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Man reports being shot at Erie club
Erie police on Monday continued to investigate a weekend shooting in the city.
Police said this one reportedly happened Saturday morning at Sugar Ray's, 1301 State St.
Police found nothing there when they responded but said a man showed up later at UPMC Hamot with a gunshot wound to the leg and said he'd been hurt at the bottle club.
See Tuesday's Erie Times-News and GoErie.com for more coverage.


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YOUNGSTOWN - In the past, area patients facing major surgeries looked to larger markets for their health care.
But that is changing thanks to the St. Elizabeth Robotic Surgery Center in Youngstown.
"I think people in the area often feel like they need to go to Cleveland to get the best care," said Dr. Daniel Ricchiuti, a board-certified urologist and director of robotic surgery at the center. "We've done everything in our power to bring [the best care] here locally."
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Dr. Daniel Ricchiuti, a board-certified urologist and director of the St. Elizabeth Robotic Surgery Center in Youngstown, prepares for a procedure at the surgeon's console with Kelley Varie, coordinator of the robotic surgery. (File photo/Mary of Humility Health Partners)
New unit
Opened by Humility of Mary Health Partners in July, the center brings together a specialized team of surgeons and nurses to ensure patients make it through surgery and subsequent recovery as quickly and seamlessly as possible, according to Ricchiuti.
Patients do better when a specialized group of people are caring for them because the care givers know their needs and what processes to use to avoid complications specific to minimally invasive surgeries, Ricchiuti said. Although patients have always received specialized care, those recovering from minimally invasive surgery had previously been cared for in a unit with those recovering from large incision surgeries, a set-up the new center will change, he noted. The new center will also offer recovery rooms that accommodate loved ones staying with patients.
"[The center] provides a specialized care that is not offered in this region, even compared to Cleveland and Pittsburgh," Ricchiuti explained. "It's a place where if people are thinking about going to Cleveland or Pittsburgh, we want them to think local.
"It definitely makes a big difference in recovery being around family and friends. It's the little things like traffic, parking and finding the room that causes a lot of stress (for visitors); you don't have that here like you do other places."
Since 2007 St. Elizabeth's has been using the da Vinci Surgical Robot by Intuitive Surgical Inc., playing an instrumental role in bringing the technology to the region- having the only robot in nine contiguous counties.
Originally focusing on uriological procedures, the unit has grown to include gynecolocial and thoracic procedures, as well. Surgeries typically done through large incisions, such as those for the prostate, kidney, bladder or lungs, are now completed by making five little, non-invasive incisions that cause less nerve damage and get patients out of the hospital and back on their feet quicker. The incisions are made by a machine controlled by a surgeon and are much more precise, with less blood loss than large incisions, making recovery faster and far less painful.
"It's remarkable watching how patients recover," Ricchiuti said. "[We] try as much as we can to interrupt lives as little as possible...the goal is to make it just a little bump in the road rather than a massive event in their lives."
And the quicker, easier recovery is the most obvious benefit of the robotic surgery, Ricchuiti noted.
"It's most gratifying when a patient comes back a week later and says they don't even feel like they had surgery," he said. "[It's] very gratifying as a doctor to be able to help people with as little interference as possible. We who do it take a lot of pride in making the incision as small as possible."
Since Humility of Mary Health Partners is a non-profit organization, it is able to offer the technology at no cost difference to patients.
"St. Elizabeth's is not making any money on it," Ricchiuti said. "They made a big decision based on the right thing to do, for the right reasons."
And the new center in Youngstown offers a clean, safe location, he added.
"A lot of money has been invested in remodeling and making it safe," he explained. "It's not a case of old versus new (Boardman facility)."
Over 900 robotic surgery procedures have been completed since 2007 and the unit continues to grow, Ricchiuti said. Currently the robot is in use five days a week.
"Word is out and people are seeking this kind of surgery," he said.
Although the robotic surgery is only offered at the Youngstown and Warren facilities, Ricchiuti said the growing Boardman facility, which recently revealed plans for a new addition, could possibly offer the service in the future.
"There aren't plans as of now, but I could see it being an option sometime down the road," he said.
When Liberty Township Fire Chief Mike Durkin needed a prostatectomy due to prostate cancer in March 2010, he talked with several men who had the surgery, some the old way and others with the new technology, and found that the big difference was recovery.
"I went in on a Tuesday morning and left on Wednesday afternoon," he said.
With five small holes and a couple stitches in each, Durkin said he was up and moving around within days and there was little effect on nerves controlling body functions, making recovery easier.
"I was back to work the following week," he noted. "I don't even see the scars anymore."
Only 50 at the time and facing his first major surgery in addition to the cancer, Durkin said the ease of surgery and recovery helped relieve the stress caused by his health crisis. He said Ricchiuti, who performed the surgery, introduced him to the surgical team prior to the procedure and fully prepared him for the process.
"It was exactly how he said it was going to be and they have it down to a science there," he said. "I really believe it's a great thing, the way to go."
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text: Have you ever read the back of your shampoo bottle and wondered what all those ingredients actually are? Then No More Dirty Looks by Siobhan O'Connor and Alexandra Spunt is for you. The beauty product industry is both huge and powerful and generally don't want consumers to know that most of their products contain thousands of chemicals that can readily be absorbed through our skin. Many of these chemicals are known irritants, and some are possible carcinogens.


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We are painting our kitchen, our bathroom and all three bedrooms in our house, trying to get it ready to go on the market this weekend.
Three years ago, back when I still thought we'd live on this little farm forever, when I thought they'd bury me (years from now, God willing) under the burr oak tree in the windbreak, my aunt flew out from Ohio to help me decorate the living room and the mudroom. She camped out on the couch and we painted and fixed trim and sewed curtains and really transformed those rooms.
I love painting and home decorating when I know it's for me and my family to enjoy. I have subscriptions to Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping and Real Simple (among others), and I am not afraid to use them.
Aunt Marcia and I painted my mudroom geranium leaf green, for heaven's sake. It was a bold move.
My living room still looks great, even though my grey walls turned out (surprise!) a little bit lilac-ish.
It's harder to stay motivated to paint when it's for some unknown future owner, who is probably going to tsk tsk my terrible taste and paint right over it anyway. I've done that in every house I've ever lived in, anyway, so I know of which I speak.
I know I'm not the only one who gets very attached to homes and houses, so I think some of you can probably relate to the fact that I'm having a hard time letting this one go.
The projects are moving slowly, which just seems to be giving me more time to be sad. Letting go of this dream is heartbreaking, even though I know it's the right thing to do and am excited for whatever is going to happen next.
I've been trying to hide a lot of the emotion of this experience, because there is no changing it, and also, because I'm the mom. I have to model control of the anxiety and sadness I'm feeling so that my kids don't feel more anxious than they already do because of me.
But when I'm alone here painting walls, or negotiating the sale of our beloved tractor and transplanter, or doing whatever other "no-going-back-now" task needs to be done in that moment, I've decided to let myself be emotional. I just go ahead and feel sad when I'm feeling sad, and I let myself feel regret when I'm feeling regretful, and so on.
I think it's for the best. When the house and the equipment and the life we have here is all sold, I want to move on with honest optimism and the sense of endless wonderful possibility that starting over (again) carries with it.
If I get all the sad over with now, I can just move happily into the new life we get to build, and start getting overly attached to my new home (which will probably need paint).
I suppose that's what I hope my kids will do, too.
Claire Boyles is married with two children. Read her Thursdays on Greeley Moms. Also check out her personal blog, Barnyard to Backyard.
When the house and the equipment and the life we have here is all sold, I want to move on with honest optimism and the sense of endless wonderful possibility that starting over (again) carries with it.


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Cook Islands
Scattered over a vast expanse of empty ocean the size of Western Europe, the tiny Cook Islands is a castaway's dream come true.
If you've ever fantasised about escaping to a remote desert island, far from the hustle and hum of the modern world, then look no further than these 15 fascinating islands, where you'll find a thousand years of Polynesian culture sitting side by side with some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the South Pacific.
The jewel in the crown is Rarotonga, the largest island – a bewitching blend of craggy mountains, dense jungle and glorious bone-white beaches – but you really need to get out and explore some of the other islands as well.
The hook-shaped atoll of Aitutaki, the second most visited by tourists, sits at the top of one of the world's largest coral lagoons, packed with giant clams and technicolour tropical fish, and ringed by smaller uninhabited islets, known as motu, around its outer edges.
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YoungLives tries to improve outcomes for teen mothers
February 10, 2013
CHARLES TOWN — A daughter of a teenage mother herself, Michelle Price's eyes swell with tears when she talks about the teen moms she sees in her organization, YoungLives of Jefferson County....
33.4 per cent per thousand? So 334 per thousand? That is one third. Surely not?????
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I think everyone is missing the point here. This isn't the scarlet letter you don't get shunned when you have a baby young or out of wed lock ...it's 2013. These girls know what they did and this club helps them do what's best for their child. Finally someone to say "Hey, God forgives you ..you're going to be fine" Being a mother means working a million times harder at everything in life & it means putting your child first. Yeah some young moms use government assistance WHILE they are bettering themselves ..working & attending school. Younglives is a place for them to learn, be themselves and feel comfortable. Don't judge someone until you've walked in their own shoes.
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Well, thank goodness the group is not taking tax dollars. However, where are the parents of these teens when they make these choices?
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Suddenly I have a craving for ham. Don't ask me why.
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Maybe they are being judged for being on food stamps and WIC and not the fact that they are a teen mother. I highly doubt WIC is judging them, so try another one...
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For once Major, I agree with you!
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When Gray was just a newborn, hubby and I were at a wedding in a very large, old Catholic church. During the ceremony I needed to feed the baby, and since you could hear every little rustle or shoe click in that place, I thought I should take him in the back just in case he made too much noise. I walked into the first open room I found with a chair, sat down, and began nursing right away. I looked up, and to my horror- I was in the confessional! Now, I am not Catholic and have only seen these things in the movies, but I knew what it was and was afraid I would get thrown out of there if someone found out! I hopped up so quickly and searched for a less sacrilegious nursing area. When I got back to my seat I tried to whisper to hubby what had happened, but I got the church giggles and was laughing too hard! (This story originally published June 29, 2006)
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Source: AT&T
quote: Obviously, the carriers can (generally) charge whatever they like for the service they provide.
quote: They're offering less access for more because every day, new smartphones which use data are added to their network. They're trying to control how fast that data usage is growing because they can't keep up with demand.


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TRUCKEE, Calif. — Move over autos, Meals On Wheels is movin' in. The nonprofit partner for the June 21 Truckee Thursdays is Sierra Senior Services, the little engine that supplies more than 24,000 nutritious meals annually to local seniors.
Stop by the booth for a chance to win golf for four at Northstar's 18-hole course, a perfect way to welcome the summer solstice. The winning ticket will be drawn at the end of the evening; winner need not be present to win.
Get in on a chance to win a WAI SUP board through July 26, when the lucky raffle winner's name will be pulled at the booth. The signature sponsor for the board is Martis Camp Community Foundation, along with special thanks to Tom at WAI, and Max at The Sports Exchange for making arrangements.
Sierra Senior Services offers senior nutrition programs, health and wellness seminars, gatekeeper services such as resource referrals and companionship, connections with youth clubs and area service clubs, fun activities like bingo, dances, music, arts and crafts, holiday celebrations throughout the year, library assistance, and overall help for the homebound. The pancake breakfast is held the first Sunday of every month in the Community Dining Room at the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments.
Community donations and support make our wheels go 'round. Thanks to loyal supporters we have replaced old delivery cars with shiny new Subarus and received a delivery van last year from the Harrah's foundation. Come see our wheels on display this Thursday.
Save the date for our collaborative evening with Project MANA on Sunday, Sept. 9, for an elegant taste of Spain with a paella dinner and flamenco guitars, sponsored by the Martis Camp Community Foundation! More details to come.
Join us for the third annual Grape Stomp held Friday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m., at Truckee River Winery, the night before Truckee's annual Wine, Walk and Shop. It's a local's favorite time to dress up and get dirty. Join in the fun to help Stomp Out Hunger.
Information about events and donations can be found at Sierra Senior Services, www.sierraseniors.org or call 530-550-7600.


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Cinzia Apartment
The apartment has been just built in Positano centre in a splendid panoramic position.
The apartment has a beautiful sea-view of the Amalfi Coast with the green orchards laying over the emerald-green sea water. Is is furnished with taste, with every comfort (e.g. air conditioning and TV Colour) and with the typical ceramic floors from Vietri. Our guests can combine the stay in Positano with the visit of the other resorts of the Amalfi Coast
Cinzia Apartment is a Two-roomed apartment of 35 m2, sleeps 2+2, comprises of: double-room with two single beds, small kitchen, bathroom with shower, wide terrace with dining facilities offering a splendid sea-view.
In the residence there is a common room for our guests with free Wifi to connect to the Internet using your laptop computer or mobile phone.
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Check in: from 15:30pm to 20:00pm
Check out: 10:00am
Cancellation Policy: 3 days; late cancellations and no shows iwll be charged the amount of the first night.
Minimum Night Stay: 3 nights
We arrange the following services:
- Shared Guided Tours in Pompeii
- Private Italian lessons with the teacher coming to the apartment
- Private Guided Tours in Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi Coast etc.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
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Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Via Pasitea n. 173,
Driving directions from Pontecagnano Airport:
1. Head northwest 170 m
2. Turn left toward Via Tenente Colonnello Carmine Cal/SP173 350 m
3. Turn right onto Via Tenente Colonnello Carmine Cal/SP173
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4. Turn right onto Via Amerigo Vespucci/SRexSS18 77 m
5. Take the 1st left onto SP323
Go through 1 roundabout 950 m
6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A3 ramp 180 m
7. Merge onto A3 17.6 km
8. Take exit Salerno toward Via Fr Generoso/SP129 28 m
9. Turn left onto Via Fr Generoso/SP129 (signs for Salerno/Messina/Palermo/Malta)
Continue to follow Via Fr Generoso
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10. Slight left onto Via Alfonso Gatto 1.0 km
11. Turn right toward Via Benedetto Croce 42 m
12. Turn left onto Via Benedetto Croce 700 m
13. Continue onto Via Madonna degli Angeli 700 m
14. Continue onto Via Roma 220 m
15. Turn left toward SS163 18 m
16. Turn right onto SS163 5.5 km
17. Turn left onto Corso Umberto I/SS163
Continue to follow SS163 15.6 km
18. Turn left onto Via Quasimodo/SS163
Continue to follow SS163 1.8 km
19. Turn right onto Via Giovanni Augustariccio/SS163
Continue to follow SS163 9.2 km
20. Turn right onto Via Campo/SS163
Continue to follow SS163 1.7 km
21. Turn right onto Via Laurito/SS163 290 m
22. Turn right onto Via Arienzo/SS163
Continue to follow SS163 2.1 km
23. Turn left onto Via Guglielmo Marconi/SS163 1.4 km
24. Slight left onto Viale Pasitea
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25. Turn right to stay on Viale Pasitea 99 m
26. Take the 1st right to stay on Viale Pasitea 500 m
27. Take the 1st left to stay on Viale Pasitea 450 m
28. Slight left to stay on Viale Pasitea 600 m
29. Continue onto Via Cristoforo Colombo 76 m
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Shanasa Sanders scored a game-high 22 points and Jama Sharp tied a career-high with 21 points as the Stetson women's basketball team defeated ETSU 71-55 in an Atlantic Sun Conference game Monday night at the MHSA Center.
The Hatters (13-4, 6-0 Atlantic Sun) won their ninth game in a row, one shy of tying the school record, and were victorious for the first time in program history at ETSU.
"I was very pleased, it's good for our program to get that monkey off of our back," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "The last two times we've been here we've come real close, and it's been a little bit frustrating. I'm just happy for our players."
Stetson led by 12 at halftime, but ETSU closed the gap to 51-44 with 8:52 to play. The Hatters then went on a 7-0 run as Sharp hit a three and Sanders converted a fastbreak lay-up to help Stetson pull away for good.
"Overall, I thought the defense was real good, and I thought the rebounding was also good," Bria said. "They are probably the best rebounding team in our league and I was pleased to see us get 12 offensive rebounds. Offensively we were just a little sloppy."
The Lady Bucs (3-9, 1-4 A-Sun) committed 21 turnovers in the game, and the Hatters converted 19 points off of those turnovers including 10 on the fastbreak.
Sanders scored 15 of her points in the second half and finished with five rebounds and four assists. Sharp hit 8-of-11 from the field including 3-of-4 from behind the arc.
"They both had great games, and I thought Shanasa was a monster on the glass," Bria said. "She best when she plays simple and uses her body and her power. She did that and was very effective. Victoria (McGowan) contributed, but she struggled scoring wise, and to have two other players step up for us was huge."
The Hatters will return home to face Lipscomb at 1 p.m. Saturday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3.
Notes: ETSU game operations staff were kept busy throughout the game keeping one area of the floor dry near center court. The roof of the MHSA Athletic Center sprung a light leak after a day of steady rain in Johnson City … The victory moved Stetson into a tie for sixth for the longest active winning streak in the nation (9) … Stetson tied its school record for most wins in a three-year period with 56 … C.J. Coddington played her 50th career game with the Hatters and picked up her third charge (drawn) of the year … Victoria McGowan (10 points) became the eighth player in school history to surpass 1300 career points.


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From student to Nike President: USU alumnus climbed ladder
Editor's note: Charlie Denson, the president of Nike Brand, graduated from the Huntsman School of Business with a degree in marketing in 1978. To read more about him click here.
From student to Nike President: USU alumnus climbed ladder
The Utah Statesman
By Ben Kirk
One would imagine an interview with Charlie Denson, president of Nike Brand, would take place in some high-tech room or security-guarded area. But for Denson, an open table in the middle of the second floor of the Merrill-Cazier Library was just fine.
Born and raised in the college town of Corvallis, Ore., Denson was a fan of the Oregon State Beavers. The oldest of four kids, Denson had opportunities to grow and also enjoy a normal childhood. Looking back at his early years, Denson said he had fond memories.
"We would go to school, work at the family business in the summer and play sports all year long," Denson said.


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Japanese Mom Videos
Watch more Japanese Mom Videos, share videos and find the latest funny videos at Viduu.
- Check out this Japanese girl playing tennis, try to keep your eye on the ball. Can you? thought not..
- Boing boing. A bouncy japanese model poses and runs about.
- Here is the winner of a Japanese talent show. You can see how she won, this is really well done.
- Ever heard of Ricky Martin? A guy in Japan runs around and pretends to be Ricky Martin to random people. It's hilarious.
- Here's another funny Japanese show (I think it's the same one I put up last week) with a crazy bike riding dog.
- From the same Japanese show as the other two videos I've posted this woman trains these flies!
- That Japanese show is back! This time they bet they can make a pretty girl into an old man!
- This Japanese guy dresses up as an old guy and pulls pranks on people in a train. These people can't believe it!
- Now this is what you call a car pool! Throw in some nice looking Japanese girls and we've got a party!
- This is just amazing. This is a Japanese parking lot.
- I can't understand what they're saying. But hey, Everyone else seems to be having fun. Besides, she's really cute.
- Yet another crazy and perverted Japanese game show. This time girls make themselves dizzy and then go bowling.
- Robot Chicken is so weird, but it makes me laugh. A take on Japanese game shows, WHO POOP LAST!?!?
- This Japanese Man strips a bit faster than I'd say most people out there.By: nearlygood l Tags: strip, japan, game show, japanese
- Another crazy Japanese show where you can't laugh. I love this culture.


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After wrestling with some big controversies recently, Bend city councilors take up a couple of upbeat matters this week – a generally positive community survey and the proposed addition of six employees, half in Community Development due to a recent sharp uptick in building activity.
The phone (both landline and cell phones) survey last month of 400 Bend residents found a strong majority are happy with the city's performance, with 60 percent giving the city an A or B grade, the Portland-based DHM Research survey found. That's up 11 percent from the last survey, in 2007.
Younger residents are more likely to give Bend higher grades than older ones, the results showed.
What's more, 57 percent consider Bend an excellent place to live and 33 percent give it a good rating, up 14 percent from the similar study six years ago. The two weights on those figures – weather and limited job opportunities.
Nearly half (47 percent) believe Bend will be an even better place to live 10 years from now, while just 17 percent say it will be worse. The top issue cited by both groups, population growth.
However, the recession's impacts are seen in that only 13 percent called Bend an excellent place to work. Nearly half, 46 percent, call it an excellent or good place to work – that's off 11 percent from the '07 survey, the results summary says.
As for city services, over 90 percent believe funding all major services are very or somewhat important. But if there needs to be cuts, the top-ranked, at 57 percent, would consider reducing street and sidewalk maintenance, followed by cuts to job creation and economic growth, at 41 percent. Services least likely to be cut if residents have their way are water and sewer and public safety.
A slim majority, 52 percent, would back a mixed approach of new taxes and budget cuts to keep the cuts from going too deep. Fewer than one-fourth (22 percent) said they'd prefer major cuts to city services to avoid tax hikes. But only 15 percent believe taxes should go up to maintain current service levels.
Six in ten residents said they'd consider paying more on their water or sewer bills to help fund upgrades to that infrastructure. It's most popular among new residents, renters and younger residents (18-34), while opposition is strongest among those ages 35-54 and long-time residents (10 or more years).
While the survey presentation is on the work session agenda that begins at 4 p.m., the 7 p.m. meeting agenda includes adding six full-time employees, moving the city total to 450 workers after years of cuts as the once-hot economy cooled.
Human Resources Director Rob DuValle proposes adding three staffers in Community Development: a permit tech, a building inspector/claims examiner and a senior administrative specialist.
In his issue summary, DuValle said CDD has seen an increase in building activity, which has increased approval times beyond identified service delivery standards. In the fiscal year to date, he said, building permit activity has jumped about 65 percent from last fiscal year. Since the department is fee-supported, the added revenues from the building boost is expected to cover the added personnel costs, based on current trends.
The other three proposed positions include new financial and IT analysts, to help in the transition to a new system, and an accessibility manager. The city had an agreement with Redmond last year to share an accessibility manager, but that person retired, and Bend plans to recruit its own full-time accessibility manager.
Click here to find a link to the council's Wednesday agenda, which includes the full survey and other issues.


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This park has everything to make snowboarders' and freeskiers' hearts beat faster. Both the multifaceted and creative Winter Snowpark at the Furggsattel glacier lift and the Summer Snowpark on Plateau Rosa are suitable for all levels: the young and young-at-heart, beginners, hobby riders and pros.
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- Slopestyle with three rails and three jumps (intermediate to professional level)
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- Boardercross Piste (all levels)
- Rail Garden with eight rails (intermediate to professional level)
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JAMA Pediatrics Vision: JAMA Pediatrics will be the most respected source of information for investigators, providers, and policy makers seeking the highest quality evidence to guide decision-making.
Mission Statement: JAMA Pediatrics seeks to provide state-of-the-art information to individuals and organizations working to advance the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. The Journal also provides a forum for discussion of the most important issues and policies affecting child and adolescent health and healthcare. JAMA Pediatrics will use the most current technology to make timely information available to readers wherever and whenever it is needed.
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MIDDLEBURG - Kurt Eisele has created a high school senior project that's worth more than just a grade.
For some of his peers it may be worth a great concert by Christian rock band Disciple. For others, it may offer something more life-changing.
The Midd-West High School junior booked Disciple for the concert on March 24 in Middleburg because he wants to reach hurting teens with Christ's love.
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The Christian rock band Disciple will perform on March 24 at the Middleburg Middle School. Organized by Midd-West High School junior Kurt Eisele, the concert will benefit TheHopeLine.
"I love what (Disciple) does live," said Eisele, who first saw them at the Creation Festival in Mount Union. "They share their faith, but also put on a great show."
He chose Disciple, a hard-edge, award-winning band, because he believes their music appeals to all teenagers, not just Christians.
The concert also will raise awareness about TheHopeLine, an organization that helps young adults who struggle with abuse, drug addictions, self mutilation, depression and other issues.
Eisele said he first heard of TheHopeLine two years ago during a radio broadcast with its founder Dawson McAllister.
At the time, the Richfield teen said he had been thinking and praying about his senior project, and felt God was calling him to do something for struggling teens.
TheHopeLine seemed to fit his focus, so Eisele contacted the ministry about organizing a benefit concert for them.
Dave Anderson, director of rescue at TheHopeLine, was Eisele's contact.
He described the ministry as a team of people working to bring hope to young adults - kind of like a moral GPS.
They operate a call center and chat system where young people can talk to a trained volunteer and receive encouragement and biblical advice, Anderson said.
The organization also partners with national groups and agencies to provide long-term care and services to youth. TheHopeLine is available to teens by calling (800) 394-4673.
Anderson said many people call their organization about helping, but not as many follow through.
Eisele was different.
Anderson said the teen met every challenge of organizing the benefit event.
"He is a resourceful, intelligent, committed individual ... who feels called to help his own generation," Anderson said. "He gives me confidence in young people today."
Eisele said Anderson and others have been supportive; but his project has not been without its challenges.
During the past two years, Eisele organized numerous fundraisers to pay for the concert.
Through a Facebook connection, Eisele said, he met Jonathan Slye who was planning a Christian music festival in Virginia with a big line-up - P.O.D., Emery, Brian "Head" Welch and others. Slye agreed to let Eisele run a fundraiser during the festival.
The situation didn't turn out as they had hoped, though. Eisele said it rained during the whole festival, and attendance was much smaller than expected.
Though he lost money at that festival, Eisele said Slye offered advice and support in other ways.
Today, Eisele looks back at the whole process and believes that "God's come through in some amazing ways."
After paying expenses, Eisele said he probably won't make a lot of money to donate to The HopeLine.
The benefit is important, but so is getting the word out that The HopeLine is there to help, Eisele said.
To give more teens the opportunity to see Disciple and hear about TheHopeLine, Eisele said he tried to keep ticket prices low.
Eisele also has asked businesses to help sponsor the concert by purchasing tickets for teens who cannot afford them. To sponsor tickets, contact him at email@example.com.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. March 24, with doors opening at 6:30, at the Middleburg Middle School. Tickets cost $10, or VIP for $20. VIP tickets were almost sold out Wednesday.
Tickets are available at Friendship Bookstore in Burnham, Guardian Angel Bookstore in Richfield, and Heavenly Surprises in Middleburg; or online at www.itickets.com.
"Tons of doors are opening up," Eisele said. "I do want to continue this."


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To help cover the city's budget deficit, the Bloomberg administration may increase property taxes by as much as 12 percent this year and 25 percent next year. The property tax is the only city tax that the mayor and City Council can raise without the approval of the state. Council members have reported that the administration has solicited their opinions on a potential increase.
If property taxes rise, homeowners and building owners will not be the only ones paying a bigger bill.
"It will translate directly into rent increases," says Michael McKee, associate director of New York State Tenants And Neighbors Coalition, a tenant advocacy group. "The landlord pays it out of the rents he collects. A property tax increase would result in higher rent increases for just about every category of tenant."
Even rent-regulated tenants would be affected by a property tax increase. The tax makes up about 25 percent of the operating and maintenance costs that the Rent Guidelines Board. considers when establishing annual allowable rent increases. Furthermore, due to the intricacies of the property tax law, rental properties shoulder a higher tax burden than most other residential categories (see New York's Secret Tax.
New York State Tenants And Neighbors will await a formal property tax proposal before announcing its position, but, said McKee, "We might very likely oppose it."
In a rare instance of agreement, landlord groups, such as the Real Estate Board of New York, which represents the real estate industry's interests to the city, state and federal government, also oppose the prospect of a large property tax increase.
"We've said that we would pay a fair share, but a vast real property tax would, in our view, be a very bad thing for the city," said Warren Wechsler, of the Real Estate Board. "Businesses would pack up and go, and residents would pack up and go, and there would be fewer people paying the freight."
A large increase in the property tax would make New York City even less competitive in terms of its tax burdens, said Wechsler. "It would also, in one way or another, impose costs on owners of rental properties that could make it hard to maintain services and keep their buildings up," he said.
Budget watchers believe that spending cuts will come first, and the city will appeal to the state and federal governments for financial assistance. Still, New Yorkers may well end up with some form of tax increase. If the property tax gets the nod, for many, it will come disguised as a rent bill.
More Homeless on the Streets and in the Shelters
Cooler weather has arrived and with it, increasing concern about the number of homeless people on the streets of the city. Anecdotal evidence says that street homelessness is on the rise, and the Department of Homeless Services has seen a corresponding increase in the number of single adults requesting shelter.
The average daily census has been increasing by about 200 people per month over the last few months. While such increases always occur as winter approaches, current numbers are much higher than they have been in past years.
In September 1999, the city sheltered an average of 6,586 single adults each night. This September, it housed an average of 7,650. The Department of Homeless Services has plans to conduct a census of the street homeless, typically single adults who avoid the shelter system, as part of its strategic plan. The agency is overwhelmed by the ever-increasing numbers of homeless families requesting shelter.
"On the family side, the growth has been so accelerated and exceptional," said Jim Anderson of the Department of Homeless Services. "As a result, we needed to open just under 2,000 new units of family shelter since January."
Just one year ago, there were about 6,500 families in need of shelter on a typical night. Now, there are nearly 9,000.
Rebecca Webber is a journalist who has covered housing issues for Gotham Gazette since July 2000.


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The complex and dynamic transcriptional patterns unveiled by the ENCyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project, together with the finding that less than 2% of the transcriptional output of the human genome encodes proteins and approximately 98% encodes noncoding RNAs, are some of the advances that reshaped the field and even required that we revisit the definition of the gene.
While insights into the genome have repeatedly been a source of thought-provoking findings, the transcriptome, with its unprecedented and unexpected levels of complexity, promises to be even more intriguing. The emergence of RNA-Seq allowed quantitative and high-throughput analyses of the transcriptome to be performed in different cell types and under various conditions, and with the massive amounts of data that have been generated, computational analysis is emerging as one of the most critical challenges.
"Two of the basic problems in transcriptome analysis are identifying the true sets of transcripts in a given tissue at a given time, and defining the dynamics of gene expression," says Zhong Wang, Ph.D., staff scientist and group lead for genome analysis at the DOE Joint Genome Institute.
The superior sensitivity and accuracy of RNA-Seq, along with its ability to measure transcript isoform levels and to reconstruct transcriptomes even in the absence of a reference genome, made it a method of choice for transcriptome analysis. However, sequence reads generated by existing platforms are often short, and this represents one of the challenges in the field.
"Pairwise gene expression analyses are routinely performed to compare genes or gene sets that are differentially expressed between cancer tissues and normal tissues," says Dr. Wang. Among the numerous statistics and bioinformatics challenges, one relates to the difficulties that accompany choosing the most appropriate algorithms. "The statistics very much depend on the types of data-analysis software one wants to use," he says.
There are situations when the expression level of most genes does not change between two conditions and, in this case, certain assumptions and specific types of statistical analyses are more applicable. In other instances, when the expression levels of most genes change, a different type of analysis might be recommended, and more biological replicates are needed to increase the statistical power.
"Different algorithms are needed for different datasets, and this requirement is best defined by the specific biological question that is being addressed. I don't think there is a simple solution to address this challenge, it is more like an art," explains Dr. Wang.
In many industrialized countries, cancer and heart disease are the two most prevalent causes of mortality. Head and neck cancers constitute the sixth most frequent malignancy worldwide, and squamous cell carcinomas, the vast majority of malignancies in this group, represent a significant concern, particularly due to their dire prognosis.
Most patients with head and neck cancers have a history of smoking and drinking. While the incidence of head and neck cancers at most sites has dramatically dropped in the U.S. since World War II, along with a decrease in smoking, oropharyngeal cancer appears to be an exception because its incidence has increased in people who are younger and lack a history of smoking and drinking.
"A potential explanation for this trend appears to be the infection with human papilloma viruses," says David I. Smith, Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic. Human papilloma viruses were also implicated in cervical cancer, where viral integration into the host genome represents an essential step during malignant transformation.
To better understand the involvement of human papilloma viruses in oropharyngeal cancer, Dr. Smith and colleagues used RNA-Seq in combination with exome sequencing to perform a whole-transcriptome analysis in oropharyngeal carcinoma patients including current smokers, never smokers, or ex-smokers with at least 10–15 years of smoking cessation.
"RNA-Seq provides more information and, overall, is a much more comprehensive approach than microarrays to explore the transcriptome," says Dr. Smith. The analysis revealed that certain genes are differentially expressed among the three groups, and the increased expression of genes involved in DNA repair in human papilloma virus-negative current smokers, as compared to the two other groups, emerged as a distinguishing feature.
While transcriptomics is increasingly becoming routine in the clinic, the bottleneck of data analysis is emerging as one of its most acute challenges. "In the next couple of years we will see an absolute revolution in understanding alterations that occur in cancer and, most importantly, we will be able to design therapies targeting those specific alterations," says Dr. Smith.
"Understanding the involvement of stem cells in malignant transformation is of great interest," says Rolf I. Skotheim, Ph.D., group leader in genome biology and member of the Cancer Stem Cell Centre at Oslo University Hospital.
The cancer stem cell theory proposes that a small subpopulation of cells from malignant tumors, which possess stem-cell-like properties, are able to sustain the cancer due to their unlimited self-renewing capacity, a characteristic that they share with stem cells from nonmalignant tissues. The ability of cancer stem cells to evade conventional chemotherapy makes them of additional interest for therapeutic reasons.
While putative cancer stem cells were identified for several types of malignant tumors, and surface markers associated with the stem cell phenotype have been defined, one of the challenges lies in the difficulty to separate stem cells from the other malignant tumor cells.
"Testicular cancer provides a unique model to perform genetic analyses of malignant stem cells," says Dr. Skotheim. The uniqueness of testicular germ cell tumors lies in the fact that the embryonal carcinoma type of cell in testicular cancer has stem cell characteristics very much the same as pluripotent embryonic stem cells. Thus, researchers have a sufficient supply of both true cancer stem cells and relevant nonmalignant control stem cells.
To identify malignancy-specific gene expression differences between cancer cells and stem cells, Dr. Skotheim and colleagues compared exon-level transcriptomic profiles between several embryonal carcinoma cell lines and nonmalignant embryonic stem cell lines cultured under comparable growth conditions.
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — When Jim Hammerel voted to change IVGID's recreation pass ordinance and allow property owners to dole out picture passes to anyone, he did so because the law is outdated and the district's family tree has been "nearly impossible to enforce."
"I learned (from staff) that quite a few residents had found ways to skirt the family tree restriction in order to grant venue access to those they consider family, even though they were not. I learned that our residents value the exclusive nature of our beaches," the Incline Village General Improvement District trustee said this week. "Armed with that knowledge, I feel confident that the changes … will help us provide clarity to an otherwise confusing ordinance, give value to our homeowners by giving them a choice on how they distribute the recreation privileges they've purchased … and encourage venue usage by residents who may have been excluded from having a picture pass in the past."
Hammerel and Joe Wolfe, Bruce Simonian and Jim Smith voted in favor of eliminating the family tree, among other changes to Ordinance 7, on March 26. The changes go into effect May 15.
Trustee Bill Devine said he voted against because he didn't feel he had a strong sense of what the community wanted — a feeling that's grown the past few weeks.
"People are almost universally against it … I have not received a single email or heard from a single person who's said that's what we should have done," Devine said Tuesday, adding that he's received 25 or more calls or emails daily since March 26. "Other issues … you see them die off after 2-3 days, but I have not seen any dying off."
Among those voicing feedback is Troy Browning, a Realtor with Dickson Realty who's owned a vacation home in Incline the past 10 years. He said the board's decision to kill the family tree "goes against what community is asking for."
"I've heard (staff) say it will increase the value of our properties — but that's not the case," he said Wednesday. "Our value increases when there's exclusivity of the benefits to Incline Village property owners, but by diluting the product, we're not getting more value."
The way Ordinance 7 works, property owners — whether of single-family homes, timeshares commercial buildings, hotels, etc. — get five passes for paying the annual recreation fee (currently $830 per parcel).
Those five can be a combination of picture passes or punch cards, which offer different levels of recreation benefits in relation to free or reduced-price access to district venues like the Tennis Center and golf courses. Property owners also can buy "unlimited additional" passes, according to an IVGID statement, for $166 apiece.
Previously, those original five passes and any subsequent ones could only be supplied "within the parcel owner's family tree," according to IVGID.
The changes would allow a property owner to decide among anyone — including non-family members and non-IVGID residents — who receives not only that parcel's five passes, but any others bought.
Another change is for no expiration date to exist for an adult picture pass for parcel holders who have no change in ownership. Previously, cards expired every five years.
These adjustments have people like Browning critical of the board's decision, considering that even though IVGID says the previous law allows for "unlimited" extra pass buys, the existence of a family tree — which identifies 32 blood-relative classifications — actually limits that amount.
Incline resident Pam Miller agreed, saying IVGID is "giving away the store" if the changes are adopted.
"By (a parcel owner) buying a photo ID, a Bay Area ski bum can ski at Diamond Peak as a resident for $25 any day of the week," she said Wednesday. "And since the pass never expires, this privilege is good for a lifetime. Compare that to the $114 lift ticket at Northstar. Apparently, we need to make our little ski resort more crowded too."
Another concern among residents, according to published letters, is a potential for overcrowding at the beaches, the boundaries of which are controlled by a deed restriction.
That deed, included in IVGID's purchase of Burnt Cedar, Incline, Ski and Hermit beaches, grants access to parcel owners within IVGID's boundaries as of 1968, as well as their tenants and guests.
In an interview this week, IVGID Parks & Recreation Director Hal Paris said the updated ordinance, should it go through May 15, would add value to properties because it allows more personal choice for a property owner.
"It eliminates the government being the dictator of what defines a family," he said.
Further, Paris said the district's legal counsel has advised the changes adopted will have no impact on the beach deed.
"The deed says property owners and their tenants … and their guests. It's very clear, and IVGID doesn't define their guests," Paris said.
Paris said he's spoken at three different group settings since March 26, with one group having residents mostly against the changes, while "the other two seemed to be people of both persuasions."
"There have been folks at the (recreation center)counter, your typical everyday resident, and many have been very much in favor," he said. "At the same time, I've received numerous phone calls every day from people that are opposed to it, and emails too."
One of the important things for residents to know is if the changes go through, the district will monitor where passes go, and if signatures are forged or if other evidence of wrongdoing exists, owners' recreation privileges can be suspended or revoked.
"The owner still has to sign the application, approving he or she is giving this pass to this person," Paris said. "Whoever that person is, the owner has to sign on that he's assuming all the liabilities that go with that pass."
Another way to measure potential trafficking of passes is by way of the board's vote on April 9 — as part of setting rates for the 2013-14 budget — to charge $10,000 for each card bought after five additional ones at the $166 rate.
So far this fiscal year (which ends June 30), the district had sold an additional 108 picture passes, according to the district.
"If anyone were to decide it was advantageous to traffic IVGID picture passes, paying the $10,000 price tag would certainly raise some red flags internally," Hammerel said. "The $10,000 cost was intended to create internal controls that would all but move from unlimited additional picture passes to a limit of five."
Paris said the district and board also have been criticized for making changes without seeking public feedback.
"We didn't try to hide anything, and we've been out in the public as much as anything else we've ever done," he said.
According to the district, the IVGID board first publicly reviewed a basic overview of Ordinance 7 on July 31, 2013. Then on Dec. 10, trustees participated in a public workshop, directing staff to implement changes via a three-phase process over each of the next three years.
On Jan. 8, trustees approved setting a public hearing for March 26, which featured a handful of residents who voiced concerns about the current first round of changes.
While IVGID has followed the public process, Devine said the community might not have fully grasped the changes being offered.
"When you limit something to a family tree, the potential for abuse never really resonated with me … but then it became clear from staff that there were really no controls on it," Devine said. "So there was a drive to put the decision in the hands of parcel holders … which seemed to open a can of worms. I don't know if that really resonated with anybody, and through all the public meetings we had, we had never actually talked about that particular issue."
Board chairman Joe Wolfe said a misunderstanding among residents of the law's history dating back to its inception in 1987 also has led to confusion, which leads to rumors and false information.
Considering the feedback, Wolfe said he doesn't expect all that was approved in March to be enacted by May 15.
"I suspect there will be limitations for the second set, the next five at $166, in terms of actual restraints and restrictions on who they can bring and what they can bring," he said.
An agenda for the board's April 30 meeting at The Chateau was not available as of press time Wednesday. It's expected the changes to Ordinance 7 will be discussed.
Ordinance 7 was last amended on March 25, 1998.
"From stepchildren, nannies and caretakers, domestic partners and live-in boyfriends/girlfriends, investment partnerships, etc., it's increasingly more common to label someone as 'family' even though they are not blood related," Hammerel said. "… In addition, staff does not have the tools to police or enforce a family tree requirement. By having a rule that cannot be enforced, we make both sides of the counter look foolish."


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Davis, 27, and White, 26, ruled the rink at last month's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, winning the gold medal in ice dancing. Now they'll battle in the ballroom – but against each other for the mirror ball trophy. White will dance with Sharna Burgess, while Davis will shimmy with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Valentin's brother, who is back after taking last season off.
The 12 new contestants on ABC's hit show were announced Tuesday morning on Good Morning America.
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Amy Purdy, 34, is a former Amazing Race contestant and U.S. Paralympic snowboarder who, at 19, contracted Neisseria meningitis and had both legs amputated below the knee. She will dance with last season's pro champ, Derek Hough.
Billy Dee Williams, 76, is the singer and actor who played Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars films. He will dance with Emma Slater.
Candace Cameron Bure, 37, a mom to three, is best known for her role as D.J. Tanner on '90s sitcom Full House. The sister of fellow former child star Kirk Cameron, she will dance with Mark Ballas.
Danica McKellar, 39, is another former child star who will slip on her dancing shoes this season. Now an author of math books, McKellar played adorable brainiac Winnie Cooper in another '90s hit, The Wonder Years.
Cody Simpson, 17, is an Australian pop singer signed to Justin Bieber manager Scooter Braun's label. He will dance with newcomer Witney Carson.
Diana Nyad, 64, is a long-distance swimmer who made Barbara Walters's list of the most fascinating people of 2013 after remarkably swimming from Cuba to Florida. She will dance with newbie Henry Byalikov.
Drew Carey, 55, comedian and current host of The Price Is Right, will pair off with Cheryl Burke.
James Maslow, 23, is the former star of Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush and a member of the boy band of the same name. He will dance with Peta Murgatroyd.
NeNe Leakes, 46, a former actress on The New Normal, has also lent her famous face to reality TV on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Celebrity Apprentice and I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding. She will partner with Tony Dovolani.
Sean Avery, 33, is a former NHL player who has also worked in fashion and as a model and restaurateur. He's currently employed at creative advertising agency Lipman in New York City. He will dance with Karina Smirnoff.
The new season kicks off March 17 with Erin Andrews as the new co-host with Tom Bergeron.
Davis and White also will headline the 20-city "Stars on Ice 2014 Tour" that kicks off April 4 in Fort Myers, Fla.


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LOCKPORT – A former employee of the Rite Aid drugstore on Lincoln Avenue in the Town of Lockport pleaded guilty Friday to stealing $1,458 worth of cash and pills from the store between April and August of this year.
Jeannine M. LaPaglia, 45, of Lincoln Avenue, admitted to fourth-degree grand larceny and was scheduled for sentencing Jan. 24 by Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas.
Assistant District Attorney Peter M. Wydysh said Lapaglia gave a statement to investigators in which she said she sold some of the stolen pills. The sentence will include full restitution, Farkas said.


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Simply pop the toy in the microwave for two minutes and the snuggly sheep will reward you with a warm hug. Perfect for little ones, it's a safe alternative to a hot water bottle as there's no risk of scalding or burning. - L.M.
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I bought this for my sister in law who lives in Wales as it's a bit cold up there, plus it's a sheep which I thought was hilarious. So even if she does't use it, it's a good novelty gift. It's actually really well made and the lavender scent is lovely and not overpowering. The only downside was that there was no packaging for this item, not even a plastic bag for protection. The item came within a few days of purchase which was a bonus.
I bought this as a gift and it is really cute. I was hoping it would come in a plastic packaging for protection rather than just in the delivery box but it was still in great condition.
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The sheep is brilliant just like the dog, their paws can open wide so that they can lie flat against your neck, shoulder, etc. It is lovely and soft and cosy and not too heavy and I would recommend to everyone to get one of these. I bought both the dog and the sheep so that I can get heat to my shoulder and also to my lower back at the same time - tha'ts so cosy and warm and feels like you are getting cuddles
I bought this for my wife as a valentine's present. She was over the moon when she opened it. Lots of brownie points so I am a happy man.
Great quality and the perfect stocking filler for a friend who always feels the cold and has married a sheep farmer!!! lol
I gave this to a female colleague as a present for Christmas and within 5 minutes there was a crowd of women all going "Awww"! Unbelieveable lol. Great Christmas present, and makes the office smell better by far!
'The microwavab cuddle toy is a Christmas gift for my 'lonely mum' and I was delighted with it when it arrived-'the quality looks great and it's' features look so cute-"I know my mum will love it'-'thank-you'.
good quality, fantastic present, very comforting for anyone suffering with aches and pains.
This little sheep isn't as little as I expected. It's quite a bit bigger but it's lovely and soft. I bought this as a present so it's not been heated but it smells and feels beautiful.
Excellent product, superb delivery, ordered at 9pm and was with me the next day.
I've bought this for my young niece and think she'll adore it. It is very soft and is larger than I had imagined it to be. I have not heated it yet as it is a gift but it currently smells slightly of lavender. I'm sure she will love it.
This cosy sheep I ordered was for a little boy, however when it arrived I decided to keep it myself. So cute and smells of lavender
The sheep is very soft and cuddly. Also smells very nicely of lavender. Would be a perfect gift for someone especially during the cold weather.
Bought this as a stocking filler for my toddler at Christmas. Thought it was a great bedtime comforter - it's super soft and cuddly and smells gorgeous too!
Really lovely and soft
I really liked how I got rid of hot water bottle, and the pain to fill it up with hot water in the middle of night if the need arises. This one is total convenience. Not only in cold winter days but also when I want to give some comfort to my aching muscles.
I bought 2 of these for Christmas presents both for 7 year old girls and they love them. Great alternative to hot water bottles!
Soo o cute and cuddly. Gave to sons girlfriend and she lives it
what it says in the description, fluffy and cuddly, came in a good condition, makes a good present.
Haven't seen it in action, but it was given as a present and very warmly received. It was so very soft and cuddly, I was tempted to keep it for myself.
I purchased this as a present which was opened Christmas afternoon in front of my great grand son. Once seen by my great grand son there was no holding him back and he had to take it home with him. I am told he slept with it all night so what other recommendation other than excellent can there be.
I got this as a present for my mom. It feels soft and looks cute. It smells nice too. I think she'll like it.
a well made lovely item, fast delivery thanks
brought as a present so not used yet
This sheep was exactly what the recipient was looking for! They're more than happy with it as am I myself. I didn't actually realise it was lavender scented until after it arrived, making it an even more of a good buy.
Really nice product, little bigger than the normal Heatable animals and as a result much nicer. Soft , cuddly and has a lovely lavender fragrance when heated. I would recommend this product. That been said the delivery service (Yodel) was terrible and would put me off ordering anything rom this site again.
This is a wonderful gift for someone you love this Christmas, for it is both cute and will help to keep them warm. Practical and the aaahh factor (or is it Baaa factor?). Well done IWOOT for coming up with the perfect gift for someone who thought they had everything
Works better than I expected. The lavender smell helps me sleep through out the night.
this is super cool and cozy and it smells great as heck wow!!!!!!
Fabulous! Got the sheep for a present and have the polar bear myself. Both are excellent! So much better than my old hot water bottle (which I am so attached to I feel like giving it a proper burial!....). The temperature is just right straight away and last ages. Both smell great (no more of that weird rubber smell.....) and even my dog snuggles up under the duvet with it! Lol. Everyone should have one! Seriously!
This was lovely.
What a great little Sheep, (Not Real) simply heat in the Microwave and put at the bottom of the bed under the Duvet. Gone are the days of Frozen Feet!! a Great little Innovation.
Awwwww this is so cute and lushes. I have bought this as a little present for Christmas. And I just couldn't wrap it up. I had to give it to the wife straight away. It is adorable. You will fall in live with this. Highly recommended.
I was bought one of these as a present when I was going through some tough times, and Llama (I renamed mine as the given name didn't suit her) has been my constant companion since. She's not quite as fluffy as she once was but she's lasted 6 years and travelled the world with me and is still full of beans and though the lavender scent has faded, she hasn't. She's still melting hearts left right and centre. She's on instagram at LlamaRrama and has more friends then I do, honestly.


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Brian Beckman interviews JavaScript/CoffeeScript developer who's written an excellent CoffeeScript compiler, Michael Ficarra. If you're curious about CoffeeScript, then this is for you ( no demos or code, though; just technical conversation done the Beckman way ) Tune in!
Brian Beckman, Physicist, Microsoft Veteran, Mathematica Hacker, LINQ, Xbox, Rx Developer, wrote foundational software for new starts in Bing Mobile Mapping and Technology platform. Created pure-functional language and runtime using combined numeric and symbolic processing for business intelligence and visualization. Co-Found Tesla and Volta efforts with Erik Meijer via LINQ and the Reactive Framework. Approximately 85 patent filings and 25 issued patents. Consultant for Tire Physics on XBox racing game "Forza". * Designed and coded all physics for secret video-game project based on my "Physics of Racing" papers.
Michael Ficarra, a CoffeeScript/ECMAScript Enthusiast Developer at Groupon, can be described as having a passion for defining transformations of all sorts, so he is naturally very comfortable around compilers and functional programming languages. He is best known for his significant contributions to the CoffeeScript programming language, its original compiler, and his KickStarter-funded rewrite. As one of Github's most active users, he is an influential member of the online OSS and ECMAScript communities.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. – Republican convention delegates from New York hunkered down at a beachfront hotel Sunday – or headed off to party in the face of an approaching tropical storm – as GOP leaders scrambled to rearrange a national convention in Tampa where today's activities were canceled because of the looming bad weather.
Delegations, including New York's, are staying on the coast 25 miles from the convention hall in this Gulf beach community; they figured into the calculations of party leaders who postponed the start of all the speechifying till Tuesday.
Officials feared that if Tropical Storm Isaac were to strike the region, delegations headquartered on the west side of Tampa Bay would be unable to traverse the causeway that ferries traffic between Clearwater and Tampa only a few feet above bay waters, said Anthony J. Casale, the former Cooperstown assemblyman who now serves as chief of staff to state GOP Chairman Edward F. Cox.
"The problem on the causeways is that you can get a [storm] surge from both sides," Casale told reporters at an afternoon briefing. "They don't want you on the bridges – especially buses."
While Isaac was tracking farther west than expected, the Tampa region remained under a tropical storm warning Sunday night. The National Weather Service put the chance of tropical storm conditions here at 39 percent, down sharply from earlier in the day, but it still predicted heavy rain and 40-mph wind gusts thanks to Isaac.
Even as thunderstorms started drenching Clearwater on Sunday afternoon, though, some members of the New York delegation poured onto buses in the evening for the 20-mile drive to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, where 20,000 guests were expected for a "Welcome Event" featuring cocktails and what organizers billed as a "Super Bowl-style halftime show."
"It doesn't dampen our enthusiasm at all," Patty Hohmann, a GOP delegate from Dutchess County, said of the storm.
Gina DiGrandi, another delegate from Dutchess County and a 2006 graduate of the University at Buffalo, agreed.
"I think I'm still going to have a good time," she said.
Some unofficial convention events remained set to continue as planned for today, and GOP Chairman Reince Priebus will gavel the convention open at the Tampa Bay Times Forum but then quickly close the gathering until Tuesday.
The roll call that will make former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney the GOP nominee, originally scheduled for today, will take place Tuesday, said Russ Schriefer, a Romney adviser.
And all the major speakers from what would have been today's program have been moved into the convention's three remaining prime-time sessions. For example, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will now speak Tuesday, while former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky have been moved to Wednesday.
The convention's evening sessions now will begin at 7 rather than 8, as had been scheduled. But the 10 to 11 p.m. hour of the convention – the only hour the major television networks are carrying – will see no schedule changes,
With the convention compressed into three days, some speakers are being asked to trim their speeches, and other, less prominent speakers were cut from the program, Schriefer said.
The central theme of each session will remain as planned, he said. Tuesday's theme will be "We Built It," Wednesday's will be "We Can Change It," and Thursday's will be "We Believe in America."
"I believe, and I think we all believe here, that the Monday message of 'We Can Do Better' can easily be put into the entire program, on each day," Schriefer said.
Then again, Schriefer also left room for possible changes in the schedule.
Schriefer also left open the possibility of a Friday convention session if weather were to wreak further havoc with the schedule.
The cancellation of today's session was by no means unprecedented. Republican officials had to truncate their quadrennial meeting in 2008 in St. Paul, Minn., because of Hurricane Gustav, even though that storm was homing in on the Gulf Coast thousands of miles away.
Sen. John McCain of Arizona, that year's nominee, said it would be inappropriate for delegates to be seen as partying when other Americans were in peril from the storm.
But others said eliminating the first day of the meeting also allowed McCain to distance himself from then-President George W. Bush, who was slated to speak that day and who was widely criticized for his administration's handling of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Despite increasingly cloudy skies Sunday afternoon, the protests that are expected daily began to take shape. About 200 people gathered in Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa for an Occupy Movement protest against the nation's economic policies.
Perched on the outskirts of the square was a giant ice sculpture spelling out the words "middle class," melting away in the Florida heat.
"These businesses have put corporate greed over everything else," Cheryl Landecker, a protester from Illinois, told the Associated Press.
With larger demonstrations expected, much of downtown Tampa is cordoned off by hundreds of security fences, all designed to keep protesters away from the Tampa Bay Times Forum, where Romney will deliver his acceptance speech Thursday. Hundreds of sheriff's deputies and state troopers clad in ubiquitous tan fatigues are gathered throughout downtown keeping an eye on everyone and everything.
"They're OK with me as long as they respect the rights of others," said one state trooper. "If they don't, the tan team rolls."
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The season 3 trailer of the HBO hit show is out (watch below) and it opens with Hannah – played by writer, producer and star Lena Dunham – complaining to her on-again boyfriend Adam about a roadside hike through the country.
"It's really liberating," she says as she sits down on the ground, "to say no to s––– you hate."
Set to "Ways to Go" by Grouplove, the preview of the new season, which returns Jan. 12 with back-to-back episodes, shows Hannah, her best friends and the men in their lives doing what they do best: struggling to grow up and live the good life in New York City. But they seem to be having some fun along the way – including a lot of awkward dancing and a trip to the beach in Greenport, N.Y.
Without Christopher Abbott's character Charlie around, a super fit Marnie (Allison Williams) says, "I am okay. I may not seem okay or be okay now, but I am, like, okay."
Meanwhile, Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) isn't making any excuses: "My life is a mess. I know that's my personal choice but I feel like it's time for me to un-choose that choice," she says, talking as fast as ever.
Jessa (Jemima Kirk) is back and wondering why someone would say they were dead to avoid her.
And Hannah seems to be making some progress on "almost getting it kind of together." There's a clip of her at a what appears to be a job interview (though it seems like she's going to botch it), a shot of her sitting at a cubicle (though she may be crying) and she's on a couch talking to what looks like a therapist.
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The Fraternal Order of Police is to host its annual Shop with a Cop Dec. 9 at Walmart.
FOP chair member and Seneca County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Potter said the event kicks off at 1 p.m. and law enforcement officers from all over Seneca County will be participating.
This year will be Potter's third year taking part in the charity event.
"It's a good time. I love doing it," he said.
Potter said the event not only provides Christmas gifts to children in need, it also shows children the softer side of law enforcement officers.
"It's our time to have a positive impact on children. It shows them we're just not out running around and arresting people," Potter said.
Potter said children shop with law enforcement officers in two, one-hour slots, and the number of children helped is based solely on the donations the organization receives. Last year, about 30 children from Seneca County whose families applied were able to shop with a cop.
"If we get a large donation to the FOP, the more we can do," he said.
Potter said a budget for each child also is based on the organization's total donation amount, but it's typically between $100 and $150. He said when the shopping spree begins, essentials such as coats, socks and scarves are always first on the list.
"It's unfortunate we can't help every family," he said. "These are families in need during the Christmas season."
Candie Cunningham, FOP secretary, said she expects between 12 and 15 law enforcement officers to take part in this year's Shop with a Cop. She said donations for the event still are being accepted.
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"Ray Donovan", a major upcoming series from Showtime, is now casting recurring roles for its first season which begins in February.
This drama show will be about an expert private investigator who is called upon to solve the problems of Hollywood's biggest stars whenever they get involved in a scandal.
"Ray Donovan" will star Liev Schreiber as Detective Donovan. The series is being written and produced by Ann Biderman.
The show will be co-produced by Mark Gordon and Bryan Zuriff for The Mark Gordon Company in association with Showtime.
["Ashley Rucker"], any ethnicity, 18 - Late 20s. Ashley is an attractive, emotionally-vulnerable, and famous young rock star who has an extremely devoted fan base. She has a strong crush on Ray Donovan but she is currently dating an overly controlling movie studio executive. Ashley is not in love with her boyfriend, and he is so determined to make sure that she doesn't cheat on him that he hires Ray to spy on her. Ashley might seem perfect to her fans, but she has a number of problems----she has epilepsy and refuses to take her medicine. But her biggest problem is that she is being tracked by a possibly violent fan. CO-STARRING ROLE
["Lena"], any ethnicity, 30s. Lena is a hard-working, driven, and focused woman who works as a detective at Ray Donovan's agency. Lena is naturally skilled at investigative work and always stays calm in stressful situations. She knows how to defuse a potential disaster and is always on her toes. Lena is an invaluable member of Ray's team and she consistently proves this on a daily basis. SERIES REGULAR
["Abby Donovan"], any ethnicity, 40s. Abby is a frank and honest, beautiful, and assertive woman who grew up in a working-class part of New England. She is the loyal and loving wife of Ray. Abby is having difficulty adjusting to the L.A. scene. She aspires to hang out with the film industry crowd but still feels like an outsider. Abby is also terrified that her husband could be cheating on her with one of his clients. SERIES REGULAR
["Deb"], any ethnicity, 50s. Deb is a cosmopolitan, stylish, and caring woman who is having an affair with a wealthy lawyer named Ezra. She has clearly been around the block in life and is too jaded about romance to be married. Deb is invited by Ezra to come to his wife's funeral, but she ends up embarrassing him when she makes derogatory comments about him during the ceremony. Deb later confides in Ray that she is worried about a recent transformation she has observed in Ezra's personality. PRINCIPLE ROLE
["Tommy Jenkins"], any ethnicity, 18 - Mid 20s. Tommy is a charismatic, irreverent, Cocky, and intelligent movie star who loves to break the rules and take chances. He is mostly known for starring in action movies, though he is trying to break into other parts. Tommy is athletic and loves to work out. He is normally quite skilled at talking other people into doing almost anything. But Tommy finds himself in hot water with the press when he is caught with a prostitute, and he now must turn to Ray for help. CO-STARRING ROLE
["Bunchy Donovan"], Caucasian, 20s - 30s. Bunchy is a troubled, depressed, and yet sympathetic guy who has many emotional scars from a turbulent childhood. He has developed an alcohol problem, and his father has spent many years in prison. Bunchy is the younger brother of Ray Donovan. Though he does not always get along with his brother, he has a lot of respect for him. SERIES REGULAR
["Robert Lepecke"], any ethnicity, 30s. Robert is a shy, awkward, and emotionally-withdrawn guy with glasses who has developed a fixation on the rock star Ashley Rucker. Robert lives alone in his apartment and has limited connection to the outside world. He is not a mean-spirted guy, but he simply has trouble relating to other people. He believes that his only true love in the world is for Ashley Rucker, and he is determined to meet the pop princess at any cost. CO-STARRING ROLE
["Stu Feldman"], Caucasian, 30s - 40s. Stu is a high-strung, driven, and hot-tempered movie studio executive. Stu is a formidable figure in Hollywood and is responsible for greenlighting many movie productions. He is having an affair with the young rock star Ashley Rucker, and he pays Ray to keep an eye on her. Stu is later furious when he finds out that Ray actually told Ashley that Stu has been spying on her. PRINCIPLE ROLE
["Sean Stevens"], any ethnicity, 40s. Sean is a smart, Charming, and suave guy who happens to be a successful movie star. He is extremely stable and level-headed as far as famous actors go. He has known Ray for many years and the two of them both had their wild days in the past. But now Sean is about to become a father and is interested in settling down with his wife. He is worried that Ray's dad is going to be getting out of jail soon and might come after him for something that occurred many years ago. SERIES REGULAR
["Lee Drexler"], Caucasian, 50s. Drexler is a pushy, loud-mouthed, and extremely demanding lawyer who often yells at the people who work for him. He will stop at nothing to win a case, and often resorts to morally questionable tactics. Drexler often hires Ray to help his famous clients when they are in a crisis. Ray always gets the job done for him, but there is still a strong friction between the two men. RECURRING ROLE
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