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It shouldn't come as a huge surprise to learn that the release of "Sparkle" is bittersweet one for star Jordin Sparks, because it marks the final big-screen appearance of late singing legend Whitney Houston.
And of course, while nothing could be better for Sparks than to have Houston here for the release, the former "American Idol" champ at the very least is happy that her personal idol was the one who helped her make the huge transition from music to the big screen in her feature film debut.
"It was such a blessing to be around her, because here I was, coming into the film as a rookie and not really knowing what I'm doing," Sparks told me in an interview Wednesday. "I was excited, but nervous and Whitney was there for me. Twenty years earlier she did 'The Bodyguard' with Kevin Costner and had to go through it as well. I could tell we related on that level."
Apart from that, Sparks was just bowled by the wow factor of who she was in the company of.
"It was not only incredible to be in a room with somebody like Whitney -- who I loved and looked up to my entire life -- but then to become co-workers and then my friend? It was really crazy to experience that," Sparks said. "She was just so amazing and fun, and nurturing and kind."
Filmed only months before Houston's untimely death at age 48 in February, "Sparkle" has proven to be an incredible roller coaster roller coaster ride of emotions for Sparks and her fellow cast and crew members in the months since. Sadly, the heartache all came rushing back Tuesday night, Sparks said at a premiere of the film in the Big Apple.
"My voice probably sounds worse than it normally does, because last night we had a New York screening of the film, and soon as Whitney starts to sing in the film, I could not hold back the tears. They just automatically happened," Sparks explained. "Since all the cast members were there, it was even more emotional, and my mom was there, so that was nerve-wracking. I'm just emotionally drained today from watching the film."
Opening in theaters nationwide on Friday, "Sparkle" is set in 1960s Detroit, where three musically gifted sisters -- Sparkle (Sparks), Dee (Tika Sumpter) and Sister (Carmen Ejogo) -- find success as a girl group in capturing the Motown sound that's sweeping the nation.
Despite being blessed with a caring manager (Derek Luke), the girls also find out that fame and fortune isn't all that's it's cracked up to be. Not only is the trio hiding their success from their strict and unsupportive mother, Emma (Houston); Sparkle and Dee are trying to save Sister from her entertainer husband, Satin (Mike Epps), who off-stage has a horrific dark side.
Although the heart of film is about Sparkle and her struggle as a songwriter who's trying to find her own voice, the foundation is grounded in Emma's tragic past as a singer and her vain efforts to dissuade at her daughters at every turn from getting caught up in the music business -- and ultimately being consumed by the dangers that come with fame.
In fact, at one point Emma chastises Sparkle about not learning from her life, which she deemed "one giant cautionary tale." And while Sparks said the singer didn't warn her about the potential dangers of fame, she said she could definitely sense Houston's personal cautionary tale lingering in the atmosphere.
"She didn't really need to say anything, she was just living proof of it," Sparks said, humbly. "She was very open and honest with all of us. She was more open about her personal struggles with Carmen, because Carmen's character in the film goes through a lot of the same things that Whitney did. I think that's why Whitney so was so excited to tell the story of this movie. She knew the parallels of her life and the parallels of what goes on in this story were very similar."
Sparks said if Houston were alive today, she wouldn't be afraid of speaking about her past troubles openly.
"She was not ashamed of who she was. She wasn't afraid the things she'd gone through, and she wasn't scared of her past," Sparks said. "The film was a great example from her not to forget where you came from and not be ashamed and afraid of who you are. All the good and the bad -- that's who she was and where she came from. She was Sparkle. She was Sister and she was the mother. That's why the story in the film comes together so well, because she lived it. While she's not here now, she has this amazing gem of a last gift to show people."
While working with Houston was personally and professionally fulfilling enough for Sparks, she also got to live another dream on "Sparkle" since the film -- a remake of 1976 film set in the 1950s Harlem -- was reconfigured to take place in 1968 in Detroit.
"With the 60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Supremes and Diana Ross' solo stuff. I just loved it," Sparks said. "So when I read the script and found out it was set in the '60s, I was really excited not just because of the music, but because of the fashion, the makeup and the hair and everything that was going on."
Topping things off, she said, was that "Sparkle" was partially filmed in the place that made the music happen.
"Detroit is where Motown was. You can still feel the energy there. I got to live in the '60s for two months as a 22-year-old from the 2000s -- it was awesome," Sparks said, laughing. "How many people can say that?"


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Prominent chemist to speak at Ott Lectureship
Posted on October 23, 2013
An award-winning chemist and member of the National Science Board will be the featured speaker for the Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry at Grand Valley State University.
W. Carl Lineberger, JILA and E.U. Condon Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will give a public lecture on October 29 and a seminar for students and faculty on October 30.
Tuesday, October 29
"Negative Ion Chemistry Research: How it Led to 'A Positive Look Into Science and Technology Policy'
5 p.m. reception
6 p.m. lecture
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room, Allendale Campus
Wednesday, October 30
"Molecular Reaction Dynamics in Time and Frequency Domains: A Wonderful Playground for Collaboration between Experiment and Theory"
1 p.m. chemistry seminar
Cook DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus
William Carl Lineberger is the E.U. Condon Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Fellow of JILA at the University of Colorado in Boulder. His research centers on the application of lasers to problems in chemical physics, especially those involving gas phase anions. He has won numerous awards such as the H. P. Broida Prize in Chemical Physics and the Earl K. Plyler Prize from the American Physical Society. He received the Bomem-Michelson Prize and the William F. Meggers Prize from the Optical Society of America.
Lineberger has served on many advisory committees, chairing the NSF Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the National Research Council Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Applications, and the Department of Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee. In 2011, he was nominated by President Obama for membership on the National Science Board, and was subsequently confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee and chair of the Subcommittee on Facilities of NSB.
The Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry was created and endowed by a gift from Arnold C. Ott and Marion Ott. Arnold Ott received his doctorate in 1943 from Michigan State University in chemistry, physics and bacteriology and was a leading chemist and entrepreneur in West Michigan. He was also one of the co-founders of Grand Valley State University and served on the GVSU Board of Trustees for 28 years.
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Ohio Northern University presents student-directed one-act plays
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present three student-directed one-act plays in the new Mathile Lab Theatre from April 24 to 27 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee shows scheduled for April 26 and 27 at 2 p.m.
Student directors from the ONU Department of Theatre Arts will stage three gems of the American theatre that span half a century of playwriting: from William Saroyan's classic drama of the 1940's, Hello out There, to Sam Shepard's 1960's experimental comedy, Chicago, to the contemporary, whimsical Death Comes for a Wedding by Joe Tracz. With no play longer than a half hour, this is a short evening of theatre packed with variety and compelling storytelling.
Sam Shepard's "Chicago" directed by Jeremy D. Martinez, a sophomore theatre arts/theatre major from Palmview, Texas. "Chicago" features a 20-ish man named Stu in a comic and absurdist take on the meaning of life and love. Shepard's stage reality is anything but real: a foray into the bizarre, the comic, and the highly imaginative.
The actors in "Chicago" are Jim Scofield, a senior communications arts major from Sugar Land, Texas; Anne Cape, a junior theatre arts/musical theatre major from Naples, Fla.; Sydney Walton, a sophomore theatre arts/musical theatre major from Sunbury, Ohio; Lani Coleman, a freshman theatre arts/musical theatre major from McKees Rocks, Pa.; Ethan Craft, a senior theatre arts/international production major from Sycamore, Ohio; and Martinez.
The second one-act play is a drama by William Saroyan. "Hello Out There," which will be directed by Caroline Page, a junior theatre arts/musical theatre major from Birmingham, Ala. Saroyan's moving play is set in a small town jail, and features a down-on-his-luck prisoner accused of rape, and a young girl who works as the jail's cook, and who befriends him.
The cast of "Hello Out There" is a made up of Zane Sade, a senior theatre arts/musical theatre major from Churubusco, Ind.; Chelsea Kennedy, a junior nursing major from Grand Rapids, Ohio; Jeremy D. Martinez, a sophomore theatre arts/theatre major from Palmview, Texas; Lani Coleman, a freshman theatre arts/musical theatre major from McKees Rocks, Pa.; and Ethan Craft, a senior theatre arts/international production major from Sycamore, Ohio.
The final performance will be Joe Tracz's "Death Comes For A Wedding," directed by Amanda Pfister, a junior theatre arts/theatre major from Kendall, N.Y. This is the tale of Beth, a young woman selected by Death to be his bride, of Death himself, hoping for this marriage, and of the Old Woman who councils Beth in her dilemma. The play is a whimsical retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone.
The cast of "Death Comes For A Wedding" consists of six actors: Tim Swaim, a sophomore theatre arts/musical theatre major from Oregon, Ohio; Sarah Keune, a sophomore theatre arts/theatre major from Perrysburg, Ohio; Molly Moreau, a freshman theatre arts/ musical theatre major from San Diego, Calif.; Alexa Lammers, a sophomore public relations and theatre arts/musical theatre double major from Tipp City, Ohio; Sarah Ohm, a sophomore theatre arts and language arts double major from Albany, Ohio; and Kasy Long, a freshman theatre arts and creative writing double major from Terra Haute, Ind.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for ONU faculty and staff and children. Tickets are on sale now. The Freed Center box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone orders are accepted with American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover by calling 419-772-1900. Tickets also are available online at www.onu.edu/freed


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Judge rules in favour of Charterhouse in court case
A former senior executive of Charterhouse Capital Partners who accused his colleagues of trying to force him to sell his stake in the private equity firm for less than its true value has had his claim dismissed in the High Court.
The case highlighted the difficulty of valuing a private equity company as well as a rare insight into the workings of Charterhouse. Despite an 80-year history, outsiders knew relatively little about the inner workings of the group, even though it controls more than €8 billion of investments.
Justice Asplin, who heard around six weeks of evidence earlier this year, dismissed the petition by Geoffrey Arbuthnott saying Charterhouse couldn't be valued on the basis of what a third-party purchaser would pay, adding that she agreed with an expert witness who said that "a private equity business is the most difficult type of business in the world to sell."
Verdict was handed down Thursday in the Chancery Division of London's High Court.
Arbuthnott wasn't in court. His lawyer, David Chivers QC, said in court: "This was a case where there were merits on both sides"
Charterhouse said in a statement: "We note that the judge rejected all of Mr Arbuthbott's complaints. The evidence has shown he was not unfairly treated and that Charterhouse is entitled to exercise its rights to acquire his shares at the price accepted by all other shareholders."
Arbuthnott's case was that Charterhouse's executive chairman Gordon Bonnyman and 16 other current and former Charterhouse shareholders tried to force him to sell his entire stake in the firm for £1.35 million in November 2011, valuing the firm at around £15.15 million, which he said was less than its true value.
The ruling comes as Charterhouse is expected to hit the fundraising trail next month.
The firm is aiming to raise between €3 billion and €4 billion with an anticipated target of about €3.5 billion, Private Equity News, a sister publication of Financial News, previously reported. Ahead of its fundraising, the firm has also been busy preparing to list three of its portfolio companies, with greeting card group Card Factory, over-50s service group Saga and French catering group Elior all announcing their intentions to float in April.
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Five things to know about the 2012 Vt. electionBy DAVE GRAM
The Associated Press | November 06,2012Vyto Starinskas / Staff Photo
Ludlow Elementary School students encourage voters to go to the polls with signs on Route 103 on Monday afternoon in Ludlow.MONTPELIER With the 2012 election finally upon us, here are five things to keep in mind as Vermonters go to the polls:
1. Vermont usually ranks as the most liberal or at least one of the most liberal states in the country. In 2006, a third of Vermont respondents told exit poll takers they were liberal, versus just a fifth nationally. This bodes well for the states liberal incumbents on the ballot this year, including independent U.S. Sen. Bernard Sanders, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch and Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin.
2. If it seems like Shumlin just took office, youre not far off. Vermont is one of two states the other is New Hampshire still electing a governor every two years.
3. If youre not registered to vote in Vermont, its too late. The deadline is six days before Election Day, meaning that to vote in this years general election, you had to be registered by Wednesday. If you are registered, you neednt bring ID to your polling place, unlike in some states. Merely provide your name to the polling clerk, and it will be crossed off the checklist.
4. Polls allow Vermont cities and towns to wait until as late as 10 a.m. to open their polls on Election Day, but theres a uniform statewide closing time of 7 p.m.
5. One anomaly in Vermont is that it has the nations largest legislative district, in terms of the number of people representing it. The Chittenden district in the state Senate sends six senators to Montpelier. The Chittenden delegation usually has a Democratic majority, said Eric Davis, a retired Middlebury College political science professor. That sets up an unusual situation in which Democrats compete with one another for votes and then try to work as a team once in the Senate.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryMONTPELIER Gov. Full Story
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Gay Red Cross volunteer steps down
ORANGE A local Red Cross blood drive coordinator has quit because he, as a gay man, is banned from donating blood, highlighting the controversy over a 30-year-old rule.
Bryon Doyle, of Orange, sent the Red Cross his resignation by email Wednesday. In the email, which he also sent to The Times Argus, he said, After putting on three community blood drives and collecting over 100 pints of blood for the American Red Cross, I am ashamed to say I supported such an event that treated myself and others like we were are not good enough and that our blood is not worthy for your cause.
Banning gay men from donating blood is a policy of the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates the Red Cross. The FDA has had a ban in place since 1983 because of concerns that gay men may pass on HIV to those who receive their blood.
The current incarnation has been on the books since 1993 and says a man cannot give blood if he has had sex with another man since 1977, which the FDA considers the start of the AIDS outbreak.
The Red Cross and other blood collection organizations have opposed the ban in recent years. A representative of the FDA said in an email Thursday that the Department of Health and Human Services, of which the FDA is a part, is looking into a study on possible alterations to the ban that would let gay men donate blood.
All blood donations are tested for HIV and other diseases, and the department says the effectiveness of that testing, as well as public opposition to the ban, has prompted the investigation.
Doyle said Thursday that he had no idea the ban existed until he saw a post about it recently on Facebook. He had been organizing blood drives for the past year and a half in the Chelsea area and donated blood five times in the past. He said that when he filled out the screening form for donors, he checked no on the question about sex with other men because he felt it was none of the Red Cross business.
When Doyle contacted the Red Cross to verify the ban and to disclose he is gay, he said, he was told he could no longer donate blood.
Doyle said that before he found out about the ban, he knew about 25 gay men who were ready to be first-time blood donors, but now the Red Cross will lose out on their donation because they like guys instead of girls.
The chief medical officer of the American Red Cross, Dr. Richard Benjamin, said Thursday he was sad to hear that Doyle had quit because of the ban. He cited a 2010 joint statement by the Red Cross, Americas Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks to the FDA that recommended a change in criteria for male blood donors and reaffirmed a statement by the three organizations in 2006 that called the ban medically and scientifically unwarranted.
Hinesburg Rep. Bill Lippert, who is gay, called the ban shortsighted.
The Red Cross and hospitals need robust blood donations, and Im sure there are gay men, who pose no risk to the blood supply, who would be more than willing to be donors, he said.
Lippert said the Vermont House passed a resolution in May asking the FDA to reduce the ban to one year after sexual contact with another man. He said that if the ban were removed, he would consider donating, even though he hates needles.
He also said the ban makes little sense today because all donated blood is thoroughly tested for diseases.
In his resignation letter, Doyle referenced a decision by a Department of Health and Human Services advisory committee on blood safety to keep the ban in place. The committee makes recommendations to the FDA.
Dr. Roslyn Yomtovian, a professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, is on that committee. She voted to remove the ban because she feels it is ridiculous and throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Yomtovian said the wording of men who have had sex with other men, at any time since 1977 is far too general. She said it does not take into account men who may have had sex with another man just once.
Yomtovian said the wording is overly broad to assure public comfort. She believes people are being politically correct instead of asking specific questions about a persons behavior that may increase the chances of contracting a disease.
She also said the lifetime ban for gay men was not consistent with other reasons someone may be barred from giving blood, such as traveling to an exotic country known to have transmittable diseases or using intravenous drugs. The prohibition on donating after those behaviors typically lasts a year.
Yomtovian said other countries are starting to rethink their own bans on gay men donating blood. According to news reports, Mexico removed its ban recently, and Canada is in the process of dropping its ban.
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Rain is a pain as we wait in vain
Admit it, you love that title. It's probably my tv, but Kazmir looked nervous, pale and a little shook by the end of the first inning. Major pressure for this guy.
He starts the first by walking one, then launches a ball into Chase Utley ribs. Utley was expressionless. He's used to it. Utley stands so damn close to the plate.
Actually, he has been hit by more pitches than any other player this season. This dude really likes taking one for the team.
Victorino comes up to bat, hits a low pop to left field and scores two runs. Simple as that.
Phillies are in there like swimwear———>
Did you see the look on Kazmir's face when they finally got the third out? I think at that point he was extremely relieved to get out that mess with only two runs scored.
Top of the fourth Carlos Pena hits a double that could have been a triple had he stopped watching the ball and just ran. No matter, Longoria was up next and scored him.
Now its 2-1 Phillies.
Philly gets a scare when Hamels tries to bunt and the ball hit the bat and jammed his fingers. I think I've figured out who Cole looks like.
It's a cross between Jim Carey and Tom Brady. What do you think?
Am I way off here?? I dont think so.
You really were able to see the effects of the elements in the fifth inning. Rollins bobbles infield pop fly that Rocco Baldelli hit. Normally it was an easy catch. The wind was so bad he clearly couldn't track it and the ball hit him in the wrist. There is some serious jacked up weather going on in Philly right now. Seems more like football weather. You know those Florida boys are hurting. Joe Maddon looked like he was colder than a well diggers butt in January.
After back to back walks in the fifth inning and Kazmir bids his farewell after a tap on the butt. Replaced by Grant Balfour who finishes off the inning with no damage.
Anybody think Balfour looks like Ed McCaffrey, former Bronco great??
I'm just saying. It's weird. Or maybe I am.
Top of the sixth Pena singles and scores Upton and now things are interesting. Then they break to commercial, it comes back to the game, and the game is suspended due to the rain. Guess I'll continue as the game does, if it does.
The time is now 8:57 pm MST
Game 5 is suspended until tomorrow (weather permitting). First suspended World Series game ever. . I wish Cole Hamels could carry on and finish what he started. The Phillies were of robbed of his full potential in this rainy incomplete game five, .
The score is tied, they made the right call…D
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Great title. And now one more set before I forget.
Let's keep Scott. His bat's hot…….Let's trade Hawpe? I think not…….Let's trade Helton? No way in H@ll mon.
(And lastly, if the weather doesn't clear, don't forget your scuba gear)
Your getting better, if you were in Phillie you'd be wetter. Try this: What could the Rockies plans be for Joe Koshanski? Your right we can't trade Helton cause he still can belt 'em, Troy is our boy because he plays for the joy. Chris Iannetta can only get betta, and Yorvit may find out where the door be…Ouch…I have more…can you top that?…D
Oh, you're good I must admit, but I'm not giving up as you'll see from this bit.
What about Barmes? I think he'll go far for us.
As for our pitcher Livan, I won't miss him if he's gone.
Should we keep Manny Corpas? We 'might get better pitching from a porpoise.
How about Ian Stewart? He throws well when sitting in the dirt.
And now for our recently departed.
Goodbye Valerio, good luck where ever you go.
Goodbye Jayson Nix, sorry you're no longer in the mix.
Goodbye Mark Redman, I'm sure we'll see you somewhere again.
Goodbye Cory, your's is an unfinished story.
And lastly, goodbye Matt Herges, I wish you were still here for us.
Hmmm, I think that's all for my verse, I'll stop before it gets any worse.
See you call him Barmes, I call him Clint, we fans know him well from this seasons stint.
Holliday will be history, gone in a trade. You can bet your baseballs he's gonna get paid.
We started the season with Garrett on three, he ended on one but he's far from done.
Francis is Canadian, but by no means a hoser, he sucked this year so lets make him a closer.
Now that im thinking, I wish I was drinking Memosa with Jorge De La Rosa.
If they get rid of Brad you know I'll be sad, because you can't top the Hawpe.
Do you think they'll set free a, Mr. Omar Quintinilla?
As for Livan Hernandez, lets see what a few days in the can does.
I could go on yes it's all in fun. But if I don't stop now I'll never be done.
Keep going if you must, but in this you can trust. You can keep hitting me with your rhyming banter, but you don't stand a chance because I'm the Rockpile Ranter.
Thx for playing…D
I'm done….you've won.
That was fun, your a good sport…D


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|Vedek Bareil Antos in 2371
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Bareil Antos was a prominent Bajoran spiritual leader during the years immediately after the Cardassian Occupation. He was the leading candidate to become the next kai after Opaka, but withdrew his candidacy shortly before the election took place, clearing the way for the elevation of Winn Adami to kai. He later played an important role in the negotiation of the first Bajoran-Cardassian Treaty, and died during the negotiations.
Early life Edit
Bareil spent his early years living under the yoke of Cardassian rule. He grew up in the Relliketh refugee camp. (DS9: "Shadowplay")
At the age of five he met a Bajoran monk who grabbed him the first time on his ear, to feel his pagh. As a chronic misbehaver, Bareil became his favorite victim and the monk was able to "virtually squeeze the pagh out of his ear with his thumb and forefinger." (DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")
During the waning years of the Occupation Bareil became a gardener at the Bajoran Monastery of the Kai and his own goal was to plant the most beautiful Feloran bromiliads on the planet but eventually devoted his life to the Prophets, becoming a vedek. (DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")
Career Edit
After the disappearance of Kai Opaka in 2369, Bareil became the leading candidate to replace her in that role. Bareil spent the time before the election in seclusion, but was drawn to space station Deep Space 9 by his opponent, Winn Adami. He decided to visit the station after a school run by Keiko O'Brien was bombed by Bajoran fundamentalists who were against her teaching that the wormhole prophets were aliens. Bareil hoped to act as a peace mediator. While Bareil was aboard the station, Neela, a Bajoran crewmember of DS9, attempted to assassinate him. The assassination attempt was really engineered by Vedek Winn, who wished to be kai and who wanted to eliminate her rival, Bareil. The attempt failed and Bareil was favored to be the next kai. (DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")
Bareil aided Major Kira Nerys in exposing the plot to overthrow the Bajoran government by Jaro Essa and the Circle, who was unwittingly being aided by the Cardassians. Kira was hurt in a shuttle crash as she was trying to deliver evidence of the plot to the Chamber of Ministers. Bareil sent his aides to rescue Kira, had her wounds tended to at his monastery, and helped disguise her and Jadzia Dax as monks. Bareil accompanied the women to the Chamber of Ministers where they presented evidence that foiled Jaro's coup. (DS9: "The Siege")
When Bareil was tied to the infamous Kendra Valley Massacre, he withdrew from consideration for kai, and Vedek Winn was elected. No one knew that Bareil had taken the blame for Kai Opaka's role in the massacre. She had allowed her own son and 42 other Bajorans to be killed during the Occupation to prevent over 1,200 deaths in the Kendra Valley. Bareil took the fall to protect Opaka's memory. (DS9: "The Collaborator")
In 2371, Bareil visited the station to celebrate the Bajoran Gratitude Festival. He became infected by Zanthi fever, which Lwaxana Troi had transmitted to those at the station party. This caused misplaced amorousness in people who had been near her, and caused latent, subconscious attraction to others. Bareil amorously chased Dax, became jealous of Benjamin Sisko, and hit Sisko; Dax subsequently punched Bareil. Doctor Bashir was able to cure him of the fever. (DS9: "Fascination")
After the election, Bareil joined Winn as her key adviser in negotiating the Bajoran-Cardassian Treaty. Bareil negotiated for five months with Legate Turrel. Just before the final treaty negotiations, he was injured in a plasma explosion on board a Bajoran transport vessel. Dr. Bashir was able to bring him back from the brink of death, but needed to expose him to dangerous levels of neurogenic radiation in order to do so. Bashir told the vedek that he should be placed in stasis for an indefinite period of time, until a cure for the radiation damage could be developed. Bareil insisted that Bashir find another solution, so he could remain conscious to help Winn. Bareil believed it was the Prophets who spared him in the explosion so that he could ensure the success of the peace talks. Dr. Bashir, on the orders of Bareil, gave him an experimental drug that let him function for a few days. However, the drug did irreversible damage to the vedek's organs, eventually destroying part of his brain. At Kira's urging, Bashir replaced the damaged brain region with an artificial positronic implant, so that Bareil could continue to advise Winn. Soon after the peace treaty was signed, the remainder of Bareil's brain was destroyed. Kira and Bashir decided to allow him to die, rather than replace his entire brain with a machine, for Bashir believed that, though Bareil would still look and talk like his old self, he wouldn't be himself. (DS9: "Life Support")
Personal life Edit
Even after becoming a vedek, Bareil still loved to tend his garden. He also enjoyed playing springball. (DS9: "Shadowplay") He became romantically involved with Major Kira Nerys in 2370, after meeting her during a visit to Deep Space 9. (DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")
During the attempted coup led by Jaro Essa, Bareil and Kira's relationship started to blossom. After Kira was dismissed by Jaro from the space station, she stayed at Bareil's monastery. On Bajor, Kira and Bareil grew close, and Bareil allowed Kira to consult one of the Bajoran Orbs for guidance. She had a vision that showed her and Bareil as lovers. (DS9: "Shadowplay") Bareil and Kira became lovers until his death. (DS9: "The Siege", "Life Support")
Background Edit
Bareil Antos was portrayed by actor Philip Anglim. Bareil's given name (which was not revealed until "Resurrection") is a reference to the character Anton ("Tony") in West Side Story. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 511)
Bareil proved popular with fans to the extent that there was a campaign to bring him back. Ronald D. Moore responded in March 1997 (prior to the airing of "Resurrection"): "I'm afraid that the truth is that the writing staff simply isn't interested in Vedek Bareil. He served his purpose for a while, and then we felt that the character and the relationship had run out of steam. [...] The show has moved on and so has Kira." (AOL chat, 1997)
Appearances Edit
- "In the Hands of the Prophets" (season 1)
- "The Circle" (season 2)
- "The Siege"
- "Shadowplay"
- "The Collaborator"
- "Fascination" (season 3)
- "Life Support"
- "Resurrection" (mirror universe counterpart) (season 6)
External link Edit
- Bareil Antos at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
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Man charged after refusing to leave restaurantJanuary 30,2014Man faces trespass charge in pizzaria
BENNINGTON A local man is facing three misdemeanor charges after an incident Jan. 15 during which he cited his Constitutional rights while refusing to leave Ramuntos Pizza, according to police.
Darrell J. Radcliffe, 29, was arraigned Monday in Bennington criminal court on two charges of disorderly conduct and one count of unlawful trespass. Radcliffe pleaded innocent and was released without bail.
In an affidavit, Officer Robert Murawski, of the Bennington Police Department, said he was dispatched around 9:25 p.m. Jan. 15 to Ramuntos. At the restaurant, Murawski spoke with an employee who said Radcliffe had come to the bar at Ramuntos and had a beer. He ordered a second, but while the employee was getting it, Radcliffe began to curse at the employee, the affidavit said.
The employee said Radcliffe also dropped his ring and was too intoxicated to pick it up off the floor.
The employee said he gave Radcliffe his money back and told him he had to leave, but Radcliffe refused and said, Youll step over your grave telling me to leave.
Murawski said police told Radcliffe he had to leave, but he said, I do not have to leave. Im an American and have a Constitutional right to be here.
According to Murawski, Radcliffe was uncooperative during his arrest. He made threats, tried to pull away from police and banged on and kicked at the door of the holding cell.
A screener from United Counseling Services found Radcliffe was too intoxicated to sign his citation and he was taken to the Rutland jail until he was sober.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
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I wrote in an earlier post that my symptoms increase during Winter particularly in rainy weather or when there is a low cloud layer also known as tule fog and/or inversion.
An inversion can lead to pollution such as smog/toxins/mold spores/chemicals being trapped close to the ground, with possible adverse effects on health.
When I wrote to my ME doctor (over a month ago) about my increase in symptoms, particularly depression, he wrote back that the weather is causing increased inflammation. Lisa Petrison, Ph.D and Erik Johnson wrote an interesting article called 'The Depression Response' (found in the blog section of their website). The article links the inflammatory response to toxins and has an interesting take on depression.The website itself (Paradigm Change) is a fascinating read.
The word 'inflammation' comes from the latin word 'inflammare' which means 'to set on fire'. Everyone who has suffered a skin infection knows about the redness that develops as a result of inflammation. What I hadn't realized until recently is that the redness isn't a result of the infection per se but the body's response to the infection.
The inflammatory response can occur as a result of infections, trauma, and toxins. The symptoms of inflammation are similar to those of an infection (flu like symptoms).
The immune system protects the body from harmful substances by recognizing and responding to things called antigens. Antigens are substances found on the surfaces of cells, viruses, bacteria, and fungi. They are also nonliving substances such as toxins, chemicals, and drugs.
An efficient immune response protects against many diseases and disorders. An inefficient immune response allows diseases to develop. Too much, too little, or the wrong immune response causes immune system disorders. An overactive immune response can lead to the development of "autoimmune diseases," in which antibodies form against the body's own tissues.
Complications from altered immune responses include:
- Allergy or hypersensitivity
- Anaphylaxis
- Autoimmune disorders
- Immunodeficiency disorders
As its name suggests, the innate immune system consists of cells and proteins that are always present and ready to mobilize and fight microbes at the site of infection. The main components of the innate immune system are 1) physical epithelial barriers, 2) phagocytic leukocytes, 3) dendritic cells, 4) a special type of lymphocyte called a natural killer (NK) cell, and 5) circulating plasma proteins.
Cells of the innate immune system include phagocytic cells (monocyte/macrophages and PMNs), NK cells, basophils, mast cells, eosinophiles and platelets.
The innate immune system lacks discrimination among antigens and can be enhanced after exposure to antigen through the effects of cytokines.
The adaptive immune system, on the other hand, is called into action against pathogens that are able to evade or overcome innate immune defenses. Components of the adaptive immune system are normally silent; however, when activated, these components "adapt" to the presence of infectious agents by activating, proliferating, and creating potent mechanisms for neutralizing or eliminating the microbes. There are two types of adaptive immune responses: humoral immunity, mediated by antibodies produced by B lymphocytes, and cell-mediated immunity, mediated by T lymphocytes.
ME patients have faulty immune systems. Part of the immune system is overactive as if it is constantly battling some sort of insult while another part is weak which allows infections to reactivate.
I think it's interesting that toxins and chemicals can cause inflammation. I hadn't realized that before. I also find it interesting that constant inflammation can affect the immune system creating a vicious cycle. Inflammation lowers immunity and lowered immunity allows toxins/chemicals/infections to create more inflammation and on and on.
It seems an ideal treatment would be to dampen inflammation, reduce the toxic load on the body, moderate the immune system, fight infections, and detoxification.
For me I had to leave the moldy environment I was living in. I have to stay vigilant of staying away from other moldy environments (certain molds) or if I notice certain symptoms that indicate I'm in a toxic environment (feeling faint, sensory storms, unexplained swollen lymph nodes, muscle weakness) I need to leave immediately and take other actions.
I'm also on an immune modulator, antivirals, a low dose antibiotic, support for adrenals/thyroid, and various supplements.
Treatments did not work at all while I was living in a toxic moldy environment. I have a genetic susceptibility to mold/toxins/infections. Similar to alcoholism once my body reached a certain toxic threshold there was no going back and I lapsed into ME. My body cannot effectively eliminate toxins (especially mold) or infections on its own.
I've had great improvement by doing the above. I still can't work but I have a social life and am able to leave the house on most days whereas before I my functioning range was bedbound to 90% housebound. Regardless I needed to be laying down 20 hours per day.
Now I can be upright a majority of the day, and as stated above, can leave the house most days. My PEM has lessened considerable as has my POTS. My digestive system has improved.
I think if I moved to a drier climate where I could be outside for much of the time I would do even better and possibly even be able to stop some of the medications I'm on.


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On Ben Sheets: Buyer Beware
If you're wondering why Ben Sheets remains unsigned in the latter half of January, take a look at this video which accurately portrays the pitching mechanics and inherent injury risks typical of Sheets' style of play:
That's one ugly mess that I wouldn't want to clean up, let alone dish out millions of dollars to for a multi-year deal that would most likely end in pain and suffering (see Carl Pavano & the Yankees).
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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That is disgusting. I still think Sheets is a better investment than Burnett, though. Now excuse me while I go throw up.
Sorry all. I didn't realize how disgusting that was going to be. I watched it several times and wasn't phased but that's probably because I was just put on waivers by my (now ex) girlfriend so I was feeling mighty disgusted already.
Is it worse with sound? Because I watched it in class on mute and it's still pretty gross.
Very scary video … It made me feel how all Yankee fans felt about Carl Pavano over the last four "disastrous" years he was under contract with the NY Yankees !!! … Anyway, "Congratulations" [again] to you and Allen on being #1 on the latest Leader's List !!! … Jimmy [27NYY], "BY&L" … http://baseballtheyankeesandlife.mlblogs.com/
Jeff, you must be appalled at Mark McGwire's brother's attempt to cash in with the book proposal. Talk about gross. I just blogged about it.
I wonder why I ate before watching this video? Anyway, thanks for considering me part of the MLBlogs community, it means a lot. Congrats on another well deserved number one!
Sorry to hear that you got released, Jeff. As someone whose own personal life is a post-apocalyptic wasteland of failed relationships, I've been there many times myself. If it makes you feel any better, I hear Erin Andrews is still available:) Um, it might help if you disguise yourself as Tim Tebow, though.
Jen — Yeah, the sound is kind of awful.
Jimmy — Let's hope he's not Pavano Pt. 2. The Unreliable.
Jane — Jay who? (Haha)
Elizabeth — You've come on strong. You're welcome around these virtual walls. Keep comin' back.
Erin — Ah! Tebow again! I'm always going up against Tebow!
That video actually wasn't the reason I regret just eating.. it was that reference to Pavano. C'mon, we just got rid of him, don't remind us of the torture lolz.
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I made the mistake of re-watching it with sound. I should have stuck to watching it once.
I wasn't grossed out (I guess my mom is right; I do have a cast iron stomach). But, I was glad I watched in the daylight. It was very scary and could have given me nightmares.
Being put on waivers in not so bad. Often times, you land with a winning team instead.
Wow, I wish they had this video a few years back, we might not have signed Hideo Nomo.
Great job finding this video. It is wild hoe you can sometimes find the wildest stuff when just trolling the Internet looking for things today.
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Skip to comments.Edward Snowden asks Ecuador for asylum
Posted on 06/23/2013 10:42:54 AM PDT by SgtBilko
Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who leaked classified documents revealing US internet and phone surveillance, has asked Ecuador for asylum.
The request was confirmed by Ecuador's foreign minister on Twitter.
Mr Snowden had fled the US for Hong Kong but flew out on Sunday morning and is currently in Moscow.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
A bullet for whom? The govt workers who were illegally spying on Americans? The pols who allowed it to happen?
The question is: Where should he go to instead ?
How many threads do we need on this? Geez. You joined today to post this? This is being discussed here already!
Ecuador - where the concept of a free press is increasingly under attack !
As someone posted elsewhere, it's interesting that Wikileaks, Manning and now this guy only attack Western democracies then hide in near dictatorships.
Unfort, there are those here that, knowing Congress VOTED to allow the abuse of the 4th, let alone 9th/10th, would still vote for those with an (R) after their names come election time.
'National security' (against???..'cuz I see the S. border, Boston bombing, etc. sieves) seems to trump all other Rights.
This is fox hunting not chess. Fox hunting is for elitists.
You be rooting for the fox hunters.
I am a nothing. I am a nobody. I be nothing more than some stupid serf who pays the bills for Big Brother and the NWO Big Brotherhood.
I be rooting for the fox.
Fast Eddie being played by most everyone.
But sometimes the Fox hunters overplay their and the fox escape, living free and dying a natural death.
Fast Eddie being played but it too early to tell who wins.
He was ?
Having looked into it, I would not do that unless one of you speaks fluent Spanish.
And what happens when those governments change? Correa isn't going to be in power forever - if he doesn't die in office, he could deposed in a coup or there may even be an uprising or revolution.
Suppose Snowden does indeed go to Ecuador, as seems likely. Five years from now, the Correa government is replaced - one way or another - by a pro-American government, or at least one that's non-hostile to the US.
I guess then Fast Eddie goes on the run again, or risk the new government deporting his ass back to the USA.
There is a difference between the Wikileaks leaks and the Obama / NSA leaks and that is that the Obama snooping involves ordinary people, not politically elite, or those with foreign Al Qaeda connections. The way the snooping was conducted under Bush, most of us felt pretty secure that our own communications were not being monitored by the government.
The bigger problem now, though, is that the Obama administration has already proven that nothing is below them, that they will stop at nothing and that the abuse of power is a regular method of operation. Obama uses his union minions to do the dirty work for him and does not leave his fingerprints on any of it, unless it involves an executive order. Most of the time, Obama only has to use a dog whistle to direct his union workers.
After speaking to the many expats that live there, we are told only minimal spanish is needed to get by. Wifes spanish is a little rusty but I am sure it will all come back to her in a short period.
I'm not sure why anyone thought Iceland was even in the cards.
There is an article on Drudge that I haven't read yet, that says that the FISA courts do not follow the law, they are above it.
Snowden knew Assange has a base there...so a "safe" haven of sorts...and initially they were working the ground there for him.
He was ?
He was looking into events surrounding the Benghazi cover-up. The Benghazi cover-up is well documented.
What was being covered up can only be speculated upon.
That is the best speculation which has some basis in fact.
Thank you.
Iceland is a small country dependent on exports to Western countries. Even with a place like Venezuela, he would have to be worried about being swapped in exchange for a deal to allow more Citgo stations to open, or something like that.
If that happens, maybe Jarrett would let him dust off his military uniform!
Perhaps it was incomplete by design?
Ecuador ain't Venezuela and gossip of a cuban stewardess ain't confirmed news from the BBC.
Yes, I wonder if Snowden realized it? Or if this is part of his strategy, perhaps.
I agree. Snowden is my hero for disclosing that it is not our government spying on us, but a corporation making a profit. The media doesn't say much about that aspect because they are in the same club. They profit by screwing us too.
When corporations have a profit motive to screw the people, just as they do with speed or red light cameras, and bribing judges to send more inmates to private prisons, our freedom and democracy are hanging by a mere thread. Katrina had private contractors taking firearms from LA citizens. Fascism is here now.
No kidding!
It has already been discussed, in that thread, that he's heading to Ecuador. You have to read past headlines to get more information.
I can't make logic out of this story. The bottom line is that It looks like no one respects Obama, and I wonder if that is the whole point..
In other words, Snowden isn't getting out of Russia for some time ... if ever.
Stay tuned.
Good observation.
Sad news is that America might go down forever ... thanks to Obama and Obamanites.
Money may have something to do with it.....Ecuador currency is the US dollar........he would not have to worry about currency conversion....and easier to get him funds while in ECU
Who knows what Snowdens realized, ..I see him as the puppet of Assange so it really doesn't make a difference in my assessment of him...either way he is a traiter... regardless of the immature and childish motives he's given....his actions now have confirmed that he is.
Assange is one bad character if you look into his motives and thinking...unfortunately he's an incrediably intelligent man who masks his intentions by manipulating his listeners...and he's masterful at doing so....when in fact his desire is to interfer with leaders diplomacy, outcomes of wars and BE an actor on the World Stage.
He seeks the very same "Power" he accuses Government Leaders of.
Snowdens just one of his followers he's managed to recruit and willingly so..they share many similar ideals.
"Katrina had private contractors taking firearms from LA citizens."
Really? I hadn't heard that. What private contractors participated in that? I might be up on a repeated criminal mischief charge had I been on the receiving end of those contractors BS.
Were they somehow deputized? If so, by whom?
They're lazy government employees, so maybe that will answer your question.
The US is currently run by a Socialist clown in the same vein as Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro.
Enjoyed your post and your speaking from your heart.
If he goes to any of our enemies (and Ecuador *is* our enemy,although not an important one) then he becomes a filthy Communist scumbag to me.If he comes here I might be willing to put him back into my "could be a hero,could be a scumbag" column.
I think he'd be safer in Ecuador's London embassy.
I agree. Besides, doing the whistleblower thing the 'government' way doesn't appear to work out all that well and I'm thinking that there are cases that we will never know about because the blowers are dead.
You know this how? Reported in our free, liberty loving, constitution revering press? Oh, ok it must be true then.
I don't think Assange has orchestrated this whole thing. He is sitting in an Embassy while Snowden is on the move in a complicated maneuver.
Assange may be the front man for this Move Snowden operation but he is not a principal.
Leak after Leak after Leak and I doubt the leaks are done for Obama.
Before we knew the name Snowden many felt that it could be the CIA behind the many leaks as payback.
It still could be.....
I doubt we ever see the really good stuff. He is probably using it as leverage to keep himself alive.
One of Obama's brothers has lived in China for many years -
Valerie Jarrett - the invisible advisor to "Flexible Hoser" Obama - was born in Iran -
- and you are worried about the Russkies and Chi-Coms being a huge threat to Americans now as Obama pours weapons into the bloody hands Al Qaeda in Syria?
Oh, I don't think he gave up his desire to stay alive.
And he doesn't matter in this anyway. It's what he told us that matters. Our government is collecting our personal data -- this comment on this post, for example. I'm glad he told us.
Given the information I have of him now, I wish him well.
I wonder why he chose to become public as he could have remained anonymous like so many others. I ask that even after seeing his past profile (and emails) in the UK Daily Telegraph where he displays the characteristics of self-aggrandizment/ narcissism.
Snowdenâs quality of life looks like it might be taking a turn for the worse.
They might look like police but they were tyrants.
If old Chavez had not kicked the bucket, he would gladly let him in.
This kid is going to be excoriated by the press. By the time it is all over the sheeple will have forgotten that he revealed just how much NSA is spying on innocent people. It will only be remembered that he was a misguided traitor.
So sad.
Surely our end is near.
Because he wouldn't be able to win or prove anything in court. He'd be assassinated first.
What makes you so certain Obama wouldn't have a commercial airplane shot down in another country's sovereign airspace?
The information he gave the Chinese and Russians was not about spying on Americans, but about spying on them, and real damage was done.
"Do you have a link?"
a link for what, misinformation? Are you really going to believe a news source today. OMG he sold out the US to the Ruskies (AP).
PA Engineer, I could send you hundreds of links stating clearly a racist white guy stalked a scrawny, scared, skittle eating preteen and shot the kid in cold blood. Credible news too.
And this is not directed at you PA, just a general statement. All the clowns here who harp on "leak the info through proper channels and work it thru the system".....meditate on George Zimmerman and tell me about honest legal means under this regime.
All will obey; the military, MSM, DOJ, your local law, etc. Quiet war going on. pick a side folks.
I trust the men and women in the cockpits of our fighter aircraft that would adjudge it to be an illegal, unwarranted and unconstitutional order from the Commander, and in adherence to both our US Constitution which supercedes, and standard international laws and protocols, would refuse the order and return to base to face the consequences. I do believe there are still those in our US military who put the US Constitution over and above Obongo and his stupid orders and would never accept an order to shoot down a fully loaded civilian commercial airliner in international airspace. Elements of the US military might also be in support of this. We would probably have a split in our government if it came to that and an attempted or successful coup d'etat as such a command being the last straw.
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Zippy comments on SHR and its troubles
I put this in this general nascar topic because that's what it is about although Danica is mentioned.
Per Zippy--There are several reasons mentioned for SHR troubles this yr. as mentioned here.
Basically ---Adding a 3rd car was more problematic then they figured--Duh??
Main issue--Nascar changing to the Gen 6 car & SHR inability to adapt to the new car--Duh
None of this a Danica problem other then the problems of adding a 3rd car with any driver--Duh
All these problems is making the Chase more difficult for SHR drivers--duh?
Mentions SHR with all the problems this yr adding the 3rd car probably wont be adding a 4th car in 2014 with Harvick so Ryan probably wil be leaving--but???


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Legends in the water were honored on land Thursday night at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. A crowd gathered to honor the 5 newest inductees into the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame.
There's many different ways to describe a waterman, but a true definition of one is easier seen in plain site.
Thursday nights ceremony was extra special for China Uemura who played on these grounds as a kid.
"I still cannot believe I got inducted into the Hall of Fame. You cannot explain the feeling, I'm so happy and I'm happy for my family and everybody that went guide me to the right road," says Uemura, a surfing champion.
Uemura's an expert longboarder, but his greatest achievement might be his charitable work. Putting together more than 100 fundraising events for Hawaii non-profits.
Linda Kaiser is the only female inductee this year. She's known as a champion paddler, but is also the first person and only woman to swim all nine Hawaii ocean channels. She accomplished that during a span from 1989 through 2005.
"I just, I can't believe I'm going to be on the same page as these people, it just takes my breath away. Just being a woman and being inducted into the Waterman Hall of Fame, that's amazing," says Linda Kaiser, Hawaii channel swimmer.
Steve Borowski coached Punahou's swim teams to 13 straight state titles. In 2001, he started the Kealakehe high school swim team and won a state title there as well. One of his idols is Duke Kahanamoku.
"Aside from him, the other people that are in the hall are phenomenal, so to be recognized with these people is just incredible," says Steve Borowski, a champion swimmer and coach.
Bill smith was from Maui. He won two gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics and was also a water safety director for the City and County of Honolulu. He established lifeguards on Oahu's beaches island wide.
Perhaps the greatest steersman all-time, Tommy Conner, won the Molokai Hoe 11 times and in 1986 steered all 41 miles by himself.
Both Smith and Conner have passed but their legends will live on with the rest of the Hawaii Watermen.
The criteria used to select inductees are:
-Keiki o ka aina/Keiki o ke kai.
-Someone that makes an outstanding contribution to a water sport.
-Having International, national and local accomplishments.
To nominate a waterman or waterwoman for consideration, please email a letter detailing the nominee's accomplishments to the following:


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A little background-my LO was born June 29th, weighed 7 lbs 01oz. At her 10 day check-up she had gained almost 2 pounds. I mentioned to the MD that I was concerned about the amount/force of her spit ups. The MDs response was well whatever you are doing its working. 2 weeks later she started to have stridor after feeding and she would then proceed to have very forceful vomiting. She was wanting to eat every hour. So back to the MD where she was put on rantidine and I was told that I was feeding her to frequently. I was told to only feed her every 3 hours and to give her a pacifier. I was completley shocked by these directives. Well I did not listen, I continued to feed on demand (I did try to deter for longer, but not to the point no return) and she would not take a pacifier. I had also mentioned to the MD that I felt I had a forceful letdown as she would often times choke and that she would only eat for 5 min on one side and would not take more. I was told to pump prior to feeding. NOT ONCE did the MD ever ask about other symptoms/behaviors. Fast forward to my LO's 2 month check-up and again she gained a significant amount of weight-she weighed 11 lbs 8 oz. Again I was told that I should only feed her every 3 hours. Things just did not seem right so I sought out this wonderful forum to hopefully give me some answers. Well I found my LO had 8 out of the 15 behaviors listed on this site related to over supply.
I began block feeding 5 days ago. When I first started I was able to pump 6 0z in 5 min on one breast. Today I pumped just enough to cover what she consumed while I was at work. I pumped 3x in the 10 hours I was away. At each session I only pumped on 1 side for 5 min. Each session yeilded approx 4 oz. I could have pumped more if I was to pump both breast or drain my breast completley at each session. I am concerned that I will end up with over supply again or that I will end up with under supply. How I got to the supply I have today was to feed on one side for 2 feedings. What is the best way to maintain a successful decrease in supply? Do I continue to feed on one side per every 2 feedings? Or, go to feeding every other?
Thanks for any input. Just in the few days I have been doing this I have noticed a big change in my LO's behavior


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- Galaxy evolution, cosmology and dark energy with the Square Kilometer Array
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- Rawlings, S.; Abdalla, F. B.; Bridle, S. L.; Blake, C. A.; Baugh, C. M.; Greenhill, L. J.; Van Der Hulst, J. M.
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- The present-day Universe is seemingly dominated by dark energy and dark matter, but mapping the normal (baryonic) content remains vital for both astrophysics – understanding how galaxies form - and astro-particle physics - inferring properties of the dark components. The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) will provide the only means of studying the cosmic evolution of neutral hydrogen (HI) which, alongside information on star formation from the radio continuum, is needed to understand how stars formed from gas within dark-matter over-densities and the roles of gas accretion and galaxy merging. 'All hemisphere' HI redshift surveys to z ∼ 1.5 are feasible with wide-field-of-view realizations of the SKA and, by measuring the galaxy power spectrum in exquisite detail, will allow the first precise studies of the equation-of-state of dark energy. The SKA will be capable of other uniquely powerful cosmological studies including the measurement of the dark-matter power spectrum using weak gravitational lensing, and the precise measurement of H0 using extragalactic water masers. The SKA is likely to become the premier dark-energy-measuring machine, bringing breakthroughs in cosmology beyond those likely to be made possible by combining CMB (e.g. Planck), optical (e.g. LSST, SNAP) and other early-21st-century datasets.
- Publication type
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- New Astronomy Reviews, Vol. 48, no. 11-12 (Dec 2004), pp. 1013-1027
- Publication year
- 2004
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
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- Cosmology; Dark energy; Galaxy evolution; SKA; Square Kilometer Array
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- Elsevier
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"Exponentially Yours: How Facebook Has Destabilized Arab Potentates"
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March 24, 2011
Author: Charles G. Cogan, Associate, International Security Program
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Did they think it would all go unnoticed? The antics of one of Qadhafi's sons beating up a maid in Switzerland, or another son dishing out a wad of cash so that Beyoncé could sing for him on a Caribbean Island? Or the in-laws of Ben Ali staging an over-the-top party in the seaside resort of Hammamet, featuring a tiger in a cage? Or the gift of a historic necklace to Suzanne Mubarak, the wife of the now former president, by Egypt's Minister of Antiquities?
If there is one leitmotif behind all the street effervescence in North Africa and the Middle East that has become known as the "Arab Spring," it is the widespread perception of corrupt practices by Arab rulers, spread exponentially through social networks.It is the propagation of these stories that has become too much. Also, it is not just a sense of personal humiliation felt by those, many of whom have degrees, who cannot get jobs, but a sense of national humiliation, felt particularly in Egypt, a country of more than 80 million people that has not played much of a role internationally for 30 years under the autocratic rule of the man who was sometimes referred to as "la vache qui rit."
Even Morocco, protected to a degree by the aura of a monarchy that claims descent from the Prophet, has not been spared....
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I was watching a television program a few years ago that was spotlighting people who go to extremes decorating their homes for Christmas. One man had filled his lawn and adorned his roof with every conceivable plastic and inflatable Santa, snowmen, reindeer, elves, and thousands of lights. When he was asked where he kept it all he showed them his storage shed behind his house. Oddly enough the only thing that was in the emptied out shed was Jesus, Joseph, and Mary. I'm not making this up.
What if we jealousy guarded the symbols and the substance of our faith everyday and especially during holiday seasons? I know that I am not the only one who has realized that the greatest symbols of God's covenant love for us are always trivialized and set aside by our world system. The apostle John sheds light on this and encourages New Testament believers.
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. Little children, guard yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:19-21
Let's define idol (idolatry):
- an image of a deity other than God
- a mere image or semblance of
something, visible but without substance.
- a figment of the mind; fantasy.
The world replaces the true and profound with semblances removed of substance.
Look what has happened to the rainbow. To children in our world rainbows are more associated with CareBears, leprechauns and cartoons than a covenant promise of Almighty God. Prior to the flood,
"A mist used to rise from the earth and water the whole surface of the ground." Genesis 2:6
Often we read Scriptures and we don't allow our humanity to really interact and think about what the biblical characters were experiencing. They would not be so different from us. Think "Katrina" or tsunami for a moment. Noah's family experienced the destruction of their world on every level. The earth was no longer watered by a gentle mist. Now they would experience the gathering of ominous dark clouds, thunder, lightning, and at times torrential downpours. Can you imagine the fear, the flashbacks, and the gnawing dread they would experience if God in His mercy had not made this covenant with them and sealed it with a beautiful display above their heads? We've lost the meaning of the rainbow to leprechauns with pots of gold and glittery children's stamps. To the survivors it was a constant reminder of His holiness and His mercy.
Then there is the cross. God's holiness and mercy displayed for all to see. I don't remember where I heard or read this, but the cross was not originally a symbol of Christianity, not at least for the first few centuries. Not until all those who actually knew first hand of its barbarity and cruelty were dead did it replace the ichthus or fish that seems to have made a comeback as a car bumper sticker. There was a shop in south London which stocked crosses as a fashion item. Punk rockers, Madonna, and other fashion icons have used it that way. The Evening Standard reported that one of their readers had gone into a shop to ask for a cross. "Sure," said the assistant, reaching for the crucifixes. "Do you want it with the little man on, or without?"
We all know what has happened to our celebration of His resurrection. The Easter bunny and his promise of sweets and dyed eggs take front and center.
We are in the Christmas season and the emphasis in our world is on Santa and not a Savior. Santa appears once a year makes a list and checks it twice trying to find out who is naughty or nice. The Savior is God with us 365 days of the year. He knows we are beyond naughty and has come to save His people from their sins. Jesus is God's indescribable gift to us. His grace lavished on us. His life lived to show us the way and empower us to learn and change.
We can't expect those who don't know Him to grasp the meaning and significance of God's covenant reminders to us. It is up to us not to lose the meaning of these sacred things. Beloved guard yourselves from idols. They have no substance or power to deliver. Go tell God's amazing story in every creative way you can think of during this and every season. Do it with joy, grace, and a heart of love for those who only know the world's cheap substitute.
Father, we bow before you and thank You that you are a covenant keeping God. Help us to never ose our wonder and awe when we see Your covenant reminders.


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A 24-year-old man made threats on Facebook that he was going to kill his dad, according to a La Crosse police report.
The report states on December 30, Kaleb Brush and his dad were at the George Street Pub in La Crosse when they saw strangers get in a fight. Brush was going to join in, but his father stopped him and they had a discussion about how much Kaleb drinks, according to the police report.
Police say Brush went home on North Street in La Crosse and wrote on his Facebook page that he was going to kill his dad when he arrived home. The post was as follows: "im gonna kill my dad I promise you that I already got a knife in my pocket waiting for him to come home and anyone who else intervenes."
Police say one of his Facebook friends saw the post and called police. Brush also commented on his Facebook post, saying "my father will be dead in the morning and no one will stop it I promise you that."
When officers arrived, they found Brush and his dad arguing in the entryway. Brush had the knife on him and dropped it on the floor, trying to hide it, according to the police report. Brush initialy told the poilce offcer that he never had a weapon, he never posted anything on Facebook that night and he was never in an argument with anyone that night, according to the police report.
Once the officer called Brush out on his lies one-by-one, he admitted to each one. The police report states Brush did not want to fight, but he wanted to break it up. Brush also told the officer that he was just blowing off steam when he posted on his Facebook wall that he was going to murder his father, but he didn't really mean it.
Brush told police he always kept a knife on him for protection because "who knows when you've been drinking." Brush later submitted to a preliminary breath test and registered .115.
Brush's father told police he did not read the Facebook postings where his son threatened to kill him and he did not know his son had a knife. He also told police he was not threatened by his son, according to the police report.
Brush is facing a disorderly conduct while armed charge. A La Crosse County judge set a $500 signature bond for Brush Wednesday afternoon.


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1) What is your proposal for the future of the courthouse in Karnes County?
As Chair of Karnes Historical Commission, I am of the opinion that a historical renovated Courthouse will be a source of pride to the citizens of the County. The Karnes Historical Commission knows renovating the historic Courthouse will demonstrate the commitment to the County citizens, by the elected officials and enhance the potential for economic growth.
In Feb 2005, Karnes County hired a Structural Engineering Firm from San Antonio, WSC, Inc., to inspect, review and recommend options to save the courthouse from continuous damage. The easiest and strongest recommendation was determined to be demolishing the southwest addition.
Desiring to save Karnes County money, our local Historical Commission worked with Commissioners Court in applying for a Texas Courthouse Preservation Grant for outside funding to assist in the cost of saving the building. With the most cost effective and safest option to move forward in repairing and restoring the building-our historical commission stands behind the specialists' strongest recommendation to remove the addition. We were awarded a THC grant which pays two-thirds of the costs. It makes good business sense to do it with grant money.
Karnes Historical Commission supports removing the additions, to stabilize the building by reinforcing inadequate foundations, re-install historic masonry walls to strengthen the walls, and replace horizontal bracing
2) How much will it cost and what is the source of the estimate?
Within the application process for Round VI Preservation Grant, the hired firm of Fisher-Heck Architects compiled the estimated project budget using 2010 construction costs.
TOTAL (Allowable) PROJECT COSTS= $8,352,923.
3) What happens to the old courthouse in this plan?
The three-story building dominates its site and downtown Karnes City, projecting a historic landmark appearance from a long distance into the countryside. With proper care, the professional restoration contractors will return the courthouse's appearance c.1920, including removal of additions, reconstruction of clock tower, reconstruction of conical tops of the four turrets, reconstruction of two high-pitched Second Empire mansards, reinstallation of slate roof, restoration of exterior brick facades with stone belt courses, and replacement of metal windows and doors with appropriate wooden units. The Courthouse will continue to be the seat of County Judicial and administrative authority. The restored courthouse will include District Court and its jury room on the second floor. The District Clerk will office on the third floor. The courthouse will also include Commissioner's Court in a space thought to be original on the ground floor. The County Judge and County Attorney will office on ground floor.
4) What makes your plan the best path for Karnes County citizens?
Complete restoration is the result of years-long partnerships between Fisher & Heck Architects, WSC Structural Engineers and serial elected officials of Karnes County.
Structural Engineer, Mr. Lawrence Calvetti of WSC has monitored the distressed courthouse for years, and architects Annie Sauser and Lewis Fisher, of Fisher & Heck have worked on the county's repair & restoration plans.
These professional companies have worked with three County Judges and their Commissioners on projects related to the repair & complete restoration.
They submitted four options, including the one both companies felt was the best viable option. From the four options, Commissioners Court voted to move forward on the only recommended option: removal of the additions. This is the option which received grant monies from Texas Historical Commission in 2010. Karnes Historical Commission reports this is the best path for the citizen's to support as it is thoroughly investigated, the least costly, and safest option.
5) What do you see as problematic in the other side's proposal?
The problem(s) with the other side's proposal has been the lack of an alternate proposal. The opposing group against restoration has not demonstrated a plan. Since 2005 there are reports, research and impartial investigation which compiled the proposal the Karnes County Historical Commission supports.
The citizens of Karnes County and historical groups have continued to support the most cost effective proposal. The community wants elected officials to comply with deadlines and contracts, believing this plan is the most economical and safest.
Texas Historical Commission did not create the proposal; they have only agreed to give State money to execute the plan. The Karnes Historical groups did not create the plan. We support the most viable option which has been presented with hard numbers, investigative reports and objective data collected by architects and engineers that the County officials had hired.
6) Do you think there is some misconceptions about your plan out there and what are they?
Misconceptions are voiced daily by employees at a local radio station. Constant changes reflect on the inability to work their plan. We prove a point and they change the plan. The message? Well, lately, they support our officials to pay almost $25,000, to an Austin legal firm on advice to make the restoration go away.
They just don't have a plan. Why be AGAINST good commerce decisions? The restoration's plan saves Karnes County a lot of money. Calmly, we take time to explain using the restoration grant to pay for two thirds of the costs makes financial sense to us. It's simply good business to stand behind signed contracts. It is plainly smart business to use grant money to pay for large projects. We're business people and this is a financial win for the community.
If there is a safer and less costly way to do the project, it has not been revealed by those who oppose the proposal.
7) How would your plan be financed and completed?
$300,000 matching funds for Phase I Grant has been in the budget, carried forward over two fiscal years. The community is observing the present budget workshops to make certain the $300,000 which had been set aside for this match, will be on the appropriate 2012 budget line item.
Karnes ' present monthly Sales Tax revenue is well over $200,000.00, equal to the Annual 2006 Sales Tax revenue. Final payment for purchasing land given to build Connally Unit is in 2012. County officials will continue to make good business decisions, reinvesting in the buildings and infrastructure of the county.
The past eight months has been very busy in trying to move forward with the restoration contracts. Fundraising has been placed on HOLD until the elected officials move forward. At that time, private fundraising for Phase II will resume for the cash contribution to add to the upcoming County matching funds.
Karnes County Historical Commission Chairman Truett Lee Hunt


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Man and Woman actually describes something that is different. A marriage can just as easily be defined as a marriage between two people. There is no need for an extra descriptor. A Muslim marriage and Christian marriage are very different but we still call them 'marriage,' we don't force one of them to change their title.
We didn't force "gay marriages" to change their title, it is a title that it never had. You are saying that we should change the definition of marriage but without any particular justification for this.
Once again, I refer you to the weight of response from the Christian side. Do you seriously think it is proportionate for an argument over semantics? You cannot easily separate the sin from the sinner and it inevitably leads to homophobia. The Anglican church is almost ready to split over homosexuality, meaning that it is a very big issue to them. It is clear that the problem isn't with marriage but with homosexuality.
"The Anglican church" isn't the same thing as "the Church of England". If it's ready to split, it is because of the Church in Africa where they tend to take a rather different view of homosexuality. One that is unpopular in England and unpopular even with those against gay marriage.
As for "hate the sin, love the sinner"; I think you'll find it is quite easy. Many atheists (including me) hate religion but I don't know about you but I don't hate religious people (except the nutjobs).


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Name of Product: Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies
Units: About 2.5 million
Manufacturer: Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Hazard: A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
Description: The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy.
Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com
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