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Cancer's Ignition Switch
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By Scott Merville
Long before cancer threatens health, long before it's even detectable as cancer, normal cells stealthily are going bad. Identifying these precancerous changes during "the invisible stage" of a cell's path to malignancy could make a huge difference in cancer prevention and treatment.
Bogdan Czerniak, M.D., Ph.D., and his colleagues have developed a unique map that pinpoints an organ's normal, transitional and cancerous cells in a way that also depicts how cells arrive at a cancerous destination.
M. D. Anderson Pathology Professor Bogdan Czerniak, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues are exposing this journey with a unique map — one so complex and finely detailed that it pinpoints an organ's normal, transitional and cancerous cells in a way that also depicts how cells arrive at a cancerous destination.
The key finding from a decade of bladder cancer research is the existence of what Czerniak calls "forerunner genes," whose inactivation paves the way for the silencing of tumor-suppressing genes, thus jump-starting cancer development.
"Forerunner genes are the ignition key that starts the engine of carcinogenesis," Czerniak says. While the transition of normal cells into cancer has long been believed to involve activation of oncogenes and silencing of tumor-suppressing genes, forerunner genes drive the initial growth of precancerous cells.
"Discovery of these genes opens an entirely new field of investigation to identify biomarkers for the early identification and prevention of cancer," he says. They also provide a new set of potential targets for therapies to prevent or treat cancer.
His technique, called whole organ histologic and genetic mapping, superimposes maps of genetic variation over a detailed map of the organ's terrain as revealed by microscopic study of its tissue, or its histology.
Early detection, bladder cancer and beyond
Pathology Research Scientist Tadeusz Majewski, Ph.D., together with Postdoctoral Fellow Joon Jong, M.D., performed the high-resolution mapping of the 13q14 region containing the model tumor suppressor gene RB1, which provided critical information for the concept of forerunner genes.
Czerniak's mapping technique and findings are the first of their kind, says T. Sudhir Srivastava, Ph.D., chief of the Cancer Biomarkers Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
"Identifying genes involved in precancerous development has been an arduous task, primarily for lack of a systematic approach to discovering them and the non-availability of quality tumor specimens for discovery," Srivastava says. "Dr. Czerniak has overcome these difficulties by utilizing the resources available at M. D. Anderson and employing the gene-mapping expertise of his group to uniquely characterize chromosomal regions involved in genomic imbalances, particularly those involved in progression of precancerous conditions to clinically aggressive bladder cancer.
"These findings will accelerate development of clinically useful biomarkers for the early detection, surveillance and clinical management of bladder cancer," adds Srivastava, who leads NCI's Early Detection Research Network, which partially funds Czerniak's work.
There's good reason to believe the team's research will apply to other cancers. Lung and oral cancers are similar to bladder cancer, Czerniak notes. All are cancers of the epithelium, the tissue that lines the surfaces and cavities of the body's organs. Epithelial cancers, or carcinomas, make up 80% of all cancers.
They have found that two forerunner genes, that lead to the development of bladder cancer when they are silenced, also are quieted to varying degrees in lung, breast, blood and common pediatric malignancies.
It's hard to be first
The intense methods used in bladder cancer provide a model approach to address other cancers. There are new forerunner genes, new keys to the ignition, to be found.
At first, Czerniak expected to discover more crucial parts to the engine — new tumor-suppressors that are damaged or shut down, allowing cancerous cells to flourish. Instead, experimental data kept guiding Czerniak's team back to the genomic neighborhoods of known tumor-suppressing genes, but not to the suppressors themselves.
Following the evidence in bladder cancer specimens, the team narrowed its search to several genes located near — one is actually inside — an important common tumor-suppressing gene known as RB1, which is shut down in many cancers. Researchers then demonstrated that two of these genes are silenced before RB1 is stifled.
These findings and the techniques used to reach them were so cutting-edge that publication took an agonizing four years. "Our initial publication was rejected by everyone, all of the major journals," Czerniak says. "We hope that this is over."
Reviewers at the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) finally embraced the forerunner gene paper enthusiastically and it was published last year. "But that paper is just the tip of the mountain," he says.
Three Steps to Ignition
Inactivation of forerunner genes leading to the silencing of a major tumor-suppressing gene, RB1, leads to the establishment and proliferation of bladder cancer.
Here's how this happens:
First: Everyone has two versions of each gene, one from each parent. Initially, one version of both the forerunner and the RB1 gene is inactivated by large deletions of DNA. The deletions in RB1 and its neighboring region are seen in about one-half of all epithelial bladder cancers.
Second: The remaining forerunner gene is inactivated by hypermethylation, the attachment of methyl chemical groups to spots on the gene that shut it down. This process is associated with expansion of low-grade tumors.
Third: The remaining RB1 gene is inactivated, most commonly by a mutation, a step associated with advancement to high-grade tumors.
'The most precious piece of scientific work'
Jim Crawford, M.D., Ph.D., editor of Laboratory Investigation, a member of the Nature Publishing Group, will publish more of the mountain, devoting about one-half of the July issue to a "megapaper" that covers the team's research to date.
"We've basically cleared out the issue for this paper," says Crawford, who also is professor and chair of the University of Florida College of Medicine's Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine. Devoting that much space to a single paper is highly unusual, but Crawford is convinced it's worthwhile. Czerniak notes that Crawford was one of the few editors who understood and supported the team's early work. After the PNAS paper was published, the two discussed publication of a comprehensive article in Laboratory Investigation.
Crawford agreed to accommodate one huge paper, including supplemental data and figures used with permission from the PNAS paper. "A person should be able to read this paper and know the whole story," Crawford says.
The resulting paper was too large to transmit electronically and had to be sent via FedEx. "When I received this paper I had the feeling I was holding the most precious piece of scientific work that I would ever touch in my career," Crawford says.
Czerniak notes this research is a massive undertaking, involving multistep genetic screenings, followed by validation studies of initial findings, which required plenty of bladder, blood and urine specimens. Studies of gene expression, sequencing and a regulatory chemical process called methylation, along with functional studies of what candidate genes do and epidemiological analyses were required in the final steps of forerunner gene identification.
"Our collaborators, both inside and outside the institution, are superstars in their fields," Czerniak says.
Faculty from six M. D. Anderson departments contributed to the Laboratory Investigation paper, and over the years, Czerniak's team has collaborated with 15 departments. Internationally known researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, Poland, and the Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Science Center in Toronto made major contributions.
Did You Know?
The greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking. Smokers are more than twice as likely to get bladder cancer as nonsmokers. Smoking causes nearly one-half of the deaths from bladder cancer among men and slightly more than a quarter in women.
Source: American Cancer Society
Mapping the terrain
It all starts with the surgically removed cancerous organ. In this case, it's the bladder. Microscopic analysis of the entire organ creates a map of the bladder's terrain. Areas of normal tissue are noted along with areas of precancerous plaques and lesions, and the tumor or tumors.
Taking the forerunner gene paper as an example, the team mapped the tissue of five bladders with cancer in the organ's lining.
Next, they employed 787 DNA markers to identify chromosomal regions that display genetic variations of interest. By superimposing the low-resolution map of genetic variation over the geographic map of the organ's tissue, they identified regions associated with two different types of precursor lesions.
In one type, a genetic change is obvious, but unaccompanied by notable change in a cell's appearance or composition — its phenotype. In the second case, striking genetic change was accompanied by signs of cellular abnormality called dysplasia and development of carcinoma in situ, cancer that remains limited to its tissue of origin. Dysplasia and carcinoma in situ progress to higher grade, invasive cancer.
Additional analysis narrowed the chromosomal areas to portions of six chromosomes. These six sites were confirmed by testing multiple markers of genetic loss found in those chromosomal regions in the urine and blood of 32 bladder cancer patients and 31 disease-free patients with a history of bladder cancer. Genetic losses from at least one of the six regions were found in 98% of patients. In 82% of the cases, two to five chromosomal regions were involved.
"This told us that genetic losses in those regions were frequent in bladder cancers and that those regions may harbor genes critical to cancer development," Czerniak says.
Forerunners found
The team then chose the 13q14 region on chromosome 13, which they knew harbored the tumor-suppressor RB1 gene, for high-resolution genetic analysis to identify candidate genes. The initial mapping data indicated that inactivation of RB1 wasn't associated with growth advantage of early in situ precancerous lesions and suggested that other genes in the region may be involved.
Sangkyou Lee, Ph.D., a research scientist in the Department of Pathology, and others on the team have a vital role in analyzing and understanding the function of forerunner genes.
Their earlier organ-wide genomic analysis employed microsatellite markers. These are very short stretches of repeat base pairs of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA. For a more refined analysis of genes around RB1, the team used single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, as markers. SNPs are points in the genome that vary by a single DNA nucleotide.
Researchers examined 92 SNPs mapping to a region around the RB1 gene in 84 paired samples of bladder tumors and blood DNA. This high-resolution genetic analysis pointed to the same section of the chromosome that whole organ histologic and genetic mapping had identified with expansion of abnormal cells.
Three genes in that segment were targeted for additional analysis. Two were found to be inactivated before RB1 loses its function during tumor development.
Researchers found that a neighboring gene called ITM2b was silenced by methylation, which is the attachment of methyl chemical groups to places on the gene that shut the gene down. In bladder cancer tumors and cancer cell lines, this gene was methylated 40% of the time. Methylation is an epigenetic effect, meaning it regulates gene expression without changing a gene's DNA.
The smoking connection
A gene known as P2RY5 located inside a portion of the RB1 gene was affected by a number of single-nucleotide variations. A case-control study of one of the gene's variant forms was conducted using blood DNA from 790 bladder cancer patients and 712 controls matched for age and gender. The study, conducted by Xifeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D., professor in M. D. Anderson's Department of Epidemiology, found that the specific variation was present in 2.78% of patients.
Wu's study also found that every single patient with this P2RY5 polymorphism who also smoked developed bladder cancer. Smoking is the most important risk factor in bladder cancer and thought to be involved in one-half of all cases.
Working with Henry Lynch, M.D., an expert in cancer genetics and professor and chair of Preventive Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine, the team followed up earlier evidence that P2RY5 mutations might be inherited variations — what scientists call germline mutations — as opposed to variations caused by damage to existing DNA.
Genetic analysis of a family in Lynch's research that has been plagued by a variety of cancers for generations showed that their tumors had only mutant P2RY5 genes. The genetic transmission pattern in the family indicated an association between inherited mutations of P2RY5 and cancer development.
"It was whole-organ mapping that led us to these inherited P2RY5 mutations," Czerniak notes.
Exciting times ahead
This exhaustive, detailed scrutiny of a portion of one chromosome is what's in store for the five other chromosomal regions identified by the whole organ map. In fact, the entire genome will get the high-resolution treatment.
As a urologist and member of Bogdan Czerniak's research team, H. Barton Grossman, M.D., and others see the discovery of forerunner genes as providing new targets for treating, or even preventing, cancer.
The whole organ genetic and histologic mapping procedure is a useful model for hunting down forerunner genes in other types of cancer, particularly because many cancers share damage or inactivation of common tumor-suppressing genes.
The forerunner genes identified in bladder cancer were analyzed for their expression, methylation and sequence in 62 cell lines derived from major groups of common cancers. Of the cell lines tested, forerunner gene expression was reduced in 63% of the cases and ITM2b was methylated in 42%.
While forerunner gene down-regulation was identified in lung, breast, blood and pediatric malignancies, the genes were strongly expressed in colon and liver cancers. This makes sense, researchers note, because those two cancers don't rely on inactivation of RB1 to thrive.
Czerniak remains excited by what's to come. "It took us 10 years to get where we are now. With the new high-throughput technology now available, we'll complete a high-resolution genetic map of the entire genome for bladder cancer in the next two or three years."
Joe Gray, Ph.D., director of the Life Sciences Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is managed by the University of California, notes that researchers have made great progress identifying genomic and epigenetic aberrations that drive the initiation, invasion and metastasis of cancer.
"Dr. Czerniak and colleagues have now added an important three-dimensional histological context to cancer genomics that guides the identification of initiating events and promises to provide insights into how specific genomic aberrations contribute to distinct stages of tumor progression," Gray says. "This approach should contribute substantially to our understanding of the functions of epigenetic and genomic aberrations in cancer."
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In looking for words to describe today's Memorial Day celebration of the lives of so many, both lost to us forever and those for whom we still give thanks, it's quite difficult to express enough emotion. To be surrounded by sights and sounds that herald the acts of valor, courage and deep, abiding love of country and fellow citizens, is almost without comparison to any other congregate celebration.
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About Will West & the Friendly Strangers
Carolina-born songwriter Will West performs with a rotation of acoustic musicians called The Friendly Strangers, featuring an array of fantastic Portland players on banjo, cello, mandolin, horns, percussion and other surprises.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers are fresh off the release of their new studio album called Take This Moment. Songs have been featured in KINK fm101.9 and KZME fm107.1 in the greater Portland area.
Carolina-born performer/songwriter Will West has called Oregon home since 2002. The son of a fiddle player, he cites bluegrass, delta blues and heavy metal music as some of his early influences. Now he finds inspiration in the amazing landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
West released his first album, Shine, in late 2006. Recorded with Rob Stoup (Imprints & Baseboard Heaters) at 8 Ball Studio in Portland, the album features Bob Soper (fiddle) and Noah Peterson (soprano sax).
His live performances continue to evolve and change. As a solo performer or with variations of a band, West pulls off fantastic acoustic guitar playing with smoothly delivered vocals and harmonica. Every show is an experience and it's all about the vibe...
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Giants Rally – Again. Take Three of Four in AZ
Is it too soon to call the Giants "The Comeback Kids"?
For the second time in four games, San Francisco overcame a late deficit and defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 on Thursday afternoon. The Giants took three-of-four from their division rivals as they head to Los Angeles to face the first-place Dodgers.
Brandon Belt remained hot, hitting a lazer-shot home run – his third of the series – down the right-field line to put the Giants up 1-0 in the top of the first, but the lead wouldn't last long.
With one out in the bottom of the inning, Aaron Hill blooped a single into center before Paul Goldschmidt continued his dominance over Tim Lincecum and launched a two-run shot to give Arizona a 2-1 lead. In his career, Goldschmidt has now hit six big flies off of Lincecum – the most the right-hander has ever allowed to a single player.
The Giants got the run back in the fourth inning when Pablo Sandoval led off with a double, and Hunter Pence followed it up with his first hit of 2014, a rocket-single into right. Hector Sanchez, who got the start today to give Buster Posey a rest, then tied the game at two with a sacrifice fly.
San Francisco did something that it couldn't do last season – force Bronson Arroyo out of a game early. According to Andrew Baggarly, Arroyo threw only two complete games in all of 2013, both of them coming against the Giants. On Thursday he lasted just 4.1 innings, needing 82 pitches to give up five hits, two runs, two walks, and three strikeouts.
Despite the rough beginning, Lincecum settled in nicely, tossing six innings and giving up eight hits, no walks, and striking out seven on 98 pitches (71 strikes). He came within one out of a quality start before allowing a two-out, two-run home run to Mark Trumbo in the bottom of the sixth. And just like that, the Diamondbacks had a late lead.
But like Monday night, the Giants offense would rally, beginning with a Brandon solo home run – this time coming off the bat of pinch-hitter Brandon Hicks. With one out in the seventh, Hicks crushed a solo shot into the second deck, cutting the Diamondbacks lead to one.
Unfortunately for San Francisco, some miscues in the bottom of the inning gave that run right back to Arizona. With one out, David Huff walked Chad Pennington. Huff got the next batter, Gerardo Parra, to hit a double-play groundball, but Huff forgot to cover first base, and the inning continued.
Jean Machi then came in to pitch and gave up a double to Aaron Hill, allowing Parra to score and Arizona to take a 5-3 lead into the eighth. However, the game was far from over.
It turns out the "Never-Say-Die" attitude of the 2012 playoffs is still a part of this Giants team. With one out in the top of the eighth, Pence worked a walk from reliever Will Harris before coming home to score on a double from Sanchez. Harris got Brandon Crawford to fly out to center and intentionally walked pinch-hitter Posey.
For the second-straight game, newest Giant Michael Morse added a huge RBI single, this time tying the game at five before Angel Pagan came to the plate and sent the first pitch he saw from Harris over the fence in right-center field. Pagan's homer made it 8-5 and completed the Giants five-run eighth inning.
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Looks like some on here might get their wish.
Looks like some on here might get their wish.
I hope not. He's good, but not remotely close to worth what he'd take to get.
ask about Span then call Colorado and ask what it takes to get Fowler....???
with how good stubbs has been might not need an OF bat and get someone to replace cozart
IT would be foolish to trade Cingrani, I would give them Lotzkar though
I'd be surprised if we got him.
If Colorado and Minnesota want the same package, then Fowler all day.
Give them Lotzkar, Didi and Stubbs. If they ask for Hamilton, Cingrani or Corcino to be thrown in, you fart into the phone.
Why not go get Juan Pierre for a package of players like Bryson Smith and Tucker Barnhart ? He can help Billy Hamilton become a complete player.
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KERMIT, W.Va. (AP) - International Coal Group has downgraded the
size of a diesel fuel spill that fouled a part of the Tug Fork
River and a tributary. The spill prompted two West Virginia water
plants to close temporarily.
The Scott Depot, West Virginia-based company said today its fuel
vendor calculated the size of the spill at its Blackberry Creek
surface mine in Pike County, Kentucky, at less than 142 gallons.
West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection had said
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Rams Ready for Difficult Decision
Friday, April 24, 2009
By Nick Wagoner
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NEW YORK As Billy Devaney sat before the assembled media on Monday to discuss tomorrows NFL Draft, he was asked how to weigh and discern who the best player in the draft is and how the Rams play the best player available versus a player at a position of need.
Devaney quickly went into a baseball analogy and weighing the options of swinging for the fences and a home run against taking the sure thing with a nice double and a run batted in. Such are the tough decisions a general manager and his staff must make when they hold the second pick in the draft.
Were going to be aggressive if it calls to be aggressive, Devaney said. If it turns out we just stand pat and use all our picks and dont maneuver up or down, were going to do whats best for the Rams. Were open to every possibility. We want to come out of this with a bunch of players that come in and make us a better football team and whatever that takes, were willing to do.
But Devaney was quick to add that he didnt believe his team was in a position to take a risk.
I think were kind of in agreement that were at the point where we want to bring in good solid people, I dont think were in a position to swing for the fences right now, Devaney said.
Fortunately for the Rams, the players under consideration for that second spot come with little risk. Instead, they all have perceived flaws that may or may not be based in reality.
By now, it appears the Rams have narrowed the field to Virginia tackle Eugene Monroe, Baylor tackle Jason Smith, USC quarterback Mark Sanchez and Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry with the first three out front.
All except for Sanchez are in New York for the draft but none of the other three had much of an idea of what the Rams were thinking in terms of potentially drafting one of them.
By now, the common assumption is that the Rams will go with Monroe or Smith when all is said and done. That makes sense because the teams greatest need is at the tackle position after it parted ways with Orlando Pace earlier in the offseason.
With Pace gone, the only true tackle the Rams have under contract is Alex Barron. That makes Smith and Monroe a common pick among draft pundits filling out their mock drafts.
If indeed tackle is the way the Rams choose to go, the debate then becomes which one?
Monroe and Smith are the same size at 65, 309 pounds but come from extremely different backgrounds.
Coming out of high school, Monroe was considered one of the nations best prospects while Smith was a tight end with no experience playing tackle.
Now, Monroe is regarded as the most polished offensive tackle prospect with the ability to step in right away and be an outstanding pass blocker right away. And though hes considered the most polished prospect, some say it like its a negative.
I dont think that being the most polished or most ready to play is a cap on someones upside at all, Monroe said on Friday. Its just maybe that their opinion of me is that I am further along in my ability at this point when it comes to maybe technique but it shouldnt be a knock at all.
Monroes pedigree is so strong that teams have searched far and wide to find flaws with him. Monroe has spent the better part of the past few months answering questions about an injury that happened long ago.
I had a knee injury my freshman year in spring ball and I played three seasons with no issues, Monroe said. I am not worried about it. I dont know why people are talking about it exactly. I am not listening. I worked out well, nothing that I have done. I dont know. I am just waiting on Saturday. Whatever questions, I have hopefully answered already.
For his part, Smith is considered the better run blocker, the type of tackle who has the attitude and nasty streak that coaches absolutely love.
As a former tight end, Smith also brings quick feet and athleticism. But some scouts question whether Smith can make the transition to playing with his hand in the dirt after standing up at tackle in Baylors spread offense the past three years.
And though Monroe is almost criticized for his being too polished, Smith hears constantly how he has all this potential like he couldnt make an impact right away.
If you are a confident person and you have confident preparation in yourself you dont worry about things like that, Smith said. I know in my mind I am ready. Now in the coachs mind or technique, am I? I dont know. The only thing I can control is my attitude.
All of that said, how would Smith separate himself from the other tackles, Monroe and Mississippis Michael Oher? He says he wouldnt because its not up to him to decide.
Obviously, you would look at all of us and say those guys are tier 1 tackles, Smith said. Can I make the decision on who is the best? In my mind, when I go to sleep every night, I know who I think is the best. Eugene knows who he thinks is the best. Michael knows who he thinks is the best. For me to stand here and say one way or the other, its a bald faced lie because we are all tier 1 tackles. We are all capable of doing the same thing. We are just different people.
Should the Rams opt to not go with one of those people, they have other excellent options in Curry and Sanchez.
Its widely held that Curry is the best defender in the draft, a player capable of playing any of the linebacker spots and the type of guy that can be a leader for years to come.
Much like Monroe, Curry has been tagged as a polished player who is the safest prospect in the draft. Curry doesnt mind that label, though.
I love it, Curry said. That tells every team in the NFL that whoever ends up with me, they have nothing to worry about. They dont have to worry about me blowing their money, they dont have to worry about any problems in their locker room and that I will always represent their team and organization very well.
Even Curry comes with his share of detractors. Many pundits and wanna be pundits say Curry is the best player in the draft, the only guy who doesnt have any chinks in his armor.
Still, the teams that pick at the top of the draft and many of those same experts wonder whether a linebacker is worthy of being picked so high and getting such a big contract, especially a linebacker who doesnt have a track record as a pass rusher.
Every time I think about that question, I say to go back every year and watch Ray Lewis play, Curry said. Watch Brian Urlacher play, watch Derrick Brooks play. And see the effect they have on their team, not just the defense but the team in general. Ray Lewis takes great care of the Ravens because he is a great leader. Same with Brian Urlacher and Derrick Brooks. Where would those franchises be without those players? If people were to go back and study that and remove those players from the program, they wouldnt be complete. It takes a special kind of linebacker to put in the middle of the defense or on the outside of a defense. Guys like that, who I look up to and try to emulate, if you remove them from that franchise, where would it be?
Many of those leadership qualities that teams see in Curry, they also see in Sanchez. Sanchez is known as a gym rat with an affinity for watching film and doing all of the things that make him and his teammates better.
And while Sanchez has experience in a pro style offense, he also hasnt had much of a sample size after playing just one full season as the starter for the Trojans.
When all is said and done, anything could happen when the Rams come on the clock tomorrow. After months of anticipation, the decision remains difficult. But the wait is almost over.
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Okay, y'all know I am a "Curryite", but if I can't get him, then put me on the Smith bandwagon. Heard him a couple days ago on some sports show and like the tenacity. So, my preferences in order are CURRY, and if I can't have the best MLB the Rams will ever have, then Smith. Anyone else and I will start questioning someone's sanity.This space for rent...
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c'mon Rams lets wrap up Curry while yall have the chance..
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DeVaney said he wants to get big and push people around for a change. I think he'll go in the direction of Monroe. If the only question is getting the guy to finish off plays i'm sure Spags will motivate the guy to move mountains. This year offensive line is where the draft starts for the Rams.
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Spinal Arthritis Risk Factors
To better recognize spinal arthritis risk factors, it is important to understand the condition itself. Arthritis is the inflammation of joints. The joints bearing most of the body's weight and those used most frequently are the joints most commonly affected. These include the hands, hips, knees, feet and spine. There are more than 100 types of arthritis which are classified by location and cause. As the name implies, spinal arthritis occurs along the spinal column. The facet joints, sliding behind the vertebral canal, are the elements of the spine most frequently stricken by the degenerative effects of spinal arthritis. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is sometimes included in the broad classification of spinal osteoarthritis, although DDD is technically not arthritis, but a malady of intervertebral discs.
Causes and symptoms
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis found in the spine. While the primary symptoms of spinal osteoarthritis are fairly easy to recognize, many diseases can present similar symptoms. The cause of spinal osteoarthritis is degeneration of the cartilage articular surfaces of vertebral facet joints. The precise cause of this degeneration remains perplexing. The degradation of cartilage between the joints threatens the stability of the affected vertebral segment. The body compensates by producing osteophytes (bone spurs). If bone spurs compress nearby nerve roots, a radiculopathy results. Radiating symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness can occur.
- Age – people 50 or older are more likely to develop arthritis of the spine
- Overused joints – this might occur through repetitive lifting, bending or twisting, as well as constantly slouching while seated at a desk or driving
- Injury or trauma to bones – whiplash, compression fracture or other kinds of injuries can hasten the degradation of joints
- Obesity – excess body weight places more stress on the joints
- Genetics – inherited traits can make you more likely to develop arthritis
- Gender – women are twice as likely to develop arthritis
- Other conditions – decreased blood supply, chronic illness, infection or a diminished immune system can contribute to joint degradation, smoking, and excessive alcohol intake also contribute
Treating spinal arthritis symptoms
If conservative treatment methods such as pain medication and physical therapy are not enough to manage the symptoms associated with spinal arthritis, surgery may be suggested. Contact Laser Spine Institute to learn how a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure performed using advanced techniques could help you rediscover your life without the trauma and lengthy recovery time of traditional open spinal surgery.


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When you join NAWBO Central Oklahoma, you'll become part of a network of women entrepreneurs building relationships and opportunities with one another throughout the Nation. Members are empowered by involvement in meetings and events that offer a welcoming and diverse community through business relationships. Each member has the opportunity to connect with fellow women business owners and gain, advice, education, inspiration and support locally, by region and on a National level.
Central Oklahoma NAWBO membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners that handle the day-to-day management responsibility. Active members automatically join both the local Chapter and National organization. Benefits of membership include networking, leadership training, educational and business training as well as business collaboration opportunities with local, regional, National members and Corporate Sponsors. The Central Oklahoma Membership Dues are one of the best values statewide and Nationally compared to other dues based associations.
Membership in NAWBO Central Oklahoma offers you:
- The opportunity to interact closely with local chapter members and over 7,000 members nationwide
- The opportunity to interact closely with local, regional and National partners and corporate sponsors
- Expand your National and Regional connections via business conferences
- The chance to get involved and make a difference in your community
- Become more knowledgeable and help support public policies that affect your business
- Money-saving, value-added benefits through our local and corporate sponsorships
- The opportunity to grow your business with peer support
An investment in a NAWBO membership provides a portfolio of benefits that propel business growth and fuel personal and professional development. Here are a few of the benefits that a NAWBO membership offers:
NATIONAL & LOCAL MEMBERSHIP: A NAWBO membership offers women-owned businesses a national and local platform to tap into the power of an already established community of women entrepreneurs. At the national level, NAWBO touts a membership of more than 7,000 members and 70 chapters across the country; and at the local level, members are encouraged to engage actively with their local chapter to gain access to other women business owners, leadership development opportunities and community involvement.
PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCES: NAWBO is an unparalleled resource for women entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the various stages of business growth. NAWBO attracts corporations and affiliate partners that offer a rich base of resources and expertise that can help propel women business owners to the next level of success.
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WEBSITE: NAWBO members have access to a dynamic online platform that offers a multitude of tools and resources critical for navigating the everyday challenges of business ownership. Members are assigned a unique username and password upon joining— providing a powerful platform for building a national network, connecting them with peers and tapping into valuable resources to help grow their business.
COMMUNICATIONS: NAWBO offers a variety of online communication vehicles that provide our members with pertinent information that will help make the most of their membership experience. Members receive press releases and announcements to keep them abreast of our activities at the national level; and our calendar of events help our members and chapter leaders actively participate at local and national events.
ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY: The online member directory enables members to update and manage their own profile and connects the entire membership base for business development and networking opportunities.
ADVOCACY & LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER: NAWBO represents a significant and united voice on issues that impact businesses daily. NAWBO's online Legislative Action Center is designed to provide our members with the tools to learn about current legislation affecting women-owned businesses and a vehicle for exercising their political influence through action.
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Dear Colleagues,
As you know, the college is committed to encouraging and supporting interactions between faculty and students. Students who form meaningful relationships with their professors outside the immediate context of course work consistently report greater satisfaction with their undergraduate experience. The rewards for faculty members can be just as great.
To foster and facilitate interaction between Bryn Mawr faculty and students, the Undergraduate Dean's Office offers two funding options. As the academic year gets underway, I wanted to remind you of these opportunities and clarify how they are intended to be used:
1) All faculty members are eligible to receive up to 20 meal passes per semester for their use during lunch with students (who will cover their meal expenses with a meal plan or their own funds).
2) In addition, each faculty member can be reimbursed up to $100 per semester for expenses related to entertainment of students in an activity that takes place outside of class time.
Faculty requests for dean's office funding to provide refreshments for students after attending an exhibit, a talk by a campus speaker, or at an end-of-semester celebration (held outside of class time) would all be perfectly acceptable. However, the meal passes and entertainment funds could not be approved for meal expenses incurred during activities that are required for or directly related to a class. Examples of such activities include field trips, language tables, or meals during required class lectures or discussions. Faculty anticipating a need to fund these types of events or activities should consult with their department chair.
I am very aware that budget constraints have impacted every office at Bryn Mawr and that individual departments and programs may lack the funding to cover food-related expenses for their courses. However, as the Dean's Office receives increasing numbers of funding requests we have to ensure that the funds dedicated to faculty-student interaction are distributed equitably and according to the spirit in which the funds were originally set aside.
To obtain the Faculty and Student Entertainment Request for Reimbursement form, please complete the Faculty & Student Entertainment Fund Request Form and return to Joann O'Doherty in the Dean's Office for processing. Please allow several days for turnaround.
Many thanks for your understanding, and all the best for the year ahead,Judy Balthazar
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Album Rating: 3.5no, nick is missing the point that pitchfork sees.
This disc is not about the music contained on it, but really just about the image of the music that is meant to be portrayed. Its really perfect.
Album Rating: 3.5THIS SHIT IS MASSIVE
enjoyed this
Digging: Storm and Stress - Under Thunder and Fluorescent Light
Album Rating: 4.0right so, as usual you've decided you don't like this before listening to it because its "hyped" completely missed the point and put words and opinions into the mouths of the band that simply aren't true.
You've missed the point, comparing this to Refused is utterly insane, and get off your high fucking horse already
Album Rating: 3.5You can't say that to him. Do you know who you're talking to?
punk ass. just because he understands things better than you doesn't mean you gotta get all un pacified like.
I don't see the comparison to Refused either, other than an attempt at this album being some larger than what it currently is. But its his opinion, so what's it matter? Write your own review then.
I enjoyed this. Would probably give it a 3.5.
Album Rating: 2.0nimrod, other than The Blood Brothers, who are essentially an indie band, Refused and Fucked Up are the only 2 hardcore bands who have gotten critical praise from mainstream reviewers in the past 10 years. The comparison is not musical. It's about their reception. And rockzors I also agree with you about the elevation factor. Refused knew they were trying to be super revolutionary. Fucked Up are doing it less so but still make lofty commentaries in interviews that suggest they really do care about producing elite music, regardless of how much they vandalize their own wikipedia page or joke around.
Album Rating: 3.0calling this praised by the mainstream media because pitchfork loved them is kind of a stretch.
This has grown on me though
Album Rating: 2.0Not mainstream?
http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/f size="2">uckedup/chemistryofcommonlife?q=fucked%20up
Blender, Spin, New York Times...
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he wasn't saying that it made it mainstream just that they've been covered by mainstream press
i think??
Album Rating: 2.0That and covered very positively, a rarity for a hardcore band. Thank you Anodyne.
Album Rating: 3.5plus some random mtv coverage.
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound OffThis is good.
Album Rating: 2.0Hey katz bros, write a review of this.
Only thing that grabs my attention about these guys is their name.
Albums pretty 'meh'
Album Rating: 2.5Disappointingly boring album.
Album Rating: 4.0lrn2hc
Album Rating: 4.0Y'all are gay, this is awesome.
ya but its not opeth d00d
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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Autumn Whitehurst: Digital GirlErotica // Monday, January 07, 2013
I've always loved and admired the work of Brooklyn, NY based illustrator Autumn Whitehurst. When asked about her influences, she states, 'Anything refreshingly beautiful is inspiring but I have my old standbys... the things that for so long have been an influence, I know they're deeply engraved into my psyche though I have yet to see them manifest themselves into my work. I love the drawings of George Grosz and Hans Bellmer, as well as Hokusai's sketches and woodblock prints...'
The Work Autumn WhitehurstErotica // Wednesday, December 07, 2011
'I love colour. I love the infinite possibilities that are created when different hues are juxtaposed side by side - there's a conversation that happens, during which there's shouting and murmuring. I tend to keep my colour choices very simple because I'm partial to a monochromatic palette with a touch of something in sharp contrast, so as to make that area jump a bit.' —Autumn Whitehurst


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2012 Legislative Conference
Sample story for news release or magazine Please customize for your cooperative More than 200 directors and employees from Tennessee's electric cooperatives were in Nashville Monday and Tuesday, March 12 and 13, for the 2012 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association's legislative conference. Attendees met with their legislators on Capitol Hill to help them better understand electric cooperatives and the issues that impact them. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam also addressed the group. "It is an honor to travel around the state and meet people who really do care about their communities, and you all represent businesses that do that," said Gov. Haslam. […]
TECA takes on Cable
TECA's David Callis responds to Cable's presentation to Senate Commerce Committee during the 2012 Legislative Rally on March 13th.


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It's always nice to be around something that looks like a nice creamy cake. Recipe for making this cake like pincushion is very simple. You'll need empty tuna can, piece of fabric six inches larger than tuna can diameter, polyfill, paper napkin with interesting pattern, Mod Podge (or PVA glue), soft paint brush.
Clean tuna can with rubbing alcohol. Separate napkin layers, you'll need only layer with pattern. Cut out napkin design you want to use. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge over the can with soft brush, than place napkin over it. Smoot napkin with brush ,or fingers, to eliminate wrinkles. Let it dry. After it's completely dry brush coat of Mod Podge over the napkin, it will act as a varnish.
Sew a gathering stitch around fabric circle. Pull ends of thread to gather fabric.
Stuff the gathered circle fully with polyester fiberfill. Pull thread to close the opening.
Apply glue around inside edges of a can. Place stuffed circle into the can. To add a finishing touch glue decorative ribbon around.


text: In today's hard economic times where finding good work is a constant struggle for many Americans, the film industry continues to be a bright spotlight for many. Yesterday we spoke of the tens of thousands of jobs sustained by film and television in New York City but pointed out similar jobs exist all across the country. Today we look at a perfect example of how film production can breathe new economic life into a particular community. Florida's Office of Film and Entertainment recently released data detailing the economic impact of the movie Dolphin Tale, which premiered this past weekend and was filmed primarily in Florida's Pinellas County. According to this study, the film brought $17 million into Florida's economy during its 55 days of production in 2010, as first reported by The St.Petersberg Times. Of that $17 million, $7.5 million was paid in salaries to the nearly 1300 Floridians who worked as actors, extras, costume designers, makeup artists, set builders, stunt men, and various other behind-the-scenes positions. The remainder went to local businesses for lodging, equipment supplies, careering, dry cleaning and others services provided to the film's production. "That's one thing we like about this industry," said Florida Film Commissioner Lucia Fishburne. "It crosses over into so many businesses. You've got primary vendors; rental houses; sound stages that you associate with the industry. But you also have — and this is big for our state — everything from sources for lumber like Lowe's or Home Depot, to small mom-and-pop florists and nurseries. You have heavy retail, caterers, restaurants, hotels, all of the things it takes to make a movie." The bottom line is this: film production creates jobs, and many states, like Florida, have recognized this and implemented tax incentive programs to spur such grow. A strong, healthy entertainment industry matters to many Americans, not just those of us who enjoy their final product. So if you have a chance to catch Dolphin Tale or another great film at your local theatre, or on television, or through one of the many legal online forums available, do it and support these jobs and what they do for local communities around the United States.


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Water heater maker A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) on Monday caught some further bullish commentary from analysts at Jefferies & Co.
The firm maintained its "Buy" rating on AOS and lifted its price target from $49 to $54. That new target suggests a 14% upside to the stock's Friday closing price of $47.18.
A Jefferies analyst commented, "1Q12 EPS were +23% YOY and above expectations. But earnings were slightly below our forecast at the op income line, offset by favorable non-op items. The conference call was, however, more positive on NA resi sales and the outlook for China better than we expected. We are raising our estimates and PT and reiterate Buy. AOS remains one of our top picks."
A. O. Smith, which posted better-than-expected first quarter earnings and raised its outlook last week, saw its shares trading mostly flat in premarket trading Monday.
The Bottom Line
Shares of A.O. Smith (AOS) have a 1.36% dividend yield, based on Friday's closing stock price of $47.18. The stock has technical support in the $41-$42 price area. The shares are trading at all-time highs.
A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
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I drink a big glass of water as soon as I wake up each morning. I learned this tip from fitness expert Denise Austin. The reasoning is that your body has gone without fluid for the last 6-10 hours (however long you sleep) and is dehydrated. It also helps jumpstart your metabolism.
I make it a practice when I go out to eat, I always ask for water, I drink water while I am looking at the menu then when my food come I only eat half. After drinking water before I am already full. I take my doggie bag home for the next day.
I fill a 32 oz water bottle up and when it is gone I know I have consumed 4 cups of water. I fill it up again and when it is gone, another 4 cups of water, and so forth. I drink 12-15 cups of water on some days. When I go somewhere I take two 32 oz bottles. I don't have to buy water while I am out.
After making 4 smalls meals a routine, I realised an easy way for me to get in my water is to have 16 oz/2 cups while I am preparing each meal. Not only do I always remember my water, but I am less hungry and tuck away fewer calories at each meal.


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Psych Support Assessment Services is a psychology practice in Sydney with rooms located in Bondi Junction, Chatswood and Westmead. Some school visits are available as appropriate and in some circumstances consultations are available via telephone or skype. Andrew Greenfield is the Principal Psychologist of Psych Support Assessment Services (PSAS). He is a Consultant Child and Educational Psychologist. He has worked with infants, children, adolescents and adults and their families for over 15 years.
Andrew is a consultant to schools, the media, individuals and other organisations and has appeared on Channel 9 TODAY show, Channel 9 National News, Channel 7s Sunrise morning program and Today Tonight, ABCs Can We Help, Ask the Expert Segment, ABC radio and 2UE/4BC as well as other media sources. Andrew is the Psychologist for the Australian Multiple Birth Association's AMBA Magazine (and also an identical twin himself). He is also a writer for the Practical Parenting magazine.


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Hey all =)
I decided to make this thread since we don't have one.
All what you have to do is to put your deviantArt (dA) account here ^_^
If this is not the correct section to post such a thread, mods, please use karate moves to move it to the right place.
Here is mine:
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Is there a way to get log4j to create the directories found in the File parameter of the FileAppenders?
I ask because the log4j configuration file is likely to be changed by the application's end user. If a user changes the target file's location and the directories don't exist log4j reports an error saying the "...options are not set..."


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For fall, Pantone forecasts an unusual palette
February 07, 2014
Pantone has zeroed in on the 10 colors that consumers will see across a range of industries, most commonly fashion, this fall.
Click through this slideshow to see swatches of the hues that comprise Pantone's Fashion Color Report for fall 2014.
New York--Pantone has released its Fashion Color Report for fall 2014, identifying the 10 hues that will be prominent in fashion and design at the end of the year.
"This is a season of un-typical colors, more reflective of the imagination and ingenuity, which makes for an artful collection of colors and combinations not bound by the usual hues for fall," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
She said the fall palate has a "feminine mystique," inspired by the increasing need for women to create an individual imprint.
The colors for fall 2014 are as follows, along with their descriptions, as explained by Pantone.
Sangria, an exotic red
Aurora Red, a more sophisticated red shade that adds verve and spark
Mauve Mist, a romantic and elegant purple shade reminiscent of the Art Deco era
Radiant Orchid, an adaptable shade
RELATED CONTENT: 'Radiant Orchid' named color of the year
Cypress, a powerful green that has a towering presence and serves as a stunning perennial
Bright Cobalt, a subtle twist on the traditional cobalt that unifies the season's blues
Royal Blue, an evocative and dignified shade that provides more complexity and excitement than average navy
Aluminum, a futuristic stainless steel shade that serves as a complex neutral
Cognac, a classy and cultured brown that takes the typical autumn color to a sumptuous realm
Misted Yellow, a spring-ish hue that, along with Cognac, will be prevalent in prints, a popular trend for fall


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AT&T to roll out 3G MicroCell nationwide in mid-April
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ATT 3G MicroCell giving all users faster speeds
AT&T today expanded access to the 3G MicroCell to all its cellphone subscribers. The previously trial-only femtocell provides a personal 3G voice and data connection for those whose homes or offices would normally be on the fringe of service: calls are routed through an existing broadband Internet connection. As many as 10 phones can be linked to a 3G MicroCell, and four of those can use the cell at the same time.
The local connection will be available in mid-April as a one-off $150 purchase, and in its default form will use a phone's regular calling minutes. A special calling plan will be available for $20 a month that gives single users or whole families unlimited calling while using the cell, which simultaneously adds a $100 rebate to the price of the cell itself. In an effort to push its DSL and U-Verse services, customers who sign up to either landline Internet service at the same time will get a $50 rebate that can stack with the MicroCell discount.
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Spiratone made something like this in the 1970s and 1980s -- the Portagon. And it was A LOT cheaper than $100. I think I paid something like $20.
You probably could do just as well with the lens from a magnifying glass and a piece of PVC pipe. Again, a lot less than $100.


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The Multnomah County Republican party is looking for a new place to hold its annual Lincoln Day fundraising dinner after the Church where they were going to hold it canceled the contract.
"We have nothing but respect for them," said County Chairman Jeff Reynolds. "We understand they got much more than they bargained for. There is no ill will."
Reynolds said they were notified by the church on Friday. Messages and emails to church leaders Friday night were not returned
The dinner became the center of controversy when the party announced that as part of the dinner at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, they would be auctioning off an AR-15 semi-automatic in honor of "two great Republicans" – Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln.
Both men were assassinated with guns.
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Most general Bible readers have the mistaken impression that Matthew, the opening book of the New Testament, must be our first and earliest Gospel, with Mark, Luke, and John following. The assumption is that this order of the gospels is a chronological one, when in fact it is a theological one. Scholars and historians are almost universally agreed that Mark is our earliest gospel–by several decades, and this insight turns out to have profound implications for our understanding of the "Jesus story" and how it was passed down to us in our New Testament gospel traditions.
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Is 'House' star Hugh Laurie a sell out, or just a really ethical guy? Well, the answer, according to him, is kind of both.
Laurie, who is rumored to be the highest paid actor on television, recently did an interview with the Telegraph on his career. When asked about being offered ridiculous amounts of money to take jobs like becoming the spokesperson for L'Oreal Vita Lift 5, a skincare line, the actor gave his conflicted reasoning.
He said, "They call you up and say, 'do you want to do this thing?' I say, 'no, you're out of your mind.' Then they say a sum of money, and it's huge. I mean, it's verging on the wicked, really. But: for that money I could build a school in Sierra Leone. Once that thought enters your head, you cannot turn away from it. Because if you do, what you're really saying is that my pose, the way I present myself, is more important than kids getting an education in Sierra Leone. Who could do that?"
It's hard to argue with his reasoning. It takes a great deal of wealth and privilege to be able to turn down buckets of money. We're sure he draws a line somewhere, but it's nice to know he's thinking about others.
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Fido Comes Early in CanadaMeh
Goon was SOOO wrong. He told you all that FIDO was pushed back to June 15th and man oh man was he wrong. Never believe goon I tell yuh. Its coming to theatres March 16th in Canada, but June 15th in the US. Oh wait.... ok so maybe Goon was half right, but i wouldnt trust him. He has shifty eyes. On a serious note, FIDO is gonna kick some serious ass and I am stoked for its arrival.
Carrie-Anne Moss, Billy Connolly and Henry Czerny star in Fido, a biting satire set in a small town lost in the idyllic world of the '50s. The sun shines every day, everybody knows his neighbor, and zombies serve as gardeners, milkmen and servants. Here lives a young boy (newcomer K'Sun Ray) and his best friend – the family zombie named Fido. All is well until Fido's domestication collar goes on the fritz.
It's a story that could rip your heart out – literally! With saturated color that recalls the Technicolor era, the film marks the second feature from Vancouver director Andrew Currie (Mile Zero). Script is by Currie, Robert Chomiak and Dennis Heaton. Producers are Blake Corbet and Mary Anne Waterhouse of Anagram Pictures.


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And the Final Number is 14,264!
Today marked the final day of the 2012 Reading Road Trip! It was the final day to save five little aliens!
It was the final day of making adults stand up and sing.
It was the final day of performing at libraries, big and small.
With such a packed morning and afternoon, I knew I needed to stay hydrated! I definitely need a bigger straw!
The crowds at the Coralville Public Library helped me kick off the day.
I wish it could have lasted longer, but I had to catch a hot air balloon toward my next stop!
On my way to the Cedar Rapids Public Library, I fell asleep and began to dream about big purple dinosaurs!
The balloon got caught in a tree right outside the library, and I had to be rescued by a Super Reader and a Really Useful Engine!
I grabbed the genie's lamp and rushed into my performance, just in the nick of time.
Next, I hopped onto a train and chugged off to my final story time at the Schroeder Public Library in Keystone!
My final story time marked the end of 100 performances throughout 66 different cities!
I handed over the last of my flying saucer discs, and now get to count down the days until the awesome Iowa State Fair! Thanks to all 14,264 of you who attended story time this summer!
Dan's Wise Advice of the Day: Never accept a dare to slam dunk a skunk.


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Port of Manchester to buy land next to library
MANCHESTER - The Port of Manchester will purchase an undeveloped lot north of Manchester Library, port officials announced Friday.
Commissioner Jim Strode said the port wants to secure the land before bond prices increase.
Although no firm plans for the property have been laid out, there has been discussion of a library expansion or a community center. The 13,504-square-foot property, made up of two parcels, is one of the few remaining pieces of vacant land in Manchester. The fact it is next to the port-owned library property made purchasing it a logical step for the port to take, Strode said.
"We're just going to hold onto it," he said. "It's a no-brainer to pick it up. Somebody's going to be glad in the future that we did."
The port has been negotiating with the owners all summer. The listing price was $395,000, but the port will pay $300,000, its original offer. A counter offer of $325,000 was made in early July, but port officials agreed to stay firm.
Bob Ballard at the July 9 meeting presented an analysis of comparable properties that had recently sold in Manchester. Kitsap County bought three parcels in the center of town for a stormwater treatment facility. The price paid by the county was $22 a square foot. Using that unit price for the property by the library gives a total value of just under $300,000, so Ballard said he thought the port's offer was fair.
The property owners accepted the port's offer in mid-July. The next step for the port is to secure financing. Last week, port officials held a teleconference with representatives of Standard & Poors. The port retained its A rating, according to Strode, making it eligible for lower interest rates on the 20-year bond. Strode said he and his fellow commissioners are proud of maintaining an A rating.
The bond can be paid off from the port's general fund and will not trigger a rate increase.
Once financing is in hand, probably by the first week of September, the two parties can finalize the deal. The port has 90-days from when the contract was signed July 16 to close.
The property is zoned "village commercial," in county planning documents. Port commissioners have retained the ability to develop it either as a public amenity or as a commercial site.
The port is considering leasing to the resident of a modular home now living on the property.
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WASHINGTON – Free cab rides will be offered for those needing a ride home following Fourth of July festivities in the D.C. area.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program's SoberRide initiative will provide free rides home up to a $30 fare from 10 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Friday for those who call 1-800-200-8294. AT&T customers can simply dial #WRAP.
Rides cannot be reserved in advance, and callers must be 21 or older to use the service. Calls must originate from within Montgomery and Prince George's counties and the cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt and Takoma Park in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and eastern Loudoun counties and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia; and D.C.
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The social consumer..a real influencer
I have just been watching a great video with Phillip Kaplan and Brian Solis. They are both highly regarded thinkers in the field of new media. The video talks about the rise of social commerce, and in turn, the level of influence, the social consumer has.
Psychology plays such an important role in social commerce; and it made me wonder just how far we can be influenced within the field of social commerce.
Many consumers review their purchases with a greater purchase or mission in mind. They genuinely want us to eat in that restaurant, or buy this jacket, because it made them feel good; and they want us to experience the same feelings. A positive , warm hearted, genuine, suggested from our friends or fellow consumers, to make our lives better.
There is no getting away from just how much we are shaped by our material environment. Our purchases define us in some way. We have an idea of who we want to be, and then we buy things or live a lifestyle, that is consonant with this vision that we have of ourselves.
So just how far can we influence others through social commerce? A powerful thought backed up with faith, can take us a long way. A firm belief makes great things happen. So my question is this..how can we adapt the social commerce model to the more spiritual side of life? Harness this greater good to make our lives more enriched on a spiritual level as opposed to exploiting it to get 30% off a massage (Groupon) or a voucher for a 2for 1 dinner for example.
We have power now as social consumers. We can influence our friends...they want what we have (keeping up with the Joneses mentality) and listen more attentively to our own recommendations and reviews than those pushed upon them by brands.
So we have the power to become our own brand ...lets try and adapt it to something other than material gain...any thoughts?!
Thanks to Brian Solis, for the thought provoking video..has set the mind racing:)
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May 6, 2013
Game One (Box) | Game Two (Box)
DOVER, Del. – Freshman Vanessa Gomez (Belleville, N.J.) and senior Carmen Gurrola (Arleta, Calif.) led the way for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore softball team in a 7-4 victory over Delaware State in the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader at the Hornet's Nest. The teams would split the day as the Lady Hawks had a 4-2 loss pinned on them in the nightcap. With the decisions, UMES moves to 14-34 overall, 5-13 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
UMES was paced by the efforts against Delaware State (19-33, 11-6 MEAC) by the aforementioned Gomez and Gurrola. Gomez was 2-for-4 in the opener with two runs, two RBI and one double. She concluded the day with two walks in the nightcap as she has now reached base in 17-of-18 MEAC games this season. Gurrola threw both ends of the doubleheader, allowing four earned in each outing. She fanned five and did not walk a batter in 13 innings.
The opener was scoreless through the first two innings of play, before UMES erupted with a five-run third. With one out, junior Chelsea Alston (Matawan, N.J.) singled and scored on an RBI double by Gomez. Gomez's double was the first of three for the Lady Hawks as senior Jasmine James (Willingboro, N.J.) and Gurrola each followed with RBI doubles of their own. Freshman Trenece Nash (Decatur, Ga.) singled to score James and make the score 5-0 in favor of the visitors.
Gurrola began the game with four consecutive scoreless innings, including the first two, which she retired in order. She would run into some trouble in the fifth, however, when the Lady Hornets used five hits to score four runs and make the affair a one-run ballgame.
Each side would go away quietly in the sixth, before UMES added a pair of insurance runs in the seventh. The women opened the frame with three consecutive singles. Junior Cherokee Williams (Upper Marlboro, Md.) singled up the middle, before Alston moved her to second with a bunt. Gomez would single in Williams the next at-bat. James would sacrifice Gomez over to third, before Gurrola sent Gomez home with a ball in play to left field.
Gurrola retired the side in order in the seventh to pick up her 12th victory of the season. Her effort in the contest moves her career win total to just one shy of 20 as she sits at 19 total for her career.
The nightcap featured 10 scoreless frames as the two teams combined for just 14 altogether. The game was tied at 0-0 through the first two innings, before Delaware State notched three in the third to take the early lead. A scoreless fourth was then seen, but UMES would come away with two of their own in the fifth.
Williams and Alston singled to open the frame. With one away, Gomez would walk and James singled the next at-bat to score Alston to put the women on the board. Gomez came home on an RBI groundout by Gurrola the next hitter. DSU would then walk Nash to put runners on the corners with two out, but Jennifer Fischbauch bared down to retire the next UMES hitter.
Delaware State added one run in the sixth to move its lead to two runs. Although the busy fifth inning, UMES would go away quietly in the final two innings of the game. The win ensured the Saturday split and the two teams will return Sunday looking to win the series.
UMES looks to pick up its 15th win of the year in its final game of the season against Delaware State on Sunday. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
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The Celebrate Recovery Team at Living Way Worship Center in Covington visited the Summit at Sadleback Church in California in August. Pictured here are Celebrate Recovery team members who attended the Summit, from left, Terrell Wingfield, Mike Arrick, all from Living Way Worship Center, Rodney Mims and Kim Cook. Celebrate Recovery is an international, Christ-centered program that assists participants who wish to recover from any of a wide range of issues such as addictions, depression, anger, codependence, and food issues. Living Way is located 4051 Hwy. 81S in Covington, and Celebrate Recovery meetings are held every Monday evening at 7 p.m.
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Gwendolyn BrooksAge: 83
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose socio-political works chronicled the 20th century African American experience. She won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1950 for Annie Allen, becoming the first black woman to win the award. Other credits include Primer for Blacks (1980) and To Disembark (1981).Died: Chicago, Dec. 3, 2000
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