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One of the most mesmerizing trailers we have seen recently is the new film from Focus Features The Signal. Starring Laurence Fishburne the sci fi thriller has been getting rave reviews and now has an official release date.
Three college students on a road trip across the Southwest experience a detour: the tracking of a computer genius who has already hacked into MIT and exposed security faults. The trio find themselves drawn to an eerily isolated area. Suddenly everything goes dark. When one of the students, Nic (Brenton Thwaites of The Giver and Maleficent), regains consciousness, he is in a waking nightmare…
The trailer will immediately remind you of something similar to The Matrix as Fishburne explains to the young man that he has been affected. We can't wait to get our hands on this film as it visually reminds us of one of our favorite films from 2013 Upside Down. Check out the trailer, images and posters for The Signal and look for more on this soon!
The Signal is directed by William Eubank and stars Laurence Fishburne and Brenton Thwaites. It will be released to limited theaters on June 13 and expand during the rest of June. For more information on The Signal visit their official website or any of their social media pages:


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Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility
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- • discharging firearm at school
(1) Any person who intentionally possesses a loaded or unloaded firearm or any other instrument used as a dangerous weapon, while in or on a public building, shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class C felony.
(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who intentionally possesses:
(A) A firearm in a court facility is guilty, upon conviction, of a Class C felony. A person who intentionally possesses a firearm in a court facility shall surrender the firearm to a law enforcement officer.
(B) A weapon, other than a firearm, in a court facility may be required to surrender the weapon to a law enforcement officer or to immediately remove it from the court facility. A person who fails to comply with this subparagraph is guilty, upon conviction, of a Class C felony.
(b) The presiding judge of a judicial district may enter an order permitting the possession of specified weapons in a court facility.
(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) A sheriff, police officer, other duly appointed peace officers or a corrections officer while acting within the scope of employment.
(b) A person summoned by a peace officer to assist in making an arrest or preserving the peace, while the summoned person is engaged in assisting the officer.
(c) An active or reserve member of the military forces of this state or the United States, when engaged in the performance of duty.
(d) A person who is licensed under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license) and 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) to carry a concealed handgun.
(e) A person who is authorized by the officer or agency that controls the public building to possess a firearm or dangerous weapon in that public building.
(f) An employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of employment, who possesses a firearm in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife.
(g) Possession of a firearm on school property if the firearm:
(A) Is possessed by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm; and
(B) Is unloaded and locked in a motor vehicle.
(4) The exceptions listed in subsection (3)(b) to (g) of this section constitute affirmative defenses to a charge of violating subsection (1) of this section.
(5)(a) Any person who knowingly, or with reckless disregard for the safety of another, discharges or attempts to discharge a firearm at a place that the person knows is a school shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class C felony.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to the discharge of a firearm:
(A) As part of a program approved by a school in the school by an individual who is participating in the program;
(B) By a law enforcement officer acting in the officers official capacity; or
(C) By an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of employment, in the course of the lawful taking of wildlife.
(6) Any weapon carried in violation of this section is subject to the forfeiture provisions of ORS 166.279 (Forfeiture of deadly weapons).
(7) Notwithstanding the fact that a persons conduct in a single criminal episode constitutes a violation of both subsections (1) and (5) of this section, the district attorney may charge the person with only one of the offenses.
(8) As used in this section, dangerous weapon means a dangerous weapon as that term is defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions). [1969 c.705 §§2,4; 1977 c.207 §2; 1979 c.398 §2; 1989 c.839 §22; 1989 c.982 §5; 1991 c.67 §39; 1993 c.625 §1; 1999 c.782 §7; 1999 c.1040 §4; 2001 c.666 §§24,36; 2003 c.614 §6; 2009 c.556 §6]

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Video clip of Korean singer Rain popular
A video clip in which the famous Korean singer and actor Rain answers questions for an interview with the weekly U.S. magazine TIME has clinched the top stop in the "Most Popular Videos" on the magazine's website.
As of June 10, the video web coverage segment, 10 Questions for Rain, where the 25-year-old star of Hallyu (referring to popularity of Korean pop culture overseas) answers 10 questions chosen from a pool of user submitted questions is ranked first on the most popular video clips from the magazine.
For the interview, TIME's editor-in-chief selected ten questions from the countless number sent in to the website (http://www.time.com/10questions) by Internet users all over the world.
This is the third consecutive year that Rain has been linked to TIME.
The star, who recently appeared in the Hollywood movie Speed Racer< was chosen for the "TIME 100" list in 2006 becoming the first Korean entertainer to make the annual list and walked the red carpet with powerful figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and movie mogul Jerry Bruckheimer.
In 2007, Rain was ranked number one on the online voting system set up for the "TIME 100" and introduced as "Asia's Prince of Pop."
Thanks to his well-toned body and dynamic dance moves, which exude masculine charm, Rain has ridden the crest of the Hallyu, or Korean wave.
By Han Aran
Korea.net Staff Writer
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Salem Community Center plans another session of Learning to Accelerate your Potential for Swimming.
L.A.P.S. will run through Dec. 19 with two sessions per week. Its purpose is to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swimming strokes with an emphasis on promoting wellness and fitness.
There are three age groups: Tiger Sharks, 7 to 12, will practice 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Great Whites, 13 to 19, will practice 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and adults will swim 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Another class, swimming 101, is for adults to develop flexibility and cardiovascular health.
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Through the Eyes of a Child -
A Cardon Children's Covenant
A Cardon Children's Covenant
"What will I become?" It's one of life's most important questions. And whether you are a child, a teenager, a grown up, or even an organization, the answer is important because it's a vital part of our endless search for meaning.
So what will you become? It depends a lot on how you see things.
If you look through the eyes of the skeptic, you may become frightened.
If you look through the eyes of the realist, you may become jaded.
If you look through the eyes of the expert, you may become controlling.
But what would you become if you looked through the eyes of a beginner? Through the eyes of possibility? In other words, what would we become if we looked through the eyes of a child?
In a kid's world, they see a land of wonder, of constant miracle, of unending surprise. And the only word that describes it is "WOW!" Children are easily amazed and always amazing. They can create for themselves a magical place where nothing is too outrageous and everything is possible. There are no boundaries, only dreams. And because what they build in their imagination is always real, each new discovery is met with unbridled joy.
Children are always exploring, changing, growing. They are unencumbered with "the way we've always done it." Since everything is new, they are not afraid of the untried. Mistakes do not deter them. They are just a chance to try again, this time in a better way. They always seek to learn something new, to do something they could not accomplish yesterday. And when learning is fun, children are tireless. They never stop. It is their life.
And what do children see when they look in the mirror, when they peer deep inside themselves?
The whole world in miniature, of course. Because each thing they have looked upon, they have made a part of themselves. There is almost no sense of where they stop and where everything else begins. They are connected to it all, and they make a difference in it all. They are powerful beyond measure because at a moment's notice, children can sacrifice all that they are for all that they could become.
Children are always asking, "Why?" They are curious. They are always wondering and wonderful. But there is one thing of which they are certain. They have no doubt of their uniqueness, no doubt of the fact there is no one else quite like them. And unless they are taught otherwise, there is nothing they can't do.
So starting today, if we could have only one aspiration, let it be to see what they see. Because when we adopt their view of things, we will connect with them in a vibrant and vital way. And that relationship will make us all stronger.
Let's build a place where kid's orders are just as important as doctor's orders. Let's build a place where boundless energy and youthful exuberance are the norm, not the exception. Let's use laughter as one of our key measures of success. And on those days when we don't see our work as an adventure, or ourselves as the most important difference, let's not trust our eyes, for our imagination is clearly out of focus.
When we see everything we do through the eyes of a child, we will have reached our goal. And then it will dawn on us. We haven't healed the children. They have healed us.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida regulators are warning that predicted savings on auto insurance premiums under a new law may be misleading.
The Office of Insurance Regulation on Friday released a preliminary report estimating no-fault premiums could drop 12 to 20 percent.
The agency also issued a list of caveats. One is that the estimate is for premiums that insurers are entitled to receive. Companies, though, often ask for lower premiums because auto insurance is highly competitive.
Another caveat is that the savings would be just for personal injury protection, which accounts for only about 20 percent of a total insurance bill.
The new law is designed to reduce PIP fraud. It calls for a 10 percent premium savings unless companies can explain why they can't cut that much.


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June 15, 1964: Here are some of the players mentioned in a story on Coach Buck Hardee's Post 10 American Legion team: Kemp Gregory, Gene Russ, Eddie Lewis, Darrell Kohel, Sammy Long, Jim Kaylor, Jerry Martin, Pete Daughtry, Dan Whisnant, Sandy Dew and Wayne Johnson.
June 15, 1964: I saw an ad for the Arnold Palmer Putting Course at 2920 Carolina Beach Road, beside Chip's Drive-in. I'm guessing this is the miniature golf course that was behind the old car wash on Carolina Beach Road, near the old Hardee's? Back in the late 1970s I used to hang out at the car wash with some other hot-rod buddies and was surprised when someone pointed out the remnants of the course that could be seen under the weeds and brush. Anyone recall playing there? Why it closed?
June 15, 1964: The best I recall, 1964 is the first editions I started seeing photos running with the obituaries in the StarNews.
June 20, 1964: This piece of news was news to me – the SBI was asked to launch an investigation into the "mystery-shrouded" disappearance of official records from the New Hanover County Recorder's Court. The probe was requested by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. I'll watch for developments.
June 20, 1964: Roland-Grise Junior High students Crae Dunn and Jean Raney were honored with the R. Jack Davis award, given each year to the most outstanding ninth-grade boy and girl.
June 20, 1964: There were ads for an establishment I remember well and one I'd never heard of – you could eat dinner for as little as 97 cents at the Martha-Ann Motel-Restaurant in Hampstead. I recall my family stopping there once on one of our many trips to see family in Kinston. I was not familiar, however, with the Argonaut, a floating restaurant on the Cape Fear River, with the address listed as North Fourth Street.
June 21, 1964: The Carolina Beach Speedway, a half-mile dirt track near the Snows Cut Bridge, was opening for the season. The first race was set for the Fourth of July with a $500 prize going to the winner, according to track owners Walter L. Burnett Sr. and Walter L. Burnett Jr. The track was operating as an "outlaw track," meaning it did not fall under NASCAR sanctions. It also was used for demolition derby. Early entries for various events were Roy Maxwell, Gleason Johnson, G.T. Fowler, Butch Register and Bud Lancaster.
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July 21, 2014
By Stephen Trembley
FRESNO, Calif. --- After helping change the culture of the Fresno State men's basketball program both on and off the court, Michael Schwartz has been promoted to associate head coach, Bulldogs' head coach Rodney Terry announced Monday.
"We have one of the best young basketball minds in the business," Terry said of Schwartz. "He has really helped us build the core foundation of our program both on and off the court. The continuity of our staff is essential for us moving forward.
Schwartz is in his fourth season on Terry's staff and served the previous three seasons as the Bulldogs' lead assistant coach. Schwartz has been the Bulldogs' in-game coordinator and primarily responsible for game preparation, recruiting, scouting and skill development.
"Our group of guys - both returning and incoming players - have all worked extremely hard so far this summer," Schwartz said. "After getting a taste of postseason play, everyone in the program was eager to build on last year's success during the offseason and upcoming preseason. The team has responded well to the challenges and expectations that Coach Terry and the staff have established regarding academic success, player development and winning. There is optimism in our program about an exciting 2014-15 campaign, and we are looking forward to giving the Red Wave a lot to be proud of."
The momentum that Fresno State looks to continue to build upon largely comes from the program's strong finish last season. The 'Dogs won 13 of their last 18 games, including eight of the final 10 regular season contests, and reached the championship series of the 16-team College Basketball Invitational.
Schwartz was part of the staff that led the Bulldogs to the program's first 20-win season in seven years and also coached freshman guard/forward Paul Watson to Freshman All-American and Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors, along with two other all-conference selections in guards Tyler Johnson and Marvelle Harris.
Schwartz was an instrumental factor in the Bulldogs' most recent recruiting class that ranks as one of the highest rated classes in school history. Freshmen Eugene Artison, Isaiah Bailey and Terrell Carter II, and junior guard Darnell Taylor, all join Fresno State for the upcoming campaign. The 'Dogs also add redshirt sophomore forward Braeden Anderson, who missed all of last season due to a neck injury, and Texas transfer shooting guard Julien Lewis to their rotation.
In the classroom, Fresno State posted a program-record 980 Academic Progress Rate for the 2012-13 season - the most recent year for which the NCAA has announced its academic ratings.
Before joining the Bulldog family, Schwartz spent four seasons as an assistant coach and six seasons overall as a member of the University of Miami (Fla.) men's basketball program. In his time as an assistant at Miami, Schwartz helped lead the Hurricanes to an overall record of 83-52 and three postseason appearances, making it to the NCAA second round in his first year and the NIT quarterfinals in 2011. Schwartz was key in guiding Miami to one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in 2007-08 when they posted the second-most wins in program history (23), including a school-record 14 wins at home and a program-best fifth-place finish in the ACC. The Canes broke into the Top 25 during his first three years as an assistant. Prior to becoming an assistant coach, Schwartz served as the Coordinator of Basketball Operations at Miami. In that capacity, he handled video operations, including film breakdown and opponent scouting, supervised recruiting mail outs and served as a liaison with the team's managerial staff.
Schwartz joined the Hurricane staff in 2005 after one season as an assistant coach at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Before joining the staff at UT-San Antonio, Schwartz served as the men's basketball video coordinator at the University of Texas for two seasons (2002-04). Schwartz played basketball at Texas in 1998-99 and was a member of the Longhorns' Big XII championship team.
Schwartz graduated from Texas in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in speech communication studies, and served as a graduate assistant at Texas from 1999 until 2001. He left Texas in 2001-02 to join the men's basketball staff at Long Beach State University. However, he returned to Texas as video coordinator in 2002 and was part of the Longhorns' run to the NCAA Final Four in 2003 and the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2004. Schwartz also gained experience with USA Basketball as a support staff member for the 2001 Young Men's World Championship Trials, the 2000 USA National Select Team -- coached by Mike Jarvis and Bob Huggins -- and the 2000 USA Youth Development Festival.
A native of Los Angeles, Calif., Schwartz played collegiate basketball at Sonoma State University (1994-96) before finishing his career at the University of Texas. Schwartz is married to the former Stephanie Chrisman and together they have two daughters, Sydney and Samantha.
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Comprehensive Description
A medium-sized bushland Hyperolius (males 25-27 mm, females 30-32 mm) from the western central forests. Dorsum either with hourglass pattern or with light dorsolateral stripes. Pupil horizontal.
It occurs in two morphs, the first of which is silvery-white on dorsum with two large dark blotches forming an hour-glass shape on the anterior back and a transverse bar in the lumbar region. The second morph has vivid cream or silvery-white dorsolateral stripes on a dark background. In the populations from R. Congo some males and many of the females are green with light dorsolateral stripes.
Much confusion has surrounded this species, partly because of its variation, partly because several quite different species have been treated as subspecies of H. platyceps. Amiet (1978) has clarified the matter and I follow him in regarding the forms in the "platyceps-complex" as full species (platyceps, langi, major). Amiet has also clarified the relationships between H. platyceps, H. kuligae and H. adametzi, three Hyperolius which in Cameroun can easily be confused, and with the similar, West African H. sylvaticus.
Amiet notes that in voice and habitat preference this species is similar to H. concolor, and that the two species seem to vicariate for each other with a non-overlapping distribution in western Cameroun.
This account was taken from "Treefrogs of Africa" by Arne Schiøtz with kind permission from Edition Chimaira publishers, Frankfurt am Main.
- Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main.
Range Description
Distribution and Habitat
A bushland form distributed in southern Cameroun south of Sanaga River to R. D. Congo and possibly further south and east. I have collected a sample at Salonga N. P., R. D. Congo.
- Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main.
Physical Description
Head is rather large, as long as broad and much depressed. Snout is rounded; loreal region is oblique. Interorbital space is broader than the upper eyelid. Tympanum is hidden. Outer fingers are one-fourth webbed. Toes are two-thirds webbed; disks rather large. The tibio-tarsal articulation reaches the eye. Skin is smooth, faintly areolate on the belly (Boulenger, 1900).
Dorsum is pale brownish with a large blackish-brown marking with indentations extending from between the eyes to the sacral region. Sides of head, body and upper surface of legs are blackish brown. A whitish spot is present on the leg above the tibio-tarsal articulation. Upper surface of the thigh are whitish, with a narrow dark brown streak. Venter is white (Boulenger, 1900).
The type specimen measures 29 mm from snout to vent (Boulenger, 1900).
Habitat and Ecology
- Terrestrial
- Freshwater
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
Red List Criteria
Year Assessed
- 2004Least Concern
Population Trend
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
Two types of calls are made: sharp clicks uttered singly or in twos, and a short rattle. According to Amiet the usual call is a click with a nasal quality, while the rattle is a territorial call, uttered less frequently.
According to Largen and Dowsett Lemaire, it breeds in flooded swamp-forest.
- Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main.
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Hyperolius platyceps
Hyperolius platyceps is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, rivers, shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, and ponds.
- Schiøtz, A., Amiet, J.-L. & Burger, M. 2004. Hyperolius platyceps. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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A musical environment
A unique collaboration celebrates the earth as an instrument, expressing a new understanding.
February 25, 2014
The iconic musician Tom Waits huffs and hammers his way through the earth's underground in the song of the same name, singing, "there's a world going on … marching around down under your boots."
The natural world, above and below ground, is one many of us may not have a chance to think much about. Business and busyness is pressing and unrelenting. There's just no time to stop and take a walk in the forest these days with a saxophone, a siter, a viola, a classical guitar, and various found percussive instruments.
Imagine encountering that—a dozen people in the woods improvising on the spot as they're inspired by what they hear from the forest, or from the savanna, as the wind combs through tall native grasses and whispers inspiration.
Sounds and Visions of Cedar Creek is just such an experience—a unique collaboration, one in which the very earth we walk on is recognized and celebrated as an instrument, and where the research of scientists percolates in the minds of artists and comes out as a new understanding.
The performance, which will take place Feb. 27 in St. Paul, evolved from the experience of a dozen U of M students and faculty from the School of Music and Department of Art who spent two days talking with research scientists and otherwise exploring the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, an ecological research site of the University of Minnesota. It will feature sound installations, improvised music, and visual art. And should you attend, expect a nontraditional audience experience as well. You may at times be on the move, or lying on the ground, where the recorded sounds of the performers' footsteps at Cedar Creek will transport you.
Listen to a brief audio segment of the performance from a Feb. 20 rehearsal.
A diversity of ideas
Cedar Creek, of course, is one of the most famous ecological research sites in the nation. Scientists from all over the world come to see natural habitats of incomparable biological diversity, representing the entire state of Minnesota. But it is something much more rare to see and hear such diversity represented not as scientific evidence and fact, but as an abstract expression of experience.
School of Music lecturer Scott Currie, who conceived of the initiative with classical guitar instructor Maja Radovanlija and others, wants to be clear on that—the work is not a literal translation of science, nor does he believe it should be.
"Scientists will admit, no set of data tells the whole story, so we're kind of speaking for the scientist in a way that you're speaking for a composer when you play a piece. What I thought we could do more effectively as artists is reflect on the different stories … to create a mosaic of different perspectives on the same issue—and represent them simultaneously in all their contradictions." says Currie.
Currie says that the experience for students who participated was one they're unlikely ever to get in the classroom. Even for the instructors, it was novel.
"I don't know what the takeaway will be … but I do know that this has transformed the way I'm approaching things, and the students have been very clear that it's certainly transforming the way they look at things," says Currie.
Viola player and doctor of musical arts student Maria Ritzenhaler describes the experience as a stark contrast to her daily routine.
"The most memorable part of this for me was taking me out of my comfort zone—I'm a classical musician, I sit in my practice room for six hours a day, and I play the same thing over and over again," she says.
She explains how an ongoing scientific experiment at Cedar Creek, the effect of fire frequency on grasslands, influenced her.
"They had four plots of land. They burned one every three years, another every ten years… Listening to them talk about their work … how much they knew … it was great."
Currie says if there is a deeper lesson to be learned, it is that bringing the unfamiliar together can open minds in different directions.
"The lines between music, and visual, the scientific, and everything else—these things can be challenged. I think [students] learned that they don't just have to collaborate with people from their own specific field … they can be something else."
If you go…
Sounds and Visions of Cedar Creek. Free and open to the public.
February 27, 5:30 p.m., atrium of the Learning and Environmental Sciences building, Buford Avenue, St. Paul.
Sounds and Visions of Cedar Creek was supported by an Institute on the Environment mini grant (Up to $3,000) to spur innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations that address sustainability challenges. 2014 grants are available. Apply by March 16.


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In a $1$D random walk on x axis a particle can turn left with probability $\frac{3}{4}$ and right with probability $\frac{1}{4}$. What is the probability that $|x|\leq 1 $ for $1\leq t\leq 4$ total steps.
I am not looking for answers, but ways to think about it. How to approach this kind of a question? What is a good source that discusses random walks from the basics.


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I found that whilst they're superb for general walking (which is what they're designed and marketed for) and they'll cope with almost anything underfoot, they're not ideal for prolonged use on excessively jagged/uneven rocky terrain.
The sole is fairly flexible and you will feel the uneven rocky surface underfoot.
To give you an example, I've climbed Tryfan in them with no problem but the uneven nature of Striding Edge made me wish I put on a pair of boots with a stiffer sole (SL's for instance) for more support.
That said, I have no hesitation in buying another pair.
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The American Legion and Navy League are joining forces to sponsor a charity chili cook-off featuring more than 15 recipes from a broad range of sponsors, including restaurants and individuals. This always popular event will be held on Saturday, March 30 from 1 pm to 6 pm at El Rio Bar and Grill alongside the Cuale River in Paso Ancho. It's an "all you can eat" chili and riblet feast costing just $200 pesos per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from any of the event's sponsors including Carol's Boutique on Basilio Badillo.
Charities benefiting from the cook off include Busca Un Amigo, Corazon de Niña, Toys for Tots and the Navy League's "Adopt a School" program. Busca Un Amigo is a Pitillal based non-profit child care and rehab facility for underprivileged children. Corazon de Niña provides a safe home for abused and neglected girls aged 12 and older, with counseling, education and long term support. Toys for Tots distributes more than 8,000 toys and joy each Christmas season to less advantaged kids throughout the Bahia. The Navy League's newest program to assist underfunded kinder and primary schools will provide school supplies and other support to the neediest schools as identified when distributing toys during the holiday season.
Doors will open at 1 pm, with mariachis performing from 2 to 4 pm. Judging by you the attendees will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. Three of Vallarta's top chefs will award a "Grand Chef's Prize." To become a sponsor and a participant in the cook-off, you must agree to provide at least 4 gallons of your special chili recipe and preferably bring your own heating unit. Call Dennis Rike at 322 138 8891 or email@example.com to sign up as a participant or to get additional information regarding the event.
El Rio Bar and Grill is conveniently located alongside the Cuale River in Paso Ancho.
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Since I'm now located on the East Coast, I've been following East Coast teams much more closely than I have before.
Of course, you'd have had to be blind to miss Rutgers recent rise to prominence (hence the rumors they are the target of a pilfering attempt by the Big Ten) no matter where you lived. But there's a lot more to the conference than I thought before I returned back to NY.
This year, 18 players from the Big East Conference were drafted and a slew of others were picked up as street free agents.
Over the next week we're going to take a look at some of them, where they went and what their landing spot might mean for their success in the league.
Previous Article:
Anthony Davis, OT, San Francisco 49ers
In our second edition, we look at another former Scarlet Knight – cornerback Devin McCourty.
Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers – Drafted by the New England Patriots at 1-27
It seems like this selection confused people as many thought the more pressing defensive need was pass rush and either a defensive lineman or a linebacker. But the secondary is a problem as well and with teams like the Vikings and Packers coming to town this year and the Colts always a threat in the playoffs, the Patriots know they need to secure the secondary.
McCourty was a pretty good corner at Rutgers although he did allow a lot of passes. A tough, versatile player with return skills, McCourty fits the Belichick mold of solid, muti-functional athletes who can fill several roles. It looks as though he will start out as a nickel back and more than likely get some special teams work, probably on coverage as well as returning kicks but don't be surprised if in a few years he's moved to corner where his press skills will come to fruition. You could see him a lot this year in fact, as the Pats play nickel defense nearly half the time.
At 5′10″, 193lbs, McCourty isn't the prototypical sized defensive back, but he's incredibly tough and competitive and that may make up for some size issues. The physical nature of his game will also secure him a frequent spot on coverage units and you have to know Coach Belichick will try to recreate some of the seven blocked kicks McCourty produced for the Scarlet Knights.
The Patriots not only struggled against the likes of Drew Brees and Peyton Manning but were torched by Chad Henne (335 yards, 2 TDs), Kyle Orton (330 yards, 2 TDs) and Matt Schaub (303 yards, 2 TDs).
McCourty should be able to step in and help reverse course for New England, and very quickly at that.


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Before Henry Cavill took over the reign of Superman, it was Brandon Routh who wore the shielded cape for one film in 2006's "Superman Returns." Now Routh returns to the DC cinematic universe to portray another hero in the hit CW show "Arrow." This time around Routh will take on the task of playing the scientist Ray Palmer who uses his scientific prowess to act as the shrinking hero, The Atom.
Here's a quick description of how the television version of Atom will be represented courtesy of TVLine who broke the news:
An unparalleled scientist and inventor, Ray will play an unexpected role in the lives of Oliver and (rumored love interest) Felicity as the new owner of Queen Consolidated. Palmer's plans for Queen Consolidated's Applied Sciences Division will be shrouded in mystery.
While Atom was never a big named hero on Justice League rosters, there have been many famous story arcs centered around his lore and supporting characters in the comic books. "Identity Crisis," an award winning mini-series by Brad Meltzer, changed the status quo of DC Comics at the time of publishing. The superhero also gained national attention as a reoccurring character in the Cartoon Network animated series "Justice League Unlimited" during the mid-2000's.
He'll join recently announced Devon Aoki, who will play Katana, as new potential allies for Ollie. The new season of "Arrow" is shaping up to be a television gathering of what "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" could be. With last season's holdover heroes and this season's new introductions, Ollie could very well form his own Justice League team. He has enough superheroes in his phone book.
Here's hoping Routh makes a better Atom than he did Superman. What do you think about all the recent cast announcements from "Arrow?"


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The state of Wyoming is asking you to help save a life...
Wyoming's biggest blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th from 10 AM to 6PM. The drive will take place at United Blood Services office at 1416 East A St. Casper.
The American Red Cross says this is the biggest blood shortage in 15 years!
In the summer months, when temperatures soar, community blood supplies tend to diminish greatly. Because blood can only be stored for 42 days, there is a constant need for all blood types.
Help save lives by making your appointment online
to give blood or call (307) 237-2328.


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Peru was the home of the Inca people and other civilisations before it. There are so many sights to see there from the enigmatic Nasca lines and geoglyphs to the magnificent Machu Picchu.
The book tells the tale of a journey all over Peru, discovering their history and their culture.
On a mountain trail high in the Andes lies the long lost Inca city of Machu Picchu (located 2,400 meters / 7,875 ft above sea level) - lost until 1911 when it was found by Hiram Bingham. This set also includes pictures from elsewhere in Peru including Cuzco, Lake Titicaca (the largest navigable lake above 7000ft) and the Nasca Lines (which featured in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull).
The trip included:
The Ballestas Islands
Paracas National Reserve
Sacred Valley
Agua Callientes
Machu Picchu
Abra La Raya
Lake Titicaca
Islas Uros
Isla Taquile
About the only place in Peru not visited within the fortnight (well it was just over a fortnight actually!) was Arequipa to see Condors, but we saw some at Machu Picchu anyway.
A number of the places visited were UNESCO World Heritage sites.
You can now also watch a short video from Peru on Vimeo! http://vimeo.com/3210094
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New York Published February 28, 2015
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East Africa Published October 26, 2013
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Chicago Readers Weigh In
I'm pleased to report that quite a few readers responded to my column last week about Chicago.
I'm even happier to report that they shared the names of their favorite restaurants and retail wine stores; places I hadn't been able to get to, owing to the brevity of my three-day tour.
Here are the places they rated as some of the city's best:
1) Schwa (where acclaimed chef Michael Carlson presides)
2) BonSoiree (no corkage fee)
3) Sola (Asian- Hawaiian)
4) The Girl and the Goat, home of Top Chef Stephanie Izard. (For the record I tried to get in the Girl and the Goat but it's about the hottest ticket in town.)
Other reader recommendations included West Town Tavern and Howards, a wine shop in West Belmont, as well as Schaefer's, a wine shop in Skokie that has been in existence for quite some time.
In fact, WSJ reader John Shapira informed me, "Everyone on the North Shore knows that it has the most knowledgeable staff and well though-out inventory in the whole metropolitan area."
I promise to stop by the next time I'm in town, Mr. Shapira.
And I'd better get down to Houston sometime soon. Two readers (Houstonians) wrote to chastise me for forgetting about Spec's, which they said was the best wine shop in the country, far outstripping Binny's in Chicago.
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As an organisation, we use Outlook 2007 to schedule and arrange meetings. I want to start getting into the habit of recording minutes/actions from some of these meetings I setup.
I was looking at Minutes Templates on the MS website, and these look great, but involve me having to tap in the attendees, meeting location, date, and agenda items.
This got me thinking: Is there an "Out the Box" way to have a template pull out the relevant information from the relevant Outlook meeting? or perhaps export a Meeting to a Minutes/Actions style template.
- This would be more efficient and then I can just tap in the relevant minutes/action items against the agenda items.
Perhaps it would also allow me to then fwd this minutes/actions to the relevant attendees of that meeting?


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This is a re-upload of an old sermon jam, I re-uploaded it because the background track being used was not mine in copyright. This sermon jam now has a track from Every video we put up uses sounds from that package now, and I am going back to correct the older ones that did not use the music from that package.
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Cam total garbage as a HC
The Parcells/Sporano/Ireland team- Growing up I always admired Parcells and was a big believer in his philosophy of building from the inside out. Of course like everything else in this world ie technology, people evolve and offer new dynamics.

Parcells has really set up back with his drafts, was never a big fan of Henne when he was at Mich. Bringing Henning on as OC I was skeptical of; Pennington put the whole team on his shoulders in yr 1; do we have that kind of leadership now- no we don't. Will guys like Grigsby, and Livas stick I hope so they have amazing spped. There are a lot of questions naturally; but its to early to judge when its so early in the game when we don't even have out roster set.

Like Ross said, no excuses Sporano has to win its put up or dont let the door hit ya in the ^&*^^ time.Jaxphinhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-20955632.post-76643782608018799782011-07-30T16:07:22.891-04:002011-07-30T16:07:22.891-04:00You are quite obviously insane! :) Because you ar...You are quite obviously insane! :)

Because you are a Dolfan.

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Pet Friendly Howard
In Howard County, we love pooches and kitties. Pet parents, when visiting us you don't have to leave your little ones behind. See all there is to offer for Fluffly and Spot.
Aloft Arundel Mills
Dogs are more than fun – they're family too! The arf program is free of charge and open to all guests traveling with pets to our hotel – no deposits, no hassle, simply a breeze. ***If your dog weighs more than 40 pounds, please contact the hotel directly to discuss a waiver.***
7520 Teague Road
Hanover, MD 21076
Residence Inn by Marriott
4950 Beaver Run Court
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel
Our hotel is pet friendly. We supply a Sheraton dog bed, bags & gloves to scoop when walking the dog, and a sign for the room stating that there is a dog inside. There is no extra charge at check in
10207 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
Turf Valley
Turf Valley encourages all families to not leave their dogs behind. We are proudly a dog friendly property and have all our room types available. The arrival kit for guest with dogs include a welcome letter, a yummy treat, a sign for the door knob indicating to housekeeping that a dog is staying over, and suggested walking areas on our property. We also keep dog bowls and beds available upon request. In order to maintain the standards of our product for all our guests, we do process a cleaning fee of $75 (per stay) for reservations that are dog friendly.
2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Lisbon Town Grill
Leashed dogs are allowed to dine outside with their owners. They will receive a free dog biscuit, water and table scraps (when allowed by pet owner)!
15943 Frederick Road
Lisbon, MD 21765
Stella Notte
Leashed dogs are now allowed on the patio with their owners!8809 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Rams Head Tavern
We allow leashed dogs on the front patio of Rams Head Tavern at Savage Mill with a special 'Mutt Menu.'
8600 Foundry Street
Box 2065
Savage, MD 20763
The Woodstock Inn
We are located on horse trails and have hitching posts out front for your trusty steed.
1415 Woodstock Road
Woodstock, MD 21163
Pet Friendly Businesses
Columbia Bank
We often provide dog biscuits at our drive thru locations.
7186 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Howard County Center For The Arts
Howard County Center for the Arts studio artist, Art Landerman, does pet portraits.
8510 High Ridge Road
Studio 5B
Ellicott City, MD 21043
The Wine Bin
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the wine bin!
8390 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Parks and Open Spaces
Howard County welcomes leashed animals and their owners to the parks. You can find a list of many of the great parks here.
Howard County Conservancy
Leashed dogs are welcome to wander the The Howard County Conservancy trails dawn to dusk everyday with a human friend. Please clean up after your pooch.
10520 Old Frederick Road
Woodstock, MD 21163
Schooley Mill Horse Park
Bring your horse! This 192-acre park in Highland features an equestrian ring and riding trails. If you don't have a horse, that's okay, additional amenities include playing fields, picnic areas, historical interpretation and a state-of-the-art playground. Open from 7 a.m. to dusk
12975 Hall Shop Road
Highland, MD 20777
Worthington Dog Park
Dogs are invited to enjoy socializing and running without the confines of a leash. Park features include separate enclosures for large, small, timid & elderly dogs. A $5 day- pass fee and proof of current license and rabies apply. Handlers must be 18 years of age; children under the age of twelve are not allowed in off-leash area. Open seasonally, weather permitting.
8170 Hillsborough Rd
Ellicott City, 21043
Columbia DogPark
Columbia DogPark is an off-leash area operated and maintained by Columbia Association. Columbia DogPark offers a recreation and park setting for dog lovers and dog owners to enjoy. The park consists of 2.7 acres divided into two fenced areas one for small and one for large dogs.
5901 Rivendell Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
Blessing of the Animals
Pet owners can give thanks and ask for blessings upon their pets. All pets need to be on a leash. Blessing takes place in October in the piazza before the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City.
12290 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Dog Day Afternoon
Once a year the Columbia Association hosts this free event which is open to the general public. Come see local pet vendors (including vets and animal rescues), face painting for kids, a caricature artist who does drawings of your dog, two leash free areas for small dogs and large dogs to run around and play, contests including "Best Kisser," and "Best Costume," and much more. This is one of CA's most popular events!
Hopewell Park off Snowden River Parkway
K-9 In The Vines
Enjoy a day of fine wines, food, music, a variety of local vendors, and the company of pampered pooches and their people! 100% of funds raised will go to AWLFC programs that help animals in need.
Symphony of Lights Tail Lights
Once a year treat yourself and your dog to a walk through the 1.4 mile Symphony of Lights displays. It's a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season and to make this dog friendly walk your families new holiday tradition.
Symphony Woods
Intersection of Hickory Ridge Road and Broken Land Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Yappy Hour at the Wine Bin
Yappy Hour happens the first Friday of each month April through November. Bring your well behaved dog to a wine tasting. During nice weather, Yappy Hour is held in the parking lot with live music and wine. Inside the store enjoy a wine and parfections chocolate tasting.
8390 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Obedience Classes
Dog Obedience with Howard County Recreation and Parks
Who's in charge, you or your dog? Turn Rover into a well-behaved companion. Dog must be older than four months old with current shots. Instructor will advise about leash and collar. Please bring dog on a 6-foot leash, no retractable leashes allowed. Bring plastic bag and scoop. Class appropriate for any size dog.
Dog Park Manners with Howard County Recreation and Parks
Having trouble at the dog park? Is your dog nervous, aggressive or does not listen when it's time to go? This is a great class for socializing and becoming acquainted with the dog park. We will start with basic dog obedience and work up to socializing and experiencing the dog park. Please bring a 6-foot leash, no retractable leashes allowed. Bring plastic bag and scoop. Class appropriate for any size dog.


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Late is both an adverb and an adjective; it means the opposite of early. Lately is also an adverb; it means 'recently'.
Late meaning 'not on time'
Late as an adverb means 'not on time':
Well, I couldn't find my classroom, so I got to the classroom a bit late and then I had to sing a song in front of the other students!
I got to the classroom a bit lately…
The programme started late.
The programme started lately.
Late as an adjective means 'after the usual time':
We had a late breakfast.
describes when the activity happened
describes the train
Lately meaning 'recently'
We use lately for states or for repeated events, mostly with the present perfect:
She says she's been feeling tired lately. I think she's working too much.
He's been studying hard lately. He's got exams at the end of the month.
We don't use lately for single events that happened recently:
I had a strange experience recently.
I had a strange experience lately.
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We usually have a late lunch.
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Old Colorado City Library will be closed Sat., July 2 - Thurs., July 7 due to floor refinishing.
Internet Terms of Use Policy
Welcome to the Pikes Peak Library District Internet Access. This page explains the policies under which Library visitors and members may access the internet using the Library's computers and the Library's wireless access. By accessing or using the Library's computers or wireless access to access the Internet, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with the terms of this policy.
The Internet in Context
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers that offers access to a wealth of materials and information that is personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages.
Integrating electronic resources from outside networks with the Library's many other resources is a logical extension of the Library's ability to carry out its mission and the public library concept of access to information.
Providing access to the Internet does not mean or imply that the Library endorses or sanctions the content or point of view of any of the information or commentary found on the Internet.
The Internet is an unregulated medium. Accuracy, completeness, timeliness of information found on the Internet varies widely. Users must use critical judgment when relying on information found on the Internet.
The Internet does contain material of a controversial nature. The Library uses a filter to prevent access to sexually explicit images. Filtering technology is imperfect and therefore may not block everything that might be considered objectionable.
The Library makes every effort to provide access to unfiltered sites. Due to the inconsistent and ever-changing nature of some web sites and web-based software, however, the Library does not guarantee access to any specific site or portion of a site.
The Library makes every effort to provide secure access to the Internet. However, users are at risk for loss or theft of personal or business information and should take appropriate precautions while using Library computers.
The Library is not responsible for any loss or damage to patrons' data or media due to hardware, software, or electrical failure, breaches of security, theft, or any other occurrence while the patron is using Library equipment for Internet access.
Children's Use of the Internet
The Library offers the option of directed access to the Internet though child-appropriate search engines at all locations. Children also have access to the Library's Kids Web and links to other topical websites. Limiting searches to child appropriate sites does not guarantee the exclusion of objectionable material.
As with all materials in the Library, any restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the sole responsibility of the parent, guardian, or caregiver. Parents are encouraged to work with their children to develop rules for the use of the Internet and to review publications on Internet safety recommended by the Library.
Parents and children are encouraged to visit the Internet Safety section of PPLD's Kids Web for more information.
Patrons are advised to be aware of potential safety and security risks to minors when using email, chat rooms, social media and other electronic communications. The Library provides educational materials regarding these risks which are available upon request.
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Inappropriate use of computers or wireless access may result in loss of computer privileges, wireless access privileges, and/or loss of Library privileges.
Inappropriate Use includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Using the computer or wireless access to access, display, transmit, or disseminate sexually explicit images from the Internet, email, or portable storage device.
- Using programs that infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damaging or altering the software components of a local or remote computer or computing system.
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- Using another person's library card to access Internet computers. If this occurs, both the patron using the computer and the patron whose card is being used may be suspended from using Internet services.
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It is the policy of the Library to report illegal activities to law enforcement. Library staff members who witness activities or content involving illegal use of the computers will immediately report their observations to the police.
Patrons who wish to obtain access to a filtered site may ask for assistance at a service desk.
Patrons may request review of an Internet website by Library staff to determine whether the content is deemed appropriate or inappropriate.
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New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas said Monday he's still feeling a little under the weather.
The way he ran Sunday against Buffalo, who would have thought that he has been battling a virus?
Thomas carried 14 times for a career-high 126 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Saints secure a 27-7 victory. All of his carries came in the second half. He received IV fluids before the game and played only on special teams in the first half.
"At halftime, his response when I asked him how he felt was the one I wanted to hear, so we began to give him the ball more in the second half, and he did a good job with those carries,'' Payton said Monday.
Thomas said his answer to Payton's question, was, "I'm ready.''
"He sent me out there,'' Thomas said. "He said, 'Go show me.'''
Thomas on Monday gave the credit to the blockers - the offensive linemen, fullback Heath Evans and the receivers.
"I really have to give it all to them,'' Thomas said. "Those holes are so huge, you could run five guys through there.''


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"Credit unions are on the rise." That was the message and the challenge CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney delivered to the more than 4,000 CU leaders who attended Monday's opening session of the 2012 CUNA GAC. Attendees also heard from acclaimed journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, as well as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the evening, MCUL & Affiliates CEO David Adams proudly joined executives from Sprint and General Motors to accept the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Invest in America, which was honored as 2012 Outstanding Program of the Year. CUBE TV brings you an inside look at an action-packed day of events, plus a preview of the Capitol Hill visits to come.
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Junior Natasha Tomishima picked up wins in both singles and doubles action in the Salukis 5-2 win over the Bison.
March 11, 2014
Tim McCaughan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After a ten-day break in action, the Southern Illinois women's tennis team picked up its eighth-straight win of the year, defeating Lipscomb, 5-2 in Nashville.
The Salukis (8-3) took the doubles point behind strong performances at the No. 1 and 2 positions. Meagan Monaghan and Natasha Tomishima teamed up to take an 8-6 win over their Bison counterparts. Korey Love and Anita Lee defeated their opponents 8-6 at the second position.
Southern went on to take 4-of-6 matches in singles play to secure the victory. Tomishima defeated Welcher 7-5, 6-1 while Lee won at the second spot 7-5, 6-0. Ariadna Cairo Baza won at the fifth spot 6-1, 7-6 (3) and Gisela Cairo Baza 6-1, 6-0 at the sixth position. The Bison (6-5) picked up wins at the three and four spots.
The Saluki win marks the 99th career NCAA win for head coach Audra Anderson. She holds the best winning percentage in school history and is second in school history in wins behind Judy Auld (405) who coached from 1975-2004.
Southern will be back in action Friday when they travel to South Carolina to face Bucknell before wrapping up the weekend against South Carolina State on Saturday.


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Dr. Panait specializes in bariatric surgery, with special emphasis on laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional procedures. Dr. Panait also has a particular interest in robotic and other minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Dr. Panait received his medical doctor degree from Ovidius University in Constanta, Romania. After a few years of research in a NASA-sponsored laboratory at Virginia Commonwealth University, assessing telemedicine and laparoscopic surgery capabilities for space flight, he completed a general surgery residency program at St. Mary's Hospital-Yale Affiliate, in Waterbury, Connecticut, where he won the "Distinguished Research Achievement Award" in 2011. He continued his training with a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Panait subsequently joined the faculty at Drexel University as Assistant Professor of Surgery, and practiced in the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, until joining AtlantiCare.
Dr. Panait also has a particular interest in robotic and other minimally invasive surgical techniques with applications to the treatment of benign gallbladder disease, hematologic disorders of the spleen, abdominal wall and hiatal hernias, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, achalasia and gastroparesis.
Dr. Panait has a long track record of research and has published numerous articles on topics related to surgical simulation, new minimally invasive surgery techniques, and robotic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Hernia Society, and Association for Academic Surgery.
Because BPD with DS is major surgery, it poses possible complications and side effects, which should be considered before making the decision to have surgery. Complications can occur both early after surgery and later during the recovery period. Although no surgery is risk-free, AtlantiCare's program takes steps to minimize the chance of complications with:
Potential Early Complications Following Duodenal Switch Surgery:
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Dr. Patel was born and raised in New York City. He completed undergraduate work at Cornell University, earning a degree in biochemistry. At Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, he received his doctorate in medicine, graduating with honors.
Dr. Patel completed a residency in general surgery at State University of New York at Brooklyn and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery at the Staten Island University Hospital, under the training of George Ferzli, MD, a world-renowned laparoscopic surgeon.
Dr. Patel is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Patel performs Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND®), Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel:
Those who have attended Dr Patel's seminar or have viewed the online webinar and passed the online test may contact Dr. Patel's office at (609) 407-2332 to make an appointment.
Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness
AtlantiCare Physician Group
2500 English Creek Ave
Building 800
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2332
Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) with Duodenal Switch (DS) surgery is one of four surgical weight loss options we offer at AtlantiCare. The BPD with DS was first reported by Dr. Doug Hess in 1986 and is considered the most effective surgical weight loss approach available today. It is also the most effective treatment for metabolic diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes and hyperlipidemia associated with morbid obesity. The procedure has both restrictive and malabsorptive components. Very few centers in the world offer this procedure, especially with a laparoscopic approach.
Patients who choose to have laparoscopic BPD with duodenal switch surgery will typically experience these benefits:
*Improvement or complete resolution of medical problems is not guaranteed and they may recur if weight is regained.
Long-term follow up and daily vitamin and protein supplements are crucial to the success of this operation. Life-long monitoring is necessary to prevent nutritional and mineral deficiencies – just as with the RYGBP.
The gallbladder, if still present, is removed as a part of the procedure.
Information on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery »
Information on laparoscopic adjustable band surgery »
Information on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery »
Next: What are the complications and risk factors of Duodenal Switch? »
Dr. Onopchenko graduated from Ursinus College with a B.S. in Biology in 1979 on the Dean's Academic Honors list. He obtained his doctorate in medicine from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1984 with honors, completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1989, and has been a practicing general surgeon in Atlantic County since July of 1989.
Dr. Onopchenko is board-certified in general surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery and presented a paper on identification of internal hernia after gastric bypass at the 2005 national ASBS meeting.
Dr. Onopchenko is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, the Society of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), past president of the Medical Society of New Jersey, Atlantic County, and past president and member of the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Medical Staff. Since 1990, Dr. Onopchenko's special interest has been in minimally invasive surgery. He was one of the first surgeons to perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Atlantic County, as well as performing other advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, inguinal, abdominal and paraesophageal hernia repairs, anti-reflux gastric surgery, gastric and colon surgery, and adrenal surgeries.
In March of 2002, Dr. Onopchenko founded the Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare and has extensive experience in performing Laparoscopic Bypass and LAP-BAND® surgeries. Dr. Onopchenko is also a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and has passed both the written and oral exams leading to certification by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine, the only surgeon in Southeastern New Jersey to achieve this.
Dr. Onopchenko performs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND®) and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery.
Important information about scheduled appointments
If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Onopchenko:
In order to see patients in a more efficient manner, all paperwork mailed to our patients or given out at the seminar must be filed out completely prior to your visit or your visit will be rescheduled.
If you are more than 20 minutes late for your appointment, your appointment will be rescheduled.
It is the patient's responsibility to know if a referral is needed. If your insurance requires a referral, please make sure you have one for your office visit. If you do not have one, your office visit will be rescheduled.
Your insurance company may not cover your adjustments. If it is a non-covered procedure with your insurance company, any adjustment done will be the responsibility of the patient at the time of service. The cost of the adjustment is $200.00


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Women's Golf to Face Strong Field at Vanderbilt's Mason Rudolph Tourney
In heading to Tennessee this weekend for the Vanderbilt-hosted Mason Rudolph Invitational, the Princeton women's golf team will face as strong a field as they'd find until the NCAA finals.
Princeton and the rest of the field will play a round each day Friday through Sunday on the Vanderbilt Legends Club North Course, which is a par 72 and will measure 6,337 yards for the tournament. Results from the event will be posted here via BirdieFire.
Among the 15 teams in the field are 11 that are ranked in the Golf World/WGCA preseason top 25, including five in the top 10 and four of the top five, led by No. 2 Alabama. Three others among the 15 teams received votes in the poll.
Joining the Tide, the Tigers and host Vanderbilt are Arizona State, Auburn, Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina State, Texas, UCLA, Virginia and Wake Forest.
The tournament is a homecoming for Princeton coach Nicki Cutler, a Vanderbilt alumna who was a runner-up in the inaugural Rudolph tournament in 2001 as her Commodores took second to Ohio State.
The Rudolph tournament will be Princeton's second tournament of the year after opening the season last weekend with the Princeton Invitational, where the Tigers took runner-up. Princeton placed two players in the top five in its home tournament, including senior Kelly Shon in third place and freshman Jordan Lippetz tying for fourth. It will also be the program's first visit to Tennessee since winning the 2004 Austin Peay Intercollegiate in Clarksville, Tenn.


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Complexes 40 and 41 were constructed as part of a $39 million project to build an Integrate-Transfer-Launch (ITL) facility at the north end of Cape Canaveral in the early 1960s. Both complexes were originally designed to support Titan IIIC space missions, which began from Complex 40 on 18 June 1965. Over the next three decades, the complexes supported a wide variety of military space missions involving Titan IIIC, Titan 34D and Titan IV vehicles. Between June 1990 and June 1993, Complex 40 was almost completely rebuilt under a $425 million renovation project. Complex 40 supported its first Titan IV/Centaur launch on 7 February 1994. By the end of October 1998, the complexes had supported a total of 72 Titan IIIC, Titan IIIE, Titan 34D and Titan IV missions.
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First Launch: 1965.06.18.
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Even in the era of high-def TV, Henry Kissinger would never have had to explain his makeup habits.
But release one photo of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wearing her glasses and just a little lipstick, and—BAM!—everyone seems to take note.
Clinton, who was photographed without a full face of makeup at a recent press conference in Bangladesh, tells CNN she's "relieved" to be at her current stage of life.
"Because, you know, if I want to wear my glasses, I'm wearing my glasses," she tells the network. "If I want to wear my hair back, I'm pulling my hair back. You know at some point it's just not something that deserves a lot of time and attention. And if others want to worry about it, I let them do the worrying for a change."
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I am trying to learn to type in dvorak keyboard, but I am having hard time with the vowels. I am ok with the consontants, but I am wandering why Dvorak didn't make it more simple to AEIOU for the left home row.
Is there a way mnemotechnical to remember the current position of vowels in dvorak layout?


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After Game 1, how will the rest of the Sooners' season go?
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(by Andrew Gilman) In college football we change our opinion on what we think on a game-by-game basis. No other sport causes more flipping and flopping than football, and this season, with the new playoff in place, there's going to be a lot of opinions that change quite regularly...Read more w/video


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With the benching of JaMarcus Russell in favor of Bruce Gradkowski against the New York Jets following Russell's three first half turnovers, lets take a look back at what went wrong with the number one overall selection of the 2007 NFL Draft.
The Draft
The Oakland Raiders entered the 2007 NFL Draft following their 2-14 regular season, which netted them the first selection. They were looking for a franchise signal caller that could lead them back to the kind of success they had during the Rich Gannon era. The tools on both sides of the ball were thought to be in place, but the quarterback was the one thing that kept them from being a year in and year out contender. They opted for the player that made scouts drool when it came to physical ability in JaMarcus Russell. His power arm was raved about in ways that talent evaluators never had before. The size, strength, athletic ability…it was all there. Sure, he was only a two year starter that bypassed his senior season, but the ceiling was just too high for the Raiders to pass on. In a draft where they could have chosen anyone from the likes of Patrick Willis, Adrian Peterson, Calvin Johnson, and Joe Thomas, Russell was their man.
Russell's first ever NFL head coach was just ten years older than him and was also coming into the league as an under-experienced college football contributor. Lane Kiffin had spent the fall of 2006 as Southern California's offensive coordinator, however Raiders owner Al Davis handed him the head coaching position. Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp however had six years of playcalling experience. Following his rookie year, Russell was put in a position where he saw his first head coach leave. Kiffin and Davis got themselves in an affable, public PR nightmare of a dispute which resulted in offensive line coach Tom Cable being named as the team's interim head coach. Knapp did stick around for Russell's sophomore campaign but decided to join former colleague Jim Mora in Seattle for the 2009 season. It's been a roller coaster for Russell when it comes to his coaching relationships and it peaked in 2009 where he lost his playcaller along with quarterback and wide receiver position coaches.
Surrounding Talent
While the Raiders organization as a whole may very well be the laughing stock of the league, there is some talent on that roster that could be part of a winning team. The problem is there has not been enough continuity with Russell to work with early on. If you look around the league and examine the top quarterbacks, you will notice how guys like Manning brothers, Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, and Ben Roethlisberger grew into stardom. They had, for the most part, the same guys around them on the field. The chemistry developed playing side by side week in and week out is part of the process that cannot be measured in numbers. Football is a game where big plays are results of a feel or a vision that is shared by multiple players. That cannot happen when the targets you throw to or the blockers in front of you play the act of a revolving door.
On top of inconsistent personnel, Russell has yet to have a big time playmaker to work with. Peyton Manning grew up with Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison. Eli Manning had Plaxico Burress and Tiki Barber. Carson Palmer had Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh. Ben Roethlisberger had Jerome Bettis and Hines Ward. Russell, now in year number three, has never had a player on the field with him that the opposition needs to formulate a gameplan around. While running back Darren McFadden and wide receiver Darius Heyward-Bey are top ten picks with an abundance of talent, they aren't guys that take pressure off Russell. The only veterans he has thrown to that have had any lick of success in the past have been Javon Walker and Jerry Porter. Porter was released after the 2007 season and Walker has been a non-factor since 2006 because of multiple knee injuries. On top of that, the group players responsible for keeping pass rushers out of the pocket have been inconsistent at best. While the quarterback position is by far the most vital to a team's success, there are ten players on the field with him for a reason. With that said, it is fair to say Russell has not done everything in his power to excel the way a number one pick should.
Ask any personnel evaluator across the league if JaMarcus Russell has a top five arm, and most if not all will reply "yes" without hesitation. The power he can put behind a pass cannot be matched by, possibly, any quarterback in the NFL. It is a gift that he unfortunately does not know how to use. While he can wow scouts by throwing a ball 60+ yards from one knee and 40+ yards sitting down, he has yet to wow anybody on gameday. Arm strength is such a miniscule part of the bigger picture and while making the throws on a rope can be beneficial, it is the decision when and when not to use the power that makes the quarterbacks with strong arms effective. Russell's ability to read a defense, look off a cover man, avoid pressure in the pocket, and deliver a throw to the numbers of his target simply is not there. He has zero awareness within the pocket and that internal clock that tells a passer when to get rid of the ball is either broken or does not exist with him. Instead of knowing where each and every one of his targets is going to make the break in their route, he is often staring them down waiting for it to take place. He then releases the ball, if he is not already on his back, and hopes his arm strength will make up for the late release. In college that can work but the speed of the NFL defenses and the amount of preparation the players dive into prior to each game makes that possibility nearly non-existent. Those are rookie mistakes and they are still being made in year three. That lack of progress can be attributed to any of the mentioned topics above but one thing and one thing only stands out.
Work Ethic
There have been several reports from valid sources that Russell has been flirting with the 300 pound mark at different points throughout his career. While his 6'6" frame can handle a lot of weight, the 300 pound region is reserved for the guys that start each play with their hand in the ground. A professional athlete is paid to keep himself in peak physical condition and it is fair to say Russell has only gone south in terms of his work ethic when it comes to his body since being drafted. That only begins the criticism of his lack of dedication to being the best. Listen to what coaches and team officials say in regard to the preparation habits of the Manning brothers. They rave about the mornings where they are there before the coaches and the nights they are there after the cleaning crews to watch film. They talk about their dedication to the backup receivers after practice where they spend an hour going over the route tree with them over and over again. What do we hear about Russell? Being a quarterback is a 9-5 job to him where he tries to get home early on some days. He is often asking his teammates which route they're supposed to run on a given play. There is a reason so many quarterbacks have that 'C' on their jersey that stands for captain. They are supposed to be the leaders on and off the field. The Raiders are at the bottom of the barrel right now in the NFL and it is not a coincidence that Russell is one of their so called leaders. The passion is not there. The work ethic is not there. And several of his teammates are following.
The Problem
Considering all of the issues that have been discussed here, the problem starts and ends with JaMarcus Russell himself. Could he be in a better situation? Of course. The coaching has been mediocre at best. The supporting cast has yet to find a hint of consistency. However Russell has not done everything in his power to lead the Raiders back to glory. When the work ethic isn't there in the weight room, on the practice field, or in the film room, let alone all three, progress will not be made in this league no matter how far you can throw a football from one knee. Everyone in the NFL has an abundance of talent. The ones that look to improve themselves on a daily basis happen to be the ones that succeed. That is not a coincidence, it is a direct correlation. Until Russell realizes that, he will either be the signal caller of a bad football team or even worse, on the sidelines with a great seat watching NFL football week in and week out.


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It is safe to say that nobody wants to have stretch marks appearing anywhere on their body. They look rather awful and can really put you in an embarrassing situation when seen in public. Fortunately, there is no shortage of methods when it comes to treating those nasty scar. One of the most common and not to mention cheap and accessible method of removing stretch marks is by applying over the counter creams such as Mederma. Mederma is a topical solution specially made to reduce any scar's appearance through frequent use. And based on thousands of Mederma reviews found online, it sure is a hit among consumers.
If you are going to read the Mederma reviews found in the web, you will know that the positive feedbacks it received are overwhelming. It is safe to say that it is one of the leading products when it comes to dealing with scars. So this means that Mederma will work on stretch marks too. This scar cream is highly popular simply because of the fact that it simply works. In the over-saturated market of stretch marks cream, it is sure nice to find a product with a good track record. While the effects of over the counter solutions varies from one individual to the next, it certainly won't hurt to try a treatment that works with majority of its users. Mederma is also a good alternative for those who are not willing to undergo surgical treatments for their stretch marks woes.
One very common advantage of Mederma that is often cited by consumers is the fact that it can be used safely on a daily basis. It is made from 100% natural ingredients so as far as stretch marks cream go, it is considered to be safe. Even women who are undergoing pregnancy are able to use Mederma with no issues whatsoever. But keep in mind that the cream needs to be applied on a daily basis and at least three times a day as this ensures maximum results. Since Mederma is a non-greasy topical cream and pleasant smelling, you can use it even when going outside.
According to the thousands of Mederma reviews, the product delivers results in about 8 to 12 weeks of dedicated usage and that depends whether the scars are old or new. It is best that you use Mederma at the first signs of stretch marks. You should notice that the texture of the skin around the scars have become soft and that the marks itself are slowly fading. Mederma is easily available through most drugstores and grocery outlets with pharmacy sections. But if you want a convenient way to shop for Mederma, you can easily order it through authorized online distributors.


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I have been in the Pacific Northwest of the United States for the past two months now. I have been gathering my old contacts and friends into a board to create a non-profit with the goal to support and advocate for Do-It-Yourself volunteer projects at home & around the world.
First and foremost, of course, is the project in the Philippines –building a food forest for Amor Village, an orphanage for abused & handicap children in Anao, Tarlac. At this juncture, we have raised $2,363 of the $2500 estimate to maintain the project for over a year. If you'd like to help us continue this project, please donate here.
Thus far, the money that we have raised has hired JunJun, a rescued slave with background in organic agriculture, for the past six months, sent him to a permaculture school, bought & planted hundreds of fruit trees, started mushroom cultivation and bought the initial supplies to make a pond in the area. I have also secured donations from a large fish manufacturer in the Philippines, to fill the pond and supply necessary proteins to the children of the orphanage.
But that's not all..
This Christmas, I am flying with two film makers from San Francisco to film some of the progress at the orphanage and make a promotional piece for the project. In exchange, I am going to help them tour the Philippines and put together a small travel show pilot. I am no a fan of being on camera, so this should be an interesting endeavor for me.
…and after that….
I will be hosting group of permaculture specialists that I met through my work with the Humboldt Garden Collective last year. They will be flying to the Philippines in February to help JunJun make a more ecological & forward thinking decisions for the pond & grounds of the orphanage. This will give me the opportunity to solidify the logistics around bringing, integrating and hosting high-skilled international volunteers at the project. I'm excited for the challenge!
..and what about the typhoon?
The recent typhoon that hit the Philippines surely gave us all a scare. Thankfully, however, my family and the orphanage were not affected by the storm. JunJun's family, however, lives in the South of the Philippines and their community is dealing with some of the damage. Thanks to the donors through this project, JunJun will be boarding a plane right before Christmas to visit his family again for the first time in two years! He has invited us down to meet his family and film where he comes from, but we are not sure if we have the time or funding to do this as well.
You will all be apprise of the developments, don't worry.


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The new Fisher House in Gainesville will allow families of veterans undergoing treatment at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center a place of comfort during treatment.Read More »
Breakfast in the Plaza Offered For Gainesville Homeless
Charles Washington and his trio Company of Grace sang praise songs to set a jubilant mood as hundreds of homeless Gainesville citizens gathered Thursday morning in Bo Diddley Community Plaza to receive a hot breakfast. Washington and his singing friends volunteered at the 15th annual Breakfast on the Plaza and Homeless Services Fair. …Read More »
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Every three years, Gainesville Fire Rescue and other agencies come together to simulate an emergency rescue drill that incorporates Santa Fe College students.Read More »
East Marion Elementary School Infectious Disease Outbreak Diagnosed As Norovirus
A Marion County Health Department spokesman explains what the virus is that has caused over 200 students and faculty members to be sick at an elementary school.Read More »
Gainesville Middle School Student's Ingenuity Gets State's Attention
Abraham Lincoln Middle School student Sidhika Balachandar's seventh grade science project about soundproofing placed second in the Broadcom Masters National Science competition.Read More »
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Preparations for Tropical Storm Karen have been difficult because of the government shutdown's effect on the National Guard.Read More »
Florida Legislators Will Pay More For Health Insurance
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With Reitz Renovations Ongoing, Former UF Professor Adds Historical Perspective
In 1967, Owen Holyoak watched the J. Wayne Reitz Union being built. Nearly 50 years later, he stood on the University of Florida campus Thursday and watched parts of it being torn down.Read More »


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Phone thief caught after Waterloo train passenger puts video on YouTube
14:32 14 February 2012
A man has been cautioned by police over the brazen theft of a phone on a London train which led to him being filmed and confronted by an irate passenger.
Matt Parker was travelling on the 12.09am train from Waterloo to Guildford on February 2 when a woman left her bag behind.
Blogging about the incident which followed, Matt said one of his fellow passengers who he was "already keeping an eye on" got up and sat near the woman's abandoned bag.
The man then moved over and then took the woman's phone out of her bag.
Matt began yelling at the man when he refused to put the phone back and he started filming the whole incident thing on his own phone, later posting the footage on YouTube.
"I was – to say the minimum – outraged," said Matt.
The man eventually got off the train at Weybridge, and took the stolen phone with him.
After an appeal by London24 and others, a 21-year-old man was arrested by British Transport Police (BTP) and has subsequently been given a caution.
A BTP spokesman said: "Following an appeal for information, a number of members of the public called to provide information about the incident.
"As a result, a 21-year-old man from Addlestone, Surrey, was identified and subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft.
"When interviewed, the man fully admitted the offence."
The caution carries conditions of paying the 34-year-old victim £499, writing her a letter of apology and not committing any further offences before June 14, 2012.
Failure to comply with any of the conditions could result in the caution being cancelled and the man being prosecuted for theft.