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ABSTRACT: Background: Mitochondrial mutations have been shown to be responsible for syndromic and nonsyndromic hearing impairment. Aim: To assess the genotypic-phenotypic correlation of mitochondrial DNA mutations in three generations of a single family. Methods: A single family with maternally inherited diabetes and hearing loss was recruited. Genomic DNA was subject to polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis (ApaI) for A3243G mutation detection and confirmation with direct DNA sequencing. The degree of heteroplasmy for the A3243G mutation in blood DNA samples was quantified. In addition, we reviewed audiological data of A3243G-associated hearing loss cases from the literature to provide details of audiologic features. Results: Six of 11 family members were recruited. All affected members harbored the A3243G mutation. Four of six members had diabetes. Five of five affected members demonstrated hearing loss ranging from mild to severe. The degree of heteroplasmy ranged from 5.51% to 27.74%. Conclusions: Patients with a greater percentage of heteroplasmy have a trend toward more severe phenotypic presentations. Hearing loss is bilateral, sensorineural, and symmetric. The main audiogram shapes found were sloping. Additional studies are necessary to clarify the relationship between degree of heteroplasmy and phenotypic presentation.
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ABSTRACT: Mutations in phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate synthetase 1 (PRPS1) are associated with a spectrum of non-syndromic to syndromic hearing loss. PRPS1 transcript levels have been shown to be regulated by the microRNA-376 genes. The long primary RNA transcript of the miR-376 RNA cluster members undergo extensive and simultaneous A → I editing at one or both of two specific sites (+4 and +44) in particular human and mouse tissues. The PRPS1 gene, which contains target sites for the edited version of miR-376a-5p within its 3'UTR, has been shown to be repressed in a tissue-specific manner. To investigate whether the transcription of Prps1 is regulated by miR-376 cluster members in the mouse inner ear, we first quantified the expression of the mature miR-376 RNAs by quantitative real-time-PCR. The spatio-temporal patterns of miR-376 expression were assessed by in situ hybridization. Finally, we examined whether A →I editing of pri-miR-376 RNAs occurs in mouse inner ear by direct sequencing. Our data showed that the miR-376a-3p, b-3p, c-3p are present in mouse embryonic inner ears and intensive expression of miR-376a-3p/b-3p was detected in the sensory epithelia and ganglia of both auditory and vestibular portions of the inner ear. In adult inner ear, the expression of miR-376a-3p/b-3p is restricted within ganglion neurons of auditory and vestibular systems as well as the cells in the stria vascularis. Only unedited pri-miR-376 RNAs were detected in the cochlea suggesting that the activity of PRPS1 in the inner ear may not be regulated through the editing of miR-376 cluster.
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ABSTRACT: Audiometric patterns have been shown to indirectly provide information regarding the pathophysiology of presbycusis and be useful in the phenotyping of hereditary deafness. Hospital-based cohort study of adults with presbycusis, comparing the association of audiometric patterns and polymorphisms of antioxidant enzymes that have been linked to presbycusis: GSTT1, GSTM1 and NAT2. All subjects underwent a clinical evaluation and completed questionnaires regarding ototoxicity and noise exposure. Pure-tone threshold audiometry was obtained and subjects' audiograms were classified into specific patterns. DNA was extracted from blood and the polymorphisms of GSTT1, GSTM1, and the NAT2 variants (NAT2* 5A; NAT2* 6A,B) were analyzed by PCR. The audiometric patterns that were more prevalent in our cohort were "High-Frequency Steeply Sloping" or HFSS (33%), "High-Frequency Gently Sloping" or HFGS (31%), and "Flat" (27%), with other patterns being rare. We did not find a statistical significant effect of gender, age, hearing level, and ear side on the audiometric pattern. Subjects with mutant alleles for GSTT1 were more likely to have a HFSS audiogram than subjects with the wild type genotype. In this cohort, there was a similar prevalence for the three audiometric configurations HFSS, HFGS, and Flat, with other configurations being rare. Subjects with mutant alleles for GSTT1 were more likely to have a HFSS audiogram than subjects with the wild type genotype, suggesting that the basal turn of the cochlea is susceptible to GSTT1 regulated oxidative stress. However, further studies of audioprofiles with larger sample sizes may be needed to establish phenotype-genotype correlations in presbycusis. Laryngoscope, 2012
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ABSTRACT: Deafness is a heterogeneous trait with many known genetic and environmental causes. Hereditary hearing loss is an extremely common disorder in the general population. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are known to be associated with nonsyndromic deafness (NSD) and syndromic deafness. The objective of this article is to investigate the frequency of common mitochondrial mutations (A1555G, G7444A, and A3243G) in an ethnically diverse cohort of probands with NSD from South Florida. These patients were ascertained at the University of Miami. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and direct sequencing methods were used for mutation screening in a cohort of 217 patients with NSD. The frequency of common mitochondrial mutations is 1.84% (4/217) in this cohort. A1555G and G7444A accounted for four patients with NSD. Our mutation frequencies are comparable with those previously reported in other populations, indicating that mutations in mtDNA are an important cause of NSD in our patient cohort.
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ABSTRACT: Objectives Determine the diagnostic yield of a shared genetic testing algorithm in adult and pediatric populations with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and recommend effective testing strategies to evaluate for genetic causes of deafness in patients presenting with idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss. Study Design Hospital-based cohort study. Setting University of Miami outpatient otology clinics between 2001 and 2010. Subjects Two hundred twenty-one adult and 163 pediatric patients with nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss. Methods Peripheral blood samples were screened for mutations in GJB2 and GJB6 and mitochondrial DNA mutations 1555A>G, 7444G>A, and 3243A>G. Audiometric data and family history were also collected. Results GJB2/GJB6-related deafness was diagnosed in 23 of 163 pediatric patients (14%) compared with only 3 of 221 adults (1%). All adults had a family history of hearing loss, and 2 patients noted deafness onset at birth. Nineteen GJB2 mutations were identified with 35delG the most common mutation. The 35delG homozygous state was the most common pathogenic genotype (54%). Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations were found in 6 adult probands (3%). No mtDNA mutations were found in pediatric patients. Conclusion Testing for common GJB2/GJB6 mutations in pediatric patients has considerable value in establishing an etiologic diagnosis for SNHL. Similar testing in adults is of very low yield except perhaps in cases of early-onset SNHL or strong family history. Mitochondrial DNA testing should be considered in adults with idiopathic SNHL.
Article: Clinical Comparison of Hearing-Impaired Patients With DFNB1 Against Heterozygote Carriers of Connexin 26 Mutations[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of the study is to assess clinical characteristics of individuals with nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss (NSSNHL) with genetic mutations in GJB2 and/or GJB6. We describe and compare one group with biallelic mutations against a group of heterozygote mutation carriers. A total of 350 patients between the ages of 3 months and 80 years referred to a tertiary care outpatient otology practice for NSSNHL were screened for genetic mutations. Direct sequencing of GJB2 and polymerase chain reaction analysis of GJB6 was performed and clinical data from history and physical, audiologic testing and radiographic studies were reviewed. Thirty-two patients were found to have biallelic mutations (incidence of 9.1%). Twenty-five patients were found to have only one GJB2 mutation (incidence of 7.1%). Severe to profound hearing loss occurred in 85% of the homozygote group and 38% of the heterozygote group. Both groups similarly had a propensity toward bilateral, symmetric, nonprogressive hearing loss with rare inner ear malformations on radiologic imaging. These two patient populations have similar incidences in a cohort of patients evaluated for NSSNHL, which is higher than general population heterozygote carrier rates. Heterozygote mutation carriers had less hearing impairment, but most other factors demonstrated no differences. These results support the theory of an unidentified genetic factor contributing to hearing loss in some heterozygote carriers. Therefore, genetic counseling should consider the complexity of their genetic factors and the limitations of current screening.
Article: Absence of GJB2 gene mutations, the GJB6 deletion (GJB6-D13S1830) and four common mitochondrial mutations in nonsyndromic genetic hearing loss in a South African population[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of mutations in the GJB2 gene, the GJB6-D13S1830 deletion and the four common mitochondrial mutations (A1555G, A3243G, A7511C and A7445G) in a South African population. METHODS: Using single-strand conformation polymorphism and direct sequencing for screening GJB2 mutation; Multiplex PCR Amplification for GJB6-D13S1830 deletion and Restriction Fragment-Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis for the four common mtDNA mutations. We screened 182 hearing impaired students to determine the frequency of these mutations in the population. RESULTS: None of the reported disease causing mutations in GJB2 nor any novel pathogenic mutations in the coding region were detected, in contrast to the findings among Caucasians. The GJB6-D13S1830 deletion and the mitochondrial mutations were not observed in this group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that GJB2 may not be a significant deafness gene among sub-Saharan Africans, pointing to other unidentified genes as responsible for nonsyndromic hearing loss in these populations.
Article: Novel missense mutations in MYO7A underlying postlingual high- or low-frequency non-syndromic hearing impairment in two large families from China[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The myosin VIIA (MYO7A) gene encodes a protein classified as an unconventional myosin. Mutations within MYO7A can lead to both syndromic and non-syndromic hearing impairment in humans. Among different mutations reported in MYO7A, only five led to non-syndromic sensorineural deafness autosomal dominant type 11 (DFNA11). Here, we present the clinical, genetic and molecular characteristics of two large Chinese DFNA11 families with either high- or low-frequency hearing loss. Affected individuals of family DX-J033 have a sloping audiogram at young ages with high frequency are most affected. With increasing age, all test frequencies are affected. Affected members of family HB-S037 present with an ascending audiogram affecting low frequencies at young ages, and then all frequencies are involved with increasing age. Genome-wide linkage analysis mapped the disease loci within the DFNA11 interval in both families. DNA sequencing of MYO7A revealed two novel nucleotide variations, c.652G > A (p.D218N) and c.2011G > A (p.G671S), in the two families. It is for the first time that the mutations identified in MYO7A in the present study are being implicated in DFNA11 in a Chinese population. For the first time, we tested electrocochleography (ECochG) in a DFNA11 family with low-frequency hearing loss. We speculate that the low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss in this DFNA11 family was not associated with endolymphatic hydrops.
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ABSTRACT: A proposed mechanism for presbycusis is a significant increase in oxidative stress in the cochlea. The enzymes glutathione S-transferase (GST) and N-acetyltransferase (NAT) are two classes of antioxidant enzymes active in the cochlea. In this work, we sought to investigate the association of different polymorphisms of GSTM1, GSTT1, and NAT2 and presbycusis and analyze whether ethnicity has an effect in the genotype-phenotype associations. Case-control study of 134 DNA samples. University-based tertiary care center. Clinical, audiometric, and DNA testing of 55 adults with presbycusis and 79 control patients with normal hearing. The GSTM1 null genotype was present in 77 percent of white Hispanics and 51 percent of white non-Hispanics (Fisher's exact test, 2-tail, P = 0.0262). The GSTT1 null genotype was present in 34 percent of control patients and in 60 percent of white presbycusis subjects (P = 0.0067, odds ratio [OR] = 2.843, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.379-5.860). The GSTM1 null genotype was more frequent in presbycusis subjects, i.e., 48 percent of control patients and 69 percent of white subjects carried this deletion (P = 0.0198, OR = 2.43, 95% CI = 1.163-5.067). The NAT2*6A mutant genotype was more frequent among subjects with presbycusis (60%) than in control patients (34%; P = 0.0086, OR = 2.88, 95% CI = 1.355-6.141). We showed an increased risk of presbycusis among white subjects carrying the GSTM1 and the GSTT1 null genotype and the NAT*6A mutant allele. Subjects with the GSTT1 null genotypes are almost three times more likely to develop presbycusis than those with the wild type. The GSTM1 null genotype was more prevalent in white Hispanics than in white non-Hispanics, but the GSTT1 and NAT2 polymorphisms were equally represented in the two groups.
Article: Loss-of-Function Mutations in the PRPS1 Gene Cause a Type of Nonsyndromic X-linked Sensorineural Deafness, DFN2[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We report a large Chinese family with X-linked postlingual nonsyndromic hearing impairment in which the critical linkage interval spans a genetic distance of 5.41 cM and a physical distance of 15.1 Mb that overlaps the DFN2 locus. Mutation screening of the PRPS1 gene in this family and in the three previously reported DFN2 families identified four different missense mutations in PRPS1. These mutations result in a loss of phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate (PRPP) synthetase 1 activity, as was shown in silico by structural analysis and was shown in vitro by enzymatic activity assays in erythrocytes and fibroblasts from patients. By in situ hybridization, we demonstrate expression of Prps1 in murine vestibular and cochlea hair cells, with continuous expression in hair cells and postnatal expression in the spiral ganglion. Being the second identified gene associated with X-linked nonsyndromic deafness, PRPS1 will be a good candidate gene for genetic testing for X-linked nonsyndromic hearing loss.
Article: Mutation analysis in the long isoform of USH2A in American patients with Usher Syndrome type II[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Usher syndrome type II (USH2) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by moderate to severe hearing impairment and progressive visual loss due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP). To identify novel mutations and determine the frequency of USH2A mutations as a cause of USH2, we have carried out mutation screening of all 72 coding exons and exon-intron splice sites of the USH2A gene. A total of 20 USH2 American probands of European descent were analyzed using single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP) and direct sequencing methods. Ten different USH2A mutations were identified in 55% of the probands, five of which were novel mutations. The detected mutations include three missense, three frameshifts and four nonsense mutations, with c.2299delG/p.E767fs mutation, accounting for 38.9% of the pathological alleles. Two cases were homozygotes, two cases were compound heterozygotes and one case had complex allele with three variants. In seven probands, only one USH2A mutation was detected and no pathological mutation was found in the remaining eight individuals. Altogether, our data support the fact that c.2299delG/p.E767fs is indeed the most common USH2A mutation found in USH2 patients of European Caucasian background. Thus, if screening for mutations in USH2A is considered, it is reasonable to screen for the c.2299delG mutation first.
Article: Mutation Analysis of Slc26a4 in Mainland Chinese Patients with Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We have characterized the spectrum of SLC26A4 mutations and clinical features in a population of mainland Chinese patients with nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA). Cross-sectional clinical genetic study. Tertiary care outpatient otolaryngology clinic. A total of 32 subjects identified with bilateral EVA using high-resolution CT were screened for mutations in SLC26A4 by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography and direct sequencing methods. A total of 13 different mutations were identified in the SLC26A4 gene, five of which are novel. A total of 88 percent of the patients harbored biallelic mutations, 11 patients were homozygotes, and 17 were compound heterozygotes. Four patients were found to carry a single SLC26A4 mutation. The IVS7-2A>G mutation was the most frequent, accounting for 60 percent of the mutant alleles. We have not found any correlations between the type of SLC26A4 mutations and the type, degree, and progression of hearing loss. There are significant proportions of patients with asymmetric (26%), progressive (32%), or fluctuating hearing loss (21%). Our data confirm the high prevalence of SLC26A4 mutations in Chinese patients with SNHL and EVA. We could not establish any relationship between genotype and phenotype. However, the high incidence of asymmetric, progressive, and fluctuating hearing loss found in the current study indicates that patients with those features should be routinely screened for SLC26A4 mutation in addition to diagnosis of EVA using CT or MRI.
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In cases like Curry- It's my opinion that the system, coaching received, and the NFL position being played could influence the football maturity of the player. If he's chepa enough, I dont see why we wouldnt give him look, as he obviously has the physical tools to play.
Also, Fisher may jsut be the foot to kick his rear end.
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Re: Aaron Curry Available?I mean athletes there still have to be somewhat competant academically
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Boracay Regency Beach Resort & Spa - Boracay
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Colonial Beach election ballots will have many choices in November.
Aside from the obvious presidential election, residents will be voting for a new mayor and to fill four other vacant seats on town council and voters three write-in candidates for the school board office.
Presidential elections usually result in more than just two presidential candidates. Kristin M Hicks said that aside from the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates others independents could come up before the election.
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Town Manager Val Foulds handed out copies of ordinances that offer water and sewer discounts as well as real estate tax exemptions to citizens over 65 as well as citizens deemed permanently and totally disabled.
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As Colonial Beach gears up for Independence Day the heat continues to rise to staggering temperatures, getting as high as 106 around 5:30 p.m. on Friday June 29.
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very nice!
Great work!
Beautiful work, Joy!
So lovely. If winter looked like this all the time I'd consider going home for a wintertime visit someday. (Or then again, perhaps not. After all, I was sitting out in the sun in just a long-sleeved t-shirt today ;).)
I'll go! This is where those teleporters would come in handy. Crikey, it's the future now, just like my Weekly Reader from grade school predicted. Where are they already?
oh...so chilly! if was me taking this picture will be out of focus...ha...
Love it Joy! I especially like the way you treated the phone.
lovely pic Joy!
so beautiful, Joy! let it snow..... :)
wonderful, and so seasonal!
I can't stand being in the snow but it sure is beautiful to look at.Gorgeous shot Joy :)
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Thanks so much everyone! I loooove winter!
Crikey, you make me smile & laugh Geoffrey!
so beautiful!
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I appreciate your comments, Lisa & Violet. xoxo
Aw, I wish I was there...
I wish you were, too Efi!
Thanks Patty. Xo
Thanks Patty. Xo
winter wonderland!
This is a very nice capture! I love it.
Thanks much, Robin & Misty. xoxo
So pretty, Joy! :)
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A Democratic Norm
As I pointed out during the National Public Hearing in Abuja, constitution amendment has always been a leading democratic convention. It is predicated on the fact that no law of any kind stands the test of eternity. Thus, because laws are made for man, and not man for laws, Nigerians have elected to take yet another look at their constitution to further address some salient shortfalls and contradictions in order to deepen our democracy and strengthen the fabrics of our federalism.
We are back on what is now becoming a familiar terrain. About this time three years ago, we approached you for your inputs towards the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. You responded to the clarion call with incisive contributions.
Successes so far
It is gladdening to note that in line with the incremental approach adopted by the National Assembly to address some urgent national issues and areas where national consensus had been substantially achieved, some breakthroughs were recorded, with the most significant being the cracking of the jinx of the amendment of the 1999 constitution. Notable achievements in the last exercise include:
i. Settling of the issue of handover to the Vice President/Deputy Governor in the absence of the President/Governor which just saw in action in Taraba State.
ii. Definition of the remaining term of office when a President/Governor wins a re-run election;
iii. Establishment of the status of the National Industrial Court, NIC, as a Court of Superior Record;
iv. Securing of the administrative, financial, and political independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC;
v. Tidying up of the qualifications for INEC membership;
vi. Ensuring a fixed timeframe for the disposal of election petitions;
vii. Provision of a wider timeline for the conduct of elections;
viii. Reduction in the number of judges on Election Petition Tribunals thus making more judges available for appointment into the tribunals to quicken the dispensation of justice;
ix. Deletion of Sections 66(h), 137(i), and 182(i) of the Constitution disqualifying persons indicted of embezzlement or fraud by an Administrative Panel from seeking election into public offices, thus putting a stop to previous abuses by ensuring that only the verdict of a judicial panel for fraud can disqualify a candidate ;
x. Financial autonomy for the National Assembly.
A Continuum
Nigerians made it possible by standing by the National Assembly in the face of cynicism. I wish therefore to return to fellow Nigerians the credit of the noticeable improvements in our electoral processes occasioned importantly by the constitution amendment. However, whereas the National Assembly had thought it wise to address the above urgent needs in the last exercise, we believe that constitution amendment is a continuum. Therefore, in addition to your very encouraging response to the nationwide call for memoranda by the Senate Committee in May/June this year which helped us to update our data, this Zonal Public Hearing is essentially aimed at further bringing the amendment project closer to the people to enable Nigerians make more inputs into the process and throw more lights and opinions on the already submitted memoranda.
Memoranda and focal areas
Meanwhile, over 241 memoranda and 56 requests for state creation have been received and analysed by the Committee, giving rise to the following thematic areas we are particularly seeking your further inputs and opinion:
Devolution of powers: There are suggestions that the current Federal Government is behemoth, hence the need for the redistribution of powers as well as the proper streamlining of the Second Schedule to the 1999 Constitution to reflect a true federal system.
State creation: Demands for state creation have endured and proponents hinge their demands on need for equity, justice, and speedy development.
Constitutional recognition of six geopolitical zones: There are suggestions that this has become imperative since it has become a political factor and served the purposes of equitable distribution of opportunities and mobilisation for socio-economic development.
The Local Government System: There has been a deluge of memoranda to the effect that our Local Governments are largely dysfunctional, hence the need for a proper definition of their status, powers, and functions within the Nigerian federal structure.
Fiscal Federalism: there are concerns that the extant fiscal relations in Nigeria's federal system are unwholesome and incapable of driving competitive development as envisioned by our founding fathers.
Residency and indigene: There are worries that the current constitutional provisions do not guarantee equity and rights of every Nigerian in any part of the country, irrespective of his/her ethnicity, State of origin, sex, language, and religion. There are therefore suggestions that the best way to ensure that Nigerians have full protection of Section 42 which deals with non-discrimination is to replace State of Origin with State of Residence.
Nigerian Police: This deals with how best to ensure the security of lives and property in the nation, particularly the desirability or otherwise of a decentralised police system instead of the subsisting unitary police system.
Rotation of Offices: Will the rotation of executive offices give the constituent parts of the nation a greater sense of belonging and guarantee the stability of the polity?
Immunity Clause: Should the President, Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors continue to enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution and civil proceedings while in office?
Executive: Should we continue with the current two terms of four years or will a single term serve us better? Are we better off with the presidential system or should we return to the parliamentary system of the First Republic. Can we crossbreed both systems?
Provisions on state creation and boundary adjustment: Nigerians have also shown interest in the amendment of provisions of the Constitution pertaining to state creation and boundary adjustment;
Other thematic areas are: gender and special interest groups issues; the desirability or otherwise of a mayoral status for the Federal Capital Territory; judicial reforms to make stronger our justice delivery system; extraction of the Land Use Act, National Youth Service Act, and Code of Conduct from the Constitution to make their amendments easier and faster in response to emerging realities without going through the rigours of constitution review.
Nigerians have also made various suggestions on the issue of constitutional roles for the traditional rulers.
State creation
Let me seize this opportunity to make some clarifications on state creation which is usually one of the dominant issues at this level of public hearing. It is not true that the National Assembly has ruled out state creation. It is also not true that it is pursuing any special agenda on the matter. We have no such powers. Rather, the position of the National Assembly is that while it is committed to ensuring that every request is treated on its merit, taking constitutional requirements, good governance, justice, and national development into account, Nigerians need to understand that the process for state creation is slightly different from that of conventional constitution amendment. It is very important that those agitating for new states thoroughly understand the provisions of Section 8 (1) of the 1999 Constitution which spells out the requirements and processes for the task. While state creation under the military was an event as states were decreed into existence by fiat, state creation in a democracy, especially going by the provisions of Section 8 (1) is a long and cumbersome process requiring the inputs of every part of Nigeria. It is not an entirely National Assembly affair, but a process that should in fact originate and be driven by the people, local government councils, members of the State Assemblies, and members of the National Assembly from the areas seeking to be created into new states.
Our role at the National Assembly is to provide leadership, moderate the process, and ensure compliance with legislative due process. For instance, the onus lies on the areas seeking new states, not the National Assembly, to generate the requests and reach out to other parts of Nigeria to see reason with them and support their aspirations. Thus, a people seeking an additional state to be carved out from the present Ondo State, for instance, should also bear in mind that such requests must receive the blessing of Sokoto State and Abia State, among others, to scale through. A referendum is also required with the involvement of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. However, as earlier mentioned, the provisions on state creation and boundary adjustment are already listed for possible review to remove gray areas and straighten the processes. But in the meantime, whereas the processes are obviously cumbersome, state creation is certainly not an impossible task. All that we need are political maturity, consensus building, patriotism, enlightenment, and sense of justice.
A Call for decorum, patriotism and broadmindedness
Meanwhile, you can attest to the fact that the Committee and indeed the National Assembly are committed to ensuring that every view counts as the process of constitution amendment continues with this Zonal Public Hearing. However, I earnestly enjoin Nigerians to show every sense of responsibility, decorum, patriotism, and open-mindedness in the exercise. Importantly, we should approach it with not only the present in mind, but also with an eye on the future. Let us be willing to give and to take, fully aware that the interest and wellbeing of every part of this great nation are best guaranteed by securing the interest and wellbeing of the whole.
Let us come to the altar of ideas, knowing that truth is sacred, respect and goodwill reciprocal, and above all, that though tribe and tongue may differ, on brotherhood we must stand as a people predestined to swim or sink together. All personal and narrow group interests must subdue themselves to national and posterity interests.
No hidden agenda
On the part of the Committee, let me reassure Nigerians that there is absolutely nothing like a predetermined agenda. We will continue to apply ourselves only to the agenda which you have set or will set for us through your massive inputs into to this onerous process. Those who seek to make Nigerians believe that there are predetermined outcomes or hidden agenda are only desperate attention-seekers who do not have the overall interest, health, peace, unity, and prosperity of this nation at heart. Their intents are to pollute the minds of Nigerians, discredit and possibly scuttle the process. But again, I say to them that we are not and we will never be intimidated or distracted. Such elements should therefore be ignored, but their misleading propaganda opposed with broadminded and higher force of patriotic ideas because no one person or group is greater than the overall interest of this great nation. Besides, history will also judge everyone according to his her work and we should all be committed to doing that which will stand the test of time.
•Being an abridged text of speech by the Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, delivered at the opening of the two-day zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution.
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These are beautiful man, where was this?
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Yes, like or more like love!!! Great ambiance and the reflection in the water is other worldly.
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Where are these pictures taken?
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black and white mode Great reflection ...like this....
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Atyavilág, ez nagyon gyönyörű! Meg lehet tudni, ez a fotó hol készült?
a perfect shot! so incredible you did not have one hint of wind rippling the water , it creates such an eerie feeling
This is unbelievable.
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díjnyertes, ha jól sejtem. gratula.
I had a dream about a place almost identical to this once...
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I like the series of your photos from this place, what is it? it's some kind of allotments???fishing houses?


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No words can express the beutifulness of this drawing
Wow this uniforms are amazing~ !
great work!
There's only one term for this: impressive (the style, the details, the... everything)^^
Just. WOW.
I really am impressed by your attention to detail...
The details... It's awesome!
This is one of the best pictures I've ever seen. Meticulously you gave details of old clothes. They look like the old days. Great job. Especially the dress Prussia. Draw, paint and sketch on! <3
This is so beautiful! These details... So lovely ♥
I wasn't staring at Prussias nether regions, no
After looking at the list of mediums, this is a really impressive piece of art. Like everyone's said, the details are amazing and really wonderfu;!
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The detail that you've put into this is amazing!
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I am excited because I will now be preparing myself for a show in June.
I wont be showing on Kimo the horse I am 1/2 leasing while Candi is rehabbing, but a horse I have permission to ride anytime I want. I have been working with him for a few months. We had a minor set back do to him having some allergies but they seem to have settled and things are moving along again.
He is the haflinger I have shown on here before.
His name is
A Golden Bear
Since I have been working with Kimo I have improved in leaps and bounds!
My hands, seat, and leg position has totally improved. I am sitting up tall with open shoulders and sternum. My abs are engaged and I am just enthused about it all.
I took video today of one of my lessons but I just set it up and let it run and I am technically challenged so I have not figured out how to clip out a section and post it...lol
Anyway, I had not ridden Bear in a lesson for a while and my instructor said becasue of all the work I have done on Kimo, I have a different horse when I ride Bear.
Yay and yay again for hard work determination and improvements...
I am so excited.... Have not shown in years and years...
So we are shooting for training level but will more than likely end up doing Intro A and B.
Wow have I come a long way.
Just had to share my excitement


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Any citizen of Lake County who is caring for a feral cat colony can access Spay and Stay's spay/neuter services. We have information about managing your feral cat colony, building winter shelters, socializing feral kittens, and more. You can also become a registered caretaker.
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The kittens are coming! To help speed them on their way to new homes, check out these easy but powerful kitten socialization tips. Food, the great motivator, is the basis of kitten socialization and can be used to train young cats quickly to welcome human hands and human laps.
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Below are links to other national animal rescue groups with helpful information on TNR and caring for feral cats.
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Help for Pets
This list of local shelters can be used if you are looking for an animal to adopt, or if you have found a friendly stray cat or socialized kittens and are looking to place them. All shelters feature cats and dogs unless otherwise noted. Thanks to Save-A-Pet shelter for contributing to the local shelter list and sharing it with us!
If your pet needs to be spayed or neutered, there are several low-cost spay/neuter programs in our area. Also, Spay USA (spayusa.org) is a nationwide network with referral services for low-cost spay/neuter for pets.


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Cover Girl Professional Loose Powder
171 reviews
62% would repurchase
Package Quality: 2.8
Price: $$
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Price: $$
INGREDIENTSTalc, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Calcium Silicate (Anticaking Agent), Zinc Stearate, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethicone, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Camphor, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Menthol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylparaben, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil, Methylparaben, Quaternium 15, BHT, Mica, Iron Oxides, May Contain ( /-):, Ultramarines
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Tan, Cool
Hair: Black, Relaxed, Medium
Eyes: Green
I have gotten the high end makeup products and i have bought the drug store products and this is by the far the best! Loose powder i have ever used. It actually kept my oil on my face under control ALL DAY long. This was my first time trying it out and although the smell is sorta bad i find that as soon as the product hits your face the smell goes away. This product does not break you out..The price was 7$ for me..Its wonderful all oily skin people buy it..It will help A LOT!
Age: 36-43
Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Cool
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Grey
Prior to this, I have always used only pressed powder. My mom kept trying to get me to try a loose powder, but I always resisted. But after trying several loose powders that didn't really work for me or weren't anything special, I decided to give this a try. I am so glad I did. I don't like the little puff that comes with it, so I apply this with a brush instead.
I purchased this in translucent medium. When I first opened the package, I was worried that it would be thick and cakey. But it is not at all. It's very light and easy to apply. It is very sheer and you can barely see it once it is on your face. I like that a lot. I spent a lot of time trying to find a pressed powder to do that. The price is reasonable and a little bit goes a long way. Other reviewers mentioned a smell that is somewhat off-putting, but I have not noticed that at all.
The only thing I don't care for with this powder is the packaging. It is not always easy to get the powder out and it kind of flies all over the place. I usually end up with powder all over the sink and my arms. But that is very minor, so I can live with it. The things I like about this powder outnumber the one minor little negative. I have no idea why I didn't try using a loose powder sooner. I will definitely repurchase this product when I run out.
Edit 8-15-2014
I have one major complaint about this foundation. It is NOT translucent. I had this in medium, and was hoping it would be colorless over my foundation. It's not. It has a definite tint to it. It doesn't look horrible. Even though I did end up repurchasing this, I also ended up throwing it out. I decided to get the Maybelline Loose Powder instead. The light is a perfect match for my Maybelline Dream Matte Liquid Mousse foundation in Natural Beige. There are instructions on the back that makes it a snap to find the right shade. I plan on sticking with loose powder, but I'm pretty much done with this one.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
This powder is amazing! When I put on foundation I feel so caked and heavy but after when I put this on it feels like I just washed my face. The packaging is very poor and when I first opened it spilled all over me. The smell isn't that bad, its like an old grandma smell but it goes away after 10 minutes.
Overall, even though its poorly packaged and smells bad, the pros out weigh the cons as it makes your face feel and look natural.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Lid sucks! Anyway, just HAD to replace that hideous yellow stuff, that L.A. Colors calls "light" loose powder! YUCKO!!! This powder is just the right "light" color and it goes on smooth, lasting all day long! LOVIN' it so far! But, I don't get any sparkles or glitter at all! And, I guess I'm in the minority on that, as I sure wouldn't mind a bit of it! Oh, well! It works better than most loose powders, so I ain't complainin'! I don't use the puff that comes with this. I prefer a brush. Also, I get a slight Noxzema-like odor from this, but it isn't bad at all. I don't smell it at all once it's been applied. GREAT stuff!
Age: 19-24
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Red, Other, Fine
Eyes: Blue
Overall, this is very good bang for buck.
The powder is very translucent, and doesn't really add any colour at all, which is perfect for me. I use this to set my makeup as a final step after I have everything on. It really extends the wear of my makeup, if I use the powder I know it's going to last all day.
The only drawbacks are the scent, which smells like my grandma, but I find that it doesn't linger, and the package. The lid is very rigid, and brittle, cracks easily, which is a bummer if you want to pack this powder for travel. However, the base of the package works well. The powder comes out easily, and the powder puff it comes with is actually very usable.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I bought this product because I was looking for a loose powder, and since i frequently use Cover Girl products I decided to give this product a try. I'm fairly disappointed with the results, although it could just be my skin and not the product itself. I didn't like the fact that this product had fragrance in it that is very very strong. I think because of that my skin has been irritated and breaking out. On top of that, it doesn't last very long before I have to blot and touch up. I would reccomend this to someone who doesn't have sensitive and oily skin. On the bright side, I do like the finish of this powder, but it just didn't work for me.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
This powder makes my face feel dry and powdery. It looks unnatural at first, but quickly comes off and my face becomes oily again. It's so messy because of the loose powder format.
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Was pleasantly surprised at how great this powder is at controlling oily skin. I use the Revlon Whipped creme foundaiton in sand beige and chose Translucent Fair in the CG loose powder. I barely need to touch up....don't have to and this combination works great together....actually better than the rimmel pressed stay matte powder i was using previously.
I apply the powder with a brush instead of the puff all over my face eyelids, and it works great at controlling oil. I usually take off the top and sprinkle an amount into the cap and use my brush to swirl and apply on my skin. Shade works well and like the fact it is more yellow than pink. It also has that clean noxzema smell which I like and findly oddly comforting.
I think for my purse, not sure if i would trust the packaging won't open and spill out all over so i would probably purchase a compact in the buff beige which i find to be a similar shade in the compact pressed powder......strangely enough i find the pressed powder doesn't control oil as good as the loose powder which i find to be amazing.
Highly recommend especially for oily/combo skin gals.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Very briefly... I was impressed by the high quality, texture, and outcome of the powder itself.
I have tried several loose powder high end brands, MAC, Estee Lauder, Chanel. All of them had a sticky kind of sensation to them, like there were still some emulsifiers or binders in them. Not at all pleasant. I have oily skin so I need powder to set make up, not make it even more oily.
- The loose powder is high quality: keeps everything in place, no shimmer, no weird coloring.
- Dirt cheap... 6 dollars on Walmart
- It smells like old lady, which turns me off, but who cares...it's gone after 10 mins.
- The packaging is not the greatest, but at least it's easy to get it out. Had trouble with previous brands where powder wouldn't even come out.
Overall, if they changed the fragrance used in the powder... they would get more customers for sure.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
this is the best and only powder I will ever use. I've used from high end to drug store and always come back to this! it smells like grandma make up but I love it! it works great on my oily/acne prone skin. holds everything in place and isn't shimmery.
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Alvin Saunders
|Alvin Saunders
|10th Governor of Nebraska Territory
|In office
May 15, 1861 – February 21, 1867
|Preceded by
|Algernon S. Paddock
|Succeeded by
|David Butler (as Governor of the State of Nebraska)
|United States Senator
from Nebraska
|In office
March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1883
|Preceded by
|Phineas Hitchcock
|Succeeded by
|Charles F. Manderson
|Personal details
July 12, 1817
Fleming County, Kentucky
|November 1, 1899
(aged 82)
Omaha, Nebraska
|Political party
Alvin Saunders (July 12, 1817 – November 1, 1899) was a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, in the United States, as well as the final and longest serving governor of the Nebraska Territory, a tenure he served during most of the American Civil War.
Saunders was born in Fleming County, Kentucky. He attended the common schools and pursued an academic course; he moved with his father to Illinois in 1829 and then to Mount Pleasant, Iowa (then a part of Wisconsin Territory) in 1836.
Political career[edit]
He was the postmaster of Mount Pleasant for seven years. Saunders studied law but never entered into practice; instead, he engaged in mercantile pursuits and banking. He was a delegate to the Iowa State constitutional convention in 1846 and was a member of the Iowa State Senate from 1854 to 1856 and 1858 to 1860. Saunders was one of the commissioners appointed by Congress to organize the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
He served as the last Governor of Nebraska Territory from 1861 to 1867. He was a delegate to the 1868 Republican National Convention. Saunders was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate and served a single term from March 4, 1877, to March 4, 1883; chairman of the Committee on Territories (Forty-seventh Congress). He died in Omaha on November 1, 1899; interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Saunders was the grandfather of William Henry Harrison, who served several terms as Wyoming's member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1950s and 60s. His son-in-law was Russell Benjamin Harrison.
Saunders County, Nebraska is named after him.
- "The Political Graveyard". Saunders, Alvin. Archived from the original on 24 December 2005. Retrieved January 8, 2006.
- "Congressional Bioguide". Saunders, Alvin. Archived from the original on 29 November 2005. Retrieved January 8, 2006.
|Political offices
|Preceded by
Algernon S. Paddock
Acting Territorial Governor
|Governor of Nebraska Territory
|Succeeded by
position abolished
|United States Senate
|Preceded by
Phineas W. Hitchcock
|U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Nebraska
Served alongside: Algernon S. Paddock, Charles H. Van Wyck
|Succeeded by
Charles F. Manderson
- 1817 births
- 1899 deaths
- People from Fleming County, Kentucky
- Iowa State Senators
- United States Senators from Nebraska
- Governors of Nebraska Territory
- People of Nebraska in the American Civil War
- Union political leaders
- People from Mount Pleasant, Iowa
- American postmasters
- Union Pacific Railroad people
- People of Iowa in the American Civil War
- Republican Party United States Senators
- Nebraska Republicans


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If you try to use Windows as part of your own namespace in Metro-style apps (e.g. MyCompany.Windows) it seems that it throws compiler(s) off, because they start looking for WinRT stuff under your namespace rather than Windows.*.
For example, if you create a blank Windows Metro style app named App1 and rename App1 namespace to be App1.Windows and try to compile it you'll get an error:
The type or namespace name 'UI' does not exist in the namespace 'App1.Windows' (are you missing an assembly reference?) F:\temp\App1\App1\obj\Debug\App.g.i.cs
the top of the generated file looks like this:
namespace App1.Windows
#if !DISABLE_XAML_GENERATED_MAIN
public static class Program
[System.CodeDom.Compiler.GeneratedCodeAttribute("Microsoft.Windows.UI.Xaml.Build.Tasks"," 22.214.171.124")]
static void Main(string[] args)
Application.Start((p) => new App());
partial class App : Windows.UI.Xaml.Application
and the problem is that compiler starts looking for Windows.UI under App1.Windows.
Now this is nothing new and if you'd name your namespace App1.System before you would probably get into a similar kind of trouble at some point. The problem is that quite a lot of WPF/Silverlight/Windows Phone code out there uses MyCompany.Windows.Xyz namespaces and is probably susceptible to this kind of trouble.
Is there some guidance from Microsoft (can't seem to find one) as to what to do with these namespaces? Or maybe there are some plans on resolving this in future versions? Or am I just missing something?


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Rock of Ages (2012) Featurette - Event
Featurette for Rock of Ages takes a behind the scenes look at the film, including a discussion of the songs to be heard. Clip shows footage from the film while interviewing cast and crew.
Film Info
3 min 11 sec Duration
3,425 views
- Posted: June 06, 2012
- Director: Adam Shankman
- Writer: Chris D'Arienzo
- Studio: Warner Bros Pictures
- Release: June 1, 2012
- Cast: Anne Hathaway, Tom Cruise, Russell Brand
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Royals, reliever Tim Collins agree to one-year deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Relief pitcher Tim Collins and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contract for $1,475,000.Collins had Tommy John surgery on March 11 and missed Kansas City's run to a World Series championship last season. The 5-foot-7 lefty has spent his entire major league career with the Royals, going 12-17 with a 3.54 ERA in 228 appearances over four seasons...
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Royals reliever Collins has season-ending Tommy John surgery
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Kansas City Royals left-hander Tim Collins has undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery. Kansas City said Thursday the 25-year-old was operated on a day earlier by Dr. James Andrews, who repaired ligament damage in Collins' left elbow. Collins made his spring training debut against Texas on March 4 and left after two outs. "Timmy threw a curveball, and that...
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Royals activate Chen, demote Collins, DFA Joseph
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In a flurry of moves involving left-handers, the Royals activated Bruce Chen, demoted Tim Collins and designated for assignment Donnie Joseph. None of the moves were particularly surprising. Chen was eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday, and the Royals did so promptly. Chen will be used in long relief, manager Ned Yost said. Collins, like Louis Coleman...
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June 24, 2014 | Discuss
Royals' Tim Collins activated from DL
The Kansas City Royals have activated left-hander Tim Collins from the disabled list. Aaron Brooks was optioned to Omaha after surrendering six runs in his Major League debut. According to Dick Kaegel, Collins wasn't expecting his next outing to be with the Royals, but he's happy it's going to be.The #Royals have activated reliever @Timcollins55 from the D.L. Aaron Brooks...
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Royals activate LHP Collins, send down RHP Brooks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Royals have activated left-hander Tim Collins from the 15-day disabled list and optioned righty Aaron Brooks to Triple-A Omaha. Collins had been out since April 7 due to a strained left elbow flexor. Collins struck out 10 in four innings in three rehab appearances with Triple-A Omaha. Brooks made his major league debut Saturday and gave up six runs on seven...
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May 04, 2014 | Discuss
Royals put LHPs Collins, Bueno on disabled list
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Left-handed relievers Tim Collins and Francisley Bueno have been put on the 15-day disabled list by the Kansas City Royals. The Royals recalled right-hander Michael Mariot and left-hander Donnie Joseph from Triple-A Omaha on Monday. Collins, who walked two and gave up a hit while retiring only one batter against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, is out with a flexor...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
April 07, 2014 | Discuss
Collins, Bueno Placed on DL
Kansas City pitchers Tim Collins and Francisely Bueno have been placed on the DL according to Royals beat writer Andy McCullough. Collins is listed with a flexor strain in his left elbow, while Bueno was said to have a sprain/bone bruise in his left little finger. Collins continued to struggle in the game on Sunday, and has not been able to do a whole lot since the season began...
Via Royals Blue
April 07, 2014 | Discuss
Royals' Yost still has faith in the struggling Tim Collins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Hmmm. Would have been interesting if left-hander Tim Collins hadn't coughed up three more runs in the ninth (his ERA is now an unsightly 36.00) on Sunday. If Collins had done his job, the Royals could have sent this one in extra innings after rallying for a run in the bottom of the ninth. Instead the Royals fell 5-1, and now have dropped back under .500 at 2...
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April 06, 2014 | Discuss
Tim Collins and Luke Hochevar Avoid Arbitration. Now is it Time to Trade Greg Holland?
Last week, the Royals came to an agreement and avoided arbitration with both Tim Collins and Luke Hochevar. Collins was signed for 1 year for $1.362 million. Hochevar was signed for $5.21 million with $400k in incentives for games started or games finished. Some focus has been on the incentive part of Hochevar's contract. $400k in incentives for games STARTED. This has perpetuated...
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January 22, 2014 | Discuss
Royals agree to terms with reliever Collins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Royals agreed to terms with left-hander Tim Collins on a one-year contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, and signed veteran pitchers Brad Penny and Guillermo Mota to minor league deals that include invitations to spring training. Collins will make $1,362,500 this season, a substantial increase from the $534,500 he earned last season, when he was 3-6 with...
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Choose Between Two Options
$149 for a three-month Summer Fun family membership (a $300 value)
- Unlimited admission for a household, defined as financially dependent family members who live together
- Equipment rental, including climbing shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags

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- Day pass (a $14 value)
- Equipment rental, including climbing shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags (a $6 value)
- Basic belay class (a $10 value)

Climbers surmount more than 5,000 square feet of vertical terrain inside Rocknasium, a spacious air-conditioned rock gym. Here, experienced staff outfit guests in the proper equipment, such as climbing shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags, and walk them through safety information before sending them onto climbing terrain that suits patrons of all skill levels. Featuring stalactite obstacles, a 16-foot bouldering wall, and showers, this vertical playground presents a chance to escape earthly terrain through use of upper-body strength and careful path planning. Belay classes equip climbers with the know-how to carefully use friction on ropes to aid in scaling up and safely retreating back to the cushiony turf. Whether they're climbing with ropes or clambering unaided up boulders, clients can expect a significant boost to their strength and power.

Any climber who's passed through Davis or Sacramento in the last two decades has probably spent some time in the Rocknasium. Founded in 1992, the mom-and-pop climbing shop is one of the oldest indoor climbing gyms in the United States. Rebuilt for its 20th anniversary, the gym is now bigger than ever, with climbing enthusiasts scrambling over 5000 square feet of recreated terrain. Sporting more than two dozen toprope stations, a 16-foot bouldering wall, and a mammoth lead climbing roof (complete with stalactites), the gym lets climbers practice their craft without ever leaving its cool, climate-controlled confines.
These extensive climbing resources helped the shop establish its tight-knit community of climbers, but Rocknasium's fitness offerings go far beyond the vertical. A full complement of cardio and weight training machines help members meet traditional fitness goals, and a dedicated yoga room hosts a full schedule of group classes. The gym also employs certified personal trainers and other instructors, whose insights and personal attention can optimize any workout routine. No matter what exercises they choose, members can clean up afterward with a hot, relaxing shower complete with towel service.
In addition to meeting the needs of serious climbers, Rocknasium also welcomes beginners looking to make their first ascent. The gym frequently hosts kids' birthday parties, summer and after-school programs, and even corporate teambuilding exercises. They also have a portable climbing wall used for on-location climbing whenever miniature mountains aren't available.
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"I did the beginner package. The staff was super nice and worked with us to learn belaying. I already knew how, but it had been years, so I was happy for the..."
"I did the beginner package. The staff was super nice and worked with us to learn belaying. I already knew how, but it had been years, so I was happy for the refresher. Lots of fun!"
"We had a great time! Brady our coach was so awesome and patient!"
"We had my daughters birthday party there, and everyone had a good time. We are beginners, and the staff made it a pleasant experience."
720 Olive Dr.
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Davis, CA 95616
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