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Rheumatoid Arthritis often starts during the prime of a person's working life, typically between the age of 35 and 45. Women are 3 times more likely to develop the disease than men. It is an incurable, painful and debilitating auto-immune disease where the body attacks itself, most noticeably in the joints. The total direct and indirect cost of RA in the UK is estimated to cost up to £4.75bn per year.
Methotrexate (MTX) is the current drug prescribed for patients with RA in the UK but if this treatment is not working, patients may also be given a biological drug to help control their disease. However, of the estimated 46,000 RA patients on a biological treatment, 1 in 3 are not taking methotrexate, often because they are intolerant to this treatment. The other most widely prescribed drug is Humira.
However a pioneering study has shown fantastic results, among 326 patients, at five trial centres in the UK, which has shown that almost four times as many RA patients achieve complete disease remission taking RoActemra in comparison to Humira for patients who cannot take Methotrexate.
In this video: ← Leading experts in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis provide an outline of the disease is and what the current treatment options are to those living with the condition. The experts go on to explain what the new smart drug RoActermra is and why the latest clinical data is so important.
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The Rough Riders were considered as one of the unconventional cavalries in the Spanish-American War. They all came from many places, Arizona, New York, Texas, and so on. They had all come from different ways of life, rich or poor. But all of them were excited for war. All of the men who joined the Rough Riders were influenced in joining for various reasons.
The men's backgrounds had major influences on the reasons for them to join. They all were there for something. There was the wealthy; they were there to experience life. They had spent most of their life pampered and sheltered, and they wanted to care for themselves for a change. Then there were those who were forced to join by their parents. They were out to "defend the family's honor . But they also wanted to find themselves, go their own way not their family's way. And last there were the thieves. These men had figured if they had gone to war they wouldn't go to jail. They just wanted to take the easy way out. They just did what they had done their whole life; they ran.
Now these are just a few examples of the men that were in the Rough Riders; as you can see they all had different reasons for joining. But they also were all changed; they were never the same. The wealthy then looked at their way of life as a privilege. The family-forced men found "their way , and were changed. And the thieves, they stopped running away. But even though they were from different backgrounds, they all fought well and had been brave. And those who died and those who held nothing back will always be remembered.

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1). WHAT DOOR OF THE CAR THEY GET IN. And, the thing is, there's not even a preferred door. It's not like they both want to get in the rear driver's side door OR the rear passenger side door. That would be too easy. No. My kids fight over the door that the first one begins to open. So if my son opens the rear passenger side door, that door becomes the door my daughter NEEDED to open. Cue whining and bickering and my daughter insisting on entering the same door to climb over my son while she knees him in the nuts. Cue my son SCREAMING my daughter's name while coughing up blood. I made that last part up. But you'd think he was coughing up blood if you heard him moaning and groaning. Actually, I take that back. Getting kneed in the nuts is maybe the worst thing ever. The pain travels up your vans deferens, through your stomach, and clutches you by the heart and won't let go. Anyway, then they argue about what just happened, why it happened, and how they're ruining each other's lives. I'm usually too confused to be irritated. I just lied again. I'm usually mad as hell so I turn the radio up and wish vile things.
2). WHAT COLOR AIR IS. My son says air is invisible. My daughter says it's blue. And then they just fight about it but neither of them ever ventures to entertain the fact that an argument should probably move past their initial assertions to perhaps offer some logical SUPPORT for their positions. So it just goes on and on like this: "Air is invisible." "No it's not. It's blue." "Are you crazy? It's totally invisible." "No, YOU'RE crazy. It's blue." "It's so invisible." "It's NOT. It's BLUE. DADDY!" And so on. This is where I should probably step in, Google it, and use this opportunity for an enriching teachable moment with my children but instead I think things like Are you two out of your mother flipping minds? Go play stuff! The logical part of me understands that the color of air is not the real issue. My kids are vying for power. But there's so many ways to exert power in the world. Why don't they just go step on ants or be rude to cashiers like normal people? Will one of them ever evolve spiritually and give peace a chance? We're all going to die, kids. And you're fighting about the godforsaken color of air? Go figure out the meaning of life. Or color something.
3). WHO IS SMARTER. My son thinks he has a lock on this one because people have been raving about how smart he is since he started talking like an adult when he was 3. He goes to this computer engineering super brain high school and he's been in every gifted and talented program the school district offers. Nonetheless, he's not smart enough to NOT argue with his 8-year-old sister about who's smarter. My daughter says she's smarter because she's a girl. I think she might be right. I'm no slouch but I've never won an argument with a girl or a woman, not once, not ever. Every time I try to zero in on a point that I think I'm indisputably right about, the woman, like a shotgun, spews a scattershot of off topic information that I can't address in a linear fashion so I just admit I'm a jerk and wrong. Anyway, my son tries to explain that he's smarter by default simply because he's older and my daughter snaps back that she is a girl, that an ecosystem is a delicate balance of living things and non-living things, and that air is blue because the sky is blue and you just can't see the blue down here because it's too close to notice, dummy.
4). WHO GETS TO PUSH THE ELEVATOR BUTTON. I totally get this one. I love pushing the elevator button.
5). WHAT FIRE IS. My son says that fire is something about combustion releasing heat and light when something that's flammable reaches a flash point with enough oxygen, which may or may not be invisible or blue. Whatever. Some crap he learned at super brain school. My daughter says that fire is the Devil eating logs. This is a classic example of the clash between the scientific method and mythical thinking. And they're both right because fire doesn't have to be one thing but I'm not silly enough to enter the fray of this argument because neither of them are ready to accept the simultaneous validity of contradictory perspectives. And so back and forth they go, repeating their positions with ever increasing volume and disgust in the backseat of the car, having never even resolved the issue regarding why they should both be the one to enter a particular car door.
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[7.5/10] Following up their Decompositions Vol. 1 compilation effort from last year, Arizona-based punk/rock outfit Hour of the Wolf and Think Fast! Records have finally completed work on the second compilation effort - which is appropriately enough entitled Decompositions Vol. II.
As expected, this 15 track release compiles the remaining bits and pieces of Hour of the Wolfs vast collection of recorded efforts on EPs, split releases and various one off recordings, with the first seven tracks on the album lifted from the bands long out of print Waste Makes Waste EP from 2007. Its clear from the tracks that make up Waste Makes Waste that the five piece act had stepped up their game since their previous effort (2006s Power of the Wolf EP), with the band sounding sharper, more aggressive and overall that much more refined in terms of their son writing.
But while some of the rougher edges had been smoothed out a little, the bands trademark rock n roll influenced hardcore sound is still very much intact, with tracks such as the raucous Black Blood, the melodic and anthem-like duo of Set the Trash on Fire and Blue Recluse and the heavy-hitting destructive drive of Heavy Living clear evidence of Hour Of The Wolfs perfect mix of maturity and pure chaotic rock n roll hardcore.
The second half of this album compiles the three tracks that originally appeared on the bands split effort alongside Lewd Acts back in 2008 (both the catchy Overload and the intense War Machine are firm favourites!), before finishing up with a previously unreleased cover of Tom Petty And The Heatbreakers I Need to Know, the blink-and-youll-miss-it Chainsaw Love (which is reportedly an obscure remake of a long forgotten Brian Edward Gianelli/Bueno/All Autonomy track) and the humorous uncredited hidden track that goes by the title Snake Man.
Prior to getting Decompositions Vol. 1, I had no idea of who Hour of the Wolf was. But after a couple of spins, I could honestly call myself a fan. Needless to say, Decompositions Vol. II more than lives up to my expectations and Ill be sure to keep a closer eye on the bands movement for this moment on.
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Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Genre: Adventure/Drama
Rated: PG-13
by: David Yates
Starring: Daniel
Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon,
Imelda Staunton, Alan Rickman
Released by: Warner Bros.
Darkest Adventure
Just Another Game of Quidditch
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next time your favorite teenager gripes about how her mom is
such a loser because she
won't let her go to the mall, send her
to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,
where she'll see some real teenage angst.
fifth installment of the series finds 14-year-old Harry
(Daniel Radcliffe) waking with night sweats from nightmares
of sinister demons, his murdered parents and the über-evil-doer, Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes).
Add to that a new headmaster who takes over Hogwart's
School, appoints herself grand inquisitor and prohibits
the students from using magic. Dude, that sucks!
"Phoenix" is the darkest of the Harry Potter
films so far, and it serves the story well. Director
David Yates and cinematographer Slawomir Idziak create
a compelling, fast-moving world from a color palette
that's rarely brighter than gray; the sets for
the Ministry of Magic are breathtaking. Still, neophytes
would be wise to see the preceding films for a sense
of the pageantry, wonder and giddy quidditch matches
that led up to this installment. Without them, this version
will seem interminably gloomy, not to mention hard to
the only thing that breaks the color barrier is Dolores
Umbridge (Imelda Staunton), a Stepford witch who wears
nothing but pink and takes three spoonfuls of sugar
in her tea. She comes to Hogwart's as
a teacher of the Dark Arts and ends up practicing some
of her own, cheerfully yet methodically wresting the
reins of the school from beloved headmaster Albus Dumbledore
(Michael Gambon), and she's loads of fun to watch
as she does it. Alan Rickman as Professor Snape outdoes
himself with a performance that's somehow even
more riveting than before.
there are Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermoine (Emma
Watson), watchable as always, including for a reason
we didn't expect: the real actors are muggles,
and muggles age; they're in their upper teens now.
Particularly Ron looks well over 14. If the filmmakers
want to maintain both this cast and their credibility,
they'd better shoot the final two films of the
series before the principals reach drinking age.
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ALLENDALE, Mich. - Two former Grand Valley State baseball players have found out where they will be playing their 2013 professional baseball seasons, as both Kyle Schepel ('12) and Cody Grice ('11) were assigned to their respective organization's minor league teams recently.
Schepel, who finished his career at Grand Valley State in 2012 as the career record holder in wins (31), innings pitched (268.0) and strikeouts (259), signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks this past summer. Schepel spent the summer of 2012 playing for the Rockford Riverhawks of the Frontier League, where he went 4-7 with a 3.66 ERA and averaged more than eight strikeouts per nine innings, before being signed by the Diamondbacks to a free agent contract.
After a productive spring training with the Diamondbacks, Schepel has been assigned to the organization's Low-A team, the South Bend Silverhawks of the Midwest League. Laker fans will have an opportunity to see Schepel in action this season without going far, as the Midwest League is also home to the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Silverhawks' first trip of the season to Comstock Park is April 19th-21st.
Grice played last season with the New York Yankees' Low-A affiliate, the Charleston Riverdogs, where he played in 31 games, hitting .212 with 11 runs scored, two doubles, one home run, eight RBI and six stolen bases. He began his professional career in 2011, where he played in 46 games with the short season Staten Island Yankees, hitting .241 with 22 runs, 23 RBI and 11 stolen bases.
This season, however, Grice has been promoted to the Yankees' High-A affiliate, the Tampa Yankees. Grice is expected to compete as the third outfielder.
The two former Lakers join MLB veteran Matt Thornton ('98) in the professional baseball ranks as the three GVSU players to continue their careers after college. Thornton is entering his 10th season in Major League Baseball and his eighth with the Chicago White Sox. Last year, Thornton went 4-10 with a 3.46 ERA, three saves and 26 holds, the most he's had in a single season during his career. He is fifth all-time among active players in career holds (151) and ninth in MLB history.
Thornton still has the second-best strikeout per nine innings number in a single season at GVSU, striking out 14.4 batters per nine in 1998.


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Last month, geologist and gemstone hunter Houston Wade began the hunt for funding his educational TV pilot, "Get Your Rocks Off with Houston."
By the close of his campaign on Friday, July 26 he exceeded his Kickstarter goal by $2,520.
"I basically didn't sleep for two days, I was so excited," Wade said. "I've been just a fumbling, goofy guy."
Since 2007, Wade has taken trips from Bainbridge Island to places like Colorado, the Dakotas, Nevada and Utah on gemstone hunting expeditions.
Wade recently launched the Kickstarter to transform his hunting adventures into a Discovery Channel-esque TV series.
He had 30 days to fulfill his goal of $24,500 and went to such lengths as to offer donors a chance to be a guest star on the show and to receive some of his most precious finds, such as an 8.53-carot Brazilian Alexandrite (one of 100 in existence at that size and clarity).
The campaign paid off. The more than $27,000 Wade has raised will be used to take a crew out on a hunt and film for the series this September. It will pay for gas, food, equipment and safety incidentals.
"We just can't waste time, because it wouldn't be fair to the people who are supporting us," Wade said.
In the pilot series, tentatively dubbed, "Get Your Rocks Off with Houston," Wade will take viewers from their couch to Western Utah where he will visit the Wah Wah Mountains and Thomas Range in search of Bixbite, considered the rarest gem in the world.
"My goal is to demonstrate that people have an innate curiosity," Wade said. "And if you give them smart TV, they'll feel something from it."
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text: [Federal Register Volume 77, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)] [Notices] [Pages 24702-24703] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-9896] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0015 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0016; FRL 9514-8] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal) and Part 71 Federal Operating Permit Program (Renewal) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that two Information Collection Requests (ICRs) have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew two existing approved collections. The ICRs, which are abstracted below, describe the nature of the two information collections and the estimated burdens and costs. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 25, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR- 2004-0015 (for the Part 70 state program) or Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR- 2004-0016 (for the Part 71 federal program), to (1) the EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email at email@example.com or by mail to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mailcode: 28221T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) the OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. 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Use the EPA's electronic docket and comment system at www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments. Title: Part 70 State Operating Permit Program (Renewal) and Part 71 Federal Operating Permit Program (Renewal). ICR numbers: For the Part 70 regulations, EPA ICR No. 1587.12 and OMB Control No. 2060-0243. For the Part 71 regulations, EPA ICR No. 1713.10 and OMB Control No. 2060-0336. ICR Status: The two ICRs are both scheduled to expire on April 30, 2012. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at the OMB. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Abstract: Title V of the Clean Air Act (Act) requires states to develop and implement a program for issuing operating permits to all sources that fall under any Act definition of ``major'' and certain other non-major sources that are subject to federal air quality regulations. The Act further requires the EPA to develop regulations that establish the minimum requirements for those state operating permits programs, to oversee implementation of the state programs, and to operate a federal operating permits program in areas not subject to an approved state program. The EPA regulations setting forth requirements for the state operating permit program are at 40 CFR part 70, and the EPA regulations setting forth the requirements for the federal (EPA) operating permit program are at 40 CFR part 71. The part 70 program is designed to be implemented primarily by state and local permitting authorities in all areas where they have juridiction. The part 71 program is designed to be implemented primarily by the EPA in all areas where state and local agencies do not have jurisdiction, such as Indian country and offshore beyond states' seaward boundaries. The EPA may also delegate authority to implement the part 71 program on its behalf to a state, local or tribal agency if the agency requests [[Page 24703]] delegation and makes certain showings regarding its authority and ability to implement the program. One such delegate agency for the part 71 program exists at present. In order to receive an operating permit for a major or other source subject to either of the permitting programs, the applicant must conduct the necessary research, perform the appropriate analyses and prepare the permit application with documentation to demonstrate that its facility meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific activities and requirements are listed and described in the Supporting Statements for the two ICRs. State and local agencies under part 70 and the EPA (or a delegate agency) under part 71 review permit applications, provide for public review of proposed permits, issue permits based on consideration of all technical factors and public input, and review information submittals required of sources during the term of the permit. Also, under part 70, the EPA reviews certain actions of the state and local agencies and provides oversight of the programs to ensure that they are being adequately implemented and enforced. Under part 71, the EPA reviews certain actions and performs oversight for any delegate agency, consistent with the terms of a delegation agreement. Consequently, information prepared and submitted by sources is essential for sources to receive permits, and for federal, state, local and tribal permitting agencies to adequately review the permit applications and thereby properly administer and manage the program. Since the previous renewal of this ICR, the EPA has promulgated two changes to the part 70 and 71 regulations: the Flexible Air Permits rule and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Tailoring rule. The first rule provides a mechanism for sources to establish provisions in their operating permits that result in fewer permit revisions necessary during the term of the permit; the second establishes levels where GHG emissions trigger permitting requirements. The information collection requirements for these regulatory revisions were approved by the OMB after the approval of the 2007 ICR renewals, and those approved changes are included and updated in these ICR renewals. Also, the previous part 71 ICR renewal identifed the EPA as the sole permitting authority, while this part 71 renewal identifies the EPA and one delegate agency, the Navaho Nation, as permitting authorities (the EPA continues to serve as a permitting authority in all areas, while the delegate agency serves as a permitting authority in a limited portion of Indian country). Burden Statement: Burden means the total time, effort or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain or disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for the collection of information under parts 70 and 71 is broken down as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of permit action Part 70 Part 71 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number of Sources....................... 15,940 174 Burden Hours per Response: Sources............................. 250 209 Permitting Authority................ 84 90 Total Annual Burden Hours: Sources............................. 3,977,316 36,375 Permitting Authority................ 1,336,370 1,254 \a\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Any minor discrepencies are due to rounding. \a\ Only delegate agency burden is shown for part 71. Respondents/Affected Entities: Industrial plants (sources); state, local and tribal permitting authorities. Estimated Number of Respondents: For part 70 there are 15,940 sources and 112 state and local permitting authorities. For part 71 there are 174 industry sources and 1 tribal delegate permitting authority. (The EPA serves as a permitting authority but, as a federal agency, is not a respondent.) Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: For part 70, the total annual burden for sources and state and local permitting authorities is 5,313,686 hours. For part 71, the total annual burden for sources and the one delegate agency (tribal) is 37,629 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: For part 70, the total annual cost for sources and state and local permitting authorities is $322,734,860. For part 71, the total annual cost for sources and the one delegate agency (tribal) is $2,393,171. In both cases, all costs are labor costs; there are no capital, startup or operating and maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: Since the last renewal of the part 70 ICR (in 2007), there is an decrease of about 199,000 hours (or nearly a 5 percent decrease) of annual respondent burden. This change is primarily due to an updated estimate of the number of permits expected. Since the last renewal of the part 71 ICR (in 2007), there is an increase of over 10,000 hours of total annual respondent burden (about a 38 percent increase). This is primarily due to an updated estimate of the number of permits expected. John Moses, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2012-9896 Filed 4-24-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


text: I have got my kettle-bell and I'm loving it. It gives me a real good workout in short amount of time. And there is just something about trowing a big heavy ball around that is very satisfying. I'm having some trouble doing a clean and press, but that's just a matter of getting stronger. For now I just swing it around and do a press with two arms. (well, really one arm with some support of the other) I'm hope that I will be seeing some muscle tone appear soon.


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F. Sohl, H. Hussmann, B. Schwentker, T. Spohn (Institut für Planetologie, Münster), R.D. Lorenz (Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Tucson)
The mean densities of Ganymede, Callisto, and Titan indicate that their interiors are composed of ice and silicates at nearly equal shares by mass. However, Titan's substantial nitrogen atmosphere suggests that the planetesimals that formed the satellite were enriched in more volatile ices such as NH3 and CH4. The interior of Titan may be differentiated into a rocky core and an icy mantle as a consequence of substantial accretional heating accompanied by partial outgassing and the formation of an early atmosphere. Depending on the amount of volatiles incorporated into the icy mantle, the radiogenic heating rate in the core, and the effectiveness of the heat transfer to the surface, an ammonia-rich liquid water layer may have formed underneath Titan's icy crust and may have survived to the present day. Therefore, we assume the interior of Titan to consist of a rocky core with chondritic heat production underneath a high-pressure ice layer, an isothermal sub-surface ocean, and an outermost ice I shell. The outer ice shell consists of a conductive (stagnant) lid and a convective sub-layer. The temperature and pressure at the base of the ice I layer are estimated from the pressure-dependent ammonia-water melting curve assuming various compositions of the internal ocean. Taking the assumption of thermal equilibrium, we obtain the surface heat flow and the thickness of the stagnant lid and the well-mixed convective sublayer from a parameterized model of convective heat transfer. The convective sublayer typically comprises about 25% of the thickness of the ice I layer and the surface heat flow is of the order of several 1011~W. The ammonia-water ocean extends over a depth range of several 100 km beneath the ice I layer and is underlain by a substantial high-pressure ice shell. Most of Titan's mass is concentrated in the silicate core that encompasses as much as 80% of the satellite's radius. The moment of inertia factor will be measured by the Cassini mission and is predicted to vary between 0.3 and 0.35. Furthermore, radar and optical remote sensing may determine crater morphologies that constrain the outermost ice layer thickness.
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(United States Anti-Doping Agency news release) USADA announced Friday that Lance Armstrong has chosen not to move forward with the independent arbitration process and as a result has received a lifetime period of ineligibility and disqualification of all competitive results from August 1, 1998 through the present, as the result of his anti-doping rule violations stemming from his involvement in the United States Postal Service (USPS) Cycling Team Doping Conspiracy (USPS Conspiracy).
According to the USADA news release:
Following the dismissal of Mr. Armstrong's lawsuit on Monday, August 20, 2012, by the federal court in Austin, Texas, Mr. Armstrong had until midnight on Thursday, August 23, to contest the evidence against him in a full evidentiary hearing with neutral arbitrators as provided by U.S. law. However, when given the opportunity to challenge the evidence against him, and with full knowledge of the consequences, Mr. Armstrong chose not to contest the fact that he engaged in doping violations from at least August 1, 1998 and participated in a conspiracy to cover up his actions. As a result of Mr. Armstrong's decision, USADA is required under the applicable rules, including the World Anti-Doping Code under which he is accountable, to disqualify his competitive results and suspend him from all future competition.
"Nobody wins when an athlete decides to cheat with dangerous performance enhancing drugs, but clean athletes at every level expect those of us here on their behalf, to pursue the truth to ensure the win-at-all-cost culture does not permanently overtake fair, honest competition" said USADA CEO, Travis T. Tygart. "Any time we have overwhelming proof of doping, our mandate is to initiate the case through the process and see it to conclusion as was done in this case."
As is every athlete's right, if Mr. Armstrong would have contested the USADA charges, all of the evidence would have been presented in an open legal proceeding for him to challenge. He chose not to do this knowing these sanctions would immediately be put into place.
The evidence against Lance Armstrong arose from disclosures made to USADA by more than a dozen witnesses who agreed to testify and provide evidence about their first-hand experience and/or knowledge of the doping activity of those involved in the USPS Conspiracy as well as analytical data. As part of the investigation Mr. Armstrong was invited to meet with USADA and be truthful about his time on the USPS team but he refused.
Read the entire news release from USADA HERE.


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Fayetteville, NY – Firefighters are responding to a report of smoke coming from the Freedom of Espresso coffee shop at 128 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
The call came in at 7:18 a.m.
Police and firefighters on the scene reported smoke was showing outside the building. The first truck on the scene was told to hook up to a hydrant.


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LUDINGTON, MI – An arrest warrant has been issued charging Sean Michael Phillips with the murder of his infant daughter, Katherine "Baby Kate" Phillips, the Mason County District Court magistrate has confirmed.
The warrant charging open murder was issued this morning, Oct. 4, according to Magistrate Patricia Baker.
Phillips is expected to be arraigned on video at 2 p.m. today, Baker said.
MLive Muskegon Chronicle will continue to cover developments.
Attorney General Bill Schuette and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola will announce details at a news conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m.


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No matter what the background of the student -- Staten Island native or brand new to the city -- being new at one of the Island's three colleges can be challenging. Fortunately, freshman orientation sessions make the Class of 2016 feel welcome and informed.
Each school has different ways to welcome new students, but all aspire to supply a smooth transition to college life.
The private liberal arts college on Grymes Hill started welcoming its incoming freshman class of 450 students on Thursday. The Class of 2016 represents 25 states, including Hawaii, and seven countries. Sixty percent of students come from hometowns outside New York State.
The four-day orientation takes place before classes begin on Monday and leads into a Week of Welcome, featuring activities like laser tag and a club fair.
Orientation coordinators Christopher DeFillippi of Great Kills, a junior government and politics major and Italian minor, and Allison Dufford, a senior theater major from California, have been planning the event for months.
"We've worked hard to revamp orientation to make it even better," Ms. Dufford said. "The workshops and activities are going to make a huge impression on the Wagner community as a whole."
"Orientation begins the next chapter in the life of any college student," added DeFillippi.
This year's theme is "You Belong in Wagner" and each of the four days includes icebreakers and workshops for students to get to know each other and acclimate to the campus and the city. Other events include a casino night, a scavenger hunt in Manhattan and a carnival.
An orientation highlight was Friday night's Trash to Treasure sale, which gave new students a chance to purchase lamps, rugs, posters and the occasional refrigerator left behind in dorm rooms last semester. Prices were under $20, and proceeds went to Project Hospitality.
The two-day CSI orientation welcomes 2,600 students -- 25 percent of whom are non-Islanders. Elaine Flynn, interim director of new student orientation, and Mary Beth Reilly, vice president for enrollment management, organized the first-year student orientation held on Aug. 8 and 9.
At a diversity workshop, students learned how first impressions are an inaccurate way to judge people.
"We consider ourselves a diverse college" Ms. Flynn said.
The workshop "allows them to meet fellow students, many of whom are representing a rich mosaic of student clubs and study-abroad opportunities," said CSI spokesman Ken Bach, describing orientation as "a best-practice model that helps ensure a smooth and successful first-year transition to college life."
Incoming CSI students are given the opportunity to speak face to face with faculty members from 17 different major departments, to explore options before registering for classes. A workshop called "At Your Service" introduces college resourses and "jam sessions" run by orientation leaders help acquaint students with the school.
The private Catholic university on Grymes Hill is holding orientation through Tuesday.
Events include icebreakers, floor meetings organized by resident assistants, a convocation and a boat cruise around Manhattan.
Orientation is broken down into categories to accommodate commuter, resident and transfer students and families of the Class of 2016 and help them meet each other.
"We are trying to address their specific needs," said Dr. Doug Geiger, associate vice president of student affairs for the Staten Island campus.
Incoming students for the fall semester include 191 freshmen and 31 transfer students.
"My hope for each of the students who experience our orientation program is that they will establish a strong connection to St. John's, learn a great deal about the university and its unique mission of service, and begin to conceive of ways that they may contribute to the campus community," said Christopher Cuccia, academic assistant vice president, Staten Island campus.


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FONDA - The Montgomery County Legislature voted Tuesday to support a potential casino on land in the town of Florida and city of Amsterdam.
Ken Rose, director of Montgomery County's Business Development Center, said Mick Mullins, a licensed real estate broker of Mullins Realty in Slingerlands, is promoting a pair of properties off Route 30 for a possible casino.
Rose said he has been in contact with a possible developer for the property. He would not name the developer.
The land totals 512 acres - 341 in the city of Amsterdam and 171 in the town of Florida.
According to Mullins' marketing flier, the land in the city costs $3.5 million and the land in the town of Florida costs $1.75 million.
After Tuesday's county meeting, Rose said he was pleased the Legislature supports the potential casino.
"Now we'll be able to move on with our process," Rose said.
The town of Florida council and the Amsterdam city council also have voted in support of the casino idea.
Montgomery County is one of the counties in the Capital Region being considered for a casino after voters statewide approved a casino measure in November's general election. State government will establish four casinos in the Capital Region, Catskills and Southern Tier, with one region receiving two casino licenses.
Montgomery County, with an unemployment rate of 8.2 percent, had the highest voter approval of a potential casino in the November vote, at 56 percent. Fulton County came in at a close second, with 55.9 percent.
Not all of the nine county legislators at Tuesday's meeting were in support of the casino plan. Legislator Martin Kelly of District 1 voted against the resolution, and Legislator Roy Dimond of District 3 did not attend the meeting.
"I represent Legislative District 1, so when I looked at the numbers for my district, 52 percent of the people were in favor [of the casino] and 48 percent were opposed," Kelly said. "I don't think a margin of 4 percent really gives a clear direction of which way this should go."
Kelly said he also doesn't support the casino initiative because of a Sept. 19 report from Moody's Investment Services.
"The report warned states not to rely heavily on gambling growth and pointed out how casino revenue in Atlantic City has dropped 44 percent since 2006," he said. "I think we also have to look at the impacts that this could have on our county before we move forward with having a casino here."
Kelly said he thinks the state will take over the project if it moves forward, and that's not something he's in favor of.
"I understand the way this resolution is drafted that it supposedly allows us to reconsider the issue if a site is chosen. However, my feeling is that if the state or federal governments see that we're in favor of something, they tend to overstep the local governments," he said. "Case in point, look at Beech Nut. That was a state agreed and sponsored move to keep them in the county, and I'm thankful for that. However, the county wasn't really involved or at the table with the process. The state's history is the reason I can't support this casino plan."
However, Kelly said he's not against job creation in the county.
"A casino could generate jobs in this county, which is something I'm not against at all," he said. "I just don't think we should be so hasty in our decision; we need to take it back to the tortoise and the hare."
County Executive Matt Ossenfort said the support of the Legislature and municipalities for the casino is promising.
"I think this is an important first step in the process of what could be a great opportunity for this county," Ossenfort said. "I think there's a lot of information that still needs to be gathered. This is a long process, and this is just the beginning. I think it's something we need to look at and consider, and I'm glad we're able to do that."
Casino gambling requests for proposals will be issued in March. Bids are due in June and the decision will be made in the fall regarding the location of the new casinos, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address in January.


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September has been warm and dry in the southern part of the
state. It has been great for drying down our late-planted corn crop, but it has
been terrible for establishing new pastures. I have sowed fescue in August that
germinated and died. I have replanted and am still waiting for germination. The
new hybrids of fescue are quick establishing and, in most cases, very hearty. I
still believe I can make it work, but it would be nice to get a soaking rain
pretty soon. Our growing season is running short.
I have been taking some orders for freezer beef for this
coming year. I find it interesting listening to people and answering their
questions about how we manage and feed our cattle. Antibiotics and steroids are
a hot button in the public's eye. As a beef producer, I always follow label
directions and never administer any product off label. I am Beef Quality
Assurance certified, as well as all of my employees. I have found that there is
more to it than that. Public perception is a challenge for livestock producers
every day. It amazes me how they think and what they can believe. Just because I
use products that they would deem unhealthy does not mean that I favor profit
over their safety. The fact is all living animals and even plants contain
hormones like the ones I supplement my cattle with.
By bringing the cattle inside, I seldom ever have an issue
where I would need antibiotics. I spend time to invite the public to come see
our operation. They have a right to know how their food is produced. Otherwise
they know only what they see on television or what they hear other people say.
This past week I was observing shoppers — in general, I am speaking of moms — at
the grocery store. They walk past the meat counter and pick up a package of
ground beef. I noticed they spend time reading labels and maybe looking at color
or texture. It is true they pay attention. I tell my story when I get a chance
in hope that they will have a better understanding.


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Guidelines for Common Sense Alzheimers and Dementia Care
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People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are a unique population of fragile individuals for whom the provision of care can be difficult at best. Kisses for Elizabeth presents a practical, common sense approach that families and professional care givers can use to provide solutions to difficult situations and behaviors. The stories in the book are true and highlight guidelines for common sense dementia care. Click here to read Elizabeth's story.
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A memorial for Michael Jackson started Tuesday with the reading of messages of condolences from former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, and singer Diana Ross.
Jackson, who died on June 25 aged 50, had met with Mandela on several occasions on trips to Africa, and was very close to Ross, even naming her as a back-up guardian for his children.
"Michael was a giant and a legend in the music industry. And we mourn with the millions of fans worldwide," read the message from Mandela.
"We had great admiration for his talent and that he was able to triumph over tragedy on so many occasions in his life.
"My wife and I, our family, our friends, send you our condolences during this time of mourning. Be strong, Nelson Mandela."
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Is Your Baby Sleeping with a Meat Cleaver?
Co-sleeping has always been a controversial subject but a new campaign by the city of Milwaukee against co-sleeping has people talking.
Co-sleeping has always been a controversial subject but a new campaign by the city of Milwaukee against co-sleeping has people talking.
If you didn't know better, you'd swear your normally happy and contented three-month-old was jealous of all the attention these intruders (a.k.a holiday guests) are demanding of you. But a three-month-old is far too young for jealousy -- right?
You don't have to be a smoker for your child to be exposed to the risks of third-hand smoke. Researchers have discovered that the residue from tobacco clings to furniture, clothes, walls, rugs and floors.
Who says exercising can't be fun? Take it to a new level for both of you. Plop that tiny tot into a sling, put on some moving music and "boogie!"
Long-time study finally confirms that turning off the TV protects your baby's brain!
picking baby names is one of the hardest things I have had to do this pregnancy. But tonight I said one of her name choices outloud and she kicked. I said the other baby name and she remained still. When I said her first choice again she kicked, I think she likes the first choice.
What we put on baby's skin is important. And not just for the first few weeks. Here are some quick facts:
We asked Pregnancy.org members which books their little ones love and beg to be read over and over.
While your baby's behavior might not be predictable, common travel challenges and issues are! Stay ahead of emergencies with this advice.
"Back-to-school" time puts many moms into a shopping and scheduling frenzy. What if mom is the student? "Frenzy" takes on a whole new meaning!


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The best cake I ever had was on my 8th birthday. I don't remember if it was vanilla or chocolate or even if it tasted good, but I remember what it looked like. It was the cake version of a Holly Hobbie doll. I couldn't believe that my mom had found something so perfect.
Now that I have kids, I try to recreate that magic on their very special days. For my older son's 9th birthday party, I made Angry Birds cupcakes and my husband made a standing sling shot and painted balls to look like Angry Birds for a real life Angry Birds game. For a camping themed party, we made a tent piñata and I made S'mores cupcakes.
Here are some of the cakes and cupcakes I've made for my kids over the years plus a few other fun ideas for boys.
Angry Birds Cupcakes 1 of 8These vanilla and chocolate cupcakes were decorated with marshmallows, gummy heart candy, and black icing color.
Princess Leia Cupcakes 2 of 8I'm in love with this Princess Leia Cupcake from justJENN Recipes.. She obviously has some killer decorating skills. Princess Leia's buns are made from Oreos.
Donut Birthday Cake 3 of 8Here is a cake for the birthday boy who doesn't like cake. Sarah Auerswald of Sarah and Sons started by placing five donuts on a round dish, then layering 3, then 2, and one at the top.
Harry Potter Nimbus 2000 Birthday Cake 4 of 8If you're like me and don't have the artistic skills to make a Hogwartz Castle Cake then the Nimbus 2000 Cake is for you. I made a triangle shaped layer cake with butterscotch frosting for the broom and cupcakes for the handle.
S'mores Cupcakes 5 of 8We had a camping themed party for my son and he wanted brownies instead of cake. These are Ghirardelli brownies topped with marshmallow fluff with a toasted marshmallow on top. They're definitely not health food, but they were a hit with the kids and adults alike.
Rock Climbing Birthday Cake 6 of 8The Rock Climbing Birthday Cake is the world's easiest cake to make look interesting. I baked two 9-inch cakes, cut one cake in half and placed it on the bottom. Then made each layer slightly smaller up to the top. I frosted once in a jagged way to look like rock and to hold the cake together. I frosted again and used jelly bellys for the foot holds.
Lego Birthday Cake 7 of 8This was easy and loved by the kids. I put a light layer of frosting on the top of 6 cupcakes and then turned them upside down onto the cake and frosted all of it together. I also made a matching piñata with upside down single serve apple sauce cups for the pegs.
Airplane Birthday Cake 8 of 8This Airplane Cake was the first one I ever made for my kids so I took the easy route and used a cake mold.
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Typography, advertising and favoured clients
Typographica has run a design nugget that hits upon a pet peeve of mine: the tendency of graphic designers and ad agencies to run with tried, true and often boring formats and designs.
Their interview with Phil Martin, the designer of a number of fresh variations on older typefaces, prompted this comment about a favoured client.
… "It's too Hot to cook" is as nice a design as I have ever done. It was an ad I did for Dallas Power & Light. Oh, what memories. Every time I had a new face ready, it would become the look of my next DP&L ad. It gave Martin Studios a city-wide showing of a look you could get only by hiring Martin Studios …
[There's] somebody else to thank for helping me become a type designer: Ray Ward, the DP&L company spokesman and ad man, gave me free range to give the ads any look I chose. [One of Martin's sample books] shows ten DP&L graphics!
I admit many corporate communicators may not have the leeway to allow this sort of creative input. Branding guides and corporate messaging are an important part of defining and sustaining a corporate identity. Graphic designers, however, are still an important part of the creative process – and if they don't volunteer new ideas on an old theme, should be pushed and prodded to earn their creative premium.
Otherwise, I can use the corporate PowerPoint template and Photoshop to set up my new ad.


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Filed Under: Music Videos, by Samurai on May 21, 2011
In the 3rd installment of his The Sky Is Falling mixtape, out May 25 and presented in full through music videos, J The S has teamed up again with director Court Dunn to create another fabulous video to back up another fabulous song with "Paranoid Politics". The effects and filming make these visuals seem straight out of a Jason Bourne film, with J The S as Matt Damon. To show your support for J The S, make sure to pick up his The Sky Is Falling mixtape when it drops May 25 (also available in MP3's for those who prefer just the song.)View more from:
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Summer is a time for pools, beaches, lakes and family outings.
But it's also a time for enhanced caution for the parents of children who can't swim -- as well as for adults who aren't the strongest swimmers themselves.
We got a sobering reminder of the potential dangers of the water on Tuesday night, when Takara McDuffy, described as a perennially-smiling 10-year-old from Stapleton, drowned off Coney Island Beach during a trip with family friends.
Sadly, Staten Island and its residents are not strangers to such incidents.
As we all remember to stay cautious in the weeks ahead, here is a look at five recent water-related tragedies that affected borough residents:
June 6, 2012
Vaughan Mitchell, an eighth-grader from New Brighton, drowned in the Kill van Kull after he and two friends decided to go swimming behind a building on Bank Street, which parallels Richmond Terrace and skirts the Esplanade that's home to the Postcards memorial. They jumped in, and Mitchell, who told his friends he could swim, walked backwards into the water. There was a drop-off and he began to flounder.
July 13, 2011
An underwater endurance exercise turned tragic when two seemingly healthy 21-year-old men hoping to join elite military units went into cardiac arrest in 3 ½ feet of water at Lyons Pool in Tompkinsville. Bodhan Vitenko of Manhattan and Jonathan Proce of Sunnyside, were found not breathing at the bottom of the water. Vitenko died at the scene and Proce died later in a hospital. According to witnesses, the duo had been pushing their bodies in what appeared to be grueling training exercises, possibly in preparation for some kind of military service.
July 5, 2011
Nemesio Rojas-Samora, 21, of Port Richmond, drowned in waters off Livingston while fishing with three friends. Cops said he was standing on a rock, washing his hands when a wave knocked him into the water at Richmond Terrace and Tysen Street.
August, 2010
An upstate family vacation turned tragic for a Concord couple, when their 8-year-old son, Toni Li, apparently drowned in a motel pool. The boy had been in the indoor pool, which ranges from three to six feet deep, with his teenage sister, when he floundered.
July 19, 2009
Three-year-old Ryan Pisapia somehow got into the pool at his family's home while a pool party was wrapping up. The party was winding down, and family members were putting together treats for the children in attendance when they realized no one had seen Ryan in a while, cops said at the time. A search disclosed the tragedy, and the child's lifeless body was scooped from the water.


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Single-Leg Front Raises
You'll need a set of 5-pound dumbbells. This targets the front of your shoulders, abs, and glutes. Do 8 reps (4 per arm) on each leg.
Single Leg Front Raises. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand. Bend your right leg and raise it about 3 inches off the floor. Extend both your arms straight out in front of you at chest height, palms facing down. Keeping your arms straight, raise your left hand above your head and hold for 3 counts then lower it back to your chest height. Repeat with your right arm, continue alternating arm raises until you've done 8 total, 4 reps on each arm. Now switch legs and do 8 more reps standing on your right leg. The single leg dumbbell front raise targets the front of your shoulder as well as your abs and gluts. If balancing on one leg is too hard, you can also do this exercise with both legs on the floor.


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It's budget crunch time at the state Capitol as the fiscal year winds to a close in 19 days.
But unlike in past Junes, it seems the budget is not the overriding concern for Gov. Tom Corbett and lawmakers.
That's because there's three other big-ticket complicated and highly controversial issues on the table that Corbett wants done along with passage of an on-time balanced budget by June 30.
Liquor sales reform. Transportation funding enhancements. Pension reform.
Corbett told the business community in Ephrata last week, "We need to figure out where we're going on these before the budget deadline this summer."
Corbett has signaled a willingness to work beyond that deadline if it means getting more of policy agenda through the General Assembly. His budget secretary Charles Zogby confirmed that by making it known that the governor has cleared his schedule for July, at least for the first two weeks, in the event negotiations extend beyond June 30.
For Corbett to get some movement on all three issues would require a majority of like-minded lawmakers in both chambers to support plans to address each one, which presently doesn't exist. Or it would require some masterful strategizing by the administration, the likes of which some observers say they have yet to see out of Team Corbett.
Following Monday's closed-door negotiations with legislative leaders, Corbett described the session as producing a "very good discussion. We talked about all three pieces of legislation and we talked about the budget."
Franklin & Marshall College political scientist G. Terry Madonna and others predict the most the governor is likely to get is an on-time budget and a transportation funding plan. Republicans and Democrats have voiced support for a robust transportation funding package that has the potential to create thousands of jobs.
"Rome wasn't built in a day and he's not going to get the legislative achievements he wants in a day," Madonna said. "So he's going to have to get one piece at a time and the piece that everybody agrees that has the best chance of all is transportation."
Working to the governor's benefit is a strong desire by lawmakers to get something done beyond passing an on-time budget. And they would like to have recorded votes to show they accomplished something big.
The Senate last week passed by a 45-5 vote an ambitious $2.5 billion transportation funding plan that could satisfy the state's need for revenue to fix roads and bridges for decades to come. That was that chamber's highest priority, which is why it was numbered Senate Bill 1.
By a mostly party-line vote of 105-90, the House in March passed an historic liquor privatization bill that generations of lawmakers have failed to do. That plan was the House Republican leader's highest priority.
Despite that progress on those issues, prognostications by a dozen lobbyists and high-level legislative sources interviewed for this story average out the odds to, at best, 50-50 as to whether anything beyond a budget gets done.
Legislative leaders and their aides seem more optimistic at this point that more than a budget can get passed.
House Republican Leader Mike Turzai of Allegheny County said following Monday's negotiations, "We're moving forward on a variety of fronts but the constitutional obligation immediately before us is the budget."
Senate Republican Dominic Pileggi of Delaware County said as he left that session, that all three policy issues and the budget were actively discussed. Asked which will likely get done, he said, "The budget, absolutely. And I'm optimistic about the other three major issues that we're working on."
However, lobbyists, who have watched the way eleventh-hour budget-related negotiations tend to break down on controversial issues, express more skepticism.
Senators have made it clear it can't support the House liquor plan, House Bill 790, saying its end-goal of divesting the state of its liquor business goes too far.
They prefer modernizing the state-controlled system in place now with possibly a little privatization thrown in the mix. But the rhetoric coming out of some House Republicans, including Turzai, shows only a modicum of willingness to bend on privatizing liquor sales.
"Any legislation that comes over from the Senate has to be substantially similar to House Bill 790 as we passed it," Turzai said on Monday.
It based on that kind of rhetoric that leads a longtime Harrisburg lobbyist to predict that if the Senate doesn't deliver a liquor bill to the House that includes a good amount of privatization, House Republicans won't see the necessity to do transportation.
Meanwhile, some conservative House Republicans dislike the cost implications that the transportation bill will have on their constituents. Some refer to the Senate-passed plan as a $2.5 billion tax increase.
Knowing that, House Republican leaders expect they will need some Democratic votes to garner the 102 needed to pass a transportation bill.
Another lobbyist suggested that is a reason why many observers say both transportation and liquor get done or neither.
Pension reform, meanwhile, seems like the longest shot to happen this month. No plan has passed either chamber. A lobbyist observed given the complexities of that issue, lawmakers needed to be further along in the process to get something done between now and June 30.
"I don't see it happening. It doesn't mean it's not going to. Things can turn on a dime in June, but I don't see them getting there. There's too many unanswered questions," the lobbyist said.
Corbett indicated on Monday that addressing the pension issue is a necessity if groups want to increase funding for other programs.
"The only other alternative for everybody who's fighting the pension reform is raising taxes and I don't think that's fair to the taxpayers of Pennsylvania," Corbett said.


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Hanna moves on to Afghanistan
Hanna crosses into Afghanistan, while Boris reaches Sudan
Hanna crosses into Afghanistan, while Boris reaches Sudan
Boris's Journey Follow The Flock Hanna's journey Home Irina's Journey Shirin's journey Stepaniya's journey
Five birds tracked in five different countries, as the western flock moves further south.
All three of our satellite-tagged Sociable Lapwings are still transmitting strong signals. Of note is the particularly fast migration south by Irina who is now in Eastern Turkey.


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July 2011 Recipe Corrections
It's our job to print recipes you can count on, so we do our very best to make things right when BA's sharp-eyed readers catch something our kitchen missed.
Today, we're addressing two dessert recipes from our July issue. Some readers found that both our Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies and our Blackberry Buttermilk Cake required more precise instructions for baking times. Although many factors–from altitude to oven type–can affect the time it takes for baked goods to be fully cooked, we want to make sure you don't miss out on the fresh summer flavors that go into these desserts (basil, citrus, and blackberries) because of over-baking. Below, find our answers to your questions.
Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies
from Fast, Easy, Fresh, p. 35
After a retest, we found that the baking time stated is too long. The cookies only need to bake about 14-15 minutes at 375 degrees, or just until the edges are brown.
Blackberry Buttermilk Cake
from Berries, Berries, Berries, p. 102
The size of the springform pan used here makes a difference in the time required for the cake to bake fully. At 350 degrees, the cake in a 9-inch pan can go the full printed time (1 hour 25 minutes), but in a 10-inch pan it will be done after about 1 hour. We also found that a toothpick test, in this case, isn't as effective as a finger. The top should be golden brown and it should bounce back when you press it.
To those who had any trouble with these recipes, our sincere apologies. We hope you'll try them again using the amended versions online.
If you ever have questions or comments about one of our recipes, don't hesitate to email us at email@example.com.


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Welcome to Richmond Cherries, a family owned fruit farm on the banks of the Coal River near the historic village of Richmond in Southern Tasmania.
We grow 9 varieties of dark, white, sweet and tart Morello cherries, as well as strawberries and a whole range of berries including loganberries, raspberries and boysenberries.
Strawberries start in November and while they have a temporary lull in late December, will carry on in some years through until March. Our first cherries ripen in December and our season runs through January and into early February.
During the season you can find us at the Farm Gate Market in Hobart on a Sunday morning and at Salamanca market on Saturday's. We also supply the Australian wholesale market and export fruit to Asia and Europe.
If you are looking for a gift, we can arrange to send parcels of 2 kg premium cherries to all states except Western Australia. Please give us a call or email us if you would like some delivered to your door.


text: A while ago, I was talking to a fellow gun enthusiasts and brought up the question: "Why isn't there a auto-loading handgun chambered in 7.62x39?" I was told that it wouldn't work and just left it at that based on my assumption that the person knew exactly what they were talking about (perhaps he does and my recent discovery changes nothing). Fast forward a month and a half, I stumble upon the FN Five-seveN. To me, this round looks like a scaled-down version of the 7.62x39. So, I am, once again, wondering why no one is making a handgun that is chambered in this caliber. Now, I know that a handgun in this caliber would require large grips, but in my opinion, it's definitely doable. To me, this would be a phenomenal round to have in the palm of your hands and I would have no problem with spending a nice chunk of change on such a firearm. I am also willing to be that others would as well. So, my question to you guys is: Why is there not a pistol chambered in this caliber? What is holding it back?


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Annual event features variety of family fun activities
Visitors to last yearŌĆÖs Winterfest activities at Beech Hill Park in Sackville enjoy an old-fashioned sleigh ride.
By Katie Tower
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SACKVILLE, N.B. ŌĆō If youŌĆÖre looking for a way to beat the winter blues this year, Sackville will be the place to be this weekend.
The town is getting set to host its annual Winterfest, featuring a three-day line-up of activities and events designed to bring the community together to celebrate the season and get active.
From sledding and skating to skiing and sipping hot chocolate, the weekend is packed full of events to suit just about everyoneŌĆÖs tastes.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre looking forward to getting families out, to enjoy the winter weather and to have some fun,ŌĆØ said Rebekah Cant, director of community development, programming and tourism for the town.
Cant said town staff are hoping for more snow before the weekend to help out with the sledding hills and sleigh rides on Saturday, although she noted the other activities will still go on without more of the white stuff. They are also hoping for cool (not cold!) winter temperatures throughout the three days of events.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre crossing our fingers that the weather is on our side,ŌĆØ she said.
Environment Canada is calling for sunny skies on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures ranging from a high of -6 to a low of -11 throughout the day. SundayŌĆÖs forecast is calling for -4 with possible flurries.
SackvilleŌĆÖs Winterfest activities kick off on Friday afternoon (Feb.1) with a luncheon at the Legion. During the luncheon, the Crown of Winterfest winner will be announced.
Later that evening, an outdoor skate will take place under the lights at Lillas Fawcett Park from 6-8 p.m., complete with music, hot chocolate and a bonfire.
ŌĆ£ThatŌĆÖs always fun. Everyone always enjoys an outdoor skate,ŌĆØ said Cant.
On Saturday, the festivities will continue with a day full of family fun.
Festival-goers can get off to a good start with a full breakfast at the Sackville Lions Den. Then, everyone is invited to come out and cheer on their favorite teams participating in this yearŌĆÖs Curl for Cancer fundraiser at the local curling club. Or they can take part in the Tantramar ATV clubŌĆÖs winter poker run.
The fun will continue at the Winterfest Family Fun Day at Beech Hill park, from 1-4 p.m., featuring an afternoon of sliding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, snow croquet, parachute games, maple taffy-making, a scavenger hunt, and more.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖve got lots of great things planned there,ŌĆØ she said.
Cant said Beech Hill is the prime location to host an event like this.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs such a beautiful hill there and such a nice view. ThereŌĆÖs usually a really great turnout for this event.ŌĆØ
That evening, people are invited to take in some musical entertainment at Hee Haw Karaoke at the Legion or listen to some blues music at GeorgeŌĆÖs Roadhouse when the Harrison Kennedy Band takes the stage.
The Winterfest activities continue on Sunday with a free movie at the Vogue at 1 p.m., an international tea event hosted by the multicultural association at the curling club at 2 p.m., and a free family skate at the civic centre at 3 p.m.
Most events throughout the weekend are free but some events do require registration or charge admission. Check the ad in this weekŌĆÖs Sackville Tribune-Post or visit the town website at www.sackville.com for more information.


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The pregame honorees tonight are Charlie Warren, 16th on Oregon's all-time scoring list (1,301 points from 1959-62), and former Michigan and Arizona State coach Bill Frieder.
Frieder, who always was a Michigan man, by the way, will be remembered for his colorful personality, his messy breakup in Ann Arbor with Bo Schembechler and for his odd couplish teaming with former Arizona coach Lute Olson.
But Frieder also has ties to Eugene. Not only was his hotel room robbed before an ASU-Oregon game (his most vivid memory – and he later tried to interview the perp for his TV show), but he also has a daughter who worked as a special assistant to former athletic director Pat Kilkenny.
His daughter, Laura, was an assistant professor at Purdue when Frieder introduced her to Kilkenny – the men met while both lived in San Diego – at the Pac-10 Tournament. Kilkenny hired her to help on the arena project on the finance side. She's now an associate athletic director at California.
Although he is proud of his daughter's efforts and still a bit irked over the robbery, Frieder said he has fond memories of Mac Court and is sorry to see the old place go.


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By now, almost everybody — with the possible exception of Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina — realizes there's a difference between climate and weather. Fiorina, running in the California primary and ultimately aiming to unseat Democrat Barbara Boxer, paid for and appeared in a campaign ad slamming the sitting senator for being "worried about the weather" when there are serious concerns like terrorism to deal with.
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Now, a loo with a view that stares 15-storeys down elevator shaft
Submitted by Jamie Williamson on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 11:49
New York, May 3 : Mexico is now home to a state-of-the-art penthouse that has a glass-floored washroom looking down on an empty 15-story high elevator shaft.
Hernandez Silva Architects are the masterminds behind the vertigo-inducing home which is sure to make brushing your teeth before bed an exhilarating experience.
The design team came up with the idea after plans for a second elevator shaft in the luxury apartment were scrapped, the New York Daily News reported.
According to website thisiscolossal. com, the architects said they decided to install "a powder room with a glass floor that looks down on all 15 levels," to make life interesting.
The luxury home reportedly has been built on top of a 1970s colonial-style building in Guadalajara and has a huge deck and sweeping views of the city.
There are huge windows throughout the space, and walls can be moved and eliminated to change the layout of interior rooms. (ANI)
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If you see only one town in Spain, it should be GRANADA. For here, extraordinarily well preserved and in a tremendous natural setting, stands the Alhambra – the most exciting, sensual and romantic of all European monuments. It was the palace fortress of the Nasrid sultans, rulers of the last Spanish Moorish kingdom, and in its construction Moorish art reached a spectacular and serene climax. But the building seems to go further than this, revealing something of the whole brilliance and spirit of Moorish life and culture. There's a haunting passage in Jan Morris' book, Spain, which the palace embodies:
"Life itself, which was seen elsewhere in Europe as a kind of probationary preparation for death, was interpreted [by the Moors] as something glorious in itself, to be ennobled by learning and enlivened by every kind of pleasure."
Built on the slopes of three hills, the rest of the city basks in the Alhambra's reflected glory. Because the Moorish influence here was so ruthlessly extinguished following capitulation to the Catholic monarchs Fernando and Isabel, Granada tends to be more sober in character and austere in its architecture than Andalucía's other provincial capitals. Many visitors, once they've viewed the Alhambra, are too jaded or can't be fussed to take in the city's other sights, which is a pity, for Granada has much to offer. The hill-top Albaicín, the former Moorish town, is a fascinating quarter full of narrow alleyways and small squares, and a great place for an hour's stroll. Not far away, too, is the cathedral with the gem of the Capilla Real attached to it, the final resting place of the Catholic monarchs who ended Moorish rule in Spain. Add in an archeological museum, Moorish baths and some fine churches, including a spectacular La Cartuja monastery, and you have more than enough to start you thinking about extending your stay.


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Riverwest Fest rocks to the end of the world
If it was the end of the world as we know it, the bands and spectators at Riverwest Fest appeared to feel fine.
Contrary to the Mayan calendar, the world did in fact not come to an end on Friday (as of this story's 10 p.m. deadline anyway), so plans for the third annual local music bash proceeded as planned. The two-day event's grown to be one of the largest showcases of music in the city; by the time the fest wraps up Saturday, about 66 bands should have played nine different venues. »Read Full Article(1)
Setzer brings swinging holiday cheer to Potawatomi
On the 16th day of November, Brian Setzer gave with glee: 5 sax men, 4 trumpet players, 2 backing singers...and drums dressed in tinsel, glittering.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's Christmas show, at Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Northern Lights Theater, also had falling suds (subbing for snow), TV theme song cameos (including "The Flintstones," "Peter Gunn" and "The Andy Griffith Show") and covers from Setzer's Stray Cats rockabilly days. »Read Full Article(1)
Danceworks' 'Intersect' showcases breadth of artists involved
If one creative mind is a good thing, bringing many together for a project must be an even better thing — right?
Apparently so, given the variety of dance and original music in the Danceworks Performance Company's collaborative "Intersect" program. »Read Full Article
Next Act Theatre offers solid primer on Marxism with 'Groucho'
Like the Marx Brothers' early vaudeville show, Next Act Theatre's"Groucho: A Life in Revue" is a "skule" act. It gently and congenially educates the audience about one of America's great comedians, Groucho Marx, whose remarkable career included Broadway, movie and TV hits built around his wisecracking persona.
After a brief opening sequence, this revue, written by Groucho's son Arthur and Robert Fisher, unfolds chronologically. It's sentimental in spots, but heck, you might be sentimental, too, if you were writing a show about your father and uncles. It's not warts and all, but it does acknowledge Groucho's regrets about three marriages that ended in divorce. »Read Full Article


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Do these jeans make my donation look big?
Nolita is again doing the denim swap. Bring gently worn denim to the shop between now and November 17 and they'll give them to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Kids from the program get to party at the store with their Bigs and pick out a swank pair of jeans. Denim donors also get $25 off a new pair of jeans. Nolita carries brands such as Seven for All Mankind, True Religion and Citizens for Humanity.
Nolita is also hosting a denim swap party for donors.
"We did the first denim swap back in May, and everyone loved it," Katy Kippen shop manager said. "It's so rewarding . . .especially when you see the kids getting excited about their new jeans. We plan on making this a regular event."
The blues will make you happy.
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When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, November 12
What : Drinks and hors d'oevres hosted by Big Hour, Also BBBS reps will talk the cause
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PGA Tour officials have announced that the driving range has reopened and they expect play in the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to resume at 10:30 a.m. today.
Play was originally scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. but was pushed back to 8:09. All the players in the field were able to begin their second round before play was suspended again at 9:19 a.m. because of dangerous weather conditions.
Jason Bohn, after two holes in his second round, has the lead at 8 under par. Lee Janzen, Alex Cejka, Brian Davis and Greg Owen are at 7-under 137.


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Former Auburn head coach Gene Chizik sent plenty of disapproving looks toward players in need of coaching during his time on the sidelines. Over the weekend however, Chizik aimed his glare at a different target: his daughter's prom date.
A photo of Chizik throwing a somewhat suspicious glance toward his daughter's date quickly made its way around social media after the young man's mother posted the photo on Twitter and Instagram.
The photo was featured on several national websites and was even discussed on The Today Show on Monday morning.
Chizik didn't make it into any of our AL.com Prom Photo Galleries (as far as we know) but maybe someone else you know did. Check out them out at AL.com/prom.


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Commissioners to chip in funds for Leetonia project
LISBON – Columbiana County commissioners will use some of their state casino tax money to help the village of Leetonia with a water project.
Commissioners agreed Wednesday to provide $23,177 from the county general fund to serve as matching funds needed by Leetonia to qualify for a $63,177 federal grant available through the Ohio Development Services Agency.
The money, along with $40,000 being put up by Leetonia, is being used to fund a $126,354 project to install a system at the water treatment plant that removes THM from the water storage tank. THM is a chemical byproduct of the water chlorination process, and long-term exposure can cause health problems.
Leetonia has been cited by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for failing to have a THM removal system.
Earlier in the year Leetonia officials had asked for $50,000 from the commissioners' annual allocation of federal CDBG grant money, but the project was not among the four commissioners chose to fund with the $247,200.
Since then, Leetonia was able to able to obtain additional state grant funding, lowering the amount it would need from commissioners. County Development Director Tad Herold asked the commissioners to consider funding the lowered request, and they agreed by using some of the proceeds received from the state casino tax.
In other business, commissioners again voted to accept additional federal Summer Youth Employment Program funds that went unused by two other Ohio counties. The amount this time – a combined $116,000 – came from Morrow and Morgan counties.
The county Department of Job and Administration's original allocation was $427,000 but it has received an additional $471,000 in unused funds from other counties since then, including the money from Morrow and Morgan counties.
The money was used to pay the hourly wages of 240 young people who were employed by participating businesses and government agencies in the county. The youths have to be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which is $47,100 for a household of four.
JFS Director Eileen Dray-Bardon said the additional funds mean many of the youths who have not returned to school or are otherwise still employed can continue working until the program expires Oct. 31.
In related news, commissioners approved Dray-Bardon's request that the amount of gasoline vouchers that can be accepted at the Smith Oil stations in the county be increased from $37,000 to $57,000. The funding source is federal public assistance money received by the JFS.
The program provides gas cards for the working poor who are at 200 percent of the federal poverty level and employed as part of four JFS programs. The cards are for gas at Smith Oil to help recipients get to and from their jobs.
Dray-Bardon said the additional money is to provide $100 in gas cards to 200 young people who successfully completed the Summer Youth Jobs Program.


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Silver Creek to share more sports with Forestville
February 27, 2014
SILVER CREEK — Sharing sports is continuing to expand between Silver Creek and Forestville school district....
PR, just makes too much sense. Inertia, thy name is school spending.
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Unreal. The is complete and utter BS only because you are sending the WRONG MESSAGE! You are saying the almighty sports teams are more important than other extracurriculars, music, art, drama, tech, etc. that you sure as heck won't combine to save.
COMBINE THE TWO SCHOOLS! For once and for all. FVHS and SCHS are 4.8 MILES apart! Are you serious? You can't field a friggin baseball team anymore? WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU? You don't have enough children, or the taxpayer base, to offer these kids a quality education.
Awful. Just awful. The answer is to dissolve and consolidate for the benefit of all the kids. I love sports, I think they are vital and well presented in US public schools, but do the right thing. Offer a quality EDUCATION.
4.8 miles. Two tiny class F school districts. Only in NYS. Pathetic.
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George Polk Awards honor reporting based on NSA leaks
February 18, 2014, 12:19 am TWN
NEW YORK--Four journalists who reported on the extent of the U.S. National Security Agency's secret surveillance based on documents leaked by Edward Snowden are among the winners of the 65th annual George Polk Awards in Journalism.
Glenn Greenwald, Ewen MacAskill and Laura Poitras of The Guardian and Barton Gellman of The Washington Post will receive the award for national security reporting for stories based on secret documents leaked by Snowden, a former intelligence analyst.
The awards were announced Sunday by Long Island University.
This year's Polk Awards will be given out April 11. The awards were created in 1949 in honor of CBS reporter George W. Polk, who was killed while covering the Greek civil war.
James Yardley of The New York Times will be honored for foreign reporting for coverage of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, which killed more than 1,100 clothing workers.
The award for national reporting will go to Eli Saslow of The Washington Post for stories about some of the 47 million Americans who receive aid from the federal food stamp program.
Andrea Elliott of The New York Times will receive the award for local reporting for "Invisible Child," her five-part series focusing on Dasani Coates, one of 22,000 homeless children in New York City.
The award for business reporting will go to Alison Fitzgerald, Daniel Wagner, Lauren Kyger and John Dunbar of The Center for Public Integrity for "After the Meltdown," a three-part series demonstrating that regulators have failed to hold a single major player on Wall Street accountable for the behavior that sparked the 2008 financial crisis.