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For today's breaking news please see Today's Health and Bioscience News. For more Science Updates please see our Science Updates Archives
Gene Therapy for Broken Hearts -
A genetic engineering experiment conducted by cardiologists at Johns Hopkins University suggests that an effective gene therapy for heart failure and irregular heartbeats is feasible.
High Speed Gene Mapping -
A new gene mapping technique should greatly speed the work of geneticists involved in the international Human Genome Project, report researchers.
Hiroshima Still Controversial -
Fifty years after the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the decision making process that led to the event remains controversial and raises questions about political decision making today, say a collection of scientists and scholars, some of who participated in the original Manhattan project.
Breast Cancer & Hormone Replacement -
Hormone replacement therapy does not appear to increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, according to the results of a large study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
More Clues to Origin of Life -
Two recent studies provide additional support for the presence of RNA as an essential ingredient in the primordial soup of pre-biotic Earth.
Stress Hormone Research -
New understanding of how the "stress hormone" (corticoptropin releasing hormone or CRH) acts on the body's immune and nervous system could open up new methods for the treatment of infection, inflammation, cancer and perhaps AIDS, according to Julio Licinio, MD and associates, Clinical
Neuroendocrinology Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Bed Wetting Gene -
The identification of a genetic marker for nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting) could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of this common disorder, according to Danish researchers.
Ob Gene Product: Weight Loss Wonder? -
A protein product of the recently identified obesity gene (ob) appears to cause weight loss in experimental animals, reported researchers in a series of news studies.
At Gene- Bonanza for Cancer Research -
The discovery of a gene for a rare inherited childhood neurological disorder called ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) also has significant implications for cancer researchers, reported an international team of researchers.
New Class of AIDS Drugs Offers Promise -
A new class of antiretrovirals known as protease inhibitors appear to offer promise in bolstering the treatment of patients with AIDS, according to reports at an investigators meeting here.
Two HIV Tests May Not Be Enough -
One or even two negative tests for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) does not mean that infection --and the possibility of developing AIDS--will not occur, according to recent findings from Dr. Jean Jacques Lefrere, and his associates at Institut National de Transfusion Sanguine, Saint Antoine Hospital.
Cheddar Cheese May Cut Cancer Risk -
A fatty compound found in hamburgers and cheddar cheese appears to have anti-cancer effects, report researchers from Washington State University.
CDC- Tap Water May Be Unsafe -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a statement advisin\ g people who are immunocompromised to consider alternatives to untreated tap wa\ ter. The CDC action, based on concern about contamination with the Cryptosporid\ ium parasite, marks the first time any Federal government agency has issued suc\ h a blanket water quality warning.
Atavistic "Werewolf" Gene Localized -
The localization of a gene for a rare hair growth disorder provides new information on the genetics of hair growth and highlights the phenomenon of atavistic expression of dormant genes.
Weak Form of HIV May Provide Immunity -
A less virulent strain of HIV (HIV-2) appears to offer natural protection from the virus that causes AIDS, report researchers from Harvard University. The finding offers encouragement to scientists attempting to develop AIDS vaccines.
More Genetic Pieces in the Obesity Puzzle -
The recent discovery of another gene associated with obesity could help explain the physiological mechanisms of overeating, obesity and certain types of diabetes, report researchers.
DNA Provides Better Flu Vaccine -
An experimental DNA plasmid vaccine appears to overcome some of the limitations of current vaccines by offering protection against a wide variety of strains, report researchers.
Anti-Colon Cancer Enzyme Identified -
An enzyme dubbed Pla2s (secretory type II phospholipase A2) appears to provide protection against colon cancer, while mutations in the gene associated with the enzyme are associated with an increased cancer incidence, report researchers from Thomas Jefferson University.
Microbial Communities Reveal Health of Environment -
New techniques for measuring the diversity of bacteria in a specific habitat are helping to assess the ecological integrity of the environment at the most fundamental level, reported researchers at the annual meeting of the North American Benthological Society.
Experts Not Optimistic About Amazon -
The past 50 years of human activity in the Amazon have reduced large tracts of lush, biologically diverse forest to virtually useless grassland, unfit even to graze cattle. And there is little indication that this trend is changing, according to Hilgard O'Reilly Sternberg, professor emeritus of geography, UC Berkeley.
El Nino and Mississippi Flooding -
Small changes in global climate patterns could produce great increases in the frequency of catastrophic floods like those seen recently in the Missouri and Mississippi River valleys, according to researchers at Penn State University.
Cancer Specialists Ponder Ethics of New Tests -
The development of a genetic test for determining breast cancer risk highlights a number of the medical and ethical issues that are bound to become more pressing as the number of genetic tests for different cancers proliferate, reported researchers at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
New Gene-Based Treatment Approaches -
Gene therapy, immune system modulation and genetically engineered antibodies are all promising fronts in the war against cancer, reported researchers at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Men Haven't Changed in 270,000 Years -
A survey of genetic information contained in the Y chromosomes of modern day men suggests that Homo sapiens descended from a single group of male ancestors, and that this occurred more recently than previously believed.
Ebola Reported Spreading -
Two cases of possible Ebola infection have been reported in the capital of Zaire, a city of five million people.
Ivory Coast Ebola Could Lead to Source -
A new strain of the Ebola virus has been isolated from the blood of a Swiss
zoologist who had performed an autopsy on a chimpanzee which had been infected
by the same virus in the wild, according to a team of researchers from the
Pasteur Institute in Paris.
AIDS Vaccine? -
While a successful AIDS vaccine continues to elude researchers, several new developments suggest progress is being made towards fulfilling what remains one of the key goals of medical research.
Homocysteine and Heart Disease -
Coronary artery disease now joins the list of diseases associated with increased levels of the amino acid homocysteine, according to a study conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
DNA Test For Chlamydia -
A new DNA test for Chlamydia trachomatis genitourinary infections in women is substantially more sensitive than other more invasive methods used to identify what is now the most commonly sexually transmitted pathogen in the United States and other western countries, according to the results of a multicenter investigation.
Brain Infusion For Parkinson's Disease -
Natural proteins derived from brain cells may offer a new therapeutic approach to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, report researchers.


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n A support group for victims of sexual assault will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the HAVEN in Lee County conference room, 215 Bracken St., Sanford. Please call HAVEN In Lee County for more information at (919) 774-8923, completely confidential.
n The breast cancer support group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Women's Center at Central Carolina Hospital. This group was formed to help patients and their family members have a better idea of how to take a more positive approach with their care and where to turn when questions arise. No reservation is required.
n Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center will host a ribbon-cutting and open house from 3-6 p.m. at 3100 Tramway Road, Sanford.
n The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League will hold a mineral rights workshop from 4-8:30 p.m. at the Lee County Library main branch, 107 Hawkins Avenue, for people with questions or concerns about split estates whether or not they own their mineral rights. Those in attendance can look at the Lee County GIS map. For more information, contact Debbie Hall at (919) 775-7506 or (919) 356-4035, or Therese Vick at (919) 345-3673.
n The Goldston Lions Club, in cooperation with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. at Goldston Baptist Church, 190 N. Church St., Goldston. The public is urged to come out and support this opportunity to give the gift of life. Walk-ins are welcome, but participants can make an appointment by calling (919) 898-4624. Candidates must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and weigh 110 pounds. Donors should bring a photo ID or Red Cross donor card.
n The Stevens Center's annual golf tournament tees off at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Tobacco Road Golf Club. Four-person teams play captain's choice. The cost of $65 per person includes golf, cart, beverages and lunch by Chick-fil-A. Call (919) 776-4048 to check availability.
n A free comprehensive diabetic nutrition management class will be held at 4 p.m. in the community classroom at Central Carolina Community College, 1135 Carthage St., Sanford. This class is open to the public but designed to educate people with diabetes about using food as medicine to control their blood sugars, prevent long-term problems and live a healthier life. Register at http://www.centralcarolinahosp.com/en-US/CWSApps/FindAnEvent.aspx?ClassLink=4500.
n Members of the public can join a park ranger at 8 p.m. at Raven Rock State Park in Lillington for a one-hour program to discover some of the secrets, sounds and myths of the park's night life. Taxidermy mounts will be on display. Participants will meet at the visitor center.
n Sanford Jobseekers will meet Wednesday from 8:30-10 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Job search support and job leads will be available. Call (919) 776-6137 for information.
n The low vision support group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center of Lee County.
n A tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension's Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden will be held today, and every second Wednesday of the month through November, at 5:30 p.m. Participants should meet on the sidewalk in front of Chatham Marketplace. Visit the garden website at http://go.ncsu.edu/pollinator-garden to take a virtual tour and learn more.
n A diabetes nutrition 101 class will be held at 11 a.m. in the rehab services classroom at Central Carolina Community College, 1135 Carthage Road, room 110, Sanford. This class is open to the public but is ideal for new diabetics or people who need some basic tips to get stated managing their diabetes. It is also great for people with pre-diabetes who wish to change their lifestyle to slow or stop the progression to diabetes. Family and care givers are welcome to attend. Register at http://www.centralcarolinahosp.com/en-US/CWSApps/FindAnEvent.aspx?ClassLink=4022.
n A free gestational diabetes nutrition class will be held at 10 a.m. in the rehab services classroom at Central Carolina Community College, 1135 Carthage Road, room 110, Sanford. This class is for pregnant women who have gestational diabetes, and students will learn which foods contain carbohydrates and how to manage their intake to control their blood sugar during pregnancy. Register at www.centralcarolinahosp.com/en-US/CWSApps/FindAnEvent.aspx?ClassLink=4021.
n The Chatham Economic Development Corporation will host a joint meeting at 7 p.m. at the Siler City campus of Central Carolina Community College, at 400 Progress Blvd. with the Board of Commissioners, the town boards of Goldston, Pittsboro, and Siler City, and the Board of Education to give an update on a countywide conceptual land use plan. The EDC developed a hybrid growth scenario that combines farmland preservation and targeted employment growth. In the next few months, Chatham County and the EDC will work closely with the towns on developing a related infrastructure plan and will hold additional meetings for residents and businesses. For more information, contact the EDC at (919) 542-8274.
n Lee County Schools Superintendent Andy Bryan will hold a public meet-and-greet event at 5:30 p.m. at J.R. Ingram Elementary School. Bryan will hold a total of seven informal gatherings at elementary schools around the county, giving him the chance to hear from parents, community members and educators about the direction they would like to see Lee County Schools take in the next few years. Members of the public are invited to attend any session that is convenient for their schedule. For more information, please contact Lee County Schools Public Information Officer Sharon Spence at (919) 774-6226 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
n The Board of Directors of Johnson-Lee-Harnett Community Action Inc. will hold its board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 1102 Massey St., Smithfield.
n The Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce's AM Buzz networking event will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Dandalia Bakery, 1907 Bragg St., Sanford.
n In coordination with the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be held at 11 a.m. at the new Siler City location of Chatham Habitat for Humanity, 134 N. Chatham Ave., Siler City. An open house will follow and continue until 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. The public is invited.
n Bob Bridwell, director of Sanford's Community Planning & Development Department, will speak to the Sanford Area Association of Realtors about the upcoming city bond referendum from 11:30-1 p.m. at the Flame Steakhouse, 109A Carbonton Road, Sanford.
n Lee Early College year 4-5 orientation will be held at 6 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, Sanford.
n Downtown Sanford Inc. will present the Function at the Junction Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. every Thursday through September at Depot Park in downtown Sanford. Patrons can bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic supper to these free outdoor concerts. Tonight, Huckleberry Blue will perform. For more information, call (919) 775-8332 or contact email@example.com.
n The Carolina Mountain Dulcimers will meet at 7 p.m. at the Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill. Beginners, experts, and all stringed instruments welcome. For more information and directions, contact Shirley Ray at email@example.com or (919) 929-5359.

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Notes, quotes and anecdotes while wondering how the gas-tax haters propose we pay for new roads and bridges:
What are they worried about? Too much congestion relief? — Last week's column snarkily assigned bulletproof cockroach status to the discredited belief that a third bridge will solve all problems related to our too-narrow, too-old and too-dangerous Interstate 5 Bridge. Another misguided yet immortal belief is that we shouldn't build a new bridge because it will only expedite traffic to the Rose Garden bottleneck and make matters worse there.
That's like saying the new Salmon Creek interchange (under construction at 139th Street) is a boondoggle because it will only facilitate traffic to the bottleneck down at the I-5 bridge. (The 139th Street interchange project and the Rose Quarter each happen to be about six miles from the Interstate Bridge.)
Using this warped logic, many transportation upgrades would never be built because they would only expedite congestion to other choke points. The fact is, Oregon officials are planning (albeit too slowly) to widen I-5 at the Rose Quarter. If completion of the CRC project worsens that bottleneck, well, maybe it will spur ODOT to slap some giddyup on the I-5 widening project at the Rose Quarter.
Taxed to the gills — Folks in Washington state are overtaxed, right? Well, not according to one comparison with other states. The Tax Foundation of Washington, D.C., last month ranked our state 28th out of 50 in percentage of income paid in state and local taxes in 2010. This means one of two things: (1) The Tax Foundation is a bunch of gun-grabbing Marxists who hate America and are intentionally trying to destroy it. (2) Some of the anti-tax cacophony in Washington state might be just crocodile tears.
Democrats and Republicans, of course, process numbers differently. "Twenty-eight out of 50 is midrange. We would rather be lower," said Republican state Sen. Mark Schoesler of Ritzville in a story in The Olympian. "We think that leaving more money in citizens' pockets is better than having it in government's pockets." Dang tootin'! Preach it, Mark!
Then again, Democratic state Rep. Reuven Carlyle of Seattle said, "We are in a race to the bottom to be a low-tax, low-service, low-quality-of-life state." Indeed.
As for the pain of paying taxes, "There is pain when you double tuition," Carlyle said, "pain when you have a pathetic, humiliatingly low high school graduation rate … resentment when you have to close state parks … anger when you have insufficient, inadequate access to day care." Amen!
The newest endangered species is grammar — Alas, some wonderful words are dying slow deaths. We freedom lovers who cherish our right to bear "whom" are left despondent by a Megan Garber column in The Atlantic: "Articles in Time magazine included 3,352 instances of 'whom' in the 1930s, 1,492 in the 1990s, and 902 in the 2000. … In 1984, after all, the Ghostbusters weren't wondering, 'Whom you gonna call?'"
I realize this is great news for many of you, but it's sad news for those of us who worked so hard to learn the difference between subjects and objects, and when to use "who" and "whom."
Our grief will deepen in coming years. Garber quoted Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty: "I'd put my money on 'whom' being mostly gone in 50 to 100 years." By then, I suppose, Hemingway's inquiry about bells and tolling also will be obsolete. (Hey! Did he just mention tolling?)
Thank you, Sweden — Another Garber column notes Google's official objection to the rising popularity of "ogooglebar," a Swedish word that translates to "ungoogleable." Garber calls it "one of the best words that has ever graced this planet." The Swedish language is a mother lode of great-sounding words, Garber adds, "among them smorgasbord, sliddersladder ('gossip') and kackerlacka ('cockroach')."
No country for old men — Finally, I have figured out why people look surprised and then sympathetic when they meet me. That column mug shot is 10 years old, and it's been a tough decade.


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Houston region may be nation's most diverse, but congressional delegation isn't
Our Houston Chronicle colleague Jeannie Kever wrote a fascinating story today explaining how the Houston area is now the most diverse region in the country — even surpassing New York. But that just made us think of something else that has not kept up with the times. The region's congressional delegation. Despite the fact that […] [Read More]


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PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Red Sox received some much-needed outfield help Thursday. Despite putting up impressive numbers with Double-A Portland, J.C. Linares was not the player the Red Sox organization chose to promote.
Instead, Ronald Bermudez was the one summoned to Triple A. Selecting Bermudez over Linares may be viewed in some corners as a curious decision, especially when taking into account that the 27-year-old Linares is leading the Sea Dogs in hitting (.311), RBI (25), on-base percentage (.406) while ranking second among regulars in home runs (six) heading into Thursday's action.
For comparison's sake, Bermudez amassed a .265 batting mark with seven total extra base hits and a .291 OBP in the 28 games while he was property of Portland.
The 27-year-old's arrival comes at a time when there's a paucity of outfielders at PawSox manager Arnie Beyeler's disposal. Bermudez joins Alex Hassan and Josh Kroeger as the only outfielders presently listed on Pawtucket's depth chart. Lars Anderson and Nate Spears represent two additional options, yet both are infielders by trade.
Now that the Linares/Bermudez statistical breakdown has been placed on the table, along with the fact that the PawSox are limited in terms of outfield availability, it begs the question as to why Linares for the moment remains in Portland.
Reached Thursday, Red Sox farm director Ben Crockett put the move of directing Bermudez Pawtucket's way as opposed to Linares in the following context: "Certainly Juan Carlos has shown that he should be able to handle that jump (from Double A to Triple A) when the time comes, but at this point we want to make sure he's in a position to get a lot of everyday at-bats. That's our primary need and focus for Juan Carlos right now.
"You need to look at the long- and short-term picture. What at-bats are available today may not be available down the road," Crockett delved further. "That said, we're always looking at roster management issues as it relates to finding the best spot for every player to both get at-bats and play at an appropriate level."
Such an explanation probably sheds some light on the route the Red Sox took with Linares when deciding whether to have the Cuban native start the year in Pawtucket or Portland. Given that Linares was coming off an injury-marred 2011 campaign – he appeared in just 17 games with the PawSox after tearing ligaments in his ankle in early May – the powers-that-be seemed more inclined to place the outfielder at a lower level, hoping that he could produce at a clip that would pave the way into an eventual promotion.
"He's done a lot of good things, but I think the most important thing is that he continues to get reps after not playing much last year due to injury," Crockett said about Linares, signed by Boston as an international free agent in July 2010.
Regarding who is wearing a PawSox uniform, Bermudez's first game on Thursday saw him play center field and bat in the No. 9 spot. He appeared in 57 games with Pawtucket in 2011, batting .261 with three homers while driving in 21 runs.
Said Beyeler about Bermudez: "He's been playing great defense and getting his hits, which is kind of what he did up here last year. He came up here for a week and ended up staying two months."


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A somber conclusion regarding missing Colorado City teenager Hailey Dunn was presented to the media at a press conference held Wednesday morning, March 30 at City Hall.
"Hailey may be deceased," said Pete Kampfer, city manager of Colorado City. He did also state, however, that there was a possibility that Hailey could be under duress or even held against her own will.
Even though the weather may not be proof, spring has definitely sprung, and a seasonal celebration for the whole family is coming up this weekend.
Sweetwater Feed will be hosting their first annual "Spring Fling" Day on Saturday, April 2. It will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day until 2:00 p.m. at the Sweetwater Feed & Supply building, located at 907 West Broadway.
AUSTIN—Three long-haul rigs, each loaded with a transformer, are journeying across the state to meet a shipping deadline at the Port of Houston.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved super-heavy permits for a Texas company to haul the loads at gross vehicle weights of 510,000, 430,000 and 420,000 pounds. The transformers are headed to Japan to aid in disaster relief in the aftermath of a destructive earthquake and tsunami.
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 40 calls for service, issued no citations and made no arrests on March 29, 2011.
The SPD received 17, 911 calls.
Calls for service:
• Family violence assault — 1200 block of Elm.
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) had five calls for service, served one civil paper and made two arrests on March 29, 2011.
Arrested by NCSO:
• Kevin Alan Rayson, 22 of Sweetwater — Warrant/driving while intoxicated.
Arrested by DPS:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, marked the end of an era for a south Sweetwater neighborhood. Neighbors watched as a notorious crack cocaine distribution house was completely demolished at 1110 Runnels Street in Sweetwater. Sheriff David Warren called this the location of one of the most prolific crack cocaine selling operations he has seen.
Each day, the doctors at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (RPMH) go to work to make the community a healthier place. In commemoration of National Doctor's Day on March 30, RPMH wants to recognize the doctors who dedicate their lives to ensure the people of the community are in the best health possible.
"Doctors are more than caregivers—they're heroes," said Donna Boatright, chief executive officer of RPMH. "These men and women dedicate their lives to the practice of medicine, and our community continues to thrive as a result."
Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #571 hosted its third dinner benefitting the West Texas Children's Advocacy Center on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Nolan County Coliseum Annex.
Along with the dinner was the silent auction held before and during the dinner. The dinner consisted of barbecue sausage and chicken with all the trimmings, all cooked by Masons and served by WTCAC board members. Entertainment was provided at the dinner by cowboy poet Charlie Davis and Rodger Lister. Flags were presented by Sweetwater commanders.
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 46 calls for service, issued three citations and made one arrest on March 28, 2011.
The SPD received 15, 911 calls.
Calls on Accidents:
• CR 119/Blue Bonnet.
Calls for service:
• Theft — 100 block of S. Hopkins.
• Theft — 500 block of NE Georgia.
Arrested by SPD:
• Bobby Lee Cantu, 37 — Driving while intoxicated.
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) had five calls for service, served seven civil papers and made no arrests from March 28, 2011.
Calls for service:
• Prisoner transport — Taylor County.
A few months ago, the Nolan County Sheriff's Office and the 32nd Judicial District Attorney's Office conducted a raid of a residence addressed as 1110 Runnels Street in Sweetwater. Numerous arrests were made as a result of an investigation that lasted several months. This address was very well known in Sweetwater and Nolan County for the large amount of drug trafficking (primarily crack cocaine) that took place at this house. As a result, the house was seized and subsequently forfeited in 32nd District Court. District Attorney Ann Reed handled the forfeiture proceedings and the house was award
Family Dollar in Sweetwater is currently going through some major changes inside the store and customers will get to see the finished product this weekend during the store's Customer Appreciation Weekend.


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Things Fall Apart
Benazir Bhutto recently blamed Pakistan's intelligence services for the fractures emerging in her party's elite. The former prime minister is highly concerned with cohesiveness of the PPP, making party members take loyalty oaths on the Qur'an. Though the intelligence services have previously and will continue to cause defections from her party, Bhutto alone bears responsibility for the PPP's current internal challenges.
In late November, Masood Sharif Khattak–head of the intelligence bureau under Bhutto and PPP member for over 20 years–resigned from the party, possibly due to objections over Bhutto's hardline stance against the insurgents in northwest Pakistan (he is a Pathan) and her dealings with Pervez Musharraf.
Earlier this month, Naseerullah Babar–Bhutto's long-time national security adviser–rejected offers for a PPP ticket in the upcoming elections, citing his opposition to her talks with Pervez Musharraf.
Last week, Aitzaz Ahsan withdrew his nomination papers after Bhutto rejected his proposal that election candidates take an oath that they will earnestly work for the restoration of the pre-November 3rd judiciary when the new parliament convenes. She said that Ahsan's proposal– a reasonable compromise that permitted both electoral participation and commitment to the pro-judiciary cause–was his "personal point of view and the PPP has nothing to do with it." After Ahsan's withdrawal, Bhutto stated that he must decide whether he's with the PPP or the chief justice. On Friday, she also stated that the pre-November 3rd judiciary was not independent. As I've written earlier, Bhutto never had much fondness for Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and his colleagues. In Dubai, prior to her return to Pakistan, Bhutto accused the court of a historic bias in favor of Punjabis. [Video]
This week, Naheed Khan–one of Bhutto's closest friends and political allies–also withdrew her nomination papers, albeit for more personal reasons. Khan opposes Bhutto's proximity to Husain Haqqani, the architect of her U.S. lobbying campaign, and offering of an election ticket to his current wife. Haqqani was previously married to Khan's sister. While Haqqani is currently a professor at Boston University and a fellow at the neo-conservative Hudson Institute, there are reports Bhutto could offer him a Senate seat when one becomes available. Soap opera drama aside, Nahid Khan's withdrawal is significant as she had previously been the medium by which people communicate to Bhutto. However, it should be noted that she remains as Bhutto's political secretary.
What does this all mean? The PPP isn't necessarily in a state of crisis, but it could be if Bhutto & Company fail to shape up. Rather than blaming the intelligence services for causing splits in her party, these particular developments are the product of Bhutto's authoritarian hold over the PPP.
Bhutto needs to improve her capacity to channel differences of opinion and multiple dominant personalities within the party into a reasonable mean. Over the course of more than a decade, Bhutto has failed to demonstrate much of an ability to do so; recall how she pushed out her mother and late brother out of the party. The challenges the PPP faces today is the result of her overpersonalization of the party's decision-making structure and an overaggressive lobbying campaign in the U.S.
Gone is the era in which one could make statements in Washington and not have them reach Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Bhutto's statements in Washington regarding giving the IAEA access to A.Q. Khan, for example, made their way to Pakistan instantaneously. Farhatullah Babar, a senior PPP leader and Bhutto loyalist, was compelled to deny that Bhutto had made the comments attributed to her, despite the video recording. The discord between her discourse in the West and in Pakistan has been telling.
Rather than asking Aitzaz Ahsan whether he's loyal to the PPP or Chief Justice Chaudhry, she should ask herself what is the People's Party to begin with? Is she the chairperson of the People's Party or, effectively, the Bhutto's Party? And has she, in her quest for another premiership, pulled the party too far from its populist, anti-military rule roots?
Instead of pointing fingers elsewhere, now is the time for introspection for Bhutto, for by the time her son Bilawal finishes his studies at Oxford and learns a modicum of Urdu, Pakistan's first mass political party might be in tatters.


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Bp. Olmsted's invisible supportersBy
This is news from last week, but it is important we not forget the brave stand on principle that Bishop Thomas Olmsted has made, and how his detractors are seeking to tear him down.
From my father canon lawyer Ed Peters' blog:
In their editorial announcing Sr. Carol Keehan as the National Catholic Reporter's "Person of the Year", the NCR editors make an astounding claim. It reads as follows (my emphasis):
"As NCR tried to report on St. Joseph's losing its Catholic status, we sought comments from ecclesial authorities and canon lawyers. Despite copious commentary produced over several months from ethicists and moral theologians who reasoned the hospital had acted compassionately and morally, no one had much to say for the record on this latest development, beyond acknowledging Olmsted's right to do what he thinks best in his own diocese. No one, that is, except the Catholic Health Association, led by Keehan, who supported the hospital."
Oh really? No one among those "ecclesial authorities and canon lawyers" had much to say about this case? No one except CHA and Keehan?
Well, how about me? I had a lot to say about the Phoenix case, and said it for the record, including some of it at NCR's request! [Continue reading what he had to say]
Also among those who "didn't have much to say?" The National Catholic Bioethics Center. But I guess anyone who agrees with Olmsted, by NCReporter's definition, didn't have much to say.
On a related note, for those who are sincere about attempting to understand the Church's position and the resources that are available to women facing problem pregnancies, see BeNotAfraid.
Support and answers are out there – if we only take the time to look.
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Thomas, you may be misinterpreting the NCR's statement about lack of commentary from canon lawyers. The way I read it, the NCR was looking for a canon lawyer to *support* the hospital's position on record, but was unable to do so.
I'd say your beef is with Ed Peters rather than Thomas. And if you look at Ed's December 21 entry that "Bp. Olmsted's decision to decertify St. Joseph's as a Catholic institution is quite well grounded." Then it is not hard to conclude that NCR was either lazy, or deliberately gaming the article. My money is on the latter.
Not a beef really, just a clarification. NCR states they were looking for theologians who had been verbally supportive of the hospital to go on record. The fact that NCR was unable to find such voices should have given them a clue as to the weakness of their position in opposing Bp. Olstead.
From the National Catholic Bioethnic Center's response: "It must be said that The National Catholic Bioethics Center does not know the clinical facts of the case." Is this just a pesky "fact" that should be ignored?
Gary B.: You did not quote the sentence in whole, which makes it sound as though the very detailed four page missive was little more than the Bio-ethics center throwing up its hands. Too, your comment suggests that this issue is about only the 2009 case, whereas the Bio-ethics Center's letter, and Peters' comments, among others, make it very clear that the 2009 abortion was one of many, which the linked article describes as a mixed bag of some likely falling under moral guidelines and some likely not. In short, the fact is that the letter was very detailed about the question of the hospital's Catholicity, and therefore rather helpful, despite what your comment suggested. Pax et bonum
Exactly Edward. The history makes it very clear: The St. Joseph's admin adheres to the doctrine of Three Exceptions (life-of-the-mother, rape and incest)–a view that is even shared by a good number of pro-lifers, but it isn't a Catholic one. So, if they simply adhere to the exceptions doctrine out of stubborness, they should be relatively happy that the bishop cut them loose. If they are trying to keep their Catholicity but force a change in teachings, then that just proves the bishop entirely correct in his actions. Add the other practices out of line with Catholic teachins and what the heck are we still arguing about this for?


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CORPUS CHRISTI - Here's a tip for those developers who showed up at City Hall last week with the idea of actually investing their money here: Stay away from the words "Ferris wheel."
And while they at it, they shouldn't let the phrase "pedestrian-only beach" cross their lips either. And should they find themselves thinking that "land mass" is a good description of what they have in mind, they should just toss it just as fast as they can say "Memorial Coliseum."
These are all words or phrase connected to development ideas that didn't go anywhere in Corpus Christi. Those dead-on-arrival projects are why Corpus Christi earned the label as the city where good ideas go to die. Yes, we're No. 1 when it comes to shoving money back into other people's pockets even as they are trying their level best to leave a few bucks in our mitts.
We all remember the Landry's proposal to make the T-heads an entertainment center. Landry's, the Houston-based restaurant chain, wanted to fill the city marina T-heads with retail shops, restaurants and, yes, a Ferris wheel.
That Ferris wheel became the focal point for rowdy opposition and Landry's eventually withdrew.
And it was a Ferris wheel that was basically the undoing of another development proposal, this one to use the Memorial Coliseum property as the site for a fairgrounds-type entertainment center. That one croaked, too, in the face of opposition.
And of course, don't forget the public melee over that Padre Island resort development that was to be a world-class tourist destination. The reason we're not enjoying the benefits of that resort now is because of the defeat of a pedestrian-only beach idea.
Our history of trashing development ideas goes back a long way. Maybe it started with the defeat in 1986 of a festival-market proposal that was to be built on a new landmass in Corpus Christi Bay. When it comes to investors who want to develop big ideas that might benefit the city, most cities would ask, "When can you start?" But in Corpus Christi, it's "What do they have up their sleeve?"
Maybe that's why representatives of Wallace Bajjali Development Partners and Innovative Leisure Partners were surprised when they showed up at City Hall a few weeks ago and didn't feel the love.
The developers have ideas of using land owned by the city and the port near Whataburger Field and the American Bank Center and turning it into an entertainment center and mixed-use development.
Just what would turn up isn't firm yet, but, trust me, it would mean the investment of a heck of a lot of money. And, from the sounds of it, the development would further define that area as the place where Corpus Christi goes to have a good time. But the developers said they found City Hall uncooperative.
That's why on Tuesday City Council members fell all over themselves trying to put down the welcome mat. Council members tried to top each other to make the point that, yes, we want your money if there's any possible way we make this thing work. "Hang in there with us," Nelda Martinez said. "We're delighted that you are all here," Mark Scott said. "We need to make sure this plan happens," Kevin Kieschnick said.
Present in the audience to further make the point were leaders from the chamber of commerce, the local economic development agency, the tourist bureau and the local tourist attractions. The council did everything possible to show a warm reception to the developers, but kill the fatted calf.
And it's good that they did. The city's reputation as a place where investors are treated the same way that those club-wielding hunters treat baby seals has to be dispelled. One sure way would be to hit a development home run. I don't know if the ideas that these developers have will work, but their track record they revived downtown Waco and Sugar Land — makes their ideas promising. But those ideas sure won't work if we nitpick them to death. We have a real talent for getting lost in the weeds — Ferris wheels, and such — and forgetting the big picture.
The big picture is that Corpus Christi needs major investment. We need a kick in the pants to get the economy moving. More economic opportunity means local young people at least get a choice of whether to stay or leave. More smart young people might come here to start a life, making the city a more vital and engaging place. So, yes, make the out-of-towners feel welcome. Where's a fatted calf when you need one?
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New Research Suggests Acne, Not Accutane, Causes Depression in Teens
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Previous studies have shown that acne increases stress and anxiety, so this isn't surprising. What makes the study a big deal is that it challenges long-held beliefs about how isotretinoin affects its users. Did you ever take isotretinoin, and would you be less scared to try it now given this new evidence?
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When this Norwegian study hit the news, my reaction was a deeply felt "DUH." Having suffered from acne since the age of 13 (I'm now 34 and am still vaguely ticked that acne studies remain so firmly focused on teens when this hits so many older women as well), I finally - and reluctantly - gave Accutane a shot. I have suffered a long history of clinical depression starting in my teen years, which is not entirely coincidentally when I also developed moderate to severe acne, so this was a real risk I chose to take. But I also knew the link to suicide and restrictions were spearheaded by a US senator whose son had killed himself after a long battle with severe acne and couldn't help but wonder if that poor kid was in the midst of despair over an initial Accutane outbreak or perhaps was one of the few this drug doesn't help. I can understand the inclination to suicide when battling acne. It certainly has felt like a lonely, endless and hopeless fight. I couldn't count how many times I'd heard promises that X product or prescription would help. I tried four different oral antibiotics of increasing strengths that made me feel terrible, in addition to innumerable washes, creams and potions - both over the counter and prescription - and just wound up more and more devastated as every last one made not one bit of difference and dermatologists basically shrugged and told me I'd just have to live with it. Talk about depressing - how about all those years of bitter disappointment and expense! Having doctors give up on treating you! The extreme and devastating emotional hit you take in day after day, year after year of battling acne has scarred far more than my face. Accutane is the ONLY thing that has made a difference. I no longer feel ashamed, no longer need to hide my face in sheer dread of one more comment, one more disgusted look. I no longer cringe in certain lighting, no longer avoid people and social situations - and sometimes even work - because of the awful state of my skin. I used to have to take breaks from putting on concealer because it took so incredibly long and would invariably make me start crying at the endless effort to conceal my acne - now make-up takes less than 5 minutes and I look and feel great. People who have not suffered through a serious acne problem simply cannot understand the cumulative toll it takes on you. This drug, while it certainly has its risks (and I say this as I still experience several very unpleasant side effects including joint pain and excessive facial sweating), is so very well worth the reward of finally feeling like I can show my face to the world without being shamed for having bad skin. And I still have two more months of the drug to go! I'm still a depressed person, but my skin is no longer a contributing factor. Accutane has helped, not deepened, my depression. I would recommend it to anyone suffering from persistent moderate to severe acne. This is a life changer. It has certainly given me back some confidence to face the world and has made facing each day far less of a burden.
4 years
This is a response to Anonymous 10/16/2010 - 11:00am... My boyfriend was on Acutane for his back and face. He experienced hair loss which made him a little panicked (especially for a guy with hair loss in his family) but after he was done with his 6-month treatment, his hair thickened back out to normal. He didn't have bald spots or anything severe, just general thinning of his hair. He told me if he was to do it all over again, the hair thinning was worth the way he looks and feels now with clear skin and a full head of hair :) Hope this helps!
4 years
I'm curious about Accutane, but am a little reluctant to try it because I've read in the CPS (basically it's a big textbook of all pharmaceutical drugs in Canada and their side effects, etc.) that it can cause bald spots in some people. You can cover up acne... but it's really damn hard to cover up a bald spot. Has anyone who took Accutane ever noticed bald spots, receding hairlines or hair loss in any way? Please let me know, I'd really appreciate it.
amandachalynn 4 years
Just to add to fauxcats, most good derms will tell you about the depressive side effects, and if you have a history of depression or anxiety they will be checking up on you at every appointment. A good thing to do is tell your parent or whoever is close to you about the risks so they can also look out for any behavior changes.
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I've never taken Accutane (although I did have terrible skin as a teenager and up into my 20s before I went on the pill), but I wanted to reply to Anonymous/4:05pm. I don't know if isotretinoin is right for you; if it is and it helps you, that's awesome. I find these study results very interesting, but think that more studies on this topic are needed before conclusions can be drawn. I just wanted to make the general point that strong will power isn't always enough if one has clinical depression. One may be a positive, upbeat, rational person, but mental illness is chemical and can change the norms of how you think and act well outside the scope of what one would think possible for them. Therefore, if you do go on isotretinoin and start having depressive symptoms, it's important that you recognize them and immediately tell someone. I know this is all kind of common sense, but I went through a long bout of anxiety disorder because I was in denial that anxiety problems could happen to a laid-back, relaxed person like myself and I was very frustrated that I couldn't just snap myself out of it. Hopefully none of that will be relevant to you, but I wanted to throw in my two cents anyway. :)
4 years
I have taken accutane twice, once as a teen and once as an adult in my early 30s. I had no depression symptoms either time, and infact got a confidence boost from my acne clearing up.
4 years
I am seriously considering taking Accutane, I just need to talk to my dermatologist first. I am 17 and a senior in high school, and acne's been a problem for me for about three years, ever since the time that benzoyl peroxide stopped working for me and began to cause strange reactions in my skin. I've been keeping breakouts under control with sulfur spot treatment, but it isn't prevention, it's just helping to get rid of it quicker when it does happen. The acne is still coming at the same rate as before. The really bad part is that not only my face, but also my shoulders and back are affected. I can cover up my face with makeup (thanks to the exigencies of my acne I've gotten really good at concealing basically anything on my face) but I can't do anything for my body. I don't like to wear sleeves, it's just a personal preference because I hate how restrictive and sweaty they get, so I basically wear tank tops with a jacket year-round (I live in southern California so it's not so bad)...But what really sucks is when I get acne on my shoulders, during hot days, I have to keep it covered up all day. I have a good body and I want it to show, but I can't, JUST because of that. I swear, I can look around my classroom when it's a hot day (and everyone's wearing tank tops) and NO ONE has a problem like me. EVERYONE has perfectly great skin on their body and the majority have perfect skin on their face. I can't begin to express how badly acne has affected my confidence and body image. It feels like I'm the ONLY ONE who is dealing with it. I just feel cheated by nature when I'm having to get up at 4:30 to do my makeup and still be on time in school, and all these other girls can just brush their hair and get dressed and go. I would give ANYTHING to have good skin. And it makes me feel worse when I can't show my shoulders and I have to wear this huge hobo sweatshirt (which I love because it is comfortable but it is NOT sexy) while everyone else gets to wear clothes that are pretty and flattering. All the time I just feel like it's not fair, I would be so gorgeous if it just wasn't for that ONE thing that ruins everything. And at this point, I am considering any option that can help me, because I can no longer stand hiding my body. Sorry about the huge rant but yeah, that's why I'm considering isotretinoin. And I'm absolutely not worried about depression, I have very strong will-power and I might get stressed about little things but I would NEVER come to the conclusion that there's nothing in life worth living for. Because there always is.
lexycon 4 years
i took accutane when i was 13, back in 1998, and it did wonders. i'd had pretty serious acne for years already by that point, and nothing else seemed to do the trick - store-bought remedies failed, retin a didn't work, and proactiv actually caused me to break out worse due to an adverse reaction. accutane was the drug of last resort, and my dermatologist was sure to let me know that it was serious stuff, but it was a surefire way to knock out the acne for good. it was a 3-month course of treatment, and i had to go in for monthly blood tests to check my lipid levels and verify that i wasn't pregnant (i was the opposite of sexually active then, but they were just covering their bases since accutane could cause devastating birth defects). it was absolutely worth it for me, though, because my acne vanished after the 3 months. i had no adverse reactions, and like others have mentioned, it actually saved me from feeling depressed about my appearance. i'm glad i took it and i would recommend it to others who've exhausted their options, as long as they understand the risks.
lexycon 4 years
i took accutane when i was 13, back in 1998, and it did wonders. i'd had pretty serious acne for years already by that point, and nothing else seemed to do the trick - store-bought remedies failed, retin a didn't work, and proactiv actually caused me to break out worse due to an adverse reaction. accutane was the drug of last resort, and my dermatologist was sure to let me know that it was serious stuff, but it was a surefire way to knock out the acne for good. it was a 3-month course of treatment, and i had to go in for monthly blood tests to check my lipid levels and verify that i wasn't pregnant (i was the opposite of sexually active then, but they were just covering their bases since accutane could cause devastating birth defects). it was absolutely worth it for me, though, because my acne vanished after the 3 months. i had no adverse reactions, and like others have mentioned, it actually saved me from feeling depressed about my appearance. i'm glad i took it and i would recommend it to others who've exhausted their options, as long as they understand the risks.
amandachalynn 4 years
I didn't take it as a teen, but I was on Accutane 2 years ago. After three weeks on it I noticed I was talking to strangers in grocery stores, being more outgoing with patients at work, and a number of social things I never really did before. I spent 11 years being depressed because nothing worked. Birth control, antibiotics, retin-a, none had any effect whatsoever. Two years later my skin still looks great. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and haven't even had one breakout. As someone who's taken it, the time and expense are well worth it.
Natalie-Love 4 years
I never took accutane, but at 14, my doctor suggested the pill to help with my moderate acne & irregular periods. It helped a lot, and I went through my teen years known as the one with the flawless skin. I ended up after a few years, using the pill as a contraceptive anyway, so it really is two birds with one strike. But for some hormones only make the situation worse, and in that case, I can see how accutane would be a lifesaver. Acne sucks, especially if you're a teen girl with enough things to worry about!
4 years
Finding a dermatologist who is sensitive to a teenager's feelings is important to her recovery from having acne. The doctor who wanted us to use Accutane just had it on her list after other things didn't work - and a whole bunch of papers for us to sign to cover herself legally. Plus you had to take the pill (because of the risk of birth defects) while you took the Accutane. We declined and found a better dermotologist.
elramos 4 years
I never took isotretinoin when I had severe acne as a teen, but I can agree with the theory that acne causes depression. My acne pushed me to the point where I couldn't look at myself in the mirror. I literally began to hate my own face. I never thought about suicide because of it, but I can see how less stable people could.


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In a world where smog, pollution and everyday hustle-and-bustle are commonplace, Belize is the uncommon exception. The air is fresh, the water is clear and the environment is its national treasure. The country's warm, friendly people cherish what the have, and invite you to share it with them. Welcome to Belize, a little piece of our planet where earth is, as earth should be.
Belize is truly a step back in time a time before steel and glass and asphalt filled every corner of what used to be green. Of course there are modern hotels and industry, but it is mostly a country of innocence and charm. It's like an outpost at the edge of our modern world. It's where all thing wild can still live basically undisturbed. Geographically the country is small; but never underestimate Belize. In this compact area of land as with the water of its coast you will find incredible wonders. Above and below the waterline, the topography changes at every compass point. You will see, feel and touch a new realm of adventures. There is a bounty of rivers, jungle, mountains, caves, waterfalls, ancient Maya ruins, coral reefs and other spectacles in a world unlike any you've ever seen. And it is all closer than you think.


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I am currently looking for new irons to buy, however, being left handed hinders me from testing different brands. I was wondering if what you other lefty's do in this situation. I'd like to buy a set of cobra irons but nobody ever has them in lefty.
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Elmer G. Hogan, 84, of Brownsville passed away at 2:30 PM Dec. 13, 2013 at his home. The Edmonson County native was a minister, farmer, construction foreman and a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Johnny Hogan and Cordie Lindsey Hogan. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Othie and Oliver Hogan and a sister, Orlean Sowders.
Surviving are his wife, Erma Dean Johnson Hogan; a daughter, Jannie Campbell (Wayne) of Brownsville; three sons, Rickie Hogan (Linda) of Bee Spring, Bennie Hogan (Jeannine) of Mammoth Cave and Keith Hogan (Martha) of Brownsville; four brothers, James Hogan of Smiths Grove, Virgil Hogan and Romie Hogan both of Louisville and Roy Hogan of Roundhill; four sisters, Omie White, Pearl Cherry and Nora Jane Frost all of Indiana and Mima Jean Stanley of Louisville; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Hogan, Emily Hogan, Michael Campbell, Tracy Campbell, Felicia Graham, Brandon Hogan, Whitney Moon, Chase Hogan and Fallon Willoughby; five step grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Poplar Springs United Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 PM Monday, 9 AM-9 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 9:00 AM Wednesday at the church.


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Pronunciation: /ˈseɪɡə/
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1A style of music traditional in Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles, characterized by a strong, syncopated beat produced by percussion instruments: the language is Creole, the local music is sega, and the cuisine, too, is Creole-inspired
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1.1The rhythmic, swaying dance performed to sega music: [as modifier]: you cannot return from the Seychelles without having acquired a new skill—sega dancing
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- We ran the gauntlet of samba musicians and sega dancers.
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January 31, 2014 - 4:14pm
I've never been to a live jazz performance before. This is not to say that I was entirely unfamiliar with the genre, but the only exposure I've had with jazz is listening to it as dinner music or in music classes. So when I went to go see Fred Hersch Trio perform live this past Thursday, I was caught off guard.
As I took my seat, I looked across the auditorium, looking at other members of the audience. Most were older, eager to listen to (what I assumed) was their version of "rebellious" music. Unsurprisingly, my demographic — college students — was not well represented. This, however, was not what caught me by surprise. Jazz performances, in my mind at least, paralleled classical concerts.
When Fred Hersch took the stage, he gave a brief and tame introduction and started to play. Without any prep time, the trio flooded the auditorium with powerful vibrations from Hersch on piano, John Hébert on acoustic bass and Eric McPherson on drums. Immediately, the most surprising takeaway was made clear: there is stark contrast between a studio recording and a live performance. While studios may have control over the instruments' volumes, there are no limiting factors in live performances. Unfortunately, this lack of control often resulted in the drums overpowering the soft, melodic piano. In the trio's first few songs the harsh drums, though still fulfilling their role, sometimes became a distraction.
The distraction of the other instruments held true throughout the performance. Room for other instruments is obviously allowed, but in one of the songs, for instance, several minutes were dedicated to a solo by Hébert that began to drag on too long. Such instances had me wondering whether someone would jump on to the stage and perform spoken-word poetry.
The moments where the piano shined through, however, were the highlights of the entire performance. It's clear that Fred Hersch is a talented pianist, excelling in classic forms of jazz while also demonstrating his ability to execute a groovy, experimental series of songs. The music was so impressive that one audience member loudly exclaimed "sweet!" after one song. The development of Hersch's craft was also readily apparent when, in between songs, he explained that he divided the performance into older songs and newer material. He clearly exhibited his versatility, channeling emotion in slower songs and pulsating dance rhythms in others.
For my first live jazz performance, the Fred Hersch Trio was an overall pleasant experience. Hersch's playing captured the listener's attention throughout the show while the bass and drums, though not as impressive as Hersch's piano, did a decent job of complementing his playing .


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Resort owners have mixed feelings about plans for earlier Minnesota fishing openerLegislators are proposing to move the Minnesota fishing opener a week earlier. While most anglers probably would welcome getting on the water sooner, reaction in the tourism industry is mixed.
By: Sam Cook, Duluth News Tribune
Legislators are proposing to move the Minnesota fishing opener a week earlier because it would look good in moms' eyes. But the measure might have at least as much to do with walleyes.
A legislative proposal passed in the Minnesota House on Tuesday would move Minnesota's fishing opener from May 12 to May 5 this year. The proposal is touted by legislators as a way to minimize conflicts between Mother's Day, May 13 this year, and the opening weekend of fishing. The change would apply only to this year.
While most anglers probably would welcome getting on the water a week earlier, especially after an early ice-out and unseasonably warm weather, reaction in the tourism industry is mixed.
"The only positive I see is that it would give one more week of possible revenue," said Gail Heig, owner of Bowen Lodge on Lake Winnibigoshish north of Deer River. "The negatives are too numerous to count."
But some fishing guides and bait dealers would welcome an earlier opener. They say walleye spawning would be finished, and fishing might be better with the earlier opener.
The so-called "mom's amendment" was sponsored in the House by Rep. David Dill, DFL-Crane Lake. Sen. Minority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, said he would offer a similar amendment in the Senate. Dill's amendment was attached to the House Omnibus Game and Fish Bill, a collection of other provisions.
"I was kind of shocked to see the House passed that," said Jack Shriver of Shriver's Bait in Walker, near the shores of Leech Lake. "Sometimes you wonder what those legislators are thinking. I'd love to have a jump-start on my business, but I'm hoping that two so-so weekends isn't worse than one big one."
Heig attended a meeting of Lake Winnibigoshish resort owners on Tuesday and said all seven resorts represented opposed the idea of an earlier opener, she said.
"I think it's absolutely ridiculous," Heig said. "It's a logistical and scheduling nightmare."
Resort guests often plan their opening weekend vacations well in advance, and many want to stay in the same cabin on that weekend every year. Moving the opener around creates problems for resort owners trying to keep all their customers happy, Heig said.
The Mother's Day angle doesn't play well, either, she said. Mother's Day, which falls on the Sunday of opening weekend about half the time, isn't a major issue in most families, Heig said.
"We have a lot of mothers that fish," she said. "I fish. I don't mind spending the opener with 200 men. And a lot of women don't mind that their husbands go fishing that weekend."
Ed Tausk of Vermilion Dam Lodge on Lake Vermilion said opening weekend isn't a big draw for most resorts on that lake.
"We'll take the business," Tausk said. "We'll take any additional business. But we aren't anticipating much of a change."
Linda Fryer, executive director of the Ely Chamber of Commerce, wonders what a change in the opener would mean for future years.
"I'd hate to see it changed every year based on the weather," Fryer said.
The idea of moving the opener up a week was floated a few years ago in the Legislature but died for lack of support. At that time, it was proposed as a way to give resorters an extra weekend of revenue, although many resort owners opposed the idea.
"Moving it earlier in May is harder for us, getting the water turned on and getting the cabins cleaned," Heig said.
The Governor's Fishing Opener, an annual event aimed at increasing tourism in communities around the state, already is scheduled for May 10-12 in Waconia, Minn. Those dates will not change.
Wisconsin's fishing opener is May 5. John Chalstrom of Chalstrom's Bait and Tackle north of Duluth says the earlier opener would mean more revenue for him.
"If they're going to give the residents of Minnesota one extra week to fish, that's just business for me," Chalstrom said. "I'm all for it on the condition they make up their mind real fast. … If they spring it on us three or four days before it happens, all that would do is cause chaos."
Plenty of bait should be available if the season opens early, he said.
"Usually the bait trappers can start as soon as the ice is off those little ponds," he said. "Bait shouldn't be a problem for the opener."
Lake Vermilion fishing guide Phil Bakken said fishing probably would be better with an earlier opener.
"I remember the last time when the ice went out early, in 2010, we had a normal opener and the fishing was real tough," Bakken said. "I think the fishing would be a little better if they opened it earlier."
Ely fishing guide Jim Orcutt also remembered tough fishing in 2010, when the ice went out early, and he thinks moving the opener to a weekend other than Mother's Day makes sense. But it shouldn't be just a one-year thing, he said.
"If they're going to do it, they should just do it and get it done with," Orcutt said. "That way it's not a guessing game every year."
Opening the fishing season earlier shouldn't have an adverse effect on walleyes this year, said Chris Kavanaugh, Department of Natural Resources area fisheries supervisor at Grand Rapids.
"But it's the precedent that it sets," Kavanaugh said. "In other years, it would be a big deal, and there would be concentrations of spawning fish. It would cause us to have to look at closing areas to fishing."
Even if the Legislature passes a measure containing provisions for the earlier opener, the bill couldn't become law without Gov. Mark Dayton's signature.
The last time the Minnesota fishing opener was changed was in 1989, when the Legislature moved it to its current schedule, which is always two weeks before the Memorial Day weekend. Before that, it was the Saturday nearest May 15, which was sometimes just a week before Memorial Day weekend. The change guaranteed that the resort industry would always have three fishing weekends in May.
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Wanted to let Rich know how much my husband, John Sitek and I enjoyed his show at the Sheldon Friday evening, August 20, 2010. My husband doesn't dance but enjoys good rock and roll. So, while I danced in my seat, he listened intently. McBride turned out some great musicians and friends. Keep rockin'! Look forward to seeing you at another venue.
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love the design and they seemed to be very well made. i ordered a 45.5 which according to the sizing chart is 12.5. They felt to be at least a half size if not a full size too small, and i ordered a half size big(my regular size is 12) if they had the availability i would have ordered a 47 but they were all out so i'm still in search of my next shoe. i gave them 3 stars only b/c the sizing issues. wish they would have worked.
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This is a Great shoe, They are light and comfortable. I will be ordering another pair before they are not available anymore.
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This my third pair of Northwave Rebel shoes. Great value with features usually found in more expensive shoes. Prior version of this shoe had a sole that seemed to have grippier rubber.
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These shoes are great. The only con is the stated sizing. According to the Northwave sizing chart, my 8.5 - 9.0 foot would be in the range of 41.0 - 41.5. It took a few tries and returns, but I ended up w/ a size 42.5. I like the top buckle closure versus all velcro - it snugs it up nicely.
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Temperatures may be a bit chilly for this early in the holiday season, but that won't stop fried turkey lovers determined to carry on the tasty Thanksgiving tradition from cooking large gobblers in a relatively nontraditional way.
The turkey frying trend has been gaining strength over the past 10 to 12 years, but the reward comes with responsibilities.
"It's not a fad — it's pretty popular," Assistant Fire Marshal Mike Hill said. "More and more chain stores sell the fryers, as do sporting good stores. They come in different sizes, but the favorite is the 5-gallon stainless steel pot variety with a burner underneath heated by propane. It's basically a deep fryer."
Most people cook with peanut oil; others use canola or safflower oil. Despite these and other choices when it comes down to taste, safety also must be a consideration. Hill recommends that first and foremost people make sure to do their frying outdoors away from any buildings, and to also keep the action off decks and out of carports and garages.
"The oil is highly flammable," he said. "A lot of fires are caused when people displace the oil with the turkey. In other words, they fill the fryer with oil and drop the bird in, causing oil to spill out. It would be a good idea to keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher on hand. You do not want to use water."
Hill said it's also important not to leave the fire going when cooking is complete, saying the heated oil can actually reach a temperature so high it will combust.
Deep frying a turkey for the holidays is a very popular trend. However, if you don't take the proper precautions, you may end up with an injury or fire. Deep fryers can be dangerous because:
n Many units easily tip over, spilling the hot oil within the cooking pot.
n If the cooking pot is overfilled with oil, the oil may spill out of the unit when the turkey is placed into the cooking pot. Oil may contact the burner or flames, causing a fire to engulf the entire unit.
n Partially frozen turkeys placed into the fryer can cause an oil-spillover effect. This too, may result in an extensive fire.
n Frying units with no thermostat controls also have the potential to overheat the oil to the point of combustion.
n The sides of the cooking pot, lid and pot handles get dangerously hot, posing a risk of severe contact burns.
Here are some deep fried turkey cooking tips:
n Closely follow your fryer's instructions.
n Only deep fry smaller turkeys — up to 12 pounds in weight.
n Use oils with high smoke points such as peanut, canola and safflower. Peanut oil adds flavor, but it can be a concern for guests who have peanut allergies.
n To determine how much oil you'll need in the pot, put the turkey in the basket and place in the pot. Add water until it reaches one to two inches above the turkey. Lift the turkey out, and use a ruler to measure the distance from the water to the top of the fryer. Pour out the water and dry the fryer completely before filling with oil.
n Remember that it can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour to heat the oil, depending on the outside temperature, wind and weather.
n Before frying, pat the turkey dry with paper towels to keep the hot oil from spattering and popping when lowering the turkey into the hot oil.
n Slowly lower the turkey into the oil, and maintain an oil temp of 350 F. Fry the turkey for three to four minutes per pound, or about 35 to 42 minutes for a 10- to 12-pound turkey.
And here are some safety tips:
n Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and any other combustible materials.
n Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks, carports, or in garages.
n Make sure the fryers are positioned on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping.
n Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don't watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.
n Never let children or pets near the fryer when in use. Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot for several hours after use.
n Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles to avid contact burns. If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from possible oil splatter.
n Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don't mix, and water can cause the oil to spill over, causing a fire or even an explosion hazard.
n If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call 911 for help.


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Abell 39 is perhaps one of the most perfect examples of a spherical planetary nebula in the galaxy. As expected, a sphere of gas will show a brighter limb ("edge") since that line of sight has more gas than the view through the center (two layers) of the bubble. This one is unfortunately very faint and subtle. Details of the bubble require a larger telescope (or very long exposures) to bring out. Abell 39 is approximately 5 light years across and 7000 light years away. Note the myriad of background galaxies in the image- especially through the transparent sphere of gas. Also note that the central star is distinctly blue-white in color. A blue-white color indicates that the central star (white dwarf) is very hot. It emits copious amounts of UV radiation which excite the surrounding gas and make it fluoresce its green-blue color. Compare this image with another image (narrowband) of Abell 39 taken at the 3.5m WIYN telescope on Kitt Peak.
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Dzaeudzi, Comoros. A Yemenia jet with 153 people on board crashed into the Indian Ocean on Tuesday as it tried to land during strong winds on the island nation of Comoros. Officials said one child was plucked alive from the sea.
There was no word on other survivors. At least three bodies were recovered, the authorities said.
The crash comes two years after aviation officials reported faults with the aircraft, an Airbus 310 flying the last leg of a journey from Paris and Marseille to Comoros, with a stop in Yemen to change planes. Most of the passengers were from Comoros, a former French colony. Sixty-six on board were French nationals.
Yemenia officials said that one of the members of the 11-man crew was Indonesian, but the person was not identified.
A child was rescued from the water after the crash, according to Rachida Abdullah, a police immigration officer who works at the operations center in the Comoros, and Yemeni civil aviation deputy chief Mohammed Abdul Qader.
Qader said he was told the child was 5 years old. Further details on the rescue and the child's condition were not immediately available.
Three bodies from the flight were retrieved along with debris from the plane, Abdullah said.
Qader said it was too early to speculate on the cause and the flight data recorder had not been found, but the wind was about 60 kilometers per hour as the plane was landing in the middle of the night.
The Yemenia plane was the second Airbus to crash into the sea in as many months. An Air France Airbus A330-200 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean May 31, killing all 228 people on board, as it flew from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.
A crisis center once again was set up at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Many passengers were from the French city of Marseille, which has a large Comoros community.
"There is considerable dismay,'' said Stephane Salord, the consul general of the Comoros in the Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur region of France. "These are families that, each year on the eve of summer, leave Marseille and the region to rejoin their families in the Comoros and spend their holidays.''
In France, this week is the start of annual summer school vacations.
The Comoros is an archipelago of three main islands situated about 2,900 kilometers south of Yemen, between Africa's southeastern coast and the island of Madagascar. It is a former French colony of 700,000 people.
Gen. Bruno de Bourdoncle de Saint-Salvy, the senior commander for French forces in the southern Indian Ocean, said the Airbus 310 crashed in deep waters about 14.5 kilometers north of the Comoran coast and 34 kilometers from the Moroni airport.
French aviation inspectors found a "number of faults'' during a 2007 inspection of the plane that went down, French Transport Minister Dominique Bussereau said on i-Tele television Tuesday.
In Brussels, EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani said the airline had previously met EU safety checks and was not on the bloc's blacklist. But he said a full investigation was now being started amid questions why passengers were put on another jet in the Yemeni capital of San'a.
An Airbus statement said the plane that crashed went into service 19 years ago, in 1990, and had accumulated 51,900 flight hours. It has been operated by Yemenia since 1999. Airbus said it was sending a team of specialists to the Comoros. The A310-300 is a twin-engine widebody jet that can seat up to 220 passengers. There are 214 A310s in service worldwide with 41 operators.
Christophe Prazuck, French military spokesman, said a patrol boat and reconnaissance ship were being sent to the crash site as well a military transport plane. The French were sending divers as well as medical personnel, he said. French President Nicolas Sarkozy "expressed his deep emotion'' about the crash.
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Some of the World's Most Deadly Airline Accidents
June 30, 2009: Yemenia Airbus 310 en route to the Comoros Islands crashes in the Indian Ocean. 153 people were on board.
1, 2009: Air France Airbus A330 runs into thunderstorms over the
Atlantic after leaving Brazil and disappears. 228 people on board.
Feb. 19, 2003: Iranian Revolutionary Guard military plane crashes into a mountain. 275 dead.
May 25, 2002: China Airlines Boeing 747 breaks apart midair and crashes into the Taiwan Strait. 225 dead.
12, 2001: American Airlines Airbus A300 crashes after takeoff from John
F. Kennedy Airport into the New York City borough of Queens. 265 dead,
including people on the ground.
Oct. 31, 1999: EgyptAir Boeing 767 crashes off Nantucket; actions by the co-pilot blamed. 217 dead.
Sept. 2, 1998: Swissair MD-11 crashes off Nova Scotia. 229 dead.
Feb. 16, 1998: China Airlines Airbus A300 crashes on landing at airport in Taipei, Taiwan. 203 dead.
Sept. 26, 1997: Garuda Indonesia Airbus A300 crashes near airport in Medan, North Sumatra. 234 dead.
Aug. 6, 1997: Korean Air Boeing 747-300 crashes on landing in the US territory of Guam. 228 dead.
Nov. 12, 1996: Saudi Boeing 747 collides with Kazakh cargo plane near New Delhi. 349 dead.
July 17, 1996: TWA Boeing 747 explodes and crashes into the Atlantic off Long Island, New York. 230 dead.
April 26, 1994: China Airlines Airbus A300 crashes on landing at Nagoya Airport in Japan. 264 dead.
Dec. 12, 1985: Arrow Air DC-8 crashes after takeoff from Newfoundland, Canada. 256 dead.
12, 1985: Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 crashes into a mountainside after
losing part of its tail fin. 520 dead in the world's worst single-plane
Aug. 19, 1980: Saudi Tristar makes emergency landing in Riyadh and bursts into flames. 301 dead.
May 25, 1979: American Airlines DC-10 crashes after takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare Airport. 275 dead.
Jan. 1, 1978: Air India 747 crashes into the ocean after takeoff from Mumbai. 213 people dead.
27, 1977: KLM 474 and Pan American 747 collide on runway in Tenerife,
Canary Islands. 583 dead in world's worst airline disaster. AP


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Professor Smith joins the Northeastern faculty from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he was a research assistant professor in computer science. He earned his PhD in computer science at Johns Hopkins University.
Professor Smith's research in natural language processing and computational linguistics primarily focuses on building statistical models of human language. His work on applications to information extraction and retrieval and data mining has been supported by major grants from organizations such as the NSF and DARPA.
Professor Smith is also involved in several cross-disciplinary projects with Northeastern faculty colleagues in the humanities and social sciences. One such project examines reprinting patterns of articles in 19th century U.S. newspapers to detect evidence of political, religious, and economic networks.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014
An 83-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg while at his home on Tradition Club Drive on July 28.
The report says the man shot himself in the leg while unloading a gun.
The man was being treated by EMS when the deputy arrived. The man injured both his leg and a finger.
He told the deputy he was unloading his gun so he could clean it when it discharged.
He was taken to Grand Strand Medical Center for treatment.
Windshield attacked
A woman from Heron Way in Pawleys Island said her vehicle was vandalized by her 25-year-old daughter July 22.
She said her daughter wanted something out of her car (what the woman wanted from the vehicle is redacted from the report).
When she told her daughter no her daughter reportedly grabbed a hammer and damaged the windshield.
The woman told the deputy her daughter needs drug treatment and the officer advised her how she could get her daughter the help.
She said she did not want to press charges because her daughter had just bonded out of jail.
Repossession angst
A man from Minnow Drive filed a report after an employee of a furniture and appliance rental company repossessed a washer and dryer that was in his storage shed under his carport.
The man admitted he was behind on the payments but said he does not feel it was right for the store employee to remove the items from his property.
The man said he discovered the appliances were missing when he retuned home.
The manager of the store said he took the washer and dryer because of the delinquent payments.
The manager said he would return the mans towels that were in the washer when the repossession took place.
He was advised by the deputy it would be a good idea to have a police escort when he returns the towels.
Wife attacks husband
A man from Springfield Road called 911 July 27 after his wife punched him in the face.
He said she got mad when she saw he was texting some people with whom he went to school.
He said he tried talking to her and she stomped on his foot and hit him again.
The man said he wanted to leave the home but his wife would not give him the keys.
The woman said when she read the texts she found out he was cheating on her so, she admitted, she struck him on the face.
She was arrested for simple assault.
Windshield damaged
A man from Chesnee said he was driving on U.S. Highway 17 near DeBordieu around 10:30 a.m. July 27 when he heard something hit his windshield.
He said at about the same time he saw a couple outside their car on the side the road looking at their windshield.
Its unknown if the car was hit by a bullet, BB or rock, the report states.
Stolen golf cart
A golf cart was reported stolen from a home on Lakeshore Drive in Pawleys Island on July 24.
The owner was visiting her friend at the Lakshore Drive home and when she was leaving she discovered her golf cart was gone.
She said she was inside the friends house for less than three hours and had the keys in her possession.
There are no suspects.
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I actually do not know what this restaurant looks like because I ordered from Seamless. However, the food was amazing and I did not have to wait too long for delivery. Will definitely check this place out in person next time!! Great meal!
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My boyfriend and I stumbled in this new cute place for couple off cocktail s and we end up to have dinner in it . What a grate surprise we can't wait to go back ,the stuff is super friendly and the manager Domenico is very attentive to the service ,the food to die for.....
Posted by Mike on 11/03/2013
The quantity of wine you get by the glass is small and expensive. I tried some food at the bar and it is nothing to die for. The tomato sauce in particular needs help.
Posted by nick on 10/28/2013
i was passing by with an old friend, this new restaurant and we decided to give them a shot. I can onestly say that they know what they are doing the food is wery well prepared and the stuff is super friendly, we tried also few cocktayls and they were faboulose I had one called latin lover spicy anough to sparkle the night. good job guys keep it up. we will defenetly go back!!!