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Style Star Courtney Kerr on Making Blogging Pay
Fashion blogger Courtney Kerr, who is the star of Bravo's "Courtney Loves Dallas," was recently in New York for fashion week. After 12 full days of runway shows, business meetings, power breakfasts and late dinners, the Fort Worth native finished her trip by hosting a Valentine's Day party at her go-to Manhattan outpost, The Empire Hotel, along with famed astrologer Susan Miller.
Next month, she'll host three events for Macy's in Philadelphia (March 26), Dallas (April 5) and Washington, D.C. (April 10) before heading west to give a lecture to UCLA's department of consumer science. Kerr, 31, received a business degree in merchandising from Abilene Christian University in Texas.
"It sounds highbrow, but I'll be talking about how I used 10 years of retail experience to build a web career," she said. "It's about how I became my own boss."
Speakeasy caught up with Kerr about the blogging business and why fashion week brings out the best in style — but not necessarily in character. Here is an edited excerpt.
This wasn't your first time at New York Fashion Week, but it is the longest you've come for. Have you moved in?
Fashion week has become quite an affair. I mean, 12 days! But I loved it, I was able to have face-to-face meetings with people I email with all year long, and I really value that. Having human contact makes a big difference down the road.
Did you take any breaks?
I didn't do much that wasn't work-related. I don't ever do much that isn't work-related. I'm a textbook workaholic and I feel like what you hunt is what you eat, and if you don't hunt, you don't eat. So I don't stop unless I'm sleeping.
It seems like that's a part of the blogging lifestyle.
Absolutely. Anything I do can be an opportunity to sell my brand. When you're a blogger, not only is your taste your brand, but your personality is your brand. Coming from reality TV, I understand that my personality has given my blog leverage. So I am always sort of on.
That sounds exhausting.
It's a blessing and a curse. My mom laughs at me and says I found a way to get paid to talk. The downside is I'm rarely actually alone and there's little time to wind down. But I embrace it. I don't have room to complain.
How do you manage the stress?
I have P.I.T. time, or Personal Improvement Time. That's the time I set aside to charge my batteries. When your personality is your business, you have to allow yourself to recharge or you're not going to be able to turn on.
Top three favorite shows at fashion week?
1. Christian Siriano: It was Paris meets The Great Gatsby meets Jackie Onassis. It made me want wear gloves and eat croissants and be a lady who lunches.
2. Elie Tahari. This was the show where my boyfriend said, 'Okay Courtney, that's how women should dress.' And I totally understood what he meant. The whole vibe was very downtown cool, like the effortlessly sexy working girl who has all the right jackets and slouchy pants and looks as good at the office as she does at the bar.
3. Herve Leger: I always wonder how Leger can reinvent the bandage dress year after year, but they inevitably do and knock it out of the park. This year they added a pretty fringe to the bottom of the dresses that swung back and forth down the runway.
Now that the first season of your show has aired, how does it feel? Did it turn out as you expected?
To be honest, we filmed it more than a year ago — September, 2012 to February, 2013 – and it feels like a lifetime. My business has evolved, my style has evolved, my life has changed, I chopped 13 inches off my hair. But it's fun to have that time of my life in playback. It helps me to never forget where I came from and serves as a gentle reminder of how tough it was in the beginning when I was quitting my retail job to blog full-time and worrying about how I'd build it into a profitable business. I always say appearing on reality TV keeps you honest because you can't hide. So I roll with it and remind myself that there are pros and cons, just like any job.
Many blogs attempt to make money, and many fail. What has been the key to your success thus far?
Consistency and persistence. If you tell readers that you're going to have a post up on Monday, you put a post up on Monday. I've also learned to really understand my readers, and that was not so easy. They're not girls that mindlessly obsess over designer clothing, they're real people who remember me as someone who worked retail and bargain shopped. So if I put up a picture of me in head-to-toe designer clothes that cost thousands of dollars, they're going to call me out in the comments. And I allow all comments — good, bad, ugly. Then, I use that feedback to be better.
Do you have a personal mantra?
Don't take it too seriously. Style blogging can be so freakishly narcissistic, and boy does that really come out during fashion week. Let's remember that this is fun. Yes, my blog brings in five figures a month and pays my rent and my bills, so I don't take it for granted. But I certainly don't think that I'm any better than anyone else. It's not something to hold over other people's heads.
What's the status of "Courtney Loves Dallas"? Have you heard if it will be picked up for a second season?
We're still waiting to hear and should have an announcement soon. I know it's been entertained and discussed by Bravo, but I can't say more than that. If you can't please 'em, tease 'em, right?

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Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America. It is the fifth largest country by geographical area, and the fifth most populous country in the world. Its population comprises the majority of the world's Portuguese speakers. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of over 7,491 kilometers (4,655 mi). It has a bord ...er with almost every other South American country. Brazil was a colony of Portugal from 1500 until its independence in 1822. Initially independent as the Empire of Brazil, the country has been a republic since 1889. Brazil is the world's tenth largest economy. Brazil is also home to a diversity of wildlife, natural environments, and extensive natural resources in a variety of protected habitats. The capitol is Brasilia, however, most international flights go into Sao Paulo, the country's largest city. Top sights include Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, Manaus, Iguazu Falls, and the Patanal.Show More
American and Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended return date in order to enter and depart Brazil.Tourists must also provide proof of return or onward travel. Each traveler is responsible for ensuring that his/her passport is up to date. Citizens of other nationalities should check with respective authorities before departure. Please ensure that the name on your passport matches all travel documents we have issued. If this is not the case, please contact us immediately.
Please make a photocopy of your passport's identification page and keep it separate from the original. It's also a good idea to leave a digital copy with someone at home. This may speed the replacement process should you lose your passport.
A passport and visa are required for both Canadian and U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil for any purpose. Brazilian visas MUST be obtained in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to the traveler's place of residence. There are no "airport visas" and immigration authorities will refuse entry to Brazil to anyone not possessing a valid visa. Processing generally takes 10-15 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately $106.25. All Brazilian visas, regardless of the length of validity, must initially be used within 90 days of the issuance date or will no longer be valid. Americans re-entering Brazil must be able to show an entry stamp in their passport proving that the visa was issued within 90 days; otherwise they will not be allowed re-entry. Immigration authorities will not allow entry into Brazil without a valid visa. The U.S. Government cannot assist travelers who arrive in Brazil without proper documentation. For remote, jungle or Amazon a Yellow Fever Certificate is required.
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Cancellation and Medical Insurance is highly recommended as it can safeguard against the expenses associated with in-country medical emergencies, lost or delayed baggage and emergency cancelation or interruption of your trip. Please ensure your policy will provide you with upfront medical coverage so that you are not responsible for a hefty doctor's bill while away. Insurance can be purchased through us.
No vaccinations are currently required to enter Brazil, although it is strongly recommended to vaccinate against Malaria and Yellow Fever if visiting rural areas.
It is advised to consult a travel doctor 4-6 weeks before departure in regards to the recommended vaccinations below:
For all vaccinations and health requirements, you can also refer to the recommendations from:
World Health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://wwwnc.cdc.gov.
If there are any medical items essential to your health, such as prescription drugs or corrective eye wear, bring duplicates and divide them between your checked bags and hand luggage. While non-prescription drugs such as aspirin are generally available, it is difficult to replace prescription items.
Other recommended Items:
Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), after-sun lotion, lip balm, sunglassesInsect repellent with a high concentration of DEET (at least 30 percent)Basic medicine kit (painkillers, band-aids, antiseptic cream, etc.)Digestive aids such as Imodium, Pepto-Bismol. Also, re-hydration salts and anti-diarrhea preparationsHydrocortisone tablets or cream for allergic skin reactions and bitesAnti-nausea tablets if you suffer from motion sickness
Brazil is a huge country with a variety different climate zones. Coastal regions can reach extremely hot temperatures, while plateau cities tend to have a much milder climate. South of Rio experiences much more defined seasons with a wide range of temperatures. The Amazonia regions can get more than 78 inches of rain every year, while the rest of the country has an average rainfall of between 39 – 59 inches per year, with most rain occurring between December and April.
For up-to-date forecasts, check www.weather.com.
Electricity: Brasília and Recife, 220 volts AC; Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, 127 volts AC or 220 volts in larger hotels. Plugs are of the two-pin type and three-pin type. Most hotels provide 110-volt and 220-volt outlets, transformers and adaptors.
Phone: Coverage is good throughout most of the country. Check with your phone company if there are roaming agreements before your departure.
Internet: Internet cafés and wireless access is available in most urban areas, airports and hotels with good connections and speed.
The official currency of Brazil is the Real (BRL), divided into 100 centavos. ATMs are available in most cities but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment as some ATMs will notaccept international cards, and it can be difficult for Americans and Canadians to withdraw money on weekends and after 10 pm on weekdays. For current exchange rates please visit www.xe.com
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Language: Portuguese
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Religion: Roman Catholic & Protestant
Time Zone: UTC -2/-3/-4
Electricity: 127V/60Hz, 220V/60 Hz
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School leader retiring in McComb
Palmertree says she'll stay beyond July 1, if needed
McComb schools superintendent Therese Palmertree has announced she will retire July 1.
The school board named Palmertree interim superintendent in 2007 and she moved into the job full-time in early 2008.
Palmertree succeeded Pat Cooper, who had been superintendent of the McComb School District for 10 years and who resigned to go to work in New Orleans schools.
Palmertree had been the school district's director of curriculum.
The Enterprise-Journal reported that in a letter given school board members on Tuesday night, Palmertree cited family obligations, primarily the care of her elderly parents, whose health is failing.
Palmertrtee said she'll stay beyond July 1 until the district is able to find another superintendent.
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Front nine still very icy! River is high, but only a little water on 5 Blue fairway. About 2/3 of the tees are clear of ice, all 18 Blue tees are cleared. Thanks to whoever cleared the tees!
dischawk wrote:not sure if its still there but yesterday (3/12) there was pretty much a small river from all the snow melt you had to cross to get from hole 1 to the rest of the course.
IHearChains wrote:Right now Peninsula is still playable, but only as a 14-hole course. Currently 11-16 are unplayable and the baskets have been moved. The first 10 holes in the woods are in fine shape and play as usual, but then after #10 we have been playing 18-short pin, safari from walking path over to 16 basket, 17 as usual, then 18-long pin.
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Two of thoroughbred racing's most prominent handicappers and authors-Andrew Beyer and Steven Crist-will take part in a special handicapping seminar at Belmont Park from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 in the North Shore Terrace, located on the fourth floor of the clubhouse. The event, to be hosted by NYRA handicapper and television personality Andy Serling, is free-to-attend with paid clubhouse admission.
Fans are encouraged to RSVP for the event here. The first 200 people to register online will receive a free copy of one of Beyer's or Crist's bestselling handicapping books upon arriving at the seminar.
For the first hour of the seminar, Beyer and Crist will discuss a wide range of topics including their respective introductions to thoroughbred racing, how handicapping has changed over the years, and what horseplayers can do to maximize their success. The final half-hour of the session will be an informal period when attendees can meet Crist and Beyer, and engage in casual conversations.
"Andy Beyer and Steve Crist are two of the most influential handicappers and authors this sport has ever known, and together they have been responsible for generations of handicappers learning to approach our game more intelligently," said Serling. "Horseplayers of all ages and experience levels who attend on the 21st will be richly entertained and leave with ideas that can improve their skills."
Andrew Beyer, the longtime racing reporter columnist for the Washington Post, is the creator of the popular Beyer Speed Figures. He has written several seminal handicapping books including the widely-read "Picking Winners: A Horseplayer's Guide" and "Beyer on Speed"
Steven Crist is the chairman and publisher emeritus of Daily Racing Form, where he has also served as a columnist since 1988. Previously he covered racing for The New York Times and was the founding editor-in-chief of The Racing Times. Among his books are "Exotic Betting" and "Betting on Myself".
Gambling Problems? The New York Racing Association encourages responsible wagering.
If gambling is a problem for you or someone you care about, help is available 24 hours a day. Call toll-free 1-877-8-HOPE-NY
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David Fain has been named the Taylor Regional Hospital Ambassador for spring 2011. Other nominees were Diane Bland, Jessica Castenir and Leanne Parrish. Fain was nominated by a team member.
The following was written about Fain on nomination forms.
Bluegrass Cellular celebrated its 20th anniversary on Friday, May 20.
This year's winner of Forcht Bank's Ipad drawing, open to any graduating high school senior, is Jaquil Taylor.
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. President Mark Johnson, left, recently presented a check for $10,000 to TCMS Principal Cherry Harvey. The money will be used for classroom technology.
Campbellsville Health and Fitness is now offering a free fitness class for children ages 5 to 12 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. The class offers youth access to professionally supervised group fitness activities at no cost and helps fight childhood obesity. Campbellsville Health and Fitness is located on 1951 Old Columbia Road, near Cox Interior.
Mary Rita Newton has joined Davina's Plaza Salon as a hair stylist. Newton specializes in men's and women's cuts, perms, hair styling and color.
She will work Monday and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to closing and by appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Those wanting a little attitude with their workout and a little dance in their cardio can now look to Xtreme Fitness of Campbellsville. The gym is now offering Zumba, which combines international music with dance.
"That's exactly what Zumba is all about," said Tiffany McElroy, a level one instructor. "It's an exhilarating, effective, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance and fitness party."
During the month of June, KORT clinics throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana are offering a free screening for those suffering from knee pain. A board-certified physical therapist will provide a complimentary screening to help assess your condition. Visit www.kort.com for locations or call (800) 645 KORT to schedule an appointment.
Andrea Yates joined the Central Kentucky News-Journal on May 3 in the circulation sales representative/receptionist position.
Yates was born and raised in Elizabethtown and attended North Hardin High School. She has three sons and a daughter. Yates worked in promotions at Pine Valley Golf and Resort for the past three years.
Since moving to Campbellsville, she has enjoyed fishing, boating and learning how to find ginseng in the woods.
The Central Kentucky News-Journal editorial staff won four awards in the annual Landmark Community Newspapers Inc. contest.
The contest is a competition between more than 55 LCNI newspapers across the country - including dailies, weeklies and multi-weeklies. The News-Journal competes in the multi-weekly category. Winners were announced Thursday.
The news staff won a first-place award in Best Special Section for its 100th Anniversary Keepsake Editions.
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Lindenwood's Sport Management staff has done a great job with building relationships with local sports entities that further assists the students in pursuing a career in sports. Through the years we have relied on Lindenwood students and graduates to make significant contributions in the areas of client loyalty, retention and new revenue. The Lindenwood graduates that have been hired full-time have been dedicated professionals.
Matt Cady
St. Louis Rams
Assistant Director of Ticket Sales and Service
The Lindenwood Sport Management Program gave me all the tools that I need to succeed working in the world of intercollegiate athletics. The graduate program in Sport Management provided me with a large knowledge base on a variety of different subjects. In addition, the contacts and networking opportunities that the program provided me were invaluable. The program provides students with a multitude of class-room and real world learning opportunities that prepare students for a career in the sport industry.
Kristin Gregory
Missouri Valley Conference
Director of Sport Administration
I worked in the sport industry for several years before coming to Lindenwood to work on my Masters Degree in Sport Management. The program provided me a terrific opportunity to apply my real world experiences with the teaching concepts. In addition to the classroom instruction, the diverse backgrounds of the faculty really enhanced my experience at Lindenwood and made the learning environment even more enjoyable. Most importantly, the Sport Management Program provided me with a new network of contacts and ultimately a new career in intercollegiate athletics.
Tom Wagganer
Director of Game and Event Operations
Lindenwood University
The quality of Lindenwood's Sport Management interns has been exceptional. We have gained valuable help during our busy summer months and have been able to provide our intern with a meaningful real-life experience in event management. We are always on the lookout for well-rounded students whose career goals are to succeed in the nonprofit or business world. Lindenwood's Sport Management program is our best resource.
Andy Hudson
Optimist International
Director of Marketing
Lindenwood's Sport Management graduate program provides a tremendous opportunity to learn both the macro and micro facets of the sport industry. Classes cover a wide variety of sport related subjects including sport law, sport management and sport marketing, while also providing a foundation in business principles.
Through my studies at Lindenwood, I have acquired a broad skill set that is directly applicable to working in sports. Perhaps most importantly, Lindenwood's Sport Management degree gives its graduates outstanding networking options and a foundation to succeed in a dynamic industry. The degree requires a practicum, which I have fulfilled via an internship with the Missouri Valley Conference – an opportunity I likely never would have had if not for the connections garnered via Lindenwood's Sport Management program.
Quinn Zielonko
Missouri Valley Conference
PR/Sports Information Intern
Choosing the Sport Management Program was one of the most beneficial decisions I made during my academic career. Because of Lindenwood University's program and their contacts in the industry, I had the opportunity to do several internships that led to an outstanding position with the St. Louis Cardinals. What a great way to begin my career.
McKenzie Crossley-Fei
St. Louis Cardinals
2014 Sport Management Graduate
The Sport Management Program at Lindenwood University supplied me with unmatched opportunities, resources, and knowledge of the sports industry. Throughout my four years, I met and developed close relationships with my professors who all had real-world experience working in the sport industry. Through their connections, help, and guidance I was able to secure a position with the St. Louis Rams. Lindenwood gave me an unbelievable opportunity to achieve my goal of working for a professional sports team.
Tim Schmidt
St. Louis Rams
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Whether it lands on gimel or nun, kids will have so much fun playing with this paper dreidel. Select from two dreidel styles, print on card stock paper and fold to create a paper dreidel that kids can actually play with! When Guppy fans give it a spin, they'll always win since there's a fin-tastic friend on every turn!
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Print the dreidel templates on card stock or heavy weight paper and allow time for the ink to dry.
Cut the template out along the dotted lines, punch a hole where indicated, and fold along every solid line.

 Shape into a dreidel and glue tabs to secure the shape. Allow time for the glue to dry.
Insert a coffee stir stick or toothpick into the hole created in Step 2 to complete the dreidel.

 Make two dreidels using the templates provided, and then hand them over so kids can give them a spin!
These portable popcorn holders make snack time swim-tastic!
Kids will crack up when they see who's popping out of an Easter egg to deliver lots of laughs!
Kids will be blown away by this beautiful outdoor decoration!
Invite your child's favorite Nick Jr. friends to the kids table with this printable craft
Turn your paper plate into the perfect table topper!
Greet visitors with a colorful display featuring your child's Nick Jr. friends
Kids can help get ready for the feast by adding color to this printable centerpiece!
Make a new memory game in minutes with our easy printable templates
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Transform a paper bag into your child's favorite guppy!
Dress up cones with cute Nick Jr. characters!
Make your own exclusive tee that features all the Guppies!
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Make a door sign that will bloom in any room!
Shower your little flower with quality crafting time!
Print, fold, & fill with sweet surprises!
The perfect gift for kids to give away on Valentine's Day!
Make a do-together craft kids can proudly display on their door
Guests will FALL in love with this fin-tastic d�cor!
Turn a cereal box into a swimsational storage place for your Guppy's fish tales!
Surf's up! The Guppies can ride the waves in this cool movable craft!
No Bubble Guppies merchandise on the market? Print the templates here & DIY!
No Bubble Guppies dolls on the market? Print the templates here & DIY!
Make your own Bubble Puppy with these printable templates and some felt!
Add some blooms to your kids' rooms with their favorite guppies!
A picture-perfect present for you and your little bunny!
Kids can hop on over to the Christmas tree to hang this charming decoration!
Rabbits are brave and he�s no exception! Add Benjamin to your x-mas collection.
Spread holiday cheer with these "sweet" messages.
Peter has a new gift for you to see. It's round, and blue, and hangs on a tree.
This print-and-fold craft is an umirrific way to make your tree look spectacular!
Extend-o the holiday cheer with this special craft for UmiFriends
Welcome guests during the holidays--or any day--with this easy-to-make decoration.
Create a SUPER shaped ornament to hang on your tree this year
Make VROOM, VROOM on your tree this year for UmiCar!
This paper gingerbread house is all bark and no bite!
Milli spins her pattern powers into a string of dreidels this holiday season
Santa's little helpers can make a sweet sled for Dora and Swiper!
Your preschooler can give a special holiday treat to everyone on her list!
Kids can turn recyclables into beautiful Dora decorations!
Make a festive tree that won't wilt or wither!
Wish everyone a WONDERful holiday with this tree topper!
Here's a simple and stylish Kwanzaa craft kids can fashion!
Let sweet holiday wishes bloom with these simple, customized cookie boxes.
Turn your table into a winter wonderland with this seasonal centerpiece!
The perfect winter craft for little animal rescuers
'Tis the season--to add Olivia to the mantel!
Add a little adventure to your tree this year with the help of your kids' favorite exploring pair!
Wrap your holiday tree in Kai-lan Christmas spirit
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Main | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Medications | Other treatments | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource Guide
The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment of an infection. Screening tests are usually given to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
Screening Tests
You will get several screening tests as part of your routine prenatal care. Screening tests can help your doctor know if you are at risk for certain infections during pregnancy. Tests may include:
Screening Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that pregnant women are screened for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on their first prenatal visit. Screening will look for the following STDs:
In some cases, your doctor will also screen you for Hepatitis C and bacterial vaginosis.
The CDC also recommends that you are screened for Group B streptococcal disease (GBS) at 35-37 weeks. If the test is positive, you will be given antibiotics to treat this infection during labor.
Pre-pregnancy Checkup
A pre-pregnancy checkup can help you avoid infection in pregnancy and improve the chances of having a healthy baby. At a pre-pregnancy visit, your healthcare provider will ask about your medical history, past pregnancies, and lifestyle. You can ask questions and discuss concerns, such as whether work or hobbies expose you to potential hazards.
Blood tests measure immunity to certain infections. If you have immunity, you cannot get the infection again. If you do not have immunity, you may be able to get a vaccine to protect you from the infection. During a pre-pregnancy visit, you can be checked for:
Apgar BS, Greenberg G, et al. Prevention of group B streptococcal disease in the newborn. Am Fam Physician. 2005;71:903-910. Available at http://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p903.html .
ACOG practice bulletin. Perinatal viral and parasitic infections. Number 20, September 2000. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2002 76(1):95-107. Reaffirmed 2011.
Bacterial vaginosis - CDC fact sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/std/BV/STDFact-Bacterial-Vaginosis.htm . Updated September 1, 2010. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Chorioamnionitis. Cleveland Clinic website. Available at: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3800/3857.asp?index=12309 . Accessed July 29, 2013.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and congenital CMV infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/cmv/index.html . Updated July 28, 2010. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Group B Strep (GBS). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/index.html . Updated May 23, 2012. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Listeria and pregnancy. American Pregnancy Association website. Available at: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/listeria.html . Updated June 2011. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Pregnancy and fifth disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusB19/pregnancy.html . Updated February 14, 2012. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Schrag SJ, Arnold KE, et al. Prenatal screening for infectious diseases and opportunities for prevention. Obstet Gynecol . 2003;102:753-760.
STDs and pregnancy. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/std/pregnancy/STDFact-Pregnancy.htm . Updated July 10, 2013. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Toxoplasmosis. American Academy of Family Physicians Family Doctor website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/toxoplasmosis.html . Updated January 2011. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Urinary tract infection during pregnancy. American Pregnancy Association website. Available at: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/utiduringpreg.html . Updated April 2006. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Varicella. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://dynamed.ebscohost.com/about/about-us . Updated April 13, 2013. Accessed July 29, 2013.
Last reviewed May 2015 by Andrea Chisholm, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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UE Theatre: Sweeney Todd
Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler, From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond. Directed by R. Scott Lank, Musical Direction by Gregory B. Rike.
Winner of eight 1979 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score, this musical thriller follows the antics of the legendary barber, hell-bent on revenge, and his creepily enterprising neighbor, as they hauntingly plot to slice through London's upper crust.
Please contact the Shanklin Theatre Ticket Office at 812-488-2031 to purchase theatre tickets to UE Department of Theatre productions. The office is open noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. $18 adult, $16 for UE faculty/staff, senior citizens, and any non-UE student.


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Computer Info Tech Applications
What certificates and degrees can you get from LCC for a career in computer applications?
The CIT Applications program offers the Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (Curriculum Code 0841) which prepares students for Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) exams. Preparation is included for MCAS exams for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Who do you contact for more information?
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About the Book
In Plan D, Sherri Shepherd, Emmy Award winner and cohost of The View, presents her easy-to-follow program for losing weight, managing sugar sensitivity, and getting moving—all to help you feel and look your best.
For years, Sherri Shepherd was told that she was pre-diabetic. And for years, she ignored her doctor's advice to lose weight and get healthy before she developed full blown diabetes. When she finally got the big-D diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, the same disease that took her mother's life, Sherri vowed that she'd change her ways so that her son wouldn't be left alone, without a mother, as she had been.
With the help of her doctor, she created this program, lost more than 40 pounds, and she looks great and has more energy than she did in her twenties. Sherri's diabetes is under control, and she was happy to show her stuff, wowing the world on Dancing with the Stars.
With tools to help you live a long and healthy life, Plan D is a smart and supportive plan designed to help you lose weight safely, make exercise a real, and fun, part of your life, and control your sugar sensitivity. And through it all, Sherri Shepherd is there, like a trusted friend, offering advice, encouragement, and of course a healthy dose of humor.
A realistic plan to combat diabetes, our greatest health crisis
For the millions of people living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, or who are overweight and at risk but don't know where to start, Plan D can provide life-changing results. Plan D breaks down the basics of the science of diabetes, explains how reversing your insulin resistance (the root cause of type 2 diabetes) is the key, and offers support, humor, and the action plan you need to get results. With this medically supported plan, Sherri was able to lose forty pounds and keep it off through three key simple but effective strategies that helped her fight the big D.
They are:
- Change the way you eat in simple ways, eating a low-glycemic diet . . . but with a few indulgences along the way
- Embrace exercise as part of your life, every day, and how to keep staying fit fun
- Rethink your emotional connection to food
Sherri offers a way to lose weight and control diabetes without feeling deprived or chained to a strict, lifeless regimen. Plan D is flexible, sensible, and straightforward, and it works. If you're ready to make a commitment to change, perhaps after years of battling excess weight and ignoring the warning signs, Sherri can show you how, with Plan D.
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- On Sale: 12/31/2013
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- Pages: 320
- List Price: 14.99 USD
- BISAC1: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Diets
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The annual Dutch Luv Day effort extends company-wide and last year raised more than 100,000 pounds of canned food for friends and neighbors in need.
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Dutch Bros. Coffee donates more than $1 million every year to nonprofit organizations and causes in an effort to achieve its goal of "making a difference, one cup at a time."


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SAN FRANCISCO -- Instead of Randy Moss becoming the X-factor for the 49ers offense, second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick has emerged in that capacity with the "WildKap" formation.
Kaepernick wasn't needed to spark a 49ers win like last week's 34-0 shutout of the New York Jets. But he still made a highly visible contribution to Sunday's 45-3 rout of the Buffalo Bills.
Kaepernick provided a touchdown run for the second straight game, this time on a 16-yard effort through a wilted Bills defense for a 38-3 lead with 9:55 left. He finished with four carries for 39 yards, and he completed his only pass attempt for 7 yards to Kyle Williams.
"The ability he has, you have to account for that and have to take advantage of that," 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said. "He's got play-making ability, and playmakers shined brightly today."
It wasn't all super, however, as Kaepernick fumbled away a second-quarter carry after a 6-yard run. Three snaps later, he got what he called "a big pick-me-up" when Patrick Willis forced a Bills fumble that the 49ers' Dashon Goldson recovered.
Kaepernick and Alex Smith combined to run seven times for 88 yards.
"I just want to go out there as much as I can, and do as much as I can, to help this team," said Kaepernick, who made cameos on about seven snaps before relieving Smith for the final, 11-play drive.
"That's the scary thing, it could have been even worse," Smith said.
A chop block penalty on Gore nullified a 41-yard reception by Michael Crabtree, and a holding call against Mike Iupati wiped out a 21-yard, third-down-conversion catch by Vernon Davis.
"We left some out there," offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. "We had some frustrating penalties, but we came in at halftime, regrouped and just decided we were going to start over."
Kendall Hunter had a career-high 81 yards on 11 carries. Anthony Dixon had 21 yards on four carries, including the game's final touchdown on a 3-yard run.


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The idea of performance can be relative and somewhat amorphous at times....
Based on your current schema: I'd expect
SELECT id1,id2 from table where id1=4;
to perform very well.
While I would expect
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM tablea
to perform relatively poorly.
I think you can expect some significant performance benefits with some work.
Ill try to offer an explanation for the problematic responsiveness and some recommendations on how to remedy them:
An ALTER TABLE can take 4+ hours because MySQL (and Innodb), except where online operations are allowed, will rebuild the entire table. Rewriting the entire 100GB back to disk and then swapping it in, there's some other work involved as well.
For this reason, when dealing with large amounts of data, it pays dividends to plan your access patterns before the data is actually populated.
That operation is most likely going to be bottlenecked by the IO subsystem. Examine the performance of your disks and RAID controller, ensuring the RAID controller is taking advantage of its BBU (assuming it has one).
Tools like iostat and pt-diskstats can help you measure current IO load, while benchmarking suites like sysbench and iozone can help measure theoretical maximums.
Your SELECT `Distance`...GROUP BY `Distance` is going to perform poorly until it has an index to run on. Relational databases depend heavily on indexes to accelerate read operations. Indexes do come at a cost though, so they must be applied intelligently. When indexes are not available, displayed by the explain output, rows will most likely be read from disk; again, limited by IO subsystem capacity.
The SELECT COUNT(*) query unfortunately exposes a weakness in B-Trees, which Innodb uses to organize and store its data. Getting a total count requires walking and counting the entire tree, other databases and storage engines have different properties. MyISAM can perform this operation very quickly, but comes with its own set of drawbacks.
There are multiple ways to mitigate this, most of them at a variance of cost of speed, accuracy, and complexity. I believe the book "High Performance MySQL" describes some of them in detail.
Also, there are operational techniques to mitigate the impact of DDL on tables themselves. For example, applying the indexes on a slave or using pt-online-schema-change, documented in more detail in the book mentioned above.


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Who's the "Start of the Week" in fantasy for Week 17?
QB Robert Griffin III vs. Cowboys 19% (5)
RB C.J. Spiller vs. N.Y. Jets 22% (6)
QB Tom Brady vs. Dolphins 22% (6)
WR Dez Bryant at Redskins 19% (5)
QB Cam Newton at Saints 19% (5)
27 total votes.
The last big game Robert Griffin III had was Week 12 at Dallas, where he put up 304 yards and four touchdowns on Thanksgiving Day.
The Cowboys have allowed 785 passing yards and five touchdowns the past two games.
Griffin plays big in big spots. With the NFC East and many fantasy championships hanging in the balance on Sunday night, I expect him to be huge once again.
He's only had three subpar games all season.
Obvious starters: None.
Who to start: Philip Rivers (Chargers) has been excellent in his past eight meetings against the Raiders, throwing for 2,241 yards (280 per game), 14 touchdowns and five interceptions. Oakland's 22nd-ranked pass defense isn't going to offer much resistance this time around. Rivers has been pretty accurate over his past five games, with seven touchdowns passes and only one interception. The Chargers can't run the football so expect them to air it out. Which means Danario Alexander (Chargers) will have a huge day going against the Raiders weak secondary. Antonio Gates (Chargers) has 10 touchdowns in 19 career games against Oakland. Although the Chargers have the NFL's fourth-best run defense, Oakland's offense begins and ends with Darren McFadden (Raiders). In the past two games, the Bolts have allowed five touchdowns to opposing running backs (to go with 175 rushing yards and 154 receiving yards). This bodes well for McFadden, who has 54 touches over the past two games.
Who to sit: Although everyone should be up for consideration when matching up against the Raiders, I'd sit Jackie Battle (Chargers) this week. The Chargers points will come through the air. Matt Leinart (Raiders) threw for 3.6 yards per pass attempt after replacing Carson Palmer last week. There's no way I start Leinart, even if a week of practice should make him more comfortable
Sleeper: Darrius Heyward-Bey (Raiders) will be the main target in what should be a pass-first Oakland offense on Sunday. The Chargers have allowed seven touchdowns to opposing wideouts over the past six games. Also, Heyward-Bey had nine catches for 130 yards and a score last New Year's Day.
Obvious starters: RB Doug Martin (Buccaneers), WR Vincent Jackson (Buccaneers).
Who to start: Jacquizz Rodgers (Falcons) should get a nice workload this week, with Michael Turner likely seeing the bench early.
Who to sit: Josh Freeman (Buccaneers) has struggled against the Falcons in his career. In his past six meetings with Atlanta, Freeman has seven total touchdowns and 11 total turnovers. The Falcons have also done well against opposing quarterbacks with Drew Brees and Cam Newton the only quarterbacks to score multiple touchdowns. Matt Ryan (Falcons), Roddy White (Falcons), Julio Jones (Falcons), Michael Turner (Falcons) and Tony Gonzalez (Falcons) will likely get the early hook in order to rest up for the playoffs.
Sleeper: Harry Douglas (Falcons) should see plenty of targets once White and Jones leave the game.
Obvious starters: RB C.J. Spiller (Bills).
Who to start: I hardly ever recommend Shonn Greene (Jets), but this week he has the ideal matchup. The Bills have allowed the most fantasy points on average to opposing running backs this season (21 total touchdowns). This includes 378 total yards and four scores in the past two games alone. Steve Johnson (Bills) has averaged 71.5 receiving yards per game in the past four meetings with the Jets, and this time he doesn't have to visit Revis Island.
Who to sit: Mark Sanchez (Jets) had his best game of the season Week 1 against Buffalo, where he tossed three touchdown passes. I don't see him repeating that this week, considering how poor the Bills are against the run. Also, you have to be beyond desperate to start Sanchez in your championship game, regardless of matchup.
Sleeper: Ryan Fitzpatrick (Bills) has thrown three touchdowns in each of his past two games against New York
Obvious starters: RB Ray Rice (Ravens), WR A.J. Green (Bengals).
Who to start: Torrey Smith (Ravens) has been great in his three-game career versus the Bengals, averaging 19.6 yards per catch on his 13 receptions (255 yards, 85.0 per game). Andy Dalton (Bengals) has struggled in his career against the Ravens, but Baltimore is expected to rest its starters, and Dalton is more than capable of burning a second-string defense.
Who to sit: Joe Flacco (Ravens) has completed 71 percent of his passes for 699 yards (9.3 per attempt), five touchdowns and just one interception (116.5 rating) the past three times he's faced Cincinnati. It's a shame he's a risky start, considering the Ravens have pretty much settled their playoff fate.
Sleeper: You might be apprehensive starting BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Bengals) after he gained only 14 yards on 15 carries last week, but he has scored a touchdown in all three career meetings versus Baltimore, which includes his 95 total yards against them in Week 1.
Obvious starters: WR Brandon Marshall (Bears), WR Calvin Johnson (Lions).
Who to start: Matt Forte (Bears) hurt his ankle late in Week 16 and was even seen wearing a walking boot after the game. There's playoff implications for the Bears, so I expect he will play. He has enough upside that it'd be tough to sit him. Matthew Stafford (Lions) has been a disappointment for the most part this season, but as long as he's throwing to Megatron, he's a threat to have a big day.
Who to sit: Jay Cutler (Bears) has seven games this season where he played the majority of snaps and failed to top 200 yards.
Sleeper: Mikel Leshoure (Lions) has scored in five of the last six games.
Obvious starters: RB Chris Johnson (Titans).
Who to start: Rookie receiver Justin Blackmon (Jaguars) is a virtual lock for double-digit targets this week. He has at least six receptions in each of the last three weeks. Kenny Britt (Titans) only has four touchdowns in this disappointing season, but one did come against the Jaguars back in Week 12.
Who to sit: Jake Locker (Titans) has thrown nine interceptions over his last five games.
Sleepers: Chad Henne (Jaguars) has been sporadic since his Week 11 explosion at Houston, but Tennessee's secondary is susceptible to giving up big plays.
Obvious starters: RB Arian Foster (Texans), WR Reggie Wayne (Colts).
Who to start: Andre Johnson (Texans) caught 11 passes for 151 yards and a score against the Colts two weeks ago. Andrew Luck (Colts) passed for two touchdowns Week 15 against the Texans. He'll at least match that this week.
Who to sit: Owen Daniels (Texans) hasn't scored since Week 12.
Sleeper: Donnie Avery (Colts) has caught between 3-5 balls in every week since Week 5.
Obvious starters: QB Cam Newton (Panthers), QB Drew Brees (Saints), RB Darren Sproles (Saints).
Who to start: Steve Smith (Panthers) has three touchdowns in the past four weeks. Marques Colston (Saints) is 101 yards away from setting a career high. He has been targeted 117 times, 19 in the red zone (tied for fourth in the NFL). Jimmy Graham (Saints) hasn't had fewer than four receptions since Week 5 against the Chargers.
Who to sit: DeAngelo Williams (Panthers) showed his true colors last week with 19 yards on 10 carries.
Sleepers: Greg Olsen (Panthers) has at least four receptions and 53 yards in each of the last three weeks. Mark Ingram (Saints) has double-digit carries in six of the past seven games and increased work in valuable scenarios (he has a team-leading eight goal-to-go carries).
Obvious starters: RB LeSean McCoy (Eagles), WR Victor Cruz (Giants).
Who to start: My gut tells me Michael Vick (Eagles) goes out with a bang in his goodbye to Philly. Eli Manning (Giants) has seven touchdown passes in his last two home games.
Who to sit: Jeremy Maclin (Eagles) is questionable with a knee issue. I don't expect the Eagles will push him to play with nothing on the line.
Sleepers: Jason Avant (Eagles) has 18 receptions the last three weeks. Dominik Hixon (Giants) is not normally the go-to guy for Manning, but with Hakeem Nicks clearly not healthy, he could see a serious increase in targets on Sunday. He has managed 11 catches over the last three weeks, including two touchdowns.
Obvious starters: QB Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers).
Who to start: Antonio Brown (Steelers) has scored in three straight games. With Mike Wallace (hip) hurting and Heath Miller (knee) out, Emmanuel Sanders (Steelers) is likely Roethlisberger's No. 2 option.
Who to sit: All Browns.
Sleeper: Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers) looks like he was out of Mike Tomlin's doghouse last week. He should be in line for double-digit carries on Sunday.
Obvious starters: RB Frank Gore (49ers).
Who to start: Colin Kaepernick (49ers) has yet to have a bad game as a starter, fantasy-wise. Michael Crabtree (49ers) caught two touchdowns in Week 8 against these Cardinals.
Who to sit: All Cardinals, even Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals).
Sleepers: Should Vernon Davis (concussion) be unable to play, Delanie Walker (49ers) will be the primary tight end. He's already scored in two straight games. Randy Moss (49ers) is now the No. 2 option in the passing game. He caught a 47-yard touchdown in Week 8.
Obvious starters: RB Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks).
Who to start: Danny Amendola (Rams) still remains the most trusted source of production in the Rams' passing offense. He caught six balls for 55 yards and a score in Week 4 against the Seahawks. Only St. Louis and San Francisco has kept Russell Wilson (Seahawks) from registering a touchdown in a game this season. Wilson had four touchdowns against the 49ers last week, now it's the Rams' turn.
Who to sit: Sam Bradford (Rams) has been great recently, but I wouldn't start him at Seattle. Ditto for Steven Jackson (Rams).
Sleeper: Golden Tate (Seahawks) has received a respectable 11 red zone targets this season.
Obvious starters: QB Aaron Rodgers (Packers), RB Adrian Peterson (Vikings).
Who to start: James Jones (Packers) has four multiple-touchdown games this season. In his past two trips to Minnesota, Greg Jennings (Packers) has 14 catches for 299 yards and four touchdowns. Tight end Kyle Rudolph (Vikings) is the only receiving option for the Vikings without Percy Harvin. He has four touchdowns the past six games, and nine on the season.
Who to sit: Ryan Grant (Packers) was solid last week, but he faces a Vikings run defense fresh off allowing a meager 34 yards on 16 carries to a great Texans rushing offense. Christian Ponder (Vikings) has a career 51.9 passer rating against Green Bay, but it's not like you were going to start him anyways.
Sleeper: Jermichael Finley (Packers) has caught a touchdown his last two games at Minnesota.
Obvious starters: QB Tom Brady (Patriots), WR Wes Welker (Patriots).
Who to start: I've given up on Brian Hartline (Dolphins) snapping his 11-game scoreless streak, which means he'll definitely find the end zone this week. Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) lit up Miami for 97 yards on eight receptions in Week 13. Stevan Ridley (Patriots) gets 18 carries per game and is tied for second in the NFL with 27 goal-to-go rushes.
Who to sit: The Patriots held Reggie Bush (Dolphins) in check Week 13 and have surrendered just one touchdown and 3.7 yards per carry over the past four games.
Sleeper: Brandon Lloyd (Patriots) has received 28 targets the past two weeks.
Obvious starters: RB Jamaal Charles (Chiefs), QB Peyton Manning (Broncos), WR Demaryius Thomas (Broncos).
Who to start: Knowshon Moreno (Broncos) has five straight games over 20 carries. When Eric Decker (Broncos) scores touchdowns, they come in bunches. He has three the last two games.
Who to sit: All Chiefs not named Jamaal Charles.
Sleeper: Former Aztec Ronnie Hillman (Broncos) might receive some extra carries if Denver decides to rest Moreno in the second half.
Obvious starters: QB Tony Romo (Cowboys), WR Dez Bryant (Cowboys), QB Robert Griffin III (Redskins), RB Alfred Morris (Redskins).
Who to start: Jason Witten (Cowboys) hasn't had fewer than four receptions since Week 3. Dual-threat running back DeMarco Murray (Cowboys) has 16 receptions in the past four games. Pierre Garcon (Redskins) has had at least four receptions, 65 yards or a touchdown in the last five weeks.
Who to sit: Santana Moss (Redskins) only has value if he scores. It's too hard to predict week-to-week, so you shouldn't risk it if you're playing for a title.
Sleeper: With the added attention payed to Bryant, Miles Austin (Cowboys) could thrive in the slot.


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Electronic callers are legal to use while hunting light geese (snow and Ross's geese) in most areas during the special spring conservation order. Though e-callers are capable of producing lifelike, high-volume snow goose sounds with the push of a button, using one doesn't guarantee that these wary birds will fall into your decoy spread.
"At the end of the day, it's all about where you're hunting," says veteran snow goose guide Scott Robinson. "The best advice I can give for using an e-caller is to treat it just as you would a mouth call. You don't blare loud notes on a duck call when a mallard is locked up at 50 yards. Let the geese tell you what sounds they like and how loud to play the right calls."
Like many light goose hunters, Robinson builds his own e-callers using small MP3 players and portable speakers.
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Stocks to Watch: Clearwire, Enzon, Tronox
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Monday's session are Clearwire Enzon Pharmaceuticals and Tronox
Sprint Nextel agreed to acquire the rest of Clearwire for $2.97 a share, moving to consolidate a longtime partner key to the cellphone carrier's strategy. Clearwire shares slumped 8.9% to $3.07 in premarket trading, while Sprint shares added 2% to $5.66.
Enzon is considering selling some assets or the entire company itself, the biotech said Monday. The company also said will suspend all clinical development in an effort to conserve capital. Shares jumped 8.3% to $4.95 in premarket trading.
A weak global economy has quashed demand for titanium dioxide, a white pigment used in paints and coatings, notes Barron's. That's left shares of Tronox, one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide, looking cheap, the investment news outfit added, pointing to a stock that is trading at a roughly 37% discount to its stated book value of $25 and for 6.6 times next year's estimated earnings. Shares jumped 5.6% to $16.66 premarket.
Anacor Pharmaceuticals said it may offer as much as $75 million in stock, preferred stock, debt securities or warrants, as it seeks to raise funds for research-and-development activities, including clinical trials, for acquisitions or to pay down debt.
Canadian energy company Calvalley Petroleum said it is investigating a targeted attack against an oil well it operates in Yemen.
Consol Energy said it will lay off 147 workers as the energy company completes the idling of its Fola mining operations in West Virginia.
GlaxoSmithKlinesaid the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved raxibacumab to treat patients with the potentially lethal disease anthrax.
Helix BioPharma said it has ended its collaboration with a Merck & Co. unit to develop drugs containing a type of interferon. With the termination of the agreement, Merck will no longer have the option to license Helix's Biphasix technology and will no longer supply interferon-alpha 2b, which Helix uses to develop cancer drugs.
Liberty Global has added $1 billion to its share-repurchase program, and plans to buy back the shares by the end of 2013 as the broadband and cable operator seeks to boost shareholder returns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Novartis drug Signifor to treat patients with Cushing's disease who aren't helped by surgery.
Sonic Foundry plans to offer up to 900,000 shares, intending to use the proceeds for general purposes that may include capital expenditures and research-and-development support.
SunPower has agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle a lawsuit filed by investors who alleged certain financial results were misstated or omitted. The agreement will dismiss all claims against the solar-products manufacturer and certain current and former members of management named in the suit.
Universal Insurance Holdings said it plans to offer up to $100 million in mixed securities, potentially including stock, as it seeks greater flexibility to finance future business opportunities. The company also said Chief Executive Bradley I. Meier may offer as many as seven million shares, which would reduce his stake in the company to around 14%, from roughly 31%.
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Energy Department Announces New Investment to Advance Cost-Competitive Hydrogen Fuel
February 14, 2013
The Energy Department today announced a $1 million investment to analyze and evaluate potential cost-competitive pathways for producing and transporting hydrogen fuel. The project selected—led by Strategic Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, Virginia—will identify cost-effective and efficient materials and processes to produce hydrogen from renewable energy sources. This investment supports the Energy Department's broader goal to achieve $2 to $4 per gallon gasoline equivalent (gge) of hydrogen fuel by 2020.
The project, led by Strategic Analysis, will help accelerate commercialization of cost-competitive, American-made hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The project will conduct thorough cost analyses of hydrogen pathways to identify the most economical hydrogen production and delivery methods and highlight remaining research and development challenges. With the help of this Energy Department investment, Strategic Analysis will examine a range of hydrogen production pathways, including electrolysis from the electrical grid and renewable energy sources, converting biofuels to hydrogen, biomass gasification, solar thermochemical hydrogen, photoelectrochemical, and biological hydrogen.


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Whether you want the JDK or just the runtime is up to you when you install it, and makes no difference you your ability to run a java program. You only need the JDK if you want to compile java code yourself.
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Globacom, Africa's fastest growing telecommunications company, has announced plans to replace its legacy charging platform with Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) market-leading Charging System.
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The May Art Display at the Oak Ridge Public Library features artist Ouita Northcutt with a selection of her paintings. The "theme" of this exhibit is "Over the Years," and includes paintings since 1968 that she painted for the Oak Ridge Art Center — over the years.
Beautifully done in watercolors, oils and pastels, her work has been exhibited in Savannah, Pensacola and Chattanooga, as well as locally at the Candy Factory, where she taught for a while; she became a member of the Dulin Gallery of Art and the Oak Ridge Art Center soon after moving to Claxton in 1967. The Clinton, Karns and Norwood libraries have hosted her shows in the past, and she has won awards at the Anderson County and Tennessee Valley Fairs.
Ouita is a graduate of David Lipscomb College in Nashville and has studied with local artists Sally Wyrick, Ed Daugherty and Bob Birdwell. Teaching art, as well as creating it, is important to Ouita, and she taught evening school at the Anderson County Career and Technical Center for about 30 years. She's also taught art at the Oak Ridge Art Center, the Oak Ridge YWCA, the Community Centers in Knoxville, as well as privately at home. Anyone interested in taking her art class can call Ouita at 457-5982, or at 406-6369.
She is a member of the Art Center and the Arty Group, a group of local artists who have been meeting for 40-plus years. Another interest is participating in the Oak Ridge Chorus, XYZ Primetime Singers, Clinch River Chorus and the Appalachian Harmonizers. Ouita enjoys time spent with her four children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Several members of the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi are having strong summers playing in collegiate leagues throughout the nation.
In the elite Cape Cod League, closer Jacob Dorris has been a star out of the bullpen for the Chatham Anglers. In 13 innings of work, he has totaled 16 strikeouts and surrendered just six hits. The sidewinder has notched three saves on the year for the Anglers, with his nine appearances tops on the team.
Jordan Lee has had a strong summer for the Laconia Muskrats of the New England Collegiate League. Lee is second on the team with a .295 average, scoring 13 runs and stealing 10 bases on the summer. Teammate A.J. Longoria has struck out six batters in six innings of work out of the bullpen for the Muskrats.
In the Texas Collegiate League, Matt Danton, Kaleb Keith and Jacob Hubert all were named to the TCL All-Star Game. Danton threw a perfect inning in the contest in helping the East squad to an 11-8 win, while Keith allowed two hits in his frame of work for the West. Danton is 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA on the summer, while Keith has amassed a 0.62 ERA in 13 games.
For the Watertown Rams of the Perfect Game Baseball League, Dominic Lopez has been piling up the big hits. He is tied for the team lead with 18 RBI on the summer, with four doubles and a home run to go along with it.
Brandon Tierney has had a strong campaign for the Front Royal Cardinals of the Valley League. The infielder is second on his squad with a .286 average, going 30-for-105 so far in the season. He has also excelled in his specialty, racking up nine HBPs on the summer, just one off the league-leading total.
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Headed to Ohio U.: Warren's Leffingwell to play college football for Bobcats
April 25, 2013
VINCENT — Dylan Leffingwell is hoping that he gets an opportunity to go "bowling" at Ohio University....
Politics will they ever get over themselves at Warren.The administration kids still play sports in college woo hoo !! Why not move on and get a career .. Mom and dads really.I have seen some outstanding athletes get alot less attention.. Same people still need to get over themselves..Alot of kids get scholarships but the principles kid makes the news lol
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Unsure about whether feral cats pose a threat to wildlife in the environmentally sensitive North Bayshore area, the Mountain View City Council has called for a working group to study the issue and pinpoint possible solutions.
The decision followed a lengthy discussion Tuesday night about whether to adopt a new animal ordinance that would have made it illegal to feed or release feral cats on property owned by the city.
The council ultimately voted 6-1, with John Inks opposed, to pass the law without the feral cat provisions.
"I think we need to have a lot more discussion and a lot more study," said Councilwoman Ronit Bryant.
City staff proposed the new rules to soothe concerns the council raised in September about the safety of threatened burrowing owls and other wildlife in the North Bayshore area.
Bryant, however, pointed out there was no hard data to support moving in one direction or another.
"There's a lot of completely contradictory information," she said, referring to opposing arguments made by wildlife and feral cat advocacy groups. "It would be lovely to find a place where they didn't necessarily agree but they agreed on a few key issues that we could move forward with."
Other members of the council, meanwhile, were split over whether a problem even existed.
"Forget about the burrowing owls," Councilman Jac Siegel said. "That's just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many other birds that are vulnerable, especially during fledgling time, and they are killed in large numbers."
Councilman Mike Kasperzak wasn't convinced.
"I have not seen that there is a real feral cat issue," said Kasperzak, adding that the population was stable to his knowledge. "I think there is a perception that there is an issue."
Before voting to form a working group, the council heard arguments for and against adding feral cat regulations to the books.
On one side of the issue, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society Executive Director Stephanie Ellis said felines kill billions of birds every year and that one in three migratory species are in decline.
"Something we all need to consider is that cats are not a native species and they are not in decline, at least not in the United States," Ellis said. "However, they are putting birds at risk that are in decline."
But Stanford Cat Network founder Christina Peck said trap, neuter and release programs are the most effective way to humanely reduce feral cat populations and thus the threat to wildlife. She said the number of feral cats at Stanford has fallen from 500 to fewer than 20 in the past 25 years.
"To my knowledge, there's not a city in this country where banning the feeding or releasing of cats, feral or otherwise, has reduced the number of cats in the city," Peck said.
City Manager Dan Rich warned the council that putting together a working group would require him to divert staff from other projects.
"This is not going to go quickly and smoothly," he said, "but we will commit to getting something back to you in no more than a year."
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Students dance for 24 hours to benefit sick kids
Hope to raise $30,000 for Children's Hospital
Published 6:19 PM EST Feb 17, 2013
College students danced to raise money for a special cause.
University of Cincinnati students spent 24 hours dancing to raise money for Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
This was the fifth year for the event. The goal was to raise $30,000 for the Heart Institute at Children's Hospital. More than 700 students took part.
"It's rough, but the whole reason we do (it) is to spend one day sacrificing our lives for the kids at Children's Hospital," organizer Stephanie Kenning said.
Some patients at the hospital also made it to the dance.
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2.3-4 Recklessness -- § 53a-3 (13)
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A person acts "recklessly" with respect to a result or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when the defendant is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that such result will occur or that such circumstance exists. The risk must be of such nature and degree that disregarding it constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe in the situation. The standard of conduct of a reasonable person in the same situation as the defendant is the doing of something that a reasonably prudent person would do under the circumstances or omitting to do what a reasonably prudent person would not do under the circumstances.
A gross deviation is a great or substantial deviation, not just a slight or moderate deviation. There must be a great or substantial difference between, on the one hand, the defendant's conduct in disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and, on the other hand, what a reasonable person would have done under the circumstances. Whether a risk is substantial and unjustifiable is a question of fact for you to determine under all the circumstances.
See State v. Otto, 50 Conn. App. 1, 10-11, cert. denied, 247 Conn. 927-28 (1998) (approving this language); State v. Bunker, 27 Conn. App. 322, 329 (1992) (the term "gross deviation" has its ordinary meaning).
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