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FoodFacts.com understands the problems acne causes for so many in our population. Most common in the teenage years, but reaching well into adulthood and middle age, so many people are affected by this condition which has negative consequences for self esteem and socialization.
A new study recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has shown evidence of a link between diet and acne, most specifically from high glycemic load diets and dairy products. In addition, it illustrates that nutrition therapy can play a major role in the treatment of acne.
Over 17 million people in the United States suffer from acne. It influences their quality of life and can be a cause of anxiety and depression. Since the 1800s, research linked diet to acne. Most especially, the consumption of chocolate, sugar and fats were associated with the skin condition. By the 1960s new studies began to separate diet from the condition. Recently, though, dermatologists and registered dieticians have begun to explore the relationship between diet and acne and have become interested in how medical nutritional therapy might change the treatment of acne.
The new study comes out of the New York Medical College and New York University's Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health. The researchers conducted a literature review to look at evidence for the diet/acne relationship.
Using information from studies conducted between 1960 and 2012, they compiled data for various study characteristics that included design, participants, results and conclusions, to name a few. After this review, it was concluded that a high glycemic index diet as well as frequent dairy consumption are the strongest factors in the link between diet and acne. They were careful to note that the research reviewed did not illustrate that diet is a cause of acne, but that it may well influence or aggravate the condition.
The researchers are recommending that dermatologists and dieticians work together to design and conduct further research based on their findings. They are interested in discovering how these dietary findings are related to acne and want to learn how the development of dietary interventions may change the way acne is treated.
FoodFacts.com appreciates every possibility for the treatment of health concerns through diet. It's always important to learn and understand how the foods we consume affect our health and how adjustments to our diet can lessen the need for powerful medications, leading to more natural solutions for many different conditions.
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Asiana Airlines is South Korea's second-largest airline. It has recently tried to expand its presence in the United States, and joined the Star Alliance, which is anchored in the U.S. by United Airlines.
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Founded: 1988.
Fleet: 79 planes, including 12 777-200ERs.
Headquarters: Seoul.
Daily flights: 268.
Destinations: 23 countries, 71 cities, plus 12 cities in Korea.
Employees: 9,073 employees, including 3,321 office workers, 4,582 cabin crew and 1,170 technical and ground staff.
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A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
-Gordon's Gloom: Ed Yardeni critiques Northwestern University economist Robert Gordon's controversial views that the U.S. economy's best years are behind it; that growth in recent centuries may have been a fluke; and current innovations like smart-phones won't boost productivity the way the advent of indoor plumbing did. "Gordon acknowledges that his analysis is US-centric. There are many emerging countries that have lots of catching up to do. As their standards of living improve, global trade will continue to expand … [Gordon also] doesn't acknowledge that there may be a fourth revolution underway in the US attributable to the abundance of cheap energy driven by new drilling technologies … [Also] Gordon's grim outlook could be delayed for a very long time if more and more of us spend less time commuting to work thanks to technologies that allow us to work more productively from home offices … [Meanwhile,] the IT revolution is spreading to numerous industries, even to education."
-Data Limitations: David Brooks looks at the strengths and limitations of data analysis. "There are many things big data does poorly … Data struggles with the social … when making decisions about social relationships, it's foolish to swap the amazing machine in your skull for the crude machine on your desk … Data struggles with context … it cannot match the explanatory suppleness of even a mediocre novel … Data creates bigger haystacks … falsity grows exponentially the more data we collect. The haystack gets bigger, but the needle we are looking for is still buried deep inside … Big data has trouble with big problems … we've had huge debates over the best economic stimulus, with mountains of data, and as far as I know not a single major player in this debate has been persuaded by data to switch sides … Data favors memes over masterpieces … [and] data obscures values … there are value choices all the way through, from construction to interpretation."
-Factory Jobs: Richard Florida pours cold water on President Barack Obama's hope that a revived manufacturing sector will boost job creation. "Manufacturing does not create that many jobs, not all the jobs are good ones, and the work is concentrated in just a few areas of the country," Florida says. "[Manufacturing] is an anemic job creator … manufacturing output is projected to grow, but that's due to better technology, more robots and automation, and better production organization. It doesn't necessarily mean many more jobs … [and] not all manufacturing jobs are good jobs … many [new jobs] pay much less than existing manufacturing jobs."


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White Nose Syndrome Fungus Persists in Caves Even When Bats are Gone
The fungus that has killed millions of bats in eastern North America since 2006 can survive in the environment for long periods of time, according to new research conducted by the USGS National Wildlife Health Center and collaborating partners at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and U.S. Forest Service.
What is White Nose Syndrome?
White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease that has resulted in large-scale population declines for many species of North American bats. It is caused by Geomyces destructans, a fungus that is only capable of growing at cool temperatures; for this reason, the pathogen can only grow on bats when they are hibernating and have a depressed body temperature.
The WNS Causing Fungus Can Survive for Years
Scientists were previously unsure of how the fungus survived during the summer months when a bat's body temperature is above that which is permissible for the growth of G. destructans. A new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology sheds light on this mystery, demonstrating that the fungus can survive over the summer in the soil of the caves and mines where bats hibernate. Researchers at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center used culture techniques to analyze soil samples collected from 14 caves and mines in which bats with white-nose syndrome had been previously observed. The scientists found that G. destructans remained viable in the soil of these sites over the summer when bats were absent. The findings reveal that caves and mines, which remain cool year-round, can serve as reservoirs for the fungus and that bats entering previously infected sites may contract white-nose syndrome from the environment.
In addition, the researchers found that G. destructans could persist in caves and mines for periods of time much longer than several months. At one site, the fungus was still surviving in soil two years after bats had been excluded from the mine. Similar species of fungi that are not pathogenic to bats appear to play out their entire life cycles in the soil of caves, and it is plausible that G. destructans is capable of doing the same. Once G. destructans arrives at a cave or mine, it is possible the site could remain contaminated indefinitely.
What these Findings Mean for Bats and Humans
This research has important implications for managing WNS and vulnerable bat species by revealing the important role that the environment plays in the disease. For example, the findings suggest that susceptible bats may not be able to effectively re-colonize caves and mines that have been previously contaminated and that the reintroduction of certain bat species to such sites may not be a sound strategy for reestablishing lost populations. Although bats likely play a major role in transporting the fungus, the work additionally highlights the potential for humans entering contaminated caves and mines to come into contact with G. destructans years after bats have disappeared from those sites.
The same study also used molecular techniques to examine the distribution of G. destructans in eastern North America and provided new evidence that the fungus is not native to the continent. These findings support a previous hypothesis that G. destructans may have been introduced from Europe where bats do not appear to die from infection by the fungus. Using these molecular techniques, the scientists looked for the fungus in the soil of 55 caves and mines where bats hibernate in the eastern U.S. They found that G. destructans was limited to caves and mines within the range of the disease, but the fungus could not be detected in sites that remained disease-free. In addition, the investigation found that the fungus' presence correlated with the arrival of white-nose syndrome at sites sampled before and after the disease was observed. These results indicate that a pre-existing form of the fungus was not present prior to the manifestation of disease and argues against G. destructans being native to parts of eastern North America prior to the emergence of white-nose syndrome.
Early Detection of WNS
The molecular techniques used in the study represent the first successful attempt to use high-throughput screening, a method to rapidly test large numbers of environmental samples, for G. destructans and accurately distinguish it from the large number of similar fungi that occur in caves and mines. Such a technique has great utility in monitoring sites for the fungus and could serve as a means by which the disease agent can be detected prior to the disease itself being observed. This could allow for proactive management strategies that may reduce the number of bats lost and prevent or slow the spread of the fungus across the landscape.


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Donor Story – Rourke Barsanti
Nantucket Elementary School fifth-grader Rourke Barsanti has Asperger Syndrome and he is a wonderful self-advocate and fundraiser. Last year, he did a PowerPoint presentation about people with autism and presented it to his third grade cluster. This year, he raffled off a whale that he made and donated the proceeds, $62, to Autism Speaks.
Just like Rourke, his family (mom – Sydney, dad – Bob, and brother – Beck) is very supportive of Autism Speaks and the Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center. His mom, Sydney Fee Barsanti, is a co-chair of the Nantucket Walk Now for Autism Speaks and a veteran team captain.
May 13, 2010 at 11:02 am
I would love to see the PowerPoint presentation!! We have 4 children – the oldest is in 3rd grade, triplets are in 1st grade. Two of the triplets have PDD-NOS. We are struggling with not only how to explain the differences to our 2 neurotypical children but their peers as well. I think that it is simply amazing what Rourke has accomplished already!!!
May 13, 2010 at 11:16 am
Rourke Barsanti…what a brillant way to teach and bring about awareness! My grandson is on the autism spectrum…he teaches me about life and love in a way that i would never have the opportunity to learn.
Thank-you for sharing with me a part of your life, and for helping me to listen and learn.
May 13, 2010 at 11:45 am
thank you sooo much for sharing.my 7 yr old nephew has autism.he also has apraxia,lack of verbal skills,bless his heart,hes trying.but you have given him words today.because now we have a better understanding of why he eats this and not that or likes this and not that.i cannot express how grateful i am when given a chance to hear and understand about autism from someone firsthand.continued blessings to all of you!and again,thank you!!


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HORROR ICON MINI-MARATHON: Lucky McKee
It's rare that a male filmmaker, working in a genre known for its unenlightened views of the female experience, would build an entire resume of films that were mature and thoughtful observations of the horror genre from a woman's perspective. In celebration of his upcoming film release "All Cheerleaders Die," this week's article covers the career of filmmaker Lucky McKee.
Sophisticult Cinema is closing all the loops this episode.
Writer-Director Rian Johnson has been a peronal favorite of mine for several years. His 2005 high school set crime noir classic "Brick" cemented him on my 'to watch list' of young directors going forward. His 2008 film "The Brothers Bloom" is much lighter and doesn't reach the lofty heights of "Brick", but maintains Johnson's own personal touch and charm. Add in two episodes of the AMC drama Breaking Bad that he's directed, and I could be considered a bona fide fanboy. Needless to say, I have been feverishly anticipating "Looper" for a long time.


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After spending a week in critical condition at the MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, exotic dancer Lauren Block succumbed to injuries she sustained after hitting her head in a 15-foot fall from a strip club balcony.
The accident, which gained national attention last week, occurred around 1 AM on January 2nd inside Christie's Cabaret, where Block was employed.
According to a Cleveland Police Department report published by The Smoking Gun, the 22-year-old was performing a lap dance on 25-year-old Pasquale Storino, when she attempted a complicated "jump/dance move" and fell head-first over the second-floor balcony rail.
Block suffered major head trauma, from which she never recovered.
Following news of her passing, Block's family released the following statement:
We would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support and prayers for Lauren. She has passed away but is an organ donor, and we hope this will enable her to save many lives and live on through others. We would like to express our gratitude to the staff at MetroHealth. They worked tirelessly to do all they could to save her life. We ask that the media respect our privacy during this difficult time. We know that she's in God's hands.
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Members of the local clergy and civic leaders will come together to discuss different issues stemming from poverty at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Christian Church, 1625 N. Broadway.
A main topic of discussion will be ways to assist the working poor, and how to avoid duplication of services, Rev. Ray Belford of First Christian Church said.
Concerns have been expressed for parents whose children are on free and reduced lunches at school.
"While the schools have implemented programs to help the children, the needs of the parents still exist in many cases," Belford said. "If there is no food in the home for the children, then it is likely there is no food in the home for the parents."
Concerns about senior citizens in Shawnee have arisen as well.
"They [senior citizens] might know about Meals on Wheels and other assistance programs, but they have too much pride to ask for help," Belford said.
These issues are compounded when someone is trying to live on Social Security and cannot pay for all of their medicines and food, he added.
Many of those living in poverty don't have the time to get the education required for them to get a better paying job with benefits, including health insurance, Belford said. These individuals don't have time because of intense work schedules and family obligations, he added.
However, many manufacturing companies are higher, and if these people can receive an education "suddenly they're lifting themselves out of poverty," Belford said.
The public is invited to attend the meeting and share their views. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Christian Church.
Belford indicated the meeting is in response to a request that was made to the Shawnee Ministerial Association. However, the association is not sponsoring the meeting and makes no endorsements as an association as part of their policy.
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Time to listen to the gadflies
June 17, 2013
Every public body ought to include at least one gadfly....
The issues I have with BO has NOTHING to do with his race. This man is so drunk with power and doesnt operate within any type of boundaies whatsoever. Thats one my issues with him, not the color of his skin so that excuse needs to be dismissed.
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This is like an alcoholic going through bad times thinking that one, just one little drink couldn't hurt, could it?
If you believe things couldn't possibly get worse, vote Republican, and--SURPRISE.
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Bless you Suttle!!! Your correct view agrees with mine. And yes,the mindset of the less educated,Coal Company controlled serfs(our precious coal miners) dislike the very President trying to stop the evil practices created by these evil coal barons. They(coal miners) are concerned for their livelihood with little or no experience to get into another line of employment with a lucrative wage. So,the war between environmental concerns(affecting all West Virginians) and economic concerns(affecting most West Virginians) will unfortunately continue for a few generations I am afraid.
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It seems to me that if any West Virginians are racist, it would be the Democrats that voted for Keith Judd, least according to many national pundits. Personally, I think they just wanted someone other than Barack Obama.
Nationally, the proven racist are the ~10% of African Americans who voted Democratic because one who looked like them was at the top of the ticket.
Suttle doesn't know what he's talking about and those who agree with him are just as ill-informed.
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Well said "Suttle"
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Well, what else would it be there little buddy?
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Malarkey suttle. You don't know what the %^&* you are talking about.
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No offense to the writer here, but there is an underlining bases for West Virginia's attitude towards President Obama...it is called racism...pure and simple. President Obama has done more to try to enforce environmental laws (mountain top removal) and mining safety than any other president. If you want to see devastation just fly over southern West Virginia starting a few miles south of Charleston. Trust me, it will open your eyes. Only a coal company in St. Louis could appreciate how beautiful they are making West Virginia (like a moon Scape). These coal companies ruin and pollute our state, kill and injure our coal miners, make millions of dollars from mining coal and then, when all is said and done, these very same companies declare bankruptcy and leave the taxpayer holding the bag for unpaid benefits. Yet, West Virginians dislike the very President trying to stop this evil practice. Yep only a hillbilly could come up with this logic.
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You won't believe the awful denim that Zooey Deschanel wore out in public. On the most recent episode of Gawkerazzi, we make fun of the new Beyonce video, the celebs at Paris Fashion Week, and Kristen Stewart's multiple magazine covers.
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August 18, 2005
A local soldier and Cross Creek High School grad wrote a poem that was handed out today at the vigil in Atlanta.
Here's how the poem starts. "They left their homes, they families, their lives, to start a new life full of bloodshed and cries."
Patrick Walworth's mother and grandmother say he is very devoted to serving the county.
"Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, these are the names of the men we send to fight and die in the most honorable way," the poem reads.
Patrick wrote this poem in high school and it is published in this book. He joined the service right after high school and he is currently serving in Iraq.
Sonny Perdue feels that it is important to honor the men and women who serve the country. With seventeen deaths in the 48th Brigade, he wants to show service men and women as well as their loved ones that they have support and prayers. With two of those seventeen from the Augusta area, local people showed their support today.
Evans High School in Columbia County is one of the places with flags at half-mast today. Locations all across the CSRA did the same.
"Students and teachers, it is time to take a few minutes of silence to honor those fighting in Iraq."
That is what the principal of Evans High School said over the intercom at 1:00pm this afternoon.
"The least we can do is show our respect with a moment of silence," he said.
Patrick's poem reads, "To them, those courageous few, thanks for your service and may God bless you."
He would have attended Georgia Military College, but was deployed to Iraq right out of school. He will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant soon.
"Thank you Services"
By: PFC Patrick Walworth, 48th Infantry Brigade, currently deployed in Iraq
They leave their homes,
Their families, their lives, to start a new life,
Full of bloodshed and cries.
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines,
These are the names of the men we send,
To fight and die in the most honorable way.
Fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers,
They are all starting new lives today.
Kill or be killed is the name of the game,
Hard for these men to even stay sane.
So far from home, fighting each day.
So we don't have to and we can stay.
Safe in our homes we sleep at night and
Don't have to worry about waking in a fire fight.
They lead each moment as it should be led,
Because who knows, with so many dead,
Next could be them, they must keep their heads.
Always on alert and on the go, constant fighting everyone stays low.
So I say to them, those courageous few,
Thanks for your service and may God bless you!


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This delightful shepherd's hut, specially built and designed for The Outbuildings, is a rather fun addition to our individual bed and breakfast rooms. With far reaching views across open fields to the Snowdonian mountains beyond, it makes the most wonderful, quirky and cosy romantic retreat for two.
Inside is carefully decorated with my usual fun colours and bits & bobs, carefully chosen light fittings and furniture, with a blisfully comfy double bed and a tiny wood burning stove for chilly nights. The shower room has a shower, loo and wash hand basin. Just a short drive from the Menai Bridge and the idyllic town of Beaumaris, The Pink Hut is perfectly located to explore the wilds of Angelsey and North Wales.
Shepherd's huts originated in the 19th century – providing somewhere for shepherds to store both their tools and medicines as well as a place to eat and sleep whilst tending to their flock, especially during the lambing season. Although, I think our little pink hut is rather more comfortably furnished, and has a few modern extras such as a flat screen TV!
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Thursday, Oct. 31 • 7 p.m. • Dugan Wellness Center • Corpus Christi, Texas
VIDEO | LIVE STATS | Twitter: @IslandersVB
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi volleyball team will face Nicholls for the second time this season on Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Dugan Wellness Center. The Islanders topped the Colonels 3-0 in the first match and will come into the contest with a 15-10 record including a 9-4 record in the Southland Conference.
The Islanders are coming off a sweep of Prairie View A&M Tuesday night in non-conference play. Haley Satterwhite Day powered the Islanders' offense with eight kills while Ivy Baresh and Brianna Brink each chipped in seven kills apiece. Logen Bourque recorded her 10th double-double of the season with a match-high 44 assists and 10 digs. Shayla Maldonado propelled the defense with 15 digs and Baresh added 11 digs. Freshmen Shaquinn Parker and Morgan Carlson tallied four block assists apiece to help the Islanders out-block the Lady Panthers 8-3.
Bourque continues to be an offensive spark for the Islanders' offense. As of Monday, the senior ranked 28th in the nation in assists, which is good for second place in the conference. She is the first Islander to reach 4,000 assists in a career with 4,241. Bourque has tallied 50 or more assists in seven matches this season. The Houston native is fourth in the Islanders' record book in career digs with 1,033 and currently has sole possession of fourth place with 72 career service aces.
The Islanders currently sit in second place in the conference in assists (13.04) and digs (16.62) and third in kills (13.65). Baresh leads the Islanders with 3.47 kills per set, which is good for sixth place in the conference. The sophomore ranks 13th in digs with 3.62 and 12th in service aces. Ashley Phelps is right behind Baresh on the team with 3.13 kills per set while Brink is averaging 3.03 kills per set (12th SLC). Hailey King and Maldonado have powered the team defensively. King is averaging 3.70 digs per set (12th SLC) with 307 digs on the year and Maldonado is averaging 4.48 digs per set in conference play, which ranks eighth in conference matches only.
Nicholls enters Thursday's match with a 5-18 record including a 2-11 record in conference play. The Colonels are on a six-match losing streak and have conference wins over New Orleans and Southeastern La. Kayla Burling leads the Colonels with 3.56 kills per set while Kayla Mashburn is right behind her with 3.11 kills per set. Alyse Barclay (5.04 assists per set), Marlee Bean (4.51 assists per set) and Ainsley Marroccoli (4.12 assists per set) all help run the Colonels' offense. Defensively, Kalynn Egea leads the team with 4.07 digs per set.
Thursday's match will mark the 10th meeting between the two schools with the Islanders holding the 8-1 series advantage. The Islanders have won six straight matches over the Colonels from 2009-13. Earlier this month, the Islanders swept the Colonels 3-0 (26-24, 25-9, 25-18) on the road. Baresh led the Islanders with 15 kills, 18 digs and two service aces while Sarah Sanchez registered a career-high six blocks and added eight kills on an impressive .412 hitting. Bourque passed the 4,000-assist career mark against the Colonels after she dished out 36 assists.
Click here for live stats and video of the match and for in-match updates check out Islanders Volleyball on Twitter (@IslandersVB).
The Islanders will host the McNeese State Cowgirls next on Saturday, Nov. 2. First serve is set for 1 p.m. at the Dugan Wellness Center.
For all the latest on Islanders Volleyball, like the team on Facebook (IslandersVolleyball) and follow them on Twitter and Instagram (@IslandersVB).


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Ford Opens Pop-Up Stores in California to Fight Honda, Toyota
On Thursday night, Ford will open its fourth pop-up store on Market Street in downtown San Francisco, throwing a party intended to draw in curious and perhaps skeptical West Coasters.
In each quarter this year, Ford has used a vacant space for a "Go Further" shop for 30 days. People who come in can't buy anything, but they can take a look at a few Ford cars and participate in uniquely themed activities. Ford says they are trying to make a positive impression on locals, improving the image of the brand and getting people to look at their cars.
In California, Ford is well behind Japanese rivals Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co.
Indeed, Ford doesn't have a dealership in the city limits of San Francisco.
The store that opens Thursday will be film-themed. People who drift into the store can do a casting call for chance for a role in an independent movie Ford is sponsoring. Other shops offered fitness classes, cooking classes and competitions and art galleries, said Travis Calhoun, who handles Ford marketing in the Western U.S.
"We have increased purchase consideration and brand favorability in the region around the stores," Calhoun said. Each store has gotten progressively more visitors and the final store is expected to build on that trend because of its location in a prime foot traffic area. Ford said it has generated about 10,000 dealer leads from the events.
Each month, Ford executives talk about how its products are starting to sell well in the Sunshine State. It's important because one in 10 new cars in the U.S. are sold there and it's also been a challenging location for domestic auto makers. Calhoun said the San Francisco region, which is one of 22 regions Ford differentiates in the U.S., has had the second-largest sales increase this year and has grown 17% year-to-date.
According to Polk, a firm that provides research based on registration data, Ford's sales at dealerships in California made up about 8.75% of all sales compared with Toyota's 23% and Honda's 15%. This number doesn't include fleet sales. Hyundai Motor Co.'s market share, which has one third the volume of Ford nationally, has even higher retail sales than Ford in California. Ford's national market share is about 15%, a figure that includes sales to commercial fleets and retail sales to consumers.
Marketing chief Jim Farley said Ford is a challenger brand in California, meaning it has to conquest sales from people who normally would only consider Toyota or Honda.
Indeed, Farley has said even taken steps to hide the Ford name in commercials and on certain vehicles so that people don't just shut down and immediately disregard the vehicle.


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Cardio3 starts Phase III
23.11.2012 - Belgian Cardio3 BioSciences has received authorisation to begin a European Phase III trial for its autologous stem cell therapy for heart failure.
The Congestive Heart failure Cardiopoietic Regenerative Therapy (CHART-1) Phase III trial will recruit at least 240 patients with chronic advanced symptomatic heart failure, announced the Wallonia-based company on 22 November. The prospective, double-blinded study will compare a treatment with Cardio3's lead product C3BS-CQR-1 to a sham treatment. The primary endpoint of the trial is a composite endpoint including mortality, morbidity, quality of life, Six Minute Walk Test and left ventricular structure and function at 9 months post-procedure.
"We believe C3BS-CQR-1 has the potential to become an alternative to heart transplantat, which is the only curative treatment for heart failure available today", stated Christian Homsy, CEO of Cardio3 BioSciences adding that – to his knowledge – this would be the first Phase III trial ever for a regenerative therapy with this indication. "We look forward to confirming the promising results we have already seen in our Phase II study," concluded Homsy. Cardio3 tested its treatment in Phase II between 2009 and 2010 in multiple clinical sites in Belgium, Serbia and Switzerland.
The therapy involves taking stem cells from a patient's own bone marrow and re-programming those cells so that they go on to become heart cells. The cardiopoietic cells, are then injected back into the patient's heart through a minimally invasive procedure using a catheter with the aim of repairing damaged tissue and improving heart function and patient clinical outcomes.
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2.3-5 Criminal Negligence -- § 53a-3 (14)
Revised to December 1, 2007
A person acts with "criminal negligence" with respect to a result or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when (he/she) fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that such result will occur or that such circumstance exists. The risk must be of such nature and degree that the failure to perceive it constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would observe in the situation.
The failure to perceive the risk must be a gross deviation from the standard of a reasonable person. The standard of conduct of a reasonable person in the same situation as the defendant is the doing of something that a reasonably prudent person would do under the circumstances or omitting to do what a reasonably prudent person would not do under the circumstances.
A gross deviation is a great or substantial deviation, not just a slight or moderate deviation. There must be a great or substantial difference between, on the one hand, the defendant's conduct in failing to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and, on the other hand, what a reasonable person would have done under the circumstances. Whether the risk is substantial and unjustifiable is a question of fact for you to determine under the circumstances.
See State v. McMahon, 257
Conn. 544, 568 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1130, 122 S.Ct. 1069, 151 L.Ed.2d
972 (2002) (explaining the difference between recklessness and criminal
negligence); State v. Ortiz, 29 Conn. App. 825, 833 (1993) (criminal
negligence requires more than the civil standard of negligence); State v.
Bunker, 27 Conn. App. 322, 329 (1992) (the term "gross deviation" has its
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Real-life love triangles can be intense, including:
Rat Packers -- Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra: Few know that the original Rat Pack was actually started by these three. Questions remain whether Bacall and Sinatra's relationship started before Bogart died in 1957, but the survivors were engaged the next year. Not for long.
Icky triangle -- Mia Farrow, Woody Allen, Soon-Yi: The ultimate bizarre love triangle. Woody Allen was with Farrow for 12 years until he decided he liked her adopted daughter from another marriage better. It still sounds creepy.
Mr. and Mrs. Trouble -- Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie: Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were married until he made "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" with Angelina Jolie in 2005. He still is with Jolie.
The muse -- George Harrison, Pattie Boyd, Eric Clapton: George Harrison and Eric Clapton were friends whose relationship recovered after Clapton openly pined for Boyd in "Layla." He eventually got her. Then lost her.
The thief -- Debbie Reynolds, Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor: Eddie Fisher had the all-American marriage. Then Princess Leia's father dumped her mother for Elizabeth Taylor. Which, of course, didn't last long. Fisher eventually ended up with Connie Francis.
Attack of the Rottweiler -- Princess Diane, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles (aka The Rottweiler): Princess Diane once famously said in an interview "there were three of us" in her marriage, referring to Bowles, the woman she called the Rottweiler. Charles wanted Bowles, and got her in the end.
This had to hurt -- LeAnn Rimes, Eddie Cibrian and Brandi Glanville: LeAnn Rimes married backup dancer Dean Sheremet in 2002, which lasted until she had a much-photographed affair with Eddie Cibrian, her co-star in made-for-TV movie "Northern Lights" in 2009. Cibrian, married with two children, filed for divorce from Brandi Glanville that same year (Glanville did NOT take it well), while Rimes' divorce from Sheremet was finalized in 2010.
Can we still be friends? -- Heather Locklear, Richie Sambora, Denise Richards: When her marriage to Charlie Sheen feel apart, Denise Richards turned to pal Heather Locklear -- whose marriage to Richie Sambora was also crumbling -- for comfort. Then Richards stepped in and took the rocker for herself.
Don't mix work and pleasure -- Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe: After a decade together, Ryan ditched Quaid for Russell Crowe while shooting "Proof of Life." The affair was short lived, but Quaid still filed for divorce two week after the mess went public.
Baby snatcher -- Joey Ramone, Linda Ramone, Johnny Ramone: Punk rock's most famous triangle started when guitarist Johnny Ramone stole singer Joey Ramone's girlfriend Linda. An ensuing brawl left Joey needing surgery for a blood clot in his head. The fiasco inspired Joey to write the song "The KKK Took My Baby Away." Though they continued to work together for decades in the Ramones, they rarely spoke.
Give her shelter -- Brian Jones, Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards: While on vacation, Keith Richards stole bandmate Brian Jones' model girlfriend Anita Pallenberg, who Richards felt was being abused by Jones. Shortly after, Jones was kicked out of the Rolling Stones and died only weeks later by drowning in his pool. While with Richards, Pallenberg also had a fling with Mick Jagger, though she remained with Richards for a decade or so.


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With all due respect to the National Rifle Association -- courtesy is wise when an organization is this well-armed -- protecting students from gun violence is far more complicated than a security guard packing a firearm.
After last month's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman killed 20 schoolchildren and six adults, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre proposed just such a solution. You may recall his bulging neck veins as he made his good-gunman-to-stop-a-bad-gunman speech.
"That was a simple answer for perhaps an agenda the NRA has, but I don't think it addresses our precious resources, our children," said Contra Costa County schools Superintendent Joe Ovick.
What does? Local educators say you start with secured school entrances, intruder awareness, lockdown drills, student counseling, police collaboration and go on from there. Complex problems don't have simple solutions.
Morello Park Elementary School in Martinez, like many area schools, locks peripheral entrances when the first bell rings. Visitors must sign in at the main office and wear badges on campus. It also joined many East Bay schools in recently outfitting classrooms with Columbine locks, which secure from the inside.
"I'm the safety coordinator for the district," said Principal Jonathan Eagan, "and all administrators had a 2½-hour meeting on the first day after the holiday break with the Martinez police. We use their standard response protocol. We do lockdown drills. We practice and rehearse, so we know what to do. The police give us feedback on what we should do."
California High in San Ramon benefits from having a student resource officer, a city cop, on campus each day. "They carry guns," said Principal Mark Corti, "but it's not about that. It's about their connection with the kids and staff to get information prior to anything happening."
Familiarity helps officers recognize students with behavior issues, so problems are addressed before they erupt. Many shootings have been perpetrated by mentally or emotionally disturbed students, and identifying them can head off trouble.
The school also conducts secure-campus drills, in which someone impersonates an intruder. Students, staff and police all react as if the situation is real.
Concord High lost its daily police presence when city budget cuts eliminated three of five school resource officers -- a decision Principal Gary McAdam would like reversed -- but that hasn't lessened the school's effort to recognize students in need of help.
"I think being proactive is important," he said. "We have campus supervisors here when kids are out of class, and we have a teen counseling service with volunteers who identify kids who are struggling or have issues. The key to stopping violence is recognizing trouble beforehand rather than reacting afterward."
Erik Faulkner, principal of Oakley's Freedom High, pinpoints the fallacy of the armed-guard-on-every-campus plan: "Our campus is 58 acres, and the school has multiple entry points. Unless we put a wall around us, I don't see one armed person being the answer."
The gun epidemic is a multifaceted issue, he said, calling for better mental health care, restrictions on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and unrelenting emphasis on emergency preparedness.
"We have staff throughout campus, and they're aware of their surroundings. They're constantly on the lookout."
It appears educators have given this a lot more thought than the NRA has. We say that, of course, with all due respect.
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- A new, high efficiency, 13 SEER air conditioner uses about half the energy of a 15-year-old air conditioner. If your air conditioner is 10 years old or less, maintain it well and keep it. If it is between 10 to 15 years old, minor repairs and service are still acceptable. If the air conditioner is 10 to 15 years old or older and needs substantial repairs, your best alternative is to replace it with a new, high efficiency system.
- Turn air conditioners to the highest comfortable setting. We recommend 76 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you're home and 80 degrees while you are away. Adjusting your thermostat up a few degrees will have a significant impact on your cooling bill. A change from 73 degrees to 76 degrees -- 24 hours a day -- could save you approximately 30 percent on your summer cooling costs.
- Clean or replace your air conditioning filter monthly, or as needed.
- Keep coils on the exterior air conditioning unit free of dirt, grass clippings and leaves.
- The on fan setting on your central air conditioner can circulate air continuously through your home. This will usually even out the hot spots in your home, and if this practice allows you to set your thermostat at a higher summer temperature, it can also save you money.
- Humidity is a significant load on an air conditioner. While its tempting to give your air conditioner a rest on cool nights, watch the weather forecast before you decide to open the windows at night. If tomorrow is going to be hot again, keep the air conditioning on and the home closed through the night to keep the humidity out of the house.
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- Turn off unnecessary lights and use energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs that use less energy and give off less heat.
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- Attic floor insulation should be at least R-38 or about 12 inches thick. Do not compress insulation on the attic floor by adding a layer of wood, storing boxes on it or walking across it frequently.
- Your attic should be properly vented to keep it as cool as possible. Check your soffit vents in the roof overhang to make sure they are not clogged with dirt.
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- Consider using a microwave instead of the oven. Microwave ovens use up to 70 percent less energy than a conventional oven.
- Use kitchen, bath, and other ventilating fans wisely. In just one hour, these fans can pull out a houseful of cooled air.
- To prevent moisture and heat buildup in your laundry room, clean the dryer lint filter before each use, have the dryer properly vented to the outside and regularly check to make sure the vent pipe is clear.
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Southland newcomer New Orleans comes to the American Bank Center on Saturday, as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi looks to extend its strong start against the Privateers on Stripes Court. The Islanders are 6-1 in league play for the first time since 2008-09.
• During conference season, the Islanders have posted 27 double-digit scoring efforts across eight players.
• John Jordan came one assist short of a double-double last time out, with 14 points and nine dimes. He is averaging 16.1 points in league play.
• The Islanders have been beasts in the paint in the conference, averaging 38.0 points in the paint with three games over 40.
• Jake Kocher has been at the center of each of the last three wins for the Islanders, averaging 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds.
• The Islanders posted a 6-1 conference start for the first time since 2008-09, when A&M-Corpus Christi opened 8-1.
• Freshman Rashawn Thomas has been a beast in conference play, averaging 11.1 points and 6.7 rebounds.
• In league play, the team has the leader in FG percentage (Zane Knowles, .852) and three-point FG percentage (Brandon Pye, .765)
• The Islanders took part in a 10-day, four-game tour of Italy in August, a trip that allowed them 10 extra days of practice prior to the tour.
The Islanders and Privateers meet for the first time as fellow conference members, but the two squads met prior to the Islanders joining the Southland Conference. UNO won both meetings, topping the Islanders at War Memorial Coliseum, 82-68, then knocking off A&M-Corpus Christi 77-63 in the Crescent City.
JaMichael Hawkins' three-pointer at the buzzer came up short, as the Islanders played stellar second-half defense to knock off Southeastern Louisiana 74-71. The Islanders came through with a critical 13-1 run midway through the second half.
A&M-Corpus Christi placed five players in double figures, led by Jake Kocher's 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting. Zane Knowles added a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while John Jordan came up an assist short of a double-double with 14 points and nine assists.
The Islanders staff will be wearing sneakers and suits as part of the National Association of Basketball Coaches' Coaches vs. Cancer initiative. Suits and Sneakers is a national Coaches vs. Cancer event that is designed to raise awareness about the fight against cancer and the American Cancer Society by encouraging member coaches and their coaching staffs to wear sneakers with their suits at games held that weekend to show support for the Coaches vs. Cancer program.
With a 6-1 conference record, the Islanders are off to their best start in league play since starting 8-1 in the 2008-09 season. In the championship season of 2006-07, the Islanders started 11-1 en route to a 14-2 league mark.
On the road, the Islanders hold a 4-0 mark in conference affairs this year. It is the first time A&M-Corpus Christi has begun 4-0 on the road since 2006-07. That team started 6-0 and went 7-1 on the season.
John Jordan is only a junior for the Islanders basketball team, but he's the most experienced player on the roster and one of the favorites for Southland Conference Player of the Year. The Houston native was named Preseason First Team All-Southland Conference by the league's coaches.
He leads the team and is sixth in the league with his 15.5 points per game, while his 4.5 assists are second. Despite his 5-foot-10 frame, he has also pulled in 4.9 boards per game. He has posted 20 points or more on six occasions, five assists or more 10 times and at least five rebounds in 12 games this year.
But the Oral Roberts contest showed he may be at his best when not being the go-to scorer. He had just seven points, but dished out six assists and commanded the offense to the signature victory of the Willis Wilson era. It was somewhat similar in the win over Northwestern State, as he ran the offense efficiently and was the principal architect of the press break that saw the Islanders commit just 10 turnovers in 75 offensive possessions.
Jordan has done much of his scoring by getting to the free-throw line. On the year, he has gotten to the stripe 10+ times on eight occasions and has hit at least 10 at the line four times. He is 124-for-174 on free throws this year, both of those numbers leading the Southland. His 124 makes are already sixth in school history and he is on pace to break Michael Hicks' school mark of 197.
He is also on pace to become the ninth player in school history to score 1,000 points in his career later this season. He needs to average 11.5 points the rest of the way to pass that milestone
Jordan broke the school record with 138 assists as a freshman, then bested his own mark with 159 as a sophomore. With 385 career assists, he is second in school history and closing on Brian Evans' 493.
In addition to the other newcomers, the Islanders have a welcome face back in the fold that was missing last season. Redshirt sophomore Jake Kocher, who sat out 2012-13 after double labrum surgery, was back in the starting lineup in the season opener.
His return to the court was a triumphant one, as Kocher poured in 10 points to go along with a career-high six rebounds and four steals against HTU. In the UTSA contest, he played a career-high 25 minutes, totaling 11 points, four rebounds and four steals. He went through a prolonged cold stretch in December, though.
The start of conference play saw Kocher bust out of his slump, going 4-for-7 from the floor for 14 points at UCA, nabbing eight rebounds and posting a career-high five steals. It marked the first five-steal game for the Islanders since Garland Judkins had five swipes against Central Arkansas in 2011.
Over the last five conference affairs, he has finished in double figures three times and is averaging 11.8 points over the last five. He has seen a knack for steals, fast-break points and three-point plays as of late. At Nicholls he had 13 points – 10 in the paint – including a pair of three-point plays after notching steals. He scored a career-high 15 against Southeastern, earning two three-point play opportunities and scoring all six of the Islanders' fast-break points. He is fifth in the league with 1.7 steals per game in Southland play.
In 2011-12, Kocher did most of his damage down the stretch, including a career-high 15 points in the season's penultimate game at UT Arlington. He is the city of Austin's all-time leading scorer from his days at St. Michael's Academy.
The Islanders have seen an improvement on the offensive end with the advent of conference play. A&M-Corpus Christi has topped 70 points in each of its six conference contests and is currently fifth in the league with an average of 77.7 in league play. The Islanders are ninth overall with 69.4 points per game on the year.
Part of the offensive improvement can be attributed to remarkable efficiency. The Islanders are shooting .504 from the field in conference play, 15 ticks better than Oral Roberts, which is in second place. Likewise, the Islanders have turned the ball over 10 times or fewer in each of the last six contests after turning the ball over 19 times in the conference opener.
Freshman Rashawn Thomas was one of the most electrifying players for the Islanders over the summer. During the team's trip to Italy, he had a double-double in each of the team's four games.
But the fates turned another direction for Thomas. The Oklahoma City native fractured his jaw on Nov. 7, the day before the Islanders' first game of the year against Huston-Tillotson. He missed the first nine games of the season.
Any doubts about the 6-foot-7 forward being tentative were instantly alleviated. Thomas missed his first two shots, but converted his first career points at the 8:25 mark. By the time the dust had settled in the game, the freshman had 12 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals. He became the first Islander freshman with a double-double in his debut since Corey Lamkin had 16 points and 15 rebounds against Sul Ross State on Nov. 16, 2001.
In league play, Thomas is averaging 11.1 points per game, 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. He is 33-for-54 from the field for a .611 percentage. He has also cut down on his fouls significantly, as he has committed just 18 fouls in conference play (2.6 per game).
Thomas was a McDonald's All-America nominee and was named City Player of the Year his senior season at Southeast HS.
An impressive attribute of the Islanders' six conference wins has been the ability to grab a lead and maintain it. Over 240 minutes of league play in those contests, the Islanders have held an edge on the scoreboard for a total of 157:11. Furthermore, the team has led for 99:37 of the 120 minutes after halftime.
A&M-Corpus Christi led for the final 30:45 of the Oral Roberts game, the last 30:09 of the Northwestern State victory and the final 28:45 against Central Arkansas. In the win over McNeese State, it was even more extreme, as the Islanders took the lead on John Jordan's free throws just 13 seconds in and never gave it back. Holding a lead at halftime has been paramount to the Islanders' success on the year – the win over Southeastern on Thursday was the first time this year that A&M-Corpus Christi has won after trailing at half.
The contrast in the SFA game could not have been more stark. The Islanders led for a total of just 20 seconds - from 16:11 to 15:51 of the first half.
The Islanders' 6-1 start in league play can be attributed to a more efficient offense that is seeing a total team effort. In the seven league games, the team has seen a total of 27 double-digit scoring efforts distributed over eight different players. (See chart below for more information.)
John Jordan is the only player with six games in double figures, while Rashawn Thomas has five 10-point contests. Jake Kocher has hit 10 points on four occasions, while Joy Williamson, Brandon Pye and Zane Knowles have done so three times. Hameed Ali has two games in double figures, while Jeff Beverly has one. Six players are averaging at least 7.6 points per game on the season.
Against Northwestern State, A&M-Corpus Christi put six players in double figures, led by John Jordan's 22. It marked the first time that the team has had six players finish with 10 points or more since Nov. 16, 2006, the season opener of the team's Southland Championship season.
Contrast that to last year in league play, when John Jordan and Will Nelson combined to average 28.4 points – 46.6 percent of the Islanders' offensive production. This year, Jordan and Rashawn Thomas are combining for 27.2, but that is just 35.0 percent of the offense.


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A Song for Creatures of Light
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Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence, a special exhibition open through January 6, inspired producers at OLogy, the Museum's science website for kids, to record a new version of a song, called "Glowing in the Ocean," for an animated video about bioluminescence. Watch a behind-the-scenes video.
Creating a True-to-Life Butterfly for the Coyote Diorama
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A multi-video series about the restoration of the dioramas in the Jill and Lewis Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals, now on amnh.tv and on the Museum's YouTube channel, documents their renovation. In this post, the second in a series, we share one of the videos, which explains how Museum conservators re-created a lifelike butterfly for the coyote diorama.
Theodore Roosevelt Tour of the Museum: TR and Endangered Species
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The restored Theodore Roosevelt Memorial is now open, and a new self-guided tour—available as part of the Museum's Explorer app, or on our website—highlights exhibits around the Museum with a connection to TR, who was President from 1901 to 1909. In this post, the fourth in a series, we explore one of the tour's stops: the endangered species case in the Hall of Biodiversity.
Museum PhD Student's Prize-winning Animated Thesis on the Lives (and Deaths) of Stars
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Last summer, the popular website PhD Comics invited graduate students from around the world to record and submit two-minute descriptions of their theses. Of more than 200 entries submitted, 12 were chosen to be animated and published on PhD Comics TV. Winners included Or Graur, a graduate student at Tel Aviv University and the Richard Gilder Graduate School at the Museum, where he works with Curator Michael Shara in the Astrophysics Department. Watch the animation, called The Secret Lives (and Deaths) of Stars.
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli at the Museum, Thursday, December 13
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From carrots to cassava, root vegetables are enjoying a culinary renaissance; this Thursday, December 13, at 6:30 pm, noted New York chef and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli will be at the Museum for a special Adventures in the Global Kitchen program devoted to how to cook and eat root vegetables, why they're a lynchpin of biodiversity, and much more. She will be joined by Eleanor Sterling, co-curator of the Museum's new exhibition Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture.


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TAHOE CITY, Calif. — A skier injured in a backcountry avalanche was rescued by regional emergency personnel Thursday afternoon from a remote and rugged location off the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
The male skier was transported by ground ambulance at about 5:45 p.m. Thursday to Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, where he is in critical condition, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
The skier was with two others when the avalanche occurred. He was found about 500 vertical feet below Stanford Rock in Ward Canyon, located off Highway 89, a few miles from Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.
The skiers had not been on Alpine Meadows Ski Resort property; initial reports indicated the skier was near the backside of the resort and that he may have skied out of bounds prior to the avalanche.
They accessed the area from Highway 89, said PCSO spokeswoman Dena Erwin. After the slide, one skier was able to ski out of the area to request aid. A second skier — who was not injured — stayed with the victim until rescuers arrived.
Rescue crews began the search at around 3 p.m. By 4:40 p.m., authorities reported they were removing the skier. The search was a combined effort of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, Placer County Sheriff's Office and the North Tahoe Fire Protection District.
The incident occurred at the tail end of a strong winter storm system that dumped more than four feet of snow at higher elevations around Lake Tahoe.
Wind gusts were very high during the storm, and the Sierra Avalanche Center had listed avalanche danger as "High" Thursday morning, before being downgraded in the afternoon to "Considerable."
— Kevin MacMillan contributed to this report.


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I love this show. I was sleepin'. Watched the first season in about 4 days then the 2nd in about 2 days on my 360. Just watched the first episode of #3 and gonna work my way through. I don't have Showtime, so it's pirating/streaming for me.
EDIT: Ha, hard to come up with trivia without spoilers.
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"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (8 p.m., ABC; Sept. 24): In this spinoff of "The Avengers" movie franchise, Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) assembles a team of top-secret agents (including Ming-Na Wen) who investigate threats to humanity. Bottom line: We expected more of a "wow" factor from the Joss Whedon-directed pilot, but there's enough wit, flash and promise to lure us back.
"The Goldbergs" (9 p.m., ABC; Sept. 24): Mix "Malcolm in the Middle" with VH1's "I Love the '80s," and you've got a loud, raucous and warmhearted comedy about a family (headed by Jeff Garlin and Wendi McLendon-Covey) just trying to get by in the era of "Pac Man" and "Star Wars." Bottom line: It had us almost warming up to REO Speedwagon. Almost.
"Trophy Wife" (9:30 p.m., ABC; Sept. 24): A reformed party girl (Malin Akerman) marries an older man (Bradley Whitford), becoming his third spouse and a stepmom to three kids in a modern kind of family. Bottom line: With her infectious energy, Akerman is so funny and charming that we bet viewers will be wedded to this show.
"Lucky 7" (10 p.m., ABC; Sept. 24): The lives of seven very different gas station employees are forever changed -- and maybe not all for the better -- when they strike it rich in the lottery. Bottom line: The snappy pilot had its charms, but we foresee lots of trite, money-can't-buy-you-happiness moralizing ahead.
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VC in 2013: Robert More of Frazier Healthcare on Our 'Broken System'
As 2012 comes to a close, we asked several venture capital investors to reflect on the past year and give us their outlook for 2013. Continuing our series is Robert More, general partner at life sciences investment firm Frazier Healthcare.
More speaks about the challenges of getting health care right in the United States and the venture industry's return to being a "cottage industry."
What will 2012 be remembered for?
It was a big shakeout year in biotech and venture capital. We talk about it a lot, but this year perhaps the reality outstripped the talk.
What is the most important issue that the venture capital industry faces in 2013?
Venture capital's biggest issue in 2013 is the progressive return to the cottage industry we once were. And that is a good thing.
What do you see as the biggest investment opportunity for venture capital in 2013?
I am a health-care person, and so I am biased. But health care's biggest problem is getting the right patient in front of the right provider at the right time. The system is terribly broken. We spend more than any other country. And our acute health care is second to none. But health is not about acute events. It is lifestyle, prevention, education and personal responsibility. We are terrible at that. Incentives are not in the system. And the day of your general practitioner being your advocate in the system is over.
What is your New Year's wish for the industry in 2013?
For venture capital to lose its mystique. There are great VCs. But this is not a scalable industry per se. It is a cottage industry. It is a mentorship business and a privilege. People need to be in this to support entrepreneurship and facilitate those people changing the world. It is not about us.
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Kesha usually looks kind of confused, so today's news shouldn't be so surprising.
The singer got on Twitter after it was reported Tuesday that some radio stations have yanked her single "Die Young" in response to Friday's Newtown school shooting that killed 20 elementary school students. She wrote "I did NOT want to sing those lyrics and I was FORCED TO." Which was surprising to hear, considering she's listed as one of the track's writers, along with Dr. Luke, Henry Walter, Benjamin Levin, and Nate Ruess.
TMZ pointed out Wednesday afternoon that Kesha bragged about the lyrics only last month during a radio interview with 95.5 WPLJ in New York back.
"I definitely make sure that every word rings true to me because I would never want to misrepresent myself to millions of people around the world," she supposedly said. " I wrote and rewrote and rewrote that song ten times."
The lyrics to "Die Young" include the line: "Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young. We're gonna die young. We're gonna die young."
Her tweets regarding "Die Young" have since been deleted. TMZ tried contacted Kesha with no luck.
Kesha isn't the only entertainment figure whose work has been affected by the school massacre.
TMZ reported that radio stations have also pulled Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks," which includes the line, "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks you better run, better run, outrun my gun." The band previously said the song is about "what would it be like to be inside of a kid's head that's a teenager and is basically losing his mind."
In the days following the shooting, executives at Fox decided to pull new episodes of "Family Guy" and "American Dad," replacing them with repeats in order to avoid airing any potentially sensitive content, while Tom Cruise's much anticipated film, "Jack Reacher" and Quentin Tarentino's "Django Unchained" had premieres postponed out of respect for the victims and their families.
APATOW WON'T REMOVE MOCK CHILD MURDER SCENE FROM FILM: A scene including a mock child murder won't be removed from upcoming film "This is 40," director Judd Apatow says.
Of course, people are sensitive about such things less than a week after the school shootings in Newtown, Conn., that left 20 children being killed.
According to TMZ, the scene involves Albert Brooks' character Larry, who is broke and looking for ways to save money. Larry prepares to spray his triplets with a hose and says, "Line up! Line up for murder! Come on! Who wants to be killed?"
One of the kids screams, "I do!" Larry responds, "OK, we're eliminating one, we're cheaper already," and then Larry sprays the child.
I imagine this isn't going to be positively viewed in Connecticut. Or maybe anywhere else.
The next kid says, "Murder me!" Larry responds, "Boom, dead. You're dead," adding, "All right, the kids are murdered. That will save us some money."
Apatow told TMZ the scene "is spoken by a sarcastic father kidding with his children. In light of recent events, I understand if some people might make an unfortunate association or put it in a context in which it was not intended."
The film opens Friday.
'TWILIGHT' ACTOR ARRESTED TWICE THIS MONTH: "Twilight" actor Bronson Pelletier was arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine and meth Dec. 8 at Gym Bay in West Hollywood.
Through in Tuesday's arrest for public intoxication, when he allegedly urinated on a plant at Los Angeles airport, and Pelletier having quite a month,
Law enforcement sources told TMZ the bar's staff called police because Pelletier appeared drunk and refused to leave.
Hey, don't they know who he is?
Come to think of it, who is he again?
Witnesses say Pelletier was hopping from person to person, group to group and making everyone feel very uncomfortable. Pelletier was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication. When police searched him, they found coke and meth.
Pelletier pled not guilty to both possession charges Dec. 11. He's supposed to return to court Jan. 17.
SAM DONALDSON ARRESTED FOR SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVING: Sam Donaldson, the veteran ABC newsman and political correspondent, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this month in Delaware.
I wouldn't want to be the cop who arrests Sam Donaldson and has to listen to him bark out pointed questions while driving to the police station.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the 78-year-old Donaldson was pulled over on Dec. 1 after he had driven onto the shoulder of the road.
Maybe he was scheduled to interview a whistle-blowing squirrel.
Donaldson reportedly failed a field sobriety test and was arrested. He was taken to a nearby police station where he was booked and eventually released. He was reportedly very cooperative.
DAVID LETTERMAN TO TALK SCANDAL WITH OPRAH: David Letterman will talk to Oprah Winfrey about the sex scandal that rocked his life back in 2009.
On "Oprah's Next Chapter," scheduled to air Jan. 6, 2013, the very-private late night talk show host will discuss the extortion plot that caused him to reveal his past affairs with female members of his staff, and how he repaired his marriage with wife Regina Lasko, whom he had married earlier that year, according to E! News.
While taping the "Late Show" in October 2009, Letterman told his audience he was the victim of an extortion plot, saying that someone demanded $2 million from him to keep quiet about various sexual liaisons he had with members of his staff.
In a short promo clip for the show, Letterman looks uncomfortable as Winfrey asks probing questions, and delves into his battle with depression and his rivalry with Jay Leno (along with his supposed rivalry with Oprah herself).
Can he explain what happened at the Oscars yet?
Letterman's appearance comes just a month after Winfrey traveled to his alma mater, Ball State University, for an intimate discussion about her life.
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Thursday is Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2012. There are 11 days left in the year.
1790: The first successful cotton mill in the United States began operating at Pawtucket, R.I.
1803: The Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States.
1860: South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union as all 169 delegates to a special convention in Charleston voted in favor of separation.
1864: Confederate forces evacuated Savannah, Ga., as Union Gen. William T. Sherman continued his "March to the Sea."
1945: The Office of Price Administration announced the end of tire rationing, effective Jan. 1, 1946.
1963: The Berlin Wall was opened for the first time to West Berliners, who were allowed one-day visits to relatives in the Eastern sector for the holidays.
1972: The Neil Simon play "The Sunshine Boys" opened on Broadway.
1978: Former White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman was released from prison after serving 18 months for his role in the Watergate cover-up.
1987: More than 4,300 people were killed when the Dona Paz, a Philippine passenger ship, collided with the tanker Vector off Mindoro island.
1989: The United States launched Operation Just Cause, sending troops into Panama to topple the government of Gen. Manuel Noriega.
1999: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that homosexual couples were entitled to the same benefits and protections as wedded couples of the opposite sex.
2002: Trent Lott resigned as Senate Republican leader two weeks after igniting a political firestorm with racially charged remarks. Ted Williams' eldest daughter, Bobby-Jo Williams Ferrell, dropped her objections to her siblings' decision to have the Hall of Famer's body frozen at a cryonics lab in Arizona.
Rock musician Peter Criss (67), psychic/illusionist Uri Geller (66), rock musician Alan Parsons (64), singer Billy Bragg (55), rock musician Mike Watt (The Secondmen, Minutemen) (55), rock singer Chris Robinson (46), director Todd Phillips (42), singer David Cook ("American Idol") (30), actor Jonah Hill (29). singer JoJo (22).
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This is quite possibly the best most comfortable headphone on the market. The design is perfect. The sound is fantastic. and the price is the best for an over the hear headphone. I had an original version of this headphone & the cord crapped out on me, they since have updated this & even offer a replaceable cord. If they ever stop making this headphone I will forever be sad because it's perfect for blocking out loud people and is so comfortable that I can wear these all day. Skullcandy please make a wireless version & this will be the last headphone I buy.
Good fit.
I bought these for my sister when her headphones broke. She loves the way they adjust to your head. She says the quality is good.
High Class, Cozy Comfort, and Good Sound
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have had these for about a month (Green/Black model) and used them for approximately 120 cumulative hours. Overall they are very comfortable for extended periods of time, and the in-line mic/play-pause/volume adjustment works great with my iPhone 6. They provide good sound quality for my style of music (everything from Led Zepplin to Crosby, Stills, and Nash) and even work flawlessly when plugged into my PS4 controller. The build quality is solid, especially for the price-point. They pack away very nicely for transport. Great product, worth the cost.
Easy to pack!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
12 hours on an airplane and two hours to the hotel. Hands down the best headphones to travel abroad with. Comfortable and packs small.
Excellent sound Quality
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I wear these for hours at a time, not only has the sound quality been fantastic, but everything else if muffled out. What I've liked best about these is how comfortable they are. After wearing them for six hours at a time, they still do not hurt or put pressure my head. Very solid headphones
Dig these Aviators
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is my second pair of Aviators, and they have great sound and look so good. Had to hop on a pair of the brown and golds before they went away. Comfortable to wear.
Great sound, great design
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This offer really great sound. I use it with my iPad everywhere I go. Great classic look. I chose the green because the skull was subtle. It has a great design. I wear them for hours and never feel too heavy or pinch like some other brands.
Awesome look and awesome sound
These headphones have great sound. Some of the clearest sounding headphones I've ever heard (I like them better than my Beats). These have a very class look that you won't get with other headphones (a lot less bulky than the Crushers). These are also extremely comfortable. I've been able to wear them for hours without even the smallest bit of discomfort. I think that the MSRP is a little high, but they are worth it if you can get them on sale here or over on SAC.
Never leave the house without them!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
As an Apple fanatic, I never thought about buying headphones when I could just use the Apple Earpods that came with each of my iPhones. Sure, they hurt my ears. Yeah, the sound quality is terrible. But they were free! and I love free.
Then one day I stumbled upon these Aviators. I'd heard bad things about Skullcandy's in-ear headphones so I was extremely hesitant. But as soon as I opened the package I fell in love. These headphones are beautiful. So shiny and sleek, I couldn't wait to put them on my head. Within seconds I was listening to a crazy remix of Kanye's Touch the Sky and the shire theme from Lord of the Rings. I was blown away at how clear and rich the sound was. It felt like Kanye was literally rapping in my room to a bunch of twerking hobbits.
These headphones are perfect for all types of music. When I'm not listening to weird remixes I found on Soundcloud, I'm listening to super chyll music like James Blake and Bon Iver. My Aviators make me feel like I'm covered in a blanket of happiness. I have no complaints. They're the perfect companion for my 8-hour desk job.
Comfortable enough to wear all day
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Wear these all day to listen to music or for a marathon conference call. Love the control of the Mic3 to play/pause/skip-head music and to answer/hang-up calls. Killer.
Killer no Filler!
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
I gave these as a gift recently and have input to post. My sister uses these while traveling and she finds they work awesome. They have been comfortable on long trips and do not smash your ears like some over the ear headphones. The sound is awesome and the only thing they could improve is the noise cancelling. However for the price these are some killer headphones that will supply you with awesome sound.
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Better than beats
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I got these headphones on clearance and compared to beats by dr. dre, these are way better. the clear loud bass is a very important part of the music. And these headphones provide them! these are also very good for on the go people and can be stored easily. Now excuse me I need to go listen to my dubstep with these.
You know how you have the go-to pair of jeans that make you feel good? Or that go-to shirt that you always look smokin in? Well, these are my go-to headphones when I want quality, clear sound, great comfortable fit, and a clean look. Skullcandy did it right with the Aviator headphone . The sound quality is clear and crisp, and they are so light on your head you can wear them for hours on a plane or at your desk without feeling like you brains are being squished. They also look SO super clean. With the upgrades to a removable cord and supreme sound, you really can NOT go wrong here!
Good headphones!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
These are well balanced. Good highs, mids, and lows. Lows are not muddy like some headphones at higher volume. They are comfortable to wear for longer periods. My only problem with them are they need some insulation. It's annoying when you can hear the cord rub when you walk around. For what your getting you can't beat the price.
Great over the ear cans
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I use these every day for hours at a time. There isn't overpowering bass like with some powered model headphones (in line amp that uses a battery), but the quality of sound is 2nd to none in this price range. Every day I'm surprised at how good music sounds through them and I use these as a control when comparing production value of albums. I don't know how they would hold up to DJing abuse but I take care of my equipment and these have no issues (not to mention SK's lifetime warranty). The ear cups are made with some sort of soft memory-type foam that doesn't cause that hathead type pain that comes with iPod earbuds after 30 min of use. I've worn these for 4+ hours at a time and I forget I even have them on. I wouldn't recommend them if you're looking for headphones that block out sound and you're not going to get real noise cancellation unless you go with active/powered headphones. They dominate from hardcore to hiphop.
Sleek design makes the headphone
Love the way these headphones look and the sleek design without the overpowering skull found on some of the brand headphones. I was hoping these would be more noise cancelling than they are, nonetheless they deliver high quality sound for the price you pay. All in all a pretty descent pair of headphones.
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Great headphone! sounds great no matter what kind of music i listen too! decent bass and by far the most comfortable headphone out there!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been rocking Skullcandy buds for the last few years, and have never been properly introduced to any of their over the ear models... until now. I use my Aviators at work, at home, and while traveling. I'm tempted to buy multiple pairs so I am never without them - especially with all of the new color options available. Check out the new Skullcandy Edit site, that's my next move. I also love the mic 3 capabilities with my iPhone, the detachable cord, and the ear pads are way comfortable. Great work Skullcandy.
You know it's time to replace your headphones when people come to your desk and go "EWWW!"upon viewing your old, beat up ones. Did they work? Sure. Did they snap and have all the ear cup covering come off? Yeah. So I figured it was time to upgrade. And boy, are these an upgrade!
I had bought another pair of cheaper Skullcandy's and returned them a day later disappointed in the muddy sound. So I wasn't sure what to expect with these. I was specifically attracted to these because multiple reviews mentioned how good they were for rock. They weren't lying. Nice clear sound, and I can actually put the volume lower than my old headphones because the ear cups block out so much ambient noise. I like that the cord is detachable for general aux use. The carrying case is pretty boss, and even comes with a microfiber cloth to keep your headphones as shiny as the day they arrived!
Why four stars? Maybe I just haven an unusually fat head, but I found that the design of these pushes the ear cups into your head in a manner that gets uncomfortable after a while (I listen all day at work). Also, the mic isn't totally compatible with Android phones. Only the center button works, which is disappointing. It's not like Droid is some up-and-coming platform; how about a little support? Luckily, I found a cool app that lets me program the lonely center button with a multitude of commands based on the number and lengths of the clicks, so I can get it to do what I need.
Overall, I'm super happy with these, and think they're worth every penny.
Are these the 2012 models which come in...
Are these the 2012 models which come in cardboard packaging and a removable cable?
All the colorways but the Ting Ting/White are 2012
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Are these noise canceling?
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Published: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
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Upon employment, Lakeland City Attorney Tim McCausland requested a stock market-based retirement plan, reported The Ledger's John Chambliss ["Move to Stop Pension Change For Attorney Fails," Feb. 19]. However, now, McCausland says his plan fared poorly in the market.
Let's see, if I remember right, it was George W. Bush who was pushing for the stock market option to be used in our Social Security program. Thankfully, it was largely rejected back then. Think how many people would have been stupid enough to believe every word Bush said and do the same thing McCausland did, and be in the same shape or even worse.
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