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Neurochemical Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescents at Risk for Mania
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The purpose of this study is to see if taking a substance called omega-3 fatty acids is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for treating adolescents with major depressive disorder (also called simply "depression" or "clinical depression"). Another purpose of this study is to see how much omega-3 fatty acids are in a patient's blood and if that makes the patient more or less likely to develop mania (i.e. periods of irritability or extreme silliness accompanied by decreased need for sleep, risky behaviors, feeling like the patient has special abilities, inability to sit still, and rapid speech) in the future. Yet another purpose of this study is to see how taking omega-3 fatty acids affect brain scans. Omega-3 fatty acids are not United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved to treat depression in adults or in children and adolescents.
Omega-3 fatty acids can only be obtained through diet, most often from fish and other sea foods, though they are also found in other food sources such as flax seed. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to play a role in affecting brain chemicals responsible for regulating mood and have been found to reduce symptoms of depression in medicated-patients with major depressive disorder.
By completing this study, the investigators hope to better understand who benefits from treatment, why they do or do not respond to medications, and who is at greater risk for developing further mental illness. With this information, the investigators hope to be able to improve treatment and outcome in people with major depressive disorder.
Drug: OMega 3
Drug: Placebo
Procedure: Healthy Controls MRI
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Neurochemical Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescents at Risk for Mania
- The purpose of this study is to see if taking a substance called omega-3 fatty acids is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for treating adolescents with major depressive disorder (also called simply "depression" or "clinical depression"). [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Tto see how much omega-3 fatty acids are in your blood and if that makes you more or less likely to develop mania in the future. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Yet another purpose of this study is to see how taking omega-3 fatty acids affect brain scans. [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo to the Omega-3 given in other group taken twice a day.
Drug: Placebo
Placebo given twice a day which will be compared to Omega 3
Active Comparator: Omega 3
Individual omega-3 capsules contain 400 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA & will be taken twice a day.
Drug: OMega 3
Individual omega-3 capsules contain 400 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA taken twice a day
Placebo Comparator: Healthy Controls
Healthy controls will be used from another study to compare the MRI of those on omega 3 to the MRI of those from the healthy controls of the previous other study that are not on omega 3.
Procedure: Healthy Controls MRI
Healthy controls used from previous study that will be compared to the MRI of those on Omega 3.
Detailed Description:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|10 Years to 21 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criterion:
- Ages 10-21 years old.
- At least one biological parent with bipolar I disorder.
- Meets DSM-IV-TR 80 criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD or Depressive Disorder NOS at screening as determined by the Washington University at St. Louis Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia, WASH-U-KSADS;81
- Childhood Depression Rating Scale-Revised Version40,41(CDRS-R) scores greater than or equal to 28 at screening and baseline.
- Fluent in English.
- Provision of written informed consent/assent as previously described.
- Agrees to use one of the following method of birth control: complete abstinence from sexual intercourse, barrier (diaphragm or condom), or oral/injectable contraceptive.
Exclusion Criterion:
- Contraindication to an MRI scan (e.g., metal clips, braces or claustrophobia).
- Mood symptoms resulting from acute medical illness or acute intoxication or withdrawal from drugs or alcohol as determined by careful medical evaluation or rapid symptom resolution.
- Psychotic symptoms (i.e., hallucinations or delusions).
- Any lifetime history of a manic or hypomanic episode.
- Any lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) or cyclothymia or a current diagnosis of depressive disorder NOS. A current diagnosis of dysthymia will not be exclusionary, if the adolescent also has a current diagnosis of MDD.
- A history of a major medical (e.g. diabetes) or neurological illness, laboratory abnormalities, or a significant episode (> 10 minutes) of loss of consciousness that could influence the MRS results, as determined by a study physician.
- Any history of alcohol or drug dependence (nicotine dependence is permitted).
- Allergy to shellfish or seafood.
- Mental retardation (IQ<70) as determined by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI), administered by a research coordinator who is a trained psychometrician.
- A positive serum pregnancy test or lactating.
- A history of intolerance, hypersensitivity or non-response to omega-3 fatty acids.
- Any history of a hematological disorder in themselves or a first-degree relative, since omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with anti-coagulant effects.
- Concomitant use of medications with anticoagulant effects (e.g. aspirin).
- A lithium or valproate serum level of >0.4 mEq/L and 30 mg/L, respectively at baseline.
- Use of antipsychotics, other mood stabilizers, stimulants (if opting to discontinue), or atomoxetine within 72 hours (aripiprazole within two weeks will be exclusionary because of its long half-life) or antidepressants within 5 days (fluoxetine within one month will be exclusionary because of its long half-life). Patients treated with a depot antipsychotic within one dosing interval of baseline will be excluded. Subjects diagnosed with ADHD and taking a stable dose of stimulants for the previous month will be permitted to continue if it is determined necessary by subject, primary caregiver, and treating clinician report in conjunction with the study physician.
- Concomitant use of other psychotropic medications or medications with central nervous system (CNS) effects within 5 half-lives from baseline MRI scan or prior treatment with a medication with CNS effects that requires more than 5 days of a screening period.
- Any psychiatric symptom that requires admission to an inpatient psychiatric hospital, as determined by a study physician.
- Any initiated psychotherapy within 2 months prior to the screening visit, or plans to initiate psychotherapy during study participation. Adolescents who present with their current depressive episode despite longer-term psychotherapy (i.e., >2 months) may be included. For participants who enter the study on psychotherapy, the type and frequency of therapy will remain constant during the study.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00917501
|United States, Ohio
|University of Cincinnati
|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45219
|Principal Investigator:
|Melissa DelBello, MD
|University of Cincinnati
|Principal Investigator:
|Robert McNamara, PhD
|University of Cincinnati
|Responsible Party:
|Melissa Delbello, Professor, University of Cincinnati
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00917501 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Del/McNa OMega 3 NIH/NIMH IIT
|Study First Received:
|June 8, 2009
|Last Updated:
|May 26, 2015
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by University of Cincinnati:
Adolescents at risk for Mania
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Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum is always in short supply due to very slow growth rate and unique characteristics. Its ultimate size is quite variable depending on soil and site conditions; width less than height in an upright-oval form. Exfoliating beautiful red-brown or cinnamon bark with small trifoliate dark green summer foliage turning bronze or red in fall. Typical winged maple seed. Grown as specimen due to mostly touble-free assets, will make a long term statement in the landscape.
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Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'
Fireglow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku'
Coral Bark Japanese Maple
A common palmatum cultivar, though not as heat tolerant as some other cultivars. New foliage is tinged red, maturing to a medium green through summer, to yellow gold with red over tones in fall. The brilliant coral-colored stems are of particular interest; the first and second year of growth has striking color. As the plant matures the color is lost. Has an upright habit.
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Acer palmatum 'Tsukushigata'
Tsukushigata Japanese Maple
Beautiful upright tree with deep red/black foliage that turns scarlet in the fall. The green seed set makes for a stunning contrast in any landscape.
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Acer palmatum 'Twombley's Red Sentinel'
Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood'
Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Likely the most popular upright, large-leaved, tree form Japanese maple grown in this country. Though it is known to sunburn some in very hot exposed sites, it generally will maintain its almost black-red color well into late summer, then giving up red to express reddish-green in some sites. Success is attributed to the strong growth and upright habit. Believed to have been originally propagated by the Bloodgood Nursery, Long Island, New York. Some believe it originated in Europe...no matter who saw it as a great opportunity, they were right.
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Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Emperor I'
Emperor Japanese Maple
Has an upright growth habit, is a fast grower. Large red leaves have blue tones and holds good summer color. It also ahs good fall color and glows when backlit. Leafs out 2-3 weeks earlier than 'Bloodgood', which helps avoid frost damage. Very stunning.
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Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Trompenburg'
Trompenburg Japanese Maple
Deep purple-red foliage lasts well into the summer before turning deep red-green in summer to crimson-red in fall. Leaves have 5-7 lobes with deep sinuses. Grows upright when young, becoming more broad with age.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu'
Upright Green Leaf Japanese Maple
'Seiryu' is vigorous for a Japanese maple. It has an upright arching habit with finely dissected light green leaves that do not scorch in full sun. Dark brown-green bark. Spectacular fall colors range from gold to light yellow with shades of crimson in most leaves to a wonderful bronze-brown before falling; for a change from the red dissectums, this is it!
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Viridis'
Green Japanese Laceleaf Maple
In the trade, 'Viridis' has come to mean any dissectum that is green and holds all the characteristics of the red dissectums indicated by atropurpureum. However, I am not aware of any named cultivars of 'Viridis' but rather we see only the term 'Viridis'. There are in fact, other green A. p. dissectum cultivars such as 'Waterfall' but there are only a few. Confused? It is not that bad, because I have yet to see a plant labelled 'Viridis' that looked too much different from all the others. In any event, this is one spectacular plant that I have personal knowledge of. I have a stock plant in my landscape that is about 10' across and 4' tall against a red brick wall facing due west, the afternoon summer temperature often reaches well over 100 degrees and yet this plant seems to love it; the soft green spring flush makes you want to stare while nothing is lost as the severe summer weather engulfs it. Very old specimens can reach 12' H, 12-15' W.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red'
Ever Red Red Japanese Maple
Not just another red dissectum- its most distinguishing spring characteristic is the emerging foliage being covered with very fine silvery-gray hairs. Shortly after the foliage turns to a rich deep red. Fall color is bright red. In the trade, you may find 'fakes' which are easily distinguished by the lack of the pubescent hairs in spring.
'Ever Red' will mature at 12-15' H x 12-15' W although you probably will not see many of that size in the landscape. It remains the most popular and recognized red dissectum but may be overtaken by A. p. 'Garnet' and 'Crimson Queen' because it does not fair quite as well in full sun for leaf color.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Inaba Shidare'
Inaba Shidare Laceleaf Japanese Maple
It has large leaves (for a dissectum) and incredible deep purple-red foliage that holds all summer. Has vigorous growth.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Red Select'
Red Select Japanese Maple
This is a newer selection that promises to be a better performer than 'Garnet', 'Ever Red', 'Inaba Shidare' and others of the type. Not much is known about mature sizes, but expect dimensions similar to its cousins. The principal attraction currently is its ability to not burn or loose brightness in the summer heat and sun.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Tamukeyama'
Tamukeyama Laceleaf Japanese Maple
'Tamukeyama' has crimson-red young foliage that matures to purple-red and holds color well throughout the summer. Leafs out slightly later than other cultivars.
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Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'
Bowhall Red Maple
A red maple with an upright columnar-pyramidal top. Fall color is a good yellowish red with red mid-veins.
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Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
October Glory Red Maple
'October Glory' and its cousin 'Red Sunset' seem to consistantly win all the popularity contests for fall color. 'October Glory' is similar to the species except has better form and holds its brilliant orange to red fall leaves longer.
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Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Red Sunset Maple
One of the very best red maples, 'Red Sunset' has a pyramidal to rounded outline with excellent orange to red fall color. It may be more cold hardy than other red maples.
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Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
Green Mountain Sugar Maple
'Green Mountain' holds a more consistent outline than the species. Dark green leathery summer foliage turns brilliant scarlet, yellow, and some red tones in the fall. 'Green Mountain' is more tolerant of heat and dry, poor soil conditions than other A. saccharum cultivars.
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Aesculus octandra
Yellow Buckeye
A large shade or ornamental tree with an upright oval growth habit. Handsome medium to dark green foliage stays clean of foliar disease in summer. Fall color is a yellow-orange to yellow-brown. Upright panicles of solitary yellow-green flowers appear in mid-May. Brown capsules open in September or October and drow brown 'buck eye' nuts.
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Aesculus parviflora
Bottlebrush Buckeye
A wide-spreading multi-stemmed shrub with excellent branching structure. White flowers appear on 8-12" long panicles June through July. This is an outstanding summer flowering plant, few can compete. Foliage is medium to dark green in summer, and a good yellow fall color. Deer and disease resistant
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Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'
Briotii Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea, commonly known as Red Horsechestnut, is a cross between A. pavia and A. hippocastanum. 'Briotii' has 10" dark red flowers that bloom late spring. It is widely adaptable to soil types, but does best in deep well drained soils. We have single stem and shrub form in production.
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Aesculus x carnea 'Ft. McNair'
Ft. McNair Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea, commonly known as Red Horsechestnut, is a cross between A. pavia and A. hippocastanum. This cultivar was originally selected on the ground of Fort McNair in Washington D.C for its foliage and pink flowers with yellow throats. Is thought to be more resistant to leaf blotch, but still contracts the disease.
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Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'
Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry
This is a hybrid between A. arborea and A. laevis. The nursery trade has brought much confusion to Amelanchier in that the similarities between A. aborea, A laevis, A. canadensis, and A. x grandiflora are many and thus some misnamed plants are available; we believe A. 'Autumn Brilliance' is the most commonly requested followed by A. canadensis as a native.
'Autumn Brilliance' has showy white flowers in Spring, followed by purplish-black fruit providing year round interest. Young leaves are purplish and pubescent as compared to A. laevis without pubescent leaves. Foliage turns bright red in fall.
We have single- and multi-stem in production.
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Betula jacquemontii
Whitebark Himalayan Birch
Jacquemontii birch has the whitest bark of any birch in cultivation; the bark exfoliates to reveal a new 'skin' annually and is of the chalky type that rubs off on your hand. They have a rounded head and upright habit. Leaves are dark green, leathery, and glossy through the growing season, turning yellow in fall. Jacquemonti birch is reputed to be resistant to borers, though have heard borer reports. We have not seen any pest problems in the past.
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Betula nigra 'Dura Heat'
Dura Heat River Birch
Glossy, dark olive green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Cream colored white exfoliating bark exfoliates early. Performs better in hot and humid conditions than other river birch varieties.
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|Mason Powell, 2, is very proud of his first snowman, which he and his dad Aaron made in his back yard Sunday afternoon, April 5. High winds accompanied Saturday's snow, causing unusual drifting in places and no snow at all in others. Road and street crews, as well as the sunshine, helped clear the county for almost back-to-normal activity by Monday. —Enterprise photo


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I stumbled on to this recently, so I thought I'd pass it on in case it helps someone.
I have a virtualised Zimbra NE server.
The server is broken up into three disk images and one NFS mount
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/opt/zimbra - Obvious
/opt/zimbra/backup - NFS to a larger machine
I have dnsmasq running on the machine so host $(hostname) always resolves to 127.0.0.1.
This means I can replicate the VM, give it another IP address and it still thinks it is the zimbra server.
I deny this machine access to the outside world, so it never uses up any license activations while I play with it.
I then perform a full system upgrade giving the --skip-activation-check option to install.sh.
This allows a full upgrade to proceed without requiring activation of the license prior to the upgrade, so if for any reason I decide not to push the upgrade to the production server, I've not harmed my license in any way.
The dnsmasq trick has been a godsend, as it means I can replicate the VM and perform all sorts of testing on it without fear of any zimbra services connecting to the production machine, yet it's just a direct clone of the production machine. It also means the only downtime on the production box is a quick blip while I copy the disk images. I can then just play with the clones until I'm ready to do the upgrade.


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Pitch Perfect (2012)
Pitch Perfect SynopsisBeca (Anna Kendrick) is that girl who'd rather listen to what's coming out of her headphones than what's coming out of you. Arriving at her new college, she finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together, in the new out-loud comedy Pitch Perfect.
When Beca takes this acoustic singing group out of their world of traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all-new mash-ups, they fight to climb their way to the top of the cutthroat world of college a cappella. This could wind up either the coolest thing they'll ever do or the most insane, and it will probably be a little of both.
Loaded with new takes on old favorites to hits of right now that are seamlessly mixed together, mashed-up and arranged like you've never heard before, Pitch Perfect is directed by Jason Moore, who opened our eyes to the very misbehaved life of puppets in the surprise Broadway sensation Avenue Q.
Pitch Perfect Release Date
In Theaters September 28, 2012
Pitch Perfect Credits
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow with John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks
Written by: Kay Cannon
Directed by: Jason Moore
Produced by: Elizabeth Banks, Paul Brooks, and Max Handelman
Distributor: Universal Pictures
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When is it too early to start getting excited about a movie? Well, considering Im the type of person who is already amped up for Christmas 2014 (SANTA!), my answer has always been and will always be the second theres a release date. Sure, such targets can and often do get changed, but a release date at least shows executives have put together a mental timeline and are serious enough to work the project into their long-term plans.
by Mack Rawden January 31, 2014 comments
4 Pitch Perfect Characters The Sequel Needs And 4 It Can Do Without
Original screenwriter Kay Cannon, who is returning, hasnt completed a studio-approved draft of the script yet, and apart from Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick and Elizabeth Banks, who will direct, its unclear if anyone else has even been contacted to gauge their interest levels at returning.
by Mack Rawden January 28, 2014 comments
Pitch Perfect 2 Is Happening And Elizabeth Banks Is Directing
Prepare to get Pitch-slapped once again as Pitch Perfect 2 is slated for a 2015 release, and this time Banks will be behind the camera. The actress, who also shows up in the first film as an overzealous commentator, will be making her feature length directorial debut on the film, while also returning to the cast.
by Gabe Toro January 27, 2014 comments
Pitch Perfect And Snow White And The Huntsman Sequels Coming In 2015
Universal Pictures kicked off their Cinema Con presentation with a remarkable mea culpa, admitting that Battleship was a failure and even that they never should have criticized people who predicted it would be a flop. But they also quickly moved on to the bright side, announcing sequels for two of their biggest hits of the past year, and one of them a complete out-of-the-blue surprise that has earned a sequel they probably never thought it would get
by Katey Rich April 16, 2013 comments
Pitch Perfect Cast Will Reunite For A Musical Opening Number At The MTV Movie Awards
With Rebel Wilson set to host the MTV Movie Awards later this month, it probably wasn't too much of a stretch to hope that the movie-focused awards ceremony might acknowledge Pitch Perfect in some way, beyond the four nominations it received. Wilson scored two individual nominations for the film, which focused on a college a cappella competition. And so it happens, some of the film's cast will reunite on stage for a musical opening number that's sure to be aca-mazing.
by Kelly West April 4, 2013 comments
The Top 10 Movies Of 2012: Mack's List
The following ten movies are the ones that have really stuck with me. Theyre the ones that have gotten better with months or weeks of age and have separated themselves from the pack. Some of them will definitely be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards and others will not even be considered. Some of them youll probably agree with, and some of them will probably make you laugh and doubt my credibility.
by Mack Rawden December 28, 2012 comments
Pitch Perfect Will Sing Its Way On To Blu-ray In December
Pitch Perfect pulled in a tidy sum this fall, bringing a little over $61 million at the U.S. box office. If you missed the flick over the last few months, youll be able to catch it much sooner than I would have guessed. Universal Studios Home Entertainment is bringing the whole musical gang to Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on December 18.
by Jessica Rawden November 20, 2012 comments
New Pitch Perfect Video Features An A Cappella Mash-Up
Those fortunate enough to be in select cities will have already had the opportunity to see the music-focused comedy Pitch Perfect. For everyone else, the film gets its wide release this weekend. And in anticipation of that, we have a new featurette, which includes a number of musical moments from the movie, including one that mashes up two popular songs.
by Kelly West October 2, 2012 comments
Now Streaming: Netflix Instant Alternatives to Looper, Pitch Perfect, And V/H/S
With so many titles to choose from, Netflix Instant's library can be overwhelming. And so we offer this bi-weekly column as a tool to cut through the clutter by highlighting some now streaming titles that pair nicely with the latest theatrical releases. This week we've selected a trio of time travel tales, competition-fueled comedies and found footage frighteners for your home-viewing pleasure.
by Kristy Puchko October 1, 2012 comments
Weekend Box Office: Hotel Transylvania Arrives Early, Breaks Records
September's a slow month at the box office. The biggest September weekends are still smaller than major days in the cash heady months of summer and Christmas. But, once in a while something comes along in September that draws a crowd and this year Halloween came early to give the sleepy month a little boost.
by Scott Gwin September 30, 2012 comments
Hotel Transylvania And Looper Take Over Friday Box Office
Sony Pictures is competing against itself at the box office this weekend, and lucky for them, both of their offerings are getting a warm reception, taking the #1 and #2 spots among Friday moviegoers. The animated family film Hotel Transylvania, featuring the voices of Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez, made $11 million on Friday
by Katey Rich September 29, 2012 comments
Pitch Perfect Release Date Moved Up For Early Release In Select Theaters
Universal Pictures' upcoming music-focused comedy Pitch Perfect has already started generating some buzz from its trailers. And those eagerly anticipating the film have less than a month to wait before it arrives in theaters. But those in select cities across North America may get to see it even sooner.
by Kelly West September 7, 2012 comments
Pitch Perfect Video Has The Bellas Facing Off With The Treblemakers
"It's called a cappella, bitches," Rebel Wilson says in the latest promotional video for the upcoming feature Pitch Perfect. "Get used to it." Some of us are already used to it, or at the very least, very eager to see if will Pitch Perfect deliver on the musical fun the previously released promos have promised. For those who aren't quite sold on the musical comedy, perhaps this latest video will do the trick.
by Kelly West August 28, 2012 comments
Anna Kendrick Gets Down To No Diggity In Pitch Perfect Teaser
Coming off her final performance in the Twilight franchise, Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick has been gleefully returning to comedy, first with a voice acting role in the spooky animated adventure ParaNorman, then in the female-fronted musical Pitch Perfect.
by Kristy Puchko August 13, 2012 comments
Pitch Perfect Trailer Has Anna Kendrick Showing Off Her Voice
A movie that involves a cappella singing is probably an easy sell for me, but watching the trailer for Jason Moore's upcoming music-themed comedy Pitch Perfect, it was actually the cast that grabbed my attention first. That may have been the intention of the trailer all along as we don't get so much as a note from any of the characters for the first thirty seconds or so.
by Kelly West June 14, 2012 comments
Brittany Snow Gets Pitch Perfect With Anna Kendrick And Rebel Wilson
With a new found appreciation for a cappella music, thanks in large part to NBCs The Sing-Off, the upcoming film Pitch Perfect already sounds like it has potential. Take the harmonious sound of a cappella music, add Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson to the mix, and theres even more appeal. The latest bit of news on the film is that Brittany Snow has joined the cast.
by Kelly West September 27, 2011 comments
Anna Kendrick In Early Talks For Pitch Perfect
We've seen Anna Kendrick as the bright upstart infringing on George Clooney's territory in Up In The Air, as a scolding sister in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and a valedictorian in the Twilight franchise, but how about Anna Kendrick as a goth kid? That may very well happen if she chooses to sign on for Pitch Perfect.
by Eric Eisenberg September 1, 2011 comments
Bridesmaids' Rebel Wilson Lands Roles In Bachelorette, Pitch Perfect And Ice Age: Continental Drift
We've been hearing casting announcements for the Will Ferrell-Adam McKay produced Bachelorette for months now. In the film Lizzy Caplan, Kirsten Dunst and Isla Fisher playbest friends who are invited to a wedding by a girl who they tormented in high school...
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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- You're eyeing the iPhone 5, but face a bit of sticker shock. Well, here are some ways to scrimp up savings.
First, don't break your contract with your service provider.
"If you just bought an iPhone 4S a year ago, you may not be eligible so you'll have to check with the carrier first. If not, then you might have to pay full price," says CNET's Kent German.
A 16 gig iPhone cost $450, but you can save on your monthly bill.
To offset cost further, consider selling your old phone to a site like Gazelle.
A 16 gig iPhone 4S in perfect condition fetches around $250. Apple offers a $250 gift card when you recycle your 4S through them.
Or donate the phone to a charity such as cell phones for soldiers.
But, here's some advice before you part with your old phone.
"You want to do a hard reset of the phone to the factory settings that wipes the phone completely so any personal data is off your connection with the itunes account that's cleared, photos, apps, all of that. Just make sure you back up your device first," says Ken German.
And, if you want to hold on to your precious unlimited plan, resist the urge to preorder online.
You'll have better luck getting that plan grandfathered-in by talking to someone with your service provider in person.


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Arceo and Van Der Kamp Added to CFPA Watch List
AMES, Iowa – A pair of Iowa State seniors have been added to the College Football Performance Award Watch List for their respective positions. Kirby Van Der Kamp (punter) and Edwin Arceo (kicker) were named to the CFPA Watch List today.
All CFPA recipients are selected based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams. All players are eligible for awards at their respective positions.
Arceo, a native of Muscatine, Iowa, was 12-of-18 on his field goal attempts as a junior in 2012. His 12 field goals made ties for the ninth-best single-season total in school history. Arceo booted a pair of 51-yarders last season.
Van Der Kamp, who hails from West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the greatest punters in Iowa State history, ranking second all-time in Iowa State history in career yards per punt at 42.8. A two-time All-Big 12 performer, Van Der Kamp has been named to many preseason All-America teams.
Senior Ernst Brun, who caught six touchdowns last season, was named to the CFPA Watch List for tight ends earlier this season.


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Huge tornado hits Okla. City suburb, kills 51
MOORE, Okla. A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
The storm laid waste to scores of buildings in Moore, a community of 41,000 people about 10 miles south of the city. Block after block lay in ruins. Homes were crushed into piles of broken wood. Cars and trucks were left crumpled on the roadside.
The National Weather Service issued an initial finding that the tornado was an EF-4 on the enhanced Fujita scale, the second most-powerful type of twister.
More than 120 people were being treated at hospitals, including about 50 children. Search-and-rescue efforts were to continue throughout the night.
Amy Elliott, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office, told The Associated Press early Tuesday that officials could see as many as 40 more fatalities from the tornado.
Tiffany Thronesberry said she heard from her mother, Barbara Jarrell, shortly after the tornado.
"I got a phone call from her screaming, `Help! Help! I can't breathe. My house is on top of me!'" Thronesberry said.
Thronesberry hurried to her mother's house, where first responders had already pulled her out. Her mother was hospitalized for treatment of cuts and bruises.
Rescuers launched a desperate rescue effort at the school, pulling children from heaps of debris and carrying them to a triage center.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin deployed 80 National Guard members to assist with rescue operations and activated extra highway patrol officers.
Fallin also spoke with President Barack Obama, who declared a major disaster and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts.
Many land lines to stricken areas were down, and cellphone networks were congested. The storm was so massive that it will take time to establish communications between rescuers and state officials, the governor said.
In video of the storm, the dark funnel cloud could be seen marching slowly across the green landscape. As it churned through the community, the twister scattered shards of wood, awnings and glass all over the streets.
The tornado also destroyed the community hospital and some retail stores. Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis watched it pass through from his jewelry shop.
"All of my employees were in the vault," Lewis said.
Chris Calvert saw the menacing cloud approaching from about a mile away.
"I was close enough to hear it," he said. "It was just a low roar, and you could see the debris, like pieces of shingles and insulation and stuff like that, rotating around it."
Even though his subdivision is a mile from the tornado's path, it was still covered with debris. He found a picture of a small girl on Santa Claus' lap in his yard.
Volunteers and first responders raced to search the debris for survivors.
At Plaza Towers Elementary School, the storm tore off the roof, knocked down walls and turned the playground into a mass of twisted plastic and metal.
Children from the school were among the dead, but several students were pulled alive from the rubble. Rescue workers passed the survivors down a human chain to the triage center in the parking lot.
James Rushing, who lives across the street from the school, heard reports of the approaching twister and ran to the school, where his 5-year-old foster son, Aiden, attends classes. Rushing believed he would be safer there.
"About two minutes after I got there, the school started coming apart," he said.


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Labor Day Beer Picks from City Beer Store and Monk's Kettle
By Laura Reilly on September 03, 2010 4:25 PM
With Labor Day fast approaching (although not fast enough), we've got our minds on something that quite honestly does not pair well with labor: beer. And in a city where there's about as many brews as there are foggy days, there's no excuse to be caught drinking a Bud. This year, use the holiday as an excuse to celebrate your taste buds and kick back with a cool one.
We talked to local beer experts, City Beer Store and Monk's Kettle and got the lowdown on what we should be stocking our coolers with.


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The major objective of New College is to create an opportunity for a highly individualized education that enables students to draw from the resources of all University classes and faculty. The New College curriculum has two principal elements. First is the depth study, which is the student's area of concentration. Students are also expected to develop their own independent studies and out-of-class learning experiences to enhance their understanding of the subject of their depth studies and to add to their learning experiences. The second element is the general education component, which provides students with opportunities to integrate humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences beyond their depth study. The interdisciplinary experience in New College affords excellent preparation for students with ambitions for graduate study or for professional careers in various areas, including law and medicine.
Degree requirements. Students complete the bachelor of arts (BA) or the bachelor of science (BS) degree depending on the area in which the depth study is done. Students also complete all University, College of Arts and Sciences (see pp. 52-53), and New College requirements. This includes the general education requirement, the following New College requirements, and sufficient other credits to total 120 applicable semester hours.
Admission into the program. Applications are available from the New College office. The admission process is separate from and in addition to admission to The University of Alabama. Two factors are taken into consideration when making a decision for admission: the degree of motivation and serious intellectual independence exhibited by the applicant and the potential for the University to meet the applicant's academic goals. For details on the admissions process, please refer to the New College Web site.
Grade point average. A 2.0 grade point average is required on all work attempted in New College and all work attempted at the University.
Required courses. New College requires the successful completion of the following courses and activities:
|NEW electives 400 level and above
|NEW electives 200 level and above
|Individualized depth study
Upper-level residency. A minimum of 12 hours of 300- and 400-level courses must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary courses. Students in New College fulfill the foreign language/computer requirement of general education through the successful completion of six credit hours or the equivalent of six credit hours in a single foreign language. Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree must also complete MATH 125 or MATH 145.
Required minor. Students complete a New College depth study and are not required to complete a minor program of study.
Additional New College requirements. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 42 semester hours while enrolled in New College. In addition, students are required to undergo a third-year program review.
Integrative seminars. The five seminars introduce students to the major areas of liberal arts study in one of three integrative themes: environment, sustainability and conservation; creativity and culture; and social problems and social change. The seminars required for graduation are arranged in two levels. The level I seminars are designed for entering students (usually freshmen and sophomores) while the level II seminars are designed for upper-level students. All students must complete five seminars with at least one seminar in each theme, including two level I seminars from different themes and two level II seminars in any theme. A minimum grade of C- is required for each integrative seminar.
Out-of-class learning/independent study. New College has a strong commitment to provide students opportunities to pursue their academic interests outside of the classroom through out-of-class learning experiences for credit. In these out-of-class learning/independent study experiences, an agreement (or contract) is made among the student, the project director, and New College. The contract is a clear, concise statement that includes the course area, topic, or problem the student intends to study, along with the bibliography, plans for evaluating the study, and the anticipated outcomes of the study.


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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kevin Durant scored 13 of his game-high 32
points in the fourth quarter to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-97 win
over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in a battle of the NBA's elite.
Durant was seemingly unconscious in the final frame, converting 5-of-6 field
goal attempts and 3-of-3 from behind the arc over the final 12 minutes. The
reining three-time scoring champion also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out
seven assists for the Thunder, who improved to an NBA-best 33-9 with the win.
Russell Westbrook added 26 points to go with six assists and Serge Ibaka
scored 17 points and pulled down nine boards in the triumph.
Blake Griffin notched a double-double with 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jamal
Crawford scored 14 points and Eric Bledsoe added 12 points for the Clippers,
who played without All-Star point guard Chris Paul for the fourth time in six
Paul, who injured his right knee at the end of Los Angeles' 104-101 loss to
the Magic on Jan. 12, played in the team's last two games. Paul scored 22
points and dished out 11 assists in Saturday's win over Washington, but
struggled in Monday's setback to Golden State, scoring just four points on 1-
of-7 shooting.
With the loss, the Clippers (32-11) fall a 1/2 game behind the San Antonio
Spurs (33-11) in the Western Conference standings.
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Friday, January 08, 2010
How long will it be until climate change brings tropical butterflies, exotic birds, or malaria-infested mosquitoes to UK shores? A team of US scientists has come a step closer to an answer by estimating the speed of climate change: the distance animal and plant species would have to migrate every year to maintain a constant temperature in their surroundings. According to the team's study, recently published in the journal Nature, the global mean of this speed is 0.42 km per year, but the study also points to important differences between types of habitat. Mountain species will be able to move slower, a predicted 0.11 km a year, since temperature varies quickly as you move up and down a mountain slope. Ecosystems from flooded grass lands and savannas, however, may have to shift by as much as 1.26 km a year to keep their temperature constant.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Researchers working on the Cryogenic Dark Matter Search experiment (CDMS) received an early Christmas gift last week when their detectors spotted evidence for the existence of dark matter, the mysterious substance that is believed to make up 25% of our Universe. The detectors, sitting half a mile underground in a disused mine in northern Minnesota, detected two events that may be results of dark matter particles bouncing off other atomic nuclei. It's the first time that such events were recorded by CDMS, and while they don't provide conclusive proof that dark matter exists, the detections have caused a stir in the scientific community.
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Friday, December 18, 2009
In our last online poll to find out what Plus readers would most like to know about the Universe you told us that you'd like to find out how long a day is. We took the question to the physicist Nicholas Mee and here is his answer — and it's not 24 hours!
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December 18, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
If you are looking for something to while away the holiday, then this issue has plenty of ideas for you! We explore the power of origami to solve ancient (and very modern) problems, find the maths in fashion, and marvel at the complexities of church bell ringing. But it's not all fun and games, as we investigate the controversies surrounding breast screening and the maths behind drug-induced hallucinations, find out how to predict the impact of natural catastrophes, and answer some deep questions about the Universe.
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December 11, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
In our online poll to find out what Plus readers would most like to know about the Universe you told us that you'd like to find out if time travel is allowed. We took the question to Kip Thorne, Feynmann Professor of Theoretical Physics, Emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology, and here is his answer.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Professor risk
Are you a committed non-smoker who loves rock climbing? Then, like most of us, your have an ambivalent attitude to risk. Some risks are so much fun they're worth taking, and others you definitely stay clear of. But what's the attitude of a risk professional like David Spiegelhalter, Cambridge Professor of Public Understanding of Risk (and regular contributor to Plus)? Find out in this short video posted on the Cambridge Ideas website.
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Folklore London: Mindful Design for Life
Store Profile
- Location: London
- Specialty: Housewares with a focus on design and craftsmanship
- Price range: ($$) Mid-Range
- Website: shopfolklore.com
Store History
- Founded by: Danielle & Rob Reid
- Headquarters: London
Folklore is an independent London and online store set up by Danielle Reid and her husband Rob. We started the company with a simple idea that better living is possible through design. Folklore curates mindful design for home and life. We source a selection of goods that are created with care and made to last. Our range includes homewares, furniture, lighting, art and lifestyle goods. We work with brilliant designers and makers. We look for craftsmanship, quality, simplicity and durability in all of our products. Some are handmade, antique or made from recycled or found materials. Others are easily recyclable at the end of their life. All are made in an environmentally mindful way.
Folklore is the place to shop this Christmas if you are looking for unique gifts that are crafted with quality and care. Each piece in Folklore is hand-selected for its mindful design and durability.
Located in an old Victorian shop front along Islington's Upper Street, the aesthetic of Folklore stands out for its simple, modern, and natural interior. With their new website they are able to ship across Europe and to the U.S., so their delightful style isn't just reserved for Londoners anymore. A few of their standout products include pulp pendants made from recycled newspaper papier mache, and a range of simple stoneware handmade in Tunisia.
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NEW MARTINSVILLE -Going into Tuesday's game against Union Local, Magnolia coach Dave Cisar wanted to accomplish two things.
First and foremost, he wanted to make sure the Blue Eagles won their 12th straight contest. Second, he wanted to be the only Cisar to walk off the field with a victory.
However, mother nature had other plans for the father and son head coaches.
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Magnolia's Chase Miller slides safely into third while UL's Shane Kinney waits on the throw.
Lightning struck in the top of the fifth inning and the rain soon followed as the game had to be postponed with Magnolia leading 8-0 until May 1.
''Mark Cisar is probably my best friend in my life,'' father Dave Cisar said. ''This is kind of wonderful. When you root for your son your whole life, then you get to play against him. ... I wanted to skin him. I wanted to skin his butt pretty good tonight. We were in that process.''
The Blue Eagles (15-1) certainly were as Ryan Walton led off the game with a hit and scored the first run after a Tanner Hanna groundout.
Magnolia added two more runs in the first as Chase Miller drove in Chandler Sapp and Kyle Elliott. Miller then scored a run of his own in the third to make it 4-0.
Things didn't get better for the Jets (4-8) as the Blue Eagles used a four-hit, four-run fourth inning to take full control.
Tristan Bruce was facing a 2-2 count with two outs when lightning struck in the top of the fifth.
''If we get 10 runs, the game's over,'' Dave Cisar said. ''Wish we would have got the game in, but the safety of kids comes first. It comes first, second and third. The umpires said we're going to wait, and I'd rather wait than be sorry.''
The Blue Eagles finished with eight hits, and at least one knock in every inning played.
''We played real well,'' Dave Cisar said. ''We swung the bat real well. We hustled. We fielded the ball real well. We were enthusiastic. The pitcher threw well, too. This is as good as we played for a while. We were sharp in every facet of the game.''
Sapp was also light outs on the mound as the senior only allowed two hits.
''Last week we played six games in a week and the week before we played six games, but I would rather play a game every day than practice every day or every other day,'' Dave Cisar noted. ''When you play every day you get into a rhythm. We're pretty consistent with what we're doing.''
On the other side of the field, Mark Cisar was also dealing with his team's own kind of consistency.
''It's the same problems we've had all year long,'' he said. ''We can't field and make the routine play. We're not doing a good job with the bats. We get behind early instead of hitting fast balls early in the count. We hit a couple balls hard tonight, but not enough.
''But guess what, if you can field the ball and hit the ball, you're going to do some good things. Right now, we're struggling with both.''
Mark Cisar, however, was still excited to go head to head with his dad.
''It's fun. It's really enjoyable,'' he said. ''There's a lot of intensity. (I) had a lot of good memories (at Magnolia). You never forget where you came from or what you were taught.
''This is my first as a head coach, but as an assistant, (it's been) several times. Last year was the first time he got me.''


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Tallahassee, Florida - The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prompted Florida lawmakers to debate a variety of bills to beef up school security, but the final state budget does not provide extra money for that purpose.
The Florida Legislature decided to keep school security funding at about $65 million. That money mainly pays for resource officers in middle and high schools.
The Florida School Boards Association pushed to increase that funding to around $100 million to pay for more school resource officers and building improvements.
Instead, state lawmakers set aside about $1 million to help schools complete security assessments of their campuses.
"They can contract for a security assessment looking at things like personnel, security practices, drills, fire alarms, building or facilities requirements and be able to at least come up with an evaluation of those," said Ruth Melton of the Florida School Boards Association.
Lawmakers also considered legislation to allow teachers or administrators to carry guns at school, but it did not pass.
That's a relief for the School Boards Association. Melton says the group adamantly opposed the idea.
"This has nothing to do with 2nd Amendment rights. It has to do with setting an example and it's not that carrying a gun in and of itself is a bad example. It's more carrying a gun at school and suggesting that it's normal and acceptable for guns to be available at school."
Melton argues that whatever level of training schools might give to a teacher or administrator, it still can't equal a uniformed police presence.
Without new funding from the state, some school districts are moving ahead with security improvements on their own.
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Mrs. Perez was born July 27, 1927, in Mathis to Vicente and Paula Soto.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Facundo Perez.
Survivors include three sons, Cirildo (Josie) Perez of La Mesa, Juan Perez and Jose (Raquel) Perez, both of Mathis; three daughters, Maximiliana Perez of Houston, Francisca Herrera of Vernon and Benita Perez of Mathis; one brother, Felipe Soto of Mathis; 22 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Treviño Funeral Home chapel. A rosary was recited there that evening at 7 o'clock.
The funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Nov. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mathis with Rev. James Puthenparambil officiating. Funeral departed the chapel at 10:15 a.m. with Mass celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Burial followed at the Descanso Eterno #2 Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jose Perez, Robert Gonzales, Juan Perez, Juan Perez Jr., Cirildo Perez and Mario Longoria.
Online condolences for the family may be given at trevinofh.com.
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Thierry Mugler created the first hair fragrance. Now widely imitated, the creator reinvents the iconic celestial mist with the Intense Diffusion System (IDS® technology). This fine spray neutralizes unwanted odors such as tobacco and pollution while gently diffusing the voluptuous facets of Angel. Experience a delicious scent from your flowing ... Learn More


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Check out the DC Tri Club's race weekend recommendations for your visit to Washington, D.C.!
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DC Triathlon Club Welcomes You to Our Nation's Capital
Author: DC Triathlon Club
Date: 08/13/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Triathletes Around Town Updates
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Date: 08/10/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Triathletes Around Town
Coming in from out of town and need to rent a bike? Looking for a race-day tune up? Here's our best recommendations!
Get Ready for the SWIM!
Author: Events DC Nation's Triathlon
Date: 08/06/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Training
SWIM NEWS! Nation's Tri has partnered with WaveOne to get you ready for the swim with opportunities to practice before the race! Find out more.
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We want to thank our military and first responders for the service you provide – so we're offering you the lowest prices to the 10th Annual Events DC Nation's Triathlon! Register for $99 for the Individual Sprint or Olympic Distance, or $199 for the Sprint or Olympic Relay. Join the Military and Uniformed Services or Read More
6 Tips For Triathlon Training In The Heat
Author: Cynthia Steele
Date: 08/03/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Training
Today's theme is "hot weather triathlon training" and I'm feeling like a pro at hot weather training days after spending so much time in the summer heat!
Meet the Tri for Malawi Team
Author: AGE Africa
Date: 07/23/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Triathletes Around Town
Find out more about the Tri for Malawi team and how you can help them change the lives of 190 disadvantaged and disenfranchised young women in Malawi this fall!
Race Tips: Do's and Don'ts for Race Day
Author: Lisa Kurdziel
Date: 07/22/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Uncategorized
We've all been there – you're trying something new, or just need to brush up on rules of the road and tricks of the trade. Triathlons are incredibly fun, but there are a lot of details to keep in mind. Watch below for some tips on how not to be THAT person on race day!
Triathlon Team Spotlight: Team Red, White and Blue
Author: Marjorie Strayer
Date: 07/13/15
Category: The Nation's Triathlon Triathletes Around Town
Team RWB's mission is "enriching veterans' lives." But, we are not just for veterans. In fact, approximately 30 percent of Team RWB's 78,000 members in 125 locations have never served in the military.
Etihad Airways TriClub Challenge: TriYas Triathlon Trip
Author: Events DC Nation's Triathlon
Category: The Nation's Triathlon
One perk of the Etihad Airways Tri Club Challenge is the top male and female winners receive a roundtrip ticket on Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi for TriYas, complimentary bike shipping on Etihad Airways, and complimentary entry into the TriYas Triathlon. Hilary Cairns, the 2014 female winner recaps TriYas 2015.
Share Your #nationstri Moment
Author: Events DC Nation's Triathlon
Date: 06/23/15
Category: Uncategorized
In honor of the 10th Anniversary Events DC Nation's Triathlon – we're collecting the top racing memories from YOU – our past participants. Show us with photos and tell us with captions – your most memorable moments could win you a race weekend VIP package*! Here's How It Works: Register for 10th Anniversary event Enter Read More


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April 7, 2011 - NASCAR may not be racing on Sunday, but Auto Smarts as presented by Germain Cadillac is not taking the day off! Join hosts Dan "Boots" Longenette, Randy Rhinehart, Lex McAllister and Germain Honda GM Jessica Germain this and every Sunday from 10a-12n on 95.5 The Hawk and Wink 107.1! This week, the crew welcomes Germain Cadillac of Easton Service Advisor Matt Guth to the program. Matt will tell us why so many people choose Germain Cadillac to service their vehicles and how his co-workers go above and beyond to make sure they keep coming back! Get your dialing fingers ready! The Auto Smarts crew will be standing by to take your calls! Call 614-389-4044 or toll free at 855-786-0556! You can also email them by going to www.autosmartsradio.com. While you're there, check out the site and see all of the ways Auto Smarts as presented by Germain Cadillac can help you out when it comes to anything automotive!
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- The Redskins are going to struggle to make the playoffs this season. That's obvious.
I'm not calling this season a wash, not yet. I actually think the Redskins will be playing meaningful football in December. But when this year does eventually wind down and we look back on the season, there will be three areas of blame: Robert Griffin III, the Redskins defense and coaching.
And that isn't entirely fair.
This past offseason the Redskins failed to address their wide receiving corps. Remember this unit is so plagued without depth, that the Redskins went 1-5 without Pierre Garcon in the lineup in 2012. Shouldn't that have rang some alarm bells?
Garcon is a bonafide stud, and will be a fixture in Washington's offense for several years. Santana Moss has lasted at a pretty high quality for longer than we thought. Outside of those two, is there any receiver on the roster who deserves to be here long term?
Josh Morgan has never caught more than 52 balls in a year and he will turn 29 next offseason. Morgan is average across the board -- speed, size and blocking. It was a mistake to think he would make a big difference this season.
Aldrick Robinson, my and many's pick to have a breakout campaign, is now struggling to find the field after a gut wrenching drop against the Detroit Lions. After playing 22 snaps in week one against the Eagles, Robinson has seen 26 since.
Some will argue Leonard Hankerson has been a bright spot early on for the Redskins. I won't go that far. His biggest statistical game was against Philadelphia -- seven catches, 80 yards, two touchdowns -- a game in which we can all agree that statistics should be thrown out. If Hankerson can become a consistent threat in this offense, you'll really be able to tell.
Following the Redskins seven game winning streak to end the 2012 campaign, the receivers mentioned above played out of their minds. Most of that has to do with Griffin lighting the world on fire and ALfred Morris opening up throwing lanes over the middle of the field. But here's what we've learned about the NFL in 2013: you cannot have enough weapons on your roster.
The Cowboys are a prime example. Already loaded with Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, and the up and coming Dwayne Harris, Dallas still chose to select Baylor receiver Terrence Williams in the third round. The rookie receiver is already emerging as a much needed deep threat.
Look at what the Packers have built in Green Bay. They've made drafting weapons early on a necessity. Jordy Nelson and James Jones were second and third round picks respectively in back to back years. Randall Cobb was a third rounder in 2011, when Donald Driver and Greg Jennings were still valuable assets. The Packers now have a well oiled machine, capable of matchup problems across the board.
The list of teams with younger and better weapons in the passing game than the Redskins goes on and on. Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, New Orleans, Cincinnati -- even Buffalo has made it a drafting strategy to upgrade at wide receiver.
The point of this article isn't to tell Bruce Allen how to do his job. Most of he and Shanahan's decisions have been successful. Allen was in a tough spot with the salary cap penalty. But believe this: there will be at least two new young wide receivers on the Redskins roster in 2014. Griffin needs more to work with.


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Re: What's working for your affiliate? Or not?Greg Yager CPP
"Be prepared to lose anything you are not willing to share" - me
Re: What's working for your affiliate? Or not?
One of my favorite lines from her. "Just give your clients a disc of images. Don't print them. Printing is HARD."
Re: What's working for your affiliate? Or not?
Sorry I have not been back to this!
It was a fantastic Convention-with incredible speakers. If you are looking for speakers I can highly recommend Drake Busath, Lissa Hatcher, Onne Van der Wal and Tina and Mike Timmons.
All around it went great! Our Convention runs friday to monday, with friday as our "Free Day" to bring in new members. We had over 100 people in the room for our friday speakers which was high for us. I do not have data available right now to see how many joined as a result. I know there was few.
Our membership base right now is at about 128 including Life and Student Members. Overall we are down. We have an Awards Night sunday night, no loner a banquet, mostly for cost, but food and awards and DJ/dancing and this year we had one of our speakers donate his Photo Booth which was a lot of fun. About 65 people attended I think. A lot of those with "real jobs" leave after the sunday speaker to go home for monday work. I know when I was new I didnt attend the Awards Night because I didnt feel I fit in. I tried *really hard* to make the new members feel welcome and get them to stay cuz it IS such party. Many did! We make sure to acknowledge them.
Not that many entered Print Comp-27 total cases with only 12 Print-which is WAYYY below our usual. We did not hold our customary Print Comp seminar in January-that may have been part of the problem. WIll absolutely revisit that this coming year and bring those numbers back up. I'd say we had about 20-30 spectators at a time.
I would like to increase programming or at least social events in between our quarterly seminars. When I thanked the Free Friday attendees I said "I dare you to get a better experience in an online forum!" I believe forums are awesome but there's nothing like in person. I want to increase events to increase membership.
I thank you all for your ideas here! I mentioned the Print Comp "Bar" and people loved the idea! I have to ask though-what time of day? Our Print Comp starts at 830 am.....
Hoping our VP of Publications Cassandra Sullivan will pipe in with her opinions ....Cathy Broderick, CPP, Choco-holic
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Last edited by Rick_Massarini; 03-05-2012 at 06:14 AM.The best way to gain for yourself is to give OF yourself.
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Re: What's working for your affiliate? Or not?
2013 Texas PPA Regional Convention was a huge success, we went from about 700 attendees to over 1,100. We added 187 new members who attended the event. Had over 400 brand new people at the event including Trade Show only folks. There was an excitement in the air. The vendors were happy with the turnout and especially all the NEW faces we had.
We turned things around. We did everything different. Whether we like it or not, our industry has changed and if we (the associations) don't change, we will go the way of Blockbuster and the Associations for Buggy Whip makers!
A brief explanation of our situation, Texas and Southwest PPA trade off hosting a regional convention every other year. We are a 6 state region, TX, OK, AR, LA, NM and recently added CO. Two years ago our event was in the fall of 2011 in Arlington, TX. The convention center and hotel is next door to The Ballpark where the Texas Rangers play and down the street from the new Cowboy Stadium. That year the Rangers were in the playoffs so there was a game on Fri and Sat night. There was a the Texas A&M vs Arkansas game on Saturday and of course a Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday. Our event and Trade Show was on that Sat and Sunday. Traffic (or the perception) that traffic was horrible kept about 500 of our registered attendees away from the event. And kept people from attending both days. So Mike Scalf, Executive Director of SWPPA, and I met with the hotel. We had 3 more years of contracts with almost 500 room nights and $13,000 in food guarantees. In 2008, when we signed the 4 year contract, that was no problem, that was the norm. We regularly had 1,000 people at our events. Then the economy and changes in our industry happened. We had to get out of the area in the fall. Last year SWPPA used the hotel on Wed-Fri for print judging and moved the rest of the convention to the Las Colinas area, about 15 miles away, more in the Dallas Area, but still in the Fall. Bottom line, both the 2011 TPPA and 2012 SWPPA regional conventions had about 700 attendees, but no excitement. We had the same faithful members in attendance that always attend, but almost no new faces. We needed to change - fast!
2013, wow, it worked! The officers of Texas PPA decided, we need to shake up the photographic world and change the direction of photographic events. We needed excitement, we needed new faces, we needed a bigger variety of programs, we need a BUZ!
We got it!
Anyone interested in what we did to turn things around?
Doug Box
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Do tell, Doug. Do tell.Mark Levesque, CPP, M. Photog., Cr. Photog, A.C. Ph., CPP Liaison, PPCC Judge
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Im listening!Cathy Broderick, CPP, Choco-holic


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7 Home Safety Tips: Protect your Home during the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching. If you are like the rest of us, you are busy preparing for holiday get-togethers and dinner parties, mailing holiday greeting cards, finishing up your shopping list and planning visits to family and friends. But something else should be on your "to-do" list that probably isn't. Home safety. While we are focused on celebrating on the joys of the season, burglars are watching and waiting. During the holiday season, many of us get caught up in the festivities and let our guard down when it comes home safety making it an opportune time for burglars to strike when we least expect it. Below are seven tips to help protect your home, family and belongings during the holiday season.
- Whether you're home all day, on an errand to the store or out for town for the week, be sure to keep all windows and doors locked. This includes the garage door and service door between the garage and the home. Burglars know the holiday season is an opportune time for breaking-in as many homes have extra valuables inside not to mention extra cash on hand, and homeowners are often away from their homes. Locked doors and windows deter potential break-ins.
- When you change your home's décor from its everyday styling to holiday themed decorating, keep it simple and modest. Expensive and showy holiday decorations and elaborate light displays are a signal to criminals there may be plenty of valuables inside your home. In addition, do not leave wrapped gifts under the tree in full view from exterior windows. These are an invitation to burglars to break-in when you aren't home. Keep wrapped gifts stashed away in closets and storage spaces until the last minute.
- Be sure your home is well-lit inside and out and the yard is well-groomed. Not only does this add to curb appeal, but it is an important safety measure. The more lighting you have inside your home and in your yard (including along sidewalks and around the garage), the less dark places for thieves to lurk and hide at night. Likewise, follow the 3 foot/6 foot rule when it comes to trees and shrubs in your yard. Trim bushes down to no more than three feet tall and trim trees up at least six feet off the ground minimizing hiding places for criminals. This also provides a clear view of your home from the street.
- If you plan to travel out of town this holiday season, only mention your trip to the people who absolutely need to know you'll be gone. Furthermore, do not mention you'll be traveling on any of the social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. If a potential criminal discovers you'll be gone, it won't take much legwork to find your address and know just when to break-in your home.
- In addition, do not mention or discuss valuable holiday gifts via social media. A post like, "Got a new sound system for the home theater for X-mas," becomes common knowledge instantly. If a criminal happens upon this information, all he or she will have to do now is watch your house and wait for you to leave. Within minutes, that new sound system will not be yours any longer.
- If you do not use social media, do not think you are exempt from the risk of burglary. As soon as you put the empty boxes and packaging from your new sound system in the trash can or next to it at the curb, you'll be telling the whole neighborhood and all the passers-by that you have something valuable in your home. Use caution when throwing away packaging from "big ticket" gifts. Burglars know what to look for and some even cruise streets and neighborhoods looking for boxes, cartons and trash signaling valuable gifts inside a home. As soon as you leave your house, your new sound system is as good as gone. Instead of throwing away all of the packaging or the entire box at one time, break it down or cut it into smaller pieces. Recycle or dispose of the smaller pieces a little bit at a time so not to attract attention.
- If you have plans to travel this holiday season, take advantage of a home security system if possible. If you already have one, you are in good shape. However, if you do not have a security system and can afford one, considering having it installed as soon as possible. If you do not have a security system and cannot afford one, take a few smaller steps like installing motion sensor lights along walkways, porches and driveways. Solar lights work well too, as you won't have to manually turn them on or off. Inside, set your lights and TVs on timers. Have them turn on in various parts of the home at different times of the day. Consider asking a trusted neighbor to park in your driveway intermittently while you are away. Also ask a neighbor to collect mail and newspapers or stop these services until you return home. It is a good idea to notify your local police department as well and request a car drive past your home periodically while you are out of town. If you ask a neighbor to park in your driveway, identify the vehicle to the police.
As you look forward to celebrating the holiday season, The Garage Plan Shop recommends you add these home safety precautions to your holiday "to-do" list protecting your home, family and belongings.


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MIAMI (AP) — Trayvon Martin's parents say they're still in shock and disbelief that jurors acquitted George Zimmerman in the 2012 shooting death of their 17-year-old son.
Martin's parents made appearances on network morning news shows Thursday.
On NBC's "Today" show, Sybrina Fulton questioned whether jurors looked at the shooting from her son's point of view. She says the verdict failed Trayvon, a teenager who was scared.
Martin's father, Tracy Martin, says they believed the killer of their "unarmed child" was going to be convicted.
It's the first time they've spoken publically since the verdict was announced Saturday following a three-week trial in central Florida.
Zimmerman faced second-degree murder charges. Prosecutors accused Zimmerman, who identifies himself as Hispanic, of profiling Martin, who was black. Zimmerman claimed he shot Martin in self-defense.


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First Look at Convert: East Bay's New Eco-Friendly Fashion Emporium
The big opening bash may not be until next week, but we hear hotly-anticipated, eco-minded Berkeley shop Convert will quietly open its doors tomorrow.
Yes, for city residents, a visit requires a journey over or under the Bay. But we're betting fashion-minded folks will make the trek. Here's why:
First, the new store for men and women is the latest from longtime local fashion industry vet Randy Brewer, who spent the last 12 years picking and choosing clothing lines for Villains in the Haight. Second, along with Brewer's taste for hip surfer-meets-street apparel, the store's eco-friendly focus is sure to be a draw.


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Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Vad Lee and Tevin Washington each accounted for three first half touchdowns as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ran over the Boston College Eagles, 37-17, in an Atlantic Coast Conference game at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Lee completed just 2-of-6 passes but finished with 89 yards and a touchdown for the Yellow Jackets (3-4, 1-1 ACC) while adding 60 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Washington, who started the game at quarterback, passed for 83 yards on 4-for-8 and picked up 63 yards rushing to go along with two scores. Zach Laskey rushed for 101 yards on 17 carries, the second time he has gained more than 100 yards this season.
On the other sideline, Chase Rettig completed 19-of-31 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Alex Amidon grabbed seven catches for 118 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles (1-6, 0-3), who dropped their fifth straight game.
Georgia Tech gained 89 yards on its first possession but had a field goal attempt blocked and came away scoreless. The Yellow Jackets got on the board first late in the opening quarter when Washington scored his first touchdown of the day, capping a 13-play drive.
Washington's second score of the day, a one-yard touchdown run, put Georgia Tech ahead 14-0. After a BC field goal, Lee replaced Washington and led a touchdown drive, scoring on a 24-yard rush on third and 11.
With 2:01 remaining in the first half, Lee hooked up with Anthony Autry for a 45-yard touchdown pass, Autry's only reception of the game. Georgia Tech held a commanding 28-3 lead at halftime.
Rettig threw both of his touchdown passes in the second half, but the Eagles' lead proved to be insurmountable. Amidon and Chris Pantale were the recipients of Rettig's scores.
David Sims ran it in from seven yards out for Georgia Tech with a few minutes left in the fourth period to conclude the scoring.
Georgia Tech outgained Boston College 391 to 32 on the ground and ran nearly twice as many offensive plays. The Yellow Jackets improved to 6-2 all-time against BC.
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Tuesday night the district will sponsor its first safety committee meeting for this year. Local law enforcement officers and elected officials are expected to be on hand for the meeting. Organizers say this is part of a national school safety initiative.
"It's been reported that a number of those schools are now becoming drug free, violence free and it's because the communities are somewhat taking ownership for the schools and helping administrators. We can't do it all ourselves. We're going to need help from the community," said Dr. Sam Thompson, MPS Safety Director.
Tuesday night's meeting will be held at 7 o'clock at the district's Safety Center on the campus of Harris Elementary. It's free of charge and expected to last about an hour. The public is invited.
After Tuesday, Thompson says the group will meet once a month.
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