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America's newest sporting star isn't sure about his future with the U.S. soccer team.
Tim Howard, the goalkeeper who gained celebrity after his World Cup play, needs time off before considering whether to continue with the program.
"The emotions are too raw at the moment," he said Wednesday in a teleconference from Brazil. "I don't think it is very black and white to be honest."
But for any American soccer fan aching for some more of those gymnastic saves, know this:
"There is no doubt barring injury that I will be itching to keep going," added Howard, 35.
Howard awoke Wednesday with America still buzzing about his once-in-a generation sporting performance in the United States' 2-1 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup.
As soon as Howard's acrobatic saves started accumulating like a gathering storm, he transported soccer neophytes across the country. Fans of his Everton English Premier League team might not have been as awestruck as those tuning in Tuesday for the first time.
But that's only partially true. Howard's 16 saves represented one of the finest goalkeeping performances in the past half century of World Cup play.
Howard, who recently signed a four-year contract extension with his Liverpool club, did not have an inkling of what was to come in Salvador, Brazil, ahead of the game.
"I always try to do the same things every day," he said. "I eat the same way. I train the same way. I found success doing that. I don't think you can ever prepare yourself for those kinds of performances."
But something magical overcame him. Belgium, which plays Argentina on Saturday in the quarterfinals in Brasilia, has one of the world's most stylish offenses.
It's not as if Howard's saves were against the Canary Islands. Belgium boasts six elite attacking players from the midfield to forward, including Howard's Everton teammate Romelu Lukaku, who scored the game winner Tuesday.
"When you're active and you're in the match a lot, you go into a zone," the keeper said. "Your body goes into autopilot." He flew his country into the Twilight Zone on Tuesday. It took two lightning strikes in extra time for the Belgians to break the Howard fortress. Both goals came when Howard's defensive line collapsed in front of him.
The dramatic defeat didn't stop newfound soccer fans from embracing the moment.
The hashtag #ThingsTimHowardCouldStop surfaced on Twitter. Howard's face showed up on a posted image of Mount Rushmore, the New Jersey native having replaced some guy named Thomas Jefferson. Howard's Wikipedia page briefly had a new entry listing him as Secretary of Defense.
Howard appreciated the humor and creativity.
"I'm trying to figure out a way to deal with it," he said of the celebrity. "It's nothing new to be in the public eye."
But it's new for any American soccer player to become the topic of a national conversation.
"It's nice that America knows about soccer now," Howard said.
The keeper hopes the trend continues with the new generation of players who mesmerized Americans for the past two weeks by advancing out of the one the tournament's most challenging groups.
None of the youngsters showed more promise than DeAndre Yedlin, 20, a relatively unknown fullback for the Seattle Sounders FC. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann sent Yedlin into the game Tuesday when started Fabian Johnson suffered a left hamstring muscle strain.
"He comes in and puts a smile on my face," Howard said. "He never looked back. He's a threat to anyone. Deandre got his head down and dared anyone to come at him."
With a backstop like Howard, why not?
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865 and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/elliottalmond.


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ESCALON — The San Joaquin County Coroner's Office on Thursday identified a woman found dead on the banks of the Stanislaus River early Tuesday as Lynette Garza, 23, of Modesto.
California Highway Patrol officers found Garza's body after responding to a report of a vehicle accident about 3:40 a.m. Tuesday in the 25800 block of East River Road in Escalon. They found an abandoned car on the roadway and Garza's body, which showed signs of "severe trauma," on an embankment about 60 feet away.
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Who will run against Oakland Mayor Jean Quan in 2014?
That burning question has been on many people's minds.
According to a March report by KPIX, 60 percent of the respondents to a Survey USA poll of 500 Oakland residents disapproved of the way Quan is doing her job, and 65 percent felt the city is headed in the wrong direction.
Yet regardless of how unpopular Quan may be, most of her better-known potential challengers have decided to take a pass.
Enter Bryan Parker.
A year ago this month, Quan appointed Parker, a former vice president at DaVita Inc., a kidney care company, to the Port Commission.
Now Parker has formed an exploratory committee to run against Quan.
Here's what's interesting: Parker, who many people in Oakland have never heard of, is using a crowdsourced fundraising site called Crowdtilt to generate name recognition and buzz around his candidacy. People use crowdsourcing all the time to raise money for social causes and individual projects. I have not heard of using one in a political campaign.
Last month, Parker said he would run if he could raise $20,000 in 10 days through individual contributions to the site. He pulled in $23,000 in 24 hours. Parker then set a new target of $50,000. When that deadline expired early Monday, he had raised $59,727 from 197 individual contributors.
Parker, whose campaign slogan is "Move Oakland Forward," says the idea came from a brainstorming session with members of his campaign team, which includes a lot of people in new media. "It's an example of the kind of innovation and leadership I'd like to bring to Oakland," he said.
It's obviously going to take a whole, whole lot more than $60,000 to be competitive in the mayor's race. The spending cap is $400,000, which does not include the bogs of money that will pour in from political action committees.
Political strategist Tom Clifford, who is advising Parker's campaign, said that crowdsourced funding is no replacement for the major ground game -- "shoe leather and dialing for contributions.""
He said it is an added element that allows people to directly participate in the political process. "
"Oaklanders are dissatisfied and want a new direction for this city," Clifford said. "Now all of a sudden you have this very public campaign where you can see who is giving the money, how it is being raised and an opportunity to create a dynamic future with a candidate who is very qualified.""
Crowdtilt only allows individual contributions of up to $700 in keeping with Oakland's campaign finance laws.
Parker has been holding campaign events that have generated excitement, especially among the diverse group of young, upwardly mobile professionals who frequent and live in Uptown.
"We're talking about what Oakland is now, versus what it could be," said Marquesa Finch, 29, one of the founders of Movement50, a group of young professionals supporting Parker's campaign.
"We have only been around for four months, and we've gone from three founding members to over 100 active members," she says. "These are people who have said they want to contribute time and are meeting regularly planning events and fundraising strategies.""
Parker, 44, has never held elected office. He is a former chairman of the Workforce Investment Board-- -- which had its share of issues, including having to return more than $600,000 in federal job retraining funds for not having disbursed the money awarded during Ron Dellums' administration according to federal guidelines.
Parker laid the blame for that fiasco on his predecessor, that he left the WIB with a strategic plan and on track to receive $900,000 in federal funds. "That's my record of being on the WIB," he said
Parker lives in District 1. He was born in Stockton and moved to Oakland as a child. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley and New York University Law School. He was a volunteer on President Barack Obama's campaign. Parker, who is African-American, attends Allen Temple Baptist Church.
Beyond that, little is known publicly about the man who would be Oakland's next mayor. As the months go on, he will have to develop a detailed platform.
Only time will tell if Parker can build on his early momentum.
But two things are for sure: The mayoral race just got a whole lot more interesting, and Quan must rue the day she selected Parker to serve on the Port.
Tammerlin Drummond is a columnist for the Bay Area News Group. Her column runs Tuesday and Sunday. Contact her at email@example.com


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"A twisting, wondrous tale full of magic that only Neil Gaiman could have written."
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Among the wondrous, beautiful, and strange literary offspring conceived by Sandman creator, multi-award winner, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman (Anasi Boys, Neverwhere, American Gods, Coraline, The Graveyard Book), his magical 1997 fantasy novel, Stardust, remains a top favorite. An enchanting adult fairy tale about a young man who travels beyond the boundaries of his small village to find a fallen star and win the heart of the woman he loves—the basis for the hit motion picture starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller, Claire Danes, and Robert DeNiro—Gaiman's glorious fable is now available in a special keepsake edition. Here is a gift of Stardust—beautifully packaged, with a special new introduction by the author—that every Neil Gaiman devotee will want to receive.
This special gift edition will be beautifully packaged in a smaller trim size with a one-piece fine cloth case, a gold-stamped cover, and a whimsical interior design, featuring a frontispiece illustration and line chapter opener ornamentation by noted artist Charles Vess. It will also contain an introductory note by Neil Gaiman.
Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria Forester—even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. But to do so, he must enter the unexplored lands on the other side of the ancient wall that gives their tiny village its name. Beyond that stone barrier, Tristran learns, lies Faerie . . . and the most exhilarating adventure of the young man's life.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman comes a tale of the dark and miraculous—a quest for true love and the utterly impossible.
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These late nights are killing me.
While it was difficult to stay up to see the Senators lose in overtime to the Avalanche, it was a noteworthy game for a few reasons.
Jason Smith played in his 1000th game (and not many of those 1000 were soft ones either) while the team's new "young gun" Nick Foligno played in his 100th game.
If you had talked to me just two weeks ago, I would have told you that Foligno would have been better off in the AHL because he certainly wasn't getting it done in the big league. Now he looks indispensable on a line with Mike Fisher and Ryan Shannon, giving the Senators a legitimate second scoring presence for the first time this season.
And now they have a chance to put that to use. With 9 of their next 10 games at home, the Senators could conceivably go on a run here and put themselves in a position come April when there are 12 points up for grabs, all against Eastern Conference opponents.
Now I'm not saying that the Senators have a great chance of making the playoffs here. They don't. But it's conceivable they could rack up enough points in late February and March that the games in April actually become meaningful.
Even with 9 of a possible 10 points in their last 5 games, we don't see much improvement in the standings. But if they play over .750 hockey for the next month, that gap will close considerably.
But you have to remember that February is sort of a Twilight Zone for the NHL. Good teams go into slumps and bad teams go on tears. Last year at this time, Detroit was going through hell but they went on to win the Stanley Cup. It wouldn't be too surprising to see Ottawa level out in the coming weeks here but at least they are playing a system that's entertaining and gives them a chance to win every night.
Here's a strange thought. Last year the Senators got off to one of the best starts in NHL history. It would be bizarre to say the least, but wouldn't it be appropriate if they finished off this season they way they started the last. That's the Hollywood ending everyone desires here in town but what are the chances?
In tribute to Jason Smith playing in his 1000th game last night, here's a clip of him tangling with tough guy Mark Tinordi when Smith was still a Leaf. Quite the bout.
It's hard to believe with all those great teams, but Smith was also the longest serving captain of the Edmonton Oilers. I find it hard to believe that Kevin Lowe ever let players like Ryan Smyth and Jason Smith leave town. That team hasn't been the same since, no matter how much money they saved (which they then blew on Dustin Penner).
Alex Picard went into the lineup last night, replacing healthy scratch Brendan Bell. I don't think Picard looked too sharp. Bell is certainly inconsistent at times but I think the Senators missed his skating ability against the Avalanche. I wouldn't be surprised to see him back in against an equally quick Vancouver squad.


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Published: Friday, September 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7:49 a.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The N.C. Museum of History is helping to build excitement for the upcoming World of Bluegrass convention later this month.
The museum is featuring an exhibit case in the lobby, an outdoor celebration with live bluegrass, seven programs and an open jam session. The series of events continues through Oct. 27.
Carolina Bluegrass will show that bluegrass music has its roots in the Carolinas as much as anywhere else. "Turn the Radio On" highlights the early years of bluegrass in North Carolina during the golden age of radio in the 1930s and 1940s.
In addition, people viewing the exhibit can learn about Tar Heel musicians and see instruments such as George Shuffler's 1941 Gibson J-45 guitar and Jim Shumate's fiddle.
The five-day convention is scheduled to begin on Sept. 24.
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text: As spring rolls on, one color starts to fade and another one quickly takes its place. Our early, and mid season daffodils are slowly descending from their peak bloom and the late season daffodils are in full swing. Be sure not to miss the miniature varieties on the upper Floral Walk and the new additions around the Rose House.


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Portland band Fruition played not one but four sets at the recent YarmonyGrass festival at State Bridge and Rancho del Rio, as well as an unofficial fifth appearance when they joined Elephant Revival for its last tune of the night, "Grace of a Woman," from an opposing stage.
"We all had this crazy idea," said drummer Tyler Thompson.
Considering we didn't have a monitor feed from the main stage to our stage and just had to follow them by visual cues across the sea of people, it went surprisingly well," he said.
"It was definitely one of the boldest concepts and most unique moments I've witnessed out at the Bridge," said Geoff Mintz, who attended the festival. "The Yarmony faithful ate it right up, and I think most people would say it was one of the highlights of the weekend."
The band also performed a happy hour set with Nathan Moore at the Yarmony Creek Saloon. One hour turned into four hours of unrehearsed jamming, Thompson said. And towards the end of the set, the Dead Winter Carpenters joined in.
"The only reason for stopping after four hours was that the bar ran out of alcohol. We could've gone all night with those guys," Thompson said.
Promoter Scotty Stoughton was so impressed with the band's performances at Yarmony, he said he "jumped" on the opportunity to bring them back to town. The folk-Americana band will perform a free show at Cima's FAC in Avon Friday night.
Stoughton's band Bonfire Dub will open the show and Bridget Law from Elephant Revival will also join the band.
"Bridget ... has jammed with us countless times," Thompson said. "We're now beginning to call Bridget an extended member of Fruition, because she is always down to jam, perform and even record with us. Gotta love that girl!"
'Always down to jam'
Fruition has been around for four years now. Originally the band started as a four-piece string band busking on the Portland streets with members Jay Cobb Anderson, Mimi Naja, Kellen Asebroek, and Keith Simon. About 18 months ago the band brought on Thompson, who previously played with the Clumsy Lovers (of Vancouver, B.C).
The band considers Colorado its second home.
"Our Colorado response has been overwhelmingly awesome, especially this last year," Thompson said. "A big reason for our recent success in this awesome state has been because of Colorado bands like Grant Farm, Elephant Revival, Leftover Salmon and Great American Taxi. These bands are constantly pushing our music to their fans and not to mention always down to jam with us 'til the sun comes up. Most of our favorite musicians in the country are based out of Colorado. It has definitely made some of us consider moving out here someday."
This marks the bands third trip to Colorado this summer. After playing at the Northwest String Summit near Portland, the band returned to Colorado on Tuesday for a six-show run that started in Carbondale, and along with tonight's show in Avon, includes peformances in Denver, Breckenridge, at Nedfest in Nederland and in Aspen.
"After that we'll be headin' up North for some Montana dates, and then the Juniper Jam festival in Eastern Oregon," Thompson said.
Then the band heads into the studio the first week of September to record demos for a new full length album, which they plan to release in February 2013.


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In the seven years I spent in the U.S. Marine Corps, I met countless remarkable men and women who day in and day out committed themselves to serving our country and helping keep its citizens safe. Many of my fellow Marines stayed in the service and served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of them will be soon coming home.
Over the next several months, tens of thousands of men and women will return from deployment in Iraq, Afghanistan and Southeast Asia. Opportunities in the private sector are needed to provide these individuals a smooth transition into civilian life. Veteran unemployment rates are 11.7% and 22% for veterans under 25 years. These are staggering and undeserved numbers among the men and women who have honorably served to help keep our nation free.
Since 2003, The UPS Store has participated in the International Franchise Association (IFA) VetFran Initiative, a voluntary effort of IFA member-companies that is designed to encourage franchise ownership by offering financial incentives to honorably discharged veterans. In that time, approximately 150 The UPS Store locations have opened under this program, providing more than $700,000 in discounts to these men and women.
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The Gospel of St. Matthew tells the story of the Massacre of the Innocents. King Herod ordered the killing of all boys under the age of two born in the Bethlehem area, for the Magi had told him that a child destined to become the king of the Jews had been born in the city. Jesus was saved from the massacre when his Family fled to Egypt.
Nicolas Poussin depicts this dramatic episode of the New Testament. The soldier on the left tramples a horrified mother who can no longer protect her child. At the centre, another tries to flee. To the right, a third tries to hold back the executioner. The fourth, kneeling, mourns her dead child.
Pleading, horror, terror, despair, each woman's face expresses a different feeling. The dark architecture that closes off the background of the painting leaves no escape route for the figures arranged in a frieze like an antique low relief. The faces of the soldiers, anonymous, indifferent executioners, are drowned in shadow. Their bodies form arabesques, like a macabre dance around the victims.
Even when Poussin painted tragedy, he strove for harmony in his clever and rigorous composition, to the delight of connoisseurs.


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November 23, 2012
Small business owners are far more likely to have wary, prudent and deliberate characteristics than the general population. These are the somewhat surprising findings of a new study carried out by AXA Business Insurance and the Association of Business Psychologists (APB).
Contrary to the stereotypical perceptions of entrepreneurs as maverick individuals with an inherent appetite for risk, the analysis found that the majority (52%) of respondents fell within one of three risk types – wary (22%), prudent (15.2%) or deliberate (14.8%).
The entrepreneurs surveyed showed far less adventurous characteristics (3.6%) than the average general public (12.8%). The research also discovered that individuals who are more calm, confident, optimistic, organised, methodical and measured have greater financial resources and may, therefore, be more successful small business owners.
Darrell Sansom, managing director at AXA Business Insurance, said: "We often think of entrepreneurs as being adventurous renegades, renouncing the more common commercial work environment in search of their own fortunes and in support of their passions. So it's fascinating to see the level of vigilance they employ when compared with the broader population."
The business owners surveyed represented limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. Those involved in partnerships were more likely to be cautious whereas sole traders were more carefree.
In total, the research identified eight characteristics and found that small business owners were more likely than the general public to be wary, intense, prudent or deliberate. And they were less likely than the general public to be spontaneous, composed, adventurous or carefree.


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MONTREAT, N.C. - The Union women's basketball team played like its old self Thursday as the Lady Bulldogs recorded an 81-72 Appalachian Athletic Conference victory over host Montreat (N.C.).
The win snaps a two-game winless skid as Union improves to 15-8 overall and 8-5 in conference play. Meanwhile, Montreat suffered its fourth loss in a row to fall to 14-10 overall and 5-8 in the AAC.
Senior center Lindsey Waters registered her league-leading seventh double-double of the season with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Three others scored in double figures with Lydia Nash netting 13, Haley Perkins adding 12 and Alyson Roberts chipping in 10.
The Lady Bulldogs led 41-40 at the half, and play was close for much of the second half until Union pulled away at the end. Amber Taylor hit four free throws during the final minute to help seal the 81-72 decision.
Union shot the ball well, connecting on 29-of-60 shots (49. percent) from the field and made 18-of-22 free throws (81.8 percent). Conversely, Montreat made 36.4 percent (28-of-77 shots) from the floor and 13-of-17 (76.5 percent) from the foul line.
The Lady Bulldogs dominated the glass, outrebounding the Lady Cavaliers 45-35.
Latica Singleton led Montreat with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Madison Thomas and Kim Henderson contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively.
Union returns home Saturday play host to Virginia Intermont. Tipoff for the AAC contest is set for 4 p.m.


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Saturday, November 17, 2012
AIKEN, S.C. – The nationally fifth-ranked University of South Carolina Aiken women's basketball team rolled to a 78-47 victory over non-conference foe Catawba on Saturday evening at the Convocation Center.
The win allowed USC Aiken 11th-year head coach Mike Brandt to pick up his 450th career victory.
USC Aiken (3-0) finished the lopsided 31-point win shooting 50.8 percent (30-59). The Pacers shot a scorching 65.4 percent (17-for-26) in the second half. USC Aiken hit 77.8 percent (7-of-9) of its 3-point attempts in the second stanza.
The Pacer defense in turn held Catawba (0-2) to just 27.8 percent shooting (15-for-54) as a team in the game. The Indians were limited to just 15 field goals for the entire game.
In another balanced scoring evening that saw 10 Pacers score in the contest, Kayla Harris and Daniela Tarailo (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point HS) led USC Aiken with 15 points each.
Harris (Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield HS), who was 7-for-8 from the free throw line in the game, also had seven rebounds, an assist and a steal.
Tarailo matched her career-high for the second straight game with five 3-pointers. She was 5-for-10 from beyond the arc in the Pacer win.
Mackenzie Reese (Madison, Wis./Edgewood HS) was the final Pacer in double figures with 12. She also had seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.
Brittany Hill (Mechanicsville, Va./Quinnipiac) did not finish in double figures for USC Aiken, but the Pacer point guard did finish her evening with a career-high tying eight rebounds, six points, six assists, three steals and a block.
Tiffani Moody (Raleigh, N.C./Ohio Valley University) claimed a game-high three blocks. The Pacers in total finished with seven blocks as a team.
Chole Bully finished with 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal for Catawba in its loss to the Pacers.
The five-game season-opening homestand for the Pacers will next continue with a 2 p.m. contest against Florida Tech on Sunday, Nov. 25. The two programs will be meeting for the first time since 2003.


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NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — The list of 70 state parks to be shuttered has shrunk to 61, according to officials, and regional advocates would like to see it shrink by two more in the near future.
Each member of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and the councils of Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee have signed a statement opposing the closure of South Yuba River and Malakoff Diggins state parks, which were on the original California State Parks closure list in May 2011.
"All of the state parks in our region are critical to our economy and to our quality of life. This is something that cannot be over-emphasized," reads the joint statement. "Abandoning these invaluable assets and leaving them effectively unprotected — as the State is currently planning to do — is, in a word, unconscionable."
Nevada City Councilman Robert Bergman plans to deliver the unified memorandum bearing the 20 signatures Wednesday to Gov. Jerry Brown, State Sens. Doug LaMalfa and Ted Gaines, State Rep. Dan Logue and California State Parks and Natural Resources officials.
The signatures come from the elected officials as individuals, as their various governing bodies have also passed respective resolutions opposing the parks closures, Bergman said.
"You have 20 elected officials of different persuasions and political agendas all coming together on one piece of paper," Bergman said. "I hope that it's heard as a common voice from the 20 officials joined together."
South Yuba River and Malakoff Diggins are essential components of Nevada County's well-being on all levels, the document proclaims. The 20 representatives pledge to collaborate with all interested parties on workable solutions that will prevent the parks from closing.
Further, dozens of supporters plan to travel to Sacramento Wednesday to hand deliver more than 10,000 signatures on a petition opposing the two parks' closure.
Since the May 2011 list was released, the parks department has pulled nine parks off the list, said Roy Stearns, deputy director of communications for the parks department.
Regional officials are hoping that new initiatives, combined with widespread support, are enough to add Malakoff and South Yuba to the list.
For example, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors last week unanimously approved a letter to State Parks officials supporting the department's plan to start charging for parking at Bridgeport — a highlight of the South Yuba River — to generate revenue for the popular park.
Park officials indicated receptivity to the proposal.
"I believe this makes the running of the park more sustainable," California State Parks District Superintendent Matt Green said of the plan. "We needed to find some way to extend our fee base to pay for the high cost of staffing."


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BURLINGAME -- An off-duty Berkeley police officer was stabbed and three others injured in a brawl late Saturday involving up to 60 people outside a birthday party at a nightclub, police said.
The 30-year-old officer was trying to break up the fighting in front of the Vinyl Room at 221 Park Road when he was stabbed, Burlingame police Sgt. Don Shepley said. Police haven't made any arrests and the officer was in stable condition Monday.
The fighting started around 11:58 p.m. Saturday between some party goers and a group of about 10 men who'd been denied entry. The would-be party crashers had been hanging out across the street from the Vinyl Room when some words were exchanged with people leaving the party. It's unclear who threw the first punch, but the verbal dispute quickly turned violent, Shepley said.
The officer, who was a guest, was among about 40 party goers who ended up in the middle of the brawl, Shepley said. He didn't identify himself as a police officer and was just trying to break up the violence when he was stabbed. Friends rushed him to the hospital for treatment.
During the melee a 29-year-old San Bruno woman, who was at the party, was hit by a flying bottle. A man, 31, and woman, 32, from Emeryville also complained of being kicked and punched. These three people weren't taken to the hospital, Shepley said.
Anyone with information about the brawl or stabbing can call Burlingame police at 650-777-4100.
Contact Joshua Melvin at 650-348-4335. Follow him at Twitter.com/melvinreport.


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Bunch finishes are usually explosive affairs, but not today into Besancon as Columbia-HTC found itself in one of those weird situations that has marked the 2009 Tour. With teammate George Hincapie off the front in a race-long breakaway the time gap back to the peloton was just about enough to put the American in the yellow jersey. But, if Columbia-HTC geared up their leadout train to try and reclaim the green points jersey for Mark Cavendish, their acceleration might just close that time gap and deny Hincapie the yellow jersey.
So, the bunch sprint appeared to happen in slow motion with Columbia-HTC riders all over the front, but trying to delay their leadout until the last possible moment. In the end, Cavendish won the sprint, but he beat Hushovd by only one place and one point so the green jersey stays on the Cervelo Test Team rider's shoulder. And Hincapie's gap proved to be a handful of seconds short so Rinaldo Nocentini will wear yellow tomorrow in to the Alps in Verbier.
In one of the strangest incidents I have seen in my 20+ years of covering the Tour, two riders were shot during stage 13. Spanish rider and triple World Champion, Oscar Friere, and Garmin-Slipstream rider, Julian Dean, were struck by lead pellets apparently fired from an air rifle while the descended the stage's penultimate climb. Friere had to have the pellet removed from his thigh by his team doctor. Julian Dean was struck in the finger with the pellet glancing off. There are no suspects and nobody saw anything as the peloton was in a dense forest.
This is a scary situation as Lance Armstrong has pointed out many times that the peloton races on open roads with crowds able to interact with the riders, hopefully not in any negative ways. But who can forget the fan who punched Eddy Merckx in the stomach in 1975 while he was climbing Le Puy de Dome. I don't know what can be done to tighten security on the open roads. It is a pity that the riders have to endure additional stress when they are trying to relax and save as much energy as possible to be able to perform in a three-week race.
I guess Jens Voigt was listening a couple of days ago as he slipped into the star-studded break at the beginning of stage 14. Unfortunately, he flatted and received a very slow wheel change from the Mavic neutral support car. The new rear wheel appeared to be rubbing on his brakes so he had to stop again to adjust it. Then, to make matters worse, the support car refused to help him get back up to the breakaway by providing a bit of draft. Jens had some choice comments for the occupants of the car and then pulled over to answer the call of nature and wait for the peloton which was already over five minutes behind. Talk about your missed opportunity.
And just when you thought things couldn't get any stranger, an imposter, clad in a La Francaise de Juex racing kit tried to jump onto the Tour podium. The badger himself, Bernard Hinault, forcibly removed him from the stage.
Jean Paul Van Poppel is a former green jersey winner at the Tour, beating Davis Phinney among others in 1988, and is one of the director sportifs of the Cervelo Test Team. Interestingly, when the Tour finished here in Besancon in 1988, Van Poppel won the stage. I spoke to him about Carlos Sastre's chances in the overall classification.
Bruce: Carlos Sastre has a reputation as a third week rider. Is the plan to get through the first two weeks and then go hard in the Alps?
JVVP: The third week is very hard and it is in his (Carlos) system to get better during a stage race. I think his strength is the third week and if it works out. Yeah. He could give them (peloton) some surprises. We hope.
Bruce: Ventoux is a tough enough climb that taking back two to three minutes is not out of the question.
JVVP: Taking two to three minutes on the best riders? I don't think that is going to happen, but you can take time in the last week over more stages (than just Ventoux).
Bruce: Team Astana is looking very strong. Is there something you can do to take them on?
JVVP: We have to see what is going to happen. They work a lot(at the front) so maybe in the last week the team is a bit used up, but I don't think so. Not really. You have to look at what is happening at the moment and if it happens there comes a situation that you can benefit with other riders to go full gas then I think we should do that.
Bruce: who on the team will be there to help Carlos in the mountains.
JVVP: Jose Marchante is a super climber. He had some bad luck starting the season when he broke his arm. He came back in good shape and in the Tour of Catalonia he was in good form, actually a litle too good so we slowed him down a bit for Tour of Switzerland. For now he is at a good level and also he can get better like Carlos does.
Australian Brett Lancaster is a teammate of Sastre's on the Cervelo Test Team. I chatted with him briefly about is team leader.
Bruce: Is Carlos getting ready to unleash himself against Astana in the third week when we get to the Alps?
Brett: They are a really strong team (Astana). Carlos is pretty reserved and keeps to himself. I don't know what he is thinking or what he is going to do. He just keeps that to himself. In the last week it will be typical Carlos standard.
Bruce: Carlos is all about the third week.
Brett: Yeah, Yeah. That's right.
For those who know of the Tour de France only from the Lance era it might be difficult to imagine that as far back as 1980, no American had ever ridden the Tour de France. In 1981, Jonathan Boyer, became the first US rider to particpate in the Tour. He went on to represent America well, finishing as high as 12th place though he rode for a French team. It wasn't until 1986 that the first American team, the 7-Eleven, squad rode the Tour.
A little known fact in Tour history is that in 1981, a squad of Americans was poised to become not only the first Americans, but also the first American team to ride the Tour. They received and invitation in late 1980 from the Tour organizers; Mike Fraysee was to be the team manager and he quickly set about trying to find riders.
It must be remembered that back in 1980/81 there were only three riders in the European pro peloton, Greg Lemond, Jonathan Boyer and George Mount. Unfortunately, all three were under contract to other teams and therefore unavailable. So, Mike Fraysee had to look to the strongest US amateur riders to stock his team. The riders would turn pro and be paid $5000 to start the race and $5000 if they made it to Paris.
Lindsay Crawford, who was a pilot for United Airlines, held several US cycling records and was one of those srong US amateurs who was capable of riding 100-150 miles a day with the European pros for three weeks. It was a dream come true for the Northern California-based rider and he adjusted his legendary 400-500 mile/week training program accordingly.
Unfortunately, for circumstances that are, to this day, still unknown, the Tour organization withdrew the team's invitation several months before the start. There is a bit of a silver lining in this whole mysterious affair. Lindsay Crawford went on to ride a stage of the Tour as part of the Etape du Tour cyclosportif. The Etape du Tour selects one stage each year, usually one of the most mountainous, and 8500 riders take to the course. Winners in each age division receive a yellow jersey and Credit Lyonnaise lion just like a Tour stage winner.
In 2003, Lindsay, then 62, won his age group and finished an amazing 200th overall out of the 8500 starters. He continues to ride the Etape each year and has recorded another podium finish in his 60-69 age group. These days, at age 68, he still routinely logs 400+ mile weeks in the Santa Cruz mountains. He recently won the 65+ year age group at the Spanish cyclosportif Quebrantahuesos, very similar to Etape du Tour, by over 30 minutes.
This year's etape du Tour is this Monday (7/20) and does the stage which finishes at the top of Mont Ventoux. You can read Lindsay's accounts of his pre-Etape training and post event-commentary at www.bikeradar.com
George Hincapie was almost in yellow for the second time in his career (he wore yellow briefly in 2006).
Mark Cavendish has made himself available to the French public despite all the stress of fighting for the green jersey on a daily basis.


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This guest post is by Sarah Jennings, from the Major Gifts department. Here she details her experience when she visited camps who were awarded Baker Camp scholarships funds in 2010.
Almost two years ago, Malcolm and Norma Baker, parents of a 39-year-old son on the spectrum and long-time contributors to the AGP research, funded by Autism Speaks, invited me to their home to discuss a project they wanted to "hand over" to develop into a national program. For ten years through the regional centers in Los Angeles, Malcolm and Norma had funded a summer camp program for children on the autism spectrum.
Their dream was to see the program expand nationally. They knew that Autism Speaks was the organization to go to for the program grow and flourish. We accepted the challenge and the Baker Summer Camp Program was born.
The summer of 2010 was the inaugural year. I had the pleasure of visiting five of the camps we funded in Southern California, from Burbank to Torrance, the West Side to Hollywood. I saw kids playing in groups, interacting with peers, involved in dress-up games, outdoor sports and picnic lunches. Kids who never rode a bicycle before were riding bikes; children afraid of water learned to go down the water slide and shrieked with joy as they ran through a water sprinkler.
From one-on-one interaction, pairing "spectrum buddies with non-spectrum buddies" to visiting a major film studio and making their own film, kids enjoyed just being kids. They learned from each other. They overcame fears. They made friends. They had fun. In other words, they fully enjoyed their camp experiences, just like other kids who are NOT on the autism spectrum.
"We always dreamed about sending our son Randy to camp," said Norma. "But it was not to be. At the time he was little there were no camps that could handle a boy like our son. We wanted him to learn how to fit in. We wanted him to have fun. We wanted him to learn how to be social. We wanted him to have friends. Now that he is an adult we can see how he could have benefitted from such an experience. We wanted to give families who can't afford it an opportunity to send their children to camp and have fun while they have a break and enjoy some respite."
The Baker Summer Camp program funding "saved" more than one program I visited. One camp director told me that when he started his camp ten years ago it was 95% private pay. Now the tables have turned and it is only 5% private pay. If he had not received scholarship money for his campers he would have had to cancel his camp program. Another director introduced me to identical twins on the spectrum. Their mother said they had never had an experience like this and she was so grateful that she could send the girls to camp together. "It is the first break I have had in the summer in the nine years since they were born. I can't thank you enough."
For more information about the Baker Summer Camp Program visit here.
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Talk about perfect timing on the part of Orly Locquiao, owner of Cukui in San Jose's Japantown neighborhood: The Jackson Street store, which sells clothing inspired by both Pacific Islander and Chicano cultures, recently partnered with 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on a line of T-shirts based on the passer's talked-about tattoos.
Locquaio is also a tattoo artist, so the pair have a common love for body art. The shirts, designed by Samuel Rodriguez, include an "Against All Odds" logo based on Kaepernick's chest tattoo and art featuring his intricate back tattoo and his jersey number, 7. They were released last Saturday, just in time for his amazing performance against Green Bay on Saturday.
Seems like a "must have" item for all the "Colinistas" out there, and if the 49ers make it to the Super Bowl, I'd expect the $32 shirts to fly off the rack.
HAILING THE CHIEF: Former U.S. Rep. Ernie Konnyu -- a Republican -- is doing his bit for bipartisanship by heading to Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday.
Konnyu served one term in Congress after representing Santa Clara County in the early 1980s in the State Assembly.
"They even allow Republicans, at least if one is a former member of Congress, to attend the Capitol ceremonies and Sen. Charles Schumer will give us a chair, something that most of the 250,000 crowd there will not have," said Konnyu, 75.
He even scored tickets to one of the Inaugural Balls, thanks to an old friend from the other side of the aisle, Rep. Sam Farr of Monterey. "It's going to be a historic and enjoyable trip, and I am sure I'll be running into some old acquaintances," Konnyu said.
FUTURE INVESTMENT: Rigo Chacon may be a retired newsman, but he's certainly not letting up on his support for Abrazos & Books, the education charity he founded in 1990.
Chacon just launched "The Most Affordable Million Dollar Campaign," a fundraiser that he hopes will bring hundreds of new donors to learn about what Abrazos & Books does to provide financial help to university-bound high school students in Santa Clara County.
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BIO: debating value in Chicago
25.04.2013 - At the BIO International convention in Chicago, analysts have reported strong performance from the global biotech sector.
They pointed out that there is an urgent need for the industry to demonstrate value of products under development. For 2012, Ernst & Young's industry report "Beyond borders" reports an increase in revenues by 8% to US$ 89.8bn, with the net income of US$5.2 bn, representing a record high. In Europe, revenues of public biotechs grew 8% to US$ 20.4bn. However, R&D expense decreased by 1 %, which is regarded as an indication that the firms remain in a cost-cutting mode.
A new survey amongst small and mid-size companies has revealed an "implementation gap" when it comes to gathering evidence to demonstrate the value of products at early stages of development. "Biotech companies can no longer afford to pursue an R&D strategy that only focuses on whether or not their drug works", said Gautam Jaggi from the Ernst &Young Global Life Sciences Center. Strategic investors and pharma alliance partners would now consider such data to be key drivers of their product and company valuations. "Companies cannot afford not to rethink their R&D approaches and to invest in addressing questions of value", he said.
In his talk, Steven Burrill presented similar view. The life science industry insider said in his "supersession", that value of products is not a constant. "Instead, companies will need to be prepared to prove the value of their products in a world where value is transient, value is payer dependent and value is geographically different", he said. And, as pressures on pricing intensify, companies will need to be creative in forging new ways to capture value. "Value, like beauty," Burrill said, "is in the eye of the beholder." Companies should have that in mind very early in development. Celebrating its 20th birthday, BIO International Convention was held in Chicago this year. The most important event for the global biotech industry has attracted over 2000 exhibitors this year, and will see more than 25.000 partnering meetings.
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Christmas displays offer visual magic
|Meriden's annual Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park includes dozens of displays. Here, deer greet drivers passing through. Trees and buildings are lined with lights, there are also lots of displays, stars and lights dangling from trees. Republican American archive
The "Festival of Silver Lights" is already on display at Meriden's Hubbard Park. The annual exhibit of 200,000 white lights and more than 300 lighted characters will be open to the public through Jan. 6 daily. The lights are displayed on trees, on the ponds and nestled in a natural habitat.
Admission to see the lights is free. The park is located on West Main Street in Meriden.
Lake Compounce in Bristol will open its gates for a new tradition this holiday season, debuting its first "Holiday Lights," a family event which will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23.
The light show will feature full family entertainment for all ages, and include festive activities such as a spectacular light show every half hour at the main gate featuring tens of thousands of dancing lights set to holiday music.
Kiddeland rides and family-themed rides will be in operation. The train will be transformed into the North Pole Railway, operated by a very special, uniformed train conductor with a holiday story to tell.
Indoor activities will include cookie decorating and gingerbread house making. Children can write letters to Santa or pose for photos with the jolly old elf, and Mrs. Claus will host story time. Carolers will stroll throughout the park, and an ice carver will create unique, frozen sculptures.
The park gates will open at 5 p.m. Fridays and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and closes at 9 p.m. each night. Admission is $14.99 plus tax per adult; $10.99 plus tax for children ages 4 through 10 years; and free for children 3 and under. Season pass holders may enter for free with their 2012 or 2013 pass. Tickets may be purchased in advance online, or at the gates. For more information, visit www.lakecompounce.com.
Hartford's "Holiday Light Fantasia" will open Saturday in Hartford's Goodwin Park on Maple Avenue. The display raises money for Channel 3 Kids Camp.
Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $12 per car up to 10 passengers; $25 for a limousine; $50 per mini bus up to 30 passengers; and $100 per full-size tour bus with 31 passengers or more. The display closes Jan. 6.
For more information, visit www.holidaylightfantasia. org.
"Fantasy of Lights" is already underway at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. The light display has returned every holiday season for 18 years, making it a tradition for many families.
The display benefits Easter Seals Goodwill Industries. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $10 for a car or family van; $25 for a mini bus; or $50 for a full-size bus.
For details, visit www.eastersealsgoodwill.com.
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E. Nough wrote on Dec 5, 2012 1:13 AM:
My neighbors in rural Morris, CT though, felt obligated, maybe by the early Christmas advertising blitz this year, to install and power up their offensive exhibit a week before Thanksgiving. An additional 2 weeks of light pollution.
People, this is one of the last things we have control of. Don't give in and move the date. Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. Keep your dang lights and inflatable crap turned off until Thursday night, please. "
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For fabulous shopping that will appeal to everyone, head to Waikiki on Oahu. Home to the world's largest outdoor mall, Ala Moana Center, with over 280 stores, from Jimmy Choo to Macys. Stroll along the eight acre glass canopied Waikiki Beach Walk for local shops and boutiques or hunt for bargains at Waikele Premium Outlets.
For many a trip to Oahu wouldn't be complete without a visit to famous Waikiki Beach, but the beaches of the North Shore certainly won't disappoint. Sunset, Ehukai and Banzai Pipeline beaches are all amazing surf spots. Kaanapali is probably Maui's best known beach with its miles of golden sand, beach parks and picnic areas, while Slaughterhouse Beach and Hookipa Beach are popular with windsurfers.
Embrace culture and cuisine at a traditional luau. Found all over Hawaii, this celebration of local flavours and fresh food is a feast for the senses - embrace the music and dancing and even hula yourself. Dine at Alan Wong's whilst in Honolulu, often visited by President Obama - watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen as they create spectacular regional cuisine. Or head to Nobu Waikiki, a hip and trendy hotspot that boasts innovative Japanese cuisine.
Popular sightseeing attractions in Hawaii range from national historical landmarks like Pearl Harbor to magnificent national parks and interactive exhibits. Get a glimpse into Hawaiian culture at Honaunau National Historic Park. Take a self-guided walking tour and discover the heritage that makes it sacred – the large Tiki carvings that guard the temple will certainly catch your eye.
This fun-filled Atlantis Submarine Oahu and dinner package includes two exciting Hawaiian highlights -- a submarine tour and the captivating Magic of Polynesia show in Waikiki. Dive below the surface of Hawaii's waters in a submarine. You'll have a unique chance to observe marine life up close without getting wet. Then let the Magic of Polynesia Show stretch the limits of your imagination in an evening of spellbinding magic. Begin your evening with a sumptuous dinner, then let the extraordinary acts of the master illusionist amaze you.
Skip all the lines as you take a memorable Pearl Harbor tour with USS Missouri tickets and Arizona Memorial admission. This day tour takes you on a journey through the US history to the site of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri, the last battleship built by the US Navy. Pearl Harbor tickets include admission to see artefacts from the attack at the Visitor Centre, followed by a ride in a Navy launch across Pearl Harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial.
Visit Pearl Harbor and re-live the moment in history that propelled America into World War II at the USS Arizona Memorial. You'll skip the line at Pearl Harbor and visit the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery and do a Honolulu city tour, all before returning to your Waikiki hotel. Pearl Harbor tickets take you to the Visitor Centre to see artefacts from the attack, plus film and footage of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, before boarding the Navy launch to cross Pearl Harbor to the Arizona Memorial. You'll also see Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil and downtown Honolulu, as well as driving through Punchbowl National Cemetery.
Take a moderate-level hike along the Manoa trail to the secluded Manoa Waterfall on this small group waterfall adventure. Led by your expert hiking guide, this four-hour tour takes you off the beaten track to the tallest accessible waterfall on Oahu, deep within a prehistoric landscape. A hidden treasure, the Manoa Waterfall was used by Steven Spielberg while filming Lost World. There's no need to pack any extra gear on this Manoa hike, as you'll enjoy free use of a backpack, flashlight and binoculars.
Discover a different side to Oahu on this half-day tour of North Shore Hawaii. Visit ancient temples, wildlife habitats, surf beaches, archaeological sites and traditional villages - you might even spot Oahu's rare green sea turtles. This comprehensive half-day North Shore tour includes the Ko'olau Mountains, the fabled Valley of the Temples, the scenic shores of Kahana Bay and the historic village of Haleiwa. For excellent views of the entire North Shore Oahu coastline, you'll stop at Oahu's largest Hawaiian temple, Pu'u Mahuka Heiau.


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Here's a rediscovered clip showcasing Rick Perry's religiosity, as he explained it on a Trinity Broadcasting Network program just last year. He describes the "supernatural" events — no rain, then lots of rain — that ping-ponged him between careers in farming and piloting as a young man.
This is how 1978 went for Rick Perry: No rain this year? God wants me to fly planes. Thirty inches of rain? No, God wants me to farm in Texas. So if 20 inches plops down on torched Texas anytime soon, will he immediately quit the presidential campaign and return to his home state? We think you'd better call him out on it, God.
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Rich started writing for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin as music critic for the symphony and opera seasons. Originally from Granite City, IL, he graduated from Simpson College with a degree in music education. In 1984 he received his MA in Music Education from Truman State. Now retired, Rich enjoyed reading, writing music and short essays. He is the director of Kirksville Community Chorus.
It's official. I have cabin fever. I'm not sure what day it is and don't care all that much. I've been diving into my freezer to find food options for dinner. I'm sure I could get to a store at this point, but I just don't have the drive for it. Speaking of drive, I know my car need gas, but it's either cold or windy, and if I got stuck somewhere, which is entirely possible, I think I'd just sit down and expire. I'd probably just sit wherever I stopped until the next day that trash pick-up came to my location. I don't think I'd qualify for the recycle load, and I wouldn't be in a plastic bag, so that probably wouldn't work for me either.
I was going to write about global warming, but that just made me sadder. I'm not saying it doesn't exist, it's just over my head, like the snow that recently fell from what we call the heavens.
I've probably started four different articles in my effort to keep up with my semi-promise to come up with two posts a week. Our good editor does not demand that I keep to this schedule, but in spite of my cabin fever, my OCD is still intact. So I have the crazy notion that I simply must keep on schedule.
Yesterday I wrote an arrangement for my women's group to sing. That was relatively therapeutic, and I'm happy with the result, but it's not enough to pull me out of my funk.
Anyway, if any of you are out there wondering where my next post is, here it is. Maybe you have a birdcage that needs lining. It's difficult to come up with subjects about which to write when I feel snowbound.
Yesterday I did get a phone call from my 87 year old uncle. He and his eighth wife are traveling and are presently in Florida, but heading up the east coast for fifteen days. That cheered me up a lot. My uncle has never called me before in my life. He heard from my aunt that my concerts are pretty good, so he has decided he will come to the next one if it doesn't interfere with his future wedding plans. He's a poster boy for the sanctity of marriage.
Yesterday I decided to pull a whole chicken out of the freezer. I put it in a pot with onions, potatoes and corn and slow cooked it for about 6 hours with some water. It made a nice stew that will yield dinner for at least two nights.
Put another log on the fire. We could be here for a while. It will take a major heat wave to melt all this snow. I am not a model for how to handle bad weather. See you in the spring. If you're a groundhog, stay away from me. You didn't come through on your promise as far as I can tell.


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The following projects are currently being conducted in the Spatial Analysis Lab at the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia:
|Asian Elephants
A regional conservation assessment for this endangered species and a study of the wild elephants in protected ranges of Myanmar.
Eld's Deer
|Mongolian Gazelle
Mapping the extent of the calving, summer, and winter grounds of the Mongolian gazelle.
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An assessment of the world's forest decline and protection across three major biomes-tropical, boreal, and temperate.
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'Sister Donata' of Mother Teresa's Order publishes memoir 'An Unquenchable Thirst'
After leaving the Congregation in 1997, she became a teacher, public speaker and named fellow of the MacDowell Colony, the oldest artists' colony in the United States. Ms Johnson also serves on the board of "A Room of Her Own" Foundation For Women Writers and Artists. She currently lives in New Hampshire.
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Stretching Exercises: 6 Yoga Moves That'll Make You Look Younger
Ward off lines and wrinkles by adding one or all six of these anti-aging, super-stretching yoga poses to your workout
• Hinge forward from your hips to bend down toward your toes.
• Relax your neck and cross your arms.
• Hold for 45 seconds to a minute.
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Downward facing dog is hands down my favorite move. Some of these are not very good if your have a bad back or neck.
by Squidney Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:01PM Report as inappropriate
Very interesting, but be careful if you have a preexisting injury and/or pain.
by robyne00 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate
It's not exactly yoga that is anti-aging, but rather more the stretching that forces you to relax and breath, allowing you to clear your mind. I did gymnastics for 15 yrs and I found that stretching for 20minutes a day, with similar moves here, before the yoga fad, helped me reduce stress, even when the pressures of competition was upon me. This should explain for the yoga amateurs why exactly the move helps with anti-aging and also mention that most of these moves are not for those with joint or back problems such as myself. It's like blind faith with this article. You tell me what to do, but why?
by Lani702 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:02AM Report as inappropriate
and yoga will help destress too
by kimihavens Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate
im new to yoga (and love it) i tried this, the first 1 i couldnt really get, i was a little confused and dont bend that way. the second kept making me laugh. the rest i got lol
by Sohee Monday, September 17, 2012 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate
Yoga is addicting and it is good for you!!! I try for 3 to 4 classes per week.
by Ydabney Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10:51AM Report as inappropriate
yoga is my favorite..yyaayy ^.^
by jaye_tyler Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate
I'm not very flexable so some of this will be difficult for me to accomplish
by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate
also gives u energy for the day
by beautyinside Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 05:43AM Report as inappropriate
I will have to try these
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Aupheus (UK, Strange Famous Records) provides his signature "doom-bap" touch on this mix of hip-hop songs released from '85 to '88. Some of these tracks are classics, others are more obscure, but all were all chosen by Aupheus due to their sparse production style which allowed him to layer additional soundscapes and give them a new, fresh twist. ENJOY!
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i saw this on the facebook right before i left for work and i was mad that i couldnt listen to it,
jammin to it right now !!!!!!!!!!!
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im really really happy that the freddy kruger/fat boys jam is in this
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This made the end of my day fly by. Good stuff
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Tracklist looks nice, thank you.
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This is ace, a really nice way of bring back the old goodies. I'm in love with this mix.
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Here's how Aupheus described his process for this mix:
"The inspiration for this mix came primarily from being a fan of music from this era. I didn't want to just do a straight-up beatmatched old-school rap mixtape, there are already plenty of those out there, I wanted to try something different, so I came up with the idea of taking records with that sparse drum-machines and rap production style, with enough space to add additional elements, and layering them with electronic / ambient music and soundtracks.
Some of the original hip hop tracks are edited more than others, the rules I set out were to use no instrumentals or acapellas, I wanted to keep them largely intact but to put a fresh spin on them. The records I've used to layer them up range from stuff from the early 70s up to present day. I haven't revealed my sources but there are clues in some of the mix titles.
I put this together using 2 Technics 1210s, Vestax PMC 06 Pro mixer, a Macbook Pro running Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Audition, plenty of vinyl and a couple of CDs."
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Props for being the "Mix of the Week" on MTVhive!
Cool shit right there.
Also got some burn on hiphopsite and 2DopeBoyz:
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god damn i slept, this is really fresh sounding, loving the LL cool L part
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Loving this "Doom-Bap" right here!
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Nice...so nice! Thank you.
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so damn good!!!
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got the official bump in my whip today
breaking neckz within a 2 mile radius with my stock speakers
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The Aspen community raised nearly $160,000 to support National Jewish Health, ranked the nation's number one respiratory hospital for 15 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, at the sixth annual Bella Sera reception on Aug. 6. "Bella Sera Goes Latin" at Maroon Creek Club honored Aspen residents Peggy and Shlomo Ben-Hamoo and Kathryn Fleck Peisach and Harry Peisach with the institution's Humanitarian Award for their philanthropic and civic commitment to the community. Philip Winn was also honored with a Humanitarian Award at the event. He has been a National Jewish Health Trustee for 15 years and has been instrumental in the success of the Bella Sera event.
In addition to funding care and research at National Jewish Health, proceeds from "Bella Sera Goes Latin" support the institution's adult and pediatric clinics in the Aspen Valley. National Jewish Health physicians have been part of the Aspen Valley medical community since 2003, working closely with area physicians to provide internationally recognized care for patients with allergy and respiratory-related diseases. With the adult clinic at the Aspen Valley Hospital and the specialty pediatric clinics in New Castle and Basalt, National Jewish Health specialists have more than 1,200 patient visits a year in the Aspen Valley.
Before Aspen resident and past Bella Sera honoree David Gitlitz presented the Humanitarian Awards, National Jewish Health Board Member Donald A. Silversmith and President and CEO Michael Salem, MD, thanked guests for their support of the renowned Colorado institution. Guests also enjoyed flamenco rhythms from guitarist Gregory Nisnevich, and Latin American dishes.
Event co-chairs for the reception were Louise and David Gitlitz and Laura and Lantz Welch. Committee members were Wilma and Stuart Bernstein, Dick Butera, Holly and David Dreman, Suellen and Melvyn Estrin, Debbie and Michael Feiner, Darlynn and Tom Fellman, Barbara and Aaron Fleck, Golda and Shelly Friedstein, Betty and Bob Gates, Marilyn and William Getz, Barbara and Jerry Glauser, Cheryl and Steve Goldenberg, Lita Heller, Alex Kaufman, Madeleine Larson, Marlene and Frederic Malek, Amy and Richard Pearlstone, Essie and Jordon Perlmutter, Lexie and Robert Potamkin, Nancy and Richard Rogers, Elaine and Marvin Rosenberg, Gloria Scharlin, Linda and David Stein, Lynda and Doug Weiser, and Elle and Philip Winn.
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Tatiana Maslany, the do-it-all dynamo who headlines "Orphan Black," isn't about to rest on her laurels. In the midst of filming 10 new episodes of the sci-fi clone conspiracy, she's ready for more challenges.
"I know these women now," she says, speaking of the seven roles she's required to play. "So it's about going deeper with it and fleshing out the worlds of the clones."
Maslany, a Golden Globe nominee for her rigorous performance, appeared at a BBC America panel session Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. Accompanied by co-star Jordan Gavaris and creator-writer Graeme Manson, she reflected on a whirlwind year that saw her and the cult show achieve widespread acclaim.
"We were completely blown away by the critical response we received," Maslany told reporters. "We're a niche, odd little show that could have fallen under the radar, but because of the TV critics and bloggers and The Clone Club, the word got out."
Now, Maslany and the "Orphan Black" team want to fend off complacency. The actress insisted that getting comfortable with her multi-pronged role would be "dangerous" and that she's still "obsessed" with the job. Meanwhile, Manson said the series will take some "risks with our premise and push, technically, what we did in the first season."
Critics were given a sneak peek at the season's turbo-charged opening sequence, which picks up immediately after the events of the finale. After learning that her daughter, Kira, was kidnapped, Sarah is seen frantically running through the rain before ducking into a diner. There she connects via cell phone with Rachel, who tries to convince her to give herself up. That's when a pair of mysterious men enter the diner and ... conflict happens.
Manson and his stars weren't about to reveal any major spoilers, but tossed out a few hints about what's to come.
-- Cosima's disease will force her to confront "her own mortality," according to Maslany. Added Manson: "It's hard because she's my favorite clone and we're putting her in this heartbreaking position. ... Narratively, examining her illness and looking into her science is part of our mystery."
-- The show will delve much deeper into Felix's background, according to Gavaris. "In Season 1, Felix was very much an integral cog in the mystery and Sarah's journey," the actor said. "What Season 2 does is establish him outside of the clones and as an individual with his own identity." Manson said Felix will form allegiances with other clones and his relationship with Sarah will be tested.
-- Don't expect any new characters with clones. "It's not like we haven't thought of that," Manson said. "But it's not territory we're treading in the near future. ... We still have a long ways to go with all of these characters. We'd like to keep on exploring this as long as we don't exhaust Tat."
-- Alison's guilt over not trying to save Ainsley in the finale will eat away at her. "She's got some explosions coming up," teased Manson.
-- Michelle Forbes ("The Killing"; "True Blood") will join the show and play an integral role.
-- It remains to be seen how long "Orphan Black" will run, but Manson revealed that the show was pitched with at three-year trajectory in mind. "We have a long-term plan that's pretty elastic conceptually," he said.
"Orphan Black" returns to BBC America on April 19.
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Lauren Gann of Hannibal is among the Missouri students who recently attended the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) at the University of Missouri.
MSA began in 1985 and provides students unique opportunities to expand their educational and social skills. This year, students spent their time at Mizzou in an intensive classroom setting, studying one of four individually selected subjects, including mathematics, science, social studies and humanities. Each Missouri high school nominated one junior-to-be for the academy; larger schools could nominate more. Nearly every county in the state was represented.
Gann, who attends Hannibal High School, is the daughter of Tonda Gann. She is a member of the Key Club and student council at Hannibal High School.
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Vail official report: 0 inches new snow, four runs and six lifts running
Liftline status: Both the Gondola and Chair 8 are dead this morning.
Weather: Nice day, sunny with blue skies and no clouds or wind.
Breakdown: Nov. 27 is a very similar day to Nov. 26 here at Vail. With a stellar groom on Columbine and Born Free it's a great day to really dig in and carve some hard turns. Enjoy it while the corduroy's there, though, because it gets icy as the day moves on.
Snowcast: With no snow in the forecast you may feel a little like Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day" this week, waking up to identical conditions every morning.


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This week, download here, the Geeks welcome Brian Hatfield (@rungooserun) to the show. Brian, a 9 time multi-marathoner, bringsthe perspective of a regular guy who decided to take up running almost five years ago. The discussions follows topics that new runners face as they begin the journey to becoming endurance athletes.
Brian gives us his insight on new runners and recommends training in groups where there are runners who are better than you are as this can serve to make you better. He however does note that the amount of information that is available these days compared to just five years ago when he started is a lot better and easier to get to. The guys also revisit the conversation on distance versus heart rate training, and finally discuss Brian's insight on how to find the right running shoe.
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Nice, tight type I Wolfman's to start off the set. Slightly chill finish with some cool clav work by page. Fades out and then Scent starts up. Mule was standard, as always more fun to hear live than on tape. My Soul was My Soul, with the exception of some brief bluesy noodling to start it off. Ginseng seemed slightly more uptempo than usual, but not that different from a typical electric version. First Tube raged, but not any more than it typically does. Some screaming guitar riffs from Trey at the end, then Divided starts over some residual First Tube noise. The pause in Divided is at least 2 minutes, with the crowd going crazy. A standard Wilson closes out the set.
Highlights from Set I: Do I have to pick something? If you are going to listen to anything, try the Wolfman's. Maybe Divided.
DWD lights a fire to begin set 2. Extremely high energy type I jam at first, really up tempo, screaming solo from trey.Starts to mellow a bit around 12 min, with some amazing work first on the piano, then the organ by Page. Trey might be on his little drum kit here, can't remember, but sounds like it since I can't here any guitar. Great bass playing by Mike, subtly changing up the bass line to slowly evolve the jam. Trey comes back with some delay loops around 18 minutes in, but this jam is still firmly grounded in DWD territory, not devolving into space like a lot of 99-00 jams. Mike is really the all star of this jam, interesting to have such a long jam where Trey kind of backs off a bit. About 21 minutes in, Trey comes roaring back with some power chords (note: I am not a guitarist, may not actually be power chords). Trey takes it back to the main DWD riff and sings the closing lyrics to finish what must the best type I Disease ever at about 24 minutes. Some spacey noodling closes out DWD, and then a big downbeat begins Heavy Things. After the improvisational heavy lifting in DWD, I'm sure the lightness of Heavy Things was a welcome respite for the band. SOAMelt kicked off with the promise of another epic jam, but was just a very tight raging typical version. Bike was so great to hear at the show, one of my all time favorite Fishman tunes and I thought I would never get a chance to hear it. Fun band intros just before the vacuum solo. 2001 follows, in kind of an odd placement, but well played nonetheless. The Mike's that follows is a huge surprise, I recall being excited at the time because it meant at least 2 more songs to follow in a set that was already pretty awesome. Hydrogen signaled an old-school Mike's Groove was in store, and was played beautifully. A fiery Weekapaug closed out the set. Great machine gun Trey here as kind of a throwback to the early 90s. Coil encore closed things out nicely.
Highlights from Set II: DWD!!!!, Bike. The entire set is a blast, really.
Show rating: 6 (standard 1st set, but a great DWD lifts it above average)


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OAKLAND — Is it possible that the A's have too much of a good thing?
Let's put it this way: at the A's annual FanFest at the Coliseum Sunday, center fielder Coco Crisp was joking about manager Bob Melvin needing to play four outfielders at the same time.
``We could have three guys and a rover,'' Crisp suggested. ``But then a fifth guy would want more playing time."
Since the end of the 2012 season, the A's have added Chris Young in a trade with the Diamondbacks. He'd played in 156 games in 2010 and 2011 before injury limited him to 101 games last season.
He joins Yoenis Cespedes, Coco Crisp and Josh Reddick, all of whom played 120 or more games for the A's in 2012 and were basically in the lineup anytime they were healthy. So there are four men for three spots, and the odd man out figures to be the designated hitter most of the time, with Jonny Gomes no longer around.
Getting at-bats for the four men should be no problem, although fifth man Seth Smith could have a difficult time cracking the lineup. But all of the returnees say they want to be in the field, not just at the plate, and Young, a Rookie of the Year in 2004 and an All-Star in 2007 with Arizona, is one of the better defensive center fielders in the game.
``Obviously who plays where is up to the manager,'' Cespedes said, adding that it is his understanding that he will be in left field most of the time.
Reddick, who led the A's in homers and RBIs, isn't just a slugger. His throwing arm ranks with the best in baseball, and right field is where a strong arm is needed the most.
``I expect to be in right field,'' Reddick said.
So it might come down to Young vs. Crisp in center. Crisp is the incumbent and fiercely proud of playing in the field, a fact of which Melvin is not unaware. At the same time, Crisp's throwing arm is weak, and Young might be an upgrade.
For his part, Young is just learning names and faces, and said Sunday that he mostly knew Young from having met at a Call of Duty function, both men being avid gamers. So worrying about who's playing where is, while important, not a pressing concern. Not in January.
When spring training starts next month, things will be different.
"This seem like a pretty loose ball club,'' Young said. ``They know what they are doing.''
And he's not without an ace in the hole. He played under Melvin in Arizona for five years, including his All-Star season when he hit 27 homers and drove in 91 runs as the everyday center fielder. Melvin is going to want to recreate that performance, and if putting Young in center most of the time does the trick, Melvin would have no problem going in that direction.
"I'm comfortable with whatever he asks me to do,'' Young said. ``When you have so much respect for a manager, you don't sit at home and stress about things; you know you'll get your opportunity.''