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MARIETTA - Randy Burnworth was elected judge of Washington County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, according to the unofficial results from Tuesday's general election.
Burnworth maintained a 3 percent lead over challenger Mark Kerenyi throughout the evening, receiving 12,597 to Kerenyi's 11,397.
"I'm honored that the voters chose me to represent them as judge, but I think the best thing is that we both ran positive, clean campaigns," Burnworth said. "We agreed to do that from the start and we did it."
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Randy Burnworth and wife, Becca Johnson, react to the news that Burnworth was elected as Washington County's judge of the Common Pleas Court following Tuesday's general election at the county courthouse.
Burnworth succeeds Susan Boyer, who will retire on Dec. 31.
Kerenyi said he made a good showing in his first bid for public office.
"This was my first election and we stayed hopefully optimistic all day," he said. "But I gave it my best shot. Win or lose I feel great about our campaign and am especially proud of our team."
Boyer said she was pleased about how well the race was run by both candidates.
"I thought it was a really good, above-board and clean race," she said. "Negative campaigning is bad for the candidates, the election and the entire community."
Burnworth's experience as a magistrate and mediator in the common pleas court over the last few years played a big part in his election, Molly Varner, chairwoman of the Washington County Democratic Party, said.
"There's also a lot of name recognition for the Burnworth name," she said. "His dad was mayor of Marietta, and his mother had been county chair of the Democratic Party. And Randy has been personally involved and contributed to many efforts benefiting the community."
Kerenyi is the magistrate of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Division, and Burnworth is the magistrate of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations.
Kerenyi said he will continue his work with Judge Tim Williams in the probate and juvenile division, but hasn't scrapped plans for another run for office in the future.
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DEXTER -- Taylor Nelson and Mallory Kennedy combined for 27 points as the Dexter Lady Bearcats defeated the Charleston Lady Bluejays, 65-15, at home Monday night.
Nelson scored a game-high 14 points and Kennedy added 13 as the Lady Bearcats improved to 10-2 on the season.
Nelson added a team-high 10 rebounds to her statistics as Dexter dominated a young Charleston team.
Kennedy scored all 13 of her points, and Dexter's only 3-pointer of the game, in the first quarter to help the Lady 'Cats explode for a 32-5 advantage.
Haylee Finch knocked down seven of her 10 points on the night in the second period as the Lady Cats extended the lead to 50-7 at the half.
All fourteen players on coach Gavin Miller's bench saw playing time in the game and 10 different players scored.
The different combinations of players gained valuable playing time, but were unable to keep up the first-half pace. After scoring 50 points in the first half, Dexter would put just 15 on the board through the final two quarters of play, while Charleston netted eight for the final 65-15 score.
Mindy Jones, Bailey Stanley Finch, each had three steals on the night.
Molly Burleson's three assists were tops for Dexter.
In Charleston's defense, the Bluejays, under the leadership of coach Kelly Pedigo, played the same starting lineup for both the varsity and jayvee games. The Lady Bluejays lack experience with no seniors on the squad, and boasted just two juniors. The balance of the 11-member team consisted of three sophomores and six freshmen.
In the junior varsity contest, no Dexter player scored in double figures, but it didn't matter as the Lady 'Jays could only muster a single field goal by freshman Casara Carter in a 42-2 Lady Bearcats' win.
Jill Temples' nine points led Dexter, followed by teammate Brooke Thrower with eight.
With the win, the jayvee Lady Bearcats improved to 10-1 on the season. The Lady Bearcats will play their second of four games this week Wednesday when they travel Benton to take on the Kelly Lady Hawks.
They will be at home Thursday against the Malden Lady Green Wave and will play at Cape Girardeau Notre Dame Saturday against Visitation Academy.
All but the Saturday game will tip-off at 6 p.m. with jayvee action, followed by varsity play. The game with Visitation Academy is set for noon on Saturday.
Kelly edged Scott City on the road, handing the Rams their 11th straight loss.
Brittany Ponder scored a game-high 20 points for Kelly (9-5), and Debra Hall added 10.
For Scott City (0-11), Kelley Hicks scored 18, Nora Glasser had 12 and Becky Holder scored 11.
The Notre Dame girls basketball team couldn't hold off Poplar Bluff as the Mules edged the visiting Bulldogs 45-43 in overtime Monday.
The Bulldogs (6-9) trailed by 12 at halftime but held Poplar Bluff to seven second-half points.
Notre Dame shot just seven free throws, while the Mules totaled 31 free throws.
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SAIC gets $37M Navy training and support deal
MCLEAN, Va. Defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. said Tuesday it received a contract that could be worth more than $37 million to provide technical and training support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Under this follow-on task order, SAIC said it will provide its services to U.S. Navy Surface Warfare's Special Operating Forces and other Defense Department agencies.
The contract has a two-year base period and three options to extend the deal by one year. The contract would be worth $37 million if all options were exercised.
The work will be performed in Crane, Ind., and at other locations as required.
Shares of SAIC rose 2 cents to $19.03 in afternoon trading.
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MEKITARIAN FILHO, Eduardo; CARVALHO, Werther Brunow de y TROSTER, Eduardo Juan. Hyperglycemia, morbidity and mortality in critically ill children: critical analysis based on a systematic review. Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. [online]. 2009, vol.55, n.4, pp.475-483. ISSN 0104-4230. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0104-42302009000400026.
OBJECTIVE: This article focused on verifying if hyperglycemia in critically ill pediatric patients is a risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality and carried out a critical analysis of the articles in pediatrics and neonatology. METHODS: A systematic review of literature was performed using Medline, Cochrane, Lilacs and Embase databases and references of articles. Articles written in Portuguese, English and Spanish were selected and the terms used in the search were hyperglycemia, intensive care units (pediatrics), hospitals, pediatrics and pediatric intensive care. Cohort studies, retrospective and prospective, were selected for analysis. The outcomes evaluated were mortality during pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) stay, mortality during hospital stay, length-of-stay in the PICU, mortality due to specific diseases, and risk of infection and time of mechanical ventilation. RESULTS: During the study period 79 articles related to hyperglycemiain criticallyillpediatric patients were selected; 15 (19%) were cohort studies (2 prospective and 13 retrospective) that were analyzed separately. CONCLUSION: Analysis of these cohort studies supported the conclusion that hyperglycemia, isolated or persistent during stay in PICU, increases morbidity, mortality and length-of-stay in PICU of critically ill children. However, these studies disclosed methodological issues such as lack of protocols for glucose measurement, design (most of them retrospective cohorts) and many articles did not confirm hyperglycemia as a single predictor of morbidity and mortality in pediatrics; therefore further prospective studies are necessary.
Palabras clave : Hyperglycemia; Intensive care units; Morbidity; Mortality; pediatrics.


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Since the end of the Cold War, our Army has changed significantly while we have maintained our ability to win Major Theater Wars.
With the Force XXI experimentation we have been able to reduce our heavy division design by about 25% or the equivalent of 3.5 divisions. This was made possible by leveraging information technologies to gain better situational awareness of the battlespace.
We have over 7 sets of Brigade pre-positioned equipment around the world to enable us to react faster to flashpoints in certain regions.
We are embedding digitization in our equipment and modernizing our light forces to make them more lethal and survivable.
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Modern and warmly decorated, the apartment contains a double bedroom with a nice desk. The plush brown sofa in the living room can be converted into a bed for another guest. A breakfast bar features in the practical kitchen as well as laundry facilities.
A major ancient monument, the Golden Gates of Kiev are 8 minutes' away by foot. The historic Orthodox Christian monastery Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves) is a 30-minute bus journey away.
Guests are ideally located to discover many tourist attractions, as well as experiencing the many boutiques, shops and restaurants in the vicinity.
Standard check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Standard check-in time is 1:00 pm.
A surcharge of 50% of the total price rent is applicable to guests checking out between 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
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I really liked the apartment; very comfortable and desk much appreciated. Fantastic location. And less noisy outside than expected. Minor criticism: - light sockets in bedroom difficult to access.
Excellent apartment to visit the centre of Kiev, just located off Independence square in a safe warm location , the location can not be beaten. Leona also arranged a very reasonably priced airport transfer for me making the whole trip seamless in regard to receiving keys and returning to the airport again.
I will definitely use Leonas service again
This apartment is sooooo nice.Clean and perfect located for havint a nice discovery of Kiev. Leona was very helpful. I likedit very much and I will certainly return.
Even with big delay I would like to leave a comments for this apartment. Everything was perfect, the location is very good, at few meters from Indipendence square, and the owner very kind. I'll book again this apartment when I'll come back in Kiev
it was a great pleasure for us to stay at Leona's..The house is extremely well placed, in the middle of Kiev, 1-2 min. walk to most major destinations, 15m to metro, 50 meters to the most popular mainstreet of Kiev (Kreaschachik)
The house was also extremely comfortable and cute, with a great double bed and a sofa which could also be converted. Cable tv, hot water, sunny appearance everything you could want from a nice clean house which you can feel like your own
Our host Leona was also very helpful and interested, stopped by on the first day and asked if we need anything..
Thanks a lot Leona..i'm sure we'll be visiting your property again..
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Wohnung ist so wie es beschrieben wird. Ideale Lage in Zentrum beim Maidanplatz, einfach perfekt....
Bei Leona würde ich jederzeit wieder eine Wohnung mieten, super Unterstützung und herzliche Vermieterin :) DANKE
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i dreamed that i was walking along railroad tracks with d, a train was coming, she didn't seem to be hurrying out of the way enough for me -- the train missed her and seemed to be going off its tracks -- but then somehow it changed into like a team of horses and actually turned round and dragged a wagon up a hill. then we were all riding horses, steve b was there too and i asked him which of the two ways to go -- one looked shrubby and at first that was where, uphill. then i saw a narrow gorge between rock walls and thought that was it. this is it, steve, right? the straight and narrow. and it went downhill. actually a beautiful sight. as we started galloping down that way, leaves underfoot seemed a little slippery. but we got going okay.
then i dreamed about a scene in an adventure movie, or proposed scene, in which a badguy is wielding a bullwhip on top of a skyscraper, then the whip gets caught in the blades of a helicopter and he gets unbalanced and thrown off into the sky. apparently we were trying to decide to what extent this would work. while dreaming i reached out to pantomime the action, but smacked my hand against the table beside the bed.
damn, i forgot the part where d and i were in a place like my old house in methuen, and there was a burning car in front of the house so we ran around the back yard for shelter — only there was another burning car there. meanwhile people saying "2 or 3 minutes, that one's gonna blow." and even as we tried to duck inside the back side door of the house, there was smoke and fire inside there too. we didn't freak out as much as one might expect, it was just like "oh my god!" and i said well let's just huddle here for a second in the doorway, it's our best chance of avoiding the blast when those gas tanks go.
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Blue Ash celebrates July 4 despite soggy conditions
Sycamore students perform with rock group Foreigner
The Red White and Blue Ash celebration started extra early for some Fourth of July revelers this year.
Although the party officially started Thursday afternoon, some fans of the band Foreigner lined up at Summit Park before 7:30 a.m. to get the best seats for their performance.
Fans of another performance group also showed up early to grab a good seat. Sycamore High School's choir played a special role in the celebration this year alongside Foreigner during their performance of "I Want to Know What Love Is." The band also presented a donation to the school's music program.
Tammy Spry, the mother of one of the choir members, was one of those who arrived early.
"Second row, if not first, but I think they beat us, so definitely second," said Spry.
Despite periodic rains, fireworks went off to cap the celebration.
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Brad Paisley and Wife Kimberly to Appear on "Two and a Half Men"
Have you been watching Kimberly Williams-Paisley on CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men lately?
Awkward Alert! @Kimwilliamspais returns in Thursday's #TwoAndAHalfMen! See photos here: http://t.co/ecNeWMMkAS pic.twitter.com/24F4hmVVCf— Two and a Half Men (@TwoHalfMen_CBS) March 11, 2014
She has been playing sad sack Alan Harper's new love interest, but that may come to a screeching halt in the show's season finale.
TV Guide reports that Kimberly's real-life hubby, Brad Paisley, is set to appear in that finale, set for May 8 at 9 p.m. ET.
No word on what the plot twist is that has Brad coming on the show, but we're sure it'll be interesting.
This isn't the first time that Brad has appeared with Kimberly on a sitcom. Brad once played her boyfriend on the show According to Jim.
Brad was also on a recent episode of The Crazy Ones with Josh Groban!
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Numerous teams converged on Sikeston over the weekend for the annual Sikeston Bootheel Classic Soccer Tournament. Above: Payton Spurlock (center) of the Sikeston All-Stars works his way around a defender on Saturday in the 1st and 2nd grade division. Left: Ethan Foley of the 1st and 2nd grade Sikeston All-Stars fires a shot toward the offensive end of the field during a game on Saturday. Right: Jackson Kuykendall (right) of the Sikeston All-Stars U10 team races against a Farmington defender to get to the ball on Saturday.
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Thanks SloMo2. I just didn't want to come across as "please sir, can I be called a runner too?" I consider myself a runner. I dare anyone over the age of 20 (and half of them under 20) to go out there and run 3 miles at any pace without taking breaks or walking breaks if you're not a runner. Doesn't work.
I was just looking for some indications of what would be a 'normal' pace vs. a 'slow' pace for an average runner, etc. Unfortunately, too many articles are "don't worry about how fast, just do your best. You're good enough, smart enough and doggonit, people like you!" type stuff. I'm a big boy, if I'm slow, tell me I'm slow and then point me to any way you know on how to get faster, etc. So I appreciate your feedback. When I do these things, I strive to always improve and was looking for info to help me do just that.
And Wayna, DAMN! (sorry for the language) I don't give a crap what your mm is, 13.1 deserves respect! I can't imagine the work involved in getting there. Take every one of those rest days, and congrats for keeping the Type 2 beast at bay.
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Wayna72 - Yay - someone with a 16mm pace! Too bad we don't live in the same area, or we could "run" (slog) together. I will be in Stillwater in June, so maybe on the way there, I could stop and we could run together.
Croz69 - As far as what an average pace for a runner is, I would say probably around a 10 mm or so. It seems like most people finish half marathons in around 2 hours, and full marathons in around 4 hours. I agree with you, I don't want all of that sugar coating telling me that I am doing good just to be out there. Tell me up front that I am slow, and give me suggestions as to how I can improve. That being said, any exercise is better than none at all. One suggestion that some have used is to do intervals - run slow for awhile, then fast for a short period, then keep alternating slow and fast. That would be slow and fast for what YOU consider to be slow and fast, not anyone else. My goal is to be consistently at a 10 -12 mm pace, although I don't know if I will ever get there.
I consider anyone to be a Penguin if you are running at a pace of a 15 minute mile or slower. Anything faster than that (which is most of those who post here) I don't consider to be a Penguin. I might slide a little bit and say that if you do a 13-14 minute mile part of the time, then you might still be a Penguin, but anything faster than that is not a Penguin. Keep in mind that these are only my opinions, are not meant in a negative way, and do not reflect the opinions of anyone else on here.
So, in answer to your question "If I said I'm a Penguin. I run a 3 mile run at a 10 mm pace" would you agree with me or tell me that's not a Penguin pace?" I would say that's not a Penguin pace. I've seen people post on here that think they are a Penguin when they run an 8 or 9 mm, which I could only do in my dreams. But as someone else said, it's all relative, and everyone's opinions/definitions of a Penguin are different.
SloMo - I am with you on this! I average about a 14 minute mile. Or about a 15 minute mile when I have not been consistent. Shorter distances or better days might be able to get down to 13 (or race pace of about 12:50). I would be sooo stoked with being able to run a 12 mm on training runs. I think in high school I did "the mile" at about 10:00 and remember being the slowest kid out there. Now that seems so incredibly fast I don't know how I did it (okay I weighed quite a bit less and was 16 so that's probably a start). I guess I'd consider 12 and up to be okay for calling yourself a penguin. I get sort of offended honestly when folks talk about how slow they are and make a big deal of it and then I see their 5k times are around 30 minutes! Seems like lightning speed to me! Then again I recognize we all want to improve so I don't mean to criticize anyone's judgement of themselves. I just mean to say that if YOU think you are slow at 10 mm, well where does that put the rest of us, right?
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2011: 280 miles, ~14:00 mm avg
2012: 321.2 miles (so far)
Slo_mo anytime you want to run with me I would be happy to meet. I run with runners world here in tulsa on saturday morning June is when we start our next session of training( poker run is one of the best runs) depending on your hand you gettet to pick a prize. I have gotten 2 tech shirts and a running entry fee for the skirt chaser (so free running skirt 35.00 fee) all for a 5.00 buy in... the money goes to the training program snacks for the runs. in tulsa I will let you know we do have major speed bumps (aka hills) the poker run is usally a flat route but I can not say it will be the next session.
I've been getting the emails again so have been following this conversation a bit.
Here's my take: If you feel like a runner, you are a runner. As some of those motivational posters say, it's still a mile if it takes you 5 minutes or 25 minutes.
That's exactly my take on being a penguin too. If you feel like a penguin, you are one. I think it's more of a state of mind than a number. I feel comfortable with the people here. Even as I've gotten a wee bit faster, I still feel most comfortable here.
There are still those hardcore "runners" who think you aren't a runner unless you can do a marathon under 4 hours. That's rubbish imo.
My 5k race pace is now a 10:30 or so. My marathon race pace is 14:00 or so. I'm a penguin.
I do tend to compare myself but I try to stay in my age group when looking at the comparisions. If you want to know what the average runner's pace is in a race, I'd choose a local race and go look it up on athlinks.com. I've got the link to my results at the bottom. I like to look to see what the average pace was, the average women's pace and where I stood in my age group. I think that's a better gauge than just throwing out a number for everyone.
I just set a PR in my last 5k. I did a 10:33 pace. 79% of the women finished ahead of me. The average woman's finishing time was 30:13 and I finished in 32:47. That 2 1/2 minute difference pushed me down 29%.
Ultimately, it doesn't bother me at what pace people consider themselves penguins. John Bingham started a revolution with his books and the thought that those of us not doing a 8 minute pace can be and are runners. Who cares what the label is as long as you are happy, find some people who can share the joy of running and support you?
PR: 5k - 31:45, 4 mile - 45:15, 8k - 53.52, 10k - 1:09:57, 10 mile - 1:54:07, 10NM - 2:19:11, HM - 2:39:17, Marathon - 6:04:12
I've been watching the Discovery channel show on the Arctic/Antarctic - them penguins seem pretty slick and fast when in the water....I think its all about state of mind and how one feels about one's self: I am proud to be penguin (even if I resemble a Walrus)...
That said; I ripped off a smoking 51:43 4 mile race today - well actually walked the entire course as I am still coming off knee injury. I was happy as I made my target of 13 min/mile (actually 12:56). I resisted all temptations to jog or run during race and I'll see how the knee feels tomorrow. I am hoping to start working up to jogging again in the next week or so. In the mean time, I'll keep walking.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
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OK...so is anyone else having problems listening to their bodies? I've undertaken this really outrageous schedule all in the attempt to qualify at the highest level for Half Fanatics. Thankfully it's not about speed because instead of setting new PRs I'm setting more WRs (personal worsts) lol! Did my double last weekend in IN/MO. Kept a decent, fairly normal pace of 12:19mm in IN on a relatively hilly course and a 13:13mm in MO. At mile 8 in MO I was even 10 minutes ahead of my goal finishing pace of 2:40 but hit a major wall at mile 9 and walked the majority of the remainder of the course finishing over 13+ minutes on my PR. I ran what should have been a flat (and I mean FLAT), fast race yesterday but ended up walking the majority of it after mile 2 because my ITBS kicked up again thus setting my PW at 3:07:26 (14:17mm). Today I'm more sore than I have been after any of the 2 doubles that I've done so far.
At this point I'm not really concerned about time, just finishing. The thing is, I have 4 more races in the next 3 weeks (one double) that are already paid for and I'll be damned if I let the money go to waste. I know I'll do these 4 at least and another 2 that are paid for in June and November, but I have a mega list of races that I want to get done before August. I might be able to talk myself into taking a month long break between May and June, but at the same time I feel like I'd be wasting time. This is what the remainder of my summer schedule looks like it includes 4 doubles, 1 triple and the rest singles (all HMs).
|OKC Memorial
|1st Midwest Bank Southwest
|Hope & Healing Place
|Fargo HM
|Papillion HM
|Taste of Louisville
|Wounded Warriors
|Foot Traffic Flat
|Womens Moon Run
|Langley Half
|Idaho Falls
|Legacy Midnight Run
|ET Full Moon Midnight
|Leading Ladies
|Shick Lady Speed Stick Wmns
So, honestly, would you be able to listen to your body or would you be on the stubborn side and keep going as long as possible? I'm thinking that I'll wait until after OKC to determine if I'll actually take a break or keep going...
EDIT 3/25/12: I decided to go ahead and take a month off. Dropping Fargo/Papillion/Louisville/Casper off the schedule.
Hello from NE Ohio!
I am a very new runner. Two months ago I began a Couch to 5K program to see if I like running. Two weeks ago I ran my first 6K. I am very slow at this point and can't imagine getting to be very fast. I am 58. Six years ago I had triple coronary bypass and four years ago I had weight loss surgery. I have become much more active and cycle many times a week. I have friend who is an avid runner who convinced me to take on a challenge. I am actually liking it.
I have read John Bingham's books and thoroughly enjoyed his The Accidental Athlete. It really spoke to me. I would love to find local Penguins to run with. It gets boring running by myself. I've run with a group but am usually left behind to run on my own. Any ideas how I can hook up with slower runner in my area? I would appreciate your input.
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Hi my name is Crystal....and I'm a slow runner...
lol looking at some of the people's PR's on here I'm thinking i'm more of a penguin then some
Its all good. I have always done charity walks, 2-3 a year with my family. In 2010 I was diagnosed with cancer, and had to have a partial mastectomy. I beat the disease, but the after effects were pretty bad. I was severely depressed. When I finally got my health and my head back I was tipping the scales at 252 lbs. And I knew something had to change. I started to watch what I ate, I started walking more. October 2011, one year after my surgery I finished my first 5k at 53:10 SLOW, but I finished and thats all that mattered to me. I continued my journey, lost 10 lbs finished my second 5k 49:00 stoked! and the next race was a 7k 1:01:36 and the most recent this past Saturday I finally ran the entire 5k (well my run is most peoples slow jog lol) But either way I finished 46 something...results aren't posted. I am proud of myself, I have lost a total of 24 lbs to date and have been making strides to improve my health. Since January I have hired a life/health coach (KaraWaitek.com) I highly recommend her. She has been super supportive and a dream to work with. she ran this last race with me and really pushed me though the 86 degree race! So that's my story...simple as it is
Weight Loss 32 lbs loss to date (since 01/2012)
5k Races 2011
Chicago Monster Dash 10/29/2011 - 53:10
5k Races 2012
Chicago Polar Dash 1/21/2012 - 49:00
Hartland Healthy Life 5/19/2012 - 43:08
Summerfest Rock 'n Sole 6/23/2012 - 39:56 PR
Run with Wolfes 9/16/2012 -
Susan G. Komen 9/23/2012 -
Chicago Monster Dash 10/21/2012 -
7k-10k Races 2012
Chicago Get Lucky 3/18/2012 - 1:01:36
Obstacles/Mud Runs 2012
Dirty Girl Mud Run (WI) - 8/19/2012
Keep on keepin' on!
I'm keeping with my penguin roots. did 21Km last week (19 May) in 2:50 and change. hope everyone is doing well. I'm still fighting sore knee which is limiting me to walking fast vice running slow. its much better (as I did do the 21K last saterday) but I am getting closer to jogging again. Never thought I would see the day when I missed running...
Have a good weekend all and remember to fly your flag proudly!
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31 Dec 2012: Fairfax 4 miler: 49:34
10 Feb 2013 Run your heart 2013 35:30
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I used to be a penguin....but I think I've graduated to maybe a....hmmm......a goose??
I know I'll never be a 6 or 7 min mile runner but as vcackerman said, 'I'm racing to be in better shape and have fun.'!!! And boy oh boy am I having fun!!! (never in a million years did I picture myself saying that I'm having fun running! Used to be, I'd rather have a quadruple root canal as run across my front yard!
Happy running!!
Fastest times:
1 mile 8:03 (8/14/12)
2 mile 17:16 (6/29/12)
5k 31:24
10k 1:10:37
8k 1:29:26
13.1 2:24:58
2012 races:
CJ Y.E.P 5K, Carl Junction, MO 04/29/2012 31:52
Joplin Memorial Half Marathon/5k, Joplin, MO 05/19/2012 31:24 (PR)
The Cancer Challenge 10k Bentonville, AR 6/23/2012 1:10:37 (PR)
2012 upcoming races:
Tulsa Glow Run Tulsa, OK 8/25/2012
Joplin Mother Road Marathon/Half Marathon/5k, Baxter Springs, KS to Joplin, MO 10/14/2012 (registered)
Good day all Hope all who ran stayed cool. pushing 100 degrees here but race this morning was in the upper 70's at the start. I managed 5k today in 11:28 min/ mile pace for finish time of 38:12 Well below my target of 12:30/mile. This was first race I done with no knee pain since april. I have found my secret weapon - large coffee at start - drink during race. keeps me from trying to run too much too early. I actually hope to start running next week as my knee continues to grow stronger. Hope all had good 4th
races in 2013 - Always trying to keep moving
31 Dec 2012: Fairfax 4 miler: 49:34
10 Feb 2013 Run your heart 2013 35:30
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Oh gosh!! A Wogger is the best way to describe me lol I run a 16:30mm and I'd love to improve, but I really don't have a support system or anything at all. And my motivation for myself is minimal :-/ it's too dang hot in Joplin this time of year to go running and gyms are expensive! Any suggestions or anyone wanna be "running buddies"?? I could use the moral support!
not sure if you have a YWCA or YMCA in your area. or even look at the running stores they might have a training group you can join. Here in Tulsa we have 3 groups. Runners world ( witch is the best and not because its free) Fleet Feet and we have a 6 miller on Wed. from one of the other store. you might look there.
Hello everyone..... I'm a newbie not only to the Couch to 5K, but also to threading.... (that's my wording for joining a forum, reading and responding to posts0. Yesterday was my first day of the C25K program. I didn't know which option to chose between speed or distance, so I opted for distance thinking it would be a slower pace. I've never ran before and have never been much of a walker. I have some questions.... I live in Louisiana. So with that in mind, do people carry water bottles with them while exercising/training? Or is it best to hydrate before and after? Is it better to exercise in the am or pm? ( can people get amped up after a run and not be able to wind down for bed time or is your energy increased so it's better to start the day off with a run?) Proper body posture? I read someone wrote about posture and preventing shin splints because you run with the front of your foot? I'm not sure how I actually step when i'm running ( heel toe or pretty much an even step), I'll have to pay attention to that tomorrow. I don't have much as far as exercise apparel. I've got my sports bra, and a pair of Asic shoes. Other than that, 2 pair exercise pants and random oversized t shirts.... Any suggestions on where to get good quality, fashionable ( I'm not high mainenanced, but I am a girl!! hahahaha), apparel and accessories (sunglasses, gps stuff, timers, etc...) made for running/jogging/walking? Also, as I was reading some of the replies I noticed after peoples' distances, they put 15mm etc.... what is that and how do you monitor your time? I appreciate all the feedback and I hope I follow through with completing the program....
thanks again!! Week 1 Day 2 of C25K!!
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- Total registered automobiles in California: 22,283,340
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- Total registered trailers in California: 2,637,261
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- Taxable Gasoline Sales (Includes Aviation Gasoline): 15,672,334,029 gallons
- Decrease from previous year: 153 million gallons
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- Commute by Car Along: 72.9 %
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- Other Public Roads: 155,056 miles
- Total All Public Roads: 170,297 miles
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- Number of retail gasoline/service stations: Approximately 9,700
- Statewide average amount of fuel dispensed by each station per day: 4,400 gallons
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The first half of the 2013 season has been a roller-coaster ride for the Los Angeles Angels.
The squad stumbled out of the gates in April, posting a 9-17 record. They rebounded a bit in May, winning 16 out of 29 to bring their season tally to 25-30.
In June, they played one game above .500 with a 14-13 record (season record of 39-43). However, coming off a series sweep in Seattle, the Angels are only 5-6 in July.
With a 44-49 record at the All-Star break, time is running out for the Angels to get back in the playoff hunt. They currently trail the Texas Rangers by nine games and the division-leading Oakland Athletics by 11.
Despite an eight-game winning streak at the end of May and a seven-game winning streak at the end of June, the Angels still sit five games below .500.
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My mate has given me a laptop (which in itself is a strange occurrence, but that's not the subject of this blog entry). It comes with two OSs, which you can choose from at boot:
- Android
- Windows 7
I mean, sure enough, this Acer Aspire netbook literally runs Android. But the hardware is different from any other device I've used Android on in the following respects:
- It dosen't have a touch-screen
- It doesn't have a SIM card
- It has an x86 processor (Intel Atom), not ARM
- It does have a keyboard
- It does have a trackpad (so a pointer appears on the screen like any other desktop OS)
- The screen is much bigger, and horizontal (so e.g. on the bar you can pull down from the top, each row is just ridiculously wide)
I mean, it does work, but I'm not sure why you'd want to use it?
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March 16, 2016: On March 8th, the NRC published Revision 9 to the "Yttrium-90 Microsphere Brachytherapy Sources and Devices TheraSphere® and SIR-Spheres® Licensing Guidance". This current licensing guidance revision has three major changes based on ACMUI recommendations. These changes (1) remove specifications for gastrointestinal tract and lung dose/activity in the written directive and exclude reporting dose/activity to an organ or tissue other than the treatment site as a medical event when the dose/activity is caused by shunting when the shunting was evaluated prior to treatment in accordance with manufacturer's procedures, (2) specifically exclude reporting of events due to stasis or emergent patient conditions, and (3) allow for interventional radiologists certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology to become Authorized Users.
The VRMP considers current licensees using older revisions to be grandfathered to this current revision. For a copy of Revision 9, please click on the following: STC-16-020-Enclosure.pdf
February 12, 2016: On February 8th, the Virginia Register of Regulations printed the revision to 12VAC5-481-451 "Physical Protection of Category 1 and 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material". The notice can be found by clicking on this hyperlink: 12VAC5-481-451 revision. This regualtion revision becomes effective on March 8th. The new definitions are being published in the February 23rd Virginai Register. A word copy of the new definitions is provided for your use: 12VAC5-481-10 2-23-2016 revision.
January 6, 2016:The meeting location in the Tidewater region has been finalized. The meeting will be held on Tuesday January 26th at the Hampton University Student Center. The following hyperlink is a pdf map of the campus, the Student Center is building number 68: HU Campus Map
To summarize the meetings being held to discuss the 12VAC5-481 revisions, the following are dates and locations for the meetings. The time is 9 am - 12am for the morning session and 1:30 pm - 4 pm for the afternoon session which will discuss the revision to 12VAC5-481-451, "Increased controls and fingerprinting". This session will be open to licensees who meet the increased control requirements, Local Law Enforcement Agencies (LLEA) and the FBI.
1/19: Permiter Center, Richmond (9960 Mayland Dr., Henrico VA 23230). The conference center is located on the 2nd floor. Free parking is located in front of the building.
1/21: Roanoke College Map
1/26: Hampton University Map
1/28: INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax Map (the meeting will be held in the Medical Building number 3580, Cancer Center Auditorium)
January 5, 2016:On December 14, 2015 the NRC issues Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2015-18 titled "Sodium Iodide (I-131) Patient Release Information Collection." To view the RIS and the Federal Register Notice listed in the RIS please click on the following:
December 28, 2015:A mistake was made on the letter mailed out regarding the 12VAC5-481 meetings. The correct date for the Fairfax meeting is Thursday January 28, not Tuesday.
The Roanoke meeting is being held on the campus of Roanoke College in the Massengil Auditorium. Parking will be allowed in the Lower Olin Parking Lot (P11), located off Thompson Memorial Drive (RT311). This parking pass will need to be displayed in your vehicle: Roanoke Parking Pass. The following map of Roanoke College will assist you in walking from the parking lot to Massengil Auditorium: Roanoke College Map.
Decebmer 22, 2015:Today the following letter was sent out to all licensee RSOs regarding meetings being held in January to discuss the upcoming revision to 12VAC5-481: 12VAC5-481 Meeting Letter.
The meetings will be divided into two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning session will begin at 9 am and end at 12 pm. This session will discuss revisions to 12VAC5-481 that affect all licensees. The afternoon session held from 1:30 pm until 4 pm, will discuss the revision to 12VAC5-481-451, "Increased controls and fingerprinting". This session will be open to licensees who meet the increased control requirements, Local Law Enforcement Agencies (LLEA) and the FBI.
Registration will not be required to attend these meetings. If you have any questions please contact Mike Welling by email at Mike Welling.
October 27, 2014: Beginning next Monday (11/3), the RMP is undergoing an inspection by the NRC under the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP). This inspection is scheduled to last the entire week, during which RMP staff may be unavailable to answer phone calls or emails. We will respond to your inquiries as time allows us. If you have an urgent matter, please dial 804-864-8150 and ask to speak to a member of the RMP.
September 9, 2014:In June of 2011 the NRC issued its Safety Culture Policy Statement. The RMP sent out notices prior to this regarding the Safety Culture Policy. The NRC is now conducting a survey regarding the Safety Culture policy.The survey consists of 20 questions and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. It asks licensees for feedback regarding:
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2. Whether they have received safety culture materials from the NRC or Agreement States
3. Satisfaction with the outreach and education products they have received
4. Overall satisfaction with the level and quality of communications from the NRC or Agreement States about safety culture
Today we have sent out a letter to all licensees infomrming them of this survey and providing the following link if they wish to participate. NRC Safety Culture Survey
December 20, 2013:We have implemented a credit card payment system for the Radioactive Materials Program. Licensees may pay their initial application and annual license fee payments while reciprocity licensees may pay their fees using this system. The page may be found at: Credit Card Payment Site. If you have any questions please contact us at 804-864-8169.
November 13, 2013:The CRCPD is extending the period for registering unwanted sources into the SCATR program for a roundup occuring in 2014. The following letter is being mailed to each licensee: CRCPD SCATR Letter
November 5, 2013:The Preceptor and Attestation form for unsealed radioactive material requiring a written directive has been revised to include Xofigo.
October 30, 2013:The FDA has approved Vizamyl (flutemetamol F 18 injection), a radioactive diagnostic drug for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain in adults being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia. Here is a link to the press release: Vizamyl Press Release
August 30, 2013: The NRC has updated their address for sending in fingerprints. The new address is:
DirectorDivision of Facilities and Security U.S. NRC 11545 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 ATTN: Criminal History Program, Mail Stop T-03B46M
June 17, 2013: The Source Collection and Threat Reduction Program (SCATR) administered by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) is providing sealed source licensees in states which do not have access to an in-Compact low-level radioactive waste disposal facility an opportunity to dispose of certain unwanted radioactive sealed sources. CRCPD is offering generators who participate in this limited-time opportunity financial assistance equal to 50% of the cost of collection, processing, and disposal. Generators must register their sources with the Offsite Source Recovery Project (OSRP) OSRP by June 30, 2013 to qualify for participation in this cost-shared disposal effort. For more information, see the following document: CRCPD/SCTR Document
May 16, 2013: On May 15th the FDA approved the use of Xofigo (Ra-223 dichloride) for the treatment of men with symptomatic late-stage (metastic) castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to the bones but not other organs. Bayer has the marketing rights to Xofigo. The use of Xofigo will be under 12VAC5-481-1950 and the Authorized Users must be approved for this use. The FDA notice can be found here: FDA Ra-223 Announcement. If you have any other questions regarding the use of Xofigo, please contact us.
May 9, 2013: On May 7, 2013 the NRC issued FSME-13-041 titled "Notice of an upcoming webinar and request for comments on consideration of rulemaking to address prompt remediation of residual radioactivity during operations." This document states the webinar will be held on June 4th from 12 pm until 3 pm. For more information, the document can be found here: FSME-13-041
November 6, 2012: On September 4th Governor McDonnel approved the revision to 12VAC5-490 "Fee Schedule". The regulations were then printed in the Virginia Regsiter on October 8th. These regulations will go into effect on November 22, 2012. A table of the revised fee schedule is provided for your review: 12VAC5-490 2012 Amended. If you have any questions regarding the new amended fee schedule please call Mike Welling at 804-864-8168.
June 7, 2012: SCATR Program to Begin Collection of Class A Sources for Disposal at Clive. Click on the following link for a word document containing all the information regarding this issue: Clive Disposal
July 29, 2011: On Wednesday July 27th the Food and Drug Administation (FDA) released a safety communication to stop using CardioGen-82 for PET scans. Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of CardioGen-82. For more information please read the communication: CardioGen-82 Recall or visit the FDA website at: FDA CardioGen Webpage
July 17, 2011: On Friday July 15th the Food and Drug Administation (FDA) released a safety announcement regarding CardioGen-82 used for positron tomography (PET) scans. For more information please visit the FDA website at: FDA CardioGen-82 Announcement
June 15, 2011: The Radioactive Materials Program is hosting the Orginization of Agreement States (OAS) annual conference on August 22-25 at the Omni Hotel in Richmond. The conference is an opportunity for the 37 Agreement States, the NRC and other federal partners to meet and discuss issues relating to radioactive material regulating. There will also be vendors representing manufacturers/distributors of medical isotopes and survey instrumentation. For more information please visit the OAS website at: OAS Webpage
June 6, 2011: On May 20, 2011 the NRC published in the Federal Register (76 FR 29171) a notice of two public workshops to be held. The first workshop will be held on June 20-21 in New York, New York and the second will be held on August 11-12 in Houston, TX. The workshops are meant to solicit comments on certain issues under consideration to amend the medical use regulations, including reporting and notifications of Medical Events (MEs) for permanent implant brachytherapy. The workshops will also be viewable by webinar. The NRC has created a website with specific information and a webinar link, it can be found at: NRC Part 35 Meeting
September 8: Gulf Nuclear Model 71-2A Source: Model 71-2A Neutron Well Logging sources will be losing its special form certificate in the near future. For those licensee possessing these sources there are a few options for disposition of these sources. Gulf Nuclear has issued the following notice: Gulf Nuclear Notice and The Department of Energy's Off-Site Source Recovery Project (OSRP) has issued the following notice: OSRP Notice.
September 3: On August 6, 2010, the NRC published in the Federal Register (75 FR 33902) the proposed increased controls regulations. The new regulations would create Part 37 in 10 CFR. A public comment period was set until October 13th to allow for you to comment on these proposed regulations. There are several new regulations being created which may be of interest to you. I highly recommend you review this regulation and comment to the NRC before October 13th, this will be your only time to do so. Virginia will follow and create our increased control regulations once the NRC publishes the final regulations. The proposed regulations are posted here: 10 CFR Part 37. The NRC is hosting a public meeting on September 20th at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD. This meeting also provides an opportunity for you to comment to the NRC on Part 37. This is posted on the NRC�s website
January 7, 2010: On December 18, 2009 the NRC issued a press release (NRC Safety Culture Press Release) relating to a draft policy on "safety culture". The Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 214 dated November 6, 2009 (found at: NRC-2009-0482) included the NRC draft policy statement. This federal register notice began a 90 day public comment period. The NRC will also be hosting public workshops in February, April and October. The information was published in the Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 239 dated December 15, 2009 (found at: NRC-2009-0485). If you are interested in participating, contact the NRC. More information can be found at the NRC's safety culture webpage (NRC Safety Culture Page).
August 26, 2009 IC/Fingerprinting Update: On August 6, 2009 a revision to 12VAC5-481-451, "Increased Controls and Fingerprinting" became effective. The revision included a requirement to also notify the NRC for any theft, sabotage or diversion; also notify the NRC when a shipment becomes lost; corrects the address to send fingerprints to; and to also notify the NRC when a fingerprinted individual is on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Database. A link to the amended section is: 12VAC5-481-451
August 21, 2009 Licensing Update : Sorry for the length in time since the last update but as you can imagine we are a little busy. The staff has been working an amending licenses and issuing the new Virginia license. For those licensees who possessed a Virginia NARM medical license and an NRC medical license prior to the Agreement date of March 31, 2009, the NARM license is no longer needed. The isotopes identified in the NARM license are now covered by your NRC license, we will no longer be asking you to renew the NARM license. I have spoken with the nuclear pharmacies and explained this to them. We will issue you a new Virginia radioactive materials license during your next amendment, renewal or through administrative actions on our part. I plan on issuing new licenses to those licensees who possessed a medical NARM license no later than March of 2010.
August 21, 2009 Fee Schedule Update: As most of you know there has been some confusion with regards to the fee schedule. Let me first begin by apologizing for any confustion we may have caused by our letter and/or the power point presentation. VDH is using a different billing cycle than the NRC, ours is based upon the expiration month listed on your license. What that means is that every year your annual license fee will be due by the end of that month, we will be sending you the invoice 60 priors to ensure you have enough time to process the check. At this time we can only accept a check for payment, we can not except credit cards or electronic deposits. The first letter you received from us was to cover the period April 1, 2009 until the month of your license expiration for this year only. For instance if your license expiration date is September 30, 2012 the letter invoiced you for the period April 1, 2009 until September 30, 2009. The amount was a prorated portion of the annual fee schedule based upon the number of days. Next you would have received an annual invoice for the period October 1, 2009 until September 30, 2010.
August 21, 2009 Fee Schedule Revision: On Tuesday August 18, 2009 we received a petition to amend the fee schedule, 12VAC5-490. The Radioactive Materials Program has been working with management to address the fee schedule issue and has prepared a new schedule for the Board of Health to review at their next meeting being held on October 16, 2009. The petition has been posted on the Virginia Town Hall website, at the following location:12VAC5-490 Petition. If you have any questions regarding the fee schedule please contact me by telepone or e-mail.
March 18, 2009 Update: My thanks to all the individuals who took time out of their work schedule to come to our agreement state meetings. Each meeting was fruitful and many questions were answered. We are working on posting the questions here for everyone to see. I am posting the presentation here for anyone that was unable to be at these meetings. I hope by viewing the presentation that any of your questions may be answered. If you have any questions that can not be answered by the presentation or the Q&A posting feel free to contact me at any time. Agreement State Meeting Presentation
March 18, 2009 Update: On March 4, 2009 the NRC Chairman signed our agreement. Subsequently the agreement has been delivered to the Governor for signature. Once the agreement is signed by Governor Kaine it will be delivered to the NRC. On March 31, 2009 the agreement will become effective and the NRC will deliver the licensing files to our office. If you have any questions regarding your license please contact us at 804-864-8150.
March 27, 2009 Update: On March 23, 2009 the signed agreements were delivered to the NRC. On March 24, 2009 the NRC issued a press release stating: "NRC COMPLETES VIRGINIA AGREEMENT TO REGULATE CERTAIN RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS". So beginning 12:00 a.m. on March 31st the Radioactive Materials Program will have authority over the licensing of radioactive materials in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you have an amendment request you may either mail them or fax them to us, but please bear with us for the first couple of weeks as we must accept the NRC licensing files and place them in our filing system.
FEE SCHEDULE: Beginning March 31st we will be applying the fee schedule found in 12VAC5-490-40 to our licensees. If you have any questions regarding these fees please contact Mike Welling at 804-864-8168. FEE SCHEDULE
Hopefully you will find this web site useful when submitting an application, requesting an amendment or filing for reciprocity. If you have any suggestions or comments on our web page please contact Mike Welling or Les Foldesi.
"Purpose: To protect the public and occupational radiation workers, and to maintain effective control over licensed radioactive materials to ensure their safe handling and disposal."
This program is responsible for ensuring the safe use of radioactive materials in such areas as industrial, medical, educational and research applications. The safe use of radioactive materials is ensured by issuing licenses which state the conditions of use. The facilities are inspected to ensure compliance with these conditions.
On occasion, unidentified but low level radioactive material (<50 mr/hr) in scrap metal or refuse is detected on arrival at facilities providing recycling, disposal or incineration services. In such cases this agency has been authorized by the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue DOT transportation exemptions for the return of the material to the original shipper.
If you need to apply for a radioactive materials license, the Radioactive Materials Program staff can assist you with any questions. Please call for assistance.
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New York Judge Puts Possible Bulls-eye on Deloitte Touche
New York federal judge Lewis Kaplan issued a ruling yesterday in the Parmalat securities litigation which could have accountants quaking, and plaintiffs' lawyers licking their chops.
Parmalat, an Italian dairy conglomerate, collapsed in 2003 following the discovery of a massive fraud in which the company allegedly overstated its assets by $16 billion.
At issue in yesterday's ruling was whether Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu potentially could be held liable for an allegedly defective Parmalat audit by its Italian member firm, Deloitte & Touche, S.p.a. Yes, Kaplan held, in denying a Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu's motion for summary judgment. Here is the ruling.
"This is huge," says Stuart Grant, plaintiffs' counsel in the matter. Accounting firms, he says, often assert that their foreign affiliates are legally separate, thus limiting the asset pool available to investors who file suit. "They always argue that you can't pursue the worldwide organization, sometimes successfully," Grant says. "Judge Kaplan has finally made the law reflect reality. These accounting firms sell themselves as worldwide, seamless organizations. Now they are going to be held responsible in the same fashion."
"Obviously, we are disappointed in the Judge's decision, but we are confident of victory at any trial of this matter," Deloitte said in a statement, adding that Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu "provided no services of any kind to any Parmalat entity."
Whether Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu could be held liable turned on whether it had a "principal-agent" relationship with its Italian affiliate. In deciding that in the affirmative, Kaplan noted that "DTT exercised substantial control over the manner in which its member firms conducted their professional activities."
But the reach of Kaplan's decision is not yet clear, as it depended partly on the particular facts of the case. The judge found evidence that DTT exercised some control in particular over the Parmalat engagement.


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(WOMENSENEWS)--Jessica Brakey was among the first Air Force Academy cadets to speak publicly about assault allegations to Colorado media and ABC News 20/20 in 2003.
She, along with dozens of other female cadets, said they were ignored or punished when they reported sexual assaults.
Three years later, after an avalanche of public and congressional indignation over the treatment of victims of sexual assault in the military, the Air Force is prosecuting Jessica Brakey's alleged assailant, First Lt. Joseph Harding, at a court-martial scheduled to begin tomorrow, June 22.
Members of Congress and victim advocates are watching closely to see if Harding will become the first--and perhaps only--person to be convicted of rape at the academy. One other defendant recently pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
Beyond the issues of personal guilt or innocence, Brakey's case is also testing the extent to which civilian rape-counseling records can be called into evidence in military trials.
Civilian Counseling Sought
Two years after her alleged assault, Brakey sought counseling at the civilian rape crisis center TESSA in Colorado Springs in order to avoid an imbroglio at the academy.
Earlier this year, Air Force judge David Brash sparked an outcry among victims' rights advocates by ordering Brakey's counselors and physicians to turn over records for his review.
Brakey's civilian rape counselor, licensed social worker Jennifer Bier of Colorado Springs, refused to turn over the records without Brakey's permission. In response, Brash in late May issued a warrant for her arrest.
In early June, a civilian U.S. District Court Judge in Denver ratified the military judge's decision.
But a week later, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver stayed the arrest warrant, and gave the Air Force until this week to file briefs explaining why the records should be part of the court-martial.
Symbol of Legal Insecurity
Sexual assault experts and victims' advocates say the subpoenas for Brakey's confidential records and the arrest warrant for her counselor symbolize the legal insecurities of victims of sexual assault in the military.
Under Military Rule of Evidence 513, a crime victim has the privilege to keep confidential the records of sessions with licensed counselors, as Jessica Brakey has chosen to do (although attorney Wendy Murphy says that some other physicians and counselors turned over records without her consent).
However, a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confront his or her accuser provides some leverage to open otherwise closed records if counsel can persuade a judge to order it.
Such orders for privileged records must be based on a showing in court that specific records are vital to a defendant's right to a fair trial, says Diane Mazur, a University of Florida law professor with expertise in rules of evidence and the constitutional relationship between military and civilian society.
To that extent, military and civilian federal rules of evidence are much the same, she says.
"It is really, really unusual for a judge to order production of records like this in a criminal case," says Mazur. "Lawyers would find it absolutely bizarre if this request were made to them, but in the context of women, and in the context of sexual assault, people don't accept the strength or the breadth of the privilege."
Military rules of evidence grant a counselor-client privilege for licensed therapists such as Bier. State laws vary, but Colorado's rules are among the strongest for victims, advocates and legal scholars say.
Right to Privacy
Bier's lawyer, prominent victims rights advocate Wendy Murphy, argues that rape victims and others have a constitutionally protected right to privacy that blocks defendants from gaining access to confidential counseling and medical records, except in rare instances.
"If these records can be compelled in this case, you might as well slam the door and send the victims home, because there's no more privilege," says Murphy, an adjunct professor of law at the New England School of Law in Boston.
As proceedings in U.S. vs. Harding begin, Air Force and Pentagon officials are not commenting on the case, spokespeople said. Defense counsel Capt. Lynn Schmidt also declined to comment on the issues raised in court.
Advocates say that privilege for rape counselors is essential so that victims can have a fair shot at recovering from trauma.
Joan Zorza, a Washington, D.C., attorney who is editor of the newsletter "Sexual Assault Report," says it is common for counseling records to reflect victims' self-doubt and even self-blame when they've been raped.
"Bringing in counseling records really puts the focus on blaming the victim," Zorza says. "In acquaintance rape, like most of the military cases, people have very complicated feelings and there's a big element of disbelief because it's difficult to say to yourself, 'I've been raped.'"
New Pentagon Policy
Coincidentally, the court-martial opens just a week after the Pentagon on June 14 put into force a new policy offering some confidentiality for victims of sexual assault, issued by Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz three months earlier.
The new policy--which has no direct bearing on the Bier matter because it pertains only to military records--differs from the old in that it allows a victim to seek services without necessarily triggering an official investigation and without being specifically identified to commanders.
Under the new policy, however, the records are not privileged, or protected from release, under a host of circumstances beyond the victim's control.
A spokesperson for the Pentagon's Joint Task Force for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response said people should not confuse a victim's right to privately seek services with commanders' and investigators' ability to see records later.
"Privilege and confidentiality are two very different animals," says Roger Kaplan, a spokesperson for the Pentagon task force.
Under the new rules, Kaplan and victim advocates say, officials can obtain records if information comes from a source other than the victim.
Protections for Healing
"We don't even call it a confidentiality policy in our office, because it doesn't provide meaningful confidentiality for victims who need to obtain services in order to heal," says Christine Hansen, executive director of The Miles Foundation in Newtown, Conn., which provides services and advocacy for victims of sexual and domestic violence related to the military.
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, D-Mich., and U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., wrote to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in April, expressing their concern that the policy does not provide sufficient confidentiality to support victims and advocates. "Some health care professionals are protected under the confidentiality protocol while others are not," they wrote. "How can victims be expected to know which health care providers are covered?"
Zorza and advocates such as The Miles Foundation's Hansen, say the Bier case and the limitations of the Pentagon's sexual assault reporting rules are bound to have a chilling effect on victims.
"They're really boxing in victims," Zorza says, "so it's so difficult to seek any kind of help."
Meanwhile, Bier, the Colorado Springs counselor, vows to go to jail rather than turn over counseling records without her client's approval.
"The reason victims from the Air Force Academy came to TESSA was because the academy was going after the victims," Bier said in an interview June 8. "I'm horrified about what this means for my field."
Marie Tessier is an independent journalist who writes frequently about violence against women.
For more information:
Deputy Secretary of Defense--
Confidentiality Policy for Victims of Sexual Assault
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I have a personal philosophy of 'never saying never', yet even with this outlook on life, sometimes I still think there are things that will 'never' happen.
Last night just such an even occurred.
You may remember that my Irishman's favourite sauce of all time is 'romesco' (recipe over here)
He's always asking me to make it, especially for his birthday.
So you can imagine my surprise when he declared the sauce we had with our BBQ pork belly last night was 'kicking romesco's butt'.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new favourite sauce in our house, so thought I'd better share it asap…
serves 2
Inspired by the fabulous Ferran Adria from 'The Family Meal'.
1 small bunch flat leaf parsley
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, optional
small handful roasted almonds
1. Chop all ingredients together until very fine.
2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil – enough to make a chunky sauce.
3. Taste & season.
short on time? – Just whizz everything in the food processor until you have a coarse paste.
nut-free – you could use cooked chickpeas, but it will be quite different.
different nuts – Ferran uses roast hazelnuts. Pinenuts would also work. I'd like to try pistachios as well.
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Definition | Causes | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prevention
Ascites is the accumulation of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Ascites can be caused by:
High blood pressure in the portal venous system, which can be caused by:
- Liver damage called cirrhosis (most common cause)
- Heart failure
- Blockage of the large vein in the abdomen called the vena cava
- Malnutrition or other conditions leading to low amounts of protein in the blood
- Certain cancers
- Infections, such as certain bacteria and parasites or tuberculosis that can invade the abdomen
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney disease
- Abdominal leakage of lymph fluid
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of ascites include having any of the conditions above.
Symptoms may include:
- Increased abdominal circumference
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain and/or distention
- Pain on the side of the abdomen
- Rapid weight gain
- Difficulty breathing while lying flat
- Decreased appetite
- Heartburn
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Tests to determine cause may include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Liver biopsy
- Abdominal paracentesis
- Laparoscopy
Imaging tests look for amount and distribution of fluid, and strctures inside abdomen. These may include:
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI scan
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include:
Dietary Changes
- Sodium restriction—Limiting salt intake to 2,000 mg per day or less is often recommended to reduce or delay fluid build-up. More extreme restrictions in salt intake do not further improve outcomes.
- Fluid restriction—if sodium level is too low.
- Alcohol restriction—Ascites commonly occurs in people who have liver disease. Consuming excess alcohol can further impair liver function. Stopping alcohol use may limit the progression of ascites.
Diuretic medications are drugs that cause the kidneys to excrete more sodium and water in the urine. These medications are often recommended as the treatment of choice for ascites, along with sodium restriction.
Ascites can be treated by inserting a hollow needle into the abdomen and removing excess fluid through the needle.
To help reduce the chance of ascites:
- Drink alcohol only in moderation. This means no more than one drink per day for women and two for men.
- Practice safe sex to avoid hepatitis.
- Do not share IV needles.
- Get vaccinated for hepatitis B.
- If you are taking medications that can damage your liver, follow your doctor's instructions closely.
American Liver Foundation
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Canadian Liver Foundation
Health Canada
Alcohol-induced liver disease. Liver Foundation website. Available at: http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/alcohol. Updated October 4, 2011. Accessed June 25, 2013.
Ascites. DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated June 13, 2014. Accessed June 16, 2014.
Cirrhosis. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse website. Available at: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/liver-disease/cirrhosis/Pages/facts.aspx. Updated February 21, 2013. Accessed June 25, 2013.
Runyon BA. Care of patients with ascites. N Engl J Med. 1994;330(5):337-342.
Last reviewed February 2015 by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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Economics provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in business, law, public policy, or international studies. It paves the way for many job opportunities.
As a Mason economics major, you will be studying in the department ranked #1 in the southern United States. You will be taking classes from professors well-known for their engaging blogs, including Café Hayek and Marginal Revolution. You can join students from across the country who have come to study with Walter E. Williams, notable author, columnist, and radio personality.
Experimental economics, public choice, and the economics of religion are three fields that give Mason's department its altogether unique personality.
All students have opportunities for research, global-engagement, public service, and career preparation.


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Awards & Recognition > Awards and Scholarships
Lingzi Lu Memorial Award
Current Winner: The 2015 winner is Peng Liu, a student at the University of Pittsburgh.
An award is being created by the American Statistical Association (ASA) in partnership with the International Chinese Statistical Association (ICSA) in remembrance of Lingzi Lu. The first-year student in the master's program in statistics at Boston University lost her life in the senseless bombing at the Boston Marathon in April 2013. She was an ambitious, talented and vibrant student, who eagerly looked forward to a career as a master's-level statistician.
Through the Lingzi Lu Memorial Award, the ASA and the ICSA will support the studies of similarly dedicated people who are in master's programs in statistics or who have recently earned their master's degree in statistics. The hope is that in so doing, the award will honor not only the memory of Lingzi, but also the talented statistician she would have become. The award will provide support for travel to the ASA's annual Conference on Statistical Practice.
Qualifications: To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a master's degree program in statistics or biostatistics at the time of application for the award, or must have completed a master's degree in statistics or biostatistics no more than two years prior to the time of application for the award.
Form of Award: The award will provide up to $1,300 for registration and travel support to the ASA Conference on Statistical Practice, which takes place every February.
Application Process: Application and deadline information will be announced each year by the ASA and the ICSA through each organization's member-communications channels. Applications will be received by the ASA, and the award recipient will be selected by a committee jointly appointed by the ASA and the ICSA.
How to Submit an Application: Submissions should include the application, two academic reference letters, CV, and a personal essay. To obtain an application click here.
Send application packet by October 15 to Pam Craven at firstname.lastname@example.com or mail to:
American Statistical Association
Attn: Awards Nominations
732 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1943
Application Deadline: October 15 each year for CSP travel the following February. The winner will be announced by December 1st year.
Committee Members: Click here for more information about the committee
To contribute online to the award fund, please click here (part way down the form are instructions for how to designate your contribution to the Lingzi Lu Memorial Fund). Those individuals or companies that contribute at least $500 or $2500, respectively, by December 31, 2013, will be gratefully acknowledged as "Founding Contributors" on this website.
Founding Contributors
Ivan S.F. Chan
Ming-Hui Chen
David and Miki Donoho
Xuming He
Shelley Hurwitz
Eric D. Kolaczyk and Josée Dupuis
Ying Lu
Luke Miratrix
Sally C. Morton and Kurt P. Kearcher
Art Owen
Bob and Sandra Rodriguez
Sally and Terry Speed
Maura E. Stokes
Ron and Sherry Wasserstein
Jun Yan
Yuhong Yang and Zhaohui Wu
Bin Yu
Christian Statisticians
Iowa Foundation for Education, Environment, and the Arts
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