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The four dead guards didn't concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they'd been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn't just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA's clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman's hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.
At first glance it looks as if Rickman has been kidnapped, but Rapp knows certain things about his old friend that cause him to wonder if something more disturbing isn't afoot. Irene Kennedy, the director of the CIA, has ordered Rapp to find Rickman at all costs. Rapp must navigate the ever-shifting landscape of Afghanistan as the Taliban, Iranians, Pakistanis and Russians all plot to claim their piece of the war torn state.
With Afghanistan crumbling around him, Rapp must be as ruthless as his enemies and as deceitful as people in his own government if he has any hopes of completing his mission.
©2012 Vince Flynn (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio
"Couldn't be better...except"
The only thing that could be better was if this novel was twice as long. I just hate it when a Mitch Rapp novel ends.
"Great book, The return of modern day Mitch"
This book marks the return from the Mitch Rapp of his 20's back to his early 40's. The last two books focused on Mitch's recruitment and the beginning of his CIA career, but now Vince has returned to modern times with this book. The book follows pretty much the same formula as all the other Vince Flynn books. Something happens things look really bleak. Then someone in Congress gets wind of these happens and threatens to bring a heap of trouble on the CIA, but just in time the plot is foiled and Mitch and his compatriots tie up all the loose ends in a nice neat orderly fashion. It is a formula that has served Mr. Flynn for quite a while and I keep coming back as well as millions of others.
Overall the story is well thought out and well written. My only complaint is that there are a couple of characters that are introduced some time is spent developing them but then they kind of fall off the radar and nothing more than a sentence or two is dedicated to them after that. I am not sure if these characters are going to resurface in future books of if this was just to throw the reader off the trail.
Mr. Guidall delivers yet another amazing performance. And it serves to remind me that Mr. Flynn really should just pony up the money and have George Guidall narrate the two previous books of his that he chose to have other narrators read.
I myself finished the book in about three days. And as always I now find myself in a book hang over not knowing where to go to next. Maybe I will re-listen to a couple of the older Mitch Rapp books……but Mr. Flynn if you are reading this I think you should start a new series with Stan Hurley and explore some of his exploits. Or even some of the corporate espionage that Scott Coleman was involved in. I know I would pay for those books!
"Mitch and Stan together again!"
Great listen....George is the best. I got little sleep because of this book. Download it now!
You won't be sorry. Thanks Vince
"Mitch does it again!!!!"
This is truly a great listen from start to finish. There are new characters and old ones that come back into the story which is great. Very engaging book which keeps you on your toes. Great great listen. One of the best of the Mitch series.
"Vince Flynn has done it again!"
right up there at the top. Rapp & Kennedy are believable and unpredictabe
Rapp is always a favorite; he's human, with flaws and a background.
Treason against the USA? Knowing Rapp was coming, what were you thinking?
I'm gonna miss Stan Hurley. He's so cantankerous and foul, yet such a patriot. I love that about him.
"Another Mitch Rapp Tour de Force!"
I pre-ordered this book thinking that it was a sequel to "Kill Shot" - another book about Mitch Rapp's past. Instead, I was surprised to find that this book actually follows "Pursuit of Honor" chronologically, so make sure you are caught up there first. This book takes place in the Present Day and Vince Flynn brings the story into the forefront of today's issues as the US continues to work on its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
"The Last Man" has a lot of new and welcome twists and turns - some old faces return, and some unexpected things happen to Rapp. I won't spoil it for you though; you'll just have to listen and find out!
Nothing is better than a damm good THRILLER!
"Love it!! My new American Hero!!"
Love George Guidall, now he can tell a story! I could listen to anything he reads!
Woman of a million books
"The Last Man, the last novel"
I just finished the Last Man, I was saving it for a special occasion, it is a wonderful book and Vince Flynn was a great writer. I am sorry I won't be finding out more about Mitch Rapp and his friends. Vince Flynn was a good writer from the beginning, I have read them all and not one of them raise the BS flag for me. His stories are plausible and great to read. Sorry you have left us so soon Vince Flynn, I have been scrambling to find someone to replace you but I cannot find anyone who is as good a writer and knew his subject as well.
Mitch Rapp is a mean S.O.B with a good heart. I think I met him once. He is loyal, brave and sometimes down right crazy, but who could do this job better?
"Last Man is the last book I would recommend"
The plot was thinly veiled- even I had it figured out early on in Part One. Good writing of details, but none of the fine descriptions ended up having any importance.
The story should have a more complex character. Also very many characters are introduced and only a few have any direct relevance to the story.
No, I haven't and I'm not likely to do so.
Good writing of details, but none of the fine descriptions ended up having any importance.
I bought this because it was a listener favorite. I'm wondering why.
I listen to books to be entertained... my favorite genre is a "Legal Thriller" I have actually been a member since 2001. Love my books!
"I have yet to be disappointed"
Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp is something that I look forward to. I have not been disappointed yet. I love the George Guidall's narration.
I listen to these books to be entertained. That is what they do... entertain me!
"Another fast moving and realistic thriller"
Always a gripping thriller writer and true to life in the modern world.
Vince Flynn has a compelling style and this book is a good addition to his library.
"Another book you won't won't want to put down."
It is a pity that Vince Flynn lost his life at such an early age. To think of the best novels he could yet write we will miss those brilliant stories and the out hero Mitch Rapp.
"Rapp @ his best!"
Great story, fabulous narration and as always a ripping good yarn!! Good to see a vulnerable side to Rapp.
"another average Mitch book"
I have read or listened to all Vince Flynn books, this is below average, same old formula, read it all before, come on Vince you last 2 books were brilliant.
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- Geoff Schiller, formerly national sales director for Hearst Digital Media, has been promoted to chief sales officer. As national sales director for HDM, which includes 28 websites and 14 mobile sites, Mr. Schiller helped drive revenue to record levels in 2010 and 2011, as well as to drive the entire division to profitability for the first time in its history in 2011.
- Jonathan Adams has been named senior VP-media for North America at iCrossing. He joins the global digital-marketing agency, a Hearst unit, from Digitas, where he was most recently senior VP-director of global media. There he managed media activities for clients such as Delta Air Lines, Equifax, Mead Johnson and Post Cereals.
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Unhappy with what he says is the Democrats' attempts to "silence" him, Gov. Paul LePage says he'll start holding meetings outside the State House. Democratic leaders say the governor stormed out of a meeting with them this morning after he was told that he could not have a television monitor hanging outside his office area on the second floor. As Susan Sharon reports, the monitor displays the number of days since Lepage proposed a balanced budget and a plan to repay the state debt owed to hospitals.
"What's the holdup?" That's the question that pops up on a big-screen television monitor just outside the governor's office on the second floor of the State House.
The screen goes on to project two numbers: 133 days since Gov. LePage proposed a blanced budget and 130 days since a bill to pay the hospital debt was submitted.
The message concludes with a quote from the Maine Constitution that says every citizen has the right to speak, write and publish on any subject. In a news release, the governor says Democratic leadership has informed him that he cannot have the TV on display.
For their part, Democrats say all they want is for the governor to get permission first. They say the governor stormed out of a meeting this morning and threatened to move his office out of the State House beginning July 1.
According to the governor's release, his staff will stay, but he'll hold meetings outside the State House where people can "feel free to express their opinions without censorship of the Senate President and Speaker of the House."
Photo: Susan Sharon
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Stuttering is an abnormality in speech that affects the rhythm of speech. People who stutter know what they wish to say, but at the time are unable to say it because of involuntary repetition, unnecessary lengthening (prolongation), or early stopping (cessation). Stuttering is characterized by repetitions or prolongation of the first syllable, or silent prolongations, sometimes known as blocks.
Researcher intend on studying the genetic basis for stuttering. The goal of the study is to find the genes that help cause stuttering and determine regions of the human genetic make-up (genome) that are linked to stuttering.. To do this researchers will study the patterns of inheritance in families who have had members who stutter.
The study has two objectives. The first objective is to develop a large collection of DNA samples from individuals in stuttering families, that will include both members that stutter and who do not stutter.
The second objective of the study will be to find out the basic combination of genes (genotype) making up all of the participants DNA. Once this is completed researchers hope to map out and find areas or regions of DNA that are linked to stuttering.
Genetic linkage is the initial step in positional cloning, and the cloning of genes which predispose individuals to stuttering is a long term goal of this research study.< TAB>
|Study Type:
|Official Title:
|Genetic Studies of Stuttering
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 1997
A primary goal of this study is to ascertain regions of the human genome, which show genetic linkage to stuttering. Genetic linkage will be determined by first obtaining genomic DNA from both affected and unaffected adults and children from families containing pairs of individuals who stutter as adults. Individuals who stutter from genetically isolated populations will also be sampled. Phenotype will be assigned by a speech-language pathologist, and DNA samples will be obtained from affected and unaffected family members by buccal swab or from 20 cc. of blood. These DNA samples will then be genotyped using markers distributed across the human genome, and the genotypic information analyzed to determine which markers show linkage to stuttering. The secondary goal of this study is to identify specific genetic variants which predispose individuals to stuttering. No genetic information will be provided back to participants.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|6 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Individuals age 8 and older.
- Individuals age 6-8 with a family history of persistent stuttering
- Have stuttering that persists for a period of 6 months or more or are a family member of that person
- Stuttering only as a young child (not beyond the age of 5)
- Cannot provide informed consent or have a parent/guardian to provide consent
- Developed stuttering following trauma to the central nervous system.
- Chronic medical conditions that prevent informed consent or clear evaluation of stuttering, including stroke, dementia, and degenerative neurological disease.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00001604
|Contact: Dennis T Drayna, Ph.D.
|(301) 402-4930
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office (PRPL) 800-411-1222 ext TTY8664111010 firstname.lastname@example.com
|University of Punjab
|Lahore, Pakistan
|Principal Investigator:
|Dennis T Drayna, Ph.D.
|National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) )
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00001604 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 3, 1999
|Last Updated:
|June 20, 2015
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
DNA Samples
Buccal Swab
Statistical Analysis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communication Disorders
Language Disorders
Nervous System Diseases
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Speech Disorders
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Jacquleyn and Jessica with a goliath grouper caught on Captain Eddie Challinor's Shore Catch Charters, LLC. The goliath was caught on a 50tw International, with a live jack for bait.
Jenna Jakubielski, age 9, caught her first redfish at Wiggins Pass using live pinfish. The fish was 22 inches long.
Angler Chad Carhart, with a jack that he caught while hunting Redfish in Estero Bay with Captain Mark Yimin.
Denise Sparta caught and released this cobia out of Wiggins Pass while fishing with Captain Jay aboard MJ Charters.
Leo Koepke, age 6, caught this Crevalle jack while fishing on Estero Bay for his birthday.
Chuck Maston, with a 14 pound snook that he caught and released while fishing with local guide Captain Todd Geroy.
K.J. Atkinson's catch of the day, a 29 inch redfish caught at Crystal River.
Carol Rabaut with a Coho salmon.
Captain Lynn Keller, of Lady Anglers of Southwest Florida, in Ketchikan, Alaska with a halibut. She caught it on September 1 onboard Classic Alaska Charters.
Dustin, with a red grouper caught 12 miles out of Wiggins Pass on a live pinfish.
Stefano, with a red grouper caught 20 miles out of Wiggins Pass on a live Tomtate.
Amy Moore caught this 22 inch redfish in Naples Bay on September 24.
Dylan Felts, 7, caught a 29 inch snook while fishing in Naples with his brother Carson, 5, and Captain Todd Geroy.
Jordan Smith caught this red grouper while fishing nine miles off Marco Island with a piece of squid.
Jordan Smith, age 7, caught this flounder while fishing in Blind Pass with a live shrimp.
Leo Koepke, of Naples, caught this fish in his neighborhood using bologna.
Trey Hill got a free ride around Clam Bay as this jack towed his Gheenoe around for 15 minutes. He was then able to bring it onto the boat.
Butchie Yost caught this cobia with a live pinfish at the Nunya Wreck off the Naples coast.
Ronnie Moore caught this 25 inch redfish off of Marco Island.
Chris Mazur, a member of the Lady Anglers of Southwest Florida fishing club, caught this 20 inch redfish on September 29.
Joell Gonzalez, of Naples, caught this 24 inch redfish near Bonita Springs Beach using live shrimp for bait.
Marco Loyola caught this tilapia while fishing in the canals in Palmira Country Club using a spinner bait.
Pablo brought in this king mackerel and Crevalle jack on Bonita Beach at high tide, with live greenbacks for bait.
Trey Hill, 6, caught these mackerel at the City of Naples Fishing Camp in August.
Bill D'Antuono with 70 pounds of grouper.
Laura McCrea of Bloomington, Indiana caught this snook in Rookery Bay with Captain Chris McCubbin of Naples Inshore Fishing.
Bill D'Antuono and Kyle Abraham speared some hogfish in 75 feet of water offshore of Naples.
Bill D'Antuono with a grouper that he speared in 120 feet of water out of Naples.
Ken Thomas caught this 24 inch redfish just north of Wiggins Pass while fishing aboard the "No Worries, Mate".
Rechel Moore caught this 24 inch redfish in the backwaters in Naples.
Donnie Moore caught this 25 inch redfish in the backwaters of Naples.
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ALBANY - Sheriffs from across upstate are hoping the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo will revisit portions of the new gun-control law, saying the measure was adopted in haste and targets law-abiding gun owners.
The new gun law was adopted Jan. 15, and it has been a major focus of the state Sheriffs' Association conference this week in Albany.
Some sheriffs said the law takes positive steps to address mental-health issues and access to illegal guns, but they said it also infringes on Second Amendment rights.
"This law has some issues pertaining to the Second Amendment," said Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith. "I'm deeply concerned in haste to pass the law, they may have missed the point on some of the mental-health issues and are dealing with some ammunition and gun issues and law-enforcement issues."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushed for the bill's passage in the wake of the mass shootings in Newtown, Conn., and the ambush attack on two first responders in Webster, Monroe County.
The new law, passed just hours after it was printed, is the toughest in the nation and includes a stronger ban on assault weapons, as well as a lowering of the number of bullets allowed in a magazine from 10 to seven.
Cuomo said last week that the lower magazine capacity would help save lives.
"I understand the benefit of a high-capacity in a situation like self protection," he said on an Albany radio show. "On the other hand, I understand the danger of a high-capacity magazine when it falls into the wrong hands. When you weigh the danger, I say reasonable regulation. It's not worth having the assault weapons around because they can do more harm than good."
Chemung County Sheriff Christopher Moss said the change in magazine size would do little to limit gun violence.
"Do you think bad guys are going to put seven clips in a round as opposed to 10 clips and follow the law?" Moss said. "I think it's a law that's going to be very restrictive on law-abiding citizens as opposed to criminals who it was geared for."
But Moss, Smith and other sheriffs said they appreciated the intent of the law to limit gun violence, saying it does include steps to address mental-health issues that often lead to mass shootings.
Moss said he's holding two informational meetings in Chemung County next week to address residents' concerns. He and other sheriffs said police aren't out to take away guns from law-abiding citizens, and they are being flooded with phone calls from residents with questions about the law.
The association was expected to release a statement later this week on its official position on the law.
The Association of Chiefs of Police said Wednesday that it supports the law, and district attorneys across the state have also praised it.
The police chiefs said they is hopeful that the law "will be an additional step toward helping to protect the citizens of New York State, while still respecting the rights of hunters and sportsmen."
Monroe County Sheriff Patrick O'Flynn said he expects that law-enforcement leaders will work with Cuomo and lawmakers to make necessary changes to the law.
Cuomo's office has already recognized that amendments to the law are needed. For example, the law currently doesn't exempt police from the magazine limit - an oversight that state officials said doesn't put police in violation of the law.
O'Flynn said he wanted to ensure that the law wouldn't infringe on the strong relationship that police have with Monroe County schools.
"We work daily with the school districts in all of our communities, and we want to make sure what we've been doing and the relationship we developed with the school districts is carried on through this legislation," O'Flynn said.
Some sheriffs have been outspoken in their opposition to the law. In a statement Friday, Steuben County Sheriff David Cole blasted the measure, and the police union there said it supported his position.
"These laws will now make it so thousands and thousands of law-abiding citizens, who go to work, pay their taxes, and (are) concerned about their children's future, will now be considered criminals if they choose to stand up for the Second Amendment rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution," Cole said.
Livingston County Sheriff John York said a major concern was the fast passage of the law before law-enforcement and the public could offer their opinions.
"It was passed so quickly by a Legislature that didn't ask or look for input from the law-enforcement community," York said. "Most importantly, it didn't look for input from the public. I think the public will make the final decision when it comes to the elections again."
Broome County Sheriff David Harder said he was hopeful the sides could work out their differences.
"We don't get to choose what laws we enforce. But we'll take a look at it and decipher it from there," Harder said. "There are some good points, and there are some bad points, and the bad points we're hoping to get straightened out a little more."


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with, and, implements the new Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) (2 CFR � 200). Please be advised that
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Henceforth, investigators can submit proposals to the Program at any time. Proposals submitted to other program solicitations, such as CAREER or EAR Post-Doctoral Fellowships, should continue to meet their respective deadlines.
The Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry Program focuses on geochemical processes in terrestrial Earth's surface environmental systems, as well as the interaction of geochemical and biological processes. The program supports field, laboratory, theoretical, and modeling studies of these processes and related mechanisms at all spatial and temporal scales. Studies may address: 1) inorganic and/or organic geochemical processes occurring at or near the Earth's surface now and in the past, and across the broad spectrum of interfaces ranging in scale from planetary and regional to mineral-surface and supramolecular; 2) the role of life in the transformation and evolution of Earth's geochemical cycles; 3) surficial chemical and biogeochemical systems and cycles, including their modification through environmental change and human activities; 4) low-temperature aqueous geochemical processes; 5) mineralogy and chemistry of earth materials; 6) geomicrobiology and biomineralization processes; and 7) medical mineralogy and geochemistry. The Program encourages research that focusses on geochemical processes as they are coupled with physical and biological processes in the critical zone. The Program also supports work on the development of tools, methods, and models for the advancement of low-temperature geochemistry and geobiology.
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Giant meh of a game.
Chris Schwinden: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
If you're on the CF Matt den Dekker strikeout watch, he added two to run his AA total to 73 in 59 games. The 25-year old was 1-for-4 to lift his AAA line to .211/.244/.408.
Lucas Duda, who was 1-for-3 with a walk, played LF while Adam Loewen handled first.
AA: Binghamton Mets 6, @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats (TOR) 2
Still no Reese Havens, who is out nursing a tight back again. That allowed another start at second for Wilmer Flores who was 2-for-4 with a walk to run his AA line to .297/.343/.434. The 21-year old has 14 walks against 21 strikeouts in 48 games with Binghamton.
I do want to point out SS Wilfredo Tovar who walked twice. However, AA has been a very tough test for Tovar, who turned 21 this week, is hitting .220/.280/.291 in 42 games.
LHP Darin Gorski was solid, but gave up another homer: 7 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR. His 19 homeruns allowed in 123 innings are just one off the Eastern League lead in the category.


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The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes: Sexy, Spooky, and Just Plain Weird
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Given how much they get ogled the other 364 days of the year, you would think that famous folk would use Halloween as an excuse to lay low. Au contraire. Celebrities can be counted on for some of the most extravagant costumes around (ahem, Heidi Klum). Check out our best-dressed list from recent years and don't be shy about telling us if we missed anyone.
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WHO: Katy Perry
WHAT: Spotted at a party in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery last year.
WEAR: Pal Shannon Woodward brought MTV's acerbic cartoon teen, Daria, to life while Perry dressed as her ultra cool sidekick, Jane Lane.
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WHO: Chloe Grace Moritz
WHAT: At the 2012 Jonathan Ross Halloween Party in London.
WEAR: The Carrie star looked straight up scary as a deranged witch.
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WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio
WHAT: Attending a Halloween bash last year in Beverly Hills.
WEAR: The Victoria's Secret model accessorized her naught general costume with fishnet stockings and a Saint Laurent clutch.
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WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
WHAT: At a party in Beverly Hills last year.
WEAR: Day of the Dead diva? Sexy librarian? Louche 1920's floozy? We're not exactly sure who Huntington-Whiteley is channeling here but we love the look nonetheless.
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WHO: Ali Larter
WHAT: Trick-or-treating in Manhattan Beach in 2011.
WEAR: Larter dressed as a queen bee while her son, Theodore, was an adorable baby drone.
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WHO: Gwen Stefani
WHAT: At an L.A. Halloween party in 2008.
WEAR: The pop star lived up to her reputation as a good egg.
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WHO: Kate Upton
WHAT: Attending Heidi Klum's 2011 Halloween party in New York.
WEAR: The Sports Illustrated model paid homage to the original blond bombshell with a spooky Marilyn Monroe costume.
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WHAT: At Heidi Klum's 2011 Halloween fete in New York.
WEAR: Taking a cue from Karen's (Amanda Seyfried) costume in Mean Girls ("I'm a mouse. Duh!"), the Dutch beauty worked a sexy rodent look.
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WHO: Miranda Kerr
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|The Utah Highway Patrol and students participated in a mock demonstration of the effects of underage drinking, April 9, at Carbon High School during an event called "Every 15 Minutes.
A call has gone out around the nation to stamp out underage drinking and Carbon County has answered.
Wednesday at 6 p.m. Four Corners Behavioral Health is sponsoring "Start Talking Before They Start Drinking," a town hall meeting for parents, teachers and concerned citizens.
The meeting which will be held at Lighthouse Learning Center, 251 West 400 North is just one of the town halls to be held during spring. The Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking called on the nation to take time out and address the issue through community gatherings.
According to information from www.stopalcoholabuse.gov., "on an average day in 2006, 7,970 teens drank alcohol for the first time.
Information from the site states that alcohol above any other substance or cigarettes poses the biggest threat to today's young people.
The town hall concept is geared to provide residents who attend with the latest information on the problem. Attendees will be provided with the latest research and discuss recommendations contained in "The Surgeon General's Call to Action." The more than 100-page report outlines the scope of underage drinking in America and addresses prevention and reduction.
An introduction by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Michael O. Leavitt states that the surgeon general's call to action "is a reminder that underage drinking has serious social costs and often tragic personal consequences."
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In his foreward to the document Acting Surgeon General Kenneth P. Moritsugu paints a grim picture of the growing role in the lives of the nation's young people.
"Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America's youth. A higher percentage of young people between the ages of 12 and 20 use alcohol than use tobacco or illicit drugs. The physical consequences of underage alcohol use range from medical problems to death by alcohol poisoning, and alcohol plays a significant role in risky sexual behavior, physical and sexual assaults, various types of injuries and suicide," Moritsugu states.
The overarching scope of the surgeon general's report shows that despite decades of concerted efforts including laws and enforcement the problem of underage drinking has yet to abate. According to the report:
Approximately 10 percent of 9- to -10-year-olds have started drinking.
Nearly one-third of youth begin drinking before age 13
More than one-tenth of 12 or 13-year-olds and more than one-third of 14-or 15-year-olds reported alcohol use in the past year (SAMHSA 2006).
The goals as stated in "Call to Action" include changing societal acceptance surrounding underage drinking and preventing the early onset of drinking, with the ultimate goal being to increase the age of initiation to the minimum legal drinking age.
"Call to Action" recommends a system of "scaffolding" to address the problem. Scaffolds being a web of support systems geared to prevent and intervene with alcohol abuse.
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A lucky groom-to-be celebrating his bachelor party in Charleston, South Carolina over the weekend had his celebration crashed by Bill Murray. The actor gave some words of advice to everyone in the group who weren't already committed to walking down the aisle.
According to Deadspin, Bill had initially declined the invitation to speak with the group but surprised them by walking into the party room a few minutes later. He told the guys, "So now listen here, I'm gonna give you all this advice cause it's too late for this guy. Besides, she's 100%. So here's what I recommend to you. If you have someone that you think is The One, don't just sort of think in your ordinary mind, 'Okay, let's pick a date. Let's plan this and make a party and get married.' Take that person and travel around the world. Buy a plane ticket for the two of you to travel all around the world, and go to places that are hard to go to and hard to get out of. And if when you come back to JFK, when you land in JFK, and you're still in love with that person, get married at the airport."
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Choosing Fun Gadgets for your Cell Phone
Choosing Fun Gadgets for your Cell Phone
Sure, there are tons of great apps that can be downloaded to your cell phone to enhance your enjoyment with the device, but there are also many fun gadgets that you can add to your cell phone to experience the same pleasure. These gadgets offer something for everyone no matter what you are looking for, all affordably priced to meet all budgets.
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From charms of your favorite baseball team to cases, skins and iPod Nano watches, your cell phone can easily transform into something new and exciting with the simple addition of these gadgets. Gadgets are sold at various prices, dependent upon what exactly you are looking for. The best way to find the gadgets that you want at the most affordable of prices is to take the time to compare. Anyone can easily compare gadgets from company to company where they'll find the largest selection of items to choose from as well as the best prices.
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Wondering what gadgets you should buy and which to leave at the store? That is something that you'll have to decide for yourself. We all enjoy different things, and the gadgets that are chosen for your cell phone should be based on personal preference as well as the money that you are looking to spend. Gadgets can cost as little as $3 or $4 or as much as $100 or more. Consider this when trying to determine if you need a gadget.
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- Vibrating Belt Clips, clips that attach to your belt and vibrate when there is an incoming call.
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- NHL, MLB, NFL and NBA charms- The charms attach to your cell phone, helping you show your love for your favorite sports team. There are charms available aside from sports as well.
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Rangers vs. Islanders
7:00pm, Madison
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Rangers Record: 31-32-9
Senators Record: 29-33-10
Well here it is; with only two games against the rival
Islanders remaining we find ourselves 2 points behind the Isles and 4 behind
the Devils in this tight race to the finish. Desperation must kick in as they
can not afford to let this years Metro Ice Challenge slip away……
Sorry for the sarcasm, but after Boston
took it to Atlanta
last night the Rangers playoff hopes seem to be dashed. While the team will
still fight till the end I can't help but laugh when they say they are going to
bounce back and put a few wins together. It is so clear this team does not work and a winning streak to end this season is as realistic as my golden toilet.
I am not going to try and put my finger on why or who; but
hopefully a year without playoff revenue will wake this organization up.
Tonight the Rangers must be cautious of this young team as
Tavares is rolling with 7 points in his last two games and while they are not
the prettiest team they work hard along the boards. As we know working the
boards hard against the Rangers usually ends in frustration as the Islanders
got to show them that in 3 of the 4 matchups this season.
So with only two home games remaining I encourage you to
come out and root this team on; or let them have it…that is up to you!
If you don't have tickets to the game you could catch tonight's
action in 3-D at The Theatre at Madison
Square Garden.
Watching this team has been painful enough for me in two dimensions, but add a
third and my head might explode.
Callahan is a game time decision.
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Grächen is not only an attractive destination because of its natural beauty, but also due to its numerous leisure facilities and the extremely child-friendly infrastructure, ranging from a children's restaurant via the Native Indian fort to the entertainment programme. In Grächen, the children are magically turned into princes and princesses, while the parents can relax in regal style.
Families can set up camp individually in the Native Indian village on Hannigalp. The authentically furnished tepee tents, with a stake and fireplace, reflect the charm of the prairie, and allow children to immerse themselves in the adventures of the Wild West.
On the exclusive Ravensburger Spieleweg – a games trail – families can combine an enjoyable walk with exciting games. Playing with the 'crazy labyrinth' or the 'Matterhorn climber' turns a family hike into an afternoon of games. Each of the 16 huts and games stations becomes a stage on the way to the final destination. There is also guaranteed fun at the adventure playground 'Robis playground in the forest. In the haunted house, on the giant slide, and on the fairytale-themed walk, all the dreams of adventure come true.
Grächen has a reputation as an outstanding area for walking. Passionate hikers appreciate the 250 km network of walking trails which covers the forest, the mountain lake, burbling irrigation channels, and the entrance to the snout of the glacier. The Hannigalp (2,100 m) is the heart of the hiking region: it links the mountain path to Saas-Fee with the Europaweg (Europe Trail) between Zermatt and Grächen – the most famous and beautiful mountain hiking trails in the Alps.
Grächen is an eldorado for families in winter. They can have fun and games in Switzerland's largest and most exciting familiy park, the "SiSu Familienpark". The three-storey family park, covering an area of more than 50,000m2, offers everything that makes the hearts of families beat faster. With four magic carpets, a ski carousel, a hang-glider, a snowtubing run, visiting the 'cinema in the igloo' or the 'Mäc SiSu' family restaurant, will make the ski learners feel totally contented and happy. The day nursery is right in the skiing area, so parents can leave their children in the care of professional staff without any worries.
With 42 km of pistes, the skiing region is easy to navigate, snow-assured up to 2,858 m altitude, and impresses with its majestic scenery. The highest Swiss mountains are so close one could almost touch them. Mogul pistes and a fun park complete the range of facilities on offer. 38 km of winter walking paths, a toboggan run and 23 km of snowshoe trails also tempt non-skiers to venture out into the snow-covered winter landscape.
The holiday resort has been awarded the 'Families welcome' quality mark, providing all the facilities parents could wish for: Children's equipment for hire and childcare, as well as a kids hotel, playgrounds and a swimming pool are just some of the facilities on offer.
- Ravensburger Games Trail – a playful walk along the Ravensburg Games Trail: 16 games huts and stations, ranging from 'memory' to 'snakes and ladders'
- Fondue in the cable car at night – round off a winter day enjoying a cozy ride and a cheese fondue dinner accompanied by a glass of fine white wine.
- Internship with the slope manager and the snow makers – a unique experience for young and old, and a childhood dream come true for all winter sports enthusiasts.
- Family parks – the family parks in and around Grächen are a highlight for children and adults alike. This region is ideal for hiking tours with the whole family, and numerous pleasant spots invite to take a relaxing break.
- Swisscom Skimovie – the best souvenir of your skiing holiday: film your personal ski and snowboard performance on the Swisscom Skimovie slope, download the skimovie free of charge on the same evening and share it with your friends!


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WSA U-12 Boys celebrate a championship
The Warwick Soccer U12 Boys team won the second indoor session at Teamworks in Warwick on April 12. The team was the defending champions from the first session and were undefeated for the second session, including a win in the championship.
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I just watched AMOLAD from the Australian broadcast, and I've noticed something funny about Gromit in one of the scenes. Do you see anything missing from Gromit's tush?
Poor Gromit!
what on earth surely somebody noticed while animating!
I agree, jordan! The continuity department should have gone to Specsavers... I hope the Almighty Nick P doesn't hit the roof over this - I would if it was my picture/work but, having said that, there ARE more important things in life - and in the world - that cannot afford to be overlooked, but so often are, in these very troubled times.
P'raps Piella was trying to shake up and down like a piggy bank for change/evidence and his tail fell off! Tee-hee...a Manx moment.
... or is it a case of spot the deliberate mistake?
PS: Cracking tush, !
Poor Gromit. I hope she doesn't hurt him aswell as fluffles!
I think 8:30pm is quite late isn't it? It's like the Strictly Come Dancing results show - for really young children that's too late. Still, it is Christmas day. It goes Doctor Who, something else, Wallace and Gromit I presume.
Well, Seb - the kiddiewinkies might be too excited to go to bed and are allowed to stay up...
... or their mams and dads could record it for them to see AMOLAD on St Stephen's Day/Boxing Day morning!
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Hahahaha! TEA-hee!
Your jokes are never ending!
Nick Park will be on Blue Peter this week and you can leave Questions for Nick Park on the CBBC Message Boards!
Is this show going to be on BBC America as well?
just seen wallace and gromit on the front cover of the radio times, wwaaahhhooo im pleased to see our faithfull duo on the cover, well done everyone involved. great stuff!!!
"Cracking tush, !" hehehehehehehehe!
I truly agree, cinders1, my ole flower! It's going to be a fab Christmas on the telly with our friends W&G and I'll have to buy another cuttings book for the relevant articles.
Don't forget your TV Times either, petal - the exclusive interview with The Almighty Nick P
Yes, jills, I could not resist!
Imagine the t-shirts with "Cracking Tush, !"
They'd sell like hot cakes - from Top Bun!
aahhh right thanks josephine i havent seen the tv times yet. but its the one i usually buy, i will add it to my shopping list
No worries, cinders1, my ole flower! I've asked my favourite newsie to save it for me...and I'm looking forward to the Radio Times, too! Are you organising your Christmas Dinner cooking around the W&G schedule...or are you hiring Jamie Oliver to do the honours? Tea-hee!
I love the RT for the radio listings - other mags are more focused on telly progs - but the TV Times has always been a decent read. When The Almighty Nick P was on the South Bank Show, there were at least 3 listings mags in the house with him in it...all in order to build my collection, which is full to bursting at the mo...
Got a house full, but like it or not all party games eating and chat will come to stop for W&G. weve all been looking forward to it for ages. i dont get stressed at christmas i love it so i wont be needing jamie oliver though a naked cheifs not a bad idea come to think of it, maybe put one on my christmas list, though im not sure mother in law will approve!!!! heheehe how about you, you out for dinner or slaving over that stove?
Right, Santa - one Naked Chef on the sleigh...
Oh, I'm doing my Gordon Ramsay/Nigella Lawson hybrid turn this Christmas, as I've done for the past few years - this is the second Christmas without my beloved Gran.
It's strange but I find Christmas cooking liberating as the kitchen is my domain and I drive away the awkward squad (Go away! Begone! Do One! Take a Hike!) Know what I mean? Nutmeg Blue, my beautiful dog, goes into Loyd Grossman mode with her taste testing (ever watched Step Up To The Plate? Loyd reminds me of Meg). But the washing up will be left in the sink for our heroes!
I hope your Meg is looking forward to Christmas, too!
All I want for Christmas is to be able to view the new W&G! Too bad for us Yanks. I guess if I were an auto exec I could wing my private jet to London to catch it on BBC One. I hope we get to see it on this side of the world soon. Merry Christmas everyone!
nice one josephine sure to bring a smile to mother in laws face, perhaps i will get him to serve hehehe!!!! naughty naughty, i must behave
sounds like your a bit of a nigella yourself josephine, with meg your trusted taster. and yes i think i know what you mean the kitchen being your domain, mine is too. oh is it too late to put a few of those heros on santa sledge for me? i am a bit short on those christmas day
Hello, my ole flower! Now then, now then, now then... room for more, Santa?!
Here goes...
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I think that the Wallace and Gromit film will be really good!
Katie did you see what Minnie the Pooh spotted!!! Uh oh Nick Park will go crazy! *Backs away slowly*
oohh your funny josephine, but i wont be needing a bleep machine for gordan ramsey, i see him and change channel, there hes gone... done....and dusted.....
I Can't wait for this!
Good one, cinders1, my ole flower! Piff paff puff!! Sorted!
What else can Santy Clause send you?
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its gert that wallace and grmit are back.
cant wait to see it elven days to go
cant wait to see it !!!
sooo... does ANYONE know if it will be broadcast on BBC America??? i can't wait until 3/09 for the dvd!! yikes!
go on youtube and type in wallace and gromit a matter of loaf and death
and i seen it on the internet on youtube its cool
Hey everyone...we have already seen it...it is brilliant!! We live in Australia and it was aired on December 3rd here
I thought the UK would have got it first too...
You are all in for a treat....it was just so good!!
im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited. oh wait i already posted that lol.
i am so looking forued to chismas day
I'm looking forward to christmas day too
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I'm gonna record it!!!!
When are Americans going to get to see it? Will it be on BBCA? If they don't show it in America I will be very, very sad.
Mmm but I know where you can see it! Stupid Australian! No offence cos they might not be Australian but someone uploaded it! And it has ABC1 A style which means Australian style...
I just found that they are showing A close shave, the wrong trousers and a grand day out on G.O.L.D . At 5:00pm on channel 110 ( sky)
Thanks Ursrut!
Boo hoo... Wish us Yanks in America could at least watch the trailer. (sniff)
But can't wait to see the new movie!
I love Wallace and Grommet. I could not contain myself when I saw it on BBC1 this evening. I was screaming, shouting, laughing, jumped up and down, on the edge of my seat, eyes wide open. Absoulately glued to the TV not able to move, and all for the love of a Matter of Loaf and Death.
Can not wait until my mum takes me to London musuem to see Wallace and Grommets inventions.
A huge THANK YOU to all the team who have worked extremely hard - another magnificant masterpiece.
I'm sorry, but i found that nothing short of utter genius. And I mean that!
It was hilarious, kinda cute, and just plain funny. Pure British humour back on the box!
Wooh! Remember on New Years day if you missed it!
Roll on the DVD/Blu-Ray!!!
I know i can't wait for it to come out on DVD, ours is broken, so we'll have to get that sorted.
It was brilliant. 200% perfection!
Yeh! March is like an angel! That is when it is released on DVD/Blu-ray!
Omg I saw it yesterday! It got the most views- 14 million people watching on Xmas Day. How cool is that? And yes it is a cracking film. Love it Well Done Aardman =D
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A seminar presented by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining on land rights last Thursday brought to light several aspects of land ownership with regard to surface rights and mineral rights.
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"But do remember that they can only use so much of the property that is reasonable to extract the mineral they are after," advised Marvin Rogers, an Alabama assistant attorney general and an expert on coalbed methane gas extraction rights.
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Boza took the helm and moved seminar from a national scale to a state emphasis.
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Two-thirds of the land and minerals in Utah are controlled by the federal government, with one-third controlled by the state and private interests.
"Often, we find ourselves relying on the feds to tell us where we can develop resources because of their strength of ownership in the state," indicated Boza.
Showing charts and graphs, Boza pointed out that 2001 was a banner year for the issuance of drilling permits in Utah. Last year, 878 permits were issued.
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CSNG development in the local area began in early 1988 when Texaco began drilling test wells, explained Boza. In December 1990, a discovery well in the Castle Gate field proved the gas was usable and fairly easily extracted. In August 1992 a River Gas well in Drunkards Wash proved economically viable.
Boza detailed the permitting process, including the pre-drill evaluation conducted onsite. The evaluation takes into consideration the different aspects of the project and represents a good time for surface rights owners to talk with state officials about what is going to be done on property to extract the gas.
While the seminar attendees were interested in the surface issues, many wanted to learn about the royalty rights of mineral rights owners.
Boza introduced officials from the Utah Royalty Owners Association to the audience. The organization formed many years ago when oil companies began drilling in the Uintah Basin.
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Mineral rights to a piece of property are called the dominant estate. Mineral holders have the right to extract resources whether the surface owner agrees or not. However, extractors have to abide by several rules regulating what can take place on surface property.
"Most exploration and gas companies want good relations with the surface owner," stated Rogers. "They know that is in their best interest."
Reinforcing the point, Boza indicated that, without a lease in place with the surface owner, future mitigation of the site is in far more question than with one.
"It is to the company's benefit to have negotiated a lease with the surface owners," said.
In the application process, DOGM looks at the effort a drilling company puts into securing leases for wells.
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Surface owners have the right to require mineral developers to restore property disturbance after extraction is completed under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
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"It may look, to some extent, that the surface owner is behind the eight ball in this situation," noted Rogers. "But there is much more to these surface agreements and the negotiations than just dollar amounts. Individuals can negotiate for where wells will be located, how the sites will be rehabbed and various other items."
A number of local residents have previously approached the county commission about surface lease amounts and problems with gas exploration companies.
The county has a 16-item check list for conditional use permits pertaining to drilling sites. And it appears there will be legal precedent from the court system as to how far county governments can go in regulating the gas industry.
"Some counties in the west have become really aggressive in dealing with these companies," said Boza. "But at least one legal opinion says that counties can't single out one industry to regulate like that. It is certainly the county's right to use zoning and conditional use permits, but only under certain circumstances."
The information disseminated at the meeting is available from the division by calling (801) 538-5334.
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1. We don't actually kill people. That would be illegal & wrong. But we DO take over their boats if they come too close! Then we offer them a choice: join the crew or get a free ride back to shore and I'll replace all the damages. But if they don't surrender at first, we make them listen to Hannah Montana music for three hours! bahahahaha
2. You must be determined to be the best you can be!
3. You must obtain a tan, a sword (not a REAL one, but a replica might work), a pirate-like shirt (think of an unbottoned henley), a snowboard, and a towel.
4. Must be able to listen to good music all day (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Coldplay, etc.), as I will be playing it at loud volume on the ship. The classic "Black Pearl" song will be played in battle, though, of course!
5. I will subject you to two months training beforehand. This training will include learning to drive a ship, fight, spot land, bury treasure, fight ninjas, fight zombies, fight cowboys, fight robots, and fight vampires, due to their rising popularity in a post-twilight world. Just in case.
6. Must have a sense of humour and be able to have fun!
So, that's it, that's all! If you're interested, join the group. And, potential pirates, if you're worried about your physical condition currently, we're doing this in the year 2019. That's 10 years to get back in top shape! So I expect to have some very lean, mean buckaneers on my ship! Thanks, you guys, and I'll keep this group updated with whatever news pops up. Yarr!
Bring back pirates, my friends! this is quite possible if we can all unite together. Thank you!