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Captain Phil Harris: Why 'Deadliest Catch' Hooked Us
Why are four million Americans transfixed every Tuesday night by a bunch of men catching sea bugs?
Opening with Bon Jovi's 1980s anthem "Dead or Alive," laid over scenes of pitching ships and weathered fishermen's faces, "Deadliest Catch" prepares you for the somber and sober lives of sea cowboys such as Captain Phil Harris, a character on the show who died earlier this year. You're immediately taken in by the extremes of the situation — extreme cold, extreme danger, rogue waves, huge king crabs, heavy traps.
Other reality shows put a bunch of people together in a house and prime their emotions with alcohol; here they film actual men-at-work on a boat from which they can't escape and deprive them of sleep. What happens when people are tired? They get cranky, frustrated and angry and let their true emotions show. Many of the old story archetypes are here as well: hazing the greenhorn (beginner), the monomaniacal captain (once they leave the harbor it's all about crabs); the ornery and sometimes nearly mutinous crew; the father who comes down hard on his sons. (After a few episodes you start to feel like you know the characters, and want to know what might happen to them.)
This all equals great entertainment. It also appeals because it's distinctly American; it's about frontiersmen (Alaska of course being the last frontier) eking out a living against all odds. We recognize these men, their rugged individualism of a wild west Gold Rush, high stakes, high-risk era (the characters even call their catch Red Gold). Nature looms massive, as these fishermen travel on 120-foot plus boats that are proverbial corks in a wickedly unpredictable stormy sea that covers a land bridge where human beings first crossed from Asia to North America.
What's not to like? But why, fundamentally, do we like it so much?
My initial thought is that it appeals to our inner predator. For a million or so years humans caught and killed (and collected) what they ate. It's only been about 10,000 years since we exchanged the projectile point for the hoe and civilization progressed rapidly. Men continued to hunt their own food, but less and less as time went on. Still, the thrill of the hunt, it seems, could not be shaken from the genes. As it happens, predation can be enjoyed vicariously, as a spectator, and to satiate our latent hunter urges we created distractions to help with our withdrawal like gladiatorial combat and bullfighting (or football). This love of vicarious predation is perhaps what keeps us watching from our couches as a greenhorn crab fisherman hanging onto an ice bound crab trap in 20 foot seas is nearly tossed into a frigid sea by a rogue wave.
The hard-drinking Hemingway bullfight-appreciating hero is still alive, but has been revised here for a more sensitive 21st century. Could we stand to watch a reality show about people chasing and taunting a bull down the streets of an old European town, pin-pricking it a hundred times while wearing elaborate costumes, and finally taunting it with a piece of red cloth before taking its life with a dagger as blood trails from the animal in the arena dust (would the cameras continue to roll if the matador himself was gored?) Before Hemingway there was Melville, and something about predation in both authors' works always rang a little disingenuous in my mind. The quarry is identified as dangerous or evil, whether it's a white whale or an African buffalo, but it's only dangerous because we're pursuing it. If Ahab just stayed in New Bedford and left the whale alone, no bad would have come to him. It wasn't about spermaceti anymore, about making a living or feeding his family, it was personal, and it just wouldn't be acceptable to modern man or Greenpeace (or would it?).
So what allows predation to be acceptable today? In general, it's allowed if you're making a living and doing it authentically. You can't argue with supporting your family, and crabbing happens to be one hell of a dangerous way to do it. We all at some point have probably had a bite of king crab, and are therefore complicit in the whole enterprise. We make it possible, so maybe there's a little guilt too. But these fishermen as individuals draw us in, just by the fact that they don't seem to care how they're being portrayed, or that they are even being filmed at all.
I always wondered if pre-twentieth century mountain men, explorers, lumberjacks cared about the way they looked. Did Orson Phelps, the Adirondack man that Winslow Homer painted, comb his beard and say to himself in the mirror, "Boy, I look like a mountain man?" You'd like to think that a crab fisherman is not so conscious of his appearance—not trying to be something else—because he doesn't have time to care; the conditions at sea are too harsh for them not to be authentic; these men are the real-thing.
In the age of vanity and exhibitionism through outlets like Facebook and Twitter, isn't it nice to have a character that seems to just live their lives? That's the mountain man myth. Humans have likely been vain and self-aware ever since the mirror was invented — even more so since the camera, and more since the moving camera — but before any of those devices came along, man could look at his reflection in the most important medium — water. (The water that these crab fishermen fish in is way too choppy for that.)
Still, the men on these boats know they're being watched. They know they're tough. They know when a bait knife accidentally goes through their hand that human society will find value in that, perhaps even sex appeal. As one member of Capt. Phil's boat observed, "Scars are cool, chicks dig em." A scar is the physical record of an individual's ability to survive. Is it then all boiling down to sexual selection? Is the alpha predator, the best provider, the risk taker, the survivor of all danger who despite all, brings food back to the table (or cave), the one with whom the selective females will want to breed—you bet!
I'm writing this essay on the "Deadliest Catch" phenomenon shortly after returning from a trip to South America — an old-school collecting trip to mountain jungles of Suriname collecting birds with guns and nets for the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale. We flew into our collecting site by helicopter in a wicked fog, made an emergency landing and continued on later (when the weather cleared) to look for a place to land in an area of the Wilhelmina Mountains that had never before been explored. We cut trails in steep ravines, killed deadly vipers that snaked into our camp and took a few risks that were probably stupid in retrospect, especially because our satellite phone was flooded in a deluge our first night in camp.
Is a show like "Deadliest Catch" less interesting for someone who's out in Nature, exploring, taking risks? Through the lens of the TV we're removed from the actual experience, but it's amazing how satisfying the watching can be, without having to take the risks. There's no substitute for the actual being there (maybe not everyone agrees?), but even when we all return from our travels, our adventures, it amazes me how the photographic and written record pales in the face of experience, the nuances of which are forgotten (for me at least) only weeks after returning home. In the absence of gladiatorial combat, I'll be opening a beer and tuning in tonight!
James Prosek's next book, "Eels: An Exploration, From New Zealand to the Sargasso, of the World's Most Mysterious Fish," will be published by HarperCollins this September.
You can leave your thoughts about Capt. Phil in the comments.


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Conformal and CR geometry: Spectral and nonlocal aspects (07rit132)
Andreas Cǎp (University of Vienna)
A. Rod Gover (University of Auckland)
In recent work the applicants and collaborators have made several closely linked discoveries. These include: the existence of a new class of conformally invariant elliptic differential complexes on conformally curved structures [math.DG/0309085] (and see also [math.DG/0404004]) new torsion quantities for these ``detour complexes'' which generalise Cheeger's 1/2-torsion [articles in progress]; subcomplexes in Bernstein--Gelfand--Gelfand sequences [math.DG/050834]; operators between differential forms which generalise the Q-curvature. In ongoing joint work, the applicants have developed an efficent version of tractor calculus to exploit the relation between conformal and CR geometry introduced by Fefferman. Broadly the objective of the program is to apply these tools to construct and study new global invariants which are relevant for global analysis and spectral theory on manifolds.
In the differential form setting the detour complexes are based on the usual exterior derivative and ``detour operators'' which are, in an appropriate sense, higher order analogues of the Maxwell operator. The latter includes, at one extreme, the GJMS [Graham, Jenne, Mason and Sparling, J. Lond. Math. Soc. 46 (1992), 557--565] conformally invariant power of the Laplacian that acts on functions. Prelimary work shows that the cohomology of detour complexes is closely related to spectral theory and contains intersting global information. One of our main aims is to explore analogous global invariants on related structures, including quaternionic and CR structures. The latter should be particularly interesting and via the calculus for Fefferman spaces mentioned above, the conformal detour complexes will yield new CR--invariant complexes. The cohomology spaces of these complexes provide new global CR--invariants. Studying sub--ellipticity properties of the complexes and investigating their cohomolgies will be an important part of the activity.
From the case of four--dimensional conformal structures it is known that detour complexes are closely related to subcomplexes in Bernstein--Gelfand--Gelfand sequences, see [math.DG/0606401]. These subcomplexes generalize to CR structures, and are intimately related to the detour complexes arising there. This will provide a link to additional powerful tools from representation theory.
The conformal ``Q-operators'' which generalise the Q-curvature are related to this program in several ways. Firstly the detour operators arise from these as compositions with the exterior derivative and its adjoint. Next the Q-operators lead to both a notion of conformal harmonic spaces and conformally invariant maps from these into the dual de Rham cohomology space. This is one of the main points of [math.DG/0309085] and [math.DG/0511311]. These cohomology maps have an interpretation in terms of a conformally invariant global pairing. While the usual Q-curvature pairs the characteristic functions on a compact manifold, by construction this new prescription problem is tuned to higher cohomology. On conformally flat structures the integral of the usual Q-curvature recovers the Euler characteristic on components. Examples treated thus far suggest that there is topological content in the integral of the analogous semi-local quantities. We plan to explore this as well as its CR analogues further.
Relevance, importance and timeliness? We believe the work to be carried out will have a lasting impact on the geometric analysis/geometric spectral theory program for conformal and CR geometry. There are likely benefits to Physics. So certainly it is important. The timing is ideal. There have been major recent advances in the algebraic aspects of conformal geometry (construction of invariant operators/invariants etc.) so it is an ideal time to apply this to establish new directions for global analysis on manifolds. The setting at Banff provides a stimulating environment away from the distractions of our home institutions.


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Many know me as the recycle guy in town, one of the more vocal and highlighted of a cast of mostly residents that understands and cares enough to speak on environmental and social issues. At work I was a grassroots advocate to bring to light the need to have our recycling and waste disposal contracted out for organization, today we separate and recycle much or our waste. In the trenches about town with City and County organizations I keep connected in varied means to those that are active in bringing the major issues to the forefront so "WE THE PEOPLE" can learn and share our knowledge and act accordingly to head off or rise against the injustices that plague our community. I have had the opportunity to meet great folks whom have become my peers and have inspired me to go on and acquire my M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management, which has allowed me to be heard more clearly as I trudge the path to be part of the greater decision making machine in our community and state. My time as an appointed committee member with the CC Environmental advisory board, though short lived, has allowed me to be reappointed to the CC Planning Commission which I am still just getting my feet wet with. Many growth and sustainable issues face us and we need to be diligent as we allow the expansion of properties and the destruction of nature. Though we have a very skilled planning dept and our growth and water management plans cover a lot, I feel that County and City governments could be in a closer relationship as we learn to expand, or not, in our very fragile SW Florida Eco system. One major issue which pertains to all of our health is the EPA allowing of permits to have oil and gas companies drill in our neighborhoods and The Everglades. Fracking and oil drilling are an unneeded option for any community and especially The Everglades. Florida State officials and the EPA and the FDEP need to regulate for the concerns of all life. In a recent article in "Eye on Miami "we are reminded of the dying Springs from lack of regulations in a very forward calling out of out regulating officials who are somehow remiss or convinced to allow for the dangers that are part of our recent past and seemingly increased in our near future should we not stop the madness. ( http://eyeonmiami.blogspot.com/2014/02/fracking-florida-while-death-of.html)
I hope I can continue to be part of a solution for many issues that we are and will continued to be faced with. I will aim my service at the sustainability of my community and planet and hope that we can see the cohesiveness needed for us to agree that there are problems that we need to face now and not later.
May we all be willing to give a bit of our time to fight for the greater good and may I continue to learn from those I respect and love to do the next right thing as we battle some of the more greedy powers that be so we can live and leave a healthy community for us to enjoy many generations from now, or at least until Florida is under water.
Peace and love
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I've been on the hunt for a new pair of headphones for a while now. I've been using the simple Apple ones that come with an ipod and they've been okay. Recently the wire has been starting to fall apart and the speakers getting crackly with the rubber on the edges fraying.
I did some very brief research (READ: window shopping) and decided I had no idea what I was really looking for. I've glanced at the Yurbuds in the stores but thought they were a little too pricey to impulse buy.
Cue the BIRTHDAY! Apparently I have a BF who listens really well and is into technology enough to actually do legit research. #winning (sorry, had to). Anyways..
|Yurbuds Inspire Pro
They have a twist lock type mechanism that keeps them tight in your ears. You put them in your ear at an angle and then twist them into place. You can yank downward on the cord and they don't budge.. seriously.
When I first opened them I tried jogging in place and whipping my head around among other things. I looked like a fool but they passed my initial tests.
They also come with a larger size "bud" to switch if you happen to have bigger ears. The packaging says that if you have further fitting problems you can take a picture of your ear next to a quarter and they will send you a special fit. Sweet.
The Yurbuds also claim to be sweat proof which is awesome in and of itself. I think my incredibly salty sweat has been the downfall of MANY pairs of headphones. Only time will really tell on this one. But I'm confident in them.
|Perfect fit
|Three button control
So if you are indeed in the market for headphones I highly recommend the Yurbuds Inspire Pro. Highly.


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The Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is a non-profit making fraternal organisation consisting of active and retired law enforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles. It was formed in the spring of 1974 in the USA and currently has over 600 chapters with almost 20,000 members in 25 countries.
To qualify for membership you must:
Be an active full or part time law enforcement officer with powers of arrest (includes Police Officers – civil & military, Customs & Excise, Prison Officers, etc).
• Be employed by a governmental agency and receive monetary compensation, or be retired, or be a disabled former law enforcement officer.
• Possess a valid license to operate a motorcycle.
• Own a motorcycle, or plan to purchase one within six months of joining.
About Us:
The membership of Wales 1 is based primarily within south east Wales and Gloucestershire although membership is not limited to those areas.
We are a family oriented motorcycle club with ride outs and events open to members, families and friends. As well as our own ride outs, we also attend Blue Knights rallies throughout the UK and Europe, local motorcycle shows and raise funds towards our chosen charity for the year. As Blue Knights we don't operate any kind of prospecting or probationary period for new members – if you are eligible to join and want to join that's all you need. We appreciate that work and family commitments put a limit on a member's free time so participation in club events is never mandatory – just come along when you can and join in as much as you can. If you are not sure if you want to join then why not join in as a 'guest' while you think things over. If you are interested in knowing more about the Blue Knights® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club or the Wales 1 Chapter please contact the Chapter President or Secretary using the contact details on the following pages.
All members must be properly licensed to drive a motorcycle by the State or Province in which he resides and must own a motorcycle, excepting however, that persons who otherwise qualify as members, but do not own motorcycles, may become members if they have plans to own a motorcycle and do in fact acquire ownership rights in a motorcycle within six (6) months of their acceptance as a member.
Regular Members
All regular members must be persons who are:
• Full time (32 hours per week minimum) employees of a governmental law enforcement agency or department.
• Such employment must be the primary source of employment of all Regular members. All Regular members must have arrest authority.
• Persons receiving disability income or job reclassification due to injuries received while engaged in law enforcement employment or who are receiving retirement income for full-time employment as herein defined, by a governmental law enforcement agency or department are eligible for Regular membership although they are not presently employed by such a law enforcement agency or department.
Associate Members
All Associate members must be persons who are:
• employed on a part time basis (less than 32 hours per week, minimum 96 hours per year) by a governmental law enforcement agency or department and receiving monetary compensation for such employment.
• All Associate members must have arrest authority.


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"Never forget the season if you want to defeat the plainsfolk."
"It's important to remember, when dealing with the clockfolk, that they only LOOK like toys."
"Aye, 'dis here is yer problem, squire. Yer gone and got yerself a Cog Devil infestation in the ol' gear box, haven't ya? Look at the little bugger squirm, eh? Nah, dont be embarrassed, squire. It's better than lice on yer privates, innit? Coz, they're harder to get rid of, they are. And a lot more expensive too.."
Istherm Mild (esq.), licensed steam engine mechanic, overheard advicing one of his customers…
In the deep of night, even the most jaded of criminals will look over their shoulders for the telltale scarlet glow of the steamwalkers.
The grinding of gears in the dead of night is a precursor of an unforgiving danger. Survivors remember little, save the smell of metal and death.
A tool-using monkey of great dexterity.
The dead, imbued with the divine essence of magic, walk again, ever hungry for the missing spark of a living soul.
Loathsome creatures born of magic gone hideously awry, the trolls of Kuramen are little more than ever-hungry masses of cancerous tissue.
Though each drone possesses little intelligence of its own, together, they are the Kth'k'k'kt, who span the stars.
''I tell you, if you seek to cross the dunes of the great desert alone, you will never return. Vile fiends dwell there, evil monsters that delight in feasting upon the flesh of men. I fear that if you persist in your foolish quest, you like the others before you, will end your days as a feast for these foul denizens of the desert''.
Stone peckers, foul-tempered beasts, better suited for cooking and mattresses than being allowed to breed
Anjet of Cenn Caerwaith
"Things were better in the old days," said the mage, "when you could watch the beautiful spellbook soaring on the air currants high above the geysers, and it would come to you to be fed. But they drove it into hiding, they did."
Fluffy headed plant things with an equally fluffy headed personality
A cunning and vicious predator, prized for it's pelt and feared for it's poisonous bite
Anjet of Cenn Caerwaith
Feared throughout the southern seas, the Jurokang are a deadly menace to any that intrude into their domain.
The grapes of sorrow
The Methranar
The remnent of a much older time, the Methranar, the Icerender, the Lurker, is a figure prominant in the Megamoth Hunter's legends.
"Is it just me, or is this cave moving?"
- Obin the Spelunker's last words
..and from the heaps of the fallen burst a nightmarish creature, sinuous death, like a snake with legs, the dying fires of the battlefields reflecting in its glittering scales. Mounted on its back, in dark, light-absorbing armour and wielding a lightning-wreathed lance, sat a monstrous knight, the horns on his helmet marking him as a Knight of the Locastrian Heron Guard.
He and his mount fell on me and my unit and from that encounter; I was the only survivor….
Excerpt from A Soldier´s Tale by Sgt. Amonar Trask (ret) of the Home Guard of Akral Tel
"Gak! Cough! I just swallowed a bug."
There is an important pair of fraternal twins. Possibly minor dieties, sorcerers, or maybe just an important pair of nobles. One is evil and one is good. The thing is, the one who looks evil at first glance is the good one, and vice versa.


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For the first time in its long history, the luscious La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort in Palm Springs is planning an epic Chinese New Year celebration. The hotel is rolling out the red lanterns for the Year of the Horse beginning Feb. 1, 2014 with a "Package of Good Fortune," deal that includes accommodations, breakfast for two, a Citrus-inspired welcome amenity and the traditional red enveloped filled with lucky casino dollars.
Guests will also get some shopping coupons for the Desert Hills Premium Outlets to use at chic shops such a Gucci, Versace and Jimmy Choo and an 18 percent discount at The Bungalow Shop and Spa La Quinta Oasis Shop. Also in the perks package are specially-priced bicycle rental ($8 an hour or $28 a day) and a complimentary shuttle service to nearby Fantasy Springs Casino.
The Chinese NY special is available from January 27 through February 10, 2014 at rates starting at $308 double (exclusive of taxes and a $27 resort fee). Bookings can be made at www.laquintaresort.com/resort/special_offers/ or by phone at 760-564-4111.
As part of its tribute to the lunar year, La Quinta Resort & Club will offer a special evening on Feb. 1 in its outdoor Resort Plaza starting at 5:30 p.m., with a variety of family games and activities, Chinese-influenced cuisine, a colorful dragon parade, an acrobatic performance and fireworks. s and beverage specials and an ongoing video presentation.
If you're into festivals, this sounds like one you won't want to miss, and it's only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Watch the accompanying avideo to get in the mood for the Year of the Horse.


text: I'm not sure if this is an error or not... When the Shambala Sanctuary level starts, all I can see is the outside of the temple. I can't see Indy and I can't figure out what to do. Just trying to walk around doesn't help. In fact, the one time I tried this, I kept getting poisioned. (Probably by some little friends that I couldn't see...) I can hear the whip crack or the .45 if I try to use them, but none of the other weapons seem to work. I've reinstalled Direct X 7.0 and tried disabling or closing everything in my systray. I've also tried typing "fixme" at the console. Nothing has helped. Is it the game or me? Thanks in advance.


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(Update: BATF extends
comment period to on or before May 10, 1999)
ATF proposes these changes to ensure consumer protection and to preclude administrative difficulties and jeopardy to the revenue. These proposed rules prohibit certain types of alcohol beverage containers. ATF is concerned that certain containers are likely to confuse consumers as to the nature of the product, especially those packages that are similar to those that contain ice cream, popsicles, squeeze-package frozen snacks, dairy creamers, or other non-alcohol food products.
ATF specifically requests comments on the clarity of this proposed rule and how it may be made easier to understand. ATF also requests alternative approaches to accomplish the objectives outlined in this notice.
To view this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and obtain further background, visit http://www.atf.treas.gov/core/alcohol/rules/notice872.htm
DATES: Send your comments on or before April 12, 1999 (Comment period extended to on or before May 10, 1999).
SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO: Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms, P.O. Box 50221, Washington, DC 20091- 0221 Notice No. 872. You may submit comments by fax, e-mail, or by internet. You must follow specific instructions, see the detailed requirements in Supplementary Information--2. Public Participation--Written Comments.
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Of castles, bones and good-looking boys
Clive Foss's book Survey of Medieval Castles of Anatolia II Nicomedia* is about the remains of the castles around the present day Turkish city of Izmit (ancient Nicomedia). There is a rich history there involving the Byzantines, the Ottomans and best of all the Crusaders. The latter were really a crazy bunch of guys who didn't quite know what they were after.
One trick I've learned is to read ancient histories from a detached view point without taking sides and at the same time keeping in mind that one can not judge the events of thousands of years ago from our present day perspectives and cultural boundaries.
So, here are some entertaining tidbits from Foss's book.
In 1329, the Byzantine emperor Andronicus III was fighting the fledgling Ottomans commanded by the sultan Orhan. After one somewhat indecisive battle, both sides withdrew. One section of the Byzantine forces went to the castle of Philokrene (present day Bayramoğlu not too far from Istanbul). But they couldn't get in, because-this is really good-they didn't have the key. Can you imagine these tough guys in armor with all sort of weapons in their hands standing outside the castle gate all confused and frustrated and arguing with each other in a scene you would expect to see in a Monty Python movie: "Come on guys, who's got the key to this bloody castle? Don't look at me, I gave it to John. Where is he? He was decapitated? So, we don't have the bloody key?" In the meantime, the Ottomans showed up and another round of mutual slaughtering followed.
Much earlier, in 1096, a Turkish army attacked and took Nicaea (present day Iznik) from the soldiers of the First Crusade. Foss says that the Crusaders who accepted Islam were spared while the rest were killed or sold into slavery. I wonder how easy it was for the Crusaders to convince themselves that under the circumstances the smart thing to do was to forget Jesus and to accept Allah. I suppose the descendants of some of those Crusaders who became Moslems may still be living in Turkey. But how could you trace a family history that far back?
Later, the Crusaders, determined to avenge their loss, attacked the Turks, but lost again. This time the Turks went to the Crusaders' camp and killed everyone "except the girls and good-looking boys".
Foss, relying on the Byzantine historian Anna Comnena's account, states that the piles of the bones of the killed Crusaders formed "not a hill but a mountain". Now that's something I would like to have seen, not immediately afterwards when it would have been rather revolting, but maybe a year later when they were really bones.
Anna Comnena also adds that those bones were later used to build a fort.
*Published by the British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. 1996.


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Ectopic pregnancy treatment
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- 26 April, 2013
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy results when an early pregnancy becomes implanted anywhere outside the cavity of the uterus. It is a potentially serious condition affecting about 1 in 100 pregnancies. Most ectopic pregnancies develop in the fallopian tubes but some cases occur in the ovary, cervix or even the abdominal cavity. The early pregnancy cannot survive away from the protective, nourishing environment of the uterus although it may continue to develop for several weeks. As the fallopian tube is not large enough to accommodate a growing baby, the thin wall of the fallopian tube will stretch causing pain in the lower abdomen and often vaginal bleeding. If not diagnosed and treated the tube can sometimes rupture, causing severe abdominal bleeding.
Sadly, there is no possibility that your pregnancy can survive. The loss of your baby is likely to make you feel very sad. In addition this may be the first time you have heard of this condition and so you may also feel shocked, confused and anxious about the future. The purpose of this leaflet is to explain fully what an ectopic pregnancy is. It is important that you understand exactly what has happened to you, and why we may recommend a certain course of action.
What causes an ectopic pregnancy?
The very early pregnancy normally spends four to five days in the fallopian tube before travelling to the cavity of the uterus where it implants around six to seven days after fertilisation. Any damage to the fallopian tube can cause a blockage or narrowing. Hormonal imbalance, malfunction of the uterus and tube, and infection can all impair the tubes normal function and result in ectopic pregnancy. Some women are at an increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy such as those:
- with a history of previous ectopic pregnancy
- with a previous history of pelvic infection or and tubal damage
- with a history of infertility
- with previous history of pelvic surgery including sterilisation
- using or having previously used an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
- Undergoing assisted conception such as IVF.
How is an ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?
If an ultrasound scan shows an empty uterus but the pregnancy test is positive the possibilities are an ectopic pregnancy; a very early normal pregnancy or a miscarriage. The ectopic pregnancy may appear as a small pregnancy sac outside the uterus or as a mass. However, it is not usually easy to see an ectopic pregnancy on a scan. In such cases repeated blood tests are done to measure the pregnancy hormone levels. In ectopic pregnancy the levels are usually lower and rise more slowly.
Can the baby be save by removing the baby from the tube and put it into the uterus???????????????
Although this has been tried, it has never been done successfully. Because the egg has implanted in the wrong place, often the baby isn't able to grow properly, and to try and transplant what has grown, sadly, wouldn't result in a baby.
What do I do now?
In some cases an ectopic pregnancy is absorbed and there are minimal or no symptoms (like pain or bleeding). Nothing needs to be done in these circumstances except to ensure that the pregnancy hormone levels quickly return to normal. Sometimes medicine is used to dissolve the early ectopic pregnancy. In other cases an operation is required. The doctors at the hospital and also my GP explained three options of treating ectopic pregnancy:
Option A: Expectant management
Expectant management is increasingly common. It means that you are observed closely and the ectopic pregnancy given the opportunity to resolve without treatment.
Is it risk free?
Not all ectopic pregnancies will cause bleeding in the abdomen. Some ectopic pregnancies do not rupture and they clear without treatment. The pregnancy often dies in a way similar to a miscarriage, but it is absorbed, and there is minimal pain or bleeding. In these circumstances, nothing further needs to be done. A "wait and see" approach is a safe and appropriate way to manage your ectopic pregnancy if:
- the pregnancy has already died
- the pregnancy is very small
- the pregnancy hormone level is low (and falling)
- there is no blood in the abdomen
- you have no pain.
You will, however, need close follow-up as there is still a very remote chance that the ectopic pregnancy may cause the fallopian tube to rupture and bleed. Being managed with no treatment can feel quite scary but we are giving your body the best chance to resolve this naturally without having to give you powerful drugs or invasive surgery. If we have suggested this method of treatment, then there is an almost 90 per cent chance that the ectopic pregnancy will resolve all by itself.
What would need to happen next?
You will be given some request forms for blood tests to measure your pregnancy hormone levels over the next week. You may also require a further scan. Always ask your doctor if you have questions or concerns at any stage.
What do I need to look out for?
You should expect a small amount of bleeding. If you have pain or are worried for any reason please contact your Emergency Department.
Option B: Medical management
Methotrexate is a medical treatment used to "dissolve" the ectopic pregnancy, providing an alternative to surgery.
Why use Methotrexate?
Until fairly recently, the only treatment that was widely available for ectopic pregnancy was an operation. If the ectopic pregnancy is small and the pregnancy hormone levels are not high, there is a 90 to 95 percent chance that using medical treatment will be all that you need. Although this is a relatively new treatment (it has been used for about nine to 10 years), it is one which has been found to be safe. It has the obvious advantage of not needing an open operation or even key-hole surgery, which commonly requires a hospital stay of a day or two and recovery time afterwards. Studies that look at how successful a subsequent pregnancy is following this treatment, have found that it is at least as good as following surgery and sometimes better. Surgery can cause scarring around the tube, and it may be that avoiding this is the reason why future pregnancies may be more likely to be successful after medical treatment.
How is the treatment given?
Methotrexate is given by a single injection in the leg or buttock. We will then need to keep a check on the pregnancy hormone levels, as before, to ensure they fall appropriately. This will mean several blood tests.
How successful is it?
As mentioned above, on average only one in 15 women will need surgery after treatment with methotrexate. Most women require only one injection, but very occasionally two may be necessary. The treatment works by interfering with an essential vitamin (folate) which is needed for the rapidly growing tissue of ectopic pregnancy.
Are there any side effects?
Sometimes you may notice some mild abdominal pain after the treatment, though this should not be severe. Other occasional side effects (affecting up to 15 percent of women) include nausea, vomiting, indigestion or feelings of fatigue. Very rarely it can affect the liver or blood counts, but this really is unusual, mild if it does occur and only transient. The follow-up blood tests will check for this.
Will this drug affect my chances of becoming pregnant again?
No. Generally your chances of having a successful pregnancy in the future are at least as good following medical management as compared to surgical management. Pregnancies following completion of methotrexate therapy are not associated with increased abnormalities, miscarriages or other pregnancy complications.
How long will it take to resolve?
The pregnancy hormone levels frequently rise in the first week and it will take between two and four weeks for them to fall to normal levels.
Is there anything else I need to know?
The following points are important:
- Avoid alcohol and vitamin preparations containing folic acid until your pregnancy hormone level is back to zero.
- Avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen, Nurofen, Voltaren, Naprosyn) for one week after treatment. Regular paracetamol is safe to use (up to two tablets, four times per day).
- It is likely that the pain may get a little worse in the first week after the injection and as the pregnancy dissolves and the hormone levels fall you will get some vaginal bleeding like a period. If you have severe pain or heavy vaginal bleeding, go to your nearest emergency department.
- It is important that you use adequate contraception until the methotrexate therapy has been completed. This is for three months after a single injection or six months after more than one treatment.
Option C: Surgical management
An operation is one way of treating an ectopic pregnancy. In some circumstances this may be the only choice available to you.
What is a laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)?
The operation is performed under a general anesthetic. In this procedure the surgeon usually makes three small incisions in your abdomen—one inside your belly button and one or two lower incisions lower down on your abdomen. A small telescope is inserted through the hole in your belly button to allow the surgeon to see what they are doing. If an ectopic pregnancy is confirmed usually the tube is removed. Sometimes it may be possible to make a cut in the tube and remove the pregnancy leaving the tube intact.
The downside of this is that sometimes not all of the pregnancy tissue is removed. Further, this tube is now damaged and there is an increased chance of another ectopic in that tube in the future.
What is a laparotomy (open surgery)?
This operation is very similar to a laparoscopy except that is done through a bigger cut on the skin. The cut is about 8 to 10 cm long and is usually made along the bikini line. While most operations for ectopic pregnancy are done using keyhole surgery, sometimes an open operation needs to be performed. This is more likely if you have had a lot of bleeding and are unwell, or if the keyhole surgery is not technically possible.
Are there any risks?
Like all operations, small anesthetic and surgical risks are involved. There is a very small risk (approximately one chance in every 1000 procedures) of injury to the bowel or blood vessels when entering the abdomen using keyhole surgery. In such cases, we would usually change to performing open surgery. There is a very small risk of infection, although this is slightly higher if an open procedure is performed. Sometimes you may have had a lot of bleeding or there may be bleeding during the procedure. If you are very unwell from this blood loss we may, rarely, need to give you blood as a transfusion.
What to expect after the operation
In the 24-hour period after the anesthetic you will probably feel tired. You may well feel fatigued for some days to weeks following the procedure (especially if you had lost a significant amount of blood).
After the operation you will have some pain. Following keyhole surgery, this pain is often worse if you breathe or cough and, peculiarly, it may hurt on the top of your shoulder. This is because of some undissolved air from the operation irritating nerve endings in your abdomen and chest. You will be given pain relief. You should expect to be sore for some days but it should always be improving. Following open surgery, you will have pain for some weeks and it will be sore to walk. You will take some weeks to recover following open surgery.
You will likely have a dressing on your wound(s). The staff looking after you will advise you on how to care for your wound. Usually the skin is closed with stitches which are under the skin and dissolvable. Infection is uncommon but should the wound become sorer, hot, red or become oozy, then you should ring EPAU or your local doctor.
How long will I be in hospital?
This will vary depending on the operation you need. It is normally just a day after keyhole surgery and two to four days following open surgery.
If the pregnancy is not in the uterus will I bleed?
Yes. Although the pregnancy is not in the uterus, the hormones produced by the early pregnancy cause the lining of the uterus to become thickened. Therefore after your ectopic pregnancy is treated, you should expect some heavy period-like bleeding for a week or so. While the bleeding continues, it is best to use sanitary pads instead of tampons, as this will reduce the risk of infection. Baths or showers can be taken as required.
Going back to work?
If you have had an operation, you are unlikely to feel fit enough for work as soon as you leave hospital, so make sure you rest. An absence from work of one to two weeks (following keyhole surgery) or four to six weeks (following open surgery) is usually enough but the decision to go back to work is up to you. In all cases, a medical certificate can be obtained on discharge from hospital.
Will I get a follow-up appointment?
No, unless there is a specific reason. We will ring you in the next week or so to see how you are going. If the fallopian tube is not removed during the operation there is some risk that some of the pregnancy remains in the tube. You will then be advised to have weekly blood tests to monitor pregnancy hormone levels as they decrease. You are very welcome to ring us at anytime if you feel things are not right. It is natural to feel low and depressed. Give yourself and your body time to recover. It may help to talk over things with your partner, friends and other family members. We will also provide you with a brochure regarding support following pregnancy loss which you may find helpful.
Will I be able to fall pregnant again?
The chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy are slightly lower than normal, but generally very good. This will depend on the reasons behind having an ectopic pregnancy as well as your own gynecological history. We will be able to give you specific information on this.
What are the chances of having another ectopic pregnancy?
Your chance of having another ectopic pregnancy is increased a little. However it is reassuring to know that nine out of 10 future pregnancies will NOT be ectopic next time. It is important that you confirm that any future pregnancy is developing inside with the uterus with an ultrasound scan and blood tests early in the pregnancy.


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Duquesne University's Up 'til Dawn organization is hosting its 4th annual Rock the Cure Finale to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Rock the Cure will feature performances by bands The Fields, Unchecked Aggression, My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure, the Tyler Stacy Band and headliners Punchline. In addition, the event will include testimonials from patients and others who will share their personal experiences as well as prize giveaways and much more.
Up 'til Dawn is a student-run program that raises awareness and support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an institution that dedicates its efforts to finding cures and means of prevention for childhood cancer and other pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
When: Friday, March 25, from 4 to 11 p.m.Fourth Floor Ballroom, Duquesne Union, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh.
Information: A $10 donation at the door is suggested. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Rock the Cure is open to the public and people of all ages.


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My husband and I began our trip to Pittsburgh snuggling in front of an old Bessemer furnace.
Admiring a blast furnace doesn't typically rank on a list of things to do on a romantic getaway. But this old Bessemer sits in the heart of Station Square, a dining and nightlife hot spot near downtown. The furnace has been transformed into an art piece, a backdrop for a dancing fountain that shoots multicolored jets in time to songs by The Beatles and Carlos Santana. We ordered wine on The Grand Concourse's patio and soaked up the evening watching the water, admiring the lights and, yes, gazing at an attractive blast furnace.
It used to be that Pittsburgh conjured images of belching chimneys and smog-choked skies. That Steel City has long since been replaced by a metropolis of trendy wine bars, edgy public art and downtown walks along the banks of three great rivers.
We found a charming piece of old Pittsburgh at the Renaissance Hotel, a landmark structure built to turn heads in 1906. A granite grande dame that overlooks the Allegheny River, the place still drips with elegance, leaving visitors to crane their necks looking at intricate ceiling mosaics, marble and brass balconies and a 30-foot glass dome overarching it all.
Saturday morning found us wandering the Strip District. Its core, a 15-block stretch along Penn Avenue, once Pittsburgh's warehouse district, brims with life on the weekends. We picked up strawberries grown just beyond the steep riverbanks, indulged in biscotti before lunch and then headed for a sandwich at a Pittsburgh classic, Primanti's.
The Primanti Brothers' kitchen assembles sandwiches 24 hours a day, stuffing the fries and coleslaw between the bread alongside the meat and cheese. It's a mess, I'll admit it, but a tasty mess made all the more fun with someone to laugh with.
Later, we walked to Heinz Hall to hear the symphony. Inside a hall adorned with creamy Italian marble and gold leaf, we settled in our red velvet seats, scarcely able to focus on the opening strains of a Beethoven symphony thanks to the distraction of glittering crystal chandeliers overhead.
After, it was back to the Renaissance. We could still see Heinz Hall from our room, and there wasn't a single smokestack to cloud the view.
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ERIE, Penn. — The Mercyhurst Lakers scored seven second-period goals to break open a tight game and went on to defeat the Fairfield Stags, 10-5.
Mercyhurst jumped to a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Adam Tackaberry and Jody Robinson, but Fairfield got back in the game late in the period when senior captain Tim Viens scored his ninth goal of the season at 18:54.
Mercyhurst got five unanswered goals from five different skaters to start the second period, three within the first 4:08, to take control.
Eric Ellis scored at 1:05 followed by Marty Rychley at 3:47, Tom McMonagle on a power play at 4:08, Adam Rivers at 5:20, and P.J. Hiscock shorthanded at 8:06.
Fairfield's Blaise Silka and James Lubinski stopped the bleeding with goals at 10:44 and 14:06, respectively, to cut the Mercyhurst lead to 7-3.
But the Lakers struck for two more tallies: Hiscock again at 17:43 and Mike Carter at 18:06, to take a 9-3 lead to the locker room after 40 minutes.
With the drama over, the Stags outscored the Lakers 2-1 in the third period as Casey Laflamme notched a power-play goal at 4:24 and Tim Desmarais scored at 12:40 to sandwich McMonagle's second of the night at 4:58.
Mercyhurst outshot Fairfield 32-25 to inmprove its overall record to 20-11-2. Fairfield ended its season at 11-19-2.
Eight different skaters had goals for Mercyhurst, with Hiscock and McMonagle scoring two apiece. Five different players scored for Fairfield.
Peter Aubry picked up the win between the pipes for the Lakers while Craig Schnappinger absorbed the loss.
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Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars
(catalog files are updated whenever new data are added to the database; statistics were last updated 28 April 2014)
Notice:The 2006.5 version of the Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, containing data published through 30 June 2006, is one of five USNO double star catalogs currently being written to CD-ROM. Copies of this CD-ROM are available upon request. The Third Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, containing data published through 1 January 2001, was one of four USNO double star catalogs written to CD-ROM in spring 2001. These CD-ROMs are out of stock. The Third Catalog was removed from the web in August 2007, as it had long been supplanted by the Fourth Catalog.
The following description is adapted from a paper by Hartkopf et al. (2001, AJ, 122, 3480.)
The Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars includes all published measures of binary and multiple star systems obtained by high-resolution techniques (speckle interferometry, photoelectric occultation timings, etc.), as well as negative examinations for duplicity. A brief summary and statistical analysis of the contents of the catalog follow.
The Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars began in 1982 as an internal database at the Georgia State University Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA), tabulating binary star observations made using the technique of speckle interferometry by that group's speckle camera. The Speckle Catalog soon grew to encompass other published speckle efforts, then all published astrometric and photometric data for binary stars (and single stars observed in duplicity surveys) obtained by other high angular resolution techniques (lunar occultations, adaptive optics, eyepiece interferometry, Hipparcos, etc.) as well. This extended the catalog's baseline of observations back by nearly a century, to the efforts of Schwarzschild & Villiger (1896). Results of surveys based on various infrared speckle or imaging techniques were later added, as well, even though some of these don't really qualify as "high resolution".
Two printed editions of the catalog were published in the 1980's (McAlister & Hartkopf 1984, 1988), and web versions have been available since the early 1990's (Hartkopf et al. 2001a, 2001b). After the speckle efforts at CHARA were suspended in the late 1990's (in order to devote more resources to their long-baseline interferometry project) one of the authors (WIH) transferred the catalog (still nicknamed the Speckle Catalog in honor of its origins) to the U.S. Naval Observatory, whose own speckle efforts had begun earlier in the decade.
Catalog Description
The table below summarizes the contents of the catalog as of 28 April 2014. In addition to the astrometric totals presented here, the catalog includes 69,275 observations of photometric data only. In total astrometric observations, the Fourth Speckle Catalog is about 33 times the size of the First Catalog, 14 times the size of the Second, and well over twice the size of the 2001.0 Third Catalog. Figures 1 - 3 illustrate the distribution of catalog data with time, separation, and declination, respectively.
Fourth Interferometric Catalogue Statistics (as of 28 April 2014) Number of resolved stars: 59,099 Number of never-resolved stars: 23.306 Total number of stars: 82,405 Median separation 0".92 Breakdown of data by method: resolved unresolved total Tycho 40.852 1,001 41,853 Hipparcos 13,880 16,799 30,679 USNO Speckle 22,292 4,760 27,052 CHARA Speckle 18,525 6,479 25,004 Other speckle, AO, etc 21,484 6,317 27,801 Eyepiece interferometry 3,082 700 3,782 Occultation 1,811 769 2,580 Multi-aperture interferometers 2,861 973 3,834 Hubble 1,418 1,225 2,643 Other techniques 11,791 9,335 21,126 ------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 137,996 48,358 186,354 Of the resolved total, 2,457 are vector separations (from either occultations or one-dimensional IR speckle).
The catalog is divided into 24 one-hour right ascension bands, as follows:
The entire catalog is also available in plain text and gzipped plain text versions. Sizes are roughly 38 and 7MB, respectively.
Entries for each system are comprised of two parts: an identification line containing designations from various catalogs, followed by individual measures sorted in order of observation date (see the format file). Major changes with this version include coordinates to 0.01s in RA and 0".1 in DEC, improvements in the formatting of filter information to allow longer wavelengths, and the addition of technique codes. The ID line format was changed slightly in July 2007 to allow additional space for long names (e.g., 2MASS designations). Each observation includes a reference code linked to a reference file. Similarly, systems having notes are flagged with links to a notes file. An additional change in July 2007 provided links to the Sixth Orbit Catalog for pairs with published visual or astrometric orbits. In October 2007 we completed a merger of the notes files for the WDS with those of the Interferometric and Orbit catalogs. As a result, the notes file will include systems in addition to those in this catalog. Also, because the notes file is much larger, it has been divided into 24 smaller files for faster linking to the individual catalog measurements files.
Your comments regarding either style or substance are welcome. Please report any errors you run across in the catalog to the authors.
- Anderson, J.A. 1920, ApJ 51, 263
- Hartkopf, W.I., Mason, B.D., McAlister, H.A., Turner, N.H., Barry, D.J., Franz, O.G., & Prieto, C.M. 1996 AJ, 111, 936
- Hartkopf, W.I., McAlister, H.A. & Mason, B.D. 2001a, Third Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, CHARA Contrib. No. 4
- Hartkopf, W.I., Mason, B.D., Wycoff, G.L., & McAlister, H.A. 2001b, Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars
- Horch, E.P., Franz, O.G., & Ninkov, Z. 2000, AJ 120, 2638
- McAlister, H.A. & Hartkopf, W.I. 1984, Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, CHARA Contrib. No. 1
- McAlister, H.A. & Hartkopf, W.I. 1988, Second Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, CHARA Contrib. No. 2
- Merrill, P.W. 1922, ApJ 56, 40
- Schwarzschild, K. & Villiger, W. 1896, Astr. Nach. 139, 353


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Thank you for visiting! Reverend John Connor and Reverend Bonnie Connor are clergy in Austin, Texas, and enjoy officiating weddings, and being a part of a couple's next phase of their life together -- their marriage. Click on the "About Bonnie" or "About John" links above to get more information on each of us, including comments from brides.
The fee for officiating at the wedding -- which includes meeting ahead of time to get acquainted and answer questions, customizing the ceremony for you, being at the Rehearsal, and performing the Wedding itself -- is $395, for ceremonies in Austin. For weddings outside of the Austin city limits, there will be a small travel charge of $35 per trip.
Some ministers require pre-marital counseling before marrying a couple, but we do not. However, we do offer it gladly as an option. Pre-marital education sessions -- two meetings between the couple and one of us -- look at your marriage/life goals, and male/female communication skills. (It's helpful to be able to decode what the other person is REALLY saying!) The fee for these marriage education sessions is $20 per person per session.
Please call one of us at 512 791-2668 so that you can get some of your questions answered, and possibly set up a date for us to meet.
Reverends John and Bonnie Connor, as ordained ministers, have an approach that is one of joy and non-judgment. We welcome and honor all faiths and belief systems and will work with you to customize the ceremony so that it is perfect for you! It is your wedding, after all! We welcome the opportunity to make your ceremony full of joy!
If you're looking for an Austin wedding officiant, John and Bonnie are your best choice for presiding over your wedding! Choose wherever you would like to get married - any wedding venue, from church, hotel, lakeside, on a boat, garden, private residence, music hall, hotel, banquet hall, and more. We serve the greater Austin area, including Buda, Cedar Park, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Spicewood, and Wimberley, -- but in some cases, trip-charges may apply.
We have been known to work closely with local services providers, such as Wedding Venues, Event Calendar, Bachelor(ette) Parties, Wedding Bands, Bridal Salons, Calligraphers, Caterers, Dance Lessons, Destination Weddings, Wedding DJs, Favors, Wedding Florists, Gifts + Registries, Gown Cleaning and Preservation, Guest Accommodations, Hairstylists, Health + Beauty, Invitations, Jewelry, Luxury weddings, budget weddings, Lighting and Decor, Makeup Artists, Party Rentals + Service Staff, Photographers, Rehearsal Dinners + Bridal Showers, Soloists, Duos, Trios and Quartets, Transportation/Valet, Tuxes + Men's Attire, Unique Wedding Ideas, US Honeymoons + Travel, Videographers, Wedding Cakes + Desserts, Wedding Planners, in order to help make your wedding perfect.
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Rev. Bonnie Connor or Rev. John Connor would be happy to officiate your wedding. We are warm, sincere, and bring respectful levity to such a joyous occasion.


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As a Junior (2007-08): Earned Second Team All-Conference USA honors ... Led ECU in scoring ... Turned in double-digit scoring efforts in 11 of last 12 contests ... Tallied 13 points, adding eight rebounds at Rice (03/01) ... Led ECU with 19 points, going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line at Houston (02/28), adding four rebounds ... Played all 40 minutes against Memphis (02/23), leading the team with 14 points and four rebounds ... Had a career night against UAB (02/21), scoring a personal-high and C-USA high 35 points, going 13-for-24 from the field, 2-for-5 from behind the arc, and a perfect 7-for-7 from the charity stripe ... Became the 21st member of the 1,000 point club with her 13 points against UCF ... Netted 13 points and added six boards and two assists against UCF (02/17) .... Led ECU with 18 points in win over Southern Miss (02/15) ... Scored nine points and had four rebounds, two assists and a block at UTEP (02/10) ... Moved into 9th all-time in career assists with her six dishes against Tulane (02/07), adding 14 points and six rebounds ... Scored 16 points and added seven rebounds and six assists at UCF (02/02) ... Led the Lady Pirates with a season-high 27 points at Southern Miss (01/31) ... Netted 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals against Marshall (01/27) ... Registered eight points and six assists against Tulsa (01/20) ... Tallied nine points and three assists off the bench against SMU (01/18) ... Scored six points and added seven assists at Memphis (01/12) ... Netted a game-high 26 points at UAB (01/10), adding seven rebounds and three assists ... Tallied 20 points at Marshall (01/05), going 4-for-5 from behind the arc ... Was named to the 2007 Hokie Hardwood Classic All-Tournament Team ... Led the team with nine points and three rebounds at Virginia Tech (12/30) ... Tallied a team-high 19 points against Georgetown (12/29), going 8-for-15 from the field ... Scored 14 points at UNC Wilmington (12/20), all coming in the first half ... Tallied a season-high five steals, adding a game-high 15 points at Presbyterian (12/18) ... Was named C-USA Co-Player-of-the-Week for the week of Dec. 11, leading ECU to its first win over a Top 25 team with the 89-82 triumph over No. 24 N.C. State ... Tallied her second career double-double with 19 points and 10 assists against N.C. State (12/09) ... Was one of two Lady Pirates to score in double figures against VCU (12/01), tallying 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists ... Led the game with 23 points and five rebounds at Appalachian State (11/28), going 8-of-14 from the field ... Went 5-of-15 from the field against UMass (11/24), tallying 12 points and seven rebounds ... Was one of two Lady Pirates to score in double figures against Winthrop (11/23) in the Lady Pirate Invitational, scoring 15 points and dishing out seven assists ... Notched eight points and four rebounds against High Point (11/19) ... Tallied 13 points and nine boards at Long Island (11/16) ... Scored 16 points in 37 minutes of play against Old Dominion (11/13), going 5-of-13 from the field ... Dished out a career-high 10 assists and two blocks against Presbyterian (11/11), adding eight points.
As a Sophomore (2006-07): Turned in four points and two rebounds against Rutgers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament (03/18) ... Tallied 12 points and eight rebounds in the Lady Pirates win over Rice (03/04) in the Conference USA Championship game ... She earned tournament MVP honors, averaging 20.0 points per game in the tournament ... Became just the 16th Lady Pirate to tally 30+ points in a single game with her career-best 30 points against UAB (03/03), leading ECU to the C-USA title game ... Had a team-high 18 points against SMU (03/02) in the quarterfinals of the C-USA Championships, adding six assists and eight boards ... Scored 24 points at UCF (02/24), with her first 20 coming in the first half ... Recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds at Southern Miss (02/22) ... Was a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe against Tulane (02/17), scoring 12 points and adding four rebounds ... Tallied a career-best 25 points against UTEP (02/15), going 11-for-15 from the field and adding six rebounds ... Dished out 14 points, six rebounds and five assists at Tulsa (02/11) ... Registered 16 points, seven assists and a career-tying seven assists at SMU (02/09) ... Was one of five Lady Pirates to score in double figures against Memphis (02/03), with 11 off the bench ... Recorded 17 points in 37 minutes against UAB (02/01) ... Was one of three Lady Pirates to score in double figures at Marshall (01/28), with 10 ... Attempted a career-high 17 shots at UAB (01/18), connecting on five of those attempts, scoring 13 points ... Dished out a career-best eight assists against Rice (01/14), adding 18 points on 8-of-16 shooting ... Led the team with 21 points at Houston (01/10), adding a career-high eight rebounds ... Scored in double figures for the ninth time this season with 10 against UCF (01/07) ... Pulled down four rebounds and scored nine points against Marshall (01/02) ... Was one of four Lady Pirates to score in double figures against Long Island (12/29), with 10 points ... Tied her career-best with seven rebounds against Detroit (12/20), adding 10 points ... Scored four points and grabbed three rebounds against #22 Pittsburgh (12/19) ... Netted a team-high 12 points at N.C. State (12/10) ... Scored five points and grabbed three rebounds against UNC Wilmington (12/06) ... Recorded her first three-pointer of the season against Florida State (12/03), scoring 11 points ... Named to the Lady Pirate Invitational All-Tournament Team ... Had a career night against North Dakota State (12/02), scoring a personal-best 23 points, going a perfect 9-for-9 from the charity stripe, including the game winners in a career-best 47 minutes ... Dished out three assists and scored eight points against Florida A&M (11/26) ... Recorded a season-high 14 points at VCU (11/24), adding five rebounds and three assists ... Was two points shy of her career-high with her 13 points at Old Dominion (11/21), where she added a personal-best six assists ... Tallied her first block of the season at Vermont (11/18), going a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe ... Dished out five assists and scored six points against Harvard (11/17) ... Was one of three players to score in double figures with 10 points at James Madison (11/12) ... Also added two assists and four steals.
As a Freshman (2005-06) ... Played in all 29 games, starting 13 contests, including the first eight of the year ... Scored 10 points in 27 minutes at Duquesne (11/19), in her first collegiate game ... Tallied a career-high 15 points against Longwood (11/26), adding a personal-best four steals ... Was a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe against Drexel (12/04), scoring 10 points ... Went 7-for-16 at Rice (02/06), scoring 15 points, which tied her career-high ... Also pulled down a career-best seven rebounds at Rice ... Dished out a personal-best six assists against UAB (02/12) ... Scored 12 points at UTEP (02/17), going 6-for-8 from the free-throw line ... Played a season-high 39 minutes at Tulane (02/19), scoring 14 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field ... Tied her career-best with seven rebounds against UAB (03/02) in the first round of the C-USA Tournament ... Scored in double-figures 10 times, including both C-USA tournament games ... Averaged 23.5 minutes per game, scoring 7.5 points and pulling down 3.5 rebounds ... Ranked third on the squad in total points (218), field goals made (82), free throws made (48), assists (52) and steals (41).
At Hephzibah High School ... Averaged 18 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals per game during her senior campaign ... Named Georgia Sportswriters Association 4A Player of the Year after guiding the Lady Rebels' to a perfect 33-0 record and its first state championship ... Selected The Augusta Chronicle All-Area Player of the Year, first-team all-state, Team MVP and a McDonald's All-American Nominee ... During junior year named first-team all-area and team Offensive Player of the Year ... Earned four letters in basketball, two in track and one in softball.


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In theaters today, "The Giver" is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Lois Lowry. Though published twenty years ago, the book and the new film adaptation are still relevant to audiences today.
"The Giver" follows Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), who is aged up a few years in the movie, as he is trained to become the new "receiver of memory" with a man known as the Giver (Jeff Bridges). The story takes place in a seemingly utopian community, but as Jonas learns more about the truth of his world, he discovers that while his society may be spared pain and loss, it is also lacking emotion, color, and meaning.
In a world rife with agony, it's easy to see the appeal of a community built on "sameness" – where everyone is peaceful, happy, and equal. But this sort of idyllic life comes with a price – one which Jonas determines is not worth paying.
Take, for instance, the lack of choice. As Meryl Streep so ominously states in the trailer for "The Giver," "When people are given the freedom to choose, they choose wrong."
Don't many of us feel this way about people who choose differently than us? Just look at how heated political debates have gotten between Democrats and Republicans these days. Each side is certain they are "right" and the other is "wrong." Wouldn't it be so much easier if the choice was already made for us?
And yet, think of what freedoms we'd be sacrificing for the sake of eliminating these disagreements. "The Giver" reminds us to recognize and celebrate our differences – even if it leads to discourse and disagreements. In "The Giver," society ignores any differences and seeks to promote "sameness" – but at the cost of their own betterment.
Likewise, "The Giver" is a celebration of memory. As school children, we are told that it is important to learn our history so as not to repeat it. And in "The Giver," that is ultimately the role of Bridges' character. As the "receiver of memory," he is the lone person who can advise on whether a decision is good or bad based on his memories of the past.
Beyond societal impact, think of who we would be without our memories. As individuals, we are shaped by our past and by our memories. The society of "The Giver" erases memories to eliminate pain – but in doing so, they have eliminated true joy and happiness, as well. They have eliminated the capacity to love, truly and completely.
In a world filled with pain, it's important to consider the lessons of "The Giver." It's easy to look at the news and see violence and loss: the death of Robin Williams; the protests in Ferguson, Missouri; on-going violent conflict in the Middle East. Have we forgotten what books like "The Giver" taught us?
We live in a world today filled with anger and hurt and violence. Perhaps reflecting on "The Giver" can give us all pause to consider what really matters, and refocus our energy on creating a better world that embraces love and learns from pain and loss.
This is a "sponsored post," meaning the company who sponsored the article compensated me for writing the article. The opinions I have expressed, however, are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."


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According to ABC News on Sunday, Christina Aguilera gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday via a C-section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The pop singer and her fiance, Matthew Rutler, welcomed their first child together. This is the first child for Rutler, but Aguilera already has a six-year-old son, Max, by her ex-husband Jordan Bratman.
Aguilera, 33, and Rutler announced earlier this year that they were engaged and expecting. They have known since March that they were going to have a baby girl; however, their daughter's name has not been revealed yet.
Aquilera is still a judge on "The Voice," but she will sit out another season to focus on her daughter and make plans for her upcoming wedding to Rutler. The 29-year-old fiance and new father is a movie production assistant who has been dating Aquilera since 2010, even though she was married to Bratman from 2005 to 2011.
Us Weekly confirmed that the Grammy winner was the guest of honor at a baby shower in L.A. on July 12 where guests were treated to a very graphic cake, which showed a blonde woman giving birth. Rutler also attended the event. Both the new mother and father have been excited about the baby throughout the pregnancy.
Aguilera is an established pop icon who has won numerous awards and honors, including four Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The popular singer has sold 17.4 million albums in the United States and 50 million records worldwide. Rolling Stone ranked her at number 58 on their list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, becoming the youngest singer to appear on the list. Billboard recognized Aguilera as the twentieth most successful artist of the 2000s. Besides her work in the entertainment industry, Aguilera is involved in many charitable activities through human rights, world issues, and her work as a UN ambassador for the World Food Programme.


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Doesn't anyone love this stock? My two favorite stocks are PB and FLH. This message board is dead! Wake up!! PB is a much larger company than KOF and they both play in the same sandboxes. Why does KOF have more action on its message board than PB? Send those messages in now!!
PB's sandbox is actually much bigger than KOF's. But, in the past, KOF did appear to be better known to analysts in this country and appeared better able to market itself to the Street. Perhaps the proximity factor, given that the bulk of KOF's operations are in Mexico? But this has changed recently. And in any event, I hadn't noticed KOF's board being particularly active (though I admit this one is close to moribund). PB has gotten some (extremely favorable) popular press and expanded analyst coverage. In case you're concerned, PB easily comes out ahead in any comparison between the two companies, right now. PB is a much stronger, better managed company with brilliant prospects and is trading at a much lower P/E than its peer group.One of the things keeping PB down is continued uncertainty over Brazil. In 1996 (before the Venezuala acquisition), theBrazilian territories accounted for about two fifths of revenue. So there is still large exposure there. And people are nervous aboutthe developing world, these days, particularly in light of the Asia crisis. Mexico, itself, instills some degree of confidence(relative to the rest of the region), especially since the U.S. has demonstrated a willingness to bail it out. Again, KOF has a higherpercentage of its operations in Mexico. Until we see confidence in Brazil restored, I suspect we'll continue to meet stiff resistenceat 40. But the stock has shown strong support at 30, when the market was fleeing anything foreign, and has rebounded back tothe mid-high 30s each time, fairly quickly. Management consistently been able to meet or beat earnings estimates, despiteproblems with the Brazilian economy. <Poorboy, this is my take on why its gravitated toward the mid thirties for awhile>I have no idea what EV/EBITDA is. Sorry.I'm not sure which Mexican bottlers you are referring to. PB did buy out some of the minority shareholders in some of the Mexican territories.When you talk about KOF and PB merging because they are both operating in the same region, keep in mind that they both are comprised of a set of distinct, discrete territories. They are not direct competitors, except, perhaps, in the sense that they might like to have the franchise(s) in the others territory. For all I know, they may even cooperate, together with Coke, on areas of common interest (e.g., advertising, legislative affairs, supplier QA). I don't see why Coke would necessarily want these two to merge, unless Coke was somehow able to increase its stake in theoperations (something Coke probably would like to do, but something that might not be in us shareholders LT best interests). While Cokemight find it easier to deal with fewer, bigger, more effective bottlers, at some point, any economies of scale would have to beoffset by political considerations, such as who is in the power position in the inevitable intra-family conflicts between: a) Cokeand one of its large regional bottlers; or b) Coke and its sole bottler in Latin America.While I think this is one of the best long-term holds out there, I think the 20% run-up we've had recently might continue to 40ish given the increased visibility the stock is receiving and the renewed interest in a still growing Latin America.
Enterprise Value / Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and AmoritzationBuy Cointal if you really want to make money in the beverage sector in Latin America
EBITDA=Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and ???Many capital intensive companies use this number in their financials because to them, it gives a more accurate representaion of the business than what the SEC wants.


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Three Mountain Ranch, CA, witnesses report being "struck with fear" during an encounter with a fireball-looking UFO that was as close as 30 yards away, according to March 2, 2014 testimony in Case 54398 from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) witness reporting database.
The reporting witness was living on a 200-acre parcel in Mountain Ranch on August 1, 2010, when he first thought he was observing a forest fire.
"After a few seconds of my mind racing, I realized it was some kind of craft," the witness stated. "I stood there looking in amazement as the craft was less than 30 yards from me. Somehow this craft was flying over the trees with what looked to be flames or a glow that it was like fire from the sun."
The witness ran inside to alert a friend and they both stepped outside to watch the object.
"We quickly decided to run over to the other house on the property and get my friend Travis up to see this."
The object had moved so the group decided to drive toward it.
"We all climbed into the truck and raced down the hill to see if we could still see the object. The object had moved down about a hundred yards. The object was descending into the valley on the bottom half of the property. So we chased after it to see if we could catch another look."
They eventually caught up to the object.
"As we came down the road we could see that it was very close to the ground or had landed. It had what looked like reddish light on it. We all stared in amazement for a minute. Then all at once we were struck with fear and got back into the truck and went home."
Mountain Ranch is in Calaveras County, CA, population 1,628. California had 59 UFO reports in February 2014 - the highest reporting state in the nation.
You can read more details about other recently reported cases at the UFO Examiner home page.
The above quotes were edited for clarity. Please keep in mind that most UFO reports can be explained as something natural or man-made. If California MUFON investigates and reports back on this case, I will release an update. Please report UFO activity to MUFON.com.


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Communities and Neighborhoods in Naples Florida
Overview of Naples Florida Communities
The Naples real estate market include traditional Florida single family home neighborhoods, high rise communities, golf communities, homes on acreage (Golden Gate Estates),and many more types (see quick example). The area consists of over 1,000 separate neighborhoods and communities.
See a List of Naples Florida Communities
Most residents of Naples live within either a homeowners association or a condo association. If you are thinking about buying in Naples, you should have an understanding on how these associations are controlled, organized and managed.
Much of the Naples Florida area is comprised of gated developments. Neighborhoods not within an association or a gated community. are usually the older single family home neighborhoods, built in the 60s, 70s and 80s, and are located on traditional system of North-South and East-West streets
Naples Florida Gated Communities
Naples Communities Location by Type
Community Types
Naples, as a second home buyers destination, has a wide range of housing choices, including beach communities, boating communities, golf course communities, no-frill communities, lots of frills communities, single family home communities, condo communities and so on.
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Naples Beach Communities
There are sections of single family homes on the beach, and sections of condos on the beach. Properties can be on the beach or just a short walk to the beach. This is some of the most expensive property in the Naples area. Pelican Bay, a community that borders the beach has two private beach clubs for its residents.
Golf Communities
Many Naples communities have a golf course within. But just because you live within a community that has a golf course, doesn't mean you have any connection with it. They are private clubs, and to play you need to join. In some communities, such as Naples "bundled" golf communities, every owner within is a member to the club.
Boating Communities
Homes on bays or cannels, with gulf access also represent some of the most expensive properties in Naples. Their value is determined on the location, and then the value of the building. Some of the owners in condo buildings that are located on bays also have boat docks.
Estate Home Communities
There are several estate home communities away from the beach and bays. These are very lush and upscale areas. These homes while expensive, would have a much lower value than a similar home on the beach or bays.
Affordable Communities
The most affordable single family home and condo communities would be a distance away from the beach if newer. If they are located within a couple of miles to the beach, then they would have been built as modest homes in the 1970s or 1980s. Most of the more affordable communities would have a high percentage of local workforce residents.
Other Featured Communities
A wide assortment of different communities have been chosen for the spotlight. Go here to get a better feel for the vast variety of communities in the Naples Florida area.