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Diablo III Review
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In the eleven years since Diablo II's expansion was released, we've seen almost countless knockoffs, some of which had legitimacy through the developers' past work, others by simply creating a great game. But we all knew that Diablo III would eventually come, and it's been a very long wait since the game was announced years ago. The final product can't possibly live up to every gamer's dream, and Blizzard did make some controversial decisions leading to this point, but they've still done a fantastic job putting a slick, sexy, and very smooth game that is now the pinnacle of clicky-click action-RPGs.
The premise is pretty simple. Diablo was stuff back into whatever hellhole he came from - again - twenty years ago in Diablo II, his brothers Baal and Mephisto have been destroyed, but the archangel Tyrael, the only one left trying to defend the human realm from either heaven or hell, is missing. Now, lesser evils Belial and Azmodan are trying to stir up another war, with the human race standing in the middle. The five character classes available to players - Barbarian, Monk, Demon Hunter, Wizard, and Witch Doctor - take Deckard Cain and his niece, Leah, on a new desperate adventure to once again stop the evil powers that be from wrecking the planet.
First, let's talk about some core things that Blizzard changed. The biggest one is that Diablo III can only be played over the internet, so that means no single player mode, no mods, and no direct LAN play (which, admittedly, is a rarity at best in today's multiplayer PC games). Internet naysayers usually mention "always-on DRM" as the basis of their criticism, but it's important to point out that the game isn't just doing license checking when online: you're actually getting served up the game's monsters and events like you would an MMORPG. This allows Blizzard to put interesting dynamic events into the game and integrate things like the auction house and Battle.net functionality for everyone all the time, and while I can sympathize for those who want to reserve the option to play alone, Diablo fans should not skip out on this game on that basis alone. As we transition from games as a product to games as a service - something that AAA developers are inevitably moving to, no matter how many petitions and boycotts go on - the best we can really do is reward those companies who give us unique things that we couldn't have gotten when all games were just products. And, simply put, I think Blizzard is accomplishing that. Launch-week woes aside, these games are meant to be played on the scope of years, and three days after release, Blizzard's servers are now looking to be handling the demand just fine.
Those aren't the only changes, though. There is an auction house currently running using in-game gold as the currency, and it's got an improved version of World of Warcraft's auction house interface that allows you to search for all the usual stuff plus specific magic effects and the like, which is something I've been wanting in WoW for years. But next week, Blizzard will be rolling out real-money auction houses where players can sell gold or items for real money, and the developers will be taking a small cut of the cash. (Contrary to some beliefs, Blizzard has announced that unlike free-to-play MMOs, they're not selling this stuff themselves; all items will come from other players.)
There's a four-player limit in D3's online games, down from eight in the predecessor, but I feel like the four player limit is very appropriate for the amount of action and on-screen chaos that goes on. While it's frustrating for those few LAN party organizers to have to break up people into groups of four, that's about the only scenario where I'm really seeing some real tragedy there. On top of this, Diablo III also has a lower number of active skills for use inside each class and there isn't a traditional skill tree here, but it's important to mention that skills have many modifiers (known as runes) that you can attach to your selected skills. Some of these runes tweak an ability, but other runes change the spell's functionality altogether, turning offense into defense and vice versa. This gives the game the depth people were looking for, but it is just arranged in a way that will be initially unfamiliar to series veterans.
Diablo III does look pretty amazing overall, and it's so close to the look of its concept art that you'll sometimes feel like you're walking around in a painting. The concept art is often used directly as 2D backgrounds off in the distance , and it fits the look of the foreground and action perfectly. On top of this, much of Diablo III is in motion at all times as you explore and fight, making the isometric perspective, something that is rarely used nowadays, actually feel new and exciting all over again. You'll see weather, impressive night effects, bugs and snakes crawling through the deserts, grass that sways as you walk over it, and some exaggerated, ridiculously fun ragdoll physics that are active on everything, from spells to world objects and monster corpses. There are plenty of beautiful special effects all over the screen, and what impresses me the most is that Diablo III runs at 60 frames per second on nearly any gaming machine made in the last five years (or more, in some cases). Hell, it will run at low detail on a large range of relatively weak laptops - even those with the last couple of generations of Intel's integrated graphics processors, which can barely run any recent top-shelf game.
There are a few cracks in the brilliantly-polished shine of Diablo III, however. The first is that item design is strange, where all non-magical weapons are worth next to nothing at a vendor, making them basically not worth picking up once you've got some gear. On top of this, the base damage on a weapon controls the damage of all abilities on every character, and there are very few restrictions on weapons so you'll see Wizards with two-handed swords just because the game says their Arcane Orb does more damage with that weapon equipped. Specialized weapons like the Demon Hunter's hand crossbows aren't really advantageous over any plain old bow, so it becomes less about specialized gear and more about a relative very few stats you're looking for on any one item. The high-end weapon game is also kind of poorly balanced, where some of the most rare legendaries can be worse than plain "magic" weapons. Basically, Blizzard needs to look at itemization in an upcoming patch and start making those legendary items worth it, but retroactively nerfing existing items is probably not the best of ideas, either. Maybe make Hell and Inferno difficulties harder if they want to change the difficulty curve.
My next issue is that Diablo III's villains are incredibly one-dimensional, constantly in denial of their losses. Unlike with games like World of Warcraft where we've got years' worth of backstory, these bad guys will magically appear in a vision to talk trash every time you foil their plans, and they're very sure that the next obstacle they set in your way will definitely turn you into a corpse for them to dine on. This happens repeatedly and often, and it makes the game's villains, who are supposed to be imposing and serious, kind of silly and useless. The narrative isn't exactly amazing either, and while it can pretty easily be skipped if you just want to mash through and get back to killing stuff and grabbing loot, there's no getting around the point that Diablo III has a lot of superfluous story going around. I get that they wanted to flesh out the world a bit more, but maybe a fast-paced action game where we're constantly furiously clicking isn't really the right venue for trying to deliver a big story with piles of much mediocre voice acting, useless backstory, and go-nowhere plot points.
On top of this, it's clear that Blizzard was trying to channel a hell of a lot of D2 into this game, as you'll visit many of the 2000 classic's locations, sometimes even a few in the exact same order. I don't think it's necessarily lazy all-around, as the new visuals redraw the world in some wonderful detail. But from a thematic perspective, the team seems to be sticking with very familiar territory here. I guess I can see why, considering how many people feel like Diablo II is a true classic PC game. Maybe they were trying to strike a particular balance between the fresh and the familiar, but they seem to have landed a little too far on the side of the familiar for me.
Diablo II and its expansion pack have had a strong following, solid sales, and plenty of players online for more than a decade, so inevitably the question will come up: can Diablo III possibly have as much longevity? Even though D3 is based on much more sound technology than D2 (which was built on an engine that was already pretty iffy when the game was launched in 2000), I'm not entirely sure that Blizzard can bottle that lightning again and keep it flickering for over a decade like they did last time. With all of that said, Diablo III does seem like it's got the gameplay chops to last for years to come. It might be stunted just a little bit, since there's no mod support and the game's dependence on an online infrastructure means that any modding that doesn't involve Blizzard lawsuits is going to have to be officially supported by them, possibly in a future expansion pack or patch. After all, mods are kind of working out nicely for Starcraft II, so I urge Blizzard to think about it for the future.
With key changes to its art style, technology, gameplay, skills, and classes, Diablo III has revitalized the isometric action-RPG and made this classic genre fresh and cool all over again. It's not all sunshine and unicorns, as the game is lacking in a few areas, but it's still going to go down as another Blizzard classic. This latest creation of theirs is living up to nearly all of the mountains of hype piled on it, and after playing it for many hours across more than a couple of character classes, I'm happy to say that the final product definitely does live up to the name Diablo. The downtime and server errors are mostly gone now, and I think a majority of gamers will forget about these early troubles and spend years enjoying yet another fantastic effort from Blizzard.
Disclaimer: This review is based on a digital PC copy provided by Blizzard Entertainment.


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Anthony Davis was taken with the No. 1 pick in the National Basketball Association draft by the New Orleans Hornets, who finished last season with a Western Conference-low 21 wins.
The Associated Press Player of the Year, Davis led the University of Kentucky to the national championship in his only college season. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 14.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.7 blocks.
Davis, 19, is the third consecutive player and fifth in six years to be selected first after one season in college, joining Kyrie Irving (2011), John Wall (2010), Derrick Rose (2008) and Greg Oden (2007). Davis is guaranteed a minimum salary of $4.3 million under the league's collective bargaining agreement as the No. 1 pick in the draft, held tonight in Newark, New Jersey.
While ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said Davis is the only "sure- fire star" in this year's class, he cautioned that he shouldn't be considered the next LeBron James, the top pick in 2003 who became a three-time league Most Valuable Player and led the Miami Heat to the NBA title this month.
"Davis is separated from the group," Bilas said on a media conference call this week. "That doesn't mean he's LeBron, but he is consensus No. 1 in this draft."
The Hornets finished the lockout-shortened season with a 21-45 record, tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the third- worst mark in the NBA behind the Charlotte Bobcats (seven wins) and the Washington Wizards (20). New Orleans has reached the second round of the playoffs once in 10 years.
The Hornets won the draft lottery on May 30 and last week cleared space on their roster for Davis by trading 29-year-old Emeka Okafor and 26-year-old Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards.
The departure of Okafor, a 6-foot-10 center who started every game he played for New Orleans last season, will allow Davis to immediately compete for a starting job.
The Hornets received the No. 46 pick in tonight's draft in the deal and also hold the No. 10 selection.
"We're rebuilding our team and this is one step in our new direction," General Manager Dell Demps said in a statement when the Okafor deal was announced. "This trade will provide an opportunity for our young players to develop and create flexibility to add to our core group."
Davis joins a team with players such as 21-year-old forward Al-Farouq Aminu, 25-year-old guard Greivis Vasquez and 26-year- old guard Jason Smith. Eric Gordon, who averaged a team-high 20.6 points in nine games last season, will be a restricted free agent on July 1.
The team also has a new owner — Tom Benson, the owner of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints — who replaced Hornets President Hugh Weber with Saints executives Dennis Lauscha and Mickey Loomis.
Davis, the Player, Freshman and Defensive Player of the Year in the Southeastern Conference, has hired a financial adviser to help manage his money.
He told Bloomberg Radio's "Taking Stock" in an interview this week that, at 225 pounds, he needs to add muscle to be successful in the NBA.
"It would make me become a better player offensively and defensively," he said. "I've been in the weight room putting on weight, trying to get stronger to get ready for the season."
Davis said he won't feel added pressure being the first pick in the draft.
"I'm about to play against some of the guys I looked up to and idolized my whole life," he said. "But at the same time, it's now your job. You have to go out there, play your hardest."

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The 23-year-old France international has refused to train with his club until they accept a £4million offer from Rangers, but that bid has already been rejected by Bordeaux and Triaud has warned the Ibrox side they will have to weigh in with an improved offer or risk missing out.
He told the Daily Record: "We have received nothing more from Glasgow Rangers and in any case I´m afraid they will be too late. We have now received another bid for the player."
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Luanda — Angola became over the last 33 years signatory part of six international environmental conventions with the signing of their respective protocols, as well as adhering to different amendments made in some documents, Angop has learnt.
Sought to give its contribute in the protection of the earth planet and rational management of its various resources, taking into account the contribute of the future generations, Angola is part of the UN conventions on fight against drought and desertification, of Vienna on the Ozone layer and f the biological diversity.
According to a document of the Ministry of Environment, Angola is also part of the convention on conservation of wild migratory kinds, of Stokohlm on persisting organism pollutants and of climatic changes.
The conventions are those linked to the maintenance of wild migratory kinds, signed on June 23, 1979, in Germany, and ratified by Angola on May 09, 2002, coming into force on December 01, 2006.


text: GamesBeat Customer service with an Irish accent: EA hiring 300 on Emerald Isle September 18, 2012 8:04 AM Jeff Grubb 0 Gaming is in its golden age, and big and small players alike are maneuvering like kings and queens in A Game of Thrones. Register now for our GamesBeat 2015 event, Oct. 12-Oct.13, where we'll explore strategies in the new world of gaming. Electronic Arts and the Irish government have clinked their Guinness mugs and reached an agreement that will see the game publisher hiring 300 customer-service agents in Galway, Ireland. Galaway was already home to about 100 of EA's European "customer experience centre of excellence" employees. This latest growth spurt will bring multilingual support across a wide swath of EA releases. "The EA European Customer Experience Centre is the focal point of our strategy to serve gamers on a global basis," EA chief operating officer Peter Moore said in a statement. "In today's fast-moving digital environment, we need to engage with our worldwide customer base on a 24/7 basis, across all of EA's games and services and in multiple languages." According to the long-time publisher, that's exactly what this round of hiring will produce. The plan is for the Galway outpost to provide help to EA customers in 16 different languages. The Irish government's involvement, via its Industrial Development Authority, is more evidence of the global economy's shifting priorities. Many nations that once had strong manufacturing and labor sectors are now turning to technology and services to keep up with drastically fluctuating demands and market realities. "Digital games form a key part of the government's plan for jobs and growth, and recently I announced the establishment of a new industry-led group to drive the creation of 2,500 extra jobs in the sector by 2014," Ireland Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said. "Today's announcement that EA is creating a further 300 jobs so soon after investing in Ireland for the first time is great news and shows very clearly the enormous potential of this high-growth industry." EA has been notorious for its questionable customer service in the last few years. More customer-care representatives could mollify some of those issues. The company is beginning recruitment in Galway. Interested parties can find out more about the available opportunities at EA's jobs site.


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Chris Massey and The NJP to Play The Blue Note, 1/26
Chris Massey & The NJP will play The Blue Note on Saturday, Jan. 26th at midnight, featuring Melissa Aldana (Tenor Sax), Benny Benack III (Trumpet), Willerm Delisfort (Piano), Chris Talio (Bass) and Chris Massey (Drums/Compositions). The Blue Note is located at 131 W 3rd Street New York, NY. Call (212) 475-8592 for more information.
Chris Massey & The NJP have also just released (Jan 8, 2013), digital only, their album "Whosoever" (Power Cosmic Records PCR8131). LISTEN.
Chris Massey is a Spectra Jazz recording artist based out of New York City who is becoming a wildly talked about new breed of young talented player in the world of jazz. Drummer,composer and bandleader Massey produces a fire and forward momentum in his playing that is becoming a fresh sound in the scene today. During this time he was under the tutelage of local legend Shedrick Hobbs who had played with Charlie "Bird" Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and many other jazz Legends of the day. It was during this time where Chris learned that jazz was not a music genre but a state of consciousness. In 2003 Chris began performing with world renounced artists such as former Jazz Messenger Donald Harrison Jr. Since then he has performed with such renowned artists as Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, members of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Birdland Big Band well as many other great players. ??Among performing Chris is also coming into his own as a composer and arranger. Gaining inspiration from notable drummer-composers such as Brian Blade and Jeff "Tain" Watts; Chris has began composing his first works in early 2001 with his 1st recorded composition piece "Gotham Nights" performed in 2005. Chris also has been teaching lessons of all age varieties from the skill ranges of beginner to advanced college since 1998. Chris above all else is a modern drummer taught in the old tradition of swing; his ethos is to "put his sound" underneath a player and let The Fire start to spread. He is currently residing in the New York City area and performing with/leading his modern jazz group "The Nue Jazz Project". He has performed in many venues across the city such as Smoke, Cleopatra's Needle, Smalls, Fat Cat, 55bar, The Garage, The Iridium and many others. His JazzTimes and Downbeat reviewed album "Vibrainium" is now on sale via iTunes, Amazon, and various other media outlets. Upcoming album "Whosoever" featuring Adam Larson (Tenor Sax), Benny Benack III (Trumpet), Willerm Delisfort (Piano), and Chris Talio (Bass) will be released in January of 2013 on Power Cosmic Records.
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Swimming & Diving Downs Duke, Campbell
Oct. 29, 2010
DURHAM, N.C. - Trailing Duke by 10 points headed into the final event of the evening, NC State women's swimming and diving switched up its top relay squads to grab first and second place in the 400-freestyle relay and collect a come-from-behind ACC win.
The men's swimming and diving team dominated the Blue Devils, 181-119, taking first place in every single swimming event. The women's team topped Duke, 150-147, and also downed Campbell, 243-44. The decision moves the Wolfpack men to 4-0 (2-0 ACC), while the women climb to 4-1 (1-1 ACC).
The Blue Devil men fall to 2-1 (1-1 ACC), with the women sliding to 0-3 (0-2 ACC). The Camels drop to 2-4, having also lost to Duke.
Two all-time top-10 swims were recorded on the night, both coming on the women's side. Kelsey Liu's 2:18.61 in the 200 breaststroke is fifth all-time, while Zina Grogg's 56.41 in the 100 butterfly stands ninth.
Morgan Robertson, Meg Thompson, Grogg and Julianna Prim took second in the 200-medley relay with a 1:46.79 to get started, and Maggie McEnerney placed third in the 1000 freestyle on a 10:32.65. Marifrances Henley (1:51.24) and Prim (1:51.92) placed first and second in the 200 freestyle, and Kaitlin Mills used a 57.99 to win the 100 backstroke. Jessica Ward wound up third in the 100 breaststroke with a 1:06.48, and Liu (2:07.38), Jordan Paavola (2:07.48) and Jessica McBroom (2:08.13) grabbed the first three spots in the 200 butterfly.
Henley won again with a 23.83 in the 50 freestyle, and Lauren Poore (52.50), Erica Waters (53.05) and Allison Hendren (53.29) took first, second and third in the 100 freestyle. Mills was third in the 200 backstroke with a 2:05.97, while Liu did the same in the 200 breaststroke with a 2:18.61. Henley finished second in the 500 freestyle on a 5:03.74, while Grogg (56.41) and Prim (56.74) placed one and two respectively in the 100 butterfly. Liu's 4:27.71 was second in the 400 individual medley, while Hannah Hopkins (243.60 - 1 meter, 270.38 - 3-meter) and Kirstyn Shepler (232.88 - 1-meter, 263.10 - 3-meter) finished third and fourth respectively in both dives.
The women's comeback was completed in the 400-freestyle relay to close the night, with Henley, Bailey Woodling, Robertson and Poore taking first with a 3:30.59, while Hendren, Waters, Ashley Richter, and Prim used a 3:31.43 to grab second.
Ivan Kopas swept the men's backstrokes yet again, winning the 100 backstroke with a 50.24, while using a 1:48.71 to take the 200 backstroke. His time in the 200 backstroke set a new pool record at Duke, breaking the old mark set by former Wolfpack swimmer and current graduate assistant Stephen Mellor.
Brandon Kingston collected wins in both the 1000 freestyle (9:38.06) and 500 freestyle (4:40.38), and Barrett Miesfeld won both the 100 butterfly (49.78) and 200 butterfly (1:53.51). Conor Brennan placed first in the 50 freestyle (21.11) and 100 freestyle (46.11).
Kopas, Dan Forsythe, Miesfeld and Brennan used a 1:33.19 to take the 200-medley relay, while Jonathan Boffa (1:42.20), Gaites Brown (1:42.93), Matt Thomas (1:43.13) and Ben Mechak (1:43.50) grabbed the top four spots in the 200 freestyle. Forsythe won the 100 breaststroke with a 57.84, and Ian Bishop took the 200 breaststroke on a 2:06.81. Kohl Hurdle's 4:06.12 time won the 400 individual medley, and Boffa, Brown, Joe Martin and Brennan won the 400-freestyle relay by combining to post a 3:03.13.
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Algerian troops killed a terrorist in the town of Beni-Melleuk, east of Tipasa, El Moudjahid reported on Wednesday (December 12th). Officers recovered weapons during the ambush operation.
Algeria: ANP Eliminates Tipasa Terrorist
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End Fatigue
Improve Your Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep is critical not only for energy, but also to decrease pain related to muscle overuse, improve authority, and support a healthy immune system.
Inadequate sleep can occur for a number of reasons. Many Americans simply do not make enough time for adequate sleep. A hundred and thirty years ago, before light bulbs were invented, the average American was getting 9 hours of sleep a night. Anthropologists tell us that 5,000 years ago, the average night's sleep was 11 hours. When the sun went down, it was dark, boring, and dangerous outside, so people went to bed. When the sun came up, they woke up. The use of candles initially shortened sleep time. Then light bulbs were developed, followed by radio, TV and computers. We are now down to an average of 6 3/4 hours of sleep a night, and this is simply not adequate to allow proper rest and tissue repair.
Some people get inadequate sleep because of poor sleep hygiene, while others have difficulty sleeping because the sleep center in the brain (called the hypothalamus) is not working properly (which is often the case when fatigue is present along with insomnia).
Natural Aids for Restful Sleep
Most of the natural sleep remedies discussed here are not sedating, yet they will help you fall asleep and stay in deep sleep. Some are available in combination formulas as well. I recommend the following natural sleep aids:
- Fatigued to Fantastic! Revitalizing Sleep Formula. Begin with this herbal mix (I helped to formulate it). This contains a mix of six excellent sleep herbals in a single capsule. Take 2 to 4 capsules at bedtime to help you stay asleep, or take the same amount 30 to 90 minutes before bedtime to help you fall asleep. You'll see the effect on the first night you take it, although the effectiveness increases with continued use. The Revitalizing Sleep Formula herbal contains:
- Wild lettuce extract (one of the most powerful sleep herbals available)
- Jamaican dogwood extract (helps with sleep and is a muscle relaxant)
- Hops extract
- Passionflower extract (helps both sleep and in alleviating occasional anxiety)
- Valerian extract
- Theanine (from green tea; helps sleep and promotes healthy immune function)
If you're still not getting eight to nine hours of sleep a night, add in the natural remedies below.
- Magnesium. Take 200 mg along at bedtime.
- To further help relax tight muscles, add 2 cups of Epsom salts to a tub of hot water and have a nice soak before bedtime.
- Hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP). Take 200 to 400 mg at night. 5-HTP is what your body uses to make serotonin, the "happiness molecule" neurotransmitter that also helps improve the quality of sleep. The one caution I give is that if you are taking other therapies that increase serotonin (these include anti-depressants like Prozac, St. John's Wort, Ultram, Desyrel, etc.), consult a holistic physician before taking 5-HTP (and limit the 5-HTP to 200 mg at night). It takes 6 to 12 weeks to see the full effect of 5-HTP, and it is more expensive than the other remedies. Nonetheless, it may be very helpful and is worthwhile to try.
- Melatonin. This is our body's sleep regulating hormone. For most people, all it takes to see the optimal effect is 1/2 mg.
- Sleep Tonight. If you find your mind to be wide awake at bedtime, it may be that levels of your stress handler hormones, called cortisol, are elevated in the evening, keeping you awake. Phosphatidylserine and ashwagandha are two herbals that in combination help maintain normal levels of cortisol. You'll know if the Sleep Tonight! is working within the 1st few days of use.
All of the above sleep aids can be taken together if needed. With the exception of 5-HTP, which takes 6-12 weeks to work, all of them can also be used either every night or simply as needed.
Good "Sleep Hygiene"
These are some important things to consider that enhance good sleep hygiene:
- Do not consume excess alcohol near bedtime.
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Libya on Wednesday condemned U.S. special forces' arrest of a man on its soil suspected of masterminding a deadly Islamist militant attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, describing the detention as a violation of Libyan sovereignty.
In the first official reaction from Tripoli, Justice Minister Saleh al-Marghani said the suspect, Ahmed Abu Khatallah, should be returned to Libya and tried there.
"We had no prior notification. We did not to expect the U.S. to upset our political scene," Marghani told a news conference.
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He said Khatalah had been wanted by Libyan authorities for questioning but a lack of security had prevented this.
Said al Saoud, spokesman for the foreign ministry, said: "This attack on Libya sovereignty happened at a time when Benghazi is suffering from many problems."
The United States told the U.N. Security Council that the suspected ringleader of a deadly 2012 attack on its diplomatic compound in Benghazi planned to target more Americans and that justified his capture.
In a letter obtained by Reuters on Wednesday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, notified the council of the capture on Sunday of Ahmed Abu Khatallah by U.S. special forces in Libya after an investigation identified him as a key figure in the 2012 attack that killed four Americans.
"The investigation also determined that he continued to plan further armed attacks against U.S. persons," Power wrote in the letter dated Tuesday.
"The measures we have taken to capture Abu Khatallah in Libya were therefore necessary to prevent such armed attacks, and were taken in accordance with the United States' inherent right of self-defense," she wrote.
Power said the United States was reporting the capture of Khatallah to the Security Council under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, which requires that the body be notified immediately of measures taken by states in self-defense against armed attack.
The brief letter also said Khatallah would be presented to U.S. Federal Court for criminal prosecution.
The attack on the U.S. compound killed four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador, and ignited a political firestorm in Washington.
President Barack Obama said in a statement he had authorized the operation in Libya on Sunday in which special forces, along with law enforcement personnel, captured Ahmed Abu Khatallah on the outskirts of Benghazi.
Special forces had shown "incredible courage" in the operation that captured Khatallah, he added.
The United States notified the Libyan government about the operation to capture Khatallah, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, but declined to say whether Libya was notified prior to the capture. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Libya was not notified before the raid.
Obama says that Khatallah is being transported to the United States aboard a ship. He could face the death penalty if convicted.
"He is now being transported back to the United States. I say that first of all because we continue to think about and pray for the families of those who were killed during that terrible attack," Obama said during an event in Pennsylvania.
"But more importantly ... for us to send a message to the world that when Americans are attacked, no matter how long it takes, we will find those responsible and we will bring them to justice."
Khatallah was being held aboard the USS New York, an amphibious transport dock, a U.S. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.


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It would be no exaggeration to say that last evening almost every TV set in the country was tuned to watch the live debate amongst the presidents of the four political parties, and the question and answer session that followed.
There was a palpable sense of excitement among the electorate on how the presidents would fare, being pitched against one another in an open debate for everyone to see. And, since it was the leader of parties contesting to form the next government, expectations were high.
But for most viewers, the debate did not quite live up to what they had expected. Perhaps viewers were expecting something more solid, fiery, passionate.
Yet, if the results of the council elections are anything to go by, the live TV debates do make an impression on the electorate, particularly those not quite decided on who to cast their ballot for, or why they should go out and vote.
There also appeared to be a mix up on what the presidents were supposed to say in the opening statements, which was highlighted by the president of the PDP.
While the first two speakers, the women presidents of the Druk Chirwang tshogpa and Druk Nyamrup tshogpa, took time to let the audience know who they are, what they have done and why they joined politics, the DPT president went straight on to say what they would do if elected to power for the next five years.
One aspect that seemed to dominate the debate was the back and forth between the PDP and DPT presidents that, for some viewers, almost felt like it was a national assembly session between the ruling government and the opposition.
This hangover is understandable, considering the role the two presidents had to play for the past five years in the new bicameral parliament that only recently completed its term.
But the DPT president also did get cornered, not only in terms of the questions that were asked on the past five years, but also in the way the other presidents presented themselves and made remarks. At one point of time it did look like things were heating up.
This is perhaps an obvious development that will become routine for whichever party that comes to power, and which was absent in the first 2008 elections.
Most viewers probably enjoyed the BBS question and answer session more than the debate, where people from the audience, quite a number of them party members, raised questions, mainly at the DPT, on being able to reduce poverty, poor condition of farm roads and the allegations in the media about corruption. In this session too, it felt like the National Assembly.
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damphu | May 10th, 2013 at 05:09:28
That's the good steps for the measuring the capability of our leaders,but does this activity assessable to all the citizen that are expected to vote those leaders?
I better suggest parties to organize such programs in every part of country.
online | May 9th, 2013 at 23:25:13
I really appreciated the ex lyonchen JYT's presentation as well the questions he asked and the responses he gave to the questions. Similarly, the ex OL TT also performed well but he could have done much better if he could overcome his emotion a little bit ( a quality necessary for a leader ).His reaction today made me afraid how he can cope with criticism if he becomes PM. Lily Wangchuk is not bad but Dorji Choden is doubtful to be capable PM. I hope we can make a better judgement after next debate.
Grim Reaper | May 9th, 2013 at 22:47:04
The Party Presidents' forum yesterday was indeed an important one for us Bhutanese … ONE – out of.the four of them would be 'Prime Minister' within a few months and therefore I personally do hope that every person voting would look broadly and choose the right party candidate who would not only run the governent in proper manner but also with improvements, would also be able to interact one to one with International agencies.. And I can think of only one person capable other than the outing Prime Minister is the OL….. This is an ABSOLUTE Unbiased view….
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MSU scrimmaged in front of students and media Wednesday night and head coach Rick Stansbury wanted to see how his squad would handle going up and down the court in a game-type setting.
"What I liked tonight was I saw some guys fight through fatigue," said Stansbury. "I don't think Dee Bost or Bryan Bryant ever came out and those guys pushed themselves through exhaustion."
After two 20-minute scrimmages and a 12-minute scrimmage, Bost had 26 points and Bryant had 28.
The big scorer of the night was Renardo Sidney with 33 points and was one rebound shy of a double-double.
Arnett Moultrie and Roquez Johnson were able to pick up double-doubles with Moultrie scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds and Johnson with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
Jalen Steele caught the eye of many of the near 500 students in attendance and he finished the night with 25 points.
Once the scrimmage action was over, Stansbury was happy with his team's effort and noticed the depth despite not being perfect.
"There are a lot of areas that we have to get better at, but when you watch our guys play a little bit, we have a lot of guys that can do a lot of things," said Stansbury. "I have multiple guys who can dribble, pass it and that dribble is the most difficult thing to defend still."
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PHOENIX -- A large group of Republican governors will attend a several-day conference at the Phoenician this week.
The Republican Governors Association conference continues through Friday and includes a who's who of potential candidates in the 2016 presidential race, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.
Valley political analyst Stan Barnes said the governors will be talking about the GOP's message for next year's midterm elections and beyond. The conference comes at a good time for the party.
"The Republican brand is having a resurgence given the troubles the Obama administration had with the rollout of Obamacare," he said. "It's Republican governors who create the momentum nationally for the GOP brand."
Issues that will be addressed by the group include healthcare, energy, the economy and immigration reform.
Unlike the battles between moderate Republicans and their Tea Party colleagues, Barnes said the conference is not expected to offer a lot of fireworks.
"These governors have to balance competing factions within the party and governors do a better job with that than many other elected officials," he said. "They can appeal to a broader range of voters. Republicans can't continue doing what they've been doing (infighting) only to lose another presidential election."


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Happy Earth Day, everybody.
Today is the 40th annual love-your-planet observation, and not to get all baby boomer nostalgic on you, but I worked the first one. OK, it's not Woodstock, but surely I should get some tree-hugger street cred for staffing a table in New York for a group called Environment! and roller skating down closed-to-traffic Fifth Avenue.
But I digress. Earth Day lives on, an invitation to help save the planet and to appreciate its natural beauty. And on this patch of the planet at this time of year, that means spring wildflowers.
Carol Freeman is already on the job. A professional photographer of Chicago-area nature, Freeman spends her days exploring forest preserves and prairies in search of pictures that capture the diversity and beauty of local plant and animal life. She knows where the wildflowers are.
"Any healthy woodland," she said. "That's the key; it's got to be healthy."
If it is choked with non-native buckthorn and garlic mustard, those invasive plants will block the sun from hitting the forest floor so that the wildflowers can bloom. That's why you can't just pop into any nearby forest preserve.
"A lot of them are overgrown," she said. "That discourages people. They'll go to the forest preserve and they'll walk around and see bare dirt. Nothing's growing. It's not very pretty."
If you want pretty, you have to go to a woodland that is being actively managed — where the buckthorn and garlic mustard have been removed.
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"Places like the Chicago Botanic Garden and Morton Arboretum are excellent places to see native wildflowers," she said. "The Botanic Garden has a lovely wooded area most people probably don't know about. It's just off the parking lot — McDonald Woods."
Near her home in Glenview, she likes Harms Woods; from the parking lot, cross the bridge, take the path and just look around.
"On the south side, there's Black Partridge Woods — just an amazing display of wildflowers," she said. Elsewhere, "Waterfall Glen is a wonderful place. And Ryerson Woods has just beautiful carpets of phlox, sedges and May apples."
She has her own more challenging search going on: Since 2004, she has been on a quest to photograph every endangered or threatened species — plants, animals, insects, birds, fish, reptiles and snakes — in Illinois. There are 483 of them; she has photographed 115.
"They are extremely rare and really hard to find," she said. To find the endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly, for example, she went out looking along the Des Plaines River near Lockport every other week during the summer flight season. It took her three years.
As for plants, "they're out in the middle of nowhere, sometimes just a handful of plants," she said. She locates them with the help of organizations such as the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plants of Concern, which, in return, get to use her photos for education and advocacy. And she does not publicly reveal the plants' location, lest people steal them for their home gardens.
But a flower doesn't have to be rare to be beautiful. The other day at the Morton Arboretum's ground cover garden, where you can see wildflowers along paved, wheelchair-accessible paths, Freeman got down on the ground to photograph bright yellow woodland poppies, Virginia bluebells and the upside-down trumpet-shaped flowers of trout lilies.
Paying such close attention has added to her sense of wonderment at the beauty and variety of flowers.
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The Zanaga Project is located in the south west of the Republic of Congo, close to the border with Gabon and approximately 300 km northeast of the port city of Pointe Noire and 250km northwest of the capital Brazzaville.
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The Zanaga Project is planned to be a large scale iron ore mine, processing and infrastructure operation to produce 30Mtpa of high grade iron ore (pellet feed) concentrate over a 30 year life of mine and developed in two stages.
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- Stage One 12Mtpa initial operation
- $32/t FOB bottom quartile operating costs including royalty
- $2.2bn capital expenditure
- Premium quality 66% Fe content iron ore pellet feed product
- Stage Two expansion to 30Mtpa operation
- $2.5bn capital expenditure for additional 18Mtpa production
- $26/t FOB bottom quartile operating costs including royalty
- Premium quality 67.5% Fe content iron ore pellet feed product
- Benefits of Staged Development
- Lowers capital and execution risk
- Reduces financing requirements
- Maximises return on capital
The Mining Licence Application has been submitted to the RoC Ministry of Mines and the application for the Environmental Permit for Stage One has also been lodged with the RoC Ministry of Environment.
Potential DSO
An opportunity has been identified to supplement the Project's pipeline pellet feed production with up to 2Mtpa of direct shipping ore ("DSO"). The defined mineral resource includes some high grade material that can be classified as DSO and an area of the deposit has been identified that includes a concentration of material at surface which can be simply crushed and screened to produce a saleable iron ore lump and / or fines product without any requirement for beneficiation.
Further information on the DSO opportunity will be provided during H2 2014. Any decision to proceed will be dependent upon confirmation of a suitable transport solution, including obtaining access to rail and port infrastructure on acceptable terms.
Project Next Steps
The Project team have commenced the permitting phase and is progressing the establishment of the Project's fiscal regime. The Project team will shortly be engaging with international contractors in advance of commencing FEED engineering.


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Release DateSeptember 18, 2010 (Boston Film Festival)
StudioMoving Pictures
Official Siteclick here
REVIEWS RATE: Critics Readers [Rate It]
Cast and Crew
DirectorTim Cox
ProducerJ. Todd Harris, Alan Jones, Kathy Weiss
ScreenwriterDoug Steinberg
- Leslie Bibb as Sarah Jane McKinney
- Adam Goldberg as Bill Malloy
- Missi Pyle
- Kathy Baker as Claire McKinney
- Brandon Routh as Milo Beeber
- Vivica A. Fox as Nan Wilder
- Paula Marshall as Cynthia Bardo
- Keir O'Donnell
- Gabriel Schwalenstocker
- Mia Pollini
A modern and murderous fable of success, love and the single woman, Miss Nobody is a darkly comic movie about Sarah Jane McKinney's (Leslie Bibb) rise up the corporate ladder and the delightful but complicated romance that ensues.
Unlucky in love, living at home with her eccentric mom (Kathy Baker), and stuck in a dead end secretarial job at Judge Pharmaceuticals, Sarah Jane longs for more out of life. Her surprise promotion to junior executive appears to be just the ticket. But with promotion comes a new world of wily and complicated executives, most notably a dashing newcomer, Milo Beeber (Brandon Routh).
Soon Sarah Jane must balance her dreams of success and true love with other diversions...namely Beeber's resume as a potential mate, a miracle cure for Alzheimer's and corporate intrigue at Judge.
Sarah Jane finds the executive suites of Judge Pharmaceuticals are not only filled with quirky and scheming co-workers but also with opportunities for a girl with a killer instinct. And as Sarah Jane literally eliminates the competition, she unexpectedly falls for the man of her dreams, Detective Bill Malloy (Adam Goldberg) - unfortunately the cop intent on cracking the case of the mysterious deaths at Judge Pharmaceuticals.


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Awards & Recognition
Sea Shepherd has received rewards and recognition from many other organizations around the world. We feature some of these here.
Charity Navigator
Sea Shepherd Awarded Coveted 4-Star Charity Rating by Leading Charity Evaluator
Sea Shepherd, the most committed direct action marine conservation organization in the world, has been awarded 4-stars by Charity Navigator, a leading charity evaluator based in the United States. Approximately one-quarter of the charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have received 4-stars, their highest rating. Sea Shepherd's rating clearly indicates that it has outperformed most other charities in the United States and that it is amongst the best when it comes to responsible fiscal management.
"We are proud to announce Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has earned our 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Sea Shepherd from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust," said Ken Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charity Navigator.
As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency, and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars. In this competitive philanthropic marketplace, Charity Navigator highlights the fine work of efficient charities such as Sea Shepherd and provides donors with essential information needed to give them greater confidence in the charitable choices they make.
"Since the founding of Sea Shepherd over 30 years ago, one of our guiding principles has been to use donor funds as effectively as possible to fulfill our marine conservation mission to defend ocean wildlife worldwide. The trust and goodwill of our donors can never be taken for granted and we constantly work to earn it. Being awarded the highest rating from Charity Navigator is the ultimate confirmation of these efforts and a strong indicator to our donors that their funds will be utilized efficiently to save as many marine animals as possible," said Sea Shepherd's Founder and President Captain Paul Watson.
Charity Navigator's application of data-driven analysis to the charitable sector has been profiled by Forbes, Business Week, and Kiplinger's Financial Magazine. It evaluates 10 times more charities than its nearest competitor and attracts more visitors to its website than all other charity rating groups combined. This makes it the leading charity evaluator in the United States. Charity Navigator's irrefutable data shows that users of their site gave more than they planned to before viewing their findings. It is estimated that in the last year Charity Navigator influenced over $10 billion USD in charitable gifts.
Sea Shepherd welcomes your donations on our secure donation page. Charity Navigator's review of Sea Shepherd can be viewed at: www.charitynavigator.org.
Dutch Postcode Lottery
The Dutch Postcode Lottery was founded in 1989 as a means to raise money for organizations who advocate for nature conservation and humanitarian aid. Half the money raised annually through this lottery is donated to carefully selected non-profit organizations. Since its founding in 1989, the Dutch Postcode Lottery has donated in excess of 3.8 billion euros as part of its commitment to aid non-profit organizations in the essential work they undertake.
The Dutch National Postcode Lottery is the third largest private charitable donor worldwide.
In 2008, Sea Shepherd was awarded 500,000 euros. In 2009, Sea Shepherd was granted a multi-year donation contract ensuring additional funding in future years. The first donation of this multi-year award was 500,000 euros. This extremely generous cumulative donation totaling 2,500,000 euros is in recognition of Sea Shepherd's long-term commitment to marine conservation globally and it is amongst the largest since Sea Shepherd was founded in 1977. In these challenging economic times, these funds will help to ensure that Sea Shepherd is able to continue its growing campaign successes and to defend ocean wildlife worldwide. The Dutch Postcode Lottery's support will also stand as a landmark of institutional legitimacy for Sea Shepherd's marine conservation mission and a financial beacon for present and future supporters whose donations help to sustain the organization.
Dutch Postcode Lottery (in Dutch)
February 14, 2013 - Sea Shepherd Receives € 900,000 from Dutch National Postcode Lottery
October 30, 2012 - Dutch National Postcode Lottery Prolongs Collaboration with Sea Shepherd
February 22, 2012 - Sea Shepherd receives € 900,000, from Dutch National Postcode Lottery
February 12, 2011 - Sea Shepherd Receives one Million Euros from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery
August 28, 2010 - Sea Shepherd Galapagos Director Rewarded by Dutch Postcode Lottery
February 19, 2010 - Sea Shepherd Receives an additional €1 Million Euros from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery
February 21, 2009 - Sea Shepherd Granted 2009 Funding from the Dutch Postcode Lottery 'Postcodeloterij'
Geert Vons and Daan Molenaar receiving the check
from Judith Lingeman - Photo: Roy Beusker


text: http://www.talkandroid.com – The Nexus 10 may not be selling as well as LG's Nexus 4, but that hasn't detracted from its surmountable capabilities. A little more than a week after making its global debut, the Nexus 10 has received a fully functional root toolkit. This custom toolkit will allow users to easily root the Nexus 10, as well as perform various root-related functions like unlocking your bootloader, backing up system partitions and installing USB drivers, all without a need to touch that often-feared command line. It's a fantastic tool for those who are new to rooting their device, or simply wa (IT news)


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The Southern Cross Road Rally was born out of a discussion over a few beers at the Rusty Nuts Ohawe Beach rally in 1990.
The second longest running event in the Rusty Events calender the Southern Cross Road Rally started in 1991 continues still. It is held every two years and comprises riding to the four extreme points off New Zealand, accessable by road. They are Cape Reinga (North), East Cape, Cape Egmont (West), and Sterling Point, Bluff (South). Over a 6 or 7 day period.All riders must check in at each checkpoint which are only open for 1 hour from noon to 1pm on the alloted day. The start point is varied from year to year.From start to finish all riders cover approximately 6300km. All must cross Cook Straight between the North and South Islands twice. On completion all riders and pillions are rewarded with a Southern Cross Road Rally badge. There is a after run function at the end of the event.
The first Southern Cross Road Rally started at Cape Egmont.
Want to do a 6000km road ride ? Then this is the run for you - check out what previous riders have to say.
The Southern Cross Road Rally in 1995 Started at Cape Egmont then to East Cape and Cape Reinga before heading for Bluff at the bottom of the South Island.
The reviews here show that all types of motorcycles can complete the Southern Cross Road Rally.
Do you like to ride long distance - this is the ultimate long distance ride in New Zealand. 6000+ kms over a 6 or 7 day period is a test of your seats comfort.
Reviews form the riders of the 2001 Southern Cross Road Rally
Stories from the 2003 Southern Cross Road Riders.
Photos Page 1 Photos from the Southern Cross Road Rally 2003 Photos thanks to Nigel Lees.
Photos Page 2 More of Nigel Lees photos from Cape Egmont 2003 Southern Cross Road Rally.
The 2005 Southern Cross Road Rally started in Bluff, with the next checkpoint being at Cape Reinga, then East Cape, and lastly Cape Egmont with the after run party held at Opunake.
Adrian and Alyson the 2007 SCRR husband and wife team sent in this write up.
Jon Bauer came all the way from the USA to take part in the 2007 SCRR he put up some photos on his web site and I have linked that to ours. Hope to see you again 2009 Jon.
Corinne Watson did her Southern Cross Road Rally in 2007 and captured it in pictures.


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School Overview
|School Membership(s)School Assoc.
|New England Association of Schools and Colleges
|Religious Affiliation
|Roman Catholic
|Grades Offered
|Grades 9 - 12
|Year Founded
Student Body
|Total Students
|439 students
|Student Body Type
|% Students of Color
State avg.: 24%
|Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
|Total Classroom Teachers
|38 teachers
|Student : Teacher Ratio
National avg.: 13:1
|% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
|Number of AP Courses
|14 courses
|Advanced Courses
|Biology, Computer Science A, ECE Calculus, ECE Physics, ECE Western Civilization, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Latin: Vergil, Music Theory, Spanish Language, Studio Art, United States History,
Finances and Admission
|Admission Deadline
|None / Rolling
|Yearly Tuition Cost
|Tuition Notes
|Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Available
|Admissions Director
|Mr. Matthew Crowley
|Total Sports Offered
|13 sports
|Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Cross Country,
Football, Golf,
Soccer, Softball,
Swimming, Tennis,
Track and Field, Volleyball,
Winter Track
School Notes:
St. Paul Catholic High School is a vibrant faith-based, college
preparatory learning community that fosters a culture of integrity,
courage and character. These distinctive values provide the
foundation for students spiritual, academic and physical
development. Our dynamic Catholic environment empowers each student
with the fortitude to pursue and realize a life of accomplishment
and purpose.
The Core Values of Faith, Character, Community, Excellence and Service define the faculty and students of St. Paul and it is how we achieve our vision: to be a truly great Catholic high school.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2014
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Generic Name: calcipotriene topical (cal sih poh TRY een)
Brand Name: Calcitrene, Dovonex, Sorilux
What is Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)?
Calcipotriene is a man-made form of vitamin D. It is involved in the growth and development of skin cells.
Calcipotriene topical (for the skin) is used to treat plaque psoriasis (psoriasis with scaly patches).
Calcipotriene topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)?
You should not use calcipotriene topical if you are allergic to it, or if you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia).
Before using calcipotriene topical, tell your doctor if you are receiving phototherapy (light treatments) for your psoriasis.
Avoid getting this medication on your face or in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water.
Do not use calcipotriene topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Do not share this medication with other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)?
You should not use calcipotriene topical if you are allergic to it, or if you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia).
To make sure you can safely take calcipotriene topical, tell your doctor if you are receiving phototherapy (light treatments) for your psoriasis.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether calcipotriene topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether calcipotriene topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not apply calcipotriene topical to your chest area if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.
How should I use Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)?
Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Calcipotriene topical is usually applied once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Do not use calcipotriene topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Do not share this medication with other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medication, unless you are using it to treat a hand condition.
Clean and dry the area of skin where you will apply calcipotriene topical. Apply the medication only to the affected area.
Shake the foam (Sorilux) well just before you measure a dose.
It may take up to 2 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 8 weeks of treatment.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not keep in a refrigerator or freezer.
Calcipotriene topical foam and solution are flammable. Avoid using near open flame, and do not smoke until the medicine has completely dried on your skin. Keep the medicine canister away from open flame or high heat, such as in a car on a hot day. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty inhaler canister.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only your next regularly scheduled dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include severe forms of some of the side effects listed in this medication guide.
What should I avoid while using Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)?
Avoid getting this medication on your face or in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. Do not use calcipotriene topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Avoid exposing treated skin areas to sunlight or tanning beds. Calcipotriene topical can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing when you are outdoors.
Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with calcipotriene topical unless your doctor tells you to.
Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using calcipotriene topical and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using this medication;
worsening of your skin condition; or
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, increased thirst or urination, muscle pain or weakness, joint pain, confusion, and feeling tired or restless.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild skin redness;
dry or peeling skin; or
mild rash or itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
What other drugs will affect Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D.
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with calcipotriene topical. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
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We might have seen two future Breeders' Cup winners in action Saturday during the Arlington Million at Arlington Park and the Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar.
Except for Rachel Alexandra, is there a sharper race horse in America than Gio Ponti? A 1 1/4-length winner of the 27th running of the Million, Gio Ponti has turned into a monster, winning four consecutive Grade 1 turf races at three different venues.
Gio Ponti started his streak with a victory in the Kilroe Mile at Santa Anita in March, won the Manhattan Handicap and Man o' War at Belmont Park this summer and then capped the streak with his impressive win Saturday.
Any idea who might go postward as the favorite in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 7? He's already shown his fondness for the course, and anyone betting against him can do so at their own risk.
Meanwhile, Zensational continued to stamp himself as the top sprinter on the West Coast by zipping to a 2 1/2-length win in the Crosby, overcoming his own inexperience at the start to comfortably win his second consecutive Grade 1 sprint.
Trainer Bob Baffert is not sure what's next, but it might be the Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar on Sept. 6 as the soon to be Hall of Famer eyes his third consecutive Breeders' Cup Sprint win and fourth overall. He won the past two years with Midnight Lute and with Thirty Slews in 1992.
"I want to have him really right for the Breeders' Cup," Baffert said after Zensational scored his fourth victory in six lifetime starts.
Of course, it doesn't hurt that he's already displayed his love for synthetics, winning twice over Santa Anita's Pro-Ride surface, once on Hollywood Park's Cushion Track and Saturday on the Polytrack at Del Mar.
Remember, it was Baffert who turned in one of the all-time great training jobs last year when he won the Breeders' Cup Sprint for the second consecutive year with Midnight Lute off one prep race — a dismal 10th-place finish in the Pat O'Brien two months earlier.
Yep, Gio Ponti and Zensational. Right now they look to have the right stuff for that big weekend in November.


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Once one of the darlings of the BRICs, the world's largest capitalist democracy is now nothing more than a "gasping elephant", HSBC said in a new report.
For a nation of 1.2 billion, India's GDP grew at just 5.3% in the first quarter, a 9 year low. Over the last 12 months, GDP growth was 6.5%, lower than it was in 2009, when the Indian economy grew at 6.7%. Economists estimate that for people to move into the middle classes, Indian GDP needs to grow over 7% annually. India is the poorest of the big four emerging markets,with per capita GDP at around $2,000, three times less than China's, according to the World Bank.
The government is largely to blame for India's slowdown. Politicians are scrambling to cover themselves from corruption charges and allegations. The nation, once celebratory as recent as 2009, is now hanging its head low.
"With policy paralysis not likely to ease any time soon…India may have to settle for sub-par growth and elevated inflation over the next couple of years," HSBC said in a report.
Credit Suisse also criticized the government, saying, the fall in GDP growth "will inevitably send shivers down the spines of senior coalition politicians, who will no doubt be heaping pressure on the Reserve Bank to react and react aggressively."
India's currency is down 5.91% against the dollar year to date. Now one dollar is equal to 56.08 rupees. The trading range was in the 40s for much of the year. India is also running a current account deficit at 4% of GDP, dishing out more money than it is taking in. The election year has led to stalled reforms, and a weak world economy has just made matters worse for India. Some are asking if India was heading for a 1991-style crisis.
"We are a much better and more resilient economy than we were in 1991," Jamal Mecklai, chief executive of Mecklai Financial, a foreign exchange risk consulting firm, told The Economic Times of India this week.
See: India GDP At 5.3% Has Gov't Seeking Corrective Actions — The Economic Times