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Local man concerned about water quality, drilling in Rock Run
May 13, 2013
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Wendy, the OP was no where near rock run and "ANADARKO" has nothing to do with where he was. If you were actually "LOCAL" and knew about the area and industry, you would know the area he was referring to and which O&G company to demonize.
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Tourism or Fracking. You can't have both.
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"What is your point other than being stupid. What we should pollute more? That argument is old and lame and proves nothing."
You point your finger at others blaming them on polluting and you are doing the same yourself. I don't condemn you for driving your car while having CO2, NOx, and VOC emissions; I don't blame you for using electricity, etc. I just point out your hypocracy.
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"Have you stopped polluting yet"
What is your point other than being stupid. What we should pollute more? That argument is old and lame and proves nothing.
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Dust on the plants.....
So how much was from Nicholson and his friends driving up the road??
Seriously, it will wash off in the next rain.
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I wish all those hikers would stop urinating on the ground in the woods and polluting the water supply.
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Too bad you can't camp at rock run due too the negligence of a few pigs littering it up long before big gas got here
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Have you stopped polluting yet?
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Give it up Bobbie, you are in the minority on this thread. unless you have something useful to add, go peddle you wares somewhere else
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No matter what the short-term financial gains might be, the industrialization of OUR STATE LANDS can never be worth it. These pristine and sensitive areas are worth more financially to the state, and will only become more valuable if left intact. The sensitive ecological balance, the aesthetic beauty, the clean water, scenic overlooks, native plants and wildlife will all become changed and compromised in a negative way. All that has brought hundreds of tourists from across the country and from around the world to this area, along with literally billions in sustainable revenue will be gone. The DCNR is way out of line on even considering to allow this... and doing this without open public hearings and making back-room deals, clearly demonstrates the corruption that this industry has infected our local and state government with. The people of PA should be outraged at the wholesale selling off of OUR STATE LANDS!
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Hey rick, I wonder if this guy and his friends will be put on the "T" list like you and I. LOL!!!
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Screwing up the job market? You're right. jobs that pay above the prevailing wage are really screwing up the job market. Creating jobs in construction and housing to expand for the influx of people is really hurting our local economy. The gas industry has revived this areas once stagnant economy. As for your "go back to F'in Texas" comment, I'm sure the hotel and restaurant owners in town really don't want them here either. Lets not forget the car dealerships and repair shops that loathe all the business coming in. All the local CDL drivers and welders must really hate all this work to.
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BobLaw, if you're referring to me, um...the Gas Industry isn't screwing up my schedule. Just the entire Region's cost of living and job market.
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Here is the truth about Rock Run--or any of these last vestiges of the wild anywhere: A people who are willing to concede to the rape of their forests, their water, the very air they must breathe--their collective treasure--deserve no say at all in that plunder. What life can there be for a democracy when the people care nothing for the very conditions of its possibility? When the essential symbols of that union become the industrialized fodder of export profiteers? To choke the Spring leaves is to suffocate the forest. To suffocate the forest is to forfeit its future.
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It may be the case that the full devastation of ANADARKO'S reckless profiteering will not be seen for decades, but are we so daft--are we so short-sighted and willfully ignorant that we will do nothing but decry ""disappointment"all the while we do nothing? THAT is what they count on. THAT is how they laugh at us. THAT is how they extract not only gas but acquiescence. WE should be ashamed.
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This area is in the process of being completely raped and pillaged by another industry that, regardless of what they individually say, has no interest in anything but profit at any cost. They get the profit, we pay the cost. Who will be here to live with the destruction after the gas is gone? We will, and by that time the industry will have moved on to the next source of energy that they can plunder at the expense of another group of citizens. John is just pointing out some of the issues that concern him, there are many more that the short sighted profiteers would love to keep hidden. Let's expose this criminal behavior and stop it!
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The full devastation wrought by the gas industry on the ecological balance of this region will not be seen for decades. By that time, those who have profited will be long gone and those who remain will suffer the consequences of compromised water and air quality, forest fragmentation, invasive species, toxic soil and food supply, human health, and more. The list is endless, and sadly typical when wealth is privatized and costs socialized. If we were to truly do this right, the gas under our feet could be extracted in moderation for years, serving as a true bridge to a sustainable future. As it stands now, profiteers will frack the methane out of the ground with warp speed and ship most of it to China. Clean American fuel? What a joke!
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Sounds like this guy gets upset when they shut down roads due to an accident. How dare someone interrupt his schedule?
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Wwhickok, wasnt the first well the drake oil well of titusville pa in 1859. Texas didnt start drilling until 1901. So they just went back to f'n pennsylvania.
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As far as the Gas Line Industries are concerned my take on that is pretty simple..
Go back to F'in Texas where you came from, no one wants any of you here.
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Interesting. One of those "I told you so" moments.
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"Volunteers give so much of themselves to help those in need. In the case of Hurricane Katrina and other catastrophic disasters, we need their expertise and training for weeks and months," said Lowey. "This legislation will help them continue to help others while also providing for their own families."
What do you think of companies being given incentives for encouraging their employees to volunteer? If they need further incentives to allow their staff to volunteer, where does that leave the companies vis-a-vis their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the concept of volunteering being an act of free will, for the community's benefit?


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13 "Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
14-16 Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."
Many people in this world see nothing but darkness and hopelessness in their lives, especially in impoverished communities where there is depression, sadness, despair, drugs, alcohol, violence, and poverty. Even their physical surroundings seem dark and foreboding, often littered with trash, disease, stray animals, unsanitary conditions, dirty water, and mud. This is what I encounter in the Roma communities we work in everyday. If I'm honest with myself, even I get depressed and feel hopeless at times when I am in these communities. Perhaps you have seen and experienced this in poorer communities in your own country or abroad.
But, it's not only in these impoverished communities we see this. It occurs everywhere around us in middle class neighborhoods and within the upper echelons of society where depression, despair, loneliness, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness often exist. People popping prescription pills, drinking away their lives, overeating with comfort foods, looking for that someone else online, cutting themselves, or God forbid… thoughts of suicide. In other words, these things, to various degrees exist in every facet of our society no matter where we may live and work.
It's no wonder Jesus tells us as His followers to be the salt and light of this world, because darkness and despair can be found everywhere and all around us.
But, God can also be found all around us if we just look.
It is up to us to point out where God is already in our midst. We are not bringing God to people. God is not absent from them. He is already here among us. It is up to us to simply point Him out.
Point Him out in the intricate designs of the butterfly's wings. In the way the stray dog nurses and cares for her pups. The swaying of a nearby tree and blossoming of even the smallest of wildflower. The cooing of a baby and the smile of a tot. The warmth of the hot sun and the provision of water in the rain. The diversity of colors, shapes, and sizes of people. Any expressions of joy and laughter and sadness and tears are of God. The God flavors.
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CURRYVILLE - As a farmer, Charlie Bloomquist always cared about the environment. Today, as a small animal veterinarian, he continues to do what he can to preserve natural resources.
Bloomquist, owner of Cove Veterinary Services, recently installed a 10-kilowatt solar panel system at his business on Route 866.
"We are just collecting sunlight. The impact on the environment is zero," Bloomquist said. "For me it was about stewardship of God's resources - both financial and environmental stewardship."
Born in Illinois and raised in Baldwinsville, N.Y., near Syracuse, Bloomquist came to the area in 1984 to take over a 400-acre farm that crosses the Blair and Huntingdon county line near Water Street.
A graduate of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, he also operated a mobile unit and visited area farms to treat large animals.
Bloomquist liked the farm - he spent 10 years there - but not enough to stay.
"I was never a real successful farmer. You work long hours for low pay. I was a part-time farmer; I would do vet calls and milk cows," Bloomquist said. "I said all I wanted to do was practice veterinary medicine, but I wanted to raise my family on a farm. The best crop that came off of the farm was my children."
In mid-1990s, Bloomquist switched gears and decided to focus on treating cats and dogs. That's when he opened his Curryville business.
Last summer, while attending Ag Progress Days, Bloomquist met representatives of Paradise Energy Solutions, a solar installation business headquartered in Gap, Lancaster County, and decided to move forward with his solar project.
The project cost $43,300, but with federal tax incentives, state tax incentives and bonus depreciation and various industry and state grants, the project will pay for itself in slightly more than seven years and provide Bloomquist with a 13.8 percent return on his investment.
"It was very environmentally friendly, and it made financial sense with the 30 percent tax credit. For my veterinary business, it was a no brainer," Bloomquist said.
The installation of the solar panels was completed in December, and the system was up and running in January, after Penelec installed his two-way meters.
"It is a 10-kilowatt solar system, which takes light and turns it into electricity. If I produce more electricity than I need, it goes back to the grid and they [Penelec] pay me for it," Bloomquist said. "Sometimes I will need to purchase electricity from the grid. In January I ended up paying them, but in the summer months, I will be sending electricity their way."
Completion of the project is good for Bloomquist, the environment and the agricultural community, said CEO Tim Beiler of Paradise Energy Solutions.
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Bloomquist said he expects his solar system to produce enough electricity to cover his electric bill for the next 25 years.
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"He went to three stores and couldn't find anything," a source tells PEOPLE. "He was frustrated that they don't make men's rings anywhere. He said it's impossible. The fourth store was Saks. He saw a David Yurman ring and he knew that was the one, so he bought it. He said it spoke to him."
With the hardest part finally out of the way, Bass, 34, was ready to pop the question in Jackson Square in New Orleans.
"They went, but it was closed," the source says. "The park and gates were closed, so he got down on one knee outside of the gates and proposed. [Michael] said yes. After, they went to a karaoke bar called the Cats Meow, where all their friends gathered to celebrate."
Bass sold his place in New York, and now the couple is "officially back in L.A. and ready to start a family together," the insider says, adding that they will probably tie the knot in a year.
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Women's AllCast Luxe Duck Boot
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Weather changes…your shoes don't have to. Introducing the luxury version of our AllCast Duck Boot. You get extra warmth and water-resistance, with premium leather, sealed seams, water-resistant uppers, and a full Sherpa lining for warmth. All that, plus still light enough to wear all day. The duck boots that feel like sneakers!
Women's AllCast Luxe Duck Boot details:
- Waterproof to stitching lines
- Premium leather
- Sealed seams add water-resistance above stitching lines, great for playing in the snow
- Gusseted tongue helps keep out slush
- Full Sherpa lining for warmth
- Built on our sneaker platform for wear-all-day comfort
- Croslite™ material base for comfort and cushioning
- Rubber outsole pods improve traction
- Measurements:
- Circumference: adjustable
- Boot Shaft Length: 5.9 in
- Product measurements were taken using women's size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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No Ugly Duck Here
These boots are almost shy of perfect. They are extremely comfortable, and great for the fall and winter. What I like most about them is the fact that once rainy season starts and...Read complete review
These boots are almost shy of perfect. They are extremely comfortable, and great for the fall and winter. What I like most about them is the fact that once rainy season starts and everyone brings out their own duck books from similar companies, my Crocs are the ones people comment about. Shoot, my mother even got a pair because she liked them on me so much!
My only complaint about these AllCast is that they are NOT slip-resistant. Although this is my only problem, it is a very big issue since they are made for rain and snow. The raised treads are good for traction in snow, but on day going from puddle to inside a store is an embarrassing moment waiting to happen. I do hope that Crocs will look into changing the soles so that this isn't an issue.
If you want warmth, comfort, and a stylish boot that is resistant to the elements, these are the boots for you! Just remember to dry your soles off before walking on a surface you could slip on.
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I decided to purchase a pair of crocs because a friend has a pair and always talks about how comfy and durable they are.
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I decided to purchase a pair of crocs because a friend has a pair and always talks about how comfy and durable they are.
I decided to go with the above shoe because I was looking for something similar to the L.L. Bean duck boot. I thought these would be perfect as the style was very similar but with a dash of cute!
Once I received the boots I immediately noticed that the front of the boot was large like a construction work boot. Some of the black fur on the boots came off and left this black furry material around the house. The boots (footbed) was not as comfy as I would have imagined.
However, the boots are very lightweight and depending on what you are looking for, they are kinda of cute...if you like an overly large front foot area.
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These boots are the best I have ever purchased. They are fun and really comfortable. I have received many compliments on them and been asked where I bought them. I usually wear 6 - 6 1/2 so with the help of a helpful customer service associate who suggested I might want to consider a size 7, I ordered size 7 and the fit was perfect. Thank you!
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Great boots! Comfy, warm, keep my feet dry and they look great!
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Love my boots can't wait until next Winter!
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Adorable and comfortable. I can't wait for the snow!
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It's difficult for me to find something that's both supportive and comfortable that I can wear given my personal condition of pes planus (flat feet, fallen arches) as diagnosed by my podiatrist but these shoes work wonderfully!
This doesn't get a 5 because it's not quite "perfect" for me, but pretty close. The design is simple, sturdy, warm and weather durable.
However, it would be nice if the fur lining was only inside instead of a flip-over style. This makes it difficult to pull on most times, as well as not easy to wear with longer pants. While the flip-over fur lining has buttons to allow you to wear it without that fold, it's not quite as comfortable.
Another concern is the shoe laces, they are sturdy and have the metal aglets at the end with the Crocs name which I expect to last for a long time but they won't stay tied well throughout the day. I tripped and fell 3 times this morning alone at the public train station because they kept coming untied going up the stairs.
Otherwise, this pair of boots are very comfortable and supportive. Since I unfortunately don't see many Crocs Rx style shoes that can meet my strict requirements for foot support - these work excellent and will likely be good for those with or without foot issue concerns like myself. The 'relaxed' fit of the shoe allows me to put a small insert to ensure proper arch support, but is also fairly supportive without this insert.
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I was very impressed with these boots. They are light weight and very warm. I walk alot making deliveries and these are perfect. I have bought 4 different pair this year and because these are so light weight they don't hurt your feet.
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Gave as a gift, made me a star. Girlfriend loves them, comfortable, warm all day boot that holds up to Boston winters
- Easy on/Easy off
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- Wear Outdoors
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Bought these for my daugher in law. She absolutely loves them! Bonus that we were able to get them in a small size. She hates having to always buy kids shoes due to tiny feet.
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Warm, however, too snug. Not enough wiggle room.
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My wife LOVES these boots. They are warm and cozy, look nice, and offer the cushioning she needs.
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Q:I'm a size 8.5 will the size 8 fit???Asked on 3/2/2016 by TLo from Wellington, FL
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A:Yes, a size 8 should fit fine :)Answered on 3/3/2016 by Wonderful Wanda from Crocs
Q:I wear a size 7 1/2. What size should I order?Asked on 1/18/2016 by Marjorie from Ny
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A:I would suggest ordering a size 7 in this style.Answered on 1/19/2016 by Wonderful Wanda from Crocs
Q:Will the hazelnut be available in a size 10 in the near future?Asked on 1/17/2016 by NTJ from New York, NY
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A:This is a seasonal style and we are not getting more inventory for this season. Please check back next fall when we have our seasonal boot launchAnswered on 1/18/2016 by Wonderful Wanda from Crocs
Q:Why do these not come in a size 11.Asked on 12/4/2015 by Trish from White Bear Lake,Mn
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A:I show this style is made in a size 11, however I do not show this style/size coming back in stock any time soon.Answered on 12/5/2015 by Wonderful Wanda from Crocs
Q:Are these ever going to come in size 11? I'm so disappointed to see they only go up to size 10.Asked on 11/30/2015 by Stacy
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A:I show this style is made in a size 11, however I do not show this style/size coming back in stock any time soon.Answered on 12/5/2015 by Wonderful Wanda from Crocs
Q:Are they flexible enough to drive with them on? I'm asking because that is not the case with the Crocs rain boots I recently ordered.Asked on 11/26/2015 by Lisoso
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A:I drive with these boots and they are flexible and comfortable to drive in.Answered on 11/27/2015 by Wonderful Wanda from Crocs
Q:Will this boot be available in a size 12 ever? So want to buy them.Asked on 11/26/2015 by Kk from Chicago
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A:This is an end of season style and we are not receiving more inventory. We will have all new sizes next fall with our seasonal boots launch.Answered on 12/11/2015 by Coachella
Q:Is the fur lining the whole way down into the boot or only in the top portion?Asked on 10/16/2015 by B
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A:The Sherpa lining fills the entire inside of the boot.Answered on 10/21/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:What is the temperature rating in grams fir cold Montana weather? 400 grams,600 grams? Or 30 degree temps?Asked on 10/12/2015 by Cyndi from United States
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A:This boot is not temperature rated.Answered on 11/3/2015 by Coachella
Q:what is the temperature rating for these?Asked on 9/25/2015 by R Cramer from Milton, ON
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A:The boots are not temperature rated, however they are meant to be worn in winter conditions.Answered on 10/12/2015 by Coachella


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Three years after his headline-making, acrominious divorce, Jon Gosselin says he and Kate are getting along now – and he's sorry for the way he behaved post-split, he tells PEOPLE in a new interview.
"I am sorry, because I did stuff I wouldn't want done to me," he says, referring to the steady stream of women he dated after their split.
He also accepts his share of responsibility for the divorce. "I was passive-aggressive," he says. "Then I'd get mad, but I was the one who wasn't communicating."
Now, he says, times have changed.
"I'll call [Kate] up and say, 'Mady's sick. What do I do?' And she'll tell me," he says. "She's a great Mom. We just have different parenting styles."
Gosselin, 35, moved back to Berks County, Pa., in 2011 after two years of bouncing around the country. He recently took a new job as director of sales and promotions for Gameface Int. and started dating single mom Liz Jannetta, 27. Time – and therapy – has given him a different perspective on things, he says.
"I used to talk to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (Michael Jackson's rabbi) a lot when I lived in New York," he says. "He said, 'There are two things you can do with your fame – sell out or take it and use it for good.' I didn't grasp that at the time."
Now he does. Which is why he says he'd consider a return to the entertainment world, but only for the right gig.
"I've been offered a lot of stuff," he says. "Crazy stuff. It wasn't the right fit, then or now. I don't want [my kids] thinking I take every show just to make a buck."
For more on Jon's new life, and his new girlfriend, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday
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Cancer Health Center
Understanding Liver Cancer -- the Basics
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What Is Liver Cancer?
The liver continuously filters blood that circulates through the body, converting nutrients and drugs absorbed from the digestive tract into ready-to-use chemicals. The liver performs many other important functions, such as removing toxins and other chemical waste products from the blood and readying them for excretion. Because all the blood in the body must pass through it, the liver is unusually accessible to cancer cells traveling in the bloodstream.
The liver can be affected by primary liver cancer, which arises in the liver, or by cancer which forms in other parts of the body and then spreads to the liver. Most liver cancer is secondary or metastatic, meaning it started elsewhere in the body. Primary liver cancer, which starts in the liver, accounts for about 2% of cancers in the U.S., but up to half of all cancers in some undeveloped countries. This is mainly due to the prevalence of hepatitis, caused by contagious viruses, that predisposes a person to liver cancer. In the U.S., primary liver cancer strikes twice as many men as women, at an average age of 67.
Because the liver is made up of several different types of cells, several types of tumors can form there. Some of these are benign (noncancerous), and some are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasize). These tumors have different causes and are treated differently. The outlook for health or recovery depends on what type of tumor you have.
The more common benign tumors of the liver include:
- Hemangioma
- Hepatic adenoma
- Focal nodular hyperplasia
- Cysts
- Lipoma
- Fibroma
- Leiomyoma
None of these tumors are treated like liver cancer. They may need to be removed surgically if they cause pain or bleeding.
Liver cancers include:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- Cholangiocarcinoma (These are really cancers of the bile duct. They will not be discussed in this article.)
This article discusses hepatocellular carcinoma. It's important to know what type of liver tumor you have. Be sure to get that information from your health care provider.
What Causes Liver Cancer?
Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) tends to occur in livers damaged by birth defects, alcohol abuse, or chronic infection with diseases such as hepatitis B and C, hemochromatosis (a hereditary disease associated with too much iron in the liver), and cirrhosis. More than half of all people diagnosed with primary liver cancer have cirrhosis -- a scarring condition of the liver commonly caused by alcohol abuse. Hepatitis B and C and hemochromatosis can cause permanent damage and liver failure. Liver cancer may also be linked to obesity and fatty liver disease.
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Erin:(noun)(verb)(ajective); funny, cool, hot, awsome, nice to be around, an irish beauty. Flirtatious, hysterical, the best person to fart around, she is pretty, hyper, wack, mad funny, drunk, and loves sugar. Erin is the best person over all.
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Erin is an extremely attractive young lady. She has super powers no other human could possibly fathom; She is more powerful than Chuck Norris. From her silky smooth hair to her perfectly sculpted feet, she is flawless. Erin can be described as almost any positive adjective. She attracts men all over the world for her charm and quick, flirty wit. If you are trying to date Erin, do not expect to get her without a fight. Erin is not a slut or hoe by any means, but she does know how to give a man what they want. Not only is Erin beautiful, she is caring and giving to people who are less fortunate than her. The model citizen is Erin and everyone should strive to be like her.
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The Beautiful, exotic island of Ireland. Erin is peaceful is calm.
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You couldn't ask for a better flush.
The grouse erupted from a tangle of grapevines about 20 yards away and rose in an arcing, right-to-left flight, offering an easy, natural swing for a right-handed shooter such as myself. In spite of that, I managed to take the shot just as the grouse flew behind the crown of a small maple tree. Fortunately, many years of grouse hunting have trained me to stay on a bird after a miss, so I was ready when the grouse appeared in the open a split second later. I fired the second barrel of my over-under, and the fleeing grouse folded up instantly.
"Got it!" I shouted to my hunting companion, Shawn Bernecky. We were hunting with Shawn's excellent bird dogs, a pair of English pointers named Darty and Dyson. Over the past several seasons, I have had the good fortune to shoot dozens of pheasants, chukars and quail over Shawn's dogs, but this was my first opportunity to put a grouse in the game bag with the help of his well-trained pointers.
"I saw Darty lock on point, but the bird flew before I could say anything," Shawn called back.
When hunting with dogs, watching them work adds an extra dimension to bird hunting, especially when they start acting "birdy." And when a pointing dog strikes a point, it is almost as exciting the flush of the bird itself. Although I never saw the point on that grouse in the grapevines, I was looking in the right direction and saw it the moment it flew from the cover, giving me a relatively easy shot. Or at least as easy as any shot at a grouse can be.
Late-season grouse hunting, with or without a dog, presents a special challenge that appeals to many dedicated grouse chasers. This time of year, ruffed grouse tend to congregate in areas where both food and cover are most abundant. Once the birds find both those needs in one spot, they will often spend most of their time in relatively small areas. I typically do a lot of walking and still hunting during deer season and often flush two, three or even more grouse from a single spot. I have found some of my best late-season grouse spots that way.
Remember, however, that ruffed grouse populations tend to be quite cyclical, so cover that was full of birds last year might be barren this year and vice versa. In general, good late-season grouse habitat tends to be on south-facing ridges or hillsides, places that get as much sun as possible this time of year. Another vital component is good cover that allows the birds to endure storms and other harsh winter weather. Stands of pine, hemlock or other evergreen trees are grouse magnets this time of year because they provide vital shelter from wind. Dense patches of mountain laurel offer similar shelter and are also good places to find winter grouse.
When there is snow on the ground, grouse tracks, even if they happen to be a few days old, can be a great aid in locating areas the birds have been frequenting. Grouse tend to stay in a relatively small area now if conditions there are favorable, so the bird that made those tracks is likely to be not far away. If there is no snow to track grouse, pay attention to thickets and other areas that seem to harbor numbers of snowbirds such as chickadees, titmice other juncos. These birds share some of the same winter food sources with grouse, so if they are hanging out at a given spot, grouse probably are too.
Even though late-season grouse hunting has its own set of problems, one factor does lean slightly toward the hunter who has located some birds.
In the bare woods of winter, many shots at a flushing grouse tend to be a little more open now than in the fall. On the other hand, ruffed grouse are agile fliers that seem blessed with an uncanny ability to pick the best escape route regardless of the time of year. So if you're looking for "easy," grouse are probably not your game. But for those who enjoy the special challenge ruffed grouse offer, few things are as satisfying as pursuing these great game birds.


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on December 28, 2012 - 12:01 AM
"Looking through the pages of this latest IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) Digital Music Report, you see a striking paradox: on one hand, there is the innovation and drive of a business that has led the way for creative industries in adapting to the digital age; on the other hand, the extraordinarily difficult environment in which these changes are taking place."
This is IFPI Chief Executive Frances Moore, writing in the organization's "2012 Digital Music Report," and not-so-subtly hinting at the nigh-on-treacherous "environment" facing the music industry and that oft-overlooked subclass within the industry – the artists.
Moore is writing in the language of the boardroom, not the street. So perhaps it would be worthwhile for us to translate her words into a vernacular folks who don't work for record companies might be able to understand.
The IFPI chief executive is essentially patting her industry on the back for playing a leadership role in "adapting to the digital age," while simultaneously acknowledging that the labels have lost the ability to fully control the "environment," i.e., the consumer dollar.
Perhaps some of you, like me, find it hard to get past the bit where Moore suggests that the record business has "led the way for creative industries in adapting to the digital age." Talk about gilding the lily.
In fact, industry-wide failure to adapt is what caused said industry to crash in the first place. Faced with the tantalizing prospect of free music a mere mouse-click (or swipe of a smartphone screen) away, in 2012, music fans continued to quell moral qualms they might have and grab whatever they could get their hands on.
Streaming sites – Spotify, Pandora, Rdio and the like – picked up considerable speed this year. Listening to music you don't actually own, or even possess, is now the predominant choice for music consumers. Many pay a subscription fee – roughly $15 a month for a service like Rdio – to gain entry to a vast library of music they can access – as opposed to downloading, burning, ripping, making copies for friends, etc. – via smartphone, tablet, laptop or smart television.
However, the streaming sites offer both free and paid tiers. Paying offers access to much more music, obviously. The trick for these companies has been urging consumers to make the full leap to paid subscription.
Spotify and its peer group of companies have not been wholly successful in turning "free music" into cold hard cash. However, the record labels forming "the music industry," are getting a cut of the business. The artists are, too. But it turns out that it's a much smaller cut.
Who saw that coming? Anil Prasad, respected music journalist and proprietor of the Innerviews.org site, is one of the few who actually did.
"Spotify pays out $0.005 per play to musicians. If you compare that to U.S. minimum wage for example, ($7.25 per hour), one song would have to be played 1,450 times to equal $7.25," Prasad said during a keynote speech delivered to the assembled at the 2012 Sounds Aotearoa Music Expo in New Zealand.
Considering that Spotify took in $266 million in 2011 – and that a list of its investors includes Sony, BMG, Warner, Universal and EMI – and it's easy to see who's having a nice dinner, and who ends up hoping for a few crumbs to fall off the table.
Prasad went on during his keynote address to suggest that artists can attempt to rebalance the equation by employing alternative monetization avenues like Bandcamp, Top Spin, CD Baby, Cash Music and Kickstarter, all of which cut out the middle man, and though they force the artist to handle their own marketing, also provide them with a royalty rate much closer to the equivalent of a living wage.
Yes, as usual, in 2013, it will be up to the artists to lead the way in the ongoing digital revolution. Though the IFPI's Moore might be suggesting to her industry cohorts that the music industry is "leading the way," the artists must realize that the ultimate destination is not somewhere they are going to want to live.
How will the artists – indie bands and big stars alike – forge a new direction? It's all well and good for a band as popular as Radiohead to offer an album download for a price determined by the consumers, as it successfully did with its "In Rainbows" album five years back. It's quite another for a struggling up-and-comer, or even a seasoned artist, to find a way forward in this alternative reality where an artist is expected to make a living from "free music."
Here's one possibility: The estate of the late Frank Zappa will be moving into uncharted waters in early 2013. The Zappa Family Trust, and its independent label, Zappa Records, announced last week a rather maverick move. For a licensing fee of $1,000, fans can buy a master duplication copy of Zappa's fabled "Roxy & Elsewhere" album, which they can proceed to duplicate and sell. A $1.20 per CD mechanical royalty rate will be paid to Zappa Records. The profit made by Zappa Records will be poured back into future Zappa projects, among them, according to RollingStone.com, the completion of the 1974 concert film "Roxy by Proxy," a piece of celluloid history considered the holy grail by Zappa lovers.
So the Zappa Family Trust is essentially offering consumers the chance to take over the role once held by the record labels.
Does this seem like a purely radical move that doesn't apply to the music industry as a whole? Perhaps. We'll have to check back at this time next year.


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COLUMBIA - As signing day drew closer and closer last February, South Carolina coaches nervously awaited Skai Moore's answer.
They couldn't get ahold of the prized linebacker prospect from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. They'd call and get nobody. They'd leave messages and sometimes receive no return.
"It was a process where communication was spacey at times," said secondary coach Grady Brown, who recruits south Florida for the Gamecocks. "I guess that's par for the course when you're dealing with guys who were recruited by a lot of different schools and have a lot of good options.
"When you're 16, 17 - I guess he was 17 at the time - communication skills may not be at an all-time high. So it was a point in time when he was kind of hard to get on the telephone, but that's par for the course with recruiting."
It wasn't so much a surprise when Moore signed with the Gamecocks last winter. But there was relief.
Brown said Moore "was wavering back and forth" as he chose among a handful of schools. He visited Rutgers on the final weekend of January, one week after his trip to Columbia. Then he dropped out of contact. Coaches held their breaths as February began.
Initially, Moore said he wasn't interested in South Carolina. He watched the Gamecocks beat Michigan in last year's Outback Bowl, and his mind began to change.
"After I saw how the defense played, it just really interested me," Moore said. "So I just felt like I should open my recruitment back up. That's how South Carolina kind of jumped in."
Moore's signing plugged a hole. He was expected to make an immediate impact for a defense young and thin on the second level. Indeed, early playing time was one of the major draws to South Carolina. Moore said coaches promised an "even playing field" in the competition for starting jobs, and they followed through.
In the preseason, sophomore Cedrick Cooper was expected to win the starting job at weakside linebacker. Instead, a dislocated elbow on the third day of August camp forced Cooper to miss half the season. Moore stepped in, slowly at first, eventually building momentum.
At season's end, Moore's place in South Carolina's defense is unquestioned. He'll enter the Capital One Bowl against Wisconsin on Wednesday as the Gamecocks' leading tackler with 51, including 3.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, a fumble recovery and two interceptions.
The accolades have poured in, with Moore named to the All-SEC Freshman Team by league coaches, as well as Freshman All-American Second Team by 247Sports.
"I always had the feeling I had the ability to do it," Moore said. "It was just getting the opportunity. That was the question mark for me, really. But the coaches out here, they gave the opportunity. . I'm just fortunate that the coaches were secure with that promise.
"It's a great feeling to have that title as the leading tackler. It's something I can just improve on. It's another step."
Moore didn't feel comfortable in South Carolina's defense early in the season. Despite seven tackles in the Gamecocks' opener against North Carolina, he was still a freshman trying to fit into the system. The learning curve was steep.
By mid-October, Moore said the game began to slow down. He led the team in tackles at Arkansas. A few weeks later, he had a game-changing interception in a win against Mississippi State.
"That's when I really realized that I can make a play out here on this field - make a big play," Moore said. "That's what really kind of boosted my confidence."
Now, Moore's confidence couldn't be higher.
He's comfortable with the defense. His responsibilities feel like second nature. Against Clemson, Moore had another interception late in the fourth quarter, clinching the Gamecocks' fifth straight victory over their rivals.
"That was amazing," Moore said. "Just catching the ball and seeing everyone react and stuff, that was fun. It was a fun experience. It meant a lot. It was kind of surreal, getting an interception against Tajh Boyd against Clemson, in a big game like this. Thinking back that I was in high school six months ago, and now this. It's a cool feeling."
For South Carolina coaches, the feeling is mutual.


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Many people diagnosed with a thyroid condition are surprised that such a tiny gland can have such a profound impact on overall health and well-being. Throughout life, this busy gland is constantly producing hormones that influence metabolism.
When disease causes your thyroid gland to slack off and underproduce thyroid hormone, or overwork and produce too much of it, you'll know something isn't right. It's important to recognize the symptoms and find the right treatment before you experience the long-term effects of this common condition.
Would you know it if your thyroid gland slowed production of thyroid hormone? Or if it sped up? The symptoms are hard to spot. An out-of kilter thyroid gland causes a variety of puzzling symptoms and many people and doctors mistake them for signs of another disease or normal aging.
The symptoms of thyroid diseases are so wide-ranging – affecting your mood, energy, body temperature, weight, heart and more – that it may be difficult to get the correct diagnosis right away.
The risk of thyroid disease increases with age. Yet thyroid disease is most difficult to detect in people over 60 because it often masquerades as another illness, such as heart disease, depression or dementia. Misleading symptoms are one reason many Americans who have thyroid disease – mostly women – don't yet know they have it.
Estimates of how many people have thyroid disease vary widely, ranging from 10 million to 30 million. The most reliable number available comes from the third U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) of people ages 12 and older. The survey showed that nearly 6 percent of the U.S. population has thyroid disease. Within this group, about 80 percent have hypothyroidism. A much smaller number, close to 20 percent, have hyperthyroidism. But the population is aging, and the proportion of people with thyroid conditions is increasing.
Meet your thyroid
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland which weighs less than an ounce. It perches unobtrusively with its wings wrapped around the front of your windpipe (trachea), below your voice box (larynx). Despite its slight size, your thyroid controls the rate at which every cell, tissue and organ in your body functions, from your muscles, bones and skin to your digestive tract, brain, heart and more. It does this primarily by secreting hormones that control how fast and efficiently cells convert nutrients into energy – a chemical activity known as metabolism – so that the cells can perform their functions.
Just as your car engine can't run without gasoline, your thyroid needs fuel to produce thyroid hormone. This fuel is iodine. Iodine is found in such foods as iodized table salt, seafood, bread and milk. When you eat these foods, the iodine passes into your bloodstream.
Your thyroid then extracts this necessary ingredient from your blood and uses it to make two kinds of thyroid hormone: thyroxine, called T4 because it contains four iodine atoms, and triiodothyronine, or T3, which contains three iodine atoms.
The thyroid's output consists primarily of T4. Most of the T3 the body needs is created outside the thyroid in organs and tissues that use T3, such as the liver, kidneys and brain. These tissues convert T4 from the thyroid into T3 by removing an iodine atom.
As the thyroid produces thyroid hormone, it stores it in a vast number of microscopic follicles. When the body needs thyroid hormone, the thyroid secretes it into your bloodstream in quantities needed for the metabolic needs of your cells. The hormone easily slips into cells and attaches to special receptors.
Your car engine burns fuel, but it is you who tells it how hard to work by stepping on the gas pedal. The thyroid also needs to be told what to do. It takes its orders from your pituitary gland, located at the base of your brain. No larger than a pea, the pituitary is sometimes known as the "master" gland, because it controls functions of the thyroid and other glands in the endocrine system.
The pituitary gland signals the thyroid to tell it how much hormone to make. The messages come in the form of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH levels in your bloodstream rise or fall depending on whether there's enough thyroid hormone in your system. Higher levels of TSH prompt the thyroid to produce more hormone, until TSH levels come down to a constant level. Conversely, low TSH levels signal the thyroid to slow down production.
When things go wrong
Normally, the thyroid doles out just the right amount of hormone to keep your body running smoothly. TSH levels remain fairly constant, yet they respond to the slightest changes in T4 levels, and vice versa.
But even the best network is subject to interference. Outside influences – such as disease or certain medicines – can break down communication. When this happens, the thyroid might not produce enough hormone, slowing down all of your body's functions, a condition known as hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid.
Or your thyroid could produce too much hormone, sending your systems into overdrive, a condition known as hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.
An underactive thyroid
The symptoms and course of hypothyroidism are quite variable. One person may become hypothyroid quickly over a few months, while another develops symptoms slowly over many years, making the condition even more difficult to detect. Generally speaking, the lower thyroid hormone levels fall, the more pronounced symptoms will be. Still, a person with severe disease might not experience severe symptoms. This is particularly true among older people.
Classic symptoms
1. Constant tiredness
2. Cold intolerance
3. Loss of appetite
4. Weight gain
5. Slow pulse
6. Enlarged thyroid gland
7. Depression
8. Dry skin
9. Brittle fingernails
10. Hair loss
11. Constipation
12. Joint pain
13. Heavier menstrual periods
14. High cholesterol
15. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Symptoms more common in older people
1. High cholesterol
2. Heart failure
3. Bowel movement changes, constipation or diarrhea
4. Joint pain or general muscular pain
5. Depression or psychosis
6. Dementia
7. Unsteadiness while walking
An overactive thyroid
The symptoms of hyperthyroidism tend to come on slowly and also vary from person to person. It's not always obvious that symptoms such as excess thirst or increased appetite are an indication that something is wrong. Often, people don't see a doctor until they experience palpitations or shortness of breath.
Classic symptoms
1. Enlarged thyroid gland
2. Heat intolerance
3. Exhaustion
4. Emotional changes (insomnia, anxiety that is sometimes mixed with depression)
5. Nervousness
6. Excessive perspiration
7. Excessive thirst
8. Excessive hunger
9. Weight loss
10. Racing and irregular heartbeat
11. Fast pulse
12. Hand tremors
13. Muscle weakness
14. Diarrhea
15. Eye problems
16. Lighter menstrual periods
17. Infertility
18. Generalized itching (with or without hives)
Symptoms more common in older people
1. Depression
2. Heart failure
3. Irregular heartbeat


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Wordless Wednesday: Pajamas In Action!
46 comments:
Yeah, posting way early but that's because I am going to bed way early and not sure when I'll get back up!! (see previous post!)ReplyDelete
OH. Still not feeling well? Yucky. Cute cute picture. Love the matching pj's. Feel better!!ReplyDelete
cute cute cute; like limeaide candy canesReplyDelete
(hope you are feeling better soon)
I'm so sorry that you are not feeling well! I'll pray for you! Your little guys are so cute!ReplyDelete
How cute!!!ReplyDelete
Love the stripes! Now go to bed! :)ReplyDelete
Doesn't get any cuter than this!ReplyDelete
I'm loving all that green!!!ReplyDelete
Three adorable striped peas in a pod.ReplyDelete
I wanna give 'em a group hug.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year,
Awwwwwwww!!!! Total sweetness!ReplyDelete
Christmas jammies? What a fine looking group!ReplyDelete
How cute! Hope you feel better soon!!ReplyDelete
Hope your feeling better by morning! I just LOVE stripes and the matching jammies are too cute! I'm up!ReplyDelete
They remind me of the Christmas story of the three Christmas trees. It gets me every time.ReplyDelete
Those PJ's are great!!!ReplyDelete
Hope your feeling better. Where the heck did you eat?!
lol - they look like little striped leprechauns! too cute!ReplyDelete
Hope you feel better - food poisoning is the pits!
They are beautiful kids! You must be so proud!ReplyDelete
such sweethearts!!! like little line cany canes.... Happy New Year!!! Hope you are feeling much better real soon...ReplyDelete
Awwww....they are so cute in those matching pajamas.ReplyDelete
Mines up too.
They are too cute!! I still like the matching jammies!! Hope you all start to feel better soon! My WW is up, stop on by.ReplyDelete
Have a great Wednesday!
Question is did anyone cry????ReplyDelete
Three cute Christmas elves! Are those Hannah Anderson jammies? Thanks for sharing and happy WW!ReplyDelete
That's a great shot. Love their matching pj's.ReplyDelete
Those look like Hannas. I love Hanna Andersson clothes. They are fantastic.ReplyDelete
My WW is up, too.
They look like they are having a good time..too cuteReplyDelete
Still under the weather? Wow, I'm sorry.ReplyDelete
Love the picture, though. They look like three little Steves (of Blue's Clues fame) ready for bed. Too cute.
That would have made a GREAT Christmas card photo!ReplyDelete
OH MY that IS CUTE! Love the matchy match thing! LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
Jumping in here to say I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER today! YAY!ReplyDelete
Aren't they adorable! :)ReplyDelete
Sooo cute!!ReplyDelete
Cute! I have photos of my boys all in matching pajamas at Christmas this year. I couldn't believe I actually found identical pajamas for the baby, AND the 11 year old!ReplyDelete
Love the matching pjs! Your boys are so cute.ReplyDelete
Hope you're feeling better today.
cute, love the PJ'sReplyDelete
Too cute! Happy WW!ReplyDelete
Cute Cute Pjs!ReplyDelete
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I'm loving the Hannah's! They look like they're having so much fun!ReplyDelete
That´s so cute!ReplyDelete
I know I´m way too late, but I hope you visit my WW nonetheless =)
Thanks a lot!
I'm a new reader to your blog and wanted to say that your boys are so cute! I'm also into babywearing, and I read your vaccination post--very well written. We are non-vaxers.ReplyDelete
That's a fun picture! I just love PJ's- so comfy and sooo fun!ReplyDelete
Adorable, I love the coordinating benetton pillow as well ;) This pic makes me want a gaggle of boys.ReplyDelete
Lindsey- welcome! Do you have a blog, too?ReplyDelete
Cara- Ha! I am sure my mom picked that Benetton pillow up at a yard sale somewhere... but it was a popular store when I was in middle school!
Yeah, it's been said, but really . . . how cute is that! Bunch of green peppermint twists they are!ReplyDelete
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I went to the Penn State-Virginia game in Charlottesville and was impressed by the PSU fan support there, but then I went to the Northwestern game and couldn't believe how many empty seats there were.
It's a shame. That was more entertaining than PSU has looked in years.
It's unfortunate and disappointing that attendance at Beaver Stadium has shrunk this year. Among the theories for sinking attendance is that some fans are staying home to demonstrate their displeasure with the manner in which the university treated Joe Paterno.
For the sake of their own credibility, I hope that these same individuals aren't complaining about how unjust the NCAA penalties are because they unfairly punish parties who were not involved with the scandal. By failing to support the current Penn State players, these individuals are doing exactly the same thing.
The Sandusky scandal saw every notable authority figure shrink from the challenge, shirk responsibility and try to protect their hides.
Penn State's current players have elected to embrace the challenge and have put their hides on the line for Penn State and their teammates, despite opportunities to leave and advance themselves individually.
These players have proven themselves more than worthy of our support. They exemplify the very qualities that Joe Paterno celebrated and cultivated in his players, and they deserve a passionate, supportive, raucous Beaver Stadium.
Neil Grove
Hillsborough, N.C.
PSU granted NFL access but not often
I just read the article in the Mirror about NFL scouts being able to attend Penn State practices.
It definitely sounds like PSU is more scout-friendly under Bill O'Brien than under Joe Paterno.
However, to clarify, scouts were allowed to attend practice during the Paterno era. I worked in the scouting department of the Cleveland Browns from 2002-2010, and I was the northeast area scout for the Browns during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
During the time I was with the Browns, PSU was open for scouts one week out of the season - typically the week leading up to the Temple game in September.
Scouts could stay and watch practice after watching tape during the morning/early afternoon. Some seasons there was also a second week open to scouts - in November, often leading up to Indiana or an off week.
However, some years the second open week was either canceled or not scheduled at all.
Penn State was considered to be the most difficult visit for scouts in the east with regard both to days of access and the ability to get background info on seniors beyond what was available in the media guide.
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Im DTK LAMF
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E.g. John:I can fly. Me:DTK! No one can fly.
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Don't tell Kelly.
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Register Now for the ALS Users' Meeting: Agenda Online, Details Here
The ALS Users' Meeting is less than one month away, and we have
an exciting program this year
In addition to a talk by ALS Director Roger Falcone, we'll get an update on the Department of Energy's Office of Basic Energy Sciences from Dr. Harriet Kung, a discussion of prospects for American science by Michael Lubell of the American Physical Society, a keynote address by the Honorable Vern Ehlers (R-MI), and a discussion of molecular and nanoscale earth and environmental sciences by Don DePaolo (Berkeley Lab). Four scientific highlight talks, ALS awards, an Open Forum where you can discuss your concerns and recommendations, and the first ever student poster slam will keep you riveted.
We'll also celebrate the opening of the User Support Building and honor the contributions of Janos Kirz to the ALS. We'll elect new members to the Users' Executive Committee and vote on a change to the charter. Finally, a wide range of vendors will showcase products relevant to your research.
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Compositional Variation within Hybrid Nanostructures
The inherently high surface area of bimetallic nanoparticles makes them especially attractive materials for heterogeneous catalysis. The ability to selectively grow these and other types of nanoparticles on a desired surface is ideal for the fabrication of higher-order nanoscale architectures. However, the growth mechanism for bimetallic nanoparticles on a surface is expected to be quite different than that for free particles in solution. The altered growth process can lead to modulations in stoichiometry, elemental homogeneity, and surface structure, all of which can profoundly affect the catalytic or magnetic properties of the bimetallic nanoparticles. Now, researchers have experimentally observed these subtle structural differences through x-ray absorption spectroscopic studies at ALS
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MML2010 Visits Berkeley Lab, Tours the ALS
IEEE 7th International Symposium on Metallic Multilayers
(MML2010) was held in Berkeley, CA, September 19-24, 2010. The MML2010, chaired by Peter Fischer (Materials Sciences Division), is the most recent in a series of symposia held in Kyoto (1992), Cambridge (1995), Vancouver (1998), Aachen (2001), Boulder (2004), and Perth (2007). These have been the premier international conferences in the nanomagnetism community.
More than 200 scientists from 18 countries attended MML 2010, including more than 50 students and many Berkeley Lab participants. The scientific program featured nine plenary lectures, 57 invited talks and 169 poster presentations.
On Friday, September 24, participants toured Berkeley Lab facilities including the ALS, the National Center for Electron Microscopy (NCEM), and the Molecular Foundry, and heard presentations about various experimental capabilities for magnetism research available at the Lab.
Operations Update
For the user runs from August 10 to September 5, 2010 (including the second week of 2-bunch user operations), the beam reliability [(time scheduled - time lost)/time scheduled)] was 97.8%. For this period, the mean time between failures (MTBF) was 28.8 hours, and the mean time to recovery (MTTR) was 45 minutes. There were no significant interruptions.
More detailed information on reliability is available on the ALS reliability bulletin board, which is located in the hallway between the ALS and the control room in Building 80. Questions about beam reliability should be directed to Dave Richardson (
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