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Coarctation of the aorta
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Coarctation of the aorta, or aortic narrowing (abbreviated as CoA[1][2]), is a congenital condition whereby the aorta narrows in the area where the ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum after regression) inserts. Aortic coarctation is considered when a section of the aorta is narrowed to an abnormal width. The word "coarctation" means narrowing. Coarctations are most common where the aorta—the major artery leading away from the heart—arches toward the abdomen and legs. The aortic arch may be small in babies with coarctations. Other heart defects may also occur when coarctation is present, typically occurring on the left side of the heart. When a patient has a coarctation, the left ventricle has to work harder. Since the aorta is narrowed, the left ventricle must generate a much higher pressure than normal in order to force enough blood through the aorta to deliver blood to the lower part of the body. If the narrowing is severe enough, the left ventricle may not be strong enough to push blood through the coarctation, thus resulting in lack of blood to the lower half of the body. Physiologically its complete form is manifested as interrupted aortic arch.
There are three types of aortic coarctations:[3]
- Preductal coarctation: The narrowing is proximal to the ductus arteriosus. Blood flow to the aorta that is distal to the narrowing is dependent on the ductus arteriosus; therefore severe coarctation can be life-threatening. Preductal coarctation results when an intracardiac anomaly during fetal life decreases blood flow through the left side of the heart, leading to hypoplastic development of the aorta. This is the type seen in approximately 5% of infants with Turner Syndrome.[4][5]
- Ductal coarctation: The narrowing occurs at the insertion of the ductus arteriosus. This kind usually appears when the ductus arteriosus closes.
- Postductal coarctation: The narrowing is distal to the insertion of the ductus arteriosus. Even with an open ductus arteriosus, blood flow to the lower body can be impaired. This type is most common in adults. It is associated with notching of the ribs (because of collateral circulation), hypertension in the upper extremities, and weak pulses in the lower extremities. Postductal coarctation is most likely the result of the extension of a muscular artery (ductus arteriosus) into an elastic artery (aorta) during fetal life, where the contraction and fibrosis of the ductus arteriosus upon birth subsequently narrows the aortic lumen.[6]
Signs and symptoms[edit]
In mild cases, children may show no signs or symptoms at first and their condition may not be diagnosed until later in life. Some children born with coarctation of the aorta have other heart defects too, such as aortic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus or mitral valve abnormalities.
Coarctation is about twice as common in boys as it is in girls. It is common in girls who have Turner syndrome.
Symptoms may be absent with mild narrowings (coarctation). When present, they include: difficulty breathing, poor appetite or trouble feeding, failure to thrive. Later on, children may develop symptoms related to problems with blood flow and an enlarged heart. They may experience dizziness or shortness of breath, faint or near-fainting episodes, chest pain, abnormal tiredness or fatigue, headaches, or nosebleeds. They have cold legs and feet or have pain in their legs with exercise (intermittent claudication).
In more severe cases, where severe coarctations, babies may develop serious problems soon after birth because not enough blood can get through the aorta to the rest of their body. Arterial hypertension in the arms with low blood pressure in the lower extremities is classic. In the lower extremities, weak pulses in the femoral arteries and arteries of the feet are found.
The coarctation typically occurs after the left subclavian artery. However, if situated before it, blood flow to the left arm is compromised and asynchronous or radial pulses of different "strength" may be detected (normal on the right arm, weak or delayed on the left). In these cases, a difference between the normal radial pulse in the right arm and the delayed femoral pulse in the legs (either side) may be apparent, whilst no such delay would be appreciated with palpation of both delayed left arm and either femoral pulses. On the other hand, a coarctation occurring after the left subclavian artery will produce synchronous radial pulses, but radial-femoral delay will be present under palpation in either arm (both arm pulses are normal compared to the delayed leg pulses).
With imaging, resorption of the lower part of the ribs may be seen, due to increased blood flow over the neurovascular bundle that runs there. Post-stenotic dilation of the aorta results in a classic 'figure 3 sign' on x-ray. The characteristic bulging of the sign is caused by dilatation of the aorta due to an indrawing of the aortic wall at the site of cervical rib obstruction, with consequent post-stenotic dilation. This physiology results in the '3' image for which the sign is named.[7][8][9] When the esophagus is filled with barium, a reverse 3 or E sign is often seen and represents a mirror image of the areas of prestenotic and poststenotic dilatation.[10]
Coarctation of the aorta can be accurately diagnosed with magnetic resonance angiography. In teenagers and adults echocardiograms may not be conclusive. In adults with untreated coarctation, blood often reaches the lower body through collaterals, e.g. internal thoracic arteries via the subclavian arteries. Those can be seen on MR, CT or angiography. An untreated coarctation may also result in hypertrophy of the left ventricle.
Arteries can be checked for narrowing by the cardiologist by using an CT angiogram. This test is very easy on the patient because it is a minimally invasive procedure. The first step in the process is having a dye injected into the patient to help highlight the arteries for the CT scanner. While the CT scanner is imaging the arteries, images will be able to be viewed by the cardiologists almost immediately.
An MRI scan is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of your body. An MRI of your chest will reveal the location of the coarctation of the aorta and determine whether it affects other blood vessels in your body.
Cardiac catheterization is an invasive imaging procedure that is a tool for evaluating heart functions in real time. A long, narrow tube called a catheter is inserted through a plastic hollow tube called an introducer sheath. The introducer sheath is typically inserted into the patients arm or leg. The catheter is positioned through the patients blood vessel until it reaches the coronary arteries. Once the catheter is in position, a contrast dye is injected though the tip of the catheter while x-rays are taken to follow the dye through the chambers of the heart and arteries. This part of the procedure is called the coronary angiogram. Coronary artery disease occurs when there is a narrowing or blockage of the arteries leading to or from the heart. The cardiac catheterization is an interventional procedure that opens up the coronary artery to increase the blood flow to the heart. The contrast material injected into the arteries that help produce images of the heart help locate narrowed or blocked areas in arteries around the heart. There are other ways to produce images such as intra-vascular ultrasound (IVUS) and fractional flow reserve. These two different procedures give cardiologists more diverse options to best suit the patients needs.
coarctation of the aorta by CMR
A case of coarctation of the aorta was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2007 employing chest radiography and magnetic resonance images.[11]
A case of long-standing misdiagnosed coarctation of the aorta in an adult was described in the New York Times Magazine.[12]
Treatment is conservative if asymptomatic, but may require surgical resection of the narrow segment if there is arterial hypertension. The first operations to treat coarctation were carried out by Clarence Crafoord in Sweden in 1944.[13] In some cases angioplasty can be performed to dilate the narrowed artery.
For fetuses at high risk for developing coarctation, a novel experimental treatment approach is being investigated, wherein the mother inhales 45% oxygen three times a day (3 x 3–4 hours) beyond 34 weeks of gestation. The oxygen is transferred via the placenta to the fetus and results in dilatation of the fetal lung vessels. As a consequence, the flow of blood through the fetal circulatory system increases, including that through the underdeveloped arch. In suitable fetuses, marked increases in aortic arch dimensions have been observed over treatment periods of about two to three weeks.[14]
The long term outcome is very good. Some patients may, however, develop narrowing (stenosis) or dilatation at the previous coarctation site. All patients with unrepaired or repaired aortic coarctation require follow up in specialized Congenital Heart Disease centers.
Side Effects[edit]
Hypertension is defined when a patient's blood pressure in the arm exceeds 140/90 mmHg under normal conditions. This is a severe problem for the heart and can cause many other complications. In a study of 120 coarctation repair recipients done in Groningen, The Netherlands, twenty-nine patients (25%) experienced hypertension in the later years of life due to the repair. While hypertension has many different factors that lead to this stage of blood pressure, people who have had a coarctation repair — regardless of the age at which the operation was performed — are at much higher risk than the general public of hypertension later in life. Undetected chronic hypertension can lead to sudden death among coarctation repair patients, at higher rates as time progresses.
Angioplasty is a procedure done to dilate an abnormally narrow section of a blood vessel to allow better blood flow. This is done in a cardiac catheterization laboratory. Typically taking two to three hours, the procedure may take longer but usually patients are able to leave the hospital the same day. After a coarctation repair 20-60% of infant patients may experience reoccurring stenosis at the site of the original operation. This can be fixed by either another coarctation or by the procedure of choice among cardiologists; angioplasty.[15]
Coronary artery disease (CAD)* is a major issue for patients who have undergone a coarctation repair. Many years after the procedure is done, heart disease not only has an increased chance of affecting coarctation patients, but also progresses through the levels of severity at an alarmingly increased rate. In a study conducted by Mare Cohen, MD, et al., one fourth of the patients who experienced a coarctation died of heart disease, some at a relatively young age (Cohen, Marc, MD et al.) (G Di Salvo et al.)
Clinical criteria are used in most studies when defining recurrence of coarctation (recoarctation) when blood pressure is at a difference of >20 mmHg between the lower and upper limbs. This procedure is most common in infant patients and is uncommon in adult patients. In a study conducted by Koller et al., 10.8% of infant patients underwent recoarctations at less than two years of age while another 3.1% of older children received a recoarctation (Michael Giuffre et al.)
People who have had a coarctation of the aorta are likely to have bicuspid aortic valve disease. Between 20% and 85% of patients are affected with this disease. Bicuspid aortic valve disease is a big contributor to cardiac failure, which in turn makes up roughly 20% of late deaths to coarctation patients (Michael Giuffre et al.)
- Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, and therefore, is often referred to simply as "heart disease". However, there are hundreds of others types of heart disease, so, in order to avoid confusion, it is better to refer to coronary artery disease as such, or as CAD.
Leaving the hospital after a coarctation procedure is only one step in a lifelong process. Just because the coarctation was fixed does not mean that the patient is cured. It is extremely important to visit the cardiologist on a regular basis. Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, which is evaluated on a case-by-case level, visiting a cardiologist can be a once a year surveillance check up. Keeping a regular schedule of appointments with a cardiologist after a coarctation procedure is complete helps increase the chances of survivability for the patients.[16]
Unfortunately, coarctations can not be prevented because they are usually present at birth. The best thing for patients who are affected by coarctations is early detection. Some signs that can lead to a coarctation have been linked to pathologies such as Turner syndrome, bicuspid aortic valve, and other family heart conditions.
An anecdotal history statement describes the first diagnosed case of the coarctation of the aorta in Julia the daughter of the French poet Alphonse de Lamartine after the autopsy in 1832 in Beirut, the reference manuscript still exists in one of the Maronite monasteries in Mount Lebanon.
- ^ "Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)". heart.org.
- ^ "An unexpected finding late after repair of coarctation of the aorta". nih.gov.
- ^ Valdes-Cruz LM, Cayre RO: Echocardiographic diagnosis of congenital heart disease. Philadelphia, 1998.
- ^ Cotran, R., V. Kumar, and N. Fausto (2005). Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th Ed. W.B. Saunders. ISBN 0-8089-2302-1.
- ^ Volkl TM, Degenhardt K, Koch A, Simm D, Dorr HG, Singer H (2005). "Cardiovascular anomalies in children and young adults with Ullrich-Turner syndrome the Erlangen experience". Clin Cardiol 28 (2): 88–92. doi:10.1002/clc.4960280209. PMID 15757080.
- ^ http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/903965-overview#a0102
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- ^ Singh, Vibhuti. Aorta, Coarctation. E-medicine.
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- ^ Kohl, T; Tchatcheva, K; Stressig, R; Geipel, A; Heitzer, S; Gembruch, U (2008). "Maternal hyperoxygenation in late gestation promotes rapid increase of cardiac dimensions in fetuses with hypoplastic left hearts with intrinsically normal or slightly abnormal aortic and mitral valves". Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound 29 (S 2). doi:10.1055/s-2008-1080778.
- ^ Beekman, RH; Rocchini, AP; Behrendt, DM; Bove, EL; Dick M, 2nd; Crowley, DC; Snider, AR; Rosenthal, A (December 1986). "Long-term outcome after repair of coarctation in infancy: subclavian angioplasty does not reduce the need for reoperation.". Journal of the American College of Cardiology 8 (6): 1406–11. doi:10.1016/s0735-1097(86)80314-x. PMID 2946743.
- ^ Celermajer, D S; Greaves, K (August 2002). "Survivors of coarctation repair: fixed but not cured". Heart 88 (2): 113–114. doi:10.1136/heart.88.2.113. PMID 12117824.
- The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 89, Issue 5, 1 March 2002, Pages 541–547 SURGERY FOR CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE: Influence of age on survival, late hypertension, and recoarctation in elective aortic coarctation repairIncluding long-term results after elective aortic coarctation repair with a follow-up from 25 to 44 years. René M. H. J. Brouwer, MD, Michiel E. Erasmus, MD, Tjark Ebels, MD, PhD, Anton Eijgelaar, MD, PhD
- Journal of Human Hypertension 25, 739-745 Masked hypertension in young patients after successful aortic coarctation repair: impact on left ventricular geometry and function. G Di Salvo, B Castaldi, L Baldini, S Gala, F del Gaizo, A D'Andrea, G Limongelli, A F D'Aiello, G Scognamiglio, B Sarubbi, G Pacileo, M G Russo and R Calabrò
- Cohen, Marc, MD, Valentin Fuster, MD, Peter M. Steele, MBBS, David Driscoll, MD, and Dwight C. McGoon, MD. "Coarctation of the Aorta Long-term Follow-up and *Prediction of Outcome After SurgicalCorrection." Circulation 80 (1989): 840-45. Print.
External links[edit]
- Coarctation of the Aorta - Stanford Children's Health
- Aortic Coarctation information from Seattle Children's Hospital Heart Center
- Diagram at kumc.edu
- Overview and diagram at umich.edu
- Down's Heart Group Specific information relating to heart conditions and Down's Syndrome.
- http://www.uniklinik-bonn.de/dzft Specific information about hyperoxygenation approach (Note: in German)
- "English version" of some (other?) information from the [same web site as the] above source
- 3D CT Angiogram Radiology of Coarctation
- Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Definition." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 20 Apr. 2012. Web. 22 Feb. 2013.
- Nonductal Dependent Coarctation: A 20-year Study of Morbidity and Mortality Comparing Early-to-Late Surgical Repair
Michael Giuffre, MD, MBA, FRCPC, FACC; Lindsay Ryerson, MD; Denise Chapple, MD, FRCPC; Susan Crawford, MSc; Joyce Harder, MD, FRCPC; and Alexander K.C. Leung, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP(UK & Irel), FRCPCH
- Coarctation of the aorta: natural history and outcome after surgical treatment
N.P. Jenkins and C. Ward From the University Department of Cardiology, Regional Cardiac Centre, Withenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
- Cohen, Marc, MD, Valentin Fuster, MD, Peter M. Steele, MBBS, David Driscoll, MD, and Dwight C. McGoon, MD. "Coarctation of the Aorta Long-term Follow-up and Prediction of Outcome After SurgicalCorrection." Circulation 80 (1989): 840-45. Print.
- Clinic, Cleveland. "Cardiac Catheterization." Cardiac Catheterization. Cleveland Clinic, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2013.


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"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Benjamin Franklin.
Well Mr. Franklin you may be right about the first part, but when it comes to poker earnings, the certainty of taxes is well, not so certain. 2005 was a banner year for me; I turned a profit in my first year of play. Faced with the prospect of my 2005 tax preparation I found myself wondering if my profit was taxable. I know many Canadian poker players are wondering the same thing. I went to great lengths to find sound answers to my questions so I want to share what I have come across with all of you.
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After a few searches on Google and poker forums, I decided to go to the source and clicked my way to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. The bulletin that deals with gambling profits is named 334R2 (sounds like a riveting read I know); there are three sections that seemed relevant: windfalls, gambling profits, and profit from hobbies. After sifting through a plethora of legal tax jargon and thoroughly confusing myself, I decided to enlist the help of some great tax minds. Working in the financial services industry, I had no shortage of people to call; l managed to get Tim Cestnick on the phone. Tim is one of Canada's most respected experts and public speakers in the area of tax and personal finance, his articles appearing regularly in the Globe and Mail.
The first and most obvious question I posed was how does Revenue Canada view poker winnings? Tim pointed out, "Revenue Canada has written some information; you might want to get a copy of interpretation bulletin 334R2." Without knowing I had already read. I really was hoping he could bring this down to a level I could understand.
"334R2 talks about various sources of income and one of those sources it talks about is gambling profits. What it does say is that 'an individual may be subject to tax. Normally the general rule of gambling and what we call windfall amounts (lottery winnings) are not normally taxable, But, "Cestnlck explained, " an individual may be subject to tax on income they get from gambling if the gambling activities constitute carrying on the business of gambling." Finally I felt like l was getting somewhere!
Cestnick argues that, "If you are considered to be in the business of gambling then you are stuck, you have a problem." (Now remember, don't shoot the messenger) lf I am indeed in the 'business of gambling' then the profits are considered business income. Business income in Canada is of course taxable. So how would Revenue Canada determine if my poker playing is the business of gambling? A question Revenue Canada says can only be determined when they look at all of the facts of the individuals situation! No one factor is conclusive by itself but Revenue Canada considers the degree of organization in pursuit of the activity (poker), the existence of special knowledge, intention (are you playing poker merely for fun, or to gain your livelihood), and the extent of your poker activities including the number as well as frequency of your bets.
This is not looking good, as I have been multi-tabling online for the better part of 2005. Number and frequency of bets, is the CRA serious? When Mr. Cestnick looks at those four criteria, the thing that becomes obvious is that, if anybody who is gambling regularly, is good at it, is making money and is trying to make money, it could be argued that they are carrying on a business. Therefore, winnings will not be tax-free. Tim appeared to contradict that general sentiment among poker players, throughout the chatter I had come across. Among recreational poker players, poker earnings were the same as lottery winnings. Tim asserts, Basically if you buy a lottery ticket and you win, that's tax free, that's a windfall. Gambling is almost more of a job, more of a business." Ok Tim, that is clear. What I hear him saying is that if you win any amount, the size of the dollar amount doesn't matter so much. Tim went on to make things even more clear, " lf you are winning any amount regularly, because you play regularly, that is really going to be considered a business."
So as a recreational player with a fulltime profession, what are the chances that Revenue Canada would audit me? Tim's words of caution are very resonating. The reality is it's still early in the game, so we haven't seen how Revenue Canada will respond, yet. There are a few areas where Revenue Canada has in fact stepped up their audit procedures in recent years. Jewelry stores and restaurants especially, when it comes to the earnings of servers, as a lot of them in the past never reported their tips, are audited a lot. This could very well be the next industry that Revenue Canada decides they want to target, if the dollars are big enough and they think it is justified. The reality is that the chances of facing an audit might be slim now, but the possibility is there. With seven years to revisit your income tax filing, that chance is greatly compounded.
Although Mr. Cestnick provides a compelling argument, it is not the only opinion out there. l also contacted a much—respected local tax attorney. The attorney was of the ideology that an argument could be made in court saying poker winnings should be considered a windfall and therefore not taxable. What l think is essential for all of us to do is to consult with a chartered accountant (CA). Be prepared to visit more than one CA to find a like-minded professional. You will want someone to defend your position, should it need defending. Make sure the CA can clearly explain the consequences of your actions and will put their name to your income tax submission.
Keep in mind Revenue Canada has seven years to audit you. The last thing anyone would want to face is an audit you are ill prepared for. Next months topic will be structuring your poker business, how to account for expenses and what deductions can be claimed.
Tim Cestnick holds the following designations: CA, CPA, CFR and TEP. I extend my utmost appreciation and respect for Tim's time and wealth of knowledge. More information on Tim is at http://www.timcestnick.com. Paul Randall works as an associate from the Cambridge head office of Daniel P. Reeve and Associates Inc.—a full service financial firm found at http://www.millionaireinyou.com.
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Readers of a certain age might remember Esquire magazine's Dubious Achievement Awards. Sadly, the annual feature was discontinued for good in 2008; but fortunately, other publications and websites carried on the tradition.
My version, which concentrates on political dubious achievements, was originally intended as an end-of-the-year column. However, the Republicans contributed so much material in so short a time that I already have enough for a special edition.
Without any further ado, the winners are…
Silliest Argument Against Legalizing Pot and Worst New Phrase of 2014 (double winner)
After admitting that he smoked marijuana as a young man, David Brooks argued that no one else should legally do so because legalization would harm our nation's "moral ecology." Maybe one has to smoke a joint or two to understand what "moral ecology" means.
Dumbest Objection to the Common Core Standards
Al Melvin, a Republican state senator from Arizona, earns the award by arguing that the Common Core's math standards use "fuzzy math" because they substitute letters for numbers in some examples. Wait until he discovers that this is "algebra," and that the word is derived from Arabic.
Biggest Act of Thuggery By a Member of Congress
Congressman Michael Grimm, a Republican from Staten Island who, inside the Capitol, told a television reporter, "I will break you in half", and reportedly threatened to throw him over a balcony. Maybe he's angling for the number-two spot on a Chris Christie fantasy ticket.
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Flimsiest Excuse for Bad Behavior by a Public Official
…was offered by Fox News's Brit Hume, who argued that Christie isn't a bully but rather is a victim of our culture's "feminized atmosphere". Wrong, Brit. He's a bully.
Most Far-Fetched Economic Argument Against Legal Abortion
Congressman Bob Goodlate, a Virginia Republican, contended that banning abortion creates jobs because it results in more children which in turn results creates more jobs because someone has to care for those children. Yes, you heard that right.
Creepiest Justification of Date Rape
James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal offered this fractured analogy: "If two drunk drivers are in a collision, one doesn't determine fault on the basis of demographic details such as each driver's sex. But when two drunken college students "collide," the male one is almost always presumed to be at fault."
Least-Prepared Witness at a Legislative Hearing
Annapolis, Maryland, Police Chief Michael Pristoop, who opposed legalizing marijuana, told the State Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee he'd found a news story which reported that 37 people in Colorado had died of overdoses the very day that state legalized marijuana. The story was a spoof that appeared on the online comedy magazine The Daily Currant.
Most Flagrant Prosecutorial Overreach by Someone Who Isn't a Prosecutor
Michele Bachmann, stepping up to the defense of the Koch brothers (she thanked God they were on her side), told Conservative Political Action Conference attendees that Democrats should be prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization statute for–get this–"intimidating billionaires." For this extravagant interpretation of RICO, Bachmann deserves to have her law degree revoked nunc pro tunc.
Zaniest Witness List in a Federal Court Trial
In a trial on the constitutionality of Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage, Attorney General Bill Schuette, called Douglas Allen, a Canadian economist, as a witness. During cross-examination, Allen said that those who engage in homosexual acts and don't repent will burn in Hell. Schuette also called University of Texas professor Dr. Mark Regnerus, whose work is so flawed that U-T publicly disavowed his views. And to complete the trifecta, Schuette tried to put a philosopher named Sherif Girgas on the stand to offer his views on marriage. The judge refused to qualify him as an expert witness because he's still in school.
Most Egregious Violation of Godwin's Law
Venture capitalist Tom Perkins, who compared the Occupy movement to Kristillnacht. Soon afterward, Perkins earned himself a first-class ticket on the crazy train by advocating the repeal of universal suffrage.
Most Acute Case of Cold War Nostalgia
At this year's Conservative Political Action Conference, Sarah Palin offered the following solution to the Ukraine crisis. She said, "Mr. President, The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke." Just what we need, Wayne La Pierre with warheads.
Finally, the Paul Ryan "I Got Mine, Jack" Award
Josh Miller, a Republican lawmaker from Arkansas, opposed the expansion of his state's Medicaid program arguing, among other things, that recipients might abuse their prescription drugs. It was a supreme act of chutzpah on the part of Miller, who years earlier was seriously injured in an alcohol-related traffic crash. Since he wasn't insured, Medicaid wound up paying most of the $1 million tab for his care and rehabilitation.


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Leggett Welcomes London-Based Matrix Knowledge Group to Montgomery County; Rockville Innovation Center Chosen for U.S.Presence
County Executive Isiah Leggett today joined Department of Economic Development Director Dr. Pradeep Ganguly to welcome London-based Matrix Knowledge Group's new U.S. company, Matrix Knowledge Group International, Inc., to the Rockville Innovation Center. Leggett was joined by the company's Chief Operating Officer Jacqueline Mallender and invited guests.
"The Rockville Innovation Center continues to attract new businesses because of the important advantages it offers, and we are proud to welcome Matrix Knowledge Group as its newest member," said Leggett. "With 19 federal agencies, an industry-leading business community, and outstanding quality of life, Montgomery County provides Matrix International with the fertile ground needed for future growth and success."
Matrix International will build upon its recent expansion into international markets by coordinating efforts across four key lines of business: advisory services, research, evidence reviews and software.
"At Matrix, our mission is to support better decisions for a better world. Our clients increasingly think and operate globally, and their demand for international evidence, knowledge, analysis and information has grown," said Mallender. "Building a transatlantic presence is an important and exciting strategic development for Matrix and increases our capability to respond to this market."
Matrix International currently has three employees and plans to grow to 25 employees within five years. Andrew Richman, an executive director with Matrix Group, is now president of Matrix International and will lead the company's U.S. growth.
"Matrix's mission is straightforward, 'Better Decisions, Better World,' and we achieve this by providing leading edge knowledge, people and technology to our clients to help them better address important and complex challenges," said Richman.
In August, an exclusive partnership was formed between Matrix International and Mega-Ace Consultancy, an India-based consulting firm with a broad range of services to clients in India and abroad. Professor Poonam Kumar, chairperson of Mega Ace Consultancy, has been appointed to a board position at Matrix Knowledge Group, expanding the Matrix International global presence to include Europe, the United States and India.
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The apocalypse is upon us, but whatever Mayans. It was all worth it thanks to The X Factor and pizza. Our favorite singing competition / fight-to-the-death is finally over, and the finale was a giant explosion of WTFs and Christmas trees. We've rounded up the biggest jaw-droppers for you to look back on, which sadly doesn't include another appearance from our favorite Tate-obsessed hill person. WE GOT A PUPPY NAMED TATER.
1. Everyone Is So Excited About Christmas
The X Factor interns really went all out on the Christmas decorations at this year's fake red carpet. There were presents and giant red bows everywhere, and yuletide cheer was oozing all over the place. Is Simon Cowell Santa? We don't even know, guys, but it would explain all that chest hair.
2. L.A. Has Bulging Tie Erection
L.A. is so amped about this live show. In fact, he's ready to blow his proverbial wad all over the place. If you looked closely at L.A. (which we always do, duh), you may have noticed that his tie was protruding out of his chest in a terrifying-yet-seductive fashion. Maybe it was accidental, or maybe L.A. is pioneering some kinda PG-13 tie-art, but either way dude was standing at attention. His body is ready.
3. Tate's Backup Dancers Ruin Christmas
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4. Fifth Harmony Dances With Candy Canes, We Can Never Suck on Them Again
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Shafonda Oliver stands on the corner of Wyckoff Avenue in Ridgewood, New York, intently listening to the flow of traffic. As cars whizz by, she patiently waits to hear a lull in the traffic, which is an indicator that the stoplight has turned red. Once she hears the traffic begin to surge in the opposite lane, Shafonda knows it's safe to walk and slowly crosses the avenue with her long cane in hand.
Shafonda, 28, is legally blind and learning how to live independently. While crossing the street may seem commonplace, it's actually a vital element in her orientation and mobility training.
Earlier this year, the Queens resident lost most of her vision after suffering a retinal detachment in her right eye. Since the age of two, she's had no vision in her left eye. When she was 10-years-old, she started having retinal detachments in her right eye due to glaucoma and myopia. The last detachment, her fourth, cost Shafonda most of her remaining vision. "It was trying at first," she admits. "My biggest fear was crossing the streets [and] learning how not to be fearful of going outside and traveling around my neighborhood."
In need of help, Shafonda enrolled in the orientation and mobility program at Lighthouse International, which teaches visually impaired clients how to be self-reliant. "Before my vision loss, I was very independent," said Shafonda. "I was able to travel everywhere and I really wanted to be able to do that again."
Determined not to let her vision loss deter her, Shafonda began working with Karen Kramer, an orientation and mobility specialist at the Lighthouse. "The first time I met Shafonda, we talked about the fact that she would benefit from using a long cane," Karen remembers. "But it was difficult for her at first."
Motivated and determined to be as independent as she was before her vision loss, Shafonda practiced crossing the streets and navigating through her neighborhood every day. "Karen showed me the right techniques … and it has really empowered me," she said. "I don't know where I would be or who I would turn to without the Lighthouse."
After a few months of training, Shafonda is now brimming with confidence. She has learned how to travel with a long cane, safely cook at home, and use the computer with the aid of accessible technology. She will also be attending Hunter College this fall in pursuit of her master's in mental health counseling. "You have to learn how to manage what new challenges come your way," said Shafonda. "It doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love to do in your life."
When she first started her orientation and mobility training, simply mustering up the courage to cross Wyckoff Avenue was hard enough. Now, Shafonda is traveling all over New York City. "It feels good because I'm doing it by myself," she said.
Shafonda still has more obstacles to overcome, such as learning how to travel at night. But with the help of Lighthouse International, she remains undaunted by the challenges ahead of her. "I'm not going to hold myself back for anything, regardless of what has recently occurred in my life," she said. "I got to keep going."
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I've always thought that dripping paint is a really cool effect in fact I've used it many times over the years. This is the first time that I try it on clothes and now that I am done, I must admit that I wish I really had these pants!
I decided to use the dripping paint effect with different shades of the same color, purple in this case.
They say that dark colors make us look thinner, so the dark purple that gets lighter as it goes down is great if we want to hide something and look perfect! :D
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Continue this way for the next 2 sections using darker shades. Remember that you don't need to draw the waves for the last section so all you have to do is painting it with the darkest shade.
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I was feeling a little weak when I first got there but it ended up being a descent workout.
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2 sets just sled (75#) x 15
ss calve press 2 sets 75# x 15
*I asked the owner how much the sled weighed and he told me 75, I always thought it was 45.
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16 x 255#
14 x 345#
8 x 435 last 3 assisted (I'm still feeling a little weak)
drop set:
14 x 345#
16 x 255#
25 x 165#
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continuous grip SLDL on incline:
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17 x 75# and held in bottom position for a fabulous stretch for 1 minute.
leg curls: next 3 sets are done with lifting hips at 90 degree angle and holding for 5 secs. So it's 2 movements for each rep. Boy, these killed!
3 sets 12 x 30#
6 negatives x 125#
then rep out with drop set each to failure
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I got to the point where I couldn't even lift the 10#. I couldn't do cardio even if I wanted to. I could barely walk.
30 minutes partner assisted stretching.
I had a young woman come up to me after the deadlifts and tell me I had the best legs she has ever seen on a woman and asked what I did for them cause she wants them. When I told her, she had a shocked look on her face. She said she didn't want to be as big as her boyfriend and walked away. These poor young women. Not all, but some still think you can't lift heavy and if you do you'll be "big". If only I knew what I know now when I was in high school.
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Running this code on a shared host with a locally installed perl and modules which were installed via perlbrew. It worked fine for several weeks. One day, it started dying with this output:
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Matthew Anita MacDonald Award Winner Featured in
News of Delaware County
Senior Sharon Bailey, the recipient of the 2010 Matthew Anita MacDonald, SSJ, Ph.D. award at Honors Convocation, was mentioned in the
News of Delaware County
for her scholastic, leadership, and community service achievements.
College Featured in "Back to School" Section in the
Chestnut Hill Local
The College was featured in a special "Back to School" section of the
Chestnut Hill Local
in the August 26 edition, which included a history of the College, photographs, and a calendar of upcoming events.
College Mentioned in Article about University Center Initiative in
Boyertown Area Times
The College was mentioned in a recent
article in the
Boyertown Area Times
which notes the College's involvement in the University Center Initiative at Montgomery County Community College. The new initiative offers bachelor and master's degrees to MCCC students from local colleges on their campus in Pottstown.
Former Professor's Work on Poker Featured on Blog
John Lukacs, former history professor at the College, was mentioned in the blog, Hard Boiled Poker for a review of his November 1963 article, "Poker and American Character" published in
Horizons Magazine
Alumni in the News
College Alumna to Speak at Ouachita Baptist University
Dr. Mary Virginia Orna, OSU '55, professor of chemistry at the College of New Rochelle, was the featured speaker at the Nell Mondy Lecture Series on September 27, 2010 at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. Orna is a specialist in the field of color and archaeological chemistry.
Time Out for Sports
New Men's Soccer Coach Featuried in
Chestnut Hill Local
recently interviewed new men's soccer head coach Keith Cappo for an article about the new leadership and direction of the team..
Women's Soccer Player Mentioned in
Press of Atlantic City
Article for CACC Award
Carly DiGiovanni was mentioned in a sports wrap up in
The Press of Atlantic City
for being named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week. Her accomplishment was also mentioned on the
CACC Web Site.
Chestnut Hill College Mentioned in Volleyball Article in the
Chestnut Hill Local
The women's volleyball team was mentioned in an article in the
Chestnut Hill Local
for playing LeMoyne College while hosting the Rams of Philadelphia University.
Women's Soccer Win Featured in the
Chestnut Hill Local
The women's soccer team was featured in the
Chestnut Hill Local
for winning their recent match up against Millersville University.
Did you Know?
College Professor Endorsed by Yamaha
Edward J. Strauman, Ph.D., assistant professor of music at the College was endorsed by Yamaha as an Artist/Educator. Yamaha only bestows this honor to musicians who represent the elite in their respective field, "who are active, gifted and articulate musicians."
Yamaha chooses artists to endorse based on many factors, including popularity, loyalty to the brand, personality, and talent. Criteria taken into consideration include record sales, television, movie, and video credits, tours, and teaching credentials from university and education systems. Dr. Strauman received this designation after submitting an in-depth application, curriculum vitae of academic experience, recommendations, and recordings of his compositions.
Featured Event: Golf Outing
Chestnut Hill College will hold its 28th Annual Golf Invitational on Monday, October 11, at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pa. Since its inception, the Golf Invitational has raised more than $700,000 for the College and its student programs.
Golfers will start the day with registration and brunch at 10 a.m., and a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. The outing will conclude with cocktails and dinner at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation of prizes. Special activities throughout the day include a $5,000 putting challenge, raffles, skill awards, and a $1,000,000 hole-in-one contest. Presenting sponsors for this year's invitational are Thomas Wynne Apartments, Jericho Manor Apartments, and the Chesapeake Bay Golf Club. For more information or to register, please visit
Upcoming Events
School of Undergraduate Studies
Saturday Visit
Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Fournier Hall
Information: 215.248.7001
School of Graduate Studies Fall Information Session
Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11
St. Joseph Hall
Information: 215.248.7193
School of Continuing Studies
Information Session
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Social Room, Fournier Hall
Information: 215.248.7062
28th Annual Golf Invitational
Monday, October 11, 2010
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Chestnut Hill College will hold its 28th Annual Golf Invitational to benefit student scholarships at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Information: 215.753.3666
School of Undergraduate Studies
Fall Open House
Saturday, October 16 at 12 p.m.
Information: 215.248.7001
SEPCHE Faculty Art Show
Monday, October 18 through
November 18, 2010
Dwight V. Dowley Gallery, St. Joseph Hall
Information: 215.248.7022
17th Annual Biomedical Seminar Series Public Lecture
"Medicine in the Foreign Service"
Speaker: Thomas W. Yun, M.D.
Wednesday, October 27 at 4 p.m.
Senior Medical Officer for the Department and Medical Advisor to the Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton
East Parlor, St. Joseph Hall
Information: 215.248.7159
School of Undergraduate Studies
Saturday Visit
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Fournier Hall
Information: 215.248.7001
School of Continuing Studies Information Session
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Social Room, Fournier Hall
Information: 215.248.7062
Fall Fair Trade Event
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 12-4 p.m.
Rotunda, St. Joseph Hall
Information: 215.248.7044
Play: Etty
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Etty, a touring one-woman theatrical play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum, tells the story of a young Jewish woman deported to Holland and her three-day journey to Auschwitz.
Social Room, Fournier Hall
Information: 215.248.7099
Graduate Studies Montessori Information Session
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Logue Library
Information: 215.248.7193
School of Undergraduate Studies Open House
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at noon
St. Joseph Hall
Information: 215.248.7001
School of Graduate Studies Psy.D. Information Session
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 1 p.m.
St. Joseph Hall
Information: 215.248.7193
Lecture: "Reflections of a Hidden Child During World War II"
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
Speaker: Ruth Hartz
Social Room, Fournier Hall
Information: 215.248.7184
12th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner
Thursday, November 18, 2010
from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Sorgenti Arena, Martino Hall
Information: 215.247.4663
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Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Avenue
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November 6, 2009
Asthma Insight and Management (AIM) Survey Reveals Unmet Needs in Current
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Asthma is a chronic condition affecting more than 22 million adults and
children in
Institute. In the past year, an estimated more than one million patients were
hospitalized and nearly three million visited emergency rooms in
Management (AIM), a survey of 2,500 patients, 1,004 healthy adults and 309
physicians in
progress in asthma care since the last landmark survey in the U.S., Asthma in
America (AIA), conducted in 1998.
Results of AIM reveal that while there have been incremental declines in
emergency room visits and the number of patients reporting missed work or
school days due to asthma, there have been no improvements in
hospitalizations or other unscheduled emergency visits for asthma over the
past decade. AIM results also demonstrate that asthma has a significant
impact on patients' daily lives, causing frequent interruptions and
restricting daily activities. In the AIM survey, compared to adults without
asthma, adults with asthma took more than three times as many sick days, and
had to limit their daily activities more than twice as often in the past
year. In addition, AIM shows a growing disconnect between physicians and
patients in terms of asthma severity and appropriate management, which
suggests too many patients may simply be accepting a high burden of asthma
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Champions Hekari United returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Koloale in Port Moresby on the second OFC O-League matchday.
After losing 2-1 to Vanuatu's Amicale in their opener, it was a much-needed boost for the Papua New Guinea side ahead of next month's FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010 campaign.
They started in perfect fashion when Solomon Islands star Henry Fa'arodo, playing against his compatriots, struck in the 32nd minute before PNG favourite Kema Jack added a second just before half-time. In the second half Fa'arodo bagged his second and Abraham Iniga completed the scoring as the Solomon Islanders suffered a second loss on the trot.
However it is Fiji's Lautoka that have an early stranglehold on the group after posting their second win with a 1-0 home triumph over competition newcomers Amicale. A lone goal midway through the opening stanza from forward Valerio Nawatu proved enough to guide the home side to another three points.
In Group B. the heavyweight clash between New Zealand duo Waitakere United and Auckland City ended in parity thanks to some late drama as City hit a last-gasp equaliser to earn a share of the spoils. Waitakere took the lead through Fijian striker Roy Krishna with just under ten minutes remaining, but City midfielder Alex Feneridis smashed a low volley past unsighted goalkeeper Danny Robinson with almost the last kick of the game.
In the other Group B fixture, New Caledonia' AS Magenta claimed French Polynesian bragging rights as Jean Philippe Saiko's 65th-minute goal gave them a narrow victory over Tahitian counterparts Tefana, who remain at the bottom of the table without a point.
The final round of matches for the year will take place in three weeks, however Hekari's match against undefeated Group A leaders Lautoka has been postponed until 15 January due to the PNG club's involvement in the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup.


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I haven't done any reviews based on samples for a while now, but I have tons of them here by now, and most of all, I have tons of the same samples, so I can try out some products for a long time and actually get a good enough idea of the product to write a review.
The product I will review today is the TonyMoly Clean Dew Broccoli Sprout Cleansing Cream. The original product comes in a cute 200ml pot with leaves on top of it, the samples I got come in sachets with the original packing design printed on them.
The texture of the TonyMoly Clean Dew Broccoli Sprout Cleansing Cream is the one of a common cream, it is almost scent-free and has small green grains in it, which are probably supposed to be the broccoli sprouts (but might be something different altogether).
For me the TonyMoly Clean Dew Broccoli Sprout Cleansing Cream will not be a product I will repurchase, because it is not efficient enough for me and I don't like the unhygienic pot, but if you do several cleansing steps anyway and are looking for a very mild cleanser, this might be the right thing for you.


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Below is the poem entitled The Soul which was written by poet
RAVICHANDRAN. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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The Soul [ itself speaking with us]
I am speaking in your silence and
thinking in your trans
I am working even in your sleeps but
You can't see me in your noise
I am very closer to My Father and
My Origin is That heaven
You can't believe me and
You can't accept my existence
Though you believe or not
I am in you of course!I am in you.
Up to believing your knowledge
you can't see and experience me
I am very closer to you but
too far away to your knowledge and
Your Love and grace are my rewards
I f you train yourself to feel me or
to experience my existence
You will be very closer to Him and
to His Kingdom
It is a pity of the world
Trillions are living and dying
In the ignorance of my existence
I am same in all lives
No such huge difference
Between you and a worm
I can travel and leave your shell
at any second
There from that moment
you are just a junk of this earth
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Test ID: MLH1H
MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Tumor
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
As an adjunct to HNPCC / Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) Screen, when colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite instability (MSI-H) and loss of MLH1 protein expression, to help distinguish a somatic versus germline event prior to performing expensive germline testing
As an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates MSI-H and loss of MLH1 protein expression
Note: Mayo's preferred screening test (MLBRF / MLH1 Hypermethylation and BRAF Mutation Analyses) includes both MLH1 promoter hypermethylation and BRAF V600E testing. Please note that test can only be performed on colon tumors.
Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)
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Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.
See Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Analysis
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
MLH1 Hypermethylation Analys, Tumor
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
MLH1 Hypermethylation
Promoter Hypermethylation
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HELENA — Gov.-elect Steve Bullock has released the salaries for members of his Cabinet and staff.
Bullock's annual salary as governor will be $108,167, while new Lt. Gov. John Walsh will make $86,362. They will take office Monday after being sworn in.
Here are the salaries of Bullock's directors and staff:
Most directors will make annual salaries of $99,500 a year.
The directors and the departments they will head are Pam Bucy, Labor and Industry; Mike Batista, Corrections; Jeff Hagener, Fish, Wildlife and Parks; Sheila Hogan, Administration; Mike Kadas, Revenue; Meg O'Leary, Commerce; Richard Opper, Public Health and Human Services; Tracy Stone-Manning, Environmental Quality; Mike Tooley, Transportation; John Tubbs, Natural Resources and Conservation.
Angela Wong, who continues as director of the Montana Lottery, will make $89,500.
Bullock has not yet appointed the directors of the departments of Agriculture and Military Affairs.
Here are the salaries for his personal staff:
Tim Burton, chief of staff, $105,872; Ali Bovingdon, deputy chief of staff, $99,500; Kevin O'Brien, deputy chief of staff, $75,000; Andy Huff, chief legal counsel, $85,000; Jim Molloy, senior advisor, $87,000; Dan Villa, budget director, $99,500; Tim Baker, natural resources adviser, $72,000; Shannon O'Brien, education policy adviser, $72,000; Cindy Stergar, health and human services policy adviser, $72,000; Siri Smillie, associate policy adviser, $47,500; Dave Kuntz, policy advisor, $40,000; Stacey Otterstrom, boards and appointments adviser, $65,000; Judy Beck, deputy communications director, $63,000; Sandy Jacke, executive assistant, $48,000; John Malia, citizens' advocate, $45,000; Ivie English, constituents' services, $40,000; McCall Flynn, receptionist, $30,000; Tyler James Campbell, receptionist, $30,000.
John Rodgers, chief business development officer, will be paid $95,000, and Andy Shirtliff, small-business ombudsman, will make $45,000.
Members of the new administration will be having a retreat at Big Sky later this week "to get to know each other better and discuss goals," Kevin O'Brien said.


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July 29, 2015
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - The body of an 18-year-old who survived a brutal attack last year but leapt to his death earlier this week while on a cruise ship to Mexico was returned to Texas on Thursday.
Shortly after a Carnival Cruise Lines ship he had been aboard returned to port, David Ritcheson's body taken to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office, where an autopsy will be conducted.
Ritcheson's parents, who met the ship at a port in Mexico and accompanied their son's body to Galveston, did not speak with the media after the vessel came ashore.
FBI agents boarded the ship after it returned and began interviewing passengers and the vessel's employees for an investigation into Ritcheson's death, part of the routine when a cruise passenger dies offshore. That is according to an agency spokeswoman.
She says there was no indication of foul play.
Ritcheson's family attorney says the teen went on the cruise with two friends and the parents of one of the friends.
The day after the ship left Galveston, witnesses and officials say Ritcheson climbed a tower on the ship and jumped overboard after attempts to talk him down failed.
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Another incredible weekend passed by way too fast and we hope you had as much fun as we did. The best blading, fun parties, and that very special vibe made that weekend unforgettable to us. THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining us again and for making this event so unique. You are the best crowd one can ask for and we truly hope for another decade of Winterclash, together with all of you.
Thank you to every single rider for ripping it all weekend long, thanks to everyone who cheered, partied, enjoyed, took photos or filmed a small clip. Thank you for bringing special signs, dressing up like CJ, clearing the course whenever the riders needed it, running towards an obstacle to support the riders landing their amazing tricks and thank you for taking the effort to travel all the way to Eindhoven.
Much respect to all our volunteers, the amazingly supportive crew of Areafiftyone Skatepark the media crew, all our tradeshow partners and our dear sponsors. You are the ones making it all happen, thank you for the love!
We will see you next year! Thanks for staying with us!
The Winterclash Team
Photo: Colm Moore
Big shout out to our long time partner USD. The Conferencehas been supporting us since the very first day and we are glad having them back!
Thanks to our strong partner LocoSkates we proudly present the Winterclash Live Stream 2015. If you can't manage to join us here in Eindhoven, you will still get to see all the action while sitting on your couch at home. Seven cameras will be used to make sure you won't miss anything. Tell all your friends, share this post and get ready for some sweet entertainment.
You will be able to watch the stream on www.be-mag.com, www.winterclash.com and our FB page starting on Saturday 21st at 2pm.
Winterclash registration ends tonight (15th February). Sign up today if you want to enter the competition. And please don't forget: No helmet, no skate. This rule applies to everyone this year!
We are still collecting your travel footage: if you documented your road trip, captured moving images of your flight to Eindhoven, or filmed your train ride to the Clash, we want these moments! Meeting old friends in front of the park or at the train station, checking into your hotel… Everything related to your travel is interesting to us.
Please upload to wetransfer and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com the week after the clash. And don't forget to tell us your name so we can credit you
Thanks a lot!
WATCH LIVE NOW: winterclash.com/side-events/livestream
he Winterclash is not just one moment, it is the sum of all your moments! And for the next official Winterclash aftermovie, we want your moments to help tell that story we are all a part of!
We are collecting your travel footage: if you are documenting your road trip, capturing moving images of your flight to Eindhoven, or filming your train ride to the Clash, we want these moments! Meeting old friends in front of the park or at the train station, checking into your hotel… Everything related to your travel is interesting to us.
This event is all about your moments, and that's precisely the story that we want to tell!
More details about how to send that footage will follow next week.
We are proud to partner up with Vibralux Denim for the first time ever. Check the link for more information and support the supporters! This one is going to be interesting!
More info: www.winterclash.com/vxbigthree
Just like every year, we will end the Winterclash weekend with a bang. In cooperation with De Effenaar, the official Afterclash will go down right next to Areafiftyone Skatepark this time. Take a look on the flyer and find more information on their website. See you at the bar everyone!


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NJCAA Partners Volar Video and PrestoSports Announce Integrated Video Streaming / Website AgreementJuly 23, 2014
PrestoSports Names Volar Video Preferred PrimeTime Partner for Live Video Streaming
Free video streaming software available to all NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA institutions
ROCKVILLE, Maryland and LEXINGTON, Kentucky - PrestoSports is proud to announce that Volar Video has been selected as a Preferred PrimeTime Partner for live video streaming. Teams from all levels of competition will be able to use Volar's innovative video streaming software, Production Truck®, within PrestoSports' PrimeTime viewer to create an unmatched in-game experience for fans.
Volar, a leading digital video technology and media company, provides collegiate conferences and institutions the cutting-edge technology to broadcast high-quality events complete with multi-camera switching, customizable graphic overlays, instant replay, social media clip sharing, dynamic mid-roll ad insertion, and more, all from a laptop. Volar clients include the Mountain West Conference, Sun Belt Conference, Southland Conference, West Coast Conference, National Junior College Athletic Association, TEAM 1 SPORTS, and many other collegiate and amateur sports organizations.
Through this partnership, Volar is providing its Production Truck® Standard Definition Plus (SD+) streaming software solution free of charge to all PrestoSports clients, enabling users to stream unlimited events up to 1.2 Mbps. Archived broadcasts can be viewed free of charge in an institution's video portal and will work across all devices - from TVs to laptops to tablets to smartphones. Additionally, and in an effort to introduce Presto clients to new audiences, all broadcasts will be automatically syndicated to Volar's newest amateur sports digital network, TEAM 1 SPORTS, which launched July 15 in partnership with Sporting News Media.
"We are excited to provide our Production Truck® streaming software free of charge to all of PrestoSports' clients," said David Bertram, CEO, Volar Video. "By integrating our video streaming technology into PrestoSports' PrimeTime environment, fans will be blown away by the first-class viewing experience they receive. Collegiate organizations now have the tools available to generate new exposure for their institution and connect with new audiences like never before."
PrestoSports is the fastest-growing college sports website provider, with nearly 700 colleges and universities across North America. PrimeTime gives fans an exciting in-game experience by combining live video and real-time statistics in the same viewer. It is fully responsive and designed for fans to use on any device.
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Shooting Investigation
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Las Cruces – Las Cruces Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at a residence on the city's east mesa.
Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Answer Drive where residents reported several shots being fired.
Police learned that two men in a dark-colored four-door automobile were seen driving westbound on Central Avenue. Witnesses said the vehicle came to a stop and two men got out and began firing shots at a home.
One residence was struck by the gunfire. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at 526-8000 or outside the Las Cruces area at 1-800-897-2746.


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Michael De Leon
Michael A. De Leon is a graphic designer by day, but wears many hats in his off time. In 2004, after several years of covering the Spurs, he started Project Spurs, a Spurs team fansite as an outlet to provide content to Spurs fans, while continuing to write for himself and learning the ins and outs of online publishing and web design. He has since built a writing team and started a popular weekly Spurs podcast called the Spurscast.
Monthly Archive for June, 2011
Spurs' draftee Adam Hanga in San Antonio?
By Paul Garcia, Project Spurs According to the Hunrgarian website NemzetiSport.Hu, the San Antonio Spurs' 59th draft pick Adam Hanga flew into town on Sunday and will be in the United States viewing the city of San Antonio during his four day stay. I used a translator tool to interpret the article but it is […] [Read More]
Spurs' Parker plays 'God' in French commercial
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has recorded a French rap album and can now add acting to his resume. In a French commercial for Axe body spray, Parker plays the titular role of basketball-playing 'God' in a heaven made up of nothing but women and one other guy. Must […] [Read More]
Former Spur Gist on Wizards' Vesely
By Paul Garcia, Project Spurs Jan Vesely was drafted with the sixth overall pick last Thursday in the 2011 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. Vesely is coming from Partizan Belgrade of the Slovenian League where he played with former San Antonio Spurs player James Gist. In a phone interview with Michael Lee of the Washington Post, […] [Read More]
Parker: Small chance will play for France, considered Hill a little brother
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs With the impending NBA lockout, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has said he would consider playing for France should a lockout occur. However, in a recent interview with 20minutes.fr, Parker said there is a very slim chance he would play for France if there is indeed a lockout due […] [Read More]
Ex-NBA ref Donaghy talks 2007 Spurs-Suns series
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs Former 13-year NBA referee Tim Donaghy was at the center of a huge NBA gambling scandal before resigning in 2007. He served time in prison and since has been critical about NBA refs call games. In an interview with chicagonow.com, Donaghy spoke on the 2007 San Antonio Spurs-Phoenix Suns playoff […] [Read More]
Writer suggests Hill trade a purely financial move
By Trevor Zickgraf, Project Spurs The motives behind the trade that sent shock waves through the San Antonio Spurs community is being questioned by at least one media member. In his Sunday column, Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News wonders if George Hill was traded for purely financial reasons. Click HERE for the […] [Read More]
Spurs scouts to look at Simmons, Smith
A pair of undrafted players will be working out for the San Antonio Spurs soon. USC's Marcus Simmons will be in San Antonio for a mini-camp and Fresno State's Greg Smith is in Miami today for the start of a four-day mini-camp, which a Spurs representative will be attending. Click HERE for the complete article […] [Read More]
Bucks' Skiles glad to have former Spur Udrih
By Paul Garcia, Project Spurs On Thursday, former San Antonio Spurs player Beno Udrih was traded in a three-team deal to the Milwaukee Bucks. Spurs fans remember Udrih from his three seasons with the Spurs as he was part of the team during their 2005 and 2007 NBA championship runs. Well, it seems Udrih's previous […] [Read More]
Syracuse's Rick Jackson says 'no' to Spurs
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs After not getting drafted in the 2011 NBA Draft, Syracuse's Rick Jackson was invited by the San Antonio Spurs to attend their upcoming mini-camp. However, according to his father, Jackson said no to the Spurs' invite and further said San Antonio should have drafted him: Click HERE for the complete […] [Read More]
Pitt's Wanamaker to attend Spurs' mini-camp
By Jake Faunce, Project Spurs Add Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker to the list of attendees at the San Antonio Spurs' mini-camp this coming week. As Project Spurs' Paul Garcia reported, the Spurs will hold a free agent mini-camp this week and Wanamaker will make his case to play in the NBA. But who is Wanamaker? Click […] [Read More]
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