surgeon.
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The Running Headphones I'd Buy
When the time comes to pound the pavement, I'll be buying a set of Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680i Sports Headset to keep me company.
Sports headphones need to walk a fine line between value, utility and audio quality. If they're too expensive, you'll be feeling buyer's remorse when they inevitably succumb to sweat or get trampled on at the gym. You want them to stay in your ears when you're working out without having to adjust them too often. Perhaps most importantly, you want them to sound good, otherwise, what's the point in wearing them at all? Sennheiser and Adidas get this, and have done an excellent job of hitting the sweet spot for each of these points.
There's two different versions of the PMX 680 series headphones: the 680i sells on Amazon for around $53, and feature an inline microphone for making phone calls. Its sister model, the PMX 680, comes without the mic and costs $49. I'd go for the 680i—you might not want to take calls while you're running now, and for the sake of four extra bucks, it's nice to have the option if you change your mind later. Both models are water and sweat resistant, making them a great choice for out of shape slobs like me as well as hardened runners who don't let a little thing like rain slow them down. Their water resistance also means that you can give them a quick rinse after your workout, to keep them looking and feeling like something you wouldn't mind sticking in your ears. Thanks to their rubberized earbuds and neckband, they'll stay in your ears under most circumstances. The headphone's drivers provide some very respectable bass that'll let you feel the songs you're running to in your skull, yet offer enough high and mid-range noise to make sure you that you won't miss out on a tune's melody amidst all the thumping beats. Perhaps the best part about the Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680i Sports Headset, is that when you wear them, you'll still be able to hear the world around you. From a safety standpoint, that's a win. On the other hand, if you prefer to run and throw caution to the wind, Sennheiser made the headset loud enough that you can crank them up to 11 and drown everything out.
The Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680i Sports Headset were Gizmodo's favorite headset for running. They said, "The 680 Sports series from Sennheiser/Adidas simply give you the most boom for your buck, and by boom I mean bass. These pack some of the heaviest bass I've heard on earbuds, and they're loud, too. I was able to turn the volume down several notches compared to the others". TechRadar and Tech-Reviews UK liked them too.
As great as they are, they might not be the right match for everyone's exercise routine. If you do a lot of bench work, yoga or Pilates, the headset's around-the-neck styling might get in the way more often than not. In that case, you might want to consider looking at the Sennheiser Adidas MX 680i Sports Headset.
They'll cost you about the same as a set of PMX 680i, but they stay in your ear with the help of a stabilizing fin instead of a neckband and feature the same drivers as the PMX 680i do. However, without the neckband, they're more likely to come out of your ears while running. Because PMX 680i aren't true in-ear headphones, some runners might find that the wind noise they allow for will play hell with their listening experience.
For them, Shure's SE215 Live Sound Monitor in-ear headphones are a viable option. They'll set you back $99, and sound great. If you want to be able to take a call on your smartphone with them, expect to fork over another $50 for a CBL-M-+K Music Phone Cable to make your cellphone and headphones play nice together. That's makes them close to three times more expensive than the Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680i Sports Headset, and while you won't suffer from any wind noise while wearing them, Shure doesn't market the headset as being either water or sweat resistant, and at that price, I'd almost want them to go running for me let alone be able to survive a bit of moisture. If you like the Sennheiser, and want to stick with the brand, they make a lot of headphones. Some of them are suitable for wearing while you work out, some aren't. Typically, they list on Amazon for significantly less money than Sennheiser suggested retail price.
Take Sennheiser 's CX 880 Noise Isolating Premium Earbuds. They list at $170, but you can get them on Amazon for $70. That almost puts them in the same price range as the PMX 680i, and as they've got noise cancelling tech and high quality drivers baked in to them, they're an amazing amazing deal.
Apple's also just come out with new earpods, which were designed with sweat resistance and exercise in mind. They're still earbuds so they may fall out for you, but we'll see what happens.
That said, I'd be willing to bet cash money that the PMX 680i with their water resistance, and kevlar reenforced cables would survive your workouts a lot longer than a set of CX 880s would.
What to Look forward to
Sennheiser's announced that they'll be replacing our current pick for best running headphones with a new model: the PMX 685i. But they won't go on sale until January in most places. I've got a pair and I've tested them: they're a little bit lighter, sound just a little bit better, and offer up less cable noise than the current version of the headset does. But In the meantime, a pair of 680i will still serve you well.
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The Best Headphones for Running, Gizmodo, April 25, 2012,"The neckband design means that they didn't budge even slightly when running or doing jumping jacks. They're light and they have a built-in mic with start/stop and volume controls. They're sweat-proof, water-resistant, and rinsable".
Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680i Sports Headphones Review, Tech-Reviews UK, August 22, 2011,"Designed for sports, the Sennheiser PMX 680i offer exactly what it says on the tin. They allow a far richer listening experience over most sports headphones and require no fiddling around with; they fit great and stay comfortable for your entire exercise session".
Best Headphones for Phones: 17 Pairs Tested, TechRadar, September 27, 2011,"These loop-style headphones are a comfortable fit for both running and the gym, and the sweat-resistant nature of the materials used means they won't fall apart after a few months".


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Leeds City Council's leader is warning a recently announced Government funding cut means the authority is facing making "unthinkable" savings.
Councillor Keith Wakefield was speaking after last week's announcement that a two-year grant settlement for local authorities would see Leeds lose ten per cent of its budget for the coming year, then a further 15 per cent in the following 12 months.
Coun Wakefield (Lab, Kippax & Methley) said that decision, which followed three years of cuts since the coalition took power, left the council – which provides services for residents in Wharfedale, Horsforth and Aireborough – having to look at "all options".
He said: "The announcement has confirmed our worst fears.
"Continuing cuts on this level are not fair for Leeds residents, who are facing their services being reduced or stopped altogether.
"We will continue to make all the savings we can, but we have moved beyond the realm of the sensible and are now having to think the unthinkable."
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Hello NetsDaily. I haven't been a Nets fan as long as most of you. It was Vince Carter who truly got me into this franchise.
Being born and raised in New Jersey definitely sparked my interest in the Nets. I've been a basketball fan my whole life, but it took time for me to have pride in our sports teams - most of us in New Jersey just don't seem to care about basketball, especially.
Which is why the move to Brooklyn makes sense. For the past few years, we've been at or near the bottom of game attendance in the entire league. So far, the relocation seems promising. Yormark is definitely trying to embrace the Brooklyn community in order to build up the new fanbase. This is of course, great for the franchise, as well as the Brooklyn-ites. I honestly expect the Nets game attendance in Barclays to be much closer to the top of the charts. It's great to see the team return the land where it began - New York.
But what about us New Jersey fans? I know it hasn't been long, but I really haven't seen any efforts made by the management of the team to try and keep us interested ever since the move became official. Tickets for the 2012-2013 season are being made available to Brooklyn before anyone else. Same with most of the merchandise. I'm just not feeling any love from the team I've loved so dearly.
Yeah, we can say that we don't deserve it. It's our fault that the attendance has been piss poor ever since the New Jersey team was born. You all have seen the pictures of the empty seats at the Izod Center/Continental Airlines Arena, as well as the Prudential Center. Are we really to blame?
I don't think so. This team has been historically bad. One of the worst franchises in that aspect. Our best record in the NBA is the fifth worst at 52-30 - and most of the teams below us have been relatively new compared to us. Our management had plenty of time to make us a good team. Out of those 35 years, we have been for about five of them. I'm sure most of you will agree with me when I say a good team brings fans - NOT vice-versa.
Lest we forget... even though the team had openly stated to relocate to Brooklyn YEARS ago, we have stayed faithful.
My question for you all is... do you think that the Nets management should hold a special sale or occasion that benefits the fans from New Jersey?
Maybe I've missed something where they might have already. Let me know if I did, haha.
I just recieved this last night. Purchased it the very last day the New Jersey merchandise was available. I'll be wearing this to every Brooklyn game I attend to respect the team that I've loved. I plan to stay away from any Brooklyn merchandise until I don't feel snubbed anymore. :P
And a quick shout-out to the Nets fans that aren't from New Jersey, or live elsewhere. Ya'll are troopers.


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Tax Credit renewal- how long does it take?
I gave my figures to the tax credit office for last yr so that they can make sure i got payed or owe any money. The thing is is that it was about 10 weeks ago now and i still dont know either way?? Is this normal?? Im just so worried I owe them money!! I have rang them on a few occasions and all they say is ist been processed....how long does it take!!
If anyone has any advice i would be very greatful. Thanks x
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Did you send them or call them?
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I am in the same boat!
I sent mine in ages ago...the closing date is the 31st July so i assume we will hear shortly after that ?
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Maybe give them a call. I did mine in May and got my payment as i was due money 5 /7 days later.
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i would phone them again,we do ours through the phone,and they send us a letter well within a week,
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i renewed tax credits in april this year and am still waiting all i get when i phone is still being prosessed. they have under paid for last year but said they could not pay me until they do this years as i earn less than last year. i have three children and my 16 yearold is pregnant but as i get jsa contribution based i cannot claim any benfits for her and my husband is on such a low wage. its true what they say your penalised for working. as for tax credits its a joke i just hope that after the 31st july i might get paid. failing that if you have waited over 7 weeks you can put a complaint in over the phone ask for complaints department. i did and it could take up to 3 weeks for that as well am still no further forward.


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P2Press: March 2013
April 20, 2013
EPA Announces Chemicals for Risk Assessment in 2013, Focus on Widely Used Flame Retardants
March 27, 2013
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to people's health and the environment. This effort is part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan which identifies commonly used chemicals for risk assessment.
Americans are often exposed to flame retardant chemicals in their daily lives; flame retardants are widely used in products such as household furniture, textiles, and electronic equipment. Some flame retardant chemicals can persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in people and animals, and have been shown to cause neurological developmental effects in animals.
"EPA is committed to more fully understanding the potential risks of flame retardant chemicals, taking action if warranted, and identifying safer substitutes when possible," said James J. Jones, Acting assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. "Though today's announcement represents a significant step forward on chemical safety, it's important to remember that TSCA, this country's chemicals management legislation, remains in dire need of reform in order to ensure that all Americans are protected from toxic chemicals in their environment."
EPA will begin evaluating 20 flame retardant chemicals, conducting full risk assessments for four of the flame retardants, three of which are on the TSCA Work Plan, and one that was the subject of an Action Plan development under TSCA. In addition, we are assessing eight other flame retardants by grouping flame retardants with similar characteristics together with the chemicals targeted for full assessment. EPA will use the information from these assessments to better understand the other chemicals in the group, which currently lack sufficient data for a full risk assessment.
EPA will also begin analyzing how eight of the 20 flame retardant chemicals transform and move in the environment. These chemicals were selected because they are likely to persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in people and/or have high exposure potential, but there are not adequate data to conduct full risk assessments.
During its review of data on flame retardant chemicals in commerce, EPA also identified approximately 50 flame retardant chemicals that are unlikely to pose a risk to human health, making them possible substitutes for more toxic flame retardant chemicals.
As EPA develops its draft risk assessments, the agency will use information that is available through a wide range of publicly available data sources. EPA also encourages submission of additional relevant information on these chemicals, such as unpublished studies and information on uses and potential exposures. This information should be submitted by May 30, 2013, to ensure that it is included in the agency's review.
Submit relevant information on these chemicals or find more information on TSCA Work Plan and flame retardant chemicals for risk assessment:
A full list of the chemicals announced for further assessment is available here: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/2013wpractivities.html
EPA and DOE Recognize 2013 Energy Star Partners of the Year
March 27, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are recognizing 118 awardees for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment. Recipients of the 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Sears Holdings Corporation, PepsiCo, JC Penney, Food Lion, USAA Real Estate, Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, and Toyota.
"This year's Energy Star award winners have gone above and beyond to save energy and cut greenhouse gases," said EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe. "Their commitment to superior energy efficiency not only makes these organizations valuable partners in our effort for a cleaner, healthier environment, but it also helps them reduce their day-to-day energy costs – an important feat for any organization."
"The Energy Department applauds the ingenuity and success of the 2013 Energy Star award winners," said DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson. "These organizations are showing firsthand how energy efficiency improvements save money by saving energy – cutting energy waste, creating jobs nationwide, and protecting our air and water."
The winners were chosen from nearly 20,000 Energy Star partners, including manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies, and home builders, for their long-term commitment to climate protection through greater energy efficiency. Energy Star partners complete a rigorous application process that demonstrates their commitment to the partnership and the environment.
Organizations are recognized in the following categories:
Partners of the Year–Sustained Excellence: The 70 Sustained Excellence winners continue to exhibit exceptional leadership year after year in the Energy Star program while remaining dedicated to environmental protection through superior energy efficiency.
Partners of the Year: Forty-one organizations are receiving a Partner of the Year award for strategically and comprehensively managing their energy use. These organizations promote Energy Star products and practices in their own operations, in addition to providing efficient products and services to consumers and within their community.
Excellence: Seven winners are receiving awards in part for their superior efforts in the Home Performance with Energy Star program. The remaining organizations receive Excellence Awards and other special recognition for specific activities to promote energy-efficient products, homes or buildings.
For more than two decades, American consumers and businesses have continued to save energy and protect the environment through the Energy Star program. In 2012 alone, Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved $24 billion on their energy bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 41 million vehicles. To date, more than 1.4 million new homes and nearly 20,000 office buildings, schools, and hospitals have earned the Energy Star. Since 1993, more than 4.5 billion Energy Star certified products have been sold.
Complete list of winners: www.energystar.gov/awards
States seeks input on draft guidance for assessing alternatives to toxic chemicals
March 18, 2013
BOSTON– The Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2), an association of state, local, and tribal governments, announces the availability of draft guidance on alternatives assessment and chemical risk reduction. The document is available for public review and comment through April 19, 2013.
Over the past year, eight of IC2's state members have been working together to develop a draft framework for alternatives assessment," said Ken Zarker, Washington Department of Ecology and Vice-chair of the IC2. "We are coordinating our efforts to make the most of limited resources. Seeking public input is the next important step forward."
Alternatives assessment (AA) is a process that encourages companies to consider the potential harm that alternative chemicals could have on human health and the environment before they are used in products. The IC2 is seeking input on the draft guidance to leverage industry, government, and non-government AA experiences.
"States continue to provide leadership in an effort to advance sound chemical management strategies," Zarker said. "I'm optimistic that this alternatives assessment guidance will be a win-win for businesses and consumers. States are interested in providing economic opportunities through green product innovation, while allowing for more informed chemical choices."
"As more states consider incorporating alternatives analyses requirements in their laws and regulations, this effort by IC2 to gather input from all potentially-affected stakeholders is important," said Maureen Gorsen, Partner at Alston and Bird, and supporting member of the IC2. "This is a brand new area of law, and it is critical that good guidance be established."
The draft guidance is based on an alternatives assessment process pioneered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Design for the Environment Program. A function of the IC2 is to support health and environmental agencies with the development and implementation of programs to promote the use of safer chemicals and products. After gathering and responding to input on the draft guidance, the IC2 members will seek businesses to pilot its use.
The public may submit comments on the draft through Friday, April 19, 2013 at http://blog.purestrategies.com/ecology/Providing-Comments. The IC2 and the Washington State Department of Ecology developed this special website to support public outreach for and commentary on the alternatives assessment guidance. The Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) provides staff and facilitation support for IC2.
For more information:IC2 Guidance for Alternatives Assessment and Risk Reduction(www.newmoa.org/prevention/ic2/aaguidance.cfm)
U.S. EPA's Design for the Environment Alternatives Assessment Program (www.epa.gov/dfe/alternative_assessments.html)
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Eight states are seeking public comment on a draft document for assessing alternatives to toxic chemicals. The proposed guidance provides companies with a voluntary process to consider the potential harm that substitute chemicals could have on health and the environment.
The eight states that are collaborating on the project are members of the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2). The IC2 will share the results of this initiative with industry, NGOs, and the other IC2 members after the comment period has closed.
The public may submit comments on the draft guidance through Friday, April 19th at a special website set up by the IC2 and the Washington Department of Ecology for this purpose. Go to www.newmoa.org/IC2/aaguidance.cfm for the link to this website.
Minnesota to Phase Out Use of Harmful Chemical
March 6, 2013
St. Paul, Minnesota — All state agencies will eliminate purchasing of hand soaps and dish and laundry cleaning products that contain triclosan by June of this year. Through Executive Order by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, state agencies are required to implement sustainability action plans to reduce pollution and toxics, increase energy efficiency, and conserve resources.
By purchasing items without triclosan, state agencies are doing their part to keep this harmful chemical out of Minnesota waters," Cathy Moeger, sustainability manager at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, said.
The state was able to use its collective buying power and developed contracts for hand soap and dish and laundry cleaning products that are triclosan-free. In some situations, uses of triclosan-containing products may be allowed in medical or other specific settings.
Triclosan, an endocrine-disrupting compound, is antibiotic resistant and causes other health and environmental problems. It is an antimicrobial ingredient in products like hand soap, toothpaste, cleaning products, fabric, toys, kitchenware and industrial pesticides. Recent University of Minnesota studies have found triclosan in lake sediment.
Triclosan-free products are readily available in many stores.
The Minnesota Department of Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and American Medical Association say there is no evidence that triclosan provides any benefit over washing with regular soap and water.
P2Press: February 2013
March 6, 2013
U.S. EPA Releases Non-Confidential Chemical Data report (CDR) Information
February 12, 2013
EPA has released the non-confidential Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information on chemical manufacturing, processing and use in the United States.
The 2012 non-confidential database and search tool are available at http://www.epa.gov/oppt/cdr/index.html. Users can download the database or search the database by chemical name, CAS number, or company name to retrieve company and site-specific information about chemicals in commerce and to view information on specific uses of chemicals, such as those used in products intended for children. This website also includes more information about the CDR data results, as well as fact sheets.
Report Demonstrates Over $6.6 Billion in Economic Benefits from Pollution Prevention A Result of Waste Reductions, Resource Conservation, and Cost Savings
February 5, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
For Immediate Release
A Cornerstone of Environmental Sustainability: Pollution Prevention Results from 2007 to 2009 presents available information on the achievements of state and local P2 programs for the calendar years 2007 to 2009. The Report was produced by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) based upon the results shared by 90 pollution prevention (P2) programs in the United States.
The Report shows that there were almost $6.6 billion in economic benefits and more than 7 billion pounds of pollution minimized or eliminated during the three year period. 7 billion pounds of waste is equivalent to the amount of waste generated by 350 thousand households, the approximate size of Columbus, Ohio. This study affirms that pollution prevention results in conservation of valuable resources and significant waste reductions, as well cost savings that were four times greater than the funds used to support the various P2 programs.
The Report is a product of the P2 Results Task Force, whose membership includes representatives from State P2 programs, EPA Headquarters and Regions, Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange Centers (P2Rx), as well as NPPR. The Task Force has developed a National Pollution Prevention Results Data System, (the System). The System aggregates data that is collected, managed, and synthesized by state and local P2 programs, non-profits, companies, and other organizations.
The Report documents additional benefits of P2 activities, including: approximately 16 billion gallons of water conserved; almost 2.5 billion kilowatt hours of reduced energy usage; more than 33 billion pounds of greenhouse gases (GHG) no longer being released into the atmosphere.
NPPR will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, February 21 at 2 ET to provide an overview of the report. Register for the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2030884086456328960
To view the Report, go to http://www.p2.org/wp-content/uploads/p2-results-2007-9-final.pdf.
Press Release: press_release_2007_2009_results-report
FY 2013 Request for Proposals for the Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grant Program
February 1, 2013
The Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) grant program funds regional centers that serve both regional and national pollution prevention (P2) information needs. Grantees determine audience needs and then supply quality information and training on source reduction and related P2 practices. Grantees provide assistance and training to businesses whose lack of information may be an impediment to implementing source reduction, preventing pollution or adopting sustainable practices. Grantee activities must support regional P2 priorities and the national P2 information network. Proposals must describe P2 outputs and projected P2 outcomes for all activities. The work plan must describe how progress towards achieving the expected environmental outcomes will be measured.
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The Washington Times
A jihadist website posted a new threat by al Qaeda this week that promises to conduct "shocking" attacks on the United States and the West.
The posting appeared on the Ansar al Mujahidin network Sunday and carried the headline, "Map of al Qaeda and its future strikes."
The message, in Arabic, asks: "Where will the next strike by al Qaeda be?" A translation was obtained by Inside the Ring.
"The answer for it, in short: The coming strikes by al Qaeda, with God's Might, will be in the heart of the land of nonbelief, America, and in France, Denmark, other countries in Europe, in the countries that helped and are helping France, and in other places that shall be named by al Qaeda at other times," the threat states.
The attacks will be "strong, serious, alarming, earth-shattering, shocking and terrifying."
Under a section of the post on the method of the attacks, the unidentified writer said the strikes would be "group and lone-wolf operations, in addition to the use of booby-trapped vehicles."
"All operations will be recorded and published in due time," the message said. "Let France be prepared, and let the helpers of France be prepared, for it is going to be a long war of attrition."
The reference to France appears linked to the group's plans for retaliation against the French-led military strikes in northern Mali in operations to oust al Qaeda terrorists from the North African country.
The Ansar al-Mujahidin network is a well-known jihadist forum that in the past has published reliably accurate propaganda messages from al Qaeda and its affiliates.
US counterterrorism actions over the past 10 years have prevented al Qaeda from conducting major attacks. However, US officials warn that the group continues to be dangerous, despite the killing of its top leaders in drone strikes and special operations.
A US official said the threat is being taken seriously by the US government. "Extremists regularly make threats online," he told Inside the Ring. "This one is not particularly unusual, but of course should be taken seriously."
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LAWRENCE — Auxiliary Police Chief Jay Jackson was disciplined last year for sexually harassing men he commanded following an internal affairs investigation into several complaints, including one alleging Jackson parked his cruiser under a bridge while on a midnight patrol with another officer and graphically described sexual torture by Afghan terrorists.
"He informed me of their torture methods and one of them happened to be to single out homosexual men and then take gorilla glue and then squeeze bottles and bottles of the glue up their rectum, causing their stomach to explode," William DeBenedetto Jr. wrote in one complaint on May 1, 2011, after he had resigned from the force. "He then proceeded to question my opinion on the subject matter along with my views on homosexual men. I was immediately uncomfortable with the situation."
Sgt. Emil DeFusco, commander of the Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, interviewed 22 past and current members of the auxiliary force, including Jackson, after receiving the complaints last year.
The Eagle-Tribune obtained a copy of DeFusco's investigation after requesting it under the state's Public's Records Law. City Attorney Charles Boddy redacted information about how Jackson was disciplined, which the law allows.
Several of the complaints contained whole paragraphs that were the same, suggesting they were written by the same person.
All but one of the complaining officers had been terminated from the force or resigned by the time they filed the complaints last year.
Their complaints were wide-ranging. Besides sexual harassment, they said Jackson failed to provide required training to officers, walked away from violent incidents he encountered on patrol and provided promotions, the best equipment and preferred shifts to officers he favors.
DeFusco acknowledged the sweep of allegations, but said all the complaints had one — sexual harassment — in common. His report addressed only that issue.


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H. Blaine Lawson, Distinguished Professor, Mathematics, 1993
Milton Lodge, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Political Science, 1998
Dusa McDuff, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Mathematics, 1998
Lorne Mendell, Distinguished Professor, Neurobiology & Behavior, 1996
Morton Meyers, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Radiology, 1998
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Theodosios Pavlidis, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Computer Science, 1995
Paul Poppers, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Anesthesiology, 1998
Howard Rachlin, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Psychology, 1997
Felix T. Rapaport, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Surgery, 1995
Louis W. Ripa, Jr., Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Children's Dentistry, 1991
Louis Simpson, Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, English, 1991
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Philip Solomon, Physics and Astronomy, 1999 (Deceased)
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Edward S. Casey, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, 2004
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Stephen Cole, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Sociology, 2007
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John Fleagle, Distinguished Professor, Anatomical Sciences, 2004
Douglas Futuyma, Distinguished Professor Ecology and Evolution, 2001
Marvin Goldfried, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, 2004
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Arthur P. Grollman, Distinguished Professor, Pharmacological Science, 2003
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Arthur A. Stone, Distinguished Professor, Psychiatry and Psychology, 2005
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Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor, Sociology, 2011
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A woman who died after being found at home with serious injuries has been named by Wiltshire Police as 45-year-old Deborah Simister.
Officers were called to Mrs Simister's home in Maple Way, Amesbury on Monday night.
Her husband James Simister has been charged with her murder and has been remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on 14th June.


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Abdominoplasty Endoscopy is in some cases utilized as a subordinate for chose patients who have lost stomach muscles tone. Guided by the endoscope of plastic surgeons in St Thomas USVI, the muscles that run vertically down the length of the stomach area may be tightened through a few short entry points by plastic surgeons in St Croix USVI. Endoscopy is for the most part not utilized within patients who have a lot of detached stomach skin.
Bosom expansion – Inserted through a little cut in the underarm or the navel, an endoscope can aid the specialist in situating breast embeds inside the midsection divider. Endoscopy might additionally support in the rectification of capsular contracture (scar tissue that in some cases structures around an insert, making it feel firm), and in the assessment of existing inserts.
Facelift – Although the customary facelift operation is still the best decision for most patients – particularly those with a lot of abundance skin – certain chose people may profit from an endoscopically helped technique. At the point when an endoscope is utilized, the standard cut along, or in the hairline is normally killed. Rather, little cuts may be deliberately set in territories where the most revision is required. On the off chance that the muscles and skin of the mid-face need to be smoothed and tightened, cuts may be covered up in the lower eyelid and in the upper gumline. To tighten the detached muscles of the neck, cuts may be disguised underneath the jaw and behind the ears. The endoscope might additionally support in the situating of cheek and button inserts.
Brow lift – Of all the restorative systems that utilization endoscopy, temple lift is the particular case that plastic specialists all the more regularly perform. Rather than the regular ear-to-ear cut, three or more cut sort entry points are made exactly at the hairline. The endoscope helps manage the specialist, who uproots the muscles that deliver glare lines, and repositions the eyebrows at a more elevated amount.
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Position of tissue expanders – Used much of the time in reconstructive surgery, tissue expanders are silicone inflatables that are briefly embedded to help stretch zones of sound skin. The recently extended skin is then used to blanket body territories where skin has been lost because of harm, (for example, a smolder) or ailment. Utilizing an endoscope, a specialist can help guarantee that a tissue expander is accurately situated underneath the surface to bring the best profit to the patient.
Sinus surgery – An endoscope can support a specialist in pinpointing and redressing sinus-seepage issues. It can likewise help spot nasal polyps (developments) or different issues inside the sinus pit, and support in full rhino-septal surgery.
Carpal shaft discharge – After the endoscope is embedded through a little cut in the wrist territory, the specialist places the average nerve, which runs down the focal point of the wrist. A different cut may be made in the palm to embed scissors or surgical blade to cut the ligament putting weight on the nerve.
Since endoscopy is a moderately new procedure in plastic surgery, its amazingly essential that you choose a board-ensured plastic specialist who has sufficient preparing and experience.
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Remember that numerous plastic specialists in practice today got endoscopy preparing as a major aspect of their plastic surgery or general surgery residency preparing. Furthermore, all board-ensured plastic specialists are ceaselessly being prepared in new methodology.


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Schodack Island State Park
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Schodack Island State Park is a state park located in Rensselaer County, New York in the USA. The park is at the Hudson River in the southwest part of the Town of Schodack.
The park is a day-use facility; it offers picnic tables, nature trails, hiking, biking, fishing and hunting, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Coordinates: 42°29′N 73°47′W / 42.49°N 73.78°W
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