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GOP debate: What to watch for from Herman Cain and Mitt Romney
Herman Cain's front-runner status makes him a target. Mitt Romney needs to win over more conservatives. Can Rick Perry rebound?
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Unlikely Republican front-runner Herman Cain faces close scrutiny on Tuesday when the party's hopefuls for U.S. president in 2012 debate in a gambling city famed for separating winners from losers.
Cain will be in the spotlight when candidates face off in a CNN-sponsored debate in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. eastern time but his is not the only significant storyline.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney still has to sell himself to conservative voters who have been looking for an alternative.
Many political experts believe Romney will ultimately be the Republican nominee to face Democratic President Barrack Obama next year but he has a long way to go yet.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a staunch conservative, has to prove he can hold his own on stage with his main rivals after four shaky debate performances that knocked him out of the front-runner position.
Cain, a former Godfather's Pizza chief executive and motivational speaker, has shot to the top of polls of Republican voters based on the simplicity of his "9-9-9" growth plan that would overhaul the US tax code.
Experts have questioned whether his idea to cut personal income and corporate taxes to 9 percent, while creating a 9 percent national sales tax, would in fact raise taxes on lower- and middle-income Americans, hurting the most needy.
Cain's economic plan, plus his absence of foreign policy credentials and no experience governing, may surface as a problem just as he begins to gain the attention of voters who find him a much-needed fresh face in politics with an inspirational style.


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1 [ no object] (often as adjective palpitating) (Of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly: drink wakened him in the night with a palpitating heart
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El Pasoan elected President of Texas State Teachers Association
El Paso, TX — Noel Candelaria, a former special education teacher in the Ysleta Independent School District, has been elected president of the Texas State Teachers Association. He will take office July 15.
Candelaria has been vice president of TSTA since July 2011. He was promoted in an election during TSTA's House of Delegates convention in San Marcos over the weekend. He also is former president of the Ysleta Teachers Association, a TSTA affiliate.
"I am ready to lead the members of TSTA, organize all educators who teach our 5 million students and urge our students' parents to join us in helping to shape a quality public education system in Texas," Candelaria said.
Candelaria will succeed Rita Haecker, who has been TSTA president since 2008 and was term-limited.
TSTA delegates also elected Ovidia Molina, a teacher in Alief ISD in Houston, vice president. Linda Estrada of Donna ISD in the Rio Grande Valley was elected to the National Education Association Board of Directors.
TSTA is an affiliate of the National Education Association, a 3-million-member union of teachers and education support professionals.


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4/30/12 | | 13 commentsEarth Day Network, in partnership with Wells Fargo, hosted a community work day at our newest venture – a school garden at the Yu Ying Public Charter School in Northeast, DC.
Read MoreGUEST BLOG: Wiser.org Supports Billion Acts of Green Through "Earth Day Living Contest"
4/30/12 | | 1 commentThis is a guest blog from Earth Day Network partner Wiser.org.
Wiser.org celebrated its fifth birthday on April 22, Earth Day 2012. And for the 22 days after, we're marking the occasion with an "Earth Day Living Contest" that will run through Monday, May 14, via Facebook.
Read MoreDepartment of Education Green Ribbon Schools Winners Announced
4/25/12 | | 21 commentsEarly yesterday morning, after a rain-soaked but amazing day on the National Mall for Earth Day's 42nd Anniversary, the first-ever winners of the Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools program were announced at Stoddert Elementary school in Washington, DC (Read More
1 Billion People Participate in Earth Day in 192 Countries
4/23/12 | | 101 commentsMore than one billion people in 192 countries took part in the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day. From Cairo to Beijing, Melbourne to Rome, Rio to St. Louis, communities everywhere stood united in their effort to Mobilize the Earth™.
In Iraq, the Ministry of the Education sent Earth Day materials to schools around the country and engaged more than 1 million students in 3,000 schools in Earth Day activities.
Read MoreWe've reached A Billion Acts of Green!
4/23/12 | | 102 commentsFor the past two years, Earth Day Network's A Billion Acts of Green® campaign has been inspiring amazing environmental commitments from individuals, businesses, governments and civic organizations all over the globe. Their contributions have made A Billion acts of Green the largest environmental service campaign in the world.
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4/23/12 | | 88 commentsEarth Day has always offered an amazing platform for elected officials to initiate and boost local sustainability efforts. And local governments are key players when it comes to managing the impacts of climate change. Many communities around the world have already implemented extensive sustainability plans and begun to embrace the green economy.
This Earth Day, through Earth Day Network's Campaign for Communities, the number of elected officials participating in Earth Day events around the world was one of the highest we have ever seen.
Read MoreMobilizeU Sees Overwhelming Student Participation in Earth Day 2012, Continues On
4/23/12 | | 4 commentsOver the past several months, Earth Day Network's Earth Day University Campaign has been hard at work launching MobilizeU, a twofold initiative consisting of an international intercollegiate acts-of-green competition as well as a dynamic network of student environmental activists. MobilizeU challenges university students to mobilize their campus communities by organizing four weeks of environmental activism leading up to Earth Day 2012, by organizing environmental initiatives and educational events.
Read MorePres. Obama Issues Green Schools Proclamation
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The first week of the MobilizeU competition at Rhodes University in South Africa was a complete success!
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The Hoya women finish 16th of 18 teams. |
May 30, 2014
WASHINGTON - Following the final races of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Sperry Top-Sider Women's National Championship, the Hoyas finished 16th of 18 teams to compete for the Gerald C. Miller Trophy. Dartmouth College won the event, held on the Severn River and hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
The day started with a short on-shore postponement while the race officials waited for the breeze to fill in. The temperature was in the 60s with cloudy skies. After a set and a half the breeze died again and the teams went in for a long break. By the afternoon temperatures rose to about 70 degrees with more sun in the sky and the winds shifted to the east remaining light and eventually shifted toward the south, stable but light, topping off around five knots.
The A division sailed in Z420s and the B division sailed in FJs. The sailors completed seven races on Friday in both divisions on windward leeward courses with four legs for a total of 17 races in each division for the championship.
The Hoyas totaled 417 points (231 A division, 186 B division), good enough for 16th place over the two-day finals.
Racing will continue with the APS Team Racing National Championship, which will take place from Saturday, May 31 through Monday, June 2 at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Sixteen teams will report at 8:30 a.m. for a competitor's briefing and the racing will follow.
Women's Final Results
1. Dartmouth College, 185
2. Yale University, 190
3. U.S. Naval Academy, 275
4. Old Dominion University, 276
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 286
6. U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 291
7. Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 296
8. College of Charleston, 305*
9. University of Rhode Island, 305*
10. Boston College, 328*
11. Eckerd College, 328*
12. Stanford University, 336
13. Bowdoin College, 359
14. Brown University, 381
15. University of Hawaii, 414
16. Georgetown University, 417
17. University of South Florida, 419
18. University of Wisconsin, 423
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The Village Pasta Shoppe is a welcome addition to Bluffton. You can finally walk into a store and get fresh pasta and Italian gourmet products like you'd find in Little Italy in major cities like NY and Chicago.
Fresh pasta cooks in minutes, making a great gourmet meal that you'd normally only find in restaurants but at a fraction of the cost. The gnocchis are excellent, offering light and fluffly texture, cleary different from the 'fresh' pastas in grocery store packages.
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Back-to-school shopping was always pretty fun as a kid, but for child divas of the '80s and '90s, Lisa Frank made school supplies more than just educational basics — they were Technicolor accessories you were allowed to bring to school! Lisa Frank produced folders, posters, backpacks, pencils, notebooks and other craft and school supplies in the '80s and '90s that featured vibrant, colorful characters. It's like a child-friendly acid trip come to life. As The Atlantic reveals below, Lisa Frank is actually a real person and, despite the fact that she is a very private person, she recently gave a brief promotional interview after Urban Outfitters bought her vintage stock. Check it out, take the hand of a rainbow tuxedoed panda and walk down memory lane (and look out for a young Mila Kunis!) as you peek into Lisa Frank Incorporated:
Today, as Americans and people across the world remember 9/11, concerned about a possible war between the United States and Syria, young people are left with one question: What rhymes with hug me? Yes, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," the song version of that friend who was really fun at a party but doesn't know when to throw the towel in and call a cab, features plenty of questionable lyrics, but "You wanna hug me/What rhymes with hug me" has turned the average Top 40 listener into a regular investigative reporter. What does rhyme with "hug me?!" Thankfully, the WRWHM lyric generator is here to help, with a variety of fun options. Unfortunately, if you're a rhyme Nazi like myself, you'll be disappointed to find many non-rhyming examples, similar to the assumed "fuck me" in the song. (He's inferring "fuck me," right? Right?!)
Fifty Shades of Grey, the Twilight fan fiction that made it OK for women to openly read shitty romance novels again (thank god!), has been on its way to the silver screen for a while now. All the while, fans have been speculating who would portray the book's main characters, particularly the BDSM-loving Christian Grey. Well, wait no more, horny moms — Sons of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam will soon be the recipient of endless deliveries of cable ties and Lane Bryant panties, as he is officially the face of Mr. Grey. I guess this is a good move for him because every human with a vagina will throw their dollars and undies at anything Shades, but Jax Teller? Really? Taking on the role of Grey's girl, Ana, is Dakota Johnson, daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, who I've referred to as "the Stanford girl who slept with Justin Timberlake in The Social Network" more than once. Here are some peeps who turned down the roles.
Four years ago, Mac from Always Sunny (in Season Five's "The World Series Defense") wrote a very emotional, sticker-filled letter to Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley. It's been a long wait, but Utley finally responded.
Ever want to watch celebrities recount their first sexual encounters to your favorite Full House heartthrob? I know, you've been waiting for years. Finally, here's Losing It With John Stamos.
Australian comedian Chris Lilley is back with a new project featuring one of fans' favorite characters. For those unfamiliar with the comic chameleon that is Lilley, cancel all of your plans, log onto HBO Go (or borrow someone's account) and watch Summer Heights High and Angry Boys (Lilley's first series, We Can Be Heroes, is not available to stream anywhere as far as I can tell, but you should buy that shit if you can find it). Lilley makes these amazing mockumentary-style series in which he plays multiple characters, often different genders, ages and nationalities, and he does so in a way that is so realistic, poignant, raw and hilarious, you'd really have to think twice before calling it "drag" or "blackface" — he becomes these characters.
In Lilley's upcoming series, he will reprise his role of Ja'mie King, prissy bitch supreme featured in WCBH and SHS. Ja'mie: Private School Girl will debut on HBO Nov. 24. Please enjoy this Ja'mie mash-up, you fugly povos.
And as we welcome on new series, we say goodbye to another: True Blood will end after its seventh season next summer. Bon Temps better go out with a bang. And by bang, I mean a barrage of full-frontals (Spoilers!).
Think "selfies" were limited to teenagers at the mall food court, drunk girls at bars and an alarming amount of people in bathrooms? Broaden your scope to include law enforcement with Cop Selfies, which sadly also include plenty of toilet shots:
And even one with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger.
Possibly more depressing than the fact that police make duckfaces, too? The Rich Kids of Instagram, what started as a blog highlighting the hashtagged lives of the young and privileged, are reportedly getting their own show.
Start jogging in place to raise those endorphins, because your mood is LIT'RALLY going to plummet when you hear this news: Pawnee's Chris Traeger and Ann Perkins are leaving our lives as Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones will be exiting Parks and Rec mid-way through the upcoming sixth season. The hot-and-cold couple decided to make a baby in last season's finale, so hopefully we'll get to see Chris obsess over Ann and the baby's health — I shudder to think about the gargantuan prenatal vitamin he'll force down poor Ann Perkin's throat — and the subsequent birth of the most attractive baby ever.
What angsty teen didn't grow up with Daria, worshiping Ms. Morgendorffer's monotonous snark, too-cool-for-school edge and perfect Doc Martins? Well, 10 years later, Daria's back (NOT REALLY), in the flesh, for a Lawndale High reunion, in this faux movie trailer:
Ellen DeGeneres is hosting the Oscars! The funnylady, a 100 percent upgrade from last year's host, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarland, confirmed the news on Twitter:
Everybody is happy about this because everybody obviously loves Ellen, except probably One Million Moms, who can all eat one million dicks for all I care. GO ELLEN.
The Doctor is in — Peter Capaldi will replace Matt Smith in Doctor Who, making him the 12th actor to portray The Doctor on the show, the longest-running sci-fi series. Capaldi is best known for his role on the British political satire The Thick of It (which inspired HBO's Veep), which is available on Hulu. He steps in front of the camera as Doctor No. 12 this fall.
Time Warner Cable users have even more to complain about than usual as the provider has dropped CBS and Showtime "due to outrageous demands for programming." This blackout does not result in a price cutback for customers and it especially sucks for people who just recently got into Ray Donovan.
Hey, Mumford & Sons have a new music video. Something look a little off to you?
Comedy Central Roasts are generally reserved for washed up celebs and veteran comics, but the network is gonna try something new with the Roast of James Franco. Hosted by BFF Seth Rogen, the roast is sure to draw in an even bigger, younger audience. Yes, we all love it when Seth and James get together (see: the last decade), but the real laughs will come when the seasoned roasters sink their teeth in ole Franco.
There are two types of people who spend too much time on the Internet. People who troll comments, who need to have their toenails removed one by one, and people who do this, who should be showered in champagne.
Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, better known as the Trailer Park Boys, come to Madison Theater tonight. The Canadian mockumentary-style comedy series makes a fun transition to stage with the "Community Service Variety Show." If last year's live show was any indication, expect more skits, audience participation and white trash goodness than you can throw a rum and Coke at (and you know Julian will have plenty of those). The show is sold out, so try your luck with the fine scalpers of Covington!
This American Life went live last
Thursday, broadcasting the show in theaters across the U.S. and Australia. The show featured its standard true storytelling format, but with ample
visual components. In addition to anecdotes from David Sedaris, Tig Notaro and
others, there were also dance performances, an NPR-inspired short film from Mike
Birbiglia and an interactive performance by OK GO. If this sounds amazing (which it was) and you missed out, you're in luck! The broadcast will screen again tonight in several area theaters.
Pro Tip: Download this free app
before you go — the TAL crew pulled some strings to allow audiences to use
their phones at one point in the performance. Go here to find nearby theaters. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 (more than a 3D movie, but way less crappy).
Northside Tavern hosts a fundraiser for End Slavery Cincinnati tonight from 5-10 p.m. Learn about human trafficking in the country and right here in Cincinnati, and what you can do to help raise awareness and bring it to an end. from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy live music from The Flavor Junkies and Wild Mountain Berries, door prizes and treats, for a great cause. Admission is $5 at the door.
Know Theater welcomes two local comedy groups onstage tonight. Underbelly Comedy and Off the Rocks Improv team up for a "Little Big Night" of laughs. There will be stand-up, improv, sketch comedy and more from some of the city's truly talented performers. Five bucks gets you a seat and a beer! What more could you possibly want? Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
Check our our To Do page for more productions, exhibits and events every day and follow our music blog for nightly live shows.
The 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place Sunday night. Each year I get excited for
this one awards show dedicated to television, and every year I forget how
boring and predictable it usually is.
First off, there is no booze served at the Emmys (unlike
the drink-friendly Golden Globes which honor TV and film), and that just puts a
damper on everything. Pre-show red carpet interviews have to be one of the most
uncomfortable interactions ever (I swear one E! douche bag actually said, "I don't really
care, 'cause we're dudes, but it's my thing tonight — Who are you wearing?"
Gag.) — stars need some hooch to make it all OK.
Then there are the clear academy favorites that are continually nominated year after year for no apparent reason — Can't we all agree Big Bang Theory lacks any real humor or geek cred? But I suffer through the Emmys just in case there's a redeeming wardrobe malfunction or surprise winner.
Raise your hand if you're tired of faux nerdery!
Jimmy Kimmel made an entertaining host, playfully poking fun at various celebs and, in a particularly funny bit, showed an "In Memoriam" video of himself, stating that we shouldn't wait until stars are dead to remember their work.
The big winners of the night were Showtime's drama series Homeland, the HBO movie Game Change and ABC's Modern Family (one of those perpetual comedy winners).
Fashion trends for the night (and fall in general) included bold solids and metallics, but I always find it interesting just a few stars sport very similar, striking looks. This year it was apparently good luck to mimic the award statue — all dressed in yellow, Julianne Moore (Game Change), Julie Bowen (Modern Family) and a pregnant Claire Danes (Homeland) each walked away with a golden lady for their respective leading performances.
The good: Tracy Morgan faked a medical issue to generate buzz, Amy Poehler and Julia Louie-Dreyfus "accidentally" swapped acceptance speeches and Jon Stewart kept censors on their toes during his acceptance speech on behalf of The Daily Show (which makes 10 wins in a row for the show). I was happy to see Jessica Lange honored as best supporting actress in a miniseries/movie — and, really, how smart of them to re-define American Horror Story each season, categorizing it as a miniseries. The always-hilarious Louis C.K. was "vindicated" with two Emmys for his writing on Louie and his stand-up special, Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater. And while the drama category was filled with some of my favorite shows, a very deserving Homeland pretty much swept the category. Aaron Paul was awarded for his role as Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad, to which I say, "Yeah, bitch!" While Paul may have been confused during fashion week, he must have picked up some style tips on the catwalk, because his chocolate suit was sick, and only enhanced by his fiance's coordinating gown.
All together now: Aww!
Season 4 of Breaking Bad was outstanding, and I'm a Jesse fan but…
The bad: Giancarlo Esposito should have won for his performance in Breaking Bad. I will never not be terrified of him after seeing him as the disturbing Gus Fring. I would have liked to see Kristen Wiig win for her last season on SNL. And Jon Cryer? I love ya, Duckie, but Two and a Half Men does not belong in the awards arena.
"Wait, me? Are you guys sure?"
So, it was mostly a snoozefest, but at least we had the opening skit featuring all the leading ladies and, namely, a "nude" Lena Dunham eating cake in a bathroom stall.
In non-Emmy news, Clint Eastwood's infamous
empty chair assault during the Republican National Convention is old news by
now, but that's not going to stop the folks at Extra from babbling on about it. During an interview about his
film Trouble With the Curve, Eastwood
had this to say: "If
someone's dumb enough to ask me to go to a political convention and say
something, they're going to have to take what they get."
Serious question:
Is Amanda Bynes the new Britney? With Ms. Spears cleaning off
her Cheeto dust to fulfill her duties as "Britney, bitch"
on The X Factor, another
downward-spiraling starlet must accept the role as train wreck supreme. Sure,
Lindsay Lohan is the obvious candidate, but if you've been following the
"retired" actress of Nickelodeon fame, you know Bynes is barreling to the front
of the race. Seemingly out of nowhere, Bynes has recently had her car impounded after facing charges for a DUI, driving without a license (twice) and two hit-and-runs.
I will go as far as calling my dad in from the 'burbs to chauffeur my ass around (or, in dire situations, dealing with the living hell that is Ron's Cab) to avoid traffic stops and drunk driving. Can't these child stars payroll a driver to be available at their every whim, or call a damn taxi? Also, people are saying she's crazier than one of those silly characters she played when she was 12.
Apple sold more
than 5 million iPhone 5s over the weekend, completely running out of stock.
Those who didn't camp outside Apple stores or take advantage of pre-sale offers
will have to wait until October for the newest iPhone, but I borrowed my
boyfriend's I tested one out all professional-like over the weekend. Here's
the rundown. "Fastest, thinnest, lightest iPhone ever?" Yes. It's so light, it feels like a
toy phone that should have chiclets inside or something.
iPhone 5 prototype
The phone itself is
more compact, but the screen surface is actually larger. It's equipped with 4G
LTE and features a new smaller, reversible charger. Siri remains pretty
inessential to those of us with the ability to look out windows, although I've found it moderately entertaining to ask it existential
questions and see how well it can decipher fake accents. And the cool, easy-to-use panoramic camera
feature is sure to set the Instagram world on fire.
Jamie Waylett, the tubby bloke who played Draco Malfoy's sidekick Vincent Crabbe in six of the Harry Potter films is now facing charges stemming from his involvement in this summer's London riots. Police say they found a bomb and 15 marijuana plants in his room. The 22-year-old served 120 hours of community service after being busted for growing marijuana back in 2009 and it has been alleged by authorities that Waylett armed himself with a Molotov cocktail back in August with the intent to set some shit on fire.
Remember when Guy Fieri and his Flavortown mobile came to Cincinnati this summer to film Diners, Drive-ins and Dives? The Food Network star made appearances at several area restaurants from Corryville's Island Frydays and Northside's Melt to a bevy of spots in Over-the-Rhine. Melt and Island Frydays' segments have since aired; tonight, a special OTR-centric episode of DDD premieres.
Vine Street eateries Senate, Bakersfield and Taste of Belgium will all be featured in this "One Street Wonders" episode. Typically three restaurants from three different cities are compiled in each episode; tonight, the entire episode will be devoted to OTR's Gateway Quarter. Tune into Food Network at 10 p.m. Go here for additional showtimes and recipes from Senate and Taste of Belgium.
Diners Drive-ins and Dives is no stranger to Cincinnati. Before this summer's filming, Fieri had visited Terry's Turf Club, Blue Ash Chili and Virgil's Cafe for the show.
Tonight, The Comet hosts a free show with David Liebe Hart, Hardon Collider and Jordin Goff. Considering Hart's best known from Adult Swim, it should be expected that this show will bring the weird. Hart gained attention with his Los Angeles public television show, The Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Program — a quirky mix of music, puppetry, cautions against drug use and much more. Today, he's recognized from Tim and Eric, on which he's performed songs with said creepy puppets.
Check him out at The Comet tonight for punk rock and puppets at 9 p.m. Fun fact: DLH believes that as a child, he was abducted by aliens known as Korendians. Here's his tribute to the alien race:
And now for something completely different!
Hunter Valentine is
a Toronto-born, NYC-based alt-rock lady band currently touring North America.
The group played 2011's MidPoint Music Festival and is returning to Mainstay
Rock Bar Friday night in support of Collide and Conquer, debuting Oct. 23.
The band formed in
2004 and I'll admit, they weren't on my radar until this summer when The Real L Word's third season
premiered. The reality show centered on a group of hip L.A. lesbians introduced
new cast members from New York City this season. The new ladies? Hunter
Cameras followed lead singer Kiyomi, drummer Laura, bassist Vero and then-guitar and keyboard player Somer as they jammed, drank, partied and fought their way through last year's tour. The season ended with Somer (not-so-surprisingly) parting ways with the band, making room for HV newbie, Aimee.
Will Real L's Lauren, who made things official with Kiyomi the the end of the season, be present as Hunter Valentine groupie supreme? Swing by Mainstay Downtown at 10:30 p.m. Friday to find out.
Peep this promotional video HV shot for The Real L Word:
Hold on to your knickers, girls! This weekend is full of excellent music, arts, theater and shopping events. Here we go:
Ides of March premiers tonight (FINALLY). Check it out and see how many Cincinnati landmarks you can spot. Or just look at Ryan Gosling. Read our interview with an actor who is not Gosling or Clooney here, and check out our review.
Clifton Heights Music Festival is back for its fifth installment! Bands of all genres take over six Clifton-area bars (in walking distance of one another) tonight and Saturday. The ever-growing fest continues to be one of the most affordable - $8 gets you in all venues for one night, $12 for both nights. Go here for the full lineup and venue details.
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly plays Madison Theater tonight. My little sister wants to marry him. Important facts here.
If you're downtown for the game or just hanging out, stop by the Moerlein Lager House at The Banks for their first seasonal Keg tapping. Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld will tap the Christian Moerlein Dubél Double IPA, available only at the Lager House, at 6 p.m.
Even if you're far from a modern dance buff, you're probably familiar with contemporary dance company Pilobolus. Besides touring across more than 64 countries, Pilobus performed a tribute to the nominated movies at the 2007 Oscars, collaborated with OK GO for the group's "All Is Not Lost" music video and were featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2008.
Pretty cool, right? Pilobolus is in town tonight and Thursday, performing at the Aronoff Center as part of Contemporary Dance Theater's Guest Artist Series. Go here for tickets.
Joseph-Beth hosts staff favorite author Veronica Roth and their Rookwood location tonight. The New York Times bestselling author will discuss and sign the se


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Whether or not a website is optimized for smartphone screens now affects Google's search results when consumers search on a smartphone.
75,000 Sephora loyalty card members flocked to the mobile wallet in the first five days.
There's been a lot of hype about mobile wallets in recent years, but little adoption. Apple Inc. has the potential to change that with its new Passbook app.
Passbook is a mobile wallet that enables a consumer to store her loyalty cards, movie and event tickets, coupons, and promotions in a centralized location on her iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. The app senses time and location—through the device's GPS technology—and automatically displays a ticket or an offer when and where the consumer needs it. It also can be used by retailers to deliver location-based offers when consumers OK location tracking.
Retailers, travel firms and ticket sellers including Sephora, Walgreen Co., Target Corp., Starbucks, Fandango, United Airlines and Major League Baseball are leading the way with Passbook, integrating Passbook functionality into their mobile apps. Sephora, for example, has enabled its Beauty Insider loyalty club members with devices running Apple's new iOS 6 mobile operating system to send their card information into their Passbook apps through a request made within the Sephora app. A digital version of the Beauty Insider card then appears within Passbook.
"Sephora loyalty club members can now access their Beauty Insider card in the easiest way possible—accessing their points balance and presenting the pass to earn and redeem points while shopping in store," says Julie Bornstein, senior vice president, Sephora digital. "More than 70% of mobile traffic to Sephora comes from iOS devices, so Passbook is a natural fit for Sephora customers. Being part of Passbook also allows recipients of Sephora eGifts a way to easily store, access and redeem them on their iPhone."
During the first five days of Passbook's launch, Sephora's iPhone app was downloaded 300,000 times and the number of Beauty Insider accounts created via mobile increased dramatically, Bornstein says. "More than 75,000 Beauty Insider cards have been added to Passbook and we expect the number of cards added to Passbook to increase as more consumers get their hands on the new iPhone5 and download iOS6," she says.
Sephora worked with m-commerce technology provider Branding Brand on the Passbook integration.
Fandango enables customers on the ticket purchase confirmation screen of its iPhone app to send mobile tickets to Passbook. Mobile tickets include QR codes that ticket takers can scan. Passbook displays the tickets within a certain timeframe and within a certain distance of the theater.
"It wasn't a difficult integration," says Jessica Yi, chief product officer at Fandango. "We had to standardize to the way Passbook receives passes. There are certain data points you need to send over to Passbook, so when Passbook retrieves the pass we have the data stored on our server with location, title, time, all the basics. Apple has done a great job of packaging it and making it simple for consumers and I'm sure the adoption will be strong."
Target customers can integrate Target mobile coupons into their Passbooks. Passbook lets consumers know when coupons are about to expire.
"Passbook marks an exciting step forward as Target continues to seek the most innovative ways to deliver a great shopping experience to our guests," says Phil McKoy, vice president, Target.com and mobile experience.
One thing a consumer can't do with Passbook is pay. There was speculation that Apple's new iPhone 5 might include Near Field Communication, or NFC, wireless networking technology, but it does not. NFC is a prime technology for enabling payments in the nascent mobile payments market. A consumer taps a smartphone with an embedded NFC chip against a checkout terminal with NFC functionality and a transaction is made between a mobile wallet and a store's checkout system. If Passbook becomes widely used and Apple were to integrate it with NFC technology in a future iPhone, mobile payments could receive a big boost, industry observers say.
"It's hard to predict—the digital wallet evolution has been going on for some time, but payments is only a part of it," says Yi of Fandango. "It's also about storing coupons and receipts and being a true wallet. The benefits of that are pretty clear, it's just about who the players become and consumer adoption. The promise of the mobile wallet is valid, but it's hard to say how it will evolve."
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50 years ago (1959), a 5-1 loss at Crosley Field vs. the Dodgers.
Los Angeles
Junior Gilliam 3b
Charlie Neal 2b
Wally Moon lf
Duke Snider rf
Gil Hodges 1b
Ron Fairly cf
Johnny Roseboro c
Don Zimmer ss
Stan Williams p
Johnny Temple 2b
Vada Pinson cf
Jerry Lynch lf
Frank Robinson 1b
Gus Bell rf
Ed Bailey c
Frank J. Thomas 3b
Roy McMillan ss
Orlando Peña p
WP: Stan Williams (2-1)
LP: Orlando Peña (2-3)
HR: LA - Johnny Roseboro 2 (3).
Stan Williams pitched a complete-game two-hitter with 5 K's to get the win for the Dodgers. The only hits for the Reds were a leadoff single by Roy McMillan in the third inning, and a one-out single by Frank Robinson in the fifth.


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Edmonton Oilers (7-10-6)
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Monday, November 29
Scotiabank Place
Attendance: None
Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Andrew Cogliano and Gilbert Brule both tallied in the third period to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place.
Tom Gilbert supplied a power-play goal for the Oilers, who snapped a six-game losing streak to the Senators that dated to March 14, 2004. Martin Gerber turned away 22 shots to notch his second win in as many starts with Edmonton.
Nick Foligno scored the lone goal for Ottawa, which has dropped three of its last four games. Brian Elliott made 21 saves in defeat.
Cogliano tipped a Brule shot behind Elliott to give the visitors a 2-1 lead at the 4:19 mark of the third period. Cogliano then fed Brule for an easy tap-in to make it 3-1 at 12:48.
Rookie Taylor Hall added an empty-net goal for Edmonton with 1:55 left in regulation.
"Andrew (Cogliano) has played very well for us this year from start to finish at this point in time. My hope is that the trend continues," Edmonton head coach Tom Renney said.
The Senators grabbed a 1-0 lead at 6:30 mark of the first period. Gerber made a left pad save on a bid from Foligno, but the rebound caromed in off the skate of Edmonton defenseman Ladislav Smid.
"We came out strong in the first (period) and had several opportunities to extend the lead," said Ottawa head coach Cory Clouston. "After the first intermission, we just came out flat and took them lightly. They picked up their game. We didn't respect our opponent. We didn't play the way we needed to play."
Gilbert tied the game with 1:21 remaining in the middle frame, taking a Sam Gagner pass and letting go a slap shot from the top of the left circle.


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thanks Andre! I appreciate it ... trying to get used to the washed colors ... I'm so used to a bright palette!
Wow, Angela! So beautiful! More realistic, with a touch of abstract elements! Wonder why she's facing the other side & what she's thinking.... would love to know your thought process! Would make a great book cover art! Loving it, & loving the earth tones! :)
thanks Jacqueline and Deepti and Monika! I'm glad you like the line work .. it's funny how I used to always use circles and now it feels forced if I start that way ... Deepti you are so great:) I actually started from a saying I'd read that native americans when wearing their hair in a braid are celebrating earth (my latest "series"), whereas when they leave it down they are celebrating spirit. Also a friend of my sister's has offered to have some of my work in her hair salon and I thought it would neat to do a hair series. Although I need to work at it, I think! thanks for the lovely comments ladies!! always appreciate it! you all are great!
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Serve this saucy dish over rice tossed with chopped green onions. You can also use cooked chicken. If you like your mole really hot, use a whole chipotle chile. This freezes well, so make a double batch and save half for later.
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Place almonds in a food processor; process until smooth (about 2 1/2 minutes), scraping sides of bowl once. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Anaheim chiles; sauté 1 minute or until softened. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
Remove 1 chipotle chile from can; cut chipotle chile in half. Add 1 chile half to onion mixture. Reserve remaining chiles and adobo sauce for another use. Add tomatoes and next 6 ingredients (tomatoes through broth); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon mixture into food processor; process until smooth. Return mixture to pan; stir in almond butter and vinegar; cook 1 minute. Stir in turkey. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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ABSTRACT: During 2009 the biggest dengue epidemic to date occurred in Argentina, affecting almost half the country. We studied the spatio-temporal dynamics of the outbreak in the second most populated city of the country, Córdoba city. Confirmed cases and the results of an Aedes aegypti monitoring during the outbreak were geolocated. The imported cases began in January, and the autochthonous in March. Thirty-three percent of the 130 confirmed cases were imported, and occurred mainly in the center of the city. The autochthonous cases were more frequent in the outskirts, specially in the NE and SE. Aedes aegypti infestation showed no difference between neighborhoods with or without autochthonous cases, neither between neighborhoods with autochthonous vs. imported cases. The neighborhoods with imported cases presented higher population densities. The majority of autochthonous cases occurred at ages between 25 and 44 years old. Cases formed a spatio-temporal cluster of up to 20 days and 12km. According to a mathematical model that estimates the required number of days needed for transmission according to daily temperature, the number of cases begun to fall when more than 15.5 days were needed. This may be a coarse estimation of mean mosquito survival in the area, provided that the study area is close to the global distribution limit of the vector, and that cases prevalence was very low.Acta tropica 04/2014; · 2.79 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Cities are unique ecosystems emerging and growing worldwide due to ongoing urbanising trends. The urban–rural gradient is an excellent setting to evaluate the effect of urbanisation on the distribution of species, a matter of public health concern in the case of disease vectors. Despite this, such distributions are affected by other co-occurring variables, mainly meteorological, that may be confounded by the urbanisation gradient due to the urban heat island effect and maritime climatological conditions in the case of coastal cities. To aid in the design of ecological studies within the urban–rural transition zone, a mapping protocol was designed and applied to Buenos Aires City and its surroundings. Based on road density and district-level population counts, a detailed (1 km2 pixel) urbanisation map was obtained which, combined with a temperature map, rendered a final urbanisation × temperature product with six classes. The resulting zonation was tested by modelling the distribution of the vector mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Culex pipiens in artificial containers. The selected model explained the occurrence of mosquitoes 59% better than chance as a function of the urbanisation × temperature categories and the natural lighting condition of the container. This novel zonation approach allows partitioning of environmental heterogeneity prior to the selection of study sites to avoid confounding gradients and provides multiple advantages, such as making comparisons across cities easier, extrapolating the results of site-scale experiments and identifying priority areas for control measures.Area 03/2014; 46(1). · 1.37 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Dengue and Saint Louis encephalitis virus are among the most important emerging viruses transmitted by mosquitoes at the global scale, and from 2009 onward both diseases have reached temperate Argentina. To test whether the urbanization level can be used as a predictor for the infestation levels of container-breeding mosquito vectors, we searched for Aedes aegypti and Culex pipiens in 8,400 water-filled containers from 14 cemeteries of Buenos Aires Province and we used generalized linear models to relate positive containers with the impervious area quantified inside (internal PIA) and outside (external PIA) cemeteries. The best model for Ae. aegypti explained 91% of the variability and included the season, the internal PIA and the external PIA at 1km as a quadratic function, showing a parabolic response peaking in ∼75%. Regarding the infestation levels of Cx. pipiens, the final model explained 75% of the variability and included only the season. In view of these results, the percentage of impervious area efficiently predicted the infestation levels of Ae. aegypti but not of Cx. pipiens. Considering the worldwide relevance of the former in dengue transmission, the simple quantification of imperviousness proposed herein provides a helpful basis for vector surveillance and control in urbanized areas.Acta tropica 09/2013; · 2.79 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The distribution of mosquito populations is spatially heterogeneous and influenced by factors acting at a wide range of scales. The aim of this study was to assess the role of environmental heterogeneity at the landscape level in shaping the composition of immature mosquito communities inhabiting surface water habitats. The Paraná Lower Delta (Argentina) is a temperate wetland that extends along a 1º north–south gradient and presents high landscape heterogeneity, due to the combined action of geomorphology, hydrology and human intervention. Immature mosquitoes were collected every 2 weeks (Nov 2011–April 2012) from surface water habitats within 11 peridomestic areas interspersed along a 75 km north–south transect. The environment was quantified by 24 variables regarding the geomorphology, geography, economic use, climate, landcover and topography of each site and its surroundings at three radii. The association between the mosquito assemblage and the environment was tested by two multivariate approaches, the community-based outlying mean index and by-species generalized linear models. The former explained 93.6 % of the marginality of all taxa as a function of the type and diversity of landcover, precipitation, presence of cattle and altitude. The niche of six species, most of which were floodwater mosquitoes of the genera Ochlerotatus and Psorophora, deviated significantly from uniformity. The by-species approach rendered significant models for four species as a function of landcover type and precipitation. Both methodologies were broadly consistent in pointing that landscape elements affect the distribution of immature mosquitoes, thereby shaping the composition of the mosquito assemblage in peridomestic environments within wetlands.Wetlands Ecology and Management 02/2013; 21(1). · 1.22 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We studied the seasonal patterns of 3 community attributes (breeding site index, richness, and diversity) of groundwater mosquito immatures and their associations with meso- and microhabitat factors in the Parana Lower Delta, Argentina, from December 2009 to November 2010. Monthly collections at 4 sites yielded 2,313 mosquito immatures, belonging to 19 species assigned to 6 genera. Immatures developed in a wide range of microenvironmental conditions (water temperature 4.0-30.2 degrees C, pH 5.4-9.1, electrical conductivity 0.02-6.33 mS/cm, and dissolved oxygen 0-235.6%), and their occurrence was significantly associated with lower water temperature and dissolved oxygen values. Most frequently captured species were Culex dolosus s.l. (58.6%), Aedes crinifer (22.9%), and Cx. intrincatus (19.0%). Breeding site index was highest in winter (0.76) and lowest in spring (0.54). Species richness and diversity varied significantly among seasons (peaking in summer), land uses, and habitat types.Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 09/2012; 28(3):151-9. · 0.83 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We studied the seasonal patterns of 3 community attributes (breeding site index, richness, and diversity) of groundwater mosquito immatures and their associations with meso- and microhabitat factors in the Parana Lower Delta, Argentina, from December 2009 to November 2010. Monthly collections at 4 sites yielded 2,313 mosquito immatures, belonging to 19 species assigned to 6 genera. Immatures developed in a wide range of microenvironmental conditions (water temperature 4.0-30.2 degrees C, pH 5.4-9.1, electrical conductivity 0.02-6.33 mS/cm, and dissolved oxygen 0-235.6%), and their occurrence was significantly associated with lower water temperature and dissolved oxygen values. Most frequently captured species were Culex dolosus s.l. (58.6%), Aedes crinifer (22.9%), and Cx. intrincatus (19.0%). Breeding site index was highest in winter (0.76) and lowest in spring (0.54). Species richness and diversity varied significantly among seasons (peaking in summer), land uses, and habitat types.Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 09/2012; 28(3):151-9. · 0.83 Impact Factor -
Article: Is temperature the main cause of dengue rise in non- endemic countries? The case of Argentina.
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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Dengue cases have increased during the last decades, particularly in non-endemic areas, and Argentina was no exception in the southern transmission fringe. Although temperature rise has been blamed for this, human population growth, increased travel and inefficient vector control may also be implicated. The relative contribution of geographic, demographic and climatic of variables on the occurrence of dengue cases was evaluated. METHODS: According to dengue history in the country, the study was divided in two decades, a first decade corresponding to the reemergence of the disease and the second including several epidemics. Annual dengue risk was modeled by a temperature-based mechanistic model as annual days of possible transmission. The spatial distribution of dengue occurrence was modeled as a function of the output of the mechanistic model, climatic, geographic and demographic variables for both decades. RESULTS: According to the temperature-based model dengue risk increased between the two decades, and epidemics of the last decade coincided with high annual risk. Dengue spatial occurrence was best modeled by a combination of climatic, demographic and geographic variables and province as a grouping factor. It was positively associated with days of possible transmission, human population number, population fall and distance to water bodies. When considered separately, the classification performance of demographic variables was higher than that of climatic and geographic variables. CONCLUSIONS: Temperature, though useful to estimate annual transmission risk, does not fully describe the distribution of dengue occurrence at the country scale. Indeed, when taken separately, climatic variables performed worse than geographic or demographic variables. A combination of the three types was best for this task.International Journal of Health Geographics 07/2012; 11(1):26. · 2.62 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Wetlands have traditionally been associated with harbouring mosquitoes, a well-known nuisance and vectors of diseases. Within mosquito life cycle, oviposition is a determinant event by shaping their individual fitness and vectorial capacity. The study was conducted in one of the main temperate wetlands in South America. We used Generalized Linear Models to study the relation between temperature, precipitation, tidal regime, land use, microenvironment, and the occurrence of floodwater (Ochlerotatus and Psorophora spp.) and raft-laying (Culex and Uranotaenia spp.) mosquitoes using temporary pools as larval habitats. Pool occurrence was negatively associated with temperature, and positively related to precipitation and high tides. As regards the land use, it was lowest in domestic areas and plantations, intermediate in secondary forests, and highest in marshes. Each oviposition strategy was best modelled as a function of different environmental factors. The occurrence of floodwater mosquitoes was positively associated with high cumulative precipitation and low tide records. Raft-laying mosquitoes were related to low temperature records, while the effect of flooding varied with the land use. In view of these results, physical (water inputs and movement), chemical, and biological (egg and larval flushing, and predatory interactions) considerations are given to provide insight in the oviposition patterns of mosquitoes occurring in this complex wetland. We finally propose the generation of a tidal flow as a control measure against floodwater mosquitoes, which are the most anthropophilic in the study area.Bulletin of entomological research 05/2012; · 1.99 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Phytotelmata, or plant-held waters, are considered to be good model systems for the study of community ecology. The fauna of these natural container habitats, particularly the mosquitoes, have been extensively investigated in tropical regions, but there is little known about them in temperate South America. We assessed the structure of immature mosquito communities in leaf axils, tree holes, and bamboo stumps from a temperate wetland of Argentina. A total of 4,330 immature mosquitoes were collected among the 2,606 phytotelmata inspected. Leaf axils of eight plant species and tree holes were larval habitats for nine mosquito species belonging to the genus Culex, Wyeomyia, Isostomyia, and Toxorhynchites. The mosquito communities showed richness ranging from one to four species. Marked differences were detected in the plant specificity for the species collected. Some of them were exclusively found in one plant species (Isostomyia paranensis in Scirpus giganteus), whereas others were collected in up to five plant species but belonging to the same phytotelm class, the leaf axils. Those from tree holes are well-known dwellers of artificial containers and ground water habitats, such as Culex pipiens. Our results support the idea of low mosquito richness in phytotelmata from temperate regions in comparison with tropical areas, but the observed specificity patterns echo the findings of tropical forests.Journal of Vector Ecology 12/2011; 36(2):437-46. · 1.44 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Characterizing mosquito larval habitats is essential for understanding the complex interactions between immatures and the biotic and abiotic components of their environment. Using generalized linear mixed models, we studied the environmental predictors of the presence of three ubiquitous mosquito species breeding in ground water habitats in the Paraná Lower Delta, Argentina. During a year-round survey, 34.1% of the 419 ground water habitats inspected were positive for either Culex dolosus s.l. (Lynch Arribálzaga 1891), Aedes crinifer (Theobald 1903), or Culex intrincatus Brèthes 1916. Univariate analysis showed that the former two occurred throughout the year, whereas the latter during the summer and fall. Ae. crinifer and Cx. intrincatus were more frequently collected in secondary forests, whereas Cx. dolosus s.l. was homogeneously distributed among land uses. Best generalized linear mixed models included the sampling period and landscape variables in different combinations for each species. Spatial dependence of the data was evident for Cx. dolosus s.l. and Ae. crinifer. Our results showed that the most widespread species presented different spatio-temporal distribution patterns, related with land use, anthropic intervention, and seasonality, highlighting the complexity of the wetland under study. This methodological approach could aid in the selection of priority areas for vector control and disease risk management.Journal of Medical Entomology 09/2011; 48(5):991-8. · 1.82 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This study was aimed at understanding some aspects of the canine heartworm epidemiology in the southern distribution limit of the parasite in South America. With this objective, 19,298 blood samples of owned dogs from 65 localities of 13 municipalities of Buenos Aires Province were tested for Dirofilaria immitis circulating microfilariae and/or female antigens. The overall heartworm prevalence was 1.63% by microhematocrit tube technique (n=19,136), 3.65% by modified Knott (n=713), and 14.41% by antigen test kit (n=118). Microfilaremic dogs showed a median of 1933 microfilariae per millilitre (q1=375, q3=5625, n=100). Male dogs belonging to breeds of short hair and large size recorded significantly higher prevalences than the other categories. Also, the prevalence increased significantly with the age and only dogs younger than 12 months were not found infected. A clear decreasing trend of the annual prevalence was observed during the whole study period, from 3.91% in 2001 to 1.17% in 2006. D. immitis-infected dogs were detected in 32 localities of 9 municipalities (prevalence range: 0.2-6.7%). Generalized linear models were used to assess associations between heartworm prevalence and environmental variables. The resulting significant models were univariate and included variables related with soil cover and human population density. The best model predicted maximum heartworm prevalences around middle values of bare soil cover, and lower at high and low covers. According to our analyses, canine heartworm infection in urban temperate Argentina could be described as relatively low, endemic, and spatially heterogeneous. Host and environmental factors affecting heartworm transmission at local level were identified and discussed.Veterinary Parasitology 10/2010; 176(2-3):240-9. · 2.55 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Oligoryzomys longicaudatus (colilargo) is the rodent responsible for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in Argentine Patagonia. In past decades (1967-1998), trends of precipitation reduction and surface air temperature increase have been observed in western Patagonia. We explore how the potential distribution of the hantavirus reservoir would change under different climate change scenarios based on the observed trends. Four scenarios of potential climate change were constructed using temperature and precipitation changes observed in Argentine Patagonia between 1967 and 1998: Scenario 1 assumed no change in precipitation but a temperature trend as observed; scenario 2 assumed no changes in temperature but a precipitation trend as observed; Scenario 3 included changes in both temperature and precipitation trends as observed; Scenario 4 assumed changes in both temperature and precipitation trends as observed but doubled. We used a validated spatial distribution model of O. longicaudatus as a function of temperature and precipitation. From the model probability of the rodent presence was calculated for each scenario. If changes in precipitation follow previous trends, the probability of the colilargo presence would fall in the HPS transmission zone of northern Patagonia. If temperature and precipitation trends remain at current levels for 60 years or double in the future 30 years, the probability of the rodent presence and the associated total area of potential distribution would diminish throughout Patagonia; the areas of potential distribution for colilargos would shift eastwards. These results suggest that future changes in Patagonia climate may lower transmission risk through a reduction in the potential distribution of the rodent reservoir. According to our model the rates of temperature and precipitation changes observed between 1967 and 1998 may produce significant changes in the rodent distribution in an equivalent period of time only in certain areas. Given that changes maintain for 60 years or double in 30 years, the hantavirus reservoir Oligoryzomys longicaudatus may contract its distribution in Argentine Patagonia extensively.International Journal of Health Geographics 02/2009; 8:44. · 2.62 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Dengue is an emerging disease that has become important in Argentina because of its vector's presence (Aedes aegypti) and its endemicity in neighbouring countries. Thematic maps were built for Argentina considering four main factors: population susceptibility to dengue virus infection (population density); entrance of the virus from endemic countries (main roads and airports); conditions for the vector (urbanization, altitude, minimum, maximum and mean daily temperatures) and virus extrinsic incubation period (EIP) completion in the mosquito before its death. EIP duration was modelled with a temperature-dependent function and considering life expectancies of 10, 15 and 20 days for the adult mosquito. The results show maximum risk of dengue transmission in the northern and north-eastern part of the country year-round and in the centre during the summer. Although life expectancy of the adult mosquito has a considerable influence on EIP completion, the north-east to south-west decreasing gradient is maintained. Assuming 20-day life expectancy, the EIP would be completed in almost any region of the country; whereas with 15-day life expectancy it would be limited to vector distribution area, and at 10 days it would be restricted to the northern extreme of the country.Tropical Medicine & International Health 07/2008; 6(3):170 - 183. · 2.30 Impact Factor -
Article: Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, and dengue in Argentina: current knowledge and future directions.
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ABSTRACT: Since the reinfestation of South American countries by Ae. aegypti, dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) have become a major public health concern. The aim of this paper was to review the information related with Aedes vectors and dengue in Argentina since the reintroduction of Ae. aegypti in 1986. The geographic distribution of Ae. albopictus is restricted to the Northeast, and that of Ae. aegypti has expanded towards the South and the West in comparison with the records during the eradication campaign in the 1960s. Since 1998, 4,718 DF cases have been reported concentrated in the provinces of Salta, Formosa, Misiones, Jujuy and Corrientes. Despite the circulation of three dengue virus serotypes (DENV-1, -2 and -3) in the North of the country, DHF has not occurred until the present. The information published over the last two decades regarding mosquito abundance, temporal variations, habitat characteristics, competition, and chemical and biological control, was reviewed. Considering the available information, issues pending in Argentina are discussed. The presence of three DENV, the potential spread of Ae. albopictus, and the predicted climate change suggest that dengue situation will get worse in the region. Research efforts should be increased in the Northern provinces, where DHF is currently an actual risk.Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 03/2008; 103(1):66-74. · 1.57 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A 1st step in understanding the ecology of rodents as reservoirs and their relation with the disease they transmit is to determine their geographical distribution. This distribution can be modeled as a function of environmental variables. We georeferenced an extensive database of records of the hantavirus reservoir Oligoryzomys longicaudatus (Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae) in Argentina and used generalized linear models to model the probability of the presence of this reservoir as a function of environmental variables. The variables used in the multiple logistic regression were temperature, precipitation, evapotranspiration, altitude, tree cover, grass cover, bare soil cover, and distance to rivers, to water bodies, and to roads; 2 phytogeographic classifications also were included. Spatial autocorrelation was considered in the model by including a spatial dependence covariate. The best model included temperature and precipitation as explanatory variables. External validation showed that the model without the space covariate correctly classified 95% of the sites with the rodent and 70% of the sites without it; the model including the spatial term correctly classified 100% of the sites with the rodent and 70% of the sites without it. A secondary model included days with frost and percent cover by bare soil as explanatory variables. O. longicaudatus was recorded in 97% of sites in the High Andean-Subantarctic regions, 65% of sites in the Monte-Espinal-Patagonian regions, and 0% of sites in the Pampean region.Journal of Mammalogy 12/2007; 88(6):1555-1568. · 2.23 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We described the transmission dynamics of Fasciola hepatica at its southern distribution range. Studies of prevalence and egg output in cattle and population dynamics and infection in snails were performed in a farm in the Andean Patagonian valleys, Argentina, between December 1998 and February 2002. Snail surveys were conducted from spring to autumn. Infection was diagnosed coprologically in the whole herd at the beginning and end of the study, and in a cohort of heifers at the beginning and end of 2001. A twice-a-year anthelmintic treatment was implemented in 1999. The relationship of the variables mentioned above with temperature and rainfall was determined. Lymnaea viatrix showed a life-span of about 15 months and an annual pattern of population dynamics. Specimens were frequently found in temporary environments and lagoons, and rarely in streams. Snail abundance and soil-water availability were directly related in temporary environments and inversely related in lagoons. Overall prevalence in L. viatrix was 0.67% (range: 0.9-14%) and infection was detected in summer and autumn. At the beginning of the study, calves were the least infected age group (15%). Prevalences and median egg counts in grazing animals were similar at the beginning (heifers: 81%, 3.3 epg; cows: 60%, 1.3 epg) and end of the study (heifers and cows: around 51%, 1 epg). Likewise, the prevalence in the cohort of heifers remained similar (around 40%) between surveys. Transmission to cattle was highly effective despite of the short activity period and the low infection rate of snails, and the regular anthelminthic treatment. There would be two seasonal transmission peaks, one in summer-autumn, when infected snails were present, and the other in early spring due to overwintering metacercariae. Some recommendations based on the climatic conditions of the region are provided to minimize snail infection and ultimately to reduce the incidence of fasciolosis in cattle.Veterinary Parasitology 05/2007; 145(3-4):274-86. · 2.55 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this work was to assess spatial and seasonal Dirofilaria immitis transmission risk throughout Argentina with models based on the temperature threshold below which filarial development will not proceed in the mosquito (i.e. 14 degrees C), the occurrence and the number of potential vector mosquito species, and the Heartworm Development Units derived from the degree-days concept. The four models showed a similar increasing southwest-northeast tendency and correlated significantly with canine prevalences used as external validation data. About one-third of Argentina would be suitable for heartworm transmission and the highest risk areas include the north-eastern provinces. According to our models, heartworm transmission is markedly seasonal with peaks in January and February; no region would support transmission throughout the year. To improve the present models, it is necessary to know which mosquito species are competent rather than potential vectors in the country. We believe the present study provides the first risk assessment maps for D. immitis transmission in the Southern Hemisphere and provides a useful guide for heartworm prevention during the transmission periods in different regions of Argentina.International Journal for Parasitology 01/2007; 36(14):1463-72. · 3.40 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The distribution of Aedes aegypti (L) (Diptera: Culicidae) oviposition in Buenos Aires City is spatially heterogeneous. Oviposition activity was monitored for a year with a grid of 279 traps at 850-m intervals that were serviced weekly. Geostatistics were used for the spatial analysis and generalized linear regression to model oviposition as a function of demographic and environmental variables. The proportion of weeks infested and the total number of eggs showed spatial continuity and were higher in areas that had higher densities of houses and were closer to industrial sites; they were lower in areas with higher human populations or higher densities of flats. When all sites were considered, the spatial structure showed a strong trend, but after regression, the residuals presented lower spatial dependence. When only infested sites were considered, the oviposition variables were spatially autocorrelated and the regression residuals showed little or no spatial dependence. The spatial pattern of Ae. aegypti oviposition in a highly urbanized city such as Buenos Aires seems to be related to the urbanization gradient. These urban environments might present different resource availability or continuity between patches of resources.Medical and Veterinary Entomology 07/2006; 20(2):209-18. · 2.33 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We studied the spatial and temporal distribution of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) cases from 1998 to 2001 in the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. HPS is a severe viral disease whose natural reservoir are rodents of the subfamily Sigmodontinae (Muridae) and which occurs in many countries of South and North America. We considered two spatial arrangements: cells of 18.5 x 18.5 km(2); and departments, the political subdivisions of the province, as spatial units. We tested the departure from a Poisson distribution of the number of cases per cell and per month with the Variance/Mean index, while the interaction between spatial and temporal clustering was tested by means of the Knox and Mantel tests. We constructed probability maps in which the HPS rates per department were considered Poisson variates according to population, area and the product of population and area. We analysed the relation between rodent distribution, environmental and demographic variables and HPS cases conducting preliminary univariate analysis from which we selected variables to enter in general linearized models. We found that both the spatial and temporal distribution of cases is strongly aggregated. The spatiotemporal interaction appears to be related to a strong seasonality and the existence of particular ecological conditions rather than epidemic transmission of the disease. The main explanatory variables for the distribution of HPS cases among the departments of the Buenos Aires Province were human population, the distribution of the rodent Oxymycterus rufus and evapotranspiration. The last two variables are probably indicators of favourable ecological conditions for the reservoirs, which encompass other variables not taken into account in this study.Tropical Medicine & International Health 05/2004; 9(4):508-19. · 2.30 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Cases of dengue detected in Buenos Aires City between 1999 and 2000 confirmed the possibility of epidemic outbreaks. The activity of its vector Aedes aegypi was monitored to study the spatial and temporal risk of dengue transmission. Adult oviposition activity of Aedes aegypti showed an heterogeneous spatio-temporal distribution pattern. It was detected between October and May. The vector was detected from spring to fall in the Northern, Western and Southern areas of the city (periphery) and only in summer in the Eastern part (downtown-river). The proportion of infested sites differed between the three periods but the infested areas coincided spatially. Although a spatial and temporal heterogeneity exists, the pattern repeated itself during the three periods suggesting stable dynamics. The not infested areas presented the highest population and employees densities while the areas infested during the three periods the lowest. This might represent an attenuation of the risk, because higher densities do not coincide with higher infestation. From the point of view of the vector the risk of transmission would concentrate between January and March and occupy 50% of the city surface in the periphery.Medicina 02/2004; 64(3):231-4. · 0.42 Impact Factor
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Several members of the Myresistance.net community are reporting an in-game announcement regarding the world wide update. As of now the announcement has only been sent out to Europe users.
The announcement states: The UK servers will have a downtime period that will begin at 2:30am (UK time) and will last throughout the day on June 29th. Furthermore, the worldwide servers and map packs will then be available when the server is back online.
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ZACHARY, LA (FOX44) — A two month old baby is dead, and his parents are facing charges.
East Baton Rouge deputies say the incident started as an argument last night between Sabrina Maiden, the mother of 2 month old Javion Brown, and the child's father, Willie Brown Junior, 32.
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Javion Brown's body was found in a ditch across from the house in Zachary.
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text: When politics gives you a second chanceBy Paul Steinhauser, CNN Political EditorUpdated 2:56 PM ET, Wed May 22, 2013Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosAnthony Weiner – Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-New York, resigned from Congress in 2011 after being embroiled for weeks in a sex scandal linked to his lewd online exchanges with women. Weiner announced in May that he was running for mayor of New York City, saying in a video announcing his campaign, "I hope I get a second chance to work for you." Weiner's comeback bid suffered a potential setback Tuesday, July 23, when he acknowledged more sexually tinged exchanges with an unnamed woman. "What I did was wrong," Weiner said in a statement about the newly emerged communications.Hide Caption 1 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosEliot Spitzer – Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned in 2008 after it was revealed that he had spent thousands of dollars on prostitutes, says he plans to run for New York City's comptroller. "I accepted responsibly for what I did," Spitzer said. "I spent five years of working, doing useful things, and I hope the public will offer me an opportunity." Despite taking knocks from the press, the voters and, in some cases, the law, other politicians have pursued redemption in their public image or, in some cases, a return to office.Hide Caption 2 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosMark Sanford – Former Gov. Mark Sanford endured heavy criticism and being the butt of jokes until his term ended after he admitted in 2009 that his six-day hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail was actually a cover for a trip to Argentina to visit his mistress. In May, Sanford won election against Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch for an open seat in the U.S. House, despite being heavily outspent by Democrats and without the backing of national Republicans.Hide Caption 3 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosBill Clinton – Bill Clinton had a scandalous presidency, most famously having an affair with an intern that prompted his impeachment. Since, he has become an important figure in worldwide humanitarian efforts and informal adviser to President Obama. Hide Caption 4 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosNewt Gingrich – Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich left his position in disgrace after the Clinton impeachment proceedings in 1998. It was also later revealed that he was having an affair with a Congressional staffer, now his current wife Callista. Gingrich had an unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 and is now seen as an elder party statesman, regularly appearing in the media on conservative issues.Hide Caption 5 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosGary Hart – Before becoming an adviser for Homeland Security, retired Sen. Gary Hart was the front-runner of the 1988 Democratic primaries for president until images of him with a model surfaced, ending his campaign.Hide Caption 6 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosDennis Kucinich – Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, has had many ups and downs in his political career, first becoming mayor of Cleveland, at the age of 31, and then losing a bid for reelection. Kucinich was later elected to the Senate and then the U.S. House but lost when he ran for president in 2004 and again in 2008. Hide Caption 7 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosDavid Vitter – Sen. David Vitter admitted his guilt in the D.C. Madam scandal in 2007. His phone number had been published in 2009 in a list of phone records from a prostitution ring Deborah Jeane Palfrey, also known as the "D.C. Madam." Three years later he was reelected to the Senate.Hide Caption 8 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosMarion Barry – Marion Barry is sworn in as the mayor of Washington with his wife, Cora Masters Barry, at his side, in 1995. Four years earlier, he was forced from the mayor's office, and later imprisoned, for being caught on videotape smoking crack.Hide Caption 9 of 10Top 10 political comebacks 10 photosRichard Nixon – Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace in 1974 after the Washington Post broke the story on his role in the Watergate burglary. But before being elected president, Nixon was Dwight Eisenhower's vice president. He lost his first presidential election to John F. Kennedy in 1960, and then lost the governor's race in California in 1962. However, in 1968, he got the GOP nomination and defeated Hubert Humphrey in the general election to become president.Hide Caption 10 of 10Story highlightsFormer Rep. Anthony Weiner said he wants to be mayor of New york CityWeiner resigned in disgrace after tweeting intimate photosHe is one of a number of politicians who have sought public redemptionPolitics is full of second chances.Mark Sanford is living proof.Now Anthony Weiner is hoping to travel the same route in seeking political redemption.Weiner was in his seventh term in Congress, representing parts of the New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn, when he resigned from the House in 2011 amid scandal over lewd photos sent via Twitter.Weiner talked about his controversy in a video that went up online early Wednesday where he announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City."Look, I made some big mistakes, and I know I let a lot of people down. But I've also learned some tough lessons. I'm running for mayor because I've been fighting for the middle class and those struggling my entire life. And I hope I get a second chance to work for you."The video also features his wife, Huma Abedin, a former top adviser to Hillary Clinton, and their young son.Just WatchedAnthony Weiner running for NYC mayorreplayMore Videos ...Anthony Weiner running for NYC mayor 00:38PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedWeiner's confessional interviewreplayMore Videos ...Weiner's confessional interview 06:24PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedThe politics of forgivenessreplayMore Videos ...The politics of forgiveness 03:58PLAY VIDEOLater in the video, Abedin says "we love this city, and no one will work harder to make it better than Anthony."Sound familiar?Flash back a few months to Mark Sanford, another well-known politician looking for a second chance.Sanford's political career was left for dead following an infamous affair, but he made a bid for political redemption, running in a special election to fill a vacant congressional seat.Sanford succeeded in his comeback by winning this month's election and is again representing South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, a seat he once held before he became governor.Sanford talked about his affair in his first campaign commercial.Most special elections for a vacant House seat don't grab national attention, but thanks to Sanford (and his Democratic opponent being the sister of Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert), the race was in the headlines.The media loves a comeback story, if only because it allows them an opportunity to revisit what brought down that politician in the first place.So Weiner, like Sanford, will be in the spotlight, for better or for worse."Voters love a good comeback story. We identify with the underdog and cheer for him as we would for ourselves," says Republican strategist and CNN contributor Alex Castellanos. "But voters also love justice. We want people to pay for their mistakes. Anthony Weiner hasn't yet paid for his. He probably will in this election. But who knows?" "Anthony was of the most talented politicians in either party, and this race is going to be steep climb for any of the candidates. Anthony definitely has a shot," says a Democratic strategist who's worked in New York City politics."When you have someone as skillful as a messenger as Anthony, that makes a big difference in a race where TV ad spending is limited due to New York City election laws and the fact that it's the most expensive media market in county," adds the strategist, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely.The big question is what the voters think.As of now, nearly half of New York City voters don't think Weiner should run for mayor this year, according to a new poll.According to a Quinnipiac University survey, which was conducted in the week before Weiner's announcement and released Wednesday, 49% of New York City voters said Weiner should not run for mayor, with 38% saying he should make a bid and 12% unsure.The 49% figure is up five percentage points from a Quinnipiac poll conducted in mid-April. The survey indicates Democratic voters are divided, with 41% saying Weiner should run and 44% disagreeing.But Weiner's entry into the race finds him in the second spot for his party's nomination, according to the poll, with 15% of registered Democrats saying they would vote for Weiner if the primary were held today.City Council Speaker Christine Quinn remains in the top spot, at 25%. Quinn has long been the Democratic front-runner in the race, and if she's elected in the November general election, she'll become Gotham's first female and first openly gay mayor.The other Democratic candidates are at 10% or less in the survey, with more than a quarter of voters undecided. 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Evra set for lucrative new United contract
26 Oct 2010 - 07:50:43
Manchester United are reportedly set to follow Wayne Rooney's new contract with an improved deal for Patrice Evra.
The France full-back is set to be offered a new four-year, £100,000 per week deal to remain at Old Trafford.
Last week a previously unsettled Rooney performed a dramatic U-turn after signing a new five-year deal worth a reported £200,000 per week.
Evra joined United from Monaco in 2006 and has made over 200 first-team appearances for the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, Evra is looking forward to returning to international football following a five-match ban.
The 29-year-old former international captain was one of several players who were suspended by the French Football Federation following a turbulent World Cup in South Africa.
"I experienced some very difficult moments," he said. "It remains a scar and it will only disappear when I wear the shirt again.
"My ban is almost finished, so I am highly motivated and it gives me desire to be at my best.
"I will play for my country until my legs won't allow it or the national coach doesn't call me."
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