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The search for a herpes cure has always been a public health priority. It has taken on new urgency with the recent discovery that people infected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), the leading cause of genital herpes, are more likely to become infected with HIV and transmit it to others. If scientists can create a vaccine to reduce the spread of genital herpes, they may be able to help curb HIV transmission as well.
Jeffrey Cohen, M.D., chief of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, is focusing his efforts on a new herpes vaccine candidate called dl5-29. Dr. Cohen is currently testing the vaccine, which was developed by Harvard researcher David Knipe, Ph.D., to see if it will prove more effective for broader populations than other candidate vaccines.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 45 million people ages 12 and older in the United States, or one in five adolescents and adults, have had genital herpes. Most people with the disease are unaware that they have it. Some develop painful symptoms, such as recurring sores around the genitals or rectum. The virus is transmitted almost exclusively through sexual contact, though pregnant women with herpes outbreaks can also infect their babies during delivery.
Herpesviruses have proven difficult for the human immune system to control. All eight herpesviruses that infect humans, including HSV-2, can go dormant and will survive in the body for life. While dormant, herpesviruses produce few, if any, viral proteins for the immune system to detect and combat. HSV-2 also eludes the immune system by hiding out in neurons, where antibodies can't attack it effectively. In addition, HSV-2 interferes with the activity of antibodies, T cells, and other major components of the immune system.
Herpesviruses are tough to beat. However, the success of vaccines for chickenpox and shingles, which are caused by a herpesvirus called varicella-zoster virus, suggests that vaccines may work for HSV-2. First, scientists must determine what kind of vaccine will be most effective against HSV-2.
With a live, attenuated vaccine, like the one for chickenpox, a weakened version of a virus is injected into a person's body to stimulate an immune response. So far, scientists do not know which genes they would need to remove from HSV-2 to ensure that a live, attenuated herpes vaccine would stimulate an immune response without causing disease.
Some researchers have tried a different approach with Herpevac, a candidate vaccine with just one glycoprotein, or carbohydrate-protein molecule, from the virus.
Dr. Cohen is working to understand why other vaccine candidates have not been fully effective against HSV-2 by comparing them in laboratory tests against the dl5-29 vaccine virus. This vaccine has more than 80 proteins of HSV-2 but is replication-defective, meaning that the virus in it cannot grow or make copies of itself in animals or people. In early tests with mice and guinea pigs, the vaccine has stimulated a strong immune response, and Dr. Cohen hopes to extend testing to humans in the future.
Meanwhile, he is undertaking other studies to learn more about how herpesviruses become dormant in the body and to measure how much virus is present in infected nerve tissue. His findings may have potential benefits for vaccine development and ultimately give scientists better insight into the human immune system.
For more information, visit NIAID's website on genital herpes or the CDC's genital herpes fact sheet.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- John and Elizabeth Calvert disappeared from their vacation home in Harbour Town, S.C. in 2008 and authorities in Beaufort County still want to know where they are.
Although police have exhausted all leads, they think the couple was killed and possibly dumped by their former accountant who had stolen money from them.
After confronting him, the Atlanta couple vanished. The accountant committed suicide, according to the Savannah Morning News.
The 47-year-old John Calvert managed the couple's businesses while the 45-year-old Elizabeth Calvert was a lawyer with a Savannah-based law firm.
Investigators believe that the couple is buried "off the beaten path" and that hunters or hikers may come upon their remains. They theorize that there may be an accomplice.
A $10,000 reward is offered for information in their disappearance.
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There are many things in this world that are beautiful, such as rolling hills adorned
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smoothed from years of moving water. But even that scene may not be beautiful to
everyone. What is unmistakably beautiful to me may not in any way be beautiful to you.
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Pharming: US approval in sight
09.11.2012 - Dutch Pharming and its US-partner Santaris Inc. have reported positive Phase III results for Ruconest, their treatment of hereditary angioedema.
The development of Pharming's C1 inhibitor Rhucin, also called Ruconest outside Europe, seemed to be a never ending story. But after the Dutch company and its US-partner Santaris Inc. reported positive top-line data for the protein to treat hereditary angioedema, the story could come to a happy ending.
Rhucin met the primary endpoint of reducing median time to beginning of symptom relief vs. placebo in the Phase III Study 1310 trial to treat acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE). The positive data trigger a US$10m milestone payment to Pharming from Santarus, which has exclusive commercialisation rights to Rhucin in North America. "We are very pleased with these pivotal study results and look forward to working with our colleagues at Santarus to prepare and submit the Biologics License Application (BLA) for Ruconest to the FDA in the first half of 2013," said Bruno Giannetti, COO of Pharming. "We anticipate that additional data from this Phase III study will be presented at an appropriate medical meeting in 2013." Last year, FDA refused a similar application. Pharming subsequently amended the protocol to address issues raised by FDA. The recombinant human complement 1 (C1) esterase inhibitor is approved as Rhucin in the EU to treat acute attacks of HAE and is co-marketed with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (SOBI). Originally, Pharming had begun the first Phase III for Rhucin in April 2004.
Rhucin has exactly the same amino acid sequence as endogenous human C1 inhibitor protein. It is the second recombinant protein produced in transgenic animals to get to market in Europe, following the approval of ATryn, a recombinant antithrombin, extracted from transgenic goat milk, in 2006. In Europe, there is significant competition in the HAE space. Aside from a C1 inhibitor protein derived from human plasma, the main competition for Rhucin on the continent is Shire's approved Firazyr, a bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist originally developed by German Jerini AG, which delivered sales of about US$10 million in 2010. Firazyr was the first new treatment for HAE in Europe in 30 years.
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If you were going to make a Greek island your holiday destination, you'd be faced with the tough decision of which one to choose, so we've put together a holiday that combines three of the best! Mykonos, Santorini and Ios are at your disposal and with three nights on each, you have plenty of time to shop, dine, relax or party. There's also time for wining, dining and sightseeing in the capital, Athens, at the beginning and end of your island stay. The perfect combination of culture, relaxation and partying, Greek style!
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Check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon getting a sneak peek at mythical Athens, a city crammed with ancient wonders and busy with modern, urban soul.
Later, meet up with your fellow travellers and Trip Rep back at the hotel and get to know them over dinner.
Use your free time this afternoon to explore more of this open-air museum. You could honour the birthplace of drama by climbing around the massive Theatre of Dionysus or get the background on Ancient Greece at the National Archaeological Museum.
- Visit the famous Plaka area
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Today, board a ferry to Mykonos and take advantage of the amazing views across the Aegean, full of rocky islands as you make your way to the beautiful, whitewashed vistas of cosmopolitan Mykonos.
Mykonos is famous for its blissful beaches and party culture. No matter what you're after, chances are this island has got it! You'll soon understand why this happening hub draws people from all walks of life, from jet-setters to backpackers.
In your free time, head into Mykonos town and wander through the maze of tiny streets lined by whitewashed, cube-shaped houses. Maybe grab a table in the village and snack on fresh local specialities, like olives, feta and tzatziki dip.
For a laid back afternoon, be sure to check out world-famous Paradise Beach. Get some friends together, chill out to the tunes pumping at the beachfront resorts, swim and relax.
Wrap up the day in Little Venice and watch the sun set over the Aegean. But don't stop there – get into the vibe and party at one of Mykonos' many bars and hip clubs.
- Visit Mykonos town & see the traditional Cycladic-style houses
- See the famous windmills
- Hidden treasures of Mykonos Euro 40.00
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Today: change islands and it's a total change of scene. Santorini will make your jaw drop with its stunning natural beauty – the result of a massive volcanic eruption. From the water, look up at the iconic blue–domed, whitewashed churches.
Once we're back on land, take in the fantastic views of the neighbouring volcanic islands.
Start your day getting familiar with this gorgeous island. Head to Santorini's highest point for full blown vistas over the crater then cool of with a swim stop at Perissa Beach.
Your Trip Manager will fill you in on Fira – dramatically perched on the edge of the crater - as the group explores its narrow streets. Get tips on the best places to pick up a piece of Santorini's famous jewellery and where to try out the delicious local specialty, domatokeftedes (fried tomato balls).
Otherwise head to one of the distinctive black or red sand beaches, and soak up the breathtaking scenery. You could jump on an optional boat ride out to the active volcanic island of Nea Kamini. Cruise past lava formations and get up close to the active crater. Or head to the northern tip of Santorini with the group to catch one of the island's famously spectacular sunsets on the Oia at Sunset optional excursion.
- Visit the main town of Fira
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After free time this morning, we cruise on to Ios. Relax on the boat and hang out with the group.
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Relax on sandy beaches or lounge about poolside before a big night out, when Ios' villages come alive. Head to the small streets of Hora, packed with clubs, bars and pubs and let loose to the pumping tunes. Otherwise, join the outdoor party in the squares and lanes. If you're keen, you can keep it moving until dawn!
- Visit Ios town
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Wave goodbye to Ios and the Cycladic Islands as we set sail back to mainland Greece and spend a final evening together in the mythological city of Athens.
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies
Unless you were thinking ahead during the holidays and stocked up on these little dark chocolate and mint morsels, you will be unable to make the most delicious chocolate mint cookie EVER until next fall. I had actually intended to make and post about these cookies during the holiday season but never got around to it and just assumed I'd make it a St. Patrick's day post instead. Well, I'm still posting the recipe so I won't forget exactly how I made these spectacular mint bites, but unless you want to pony up and buy them on e-bay (can you believe it?) you'll have to wait until these come back to your grocer's shelves in the fall.
Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies
2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup Dutch process cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp espresso powder
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1 (10 oz) package dark chocolate and mint morsels (about 1 2/3 cup)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and espresso powder in a medium size bowl.
In mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl and beaters as needed.
Gradually add in the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chocolate mint chips.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for two minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack.
21 comments:
- Jessica @ How Sweet said...
I love the mint chocolate combo. These look amazing!
- March 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM
- The Mom Chef said...
Ok, first off we can't ever tell my husband that I didn't see these and buy them when they were on the shelf (shows how often I hit the baking aisle). Second, seriously; ebay? Holy cow.
The cookies are probably awesome. I guess I won't know until the fall. :/
- March 3, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- Julie said...
I am such a dark chocolate fan, these look amazing! I didn't know they made these chips. Have to keep an eye out next year.
- March 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM
- briarrose said...
Evil, evil cookies! I miss those baking chips so much. Our store had them once....like the giant tease they are. ;)
- March 4, 2011 at 8:08 AM
- June said...
Wow - do these cookies EVER look good ...and can you believe the price of the chips on EBay? Yikes. I suppose it's all about free enterprise and just think, we could all be making our millions. Talk about missed opportunity!
- March 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Abby said...
Yum! These look awesome! I knew I should've grabbed a couple of extra bags when I saw these on the clearance shelves at Target a few weeks ago.......
- March 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM
- Laurie@The Baking Bookworm said...
Mmmm, these look great Mags!
When recipes call for ingredients that are seasonal I tend to hoard the rare items like a fiend! For example, I literally have 8 bags of fresh cranberries currently residing in my deep freeze in case I have a Orange Cranberry Muffin emergency (it could happen).
- March 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM
- Karen said...
Maybe they didn't think they'd sell all year long - ?? I think you might be able to add a tsp of mint extract and get close to the same thing!
- March 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM
- sweetpeaskitchen.com said...
These cookies look incredible!! :)
- March 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM
- Sue said...
Looks like you've got a hot commodity there:) Dark chocolate and mint go so well together.
- March 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- Nanan said...
Those look heavenly!
- March 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM
- Kat said...
Mags, those are wonderful. What I do if I can't get the chocolate mint chips is to use the chocolate chips and add a little mint extract to the batter, not peppermint extract. Mint extract is a little bit more difficult to find but gives a wonderful flavor. If you get a chance, visit my blog. I am having a giveaway.
- March 5, 2011 at 6:32 PM
- Moogie said...
Aha..... you admit to hoarding mint chocolate chips. tsk... tsk
- March 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM
- Mags @ the Other Side of 50 said...
LOL Moogie...BUSTED
- March 6, 2011 at 7:28 PM
I made these tonight and they are incredible. Thanks for the recipe! I found these chips this weekend at my local non-chain, kinda off-price grocery store (for Clevelanders that would be Marc's). For non-Clevelanders, for a price I might be willing to ship ...
- March 6, 2011 at 10:18 PM
- Lisa said...
I *did* stock up after the holidays. Got 'em for about .67 each! Been wondering what to do with them (other than eating them like candy...oops). AWESOME recipe! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
- March 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- stephchows said...
I've totally got a bag sitting round... bingo!
- March 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM
- Sweet and Savory said...
Chocolate and mint make a fabulous combination. These must have been terrific.
- March 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM
- Debbie said...
I am ready to eat cookies with mint any time of year. They look delicious....I would like one of these to dip into some mint ice cream (of course the ice cream HAS to be the green mint one!).....
- March 8, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction said...
These look fabulous! I bet they'd be super good with chopped up Andes mints, too. :)
- March 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
Our grocery store is so bad, it probably has some of these in stock. That would be awesome! If they don't, I'll just have to wait. But I don't have to wait patiently. I think I need these. :)
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Lowell High School track team will be wearing black ribbons at their next meet to honor one of their teammates who was killed in an apparent drunken driving accident in San Francisco over the weekend.
Henren Chang, 17, a San Francisco resident, was struck and killed while walking north across Sloat Boulevard at Vale Avenue around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, San Francisco police said.
Her track coach, Andy Leong, said Chang was a junior at Lowell High School, located at 1101 Eucalyptus Drive, who was running for her first season.
"I was excited to see what she was going to do," Leong said. "She was working hard."
She was scheduled to compete in her first meet later this week. She had started practicing with the team in January.
Leong said Chang had run on the school's cross-country team previously, and was working on long-distance track running.
The coach said Chang's boyfriend is on the track team, and he called the coach to tell him the news of Chang's death.
"He's taking it pretty hard," Leong said.
Leong said Chang had just run in the "Color Run" 5K recreational race at Candlestick Park in San Francisco Saturday.
Track teammates were having an easy practice Monday, and were given the option to not attend practice after hearing about Chang, Leong said.
"I was told she loved running," he said.
In the accident, Chang was dragged a short distance by the vehicle. She was taken to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the car, identified as Kieran Brewer, 29, stopped at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI.
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I have been a professional interior designer for over 25 years (Allied ASID). I credit my mother Pat Robinson and Lucille Chase for my intense interest and love for design.
I've taught interior design at the college level and operated a private design business since 2001. Today I spend a majority of my time completing a new book which will be available in the first quarter of 2013.
Today I am taking a departure from the world of design and dedicating my Saturday piece to family! What better design could life give to you!
I consider Augusta an extension of my family. I grew up here and returned at the age of 57—after an absence of 35 years. My reason: family!
Growing up in Augusta during my pre-teen and teenage years of the 1960s, it was a well-known fact that if you exhibited a not particularly acceptable behavior, there was a Mother who knew the facts when you arrived home. Talk about it takes a village! Augusta certainly was a village. Families knew each other well and everyone seemed to have the same expectations for their children and even their neighbors' children. I feel very certain this dedication to one another is still alive and strong in this lovely community today.
There is not a single one of you out there reading this article who hasn't felt the warmth and uncompromising love a community and family can extend to you during difficult moments in your life. I can almost see you wondering why have I drifted so far off the subject I typically discuss with you on a Saturday morning! It is very simple: Today would have been my sister Kay's 52nd birthday. I am having one of my Kay Days!
A year ago, my sister and I enlisted the support of the wonderful people of Augusta in helping with a need that broke our hearts. While the details of the need are not necessary to share, the goodness and thoughtfulness the people of Augusta showed to our family are! As a member of the Augusta family, you all stepped up by taking the time to locate petitions and sign them! As my Augusta family members, you understood the heaviness hanging within my family's hearts. The decision did indeed work in our favor, and we were given a reprieve for another five years. As a family, we did it together. Strength in numbers is certainly a power to be reckoned with!
I spent considerable amount of time searching for a quote in regards to family from a past or present notable interior designer, but didn't find one. So I decided to write my own quote: "A house is nothing more than a collection of boxes with floors, ceiling, doors and walls. But if a family full of love and respect for one another resides within those boxes, well then you have designed a home with its family!"
Every year I write a poem to celebrate Kay's birthday. Let me leave you this week with a thankful heart for being a member of this community family!
Yearly Birthday Thoughts
On this day as I always do,
I think long and hard about you!
What would you have been at fifty-two,
Would your life have had a major breakthrough!
Or would you have been just like me,
Loved a day standing by the sea!
Would you have many children or just one,
Would that child have been like you, full of life and fun!
So many years have separated us from one another,
Do you spend your time with Dad and our darling Mother?
Every year on this day I think of you,
And today is no different I feel so, so blue!
Happy Birthday to my sweet Kay!
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FREMONT -- Miguel Gomez was thriving before the economic collapse six years ago. He was a floor installer in Fremont, where he owned a home and was raising his children.
But when the economy went south, so did his job, and then his house. He and his family now share a smaller home with several other people, trading their quality of life for much lower rent until he can find steady work.
Gomez's hard-luck tale was one of several told Thursday night outside City Hall, where more than 50 residents and religious leaders called on Fremont leaders to make the city more affordable for working families.
Dozens of people at the hourlong rally waved signs reading, "Affordable housing for Fremont," and "Raise the minimum wage," among others
Several speakers echoed those sentiments, demanding that City Hall control rents, increase the minimum wage and provide more job training.
"We're here to fight for all the people, for the workforce of this city," said Deacon Jorge Lara, of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Fremont. "A lot of money is coming into this city and we have the same rights as the rich people."
Rapidly rising rents are forcing longtime residents out of town, said leaders of Congregations Organizing for Renewal, a faith-based group that sponsored the rally.
"We're launching this campaign so that ordinary people can stay in the city that they love," said group spokeswoman Allison Lasser said. "Is Fremont going to remain a city for all?"
The average monthly rent for Fremont apartments has increased by more than $550 in the past four years, a 37.5 percent increase, according to RealFacts, a Marin County-based company that studies housing rental data. Inflation rose by 8.4 percent during that period. Some rally speakers demanded that jobs be set aside for residents when construction starts on the city's planned mixed-use developments on 110 acres in the Central-Downtown neighborhood, and on 850 acres near the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station.
Fremont City Councilman Vinnie Bacon, the only city leader at the gathering, said he supports the activists' calls for job training, saying he wants a training center in the Warm Springs development.
"If we had that for people who are out of work, it'll help a lot," Bacon said.
Meanwhile, advocates say the city should do more to ensure that low- and middle-income residents benefit from those projects.
"Don't displace us, embrace us," said Gehad Massoud, of the Timelist Group, a Hayward nonprofit group helping ex-convicts move back into society. "We're alerting the city that ... we want to be involved in the discussions they have with developers. We want to live here long after the developments are built."
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Some drivers facing fines for tickets issued by controversial speed cameras caught a break on Saturday.
Drivers showing up at Elmwood Place's village court to contest their tickets found a note on the door stating that cases scheduled for hearings that day were dismissed.
News 5's Brian Hamrick said police told him a computer glitch prevented officials from presenting their evidence.
Rather than reschedule the hearing, the police chief agreed to dismiss those tickets, Hamrick said.
The village has been under fire since installing the speed cameras earlier this year.


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Port Charlotte man dies, two injured in motorcycle accident
Published: Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 8:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 8:12 p.m.
DESOTO COUNTY - A Port Charlotte man died today in a collision involving two motorcycles.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that, shortly after 1:15 p.m., Timothy Wayne Dudley, 46, drove his 2001 Harley Davidson north on County Road 769, near Southwest Peace River Street in DeSoto County. He reportedly cut in front of a 2007 Harley Davidson driven by Timothy William Schneider, 58, of Port Charlotte. The two cycles collided.
Paramedics took Dudley, Schneider and Schneider's passenger, Rosemary Aresta, 49, of Punta Gorda, by helicopter to Lee Memorial Hospital. Dudley died of his injuries. Schneider is in serious condition. Aresta is in critical condition.
Dudley, Schneider and Aresta were not wearing helmets.
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The good news for San Francisco Giants fans: Michael Morse feels good about his swing, and he showed off some of that needed pop with two liners to the right-field wall. The bad news? Josh Reddick exists. It's unclear if he's totally human, though.
Reddick twice went over the right field wall at Scottsdale Stadium, robbing Morse of two would-be homers. The first catch was one of the most ridiculous I've ever seen, and many of the Giants felt the same way.
"You won't see a better catch than that all season," Brandon Belt said. "You just won't."
Morse came up in the second inning and lined a shot to right, just as he has done in live BP for a week. He went into his home run trot, then stopped between first and second as Reddick climbed the 10-foot wall, reached far over it and then fell to the ground. He held his glove up as Morse stared out in disbelief.
"He's known for doing that, man," Morse said. "I'm happy to help him work on it in spring training, I guess."
Reddick wasn't done. Morse came up in the fourth inning and hit the exact same blast to the exact same spot. Reddick did the same thing, pulling back another homer. Morse had only reached first this time, and he stopped and again stared at Reddick. He put his hands out and looked back at the Giants dugout, wondering how the hell he had been robbed of two homers in his first two at-bats in orange and black. A moment later, Buster Posey and Belt came walking into the clubhouse, laughing. Morse wasn't far behind.
"Hey, I'm the Spider-Man!" he said as he walked into the clubhouse.
What was Morse thinking as he looked out at Reddick?
"I was like, 'I thought we were friends.' " Morse said. "I thought I hit it good. I saw him go back and I said, 'Oh no, not again.' It's baseball. You never know what you're going to see."
Again, we've got good news and bad news. The bad news first this time: AT&T Park is unforgiving if you're a right-hander trying to go the opposite way. But the Giants won't complain today. Morse, their big offseason lineup acquisition, showed off some promising power on his first two swings of the spring. He took the positives away from the Reddick Robberies, saying his approach feels solid.
Plus, the Giants only face the A's four times this season since they're in different leagues.
"I'm going to have to try to pull it some in those games," Morse said.
That pull power will play well at AT&T Park, and it'll play well with Giants management, too. Manager Bruce Bochy is desperately looking for more homers from his lineup, and Morse looks ready to blow away the production of 2013's left fielders and No. 7 hitters.
Another positive? He's got a good sense of humor about it all.
"It's the first game of spring," Morse said, throwing his head back. "Who wants two homers?"


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From the New York Times bestselling author of Codependent No More, The Language of Letting Go, Finding Your Way Home, Journey to the Heart, and Stop Being Mean to Yourself, comes Choices: powerful wisdom and insight about how to make the best choices in our lives from the author who revolutionized how we look at relationships.
Bestselling author Melody Beattie returns with a message of hope for difficult times, offering a blueprint for navigating the path of choice, from our everyday concerns to our moments of deepest despair.
This unique collection of profoundly moving personal stories and inspirational prose demonstrates the capacity of the human spirit to overcome suffering through the cultivation of awareness and acceptance, heart and vulnerability, service and surrender. Our ability to determine our most authentic choices and live a life of greater freedom is closer than we think.
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There's a packet of papers in Bend resident Stephen Avery's hands that he hopes will change his life.
"I'm here just like everyone else, to get some help, so I can get health insurance -- for the first time ever," Avery said.
He's one of hundreds who came to Cover Oregon's application Fair at The Riverhouse on Friday to get enrolled.
Cover Oregon officials said 300 people pre-registered for the event, they said they expected hundreds more to come.
People from all walks of life -- many with one common wish.
"I haven't had insurance for about five years," said Bend resident Eileen Lock. "My husband lost his job with a disability."
Bend resident Marvin Law said going to the fair was crucial.
"I had questions I needed answered," he said. "When you don't have any coverage to begin with, it's pretty important."
This chance to apply, a lifeline for people who've been eagerly waiting for Cover Oregon to catch up.
The paper applications come as a last resort for a program that promised a functional website months ago.
"I absolutely understand their concerns," said Cover Oregon spokeswoman Elizabeth Cronen. "The technology is not yet working how we want it to."
Still, she points to the big picture.
"The goal all along has been coverage for Oregonians who need it, and we will use whatever resources and tools that are necessary," Cronen said. "We have a process for Oregonians that is working, and working well."
And for those tired of going without, there are few complaints.
"I had the application done online, went online and made an appointment, and it went pretty smooth," Law said.
Lock said she was in and out quickly.
"I was in there five minutes, so I'm very happy, and I'm hoping it will continue to be this positive," Lock said.
For Avery, it's the break he's been waiting for.
"I'm one of the people who's used to not going to the doctor until it's an emergency, and you find yourself at the emergency center," Avery said.
Now for these people, and thousands more across the state, it's just a waiting game, to see if they qualify for tax credits and can finally afford the coverage many of us take for granted.
The deadline to fill out and send in paper applications is Dec. 4.


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Mrs. Sharon Linder
Published: Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 8:08 a.m.
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SPARTANBURG, SC-- Mrs. Sharon Linder passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012.
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Building a better duck blind is all about having the right perspective-that of a duck in flight rather than your own earthbound view. Think back over last season. If circling ducks frequently appeared to shy away from your blind, you may want to make some changes.
If, for instance, birds often landed wide of your blind, maybe you should rethink your brushing strategy, modify the width of the shooting box, lower the overall height of the blind, or possibly even relocate it. (Sometimes ducks land around the next bend in the creek simply because that particular spot-even though only 80 yards from your decoys-naturally appeals to them.) Now is the time to decide what, if any, changes should be made, and to get on with the work.
If you hunt from a boat blind, be sure to inspect the camouflage panels for damage, leaving enough time before opening day to purchase new ones. If stored properly after each duck season, these camo panels should provide many years of use.
Here are few buyer's tips for duck boats.
As the hot summer days grow a little shorter, a subtle crispness in the night air pushes your thoughts northward-to the pothole country. You imagine mallards by the thousands feeding in the barley, fattening up for the journey soon to come.
It seems an eternity ago when you watched the sun set on another duck season, but now the dawn of a new one is close at hand. And, just like last year, you're thankful to be a part of this again, waiting on the first cold fronts, anticipating the first flock-wings cupped, greenheads colorful as autumn-dropping into the decoys.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
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actifed wrote:It would be nice to have an 18 hole course on the West side, but for some reason the parks are scarce over here.
irban wrote:In the mean time there are 18 baskets just sitting in storage that is paid for by the club.
Westward Ho is what I say. Get em in the ground, have the city or whoever pay for the teepads and be done with it.
irban wrote:I know the grandview redesign is necessary, but I hardly think it's going to take much to adapt Ewing to the road widening. If you're talking about re-designing the whole thing, I think that is wasted effort. Plus, you better do it right (see prior thread regarding the last re-design.)
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — CAN you paddle board? CAN you run? CAN you walk? CAN you mountain bike? CAN you swim? CAN you road bike? If you say "YES" to any or all of these activities, then September 2012 at Incline Village may have just what you need for fun and fitness with the iCANtahoe 2012 Summer Series.
Starting Sept. 1, and for the next three consecutive Saturdays, the event series ends with the official awarding of Chinese Downhill World Record on Sept. 22.
The 29th iCANtahoe 2012 Summer Series will being Labor Day weekend at Incline High School with the iCANrun event. More than 10,000 runners and walkers have enjoyed the longest running recreational community event at Lake Tahoe's North Shore, and it continues to support Incline's effort to provide free after- and before-school activities for all youth.
This 5K and 10K run and walk covers a scenic route with excellent elevation changes that reveal spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. The course starts and finishes on the Incline High School track in front of bleachers filled with cheering spectators, taking participants by Lake Tahoe's famous Championship Golf Course, and Incline Elementary School. For those who are training for marathons at elevation, there is a timed 20K run.
Now a tradition, this event also includes a kid's race, which is one lap around the High School track. The 5K and 10K will be timed with the latest "chip timing" equipment by AD Sports.
On Sept. 8, the iCANpaddle event, hosted by the Hyatt Regency Pier, features advanced paddlers bearing south toward Hidden Beach and beginner paddlers heading west to Burnt Cedar Beach and back. As is a tradition with iCANtahoe events, there will also be a kid's race from the Hyatt Pier to Incline Beach and back.
Lake Tahoe visitors and locals pride themselves on being athletic and competitive in multiple sports. For this reason, iCANtahoe is pleased to offer the favorite multi-sport race, iCANtri on Sept. 15. Participants in this event will swim at Lake Tahoe's edge, road bike along Lakeshore Boulevard and tour-de-Incline around this beautiful piece of Lake Tahoe, climbing to an altitude of more than 8,000 feet. Participants will finish with a 5K or 10K run, both on road and trail which concludes at Umpqua Bank — this year's major event sponsor — on Tahoe Boulevard.
The final feat of the iCANtahoe 2012 Summer Series has been long anticipated and promises to be remembered for years to come. Umpqua Bank will host the iCANdownhill and at its conclusion, will award the first official World Record for Incline's own, world-renown, technical Chinese Downhill on Sept. 22. Participants will enjoy the natural terrain park that will thrill the trained eyed rider who willingly leaves the ground for several seconds, catching air off a slanted rock, fallen log or the side of a boulder.
"iCAN has more than one meaning to those who call Incline Village home," said Chris Laramore, director of Incline After School Organization. "It means Incline Community Action Network and it came to be 29 years ago when a group of caring parents and community leaders realized what was happening to American youth.
"This initial group of compassionate individuals decided to take an active role to ensure that all Incline Village's youth had better choices to make then TV, drugs and video games. Because of this founding group, and the concerned followers who continue to care, this generation's iCAN shepherds still make a difference by providing free after-school activities for all Lake Tahoe youth."
The public is invited to participate in any or all of the iCANtahoe Summer Series. Registration forms are available by visiting www.iCANtahoe.com or www.Active.com.
For further information, contact Laramore at 775-745-6484.
"As the logo changed over the years, the CAN became a symbolic word for action, courage, commitment and availability. When we come together as a community, the 'i' CAN be small, but it still makes a difference when the attitude is — that 'i' CAN do anything," Laramore said. "As a community, a small effort made by many CAN make a difference in the lives of all. One giant supporter of the iCANtahoe effort, and this year's iCANtahoe 2012 Summer Series would not what it promises without the generous sponsorship of the World's Friendliest Bank, Umpqua Bank."


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The objective of this cooperative agreement is to develop science education curricula and outreach programs for K-12 students, teachers, and the general public in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico Border Region.
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The Jornada Experimental Range has worked closely with the Asombro Institute for Science Education (formerly the Chihuhuan Desert Nature Park) since 1997 to develop science-based education materials and technology transfer programs for over 50,000 students, teachers, and adults in this region. This agreement will continue their activities and facilitate grant activities the Asombro Institute.
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Boeing's Slump Continues: 'The Hits Just Keep Coming'
Boeing can't catch a break.
An emergency landing in Japan late Tuesday of one of Boeing's 787 Dreamliners prompted a voluntary grounding of two Dreamliner fleets, adding to the recent list of woes that have hindered the aerospace giant's new generation of aircraft.
"The hits just keep coming for Boeing on operational 787 issues, with this grounding the most dramatic action we've seen yet," says Robert Stallard, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets. "What started as a series of relatively minor, isolated incidents now threatens to overhang Boeing until it can return confidence, and this looks to be a near-term challenge given the media's draw to all things 787."
Shares recently fell 3.5% to $74.27. The stock, which has had a choppy start to the year, is up 11% since June and roughly flat over the last 12 months.
Yesterday's emergency landing followed a series of similar technical issues that occurred just days ago, including a fire on a plane in Boston.
"Alarms indicated smoke in the forward area of the plane, which houses batteries and other equipment, the airline said, and there was a "burning-like smell" in the cockpit and parts of the cabin. The plane landed at Takamatsu airport in western Japan, where the 129 passengers were evacuated using the plane's emergency chutes. The plane also carried eight crew members.
"ANA said that the exact cause was still undetermined. The event was designated as a "serious incident" by Japan's transport ministry, setting off an immediate investigation by the Japan Transport Safety Board, which dispatched a team to the scene."
The latest incident prompted Goldman Sachs to remove Boeing from its "conviction list," although it still retained its buy rating on Boeing. Goldman says it remains bullish on the fundamentals of the commercial aerospace sector, and thinks Boeing's valuation is still attractive. That said:
"We also recognize that there have now been two incidents in a very short window pointing to potential issues related to one part – lithium ion batteries – and the concentration and possible overlap of cause within these events heightens the risk of a potentially more meaningful required change to the aircraft and therefore a possible delay in the pace of the production ramp. This would make near-term outperformance of shares more difficult to see."
Other analysts are also growing increasingly frustrated. "We'd hoped recent 787 incidents were an aberration and that Boeing would overcome them relatively quickly," Oppenheimer says. "But following yesterday's incident…we think resolving recent issues will take not just time, but credible answers and prescriptions. The FAA's investigation should provide these, but will take months.
"In the interim, BA is probably range-bound."
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Net Metering
Net metering is a special metering and billing agreement between utilities and their customers, which facilitates the connection of small, renewable energy-generating systems to the power grid. Our net metering program encourages small-scale renewable energy systems, ensures that customers always have a reliable source of energy from the grid during times when their renewable generators are not producing energy, and provides substantial benefits to the electric power-generating system, the economy, and the environment.
When a net metering customer's renewable generator is producing more power than is being consumed, the electric meter runs backward, generating credits. When a net metering customer uses more power than is being produced, the meter runs forward. Net metering customers are charged only for the "net" power that they consume from the electricity service provider that has accumulated over a designated period or, if their renewable energy-generating systems make more electricity than is consumed, they may be credited for the excess electricity contributed to the grid over that same period.
It has been shown that customers with net metering systems tend to be much more aware of their energy consumption, so they usually consume less energy than the average retail customer. Net metering is also a way to increase the energy in the power grid to keep up with increases in demand during peak power-use times.
Customers interested in pursuing the net metering option should view Rider NM (Net Metering Rider), as well as information about interconnecting with our grid.


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The actor joins Christos Gage and Rebekah Isaacs on Dark Horse Comics' "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10" #4 for a Xander-centric tale.
Kelly Sue DeConnick's final issue of "Ghost" offers readers a nice look at the title character's pre-death history.
Van Lente's creator-owned title is a crime heist covering ancient Egypt to today, as reincarnated criminals attempt a heist 3000 years in the making.
Writer Donny Cates discusses "Ghost Fleet," his new Dark Horse series about conspiracies, mysteries and the allure of big rigs.
The story of super intelligent teens exiled to a satellite prison, Dark Horse's "Pariah" enters its final act from Hollywood producer Aron Warner.
Writer Duane Swierczynski and artist Robert Atkins start a war in Dark Horse Comics' "X" #14, and X may be just the man to stop it.
Jai Nitz and Russ Manning Award nominee Greg Smallwood's superhero crime comic "Dream Thief" returns, and the pair have plans for even more in the future.
Princess Leia's wedding day has arrived -- and so has the Empire! Don't miss "Star Wars" #18 by Brian Wood and Stephane Crety, on sale June 11.
Haunted by the death toll in Arizona, Abe makes a vow in Mike Mignola, Scott Allie and Sebastian Fiumara's "Abe Sapien" #13, on sale June 11.
The former My Chemical Romance frontman talks the album-turned-comic that was "Fabulous Killjoys," Grant Morrison's villain and "Umbrella Academy's" return.
Chris Sebela & Ibrahim Moustafa, creators of the Eisner-nominated digital comic, Crimes," discuss collaboration and bringing the book to print in 2015.
Blackout runs afoul of an 8-foot tall mechanical monster -- three of them, in fact -- in Dark Horse's "Blackout" #3 by Frank Barbiere & Colin Lorimer.
While Ghost fights crime, Kelly Sue DeConnick & Geraldo Borges tell the story of a eulogy written for Elisa Cameron's funeral in "Ghost" #4 from Dark Horse.
Angel heads to London's Magic Town while Faith does her own thing as Season 10 continues under the watch of Victor Gishler and Will Conrad!
David Mack discusses the 20th Anniversary of "Kabuki," returning to the series and what fans can expect from the first Kabuki story since 2007.
A dead body is only the beginning for "Lobster Johnson: Get the Lobster" #4 as Mike Mignola, John Arcudi & Tonci Zonjic bring steampunk cyborgs to the table.
Princess Leia must save a rebel spy as Matt Kindt & Marco Castiello continue their sci-fi epic in Dark Horse Comics' "Star Wars: Rebel Heist" #2.
Mary is just trying to get to her destination, but the convoy comes under attack in Brian Wood & Danijel Zezelj's "The Massive" #23 from Dark Horse.
Even with the loss of the "Star Wars" license looming, ROBOT 6 finds that Dark Horse is in good health, with a deep back catalog and an expanding market share.
Lara Croft is being plagued by bad dreams and bad guys on the streets of London in Gail Simone's "Tomb Raider" #4, on sale from Dark Horse May 28!
Rasa uncovers the escapades of the galaxy's most notorious mercenary, Zaeed Massa, in Dark Horse Comics' "Mass Effect: Foundation" #11.
Dark Horse's solicitations for August 2014 include the final issues of its "Star Wars" series, more Buffyverse, the latest from Project Black Sky and more!
One friend is dead and now another wants to kill the high flying hero in Dark Horse's "Captain Midnight" #11 by Joshua Williamson & Fernando Dagnino.
Fred Van Lente and Brian Ching push Conan to the edge when Robert E. Howard's creation is accused of witchcraft in Dark Horse's "Conan: The Avenger" #2.
Zack Whedon and Georges Jeanty deliver the latest Dark Horse issue of "Serenity: Leaves on the Wind" where the crew struggles to escape the grasp of the Alliance.
Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR has an exclusive first look at tomorrow's "Star Wars" #17 by Brian Wood and Stephane Crety. Beware, young Skywalker!
The final pieces of the bloodstained puzzle fall into place in Frank J. Barbiere and Toby Cypress' "The White Suits" #4, on sale May 21 from Dark Horse.
Liz Sherman goes supernova and a young psychic must lead the team through NYC in Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and James Harren's "B.P.R.D." #119.
Fred Van Lente and Freddie Williams II kick off an all-new "Brain Boy" series on May 21, and CBR has your exclusive first preview!
Dark Horse's comic book reimagining of George Lucas' original "Star Wars" story reaches its end in "The Star Wars" #8 by J.W. Rinzler & Mike Mayhew.
Dracula returns in our exclusive preview of "Buffy: Season 10" #3, from Christos Gage, Rebekah Isaacs and guest co-writer Nicholas Brendon!
Creators Eric Powell, Tim Seeley, Joshua Williamson joined Dark Horse to talk about building a universe with "Project Black Sky," "Ghost Fleet" and more.
X has nowhere to turn in this exclusive preview of Dark Horse Comics' "X" #13 from writer Duane Swierczynski and artist Robert Atkins.
It's the return of an old acquaintance in this exclusive preview of Mike Mignola's "Hellboy in Hell" #6
Abe uncovers a strange household filled with dark secrets in Mike Mignola, Scott Allie & Max Fiumara's "Abe Sapien" #12 from Dark Horse.
Ariel Olivetti, Chris Mooneyham and Patric Reynolds are all illustrating "Aliens" and "Predator" projects for Dark Horse, and CBR has an exclusive look at interior pages.
Today, the history of Dark Horse's Project Black Sky universe is revealed in a new webcomic from "Brain Boy's" Fred Van Lente.
Dark Horse has provided CBR with an exclusive expanded preview of its Free Comic Book Day offering by Fred Van Lente and Michael Broussard.
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" comic writer and acclaimed cartoonist Gene Luen Yang talks the latest "Avatar" OGN and going superhero with "The Shadow Hero."
Gail Simone spent an hour talking comics with her fans, touching on diversity, creator-owned versus work for hire, online interactions and much more.
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The Slide Brothers
"Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers"
Concord, 3 ½ stars
Sacred Steel was a genre largely unheard of outside of the Pentecostal church until mainstream attention for Robert Randolph and the Family Band brought it to the rock 'n' roll masses around 2001 Despite opposition from some sectors within the church, Randolph has been thumping the drum for his forebears and contemporaries ever since, so it's fitting that he provides this genuinely praiseworthy exposition of some other leading proponents of the form -- including Detroit's Calvin Cooke. Randolph serves as curator rather than player here, though he does appear on two tracks -- an ebullient cover of Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" sung with Sunday morning gusto by Shemekia Copeland and an all-star version of Elmore James' "The Sky is Crying" sung by Cooke and backed by Jimi Hendrix cohort Billy Cox on bass and Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton. The rest of the album is given over to the ad hoc Slide Brothers, who righteously render the other nine tracks with fleet-fingered skill and a spiritual buoyancy that transcends denominations and could even make nonbelievers move their feet.
Big Wreck, "Albatross" (Zoe/Rounder) 3 stars
It's not exactly the Big Wreck of a decade ago that's reconvened for the first album under that group name since 2002; it's more a case of guitarist Brian Doherty reuniting with frontman Ian Thornley and the band Thornley launched after Big Wreck's breakup. But consider it a rose by any other name. "Albatross," which debuted in the Top 5 in Thornley's home base of Canada last year, lives up to Big Wreck's solid reputation, taking a somewhat kinder and gentler path but still showing it can crank on tracks such as "Do What You Will," "Rest of the World" and the stretched-out "Control" (a real showcase for the group's new three-guitar lineup) as well as the bluesy "You Caught My Eye" and the album-closing power ballad "Time." Hopefully this is the first of many more Wrecks to come.
New & Noteworthy:
Aleister X, "Half-Speed Mastered" (Steev Mike): The genre-blending New York noisemeister delivers his debut album courtesy of good buddy Andrew W.K.'s label.
Atlas Genius, "When It Was Now" (Warner Bros.): The Australian modern rock group rolls out its debut album in the wake of 2012's buzz-generating single "Trojan."
Beach Fossils, "Clash the Truth" (Captured Tracks): What started as a one-man project by Dustin Payseur has expanded to a full group for this sophomore release.
Buckcherry, "Confessions" (Century Media): The hard-rocking Los Angeles quintet takes on the Seven Deadly Sins -- which we hear the members do know something about -- for its sixth studio album.
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, "Push the Sky Away" (Bad Seed Ltd.): The British group's 15th studio album is its first not to include founding guitarist Mick Harvey, who went his own way in 2009.
Celtic Thunder, "Mythology" (Verve): The vocal group's latest CD/DVD project offers the usual mix of rock, classical and, of course, themes from the Emerald Isle.
Dark New Day, "Hail Mary" (Pavement): The third album from the hard rock "supergroup" comprising members from Sevendust, Virgos Merlot, DoubleDrive and more.
Delhi 2 Dublin, "Turn Up the Stereo" (self-released): Another travelogue through worldwide musical cultures by the Vancouver-based fusion group.
Kevin Eubanks, "Messenger" (Mack Avenue): The guitarist and former "Tonight Show" bandleader gets help from Joey De Leon Jr., Alvin Chea and brothers Robin and Duane Eubanks as he covers Jeff Beck and John Coltrane among his own compositions.
Everlife, "At the End of Everything" (self-released): The first album in five years from the Nashville sister trio and regular contributor to projects in the Disney realm.
Fatboy Slim, "Big Beach Bootique 5" (The End): A CD/DVD set highlighted by a show in the EDM icon's home town of Brighton, England.
Robben Ford, "Bringing It Back Home" (Provogue): The guitar hero returns to his blues roots, covering songs by Charley Patton, Allen Toussaint, Bob Dylan and others.
Sallie Ford & Sound Outside, "Untamed Beast" (Partisan): A third album of gritty, soulful rock from the groove-happy Portland, Ore., quartet.
Paul Hardcastle, "Paul Hardcastle VII" (Trippin & Rhythm): The multifaceted British performer, writer and producer turns to the smooth jazz side of his eclectic makeup.
Mark Kozelek, "Like Rats" (Caldo Verde): The Red House Painters frontman delivers acoustic versions of songs by Ted Nugent, Sonny & Cher, Bad Brains, the Misfits and more.
Jamie Lidell, "Jamie Lidell" (Warp): The fifth solo album by the British-born, Nashville-based singer and Super Collider member.
Bobby Long, "Wishbone" (ATO): The sophomore (depending on how you count) album from the British singer-songwriter of "The Twilight Saga" notoriety.
James Montgomery, "From Detroit to the Delta" (VizzTone): The Detroit-born blues singer and harmonica player gets help from Johnny Winter, James Cotton, rapper DMC and members of Aerosmith on his latest release.
Puscifer, "Donkey Punch the Night" (Puscifer Entertainment): Led by Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan, the group's latest EP includes reworkings of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Accept's "Balls to the Wall."
Bobby Rush, "Down in Louisiana" (Deep Rush): At 77, the soulful bluesman shows he's still got it on a set that invokes the best qualities of the long musical tradition he's part of.
Swingin Utters, "Poorly Formed" (Fat Wreck Chords): The Southern California punk band returns to action, with new bassist Miles Peck replacing Spike Slawson.
Robin Trower, "Roots and Branches" (V-12): The British guitar master pays tribute to his rock and blues influences, covering songs made famous by Elvis Presley, B.B. King, the Yardbirds and others.
Various Artists, "Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys" (Anti-): On this sequel to 2006's "Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Songs," producer/conceptualist Hal Wilner sets the likes of Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, Keith Richards, Tom Waits and Johnny Depp on the musical high seas for a spirited adventure.
Wednesday 13, "The Dixie Dead" (self-released): The Murderdolls frontman returns to the solo ranks to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his own shock rock outfit.
From The Vaults: Herb Alpert, "Fandango" (Shout! Factory); Jerry Garcia Band, "GarciaLive Vol. 1: Capitol Theatre" (ATO).
Soundtracks: Marco Beltrami, "A Good Day to Die Hard" (Sony Classics); Jamie Christopherson, "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" (Sumthing Else/Konami). Gary Graff's work can also be found at www.goanddomichigan.com, www.twitter.com/GraffonMusic and in the Facebook group Gary Graff on Music, while his Classic Rock Insider reports appear at www.wcsx.com. Gary's latest book, "Rock & Roll Myths: The True Stories Behind the Most Infamous Legends" (Voyageur Press) is available now.


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MENLO PARK -- Cardinal William J. Levada said Monday he hadn't checked the current Las Vegas odds to find out the betting favorites to become the next pope. But he would be pleased to see the first-ever American elected.
"As long as it's not me," Levada quickly added with a smile.
Levada, the former archbishop of San Francisco, made it clear as he leaves for the Vatican on Tuesday to attend the Papal Conclave to help select the successor to Pope Benedict XVI, he is not interested in being the next pontiff.
He also said it's unlikely that any American will replace Benedict, who stunned the world's 1.2 billion Catholics with a surprise resignation that takes effect Thursday.
"It would be an additional complexity for an American pope because the perception would be that his actions would be dictated by American governmental policy," said Levada, 76, who rose to the highest Vatican position ever held by a U.S. citizen. "That would be a problem for the church that it doesn't need."
As he heads to his first conclave, Levada said he feels a heavy responsibility at being a cardinal-elector who will assist in charting the future of Catholicism. The search for a new pope comes at a time when there is growing divide between traditionalists and progressives who would like to see the church take a more liberal stance on social issues such as gay marriage, contraception, the role of women and priest celibacy.
"It's pretty exciting, and it's a big challenge," Levada said. "I'm just hoping that collectively we make the right choice. The office is a complex one."
Garbed in a cassock and wearing a large silver crucifix, Levada spoke to reporters in the ornate chapel on the grounds of St. Patrick's Seminary & University. He has lived on the Menlo Park campus since retiring last summer as the Vatican's head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is the guardian of church doctrine.
When he was named to that post in 2005, Levada replaced his decades-long mentor, Joseph Ratzinger -- who had just been elected the new pope. But Levada was no less shocked than the rest of the globe's Catholics when Benedict announced he would be the first pope to abdicate in six centuries because he no longer has the physical or mental strength for the job.
The Rev. James McKearney said he's not surprised Levada expressed no interest in ascending to the church's highest office.
"A pope today has to be so much more energetic, and he has to be a jack of all trades," said McKearney, St. Patrick's president/rector. "He has to be good with the old, the young, the media. He has to be tweeting now and good with his iPad. He has to be totally plugged in and serve as a pastor for the entire church. I'm sure that's why every cardinal is probably saying right now, 'Not me.'"
Benedict changed the rules of the conclave Monday, removing the normal 15-day waiting period after the end of a pope's reign. The hope is to elect a new pontiff before the start of the Holy Week, which begins on March 24.
There are 117 cardinals -- including 11 Americans -- under the age of 80 who are eligible to vote. But an Indonesian cardinal has indicated he won't travel to Rome for health reasons, and Monday the highest-ranking Catholic in Britain, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, announced he would not take part due to allegations of improper contact with priests three decades ago.
There also continues to be a grass-roots effort to persuade retired Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahoney not to participate because of his role in protecting sexually abusive priests. That campaign is an example of how the selection of a new pope is considered a crossroads moment by many American Catholics, who have seen the church struggle to deal with abuse scandals as well as flagging membership.
"There are some victims groups where enough is never enough," Levada said when asked about Mahoney. "We have to do our jobs as best we can as we see it. He has been the first one to say that he apologizes for errors in judgment that he made. So I believe he should be at the conclave."
The cardinals will be sealed inside the Vatican and allowed no contact with the outside world. They won't emerge until a new pontiff is selected by a two-thirds vote. A white puff of smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney will signal that a successor has been chosen.
On Monday, Levada spoke in generalities about qualities he will be looking for in the next pope: leadership, the ability to speak multiple languages and a greater familiarity with Africa and Latin America. Once the Cardinals convene, he expects they will spend much of their time conferring in small groups.
"That's how you find consensus," Levada said. "I'm sure things will coalesce around certain names. I just don't know if they'll be the ones that you're seeing in Las Vegas."
Contact Mark Emmons at 408-920-5745.
Hometown: Long Beach
Currently resides: St. Patrick's Seminary & University, Menlo Park
Age: 76
Position: One of 11 American cardinal-electors who will participate in Papal Conclave to choose the next pope.
Education: Doctorate in sacred theology at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
Career highlights: Ordained at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome (1961). Archbishop of Portland (1986-1995), Archbishop of San Francisco (1995-2005), Vatican's head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (2005-2012).
Levada on the church's growth, particularly in places like Latin America and Africa: "You've seen a globalization. I'm even an example of it coming from the United States because 50 or 60 years ago, there were almost no non-Italians in the hierarchy of the church. That has changed."


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CORPUS CHRISTI – Zane Knowles' game-tying tip at the buzzer was waved off due to a foul, and the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men's basketball team fell to Rice, 63-61, on Wednesday night.
Down two with 0.4 seconds on the clock, Jeff Beverly hit the first of two free throws, and got a perfect rebound for Knowles on the miss, but the big man was whistled for a foul on the floor, and his tip as the horn sounded was waved off. Sean Obi missed both free throws for the Owls (2-2) at the other end, but the Islanders (3-3) were unable to get a shot off in time.
Beverly finished with a team-best 14 points in the game, while John Jordan added 13 points, four assists and five rebounds. Obi led all scorers with 16 points and snared 11 boards for a double-double to lead the Owls. Austin Ramljak (14), Max Guercy (11) and Marcus Jackson (10) also finished in double figures for Rice.
A&M-Corpus Christi got out to a 5-0 lead early on. The Islanders got a three-ball from Joy Williamson on their second possession of the game, then added a tip-in from Knowles for a 5-0 lead. At that point, both teams went ice cold from the field, combining for only one field goal over the next 6:40. But Cole Martinez broke the drought by knocking down a triple from the left corner to make it a 9-5 game at the 10:40 mark.
Rice then went on a 7-0 run, culminating in a Guercy layup, to make it a 12-9 ballgame with 6:41 before the break. Both teams saw an offensive uptick at that point, with the Islanders getting a 7-0 run that was capped by another Martinez three – his seventh in his last 10 tries from distance. The Owls scored four straight to tie the score, and from there, both teams traded baskets to enter the break tied 21-all.
Out of the break, the two teams continued the pattern of give-and-take, with the Islanders grabbing a 27-26 lead at the 16:47 mark. But that's when Rice went on a 9-0 run, sparked by a pair of threes from Ramljak to surge ahead, 35-27. The Owls were able to push their lead to 11 at the 9:47 mark, 46-35.
The Islanders responded with a 9-2 run to trim the deficit to just four. A three-point play by Jordan and a jumper by Jake Kocher in the lane were the key plays in the rally. After two free throws by Obi pushed the lead to 50-44, A&M-Corpus Christi went on a 6-0 run to knot the score at 50 apiece. A steal by Kocher led to a fast-break layup for Hameed Ali to knot the score.
But the home squad wasn't done yet, regaining the lead on a pair of free throws for Ali with 5:19 to play. Rice added another rally, though, tying the score at the free-throw line and following that up with an Obi layup and a Ramljak three pointer to make it 59-54. The Islanders trimmed the lead to one twice in the final 37 seconds, but Rice hit its free throws down the stretch to preserve the victory.
The Islanders will be back in action on Saturday, as they return to the road for a contest at former Southland foe UTSA. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. at the Convocation Center. Yannis Koutroupis will have the call on NewsRadio 1360 KKTX starting at 1:45 with the pregame show.
For all the latest on Islanders Basketball, be sure to follow the team on Twitter (@IslandersMBB).


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About the Book
For decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because we're masking these illnesses with pills and temporary treatments, rather than addressing their underlying causes, he argues. Worse, only treating symptoms leads us down the path of further illness.
In The Disease Delusion, Dr. Bland explains what Functional Medicine is and what it can do for you. While advances in modern science have nearly doubled our lifespans in only four generations, our quality of life has not reached its full potential. Outlining the reasons why we suffer chronic diseases from asthma and diabetes to obesity, arthritis and cancer to a host of other ailments, Dr. Bland offers achievable, science-based solutions that can alleviate these common conditions and offers a roadmap for a lifetime of wellness.
Disease care vs health care: which would you choose?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, chronic disease is not genetically predetermined but results from a mismatch between our genes and environment and lifestyle. What we call a "disease" is the outcome of an imbalance in one or more of the seven core physiological processes. Leveraging a lifetime on the cutting edge of research and practice, Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland lays out a road map for good health by helping us understand these processes and the root causes of chronic illness. As Bland teaches us, no two people have the identical form of any disease, so with the right personalized program, we can safely and effectively manage and ultimately cure what ails us.
In the twenty-first century, medicine is undergoing a paradigm shift comparable to the advances in infectious disease in the late nineteenth century. While these strides have nearly doubled life expectancies in only four generations, quality of life has yet to rise to its full potential. Treatment of chronic diseases—diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, dementia, and many others—is responsible for 78 percent of total health care costs in the United States, yet we're managing the symptoms of these illnesses with pills and temporary remedies instead of identifying, preventing, and addressing their underlying causes. In The Disease Delusion, we learn how we may fundamentally change our perceptions of illness and approach a cure.
Dr. Bland has greatly influenced many of the biggest names in medicine today, but until now we have not had access to the larger framework in which to understand chronic illness or ways to foster lifelong health. Complete with self-evaluation questionnaires and sample meal plans, and supported by the most recent advances in health science, The Disease Delusion is indispensable to anyone determined to live long and well.
Includes 8 interactive health assessments you can complete on your phone
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Critical Praise
"The godfather of functional medicine elegantly explains the core tools to overcome the chronic ailments of modern society." — Mehmet Oz, M.D.
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"What the personal computer revolution did for old-fashioned mainframe computing—empowering us all—is what functional medicine is doing for healthcare; and if there is a Steve Jobs of functional medicine, it is Jeffrey Bland—visionary, innovative, and perennially two steps ahead." — Dale E. Bredesen, MD, Augustus Rose Professor, Director, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research, Director, Neurodegenerative Disease Research David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA
"Filled with solid science, fascinating medical detective stories, and practical tips, this powerful book can save your life." — Daniel G. Amen, MD, Founder, Amen Clinics and New York Times bestselling author
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Get an overview of this hotelRome hotel with garden courtyard, near Trastevere
Walk to the Forum
Occupying a Renaissance-era building, this Rome hotel is steps from the Ponte Sisto pedestrian bridge, which leads to the medieval Trastevere neighborhood. The Roman Forum is 1.2 km (0.6 mi) away.
Breakfast in the garden
Guests can enjoy breakfast in the peaceful garden courtyard amid palm trees and fragrant flowers from around the world. Hotel Ponte Sisto also offers a bar and room service. Small pets are welcome.
Free Internet access
The smoke-free newly renewed 103 guestrooms feature custom cherry-wood furnishings, flat-panel TVs, and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Minibars and in-room safes are provided. Many rooms have city or courtyard views.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
Hotel Ponte SistoVia Dei Pettinari, 64 Rome RM 00186
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Located in a historical district, Hotel Ponte Sisto is steps from the picturesque Piazza Navona and the Ponte Sisto. The Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Circus Maximus, St. Peter's Basilica, and Colosseum are all within 1.6 km (1 mi).
This Rome hotel occupies a richly restored Renaissance-era six-story building with a garden courtyard. Amid palm trees and fragrant flowers, the courtyard is furnished with umbrella-shaded tables and wrought-iron chairs. Breakfast is served in this peaceful setting or in the dining room. Poste Sisto Hotel also offers a bar, room service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The hotel includes a meeting room and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. Multilingual staff can provide concierge services and tour assistance. Onsite parking is limited (surcharge).
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 2153
- Conference space size (meters) - 200
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of floors - 6
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- One meeting room
- Porter/bellhop
- Rooftop terrace
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 103
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Year Built 2001
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Minibar
- Phone
- Slippers
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 1:30 PM
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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- Pets stay free
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets allowed (no fees)
No rollaway/extra beds available
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 15 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
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The thing you have to know about Woz is that you just never know about Woz.
Yes, Apple (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak is planning to become an Australian citizen and move to Australia. Or New Zealand. Eventually.
"I think it's sort of a neat idea," he said when I reached him Thursday.
Sure. Neat. Move to the other side of the world. Live in an up-until-now-foreign country. Why not?
But that's the thing about Woz and that's why he's come to personify the heart and soul of Silicon Valley. His mind is brilliantly analytical when it comes to technology. Think Apple 1 and Apple II. And yet, when it comes to living, he can still look at life with wonder and amusement.
"It's like a whole new second chance for me to learn about another country's history, to become rooters for their teams," Woz said. "It's sort of fun."
And hey, once you've done "Dancing with the Stars," you can pretty much do anything.
The thing is, Woz told me, he's always liked Australia. The people are nice. It seems a place far away, he said, from the hustle and bustle and the tensions and worries of the United States. (Even if it must have the hustle and bustle and the tensions and worries of Australia.)
Yes, Woz's (eventual) move is the perfect Internet story and it took the Internet by storm. And while Woz is a big believer in the Internet (surprise), he had to chuckle at reports that he was moving to take advantage of Australia's superior broadband service (not that he doesn't think the superior broadband down under is swell).
Of course, that's not the reason. Everybody knows Woz and his wife, Janet, are moving to Australia because it's a day earlier there, which means Apple products are released there hours before the doors open to the Apple stores in California.
OK, that's not really the reason they're moving but it's a nice perk.
"Australians get things like the newest iPhone, they get them first in the world. I beat California by 17 hours this year," said Woz, who picked up his iPhone 5 while in the country on business and to file the first batch of paperwork to be granted an Australian resident visa.
Ah, paperwork. This is a bit of a process, and Woz said he's in it for the long haul. He said it could take several years to cross all the t's, dot all the i's and carry out various requirements. Once he obtains citizenship, he might choose to live in New Zealand, he says, because it's pleasant and accepts Australian citizens. But really, he said, it's a little early to be nailing down all the details.
A few things, meantime, won't change. He'll continue working for Fusion-io, where he is chief scientist. He wants to keep his U.S. citizenship. And he plans to be a regular in Silicon Valley no matter what country he calls home.
"I actually love my house in California," he said. "I hope that I can keep the house I have now, or at least a house in California, always."
And for Woz fans, who are legion, that may be the best news of all.
Contact Mike Cassidy at firstname.lastname@example.com or 408-920-5536. Follow him at Twitter.com/mikecassidy.