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Matthias Chrans (Dane)
Matthias Chrans is a 21-year-old self-made actor from Los Angeles County. Shortly after graduating Malibu High School, he took on his career as a full-time actor. After attaining full representation and union membership, he started his commercial and film career in which he most recently acted in feature films such as Sake-Bomb (2012), a hit at the Los Angeles-based Asian Pacific Film Festival winning the award for best screenplay and premiered at South-By-Southwest 2013. Matthias also had a pivotal role in the controversially titled, award winning indy-feature Chink (2013). Having worked with such actors as Jason Lee and Jason Tobin, Matthias fearlessly took on such gruesome lead roles in dramatic shorts such as Dog Meet Goose (2012). Matthias currently attends the Beverly Hills Playhouse. He has produced screenplays, songs, and short skits. He plans on a very long and exciting career in acting while at the same time pursuing such interests as directing, writing, music and stand-up comedy.
Jeff Hayenga (Larry)
NY Stage: The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Importance of Being Earnest, Harvey, Twelve Angry Men National Tour (Roundabout Theatre), The Elephant Man (title role), Jeffrey (title role) Two Rooms, Patient A (Signature Theatre), Hapgood (Lincoln Center), As Bees In Honey Drown, Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You, The Actor's Nightmare, Burkie, Hamlet, Beyond Therapy, Ah Wilderness, Mother Courage, King Lear. Regional: Good Boys (ACT Seattle) The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (title role, Missouri Rep) Emma (Pioneer Theatre SLC) Love! Valour! Compassion! and A Question of Mercy (Intiman, Seattle) Pride's Crossing and Breaking Up (Old Globe, San Diego) TV: Law and Order, Law and Order Criminal Intent, Star Trek: (Next Generation and Enterprise) Jag, Trinity, Bodies of Evidence, NY Undercover, Jack and Bobby, In The Heat of The Night, Matlock. Film: Other People's Money, And The Band Played On, Memron, The Unborn, The Prince of Pennsylvania, Center Stage.
Melissa Kite (Andrea)
This is Melissa's debut performance with Malibu Playhouse. Melissa is a classically trained dancer, who at the age of 15 moved from home to study with the Houston Ballet on scholarship. After attending The University of Texas and then Parsons School of Design, she returned to her love of performing arts and began her training as an actress in New York. Melissa most recently co-starred on the ABC family show, Bunheads; recurred on HBO's Big Love; guest starred on America's Most Wanted and co-starred on the Emmy Award winning House, both on FOX. She has appeared in numerous indie films, including Skyfell And I Can't Get Up, and most recently out on HULU, the film, Amber Lake. She also recurred on the web sensation, LonelyGirl15. Melissa works in both regional and local theater, most notable roles being Maggie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; Antigone, Antigone; Gretchen, That Good Night; Sara, A Quadrimonial; Judy, Women of Manhattan; and Doris, Boise, USA. Melissa is a Lifetime member of The Actor's Studio. To see more, please visit www.melissakite.com.
Joslyn Kramer (Chelsea)
Joslyn Kramer is extremely proud to be performing at Malibu Playhouse and feels honored to be in this show. This is Joslyn's first play at a professional theatre company and she couldn't be more excited to take part in this new experience. Her past roles include Maria in West Side Story, Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Cinderella in Into the Woods, all from her high school's musical theatre program in Vail, Arizona. Kramer left school at the University of Arizona and moved to Los Angeles at the beginning of 2013 to pursue an acting career in film and television, but she soon discovered that she missed the stage and the theatre community. Joslyn also plays a supporting role in the upcoming film Mercy Rule, which is set to release in Spring 2014. Visit joslynkramer.com.
Jayne McLendon (Rachel)
Jayne McLendon graduated with honors from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute and Stonestreet Film Studios. She was last seen in New York as Emma in Harold Pinter's Betrayal. Other favorite theatre credits include Urinetown, Godspell, The Time of Your Life, Into the Woods and numerous productions at the Laguna Beach Playhouse. She recently appeared as Margaritah in Stuck, a play she co-produced at the Whitefire Theatre. Since moving to LA she has enjoyed acting in various short films, and was honored to win Best Actress at the Shorttakes Film Festival. She has performed as a back-up singer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, can be heard on 30 Seconds to Mars' latest album, and loves writing her own music on the piano and guitar. She is thrilled to be a part of the Malibu Playhouse's inaugural show.
Zach Palmer (Kyle)
Zach Palmer grew up in New York and Connecticut, making his stage debut in the U.S. National Tour of Cameron MacIntosh's Oliver! at the age of eleven. Most recently, he has appeared in the TV movie Brandt Point (Fremantle Media), in feature films including Fly Away, Forgotten Pills, and Resident Advisor, and as Roger in Rent at the Skylight Theater. A graduate of the Los Angeles High School for the Arts who plans to attend The New School, he is the recipient of awards from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts, the Grammy Foundation, and the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. He has performed at the Hollywood Bowl, the Ahmanson Theatre, The Troubadour, The Knitting Factory and other venues throughout Los Angeles. Zach recently finished writing a web series to be shot in 2013, and is currently a singer/songwriter for an LA-based band.
Tyler Ritter (Steve)
Tyler Ritter is a Los Angeles native who made his acting debut in 1994 on the PBS show, Storytime. After performing in various student films and plays throughout high school and college, Tyler did what many aspiring actors would consider impractical and left Hollywood to become a teacher in Argentina. Three years later he was married to Argentine director, Lelia Parma, and having found a place in South American television decided to bind this new life with whatever awaited back home. Tyler has since acted for the Young Playwrights Festival at the Stella Adler Theater and is a consistent participant for Young Storyteller's Big Shows. He has also worked in film and television including, An Evergreen Christmas, Weekends At Bellevue, and Slice.
Ede Crowder (u/s Rachel/Chelsea)
Ede Bell Crowder is a local resident of Malibu and is about to enter her senior year at Malibu High School. She first became interested in acting in 2007 at the age of ten when she was cast in Lisa Cole's short film Water Moccasin, which was screened at over thirty national film festivals. Ede has continued her passion for acting by participating in numerous productions including Competition Piece, Spurs of Love, Alice in Wonderland, Darcy's Cinematic Life, and A Christmas Carol with the Young Actors Project at Malibu Stage Company. Her most recent performance was on stage in Malibu High School Theater Department's rendition of the Golden Compass trilogy, His Dark Materials. With her father being an editor and director of many successful documentary films, Ede has always had a knack for film making. Throughout her teenage years, she has filmed and edited many of her own shorts, one of which won overall best film in Malibu High School's 2012 Film Festival. Her dream would be to attend film school for directing and editing after graduating from Malibu High. Her love for theater is ever-growing and she is so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of this inaugural production at Malibu Playhouse.
Breck Gallini (u/s Steve)
Breck Gallini hails from Highland Park, Texas, having performed in plays, musicals, movies, and national commercials since age 11. His career began as Michael Darling in KD Studios' production of Peter Pan. He quickly won the attention of his first agent, a partnership from which he acquired 6 national commercials, including Nickelodeon and CompUSA, as well as voiceover work for the Dallas Zoo. Breck went on to star in other theatrical productions such as Godspell, in which he played Judas, and The Music Man, in which he played the title role of Harold Hill. He also performed in the world premiere of Disney's High School Musical: On Stage! in association with Stagedoor Manor, the acclaimed school in New York. At 18 he was offered an acting scholarship from Pepperdine University and finally made the move to California. Soon after landing in Malibu he co-starred with Academy Award nominee Katharine Ross in David Lindsay-Abaire's Kimberly Akimbo. Directed by BAFTA nominee Graeme Clifford at the formerly-named Malibu Stage Company, Breck's performance received critical accolades from LA Weekly and Malibu Times. This fall, Breck makes his big-screen debut with a supporting role in digital filmmaking pioneer Neil Johnson's Starship: Rising. He is proud to be performing for the Malibu Playhouse and would like to thank everybody who has contributed to the process of his unfolding career. Breck is currently represented by RPM for theatrical work and ABA for commercial work.
Michael Stahler (u/s Dane/Kyle)
Michael Stahler was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA where he began a career in acting and music at the young age of seven. After relocating to Malibu High School, Michael became a fixture in the local acting community, taking on dramatic leading roles such as John Proctor in Arthur Miller's The Crucible, and also received accolades for his vocal and comedic abilities, playing Officer Lockstock in Urinetown: The Musical. After high school, Michael continued to study acting at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts' conservatory theater program, playing such roles as Ralphie from Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing, as well as the title role in Shakespeare's Richard III. Michael soon left CalArts when he was plucked by theatrical representation, and has continued to act professionally ever since. He has appeared alongside Jimmy Smits in NBC's Outlaw. He wrote, produced, scored, and starred in his own web-series. appeared in numerous short films, and acted on stage with actors Leigh McCloskey and A Martinez. He recently starred in the film adaptation of Naomi Wallace's play The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, which won "Best Narrative Short" at the Los Angeles Film and Script Festival, and just had its international premiere at Cannes, to much praise. He recently wrapped shooting the feature film The Broken Legacy, due out this fall. Michael is also an accomplished singer/songwriter, and can be found playing at many notable LA clubs, as well as on iTunes.
Michelle Burke Thomas (u/s Andrea)
Michelle was born in Defiance Ohio and headed out to Los Angeles in her early twenties. Her first acting role was playing Jody Cramer in Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused. She went on to star in such features as Coneheads, Major League II and The Last Word. She then moved into the television world and played Jo Bhaer in an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Men for two seasons.


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L to R: NKF Chairman Ed Walter, NKF President Dr. Lynda Szczech, NKF CEO Bruce Skyer
At year's end, it's only natural to look back and take stock of where we've been before we look ahead to where we're headed in the coming year. NKF began this year under very difficult circumstances due to the economic recession and loss of longstanding, ongoing revenue sources. To meet those challenges, we took a number of steps including diversifying revenue, reducing expenses and integrating local divisions into "One NKF."
And today, we are thrilled to report that all the steps we took and all the plans we made were successful by any measure. The National Kidney Foundation had a banner year during which we generated an unrestricted surplus of $4 million, we served more than three million patients, families and people at risk across the country and are moving forward to a bright future.
Working collaboratively with our headquarters and field staff, national and local boards and key volunteers, NKF has developed a new strategic plan outlining priorities that are both impactful and financially sustainable. Patients and their needs continue to be the core of what NKF has done, is doing and will continue to do. We've committed to fighting the challenge of kidney disease through Awareness, Prevention and Treatment. We're working to ramp up our communications efforts so that the millions who are unaware but need to know they're at risk will have a chance to find out before it's too late.
Through our health screenings all over the country, comprehensive website and online communities, the NKF is leading the effort to prevent kidney disease. Launched this year, our PEERS mentoring program offers support and prevention strategies from experienced patients to those who are newly-diagnosed. The NKF Cares hotline, manned by trained professionals, is providing thousands each month the opportunity to learn about their condition as well as proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices that will help prevent kidney damage.
While continuing our longstanding tradition of excellence in education for the nephrology professional community, we're putting our resources behind education of the primary care practitioner-those who can identify, diagnose and care for people with early stage kidney disease.
This year, we organized our local offices into nine regions. Collaborative teamwork and communication are enhancing our services and bringing the best programs to our patients while we continue to develop our outreach, management and fundraising capabilities.
In order to diversify and add to our revenue base, we have created an individual and major gifts program that is enabling us to reach out to potential supporters in new ways that will benefit NKF.
This year represented a new beginning for NKF. We assessed what we do well, what's most needed and where we can have the greatest impact on the lives and health of our constituents. And NKF put a plan in place that will capitalize on our strengths and raise the revenue needed to deliver meaningful programs that reach the greatest number of people at risk for kidney disease. With the groundwork in place, we look forward to building on our successes in 2013.
Twenty-six million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and millions more are at risk, but most don't know it. CKD often develops slowly with few symptoms, and many people don't realize they're sick until the disease is advanced and requires dialysis or a transplant. But kidney disease doesn't have to be the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S. The NKF remains dedicated to spreading the word about kidney disease and its risk factors, the importance of early detection and the need for organ donation.
This year, the NKF teamed up with several celebrity spokespeople to raise kidney disease awareness. Award- winning actor, comedian and host of NBC-TV's top rated America's Got Talent, Nick Cannon, lifestyle maven B. Smith, and former major league baseball player David Eckstein all stepped forward.
During National Kidney Month in March, Nick Cannon told his personal kidney disease story and urged Americans to get tested on national TV, including Good Morning America. B. Smith participated in a Healthy Recipe Makeover Contest and free NKF screening at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, appearing on Good Day New York onsite. Publications from USA Today to Ebony magazine ran stories highlighting NKF's free kidney screening and awareness events. "Dear Abby" published a letter urging readers to participate in NKF's free kidney screenings across the country throughout the in her nationally syndicated advice column, which reaches over 110 million readers.
Nick Cannon continued his partnership with the NKF as host of the Kidney Walk. He appeared on national television programs such as The View, Access Hollywood, Rachael Ray, and Larry King Now to highlight kidney disease and its risk factors. David Eckstein also told his story at the Major League Baseball Fan Cave and the interview was posted on MLB.com, reaching thousands of fans.
The NKF's comprehensive website, kidney.org includes timely articles on kidney disease prevention, the latest health news, kidney-friendly recipes, treatment options and important information on organ donation and transplantation. The A to Z Health Guide continues to be a popular feature attracting millions per month.
NKF's "Ask the Doctor" blog offers web visitors the opportunity to ask any kidney-related question and receive an answer online within 48 hours from NKF spokesperson Dr. Leslie Spry. Dr. Spry has answered more than 3,000 questions and the blog has had more than 155,000 page views. Dr. Spry also writes a monthly column about kidney health for the Huffington Post, which reaches millions of people nationally.
2012 saw an increase in our online communities, utilizing social media platforms to create awareness and share information. Our Facebook fans post messages, offer advice, and share links and tools provided by the NKF. Twitter followers rely on NKF for health news, and our YouTube channel contains cooking segments, health advice, personal stories and Foundation news.
NKF distributes a monthly e-newsletter, "Love Your Kidneys," that includes health advice, new recipes and research, to 140,000 subscribers. We also publish a quarterly e-newsletter, "Keep Healthy," which focuses on risk factors for kidney disease and contains prevention tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It currently has more than 12,000 subscribers.
"The kidneys filter out toxins in the blood, acting as the body's purifier, but unless they stop working, people pay no attention. The fact is there are 26 million Americans with kidney disease and most don't know it. One in three people in this country are at risk because of high blood pressure and diabetes-the two leading causes. So none of us can afford to ignore this anymore. I'm working with the NKF to help get the word out about screening and the importance of healthy lifestyle in preventing kidney disease. I had very unhealthy eating habits but I now know that eating low fat, low sodium and low sugar diets and keeping blood pressure and blood sugar under control can prevent kidney damage". Nick Cannon, award-winning actor, comedian, and host of America's Got Talent
The concerns of kidney patients as well as those at risk were heard in the halls of Congress this year, due to the National Kidney Foundation's efforts. NKF requested continued support for the Chronic Kidney Disease Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an initiative designed to provide public health strategies for promoting kidney health. And the process was set in motion. At year's end, CDC launched a web site (www.cdc.gov/ckd) providing comprehensive data on kidney disease in the U.S.
On the transplant front, NKF continued to lead the community's effort to enact legislation to extend Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients. In honor of World Kidney Day in March, 20 NKF patient advocates shared their stories as they met with Congressional staff and the result was numerous cosponsors of the Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Act. As of November 2012, more than 120 House Representatives had cosponsored H.R. 2969 and 21 Senators were cosponsors of the companion bill, S. 1454.
NKF joined other kidney groups on the Steering Committee of the first annual Home Dialysis Summit that brought more than 50 stakeholders together for a one-day conference to discuss opportunities and barriers to the utilization of home dialysis therapy. We continue to serve as a member of the Home Dialysis Alliance that was formed to build support for the Summit's various recommendations.
To ensure that important medications get reviewed and approved in a timely manner and that medical devices for kidney patients are safe, NKF maintains a seat on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. The Alliance consists of nearly 200 members, including consumer, patient, and research advocacy organizations; associations representing health professions and industry; and individual companies. Its sole focus is to build support for additional FDA funding through the annual congressional appropriations process.
"When you're passionate about a cause, you're always successful in your efforts. You never know who you will impact by sharing your story. As a health care professional and kidney donor for my dad, it was so important to me to be part of NKF's efforts on Capitol Hill. Sharing my story as I helped advocate for legislation to extend coverage for immunosuppressive drugs will hopefully help make a difference in the lives of kidney patients everywhere." Gina Ferguson, kidney donor
"Before KEEP, I didn't know that high blood pressure, which runs in my family, was a leading risk factor for kidney disease. I'm constantly chasing after my grandchildren, and in order to watch them grow up, I'm determined to preserve my kidney function. And so, I've made some important lifestyle changes-daily exercise and cutting back on salt, sweets and fast food. I am so grateful that the KEEP screening alerted me to the silent toll high blood pressure was taking on my kidneys and ways to prevent further damage." Jeff Carter, NKF kidney screening participant
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) conducts free, community-based kidney health screenings to reach those at the greatest risk for developing kidney disease with the goal of detecting damage early on and preventing further loss of kidney function. In 2012, more than 15,000 people at risk for kidney disease participated in our screening programs.
Our research shows that people who participate in these programs tend to adopt healthy and life-saving behaviors as a result. For example, after participating in KEEP, people who discovered kidney disease or other life-threatening conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease, were more likely to pay a visit to their doctors. Additionally, these participants were more likely to make lifestyle changes such as regularly monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar levels, taking prescription medications and adopting healthier diets.
NKF's KEEP screening evaluates kidney function and includes blood and urine tests as well as blood pressure and body mass index. Those screened also receive a personalized consultation with a health care professional, during which they can review results and discuss health concerns. KEEP screenings are held coast-to-coast and anyone with risk factors — diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of these conditions or kidney disease-is eligible to attend.
NKF's KHRA screening focuses on increasing kidney health awareness while at the same time evaluating participants' risk for developing kidney disease. This program is held in public settings, such as health fairs, trade expos, transit hubs, state capitols and other well-trafficked spaces, in order to reach a wide audience. KHRA screenings identify those at greatest risk through blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) measurements, as well as the completion of a brief questionnaire. Each at-risk attendee is also eligible to meet with an advanced health practitioner who evaluates kidney risk based on test results and health history. Those recognized as at-risk are also given educational resources, encouraged to follow up with their physicians and invited to attend the more comprehensive KEEP screening.
The kidney patient is at the core of all of NKF's programs and this year NKF expanded educational and support services for tens of thousands who are affected by kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation.
Our patient support Help Line. NKF Cares is staffed by trained professionals who help ease the path for patients on their kidney disease journey – those who have just embarked and those who have been facing this challenge for many years. Every day, they offer information on topics such as treatment options for kidney failure and managing a kidney-friendly diet, and also offer support to those preparing for transplant and those navigating complex insurance systems. In addition to counseling patients, they provide resources, educational materials and advocacy opportunities.
NKF's newest educational offering for the kidney community, Kidney Living, made its debut in 2012. Kidney Living is a free magazine for dialysis patients that features stories of people who are living well on dialysis, tips for coping with kidney disease, healthy eating suggestions and more. More than 10,000 people have already subscribed for home delivery.
The NKF's Peers Lending Supportprogram matches trained kidney patients with newly-diagnosed individuals. Peer mentors serve as positive role models by sharing first-hand knowledge, experience, hope and inspiration. Peer support is highly effective in helping kidney patients adjust to dialysis and in alleviating fears relating to kidney disease and transplantation. Studies have also shown that peer programs can decrease symptoms of depression and social isolation and improve self-esteem.
"I had just been diagnosed with CKD stage 3, but I got conflicting information about my condition. I needed someone to talk to. My NKF PEERS mentor understood how I was feeling after my doctor visit, was able to answer all my questions, and let me share what I was experiencing. She gave me a different point of view — a positive one that helped me make changes in my life to slow the progression of my kidney disease." Gina Corona, kidney patient
This year, NKF offered an array of new educational opportunities for healthcare professionals to learn about the latest advancements in the detection and treatment of kidney disease.
The NKF has earned Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This achievement grants the NKF a 6-year accreditation term and places the foundation in the highest tier of all Continuing Medical Education (CME) providers, including the nation's most prestigious medical schools and professional medical societies.
The premier NKF CME offering is the annual NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, which once again provided an opportunity for busy healthcare providers to learn new developments related to all aspects of nephrology. As part of NKF's initiative to reach Primary Care Providers, the Meetings marked the launch of a PCP-specific half-day symposium.
"The meeting was a great opportunity to discuss our findings with a variety of healthcare professionals and patients in the ESRD community and beyond – the range of perspectives was great." Sarah Yi, PhD; SCM12 Poster Presentation Award Winner
Additionally, NKF offered CME/CE courses, reaching healthcare professionals around the world, across all disciplines. This year, NKF introduced the "Virtual Patient" and "confidence based learning" methodologies for CME/CE programs which enable the learner to self-assess their knowledge and skills in a "safe" setting, practice clinical decision-making specific to complex patients similar to what they would see in actual practice, learn where their assumptions and practices may not be aligned with guidelines and best practice, and overcome barriers to changing practice in developing the most effective clinical action/treatment plan for a patient.
NKF also launched three new smartphone medical apps, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) calculator and screening/treatment algorithms for albuminuria and cardiovascular disease, to help healthcare professionals overcome the barriers associated with lack of knowledge and/or time to research appropriate assessment algorithms or treatment options; this information can now be referenced easily in the clinical setting.
NKF's well-respected, peer-reviewed journals, American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD), Journal of Renal Nutrition (JRN), and Journal of Nephrology Social Work (JNSW), provided the latest findings and research related to kidney disease.
The National Kidney Foundation's research activities are helping advance knowledge about chronic kidney disease, treatment and patient outcomes. NKF's three major initiatives include: the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), the Awareness, Detection and Drug Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease Study (ADD-CKD) and the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium.
NKF's signature early detection screening program, the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®), offers free screenings in cities around the country to anyone at risk for kidney disease--those with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure. It is the nation's largest and most successful chronic disease screening program and has touched the lives of nearly a quarter of a million Americans since its inception. KEEP screens kidney function through a variety of tests, including blood, blood pressure and urine.
Everyone screened is entered into the KEEP database of over 180,000 at- risk individuals and test results are studied and analyzed to help doctors find ways to improve outcomes and better treat kidney disease in specific populations.
"KEEP has contributed greatly to the advancement of our knowledge concerning chronic kidney disease among Americans. Since the methods of KEEP touch obesity, diabetes, hypertension, kidney, and heart disease, this program is improving the health and awareness of individuals at risk for these common medical problems."Dr. Peter McCullough, Chairman of the KEEP Steering Committee
KEEP is studying the medical samples of participants to search for markers of chronic diseases that will ultimately lead to the development of new tests and therapies for kidney disease. KEEP is also linking its data with other national databases such as the United States Renal Data System (USRDS) to allow for more research on how best to provide care for individuals with kidney disease.
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, yet recent studies have found that only half of primary care doctors discuss chronic kidney disease with their diabetic patients. In an effort to estimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and examine their care, the National Kidney Foundation launched a multi-site cross-sectional study, Awareness, Detection and Drug Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease (ADD-CKD). This research is assessing how chronic kidney disease is being identified and managed in type II diabetic patients, in the primary care setting, using a survey of 10,000 adult patients and their 500 primary care physicians. Results are showing that only 12% of diabetics with kidney disease are being identified by their primary care doctors.
"Primary care physicians are the first line of defense against one of the world's top killers. The goal of this study is to increase the awareness and management of chronic kidney disease in diabetic patients and NKF will work very closely with this group to spread the word". Lynda Szczech, MD, MSCE, President of the National Kidney Foundation
Using the contributions of leading investigators from 45 studies, this NKF-funded project is creating and analyzing the world's largest dataset about patient outcomes at all stages of chronic kidney disease.
"Chronic kidney disease is a spectrum disease and at each stage, people experience different complications — from stroke and hypertension to infections and acute kidney disease. This research will examine how these complications impact a patient's prognosis at each stage." Dr. Josef Coresh of Johns Hopkins University, one of the project's leaders.
Kidney Walks are held coast-to-coast year-round to raise funds and awareness about kidney disease and the vital need for organ donors. Communities rally together to take lifesaving steps on behalf of the 26 million Americans living with kidney disease.
Signature galas and events are hosted by NKF across the country throughout the year. Whether it's a night of dinner, dancing and special guests at a black-tie Kidney Ball, a sampling of culinary specialties whipped up by premier chefs at a Great Chefs gala or a Casino Night, Chili Cook-Off or Golf Classic Tournament, the goal is the same. Funds raised through NKF events support ongoing initiatives in awareness, prevention and treatment for the tens of millions affected by kidney disease.
The National Kidney Foundation thanks the individuals listed below for serving NKF with distinction as members of our Board of Directors in 2012.
Jerome Bill Aiken
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Minneapolis, MN
George L. Bakris, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
R. D. Todd Baur
Conway Investment Research, LLC
St. Louis, MO
Bryan N. Becker, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
University of Illinois-Chicago
Chicago, IL
A. Bruce Bowden, Esq.
Leech Tishman
Pittsburgh, PA
Derek E. Bruce, Esq.
Edge Public Affairs
Orlando, FL
James G. Carlson
President & CEO
Amerigroup Corporation
Virginia Beach, VA
Paul Crawford, MD
Nephrology/Internal Medicine Specialist
Evergreen Park, IL
Jane S. Davis, CRNP
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Birmingham, AL
Brian Dilsheimer
Dilsheimer Communities, LLC
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Tom Hough
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Lucchese Inc.
Plano, TX
Jay Justice
Chief People Officer
Hospital Sisters Health System
Springfield, IL
Kevin Longino
Greenwich, CT
Thomas P. McDonough
Great Falls, VA
Stephen Pastan, MD
Emory Transplant Center
Atlanta, GA
Art Pasquarella, CRE
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
BPG Properties, Ltd.
Philadelphia, PA
Michael W. Sexton
Piedmont Bushings & Insulators, LLC
Spartanburg, SC
Bruce Skyer
Chief Executive Officer
National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY
Michael Watts
Chief Operating Officer
Wasserman Media Group
Los Angeles, CA
Ken Howard
Los Angeles, CA
Ed Walter
NKF Chairman
President & CEO, Host Hotels & Resorts
Bethesda, MD
Gregory W. Scott
NKF Chairman Elect
APS Healthcare
Newport Beach, CA
Beth Piraino, MD
NKF President
Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Lynda A. Szczech, MD, MSCE
NKF Immediate Past President
Medical Director, Pharmacovigilance
Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC
Durham, NC
William G. Dessoffy, CFA
NKF Secretary
Regional Managing Director
First Republic Bank
New York, NY
Bruce Skyer
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Vassalotti, MD
Chief Medical Officer
JoAnn Vecchione
Senior Vice President for Organizational Resources
Kerry Willis, PhD
Senior Vice President for Health Science and Education
Anthony Gucciardo
Senior Vice President for Program Development & Innovation
Petros Gregoriou, CPA
Vice President for Finance
Eric Albrecht
Vice President for Events Development & Sports Marketing
Troy Zimmerman
Vice President for Government Relations
Ellie Schlam
Vice President for Communications
Figures below depict the combined financial activities of the National Kidney Foundation and its Affiliates for Fiscal Year 2012
|Program Service Fees
|Special Events (Net)
|Government Grants
|Membership Dues
|All Other Income
|Total Income
|Professional Education
|Community Services
|Public Health Education
|Patient Services
|Fund Raising
|Management & General
|Total Expenses
|Cash and Cash Equivalents
|Accounts Receivable
|Inventories of Educational & Campaign Materials
|Prepaid Expenses
|Fixed Assets, at cost
|Less Accumulated Depreciation
|Fixed Assets, (Net)
|Other Assets
|Total Assets
|Loans Payable
|$1 ,577,122
|Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses
|Deferred Income
|Other Liabilities
|Total Liabilities
|Temporarily Restricted
|Permanently Restricted
|Total Net Assets
|Total Liabilities and Net Assets
The National Kidney Foundation thanks the corporations whose generosity helps us to continue to provide public and professional education, conduct kidney health screenings for those at risk, support and advocate for kidney patients and their families, and promote organ donation. The following organizations contributed $10,000 or more to support NKF programs and services in 2012. For additional information please contact us.
|$1,000,000 +
|Bohringer-Ingelheim USA
|Commonwealth of PA – CRDP
|Elsevier Inc
|$500,000 – $999,000
|Abbott Laboratories
|Affymax, Inc.
|$250,000 - $499,000
|Community Thrift Store
|General Motors Corporation
|National Kidney Services, Inc
|Takeda Pharmas North America
|United Way
|$100,000 - $249,000
|Amerigroup Charitable Foundation
|Astellas Pharmas
|Cranberry Marketing Committee
|Donnelly Mechanical Corp
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Updated 12:52pm Tuesday 11th March 2014 in News By Pete Grant, Reporter
A TIGER-lover from Marlow has announced the latest star-studded event in his campaign to save the threatened species.
Simon Clinton launched charity Save Wild Tigers in 2010, and has drawn support from high profile celebrities such as Joanna Lumley, Brian May and Jimmy Choo.
The initiative stages large-scale events to pull in funds and raise awareness of the plight of the wild tiger, which could face extinction in less than a decade.
And in October, the Chapel Street charity is running the Eastern & Oriental Tiger Express - a journey of a lifetime through the tiger's historic habitat in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Mr Clinton said: "In 1900, there were believed to be 100,000 wild tigers in the world. Today there are fewer than 3,500 across 13 countries.
"With a constant threat of poaching and a decrease in habitat, this majestic species could be extinct in less than 10 years if we don't act now.
"We have worked very hard to develop inspiring opportunities for the wild tiger in 2014. With a number of unique and exciting events planned throughout the year, we hope to continue to gain support for our campaign on an international level from ambassadors and politicians to celebrities and the general public.
"The more support we can achieve the more chance we have to Save Wild Tigers."
Tickets are now on sale for the trip which takes place between October 2 and 6 on the famous Eastern and Oriental Express rail route through Southeast Asia.
The journey includes a night at Raffles Hotel, a stunning Gala dinner, a tiger-art exhibition at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel in Penang and a stay at the Mandarin Oriental.
And the centrepiece of the four-day trek is a gala dinner at the five-star Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpar where guests will mix with royalty, ambassadors and international celebrities at a drinks reception and black tie dinner.
Prices start from £2960. For tickets and information, visit www.easternandoriental.com/tiger www.savewildtigers.org or call 01628 498492.
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Bartholomew HuckleBerry wrote:He is conning people. It is not something that I like to do or will do ! To save a tiger, it takes long-term commitment and a drive and passion. Mingling with Jimmy Choo at extravagant Raffles and Mandarin Oriental for one night only in your tuxedo and just giving away £2960 does not constitute towards saving a tiger.
When do the the tigers get saved then? This sounds like another socialite crowd funding scheme to fund and host lavish, cocktail and dinner parties with politicians and celebrities. If the politicians really cared about the tiger then they will not need excuses of partying together at these exclusive events to save them. They have the means and the funds to do it now. All this malarkey is a farce and just another mean to fund the high-life socialite crap ! At a price tag of £2960 it seems that only a rich person can save the tiger whilst eating out Raffles and Mandarin Oriental. A poor person will have to do with looking at one in a zoo or one being saved on Discovery Channel by people running around in tuxedos and evening suits and dresses.
Why don't you go and party with the celebrities and let me know when you spot a tiger being saved/chased !
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Week Six NFL Recap: The Phillies Beat the Eagles
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When the Phillies won the World Series last year South Philly was basically shut down. There was no public transportation headed south towards the Wachovia Center–where I was covering a Sixers/Kings game that night. As a result, I had to walk a mile or so after a bus from City Hall let me off at Oregon Ave. The walk had a sense of history because because it was unique as I've had in this town during my lifetime. Every bar was packed and folks about seemed as festive as if it were New Years Eve.
I was amazed how much trash was strewn about the city but the parade was massive in scope. Hurricane Phinally hit. There were empty Bud cases everywhere. I covered the game for SLAM and had a notion to name the piece: The Phillies beat the Sixers because the city could have cared less if there was a Sixers game that night. The Phillies parade, at that time, was a once in a generation event (This was the first major pro team championship since the Sixers won in 1983 here). I interviewed anybody and everybody that night to document such a happy time for Philly. I'd been in contact with our own Anthony Gilbert who was blessed to ride on the media float and speak with the champs themselves. I remember our conversation as if it happened this very second.
Yesterday was reminiscent only because of the scores of the Eagles (9-13) and Phillies (11-0) games. Obviously there is a different tone regarding an NLCS and the NFL regular season but in this town the allegiance seems to have shifted from the Eagles and towards Phillies. The point is this shift could spell the beginning of the end for Donovan McNabb. As soon as the Oakland Raiders debacle was over, I was driving with my brother-in-law and 610 WIP host Rob Cherry was debating former Eagles player Ike Reese that Andy Reid is just not the answer here. This is in a town that hasn't celebrated an Eagles championship since way before any of us was thought of. How is the city entitled to anything with that fact in mind? Of course I want the Eagles to win a championship, but please don't become like Chicago where the Cubs are concerned. That ain't cool. While it was incredulous Andy Reid chose to have Donovan drop back 52 times and only rush the ball 11, Cherry's statement was ridiculous. After all, McNabb was near perfect last week against Tampa and no one was calling for anyone's head then…but that's Philly for you. I'm writing this simply to give a sense of what goes on here and how turn of events uniquely affect the pulse of Philly like no other town.
I thought the game would be a wash over just like anyone else. Richard Seymour and the rest of his line mates blew up the Eagles blocking schemes before and after prized free agent Jason Peters went out with an apparent knee injury. Oakland were getting theirs no matter what and forced the Eagles to alter whatever game plan was in place. Donovan ran for his NFL life and was sacked 6 times and hit three times as much. There was no excuse and Oakland dominated every facet of the game. It didn't hurt that 5 called a timeout before the half that the Eagles didn't have because Andy Reid chose to call one with 2:02 on the clock…as if that made any sense but who am I? I subsequently received 29 texts asking the same damn thing: "Did Donovan just pull a Chris Webber?
Ya'll suck. Donovan will get ripped here in Philly this week.
This was an organization loss from top to bottom. No one was prepared to play. Pass catchers missed, passes dropped, holes not hit when they did run, miss tackles, two field goals missed, horrible clock management and injuries all over the place. Huggy Bear's son ran inspired and even JaMarcus Russell balled out. Oakland did not look like the worst team in the NFL at the time. I wonder if those critical of Oakland actually watched an entire Raider game instead of the highlights. Oakland wanted it way more than anyone on the Eagles sideline. It was just one of those games, but the Eagles will live another day.
To the scores:
Game of the Day
Minnesota Vikings (6-0) 33, Baltimore Ravens (3-3) 31
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The game of the day. Brett Favre continues to shut me the hell up and is playing like Reggie White has his back again. Brett has just 2 picks and 12 td passes. The running game is opening up the entire field for old head. If you are waiting for the Vikings to blow up and fall back to earth, you aren't alone, but don't hold ya breath. The Ravens rallied from 17 points down and were poised to take the lead, but Steven Hauschka missed a 44 yard field goal as time expired. Ray Rice was boss for Baltimore…as was Joe Flacco. Adrian Peterson ran for 143 to offset Rice's near 200 yard combined performance and Sidney Rice caught 6 balls for 176. The irony of Hauschka's miss is that the Ravens let go accurate Matt Stover who had 14 game winning kicks with Cleveland and then Baltimore. When teams win games like this, it gives them a self confidence that will be difficult to match. Percy Harvin is a stud.
New England (4-2) 59, Tennessee (0-6) 0
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Tom Brady threw for 6 touchdowns and 380 yards…in the snow…before being replaced in the third quarter with a 59 point lead. He was 29 for 34. Wes Welker had 10 catches for 150, Moss had 129 yards and 3 tds and Maroney had 123 yards on the ground. I don't know what is going on with the Titans. It can't be all about hybrid Albert Haynesworth's absence. Yeah, he rushed the passer and stopped the run with the best of them, but wth? Vince Young finally replaced Kerry Collins after an abysmal 2-12 passing day. The only bright spot was Chris Johnson running for 128 on 17 carries…a 7.5 per carry clip. If they are not going to play you Vince in a season that is awash, BOUNCE. If the Pats can do it like this in the snow, the league better watch out.
New Orleans (5-0) 48, New York (5-1) 27
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Man listen, this Saints team is looking like the Vikings of '98, the Rams of '00 and the Pats of '07. They are blasting everyone. It doesn't matter how high on the totem pole a team is, they are running over and around them as if they are playing on another planet. Drew Brees is throwing darts to a myriad of weapons and the defense is playing just well enough to keep their opponents on their heels and uncomfortable as hell. 7 different players scored for the Saints and Brees was touched just once…after a touchdown pass. This is hands down the best team in the NFL and with the Vikings heading into Pittsburgh this week, the gap may be widened. Brees has exactly 1400 yards passing in 5 games. How many will he end up with? Can this team go all the way? Are they gangsta enough to really go deep into the playoffs when they really haven't done anything of note in the recent past? Is their defense strong enough? Do the Giants miss Plaxico Burress? Are they as good as their record states? Has the NFC East fell off?
Other scores:
Houston (3-3) 28, Cincinnati (4-2) 17
I guess the Bengals aren't for real huh? Matt Schaub goes off. Antwan Odom, who leads the league with 8 sacks, is out with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Green Bay (3-2) 26, Detroit (1-5) 0
Donald Driver passes Sterling Sharpe on the GB reception list. Aaron Rodgers throws for 358.
Pittsburgh (4-2) 27, Cleveland (1-5) 14
Big Ben passes for 417 as Steelers gain 543 total.
Carolina (2-3) 28, Tampa Bay (0-6) 21
DeAngelo Williams rushes for 152, Jonathan Stewart 110. Carolina piles up 267.
Kansas City (1-5) 14, Washington (2-4) 6
Washington benches Jason Campbell. Strips Jim Zorn of play calling and gives responsibility to Sherman Lewis. Jim Zorn is hanging by a string. 7 first downs for the Skins.
Jacksonville (3-3) 23, St. Louis (0-6) 20 OT
David Garrad passes for career high 335. Maurice Jones-Drew runs for 133 and 3 touchdowns.
Arizona (3-2) 27, Seattle (2-4) 3
Larry Fitzgerald catches 13 for 100, Warner ties fastest to 30,000. Pro Bowler Lofa Tatupu out for season with torn pectoral muscle.
Oakland (2-4) 13, Philadelphia (3-2) 9
Despite Brian Westbrook getting 8 yards a rush, the Eagles put the ball up 52 times. That damn pigeon sucks! The Eagles are not as good as advertised and the Raiders are not as bad. JaMarcus should build on this huge win and be determined to develop into more than just a play action quarterback. Stanford Routt has a great game defending Philadelphia receivers.
Buffalo (2-4) 16, New York (3-3) 13 OT
Mark Sanchez throws 5 picks to offset Thomas Jones franchise record 210 yards on the ground. Does Terrell Owens still play for the Bills? Kris Jenkins likely done for season with serious knee injury. MRI forthcoming. Trent Edwards leaves with concussion.
Atlanta (4-1) 21, Chicago (3-2) 14
The Bears ineptitude to get into the end zone on 3 drives inside the 5 cost the Bears a win.
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Here is an interesting thought experiment, should the US and Canada merge into one nation?:
Imagine, if you will, a moment in the not-too-distant future: A decades-long effort by Chinese companies to infiltrate Canadian banking and drilling firms has succeeded in securing Canada's oil and natural gas fields for pillage. At least some money from these deals trickles into Ottawa's coffers, which is more than the government can say for its oil in the Arctic, where Canada has been muscled out of its claims by extraction companies with the backing of the Russian government. A network of Chinese ports has secured the sea lines along the Northwest Passage, circumscribing Canadian sovereignty, and Canada's military, enfeebled after years of reliance on the United States, is powerless to resist. Canada effectively lapses into a vassal state, reliant on neocolonial patriarchs in Beijing and Moscow.
This dystopian scenario isn't the plot of an episode of TheTwilight Zone or somemodish alternate-history,sci-fi story — it's the threat laid out by Diane Francis, a veteran business reporter and current editor at large of Canada's National Post, in her newly released book, Merger of the Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country. And while she frames the book as a "thought experiment," she believes a U.S.-Canadian union is essential to both countries' futures — that facing economic infringement, "a merger makes good business sense." She's thought it through, down to the last dollar each Canadian should be compensated for their natural resources in a U.S. buyout. [Foreign Policy]
You can read much more at the link, but this would only work if the threat was real enough to warrant the two nations entering into some kind of open border, shared security confederation. I do not see people in Canada ever agreeing to merge politically with the US just because the difference in populations would limit Canada's ability to shape national policy. The threat from outside nations would have to be extremely great for the Canadians to give that up. Also what political system would a CanAmerica go with anyway, the Congressional system in the US or the Parliamentary system in Canada?
If the two countries were to merge politically would the capitol necessarily be in Washington, DC? It seems like the Canadians would have a strong case that it should be in Ottawa which is more centrally located between the two countries major population centers? Either that or make a brand new capitol city somewhere that is centrally located? Like I said it is an interesting thought experiment with so many complexities I do not see a full merger ever being possible.


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March 22
Amy Masciocchi, 43, of Huntingdon Avenue, Glendora, arrested for shoplifting after police said she concealed $209.43 worth of merchandise—haircutting products, candy and cosmetics—from Boscov's in a large handbag. She was released on a summons.
March 23
Aaron Deangelis, 34, of Lawrence Drive, Moorestown, charged with simple assault in connection with a domestic violence incident on Lawrence Drive, according to police. Deangelis was committed to Burlington County Jail on $5,000 bail.
Michael Didomenico, 46, of Carl Miller Boulevard, Camden, arrested after police said he removed a price tag from a $398 Michael Kors bag at Lord & Taylor using tin shears and then concealed the merchandise in a shopping bag, according to police. He was released on a summons.
March 24
David Cherubini, 47, of Norman Avenue, Delran, arrested for terroristic threats and criminal mischief stemming from a domestic violence incident on Sheffield Drive, according to police. Cherubini was released after posting 10 percent of $7,500 bail.


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Park as for the Bridge Bands, at the parking lot just west of the bridge in the canyon. Begin the hike for the Bridge Bands and after about 100 feet turn left. This trail traverses under the scree slide to the left of the Bridge Bands. Let the switchbacks begin, did I mention that this is a 30 minute straight uphill battle to the good band in the center of the cliff. Toward the top, cross the scree heading east and traverse back and forth along the ledge system. The first wall is The Hideout and the area farther east is the Bandit Wall.
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Alberta's curling champs are beginning to look as solid as rent. Kevin Koe's Calgary Glencoe unit won its sixth straight on Tuesday morning
Thirty-one points. That's what Team World requires today from the 110 available in the final two skins games that will conclude the World Financial Group Continental Cup at the Langley Events Centre.
Enjoy post-draw interviews from the 2011 Ford World Men's Curling Championship, featuring Thomas Ulsrud, Christof Schwaller, Tom Brewster and Niklas Edin.
Enjoy post-draw interviews from the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier, featuring Jeff Stoughton, Eddie MacKensie, Brad Jacobs, Kevin Martin, and Shawn Adams.
Team Canada skip Jennifer Jones says her team never sets a goal coming into a competition in terms of wins and losses, but she did say they do aim at avoiding back-to-back losses.


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Syracuse Takes a Look at How They Stack Up Against Virginia
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Anti-gay conservatives are to blame for the resignation of Richard Grenell (bio), Mitt Romney's short-lived spokesperson for foreign policy and national security. It was assumed Grenell, were Romney actually elected, would have held high-level post in a Romney administration. Grenell was immediately plagued by revelations from the left he had made misogynistic comments via Twitter, and from the right merely for being openly-gay. The only groups who apparently supported Grenell's hiring was the gay Tea Party organization, GOProud, and the gay Republican group, Log Cabin Republicans.
Grenell "resigned in the wake of a full-court press by anti-gay conservatives, Jennifer Rubin writes today in an exclusive report at The Washington Post:
In a statement obtained by Right Turn, Grenell says:
I have decided to resign from the Romney campaign as the Foreign Policy and National Security Spokesman. While I welcomed the challenge to confront President Obama's foreign policy failures and weak leadership on the world stage, my ability to speak clearly and forcefully on the issues has been greatly diminished by the hyper-partisan discussion of personal issues that sometimes comes from a presidential campaign. I want to thank Governor Romney for his belief in me and my abilities and his clear message to me that being openly gay was a non-issue for him and his team.
According to sources familiar with the situation, Grenell decided to resign after being kept under wraps during a time when national security issues, including the president's ad concerning Osama bin Laden, had emerged front and center in the campaign.
Pieces in two conservative publications, the National Review and Daily Caller, reflected the uproar by some social conservatives over the appointment.
In the National Review, Mathew Frank wrote late last week: "Suppose Barack Obama comes out — as Grenell wishes he would — in favor of same-sex marriage in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. How fast and how publicly will Richard Grenell decamp from Romney to Obama?"
The ongoing pressure from social conservatives over his appointment and the reluctance of the Romney campaign to send Grenell out as a spokesman while controversy swirled left Grenell essentially with no job.
Talking Points Memo published this statement from the Romney campaign:
We are disappointed that Ric decided to resign from the campaign for his own personal reasons. We wanted him to stay because he had superior qualifications for the position he was hired to fill.
Last week, as The New Civil Rights Movement reported, American Family Association's Bryan Fischer came out attacking the Grenell appointment, calling Grenell a threat to national security and promiscuous, among other equally unfounded criticisms.
During the segment, Fischer had said, "you cannot separate religious liberty from the issue of the homosexual agenda. In fact, the homosexual agenda represents the single greatest threat to religious liberty and association in America today."
Fischer added that many "homosexual groups" came out "celebrating" Grennell's appointment — which is false. Only the Log Cabin Republicans and GOProud, the gay Tea Party group, spoke in favor of Grennell. Most LGBT people and groups oppose him after learning of his homophobic and misogynistic attacks on MSMNBC anchor Rachel Maddow and on Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.
But on Grenell's first day, as Think Progress reported, Grenell accused President Obama of treason, via Twitter. Apparently even that doesn't make up for being gay in the GOP.
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For residents looking to cool down during a heat wave that's , the borough has publicized some air-conditioned places of refuge in the borough.
In anticipation of the extremely high temperatures, the and will be open as cooling centers for the rest of the week, the borough announced on RoseNet.org and in a Madison Police Nixle alert.
The library is open until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, and until 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and the Senior Center in the Civic Center is available until 4:30 p.m. those days.
The borough posted a full list of cooling centers and tips for handling hot weather on the Senior Services website, reproduced below. One point asks residents to check on neighbors who are elderly or ill and might need assistance. They can be referred to the Madison Health Department: 973-593-3079 ext. 1.
Madison Cooling Centers
In the event of an extended period of hot weather, the following facilities are open to the public as "cooling centers." Remember to check hours of operation when making plans.
Madison Public Library
39 Keep Street
Mon-Wed. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thurs-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays until after Labor Day
Madison Civic Center
28 Walnut Street
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30
Madison Area YMCA
111 Kings Road
Lobby area, more room as needed
M-F 5:15am-10:30pm
Sat 5:45am-6:30pm
Sun 7:45am-5:00pm
Rexford Tucker Senior Housing
15 Chateau Thierry
Community Room
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Also used as nutrition site M-W-F 10:00am-2:00pm
Handling Hot Weather
Summer's first heat wave has already hit and Madison residents are reminded that the Borough's Health Department and Senior Center have compiled a list of helpful suggestions for hot weather.
Tips for Hot Weather:
- Check the weather forecast before going out and avoid the hottest part of the day (10:00am to 6:00pm).
- Reduce outdoor activity.
- Keep shades drawn from mid-morning until evening to keep the heat out.
- Check medication instructions; some can increase the risk of heat-related illness.
- Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 even on cloudy days.
- Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV or UVB filter.
- Cover your head with a wide brim hat or vented cap to shade your face, ears and neck.
- Wear light-colored, open weave, loose-fitting clothing.
- Stay bug-free with insect repellant.
- Drink extra fluids all day, especially when playing sports. Avoid tea, coffee, cola and alcoholic beverages.
- Watch for warning symptoms such as hot and dry skin, confusion, hallucinations, and aggression.
- Call 911 if medical attention is needed.
Residents are also asked to be aware of neighbors or relatives who may be elderly or ill and in need of assistance. Either personally check on their condition or refer them to the Health Department. The Health Department contact number is 973-593-3079, ext. 1.


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Cam dog-owner and pooch Freya scoop three awards at Crufts (From Gazette Series)
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Cam dog-owner Christina Suiter and pooch Freya scoop three awards at Crufts
Updated 5:48pm Tuesday 11th March 2014 in News
A DOG-owner from Cam and Freya, her 23-month-old Kooikerhondje, proved every dog does have its day after walking away with three prizes at Crufts.
Christina Suiter, of Tyndale Road, and Freya fought off competition from a number of other Kooikerhondje's to scoop one of the most acclaimed awards, Best in Breed.
The talented tail-wagger also came first in the post-graduate bitch category as well as winning best bitch.
Christina, who has run dog parlour Doggy Fashions at her home in Woodfield for seven years, said she was ecstatic at her dog's achievements.
"It means the world to me, it's just amazing. I was really excited, very nervous but I loved the experience," she said.
She said that she wanted to thank Woodfield-based dog training club Woof-It for helping her get over her stage fright.
"I have worked very hard this year. I suffer from ring nerves so had to work really hard to overcome that so I wasn't expecting this win," she said.
"Freya was fantastic, she really pulled it off.
"She's a complete diva, she's naughty but she's great fun and has taught me a lot about showing because she is hard work."
The 49-year-old told the Gazette she was not expecting to win again after Freya won two awards as a puppy in last year's competition.
"She is a good example of the breed but she is just coming into her own in the last couple of months and this year she really pulled it out of the bag," she added.
This year's Crufts attracted dog lovers from all walks of life, with 45 overseas countries represented throughout the four-day show from March 6 to 9.
Freya was one of more than 21,500 dogs at the NEC in Birmingham for the world's biggest dog show, presented by the Kennel Club, which has been running for 122 years.


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Coach Pete certainly angling for Big East
"What are we talking about here? We're talking about money. That's what they've got to figure out. Who's going to be in the league anyway when it's all said and done? It's all this if, if, if, if," Petersen said Monday. "But if the money thing all makes sense — that's been the big issue with all this stuff — then I think you take the next step." With the Big 12 looking set at 10 and in a different direction, this might be the best step for the time being.


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There's nothing more Aussie than a steak sandwich with a fried egg.
Of course there are other ingredients that make up this snack including lettuce, tomato, cheese and Spanish onions.
In lieu of butter I just spread on some avocado and top it all off with a squirt of tomato sauce.
- 1 large ribeye steak
- 4 sliced of wholewheat sourdough bread, sliced
- 1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
- 2 leaves of romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado
- Several rings of spanish onion
- 2 eggs
- Sea salt & pepper
- Tomato sauce
- Beat the steak a couple of times with a tenderizer.
- Heat up the barbecue and then cook the steak until desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.li]
- Fry the eggs until the yolks are still a little runny in the centre -- about 3 minutes.
- Toast the bread and the spread on the avocado. Assemble the rest of the ingredients and squirt on some tomato sauce.


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Peter Theo Curtis: American released by Syrian militants expresses thanks outside Cambridge home
An American writer freed this week from two years in the captivity of insurgents in Syria spoke briefly outside his […]
TSA: Uncharged devices not allowed on some US-bound planes
The TSA will not allow electronic devices on U.S.-bound planes at some overseas airports if the devices are not charged up, due to new terrorism concerns.
Palestinian teen burned alive
Israel mourns the death of a teen.
Accused Boston bomber's lawyers want trial moved to Washington
A poll commissioned by the defense found 57.9 percent of respondents in Boston reported they viewed Tsarnaev as "definitely guilty."
Boko Haram willing to trade Nigerian schoolgirls for prisoners
The leader of the Nigerian Islamist rebel group Boko Haram says he's willing to release more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls in exchange for prisoners.
Michelle Obama 'outraged' over Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping
First Lady Michelle Obama said she was "outraged and heartbroken" over the kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls last month by a terrorist group.
Nigeria's president pledges to free kidnapped schoolgirls
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan pledged on Thursday to find more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist rebels three weeks ago.
U.S. warns of terrorist plan to attack Nigerian hotel
The United States has warned its citizens of a plan to attack one of two Sheraton hotels near Lagos, Nigeria's main commercial hub.
UPDATE: Teen in 'Jihad Jane' terror case sentenced to five years
The youngest person ever convicted of U.S. terror charges was sentenced to five years in prison for taking part in the so-called "Jihad Jane" plot.
Homeland Security hearing on Boston Marathon bombings held Wednesday
The Homeland Security hearing on the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013 will begin on Wednesday in Washington D.C. with several […]


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New students count the cost
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Using Benefit and Cost Information to Evaluate a Food Safety Regulation: HACCP for Meat and Poultry
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Public Special Events
Food for Thought Lecture Series: Christina Seely
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 12:00pm
Studio 16A
Free and Open to the Public
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco,
About the Speaker
Christina Seely is interested in expedition-based work that finds its home in the conversation between the photographic image and the complexities of our contemporary relationship with the natural world. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is featured in many public and private collections including: The Museum of Contemporary Photography, The West Collection and The Walker Art Center. She has been an Artist in Residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts, a fellow at the MacDowell Colony and a recipient of a year long Public Arts Commission from the city of San Francisco. She received a BA from Carleton College (1998), an MFA in Photography from Rhode Island School of Design (2003), and currently teaches in the Photography, Interdisciplinary and Graduate programs at California College of the Arts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
About Food for Thought: Photography in the Expanded Field
The SFAI Photography Department is pleased to announce a new lecture series highlighting the next generation of photographers and photography-related artists in the Bay Area and beyond. Beginning March 6, the Wednesday noontime lectures will feature an exciting mix of presenters and practices, forms and styles, opinions and convictions. Please join us for food, drinks, and conversation with some of today's most compelling practitioners.


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Big Boot Enduro by Dano - about 7 years ago
"Big Boot Enduro motorcycle trail ride thru the Redwoods. We did this as a bachelor party for our buddy Dax. The little "trail rider" icon on the tshirt is the symbol used to dennote that a trail is legal for dirt bikes."


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|Monday Morning Quarterbacks Should Stick To Football
Ad hoc teams of courageous deputies enlisted officers from two other agencies and quickly formed entry teams, using their individual tactical training to enter the school before SWAT teams were even en route to the scene. Deputies moved in under fire to assist the scores of terrified students fleeing the building, safely evacuating many injured children. Were the responders fearful? Were they cautious? They would have been foolish not to be. Regardless, despite the unimaginable chaos, the law enforcement professionals who responded to the terrorist attack on Columbine that awful day performed their duties in a disciplined, exemplary manner.
Examination of the Columbine response has produced new options for officers responding to the next tragedy. American law enforcement has forged closer relationships with fire and EMS agencies, planning and training with them and schools in their communities to ensure clear understanding of various operational roles. Our SWAT team, working with the NTOA, led the way in training our deputies and officers of other local departments in urban rifle and active shooter tactics. We now have far better public safety communications capabilities throughout Colorado. And members of my staff repeatedly shared the lessons of Columbine with our colleagues in law enforcement around the United States - reliving that horrible experience with each presentation.
Monday morning quarterbacks will continue to express their views from the safety and comfort of their recliners. We have learned, to paraphrase President Theodore Roosevelt: It is not the critic that counts. Those valiant souls in the arena, faces marred by dust and sweat and blood, who actually strive to do the deeds, are those whom we honor - the men and women of law enforcement who selflessly face danger every day - especially those who responded to Columbine.
John P. Stone is the sheriff of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Colorado.