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REDDING — Tuesday night, as two tourists from Madera were walking back to their hotel room from the Woodside Grill, they looked at the moon and were surprised to see that it was red. The two agreed they had not seen a red moon before, at least none they could remember.
They guessed (rightly, it turned out) that the color of the moon was due to the air being full of smoke from nearby forest fires. Two big fires are burning east of this city, and are affecting everything, along with the color of the moon.
The two tourists had eaten at the Woodside Grill because it was attached to the Gaia Hotel, which is hidden in none-burning woods not far from Interstate 5. They had intended to stay elsewhere, but that first hotel was full of firefighters and there was no room at the inn. The Gaia was recommended.
The Maderans were glad it was. They found it to be clean, comfortable and quite spacious compared to some other places where they had stayed on their trip around the Northwest and along the Pacific Coast. It also was affordable, a characteristic the Maderans had not always found to be the case on their trip.
The Gaia also was playing host to firefighters and refugees from the fire. The refugees were forest land homeowners who had been told to leave because of the encroaching flames. People from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. also were staying at the Gaia, ready to prevent fallen wires from injuring firefighters and to restore service after the flames had their way with the mountainous forest.
Firefighters and others were guests in the Woodside Grill alongside the Maderans, as were six veterinarians who were there for a meeting and also to lend a hand if help was needed. Wild animals live in the woods, and often wind up injured when forests burn. The same is true of horses, cats and dogs. The Maderans were glad their cat stayed home, and the cat probably is, too.


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Footnotes of Mad Men: The Swimmer
Watching Don Draper emerge from chlorinated baptismal waters, gasping for breath in a cavernous public gym, brings to mind John Cheever's short story "The Swimmer," from 1964. "I've been a little out of sorts, lately," Don confesses to his date. Likewise Cheever's main character, Ned Merrill. Beginning at the public pool, Ned, in an attempt discover Bullet Park's hidden topography, decides to swim through the private and public schools of his Westchester neighborhood, creating an aquatic trail back to his home. Ned starts the expedition with great hope, as he enjoys the sensation of swimming: "He had been swimming and now he was breathing deeply, stertorously as if he could gulp into his lungs the components of that moment, the heat of the sun, the intenseness of his pleasure."
Things turn dark when he encounters the drained pool in the backyard of an emptied home of his neighbors. Ned can't remember where they had gone and feels a creeping despair: "Was his memory failing," Ned wonders as he plods barefoot through the overgrown lawn, "or had he so disciplined it in the repression of unpleasant facts that he had damaged his sense of the truth?" The more Ned swims, the more comes to light through the comments of his neighbors, some welcoming, others offering pitying condolences for all Ned's troubles at home. Here emerges a constant Cheever theme and one of the great paradoxes of greater New York: where the separation between city apartment buildings can be as narrow as a pencil, there is great anonymity, whereas in the seclusion of the suburbs, behind fences, we can find ourselves the most exposed.
It's in suburbia where Don faces his most punishing humiliations, like the remnants of his former life packed into musty boxes, piled on the sidewalk as his ex-wife's new husband plows the front yard, without a glance or a word as Don loads up his car to return to the city, further asserting the quiet cruelty of Ossining.
Here is the best passage from "The Swimmer" with some nice parallels:
The next pool on his list, the last but two, belonged to his old mistress, Shirley Adams. If he had suffered any injuries at the Biswangers' they would be cured here. Love-sexual roughhouse in fact-was the supreme elixir, the pain killer, the brightly colored pill that would put the spring back into his step, the joy of life in his heart. They had had an affair last week, last month, last year. He couldn't remember, It was he who had broken it off, his was the upper hand, and he stepped through the gate of the wall that surrounded her pool with nothing so considered as self-confidence. It seemed in a way to be his pool, as the lover, particularly the illicit lover, enjoys the possessions of his mistress with an authority unknown to holy matrimony. She was there, her hair the color of brass, but her figure, at the edge of the lighted, cerulean water, excited in him no profound memories. It had been, he thought, a lighthearted affair, although she had wept when he broke it off. She seemed confused to see him and he wondered if she was still wounded. Would she, God forbid, weep again?
I won't spoil the end for you, but like Don about swimming, "you get wrung out."
"That sad bastard," is how Francine's husband, the philanderer, describes Don Draper. The same could be said about Cheever and he would be the first one to tell you that. Like Don, he kept a journal. A collection of his journal entries were eventually published, to much chatter, given that the journals were remarkably dishy (turns out Cheever was a bisexual who thought his daughters chubby and his son a sissy) and soaked in pathos. Cheever was in constant despair about the doubleness of his life; the competing desires for comfort and tradition couple with an impulse to assail the conventions of wealth and family life.
Here's a passage where he describes his weary frustrations in his latter years while on vacation:
The redness of the marshes makes the blueness of the water seem to be a thrusting force, and the splendor of the landscape is emphatic; but I am an old, old man — and it was so different in my youth — who finds that the bounty and splendor of the world fail to cleanse the thoughts of his heart. My heart is in some motel room, howling at a consummate lewdness.
All this belongs to time that has already passed by Don Draper and his cohorts, though these are concerns of and preoccupations of the Great White Male in literature. David Foster Wallace argued that Cheever, like John Updike, Phillip Roth, Norman Mailer, and Frederick Exley were a league of extraordinary narcissists, whose erudite, philandering, self-pitying protagonists, Wallace claims, were actually stand-ins for the authors. Never attached to any cause, lover, or clan, the individualism of Cheever's characters, like Ned, may have at one time seemed heroic but are despicable today. They don't face the great horror: "the prospect of dying without ever having loved something more than yourself."
Cheever wrote about the stultification of affluence and comfort, his ambition to be recognized as a scribe of his generation and also of humiliating himself at garden parties because he was drunk, cheating on his wife, and disappointing his children. Until he died, John Cheever considered himself lonely.
Previously: Footnotes of Mad Men: The Promethean Woman, or, Our Dog in the Parthenon
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WASHINGTON – It's been a worrisome week for parents at one local school.
A cafeteria manager at John Carroll Nalle Elementary School, in Southeast D.C., died last weekend from pneumococcal meningitis, which is caused by bacteria.
The D.C. Department of Health sent a letter to Nalle parents and staff to ease concerns that the kids might be at risk. And while it wasn't required, the school was disinfected.
Dr. Roberta DeBiasi, acting chief of infectious diseases at Children's National Medical Center, says the school district acted appropriately and that nothing more needed to be done.
DeBiasi says deaths from pneumococcal meningitis are rare, and that kids are routinely immunized to prevent various pneumococcus diseases.
"It is one of the standard routine vaccines that all students receive for school entry," she says.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine – usually known as Prevnar – for all children younger than 5 years old.
DeBiasi says Prevnar has proven extraordinarily effective and "since that vaccine has been introduced, we have seen a reduction in the amount of pneumococcal disease."
She says anyone who has had the vaccine – which includes the 13 strains "most associated with invasive disease" – is protected.
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http://mmajunkie.com NOTTINGHAM, England – UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' arm injury isn't as bad as originally thought – though it's not as if he'll be trotting back out to the octagon again this calendar year.
Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) on Saturday hurt his right arm early in the first round of his title defense against Vitor Belfort (21-10 MMA, 10-6 UFC) at UFC 152 in Toronto when the challenger caught the heavily favored champ in an armbar.
But the injury, UFC President Dana White said, appears to have a better prognosis than what was thought on Saturday.
"Reports I've heard is that it was better than we thought," White on Thursday told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) following a news conference for UFC on FUEL TV 5 in England. "Not that good (that he could fight in December), but we'll see. I don't know all the details yet, but it's nothing horrible – or I would've heard already."
The suspicion after Saturday's fight was that Jones, who survived the armbar and went on to dominate Belfort en route to a fourth-round submission win, had suffered nerve damage in his right bicep.
White said he expected that Jones will have a series of doctor appointments to confirm just what the issue is and how long he'll need to wait before returning for his fifth title defense.
White said Jones flew from Toronto to Baltimore to watch his brothers, Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones, and New England Patriots DE Chandler Jones, play against each other in the NFL's Sunday night game. Then Jones was planning to meet with a family doctor.
"He wanted to see his doctor first. Then we'll fly him out to the West Coast and he'll see our doctor," White said. "I just don't see him being out that long. It doesn't seem like it's going to be that bad. Believe me, if it was going to be that (long), he'd be in some serious pain and we'd know. I don't think it's going to be that bad – which is amazing, considering that armbar."
Jones fought Belfort in the main event at UFC 152 after his scheduled main event against Dan Henderson at UFC 151 fell apart. Henderson pulled out late with an injury, Jones turned down Chael Sonnen as an opponent on eight days' notice, and instead was given the fight against Belfort when UFC 151 was canceled.
But despite a little war of words between White and Jones, plus his coaches at Greg Jackson's gym, over their roles in UFC 151's cancellation, White said his 205-pound champion showed a particular bit of mettle in surviving the Belfort armbar and going on to win impressively yet again.
"(I have) nothing but respect for the fight he fought that night," White said.
For more on UFC 152, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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Venture to the wondrous Brazilian Amazon, then discover some of South America's greatest cities at a leisurely pace. Finish it off with a visit to the continent's top destination: Peru. Starting in Manaus, your Amazon adventure takes you to a local market and on a cruise along the Rio Negro to the Meeting of the Waters, where light and dark waters come together but never blend, showing a drastic contrast between these two great bodies of water. A monkey reserve and a visit to a local village to meet the residents who still make their life on the banks of the river will provide a full experience in the Amazon. Then, on to South America's great cities! You'll have plenty of free time in each city to explore and experience the varied restaurants, shops, and optional excursions of Rio, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. In Rio, view the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain; sip caipirinhas, a popular Brazilian cocktail; catch a Samba show; and enjoy the famous Copacabana Beach for endless people watching! While in Buenos Aires you'll have the opportunity to visit the Cemetery of the Recoleta, where Eva Peron is buried, and learn how at the age of 33 she was declared the "Spiritual Leader of the Nation." You'll also be able to witness a Tango show here, the world's most sensuous dance, in a city where romance permeates the air. Santiago lends itself to an impressive city tour, a place of surprising art and culture set against the stunning Andes Mountains. The city is packed with local parks and things to do, but it's also not far from fantastic wineries and the acclaimed towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.A major highlight on this journey is a visit to Iguassu Falls in between your two city stays. It truly is one of the most spectacular sights on Earth. See the impressive falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. Brazil's view takes you through clouds of mist and the opportunity to see these 275 falls, spanning nearly two miles! Argentina's side allows you to walk along the boardwalk network and embark on a jungle train through the forest for unforgettable views. Hear the deafening roar and admire the brilliant rainbows created by the clouds of spray, and take in the majesty of this wonder of the world. Finish your vacation by heading north to Peru, where a city stay in Lima reveals the colonial heritage of Peruvians, then you'll venture to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco—some of the most stunning and mystical places on Earth. Glimpse the ancient history and culture, and enjoy the unique opportunity to stay overnight in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, where you'll have two included entrances to the site, and Cusco.This experience of South America's greatest cities, the wonder of Iguassu Falls, and visit to Machu Picchu is provided to the fullest on this extraordinary tour that will generate stories you can tell for years to come.
Sightseeing: In Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Scenic Highlights: Corcovado, Brazilian & Argentine sides of Iguassu Falls, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, Tango show, and San Cristobal Hill.
Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago; services of a professional Tour Director.
Welcome to the capital of the Amazonas region. Located in the dense Amazon Jungle area, Manaus preserves images of its opulent past and is still a major port—even 1,000 miles inland! Meet your guide at 2 pm for a city tour featuring sites from Manaus' glorious past. See the downtown area; visit the famous OPERA HOUSE, completed in 1896 after 15 years of construction, and a LOCAL MARKET humming with locals selling anything from fruit to rubber.
Floating past the clustered huts of locals living on the banks of the river, cruise down the Rio Negro to the MEETING OF THE WATERS. Marvel at the confluence of the dark-colored Rio Negro and the light chocolate-colored Rio Solimões, where the two rivers come together to form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, these two bodies of water flow side by side before they mix together. Later, disembark at a JUNGLE ISLAND (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. This afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D)
Enjoy a Naturalist-guided WALK to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an AMAZON NATIVE CABOCLO VILLAGE to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also try your hand at piranha fishing! Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them to the jungle. This evening, venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night and look for small alligators (and other night creatures). (B,L,D)
This morning, depart the Ecopark for a flight to Rio. (B)
Today, enjoy free time in Rio, then meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration. (B)
Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio's famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colorful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish. Following dinner, perhaps opt for a fun outing to see a Samba show highlighting the Brazilian Samba and its dazzling costumes. (B,D)
A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II. (B)
A morning flight takes you to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the FALLS to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil's Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience! (B,D)
Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of the FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil's Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area. (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarizes you with the "Paris of South America" and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops. (B)
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city's landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President's Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also visit San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Peron is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW. (B,D)
Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch. (B)
Fly over the majestic Andes to Santiago, Chile's scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a coastline over 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than wide. With a distinctly European flavor accented with Latin flare, Santiago is one of South America's most sophisticated and modern cities. (B)
Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country's political, commercial, and cultural capital. View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Also see Club Hipico, one of the most renowned horseracing tracks in South America. Your tour ends at the city's main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled CATHEDRAL. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B)
Today, enjoy a day at leisure. A trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. A leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your exciting Latin American vacation. (B,D)
Board a flight for Lima, Peru. (B)
Sightseeing today focuses on Lima's colonial heritage. Visit the 11th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, with Spanish and Moorish architecture throughout. Continue to Plaza Mayor, where you will see the Government Palace that houses the presidential palace and the cathedral where Pizarro's remains are buried. (B,D)
Fly to Cusco high in the Andes and upon arrival, descend into the Sacred Valley. Stop at AWANAKANCHA and learn about the importance of Camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. Continue to PISAC, a charming village with an infamous INDIAN MARKET—a great place to buy souvenirs! Later, arrive at your hotel nestled in the Sacred Valley. (B,D)
Visit the village of OLLANTAYTAMBO and the Inca ruins of the same name. Explore the archaeological site that was the scene of the Inca resistance during the Spanish conquest. Next, visit a LOCAL INCA HOME to see life in a traditional village, which has been remarkably well preserved. Also visit the SEMINARIO CERAMICS WORKSHOP to learn about Peruvian ancient and modern art. End your day at a local chicheria for a taste of a typical Inca drink in Peru called chicha. (B)
Board the VISTADOME train that cuts a path through the Urubamba Valley bound for Aguas Calientes, the town closest to the "Lost City of the Incas." Ascend the mountainside to the sacred refuge of MACHU PICCHU. Your guide recounts the many accomplishments of the Incas as you tour the ruins dating back to the 15th century. (B,D)
This morning, use your included second entrance to MACHU PICCHU to see the ruins at your own pace. Later, return to Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire. The remainder of your day is free to relax. (B,L)
A guided sightseeing tour of Cusco focuses on the city that was once the political, military, and cultural epicenter of the Incas. Visit SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY and the CATHEDRAL in the Plaza de Armas, which houses a magnificent collection of artwork. Continue to the hillside overlooking Cusco for a visit to the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN. Also see the ruins of Kenko and Puca Pucara before returning to Cusco. (B,D)
A short flight brings you back to Lima. Transfer to your hotel, and enjoy time to explore the city. (B)
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
Transportation: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
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Pepsi launches first major campaign to promote new logo
Pepsi has unveiled a marketing campaign to promote its new-look logo and packaging in the first major update since the logo was created during World War II.
The Hit Refresh campaign includes a heavyweight outdoor advertising presence and a social media 'scavenger hunt', where consumers can win one of 101 Pepsi Refresh EFTPOS cards loaded with $250.
There are over $25,000 worth of Pepsi Refresh cards being given away. The Hit Refresh to Win promotion is taking place through 101 hunts over 40 days in eight cities around Australia starting from this week and requires consumers to follow Pepsi's Twitter or Facebook pages.
Consumers will be able to spend the money to "refresh" their lives, anywhere that has EFTPOS facilities.
In a partnership with MTV, the outdoor campaign features MTV hosts Erin McNaught and Darren McMullen. MTV has also produced TV ads featuring the two which are airing on the entertainment channel as well as VH1, Network Ten and Nine's digital channel Go!.
Pepsi's global positioning "Refresh Your World" aims to reflect the redesign of the Pepsi packaging across the four Pepsi brands – Pepsi Max, Pepsi, Pepsi Light and Pepsi Light Caffeine Free.
In the US, it has launched the Pepsi Refresh Project. At the end of last year the company made the decision to end its 23 year ad placement during the Superbowl, instead launching the $20m social media Pepsi Refresh Project.
Australia has been the first market to launch the new packaging outside of the Americas.
Paul Hyde, senior brand manager carbonated, PepsiCo Beverages said once the current campaign comes to an end, it will be looking at new marketing opportunities.
"We'll certianly be keeping a really close eye on how this one develops [the Pepsi Refresh Project in the US]. There is potential for us to consider it here," he told Mumbrella.
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"First major update since the logo was created during World War II"? I don't think so.
Hi Stigherrian,
The logo the article is referring to is the globe or round-shaped red, white and blue logo which Pepsi said it first developed during WWII – they say it now looks more like a smiley face.
So it doesn't include the changes to the font (since it first launched in the 1890s) of the brand name Pepsi written on the packaging and collateral.
Camille – Mumbrella
But Camille, even given that, the roundel itself has varied from being a realistic portrayal of a bottle cap — either face-on or at an angle — to something more stylised in flat colours, to something with 3D lighting highlights, and with varying widths of the white banding. Those changes seem to me to be just as significant as making the white band narrower at one end and claiming it's a smiley.
Okay Stilgherrian. Thanks for your comments
Camille – Mumbrella
changing the device instead of stylising the device is a bizarre move. look forward to seeing the meeting's minutes on clientsfromhell.tumblr.com
Oh, and lest we forget, this same new Pepsi logo was the one resulting from that whole "Gravity" pseudo-science rationale from early 2009, full of rubbish charts about "Pepsi energy fields" and relativity. This blog post links to the full PDF of wankery.
Didn't it used to be rounder?
Totally lame.
A for Average ……. Coke must be shaking in their boots
Nice production work from MTV.
Epic fail.
Darren McMullen.. What a WANK
so … are the talent featured people who are on TV? I don't recognise them and I have MTV (not sure where it's gone though – it's not in the music section now)
Interesting, Coke v Pepsi this Saturday http://greatstrategy.blogspot......rough.html
A logo is a logo….. meh its ok we've done this to death
The outdoor and MTV spots are bright, colourful and in your face which is exactly what pepsi is known for – looks good but i like the social networking stuff – they've kept it simple and fun.
Pepsi must have blown it's budget on Michael Jackson & painting planes… this effort looks like it has all the production values of an episode of Dr Who, circa 1979.
Logo looks like PacMan on Coke (pun intended). 330 followers on twitter after a heavy weight ATL campaign. Not sure this campaign is delivering?
I like it. Very nice art direction.
Adam Hunt, not sure what you're talking about.
Not sure about this twitter stuff but I like the ads.
Very nice look.
Art vandelay.
I'll make sure to contact Pepsi about using you next time.
You seem like a cool guy.
So much talk about a logo. Who gives a shit?
Ads look cool tho – like a music video.
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It's the Obama logo rehashed, obviously
I like it.
Good use of the logo.
Larry if you have MTV and dont recognize Darren McMullen you are either blind or you are not actually watching the channel.
pepsi need to stick loyal to their brand
The great thing about this campaign is that it's not flooding the twitter stream with spam. There's some solid thinking in keeping this to a minimum.
"The Rules of the Hunt" took a little while to find, wouldn't it better to place that where LATEST CLUES is positioned on the page? People read from left to right. The Twitter stream updates can be placed on right side of page. Much easier and smoother experience IMHO.
I'd even put the winners in the 1st frame of the page to give a human element to the page.
Nice creative. Question: will it convert to make your client $$?
I think the outdoor on this campaign is supremely unimaginative and looks like it should be in Zoolander. The ad is also pretty tired and cliche. Not very refreshing to watch, just plain vanilla.
The refresh social campaign in the US had a much stronger concept and value behind it(http://www.refresheverything.com/) as opposed to Australia's rather obtuse 'grab for cash'.
'Refresh your life', what with more consumer spending? Where's the refresh there?
Same commercial strategy its always been, clearly the agencies were navel gazing.
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In the room he was working were representatives of the WNBA league office, the Connecticut Sun and USA Basketball. The occasion was the formal announcement that 12 players from the national team will play 12 WNBA All-Stars - five at a time, of course - at the Mohegan Sun Arena on July 10 at 3:30 on ESPN.
About 45 minutes east, a cadre of possibly pensive representatives of the Greater Hartford Visitors and Convention Bureau and the XL Center were likely wondering what was going on in the minds of those who will decide if Hartford will host USA Basketball training camps and exhibition games from 2010-12.
On Tuesday, Carol Callan, the manager of USA Basketball, met with officials for lunch. Callan said they went to DISH and she has the tomato pie, so she has already made a solid choice.
Callan also listened while the Hartford's finest dished out information designed to lure USA Basketball to town.
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"From what I've been led to believe, whatever area puts forth the best proposal is going to be the frontrunner [for the camps]," Auriemma said. "And that proposal will involve what [the bidders] are willing to do to make it work; how they can help themselves with corporate sponsorships, how they will treat our players, what they'll have available in that area.
"I don't know that Hartford, just because it's home to UConn and I'm the coach, and there's likely to be a couple of [UConn players] on team, will be able to make their offer [to USA Basketball] and say 'Take it or leave it.' I don't know that we'd say just because of the players and coaches [from Connecticut] that we'd have to go there [for camps and games].
"It's going to be like anything else. They [Hartford] need to convince the USA Basketball committee that it will do the best job of anyone else. If it turns out be Hartford [that gets the camps] great. If it's not, I don't know what [USA Basketball] will do instead. . .In a short period of time, someone will make a proposal [that will be accepted]. Selfishly, I would hope Hartford does a great job putting together a bid that's hard to pass up."
Callan offered little substantive insight on Wednesday.
"We are hoping to play a couple of exhibition games from Sept. 9-12, at least one on the east coast [before leaving for the Czech Republic and the 2010 World Championships]. There has been interest from Hartford and Bridgeport [Arena at Harbor Yard] and a variety of places and we hope to have a decision by the early spring.
We're giving venues the chance to bid on one [game] or both; if we stay in the same region, they may not be at the same venue. We're fine with whatever happens."
After lunch, Callan attended the UConn-Rutgers game Tuesday night at the XL Center, a building she said she wasn't very familiar with.
"The XL Center is a great environment. I was at the game last night; the crowd was great, and I mean they were intelligent fans who were excited and interested in what they were watching," Callan said.
Although USA Basketball's men's national team has set up a permanent home training base in Las Vegas [wow, what a surprise!], it doesn't look like that idea thrills Callan for her women, whether its Hartford or Hawaii.
"Our men's model is that they like a base," Callan said. "So it's a model to look at. If you are going to go west [for the Olympics] it's nice to train out there. But if you limit [the base] to one location, you'll be ignoring other areas of the country that may be equally excited to have you.
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Shannon Brandt's mission had failed--spectacularly. Instead of arresting AWOL Ranger Rafe Lyons, the merciless commando had kidnapped her--a tough, experienced FBI agent. Worse, she'd agreed to a deal with the devil and promised to help Rafe recover his abducted niece.
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Polymorphism of Complement C4 and Susceptibility to IDDM and Microvascular Complications
- Karl Lhotta, MD,
- Martin Auinger, MD,
- Florian Kronenberg, MD,
- Karl Irsigler, MD and
- Paul König, MD
- Department of Internal Medicine, Innsbruck University Hospital, Innsbruck University Innsbruck
- Institute of Medical Biology and Human Genetics, Innsbruck University Hospital, Innsbruck University Innsbruck
- Department of Internal Medicine, Lainz Hospital Vienna, Austria
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not the inherited polymorphism of complement C4 is associated with genetic susceptibility to microvascular complications in IDDM as previously reported.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We determined C4 phenotypes in 241 patients with IDDM and 140 healthy control subjects by agarose gel electrophoresis and immunoprecipitation. C4 allotype frequencies were compared between patients and healthy control subjects. In addition, we compared allotype frequencies of 83 patients with nephropathy with those of 80 patients without nephropathy and compared those of 50 patients with proliferative retinopathy with those of 68 patients without retinopathy or background retinopathy. Duration of IDDM in control patients was at least 21 years.
RESULTS Patients and healthy control subjects differed at both the C4A (P < 0.00001) and C4B (P < 0.0005) loci. The C4 null allele C4AQ0 was significantly increased in IDDM patients (26.8 vs. 11.8%, P < 0.005). C4B2 was more frequently observed in patients (14.5 vs. 6.8%, P < 0.05) compared with healthy control subjects. No differences were observed in C4 allotype distribution between patients with and without nephropathy or retinopathy.
CONCLUSIONS These data confirm previous reports of an association between the C4 null allele C4AQ0 and IDDM. Our results do not support an association of the inherited polymorphism of complement C4 with genetic susceptibility to microvascular complications in patients with IDDM.
- Received February 14, 1995.
- Accepted August 16, 1995.
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STANFORD, Calif.-- Fans will have an opportunity to get an inside look at the Stanford Football program on Sunday, August 29, at an Open House event at Stanford Stadium beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the general public.
Fans will have the opportunity to go inside the Stanford Stadium locker room, get autographs from Stanford players and listen to head coach Jim Harbaugh speak. Kids 8th grade and younger will be able to participate in on-field activities.
"Our team has been hard at work in Training Camp, and we look forward to opening our doors to Stanford fans young and old on August 29, just days before our season opener against Sacramento State," said Harbaugh. "We sense the great enthusiasm that our fans are feeling in anticipation of the 2010 season, and we are eager to see both familiar and new faces at the Open House this year."
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Single-game, season and group tickets remain available for all Stanford home games for the 2010 season at the Stanford Athletics Ticket Office, on-line at GoStanford.com or by calling 1-800-Stanford. Ticket sales representatives will be on hand at the Open House so make sure you inquire about ticket options and the "What's Your Deal" three-game mini-plan.


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June 23, 2000
We ask you to endorse this call and to mobilize for the international march because:
Antiretroviral drugs have been shown to extend the lives and improve the health of many people with AIDS and advanced HIV disease. People in poor countries cannot gain access to life-saving medications because of their price.
HIV infection and AIDS are not a death sentence. There are drugs that can successfully prevent, treat, and cure the opportunistic infections and co-infections, such as tuberculosis, fungal infections, pneumonias, cancers and malaria that kill most people with HIV and AIDS.
Everyone has the right to health, including people with HIV/AIDS!
All people with HIV/AIDS have a right to access to these treatments in addition to health care, employment, education, clean water, adequate nutrition including vitamins and mineral supplements, and housing.
Denying people with HIV/AIDS access to affordable medicines in order to protect profits or intellectual property rights, is tantamount to genocide.
Denying access to treatments or prevention intervention by any government body using the smokescreen of questioning the cause of AIDS is unacceptable.
In the worst affected countries of the world AIDS will massively increase inequality and poverty, widening the gap between rich nations and poor nations, men and women, as well as rich and poor -- if people are not allowed to live healthy and productive lives.
Access to treatment for people with HIV/AIDS is essential to promote social and economic development for all.
All children with HIV/AIDS have the right to treatment, parental care and support.
Access to treatment for adults with children can give children access to quality parenting support by prolonging that life and improving the quality of that life. This would reduce the devastating impact on children and poor households.
Denial of treatment for HIV/AIDS affects women disproportionately because of social, political and economic inequality. All women with HIV/AIDS have an equal right to treatment, care and support.
All women have a right to antiretroviral access to reduce HIV transmission during pregnancy.
All women and other rape survivors have the right to be informed that antiretrovirals may reduce the risk of HIV infection if they are taken within 72 hours of being raped. All rape survivors have the right to antiretroviral access within this time-frame.
Most HIV/AIDS research has focused on the industrialized rich countries. The medical needs of children and women across the world have largely been ignored. Treatment and care needs of gay men and men who have sex with men in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean have been neglected.
Research priorities for prevention, treatment, care and support must reflect the profile of the disease and the needs of those who carry the heaviest burden. This is a challenge to the International AIDS Society and the conference.
All people, including people with HIV/AIDS, have a human right to health care, and we call on all individuals, organizations, and governments to ensure adequate medical infrastructure, care and treatments to save the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), Health Global Access Project (GAP) Coalition and the undersigned individuals and organizations will mobilize people throughout the world to support this call.
We invite the Deputy President of South Africa and chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council -- Mr. Jacob Zuma and the national Minister of Health Dr. Manto Tshabalala-Msimang to receive this call at the march -- as host nation on the continent that is the epicentre of the epidemic. We ask the South African government to unite and lead all people around this call.
We invite Dr. Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to receive this call and to carry it to governments around the world.
We invite Professor Jerry Coovadia, chairperson of the Conference, to receive the call on behalf of the medical and scientific community.
We invite Dr. Stephano Vella of IACS to receive this call on behalf of the medical community to promote to the public the importance of global solidarity in facing the AIDS crisis.
We invite Mr. Harvey Bale from the International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association to receive this call to reduce the prices of life-saving drugs.
We invite Dr. Peter Piot, head of UNAIDS, and the ambassadors of every country in the world to receive this call and to translate it into the public policies of the governments they represent.
We invite the ambassadors of the European Union and the United States to receive this call against pressurizing poor countries on behalf of drug companies.
We call on every person to join this march and this call to save the lives of millions throughout this world -- and to build a global movement for HIV/AIDS treatment.
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How to Respond to an Adult Bully
Often people have the idea that "bullying" is something which only occurs amongst some children until eventually they grow out of this behaviour. Unfortunately, this isn't always true; there are adults who can be just as capable of employing bullying tactics as any young child or teenager. There are adults who fail to mature that much, there are adults who lack social skills and there are adults who are just downright manipulative. In each case, they may resort to intimidating action because it gets results; in other cases, the workplace culture might foster it in one way or another and they soon learn to get away with it. If you suspect either yourself or anyone else you know is on the receiving end of bullying from an adult, here are some suggestions on how to respond to them.
1Remember that the intimidation treatment is not your fault. If you've been on the receiving end of bullying treatment from an adult for some time it's possible that you will be blaming yourself for how this person has reacted to you. However this is not true. Everyone is responsible for how they choose to treat others. This can be a lot easier said than done. Particularly if the bully has aroused strong feelings of anger in you. However, a reaction such as this will only prove to the bully that he/she has succeeded in getting to you - which is what they want. Bullies feed off negative emotions, because deep down in some way they feel inferior/insecure about themselves and it's only by making others feel bad that they can raise their self esteem. Reacting to a bully in this kind of way is likely to only further encourage and possibly worsen their unwanted behaviour towards you. The adult bully is a coward.
2See if killing them with kindness helps. This doesn't always work. But in circumstances when you've not long known the bully (such as if for example you've just been introduced to them at work) it can. Often what inspires a bully to be nasty towards others is an assumption that their target is a threat towards them in some way, as well as an experience of a lack of kindness from others throughout their lives. By demonstrating that you don't intend harm towards them and are willing to be friendly, this can encourage more positive responses from them. This might be anything from a friendly good morning 'hello' to an offer of help with something. However, if after trying this 2-3 times they still continue with their behaviour cease this approach. This won't work on every bully, and being nice to them every time they choose to bully you is likely to send the message you are rewarding their behaviour/find it acceptable.
3Try assertive responses against the bully . Examples of this could include assertive body language (looking the bully firmly in the eye while standing straight), an assertive tone of voice (clear and firm without sounding threatening) and assertive choice of words such as "I've recently noticed signs that you are trying to bully me and want this behaviour to stop." That said, choosing an appropriate assertive behaviour will - to a certain extent - be dependent on the specific bullying situation. What might be effective in a work bullying situation might not work so well in a family or cyber bullying situation. See the related wikiHow article on being assertive to get a few ideas.
4If all else fails, consider enlisting somebody's help. This might be a trusted colleague or supervisor (if it's a work bullying situation) or a family relative or friend (if it's a family bullying situation. Speaking to your doctor is also an option, if you feel the situation is heavily impacting upon your physical and/or mental health.
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- It's not always easy to tell the difference between what is bullying and what might just be the result of somebody's temporary bad mood. Be charitable initially but do not tolerate persistent bad moods and bad behavior; repetition is a sign that you are being targeted.
- Assertive behaviour can be very effective if used in the early stages of bullying. However, if the bullying has already been going on for a long time it might not have the desired effects.
- Sometimes the only thing to do in a bullying situation is to walk away.
- A bully could be anyone from someone you can easily avoid, to an organized criminal or someone with a great deal of political power, or anyone. You may not be able to walk away and may be forced to engage the person. Always ask yourself if there is a way to outflank the bully; that is, without confronting them head-on, is there a way you can force them to back off by applying pressure elsewhere? Keep in mind possible adverse consequences down the road. For example, you may use alternative methods to get your adversary, to back off now, but the consequence is that you have now made a permanent enemy out of a simple bully, with the possibility that they will up the ante when it comes time to serve out a cold dish of revenge. When dealing with such a person, who has some power over you, caution is the key, and sometimes you may have no choice but to appear to go along with their demands now, as you build strength, connections, power, etc. in anticipation of being able to turn the tables on them.
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Article Date: 4/1/2009
I'VE SPOKEN TO several optometry school graduates who've told me that making the transition from optometry school to optometric practice is exciting but also overwhelming. I believe the answer to feeling less overwhelmed is to get organized. And one of the ways to do this is to develop an office policy and procedures manual. A policy manual will provide guidelines for you and your staff to follow, so your practice will run more productively and efficiently.
In this article, I'll discuss what a policy manual should consist of and how it will help you ease into optometric practice.
Probably one of the most important aspects of an office policy and procedures manual is the mission statement. A mission statement defines the main purpose of your practice, and it outlines its principles and objectives. It's important to develop a mission statement to keep you and your employees on the same page and to ensure short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the practice are met. I believe when optometrists define goals and objectives for their practice, they're more likely to be successful, because they have clear direction. Employees communicate more effectively, and they're more productive.
Once you've established a mission statement, it's important to develop guidelines concerning employee job descriptions and job performance expectations, staff conduct and training, confidentiality agreements and accounting procedures. These policies will serve as risk management tools for your practice. Practice management experts say that establishing well-written policies and procedures that communicate clear expectations for employees can protect your practice and yourself from unnecessary lawsuits. On the other hand, poorly written policies leave you open to misunderstandings and litigation.
Creating a policy manual also will help your practice become more efficient because your employees will know what's expected of them, what goals and objectives must be met and how to run the practice. And when your employees know how to run the practice, you won't feel anxious or overwhelmed, and you'll be able to focus on your greatest passion: administering patient care. nOD
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We have never been satisfied with our preventive medical work, and never can we be until we enlist new forces for the cause. We have placed our faith largely in police power,
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My mom. She is everything I strive to be in a mom and a woman. Turning 61 years old today, she is a fire-cracker of a woman who doesn't look a day older than 50 and lives her life with the passion and verve of a 27-year-old.
There are so many reasons I admire my mom. Looking back on my childhood, it was filled with happiness and togetherness. Along with my father, she made sure my brother and I grew up in a house filled with love, laughter and silliness.
We had game night each week. We'd watch Miss America and Miss Universe together. We went on picnics. She took us to museums and plays and the beach. One thing I am thankful for are those years we lived in Hawaii on Hickam Air Force Base–thousands of miles from grandmas and grandpas and aunts and uncles–she made it her priority that we discover the island as a family: the history, the culture, the gorgeous waterfalls and the restaurants. In her mid-30s then, she put the names of many restaurants on Oahu in a box. Every Saturday, one of us got to draw a restaurant name out of the box and we set off on adventure no matter how far the drive: downtown in Honolulu or 45 miles to the North Shore. I was a thirteen-year-old pouting the whole drive wishing I could hang with my friends, but I'd always end up having a good time and making endless memories. We went as a family. Today, I feel so blessed my mom opened up our world the way she did.
Though we might be seen as night and day–she is unabashedly outgoing and I try really, really hard not to draw attention to myself. I admire so much about this woman. Here are 20 (of many, many more) reasons why:
- She is an award-winning novelist.
- She is a loving, fun and inspiring grandmother to 2 handsome boys.
- Every year, she'd bake and decorate my birthday cakes–you'd never know they weren't from a bakery.
- She served in the Air Force as a medical technician.
- She is still utterly devoted and married to my dad (40 years in December!!!).
- She is a fabulous singer.
- She didn't let my moody teenage years phase her.
- She takes time to donate and volunteer.
- She voices her opinion no matter what others may think.
- We enjoy great conversation and laughter over a glass of wine or a Coconut Cloud Martini from Tommy Bahama.
- She is passionate about traveling.
- She always encourages my brother and me to be true to ourselves.
- She is always there for me when I need her.
- She is a faithful member of Unity Church.
- She is best friends with her sisters.
- She keeps the memory of her mom alive which gives my children a sense of knowing their great-grandmother.
- She makes her healthy a priority and always fits in exercise, yoga, and meditation.
- She tells me she is proud of me and that I am a great mom.
- She provided my brother and I a truly blessed and happy childhood.
- She is beautiful, inside and out!
Happy 61st birthday, mom! I love you!!
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Grooves In Orbit (1983)
One Of Many Essential NRBQ Albums
There's no shortage of great NRBQ releases. But, fans of the eclectic ensemble's irresistible pop side need look no further than this great early-80s album, Grooves In Orbit. I'm admittedly biased, since a cassette of this one inhabited my car for almost two years, until the magnetics cried uncle and I sacrificed it to the Interstate gods one afternoon. It's a compatible mix of pop songs and bar rockers that works both ways. NRBQ are commonly referred to as one of the world's greatest bar bands (the live track "Daddy-O" will offer a taste), and their R&B-laced, good time roots rock & roll never fails to satisfy a crowd that's typically as lubricated as the band members themselves – for which I can attest, having seen them twice around this time. In the mid-80s I also experienced a chance encounter one morning with pianist Terry Adams while checking into a cheap, out-of-town motel. I said, "Hey… Terry Adams? Please tell me you're checking in and not out." Perhaps because we were both wearing the same night-after sun glasses, he sensed a kindred spirit. "Aw, man. We played last night, sorry… Wanna get a drink 'til the others get up?" This 1990 issue features 2 tracks not on the original vinyl. @ Amazon, HERE.
Rain At The Drive-In (3:12)
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How Can I Make You Love Me (2:53)
12 Bar Blues (2:49)
A Girl Like That (2:42)
My Girlfriend's Pretty (2:48)
When Things Was Cheap (3:56)
Smackaroo (2:03)
I Like That Girl (2:37)
Daddy-"O" (2:45)
Get Rhythm (3:05)
Hit The Hay (2:27)
Tonight You Belong To Me (2:07)