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GREENSBORO — Going from the high jump area to the starting blocks for the 110-meter hurdles, Isaiah Moore didn't have much time for reflection Friday afternoon at North Carolina A&T during the Class 2-A state championships for track and field.
Moore had just let loose a disappointed "Ahhh!" after failing to clear 6 feet, 8 inches in the high jump, finishing second.
"I had maybe five minutes. That's pretty good, I got a little warm," Moore said. "I just sat there … trying to catch my breath and make sure I didn't cramp up."
A few minutes and the 110 hurdles race later, the Cummings High School star let out another "Ahhh!"
This time, the exclamation came with a tone of celebration.
Moore won the 110 hurdles and came within a hundredth of a second of tying the Class 2-A state championship mark in the event, finishing in 14.11 seconds. The record of 14.10 is held by John Bostick of North Rowan (in 2008).
"I wanted (the record) so bad. I thought I did everything, I thought I had run a 13," Moore said. "I was just happy winning. Still upset, though."
Moore's performance — in addition to the victory in the 110 hurdles and runner-up finish in the high jump (6 feet, 6 inches), he won the long jump (23-4) and finished second in the 300 hurdles (39.2) — earned him the meet's Most Outstanding Performer award for the second straight year.
He scored 36 points as an individual to lead the Cummings boys' team to a second-place finish behind Cedar Ridge's 63 points. Cummings finished with 59 points overall, boosted by a victory and second-place showing in the 300 hurdles and 110 hurdles (14.29), respectively, by Thomas Jones II and a fourth-place finish in the shot put (49-2) by Will Richardson.
Moore's day started with the long jump and brought an ominous start.
"Long jump was kind of scary. I had scratched two of my jumps and nobody was getting on the board," Moore said with a chuckle. "We were all just like, 'Is 20-foot gonna win it?'
"On my first jump, I felt like the board sucked me in and I couldn't get up at all. I was like, 'Oh God this ain't going to be a good day.' "
That initial thought was quickly erased and Moore concluded his day by finishing second in the 300 hurdles after entering the event with the seventh-fastest qualifying time.
"I had been thinking since (Thursday) night, I had to do something different because my strategy wasn't working and I kept stutter-stepping," Moore said of the 300 hurdles. "I was trying to figure out how I could help and how I could … not be in seventh place again."
Jones and Moore flipped their 110 hurdles finishes for the 300 hurdles, with Jones winning the event for the third straight season. Jones ran a 38.5 — marking a season best for him after he battled through an early-season knee injury.
"I felt, it's my senior and I've won a state championship back-to-back, so there shouldn't be a reason why I shouldn't win it again," Jones said.
It also marked a surreal day for Jones, who completed the final meet of his high school career at the track where he'll begin his college career.
"Just waking up (Friday) morning, I figured this would be the last time I'll put on a Cummings uniform," Jones said. "I know I really wanted to come out and run good times just for a last meet."
Bartlett Yancey's Bryan Winn also took advantage of his last high school meet by finishing with a personal best in the 800 meters.
Winn held the lead until about the last 80 meters, when he was passed by West Stokes' Jason Barber. Winn stumbled and appeared to be headed for a heartbreaking crash before re-gaining his footing and finishing second at 2:00.79.
"It was really hard (not to fall). I had to give everything I had," Winn said. "I've never had that happen."
Bartlett Yancey's Josh Davis recorded a fifth-place finish in the shot put (49 feet).
On the girls' side, the Cummings team finished fourth with 45 points thanks to busy performances by Ro'Daijah Faucette and Samirah Stephens.
Faucette recorded a second-place finish in the 100 hurdles (14.95), with Stephens in third at 15.46. Stephens was second in the 300 hurdles (46.08).
Faucette also was third in the triple jump (36-9) and fourth in both the 200 dash (25.74) and 400 (57.64)
The Cavaliers' 800 relay of Stephens, Lashonda Tate, Sakieya Timmons and Lakia Brown finished fourth (1:45.6).
Stephens' performance in the 300 hurdles came behind High Point Andrews' Nora McKiver, who set a meet record in 42.7. With more than a 3-second gap between McKiver and Stephens, the Cummings senior stayed focused.
"I just think about running my race because I know she runs a good time, so she's my motivation," Stephens said. "When I get out, I think about her pushing me."
That performance helped Stephens overcome what she termed a disappointing seventh-place finish in the triple jump.
"It's bittersweet because I wanted to do better in triple jump, but I think the 300 hurdles made up for it," Stephens said.
Graham's 1,600 relay of Jasmine Atkins, Jasmine Upsher, Kierra Bradshaw and Rachel Thompson finished fourth in 4:12.68. The Red Devils recorded that finish by blowing past teams in the first of two heats in the event.
Upsher also finished fifth in the 400 (1:00.89).


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Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across Lenoir County will make a statement during the national month to honor them.
Beginning Feb. 1, middle and high school students will have a chance to put their work on display and engage with prospective careers and employers during National CTE Month.
Lenoir County Schools will focus on community partnerships this year, which will include involving organizations such as Lenoir 2020 and collaborating with various Lenoir Community College programs.
"We just know how important it is for students to explore different career options so they can make good decisions about their subject are when they come to college" said Sue Novicki, LCC student recruiter.
The school will provide job shadowing for some seventhgraders and a career fair for the three area counties as part of CTE Month.
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Yadkin County will soon be rededicating an important area marker with a special event.
The Yadkin County Historical Society, the Daughters, Sons and Children of the American Revolution, and the Town of Yadkinville will rededicate the 1913 Daniel Boone trail marker on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The centennial ceremony will be held at the courthouse on East Main Street, Yadkinville. The marker is located against the courthouse on the Main Street side.
In case of inclement weather the event will be held in the Yadkin County Senior Center, located at 207 East Hemlock Street in Yadkinville.
Key speaker Randell Jones will start the evening with an address to the crowd. Jones is a resident of Winston-Salem and has published a book recently about Boone and his now famous markers.
"Trailing Daniel Boone: Marking Daniel Boone's Trail, 1912-1915" details the story of the Daughters of the American Revolution and their efforts to erect 45 monuments in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. The entire trail spans 400 miles.
Much like the re-dedication Oct. 13, the DAR and public attendees gathered at each marker along the way to commemorate the addition.
Yadkinville Mayor Hubert Gregory will follow Jones by renewing the town's acceptance of the marker.
The Jonathan Hunt Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, the Elkin Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the David Cockerham Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution will hold a wreath laying ceremony in honor of area patriots.
Loyalist soldiers will also be recognized.
Local historian Andrew Mackie said the marker was along a varied and interesting trail Boone carved out of the wilderness.
"Boone's marked trail begins at Boone Cave Park near Churchland, Davidson County, N.C., crosses the Yadkin River at the Shallow Ford near Huntsville, and ends at Fort Boonesborough, Ky., where Boone served during the American Revolution (1775-1783)," Mackie said. "The 400-mile trail follows mostly Old US Highway 421, also known as the Boone Trail, and passes through the Cumberland Gap. Mrs. Lindsay Patterson of Winston-Salem chaired the project that erected 45 tablets along the route. When the DAR designated the trail, Old 421 was unnamed, unpaved, and more crooked."
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"Daniel Boone was an American original," Mackie said. "He loved the outdoors, learned from the Indians, explored the American frontier beyond the Appalachian Mountains, and blazed a trail to it."
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|Misenheimer, NC---Will Davis singled in Ryan Brown in the bottom of the ninth to give Pfeiffer a 7-6 win over Bryant in non-conference baseball action Tuesday afternoon. The Falcons scored twice in the ninth for a comeback victory and to even their record at 14-14.
The Falcons exploded for four runs in the first. Zack Pou singled and then Josh Srickland hit a two-run home run for a quick 2-0 lead. A single, double and two RBI groundouts increased the Falcon lead to 4-0 after one inning.
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Troy Duke is heading out right NOW to start the installation of tee signs. They've sat in my closet and Nate's basement for about three years. This is exciting stuff.
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All the tee signs are in and they are SWEET! Thanx to Bink, Nate, Troy Duke, and Eddie.
"...a glass can only spill what it contains..."
Why does this course have to be so awesome?
Just played Muldraugh for the first time this week. Have no idea what it was like before, but thought it was great!!!! Some of the trails seemed pretty treacherous but the layout is awesome!! All those responsible have done a great job and I for one certainly appreciate the efforts and look forward to the tournament coming up!!!
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are duecable but seems like there is a lot of trouble.
I was thinking 1000 rated would be a 45.
I'm not sure. My average is about a 46. I'll get into double digits sometimes and sometimes the course really kicks my butt. I'd say anything better than 49 is "good" and anything better than 44 is "great".
"...a glass can only spill what it contains..."
my guess would be that, in "normal"conditions, a 45 would be around 1005.
I played this course for the second time recently, it is in fantastic shape. This course is really unique to the area, and has quickly became one of my favorites. Watch out for the loose leaves piled on the ground this time of year though, very easy to lose a disc, even if you see where it goes!
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FULLERTON – Acacia Elementary School already was known for academic excellence and a tight-knit community feel when Principal Karen Whisnant took the helm three years ago.
The school boasted an Academic Performance Index score of 905 out of 1,000 and had long been a draw for parents trying to position their kids to attend Fullerton's legendary Troy High School down the block.
But Whisnant noticed one of Acacia's numbers wasn't as high as it could be – the school was ranked at 4 out of 10 on a state measure of how well students should be performing based on the school's demographic makeup.
The K-6 Fullerton school could do better, Whisnant and district administrators concluded – much better.
"Acacia has always had a good reputation, but in any situation, you want to go from good to great," Whisnant said.
And so began the school's climb toward greatness.
Believing technology would be key to the school's success, Whisnant relentlessly focused on perfecting a 21st-century, technology-driven learning model.
Apple iPod Touch and iPad devices weren't simply added to every classroom; teachers also committed themselves to the hard work of seamlessly and comprehensively integrating them into lesson plans.
The initial iPad rollout was so successful, Whisnant said, that two classrooms will be piloting a program this spring to put an iPad in every student's hands. (The school purchased iPads for those who could not afford one.)
Last year, when Whisnant interviewed candidates for three open teaching positions, she said her most important test was assessing whether candidates could elucidate what 21st century learning looked like – and how well they could explain how they'd integrate technology into their classrooms.
"We do most of our daily work on iPads," said Acacia sixth-grader Blake Hansen, 12. "When we don't have iPads, we have to get out our notebooks. With iPads, we can get it out, swipe the screen and there's the whiteboard."
As Acacia's technology initiatives have blossomed, so, too, has its API score, rising 19 points two years ago, to 924, and ratcheting up another 26 points last year, to 950.
Its state similar-schools ranking, meanwhile, increased to 9 out of 10 last year, and is expected to hit a perfect 10 this year, Whisnant said.
"To you or I, it might be like, whatever, but kids love iPods – they're more engaged and they want to come to school," said Acacia fifth- and sixth-grade combination teacher Heidi Cockerill, who has been at the school for six years. "The instruction model has changed, but the content has not."
For its dramatic academic gains, and for a diverse and motivated student body supported by devoted teachers and parents, Acacia Elementary School in the Fullerton School District has been ranked this year's No. 1 public elementary school in Orange County.
The 649-student campus rocketed to the top of the Register's 2013 elementary school rankings from No. 39 last year. It bested several perennially top-ranked schools, including those in Irvine and Los Alamitos.
"The teachers here teach us in all different ways and make sure we get the materials we need," said Acacia sixth-grader Sarosh Sayed, 11, who moved to Fullerton three years ago from Pasadena, where she attended a private Montessori school. "I really like telling people we get to use technology, because they don't seem to have a lot of technology at other schools."
Nestled in a mostly residential neighborhood in eastern Fullerton, just a few blocks from Cal State Fullerton, Acacia consists of a collection of one-story, tan-and-white classroom buildings with exterior corridors. The campus opened in 1957 and backs up against city-owned Acacia Park.
Acacia students are diverse – 45 percent white, 27 percent Latino and 17 percent Asian – and 16 percent qualify for free and reduced-price school meals.
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Using tools such as an advanced computer program and an Xbox game system controller, constructing a robot to accurately propel a plastic disc towards a target requires hours of problem solving — and a few failures a long the way.
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Now in his third year as a part of the Wild Cards, Tokonitz and his teammates are challenged to develop communications skills among a group of very diverse members.
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"It's a whole new direction for them, but it is the future," said Ed Tokonitz, senior mentor for the Wild Cards. "4-H teams offer things that the school teams can't offer. It's open to any student 14 to 18 in
According to the national 4-H website, the new robotics program is part the organization's goal to engage one million new young people in science by the year 2013 and to address a declining trend in the nation's science, engineering, mathematics and technology. The
Composed of 29 students from Richlands and Jacksonville high schools, the Wild Cards team is challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills and build and program a robot to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors.
The Wild Cards are guided by eight mentors, either parents of team members or volunteers from a variety of backgrounds including active duty and retired military as well as those in the IT and business fields. Mentors work alongside team members to provide guidance toward developing their robot and raising funds for the competition.
"We're fortunate because we have mentors and volunteers involved that are military and non-military," said Tokonitz, who is a retired Navy corpsman. "Even our mentors are very diverse, and it's a nice mixture that
Last month, the team competed in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Dorton Arena in
Mino Smith, 15, a sophomore at
"Science is a major thing that we're learning here, whether through mechanically building the robot or electrically wiring it, and we have the programming side of it,"
Although they have received funding from the state 4-H office and sponsors such as J.C. Penney in the past, much of their public awareness is gained through website construction and fundraising projects. Registration fees, parts for building materials, transportation for the robot and team as well as other expenses can add up very quickly.
Cheyenne Butler and Katelyn Vause were responsible for conducting the business and community outreach divisions of team, which included securing a $200 grant through the Jacksonville Youth Council's HARMONY youth philanthropy program.
"We filled out a grant application through HARMONY and our application was to help Boy Scouts achieve their goal of getting a robotics badge," said
"I'm not so good with tools, but then they told me about the business side and I absolutely love organization and writing," Katelyn said. "I also enjoy making new friends, and those are the main reasons why I joined."
To learn more about the 4-H Wildcards Robotics Team, visit wildcardsrobotics.org or the team's Facebook page, or call Onslow County Cooperative Extension at 910-455-5873.
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I don't understand folks who don't read.
Ever since I have been able, I have been enjoying books. And since around age 14, I've been reading continuously — as soon as or often before I finish one book, I'm beginning another.
I like my reading to be fiction, just like my television, if you remember from last week.
And just like with television, movies and music, I enjoy a wide range of genres when it comes to reading. I like the classics, but favor either science fiction or detective mysteries.
My father introduced me to the writing of John Grisham in 1991 with the novel "The Firm" so I had two years before it was ruined by Tom Cruise — the worst movie star (he's not an actor) in Hollywood.
I have read most of Grisham's other novels and like all of the movies based on his work.
A few years earlier, my 10th grade English teacher Steve Womack introduced me to "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and William Golding's "The Lord of the Flies." I was surprised at how meaningful and complex those two novels were. Our class dissected each book and thanks to Womack's skill, I learned about plot, themes, symbolism and characters. Stuff that influences my news writing now.
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks / And I learned much from both of their styles," the line from Jimmy Buffett's 1979 song "Son of a Sailor" certainly applies to me.
I've had three periods of intense reading in my life. Times that lasted about a year where I read more than I have in all the other years combined.
The first I've already mentioned. My high school days where I loved to get high and read stuff like Kurt Vonnegut. Trust me, "Cat's Cradle" makes a lot more sense when you're stoned.
The second was in my Navy days. We were on an extended tour of the
Those were days filled with long hours and hard work. One night on a raid for food in the officer's wardrooms, I found a box of brand new books. My fellow sailors thought I was nuts when I lugged that box halfway across the boat to our berthing area. But pretty soon I was like an ad hoc librarian passing out books for guys who had nothing else to do but read.
In that box, I found "The Neon Rain" by James Lee Burke.
The first book in a still-running series of hard-boiled detective novels ignited my imagination like nothing I've ever read before or since. Somewhere in the
My third personal Age of Enlightenment came during my first year in college. I was late to the higher education scene and when I got there I couldn't get enough of the existential writings everyone else half my age seemed so bored with.
I rediscovered Ernest Hemingway that year. I had read "The Sun Also Rises" in high school — and it remains my favorite novel — but I had forgotten the power behind Papa. Forget the nuances of Faulkner or Fitzgerald. Hemingway delivered sentences like 10-pound hammers. His minimalist style spoke to me. I read every book of his in a few months, each more heart-breaking than the last. No wonder he ended his life with a shotgun. After reading the hopeless ending of "The Old Man and The Sea," I felt like doing the same. Good thing John Steinbeck came along to pick me up. His stories were as sad as Hemingway's, but Steinbeck believed in mankind. He had a way of making you cry and causing your spirit to soar simultaneously. I thought "Of Mice and Men" or "The Pearl" were the pinnacle of his work, until I read his 1960 "Travels with Charley." An elderly, dying Steinbeck drove across
It also shows the brilliance of an author's late-in-life work. Too bad Hemingway checked out early. I bet his unrealized work would have been magical.
If you haven't read George Orwell's "1984," Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five," or any of the books I've named in this column then stop by the library or bookstore. You owe it to yourself.
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Helmets are ironically far from our minds. There are plenty people out there that can remember their parents militantly reminding them to wear their helmet. In response the thought would be "if helmets are so important why aren't you wearing one?" Helmets were the things that you purposely left behind at a friends house when you knew the disney princess or ninja turtles design it had wasn't cool anymore.
Growing up in California, we had a helmet law go into effect. Any kids under 18 seen riding without a helmet would be given a ticket and escorted back to their parents. In absolute shock and bewilderment we watched a cop chase, in his car, a kid on a bike that wasn't wearing a helmet. Apparently it was severe enough of a problem to drive up the sidewalk in his car after the kid. I am grateful for the cop reinforcing how important helmets are.
1) Hospital bills are more expensive then helmets
I currently own a Giro helmet. I bought it because it looked descent and it has a great price tag. I have owned it for 6 years now. The helmet cost $45. There was obviously no to maintenance fee to it so what you see is what you get. We don't need to go too far into what would happen if you weren't wearing a helmet and the price of just an emergency room visit or a ambulance fee. Broken bones are able to heal but brain damage is permanent. I wonder how much physical rehab costs? My guess is more than $45.
This is from the inside of the helmet
2) Creditably
As in the example stated above, when it comes to give advice like wearing a helmet, lead by example. I once saw a bumper sticker that I thought said it all. " More walk less talk" Anyone that you care about you would want them to be safe in whatever they did, wouldn't you think they would want the same for you. And if you earn a living as a stunt professional…you should probably have two helmets.
3) Insurance against bad drivers
While we may feel that we are entirely competent on how to be safe, unfortunately you can't say that about every driver out there. There will be plenty of absent minded drivers on any given day. In addition to wearing a helmet, make sure that when you are crossing major intersections and are using the crosswalk make eye contact with the drivers that are looking left but turning right. They could be half way through the turn before they look in front of them.
There are plenty of other things to consider in order to make your helmet decision one that you will not regret. The fit, the price , the design and functionality are a few of them. For more information on helmets you can click on the link to know how to find a helmet that fits. Thank you for coming by the Noble blog.


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CANFEST celebrates beer the way it was meant to be enjoyed – in a can
Buckbean Brewing Company, Nevada's largest production microbrewery, is challenging beer snobs to think outside the bottle.
The brewery is sponsoring the first ever CANFEST – Reno International Canned Beer Festival, the first international beer judging and tasting for canned beer, to take place at the Grand Sierra Resort, Oct. 23.
Buckbean is a homegrown Northern Nevada favorite beer, and packages its beers exclusively in 16-ounce cans. It turns out microbrewers who opt for the can over the bottle is an elite fraternity, and Buckbean wants to help expose this burgeoning segment to the world, while crushing the myths about beer in a can.
Along with Buckbean Brewing Company, Big Sky Brewing Company, Oskar Blues, Ukiah Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, Surly Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing Company, Uncommon Brewers, and Rochester Mills Brewing Company are a few that have confirmed they will attend the event.
The competition takes place at the Grand Sierra Theater, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Judging will take place prior to the public tasting. Celebrities from the beer world will judge the beers individually, based on categories still to be decided. Beer seminars, beer and food pairings and a forum of brewers that can beer are planned.
Ticket prices are $35 per person and room packages will be available.


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Quick Start
The following makes it simple to start a griffon project.
Create a Griffon project
Once you have installed Griffon you can use the built-in target for creating new projects:
The target will prompt you for the name of your project and create the project structure below:
Create an Application Model
Make sure you are in the root directory of your project (for argument sake "DemoConsole", a simple script evaluator) by typing
The "create-app" target created a Griffon MVC Triad for you in the models, views, and controllers directory named after the application. hence you already have a model class DemoConsoleModel in the models directory.
The application model for the quick start is simple: the script to be evaluated and the results of the evaluation.
Create the Controller Logic
The controller for our quick start app is simple: throw the contents of the script from the model at a groovy shell.
The Griffon framework will inject references to the other portions of the MVC triad if fields named model, view, and controller are present in the model or controller. This allows us to access the view widgets and the model data if needed
The executeScript method will be used in the view for the button action. Hence the ActionEvent parameter, and the default value so it can be called without an action event.
Finally, the Griffon framework can be configured to inject portions of the builders it uses. By default, the Threading classes are injected into the controller, allowing the use of the
doOutside and
doLater methods from the SwingBuilder.
Also, the threading may look a bit obsessive. But good thread management is essential to a well functioning Swing application.
Add Content to the View
The view classes contain the visual components for your application.
The view script is a fairly straightforward SwingBuilder script. Griffon will execute these groovy scripts in context of it's UberBuilder (a composite of the SwingBuilder and whatever else is thrown in).
Run the Application
To start your Griffon app run the following target
This will run the application as a Java application. You can also use the
run-webstart target to run the application from a WebStart/JNLP file.
The run-app script implies the execution of the package script. The package script creates file artifacts suitable for a Java application, a WebStart application, and an Applet, with code signed by a self-signed certificate. All from the same source tree. By default they go in the 'target' directory.
Try out the applet by bringing up the applet.html file in a browser.
What's Next
This is just the first pass at the framework. The sky's the limit!


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A couple recent announcements may be of interest to people living with multiple sclerosis. Read the articles below and click through the links for more information about the individual studies.
Trial shows no benefit of cannabinoid in slowing multiple sclerosis progression
A UK trial of dronabinol (delta-9-THC) in 498 patients did not slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to placebo. Critics will point out that this is only one of many cannabinoids found in marijuana; and that the placebo arm did better than expected (thus limiting the ability to detect the effects of the drug). Nonetheless, the result is the strongest argument yet against the neuroprotective effects of THC in MS population.
New trials in progressive MS are coming
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4. Are you aware of the faculty, staff, and administrators at your institution who are either not from the U.S., have studied abroad, travel internationally, speak another language, or host international students, or just understand the value of cross cultural competencies? Is international experience ever listed as a desired or preferred trait in the hiring guidelines at your institution? To further the agenda, you will need champions in all departments and divisions. How do/will you identify them?
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|Another First: Bayflite Lands at ACH
It was only a test, but Bayflite made it's first landing atop the new ACH on Monday, Jan. 11. The landing was a familiarity flight for the Bayflite pilots. They also made a night landing later the same day. Our helipad has now been approved by the FAA and the Fire Department.
The first use of the helipad for an actual patient transport came on Tues. Jan 12 when our transport team flew with Bayflite to the Peace River area.
In addition to our entrances at the main lobby and Emergency Center, ACH can now receive patients from the roof who are being flown in from other parts of our coverage area.


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Exhilarating and groundbreaking, Vagina: A New Biography combines rigorous science, explained for lay readers, with cultural history and deeply personal considerations of the role of female desire in female identity, creativity, and confidence, from interviewees of all walks of life. Heralded by Publishers Weekly as one of the best science books of the year, it is a provocative and deeply engaging book that elucidates the ties between a woman's experience of her vagina and her sense of self; her impulses, dreams, and courage; and her role in love and in society in completely new and revelatory ways sure to provoke impassioned conversation.
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(Nairobi, Masai Mara)
(Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
Expansive rolling plains meet endless blue horizons; seas of golden grass wave in gentle breezes as vultures wait and circle overhead. This is the Serengeti; this is Africa at its best.
Everything in "The Mara" is larger than life. It is a land of rolling plains and dense thickets of scrub, and perhaps the only region in Kenya where there is the same superabundance of animals seen a century ago. Follow the path of the annual migration in a private game viewing vehicle with experienced guides who will take you on several drives each day, searching out lion, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, zebras and all the herds that are part of the spectacle 'great migration'. In the evenings, relax in charming tented camps and lodges and watch the sun set over the plains as you enjoy drinks by the fire.
Get your camera ready before heading out to track the Big 5 along the Mara River with your experienced guide. Your "Migration" inspired game drive will then take you into the thick of the Masai Mara plains, in search of zebras, gazelles, impalas, and of course wildebeests, who thunderously feed and migrate from the Serengeti and through the Mara area every year from July to October. Cross over into the seamlessly never-ending expanses of the Serengeti, considered by many as the best for game viewing location in all of Africa, and track predators and prey as they act out the dramatic "circle of life." Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, for a chance to glimpse over 20,000 mammal species that call the bottom of the crater home. Your great migration safari will be greater than you ever imagined.
Kensington Tours offers local support in each region you visit, another reason we deliver unbeatable value. Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
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A privately driven vehicle will provide you with a transfer between the hotel and airport. After your guide has loaded up your luggage you will be driven through Nairobi admiring some of the sights (time permitting). Your guide will brief you on your itinerary en-route.
This morning you'll meet up with your guide and head off to the Masai Mara. The drive will be about 5 to 6 hours. Head directly into the park for game viewing and then return to the camp for late check-in or check-in first and then head out for an afternoon game drive. Chat with your guide for their recommendation based on your arrival time and park hours.
Enjoy a box lunch while you travel (included in tour price).
Head out this afternoon, accompanied by an experience tracker-guide, on an exciting game viewing adventure. Search some of the area`s wildlife hot-spots determined by your guide, as they`ve learned and now understand the games daily routines through tracking. Some wildlife is more difficult than others to spot, for instance the Leopard. These spotted cats blends almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery, and are even more challenging to spot up in their favorite hangout, the trees. Your guide will take you to nearby watering holes, where on a hot day, you`ll spot many bird and wildlife species, including the elusive Leopard.
Just like the local wildlife, you'll head out bright and early this morning, alongside an experienced tracker-guide for the day's first game drive. The eco-diversity and sheer size of the Masai Mara Game Reserve provides the necessary requirements to house a wide range of animal species. The most recognized are known worldwide as the African Big 5, which includes the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Leopard, and the King of the beasts, the Lion. The term Big 5 was coined by big-game hunters, as these species were the most difficult and dangerous to track and hunt. Subsequently the term was adopted by the tourism industry for marketing purpose, spinning a web of positivity opposed to the negative effect portrait by the original terminology. Numerous other species of bird and wildlife inhabit this dynamic location including Hyenas, Gazelles, Impalas, Giraffes, Zebras, Vultures, Cranes, Eagles, Falcons, and Ostriches.
On today's afternoon game drive, the choice is up to you: search for the Big 5 or expand your horizons to discover something different. Masai Mara not only has a rich mix of animals – it also has an incredible array of bird life with almost 450 different species.
The famed Masai Mara Game Reserve was named after the indigenous inhabitants of this land, the Maasai, and the provider of life to the area, the Mara River. Game viewing is almost guaranteed at some point along the Mara River, and your experienced tracker-guide will know all the best spots to go to maximize this chance to see some of the many bird and wildlife species here. Have your camera handy, as some amazing photo opportunities will present themselves from elephants on the riverbanks to hippos in shallow water.
Set out this afternoon accompanied by your guide on another exciting game drive through the Masai Mara Game reserve. The Mara area is one of the few places left in Africa where one can still spot Rhinos in the wild. Your guide will take you to locations where Rhinos have been recently reported to see if you can snap some photos of these elusive lumbering giants.
You`ll depart the Masai Mara Game Reserve today in a privately driven vehicle with guide and travel towards the Isebania border crossing. Upon your arrival, your guide will arrange the necessary documentation for your entry into Tanzania.
When traveling across the Kenyan-Tanzanian border a few things must occur. Upon arrival to the Isebania Border Crossing, you will switch vehicles and guides according to the country you'll be entering. You will be required to purchase a Visa; for Kenya it's a per person cost of 50$ USD, and for Tanzania it's a per person cost of 100$ USD for American Citizens and 50$ USD for all other Nationalities.
Please Note: Visas must be paid in USD, and in CASH. No bills can be older than 2006 as a local counterfeiting safeguard. A Single entry Visa is valid for 3 months and can be used for multiple entries into Kenya and Tanzania. It is also required that you have your Yellow Fever certification handy upon crossing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that this portion of the drive can be long depending on rains as this is a dirt road. In dry season you can reach the border in 2 hrs or less. Upon entry into Tanzania, you`ll notice an improvement in stability and comfort as roadway heading toward the Serengeti National Park is newly paved. The approximate total travel time between Masai Mara and Serengeti can range between 6 to 9 hours depending on road conditions, traffic and weather.
When traveling across the Kenyan-Tanzanian border a few things must occur. Upon arrival to the Isebania Border Crossing, you will switch vehicles and guides according to the country you'll be entering. You will be required to purchase a Visa; for Kenya it's a per person cost of 50$ USD, and for Tanzania it's a per person cost of 100$ USD for American Citizens and 50$ USD for all other Nationalities.
Upon arrival to the Isebania Border Crossing, you will switch vehicles and guides according to the country you'll be entering. You will be required to purchase a Visa; for Kenya it's a per person cost of 50$ USD, for Tanzania it's a per person cost of 100$ USD for American Citizens and 50$ USD for all other Nationalities.
Please Note: Visas must be paid in USD, and in CASH. No bills can be older than 2006 as a local counterfeiting safeguard. A Single entry Visa is valid for 3 months and can be used for multiple entries into Kenya and Tanzania. It is also required that you have your Yellow Fever certification handy upon crossing.
Upon crossing the Isebania Border from Kenya into Tanzania, you`ll continue in your specialized, Tanzanian guided and driven vehicle towards the Serengeti Game Park. Please advise your guide if you would like to make any additional stops at shops, villages or stop at Lake Victoria. For instance, a stop at a local fishing village can be scheduled if you're craving some cultural inspiration. Otherwise,the approximate total travel time between Masai Mara and Serengeti can range between 6 to 9 hours depending on road conditions, traffic and weather. Have your camera handy, as you enjoy some game viewing upon entry into the park whilst traveling to your Serengeti based lodging.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon entry into Tanzania, you`ll notice an improvement in stability and comfort as roadway heading toward the Serengeti National Park is newly paved. Once you arrive in Serengeti you'll drive on dirt roads through the park and enjoy game viewing on your way to the lodge/camp. These dirt roads can be bumpy and/or muddy in rainy season.
Get ready for an afternoon to remember as you set out accompanied by an experienced tracker-guide into the seamlessly never-ending expanses of the Serengeti. The park is world renowned for its healthy stock of resident wildlife species, in particular the African Big 5 which or course includes buffalos, elephants, rhinoceros, leopards and lions. Although with sightings considered a rarity, very few black rhinoceros still live within the confines of the park grounds. The Serengeti is also home to the largest population of lions and giraffes in all of Africa. Heavy concentrations of topi, gazelle, waterbuck and Coke's hartebeest provide an ample food source for local carnivores including cheetah, hyenas and African wild dog. The park is also home to some 500+ species of birds, ranging in size and weights some of these bird including ostrich, crowned crane, marabou stork and secretary bird are the most sought after photogenic birds on the planet.
This morning's African adventure begins with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania's oldest and most recognized National Park, the Serengeti. This location offers the most expansive game viewing in Tanzania. From predators to prey, great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti can best be defined as a complete "circle of life." A photographic dream unfolds before your eyes as giraffes and elephants feast on tasty shrubbery, whilst impalas, gazelles and buffalos dance carefully through the plains as to not become the latest meal for on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Spend the day taking in the spectacle of the famous wildebeest migration. This annual migration through the Serengeti and Masai Mara is one of the safari highlights of Africa. The wildebeest migration moves in a basic clockwise direction throughout the year in the Serengeti eco-system and moves north into the Masai Mara in Kenya from June/July through to Sep/October. Sightings cannot be guaranteed as the herds move according to the availability of food sources and migration movements can be erratic. The herds are accompanied by zebras and Thomson's gazelles and are stealthily hunted by local predators such as leopards, lions and hyenas.
This African journey continues as you board a privately driven vehicle, accompanied by a local tracker-guide for your visit to the overwhelming large Ngorongoro Conversation Area. You'll depart the Serengeti National Park grounds at a somewhat slower pace as to get in some more game-viewing. An optional stop at the Olduvlai Gorge is highly recommended, where at the Serengeti Welcome Centre you'll have an opportunity to marvel at a panoramic view of the surrounding area from the lookout point. A stop for a picturesque picnic is also scheduled during this journey. Upon your arrival into the conservation area, you'll head towards your overnight accommodation whilst taking in the overwhelming size of the Ngorongoro crater. The approximate travel time may vary between 5 to 6 hours depending on weather conditions and the number of stops you've made along the way. During the heavy rainy season, longer travel times should be expected.
The massive Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge is often referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind." Beginning in the eastern Serengeti plains, the gorge is roughly some 48 kilometers long. Resulting from millions of years of natural erosion, this gorge boasts a steep-sided ravine that cuts and stretches its way through the Great Rift Valley along eastern Africa. The gorge is named after a commonly used plant by the Masai people with the scientific name of Sansevieria-Ehrenbergii, or Oldupai for short.
You are provided with a personalized, experienced tracker-guide and private transportation today whilst exploring around the Ngorongoro National Park grounds.
Explore one of the most recognized wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania today. Depart your camp or lodge in a privately driven vehicle, along with a local expert guide, for approximately a 20 to 30 minute drive towards the Ngorongoro Park Gate. It will then take you another 20 minutes to reach the crater rim itself. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. This geological masterpiece was formed as a result of an extremely large volcanic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse in on itself, thus creating a crater. The crater is roughly 20 kilometers wide and some 2000 feet deep, making the trip from crater floor to rim around 45 minutes by 4x4. The extremely fertile crater floor is the reason why there is such a highly concentrated amount of wildlife here. Over 20000 mammals call the crater home, including some of the only remaining black rhinos in the world. The crater floor also boasts one of the highest carnivore densities in the world including large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye and expertly recommended search patterns from your guide may help you spot some of the less common species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.
From Ngorongoro, your guide will drive you to Arusha. This drive will take approximately 2.5 hours.
Take your flight from Arusha (ARK) to Nairobi (Wilson) today. The flight duration is approximately 2hrs. This flight may stop in Kilimanjaro prior to departing Tanzania on the way to Nairobi.
Luggage restriction applicable to this flight: 15kg (32 lb) per person, for both carry-on and checked luggage. Your checked luggage needs to be soft-sided - no wheels / no spine, a duffel bag is recommended. A small purse/backpack, is recommended as a carry-on, to keep your camera, passport, hat, sunblock or other items you need within easy reach.
Take some time to explore Nairobi on your own terms. Head out into the town for souvenir shopping at local markets or head out on a tour. Possible tours include: Nairobi National Game Park, the Kazuri Bead Factory (a local women's cooperative), David Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Giraffe Center & Karen Blixen House, or the Nairobi National Museum or Theatre (additional fees apply). Any of these items can be added to your tour, simply ask your travel advisor or guide.
Before leaving that night, stop by the Kensington office for free use of Internet and lounge. If you like, we can make reservations for dinner at a local restaurant as well. Please let us know in advance and if you are vegetarian.
Situated in the trendy new Upper Hill financial district of Nairobi, Crowne Plaza Nairobi is the model of modern five-star elegance. The property embodies an ideal fusion of thoughtful design and indulgence, and comes ripe with opportunity to discover nearby Nairobi National Park to see big cats and giraffes at the Masai Mara game reserve. Earthy textures and dark wood throughout Crowne Plaza Nairobi evoke the wild plains and acacia trees of Kenya's big game reserves. The property offers a host of amenities and facilities including a luxurious health club, a stylish unisex hair salon, a 24-hour state of the art gymnasium, and an outdoor swimming pool. Five floors comprised of 162 Rooms, 13 Suites, and 29 Club Rooms are all equipped with the latest in technology, high speed complimentary Internet, Wi-Fi, minibar, in-room safe, tea and coffee facilities, and 24 hour room service.
Nestled against a wooded thicket and surrounded by savannah, Mara West combines luxury accommodations with the breathtaking adventures of an unforgettable African safari. The rooms are perched in secluded spots on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment, offering guests panoramic views of the Masai Mara Game Reserve below and a sense of exclusive privacy. The camp is home to resident herds of gazelles, impalas and zebras, as well as an abundance of bird life, and is visited regularly by a variety of wildlife passing to and from the park. The stunning beauty of the Mara, the uninterrupted grazing of the antelope, the night calls of the bush babies, and the early morning chorus of songbirds, all this, combined with the comfortable and tasteful ambiance of the camp, is part of the Mara West experience and what makes it a unique paradise for nature lovers.
Enhance your safari adventure in the comfort and serenity of Mbugani Camps, located in the famed Serengeti National Park. Whether you've experienced the wonder of the Serengeti before, or you are embarking on the voyage of your dreams, Mbugani Camps provides you with the perfect balance of natural surroundings and the comforts of home. Enjoy the luxury of soft furnishings, private baths, front porches, freshly-made meals with local foods, drinks at sundown and stories by the campfire after a day of sightseeing and exploring with local guides. Or, just spend the day relaxing at camp.
The Ngorongoro Farm House is a small and exclusive lodge facing the Oldeani Volcano, only 5 kilometers from the Ngorongoro Lolduare gate. This unique property was built to offer visitors an original experience reminiscent of the atmosphere of the old days. Inaugurated in 2003, this lodge offers various rooms, cottages, and suites, all rustically designed and decorated using local materials and furnishings, all for the purpose of providing each guest an imaginary journey to the life of the days gone. Meals are served in the main building or on occasion around the pool and feature ample selections of locally inspired dishes or popular western fares. Guests at this lodge can cool off in the pool or enjoy tension soothing massages after game drives.
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May 11, 2015
"We were a group of 5 to Morocco. We were impressed at how seamless our private guided tour went. Accommodations were five star, the choice of family run hotels, beautifully appointed with Moroccan furnishings and large breakfasts, contributed to our experience. Our guide, Ishmail and driver, Abdul, made us feel like family. Ishmail showed off his country with pride, listened to our needs and was flexible to our style and speed of travel. We couldn't be happier with our Kensington experience beginning with the pre-planning in the US with Lily Baffour. Thank you very much for a memorable experience! "
JamesSmith ,
May 12, 2015
"Our guide, Chakim, was fantastic, and our driver was excellent. We were very pleased with our accommodations. Only negative comments would be the villa in Essaouira (room, food, service not good although people very nice), and, while probably not an issue for other travelers, we were disappointed that we could not relax over a glass of wine at the end of our journey because Hotel Le Doge did not offer alcoholic beverages. We are currently scheduled with Kensington Tours for India in November and we are now planning on scheduling with Kensington for all our trips - right now that would be Thailand to Mynamar, and Egypt with Dubai extension. We are extremely happy with Kensington Tours and their travel agents. We would recommend Lily Balfour to anyone. "
EarleBarnwell ,
April 08, 2015
"Kensington and its partners did not miss a single deadline, appointment or function to our total satisfaction. The result, no stress and total enjoyment."
StephenReeves ,
April 08, 2015
"Christine was absolutely superb both in helping us frame and develop a custom tour as well as in constant follow up until we left. Inevitably things will change on the ground when trips are planned in advance and Christine was consistently on top of the changes and advised us accordingly. As first time travelers to Kenya and Tanzania Christine's advice and guidance was simply excellent. Rose, in Kensington's Nairobi office was likewise superb. Totally responsive to our needs, she helped make a few final adjustments while we were there. Once again, an exceptional experience made possible by Kensington."
Sachi Gowda ,
December 15, 2014
"We are extremely happy with your service from beginning to end and we had very a memorable trip."
Ronald Jones ,
December 12, 2014
"I cannot express how fabulous our trip was!! I know it was made that way thanks to ALL the kind, knowledgable, and helpful people that you all placed in our path. Many went above and beyond to make our experience even more positive. From drivers, to guides, to hotel staff---we met some wonderful people that we can now call friends. Thank you Christine and Kensington tours for this once in a lifetime African adventure!"
RonJones ,
December 15, 2014
"Christine, our family trip was ALL we wanted it to be. The hotel accommodations in the cities were GREAT. We needed to make some room assignment adjustments but that's to be expected with a large family with children and same names.
I don't know where/how ya'll got those guides but...KEEP'EM! In both Cape Town and Joberg the guys knew their cities and environs excellently. Their English was very good...so good in fact that several got the sarcasm and even joked some. I do apologize if we over-tipped. I relied on each family to tip their own driver but, I wasn't sure of their "sense of what was right" so I followed up with something for each.
Simbavati was "PERFECT". As much as Glenda and I really liked Ngala, I do not think they could have handled a family as well...UNLESS, they had accommodations we did not see.
Please rest assured when ever I plan to travel on a multi-dimensional trip in the future, for sure with a group, or maybe just Glenda and I, I'll be calling Kensington... Christine and Donna specifically. And most definitely, anytime I can recommend a travel professional, your company and you two will be mentioned by name!
Thank you again Christine...you presented us the exact trip we dreamed about for our family and your folks on the ground made it happen! I sincerely hope you, Donna and everyone else involved have a most Blessed Christmas and a wonderful, successful New Year!"
Bruce Lundstrom ,
December 15, 2014
"Morocco has a lot to offer. Food, historic sites, craftsmen (rugs, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, etc.), natural beauty, roads and infrastructure, and a reasonably safe environment. Both Guide (Abdel) and Driver were excellent. Service-oriented, timely and easy going. Abdel was not afraid to speak his mind, offer suggestions and give us feedback on ideas. We enjoyed their company."
AlbertLind ,
December 09, 2014
"A truly wonderful trip......first class accommodations and service in each venue....the guides were knowledgable and went out of their way to insure that we could see and understand Africa. Capetown is a fascinating city, Sabi Sands an extraordinary private game preserve, and Zimbabwe with Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls Hotel a once in a lifetime experience. For those who want to visit Africa we enthusiastically recommend Kensington Tours. And Jolene Plant stayed with us in every step during the planning of our trip and itinerary. We saw as much of Africa as much as anyone can during our two weeks vacation."
Belinda Skelton ,
December 12, 2014
"This was one of the most amazing trips that I have ever had. The custom tours and activities exceeded my expectations. I was traveling alone but felt safe and in good hands. The process of booking the trip with Lily Baffour was so easy and personal, especially with the constant communications from her up to my departure. Thank you Kensington Tours for an awesome experience. I will definitely use you for my next adventure!"
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
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Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.
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What is hemophilia?
Hemophilia is not one disease but rather one of a group of inherited bleeding disorders that cause abnormal or exaggerated bleeding and poor blood clotting. The term is most commonly used to refer to two specific conditions known as hemophilia A and hemophilia B, which will be the main subjects of this article. Hemophilia A and B are distinguished by the specific gene that is mutated (altered to become defective) and codes for a defective clotting factor (protein) in each disease. Rarely, hemophilia C (a deficiency of Factor XI) is encountered, but its effect on clotting is far less pronounced than A or B.
Hemophilia A and B are inherited in an X-linked recessive genetic pattern and are therefore much more common in males. This pattern of inheritance means that a given gene on the X chromosome expresses itself only when there is no normal gene present. For example, a boy has only one X chromosome, so a boy with hemophilia has the defective gene on his sole X chromosome (and so is said to be hemizygous for hemophilia). Hemophilia is the most common X-linked genetic disease.
Although it is much rarer, a girl can have hemophilia, but she would have to have the defective gene on both of her X chromosomes or have one hemophilia gene plus a lost or defective copy of the second X chromosome that should be carrying the normal genes. If a girl has one copy of the defective gene on one of her X chromosomes and a normal second X chromosome, she does not have hemophilia but is said to be heterozygous for hemophilia (a carrier). Her male children have a 50% chance of inheriting the one mutated X gene and thus has a 50% chance of inheriting hemophilia from their carrier mother.
Hemophilia A occurs in about 1 out of every 5000 live male births. Hemoplilia A and B occurs in all racial groups. Hemophilia A is about four times more common than B. B occurs in about 1 out of 20- 30,000 live male births.
Hemophilia has been called the Royal Disease because Queen Victoria, Queen of England from 1837 to 1901, was a carrier. Her daughters passed the mutated gene on to members of the royal families of Germany, Spain, and Russia. Alexandra, Queen Victoria's granddaughter, who became Tsarina of Russia in the early 20th century when she married Tsar Nicholas II, was a carrier. Their son, the Tsarevich Alexei, suffered from hemophilia.
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The voters of the Fredericton area have given the Green Party more than 10% of the vote. This is 5 times more than last time which puts us in the running for next time. Together we can make a difference in the future as the Green Party uses its voice to push forward practical solutions to economic problems facing our country as well as addressing the environment.
The Fredericton Green Party is guided by a triple bottom line: we work to promote policies that are socially progressive, fiscally responsible, and environmentally sustainable.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. – The Limestone College men's lacrosse program, following a 12-2 overall record and a perfect 8-0 mark in league play, has been chosen as the Conference Carolinas Preseason No. 1 as voted on by league head coaches in the annual poll. The Saints are followed in the top three by Queens University of Charlotte and Belmont Abbey College. Pfeiffer University was selected fourth in the six-team league.
Limestone College first year head men's lacrosse coach J.B. Clarke inherits a team that returns five starters, including 13 players that saw action in the Saints' 2010 NCAA Division II national semifinal game. In all, Limestone won both the Conference Carolinas regular season and tournament championships while representing the Southeast Region in the NCAA Division II Tournament for the 11th consecutive season.
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Queens University of Charlotte enters the 2011 campaign in hopes of improving their record for the third consecutive year. Improving from 8-6 in 2009 to 9-4 in 2010, reigning conference Coach of the Year Jim Fritz has the pieces in place to build on the program's best winning season in history.
Leading the way for the Royals are captains Fred Bush, Travis Speer, and Inside Lacrosse preseason All-Conference selection Matthew Dolan. Their supporting cast consists of returning All-Conference selections Corey Geroy, Joe Taylor, Dane Blodgett, and goalkeeper Brandon Macknew. Specializing in different areas of the game, Geroy, Taylor, and Macknew have been named Inside Lacrosse preseason All-America Honorable Mentions and All-Conference selections.
The Belmont Abbey College men's lacrosse team returns five of its top six scorers from last year's team that finished 7-6 and advanced to the Conference Carolinas championship game. Sophomore Dan Morrissey, last year's conference Freshman of the Year, returns as the Crusaders top scorer from a year ago, registering 16 goals and a team-high 17 assists. He is the Abbey's third Conference Freshman of the Year in the program's five year history. Tanner Scharr and Nick Boylan also return to the Abbey lineup. Boylan scored 17 goals a year ago to earn third-team honors, while Scharr scored 15 goals.
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