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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
And Then There Were Eight
When we did manage to get the entire group together, of course the cameras clicked away as we posed like a class graduating from Clown College. I don't think we ever managed to get a photo where everyone was behaving. That's our family. We love to laugh. When we get together we usually laugh so hard we cry. And then there are the times when we cry so hard we laugh. Steve, as you look down at us from Heaven, know that we cried and laughed A LOT this night, and in your honor, we finally managed to get a serious picture of the brothers and sisters you left behind.
This will be my last post regarding cancer in any way, shape or form. I'm so very tired of being sad and depressed and hubby tells me that if I'm not dead or happy in five years, he's going to divorce me. I'm on a mission to be both alive and happy.
Next week, I hope to be cooking up something special, because it's been way too long, hasn't it my friends?
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- September 7, 2011 at 9:13 AM
What a sweet and loving tribute!...bless you, my friend...signed, broken down UPS dude : )
- September 7, 2011 at 9:28 AM
This post made me cry, then laugh! All is good, and I'm looking forward to a new recipe! :)
- September 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- June said...
Love you sweet Mags. I'd like to think your brother is up there writing the next funny line and scheming about how he's gonna' get his message across. I'd watch out for the bird poop if I were you!
- September 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM
You are so blessed to have such a big, loving family. :)
Can't wait for the new recipe!!
- September 7, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- Debbie said...
Very nice and sweet post. I'm glad you are well and looking forward to your recipes!
- September 7, 2011 at 4:59 PM
- Diverdan19 said...
I agree.....Be alive and happy.
Cancer sucks horribly. Get happy. Love life. There is much to be thankful for still in your life. I 7 siblings and 2 have had cancer. My wife is gone from cancer too. Get happy and stay that way. God Bless you
- September 7, 2011 at 5:13 PM
- The Mom Chef said...
Honestly, my friend, it's hard not to turn around and bump into the word these days. The thing to remember to do is to turn back in the other direction and look life full in the face. For ever sad thing, there are at least 8 really happy things. Big hugs.
PS: Darn it, yes. Get cooking again.
- September 7, 2011 at 7:27 PM
- Lolly said...
Love it you silly goose!
Take care of yourself, live large, laugh often.
We'll all find the "new normal" soon and we will like it by cracky!
- September 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM
- Julie said...
Mags...I've missed your blogs. Looking forward to reading them again and seeing what you've cooked up.
Cancer sucks but for sure we can't let it get the best of us! Live life to it's fullest.
- September 7, 2011 at 9:49 PM
- thisoldbroad said...
You're an extraordinary woman with a great big extraordinary family. It may not feel like it lately, but you're a very lucky group. No more cancer!!!!!
We need a new chocolate recipe!
Chocolate makes the world go round.
Chocolate comforts the soul.
Chocolate always makes us smile.
Chocolate makes us more beautiful.
Chocolate is a great weight loss secret.
Chocolate warms the heart.
Yep, we need chocolate.
Mmmmmm, choooocolate.
Are these subliminal messages getting through???
- September 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM
- stephchows said...
I can only imagine how much fun those family get togethers are. Here's to happiness, health, and lots of laughs in the years to come!!!
- September 8, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- Kat said...
Yes it has! But we must take time to grieve. When my father died I cried everyday for two years, and my dear sweet husband just let me. I was afraid he would divorce me, but to my surprise he stood by me. In my family there are 7 of us siblings, and it is very rare all of us are ever together. I could totally identify with your family, laughing and crying and cutting up. Glad you are back!
- September 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM
- Sarah said...
Wow, what a big family! You all look so happy. Happy...isn't that your goal? You are succeeding.
- September 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM
- Chaya said...
Beautiful demonstration of family love.
We will know you are feeling fine, when you have your first rant.
- September 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM
- DAVID HAAS said...
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- September 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- saltandserenity said...
Loved the rabbit ears being made by the brothers! My husband has 4 brother and one sister and these grown men are always doing that in family photos. Must be a universal thing. I, on the other hand have 4 sisters and one brother and my sisters and I never do rabbit ears to each other!
I know you will miss your brother terribly and honor him in the best way you know how.. with laughter!
Hsppy to have you ranting away again. It can only mean you are getting stronger and beating this monster cancer.
Looking forward to new recipes!
- September 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM


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When any complaint or petition for a peremptory writ of mandate or prohibition prays that an alternative writ first be issued, the court in its discretion may issue such alternative writ based upon a verified complaint or affidavit showing grounds therefor. Such alternative writ shall command the party to do or refrain from doing the act sought to be required by a writ of mandamus or sought to be prohibited by writ of prohibition, or to show cause before the court at a specified time and place why the party has not elected to comply with the alternative writ. Copies of the summons, petition, any affidavits, and the alternative writ must be served upon the defendant at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. No contested trial of a petition or a complaint for writ of prohibition or mandamus shall be had on the merits at a show cause hearing pursuant to an alternative writ, and no peremptory writ shall issue as a result of such contested hearing. If the party on whom the alternative writ was served appears at the time specified to show cause, the court shall at such hearing determine and set a time for the trial of the action on its merits for a determination of whether a peremptory writ shall issue in the action, and the court may hear limited testimony, in its discretion, as to whether the alternative writ should remain in force and effect so as to require the party to perform an act or to refrain from performing an act pending final hearing on the merits.


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PharmSource's analysis has shown that research and development (R&D) spending by the mid-size bio/pharma companies has continued to grow during the past three years even as spending by small and global bio/pharma companies has dropped. This change is not surprising considering that the mid-size companies have been able to fund their R&D activities out of revenues rather than depending on outside investors.
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FREMONT -- Saying they want to prevent crime and catch criminals, police are asking the City Council to consider installing surveillance cameras in "low- to moderate-income areas" of the city.
The cameras are a response to requests from residents for more surveillance to combat a rise in home burglaries, said Lt. John Liu, who is heading up the effort. A Community Development Block Grant -- the federal housing money that would fund the camera system -- requires that they be placed in low-income areas, he said.
"It's not the program's intent to focus on any one type of resident," Liu said. "This is part of a larger project, and our intent is place these cameras around the entire city, eventually."
Grant money totaling $161,375 will go toward the purchase of up to 20 digital video cameras, which would be mounted on Fremont streetlights and public buildings. The surveillance camera system's startup costs will cost about $450,000 and police will have to find additional funds to pay for it, Liu said.
Police said use of the cameras will follow federal law by capturing images of motorists and vehicles on roadways, but not private property. Also, information used in criminal investigations would be stored on a server and kept for as long as necessary, as with all types of evidence, police said.
"General information gleaned from the video cameras would be dumped after 30 days," Liu said. "Storing that much data becomes costly."
The program still is in the preliminary stages and other key details -- such as the program's annual costs and which private company they aim to contract with -- have yet to be determined, police said.
Some residents are concerned that the surveillance cameras indicate a creeping invasion of privacy and might open the door to abuses of power.
"If it's for a legitimate reason, fine, but they have to make it clear that they're not snooping into other people's homes or lives in other ways," said Moina Shaiq, an Alameda County Human Relations Commissioner and Fremont-based Muslim community advocate. "It's a sad reality; it's the times we're living in."
If approved, Fremont would join a growing number of cities using cameras, vehicle license plate readers or both to gather data on the comings-and-goings of motorists in its city. Municipalities such as New York City, Tiburon, Vallejo and Oakland have approved similar policies.
Fremont does not have license plate readers but police are considering adding them, Liu said.
Police will use U.S. Census data to decide which neighborhoods will get cameras. That data lists about a dozen eligible "low- to moderate-income" areas, including Ardenwood, Central-Downtown, South Sundale and the Niles district.
Deborah Carey said she is surprised that her Niles neighborhood made the Census list because she is surrounded by "many pricey, pricey homes."
Carey said she was "torn" to learn of the plan, saying she worries about abuses of power, but also wants serious criminals taken off the streets. "Nobody wants to be spied on, but if something goes wrong, you'd like to know who the perpetrator was," she said.
Besides, in this age of social media, fighting against surveillance might be a lost cause, Carey said.
"If you have a Facebook account, it might be too late to worry about that," she said. "By now, you'd think people would realize privacy is a thing of the past."
Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.
WHAT: Fremont City Council meeting
WHERE: City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday
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Notice anything new on Boyer? City crews were out earlier this week painting new parking lane stripes and bicycle sharrows on the road as part of the 2007 Bicycle Master Plan. In the past five years, the city has painted 129 miles of roadway with new lane markings and sharrows.
The results? Since 2007, sharrows have proven to calm traffic speeds some by providing a visual cue reminding drivers to share the road. But sharrows have also been deemed ineffective in attracting new cyclists to still busy arterials. According to Seattle Bike Blog, the master plan is not keeping pace with its goal of tripling bicycle use by 2017.
Now five years in to its ten-year plan, Seattle is updating its Bicycle Master Plan. Over the summer, SDOT collected public feedback on cycling routes and candidates for Neighborhood Greenways (see the May Flyer, p.12). Yesterday, they unveiled a draft update based on that feedback. Here is the map for the Montlake area:
SDOT is holding an open house next week at UW for the plan update and to collect more feedback now that people can see what it might look like. Cycle tracks on 24th Ave? A safe route to Montlake School? Usable paths over 520? And the (multi)million dollar question — how can we improve the failing pedestrian and bicycle mobility over the Montlake Bridge? Check it out and see what Montlake's streets might look like
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Ob-Gyn Group Recommends Annual Mammograms in 40s
July 20, 2011 -- Women in their 40s should have a mammogram every year just like older women, the nation's largest group of ob-gyns now says.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) had previously recommended mammograms every one to two years beginning at age 40, with annual screening recommended after age 50.
The policy change is being made to simplify the breast screening message to women in their 40s, and in recognition of the fact that breast cancers tend to grow more quickly in younger women, says breast cancer specialist Mary Gemignani, MD, of New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
"We know that the earlier a breast cancer is detected, the greater the chance for cure," Gemignani tells WebMD. "While it is true that only a small percentage of women in their 40s develop breast cancer, it is also true that we may be risking the opportunity for early detection if we don't screen these women annually or do not screen at all."
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ACOG now joins the American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology, and several other health groups in recommending annual mammogram screenings for women in their 40s.
A major exception is the government's health policy group, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which now says women can wait until age 50, if they choose, to begin mammogram screening. The decision to start regular mammogram screening before age 50 should be an individual one, according to the USPSTF. The group also recommends screening every two years instead of annually.
A woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is about 12%, but fewer than 2% of women in their 40s develop the disease.
American Cancer Society Director of Cancer Screening Robert Smith, PhD, says even though only about one woman in 69 will develop breast cancer in her 40s, delaying screening until age 50 and screening every two years means that some women will die needlessly.
"The problem is that we can't tell an individual woman in her 40s with any degree of certainty that she won't be the one woman in 69," Smith tells WebMD. "The good news is that mammography works pretty well. It is true that there is inconvenience and discomfort and overtreatment, but there is no doubt that screening has contributed to a significant reduction in breast cancer deaths."
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If you got a new TV or stereo for Christmas, what do
you do with your old stuff? In some states you're
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News 12 is on your side with some options in our area.
Today's Best Buy crowd is filled with people looking for little extras for their new christmas gifts. DVD's are on Jeff Glass' list.
"I got a new 27 inch TV," said Glass.
But what about the old TV? Jeff is hoping his trash is another man's treasure.
"I give it to Goodwill or to somebody that may need it," said Glass.
Catholic Social Services' Thrift Store will take anything from vacuum cleaners to TV's. Their only request for your donation is that it works.
"We don't have anyone here to fix it. Most of the people who work here are ladies," said Assistant Manager Donna Avinger.
There are other options for your e-waste.
"A lot of times I'll just give mine to like a family member," said Best Buy shopper Michelle McNeal.
"I try to sell it," said shopper Carl Brown.
"Most of the time i'll just throw them out," said Bryant Miles.
Some electronics, like computers, aren't accepted by most trash collectors. You can take them to a landfill, but they'll eventually pollute the ground. Mercury and lead inside monitors and screens leak. Califonia and Maine recently passed laws requiring residents to recycle old electronics.
Though recycling isn't a law in Georgia or South Carolina, there are many places you can take your e-waste. Things are getting better, Dell is making a line of computers that are completely recyclable. So,enjoy that new TV Jeff, just be responsible with your old one!
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SANTA CLARA -- Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is listed on the 49ers' injury report as probable for Sunday's game against Arizona with an undisclosed foot issue.
Kaepernick has practiced in full throughout the week, as was the case before the Sept. 22 game against Indianapolis, when he also was listed on the injury report with a foot problem. He had seven carries for 20 yards in that 27-7 loss.
"We don't really talk about what it is he's working through," coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday. "We're complying with the rules, and he's on the report. We haven't altered anything with the practice or game plans."
Kaepernick has had only four carries in the past two games combined. He remains the 49ers' second-leading rusher behind Frank Gore, with 27 carries for 154 yards and no touchdowns (and thus no "Kaepernicking" celebrations).
Whatever the ailment is, Kaepernick is walking and running without any hindrance. He was in socks after Friday's practice in the locker room while shooting baskets into a mini-hoop with teammates Demarcus Dobbs and Nnamdi Asomugha.
"He's taken just as many reps in practice every single practice," Harbaugh said.
So why is he on the injury report?
Responded Harbaugh: "I think you know why. It's been well documented about the injury reports, any type of ailment, injury or however you define it, has got to be on the injury report. We're complying with the rules."
Jacobs, the practice squad's only wideout, is used each week to mimic the opposing team's top receiver.
"I'm every great receiver we go against. I'm that guy," said Jacobs, who's doubled this week as Larry Fitzgerald of the incoming Cardinals. Other receivers he's mimicked: Jordy Nelson (Packers), Reggie Wayne (Colts), Chris Givens (Rams) and Andre Johnson (Texans). He won an in-house, player-of-the-week award for his role as Givens.
"He does a nice job, kind of the 'featured guy' each week," Harbaugh said of Jacobs, who caught a winning touchdown pass two months ago, albeit in an exhibition game at Kansas City.
Jacobs (6-foot, 178 pounds) was a three-sport star at Kennedy High in Richmond before attending Laney College in Oakland and then transferring to Utah State, where he excelled as a receiver and return specialist.
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Although having oily skin and acne at the same time is typical, many people also report that they have dry skin and acne at the same time. Others say their skin is dry underneath and oily on top, or that it's flaky at the surface but oily underneath. It's hard enough to treat acne and oily skin, but tackling these other issues at the same time is infuriating and confusing!
We're not going to say there are easy solutions to these dilemmas; however, with some detective work, facts, and fine-tuning your skincare routine you can get beautiful results you'll see in the mirror every day. Let's figure this out together!
First, keep in mind that age is not a factor for having acne or other types of breakouts. Just because you're no longer a teenager doesn't mean you won't break out. Even if you didn't break out or have acne as a teen, it doesn't mean you're in the clear (pun intended) as an adult. The ebb and flow of hormones (especially in women) can bring on breakouts during adulthood just as the surge of hormones triggers teenage acne.
If you're struggling with oily skin, dry skin, and acne, then in all likelihood your skincare routine is the major cause of the problem. Using drying soaps or harsh scrubs, overdoing cleansing brushes like the Clarisonic, applying toners with alcohol or other irritating ingredients (think witch hazel or menthol), not using lightweight moisturizers (think gels) that contain healing ingredients, and not using sunscreen daily all add up to a disaster for your skin. (Surprise: Not using sunscreen contributes to numerous skin problems because it hurts the skin's ability to heal.) Your skin simply cannot survive the onslaught of such an assault or neglect—increased oil production, dryness, and breakouts are practically inevitable! In short, the wrong skincare routine or overdoing things can cause skin to be both oily and dry, often in the same areas. The products you use matter a lot!
If all that weren't enough, lots of companies sell acne treatments that are loaded with extremely irritating and drying ingredients, which no one should ever apply to their skin because they only make matters worse. So, between a detrimental skincare routine and products that contain irritating ingredients, it isn't surprising you have dry skin on top (or underneath) adding to the other concerns you're dealing with.
Another possible cause of dry skin in combination with oily, acne-prone skin is that anti-acne treatments, both over-the-counter and prescription, can be drying if used too often or if you apply too much at once—perhaps because you think if a little bit is good the more must be better. Numerous studies have shown—with valid scientific research-based certainty—that salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are essential anti-acne ingredients, and so companies often include these two proven ingredients in their products (that's good), but both of these can have side effects when combined with ingredients like alcohol, menthol, witch hazel, peppermint, eucalyptus, or sulfur (that's bad). Your skin will suffer if you apply these ingredients on a regular basis, even if they're accompanied by good ingredients. Check out our list of Best Anti-Acne Products for gentle, yet effective recommendations—and consider adjusting frequency of application if even well-formulated anti-acne products make your skin drier.
The gold-standard topical disinfectant, benzoyl peroxide can be drying for some people, especially if they start right away using a 10% concentration rather than a lower 2.5% concentration to see how their skin responds to it. Those are some of the issues, but there's still a couple more to think about.…
Even the best anti-acne skincare routines can go awry if you get overzealous, using too many anti-acne treatments or using them too often. Not everyone's skin can handle more than one anti-acne product at a time, some not even one product every day. So, consider that you may be applying too many anti-acne products at the same time. If you are using a prescription retinoid, such as Retin-A or Differin, and an antibacterial product containing benzoyl peroxide, and a BHA exfoliant containing salicylic acid—one right after the other—your skin most likely will not be happy, and will react negatively. Then, if you add "active" anti-aging products to the mix, such as a vitamin C or retinol serum, your skin may end up rebelling against too much of everything all at once. All of this is confusing—almost enough to make you want to stop using any products—but that won't help either, at least not in the long run.
As mentioned, although retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and BHA combat acne, they also can cause reactions if not used strategically. You must experiment to see how your skin responds to different combinations of treatments. For example, for some people, it's best to apply retinoid products only once every other day. Others might get the best results by alternating the use of benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid, using one on one day and the other the next, applying either in the morning or at night after cleansing and toning. A BHA exfoliant then can be used during the day, perhaps every other day, applied morning and/or evening after cleansing and toning and before applying any prescription products.
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When you have acne, it takes experimentation with state-of-the-art anti-acne treatments, along with a gentle skincare routine, to get the beautiful results you want.
Many people with acne and dry skin expect anything new they use, whether it's a single product or a complete routine, to solve their skin's problems in a matter of days. In most cases, that won't happen. Incremental improvement is the norm, and if you're using a routine that consists of well-formulated, non-irritating products, you can expect to see an about-face in your skin after a few weeks of consistent daily use, and consistency is important. Giving up too soon will just lead you back to spending more money as you grasp to find something else that works instantly. Bottom line: Be patient and, assuming your routine isn't making your skin worse, stick with it!
The truth is not everyone needs a moisturizer—at least not a traditional cream or thick lotion moisturizer, especially if struggling with acne. The ingredients that give a product a cream or thick lotion texture can worsen clogged pores and make skin more oily. Clearly, that's not the best for acne-prone, oily skin, even if dryness is also a concern!
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Almirall secures 5th partnership
15.10.2012 - Patients in Australia and New Zealand will also receive Almirall's Aclidinium against the lung disease COPD. Invida is the licensing partner.
After the approval of Aclidinium by the European Commission in July and the following deal with Italian Menarini Group to commercialise the drug in most of Europe in July, Barcelona-based Almirall S.A. has inked a marketing partnership with Invida Holdings Private Limited, a member of the Menarini Group, to sell the drug on the fifth continent . Invida gains the commercial rights for Aclidinium in Australia and New Zealand, with the deal including both monotherapy and combination therapy (with Formoterol). Both treatments work against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), where the drug relieves the tension in the muscles around the lungs to improve airflow.
COPD makes breathing difficult and is often caused by cigarette smoking. It is estimated that around 2 million people in Australia suffer from the disease, where it is the sixth most common cause of death among men and seventh among women, Almirall said. Financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. Eduardo Sanchiz, Chief Executive Officer of Almirall, states: "Together with Invida, we will be able to offer this novel therapy in Australia and New Zealand for COPD. With this new agreement Aclidinium, via partners or Almirall's own salesforce, now has access to over 80% of the COPD world market including the US, Japan, Korea and Europe, where we already have secured four license agreements in total." In Germany and Denmark, Aclidinium bromide is already on the market. It works as a long-acting inhaled muscarinic antagonist - sometimes referred to as an anticholinergic -, which has a long residence time at M3 receptors and a shorter residence time at M2 receptors. It is designed to be rapidly broken down in plasma into two major inactive metabolites, explaining its high topical efficacy but low propensity for systemic anticholinergic effects. When taken by inhalation, Aclidinium leads to bronchodilation by inhibiting airway smooth muscle contraction.
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Best Start Panorama City Partnership Meeting - August 21
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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BEST START focuses on making families stronger, building on current work and bringing much-needed resources to the community. You know your community, and that's why your ideas and support are so important in transforming your neighborhood into a Best Start community. Working together, Best Start partners will create communities where all young children have:
• Safe places to play
• Improved health and family services
• Better access to affordable healthy food
Do you have friends, family and colleagues who would be interested in joining Best Start? Invite them to attend a meeting with you or encourage them to sign up at BestStartLA.org.
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15725 Parthenia St.
North Hills,
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Since 1998, we have invested more than $699 million in grants and programs to champion the health, education, and safety causes concerning young children and families.
Our vision is to create a future throughout our communities where all young children are born healthy and raised in a loving and nurturing environment so that they grow up healthy, are eager to learn, and reach their full potential.


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Roger has moved another step towards defending his home-title with a routine 6-3 6-2 win over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer to reach the semi-finals.
"It wasn't easy today," Roger insisted after winning the final game to love. "My serve wasn't helping me out much with only the one ace near the end. But I was playing pretty solidly from the baseline and I hope I can continue that way for the rest of the week."
The result is very clear, even clearer than a week ago in Madrid, where Roger had won 6-4, 6-4 against Kiefer (ATP 64) in the semis. But the German certainly had his chances during the match, especially in the beginning. But Roger replied in his usual fashion, regaining his advantage on Kiefer's service game and displaying attractive tennis and even the odd little gag her and there.
Best of luck for the rest of the tourney.
Pierre A. Agamata
Congratulations for a great win! I just watched the last game and I don't know about the others but on that game you served brilliantly. Keep it going for tomorrow against Dr.Ace. You'll beat him, I'm sure of it, but be prepared to fight a co
No doubt about it!
All the best in the semi-finals .
Take care,
If the Swissindoors site isn't wrong, you're playing again against a Mr "XXL" (208cm/6'10'' and 104 kg/230 lbs)!!!
In the lockers, prior to your match...DARE A LOOK, but don't get impressed!
ACE ATTACKER is up next. Really wish the 2 giants would play in a league of their own or even better play Basketball inst
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EXCLUSIVE: Deadpool Dons the Venom Symbiote in "Back In Black" #1 First Look
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CM Punk, Cullen Bunn & Scott Hepburn send Drax and his fellow Guardians of the Galaxy into a gory fight in this preview of the ongoing series.
The publisher has revealed which creators will helm the '80s properties' return to comics in 2016.
"Uncanny X-Men" writer Cullen Bunn reveals that the public will believe the X-Men disbanded following the post-"Secret Wars" time jump.
CBR has learned that "Justice League United," "Gotham By Midnight," "Omega Men," "Doomed" and "Lobo" will come to a close at DC Comics.
This December, Emmy must make a tough decision in "Harrow County" #8 and Marla leads an army of child soldiers in Dark Horse's "Fight Club 2" #8.
The "Terrible Lizard" creative team of Cullen Bunn & Drew Moss is back with "Blood Feud," a tale of three buddies against the forces of Hell.
Things could come crashing down for Magneto and his kingdom in Marvel's "House of M" #2 by Dennis Hopeless, Cullen Bunn & Marco Failla.
With the roster of Cullen Bunn and Greg Land's "Uncanny X-Men" now revealed, which character are you most looking forward to reading about?
Magneto's X-Men team includes a few more mutants than teased, as revealed in the official cover to "Uncanny X-Men" #1 by Greg Land & Nolan Woodard.
"Magneto," "House of M" and upcoming "Uncanny X-Men" writer Cullen Bunn answers your questions about Magneto and his new team.
Magneto stakes his claim to Charles Xavier's Legacy, assembling his own team to protect mutantkind in Cullen Bunn and Greg Land's "Uncanny X-Men."
Cullen Bunn is the next guest for X-Position and CBR wants your questions for the "Magneto," "House of M" and soon-to-be "Uncanny X-Men" writer.
Cullen Bunn reveals whether or not Psylocke's complex body swap backstory will be dealt with in his upcoming "Uncanny X-Men" run.
With the Green Lanterns missing, the power of the Sinestro Corps continues to grow in Cullen Bunn & Brad Walker's "Sinestro" #13 from DC Comics.
The less-than-heroic side of the DC Universe is celebrated at Comic-Con with Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Cullen Bunn and more.
Axel Alonso, Charles Soule, Cullen Bunn, Jeff Lemire and Humberto Ramos reveal what's in store for Marvel's uncanny characters post-"Secret Wars."
DC Comics talent including "Green Lantern: The Lost Army" and "Sinestro" writer Cullen Balk talk the latest on its space-faring series at Comic-Con.
Rafael Albuquerque, Cullen Bunn, Joëlle Jones, Paul Tobin and Gene Ha tease what's to come for the Portland-based publisher.
"Cullen Bunn and Jesus Saiz give readers a dynamic debut for a storied DC franchise" in "Green Lantern: The Lost Army" #1.
It's up to John Stewart and a handful of GLs to find the missing Corps members in Cullen Bunn & Jesus Saiz' "Green Lantern: The Lost Army" #1.
"Magneto" and "Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars" scribe Cullen Bunn answers your questions about his drastically different "Secret Wars" series.
Cullen Bunn is the next guest for X-Position and CBR wants your questions for the "Magneto" and "Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars" writer.
The Master of Magnetism takes on X-Men foe Sugar Man as Marvel's "Last Days" arrive in "Magneto" #19 by Cullen Bunn & Paul Davidson.
Dennis Hopeless explains where his story diverges from the original, his large cast of characters and Cullen Bunn joining the series as co-writer.
Just two days after its launch, the campaign for the role-playing game has already exceeded its goal by more than $24,000.
CBR has the exclusive first look at Tyler Crook's spooky second printing cover for he and Cullen Bunn's Dark Horse Comics series.
CBR has the exclusive first look at Cullen Bunn and Giovanni Timpano's "The Shadow" #1, debuting in August with a special cover price of $1!
Check out an exclusive preview of Cullen Bunn & Tyler Crook's new Southern Gothic comic, "Harrow County" #2 from Dark Horse Comics.
Erik and Polaris examines the bond between father and daughter in Cullen Bunn and Paul Davidson's "Magneto" #18 from Marvel Comics.
Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook's "Harrow County" #1 is "an enticing enough start that blends a couple of diverse genres with a distinct setting that helps overcome its weak points."
James Robinson, Neal Adams, Len Wein and others discussed the role of the antihero in comics, from Wolverine to Green Arrow and beyond.
Cullen Bunn, writer of "Magneto" & "Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars," tackles your questions regarding the tonally disparate series.
Cullen Bunn is the next guest for X-Position and CBR wants your questions for the "Magneto" and "Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars" writer.
Creators Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, Babs Tarr, Cullen Bunn and Jeff Parker meet DC Comics fans at Emerald City Comicon.
The writer's Terrible Lizard" artist Drew Moss and "Helheim" colorist Nick Filardi join him for a story combining vampires, spiders and twisted humor.
Bunn & Churilla's "Hellbreak" #1 is "familiar enough to be dynamically compelling but inserts enough new twists to keep things moving and energized."
The always-busy writer talks about his even-busier June, where he adds "Aquaman" and "Green Lantern: The Lost Army" to his DC Comics slate.
Ahead of the debut of his Oni Press supernatural action series with Cullen Bunn, Brian Churilla shares a look into his process with ROBOT 6.
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Wood fire confirmed in Guilford County
No structures involved in blaze
Published 5:37 PM EST Nov 11, 2012
A supervisor at Guilford Metro Communications confirmed a woods fire Sunday afternoon on Thacker Farms Way.
No structures were involved in the blaze, and no injuries were reported.
Battalion Chief Brad Smith of the Greensboro Fire Department said five or six acres were burned in a heavily wooded area. Fire crews were having difficulty getting to the fire, he said, but the fire was close to being extinguished.
Smith said departments would demobilize within the next hour. Officials have not said how the fire might have started.


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Saturday, April 13 • 12 p.m./2 p.m. CST
Sunday, April 14 • 11 a.m. CST
Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, Texas
The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi softball team will return home to Chapman Field this weekend after a six-game conference road swing. The Islanders will play host to Sam Houston State in a three-game conference series starting Saturday, April 13, in a doubleheader before wrapping the series on Sunday, April 14. The Islanders and Bearkats will meet for the 25th time in history in the first of two games on Saturday.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is coming off a tough outing at Lamar last weekend. The Islanders dropped all three games to the Lady Cardinals in the first series of program history. The Islanders outhit the Lady Cardinals 20-18 in the opening two games before matching a season-high 13 hits in the final game to outhit Lamar 13-10. The Islanders are 3-8 at home this season and will host its third conference series of the season.
Sam Houston State will embark on its fourth conference road series of the season and are currently in a tie for third place with a 9-6 record in conference play.
The Islanders will head into the weekend with a 7-29 record including a 2-13 record in SLC action, while the Bearkats hold a 23-18 record and are 4-5 on the road in conference play.
Head Coach Stephanie Hughes is in her second year with the Islanders and was named the 2013 SLC Preseason All-Conference Coach of the Year by College Sports Madness.
•The Islanders are young with just one senior and 15 on the roster. The squad returns three starters and 11 letterwinners from a team that finished with an 18-23 overall record (11-9 SLC) a year ago.
•Senior Meagan McKinney is powering the Islanders' bats with a .297 batting average. She is second on the team with 30 hits and co-leads the team with 18 RBI. She also has three home runs and five doubles on the year.
•Mickayla Cochran has been consistent as the Islanders' leadoff batter. She is second behind McKinney with a .291 batting average and leads the team with 18 runs and 34 hits.
•Texas A&M - Corpus Christi matched a season-high 13 hits and all nine Islanders batters recorded at least one hit apiece in the final game against Lamar.
• The Islanders tied a season-high six RBI in the first game against Lamar.
•Natalie Zarzabal and Mickayla Cochran both tallied home runs over the weekend while Lindsey Lyles recorded her first career grand slam.
•Lyles earned Southland Conference Honorable Mention honors after posting a .545 batting average over the weekend. She tallied 7 RBI, six hits and one grand slam.
•McKinney is on a five-game hitting streak while J.J. Jackson is on a four-game hitting streak and Hayley Galloway, Cochran and Lyles are on a three-game hitting streak.
•Junior Constance Brandenburg leads the Islanders in the circle with a 4.47 ERA. Her 92.1 innings and 40 strikeouts pitched this season have surpassed her recorded innings pitched and strikeouts in her first two seasons. She recorded 54.1 innings and 31 strikeouts her first two years.
•Saturday's opening game will mark the 25th meeting between the two teams in program history. The Bearkats hold the 7-17 all-time series record.
Sam Houston State heads into Saturday's game with a 23-18 record including a 9-6 record in conference play. The Bearkats are 10-8 on the road this season and 4-5 on the road in conference play. Sam Houston State has won eight of its last nine games, including five straight in conference play. The Bearkats currently sit in a tie for third place in the conference with Lamar and sit behind McNeese State and Northwestern State. The Bearkats have conference victories against Southeastern La. (1), Central Arkansas (2), Lamar (1), Stephen F. Austin (2), and Houston Baptist (3).
Tori Benavidez leads Sam Houston State with a .420 batting average and a team-high 55 hits while Tiffany Castillo is second on the team with a .366 batting average. Shelby Lancaster (9-7) leads the Bearkats with 121 innings pitched, while posting a 3.07 ERA. Meme Quinn (7-4) leads the team with 73 strikeouts in 74.2 innings, while posting a 3.38 ERA. Haley Baros (7-7) has a 3.83 ERA in 75 innings to go along with 46 strikeouts.
Pitching coach and seven-year NPF veteran Sarah Pauly has a young group of pitchers this season after losing standout pitchers Greta Cecchetti, Jordan Trujillo and Vianca Pesina. Cecchetti was second in the Southland Conference last season with a 0.58 ERA and second in strikeouts with 82.
Junior Constance Brandenburg (4-11) has been the Islanders go to pitcher in the circle this season with a 4.47 ERA in 92.1 innings. Brandenburg has tallied 40 strikeouts in a team-high 24 appearances (3rd in SLC). The junior recorded a career-high nine strikeouts in a complete game strikeout, while allowing just one walk and four hits over Kansas.
Ashley Elicerio (2-15) holds a 5.36 ERA in a team-high 94.0 innings and 23 appearances. She leads the team with 47 strikeouts. Elicerio also has seen action at the plate and has tallied a .188 batting average at 16 at-bats and has tallied three hits. She clinched her first career victory in the Islanders 7-3 victory over Southern. Elicerio recorded a career-high six strikeouts in seven innings and allowed just two hits. She improved her career-high with seven strikeouts in six innings at McNeese State.
Sophomore Bethany Slick (1-3) rounds out the pitchers with a 5.71 ERA in 34.1 innings and 15 appearances. She picked up her first career victory in the circle against Northern Colorado in her first career start.
Leadoff hitter Mickayla Cochran has been consistent for the Islanders this season. The sophomore is second on the team with a .291 batting average in all 36 starts. She has a team-high 34 hits and has recorded five doubles to go along with three home runs. Cochran also has a team-high 18 runs and has posted 43 putouts in center field. Cochran went 3-for-4 with three hits and two RBI in a 6-4 victory over Northern Colorado in the Miken Classic in Waco, Texas. She opened the CenturyLink Classic going 2-for-3 in back-to-back games against North Texas and Purdue. Cochran went 2-for-4 in the conference opener vs. HBU.
Ashley Elicerio is a 5-7 pitcher and utility player. She played four years at Hendrickson High School and was tabbed Utility Player of the Year three consecutive years. This season, she had a career day with seven strikeouts in six innings in the second game against McNeese State. She followed that performance with six strikeouts against Northwestern State in game one. She picked up her first conference victory of the season at Southeastern La. with her first complete game five-hit shutout.
Natalie Zarzabal, a right-handed outfielder, played at Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas. This season, Zarzabal tallied her first career home run against Northern Colorado in the Islanders 6-4 victory and recorded her second homer in a 6-0 victory at Southeastern La. She posted her third homer in a 9-6 loss at Lamar.
Dani Tefft was a four-year starter at Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas. The left-hander led the team with a .434 batting average while helping her team win the 2011 Bi-District Championship and the 2011 District 23-5A Championship. This season, Tefft recorded two hits and two runs in five starts in left field at the Texas Classic. The freshman went 2-for-3 against HBU in game two of the doubleheader. She is second on the team with four sacrifice hits.
Michelle Sorenson has 97 putouts behind home plate this season and has caught a conference-high 15 stolen bases. She posted a .358 batting average while appearing in 43 of 51 games during the 2010-11 season at McLennan CC.
Meagan McKinney is on a five-game hitting streak while J.J. Jackson is on a four-game hitting streak and Hayley Galloway, Cochran and Lindsey Lyles are all on a three-game hitting streak.
Co-captain junior Valerie Perez has been the vocal leader for the team this season along with McKinney. Perez has tallied 22 hits and a team-high six doubles this season in 32 games. She has also recorded 59 putouts at shortstop this season. The Islanders have won seven games when Perez has been in the starting lineup and 0-6 when the junior hasn't started or been in the game.
Following Sunday's game the Islanders will face UTSA in a midweek non-conference doubleheader on April 17 in San Antonio.


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Maintaining alleys continues to be an issue facing Marietta officials as dwindling federal and state dollars are spent on the city's more heavily traveled streets.
It's frustrating for some Front Street merchants who receive deliveries and provide customer parking off an alley that runs behind their businesses between Greene and Butler streets.
"We have customer and employee parking in back of our building and there's a lot of traffic in that alley," said Rob Schafer of Schafer Leather Store at 140 Front St.
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A delivery van makes its way along a rough brick alley that runs between Greene and Butler streets in downtown Marietta Wednesday.
He said the parking lot is paved, but the brick alley leading into the lot is rough, and noted the business had paid $1,000 to provide a smooth transition at the lot entrance for vehicles coming out of the alley.
Schafer said minimal parking is available on Front Street near his store, so the back lot is for customer convenience.
"Our customers are No. 1, so they should get the best parking spots," he said.
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Tom Hockenbrocht, who owns Gold Line Jewelers at 150 Front St., noted some limited repairs were made to the alley behind his store in 2011, which provided some improvement, but the roadway needs regular attention.
"A lot of large trucks use the alley to deliver food and other items to these businesses, including some semi trucks," he said, but added that he understood the city could only do so much with less support from state and federal resources.
"Traditionally we have always tried to do at least one complete alley project every year," said city engineer Joe Tucker. "We considered issues like the condition of an alley and how many people used it to figure out which area would be best."
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Six worst alleys in Marietta
- Concrete alley east of Fourth Street between Warren and Montgomery streets.
- Concrete alley east of Second Street between Wooster Street and dead end.
- Asphalt alley east of Wells Avenue, between Phillips Street and Kenwood Avenue.
- Asphalt alley west of Franklin Street between Pearl and Clinton streets.
- Concrete alley east of Front Street between Wooster and Knox streets.
Concrete Marietta Lane from Warren to Montgomery streets.
Source: 2011 alleys selected by city council members, ranked by pavement condition index (PCI).
But he said one alley-average length about 900 feet-can cost between $75,000 to $90,000 to repair and pave.
"In some years, when funding was tight, we would only be able to do a partial alley project," Tucker said.
He noted that there was no alley project in 2012, so the money allocated for that year was carried over into 2013.
But council members recently moved that money, about $40,000, out of the alleys line item in the city streets budget, to help pay for a needed paving project on the Parking Partners lot on Second Street.
The alley money will be added to another $40,000 from the city's Community Development Block Grant budget to fund the parking lot upgrade.
That leaves no money for alley projects in the streets budget for 2013, Tucker said, although he added that alley patching and minor repairs can be made as needed.
Marietta Councilman Tom Vukovic, D-4th Ward, and chairman of council's finance committee, said money was definitely needed to pave the Parking Partners lot.
"That's a project we've been trying to do for some time," he said. "And we only had $40,000 in the carryover. We can't do a full alley repair with that amount of money. There was not much we could do."
Vukovic noted that money has to be cost-allocated from the city streets fund to help shore up the general fund every quarter, which effectively cuts the streets fund in half.
The cost allocation into the general fund for streets-related services is done on recommendation from the state auditor's office.
In addition to the cost allocations, Vukovic said streets fund monies are often used to provide matching funds to leverage grants for streets projects from entities like the Ohio Public Works Commission, Ohio Department of Transportation, and Wood, Washington, Wirt Interstate Planning Commission.
Tucker and Councilman Mike McCauley, D-2nd Ward, have noted one potential source of funding for alley improvements could come from an additional assessment on properties adjacent to the alley, if a large percentage of the property owners along the alley would request it.
But establishing that process would require council approval.


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From the sidewalk outside of the Broadview Hotel, in the early 1950s and 60s Channel 12 broadcasted a live Christmas parade. Large balloons of cartoon animals and floats, Santa, television personalities and local politicians, could be seen rolling down Douglas Avenue.
Each year the parade crossed the bridge over the Arkansas River to end at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Despite the fun, by the mid-1960s the annual parade appeared to have had its run.
Click here to see photos of the Christmas Parade.
But in 1980, the parade was back for more than a decade with floats, candy and huge balloons. The parade was even held at night for a couple of years.
"December at night," KWCH anchor Roger Cornish recalls jokingly. "We had some cold, cold parades."
Each October, KWCH employees began to design the float and organize the parade. More than 50 floats were sponsored by groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Shriners, Miss Kansas, churches and local businesses.
The parade did have a couple of mishaps. In 1980, the large balloons barely made it under the light posts arching over Douglas. Another year an ice storm hit the morning of the parade.
"They had to post-pone the parade for a day and store the balloons in the studio overnight," said Dana Barnet, who came to work at the station in 1981. "There were probably five huge balloons floating in the newsroom."
The parade originally took place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. But parade organizers discovered none of the high school marching bands wanted to participate because many of the students were out of town for the holiday. The parade soon changed to the first Saturday in December.
Channel 12 even commissioned a special Christmas ornament each year in the 1980s. Many viewers collected the whole set of nine.
Click here to see photos of the KWCH Christmas ornaments.
"Most people said they loved the spectacle of the parade and of course getting to see Santa," said Merril Teller, meteorologist at KWCH. Henry Harvey came to Channel 12 in 1977 as Santa in the show "Santa's Toyshop." He spent more than a decade at the station spreading Christmas cheer.
"When he was Santa, you better never ever call him anything else," Barnet said.
"He wouldn't even let anyone tell people that Henry Harvey was Santa Claus," added Linda Liebe, who worked at Channel 12 from 1973 to 2009.
Over the years, the route changed to go down Main Street, and the show was taped and aired later after the 6 p.m. news and again on Christmas Day. But year after year, KWCH employees who had helped organize the event said viewers often gave the same reason they came out to see the parade.
"There were a lot of parents that grew up with Henry Harvey as Santa Claus," said Liebe. "And when we brought Santa back in the parade, we would get comments from the viewers, 'Oh, I grew up watching Santa, and we wanted our kids to see him too.'"


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It's tough to be a frog! Life isn't all lazy days and lily pads - it abounds with dangers. In fact, every leap Frogger takes could be his last! Can you help Frogger survive some perils, and hop Frogger home to safety?
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'GI Holiday Jukebox' takes a stroll back in time to the 1940s
Published: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 2:25 p.m.
Hendersonville Little Theatre will take a stroll back to the 1940s in the musical revue "GI Holiday Jukebox," which opens Dec. 7 and continues through Dec. 16.
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When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 12-15; 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Dec. 16
Admission: $20 adults; $10 students
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"GI Holiday Jukebox" offers a mix of great musical standards of the day interspersed with well-known holiday classics.
Set during World War II, the audience will attend a USO show for the troops, just before they're shipped off to the front lines.
Performing big-band hits of the day such as "Baby It's Cold Outside" and "How High the Moon," sprinkled liberally among such holiday favorites as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Joy to the World," are Carol Duermit, Richard Blue, Eileen Kennedy and Andre Ellerby.
Duermit will be remembered by HLT audiences as Sister Hubert in "Nunsense" and Blue as Cat in the Hat in "Seussical."
Kennedy and Ellerby are making their initial appearances on HLT's stage but are well-known to Asheville audiences.
Chuck Taft conducts the musical accompaniment. Having compiled a resume that includes Asheville and Haywood County theaters, among others, he is making his debut with Hendersonville Little Theatre.
Nancy Colangione, last seen on HLT's stage as Ethel in "On Golden Pond," is the director; Jessica Shephard is choreographer and assistant to the director; Charlotte Overbaugh is producer; and John Arnett, technical director.
"GI Holiday Jukebox" opens at Hendersonville Little Theatre's new venue at 229 S. Washington St. on Pearl Harbor Day with a champagne reception after the performance.
The performance on Dec. 9 is dedicated specifically to the HonorAir generation. With a prior reservation, World War II veterans will be admitted at no charge for this performance.
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for those under 18.
Tickets are available by calling 828-692-1082 or online at www.hendersonvilletheatre.com. All seats are reserved.
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As the holiday season continues, people flock to the stores to purchase those special gifts for the ones they love. Perhaps this year, a special someone in your life deserves a gift that is both precious and rare. In fact, maybe that special someone believes it is "critical" that you do.
Platinum is great for both him and her; a precious metal used in the most expensive jewelry you can buy, but also a key component in the fanciest gadgets and electronics in entertainment today. This critical mineral also plays an essential role in both the health of the economy, as well as defense operations.
Breaks in the supply chain have long been a concern of Government and industry. Ensuring the supply of critical materials, especially those essential to maintain a strong economy and national defense, is an essential part of the Government's work.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the principal Federal provider of research and information on nonfuel mineral resources, and the information it provides is central to the Government's ability to respond strategically to interruptions in supply. The USGS searches for new mineral resources and keeps track of what countries and companies are using existing mineral resources and how the minerals are being used. For instance, in 2013, the United States was 100 percent dependent on foreign suppliers for 17 mineral commodities and more than 50 percent dependent on foreign sources for at least 24 other mineral commodities.
What Makes a Mineral "Critical"?
All mineral commodities are important to someone or they wouldn't be produced. So what makes a mineral "critical" and/or "strategic?" These two terms are often used together and sometimes interchangeably.
Criticality to some extent is determined by the industrial and commercial uses of the raw materials. Although currently no U.S. Government-wide definition exists, broadly speaking, if a vital sector of the economy requires a mineral in order to function, that mineral would likely be deemed "critical." On the other hand, when viewed from a national perspective, a strategic mineral may be defined as one that is important to the Nation's economy, particularly for defense issues; doesn't have many replacements; and primarily comes from foreign countries. Usually, the term implies a nation's perception of vulnerability to supply disruptions, and of a need to safeguard its industries from repercussions of a loss of supplies. Disruptions in supply can take place for a number of reasons, such as natural disasters, civil wars, and labor strikes.
What minerals are deemed to be "critical and strategic" thus necessarily changes over time. In 1803, when sending Lewis and Clark on the expedition to survey lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase, for example, President Thomas Jefferson instructed Captain Meriwether Lewis to take note of "mineral productions of every kind; but more particularly metals, limestone, pit coal, & saltpetre [sic]." Two centuries later, things have changed significantly, and the list has become more complex. Early computers, for instance, needed less than ten different mineral components. Now, just smartphones and tablets need dozens. The list can vary over time too. Rare-earth elements (REEs), which are among those minerals that are considered most critical today, have been added to the list only within the past decade.
Why Rare-Earth Elements?
Rare-earth elements are necessary components of more than 200 products across a wide range of applications, especially high-tech consumer products, such as cellular telephones, computer hard drives, electric and hybrid vehicles, and flat-screen monitors and televisions. Significant defense applications include electronic displays, guidance systems, lasers, and radar and sonar systems.
Although the amount of REE used in a product may not be a significant part of that product by weight, value, or volume, the REE can be necessary for the device to function. For example, magnets made of REE often represent only a small fraction of the total weight, but without them, the spindle motors and voice coils of desktops and laptops would not be possible.
In 1993, 38 percent of world production of REEs was in China, 33 percent was in the United States, 12 percent was in Australia, and five percent each was in Malaysia and India. Several other countries, including Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, made up the remainder. However, in 2008, China accounted for more than 90 percent of world production of REEs, and by 2011, China accounted for 97 percent of world production.
Beginning in 1990 and beyond, supplies of REEs became an issue as the Government of China began to change the amount of the REEs that it allows to be produced and exported. The Chinese Government also began to limit the number of Chinese and Sino-foreign joint-venture companies that could export REEs from China.
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Rare earth elements are hardly the only critical minerals. They're not even the only minerals critical to the high-end technology sector. Another mineral vital to the functioning of your smart phone is gallium, a soft, silvery metal. Without gallium, the semiconductors that power smartphones and data-centric networks would not be possible. Unlike rare earths, gallium is not a common metal in the Earth's crust, but it does occur regularly alongside aluminum in a mineral known as bauxite. One of gallium's other claims to fame is that it has such a low melting point that it will melt if held in your hand.
Another critical mineral is manganese, which is an important metal alloying ingredient. Without manganese, stainless steel would not be possible. In addition, it helps other metals resist rust and corrosion, such as iron and aluminum. Manganese is a fairly common element in the Earth's crust, and exists in many concentrations easily mineable.
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The USGS is the primary scientific resource for the U.S. Government as well as U.S. industry to monitor the status of critical minerals to prevent supply disruption. In 2010, the USGS completed an inventory of domestic rare-earth reserves and resources to enhance the Government's ability to respond to the potential shortage of REEs. The primary U.S. source for REEs is the Mountain Pass mine in California, and advanced exploration projects for new REE deposits are underway at Bokan Mountain, AK, and Bear Lodge, WY.
The USGS maintains a workforce of geoscientists with expertise in critical minerals and materials, including REEs. The USGS continuously collects, analyzes, and disseminates data and information on domestic and global REEs reserves and resources, production, consumption, and use. This information is published annually in the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, which also includes a description of current events, trends, and issues related to REE supply and demand.
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DOE's NREL Wins 2011 GreenGov Presidential Award
DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has won the 2011 GreenGov Presidential Award for Green Innovation. The White House Council on Environmental Quality announced on November 1 that it recognized NREL's Green Data Center for its innovative design that minimizes its energy footprint and reduces costs without compromising service quality. The GreenGov Presidential Awards celebrate extraordinary achievement in the pursuit of President Obama's Executive Order on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance.
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EDWARDS, Colorado - Growing pains never felt this good.
The Vail Academy's student enrollment has almost doubled over the last two years and the school is adding six new classroom right now with plans for four more in the extremely near future.
"These are good problems to have," said Russ Kested, the Vail Academy headmaster.
The Vail Academy is a kindergarten-eighth grade school on the same campus as Vail Christian High School in Edwards, right across Highway 6 from St. Clare's. The stated mission is "educating the whole child: heart, mind, body and soul."
The Vail Academy's enrollment increased from 67 students to 120 in two years, which explains the campus expansion east of the current building. The Vail Academy's board of directors moved ahead with six new classrooms and room for four more.
"We've always been blessed. TVA has always had a place to call home, big or small, and we have watched our home go through many changes," said TVA teacher Jen Chesery." And I do believe our past and present have been shaped by God's hand, just as this expansion is being led him. We are truly blessed, and I love going to TVA each and every day."
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The first phase is happening now. Three modular buildings with two classrooms each are being finished right now.
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Reinstalling video drivers on Windows XP
Several problem encountered by Yahoo Messenger may be resolved by reinstalling your video driver. Symptoms may include:
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The video driver is outdated.
For optimal performance of Yahoo Messenger, always use the most recent version of your video driver. Uninstalling an outdated video driver and reinstalling the latest driver has been known to resolve multiple issues.
Step 1: Download and Install the DirectX Runtime Web Installer by clicking on the link below:
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- On your keyboard, hold down the Windows + R key. This opens the Run command.
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WALNUT CREEK--Susan Hammond had one unforgettable day at Massey Hall in Toronto, where she was sitting a mere few feet away from the piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz.
Hammond was a young pianist in 1976 who only dreamed of seeing Horowitz perform live. As she stood in line along with several other concert-going hopefuls waiting outside the hall to score tickets, she didn't think she had a chance. It wasn't until she actually got to watch him perform later that day that the surreal experience would make an impression on her and influence the way she played.
"I sat five feet from his left hand," said Hammond, who divides her time between Toronto and the Bay Area. "He had a unique technique and penetrating sound. The softest sound he could make on the piano could carry loud and clear to the back of the hall. If I heard this penetrating sound on the radio, I would immediately know it was him."
Hammond and fellow pianist and Horowitz enthusiast Justin Levitt will perform some of Horowitz' repertoire by Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin, as well as some of Levitt's original compositions in concert on Horowitz' own Steinway Concert Grand Piano No. 503. In addition to the performance at the Lafayette Library's Community Hall, Hammond and Levitt will share video clips and stories about the Steinway pianist whose piano toured with him wherever he went.
"This piano traveled the world with him as his closest friend and confidante," she said.
Now, the piano takes up residence for a limited time in the Bay Area for the public to absorb some of the Horowitz "magic," said Levitt, manager of Sherman Clay Piano in Walnut Creek.
"We're having the recital at 4 p.m. on Sunday because it was the only time he would perform," said Hammond, who produced the ten internationally-acclaimed CDs, videos and live symphony shows called Classical Kids.
"He felt this was the only time he was at his peak," said Levitt, a Concord resident who performed at Carnegie Hall last year. "So, we're trying to keep this tradition alive."
Sherman Clay Piano will be offering appointment-only opportunities for the public to play Horowitz' Steinway Concert grand piano at the Walnut Creek showroom from Jan. 21-31. The tour provides a rare opportunity to see, hear, touch and even play the very same piano which was known to be one of Horowitz' favorite instruments, Levitt said.
"I also have a concert grand Steinway that I consider to be my best friend that allows me to feel and express my music," Levitt said. "It wasn't just a piano to Horowitz. This instrument allowed him to be himself musically."
Horowitz, who lived from 1903 to 1989, used this piano, which he kept in his New York townhouse, in several recitals and recordings during the 1970s and 1980s, said Hammond, who's currently writing a book about piano studies based on master classes, reading and private study.
Steinway Pianos keeps the piano on tour so the public can get a chance to see it and play it because "inside the piano carries the magic of his touch," said Hammond, who's been awarded six JUNO's (Canada's Grammies), the Billboard Award for Excellence, and the first Karl Haas Award for Music Education. She also has the Order of Canada for her contribution to arts education.
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You can't beat New England when it comes to fall foliage. With the show stopping maple trees leading the color brigade, autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Boost your leaf peeping skills with Conservation Correspondent Bridget Butler as she breaks down why trees change and how to pick out different species of trees across the landscape by their colors
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