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A/N: Just a quick warning before the last chapter; there is an attempted suicide, while it happens off-stage, so to say, it is there.
The next morning I woke on my own; Kate often made breakfast, but she'd left a note saying that she'd been running late for class. I grabbed a shower and a piece of toast and some juice before calling Joe. He'd heard from Richie, who wanted to meet with us, so I swung by to pick Joe up then met with the kid.
Richie had hardly greeted us when he started his story. "We were coming back to the barge late last night when this old guy came up to us, asking… He knew Mac's name. He said something about, 'he's coming,' and, 'the time is at hand.' That's when Mac said he saw Horton; we went to look forhim… There was no one there, but the old guy was dead. Killed, strangled. The next day, well, you know what happened at the airport. Thing is, before we left the station, Mac checked with the morgue. They said Landry, the old guy, had died of natural causes. Mac visited Landry's granddaughter and got his journals… There's stuff in it about demons and a champion… Landry thought that Mac was the one to fight this thing, Ahriman. I don't know, maybe…"
The story was bad enough, but the fact that the kid was starting to buy it… "Millennium theory is nothing new, but I've seen good years, I've seen bad years and it doesn't have much to do with the calendar."
"But you should see this guy's journal. It's pretty convincing stuff."
I shook my head. "Of course it is. You can prove anything if you look hard enough and skew the numbers just the right way. Most religions have some version of the savior myth; Demons come to destroy the earth and Champions are sent to protect it. It's a comforting thought, but Richie, I've lived five thousand years and, I've never seen a demon."
"A Zoroastrian demon," Joe said, disbelieving.
"Maybe you've got another explanation for what's going on?"
"What's going on is that Duncan MacLeod is losing it," Joe snapped.
Richie looked to me, pleading, and I relented. "Let's go talk to the granddaughter," I sighed.
Richie smiled grimly. "Where do you think I'm taking you?"
We weren't far from the girl's apartment when we saw the smoke and it didn't take long at all to realize where it was coming from. The street outside the building was filled with police, bystanders, fire trucks, but the hoses were being retracted and things were being cleaned up. Whatever had happened, it was over.
Cops were interviewing bystanders and one of them, seeing us, made his way over. "Do you live in the area?"
"No, we saw the smoke," I told him. "What happened?"
"Arson. We're looking for a man who was seen leaving here late last night. Tall, dark hair, ponytail."
Not good, not good. I looked away, letting Joe answer.
"No one we know. Sorry."
"Not a chance, Joe," Richie said firmly once the cop had moved away.
"Look, Richie, I know how you feel."
"Yeah, right. Mac was not involved and you know it."
They started off and I followed, pausing at the bottom of a ladder as a body was lowered down.
"Who was that?"
"Allison Landry."
I sighed and shook my head. "Poor, poor Allison."
None of us said much of anything as we wandered, finally stopping at a café for lunch. We ate in silence as well, each of us deep in our own head. I knew what it was like, to fall into madness, but I never expected it to happen to MacLeod. Not like this.
"So, you agree with him?" Richie finally asked me once our dishes had been cleared. "You think Mac's crazy?"
"I think he's hallucinating, Richie. He's seeing people he's killed and who knows what else he's doing."
"He did not set that fire. What if all this stuff is real?"
"So, there are demons running around? Dead people walking?"
"You're walking. How many times have you been killed?"
I shook my head. "That's not the same, and you know it."
" No, no, no, no, I don't know it. Nobody knows the reason why immortals exist. Maybe this is it. Maybe we're here so that one of can fight this thing."
Joe shook his head. "Yeah, and this has been going on for thousands of years, but no one has ever heard of it, not Watchers, not Immortals…"
"Basically, yes."
Joe and I exchanged a look. Richie threw up his hands, disgusted.
"Aw, forget it. I'll see you guys," he said sharply, leaving.
I sighed. "Blind loyalty, very common in the young."
"Yeah, I guess that's why we feel like rats," Joe grumbled. Then, brightening, "Hey, what about Katie? Maybe she knows something. Though, why she wouldn't have said anything…"
"She may not have known it was time—from what she told me, dates were few and far between—and I told her not to worry about what had happened. She had enough to deal with as it was." Now, I was starting to wonder if that had been a big mistake.
He dug out his cell phone. "So? Call her, already."
"She may not be home. Sometimes she goes out to lunch after class."
"Class, huh? What's she taking?"
"French. She originally wanted me to teach her, but I thought classes would be better. Give her a chance to meet some normal people."
Joe chuckled. "Probably not a bad idea."
He waited impatiently as I dialed and let the phone ring. It went for so long that I was about to hang up when it was answered, after a fashion. The ringing ended and I could hear something, but I couldn't tell what it was.
"Kate? Kate, are you there?"
That was all, a weak cry that scared the hell out of me. "Kate? Kate!" I disconnected and called emergency, giving them the address and telling them to break down the damn door if they had to. Then I tossed the phone and a, "Kate's in trouble," at Joe and rushed out.
She was just being taken out when I got there, one bandaged wrist seeping blood. I pushed past the medics and took her other hand, but she didn't respond.
"She is unconscious, M'sieur, she has lost a great deal of blood. You are…?"
"Roommate. Friend. What happened?"
He hesitated briefly. "It would appear to be a suicide attempt."
My blood ran cold. "Where are you taking her?"
"The American Hospital is closest."
I let them take her and made my way to the hospital. Once there I called both Maurice's club and Joe's hotel and left messages telling him where I was. Then, I sat down to wait. Suddenly whether MacLeod was crazy or the end of the world was at hand didn't seem so important.
It felt like days before the doctor came out, but it was probably only a matter of minutes. "M'sieur? M'mselle Brown is resting. We have begun transfusions to replace the blood she has lost. Physically, she will be fine."
"Thank God. What happened?"
"A razor blade was found near by…"
I shook my head. "No. Doctor, I know her, she wouldn't do something like that."
He looked at me sympathetically. "There are hesitation marks, which tells us that this was a cry for help less than a true attempt. We will keep her in psychiatric care over night, at the very least."
I didn't want to leave her here, but what choice did I have? "As long as you need. Can I see her?"
"She is still unconscious. We will take her to a room; once she is there you may see her. She will likely be weak and not able to say much, however."
"I just want to be with her."
He smiled. "With a friend like you, M'sieur, she will recover."
I had barely sat back down when Joe came in. "Damn it, Old Man, what's going on?"
"They think Kate tried to kill herself."
"Are you sure she didn't?" he asked gently.
"Yes," I said firmly. But, was I? "Maybe," I sighed. "She took her wedding ring off, yesterday, and she left before I woke up, so I don't really know what her state of mind was this morning. Have you talked to MacLeod?"
"No. When I called the hotel and heard your message, I came right over. I'll wait with you. Mac's got Richie to help keep him sane."
I nodded. "Thanks, Joe."
It was another hour before Kate was taken to a room and even longer, nearly night, when she woke up. Her hand tightened on mine then she moaned slightly.
"I'm right here," I told her, scooting closer and brushing the hair off her forehead. "Are you okay?"
"Allison? Is she…?"
"Dead," Joe said gruffly. "Fire."
Kate smiled weakly. "Hey."
"Don't try to talk, just rest," I told her gently.
"Ahriman tried to keep me from telling what I know. He's going to lure Richie to the old racetrack… When Mac goes after he'll be tricked into taking Richie's head… Tonight…"
I felt the blood drain from my face. "Joe…"
"I know," he said, standing. "I'll get to Mac, keep him from…"
"I'll go with. A taxi's going to take you too long. Kate…"
"Go. Tell Mac… Can't sense Ahriman."
"I'll remember." I wanted so much to ask, but we didn't have the time. "Oh, hey, I brought this for you. He'll have to do until I get back." I pulled the Otter Thomas out of a pocket and gave it to her, pressed my lips to her forehead, promised I'd be back as soon as I could and followed Joe out.
MacLeod was alone when we got to the barge. The door was, of course, unlocked so we let ourselves in, finding him in the middle of the floor as if we'd interrupted something.
"Where are the men in the white coats?"
I took a deep breath. "I'm not so sure we weren't wrong," I told him. "We've been talking to Katie…"
"Of course! Why didn't I think…? Did she tell you how to stop him?"
"We, uh, we didn't get that far. She did say to tell you…"
That's when the phone rang. MacLeod grabbed it. "Hello?" He listened for a minute then looked at Joe. "That's impossible."
I quietly pulled a dagger into my hand, just in case.
"No, Richie, do nothing, nothing," MacLeod said firmly. "Get back here. Richie! You don't know what you're facing." He handed the phone to Joe. "Keep him on the line; he's got them at the old racetrack."
While Joe tried to talk to Richie, I stepped forward and put a hand on MacLeod's shoulder. "Mac, you need to slow down, hear what…"
"Sorry, but I'm the one who has to fight this thing."
I hadn't been expecting him to clock me with a heavy paperweight from the table. I went down like a ton of bricks, out before I hit the ground.
When I came to I tried to sit up, groaning with the pain. Immortal healing or not, I was going to have one hell of a headache.
"How long have I been out?"
"Couple of minutes," Joe told me. "Richie was already gone when I got the phone. We've got to go after them."
"And pray we're in time," I said, letting Joe help me to my feet. "Damn stubborn Boy Scout."
It took far too long to get to the race track. Finally, though, Joe and I were making our way into the building, saying nothing in order to catch any sound that might tell us where they were. There was a gunshot, but it was hard to pinpoint where it had come from given the echoes. I thought down, so we made our way along the first stairwell we found, going carefully in the dark.
We were just stepping into the hall when we heard it. It was distorted from bouncing off walls but there was no mistaking it; the sound of a Quickening. I fell back against the wall and closed my eyes against a swell of tears, defeated. Too late. In spite of it all, we'd been too late.
Once it had quieted, Joe gripped my shoulder. I straightened and gave him a nod then we made our way along, trying to find MacLeod. Hoping against hope that it hadn't been Richie, that, somehow, there had been another Immortal…
I felt the buzz and we turned a corner and found him, on his knees, rocking over Richie's body. There were no tears, not yet, at least. He was still in shock; the sorrow would come later.
MacLeod didn't look up as we came up behind him, just took his sword and offered it, and his neck, up to me. It took me a minute to truly comprehend what he wanted and I felt sick. I gave him the same judgment he'd once given me and turned away.
"Take it, please."
"Absolutely not," I said, moving away before I could take the sword and give him what he didn't really want.
I heard him drop the sword then he pushed past me. I almost went after him, but a strangled sob from behind me made me turn and take Joe in my arms, offering him my strength and accepting his in return.
I wanted nothing more than to go back to the hospital, hold Kate and reassure myself that she was all right, but we had to see Richie to as proper an end as we could. It took all night but it didn't matter, neither Joe nor I would have slept, anyway. When we were done he sent me off to the hospital to see to Kate, while he took a taxi… Somewhere. I didn't even think to ask where he'd be.
When I stepped into her room, Kate took one look at me and knew. "I'm sorry," I told her, sitting in the chair and taking her hand. "I let you down."
She pulled me into a fierce hug. "Don't think that, Methos. Don't ever think that." She took a deep, steadying breath. "I didn't think it would hurt so much. I never liked him much as a character…"
"I know. I know." I shook my head, close to tears, myself. "I just... How is it that I didn't know? How is it that in five thousand years I've never seen..."
"Oh, Methos," she sighed, voice wavering. "Maybe you have. After all, you've forgotten more years than most Immortals live."
She had a point. "That isn't comforting in the least."
Kate laughed harshly. "The truth rarely is."
Yes and, speaking of the truth... Again I wanted to ask, but it wasn't the time. I stayed with her until they kicked me out so she could talk to a psychiatrist, making me think that it might not be a bad thing to have her here.
That, however, left me at loose ends. I decided to stop by the barge; I needed to see MacLeod, see if there was anything I could do. As if I'd done anything for him, at all. I should have… I ruthlessly cut off that line of thinking as self-destructive. I'd done my best. Sometimes it was enough, this time it wasn't, but I was going to accept neither guilt nor blame.
Maybe someday I'd come to believe that.
There was no buzz when I got to the barge and the only person I saw was Joe as he emerged from below. He smiled sadly and shook his head when he saw me.
"He's gone."
"I don't blame him; Paris hasn't been friendly to him the past few years. Do you know where he went?"
"No. I just sent my guys to watch the airport, but I'm willing to bet he's already left. I'm heading back to Seacouver in a couple of days, though. I'll look for him when I get there."
"Let me know. Do you need a ride?"
"Yeah, thanks."
Once I'd pulled into the hotel's parking lot, we sat for a long moment in silence until he heaved a sigh.
"Damn it," he sighed. "I can't help but be a little grateful. It's nice to know Mac isn't crazy."
"And that, at the very least, Kate was pushed into it. I know how you feel."
"You gonna be okay?"
I ran a hand over my face. "I have to be. I've got someone to take care of."
"Yeah. Give me a call when you know more about what happened to her, huh?"
I nodded. "Promise. Take care, Joe."
"You, too."
I watched him go. He moved a bit more slowly and leaned on his cane a bit more heavily, but he looked like he'd survive.
I went back to the apartment to clean up. There was so much blood—too much—and it took longer than I would have liked. I started thinking, trying to keep my mind off what had happened here, and decided that MacLeod may have had a good idea. Paris hadn't been very kind to me, either. Darius, killed by people I'd trusted. Don and Christine, killed by an Immortal looking for me. I'd come here most recently from Bordeaux, where I'd killed a man I'd once called brother and I had lost Byron here. Alexa was buried here. Now, this. Maybe it was time to leave for a while. Kate loved to travel and there was so much I wanted to show her…
I stopped to grab a bite to eat on my way back to the hospital. Once again, she knew what was going on the minute she saw me.
"MacLeod's gone, isn't he?" she asked, turning away.
"Yeah." I sat and took her hand, but she just let it lay limply in my own. "Kate?"
"You're going, too."
I still didn't understand what was wrong until I realized what she must be afraid of. I took her chin and turned her face towards me then took it in my hands.
"Not without you," I said firmly. "I'm not going to leave you, Kate."
She nodded, relief flooding her eyes. "I was afraid…"
"Don't be." Now or never, I thought. "Kate, I have to ask… I need to know…"
She nodded. "He tried to tempt me into saying nothing, but he didn't have anything I wanted. Well, he offered to send me home. That might have done it, if I'd thought for a minute that he actually could. It's partly my fault; I got cocky and let my guard down. He knew just what to say and just how to say it… I did do it, Methos. I was pushed into it, he knew all my weak points, but I did do it."
"Oh, Kate, I'm so sorry. I should have been there, I should…"
"Don't, please don't. Just be here for me now."
I drew her into a hug. "Promise. Joe's going back to Seacouver, MacLeod's gone… Do we have any reason to stay here?"
"They want to keep me for a few more days…"
"Let them. I've never been a psychologist and you need the help. And, that'll give me some time to make arrangements. You don't mind traveling for a while, do you?"
She smiled and I saw an echo of the real Kate. "Not at all. Especially not with you."
"I'm going to take the liberty of choosing the starting point, but then we'll go where you want. No itinerary, no schedules. We'll stay until we're ready to go."
Over the next few days I split my time between making flight and hotel arrangements, putting things into storage and closing up the apartment and spending time with Kate in the hospital. They were pleased with her progress, though it helped that she'd been in a good place before the incident and wanted to get better, and she was able to leave after a few days.
"There's just one stop I need to make," I told her on the way to the airport. I had tried to get there before Kate had been released, but I just hadn't been able to find the time.
"Montparnasse?" she asked gently.
"You don't mind?"
She looked shocked. "Why on earth would I? I know how I'd feel if I had a grave to visit."
I smiled and took her hand. "I should have known you'd understand. Thank you."
She came with me to Alexa's grave, helped me clear off the few weeds that the groundskeepers had missed. I talked to Alexa, told her that I was leaving and why. Kate said not a word, just let me go. Once I was done, she ran a hand along the head stone then followed me back to the car.
"I would have liked to meet her."
I considered that. "You either would have hated each other or been the best of friends. Frankly, I'm not sure which prospect frightens me more."
She laughed, the first time I'd heard her do so since Ahriman. "Well, we do have our caring for you in common. You wouldn't believe how many women bond over men. Of course, it's usually over a mutual ex…"
"Oh, let's not go there." We got in the car and I glanced at her. "Okay?"
She paused then nodded. "Yeah. Yeah, I think I am."
"Then it's time to go."
"You still haven't told me where."
I grinned. "Wait and see."
The look on her face when our connecting flight to Buffalo, NY was announced went a long way towards making me feel better.


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By Timothy Cama - 04/15/14 04:00 PM EDT
Greenhouse gas emissions fell in the United States by 3.4 percent in 2012 from the previous year, the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday.
The EPA's annual report on greenhouse gases found a 10 percent drop since 2005.
The 2012 inventory includes carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride, the EPA said. Together, the emissions were equivalent to 6,526 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Electricity generation accounted for 32 percent, the largest portion, of the emissions, followed by transportation and industry.

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At a press preview earlier this month, Sheena Wagstaff, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's chairwoman for modern and contemporary art, said that "arguably only the Met" could put on a show like Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible.Continue Reading →
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I hope this finds you well. I'm so busy working on several projects right now that they have been keeping me off the interwebs as of late.
Currently I'm working on the 90 min soundtrack (and a little ad music) for a Microsoft and Turn 10 studios 360 title. If you remember Turn 10 are the ones responsible for the Forza series. They have me working on a racing game with an as yet to be named title. Suffice it say that you'll know it when it touches down.
In other game news I'm also scoring "Build-A-Lot 3" for HipSoft. That makes this installment my first series hat trick as I scored BAL1 and 2 as well.
On that tip; the first installment "Build-A-Lot" recently won a Zeeby for best Best Innovative Game of 2007.
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Review
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I just bought a fujifilm finepix s9150. Can not locate any reviews on this camera,but found That the fujifilm s9400 has the same me megapixel and zoom. What's the differance.
Are you sure that the s9400 saves the RAW files? I didn't see a setting to save RAW in the menu, and when I looked it up, all I could find was that the S1 does that.
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Does the Fuji finepix S9400W have Raw as well as jpeg.
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Sleep better on belly?
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YEP, 100%! We just started this for naps and nighttime sleep! LO doesn't take pacifiers and the only thing that has helped him fall asleep besides being held and rocked was the boob. Now, I put him in his PNP during the day and crib at night, on his belly and pat his butt until he dozes off. I start with a hard, fast pat then I slow it down and finally he's asleep. Sooo glad I found this trick. I thought he would be in his Rock n' Play forever. LO looooves the belly!
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Yes, my LO has refused to sleep on his back since he was born, he would only sleep in his car seat, and now that he's out grown it, he only sleeps on his tummy. If I put him on his back, he wakes right up and refuses to fall asleep. My LO has reflux though, so that's probably why.
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Yep, my daughter just started sleeping on her belly this past week or so. I was trying to fight it, but now I just lay her down that way and boy does she appreciate it! Like PP, I pat her butt and she's out within minutes. Love it!
My ODD started sleeping on hers at 1 week old. This LO started sleeping on hers at 3 weeks old. Both slept so much better that way. Especially when really little b/c when on back they'd wake themselves up when their arms would flail around.
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I have a tummy sleeper too. He slept in the swing for the first 4 months (he still sleeps there sometimes). But since he's been mainly in the crib, he wants to be on his tummy. I have an angel care monitor that monitors his breathing...so I don't worry too much about it.
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my lo has now started to roll from her back onto her tummy to sleep
I never let my baby sleep on his tummy. SIDS has been reduced by over 50% by putting them to sleep on their backs.
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Oscar winner Marlee Matlin joins the cast as a new series regular in an episode premiering Sunday, Jan. 28, in which the actress plays Jodi Lerner, the passionate and outspoken new artist in residence at the arts college where tightly wound control freak Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals) is the new dean.
Jodi and Bette clash almost immediately, but in short order they embark on a torrid affair, despite some wildly different priorities and prejudices (for one thing, Jodi doesn't care much for little kids, and Bette is, of course, a new mother herself with ex-partner Tina).
Along with Cybill Shepherd, who also joined the show recently as a married woman who is coming out late in life, Matlin gives "The L Word" a much needed infusion of new energy as the show enters its fourth season. Matlin says the experience has been nothing but a joy, although the show's Vancouver location meant she had to make some adjustments as far as her family was concerned.
"They were really nice and flexible about giving me time to come home every week to be with my family, and this was probably the best decision I have made as far as work I have done. I have been nothing but happy," Matlin says in an interview facilitated by her business partner and translator, Jack Jason.
"All the writers sat down with me and asked me all the different things about what a deaf artist might be like. The last thing I wanted to do was a TV show about being deaf. As this character, I happened to be deaf, like if I happened to be African-American or happened to be heterosexual or homosexual, or whatever it is. They couldn't have been more understanding or receptive. It's absolutely been the best experience I've ever had working on a television series."
The actress says she is very happy with how far things have progressed since her Oscar-winning film debut in "Children of a Lesser God," a movie in which her character's deafness was at the very core of the story.
"'Children of a Lesser God' was a film that answered all the questions about what it was like to be deaf, with all those stereotypical things like 'Oh, she lives in a world of silence,'" Matlin says, "but that was 1980, and we are so, so far beyond that now.
"David E. Kelley on 'Picket Fences' wrote a character for me that was the mayor, and that was fun. In my first episode on 'The West Wing,' there was some fun made of the fact that Bradley Whitford's character was having trouble understanding who was talking, me or the interpreter. And they played on that, but it was never about 'Why is this deaf woman working in the White House?' or 'Why is this deaf woman the object of this guy's affection?' It was like real life. On 'Seinfeld,' the deafness was a part of it, but it was used for satirical humor, and it worked out absolutely great. I'm lucky that I am able to be picky about the roles that I take."
Matlin also has been seen recently in two very funny episodes of NBC's "My Name Is Earl," where she guest starred as the lawyer representing Earl's caustic ex-wife, Joy (Jaime Pressly), gamely enduring a string of politically incorrect jokes about hearing impairments.
And she wouldn't have had it any other way, Matlin says.
"They wrote those episodes especially for me, because I told them I was a huge fan of that show," she says. "I love that kind of edgy comedy, like in (the movie) 'Little Miss Sunshine' or 'The Office' or 'My Name Is Earl.' That's what I am interested in doing. I think Steve Carell is probably my favorite comedy actor these days, and Jason Lee is great, too. I was lucky that [the 'My Name Is Earl' team] were fans of mine and they played around with it, because I have absolutely no interest in playing that pitiful, sad, 'Woe is me, I'm deaf!' character."
When she isn't acting, Matlin looks for ways to help her children understand the importance of doing charitable work, which is one of the reasons she has hosted ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on more than one occasion. She also recently published "Nobody's Perfect," the second of three children's books largely drawn from her own experiences.
"That's something I have been wanting to do since I was 10 years old," Matlin says. "I told myself back then that I wanted to tell the world that it was OK to be deaf. When I had my first daughter, I realized now is the time to do it, because I wanted to share this experience with her, so I wrote the first book, 'Deaf Child Crossing.' There's a third one coming out next year called 'Leading Ladies,' loosely based on my growing up in Chicago, although the names and the places have been changed to protect the innocent.
"What's interesting is that on a page there is no barrier to communication for someone who is deaf. You can get into the mind of a deaf person without having to learn sign language. That to me is perfect."


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Bloomington's gaming convention Flatcon is going to have three Warhammer 40k tournaments the weekend of 10/21-10/23
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CINCINNATI — First Student has named Mike Shedor the new region operations manager for its Kansas and central Missouri territories.
In the position, Shedor will manage overall operations and provide counsel to multiple First Student locations throughout the region, including Jefferson City, Kansas City and Columbia in Missouri, and Olathe, Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley in Kansas.
In addition, Shedor will coach staff on all aspects of operations, including the school bus contractor's safety policies and training programs.
"Mike brings a wealth of leadership, management and staff development experience to our team," said Steve Roessler, region vice president for First Student. "His knowledge of managing large teams and motivating staff members will be a benefit to our local teams as they continue to provide safe transportation and outstanding service to the districts we serve."
Previously, Shedor served as field consultant-district manager for 7-Eleven Inc. in Chicago. He also held a number of positions at Hertz Corp.
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Shedor holds a bachelor of science degree in marketing with a minor in finance from DePaul University in Chicago. He also holds an MBA from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Ill.
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It is interesting that the one thing missing that would be in an actual Jewish coronation is the sacred anointing oil compounded by Moses. I suppose that wasn't obtained easily enough. :)
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A MAN who killed an apprentice plumber in a "senseless and alcohol-fuelled" brawl has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Dean O'Reilly (26), of Lower Sheriff Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the manslaughter of Barry Walsh (22), of Castleknock, at Fairview Park on October 11, 2009.
The court heard that the victim had a congenital defect which had left him with an abnormally thin skull. He died from brain injuries caused by his head hitting the ground.
The single fatal blow was struck after a row broke out between two groups who had been out socialising in the nearby Barcode night club.
Patrick Marrinan SC, prosecuting, described the row as a "senseless and alcohol-fuelled altercation".
A victim-impact report prepared by the parents, Bernard and Emer Walsh, was read by Judge Martin Nolan. However, the parents asked for it not to be read in open court and declined to comment after the case.
The court heard that the victim was an apprentice plumper in Croke Park. He was in a relationship with a girl and rarely went to night clubs.
O'Reilly was sentenced to six years in jail, with the last two-and-a-half years suspended.
The court heard how Mr Walsh, from Castleknock, left the club with two friends. They met two girls who were part of a separate group of friends.
They spoke to the girls and an argument broke out between them and the boyfriend of one girl. This became physical and spilled out on to the street.
O'Reilly then chased the deceased and struck him from behind with a single forceful blow which knocked him to the ground. Mr Walsh's head struck the tarmac with force.
Mr Walsh was taken to the Mater Hospital where a CT scan revealed multiple skull fractures and significant bleeding in the brain.
He was transferred to Beaumont Hospital, but despite surgery he was pronounced dead two days later.
O'Reilly told gardai he had not wanted to get involved in the fight, adding: "I didn't intend to kill anyone. It was one of those drunken mom- ents."
He came forward as soon as he heard the victim had died, telling gardai: "I'm sorry, I'm gutted. I realise it was me."
Defence counsel Aileen Donnelly SC said her client's partner was due to give birth to their second child next week.
She said her client was full of guilt and remorse and was offering €2,000 to the court as a token of his remorse.
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Ashland — Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy flew over the Apostle Islands and Bad River Watershed, landed at the Ashland Airport and delivered a speech about the need to conserve pristine areas for recreation and economic interests.
The president's attention to the 21 islands, often called the "Jewels of Lake Superior," eventually led to their inclusion in the National Park system, an effort that the late Sen. Gaylord Nelson spearheaded with help from former U.S. Rep. Dave Obey. On Tuesday, the Chequamegon Bay area will mark Kennedy's visit on Sept. 24, 1963, Wisconsin Public Radio News is reporting.
"They're the crown jewels of the state of Wisconsin," Obey said. "Visually they're gorgeous, and when you actually get out there on that water there's a certain sense of peace that comes over you almost instantly."
Obey will speak at Tuesday's celebration in Ashland, along with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late senator. The legacy of Kennedy's visit is preservation of a pristine area and access for all people, Obey said.
"It certainly prevented the area from being honky-tonked up," Obey said. "When you have a beautiful place like that, there is always a temptation on the part of people with large amounts of resources to grab it for themselves."
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Van Jones Affirms That Immigrants Lead a Greener Life
Andrea Nill: Jones noted that "there is a greenwashing of hate that is going on in our country." Anti-immigrant front groups are using "green concerns as a bludgeon against immigrants and low-income communities."
Arizona BUYcott Supporter Says 'Illegal Criminals' Will 'Disappear' Like 'Cockroaches'
Andrea Nill: Tuesday,, the Arizona Republic reported that "the exodus of illegal and legal immigrants predicted by some as a result of Arizona's tough new immigration law is expected to hurt a variety of businesses that directly and indirectly cater to immigrant populations." If all of Arizona's undocumented immigrants "disappeared," the state could lose $26.4 billion in economic activity, $11.7 billion in gross state product, and approximately 140,324 jobs.
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Large Immigrant Populations Keep Cities Safe, Just Ask El Paso, Texas. Many Americans believe that immigrants are associated with high levels of crime. According to criminologist Jack Levin, El Paso is safe because of its immigrant population. –Michele Waslin Broken Immigration System Breaks Up a Jamerican Family. In the end, 200,000 non-citizens are deported every […]
Large Immigrant Populations Keep Cities Safe, Just Ask El Paso, Texas
Many Americans believe that immigrants are associated with high levels of crime. According to criminologist Jack Levin, El Paso is safe because of its immigrant population.
Latino Immigrants Played Key Role in Obama's Red State Victories
Among the most overlooked stories this political season was the major impact of Latino voters in Barack Obama's red state victories. While Latinos' 67% support for Obama has gotten some attention, the media has largely overlooked the fact that Latino immigrants backed Obama by a 78% margin, and their support was critical in the Democrat's […]
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The number of patents filed by China has accelerated over the last 15 years. According to WIPO, China represented just 1 percent of the fillings with the PCT in 2000. By 2015, China's share of PCT filing was 13.7 percent. We were interested to see how this increase in patent fillings related to China's growth in GDP.
Biolyse Pharma offers to supply enzalutamide (Xtandi) for $3 per pill to Medicare and developing countriesSubmitted by Zack Struver on 27. April 2016 - 14:03
On April 22, 2016, the President of Biolyse Pharma — a Canadian pharmaceutical company that specializes in the manufacture of oncology drugs — offered to supply the prostate cancer drug enzalutamide (Xtandi) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for $3 per pill ($12 per day; $4,383 per year). The Biolyse price for enzalutamide is 4-percent of the 2014 Medicare price, $69.41 ($277.64 per day; $101,408.01 per year), and lower than any other price in the world.
KEI comment on USTR's 2016 Special 301 reportSubmitted by James Love on 27. April 2016 - 10:44
The 2016 USTR Special 301 report is now available. (copy here). The report is 77 pages of complaints about intellectual property policies around the world, plus a number of other complaints, including those related to pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, restrictions on data flows, standard setting, and government procurement.
On the one hand, USTR says it is supports "access to medicine for all."
Transparency of patents on medicines and other technologiesSubmitted by KEI Staff on 25. April 2016 - 16:39
2016:1 KEI Briefing Note
Transparency of Patent Landscapes
April 25, 2016
At an April 12, 2016 WIPO seminar, Reed F. Beall and Amir Attaran presented a paper, "Patent-based Analysis of the World Health Organization's 2013 Model List of Essential Medicines," which includes the following odd comment:
WHO releases program of work and progress report in advance of Consultative Expert Working Group on R&D (2-4 May 2016)Submitted by thiru on 25. April 2016 - 5:07
The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an open-ended meeting of member states on the Follow-up of the report of the Consultative Expert Working Group on Research and Development: Financing and Coordination (CEWG) in Geneva, Switzerland at WHO headquarters from 2 May 2016 to 4 May 2016. The WHO has published the provisional agenda, the proposed program of work and progress report.
2015 Oct 16 version: RCEP draft text for investment chapterSubmitted by James Love on 21. April 2016 - 23:19
(More KEI RCEP leaks here: http://keionline.org/rcep)
Attached below is the October 16, 2015 version of the investment chapter for the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, known as RCEP. This text is made public for the first time by KEI.
Letter to HHS and NIH regarding impact of high prices on cost effectiveness of XtandiSubmitted by Andrew Goldman on 21. April 2016 - 14:53
KEI submitted the attached letter to Secretary Burwell and Director Collins in support of the KEI/UACT petition that asked the NIH (or the Army) to use the federal government rights in the patents on the prostate cancer drug Xtandi, to remedy the excessive and discriminatory price in the United States. The letter calls attention to findings of an article from the the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, in which the authors conclude that a reduction in price would make Xtandi the most-cost effective option.
The text of the letter follows:
2015 Oct 15 version: RCEP IP ChapterSubmitted by KEI Staff on 19. April 2016 - 11:52
Attached here (in docx format) is the October 15, 2015 version of the draft intellectual property right chapter for the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Global pharmaceutical sales, by region, 2013-2015Submitted by James Love on 15. April 2016 - 6:08
These estimates are published by Statista, here.
KEI comment on WIPO report on patents landscape for the WHO essential medicines listSubmitted by KEI Staff on 12. April 2016 - 9:51
This is a comment on the WIPO- commissioned report on the patent landscape for the WHO essential medicines list, published on April 11th, 2016. The report is titled: Patent-based Analysis of the World Health Organization's 2013 Model List of Essential Medicines, by Reed F. Beall and Amir Attaran, both at the University of Ottawa, Canada. This is is the third collaboration between WIPO's Thomas (Tom) Bombelles (Head, Global Health, WIPO) and Attaran on the same topic -- the patenting of medicines in developing countries.
Obama Administration memo: "Background on TPP Biopharma Provisions" describes how TPP will raise drug pricesSubmitted by James Love on 12. April 2016 - 9:18
[First reported by Politico] On April 9, 2016, the Obama Administration sent a document to Congress defending the TPP against criticism from the pharmaceutical industry that they did not get enough from the deal.
CDIP 17: Asia Pacific and African Group raise concerns re: WIPO's position on the UN High-Level Panel on Access to MedicinesSubmitted by thiru on 11. April 2016 - 4:04
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is convening its 17th session of the Committee on Intellectual Property and Development (CDIP17) from 11 April 2016 to 15 April 2016. The mandate of the Committee is to "develop a work-program for implementing the 45 adopted Development Agenda recommendations" and "monitor, assess, discuss and report on the implementation of all recommendations adopted" (Source: WIPO page on the Committee on Development And Intellectual Property).
The 2016 Tufts estimates of the risk adjusted out-of-pocket costs to develop a new drug.Submitted by James Love on 10. April 2016 - 11:00
Draft, revised April 12, 2016.
2015:4 KEI Briefing Note: The Tufts estimates of the risk adjusted out-of-pocket costs to develop a new drug.
April 12, 2016
James Love
This is a briefing note on the 2016 Tufts study titled: Innovation in the pharmaceutical industry: New estimates of R&D costs, co-authored by three industry consultants, Joseph A. DiMasi, Henry G. Grabowski and Ronald W. Hansen. [J.A. DiMasi et al. Journal of Health Economics 47 (2016)].
2016: Great Lakes Neuroscience and NIH exclusive license on MS/ALS patentSubmitted by James Love on 10. April 2016 - 9:09
The following is the KEI comment to the NIH proposed exclusive license to Great Lakes Neuroscience for a patent on Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and certain other CNS Disorders. (PDF version here). KEI asks the NIH for certain information about the proposed license, and also asks the NIH to include provisions in the license that protect consumers in both the United States and developing countries.
For the United States, KEI asks that prices be:
7 April 2016: Keynote address of Minister Rob Davies (South Africa) to WIPO International Conference on IP and DevelopmentSubmitted by thiru on 7. April 2016 - 6:36
On Thursday, 7 April 2016, Dr. Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry of South Africa, delivered a keynote address at the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) International Conference on Intellectual Property and Development.
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The Epicurious Cookbook by Tanya Steel & The Editors of Epicurious
Quick Facts• Who wrote it: Tanya Steel and the editors of Epicurious • Who published it: Clarkson Potter • Number of recipes: Over 250 recipes • Recipes for right now: Creme Brûlée French Toast, Roasted Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart, Eggplant Lasagne, Pasta Fagiola, Beef Empanadas, Double-Nut Maple Bars, Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake. • Other highlights: The editors take an interesting organizational approach with this cookbook. The recipes are all divided by season and then further divided into breakfast, starters, mains, sides, breads and sandwiches, and desserts. Handy for weekly meal prep as the seasons change! The full list of recipes isn't printed in the table of contents or chapter openers (disappointing for those of us who like to skim), though I do appreciate the menu suggestions for special occasions and the extensive index. The cookbook includes a surprising number of member-submitted recipes from the Epicurious community. I also appreciate the quotes from members who have made all the various recipes. These provide additional ideas for how to make and serve the dishes and an extra seal of approval for the recipe itself. • Who would enjoy this book? Frequent users of Epicurious, new cooks looking for a dependable all-purpose cookbook
→ Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: The Epicurious Cookbook: More Than 250 Of Our Best-Loved Four-Fork Recipes for Weeknights, Weekends, & Special Occasions by Tanya Steel & the Editors of Epicurious
• Visit their website: Epicurious See more on Epicurious from The Kitchn: • iPad: First Impressions and the Epicurious App • Agree? Disagree? Epicurious Food Trends for 2010 • Recipe Review: Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad from Epicurious • Recipe Review: Arugula Vichyssoise from Epicurious(Images: Emma Christensen)


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We see them every day, frequent them every day and franchise businesses are everywhere. We go to them for our gas, to pick up snacks, to post packages, to get documents notarized, and more. Have you ever stopped to wonder what kind of money you could pull in if you owned one of these places? Gas stations seem to make pretty good money, but there is a special type of crowd to deal with. Fast food restaurants might be a good bet, though there are a great deal of regulations to deal with. And how much would something like a UPS franchise cost?
No matter what franchise you decide to purchase, there is going to be a cost. The cost needs to be weighed against the benefits. In other words, you want to make more money than you spend. Franchises will want you to buy their brands, so the branding is already taken care of for you. This is a double edged sword because you don't get to add your own flair to the place but branding is actually a large stress one would rather not have to deal with, honestly.
As you are looking at the different costs of franchise establishments to buy and considering the costs, keep a keen eye on potential benefits. Typically, well-known franchises are a good call regardless of cost, especially if location is good. Consider the business around the location you are considering buying.
Also look into the city planning for the area and see what type of development will be coming in the future. If condominiums or a mall or businesses will be opening and the type of franchise store you want to buy has a reasonable cost for such future development, you are making a good plan. Cost is always an important consideration. With careful planning, the pay-off can be significant.


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Award (how much your claim may be worth): You can receive a cash payment of up to $2.90 for every month your DSL speed was limited and/or performed at speeds lower than the maximum rate for the plan you purchased.
Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Case(s): Robert Schmidt v. AT&T, and SBC Internet Services, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Internet Services, Case No. 9-cv-688788, In the Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Company(ies): AT&T, SBC INTERNET SERVICES, INC. d/b/a AT&T INTERNET SERVICES
Website of the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Administrator (FILE YOUR CLAIM HERE): www.DSLSpeedSettlement.com
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Phone Number to call for assistance: (877) 260-0977
Details: The AT&T DSL settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, entitled Schmidt v. AT&T and SBC Internet Services, Inc., alleging that AT&T failed to deliver DSL service to its customers at the speeds promised. Specifically, the class action lawsuit alleges that AT&T breached its contract with and defrauded some of its customers by limiting the maximum data speed that some of its customers could obtain to a rate below the maximum rate for the plan the customer purchased. The class action lawsuit also alleged that AT&T breached its contracts with and defrauded some of its customers by delivering speeds lower than the minimum promised under the customer's plan, or otherwise disappointed its customers' expectations regarding the speed of the DSL Service.
AT&T denies the allegations but has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to avoid ongoing litigation.
Class Members of the AT&T DSL speed class action settlement include current and former customers of AT&T who paid for DSL service from AT&T or a related affiliate between March 31, 1994 and January 27, 2012.
Related affiliates include, but are not limited to: SBC Internet Services, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Internet Services; BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.; Pacific Bell Internet Services; Southwestern Bell Internet Services, Inc.; Ameritech Interactive Media Services, Inc.; SNET Diversified Group, Inc.; Prodigy Communications Corporation; and Oklahoma Internet Online.
As a Class Member, you're entitled to receive one of the following benefits from the AT&T DSL speed class action lawsuit settlement:
— If AT&T's records show that, for one or more months, the speed of your DSL Service was limited to a rate below the maximum rate for the plan you purchased, you may be eligible to receive $2.90 for each such month.
— If AT&T's records show that, for one or more months, your DSL Service may have performed at speeds lower than certain speed thresholds specified in the settlement, you may be eligible to receive $2.00 for each such month.
— If AT&T's records show that your DSL Service fell into both of the categories above for one or more months, you may be eligible to receive $2.90 for each such month.
— If AT&T's Records do not indicate that you fall into one of the categories above, but you believe that your DSL Service has not performed at satisfactory speeds, you may still be eligible for a one-time payment of $2.00.
Note: Certain AT&T customers who purchased Express DSL service in the states of Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas are eligible for different monthly benefits. For more information on the settlement terms applying to these customers (the "Ford and Dunne subclass"), and to submit a claim if you think you might be one of these customers, click here.
To receive benefits from the AT&T DSL speed class action lawsuit settlement, you must submit a claim form online at www.DSLSpeedSettlement.com or by U.S. Mail that is received electronically or postmarked no later than May 31, 2012.
Claim forms and more information on your rights in the AT&T DSL Speed Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.DSLSpeedSettlement.com.
Purchased or Leased From: March 31, 1994 to January 27, 2012
Claims must be postmarked by: 5/31/12
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