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Intravitreal Angiogenesis Inhibitors for Choroidal Vascular Conditions
Angiogenesis inhibitors (e.g., ranibizumab, bevacizumab, pegaptanib, aflibercept) are being evaluated for the treatment of disorders of choroidal circulation. Ophthalmic disorders affecting the choroidal circulation include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), pathologic myopia, presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, angioid streaks, idiopathic choroidal neovascularization (CNV), uveitis, choroidal rupture or trauma, and chorioretinal scars.
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of ocular vascular conditions characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and macular edema. The macula, with the fovea at its center, has the highest photoreceptor concentration and is where visual detail is discerned. The anti-VEGF agents ranibizumab (Lucentis™), pegaptanib (Macugen®), and aflibercept (Eylea™) are approved to treat CNV associated with AMD and are being evaluated for the treatment of other disorders of choroidal circulation. Other therapeutic options may include photodynamic therapy (PDT), antioxidants, and thermal laser photocoagulation. The safety and efficacy of each treatment depends on the form and location of the neovascularization. Angiostatic agents block some stage in the pathway leading to new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis). In contrast to palliative treatments for CNV (e.g., thermal photocoagulation and PDT), they are potentially disease modifying by inhibiting the development of newly formed vessels.
The distinct pharmacologic properties of available VEGF inhibitors suggest that safety and efficacy data from one agent can not be extrapolated to another. These agents may vary by penetration, potency, half-life, localization to the retina, and initiation of the immune system. Pegaptanib is an oligonucleotide aptamer that binds to the VEGF-165 isomer of VEGF-A. Ranibizumab is an antibody fragment which does not possess the fragment crystallizable domain and is directed at all isoforms of VEGF-A receptors. Bevacizumab (Avastin®) is a full-length anti-VEGF antibody derived from the same murine monoclonal antibody precursor as ranibizumab and inhibits all isoforms of VEGF-A. VEGF Trap-Eye (Eylea) is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of the VEGF-binding domains of human VEGF receptors 1 and 2 fused to the Fc domain of human immunoglobulin-G1.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Neovascular AMD is characterized by CNV, which is the growth of abnormal choroidal blood vessels beneath the macula, which causes severe loss of vision and is responsible for most of the loss of vision caused by AMD. In its earliest stages, AMD is characterized by minimal visual impairment and the presence of large drusen and other pigmentary abnormalities on ophthalmoscopic examination. As AMD progresses, 2 distinctively different forms of degeneration may be observed. The first, called the atrophic or areolar or dry form, evolves slowly. Atrophic AMD is the most common form of degeneration and is often a precursor of the second form, the more devastating exudative neovascular form, also referred to as disciform or wet degeneration. The wet form is distinguished from the atrophic form by serous or hemorrhagic detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium and the development of CNV, sometimes called neovascular membranes. Risk of developing severe irreversible loss of vision is greatly increased by the presence of CNV. The pattern of CNV, as revealed by fluorescein or indocyanine angiography, is further categorized as classic or occult. For example, classic CNV appears as an initial lacy pattern of hyperfluorescence followed by more irregular patterns as the dye leaks into the subretinal space. Occult CNV lacks the characteristic angiographic pattern, either due to the opacity of coexisting subretinal hemorrhage or, especially in CNV associated with AMD, by a tendency for epithelial cells to proliferate and partially or completely surround the new vessels. Interestingly, lesions consisting only of classic CNV carry a worse visual prognosis than those made up of only occult CNV, suggesting that the proliferative response that obscures new vessels may also favorably alter the clinical course of AMD.
Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide is one of the first pharmacologic compounds evaluated for the treatment of CNV secondary to AMD. The most important effects of this treatment consist of the stabilization of the blood-retinal barrier and the down-regulation of inflammation. Triamcinolone acetonide also has anti-angiogenic and anti-fibrotic properties and remains active for months after intravitreal injection. However, cataracts are a common side effect, and steroid-related pressure elevation occurs in approximately one third of patients, with some requiring filtration surgery.
Photodynamic therapy is a treatment modality designed to selectively occlude ocular choroidal neovascular tissue. The therapy is a 2-step process, consisting initially of an injection of the photosensitizer verteporfin, followed 15 minutes later by laser treatment to the targeted sites of neovascularization in the retina. The laser treatment selectively damages the vascular endothelium. Patients may be re-treated if leakage from CNV persists. Combination therapy with PDT and VEGF antagonists is being investigated.
Prior to the availability of angiostatic agents and PDT, CNV was treated with photocoagulation using either argon, green, or infrared lasers. This conventional photocoagulation was limited to extrafoveal lesions due to the risk of retinal burns. Introduction of a scotoma or enlargement of a pre-existing scotoma, with or without visual acuity loss, is an immediate and permanent effect of photocoagulation surgery. Because of the loss of vision associated with laser photocoagulation, photocoagulation is no longer recommended as the initial treatment of subfoveal neovascularization.
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is characterized by the presence of a branching vascular network with terminal, polyp-like aneurismal dilations. Some investigators consider PCV to be a subtype of AMD, while others suggest that the lesions, when submacular, can be mistaken for AMD. PCV is more common in Asian compared with Caucasian populations. Both PDT and ranibizumab have been used to treat PCV; although the optimal treatment for PCV may differ from that for AMD.
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC)
CSC is the fourth most common retinopathy after AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and branch retinal vein occlusion. CSC refers to an idiopathic disease in which there is a serous detachment of the macula due to leakage of fluid from the choriocapillaris through the retinal pigment epithelium. CSC can be divided into acute, recurrent, and chronic conditions. Usually, serous retinal detachments have spontaneous resolution with recovery of visual function; however, a subset of patients may experience permanent deterioration of visual function attributable to chronic CSC or multiple recurrences of CSC. The pathogenesis of CSC is believed to be ischemia and inflammation, which lead to abnormal permeability of the inner choroid and elevation of the retinal pigment epithelium, causing serous epithelial detachments. The separated retinal pigment epithelium can then undergo tiny rips (blowouts) with a break in continuity. The change in permeability of the retinal pigment epithelium results in focal leakage and retinal detachment. Neovascularization can occur as a secondary complication. In about 90% of cases, CSC resolves spontaneously with detachment resolution within 3 months. The traditional management of acute CSC is observation. Recurring or chronic CSC can be treated with focal laser photocoagulation if the leaks are extrafoveal. Although laser may shorten the duration of symptoms, it does not have any impact on the final vision or the recurrence rate of CSC. In addition, laser photocoagulation causes collateral damage creating symptomatic scotomas and a risk of triggering secondary CNV. Photodynamic therapy is not a standard treatment for CSC due to complications that may include CNV, although low-fluence PDT is being evaluated.
Other Causes of Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV)
Other causes of CNV include pathologic myopia, presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, angioid streaks, idiopathic CNV, uveitis, choroidal rupture or trauma, and chorioretinal scars. Treatments that have been evaluated for CNV not related to AMD include submacular surgery, laser photocoagulation, and PDT. Efficacy of these treatment modalities is limited.
Pegaptanib (Macugen®, Eyetech and Pfizer), ranibizumab (Lucentis™, Genentech) and aflibercept (Eylea™, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals), are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in AMD. Pegaptanib was the first VEGF antagonist to be approved by the FDA for use in neovascular (wet) AMD. Ranibizumab is approved for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) AMD. Pegaptanib and ranibizumab bind extracellular VEGF to inhibit the angiogenesis pathway and are administered by intravitreous injections every 4–6 weeks. Pegaptanib binds to the VEGF-165 isomer of VEGF-A, while ranibizumab is an antibody fragment directed at all isoforms of VEGF-A.
Aflibercept (EYLEA™, previously called VEGF Trap-Eye) is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of the VEGF binding domains of human VEGF receptors R1 and R2 fused to the Fc domain of human immunoglobulin-G1. Aflibercept was approved by FDA in 2011 for the treatment of neovascular (wet) AMD. The recommended dose for EYLEA™ is 2 mg (0.05 mL) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (monthly) for the first 3 months, followed by 2 mg (0.05 mL) via intravitreal injection once every 8 weeks (2 months).
Ranibizumab and aflibercept are also approved by FDA for retinal vascular conditions such as diabetic macular edema and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion.
Bevacizumab (Avastin®) is derived from the same murine monoclonal antibody precursor as ranibizumab, which binds to all isoforms of VEGF-A. Bevacizumab has been developed and approved for use in oncology but has not been licensed for use in the eye.
No VEGF inhibitors have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy.
Related medical policies are as follows:
POLICYIntravitreal injection of bevacizumab (Avastin®) may be considered medically necessary as a treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration.
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapies (anti-VEGF) may be considered medically necessary for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization due to angioid streaks, central serous chorioretinopathy, choroidal rupture or trauma, idiopathic choroidal neovascularization, multifocal choroiditis, pathologic myopia, presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, and uveitis.
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapies (anti-VEGF) are considered investigational for the treatment of chorioretinal scars.
Macugen® (pegaptanib sodium injection), Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection), Eylea® (aflibercept injection) are addressed in a separate policy.
POLICY EXCEPTIONSFederal Employee Program (FEP) may dictate that all FDA-approved devices, drugs or biologics may not be considered investigational and thus these devices may be assessed only on the basis of their medical necessity.
POLICY GUIDELINESInvestigative service is defined as the use of any treatment procedure, facility, equipment, drug, device, or supply not yet recognized by certifying boards and/or approving or licensing agencies or published peer review criteria as standard, effective medical practice for the treatment of the condition being treated and as such therefore is not considered medically necessary.
The coverage guidelines outlined in the Medical Policy Manual should not be used in lieu of the Member's specific benefit plan language.
POLICY HISTORY07/21/2011: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee
01/17/2012: Added the following policy statement: Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapies (anti-VEGF) may be considered medically necessary for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization due to angioid streaks, central serous chorioretinopathy, choroidal rupture or trauma, idiopathic choroidal neovascularization, multifocal choroiditis, pathologic myopia, presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, and uveitis. Investigational policy statement revised to state that this therapy is considered investigational for the treatment of chorioretinal scars. Added ICD-9 code 362.16 to the Covered Codes table.
04/26/2012: Added aflibercept (Eylea™) to the medically necessary policy statement.
08/03/2012: Revised policy statement to note that Macugen® (pegaptanib sodium injection), Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection), Eylea® (aflibercept injection) are addressed in a separate policy.
08/07/2013: Policy reviewed; no changes.
05/08/2014: Policy reviewed; description updated regarding polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and aflibercept (Eylea™). Policy statement unchanged.
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes.
SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Association policy # 9.03.24
CODE REFERENCEThis may not be a comprehensive list of procedure codes applicable to this policy.
The code(s) listed below are ONLY medically necessary if the procedure is performed according to the "Policy" section of this document.Covered Codes


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I admit I was tempted to cheat and watch the first few minutes of the latest Perry Mason movie—just until there's a murder—and then speed the tape forward to the end, when somebody would jump up in court and shout, "All right! I did it! I killed him!" But no, I was a good boy. I watched the whoooole thing. I saw Robert (Benson) Guillaume, the publisher of a sleazy tabloid, get bumped off. I kept watching as Raymond Burr went after the suspects, including Morgan Brittany, Rene (Hill Street Blues) Enriquez and Yaphet Kotto. Finally I saw Burr solve the mystery and win his case when somebody did jump up and shout, "All right! I did it! I killed him!" I shoulda cheated.
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ATLANTIC CITY — A man and his son had a stroke of luck in Atlantic City Thursday evening when they were reportedly struggling in the ocean while the beach lifeguards were off-duty.
Two young lifeguards from Pennsylvania happened to be on vacation with their family and happened to be surfing near the struggling swimmers in the resort city, according to a report by the Press of Atlantic City.
Nicholas and Dillon Smart jumped into action and are being credited with saving the life of the unidentified man and his son.
"We were lucky to be in the right place at the right time to help out," Bo Smart, the teenagers' father, told The Star-Ledger this afternoon. "We were so happy to be there. We're all on top of the world right now."
Smart said the rescue took place about 6:45 p.m. Thursday while his sons were surfing and noticed the man and child in trouble. His sons both work as lifeguards for a pool service company in southeastern Pennsylvania, dividing their time among small community pools at apartment complexes and townhouse developments.
Nicholas, 17, is a member of the cross-country and track teams at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Delaware County, Smart said, and Dillon, 15, plays lacrosse at Garnet Valley High School.
The teens, who reside in Thornton, Pa., were vacationing in Atlantic City with their parents and their older brother when they rescued the swimmers, Strong said.
The younger brother threw his surfboard towards the struggling swimmers, helping them stay afloat as strong waves kept pushing them into a pole, the Press reported. The newspaper said the man was 36 and his son was 11, and the man was apparently exhausted and unable to move his legs.
The Pennsylvania brothers helped the father and son get safely back to shore, their proud dad said.
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For more than two decades, Uncle John and the writers at the Bathroom Readers' Institute have been entertaining fans with thousands of true facts, carefully gathered and meticulously researched, all presented with Uncle John's signature wry sense of humor. This time they're doing the same thing . . . except that this stuff that isn't remotely true--they made it all up. (But we sure made it sound like it's real.) Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Fake Facts is 228 hilarious pages of unknown origins, obscure histories, weird products, strange diseases, odd fads, slang terms, and other fascinating information too good to be true . . . because it isn't.
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We locked the bad boys at the BRI in the water closet and let the smarter gender run things for a while. The result: For Girls Only!--our secret stash of stories just for girls of all ages. In what other book would you find fortune-telling tips through the ages, the recipe for Love Potion #9, and the origin of underwear? In no other book in the world! So unlock your inner goddess with . . .- The woman who invented the bulletproof vest- The Hungarian countess who killed for her beauty secret- Ten teen gals who became millionaires (and spent it wisely)- Guns and roses: the real-life story of Annie Oakley- The not-so-glamorous life of a fashion model- The princess diaries: horrific tales of intermarriage among the royal families- What movie stars wear during "nude" scenes and other cinema secretsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!by Bathroom Readers' Institute
The book that launched Uncle John's incredibly successful For Kids Only series still holds up as one of the best in the series. It's chock full of cool facts, gross stuff, quirky quizzes, silly jokes, bone-headed bloopers, and more! Read about... The Origins of the Popsicle, the Remote Control, and Bugs Bunny Is Disney's Haunted Mansion Really Haunted? Slime in the News The World's 10 Most Dangerous Snakes Explosive Fireworks Facts How Young Sacagawea Saved the Lives of Lewis & Clark What Eye Gunk is Made Of How Your Nose Smells School Lunches From Around the WorldAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Editionby Bathroom Readers' Institute
Now is your chance to own the very first Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only with all new illustrations! When our younger readers demanded a Bathroom Reader of their own, Uncle John put together this brain-boggling easy-to-read collection of facts, fads, quotes, history, science, origins, pop culture, mythology, humor, and more! Plus it's full of wacky and fun illustrations and Uncle John's famous "running feet"-those fun and fascinating facts on the bottom of every page. Kids will read about . . .-Who was Dr. Seuss?-Baseball superstitions-The birth of The Simpsons-How carnival games are rigged-Dining on scorpions and tarantulas-Shocking truths about thunder and lightning-Disgusting bodily functions like ear wax and digestion (and why they're important)-Uncle John's all-time favorite elephant joke: Q: How do you get an elephant up an oak tree? A: Plant an acorn under him and wait 50 years! . . . And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Germophobiaby Bathroom Readers' Institute
For more than 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those stories about doctor visits or routine surgeries gone horribly wrong--the wrong limb getting amputated, the wrong person getting a transplant, the nurse who didn't notice her patient had died . . . for three days. Because we never get tired of reading about big boo-boos (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of the troubling and funny stories of when good health care goes bad.Read all about:- The woman who needed her gall bladder out . . . so she removed it herself- The man who waited in an emergency room . . . for three weeks- The heart surgeon who got caught drawing his signature on his work- And many more stories of dreadful doctors, hospital horrors, and bad medicine.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awardsby Bathroom Readers' Institute
This unique volume-Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards-gives readers a new way to recognize some of the world's greatest (and oddest) achievements. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you find awards like the Most Versatile Condiment, Oldest Scam, and Rudest Gesture? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about...The Albino Squirrel Preservation SocietyThe history of dreadlocksTrendsetting (and ugly) shoesProfessional eatersAnd much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader History's Listsby Bathroom Readers' Institute
Leave it to Uncle John to find a new way to make history fun and exciting! This quirky collection of lists is the latest volume in the Bathroom Reader's best-selling history series. These 508 pages will breathe life into history's most famous (and most unusual) stories. From the Stone Age to the Internet Age, some quick takes on must-know topics that will reveal the surprising connections among history's greatest--and strangest--events. History buffs, trivia hounds, and readers looking for an educational snack will love this fun format. Here's what you'll find in this great book:2 famous pioneering trails3 one-armed men who lent a hand4 famous folks who literally died laughing5 horrifying medieval punishments6 photographic firsts7 hotel rooms where history was made8 disgusting secret ingredients9 famous trains10 places you can't go11 disasters that changed the world12 fast food firsts And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Horse Lover's Companionby Bathroom Readers' Institute
Why the long face? This book really ponies up the fun! From Old West cowboy companions to magnificent Kentucky Derby winners, Uncle John trots out a beloved tome dedicated to our equine friends. Saddle up and read about the most hair-raising, hilarious, and heartfelt horse tales from around the world. You'll ride into the sunset with...The high-stepping Budweiser ClydesdalesThe secrets of Secretariat and other Triple Crown winnersHorse-tastic superlatives-the biggest, smallest, oldest, and fastestEquine myths exposed (such as, Seabiscuit wasn't really that famous)Pressing equine questions (Just how big is a hand, anyway?)The wild ponies of ChincoteagueWhat it takes to be a jockeyThe real horse whispererThe Texas prison rodeoStrange horsey lawsAnd much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Jingle Bell Christmasby Bathroom Readers' Institute
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . again! Uncle John's follow-up to his wildly successful Christmas Collection unwraps even more treasures of holidays past and present. Packed with more fun than an elf's goodie bag, this anthology includes all the legends, lore, trivia, and history we didn't have room for in the first Christmas collection. Read about . . .The history of Jingle BellsSecret Santas, bad Santas, and goofy Santas10 great holiday films you may have missedChristmas on the range...and in outer spaceHow to make your own figgy puddingThe legend of the Christmas SpiderThe real Scrooge And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Nature Callsby Bathroom Readers' Institute
It's a wild world out there, and the folks at the BRI want to explore it with you. From hornywinks to Dracula orchids, from alluvium to zymogen, Uncle John is embarking on a back-country safari to track down the wackiest, weirdest, silliest, and most amazing stories about the natural world. It's 448 wild pages of great outdoor facts, strange stories, incredible science, and fun quotes and quizzes. You'll feel the fresh mountain air energize you as you read about . . .An ape that fries burgers and a lizard that plays video gamesThe explosive history of America's deepest (and bluest) lakeThe search for the mysterious rhinoceros dolphinHow to distinguish a mushroom from a toadstoolCats vs. birds: the Feline-Avian WarA waterfall that turns toys to stoneThe history of dirt And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Californiaby Bathroom Readers' Institute
Look beneath the surface of the world's most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. You'll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and sidekicks), gossips, hermits, humanitarians, and zealots. There are incredible stories here, and every one is true. Sit back and prepare to be amazed when you read about:America's first prima ballerinaThe man who invented tap dancingStephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for loveVidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by nightSex therapist Dr. Ruth's early years as an Israeli soldierThe other Boleyn girl in Henry VIII's bedThe nerd who changed the worldSix degrees of Kevin Bacon And much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Canadaby Bathroom Readers' Institute
Uncle John and the folks at the Bathroom Readers' Institute love all things Canadian and figure that just because we weren't lucky enough to be born in the Great White North doesn't mean we can't devote an entire Bathroom Reader to the cause . . . and this time we're doing it in Technicolor!Uncle John's Plunges into Canada (Illustrated Edition) is full of cool trivia and fascinating facts about the greatest country in the world, but now it's jam-packed with photographs and illustrations too! So put away the hockey gear, grab a plate of Kraft dinner, and join us. Whether you're a true Canuck or just always wanted to be one, this book is for you!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Canada, Eh!by Bathroom Readers' Institute
For 25 years, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader has been wildly popular in Canada, so we decided to dedicate an entire edition to our friends in the Great White North-even though much of the continental U.S. is north of Canada's southernmost point. That misconception-and a whole lot more-is revealed in this loving ode to a friendly nation with a colorful history and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Whether you're a true Canuck, or just always wanted to be one, Yukon count on us to deliver great bathroom reading! Read about...Stealing the Stanley Cup (literally)The origins of Tim Hortons and Kraft dinnersJellied moose nose and other Canadian delicaciesMove over Napa: the story of Canadian "ice wine"The government's secret official UFO divisionCanada's homegrown rock 'n' roll bandsAll about those dam beaversThe answer to Canada's most burning question: Does Santa Claus really have his own postal code?And much, much more!
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Spending a weekend in Santa Cruz is a fantastic getaway, encompassing a unique balance between urban and nature. I headed down last week to watch some exciting bike polo games and enjoy the thrill mountain biking. Hardcourt bike polo is intense and really takes an amazing feel for your bike. These guys play nightly 2 [...]
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The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."
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Over the past week, we've said hello and good-bye to some of our animals. It's been bittersweet! On Monday, lots of new frogs were added to the Frogs! exhibit. We welcomed some gray tree, green tree, green and black poison … Continue reading
Ever wondered what it's like to see an exhibit in The Maritime Aquarium from the other side of the glass? Last week, members of Squalus Marine Divers team took the plunge into our "Go Fish" exhibit to hand-feed some of … Continue reading
It's the most wonderful time of the year! "The Polar Express" returns to our IMAX theater, twinkling lighthouses adorn our galleries, and there will be several Santa sightings over the next few weeks. Don't miss all The Maritime Aquarium has … Continue reading
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Meet one of the newest members of The Maritime Aquarium: the cubera snapper! Here's five fast facts about this fanged fish (say that five times fast!) The cubera snapper is: Equipped with large, sharp teeth, which allow them to … Continue reading
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"Down the road I travel,
Ages of loneliness ahead,
Upon reaching my destination,
I shall surely climb into bed.
Up the ladder I climb,
Never looking down to earth,
Not wanting to fall down and down,
And ending in a painful rebirth.
Through the tunnel I go,
Always in darkness am I,
Keeping a lantern in my hand,
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Keep first responders in your thoughts, prayers
It was 39 years ago; I was a lieutenant in the Buffalo Police Department Tactical Patrol Unit. About an hour into our shift, Officers Joseph Ransford and Thomas Fay received a call of a domestic incident on Jefferson Avenue. It involved the custody of a toddler. Knowing such calls can lead to violence, I covered it with them.
The father, armed with a court order, had his right for weekend custody. After several minutes, the mother relented. The father departed with the child, and we left, satisfied that things worked out.
About an hour later, I heard Fay calling for the Homicide Squad. As I walked up to him, he said, "Lieutenant, you're not going to like this scene." There was little 18-month-old Natasha Nunn, stabbed approximately 30 times, with a butcher knife still in her body.
Why am I writing this after 39 years? Because of my recurring dreams after seeing a child so brutalized. I called Ransford and told him about my dreams. He told me he still thinks about it as if it happened last week.
Police officers keep horrendous crimes buried in their hearts; they do not share with their families. It also brings to mind what the first responders in Newtown, Conn., must be suffering, along with the families of the murdered children. In all my life experience, I can't imagine the scene confronted by those officers when they witnessed those little children murdered. They will need a lot of loving care for a long time, and even then I am not sure those heroes will fully recover.
If you are a person who believes in the power of prayer, please keep these heroes in your thoughts and prayers.
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I'm super excited to tell you that I've got a new writing gig! I am one of six contributors to Smart Beauty Guide — a brand new website sponsored by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
We'll be dishing on beauty & wellness topics, cosmetic surgeries, injectables and medical spa treatments. I'll be writing two posts a month over there, as well as one post a month on a related topic here on Musings of a Housewife.
I've always been one to take care of myself. I started wearing makeup when I was 13. Hey, it was the South and the eighties. What more can I say? My mom instilled in me good skincare habits from the get-go, and to this day I never go to bed without taking off my makeup and applying some type of night cream. But I've never had any cosmetic procedures beyond the basic spa facial or body scrub.
Now that I'm in my 40s, that's definitely something that's on my radar. I keep meaning to look into microdermabrasion and some other non-invasive procedures so this will be the perfect opportunity to do the research I've been putting off and share with you what I discover. Of course if I DO decide to try out any procedures, you'll be the first to hear all about them!
There's a broad spectrum of available cosmetic procedures these days — everything from re-surfacing and injectables to cosmetic surgery. I'm curious. Have you ever had any elective plastic surgical procedures? If not, where do you draw the line? Are you open to non-invasive procedures but draw the line at surgery? Will you consider a facelift when you get older? What would cause you to consider it? Or are you diabolically opposed to elective surgery, no matter what?
I find this topic interesting. There was a time when I was seriously considering a certain surgical procedure that I thought would improve my quality of life, but then I got over it. Now and then I joke about getting a tummy tuck, but I don't think I'll ever seriously consider it. After all, that's what Spanx are for.
But I admit that I don't relish seeing the evidence of age and gravity weighing on my face. I already shamelessly photoshop out some of my laugh lines when I post closeup photos on the blog. I can't say for sure what I will or won't do in another 10 or 20 years. For now I'm hoping to make the most of a consistent skincare regimen and some of the less invasive cosmetic options to keep my skin looking as youthful as possible. Then I'll just have to take every year as it comes.
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Steve Meyer's "Ponds and Pond Fish" column was in the first issue of Aquarium Fish Magazine (Sept/Oct 1988) and continued until January 2006. Steve was quite knowledgeable about ponds, koi and goldfish, and was able to explain these sometimes complex topics in a way that was easy to understand for both pondkeepers and aquarists. His monthly columns — along with many feature articles in Aquarium Fish Magazine, Aquarium USA and Ponds Magazine — were filled with valuable information about all aspects of ponds and koi, and his advice about goldfish (in ponds and aquariums) placed the welfare of the fish ahead of everything else.
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Brandon Colton, CA
Hello, Mr. Meyer. I just wanted to point out that one of your answers to a question about goldfish gave what in my opinion was bad advice. This question was on the use of a chiller, which while I do believe it is optional should be encouraged for proper goldfish care. The reason for this is that at elevated temperatures goldfish experience negative growth because their digestive tracts simply cannot keep up with the increased demand for nutrients at a certain temperature. From what I understand this temperature is about 74 degrees farenheit, and while short term exposure to temperatures above this are not going to cause serious issues long-term exposure will.
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Hello Mr. Meyer, I had a few question concerning Goldfish in cattle trophs which I accidently submitted to the main expertise page, so this may be redundant if you have already seen my post, but I would really like your expertise. After reading your article, these are my remaining questions...1. How do the goldfish manage in winter snow conditions? 2. Is there a specific breed I should purchase? 3. How and how often should I test ph and ammonia levels? (or relating article) 4.. Are there any predators or precautions I should take for success in this endeavor? Again, thank you so very much for your time and I appreciate your expertise! P.s. they speak of you in past tense in this bio. so i hope very much that you are still around!
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Tuesday's Erie region forecast: Cloudy, high near 69
Expect mostly cloudy skies in the Erie region today, according to the National Weather Service.
The high temperature today will be near 69 degrees.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight, especially after 4 a.m. The low will be near 59.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are in Wednesday's forecast. The chance of rain is 90 percent, according to the weather service. The high will be near 66.
The chance of rain is 50 percent Wednesday night, when the low will be around 51.
There also is a 50 percent chance of rain Thursday during the day and night. The high will be near 58 and the low around 53.
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Pella Doors & Windows
Conserving resources and energy is always a concern. With rising fuel costs, conserving energy in your home should be a priority. One way to help save money on your heating and cooling bills is through new energy efficient windows by Pella.
Oil prices fluctuate due to China's stimulus deal
Oil prices fluctuated throughout the day Monday, tracking closely with the path on Wall Street where an early rally failed to hold.
ANB won't need funds for bailout
Amarillo National Bank officials announced Monday they will not seek government bailout funds under a program aimed at injecting capital into the U.S. banking system to bolster available financing for businesses and consumers.
Wall Street falls, unable to shake economic woes
NEW YORK - Wall Street caved in to its economic anxieties and closed lower Monday, giving up an early rally over a stimulus package in China and refocusing on the acute pullback in spending that is pummeling U.S. companies.
DHL to cut 9,500 jobs
ATLANTA - In a move that could greatly scale back a possible venture between UPS and Deutsche Post's DHL, the German company said Monday it will significantly reduce its air and ground operations in the United States and cut 9,500 jobs within the country.
Judge won't take action against SEC official
WASHINGTON - An administrative law judge at the Securities and Exchange Commission has rebuffed a request for disciplinary action against an SEC official in connection with an investigation of investment bank Bear Stearns.
Fannie Mae posts $29 billion loss
WASHINGTON - Fannie Mae on Monday posted a $29 billion loss in the third quarter as it took a massive tax-related charge and said it may have to tap the government's $100 billion lifeline as early as next year.
Local Sports Clips to donate to VFW program
Local Sports Clips locations in Amarillo and others across the country today will donate $1 from every haircut to Operation Uplink, a Veterans of Foreign Wars program that keeps military personnel and hospitalized vets in touch with their loved ones.
Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection
Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation's second-biggest electronics retailer, filed for bankruptcy protection Monday but plans to stay open for business as the busy holiday season approaches.
Calif. drought forces ranchers to downsize
GILROY, Calif. - California's worst drought in decades is forcing the state's cattle ranchers to downsize their herds because two years of poor rainfall have ravaged millions of acres of rangeland used to feed their cows and calves.
Southwest Airlines seeks expansion to Mexico
Southwest Airlines Co., looking to expand its U.S.-only service, said Monday it will sell tickets for travel to Mexico beginning in 2010 through a deal with Mexican partner Volaris.
Leach isn't interested in talking other jobs
LUBBOCK - Mike Leach's success this year at unbeaten No. 2 Texas Tech will probably bring offers from bigtime programs on the lookout for new coaches.
Horns say dismissal was emotional, appropriate
AUSTIN - A Texas Longhorns team leader Monday praised the way coaches handled the dismissal of a player who posted a racial slur on his Facebook page about President-elect Barack Obama.
Raiders ready for doubters
LUBBOCK - After dismantling the then-No. 8-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys, 56-20, on Saturday night, Texas Tech players addressed the question theyll hear during the next two weeks.
Heloise: Makeup often returnable
Dear Readers: Did you know that you can return makeup for credit at most stores? That bronze-, red-, pink- or orange-toned lipstick may look great in the store, but once you get home and try it on your lips, the color just might not seem right. If this happens to you, take the receipt and the product back to the store for credit. Be sure to ask the cosmetics assistant to clarify the return policy before the purchase, if you are unsure. - Heloise
Hairdo for work, play
NEW YORK - If Thursday is the new Saturday (or perhaps you've heard Tuesday or Wednesday, too), then you may be doing much of your holiday celebrating at the tail end of a busy day.
Wine of the week
Steen is the South African name for chenin blanc, a classic white-wine grape that gets far too little respect outside South Africa and France's Loire Valley, which is where it originated.
Watch what you watch
Sports highlights are the scientifically proven viewing option for the gym.
Dr. Gott: Double vision could be sign of serious condition
Dear Dr. Gott: Would you please discuss double vision?
Dear Abby: Sisters grow from bitter rivals to best friends
Dear Abby: "Hurt in Sacramento" (Aug. 27) wrote that her sister told her that the only reason she existed was because her dad had been trying for a boy after having three girls. Tell her to trust me - this is a rite of passage.
Heloise: How to honor Old Glory
Dear Readers: It's Veterans Day, so it is a good time to think about all things patriotic. When I think of patriotism, one thing that comes to mind is our wonderful American flag, Old Glory.
Dr. Gott: Acupuncturist strikes back at 'uneducated doctor'
Dear Dr. Gott: I am in school to become an acupuncturist Ac. DOM (Doctor of Oriental Medicine). I have to say I was appalled by your newspaper article. Because you are uneducated about acupuncture, might I suggest not making any comments on a subject you know nothing about. And, quite frankly, Dr. Gott, there is all kinds of scientific research available.
Dear Abby: Mom's Alzheimer's eats up daughter's life
Dear Abby: My beautiful, loving mother is now in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease. This cruel disease has robbed her of her memories as well as the ability to reason and function.
Healthy habits lessen risk for colds, flu
Now that the cold and flu season is upon us, many people will be reaching for Airborne, the over-the-counter supplement that has claimed to prevent and cure viral infections.
Love holds off Gainey to win Disney tourney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Davis Love III hit into the rough and a bunker on the last two holes. Then he hit the jackpot.
Athlete of the Week Honor Roll
Lady Sandies face familiar foe
While high school volleyball fans are used to seeing Amarillo High playing deep into the playoffs, the experience is a new one for many of the players on the team.
Bushland looks to finish strong
Just two of the area's small-school volleyball programs remain in the playoffs.
Boys Ranch to venture into new territory
Boys Ranch head football coach Mike Lozano said the atmosphere in the team's locker room Friday night following a tough District 3-1A loss to Nazareth was more of a down nature even after it learned that it would be making its first playoff appearance.
Associated Press High School Poll
The Associated Press high school poll for this week, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, points based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, and the team's ranking in last week's poll.
Follett clinches playoff berth
Follett broke open a close game after one quarter by scoring 46 unanswered points to defeat Happy, 61-12, on Friday at Happy to clinch the No. 2 playoff seed from Six-Man Division I District 1.
Area Football Playoff Pairings; Region I Volleyball Pairings
Region I Football Playoff pairings
Falcons, Mules move up in poll
Bushland and Muleshoe, unbeaten teams headed for a Class 2A Division I bidistrict showdown later this week, advanced one spot to ninth and third, respectively, in the final Associated Press high school football poll of the season.
Herd has edge this season
For the second straight season, the area's greatest volleyball rivalry outside Amarillo will be renewed in the playoffs when Hereford and Dumas meet at 6:30 tonight in a Region I-4A quarterfinal at Canyon High.
Athletes of the Week
On the Field: Glawe helped Randall dominate Dumas by passing for 256 yards, 248 in the first half. He threw for one score and ran for one as the Raiders won their second straight District 3-4A crown.
Six seniors give Tascosa playoff poise
If leadership and experience are assets in the postseason, then consider the Tascosa volleyball team among the wealthy.
Calzaghe earns respect in defeat of Jones
NEW YORK - Joe Calzaghe toiled for years in relative obscurity, winning titles and building a virtually unmatched resume - but never venturing from Europe to challenge boxing's best.
A game still talked about
It's considered one of the greatest plays in college football history - Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers juking his way past seemingly all 11 Oklahoma Sooners for a 72-yard punt-return touchdown in the "Game of the Century" in 1971.
Williams wins WTA title
DOHA, Qatar - Venus Williams rallied to win the WTA's Sony Ericsson Championships for the first time, defeating Vera Zvonareva 6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-2 on Sunday at the season-ending event.
Rodeo: Brazilian battles injury in bull-riding swan song
LAS VEGAS - At the beginning of the year, three-time world champion Adriano Moraes announced that this would be his final season on the Professional Bull Riders circuit.
It's almost in the bag
AVONDALE, Ariz. - As long as Jimmie Johnson doesn't oversleep next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway - and he's taking more than one alarm clock - he probably will win his third Sprint Cup Series in a row.
In the Pits: ABC's move shows lack of respect for NASCAR
It's been 30 years since a NASCAR driver won three straight championships.
Parker to be out about four weeks
Tony Parker will be out about four weeks with a sprained left ankle, a critical blow to the San Antonio Spurs, who are off to their worst start in 12 years.
Canyon's Lowrie named Baptist group president
The Rev. David Lowrie, pastor of First Baptist Church of Canyon, was elected president Monday of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Holocaust memorial
People gathered at West Texas A&M Univerisity on Monday night to remember Kristallnacht - "The Night of Broken Glass" - the Nov. 9, 1938, persecution of Jews by the Nazis.
Soncy, Hillside to get signal
Less than two weeks ago, Shelley Moore was involved in a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hillside Road and Soncy Road in Amarillo. Moore said at the time that a traffic light was needed, and on Monday the Texas Department of Transportation announced that is exactly what will happen.
Childress' new jail could bring revenue
Come January, it'll be out with the old and in with the new Childress County jail.
Cosmetology schools offer cheaper cuts
Arla Ater of Amarillo first heard about the services the Milan Institute of Cosmetology offers through a radio ad.
Food Establishment Inspection Report
The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears on Mondays.
Passenger dies in crash
Amarillo police say a person was killed early Sunday morning after a pickup driven by a juvenile crashed on Loop 335.
Window on the past: Pooch was a hot-dog
Amarillo Globe-Times photographer Lester Williams captured Blackie, a ranch dog, riding on top of his favorite old pickup Oct. 29, 1968.
Veterans Day events
With Veterans Day today, many organizations in the region are holding events to commemorate the day:
NWS: Winter weather causes more deaths
The National Weather Service and the Texas and Oklahoma divisions of emergency management have designated Tuesday Winter Awareness Day.
Veterans Day openings, closings
24th Ave. bridge closed for reconstruction
The bridge at Northeast 24th Avenue over U.S. Highway 287 in Amarillo is closed for reconstruction, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Armored guard shoots self in leg
An armored car guard apparently shot himself in the leg with his handgun Monday afternoon, police reported.
WT to host traveling Holocaust exhibit
A traveling exhibit from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will go on display at West Texas A&M University this week.
Police name teen killed in crash
Amarillo police on Monday released the name of a teenager who was killed in a crash Sunday morning on Loop 335.
Eye on Austin: Dems stoked in West Texas
Democrats may have won the White House and gained more seats in Congress and in the Texas Legislature but it may be a while before the party competes in the Panhandle region.
Legislators prefile 400 bills
AUSTIN - One state senator proposes a two-year moratorium on college tuition increases. A member of the state House of Representatives wants to get rid of the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor, a top priority of Gov. Rick Perry.
Schools worry perfect TAKS a stretch
Regional school districts are concerned they won't be able to meet No Child Left Behind standards that increase to demand perfection in six years.
Colo. school honors native
A Colorado college has named its center for mass communications after a professor from Amarillo who died two years ago.
New traffic light coming to Hillside and Soncy
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Tall Tex snubs PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals proposes to slap its brand on Canyon's tallest cowboy.
Gas dips under $2 in Amarillo
Amarillo gas stations haven't had much use for the number "1" on their signs listing prices.
Fatal crash victim's name released
Armed man robs Toot'n Totum
A man robbed a local convenience store at gunpoint Sunday night, Amarillo police reported.
Salute to Veterans Day
They do not see themselves as heroes. They do not see themselves as warriors. They do not see themselves as courageous.
Bar patrons aid gunshot victim
Things started out slowly at Duke Tracy's on Sunday night.
CEO sought for Downtown Amarillo Inc.
It's All Trew: Pear preserves always worth the work
Each year in late September or early October, if Mother Nature allows, the Trews "put up pear preserves." As long as I can remember this annual routine has taken place.
Canyon to open principal positions
Trustees for the Canyon Independent School District could name principals for two new elementary schools under construction as early as next month.
Badge is a badge
Lights flash in the rearview mirror. A glance at the speedometer. Busted.
Celanese plant nears end
After a gradual decline, the end is in sight for Pampa's Celanese plant as the company lays off the last of its workers.
'Amarillo' sign going up
Travelers through Amarillo will get new eye candy.
Radio shows receive calls for Kubiak firing after Texans' loss
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans were so bad in an embarrassing 41-13 loss to Baltimore that fans flooded local talk radio shows Monday morning calling for coach Gary Kubiak to be fired.
Ravens 41, Texans 13
In Houston, rookie Joe Flacco threw for two touchdowns and Ray Lewis had a pair of interceptions to lead the Ravens to their fourth straight win. The Ravens (6-3) have scored at least 27 points in a team-record four consecutive games. Flacco was 15-of-23 for 185 yards.
Ronnie Bell
HEREFORD - Ronnie Bell, 64, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
Russell W. Hanson
Russell W. Hanson, 76, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Keith Leon Bain
Keith Leon Bain, 84, of Amarillo died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
Joe Herring
WELLINGTON - Joe Herring, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008.
William Allen "Bill" Tolbert
William Allen "Bill" Tolbert, 62, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Eugene W. "Gene" Sturgeon
Eugene W. "Gene" Sturgeon, 71, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Velma "Sissy" Hartis
Velma "Sissy" Hartis, 76, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 10, 2008.
Seth Ayden Burns
BORGER - Seth Ayden Burns, 2-month-old son of Eli Zane and Winter Marie Heuerman Burns, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Lucille Tolbert Watkins
Lucille Tolbert Watkins, 99, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Jeri Dyson-Ferrell Shachter
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Jeri Dyson-Ferrell Shachter, 49, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.
Brizeida Chavez
PERRYTON - Brizeida Chavez, infant daughter of Ricardo Chavez and Dina Flores, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Lubbock.
W.C. "Dub" Leonard
SANFORD - W.C. "Dub" Leonard, 74, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Borger.
Dora G. Saldivar
Dora G. Saldivar, 70, of Amarillo died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Mary Louise Malone
HART - Mary Louise Malone, 67, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Dimmitt.
Arianna Natalya Garza
Arianna Natalya Garza, infant daughter of John and Ellen Garza of Amarillo, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Sherrie Nichols
LAZBUDDIE - Sherrie Nichols, 45, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Lubbock.
Camilla Zaelynn Barron
Camilla Zaelynn Barron, infant daughter of Alex Barron and Savanah Arenas of Amarillo, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Betty Jo Allison
Betty Jo Allison, 79, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Bobby Joe Celey
Bobby Joe Celey, 73, of Amarillo died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008.
J. David Snapp Sr.
J. David Snapp, Sr., 67, of Amarillo died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
Joe Presser
DUMAS - Joe Presser, 76, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Patrick Chase Price
Patrick Chase Price, 20, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Clifford Ellis
CLAUDE - Clifford Ellis, 67, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
Floy Webb Franks
Floy Webb Franks, 78, of Amarillo died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
Letter: Let's chill the race talk
(Re: Letter to the editor, "Assassination is no laughing matter," Nov. 6.)
Editorial: Monday Briefing
The good...the bad...and the ugly.
Letter: Discrimination doesn't pass the test
As a retired special education administrator, I read with great interest the Nov. 3 article, "Bushland: Test scores skewed."
Letter: Don't forget 'Greatest Generation'
Recently I sat in my physician's office waiting my turn.
Letter: Fear failed in election
The significance of President-elect Obama's victory goes beyond its historic implications. Obama campaigned with a message of hope that defeated the message of fear that has served Republicans well. Fear failed because America has again found its courage and refused to allow irrational fear to direct it. The triumph of hope and the "we can" attitude over fear will change the future of American politics.
Editorial: Finally, state installs needed traffic signals
It only took a couple of years to get it done, but a badly needed traffic light will be installed at the intersection of Hillside Road and Soncy Road in Amarillo.
Letter: Campaign money is obscene
When I think of all the money raised for this presidential election, I also think of all the people who are losing their homes. Then there is health care for children.
Editorial: Veterans hear big promises
President-elect Obama made a lot of promises - which politicians do when they campaign for public office - along his way to winning the election this past week.
Editorial: The survey says ...
North Carolina won the top spot in "Top Business Climate for 2008," according to a recent release by Site Selection magazine.
Column - Greg Sagan: Nation needs to be governed by one point of view
The election this past week made one thing abundantly clear. The past eight years of Republican Party rule have seriously damaged their party.
Letter: McCain voters aren't racist
I'm so tired of hearing that if I voted for John McCain, I must be a racist. Why don't people look at the issues and voting records of these candidates and ignore the color of their skin? I don't care if McCain is purple with yellow stripes and Barack Obama is green with blue stripes.
Letter: Be wary of the 'I'
During his Friday press conference, which was adeptly handled, President-elect Obama said that President Bush had "favored Michelle and I" with an invitation.
WT takes crown with OT win
It took 90 minutes of regulation and nine-plus minutes of overtime to decide the Lone Star Conference tournament championship Sunday on The Pitch at West Texas A&M.
Quarterfinal pairings set for LSC tourney
The West Texas A&M volleyball team is preparing this week for the Lone Star Conference tournament, which begins Thursday at the WT Fieldhouse.
Lady Buffs to host regional; Buffs out
The soccer season continues for only one West Texas A&M team.
WT playoff foe similar in style
The Buffs wanted to play the Wildcats again.
Purple paint motivates WT
Broderick Marshall, West Texas A&M's 6-foot-3, 285-pound nose tackle, said the Buffs had a chip on their shoulder going into Saturday's game with Tarleton State.
Buffs playoff tickets for sale
Tickets to the West Texas A&M-Central Washington game at 1 p.m. Saturday go on sale today at First United Bank Center in Canyon and through Panhandle Tickets.
Buffs upset Midwestern
The West Texas A&M men's soccer team never gives up.
Two Buffs players given LSC honors
Monday was a banner day at West Texas A&M with not one but two players honored as Lone Star Conference players of the week in the South Division.
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Iraqi Christians refused to let the recent terror attacks keep them from celebrating Christmas.
Hundreds of worshippers gathered at Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad where more than 68 people died in a terror attack on Oct. 31.
Outside, Iraqi troops stood guard as the faithful celebrated a Christmas mass.
"I love my country. I buried my parents here. I can't leave it," said Adiba Youssef, a 52-year-old woman who came to the morning service with her family. "We believe in God, and He will protect us."
Iraq's Christian leaders had called off official Christmas celebrations after an al Qaeda linked group declared war on Christians.
Nevertheless, churches in several cities held Christmas services.
Christian leaders estimate 400,000 to 600,000 Christians still live in Iraq, according to a recent State Department report. At one time before the war, that number was as high as 1.4 million by some estimates.
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More than 75 family and friends attended the ceremony at Shep and Renee Gordon's home, including actor Dax Shepard, who served as Arnold's best man. Andrea Groussman was the maid of honor and designed the couple's rings.
Arnold and home organizer Groussman, who wore a Claire Pettibone gown, met through mutual friends in April 2008. "I knew that if I could get Ashley to fall in love with me, I'd never have to worry about anything else as long as I lived," Arnold wrote on the couple's weddingchannel.com page. The two became engaged this past March at Arnold's 50th birthday party. "I'm the luckiest girl in the world!" Groussman wrote.
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WILLIAMSPORT — A lawyer for one of Jerry Sandusky's alleged sexual abuse victims has made what he claims is a documentary about his client and how he believes Penn State controlled the situation.
Clifford A. Rieders said Friday he expects to share the nearly hour-long professionally produced video with Penn State lawyers next week during settlement talks and then decide whether to make it public.
The video begins by describing what he perceives to be the role of sports at Penn State, especially football, and then through the eyes of his client goes into allegations about Sandusky, a former defensive coordinator, he said.
Rieders said viewers should conclude that football was king at Penn State and top administrators engaged in a cover up.
He acknowledged what is depicted in the video are "our claims," but he added "I think there is pretty good proof of it."
The Williamsport lawyer said he is not aware of the names of all the 10 John Does in the grand jury presentment that led to charges against Sandusky, but he does not believe his client, now in his early 20s and from central Pennsylvania, is one of them.
His client's lawsuit, filed in Philadelphia, is among those stayed by court order pending the outcome of criminal cases involving former Penn State President Graham Spanier, former senior vice president Gary Schultz and on-leave athletic director Tim Curley.
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i say do it! its allways better to be the underdog! you have nothing to lose!
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I'd do it, prove to everyone that you can hang with experience.
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**** it, man. You should not do it. I think you are not mentally ready to take this fight. You still have demons from the last fight. My advice it too take some easierfights to gain more confidence and then go for it. If you lose again then I could be mentally devastating. This is a sport that when you lose it means that you are in for a beatdown. I think your health is the most improtant thing. Take some tomato cans, then go for the big fish. And yes Vanderlei was suppose to beat Sak. i dunno wtf were people thinking when they picked Sak.
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had it a few times...
don't care just go in and try to do your best
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Who cares about wins? Its a learning experience man. If you go out there with heart and lose a fight that no one expected you to win, but you do a great job and don't just die in the ring, you'll get more attention than fighting people you have a better chance against. Study who you're fighting every chance you get, and suprise the **** out of him with new stuff he won't expect. There's no such thing as an unwinnable fight. But that might just be because unwinnable isn't a word...
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I think you should do it as well. The experience could be great, and you can win! And if he knocks you out in like 42 seconds or something, at least you will be in his highlight vid.
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It is early days in your fight career...I think you should take it. If you lose, you lose, but you could also learn a lot from this fight, seriously, he may have some skills you haven't seen before or just a different focus. Either way you are going to improve from it I think
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There are not too many amateur fighters at my weight around here that will walk over me...... I dunno.....I do have some demons left over from my last fight because I got hurt pretty bad. I am telling you guys...if I got hurt again my wife would seriously want me to quit fighting. I know I am an adult and I am the man of the house and all that **** but its hard to do something that your family is totally against you know? (especially with a baby on the way) Anyway- new opponent- he has 3 fights. He is 3-0 and just won a tournament called The Gauntlet Trials. He now goes to the national MMA amateur tourney in Iowa and fights for a pro contract. I am going to fight him and see how it goes.
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Make sure you post the results. Good luck acb.
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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Senate Environment and Public Workers Committee will hold hearings Tuesday, followed by the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on Wednesday.
Among other issues, House subcommittee is requesting reports on inspections of the blowout preventer on BP's Deepwater Horizon rig and why it failed to prevent the explosion and the subsequent oil leak. The subcommittee also said it wants to know whether BP deployed any backup devices designed as a fail-safe when the blowout preventer doesn't function properly.
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., had asked the top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to put off Tuesday's hearing on the rig accident so that people working to control the spill aren't taken away from those responsibilities.
In a letter to Vitter, Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said the committee will only call witnesses who aren't involved in day-to-day response efforts, or who already planned to be in Washington on Tuesday.
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AS IF the Israel vs. Hamas battle didn't lead to enough Internet name-calling, the comments sections are about to add a celebrity angle.
The U.N.'s three-member commission on possible violations of the rules of war in Gaza will include George Clooney's fiancee, British-Lebanese lawyer Amal Alamuddin.
The president of the 47-nation U.N. Human Rights Council announced the appointments yesterday. Alamuddin is a London-based international-law specialist and former legal adviser to the prosecutor of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.


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Officials trying to determine the cause of a fire that leveled four blocks of bars, pizza shops and ice cream stores on a Jersey shore boardwalk say lingering hot spots could delay the investigation.
Officials say the hot spots could keep flaring up for days in an area that was just recovering from Superstorm Sandy.
The fire raged for hours Thursday, sending fireballs into the sky over Seaside Heights and Seaside Park and reducing more than 30 businesses in the neighboring towns to charred remains.
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Colocation provider Net Access Corporation has opened a new 50,000 square foot data center in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company says the new Parsippany II facility can accommodate power densities of up to 20 kilowatts per data cabinet. Net Access (NAC) also offers customers a metered power billing model, which charges customers only for the power that they actually consume, rather than a flat price for the full capacity of a circuit.
The new data center is the company's third, joining existing facilities in Parsippany and Cedar Knolls. The three sitesprovide NAC with 115,000 square feet of data center capacity. The newest data center features cabinets with sealed backs and heat chimneys to efficiently remove waste heat from servers without mixing it with cool air in the facility.
"Our new data center uses cutting edge cooling technologies to do away with inefficient hot air/cold air aisles," said Alex Rubenstein, CTO and co-founder of Net Access Corporation. "This is part of what helps us offer one of the highest power density capability available in the region. This enables customers to adopt the latest IT technologies now and into the future which aligns with our mantra "taking care of the customer for life."