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THE Eurobodalla will be graced by the presence of a cruise ship with a difference next month.
The MS Caledonian Sky will anchor off Batemans Bay early on Saturday, March 9, and depart late in the afternoon.
Its 98 passengers and 75 crew will land at Batemans Bay on 10 inflatable boats from the ship, eliminating concerns about the sandbar.
The Caledonian Sky may be smaller than other vessels that have visited the Eurobodalla, but the nature of its tours should prove a bonus for Batemans Bay and Moruya.
"The focus of these cruises is on exploration," said Craig James, the product manager of Australian Pacific Tours, which is organising the visit.
"On bigger ships, there is so much on board that people may never leave the ship but with this tour it is all about the destination. We visit the smaller ports that the bigger ships don't."
Rixon's bus company will shuttle the passengers to destinations such as Mogo Zoo, Moruya Markets, Mogo village, the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens and the Batemans Bay Bridge.
Among the Caledonian Sky's crew are marine biologists, ornithologists and geologists to give the passengers some background about the natural wonders of the area.
Most of the passengers are aged between 60 and 75 and are from the United Kingdom.
Eurobodalla Shire Council tourism manager Andrew Greenway is naturally pleased about the ship's visit.
"It is good because we haven't had a cruise ship for a couple of years," he said.
"We will see if it leads to any more in the future. Because it is a smaller ship, it will help us test issues with these visits, and prepare us for when larger ships come here."
The ship will anchor at 6am after sailing north from Eden. This will be the last stop of the cruise before it sails to Sydney at 5.30pm.


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A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 Spruce St. Gridley California, for Linda Potoski, 62, of Gridley. Linda passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital in Gridley.
She was born August 12, 1949. in Modesto California to John and Emily Lanting.
Linda put her heart and soul into her community. Her passions included owning Little Folks Children Shops, being an active member of Chamber of Commerce, Women of the Moose, Children's Home Society, FOCUS, GUARDIAN, Rape Crisis Intervention, Gridley Gators, Delta Nu Alpha, Downtown Improvement Committee, Red Suspenders Day Parade, Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Christmas Parade of Lights, Gridley Home Tour and Butte County.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents John and Emily Lanting.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Stanley Potoski of Gridley, two daughters Laurie (Richard) Whalin of Yuba City Ca. and Kim (Brian) Fesler of Gridley. Four Grandchildren, Daniel and Allen Potoski, Andrew Spencer and Justin Whalin. Two brothers, Albert Lanting of New Mexico, Dennis Lanting of California; Three sisters, Carol Schwartz of California, Danita O'Connell of Washington and Denise Williams of Washington.
Bishop Blaine Sannar of the Liberty Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will officiate the services..
Family requests donations be made to the MS Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gridley Block Funeral Chapel
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Writer Jeff Lemire takes on "Green Arrow" alongside "I, Vampire" artist Andrea Sorrentino beginning with issue #17 and dispels rumors of his possible "Justice League Dark" departure. UPDATE: New artwork and comments from Lemire.
In maybe the biggest gimmick of an era of numbers-increasing covers, DC Comics announced 52 variants for Geoff Johns and David Finch's "Justice League of America" #1 as well as two solo series for Vibe and Katana.
Entertainment Weekly has debuted the first still of Jessica De Gouw as "Arrow's" Huntress, a new vigilante - and potential love interest - entering Oliver Queen's life.
In this week's episode of "Arrow," Oliver Queen finds an ally, helps to save the live of a wrongly convicted man, and faces the possibility that his career as Starling City's costumed vigilante may be short-lived.
The CW has dealt fans a first look at Currie Graham and Kyle Schmid as the Royal Flush Gang from the November 14 episode of the hit superhero drama "Arrow."
As classic DC Comics villain Deadshot takes center stage in this week's episode of "Arrow," Oliver Queen comes up with a way to mask his nighttime activities -- only to be forced to reveal his secret to someone.
In this week's episode of "Arrow," Oliver Queen goes to court, bodyguard John Diggle gets suspicious, sister Thea tries to get closer and China White enters the picture.
At New York Comic Con, "Arrow" executive producer Marc Guggenheim explained whether Moira Queen is a villain, which Season 1 episode is his favorite and how much action is in store for viewers.
"Arrow" stars Katie Cassidy and Willa Holland spoke at NYCC about the way in which the five-year absence of Oliver Queen changed their characters' relationships with the playboy-turned-vigilante.
Speaking with the press at New York Comic Con, "Arrow" star Stephen Amell discussed the "manic" pace of the new series, Oliver Queen's relationship with his mother and the imminent arrival of Deathstroke.
"Arrow" stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy and Willa Holland along with producer Marc Guggenheim took the stage at New York Comic Con 2012 for a question and answer session and special video presentation.
Speculation began about whether Oliver Queen would take on master assassin Deathstroke when his mask appeared in the "Arrow" pilot, and CBR has now learned the showdown is coming in November.
In the premiere of The CW's "Arrow," we're introduced to former bad boy Oliver Queen, returning after five years stranded on an island with a unique set of skills and a mission to bring down evildoers preying on Starling City.
The CW's "Arrow" debuted Wednesday to the highest ratings a show has achieved for the network in three years while helping "Supernatural" to its best number in the past two seasons.
NetherRealm studios adds Oliver Queen and his long-range battle tactics to its cast of fighters for "Injustice: Gods Among Us," set to hit in April 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U.
The CW has released a first look at Michael Rowe as Deadshot in the third episode of "Arrow," where Oliver Queen faces off against the most accurate assassin in the DC Universe. The episode airs October 24.
The latest DC superhero to hit The CW takes his story to comics as Executive Producers Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg pen an "Arrow" digital comic tying into the weekly show. CBR has exclusive first word on the project.
Gearing up for the October 10 series premiere, The CW has released seven new photos from the pilot for "Arrow," the new superhero drama based on DC Comics' Green Arrow.
"Arrow" stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy and Colin Donnell feature in the latest promo for the superhero drama more in line with The CW's overall branding. The series premieres Oct. 10.
DC Comics has revealed the final covers for the first week of its month of zero issues in September with a number of subtle changes from those shown after the initial announcement.
CSBG's examination into the introductions of various comic lore continues with a look at DC vigilante, Roy Harper. See his evolution from Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy to Red Arrow and back! Plus, his history with drugs and tragedy!
Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell and Willa Holland answered questions and took fans behind the scenes of "Arrow," hinting at what to expect in the way of character developments, Easter eggs and more.
A new three-and-a-half-minute trailer for the CW's "Arrow" clarifies the origin and mission of Oliver Queen's vigilante persona. The series, based on DC Comics' Green Arrow character, debuts October 10.
Australian actress Jessica De Gouw will play DC Comics vigilante the Huntress in a multi-episode arc of "Arrow," The CW's upcoming superhero drama based on Green Arrow.
The CW has released a new poster for "Arrow," featuring a shirtless, scarred Oliver Queen and the phrase "Destiny Leaves Its Mark." The series, based on DC Comics' Green Arrow, debuts in October.
Torchwood star John Barrowman has joined the cast of The CW's "Arrow," playing a mysterious and wealthy character with ties to Oliver Queen. The series, based on DC Comics' Green Arrow, debuts October 10.
The CW has announced Canadian actor Michael Rowe will appear as DC Comics assassin Deadshot in the third episode of "Arrow," the October-debuting superhero drama that stars Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen.
The cast and crew of the CW's "Arrow" came to Comic-Con International to discuss the upcoming Green Arrow TV adaptation's, a hero without superpowers, and expanding the universe beyond TV.
The CW premiered the pilot for "Arrow" Friday at Comic-Con, and the cast and crew spoke about making a show about DC Comics' Green Arrow and what they have in store for the first season.
"Arrow" Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim talks about the upcoming CW series adapting DC's Green Arrow to television, discussing Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy's influence on the series and more.
The CW has released an intense new clip and behind-the-scenes photos from "Arrow," the network's upcoming superhero drama based on DC Comics' Green Arrow.
The CW and TV Guide will give away a 10-page comic based on "Arrow" to CCI attendees, introducing viewers to the network's take on DC Comics' Green Arrow character.
"Green Arrow" scribe Ann Nocenti discusses taking over as the permanent writer on DC Comics' "Catwoman" ongoing series and what the move means for Selina Kyle. UPDATED with Andy Clarke's "Catwoman" #13 cover.
Writer Judd Winick spoke with CBR about September's "Green Arrow" #0 origin issue, how it fits into Ann Nocenti's run and what it was like returning to the Emerald Archer in his New 52 incarnation.
The CW has released premiere dates for its fall lineup, which includes the new superhero drama "Arrow" and returning series "Supernatural," "Nikita" and "The Vampire Diaries."
The CW has debuted an extended trailer for "Arrow" that hints at the inclusion of a fan-favorite DC Comics villain who previously appeared on "Smallville" and "Teen Titans."
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Green Arrow" #10. The stand-alone issue by Ann Nocenti and Oliver Nome lands in stores June 6.
"Green Arrow" writer Ann Nocenti spoke with CBR about Oliver Queen, the Skylarks' sexuality and the current Hollywood explosion of archers, from "The Hunger Games" to "The Avengers" and the CW's own "Arrow."
A new trailer for The CW's "Arrow," based on DC Comics' Green Arrow character, offers viewers a crash course in the show's premise and the origin story for Oliver Queen's costumed identity.
The CW has released the first clip from the pilot episode of "Arrow." The Green Arrow adaptation will air Wednesday nights this Fall, alongside the network's long-running hit "Supernatural."
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Fort Hays State, ranked No. 20 in NCAA Division II, moved to 7-0 overall on the season with a 95-64 win over Sterling College on Saturday (Nov. 30) in Hays. The Tigers jumped out to a 33-point halftime lead and then cruised from that point.
FHSU opened the game on a 16-0 run before Sterling scored its first basket at the 15:20 mark. FHSU then used a 9-0 burst to lead by 23 at 25-2. The Tigers shot the ball very efficiently in the first half, hitting 65.6 percent (21-of-32) from the field and 5-of-7 beyond the 3-point line. They were perfect at the charity stripe in the first half at 11-of-11 to lead 58-25.
The Tigers pushed the lead to 41, the largest of the game, with 3:54 to go in the game. With the majority of the starters getting to rest in the second half, FHSU finished the game at 57.6 percent from the field (34-of-59) and 50 percent beyond the 3-point line (7-of-14). The Tigers finished 20-of-23 from the free-throw line for 87 percent.
Fort Hays State had five players reach double figures. Craig Nicholson led the way with 17 points and nearly had a double-double with a team-high nine assists. Achoki Moikobu scored a career high as a Tiger with 16 points, followed by James Fleming with 15. Dwayne Brunson had a streak of five straight games with a double-double snapped as he scored 14 points but had just three rebounds. Andrew Victoria almost logged a double-double with 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
The Tigers received 47 points from their bench in the game and turned the ball over just five times.
Fort Hays State now braces for MIAA play with two difficult road games right out of the gate. FHSU plays at Central Missouri on Thursday (Dec. 5) and then Missouri Western on Saturday (Dec. 7). Fort Hays State's next home game is December 14 against Central Christian College.
Fort Hays State closed out its four-game homestand by taking down Tabor College, 86-51, on Saturday afternoon inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.
FHSU moves to 5-0 on the season and has outscored opponents by an average of 41.2 points during the first month of the season.
Against Tabor College (3-6), the Tigers shot 50.7 percent from the field (38-of-75) and hit on six of 10 free throws. On the defensive end, FHSU's 18 steals limited the Bluejays' offensive opportunities.
Kate Lehman put together her second consecutive double-double in points and rebounds, leading the team with 22 tallies and 11 boards. Lehman added four blocks on the defensive end.
Katelyn Edwards' streak of four straight double-doubles was snapped, but the senior still managed to knock down seven field goals and finish with 15 points. Her six rebounds were second on the team.
Chelsea Mason and Tera Ingalsbe once again hit double-digits in points, finishing with 11 a piece in the winning effort. Mason added five rebounds and a team-high five assists, while Ingalsbe had two blocks.
Beth Bohuslavsky neared a double-double, notching seven points, seven assists and three steals.
After falling behind 6-2 in the opening two minutes of the game, FHSU and TC hung close until 11:05, when an Edwards' free throw sparked a 23-0 run for the Tigers that lasted just under eight minutes and propelled the Tigers ahead, 42-15. Bohuslavsky would lead the Tigers during the run, scoring all of her seven total points.
BC closed the first stanza with seven unanswered to put the halftime deficit at 20, 42-22.
Out of the break, the teams would battle near the 20-point margin for the first 10 minutes of second half action as the lead ranged from 18 to 27 until 09:43, when FHSU went on a tear of 11 unanswered over a three minute period to jump ahead, 77-41.
Ingalsbe had a layup to start the run and Lehman contributed five of her 22 total points during that span.
The Tigers start MIAA play next Thursday (Dec. 5) on the road against No. 5 Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo., at 5:30 p.m. The road trip concludes on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Missouri Western.


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Police in Norman say two people are dead and two are injured in a six-car crash on Flood Avenue.
Chief Keith Humphrey says the crash happened at about 7 a.m. Tuesday. Police say it appears that a vehicle traveling south on Flood Avenue crossed the center line and crashed into oncoming traffic. Police say at least six vehicles were involved in the accident.
Investigators say Flood Avenue from Tecumseh Road to the Interstate 35 exit will be closed until early afternoon Tuesday.
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About the Book
Known for his critically acclaimed contemporary thrillers, New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin explores intriguing new territory in Worthy Brown's Daughter, a compelling historical drama, set in nineteenth-century Oregon, that combines a heartbreaking story of slavery and murder with classic Margolin plot twists.
One of a handful of lawyers in the new state of Oregon, recently widowed Matthew Penny agrees to help Worthy Brown, a newly freed slave, rescue his fifteen year old daughter, Roxanne, from their former master, a powerful Portland lawyer. Worthy's lawsuit sets in motion events that lead to Worthy's arrest for murder and create an agonizing moral dilemma that could send either Worthy or Matthew to the hangman.
At the same time, hanging judge Jed Tyler, a powerful politician with a barren personal life, becomes infatuated with a beautiful gold-digger who is scheming to murder Benjamin Gillette, Oregon's wealthiest businessman. When Gillette appears to die from natural causes, Sharon Hill produces a forged contract of marriage and Tyler must decide if he will sacrifice his reputation to defend that of the woman who inspired his irrational obsession.
At Worthy's trial, Matthew saves Worthy by producing a stunning courtroom surprise and his attempt to stop the deadly fortune hunter ends in a violent climax.
Inspired by a true story, New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin turns his hand to historical fiction in this masterful saga about justice in the American West.
Like thousands of other Americans in the nineteenth century, Matthew Penny, a young lawyer, believes that he and his wife, Rachel, can forge a better future out West. But after she drowns on the Oregon Trail, Matthew arrives on the frontier with nothing but shattered dreams. Unable to face the memories that await back home, he joins the handful of lawyers practicing in Portland, Oregon—which in 1860 is just a riverfront town in a state less than a year old.
Worthy Brown, a slave from Georgia, journeys west with his master, Caleb Barbour, who promises to reward Worthy and his daughter, Roxanne, with their freedom if they help him establish a homestead in Oregon. When Barbour reneges on his pledge, Worthy's hope for a fresh start with his child is destroyed.
In the hands of critically acclaimed thriller writer Phillip Margolin, the fates of these desperate men intertwine in a breathtaking narrative about the extent of evil and the high price of true justice. Matthew and Worthy decide to challenge Barbour in court, but events rapidly spiral out of their control and the stakes become higher than either of them could ever have imagined. And when Matthew, struggling to survive in the cutthroat, corrupt world of frontier law, crosses paths with Heather Gillette, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy Portland businessman, his grief-stricken existence is turned upside down, and suddenly he has everything to fight for.
Over two decades in the writing, Worthy Brown's Daughter is a compelling white-knuckle drama about two broken men risking everything for what they believe in. Powerfully evocative of time and place, woven through with rich historical detail, it charts new territory for Margolin—but its epic, deeply human scope is still defined by the suspense and energy his fans have come to expect from his books.
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Critical Praise
"Worthy Brown's Daughteris a fast and absorbing read, and Margolin's law expertise makes the book's climax…an exciting moment indeed." — Seattle Times
"Margolin shines in recreating pioneer life .. . . there's legal wrangling, murder and romance, set against the backdrop of race and frontier life. . . . his scene-setting, knowledge of the frontier and relating of the hard task of the law make for an appealing read." — Kirkus Reviews
"With plenty of action…the lively narrative will keep readers engrossed." — Library Journal
"Margolin captures both the haphazard legal theater—when judges ride the circuit, Portland's 'courthouse' is a loft on the third floor of the Coleman Barrel Company—and the daunting racism of the times." — Oregonian (Portland)
"Worthy Brown's Daughter reads something like Deadwood meets Twelve Years a Slave. The finale in the courtroom is as brilliant and exciting as any great legal drama…. [A] beautifully written story rooted in America's brutal history of slavery and racism." — Iron Mountain News
"[A] compelling tale of justice for sale… vibrant characters…bring the West to life…. If you like westerns or legal thrillers you will get both in Worthy Brown's Daughter." — Huffington Post
"The Old West comes alive in heart-wrenching, violent, and wicked racist color…. Legal thriller and western fans will stay with it to the last page.… Margolin's novel offers a compelling portrait of small town justice done right." — Booklist
"Margolin. . . [and] allows passions to sway his heroes, and generates empathy toward his crooks . . . . [On] the courtroom floor, where Margolin is clearly at home, [there is] a satisfying, white-knuckle climax." — Publishers Weekly
"This departure for best-selling thriller writer Margolin might appeal to fans of the acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave." — USA Today, "New & Noteworthy"
"In New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin's first historical, recently widowed attorney Matthew Penny has come to newly-settled Oregon to start fresh. He stumbles into the most challenging case of his career when a former slave, Worthy Brown, asks him to save his teenage daughter." — Huffington Post, "Books I Want to Read Most in 2014" by Wendy Webb, author of The Vanishing
"Phillip Margolin explores intriguing new territory in Worthy Brown's Daughter, a compelling historical drama, set in nineteenth-century Oregon, that combines a heartbreaking story of slavery and murder with classic Margolin plot twists." — Bookreporter.com
"The action is brisk and the villains are shifty…[t]his energetic tale does cover interesting regional history for readers who might be averse to picking up a book of nonfiction, but who are willing to follow Margolin in his break from the regular routine." — Bellingham Herald
Product Details
- Imprint: Harper
- On Sale: 01/21/2014
- Pages: 384
- List Price: 7.00 USD
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discgolfduval wrote:SARG27044 wrote:Well then the ranking system needs to be changed. Right now you get your rank by a number of ways. Mostly having to do with a human vote deciding where to place you. Until there is a fair way of ranking teams, your idea wont work either.
I agree with you here Tyler. As far as determining a National Champion though, if you had 8 teams. Every team that deserves a shot at the title would get it. Id rather be squabbling over who the 8 and 9 teams are versus who the 1 and 2 teams are. You'd have more meaningful games(right now there is just one). Then you can still have the other 67 bowl games and they will still be exactly what they are right now...meaningless.
Oh I agree 100% that a playoff is the answer, however I don't think its going to happen anytime soon. Hence the reason for my above post. Its far from a playoff, but a lot better than what we have now.


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ALAMEDA -- DJ Hayden is still working on some goals for the 2014 season, but he's already conquered a big one.
"I made it through one OTA," Hayden said after the new-look Raiders met for the first time on the field as a team in an organized team activity. "I'm definitely excited I made it through one OTA."
A year ago, Hayden came out of his first practice not feeling well and was soon in the hospital, undergoing surgery to remove scar tissue from his abdomen. The problem was a residual effect of life-saving trauma surgery the previous November following a freak practice play that left him with a torn blood vessel leading to his heart.
"Here were all my teammates out there working and I'm hooked up to IVs," Hayden said. "It might mess up anyone's head a little bit. But I'm way over that now and I'm just ready for the next season to start."
Club restrictions on practice information don't allow for specific reporting on which players are working with the first unit. Rest assured, however, the Raiders would love to see Hayden emerge as a starter at cornerback opposite Tarell Brown and show the kind of skill which made him the No. 12 pick in the first round of the 2013 draft.
"I think he's light years ahead of where he was at this point last year," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. "Not just from a physical standpoint, but really from a mental standpoint, too.
"I think he realizes now that everything's going to be fine, he's going to be OK and now he can really focus on getting better as a football player."
Hayden was done after eight games because of a groin injury, eventually going on injured reserve following sports hernia surgery. His lone highlight moment was an end zone interception to seal a win over the San Diego Chargers.
"It definitely sucked, but those were the cards I was dealt and I just had to play them right," Hayden said.
At 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Hayden appears thicker in the upper body, the result of a full offseason of strength training, and said his quick feet and coverage skill have not been compromised.
"It will definitely be beneficial, me being a little bigger, a little stronger, because we do have physical receivers in this league, and I think it will be good to be somewhat big," Hayden said.
Allen referred to Hayden as a "quasi-rookie" given the time he missed, but said, "There's a reason why we took him where we took him last year."
Hayden said Brown and Carlos Rogers, another former 49er brought in to be the slot corner, have offered words of encouragement.
"They told me just to stay focused, apply your rules to the game and let your natural instincts take over," Hayden said.
Rather than voice displeasure with Hayden during a difficult rookie season, Allen and defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, looking long-range, worked on keeping his spirits up.
"They had my back and gave me encouraging words," Hayden said. "If anyone went through that experience, they would have little doubts. But as it went on, I starting getting more confident (about the future)."
For more on the Raiders, visit the Inside the Oakland Raiders blog at ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders. Follow Jerry McDonald on Twitter at twitter.com/Jerrymcd.


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Stelara: FDA and EMA to ballot
10.12.2012 - J&J subsidiary Janssen pushes its antibody Stelara for approval against psoriatic arthritis. FDA and EMA will decide over the filed application.
The Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries Janssen Research & Development, LLC, and Janssen Biotech, Inc, from Horsham (USA) as well as Janssen Biologics B.V. from Leiden (The Netherlands) announced on 6 December the submission of a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a Type II Variation to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), respectively. In both cases, the companies ask for the approval of Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects up to 30% of people suffering from psoriasis. Stelara is a human interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 antagonist, that is currently approved in 69 countries for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. After promising multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trials (PSUMMIT I and II), J & J now hopes to expand the indication range for Stelara.
Jerome A. Boscia, Vice President at Janssen Research & Development, said: "The efficacy and safety of Stelara have been shown in a large Phase III clinical development programme for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis, a disease for which tumour necrosis factor inhibitors are currently the only approved biologic therapies, and additional therapeutic options are needed." The trials included patients diagnosed with active psoriatic arthritis who had at least five tender and five swollen joints and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels of at least 0.3 mg/dl in spite of previous treatment with conventional therapy. Patients with previous exposure to tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors were also partially included. Stelara is also in a Phase III development for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.
Some weeks ago Janssen Biotech demonstrated its dedication to R&D by announcing collaborations with Danish Genmab A/S on the production of bi-specific antibodies as well as the development of daratumumab, a CD38 antibody.
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December 14, 2012
Small businesses could save themselves nearly £16.5 billion a year by taking simple steps to cut costs, without impacting on service or staff, according to new research for Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, conducted by Opinium Research.
Nearly one in seven SMEs admitted to never regularly reviewing the costs for their largest areas of expenditure, according to the research.
Despite rising fuel and energy costs, more than half of all SMEs admitted to reviewing their day-to-day costs only once a year. Lack of time and misplaced loyalty to their current suppliers were cited as the main reasons for this inertia.
Electricity and gas prices have risen by 69% and 87% respectively since 2005, and the Government predicts prices will rise a further 26% by 2020 compared to today's prices. The average price of motor fuel has risen 44% in the past seven years.
More than 40% of businesses said that, excluding salaries, materials and supplies represented the most significant cost for them last year. Fuel, IT, rent and energy bills were also significant and, together with materials, represented around nearly half of all SME expenditure.
According to the research, last year, those SMEs that reviewed their regular costs saved, on average, £11,385, by adopting straightforward measures such as implementing energy-saving policies or moving to paperless systems.
Paul Shephard, director for business and private banking at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, said: "Regularly reviewing costs should be top of the to-do list for any SME owner or manager. Even relatively simple measures, such as making sure computers are switched off at night rather than left on standby, go towards bringing costs down."
He added: "Our research shows that there are significant savings to be made without a huge amount of effort. And all of these savings avoid cutting quality, service or wage bills, leaving money to be invested back in to the business, which in some cases is going to be tens of thousands of pounds."


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Spring Kick-Off Tournament
Hosted by: ISU Disc Golf Club
March 24th
Stable Run
Disc Golf Course
Ames, IA
Registration 9-10am
Tee-off 10:30am
2 rounds
Juniors - $10
Intermediate - $15
Advanced - $15
Prizes for top players
The first 15 to register are guaranteed a players pack!
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Sage Francis "Life is Easy" DVD set for release in
A couple changes have been made to the DVD already.
Had to remove one thing and add a couple others.
It is about 2 hours long. I had to take out a lot of material to bring it down to these two hours to make it a good mix of life moments and career moments. This thing is jam packed with outrageous and interesting footage. Much thanks to everyone who helped me out with this.
I plan on having it available in October for the start of the Knowmore.org Tour. If you are unable to pick it up at a show, we will be doing mail outs through the store at sagefrancis.net as soon as we have them available. Details will be posted on the site as soon as possible.
The store will be up and running. We will accept paypal even though I hate it. Money Orders are preferred, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it, eh?
Strange Famous Records presents:
Sage Francis
"Life is Easy"
Main Menu:
1992 "Run Come Follow Me" (feat Ams Uno)
Intro Interview
Roller Skater Depression
Welcome to the Broccoli Cock (Rock the Bells 2004)
Escape Artist Video
Francis Says, Scribble Jam 2004
Tolerance Level Montage
Anticon All Stars in Europe
Headcase Live interview
Slam Battle
Sex Problems interview
Specialist Live
A Day in the Life
I Blame You interview
Dance Monkey Reanimator Remix video
Hi, I'm Joe Beats
The Cure montage
"That Ain't Right" spoken word live
Sage vs Sole 2003
Sea Lion Reanimator Remix video
Lou Kang Wins
Poster Board Montage
After 9/11 interview
American Psychopath
Makeshift Patriot Live
Extra Features:
Dance Battle (I challenge a dance crazed intern in the Epitaph parking lot. Two full rounds of body rocking)
Live Band Dead Poet show (w/ Gruvis Malt) at Abbey Pub 2003
Rewrite (50 ways to dis your ex-lover)
Crack Pipes
What's Your Name?
Mourning Aftermath
Inherited Scars
Climb Trees
Black Sweatshirt
Whore Monger
My Name is Strange
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Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:26 pm
Sage Francis
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1992 "Run Come Follow Me" (feat Ams Uno) at the Atrium in Providence, RI
Intro interview footage shot by Jarrod Miller
Roller Skating video shot by Grandma Uni, interview audio captured and provided by Mark Plutynski, music provided by Joe Beats for Senor Ignacio Publishing (ASCAP)
Rock the Bells 2004 footage shot by Mike Puretz
Escape Artist video directed by Ramon and Pedro
Sage Francis Publishing (ASCAP), Goth-hop is Dead Music(BMI)
"Francis Says" performance footage shot at Scribble Jam 2004, provided by Scribble Jam
Back to School in Black Face interview, Tolerance Level montage, Anticon All Stars in Europe featuring Sole, Dose, Jel and Dax shot, directed and edited by Mark Plutynski, music provided by Non-Prophets for Sage Francis Publishing (ASCAP) and Senor Ignacio Publishing (ASCAP)
Headcase Live show footage and interview provided by Jon Julio
Slam Battle shot at 2003 National Poetry Slam
Sex interview shot by Jarrod Miller
Specialist live in Newport Beach featuring Gruvis Malt shot, edited and directed by Mark Plutynski (Sage Francis Publishing)
"A Day in the Life" segment Directed by David Schiliro. Edited by Niko Plaitakis.
©Visual Mercenary Group 2002. visualmercenary.com
I Blame You interview shot by Jarrod Miller
Sled footage featuring Sentence and friends shot by Slug
Dance Monkey remix (produced by Reanimator) montage edited by Sage Francis and Curtis Bettencourt (Sage Francis Publishing) featuring footage shot by Nick Deamer, Julian Picaza and others
Lets Go Find a Cat live in Providence featuring Grand Buffet, Mac Lethal, Joe Beats, Tom Inhaler and Gruvis Malt shot and "Camera that Shit" shot by Nick Deamer
"Camera that shit" shot by Nick Deamer
Joe Beats image made by Hiphopapotamus
Joe Beats "Punch in the Face" interview shot by Nick Deamer
Joe Beats montage shot by Nobbs
Joe Beats Falls Off Stage shot by Chicago Producers
"If the Camera was Always On" interview and The Cure montage, That Ain't Right spoken word (shot by Kristin English,) Woman is the New Gay interview, Sole battle shot, edited and directed by Mark Plutynski. Music provided by Non-Prophets for Sage Francis Publishing (ASCAP) and Senor Ignacio Publishing (ASCAP)
Parents Just Don't Understand filmed at some street studio
Sea Lion Reanimator Remix feat. Will Oldham shot and directed by twigg
Sage Francis Publishing (ASCAP) and Royal Stable Music (ASCAP)
Lou Kang Wins footage features Jared Paul shot by Kara Healey
1984 USA punk shot by Grandma Uni, audio provided by Jarrod Miller
Red Shirt interview and Poster Board montage shot, edited and directed by Mark Plutynski, music provided by Joe Beats for Senor Ignacio Music (ASCAP)
I Didn't Cash in on Shit interview shot by Non-Profits for their After 9/11 documentary
Makeshift Patriot live (feat Sol.iLLaquists of Sound and Tom Inhaler) shot by Robert A. Clift,edited by Curtis Bettencourt, Sage Francis Publishing (ASCAP)
American Psycho shot by Naython Vane and Mark Plutynski, edited and directed by Mark Plutynski
Sage Francis featuring Gruvis Malt "Live at the Abbey Pub 2003" in Chicago shot, directed and edited by Chicago Producers Inc
Dance Off in the Epitaph Parking Lot featuring Haggop shot by Matt McGreevey and edited by Matt McGreevey
Executive Producer: Sage Francis
Overall project edited by Sage Francis with the exra special help of Curtis Bettencourt
Intro graphics provided by Patrick Scruggs
DVD Authored by Christian (fill in last name haha) at Dub-it
Thanks to my family and friends, anticon, Lex, MF Shalem B, Chris Warren, Joe Beats, Gruvis Malt, Sol.iLLaquists of Sound and all the people who appear on the videos or provided the videos/music to me.
Extra special thanks to Epitaph, Jolene and Curtis for helping me out with all of this.
if your appropriate credits are not listed its because they got lost in the muck and we'd really appreciate your help in identifying the proper info for inclusion in a future pressing.
love you so much,
Sage Francis
strangefamous at gmail.com
Sage Francis
PO Box 2509
Providence, RI
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Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:31 pm
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$20 bucks?
have you thought about a special bundle (discount) price for those that purchase the
live CD
and new sick cd?
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:30 am
Sage Francis
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yeah, I would be down for that.
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:32 am
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Sage Francis wrote:
yeah, I would be down for that.
Cd's 10 each
purchase all 3 save 5 bucks?
$35 bucks total?
what ya say? or bump the dvd up to $25 and make the bundle $40
perhaps I will apply to be your marketing guru
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:52 am
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Location: Buried in Minnesota dirt.
This is pretty awesome, I am really excited for this dvd.
Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:15 am
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Im down for a copy of this. I'll snatch it from ya at the Knitting Factory. Have it autographed and if possible, put some lipstick on and give it a big fat kiss.
Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:43 am
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Those prices are reasonable.
Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:09 pm
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Location: Buried in Minnesota dirt.
Sage, will this be released on the epitaph site for ordering with a credit card?
Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:52 pm
Sage Francis
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Epitaph has actually just picked this up. It will be a dual release between Strange Famous Records and Epitaph. So it will be available on their site but not til after the tour.
Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:05 pm
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Maybe I was confused before, but does this mean your whole Rock the Bells 2004 set is not included?
Just the one scene?
Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:43 pm
Sage Francis
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a couple scenes. the sound is horrible though, which is why we couldn't use much from it. Just the important parts.
Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:27 am
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Ill be picking this up at the Knitting Factory as well....not like it will determine whether or not I buy but is the DVD professionally manufactured?....or is it the DVDs with the different color on the data side?
I know this isnt the thread but to save time and space, how bout the live CD and the still sickly business CD?
Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:17 pm
Sage Francis
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they will all be mastered and professionally manufactured.
The other sick CDs have been professionally manfactured for the past 4 or 5 years, but none of them were ever mastered.
Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:20 pm
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Location: Iowa
Are you going to the same engineer who mastered a healthy distrust? He did a really good job.
Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:42 pm
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Dear Voice in my Head,
You're right. I'm too old, I'm too fat, and throwing the cigarettes away today doesn't make me an ex-smoker.
You're also right that I never finish anything, that I have the worst diet possible, and that these shoes might or might not be a good choice. And I've never done anything particularly athletic in my life? Yeah, I know already.
And I already know that I've got that little "thing" next to my heart that the doctors call a sarcoid.
But Voice? You forgot something. This is "me" you're talking to. Yes, I'm going to be embarrassed as heck, running around the trailer park like some sort of a dork who thinks that she can call herself a "runner" some day. I'm going to clutch my cell phone like it's going to somehow start pumping my legs, heart and lungs for me. And guess what? I had enough diagnotistics done that my doctors said physical activity is good for me. And don't forget that even though I'm old, over 185 lbs., and slightly gimpy in my left knee, I'm also not sitting in this chair any more. I'm just perverse enough to stop listening to you, Voice.
Because I've got an ace in the hole. Maybe more than one. I've got a buddy who's going to run my first 5k with me, and she's been through it, and she has pledged to help me be accountable. And I've got another ace in the hole, too. I already started. Yes, it was one day. Yes, it was mostly a brisk walk. But I got my stretching in, and I've got some knowledge of how this is done. I work a very, very, very physical job for an old bat, Voice, or did you forget that? I know how to push through until I get the job done.
And I happen to LIKE the cold, Voice, so don't think you can stop me with that "The weather is GARBAGE out there!".
Voice, this time you aren't going to stop me.
See you at the finish line, Voice! And then we'll see who's astonished, won't we????
P.S. I can't wait to say "I told you so, Voice!"
I gave 'em up about 9 years ago. Took up running shortly after and never looked back.
When your feet hit the floor in the morning, promise yourself you're not going to smoke today. Don't worry about tomorrow, just take care of today. Watch your coffee intake, nicotine has a way of blocking caffiene's effect, so if you cut out the nicotine, you can get really wired.
Take it one day at a time and before you know it, 2 weeks have gone by and the worst of it's over. You go girl, you can do this!
Enjoy life, this ain't a rehearsal...
Love your post and I know you will be able to tell Voice, "I told you so!!" As Rich said, take it one day at a time. Be consistant. You will conquer!
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Well, I can't say I've never been athletic, but I've never been much of a fan of running. Never smoked (My Dad heard the Surgeon General say it may be hazardous to your health and put out his last cigarette right then, and I never tried one). I have dropped about 50 pounds over the past year and am back down to a weight I had not sen since my early twenties.
But, I'm 57 and I just started C25K in March. In week 4 now and picking my first 5K race for the end of April or beginning of May.
You keep telling that Voice of yours wherre to get off, and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Before long, you'll be amazed how far behind you that starting line is.
Thanks so much, everyone!!!! I'd say "you don't know what your encouragement means..." except something tells me that you know exactly what it means. I just want to thank you all for taking the time to post. I need it.
I have no stop watch, mp3 player, smart phone to help me with my journey... but resourceful me found someone willng to loan me their ancient ipod so I can d-load one of the free (about what I can afford) podcasts for c25k. I was concerned that carrying the ipod would be an issue, but discovered that the stretchy pocket in my hoody exactly fits the ipod. I won't need anything new that I can't afford (ear-buds, player, etc)
Someone literally gave me a pair of new brooks running shoes that fit me very well (I occasionally feel my left toes want to fall asleep). I've been working at breaking them in gently. They're going to have to last as long as I can reasonably make them. Shoes, of any kind, are not in my budget. Getting them was the weirdest little piece of serendipity I'd ever experienced. (From a dear lady who had no idea that that I was contemplating becoming a runner, nor that the one important thing I lacked was decent shoes. Yes. This really happened. She just walked up to me one evening and asked "What size shoes do you wear?")
Dear Voice in my Head,
What was that, ole' pal of mine? I'll quit after the first day? Where you surprised to find me out there?
I guess that gorgeous running trail was just too much for me, voice, and I guess I didn't hear you saying "there are probably scary people there. It's probably loaded with scornful, derisive "serious runners". It winds through neighborhoods and you KNOW there will be mean people hooting and laughing along the route at your tubby-self, rolling down the trail. Besides, it's getting dark, and you're going to get mugged."
Sorry... the temptation of that trail was just too much, Voice. Incidentally, it was perfect. Weather in the upper 40's (f). Cardinals and bluebirds? If I'd listened to your telling me how stupid I am, Voice, I'd have missed seeing my first robin of spring.
Voice, to be fair to you... you seemed a bit more quiet today. Is there any chance you and I could get to be allies? I'd like it if we could. I have a feeling that you've got a message that you're just having trouble expressing to me. If you can use a kinder tone, and be a bit less cruel, you and I could do this together. No? Well, maybe when you're ready, then.
Did you notice that the running parts were seeming pretty easy, Voice? I dedicated them to you. I was thinking of you as I kept running. For those moments you could have hit me with every low blow you had, and I don't think I'd have heard you.
Anyway... I'll see you Saturday, Voice.
You're doing great!
And there isn't a runner in the world who would scoff at you for doing what you're doing. Hang in there, keep your chin up and don't look back!
And yeah, I know encouragement this early in your journey is important. Remember, one day at a time!!
Enjoy life, this ain't a rehearsal...
I started running in 2007 at the age of 48.
I was an overweight, out of shape lifelong couch potato.
so far I have lost 60 pounds and I am running my 6th full marathon Saturday.
Getting Fit at Fifty
Nice post!!! When I was 50 (3 years ago) I went to an orthopedic dr. for a strained hamstring and he actually said (and I quote) "Well, you're 50 now, it's time to quit running and take up something like biking". I have since run 2 marathons and 3 half marathons, and planning more. I now try to only see doctors who are runners themselves, since it is clear that many non-running medical professionals not only do not understand the drives and rewards of the sport, but (like this knucklehead) make recommendations not based on diagnosis, but stereotype.
Don't listen to anyone (even that voice in your head ). Keep Running!!!
your posts are so inspiring ! see you saturday! signed the slow turtle
You are awesome!!! I'm 53 and starting my running program again. You have inspired me to keep going. Thanks!
I am 52 and had lost a little bit of motivation after completing 4 marathons and a handful of halfs but I wanted to let you all know that reading your posts has re-motivated me to crank it up again..
What size shoes do you wear? I have several pairs that have little wear that I do not use. They're in the bag to go to the local "goodwill", but if they're your size I'll happily mail them to you to try.
Send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com (work email) - I don't often sign into the forums.
Keep up the good work. I frequently tell my little voice "Thank you for sharing - now shut up, I'm busy!" :-)
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5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 12: Clinical Trials for Core Symptoms of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The hope of therapeutics to target the core biological impairments in autism would not have seemed realistic even five years ago. The year 2008 saw the first public announcement of early promising results in clinical trials designed for disorders with significant autism overlap, and several new clinical trials of biological pharmaceuticals are now in various stages of development.
Approximately one third of individuals with Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited mental retardation, also are diagnosed with autism, and almost all have features similar to autism, such as social anxiety, abnormal language, and atypical behaviors. Similarly, about half of the individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a disorder characterized by brain tumors and seizures, also have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Exciting translational research published last year using animal models of Fragile X and Rett animal models of Fragile X and Rett syndromes and this year using models of TSC has provoked a dramatic conceptual shift: whereas before it was believed disorders that impact the brain early on are not treatable unless intervened with immediately, they are now seen as potentially correctable, even later in life. Moving this concept into the clinic is the next step.
In 2008 researchers from the MIND Institute and Rush University reported results from the first trial of a class of compounds known as mGluR5 antagonists, drugs designed to inhibit a very specific subtype of glutamate signaling in the brain that researchers believe is overactive in individuals with Fragile X. Results from the small trial indicate that six out of the twelve adults with Fragile X showed improvements in cognitive deficits. In June 2008, Novartis Pharmaceuticals began enrollment of a clinical trial in Europe to test mGluR5 antagonists in adults with Fragile X. Also in 2008, Seaside Therapeutics, a small biotechnology company in Boston, began enrollment for a clinical trial based on a different biological approach to treating Fragile X, utilizing compounds known as GABA-B agonists to modulate glutamate signaling. Seaside Therapeutics has announced plans to expand this trial to patients with autism later this year, and is also aiming to launch a clinical trial of its own formulation of a specific mGluR5 antagonist for Fragile X.
Finally, although still ongoing, in 2008 UK researchers running a multi-site, multi-year clinical trial of the drug Rapamycin in individuals with TSC reported positive outcomes on short-term memory tests of those receiving treatment. Rapamycin, already FDA-approved for cancer, targets the brain signaling pathway that has been found to be disrupted in TSC and that has recently been implicated in autism as well. The ideas for these clinical trials derived entirely from research designed to uncover the basic biochemical mechanisms that cause the disorders. Genetic breakthroughs in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Fragile X led directly to discovery of the physiological pathways disrupted by the genes, which immediately inaugurated the search for compounds to overcome those disruptions, first in model systems and now in humans. It is equally noteworthy that none of these trials would be moving forward without the support and funding of the advocacy organizations Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, Tuberous Sclerosis Association, and FRAXA Research Foundation, illuminating the incredible power of community advocacy organizations in bringing partners together to make sure important discoveries are made!
Since this story was first run: In 2009, Autism Speaks' grantee Seaside Therapeutics received a $30 million dollar investment from private venture investors to pursue novel therapeutics for core symptoms of Fragile X and ASD. The newest funds will now allow Seaside Therapeutics to proceed with mid-stage clinical trial development, with the ultimate aim of treating autism at the biological level.
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by Edward Fraser - July 2, 2009 11:30 AM UTC
As the first day frenzy subsides, we look back at Day 1 and determine who won, who lost and who has work to do.
Well, that was fun. At least for those who didn't have to work and try to keep a website up to date with the furious action that was the first day of the NHL's free agent frenzy.
by Edward Fraser - June 25, 2009 11:02 AM UTC
With the Toronto Maple Leafs in full rebuild mode, the first place they should start restocking the shelves is up the middle, perhaps with Luke Schenn's brother, Brayden.
The NHL's perennial possessing of prospects draws near and between all the selections and dealing, the news will surely be flying fast and furious.
by Edward Fraser - June 18, 2009 11:50 PM UTC
Whether you like the idea or not, having a ceremony in Las Vegas displaying the game's best can only help it grow.
LAS VEGAS – If you're going to throw an event in one of North America's most notorious party cities – a place where famous-people spotting is a sport unto itself – you best have the celebrities to back it up.
by Edward Fraser - June 14, 2009 11:00 AM UTC
Picking out the top individual performances from the enthralling 2009 final between the Wings and Penguins.
With the dust settled after the Penguins' dramatic road victory in Game 7 over Detroit, here is my annual look at the best performers from the final series.
by Edward Fraser - June 13, 2009 12:52 AM UTC
Maxime Talbot's unexpected offensive surge in Game 7 makes him a part of history and forever engraves Pittsburgh on the Cup.
DETROIT – If the Pittsburgh Penguins were to march into Joe Louis Arena and upset the Red Wings, there was no doubt at least one of the Black and White crew would need to step up with a super-human effort.
by Edward Fraser - June 4, 2009 10:45 AM UTC
It's amazing enough the same two teams are playing in the final two years in a row, but both are set up for even more success.
Like a J.J. Abrams production, an NHL season is filled with unlikely plot twists and monsters (usually found in the games Pierre McGuire is calling), which makes predicting the future on ice somewhat of a fool's game.
by Edward Fraser - May 28, 2009 1:35 PM UTC
With the Stanley Cup final on the horizon, we take one look back at the Conference finals and hand out the hardware.
While the games themselves in each of the conference finals were great, there was no Game 7, or even Game 6, drama on which to draw. The final, however, has all the makings of a classic with great storylines and two of the league's most-talented squads going head-to-head in a rematch of '08.
by Edward Fraser - May 26, 2009 10:27 PM UTC
It was a good run while it lasted for the Canes, but don't expect them to just disappear. The Pens, meanwhile, are set for a Cup rematch.
If Paul Maurice could have scripted his team's start to Game 4, it would have looked very similar to how things actually played out in the first two minutes.
by Edward Fraser - May 21, 2009 10:57 AM UTC
While the refs don't always make the correct call, by putting things into perspective, it's time to give kudos to those who have made the obstruction crackdown stick.
If you're a fan of any one particular playoff team – especially one currently watching instead of playing – you're likely not of the mindset to give credit to the officials this time of year.
by Edward Fraser - May 14, 2009 1:25 PM UTC
The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins have both been down in their series, but now find themselves playing Game 7 in familiar buildings... and an admittedly early look at the top performers from the second round.
After early stumbles that had some thinking the heavily favored Bruins and Red Wings were down for the count, the two top remaining teams in the playoffs will try and squash the upset bug and advance to the conference final in do-or-die fashion Thursday night.
by Edward Fraser - May 6, 2009 11:19 PM UTC
In a great southern atmosphere the Carolina Hurricanes took the series lead on Boston on another clutch goal from their unlikely hero, Jussi Jokinen.
Starting with a charming rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner by Katherine Fritsch – with the obligatory "RED!" chant from the Carolina faithful – there was an air of electricity inside the RBC Center prior to puck drop for Game 3 of the Hurricanes-Bruins conference semifinal.
by Edward Fraser - April 30, 2009 9:55 AM UTC
Before the second round begins here's one last look back at the opening round's best performances.
In the latest edition of The Hockey News magazine, we hand out our annual regular season hardware after soliciting the opinion of 50 hockey experts.


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|Person Capacity
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|Fuel Capacity
|51 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
|13 deg.
|Length on Trailer
|Max Headroom
|Height on Trailer
|Bridge Clearance
|Trailer Weight
|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
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|1 x 150-hp Honda 4-stroke (outboard)
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1 x 150-hp Honda 4-stroke (outboard)
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The planing hull on the Vectra 1940 carries a 5-year warranty and has a composite transom reinforcement and a one-piece composite stringer system.
Affordable & Fun-- Vectra 1940 O/B
By Capt. Bob Smith
I had the pleasure of testing some of Smoker Craft's family of boats at Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana recently. I had no idea they had such a wide variety of boats to offer. The Vectra 1940 Outboard was one of the two fiberglass deckboats tested. This boat is a great example of making the best use of space and footprint with a keen eye on the budget.
The planing hull on the Vectra 1940 carries a 5-year warranty and has a composite transom reinforcement and a one-piece composite stringer system, but the sturdy construction does not stop there. Vectra uses an injected foam system for better flotation and elimination of voids and has a full fiberglass inner liner.
At the bow are docking lights to make it easy to see the trailer on approach at night or to see the slip as you are roll in from a day on the water. The bow platform takes full advantage of the deckboat bow design and has a beach boarding ladder to easy climb back on board. There is storage in a bow step that could be used as an anchor well or even as a short-term cooler. Lounging spaces in the bow is comfortable and there is plenty of room beneath the seats to store your gear or the boat covers while you play. Upholstery is heavy-duty marine grade and it comes with a 3-year warranty. If you really like to lounge in the sun and work on the tan, opt for the bow filler cushions and make a large sun lounge out of it. In the floor up front is a large compartment to store water toys.
Functional Helm
The helm offers excellent leg room, even for a big guy like me. The layout is functional with a fixed position 3-spoke wheel (which can be upgraded to a tilt hydraulic wheel). The gauges are positioned high and are easy to see, and power is controlled with aircraft style paddle switches with lighted tips. Great tunes are onboard with a stereo mounted low and to the left of the wheel. If you like to be your own DJ, an MP3 jack is on the side of the helm for plugging in your IPod or other MP3 player. On top of the helm is a pump action sink for rinsing off the sand before picking up the snacks.
Stern Features
Keep your snacks and drinks cool and pack them to carry on board in the cooler that fits neatly under the port side of the bench. There are grab bars are on either side of the stern bench seat and beneath the seat on the starboard side is a conveniently located battery switch. A courtesy light next to it illuminates the switch and the floor to make moving around at night safer.
When you are ready to take a dip out in the lake, access to the ladder is via walkthrough safety gate. A really smart feature is the fender holders in the engine well which will keep the fenders right where you need them. Across to starboard is a large locker easily reached from the stern for water toys and storing the docking lines.
The Vectra 1940 O/B can handle up to a 200-hp engine and carries 10 people or a total of 2250 lbs. She weighs 2,250 lbs dry without the engine and has a 51 gallon fuel capacity. She measures 19'0" length overall and is 102" across the beam. The interior depth is a very kid-friendly and safe 30".
Testing on an inland lake, I found the 1940 Vectra easy to handle. The ride was responsive, smooth, and dry. She was on plane in just 3.5 seconds and up to 30 mph in only 7.2 seconds. She is at cruise around 24.7 mph and 3500 rpm while she reaches top speed at 5600 rpm doing 43.5 mph. At cruise she will deliver 277 miles of fun and entertainment on a full tank of fuel and at top speed she will still give you as much as 144 miles. We tested the 1940 with a Honda 150-hp Four Stroke outboard on her stern.
If you like the thrill of speed boating and skiing yet have a need to be able to safely and comfortably carry a larger crowd with you, deckboating is likely in your future.
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|Washdown: Raw Water
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|Carpet: Cockpit
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|Tower: Watersports
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|Transom Shower
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Fortress Investment Group LLC has acquired Dow Jones Local Media Group, which publishes the Mail Tribune, Daily Tidings and Nickel along with six other newspaper operations.
The former Dow Jones entity will be managed by GateHouse Media, one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the United States, with a portfolio of products that includes over 400 community publications and approximately 350 related websites.
Members of the newspapers' staffs were informed by Publisher Grady Singletary this afternoon. No Southern Oregon Media Group staffing changes were announced.
The sale price wasn't disclosed.
NewsCorp acquired the Mail Tribune in 2007 when the global media company acquired Dow Jones Corp. and the Wall Street Journal.
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Two Hands on the — Phone? Industry Study Looks at Driver Distraction
If you want to know just what U.S. regulators are up against in trying to curb distracted driving, consider the following:
- 70% of Americans sleep with their cell phone within arm's reach
- 61% check their phones every hour
- And an overwhelming 90% of drivers keep it in their hand, lap, cup holder or on the passenger seat while in their cars.
These are among some of the findings released today in a new study by the auto industry's top lobbying group, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. It's the first such report from the industry's trade association, which represents 12 auto makers, both foreign and domestic, and aims to give the industry a glimpse at where consumers stand on certain auto-related issues.
Of course, distracted driving has been getting a lot of attention lately from regulators in Washington, especially since Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has made battling it his signature cause.
But it's also a concern for the auto industry, which is trying to balance safety with a ground-swell of demand for more in-car technology. Drivers, as the report's findings clearly show, want to remain connected behind the wheel, and auto makers are trying to offer them features, like Bluetooth connectivity, to help make using the technology safer.
So what exactly are drivers doing with their smart phones while driving? Here's what the study found:
- 33% are surfing the Web
- 30% sending emails or text messages
- 67% using GPS or navigation
States have taken some steps to curtail cell phone use while driving, including banning calls or text messaging with the phone in hand. But the debate continues about how exactly to address it and it's unclear who exactly has authority over the actual use of cell phones in cars.
The National Highway Transportation Administration is limited to regulating equipment on or in a vehicle only – not what devices are brought in or used while on the road.
The findings, which are based on polling of about 5,000 vehicle owners a month, also unearthed some other interesting tidbits.
On the political front, it found that 63% of democrats drive cars and only 6% drive pickups. For the republicans, the split was more like 51% cars, 12% pickups.
Also, along the party-line divide, about half of Democrats (53%) expect their next vehicle to be powered by gasoline. Twenty-seven percent say it will be a hybrid, while 4% will opt for an electric car.
Meanwhile, 72% of republicans say they're sticking with the conventional gas engine for their next vehicle purchase; 2% said they'd buy an electric car.
Among the biggest concerns irking drivers today are gas prices and distracted driving. Of course, the cost of gas was far more a concern for young drivers, those ages 18-29, than driving while distracted. The reverse was true for drivers age 65 or older, the study found.
For more, take a look at the full report here: http://autoalliance.org/auto-marketplace/auto-index


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I have been using my P3 to playback video from my 16 core MAC PRO (8 cores for transcoding). Purchase XBOX 360 Elite, connected it to my network and it found the MAC PRO immediately running OSX PS3 media server. My question is : how could this be without downloading the Window version of PS3 media server. The XBOX plays some MP4 files but mkv file either does not play or I get error code 68-80004005. Not complaining, just looking for understanding of the process.
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Appropriately named commenter Tengen Toppa Duck Face has a craving for video games based on collectible card games, but his experience is limited to Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon. Somebody help a brother deal a fresh hand in today's Speak Up on Kotaku.
Are there any collectible card video games that come highly recommended, new or old? I've got a PS3/PC/Wii/DS.
I used to collect Pokémon cards (although I never learned the rules until much later... lol) when I was much younger, and never really collected any other series. I was addicted to a Yu-Gi-Oh! GBA game my friend had back in 2003-4, and a couple years after that I got into the Pokémon Trading Card Game Game Boy Color game. After that GBC game, I didn't play a collectible card game (whether physical or digital) until this summer. With my free month of PlayStation Plus I played the Magic: The Gathering PSN title, and while I sucked at it and couldn't get far at all, I liked both the concept and the interface. A couple days ago, I was on a quick road trip and when I was at some random person's place, a couple guys were playing Yu-Gi-Oh! and it more or less reinvigorated my interest in it. I wanna give something else a try, either a (video) game that I've never heard of, or a newer installment in the Yu-Gi-Oh! series. So yeah, if you know anything good, lemme know, yo!


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