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Study Uncovers Mechanism Responsible for Pollen-Induced Allergies
July 22, 2015
When people are exposed to airborne allergens such as pollens, their immune system responds by sending neutrophils to the airways. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cells that move quickly to a ...
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Hereditary Swellings Caused by Defective Blood Protein
July 20, 2015
Hereditary angioedema type III is a rare, hereditary, and serious disorder, characterized by painful swellings in the skin and other organs. An international team of scientists has published a study ...
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Role of Microbiota in Preventing Allergies
July 10, 2015
The microbiota is involved in many mechanisms, including digestion, vitamin synthesis and host defense. It is well established that a loss of bacterial symbionts promotes the ...
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Second Severe Allergic Reaction Can Occur Hours After First
July 7, 2015
New research offers clues as to why some kids can have a second, related severe allergic reaction hours after a first – and what to do about ...
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Targeting Nerve Endings to Curb Allergic Asthma
June 25, 2015
A study supports a surprising alternative approach to controlling asthma: targeting certain sensory nerve endings in the lungs. The researchers show that specialized sensory ...
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How to Predict Biphasic Allergic Reactions in Children
June 22, 2015
Children are more likely to have a repeat, delayed anaphylactic reaction from the same allergic cause, depending on the severity of the initial reaction, reports the first pediatric study to look at ...
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Adenosine in Ambrosia Pollen Increases Allergic Response
June 17, 2015
Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) -- an otherwise unremarkable plant -- produces pollen that can trigger strong allergic reactions such as asthma even in very small quantities. Scientists have now ...
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Nasal Filter More Than Halves Symptoms of Hay Fever
June 9, 2015
The use of a mini filter prevents pollen inhalation and results in significantly fewer symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes and drowsiness, clinical trials now show. In ...
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Allergies: Europe's Ragweed Pollen Counts to Quadruple by 2050?
May 28, 2015
Airborne concentrations of common ragweed pollen, a potent allergen, could increase fourfold in Europe by 2050. Researchers believe climate change will be responsible for two thirds of this increase, ...
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Many Children With Asthma Have Reaction to Peanuts, but Do Not Know It
May 17, 2015
In recent years and months, peanut allergies in children have been in the news frequently, as scientists reveal new insights into why more and more children are developing them and what can be done ...
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For Children With Allergies, Reading Food Labels Crucial
July 9, 2015
It is estimated that one in every 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy. Food allergy reactions can range from a rash to respiratory distress and even death. The uncertainty of how a child will ...
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Emergency Visits for Childhood Food Allergy on Rise in Illinois
June 26, 2015
Emergency room visits and hospitalizations of children with severe, potentially life-threatening food allergy reactions increased nearly 30 percent in Illinois over five years, reports a new study. ...
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Parent-Reported Symptoms Gauge Features of the Food Allergic Disease Eosinophilic Esophagitis
June 4, 2015
Researchers have identified that parent-reported responses to a questionnaire called the Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptom Score correspond to clinical and biologic features of eosinophilic ...
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'Hidden' Fragrance Compound Can Cause Contact Allergy
May 27, 2015
Linalyl acetate, a fragrance chemical that is one of the main constituents of the essential oil of lavender, is not on the list of allergenic compounds pursuant to the EU Cosmetics Directive. Thus, ...
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Women Hospitalized 60 Percent More Than Men After Emergency Asthma Treatment
May 5, 2015
Women with acute asthma who are treated in the emergency department are 60 percent more likely than men to need hospitalization, a study shows. The authors speculate that there are a number of ...
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Treatment Against Seasonal Hay Fever Should Be Initiated Prior to Season, Study Shows
May 4, 2015
Allergen-specific T cells are resident in the mucosa outside the pollen season and react strongly to pollen extract, suggesting that these T cells are long-lived resident memory cells, researchers ...
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Exposure to Air Pollution in the First Year of Life Increases Risk for Allergies
May 4, 2015
Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests, new research concludes. The study showed that the ...
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Low-Allergen Soybean Could Have High Impact
May 4, 2015
A new variety of low-allergenic soybean has been created by researchers. The new crop could have a major impact on the production of baby formula, processed foods and livestock feed, they ...
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Peanut-Allergic Children More at Risk of Exposure at Home Than at School
Apr. 28, 2015
Children who are allergic to peanuts are far more likely to be exposed to them in their own homes that at school, says a new research study, adding that adolescents were found to be at a high-risk, ...
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Understanding the Body's Response to Worms and Allergies
Apr. 24, 2015
Scientists are a step closer to developing new therapies for controlling the body's response to allergies and parasitic worm ...
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Rise in Spring Allergens Linked to Increased Dry Eye Cases
Apr. 23, 2015
New ophthalmology research shows that dry eye – the little understood culprit behind red, watery, gritty feeling eyes – strikes most often in spring, just as airborne allergens are surging. The ...
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Shetland Pony Midge Study Offers Clues to Curbing Allergies
Apr. 23, 2015
Shetland ponies' immune response to insect bites is helping scientists understand how people could be prevented from developing allergies. The horse immune system can respond to midge bites in a ...
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Enzyme in Cosmetic Products Can Act as Allergen Via the Skin
Apr. 10, 2015
Papain is an important industrial protein-degrading enzyme that is used, for example, in the food and cosmetic industries. When humans or animals come in contact with papain, strong allergic ...
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Worms, Germs Lead to Better Immune Function
Apr. 8, 2015
Researches hypothesize that enhancing biodiversity in laboratory rats, including treating the rats with worms, would suppress their immune systems. Because worms have been shown to subdue ...
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Food Allergies Can Be Transmitted from Blood Products to Children in Rare Cases
Apr. 7, 2015
In rare cases, children can develop anaphylactic allergies to previously tolerated foods after receiving blood products via transfusion, report the authors of a case study. Blood donors who have food ...
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Witnessing Drug Problems or Domestic Violence Causes Greater Asthma Incidence
Apr. 2, 2015
Children exposed to greater number of adverse childhood experiences had increased risk of asthma incidence, research shows. The survey drew from interviews with parents of more than 92,000 children ...
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Adult Sinusitis: Updated Clinical Practice Guideline
Apr. 1, 2015
Sinusitis affects about one in eight adults in the United States, resulting in over 30 million annual diagnoses. The direct cost of managing acute and chronic sinusitis exceeds $11 billion per year. ...
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Blood Test Predicts Severity of Peanut and Seafood Allergies, Experts Say
Apr. 1, 2015
A new blood test promises to predict which people will have severe allergic reactions to foods according to a new study. To detect food allergies, physicians typically use skin prick tests or blood ...
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Metabolic Imbalance Increases Risk of Respiratory Diseases in Childhood
Mar. 26, 2015
An imbalance in our metabolism can trigger inflammatory processes in the body and activate the immune system. In a recent study, researchers have been able to show that this applies even to newborns ...
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Air Pollutants Could Boost Potency of Common Airborne Allergens
Mar. 22, 2015
A pair of air pollutants linked to climate change could also be major contributors to the unparalleled rise in the number of people sneezing, sniffling and wheezing during allergy season. The gases, ...
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Thursday, June 4, 2015
Parent-reported symptoms gauge features of the food allergic disease eosinophilic esophagitis
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
'Hidden' fragrance compound can cause contact allergy
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Women hospitalized 60 percent more than men after emergency asthma treatment
Monday, May 4, 2015
Treatment against seasonal hay fever should be initiated prior to season, study shows
Exposure to air pollution in the first year of life increases risk for allergies
Low-allergen soybean could have high impact
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Peanut-allergic children more at risk of exposure at home than at school
Friday, April 24, 2015
Understanding the body's response to worms and allergies
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Rise in spring allergens linked to increased dry eye cases
Shetland pony midge study offers clues to curbing allergies
Friday, April 10, 2015
Enzyme in cosmetic products can act as allergen via the skin
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Worms, germs lead to better immune function
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Food allergies can be transmitted from blood products to children in rare cases
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Witnessing drug problems or domestic violence causes greater asthma incidence
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Adult sinusitis: Updated clinical practice guideline
Blood test predicts severity of peanut and seafood allergies, experts say
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Metabolic imbalance increases risk of respiratory diseases in childhood
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Air pollutants could boost potency of common airborne allergens
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Uncovering the effects of cooking, digestion on gluten and wheat allergens in pasta
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Infant gut bacteria and food sensitization: Associations in the first year of life
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Marijuana: The allergen you never knew existed
Pregnant women with asthma need to curb urge to ask for antibiotics
Advisory about not feeding peanuts to infants and young children at risk for peanut allergy
Monday, March 2, 2015
Reducing animal testing for skin allergies
Friday, February 27, 2015
New ultrasensitive test for peanut allergies
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Do genes play a role in peanut allergies? New study suggests yes
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Breastfeeding, other factors help shape immune system early in life
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Researchers discover promising targets for treating allergies, asthma
Epigenetic study highlights drug targets for allergies and asthma
Friday, February 13, 2015
Immune cells commit suicide to prevent allergy
Monday, February 9, 2015
Psychedelic drug prevents asthma development in mice
Scientists identify a new population of regulatory T-cells
Experts study, treat mysterious and growing allergic reaction
Friday, February 6, 2015
Disposable devices to identify allergies developed
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Can we talk? Patients may avoid topic of work-related asthma for fear of losing jobs
Skin based immunity secrets revealed
Monday, February 2, 2015
State-of-the-science treatment for allergic rhinitis
Monday, January 19, 2015
New cellular pathway triggering allergic asthma response identified
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Severe asthma: Diagnosis, treatment are inadequate
Monday, January 12, 2015
UK trainee doctors still in the dark about potentially fatal allergic reaction
Towards a new wheat allergy treatment for children
Sunday, January 11, 2015
May contain nuts. But how much is too much?
Monday, December 29, 2014
Estrogen worsens allergic reactions in mice
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Moms of food-allergic kids need dietician's support
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Most patients do not use inhalers, epinephrine autoinjectors correctly
Monday, December 15, 2014
New floor covering can lead to breathing problems in babies
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Sharing that crowded holiday flight with countless hitchhiking dust mites
Friday, December 5, 2014
Stick out your tongue: Tongue appearance and illness
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Reducing drug allergies without compromising efficacy
Are There Safe, Effective Treatments for Hereditary Angioedema in Children?
Novel approach to treating asthma: Neutralize the trigger
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
For severe allergic reaction, epinephrine first and fast
Monday, December 1, 2014
Cold-related asthma attacks predictable with new test
Friday, November 21, 2014
More genetic clues found in a severe food allergy
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Peanut in household dust linked to peanut allergies, especially for children with eczema
Friday, November 7, 2014
Asthma vs. COPD: Similar symptoms, different causes and treatment
Mouse infestations cause more asthma symptoms than cockroach exposure
Emergency supplies of epinephrine in schools save lives
Best treatments for allergic conditions? Some doctors don't even know
You might be allergic to penicillin; then again, you might not
Thursday, November 6, 2014
All kidding aside: Medical clowns calm children during uncomfortable allergy test
Oranges highly allergenic for one toddler, study reports
Allergy sufferers are allergic to treatment more often than you'd think
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Ah-choo! Expect higher grass pollen, allergen exposure in coming century
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Genetic damage caused by asthma shows up in circulating blood stream, too
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Peanut in house dust linked to peanut allergy in children with skin gene mutation
Monday, October 20, 2014
Emergency epinephrine used 38 times in Chicago Public School academic year
Pediatric allergology: Fresh milk keeps infections at bay
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Key step in allergic reactions revealed
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Unusual skin cancer linked to chronic allergy from metal orthopedic implant
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Skin exposure may contribute to early risk for food allergies
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Study finds potential new target to treat asthma attacks brought on by colds
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Medications are main culprit of allergic deaths in U.S., comprehensive study finds
Asthma symptoms kicking up? Check your exposure to air pollution
Monday, September 29, 2014
Quest continues for peanut that won't cause allergic reaction
Friday, September 26, 2014
Guideline for management of atopic dermatitis focuses on prevention of flares, long-term disease management
Rare type of pollen observed at record levels in air for first time in forty years in U.K.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Despite what you've heard, kids with egg allergies should get the flu shot, experts say
Monday, September 22, 2014
Environment plays bigger role than genetics in food allergic disease
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Dry roasting could help trigger peanut allergy
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Phthalates heighten risk for childhood asthma
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Lifesaving protocol for school children with severe allergies developed
Monday, September 8, 2014
Too many kids with asthma, food allergies lack school emergency plans
Sleeping on animal fur in infancy found to reduce risk of asthma
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Allergic reaction to antibiotic residues in foods? You may have to watch what your fruits and veggies eat
For kids with both asthma and obesity, which came first?
Monday, August 25, 2014
Gut bacteria that protect against food allergies identified
New gluten-free ingredient may cause allergic reaction, expert warns
Friday, August 22, 2014
Why major cow milk allergen is actually allergenic
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Food allergies more widespread among inner-city children
Monday, August 11, 2014
Making cashews safer for those with allergies
Monday, August 4, 2014
Inadequately managed allergies cause significant economic burden in Europe
Friday, August 1, 2014
New guidelines help keep asthma out of 'yellow zone'
Keep calm moms: Maternal stress during pregnancy linked to asthma risk in offspring
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Progress in allergic asthma research after ingestion of fruits
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Cause of mysterious food allergy found, new treatment strategy suggested
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Children on dairy farms run one-tenth the risk of developing allergies; Dairy farm exposure also beneficial during pregnancy
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Coastal Bend Business Journal: 06.09.13
CORPUS CHRISTI - LSS names Moilan development officer
Evan Moilan has been selected as chief development officer at Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. (LSS). Moilan will be responsible for all the fundraising, development and planned giving activities of this 132-year-old social services agency, headquartered in Austin.
Lutheran Social Services of the South is one of the largest children's service agencies in Texas with a foster care program in Robstown (which will move to a new location in Corpus Christi this summer), an 80-bed shelter for refugee minors in Corpus Christi, and a donor base in the area.
Seth Watts joins ValueBank team
Seth Watts has been hired as chief financial officer/executive vice president of ValueBank Texas Corpus Christi.
Watts has more than 20 years of banking experience. He serves as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a member of Kiwanis and the Jaycees. He graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and a Master of Business Administration. He also holds certified management accountant and certified financial manager designations.
Chiropractic doctor retires June 27
Dr. Arthur J. Uehlinger Jr. of Corpus Christi will retire from his chiropractic practice June 27. Uehlinger graduated from Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena and opened the doors of Five Points Chiropractic 28 years ago. Dr. Samuel Gordon will take over the Five Points Chiropractic Clinic July 1. Gordon is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas.
YWCA board elects new members
The YWCA Corpus Christi announced the newly elected 2013-2014 board of directors. Members include:
Alyssa Michelle Barrera, Brigida Gonzalez, Betsy Herring and Margie Ortiz.
Board members elected for an additional term include: Margaret DeVille, Kimberly Harrington, Lynn Phares, Susie Sullivan and Susan Teltschik.
Those continuing board service are Cynthia Aguirre, Anju Ahuja, Leslie Berry, Tina Butler, Teresa Gauntt Costley, Karen Fregia, Coretta Graham, Dolores Guerrero, Maria Jimenez, Liz Pinales, Monica Sanderson, and Mary Shockley.
Martin receives presidential award
Dr. M. Retta Martin, owner of Home Instead Senior Care, a local franchise was awarded the Presidential Award for her outstanding performance in providing exemplary services and reaching significant revenue goals. Martin's company provides personal and home care as well as dementia/Alzheimers in the Corpus Christi and several surrounding counties.
Public accountants elect new officers
Corpus Christi certified public accountant Paul Damerow has been elected president of the Corpus Christi Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA).
Damerow is the controller of the Diocese of Corpus Christi; Amy Twardowski, CPA of Buckley & Associates, PC was named president-elect of the chapter.
Other officers include:
Natalie Klostermann, immediate past president;
Anita Cadena, vice president;
Johnna Jones, secretary/treasurer.
Serving as chapter directors are:
Jeff Smith, Kellie Shipley, Julio Flores and Dorise Steele
Chapter members serving on TSCPA's statewide board of directors include:
Sharon Kollaja, David Morales, Jerry Spence and Diane DeCou
The chapter also recognized four of its members with special awards for their continued and dedicated service:
Natalie Klostermann: Distinguished Public Service
Paul Damerow: Outstanding Service Award
Jerry Spence: Honorary Fellow
Engineers group elect new board
Texas Society of Professional Engineers Nueces Chapter newly elected members include:
Ram Munoz, president
Ernie De La Garza, president elect
Larry White, secretary
Michelle Patton, treasurer
Directors include Bill Stark, Ken Morgan and Nick Cecava
Keith Parker, scholarship chair
Pretti Shrestha, membership chair
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Will Natalie Portman's Big News Equal Oscar Gold?
Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, a more angst-ridden season is upon us -- Oscar season. The contenders have been unfurling their respective campaigns for months. Nominations are expected on Jan. 25, after which Academy members will vote on the winners. In a perfect world, the best films and actors would win Hollywood's most coveted award, but Tinseltown is far from perfect. The two factors that really drive a good Oscar campaign aren't talent and honor but likability and buzz. With her perfectly-timed wedding and baby announcement, Natalie Portman is garnering both.
"Oscars season campaigning is every bit as political as an election, because like a national election, it is a competition for votes. The likability factor is a huge part of that, because talent and popularity are equally important. There's no way Mel Gibson could win an Oscar with his current reputation, simply because so many voting members of the Academy can't stand him," explains StyleList celebrity editor Ben Widdicombe. "Many big names coordinate their private lives to appear most appealing to industry voters during awards season -- like that actress with the huge smile who persuaded her actor boyfriend to stick by her side months after their relationship had actually ended so she didn't lose the glamor and synergy of being half of a celebrity couple. Once she had the little gold man on her mantelpiece, however, she quite happily shed the real man on her arm."
I think we know exactly who Widdicombe is talking about. Now that was a well-oiled campaign.
Very little generates more buzz or likability in Hollywood than baby news. Having a baby brings the most elevated celebrity to regular person level and elevates an unlikable celeb to best friend status. Ask Nicole Richie. Plus, being pregnant has been particularly stylish this year.
"If this past year has shown us anything, it's that pregnancy is fashionable. Victoria's Secret angel Adriana Lima confessed that she was approached to walk the runway pregnant, only to be turned down for the gig because she wasn't pregnant enough, and fellow Angel Miranda Kerr's naked pregnant belly was all over the pages of fashion glossies. And that's just to name a few. So news of Natalie's pregnancy should certainly keep the buzz going," says Fashionista Associate Editor Leah Chernikoff.
At age 29, Portman will most likely be competing against a much more mature group of women, among them Annette Bening and Nicole Kidman. Yet her terrifying performance in 'Black Swan' has critics and audiences alike singing her praises, so HollywoodLife Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Fuller doesn't think Portman needs a little pink baby to get herself a little gold man.
"Natalie is already the frontrunner for best actress because of her riveting performance in 'Black Swan.' I don't think her pregnancy will help or hurt her chances," Fuller says. "While it may not affect her chances for the Oscar, it will make the speculation about her gown choice all the more gripping!"
Ahhh, yes! The gown! Which designer will best accentuate a wee Portman baby bump?
"We'd be surprised if Portman didn't wear Rodarte on Oscar night. They designed the ballet costumes for 'Black Swan' and Portman is a fan of the Mulleavy sisters and has worn their creations to the Oscars before. Luckily most of Rodarte's spring 2011 dresses have got loads of ruffles and embellishments around the waist -- perfect for hiding a baby bump," Chernikoff says.
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- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy the yapper
Good grief hollywood is really pathetic. If acting crazy nervous is acting...i can do that...Black Swan was mediocre at best and it was too much nervous Natalie on screen. would have liked to see more dancing and less crazy making.
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy laureenmt
Natalie Portman is a stunning actress. She was a contender for the Oscar already. Her personal life has nothing to do with it.
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy lisa
we should have been warned about all the vulgar blood it was too much and disgusting
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy art
why don't you screen test for "Black Swan 2". vulgar blood, did you see the whole movie?
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy bamabrook
After reading the article, I have decided to not watch the Academy Awards. It's not about the performance, just the like-ability of the performer? Why don't they just all give themselves and award and call it a day.
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy esb
Who was the actress with the big smile who dumped her boyfriend after winning the oscar?
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy JenHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Julia Roberts
- Tuesday 28 DecemberBy My Thought
I think the author was referring to Sandra Bullock... maybe? Despite whatever hype may be involved, I think she did a fabulous job in The Blind Side and deserved to win.
It's not really a shock that the Oscars has to do with popularity, but I think this article gives that aspect too much credence. There have been plenty of less than stellar Hollywood characters who've cheated on their significant others or have been the "other woman/man" and they still win awards.
- Monday 03 JanuaryBy Jumpinjohn
It was Hillary Swank. She dumped Chad Lowe.
- Tuesday 04 JanuaryBy jag803
Hollywood the only place where if you get naked and moan(Diane Ladd in Unfaithful, or you are beautiful and make yourself less attractive(Charlize Theron in Monster) or play a gay character (Sean Penn in Harvey Milk or Phillip Seymour Hoffman in TRU) or a mentally challenged person lets see( Sean Penn, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DeCaprio, Dustin Hoffman and John Malchovich). I guess if you play a mentally challenged ugly bi-sexual and have naked sex you're a shoe-in to win.
- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy Phillip
What the hell does engagement and pregnancy have to do with winning an Oscar? Maybe she should wear a fake cast or draw in a black eye for sympathy. Stupid articles: Can they be prevented? News at ten...
- Thursday 30 DecemberBy rob
Oh puhlease..Sandra Bullock shouldnt have won a can of Spam for her performance in that stupid film...and by the way who gives a rats behind what Portman will be wearing ..????
- Thursday 30 DecemberBy eee
- Thursday 30 DecemberBy eee
What an insult to Dustin Hoffmann to be mentioned in the same sentence as all those other 'tiny talents'
- Sunday 02 JanuaryBy France
Natalie Portman was really good in Black Swan. She dances and acts well.
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Every single Football Manager fan has their opinion on what the game needs to make it better and I've listed a few ideas of my own.
More interaction with your Chairman.
These days so many stories in the papers are Managers clashing with their clubs chairman, take the recent sacking of Sam Allardyce. I believe the game needs more interaction with the chairman, but how can this be achieved?
One idea is what is in another game ive played where at the beginning of the season the chairman asks you a question, what expectations do you have for this season with the current squad you have. This could cause a problem for the player in two ways, one they say they might get Manchester United relegated that season and the board hate this and sack them or they say they will win the title and get the sack for finishing third.
Before the transfer window the chairman will discuss the current financial situation of the club asking the manager if he needs more funds to help the club achieve its goals.
Make the Chairman more of a person in the game by having them comment in the game and allow the manager to reply to these press stories.
Player agents
I would like the game to incorporate player agents into the game more. Agents are after the players interest only and this should reflect in the game but how?
In an ideal world I would like there to be an agent database just like players but with the number of players and amount of research needed this would be one hell of a task so why not future fake names?
Each player should have an agent once professional and this agent will be present in negiotations so they should feature as a percentage of a player's sale or signing fee.
Certain players listen to their agents more than others (Anelka) and move for what seems like financial reasons so adding a stat, maybe call it agent influence should factor in players moving clubs. An example:
You're after Player A but so are Barca, R.Madrid and Liverpool. The agent approaches you and lets you know what these teams are offering and what the players club is after as well as what their player wants to achieve in the move.
As the manager you should be able to call on known Agents to let you know which players they control are looking for a move elsewhere, possibly ask the agent to release something showing the player is after a move to your club.
I would like the game to go into more detail in regards to takeovers. Let the manager comment on possible takeovers, make it unsettle AI managers like Steve Bruce. Give financial details on the deals being done, most big clubs that are taken over end up with some debt of some kind.
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This is a story that is almost unbelievable — except that those of us who have been following the battle against piracy know it is all too commonplace:
A group of suspected Somali pirates detained on a Dutch warship has been released because no country has agreed to prosecute them. …
The suspects were seized in the Indian Ocean two weeks ago after allegedly attempting to attack a cargo ship.
They were put back on their own speedboat with some food and fuel.
What then, is the point, of the U.S. and other nations sending its warships to patrol the coast of East Africa if they're going to simply release the captured culprits? The legal authority to imprison and even execute them is strong. In fact, the "doctrine of universal jurisdiction" — nowadays used to snare war criminals and Israeli leaders — was originally developed to deal with pirates, who were declared "hostes humani generis," or common enemies of mankind. States going back to the days of the Roman Empire exercised the right to capture and execute captured pirates. The U.S., Britain, and other nations made ample use of this authority to stamp out the last major outbreak of piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries.
But today we have become unwilling to subject these banditos to the most elementary justice. The U.S. and other nations had hoped that Kenya would try the pirates, but in this case — and many others — the Kenyan authorities aren't obliging. So why aren't the U.S. and other nations stepping forward to try the pirates in their own courts? A variety of excuses will be advanced; reportedly the British are even worried about the cutthroats claiming "refugee" status. But ultimately it comes down to a failure of will. Until the so-called civilized nations muster the courage to act decisively, the plague of piracy will continue.


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The M.Ed. Post Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Licensure Program is designed for adults who have earned a bachelor's degree, have some professional work experience, and want to obtain teaching credentials.
The Initial Licensure program has three components:
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Subject matter endorsement requirements are typically met prior to enrollment in the program. For example, someone who wishes to teach mathematics should have the equivalent of mathematics major in course work or experience, or be prepared to make up the course work deficiencies. The two exceptions to this model are English as a Second Language and Special Education. Graduate-level course work is available as a part of the program to fulfill those endorsement requirements.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab Android tablet hits the FCC
Developing: Samsung's heavily hyped Galaxy Tab android tablet just made an appearance on the FCC. The model number of the Galaxy Tab is listed SHW-M180S, and the device is described as a "1900 GPRS Mini-Tablet with Bluetooth and WLAN," below.
Test reports confirm 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth and 1900 GPRS. Interestingly, no mention is made of WCDMA frequencies. Also missing from FCC test reports is any mention of CDMA support, which suggests that this version of the Galaxy Tab will not be making its way to Verizon.


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DME (dimethyl ether) is a clean-burning, non-toxic, potentially renewable fuel. Its high cetane value and quiet combustion, as well as its inexpensive propane-like fueling system, make it an excellent, inexpensive diesel alternative that will meet strict emissions standards.
DME has been used for decades as an energy source in China, Japan, Korea, Egypt, and Brazil, and it can be produced domestically from a variety of feedstocks, including biogas and natural gas. Ideal uses in North America are in the transportation, agriculture, and construction industries. Because production is not dependent upon the price of crude oil, Oberon Fuels can offer stable pricing for DME, competitive with that of diesel.
DME is a gas under ambient conditions with properties similar to those of propane. However, because it can be stored as a liquid under moderate pressure, it eliminates the need for the high-pressure containers used for CNG or cryogenic storage of LNG.


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If Honda wants to double its worldwide car sales over the next five years as executives have said lately, they'll require a very good Accord. That's why they're encouraged by the strong start for the 2013 Accord in the U.S. market, featuring robust sales demand out of the gate, quickly rising output at the plant in Ohio, and a fetching new advertising campaign aimed at American consumers.
Sales of Accord in September were a whopping 57 percent ahead of a year earlier after the new version hit dealerships in mid-month.
Great early returns and results for the new Accord are especially important for Honda after it was stung by the disappointing debut of the new generation of its Civic compact last year. Honda learned from that experience and has applied lessons to the launch of the new Accord.
True, the spiffy start for the new Accord comes in the context of easy overall sales comparisons for Honda, anyway, as it continues its full recovery from last year's supply disasters. Honda is in the midst of a big recall of a mid-decade version of Accord in the U.S., to correct a power-steering leak that could cause under-hood fires. And competition is intensifying in Accord's mid-size sedan segment, with the restyled Ford Fusion, a revamped Nissan Altima and a formidable-again Toyota Camry aiming at the same group of U.S. consumers.
But despite those headwinds, Honda simply can't afford to disappoint with the new Accord, the ninth generation of a venerable product that last was substantially updated in 2008. Even more than Civic, it is a crucial and iconic nameplate for the brand.
"Obviously, it's important from an absolute sales standpoint — given the size of the segment it's critical for us to participate in a meaningful way," Mike Accavitti, CMO of American Honda, told me. "But more important than that, Accord has been so tightly associated with Honda that this segment is even more important to us.
"Accord has woven itself into the American fabric. There aren't a lot of nameplates that have been around for 30 years."
Accord, Civic and the CR-V utility vehicle combined comprise more than 70 percent of the brand's overall sales volume in the United States. But it's Accord that "defines Honda in a lot of people's minds," Accavitti said. There have been 11 million Accords sold in the U.S., "and that's a competitive advantage for us."
It's also a good thing that Honda is off to a winning start with advertising for the new car. Its campaign theme, "It Starts With You," cleverly taps into the long experience that so many American consumers already have with Accords as well as effectively showcases features of the new model.
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Smagula, Sheehan honored by America East
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BOSTON - Lindsey Smagula (Bedford, N.H.) and Michelle Sheehan (Belmont, Mass.) of the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team were named Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the America East conference announced Monday.
UNH has now won all four of the conference's Rookie of the Week awards this season. Sara Hourihan (Lynnfield, Mass.) earned that honor the previous three weeks.
Smagula, a senior back, received the honor for both her defensive and offensive contributions as the Wildcats' went 2-0-0 last week with victories against Holy Cross (3-0) and UMBC (4-3 in overtime). Smagula scored the golden goal in the 96th minute in the conference opener at UMBC when she blasted a direct kick from the top of the penalty area into the upper-left corner of the net. She recorded an assist vs. HC when she intercepted a pass on the defensive end of the field, advanced to midfield with a couple of touches and served the ball over the Crusaders' defense that Sheehan tracked down and converted into a goal. On defense, her efforts helped limit both opponents to just five shots on goal and UNH's fifth shutout of the season vs. Holy Cross.
Sheehan, a freshman forward, scored a goal in both Wildcat games last week. Her aforementioned goal vs. HC was her first collegiate goal and extended UNH's lead to 3-0. She followed that with a goal against UMBC that gave the 'Cats a 3-2 lead in the 82nd minute.
New Hampshire (6-3-0 overall, 1-0-0 America East) returns to action Sept. 29 (7 p.m.) at the University of Hartford. The next Wildcat home game is Nike Youth Day on Oct. 2 vs. Maine. Game time at Lewis Fields is 1 p.m.


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|Wednesday, 23 July 2014 05:36
A preliminary hearing was held yesterday in the Barren County District Courtroom in front of the Honorable Judge John Alexander in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. John William Amis.
The Commonwealth Attorney John Gardner addressed the Court first and questioned the state's sole witness, Detective Eric Cowan. Cowan has been with the Glasgow Police Department for four years and has been a Detective since June of last year.
Cowan testified that on June 16th of this year Amis called 911 Dispatch advising he was on his way to TJ Samson Hospital with his wife who had potentially overdosed. Officers with the Glasgow Police Department responded to the scene. Cowan stated that Barren County Coroner Mike Swift called him at his office, just before 2pm and asked that he come to TJ Samson. Upon arrival, Cowan saw Amis outside the ER speaking with Officers. Cowan went inside and saw the deceased body of Lorine Lobombard, and could see visible bruising and blood on Lobombard's fingers. Pictures were taken of the body.
Amis left TJ and met Officers back at his residence. Amis told Officers she may have been assaulted a couple of days before he took her to TJ. Officers noticed a red spot on Amis hand, but didn't take specific pictures of his hands, only his body in general.
On the 17th, one day after Lobombard was pronounced dead, an autopsy was conducted and the cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma. The medical examiners report also listed injuries as 'acute', and stated they could have been obtained anywhere from 24-48 hours prior to being dropped off at TJ. Cowan also added the medical examiner's report had not been finalized as of yesterday afternoon.
On the 18th of June, Officers applied for a search warrant to x-ray Amis' hands to check for possible injury. That warrant was never able to be executed. Cowan was cross-examined by Amis's attorney Greg Berry.
After hearing both sides Judge Alexander's ruled that there was enough evidence to present the MURDER charge before the Grand Jury, but there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a charge of TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE. Judge Alexander did add that additional testimony could be presented before the grand jury to result in an additional charge.
Judge Alexander also denied the request to lower the bond amount. Bond for Amis is currently set at $1million cash. A decision from the Grand Jury is expected in the next few weeks.


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Great food, nice decor and good service! I go there once a week either to eat in or takeout. Consistently excellent.
Posted by Anonymous on 07/08/2013
I love Aya's for a lot of reasons. But the reason I keep coming back (and dreaming about it) is their Egyptian rice pudding. It is unreal. I've never had anything like it: creamy, milky, delicately-flavored, dusted with pistachios. If you order some of the Egyptian rice pudding to-go, you'll get it in a convenient container with a lid. Don't share it. Save it all for yourself. Or get one for everyone in your group. It's that good.
Posted by M. Louis on 10/23/2008
I have been to Aya's twice for lunch, on my way again today, and the food is great. The lasagna is fresh, homemade and absolutely delicious. Seems like it would make a nice date spot. Cozy, warm atmosphere. Definitely a gem tucked way on Arch Street.
Posted by Nik on 04/12/2008
I live in the neighborhood and finally had a chance to try Aya's Cafe last night. I had the Mussels to start which were great once you dipped them in the amazing (white) broth...My friend had the bruschetta which was also very good. For our entrees I had the Lobster Ravioli while my friend had the Shrimp & Scallops...both were excellent. We especially loved the sauces both dishes came in....so much so, we requested pita bread to effectively clean our plates....The pita bread came out warm & tasted so fresh. I wonder why they don't serve the pita with some kind of sauce or hummus as the first course? Anyway, food, service, and atmosphere were all great. I'll definitely be back soon!
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This restaurant is absolutely awesome! The food and service are great. I've been there 4 times and parking has never been an issue. In fact, I'm on my way there right now!
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Wonderful Middle Eastern cuisine! We went around 7pm on a Saturday night, and there was no problem getting street parking on Arch. Hummus appetizer was only so-so, but the mixed grill was superb, and the almond-crusted salmon was even better. Service was very nice, even with a baby in a highchair.
Posted by robinp on 02/21/2007
Aya's is the best place to eat in town, the food is always fresh, delicious and interesting. The people are friendly and you can sit with friends and enjoy a wonderful meal with a good bottle of wine. They never try to rush you out, like some places. Parking is easy for the city. Try it, you will love it!!!


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Hazel Gladys Carl Wilson died at Emeritus Assisted Living facility in Zanesville, Ohio, on October 28, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday. November 2, at the Middleport Chapel of Anderson-McDaniel Funeral Home, with Pastor Al Hartson officiating. Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Middleport.


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Pickers blast Coyotes with four-run first
ALICE - The way things were going, Alice seemed primed for a showdown against Calallen on Tuesday for the outright lead in District 31-4A.
Robstown had other intentions.
The Cotton Pickers (17-6-2 overall, 2-1 district) used a huge first inning to cruise past the Coyotes (17-4, 2-1) 8-1 Friday night, a victory that forged a tied for second place between the two teams. The Wildcats (20-3, 3-0), the state's No. 1 ranked in 4A, is now in sole possession of first after beating Kingsville 14-1 on Friday.
"We just wanted to come out and play some good baseball," said Robstown ace Trey Hernandez, who scattered three hits and struck out 14. "We knew that a loss would put us back in the standings. That would've made it tough to fight our way back up."
The turning point ended up being a four-run first inning in which Robstown pounded out four hits. The Cotton Pickers also took advantage of two Alice errors on the first three plays of the game.
Having gained the momentum, Hernandez fell into a groove.
"I know that if I get some run support (opponents) are going to have to hit off me," said Hernandez, who struck out the side three times. "My confidence was way high after we took the lead."
The Coyotes never recovered.
"Any time you play a team like Robstown you have to be on top of your game," said Alice coach Victor Escamilla, who earned his 200th career victory a week ago when the Coyotes downed Flour Bluff 11-2 to open district.
"We started off with an error," he said. "You can't make those mistakes against a team like that."
The Cotton Pickers had a huge first inning after leadoff hitter Ruben Elizondo reached on a throwing error by pitcher Chris Pena. Elizondo moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Robbie Briones and was on the move again when Ricky Mendez singled up the middle.
Alice center fielder Zach Garza charged in on the play, forcing Robstown coach Steve Castro to hold Elizondo at third. However, Garza missed the ball, allowing Elizondo to score and give the Cotton Pickers a 1-0 lead.
Mendez was at third and Hernandez courtesy runner David Rodriguez at first following a walk when Aaron Martinez singled to right. The hit scored Mendez and left runners at first and second.
James Gonzalez then squeezed a base hit passed shortstop J.P. Garcia, loading the bases. Chris Cruz struck out swinging for the second out, but Smiley Gonzalez walked to score Rodriguez and leave the bases full.
Chris Contreras, the ninth batter in the lineup, continued the attack when he scored Martinez on a single to left. The inning finally ended when Elizondo flied out to center with Robstown in front 4-0.
The Coyotes chipped away at the deficit in the bottom of the second.
With two outs, J.P. Garcia hit a hard chopper to third base to spark the rally. The ball took a hop just in front of Robstown's Mendez, bounced off his chest and into foul territory.
Markus Gutierrez followed with a single to left, moving Garcia to second. Garcia then scored on a base hit to center by Allen Rios, brining Alice to within 4-1.
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LUNCH 11:45 a.m., LECTURE 12:15 p.m.
Commissioner David Mason will tell the unusual story of a regulatory agency - the Federal Election Commission - that decided NOT to regulate, and describe the challenge he and his agency face now that a Federal Court has ordered it to write rules regulating political activity on the Internet. Political activity on the Internet has been a remarkable success. Activists of all stripes see the Internet as a revolutionary citizen tool, but others see Internet activism as a threat.
David Mason was nominated to the Federal Election Commission by President William Clinton in 1998, and currently serves as a member of the Commission's Litigation Committee. Prior to his appointment to the Commission, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, guiding base closing legislation to a successful conclusion.
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Book your room at Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
Get an overview of this hotel4-star beach hotel with a full-service spa
Nestled on the beach, this Zadar hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Port Gate, National Museum Zadar, and Archeological Museum. Land Gate and Cathedral of St. Anastasia are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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At Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy snorkeling.
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All 258 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find minibars, hair dryers, and safes.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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All-inclusive room rates at Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
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Some rates at Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik like a complimentary children's club and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a steam room.
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Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Acquapura Thalasso and SP. Services include massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and thalassotherapy.
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
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By Frank Lewis
September 8, 2013
Frank Lewis
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The Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund's Tennis Tournament at Portsmouth High School and Shawnee State University has continued to grow since its inception seven years ago.
"I'm very happy to tell everybody that we have raised $18,000 this year," Tournament Chairman Jim Daehler said. "We also have the most player's we've ever had. So we keep growing, and I want to say thank you to our loyal sponsors and our loyal players. They get what Mark and Virgie (Hunter) are doing with the Hope Fund, and we're helping so many of our needy children in our community, and we're just thrilled that we have this kind of turnout. We've been blessed with beautiful weather."
The Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund was established in memory of Steven Hunter in January of 2006. Steven was a 2003 graduate of Portsmouth High School, attended Shawnee State University and Milligan College. Daehler said Steven's enthusiasm was contagious and his compassion inspires a lot of people in the area. Steven also had a strong conviction to help those in need, rooted in his strong faith. The Hunters established the fund to help children who may have financial needs but also may have slipped through the cracks and off some radar screens.
"The Power Pack program has grown so much," Daehler said. "The need is so vast in our community. There are so many at risk children that look forward to that Power Pack that they get on Friday night to take home over the weekend. And hopefully them having some nutritious food keeps them from slipping through the cracks."
Steven's Power Pack now serves approximately 500 hungry children every weekend during the school year in nine different school districts in Scioto County, including Portsmouth Elementary, East Portsmouth Elementary, New Boston Oak Intermediate and Stanton Primary, Northwest Elementary, Valley Elementary, West Portsmouth Elementary, Green Elementary, Clay Elementary, Bloom-Vernon Elementary, and Minford Elementary.
"It has just blossomed and grown so much. Mark and Virgie have done a wonderful job and devoted a tremendous amount of their own time and energy into the Hope Fund," Daehler said. "Steven was such a special young man."
Daehler said something new was added to this year's tennis tournament.
"In our efforts to grow the tournament we have added a junior division and Billy and Emily Levi of the Portsmouth Tennis Academy are riding herd on that," Daehler said. "And I know that will continue to grow and it will make that blossom over the next few years."
Daehler said the tournament began Friday night on the campus at SSU, and continued Saturday at both locations. The adults played doubles while the juniors played singles.
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NC legislature's proposed budget for 2013-14
Highlights of North Carolina's $20.6 billion budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year proposed by state House and Senate negotiators.
The document also sets spending and revenue rules for the 2014-15 year, but those will be altered by the General Assembly when it meets next year. According to budget documents, the spending plan would:— provide no pay raises for teachers or state employees, but they would receive an additional five vacation days.
— increase state retirement system contribution by $36 million for state employees, teachers.
— set aside $86.6 million this year and $437.8 million next year for tax cuts.
— eliminate the $376 million annual spending cut for local school districts in which they're expected to return a portion of money they've received as a cost-saving measure.
— cut $286 million this year and $246 million next year in funding for classroom teachers by revising teacher-student ratios.
— reduce funding for school bus replacement by $29.8 million this year and $39.1 million next year.
— spend $120 million this year and $110 million less on teacher assistants. The revised allotment for assistants in kindergarten through third grade will now cover assistants in kindergarten and first grade.
— raise community college tuition by $2.50 per hour for residents and nonresidents.
— continues the phase-out of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program, which annually selected 500 promising high school seniors to receive four-year scholarships allowing them to graduate with little or no college debt in return for working in public schools for four years after graduation.
— direct $66 million in reductions this year across the University of North Carolina campus system, with cuts as determined by school leaders.
— spend $10 million next year for grants of up to $4,200 per year for students meeting income limited to attend private schools.
— shift $12.4 million from lottery receipts to add 2,500 North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program slots, raising the total available to 27,500.
— close minimum and medium-security adult prisons in Bladen, Duplin, Robeson, Wayne counties that contain more than 1,200 beds, close the 708-bed Western Youth Institution in Morganton for young offenders, and convert the Johnston Correctional Institution from a medium custody to a minimum custody prison in January. The change would eliminate more than 730 positions and save $24 million.
— close two juvenile detention centers in Buncombe and Richmond counties and the youth development center in Lenoir County, eliminating nearly 90 jobs and saving more than $5 million.
— provide funding for dozens of currently vacant state trooper positions, at a cost of $2.5 million.
— fund eight new state parole commission positions and 175 new probation officer positions to carry out 2011 Justice Reinvestment Act, at a cost of nearly $6.7 million.
— move the state crime laboratory and the state DNA Database and Databank from the State Bureau of Investigation but keep within the Justice Department. The lab would receive 19 new positions.
— cut three-state operated alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers by 12 percent, totaling nearly $5 million.
— provide another $434 million for increased Medicaid expenditures to continue the Medicaid program at current levels
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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Tom Hart
Tom Hart has been writing and drawing comics all of his life; winning a grant to self-publish his runaway hit, Hutch Owen's Working Hard, in the early '90s. Since then, he has delighted and challenged readers with his innovative storytelling techniques and the controlled frenzy of his farces and satires of the modern world. His work has appeared in Japanese, French, and Portuguese, and he has lectured on comics across the country, to preschoolers and college students alike.
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The Comics Journal has raved, "There's nobody better at telling a story than Tom Hart", and Banks/Eubanks is an ambitious tale told with simplicity, wit, and the unique combination of wild antics and deep insight that is his signature. Set in summertime Boston (and central Florida during a tropical …
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He's outraged! He's not going to take it anymore! He's... not quite sure what to do next. Meet Hutch and his motley crew of lovable malcontents, struggling to make sense of an America that baffles, oppresses, and infuriates them. Collecting the five-year run of Tom Hart's bitingly …
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"...this anthology is so bizzare, outlandish and just plain odd, it far surpasses all previous Stripburger anthologies..." ? Wostok. After surviving 10 "mad" years in publishing, Stripburger is proud to present another special, all-English edition of its flagship Eastern European anthology. This …
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Five Takeaways from Game 3
Five takeaways from the Pacers' 114-96 loss to Miami on Sunday:
1. The Pacers now face the daunting task of beating the Heat three times out of the next four games. The Heat only lost three games out of their final 48 of the season. "We'll see where we're at," Paul George said. "It will show us what we're made of to come out of here and battle back."
2. If that isn't enough to convince you of the Heat's greatness, consider this: They haven't lost two games in a row since Jan. 8 and 10, when they lost on the road to the Pacers and Portland.
3. The Pacers gave up an average of about 35 points in the paint during the regular season. Miami, however, has scored 60, 40 and 52 points in the first three games of the series despite not having a low-post scoring threat – other than when LeBron James decides to become one. That's an indication of Miami's quickness and ability to attack the basket with dribble penetration.
4. Guard play continues to be the determining factor for the Pacers. The frontline has been fairly consistent, and effective. Roy Hibbert is averaging 22.7 points, George is averaging 20.7 and West is averaging 20. They've outscored Miami's frontline in each of the three games of the series. George Hill has played well, too, averaging 14 points on 48 percent shooting, and has hit 5-of-8 three-pointers. That leaves Stephenson, who, since his celebrated 25-point effort when the Pacers closed out New York in the second round, has totaled 24 points in three games against the Heat while hitting 8-of-32 shots. Pacers coach Frank Vogel described him as the key to the series in Miami, and it rings even more true now.
5. Chris Andersen looks like a freak, with his spiked Mohawk and blanket of tattoos, but he's been freakishly good for Miami off the bench. He's hit all 13 of his field goal attempts, most of them dunks, and 6-of-7 foul shots. He also ranks second on his team with 17 rebounds, and has a series-best six blocked shots.


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LONDON (AP) — Prince William has started a special 10-week course in agricultural management, commuting by train to the University of Cambridge.
The future king, whose formal title is Duke of Cambridge, traveled Tuesday on the 9:44 a.m. train from London's King Cross station.
He is embarking on a tailored course designed to help him manage the lucrative Duchy of Cornwall estate which he stands to inherit from his father, Prince Charles, who has been an outspoken advocate for organic farming.
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Drug Money Laundered by Two Florida Police Agencies, And Stark Corruption at All Levels of Government
Nearly two weeks ago, the Miami Herald published a major investigative journalism series on two small Florida police agencies, which engaged in undercover money laundering operations with criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking so officers and the police departments themselves could claim millions of dollars as their own.
The series, "License to Launder: Cash, Cops & the Cartels," has not received much media attention at all. Whether that is because the essence of the corruption was already known is unclear, however, the corruption detailed at all levels of government is staggering—from the money laundering itself to the coverup by federal investigators seemingly unwilling to investigate anyone in the task force who committed crimes.
It is a stark example of how the War on Drugs is more about how police departments and officers can profit than stopping the flow of drug money. Indeed, officers in this case needed money to keep flowing in order to continue living as high rollers.
Bal Harbour is a small community of around 2,500 people with "oceanfront condominiums" and "elegant boutiques." It had one reported violent crime in 2012 – an aggravated assault. But, beginning in 2010, the department partnered with the police department in Glades County, one of the poorest counties in Florida.
The police agencies formed the Tri-County Task Force, a state task force, to conduct undercover operations. They took place all over the United States but it would be difficult to believe they were carried out by officers interested in bringing drug traffickers to justice.
The task force made no arrests and engaged in no effort to have the Florida State's Attorney prosecute any cases. What the officers wanted was money, plain and simple, and they took advantage of the federal government's Equitable Sharing program to claim drug cash as their own.
When it comes to the War on Drugs, agencies operate under the presumption that undercover units have to typically "seize far more money from criminal groups than what a task force launders and returns to the streets." That is why one of the most shocking details is that the task force "passed tips that led to federal agents seizing nearly $30 million." Yet, during the same period, the task force laundered $50 million.
Based on "confidential records of the undercover investigation" and "thousands of records including cash pickup reports, emails, DEA reports, bank statements, and wire transfers for millions of dollars," the Miami Herald uncovered the following:
—The Justice Department Officer of Inspector General found the task force had laundered over $56 million dollars "without adequate written policies or procedures, prosecutorial oversight, or audits of the undercover bank accounts." The amount, however, was actually closer to $83 million.
—Officers made cash deposits at a SunTrust Bank about a block from the Bal Harbour police station, which totaled $28 million. None of the deposits appear in records created by the police.
—At least 30 times, police deposited funds into banks and storefront businesses to "conceal drug cash for criminal groups," but they never documented their actions. The total amount of money distributed was around $20 million. (more…)


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The Harvard men's volleyball team split its weekend series, falling to Vassar, 3-1 (21-30, 21-30, 30-12, 28-30), on Saturday and defeating Southampton 3-1 (24-30, 30-27, 30-28, 30-24) yesterday at the Malkin Athletic Center.
The Crimson (8-6, 4-5 Hay) needed to win the rest of its conference games to have a legitamate chance of entering the EIVA tournament, but the loss to Vassar (10-8, 4-5) essentially ended any hopes of reaching the post-season.
NYU, the No. 1 ranked team in Division III volleyball, leads the Hay Division with a 7-1 record, and St. Francis is second with a 6-1 record. The top two teams from the Hay Division make the tournament.
"We were really disappointed with the Vassar loss," said sophomore middle blocker Alex Kowell. "We wanted to prove ourselves against Southampton."
Harvard 3, Southampton 1
The Crimson completed its season sweep of the Warriors (8-7, 3-4) behind balanced offense and solid defense, which led to a 3-1 win yesterday afternoon.
Harvard lost the first game, but quickly established its block and stymied the Southampton offense for the final three games with freshman middle blocker Juan Carlos Cardet leading the way.
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Three Mississippi State faculty members are being honored this week as new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Mark F. Horstemeyer of mechanical and computational engineering, James C. Newman Jr. of aerospace engineering and Mark A. Novotny of physics and astronomy are receiving the high honor awarded by their peers in recognition of scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.
Based in Washington, D.C., the AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society. The organization publishes the prestigious journal Science, as well as Science Translational Medicine and Science Signaling.
The three university professors will join with other honorees Saturday [Feb. 16] to receive official certificates and accompanying gold-and-blue rosette pins. The colors represent the science and engineering fields, respectively.
The AAAS Fellows Forum is a major event of the organization's annual meeting, which is being held this year in Boston, Mass.
Horstemeyer chairs the computation solid mechanics program and serves as chief technical officer at MSU's Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems. He additionally serves as an adjunct professor in the agricultural and biological engineering department. Since joining the Bagley College of Engineering faculty in 2002, Horstemeyer has been named a Giles Distinguished Professor, the highest academic rank on campus, and been honored with the Ralph E. Powe Research Award.
Newman is both a Giles Distinguished Professor and holder of the Bagley College's Richard H. Johnson Chair of Aerospace Engineering. Principal investigator of research grants totaling more than $3.6 million, he is a specialist in fatigue and fracture mechanics of materials and aircraft structures. He led the development of a fracture standard test method for thin-sheet materials that was adopted in 2006 by the American Society for Testing and Materials.
Novotny has headed the physics and astronomy department since 2001. From 2002-05, he also directed the High Performance Computing Collaboratory Center for Computational Sciences. Before coming to MSU, he was a scholar and scientist at Florida State University's Supercomputer Computations Research Institute. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, Novotny also recently was named a Dynasty Foundation Visiting Scientist. Last year, he was among 40 foreign physicists, mathematicians and biologists receiving full travel grants to speak at academic institutions in Russia.
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Nutcracker! (London & tour)
Editorial Staff • West End • 19 Dec 2007
It is sheer delight. Instead of the traditional opening of a family Christmas Eve interrupted by the arrival of Clara's mysterious godfather Drosselmeyer, we are plunged into the cheerless world of Dr Dross's orphanage for waifs and strays. Clara and the other orphans are dislocated from the Christmas family spirit and the story has somewhere to go.
That somewhere, of course, is the Land of Sweets, or Sweetieland as Bourne calls it, where Clara (Kerry Biggin) and her nutcracker soldier (Alan Vincent) – transformed from a ventriloquist's doll into an athletic prince in a white slacks and braces – are embroiled in the fairytale romance of Princess Sugar (dazzling Michela Meazza) and Prince Bon-Bon (Drew McOnie) and their court of dancing eye candy.
Reinventing the dramaturgy, Bourne creates a story that owes as much to the spirit of Little Orphan Annie as it does to that of Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz. The other great 1990s radical version was Mark Morris's, first seen in Brussels, which created a much darker psychological hinterland for Clara's awakening. Bourne and his designer Anthony Ward keep things lighter and more colourful, even in the fight with the mice and the rather gruesome revolt in the orphanage.
The skating scene on the frozen lake is one of the highlights, the swish and movement magically conveyed with slides, glides and trailing arms. This is the winter wonderland of your dreams, and the slightly sarcastic humour that informs most of the piece only breaks through when we meet the dancing Cupids in their winged, striped pyjamas.
The series of famous dances and beautiful melodies are then joined by the Hispanic Liquorice Allsorts, the bovver-booted Gobstoppers, the Marshmallow Girls in their candy-floss hair and pom-poms, the Humbug Bouncer (faint memories of the orphanage) and the wonderfully bizarre Knickerbocker Glory (Ashley Bain), a sort of sinister ringmaster.
Instead of existing merely as an escapist interlude, Sweetieland operates on Clara's consciousness as a spur to opportunity, and we only return to the orphanage so that she can discover a way of leaving it. Not least of the evening's pleasures is the orchestral playing in the pit under Timothy Henty, contributing fully to the show's sense of "special occasion."
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