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SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, has been recognized by Islands magazine as having the "Top Luxury Cruise" for its Rome to Rome itinerary on Wind Surf.
Islands magazine ranked the best cruises based on unique island itineraries focused on local culture from recommendations from editors, contributors, local experts and readers. The full top 10 list of cruises is featured in the December 2010 issue of Islands magazine and on the magazine's website www.islands.com.
Wind Surf's 7-day Rome to Rome sails through the islands off the coast of Italy and visits Ischia, Italy; Capri, Italy; Amalfi, Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Ajaccio, Corsica, France; and Livorno, Italy. Guests can partake in the lush beauty of the volcanic island of Ischia; journey to the famous Blue Grotto on the island of Capri; view the stunning Amalfi Coast; discover the ancient city of Pompeii; explore charming Ajaccio on the French island of Corsica; and see the Leaning Tower of Pisa or picturesque Florence outside of Livorno.
The 312-guest Wind Surf's Rome to Rome sailing departs May 15, 2011, with cruise rates from $2,499 per person, double occupancy. Wind Spirit sails a similar 7-day Rome to Rome itinerary departing October 1, 2011, with cruise rates from $2,899 per person, double occupancy.
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Opposing the lease of Centaur Lakeview Hotel on the banks of the Dal Lake to a Mumbai-based company, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has asked the J&K government to either take over the hotel or restrict the bidding to entrepreneurs from the state.
"KCCI believes that the Centaur Hotel, if the HCI is keen to sell it, should be taken over by the Tourism Ministry of the State government," the chamber said in a statement here today.
The KCCI said in case the state government was not interested, it should make its decision public.
"In that case, it must be open to bids by State subjects (permanent residents) only. There are many companies in Kashmir's hospitality sector which have the capability, both professionally and financially, to own and run this hotel and they are keen to take over the property if it is on sale," it said.
The KCCI has already conveyed its concerns to the government over the deal and believes "the deal is illegal, because it can not take place unless the government is on board."
The KCCI warned State policymakers to stop this deal at the earliest.
"If it fails, the chamber will be forced to take the case to the people. This is nothing new we are going to do. Last time, we objected and stalled a plan of leasing out part of the Gulmarg to outsiders for setting up infrastructure and managing it," it added.
The KCCI claimed that the deal to lease out the prime property, worth hundreds of crores, for a measely sum of Rs 30 crore was signed in September, "apparently taking undue advantage of the prevailing situation when entire Kashmir was under curfew".
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Lady GaGa conjured up memories of Kurt Cobain's iconic gig at Britain's Reading Festival after performing in a wheelchair in Australia on Wednesday (13Jul11).
The outrageous pop star courted controversy Down Under with her stunt at the Sydney Town Hall, recalling the tragic Nirvana rocker's famous appearance in a wheelchair at the 1992 event.
With a black shroud draped over her head, Gaga wheeled herself onstage halfway through her hour-long set, which included her hits Born This Way, Poker Face and Just Dance.
The singer later thanked her fans for their support before hinting at an imminent return to the country.
She told the crowd, "You believed in me. I broke here in Australia before anywhere else so let's celebrate... You are all looking very, very brand f**king new and I promise, I promise I won't ever be away so long again."


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Final Score: Winnipeg 27, Hamilton 26
Hamilton, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers blew a 17-point lead, but they scored a touchdown on the last play of the game to beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats by a 27-26 margin on Thursday.
The Blue Bombers led 20-3 early in the third quarter before Hamilton stormed back with 23 unanswered points.
Trailing 26-20, Winnipeg took over with 1:40 to play. Faced with a 3rd-and-2 from the Hamilton 40, Drew Willy hooked up with Aaron Kelly for 16 yards. Two plays later, Julian Feoli-Gudino caught a 22-yard pass to the 2-yard line. Willy capped the game-winning drive with a 2-yard TD pass to Nic Grigsby. Lirim Hajrullahu made the extra point to give the Blue Bombers the one-point win.
"A lot of guys made big plays," Willy said. "We did the same thing against Montreal this year and I told the guys that in the huddle."
Willy completed 31-of-43 passes for 361 yards for Winnipeg, which is off to a 5-1 start for the first time since the 2011 season. Grigsby caught six passes for 63 yards and carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards and a score.
Dan LeFevour connected on 19-of-33 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and an interception for the Tiger-Cats (1-4). LeFevour also carried the ball five times for 15 yards and a score.
"It's not a lot of fun," Hamilton head coach Kent Austin said. "I would rather lose 47-0 than lose like that."
Hajrullahu connected on a 19-yard field goal to cap the opening drive of the game. Hajrullahu made a 25-yarder later in the first quarter.
The Tiger-Cats got on the board early in the second stanza when Justin Medlock made a 32-yard field goal.
Backup quarterback Robert Marve's 4-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter made it 13-3 Winnipeg.
The Blue Bombers went ahead 20-3 on Grigsby's 16-yard TD run early in the third period.
But the Tiger-Cats finally got going on offense. C.J. Gable caught a 48-yard TD pass to cut the gap to 20-10.
On the first play of the fourth quarter, LeFevour used his legs to score from two yards out. Hamilton's defense held strong before Quincy McDuffie, making his CFL debut, returned a punt 66 yards for a touchdown to give the Tiger-Cats their first lead of the game.
Hamilton took a 26-20 lead following a safety.
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Why should you see a third installment of what has been, up until now, a tedious portfolio of international film-financing strategies disguised as a video-game adaptation? Let me count the ways: One, Milla Jovovich plays some sort of spaghetti-western wraith who emerges from an underground bunker in a miniskirt/gunslinger ensemble to whoop ass on the living dead. Two, Milla Jovovich plays some sort of spaghetti-western wraith who emerges from an underground bunker in a miniskirt/gunslinger ensemble to whoop ass on the living dead. Threewell, you get the picture. And so does director Russell Mulcahy, who uses all the flashy moves he honed on Duran Duran and Billy Joel videos to munch guts, pop eyes, and scatter brain matter to the far corners of the wide screen. This is wall-to-wall mayhem that dashes from one stylish, splattery, nonsensical setpiece to the next, while the star attacks her silly role with the carnivorous brio of an ocelot clawing a side of ham. As such, it's the first of the agonizing Resident Evil movies that could remotely be considered fun. I eagerly await a sequel in which Milla Jovovich's clone army encounters a battalion of genetically modified Asia Argentos, and life as we know it ends in a maelstrom of bee-stung lips, crazy eyes, and runway hair-pulling. Until then, this'll do.
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Vanquish wouldn't be an action game if hero Sam Gideon wasn't puffing on a cigarette. Biting down hard on action gaming cliches from a bad ass smoking protagonist to over-the-top gun fights, this third-person thrill ride from Resident Evil and Devil May Cry creator Shinji Mikami is as fun as it is funny.
The game casts you as government agent Sam Gideon who ventures to a gigantic space station donning a futuristic battle suit. As Earth's nation vie for the last remaining resources on the planet, Sam is tasked with quelling conflicts and keeping the peace. In other words, you're asked to shoot guns, lob grenades, and throw out one-liners as much as possible.
While it features a different style of combat, the tone is much the same as Mikami's cheeky Devil May Cry series. Sam is hard to take seriously when he gabs over a communication link while smoking a cigarette, the grimace plastered on his face seemingly sparked out of annoyance for his smoke break having been interrupted by waves of enemy forces bearing down on his location. How dare they force him to put out his ciggy prematurely.
That's where the weapons come in. Assault rifle, submachine gun shotgun, sniper rifle, grenades--you can switch among available weapons via the direction pad. An icon in the lower-right keeps tabs on ammunition for each of your weapons. Ammunition isn't collected from defeated enemies; instead, you're able to stock up by opening crates littering each level. Weapons rack also provide an easy means of gearing up. The weapons themselves aren't anything special (at least those I toyed with), but they definitely get the job done.
Opening a secure gate inside the orbiting space station, for instance, involves blasting wave after wave of mechanical bad guys. The red armoured foes were surprisingly quick on their feet and taking cover from their well-placed shots by tapping the X button near a wall or waist-high barrier was key to survival. More powerful bipedal units decked out in white armour were just as easily taken out when zooming in with a press of the left trigger.
What really got things moving, though, was the level's boss battle. A giant four-legged robot was fired upon from a raised walkway, using either of two machine gun turrets to shoot at weak points on its legs. Once the glowing orange spots had been sufficiently hit, the mech collapsed to the ground and exposed its core for damage. After rinsing and repeating a few times, the mech propped itself up onto two legs and entered a new attack stage. Now a pair of legs turned into arms and firing on them, as well as the remaining two legs was necessary to gain access to the core.
The boss fight was by far the best part of the level, which was nothing less than wall-to-wall action. Such intensity is sure to make Vanquish an entertaining play, yet it's strung up with so many cliches that taking it too seriously is unadvised. Vanquish will be available for PS3 and Xbox 360 this October.
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The LCSD responded to a call of a possible entering without breaking in Kistler. When they arrived on scene, they found Ferrell detained in an empty lot by the victim.
Upon further investigation, the deputies found that Ferrell was under the influence of a controlled substance and allegedly entered the victim's home without breaking or permission, went into the back bedroom of the residence and attempted to steal the victim's purse, along with some prescription medication.
After she entered the residence with intent to commit a crime, she fled on foot.
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Members of the U.S. 119 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, along with officers from the West Virginia State Police, executed a warranted search of Rogers' residence.
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Perhaps someone at the National Rifle Association knows that it shares moral responsibility for the horrific shooting on Friday in Connecticut. The NRA's new media team appears to have gone into hiding.
Its Twitter account has been silent since early Friday morning. This was its last tweet, at 6:30 am that morning:
10 Days of NRA Giveaways - Enter today for a chance to win an auto emergency tool! tinyurl.com/8ufn35h twitter.com/NRA/status/279…— NRA (@NRA) December 14, 2012
Additionally, according to Business Insider, the NRA's Facebook page went offline not long after news of the shooting broke. As of now (9:17 am Eastern on Sunday), it's still down; it redirects to Facebook's homepage. This just a day after the NRA joyfully marked that 1.7 million people liked it on Facebook.
Looks like the NRA is reeling. Somehow, I think that what will finish the job is a mass exodus by those NRA members who support common-sense gun regulations. If they leave to form an organization that was similar to what the NRA was before it lost its way, the NRA's claim to be the voice of all "honest gun owners" will be exposed for the empty talk we know it to be.
6:52 AM PT: Bink mentions one theory about why the NRA has disappeared from Facebook. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, several of its fans were openly rejoicing that the shooting would prove that bans on guns in schools don't work.
11:37 AM PT: Leslie Mayes, Washington bureau producer for Time Warner Cable's cable news channels, just got what may be the NRA's first public statement on this--and it proves the NRA doesn't get it:
.@nra Statement: "Until the facts are thoroughly known, NRA will not have any comment."#NRA #CTShooing— Leslie Mayes (@Leslie_Mayes) December 14, 2012


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To answer these questions – and more – we're bringing you this guest article from Six Sigma expert, Thomas Pyzdek.
Six Sigma is a rigorous, focused and highly effective implementation of proven quality principles and techniques. Incorporating elements from the work of many quality pioneers, Six Sigma aims for virtually error free business performance.
Sigma is a letter in the Greek alphabet used by statisticians to measure the variability in any process, and if you can keep the output of that process within a six sigma-wide band (in effect, no more than 3.4 defects per million outputs), you can be confident that your process is operating as it should.
Six Sigma focuses on improving quality (and therefore reducing waste) by helping organizations produce products and services better, faster and cheaper. In more traditional terms, Six Sigma focuses on defect prevention, cycle time reduction, and cost savings. Unlike mindless cost-cutting programs which reduce value as well as quality, Six Sigma identifies and eliminates costs which provide no value to customers.
Six Sigma has two main strands. First, it involves using a handful of tried and true performance improvement methods and, second it involves training a small cadre of in-house technical leaders, known as Six Sigma Black Belts, to a high level of proficiency in the application of these techniques.
The tools are applied within a simple framework known as DMAIC, or Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control. DMAIC can be described as follows:
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The halfway point greets Sportivo
Originally supposed to be run for the second round in the championship, weather prevented a re-surfacing to be completed prior to the event, and with that came the change to the "Nuotivo" layout. Now on Sportivo for the first time in about nine months, or the first time ever in the case of many rookies, the implications and weight of this round starts to be revealed. Round #6 on the schedule, but fifth round being run so far, the points are starting to take shape, with drivers getting a better look at where they rank. Typically at the halfway point you start to either continue on the goals and the path set at the beginning of the season, or check those, and hit reset.
Overall title? Class championship? Podium or top five in either? Top 10, 20, 35, 50? What are you working towards? Whatever it is, get focused, because you'll need all of it this weekend: Sportivo awaits.
RD's Spotlight: Sportivo for the first time this year…
The "Surprise" track for the inaugural Sport Kart Grands back in 2012, Sportivo made its Super Series debut during round #10 that same year, and has been a driver favorite ever since. One of the more technical layouts in the CalSpeed library, Sportivo includes blind apexes, and off camber corners to be a one of a kind layout, and one that sees some of the best passing, and racing of any layout at the facility. Maybe more than any other configuration at CalSpeed, Sportivo requires you to be on your game, to get the most out of every lap, but then bites you when you try to snag just that little bit more.
I had a chance to ask a couple drivers who found success last year on the layout, just what exactly it takes to master Sportivo. Two-time podium finisher Bill Kreig, and the most recent winner, Jonathan Vitolo…
Bill Kreig
RD: Both times the Super Series visited Sportivo in 2013, you found yourself on the podium at the end of the day. As the only driver to find the top three both times in 2013,what would you say are some of the keys to doing well here?
BK: Keys to doing well here are pretty much the same as the other layouts; drive fast and stay out of trouble. As far as keys to the track go, making sure you get a good run out of Sportivo for the run down to Monaco is key as well as getting a good run out of Monaco for the run down to Long Beach. Do those sections right and you should be in a good position to make some passes.
RD: What sets this layout apart from the others at CalSpeed? Given your success here, would you consider it a favorite of yours, and if so, do you approach this place a little different, knowing you historically do well here?
BK: This layout is a nice mix of medium and high-speed corners, which I enjoy more than the slower corners like in Grande. I think this layout also offers up more passing opportunities which always makes things more fun. As far as my approach for Sportivo goes, I usually like to stick to the "drive fast and stay out of trouble" approach, but with this layout you also need add in the additional awareness of what the people around you are doing, because of the increased passing opportunities there is also the potential for increased black flag opportunities. The other thing I will do to prep for the race is spend a couple extra hours in the GranStand Cockpit Sim Rig in the week leading up to the race, so my focus and motor skills are already warmed up and ready to go when I hit the track for the first time (insert shameless product plug...).
Jonathon Vitolo
RD: You have a checkered past with this layout, but most recently scored your first Super Series win here. Would you consider it a love/hate relationship with this place, or do you treat Sportivo like any other layout?
JV: I can't really deny that statement, can I? Lots of people in the paddock always talk about which layouts they like or dislike, and I'm still struggling to remember which name is which (laughs)! I try not to pay attention to that banter because fueling a love/hate with any of them serves as nothing but an excuse not to keep trying to improve. It's going to be the same for everyone so you don't have a choice but to show up and race anyways. I approach every track with the same attitude, but Sportivo has a few elements that separate it from the others. It certainly has been good to me and that gives me some extra confidence.
RD: Even when things haven't gone your way here, you have always been quick on this track. What are some of the keys to not only going fast, but winning here?
JV: Sportivo is shorter and more technical, and that's why you see the field spread out more compared to the other layouts, which are very similar and rely more on momentum. Everyone has done tons of those laps (on the other layouts) which makes it tough to gain an advantage pack racing. Introducing different surfaces like Monaco means you need to break your rhythms up, and think about what the kart needs. Since you are going slower, patience and timing really are the keys to doing well here. Winning here really depends on who is around you, and if you've played nice with them all day to be there at the end; one mishap can cost you more time than the short laps allow to make it back up.
The Overall Championship: Point for Point, Kimbrell matches Britain
It is easy to look at Patrick Britain's year so far, and think that he is the far, and away favorite for the Super Series title so far: In four rounds, he has qualified 3rd, 2nd, 7th, and 34th. His finishing positions? 2nd, 2nd, 7th, and 5th. So aside from a single off qualifying run (which he turned around to a great result anyway), and a single outside the top 5 finish, he has been pretty impressive. But he only has a 5-point lead? How is that possible after these results?
Because Jon Kimbrell. While he has gone 50/50 on his qualifying runs (27th, 3rd, 2nd, 21st), he has rebounded to finish strong at the end of each day (8th, 1st, 3rd, 3rd), including a win in round #2, and actually outscoring Britain the past two rounds. Both 'Kimby' and Britain have nearly matched each other this season in the Super Series, and it may only be because Pat's success has been across all other events that it seems he has the edge…
This isn't to say however that this is now just a two horse race; indeed the top two have had a great start, but this is a twelve round championship, and it is hardly decided in the first four. In fact, the next five drivers in the standings have all put up consistently strong numbers in their own right, albeit perhaps a bit more under the radar then the top duo (if you can call round wins from Taylor Hays and Sergio Bravo "under the radar"). What this analysis does mean however is that unless the top two begin to falter in a spectacular fashion, the rest of the group is going to need to step things up, or they may build too large a gap to make up, a la Logan Calvin in 2012.
Further back in the standings we will be seeing a decent amount of shake up after this round, with a few drivers missing from the entry list, and a few others forced to take either zeros or dismal point days because of it. Alex Herndon (11th) will most likely be out of the top group after this round; having elected to not run the entire season, while both Michael Wojdat (16th) and Cameron Rose (22nd) will probably slip a bit after being forced to miss this round as well. The only other driver that may drop outside the top 25 is Brad Packard, who will also miss round five, and will now have to keep a 166 point round…
Overall Top 25 After Throw Outs (Total Points)
The Rookie Championship: Top 4 show superiority, potential shown astern
The ebb and flow that always seems to surround the Rookie championship has already come to fruition, as some drivers who started out the year strong, have faltered slightly. Others however, that perhaps struggled with the rookie learning curve in the opening rounds, have now starting to come on strong, posting some of their best points in recent rounds. The top four have managed to pull a slight gap on the rest of the rookie contenders, but we have seen strong runs in at least one round this year from several drivers throughout the standings. This means that once those drivers flip the switch firmly in the on position, their results will become more consistent, and up the charts they will climb. There is still a lot of time left in the championship, but it is certainly 'time to go' for those further down the standings.
At the front things have turned into a four-way battle for supremacy, and while Wes Dent has lead the field most of the season thus far, he hasn't always been the top dog on campus. The opening round belonged to Roman Alekseenkov, before Wes took over in round #2, and then Ashley Arnott claimed top earning honors during the third round run. This past month in round #5 we saw Patrick O'Keefe back up is performance in April, and after calculating two drops, moved into the 2nd spot in the points. Having personal best rounds in May was Mark Connell (5th), Nathan Hood (7th), Jake Hood (9th), David Irish (10th), and Kevin Taylor (16th), all showing that there is talent deeper in the field. The big mover however was Arial Rubio, leaving round #5 as the top scoring rookie, while moving up to 8th in the standings in the process.
Fact is, while the top four may have an advantage now, there is a very deep field that would like to show that this championship fight should involve a few more…
Rookie Top 10 After Throw Outs (Total Points)
The Masters Championship: Bravo solidifies spot at the point with round win
Sergio Bravo reminded everyone with his win last round that he is an overall threat, and is the de-facto leader in the Master's category, and has pulled out to a strong lead in the class. Sergio at the point is less a talking point, as what is going on behind him, with David Kelmenson leading the group of challengers in this division. In fact, David owns nearly as large a lead on third as Bravo does on him, and has consistently shown that his is the primary challenger to the throne. Behind Kelmenson however, it is incredibly unpredictable when trying to see who has the best shot at claiming a podium spot. Ben Blank, Steve Spring, and Jose da Silva have all shown supremacy over one another, with no driver really having a consistent edge from round to round. Also don't count Chris Carter out just yet, as he sits in 6th, and if he hits the same numbers he did in the opening two rounds, he could get right back in the hunt.
Further back are drivers that are starting to come into their own, including Vince Burke, Mark Connell, and Nathan Hood. If any of these guys turn things up a notch, they could reel in the top 5 group, and possible make a run at the podium fight. Regardless, for everyone outside of the top five, this weekend needs to be a good one for sure…
Masters Top 5 After Throw Outs (Total Points)
The Grand Masters Championship: Starr stamps authority on class
Brian Starr laid it down this past round, putting in a commanding Grand Masters performance that stamped his authority in this class in a convincing fashion. Right now he is definitely the guy to beat here, putting up more consistent numbers than his rivals, either outscoring them, or keeping the loss at a minimum in most cases. That said, both Jeff Latimer and Dennis Kimbrell have put in some very strong runs thus far, and if they can do that a bit more consistently, can take the fight to Starr for the top step. These three definitely have the advantage on the rest of the GM class, but there are a few behind them that are starting to get things sorted out, starting with Scott Swayzee.
Things clicked in a fashion for Swayzee this past round, and after a career best performance, moved up to 4th in the standings. If he continues with this rise in performance, than he could surprise the status quo in the later stages of the season. Right behind him is Peter Kusdillion, who was unfortunately knocked out of the previous round, and had to use it as a drop. As a driver that is making consistent positive strides, he too could surprise the front three as the season progresses.
Grand Masters Top 5 After Throw Outs (Total Points)
The Heavy Championship: Fight for "best of the rest" continues…
While Steve Jasinski continues to pull away from the rest of the field here, the fight behind him for the final two podium spots is just epic. Greg Reinhardt once again outscored the rest of the challengers, scoring his second triple digit round of the year, while Mike Arnold and Mike Collins swapped spots in the standings after Arnold put together a slightly better round. These three are so close, and most times find each other on track, making the fight in this class one of the most exciting.
Just behind these guys is Doug Lewen and Marc Salvador, and while they currently sit 6th and 7th respectively, one or the other will be inside the top five this weekend, taking the spot relinquished my class standout Max Hilleret. That said, both of these two guys will need to start turning up the wick this weekend, as if the gap to the sharp end widens much more, a podium may be out of the cards by seasons end. With both drivers getting some extra seat time prior to this round however, this could be the round that starts their march to the front…
Heavy Class Top 5 After Throw Outs (Total Points)
The Team Championship: RNA Motorsports puts it all together…
The way the team championship format was built, teams needed to take drivers of different 'skill levels', essentially snagging three drivers from three different experience stages. There are no 'stacked' teams in this championship. Yes, many have an A-Main regular, but they are coupled with a B, C, or D-Main level drivers to complete the squad. Well at least that was the level in which they started. The teams that excel help their teammates improve, especially the C or D level guys from the start of the season. And this is what makes this past round so impressive…
Team RNA Motorsports was able to get all three drivers in the A-Main, and score the single highest round by any team thus far, 915 points. Rene Hourian, Adam Nagao, and Nick Marascio have shown what happens when a trio of drivers keep helping each other improve, and has beat out many other 'names' in the series. This performance sees them take over the top spot in the standings, with a very bright future ahead if they can keep up this kind of results.
Now that isn't to say they are the only team working well together, as Arkham 3's line up of Bruce Allen, Charles Eichlin, and Ashley Arnott have been impressive all year, scoring more total points than any other team so far. In fact, they are another team that has seen all three drivers in the A-Main, but unlike RNA it wasn't in the same round. Still, they are one of the favorites in this championship, and have been the most consistent out of the top teams.
Also at the sharp end is team T4 Eagle, which like the aforementioned Arkham 3, has been a staple at the front of the pack all season long. Eagle's lineup of Chris Carter, Jeff Carson, and Patrick Britain obviously have the boost of having the point leader on the team, but both Carter and Carson are having career years too. With a format that rewards the improvement of all drivers on the team, having the point leader on the squad bodes well for the longevity of this team's chances.
And with all the improvement that happens in the month of June with the extra seat time from the Sport Kart Grand Nationals, we could see even more of these "A-Main rounds" from other teams, keeping this championship wide open till the end of the year…
Team Championship Top 5 After Throw Outs (Total Points)


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According to the entertainment site TMZ, Brown and another man got into an argument.
Willam from RuPaul's Drag Race holds nothing back as she tells Gay Star News the one thing she couldn't swallow in Australia, and what she sticks right into her mouth the moment she lands in LA
After stealing our hearts (and our innocence) as the first drag queen to get disqualified and kicked off RuPaul's Drag Race, Willam is not one to 'Ru-pologize,' and we love her for it.
No stranger to TV before Drag Race, Willam boasts multiple TV credits, including as the transsexual Cherry Pick on the TV drama Nip/Tuck and a back-up dancer in Rihanna's S&M music video.
R&B singer says he wants to be an inspiration to people everywhere as long as they can let go of 'grudges'
R&B singer Chris Brown looks like he may have turned over a new leaf by releasing a single in support of gay rights.
The 'Yeah x3' singer has said he wants to be an inspiration to people by letting go of 'grudges or bs'.
Writing on Twitter, he (or perhaps his assistant) said: 'The new single is apart of my "UNITY CAMPAIGN" which encourages all races, genders, sexes, (everyone) gay or straight to love each other!'
'As a young inspiration to all types of people around the world, I have a moral obligation to let go of grudges or bs,' he added.
British-Irish group responds to Lance Bass' assertion that every boy band needs to have a gay member
British-Irish group The Wanted has said while they do not follow the ironclad rule a boy band must have a gay one - they might 'dabble'.
The 'Chasing The Sun' boy band was talking at an Australian show and was asked to respond to *NSYNC's Lance Bass recent comments.
The two international beauties ooze fashion and sexuality as they pose nude together for V magazine's Dynamic Duo issue
Kate Moss and Rihanna got very intimate with one another for V magazine's latest photo shoot.
The british supermodel and the Barbadian beauty nearly shared a lip-lock while groping each other and writhing through a variety of compromising poses for Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino.
In an interview with V magazine, Rihanna said getting naked with Kate Moss 'was the best shot.'
'Take her top off and put that b*tch in my lap!'
Gay icon apparently stands-up for Frank Ocean after Brown snubs his standing ovation at the Grammy Awards
Powerful-lunged singer Adele was caught apparently tongue-lashing R'n'B singer Chris Brown for snubbing gay hip hop star Frank Ocean at the Grammy Awards.
Singer Frank Ocean declines to press charges against fellow entertainer Chris Brown
Frank Ocean is closing the chapter on his run-in with Chris Brown.
The out singer went to his Tumblr page to announce he would not be bringing charges against the fellow entertainer.
R&B artist most famous for beating up Rihanna has said people should 'focus on what matters'
R&B artist Chris Brown has compared himself to Jesus after his fight with openly gay singer Frank Ocean.
The 'Don't Judge Me' singer posted a mural of the central Christian figure on his Instagram account, saying 'Painting the way I feel today. Focus on what matters!'
Brown posted the painting after it was revealed Los Angeles police are wishing to speak to him for allegedly punching Ocean.
As Ocean stayed to give police a statement, and Brown fled the scene, the gay singer is now being treated as the victim.
Openly gay R&B artist is reportedly pressing charges against the singer famous for beating up Rihanna
Openly gay R&B singer Frank Ocean is reportedly pressing charges against Chris Brown following their fight.
Brown is accused of punching the 'Thinking Bout You' singer at the Westlake Studio in Los Angeles on Sunday (27 January), after an argument allegedly about a parking space.
Ocean stayed to give police a statement and is now being treated as a victim, while Brown had left the scene by the time officers had arrived.
The fashion label that caused controversy with ad campaign depicting world leaders kissing reveals new images for the UNHATE Foundation
Any company daring to photoshop Barack Obama kissing both Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and China's leader Hu Jintao must be serious about making an impression, or at least have a penchant for the provocative.
British singer says although she hates the idea of being married, gay weddings are 'exciting'
British singer-songwriter Paloma Faith has said gay weddings are better than straight ones.
Speaking to Gaydar Radio, she said although she felt strongly about the right to making your decisions about sexuality and marriage, she personally hated the idea of getting married.
'As a heterosexual female, I hate the idea of getting married,' Faith said. 'But I've been to a few gay weddings and I think they're much more exciting than normal ones.'
Iconic Scissor Sisters member Ana Matronic has spoken of her joy at the changes in society's views of homosexuality
Scissor Sisters member Ana Matronic confesses to being a Glee fan, saying it shows how much things are improving for the gay and transgender community.
She spoke with UK-based LGBT magazine Beige about how she feels things are progressing for the gay community.
Matronic said: 'I always thought we were too gay, too weird and too novel to ever make it.'
But, she added 'pop culture has widened its portrayal of homosexuality in the media' with shows like Glee being such a great success.
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a bunch of my friends have killing floor so i was going to buy it next time it went on sale for 75% off or more, and it's currently 85% off! i'm going to get the game, but should i also get the 6 dlc character packs for $1.79 more? if you have one or more of the killing floor character packs, are the additional characters significantly different from the ones in the base game? they regularly go for $1.99 a pack, but with the midweek madness they work out to 30 cents a pack. are they worth an average of 30 cents a pack, or should i just get the game and save the extra $1.79?
what do the dlc character packs add?
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Black Devil
Goth Dark Angel Junior Costume
Decide just how angelic you want to be when you wear this Dark Angel costume. The black and gray dress of this angel costume features foil print and shredded lace details. A pair of matching wings and a halo complete this junior angel costume.
Devil Robe Child Costume
Even the devil likes to take it easy sometimes - take it easy on Halloween in this comfortable and easy to wear black and red Devil Robe child costume and hide out under the hood.
Night Wing Devil Adult Womens Costume
…devil takes when you wear this Night Wing Devil adult womens costume. The red and black, sleeveless halter top of this devil costume features black lace overlay, side ties for an optimal fit and three buckle accents. A black and red mesh ruffle tutu skirt, black glovelettes, lace wings and a devil…
Hell With That Adult Womans Costume
You'll have a devil of a time when you don this red-hot Hell With That adult womens costume. The red and black dress of this devil costume features a sassy hem and elaborate bodice, complete with a sequin devil horn headband, red choker and a matching tail.
Devil Black Facial Hair Kit
Be devilishly deceiving in the Devil Black Facial Hair Kit. This kit features a thick black mustache, beard and eyebrows.
Black and Red Curly Devil Wig
Smolder this Halloween in the Black and Red Curly Devil Wig. This black and red ombre style wig, will take any devil costume (sold separately) from fierce to fiery.
Devil Horn Headband
They may be small, but they sure are deadly. The Devil Horn Headband is essential in completing any devil costume (sold separately). Features red horns with black specks.
Devil Diva Child Costume
Dramatic and dangerous, everyone better watch out for this devil in the Devil Diva Child Costume. This little devil wears a red and black dress with tutu skirt, heart print tights, divalicious gloves and horns.
Devil Tutu Girls Costume
You little devil! Everyone will see red when you wear this Devil Tutu girls costume. The red, orange and black outfit includes leotard, tights, horns and a tail so not only will you look evil enough to be a devil, but you'll look cute in the process.
She Devil Half Mask
Complete your costume with this red-hot Shedevil half mask. The mask has implied horns and is embellished with black beadwork.
Strangeling Devil Tween Costume
Are you a figment of the imagination, a creature from the past or a nightmare come to life? You decide when you wear this Strangeling Devil tween costume. Imagine the mischief you can make in this devilishly different costume, complete with flame print leggings, red wings and black choker.
Demona Devil Wig With Horns
Become a haunting vision when you decide to top off your evil costume with the Demona Devil Wig With Horns. This black wig features underlying locks of red along with red devil horn details.
Devil Adult Fishnet Thigh Highs
You'll be one sexy devil when you wear these Devil Adult Fishnet Thigh Highs. The black mini diamond net thigh highs feature a red pitchfork applique at the thigh line.
Night Wing Devil Tween Costume
Let your imagination take flight when you embark on a Halloween adventure in this red and black Night Wing Devil tween costume. It's a little bit Goth and a lot of cute. Get away with whatever you can in this 100% polyester garment, complete with tutu skirt, wings, red horned headpiece and…
Honey Devil Suit Infant Costume
Let your little one light up the room with a sinfully sweet smile in this cute Devil infant costume! This classic baby costume wraps your little devil in a fiery red and black jumpsuit with horned hoodie and cuddly wings, tempting souls to tickle his teeny satanic self.
Cozy Devil Adult Womens Dress
Everyone will want to cuddle up next to this devil in the Cozy Devil Adult Women's Dress. Redefine smoking in this fleece dress with black flame detailed bottom, zipper up front and horn, wing and tail attachments.
Red Devil Men's Party Suit
…be tamed. An eternal flame that burns for the ages. In this Red Devil Men's Party Suit, you exude warmth, and assume that "been there, done all of that" mischievous twinkle. Be the man you always wanted to be. Go big. Go red. Black is the color of losers, and you're pullin' on this party suit to…
Diva Devil Plus Size Adult Womens Costume
Everyone will want to take a dance with you in the Diva Devil Plus Size Adult Women's Costume.This long red and black figure-hugging dress features a sexy fishtail bottom with a shredded hem, which matches the details on the sleeves, and a horned headband that releases the inner darkness in you.
NHL New Jersey Devils Uniform Set
…and cannot ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or a P.O. Box. Get ready for a fast-paced Halloween as soon as the puck drops in front of you wearing this officially licensed NHL New Jersey Devils Uniform Set. The red and black team logo shirt comes complete with a matching team player helmet.
Black Marabou Adult Halo
If you want to be a dark angel this Halloween you need the Black Marabou Adult Halo. Features a black feathered halo, which can be paired with a sexy corset, robe or dress (sold separately).
Black Red Stripe Hair Extension
Sport these two evil colors on Halloween when you wear this Black Red Stripe Hair Extension. Finish your witch, devil or evil red riding hood costume with this dark horizontally striped clip in hairpiece.
Short Black Gloves
From silent mime to smooth criminal, cartoon character to dark demon, these quintessential short black gloves can be used to complete any costume.
36 inch Black Feather Wings
Angel costume or devil costume? You decide in these fabulous, flirty wings. Don't forget your matching halo-- or horns! Black feather material. One size fits most.
Black Widow Nightmare Adult Wig
Turn up the heat of any wicked womens costume with this wild Black Widow Nightmare wig! With fiery red and midnight black curls, dreadlocks, twists, and sharp-cut bangs, this horror Halloween wig is ideal for any stylish devil, vampiress, or Gothic princess.


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Things to see and do - Ross-on-Wye
Leaving for Great Britain
Ross-on-Wye :
Unmissable tourist site
Where to sleep?
Ross-on-Wye Hotel tips
Wilton Court Restaurant with Rooms from95 £Book
The Chase Hotel from69 £Book
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Ross-on-Wye : Michelin's recommendations
The Market House, built in sandstone around 1620, bears a medallion of Charles II. It was a gift from John Kyrle, the great "Man of Ross", a benefactor of many of the town's buildings and who financed the reconstruction in 1721 of the top of the spire of St Mary's Church (mainly 13C). A cross in the churchyard is a memorial to the 315 victims of the 1637 plague.
Tourist attractions Ross-on-Wye : Things to see and do
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The picturesque ruin dominates an old path on the Wye. The keep, with its original entrance (now a window) on the first floor, is romanesque. The largest part of the castle dates back to around 1300. During the Civil War, the royalist garrison surren..
Hotels Ross-on-Wye
Premier Inn Ross On Wye
Ledbury Road GB - Ross on Wye HR9 7QJ
Just off junction 4 of the M50 motorway, less than 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Ross-on-Wye's town centre, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and comfortable, modern rooms. The Premier Inn Ross On Wye has a convenient location, with good acc..
Wilton Court Restaurant with Rooms
Wilton Lane GB - Ross on Wye HR9 6AQ
Set on the banks of the River Wye, the friendly Wilton Court boasts an AA 5-star restaurant, free Wi-Fi and 16th-century architecture. Ross-on-Wye is just a 15-minute walk away. The 2 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant features seasonal menus of fine, lo..
Old Court Hotel & Suites
Symonds Yat West GB - Symonds Yat HR9 6DA
Prix Prices from : 68 £
A relaxing Elizabethan Manor House which maintains its character and architectural features, with a great oak door giving access to the reception. The hotel has 18 rooms, with an additional 4 suites available for that extra luxury. All rooms are e..
Restaurants Ross-on-Wye
Mill Race
GB - Walford HR9 5QS
It might not look like a village pub but inside there's an atmosphere of relaxed contentment. Simple cooking showcases produce from their estate and farm and lets ingredients speak for themselves; dishes have recommend wine matches.
Moody Cow
GB - Upton Bishop HR9 7TT
A traditional country pub serving classic dishes to match the surroundings. What the food may lack in originality, it makes up for with quality ingredients, careful cooking and distinct flavours. Friendly owners run the place with a passion. One cosy..
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It's Your Business: Bonita Springs Chamber hosts annual meeting
Bonita Springs Chamber holds annual meeting Sept. 28
The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and luncheon Sept. 28.
The Chamber will celebrate its 45 years with the Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year, Small Business of the Year and other special annual honors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa.
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets can be purchased at www.BonitaSpringsChamber.com
Key West Express closes for a couple weeks
The Key West Express will shut down until the end of September, effective today. The reason is so workers can perform routine maintenance, said Kathy Stamper, human resources manager.
Key West Express vessels travel from Marco Island and Fort Myers Beach to Key West. Information: 888-539-2628
Pike named GM of yacht club
Valerie Pike was appointed general manager of Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, an affiliate of Collier Enterprises.
She previously served as director of marina and boathouse operations and director of membership and marketing for Hamilton Harbor in Naples, and worked five years as a project manager for Collier Enterprises.
Information: www.hamiltonharboryachtclub.com
Eckert new hygienist at Bonita Springs dental practice
Diane Eckert was recently hired as a registered dental hygienist at the Bonita Springs dental practice of Drs. David Gulotte and Maria Hernandez.
Eckert brings 28 years of experience as a hygienist to the office, 28441 U.S. 41 S., Suite 206. Information: 239-947-6900, bonitahealthysmiles.com
Attorney honored as a Best Lawyer
Attorney William D. Keith, partner in the East Naples law firm of Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, has been honored as one of the Best Lawyers in America, recognized for his work in the practice area of personal injury litigation — plaintiffs.
The selection for the Best Lawyers in America is based on peer-reviewed surveys comprised of more than 4 million confidential evaluations by attorneys across the U.S. Best Lawyers in America is an annual publication that publishes its 19th edition in October. Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, 3550 U.S. 41 E., was founded in 1975.


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Neighborhood: Southeast Portland
Top O' Scott Public Golf Course was completed in the mid-1920s. The par-69 course offers 18 holes of sheer fun. Water is in play, and a full on site bar is sure to keep the mood light. Gas and pull carts are available for your convenience. Golfers should take advantage of the putting green, lighted driving range and on-staff pro. Junior and senior discounts are also offered.
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LNFI is a non-profit organization that exists to glorify God by providing "a hand up, not a hand out," to at-risk and impoverished children through positive, caring relationships and educational support.
I M Terrell Elementary Program Site Supervisor, China Tarvin, was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the loving mother of a 9 year old son. China majored in general education EC-6 with a concentration in ESL at Texas Tech University. She has worked with at-risk students for 8 years in FWISD. China has a passion with working with kids. She is super excited about the new en-deavors that LNFI will bring!
Eastern Hills Elementary Program Site Supervisor, Alex Roberson, is truly passionate about helping children and has been involved in the children's ministry with his church for over 5 years. He also has a true passion for radio, spending two semesters interning for the nationally syndicated radio morning show, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, which was a huge dream come true. He also tries to travel as much as possible!


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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Background: Originally from Michigan, I graduated from Boston University in 2006 with a bachelors degree in Biology, specializing in Neuroscience. While in Boston, I worked with Dr. Caroly Shumway at the New England Aquarium studying differences in navigational abilities between two species of cichlid fish and how they relate to differences in habitat complexity and telencephalon volume.
Current Research: I joined the Gore Lab at the University of Texas at Austin as a Postdoctoral Fellow in June 2012. Given the known susceptibility of the perinatal brain to the effects of endocrine disruptors, and the normal organizational effects of hormones on the brain during puberty, I am determining the relative contributions and interactions of PCB exposure during these important developmental periods. As social and anxiety behaviors change dramatically during adolescence, often in a sexually-dimorphic and hormone sensitive way, I am also studying the effects of PCB exposure on play and sociosexual ultrasonic vocalizations, sociability, and anxiety-like behavior. Additionally, I am investigating associated gene expression changes in hypothalamic, amygdalar, and corticolimbic brain regions. Continued work will seek to determine the molecular mechanisms for such changes, including DNA methylation and miRNA.
For lists of honors and awards, publications, and posters, please see c.v. (pdf)
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Graduate Student, Department of Psychology
Background: I graduated from Arizona State University in 2010 with a B.S. in Psychology. During my time at ASU, I worked in Dr. Heather Bimonte-Nelson's memory and aging research laboratory studying the effects of estrogen and progesterone on cognitive and neurobiological endpoints using various rodent models of menopause. In summer 2010, I participated in the summer fellowship program at The Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) and worked under the mentorship of Dr. Anthony Kline. Our research focused on optimizing rehabilitation treatment after traumatic brain injury. Specifically, we investigated the role of neurogenesis in environmental enrichment-mediated behavioral benefits in rats after experimental traumatic brain injury.
Current Research: I am currently a 3rd year graduate student in the Psychology department in the Behavioral Neuroscience area. I joined the Gore lab in the summer of 2011. Since joining the lab I have become interested in studying behavioral, molecular, and neuroanatomical components of social functioning. My main research focus is studying how timing and duration of estradiol (E2) treatment (relative to ovariectomy, as a model for hormone deprivation) affect social interaction and social memory. I look at the underlying molecular and cellular changes in the brain by using real-time PCR. Tissues from the behaviorally characterized rats are used to determine effects of aging and E2 timing/duration on some of the neural circuits that underlie social behaviors. In the future I plan on using immunohistochemistry and stereological counting to assess protein expression and neuroanatomical localization. My choices of protein targets and brain regions will be determined by the most robust qPCR results. The implications of this work are relevant to all women undergoing menopause or surgical oophorectomy and may guide novel estrogen therapeutic strategies with respect to the timing and to identify the shortest possible duration to minimize risk.
Wolf A. B., Braden B. B., Bimonte-Nelson H., Kusne Y., Young N., Engler-Chiurazzi E., Garcia A. N., Walker, D. G., Moses, G. S., Tran H., Laferla F., Lue L., Emerson Lombardo N., and Valla, J. (2012). Broad-based nurtritional supplementation in 3xTg Mice corrects mitochondrial function and indicates sex-specificity in response to Alzheimer's disease intervention. The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 1;32 (1):217-232.
Garcia, A. N., Shah, M. A., Dixon, C. E., Wagner, A. K., and Kline, A. E. (2011). Biologic and plastic effects of experimental traumatic brain injury treatment paradigms and their relevance to clinical rehabilitation. PMR 3:S18-S27.
Braden, B. B., Garcia, A. N., Mennenga, S. E., Prokai, L., Villa, S. R., Acosta, J. I., Lefort, N., Simard, A. R., and Bimonte-Nelson, H. A. (2011). Cognitive-impairing effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate in the rat: independent and interactive effects across time. Psychopharmacology 218 (2):405-418.
Selected Abstracts:
Dang, N. V., Garcia, A. N., Jones, T. A., Gore, A. C., and Yin, W. Hormone treatment and fine motor skill learning in middle-aged rats. Society for Neuroscience, 2012.
Phelps, T. I., McAloon, R. L., Yelleswarapu, N. K., Garcia, A. N., Shah, M. A., Cheng, J. P., and Kline, A. E. The therapeutic efficacy of aripiprazole after experimental traumatic brain injury. J Neurotrauma, 28:A103, 2011; and Program No 462.08, 2011 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2011.
Garcia, A. N., Shah, M. A., and Kline, A. E. The role of neurogenesis in environmental enrichment-mediated behavioral benefits after experimental traumatic brain injury. Safar Center for Resuscitation Student Research Day, University of Pittsburgh, 2010.Talboom, J. S., Engler-Chiurazzi, E., Whiteaker, P., Simard, A., Scheldrup, M., Cosand, M., Garcia, A. N., Mennenga, S., Bowman, B., Lukas, R., Prokai, L., and Bimonte-Nelson, H.A. Components of the most commonly prescribed hormone therapy improve cognition, alter nicotinic binding sites in cognitive brain regions and suppress luteinizing hormone in the surgically menopausal rat. Society for Neuroscience, 2009.
Michelle email@example.com
Ph.D. candidate, Institute for Neuroscience
Michael firstname.lastname@example.com
Graduate Student, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
I received a B.S in biology at the University of Texas-Pan American (Now UT-RGV) in 2011 where my research focused on the hormonal effects of chronic, low-dose arsenic exposure in rats. I moved to Austin and joined the Gore lab during the the summer of 2011. I'm currently a 3rd year graduate student in the Pharmacology & Toxicology division within the College of Pharmacy. My ongoing research investigates the mechanism(s) by which polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may serve as an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC). Exposure to PCBs during particularly sensitive periods of neuronal development could lead to dysfunctional physiology and behavior in adulthood. I'm especially interested in the neuroendocrine processing of social behavior and how PCBs may alter this complex system.
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Laboratory and Project Manager
I graduated from the University of North Texas in 2008 with a B.S. in Biochemistry. After graduating I worked at UT Southwestern where I helped to develop transgenic rats and improved the cell culturing methods involved in maintaining rat spermatogonial stem cells.
More information about Dr. Gore
> Gore CV (PDF File)
> Books
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> Articles/Editorials written as Editor-in-Chief of Endocrinology
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Email Address: pharmtox
Phone: 512-471-5158
Dr. Som Mukhopad-
hyay led the research team that focused on the gene SLC30A10 and its role as a "door opener" in helping to remove elevated levels of manganese from cells. The study was published in the Oct. 15, 2014 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience.
> Read more about Dr. Mukhopadhyay's research.
"Drugs, the Brain and Behavior" is co-authored by Dr. Carlton Erickson, the college's associate dean for research and graduate studies, and Dr. John Brick, executive director of Intoxikon International.
> Read more about Dr. Erickson's new book.
Andrea Gore is named to the SEBM Distinguished Scientist Award.
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Parathas Cooked With Drumstick Leaves
|Wheat flour
|500 Gram (best quality)
|Pure ghee
|100 Gram
|To Taste
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (adjust quantity as required)
|Curry leaves
|4 , finely chopped
|Drumstick leaves
|1 Cup (16 tbs), washed and finely chopped
|Minced fresh ginger
|1 Teaspoon
|Minced green chili
|1 Teaspoon
|Grated fresh coconut
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Chana atta
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Lime juice
|2 Tablespoon
|1 Tablespoon
|Black pepper powder
|1 Pinch
|Pure ghee
|2 Tablespoon
Place 1/4 cup pure ghee in a frying pan. When hot add the fresh coconut, ginger and green chillies and mix non-stop. When the coconut softens, add the finely chopped curry leaves and drumstick leaves and cook over a very low flame. Add the chana aata and if the mixture is very dry, sprinkle some water on it and allow it to cook completely. Set aside.
For the Dough
Place the flour in a thali in a mound. Sprinkle with fine salt. Make a hollow in the centre and add the ghee and mix the flour with both your hands. Add sufficient water and knead the dough well. Make a round ball of the dough, cover with a damp cloth and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
Make circular or triangular parathas. Spread the mixture lightly on one side of a paratha. Keep 1/4" clear from the edges. Apply water or cooked maida and water to the edges that are left free and place another paratha on top of the one with the filling. Join the two well with hand pressure. Make all the parathas in the same manner.
Heat the tava well. Wipe it with a rag soaked in pure ghee. Place the paratha on the tava. Turn twice and then apply a little ghee at a time with the back of a tablespoon. Roast it till it is golden brown in colour.
Serve with hot tea or plain yogurt or potato bhaji or mango pickle in oil.