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More Gene Mutations Linked to Autism Risk
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PHILADELPHIA – More pieces in the complex autism inheritance puzzle are emerging in the latest study from a research team including geneticists from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and several collaborating institutions. This study identified 27 different genetic regions where rare copy number variations – missing or extra copies of DNA segments – were found in the genes of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but not in the healthy controls. The complex combination of missing or extra copies of certain genes is thought to interfere with gene function, which can disrupt the production of proteins necessary for normal neurological development.
"We are finding that both inherited and new, or de novo, genetic mutations are scattered throughout the genome and it is becoming clear that different combinations of these variations contribute to autism susceptibility," said study author Maja Bucan, PhD, Professor of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Chair of the Steering committee for Autism Speaks' Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE). "We are grateful to families of children with autism spectrum disorders for their willingness to participate in genetic studies because family-based studies have many advantages. We have learned a lot both from genetic analyses of children with autism as well as the analyses of their parents and their unaffected siblings."
Researchers compared genetic samples of 3832 individuals from 912 families with multiple autistic children from the AGRE cohort against genetic samples of 1070 disease free children from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This study also uncovered two novel genes where variations were found, BZRAP1 and MDGA2 – thought to be important in synaptic function and neurological development, respectively. Interestingly, key variants on these genes were passed down in some, but not all, of the affected individuals in families.
"We focused on changes in the exons of DNA—protein-coding areas in which deletions or duplications are more likely to directly disrupt biological functions," said study leader Hakon Hakonarson, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Applied Genomics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and associate professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. "We identified additional autism susceptibility genes, many of which, as we previously found, belong to the neuronal cell adhesion molecule family involved in the development of brain circuitry in early childhood." He added that the team discovered many "private" gene mutations, those found only in one or a few individuals or families—an indication of genetic complexity, in which many different gene changes may contribute to an autism spectrum disorder.
The findings were published in the June 26 edition of the journal PLoS Genetics.
By further refining the genetic landscape of ASDs, the current study expands the findings of two large autism gene studies published in April, led by Hakonarson and Gerard Schellenberg, Ph.D., professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, as well as Bucan and others. One study was the first to report common gene variants in ASDs. The other identified copy number variants that raise the risk of having an ASD. Both studies found gene changes on two biological pathways with crucial roles in early central nervous system development. Hakonarson and Bucan said the latest findings reinforce the view that multiple gene variants, both common and rare, may be interacting to cause the heterogeneous group of disorders included under autism spectrum disorders.
The Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), a program of Autism Speaks, provided genetic biomaterials and clinical data from families that have more than one family member diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Blood samples donated by children and their families at CHOP were used as healthy controls. AGRE makes data publicly available to qualified researchers worldwide.
Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $4.3 billion enterprise.
The Perelman School of Medicine has been ranked among the top five medical schools in the United States for the past 17 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's survey of research-oriented medical schools. The School is consistently among the nation's top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $392 million awarded in the 2013 fiscal year.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System's patient care facilities include: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania -- recognized as one of the nation's top "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S. News & World Report; Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Chester County Hospital; Lancaster General Health; Penn Wissahickon Hospice; and Pennsylvania Hospital -- the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751. Additional affiliated inpatient care facilities and services throughout the Philadelphia region include Chestnut Hill Hospital and Good Shepherd Penn Partners, a partnership between Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network and Penn Medicine.
Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2013, Penn Medicine provided $814 million to benefit our community.
About Autism Speaks
To learn more about the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), please visit http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/programs/agre/index.php. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit http://www.autismspeaks.org.

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#125910 - 03/23/04 07:40 AM velocipede
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Trying to find "stumpjumper" to post about "tub thumper"
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Do you feel the root?
piede = feet
in other words, a way for moving fast
#125912 - 07/12/04 03:46 PM Re: velocipede
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The early ones had no pedals so the pelvis and spine (to be polite about it) would take the entire force. And no brakes - it's a wonder anyone survived to keep inventing!
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If everything worked perfectly, there would be no progress. Interesting, however, that today's bicycle refers to the structure of the machine and not to the power source. I wonder why...
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It could keep me happy for a while though. Your post is in a very old and long out of attention thread. Maybe that's why they overlooked you.Originally Posted By: InterfacecadetIf everything worked perfectly, there would be no progress.
As for bikes, the construction of the bike is of more importance than the construction of your feet. Wheels over heels.
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Main Street traffic in Swan Lake on Fridays and Sundays was the subject of a lengthy discussion at the Town of Liberty department head meeting on Monday, August 5.
Town of Liberty Supervisor Charlie Barbuti began the discussion with a slide presentation, which showed cars and a truck that were double parked, a vehicle in front of a fire hydrant, a car parked on the wrong side of the road facing oncoming traffic and a car blocking emergency vehicle access to an adjacent road. The traffic problem is occurring mainly at an intersection near the Swan Lake Fire Department at the corner of Main Street and Old White Lake Turnpike, where there is a heavily patronized grocery store and pizza shop.
A representative of the Swan Lake Fire Department said that a fire truck was recently unable to make a turn onto Old White Lake Turnpike because a car was parked too close to the intersection. There is a parking lot behind the Main Street stores, Barbuti explained, but most customers are reluctant to use it.
The owners of the grocery store said that this was the first time there had ever been a problem. Road lines had worked well in the past but are now faded. Additionally, a sign that said "No Parking Here to Corner" was removed due to road work, and the current sign now says only "No Parking."
Solutions were discussed, including contracting with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department for an officer or hiring a constable to control traffic in Swan Lake and on Revonah Hill Road in Parksville, where a similar problem is occurring. Another suggestion was to erect permanent barriers. The Town of Liberty will contact Sullivan County Department of Public Works regarding the re-painting of the road lines.
In another area of the town, Barbuti suggested lowering the speed limit on Ferndale Loomis Road from Ferndale to Route 55 to 45 miles per hour. At the present time, the absence of a posted limit means vehicles can go up to 55 mph. In the other direction—from Route 52 to the intersection—the speed limit is already 45 mph. There are stop signs on both corners of east- and westbound Ferndale Loomis Road, a town road. Nevertheless, numerous accidents have occurred at the intersection.
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A previous accident in 2006 totaled the Volkswagen Jetta driven by Linda Argentati, who had her five-year-old daughter in the car.
"We've met with the county, and they're going to ask the state for the solutions to the dangerous intersection," said Barbuti. "They have traffic counters out there now; they've done computer reports on the problem. They're the engineers; they're going to suggest the best way to do it. There have been two accidents in the last month and a fatal accident the month before that."
In other news, the town board discussed problems with the Swan Lake Waste Water Treatment Facility. Al Picard, chief water and waste water treatment plant operator, reported that the collection system is plugged with rags and grease, which residents are sending down the drains. On July 28, 2013, a spill occurred near the old Fieldston Hotel due to a backup, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was notified.


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My ds is almost 5 months now, and has been a great nurser so far. Just a couple of days ago though, he started doing something strange. He'll latch on and then start crying hard, and grabbing his ear and hair on his left side. My son rarely cries, so I know there's something wrong....I've considered ear infection but he has no fever or any other signs. The only way he'll calm down (and usually go to sleep) is if I put him in his sling and we go for a walk outside. He's otherwise happy! Thanks for any ideas!


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Vt. exporters look to Hong KongStefan Hard / Staff Photo
Anita Chan, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York City, listens Tuesday to Kathy Finck of New England Culinary Institute and Jim Sault of Porter Music Box Co. during a luncheon at NECIs Chefs Table restaurant in Montpelier.
MONTPELIER A high-ranking trade official from Hong Kong made her first visit to Vermont on Tuesday, meeting business people eager to make inroads into what has become a key market for Green Mountain manufacturers.
Hong Kong has become the third-largest selling destination for Vermont companies, receiving nearly $255 million in exports in 2012, behind only Canada and mainland China. Its also one of the fastest-growing markets, with exports surging sixfold over the past decade.
Anita Chan, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, hosted a lunch Tuesday with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce in Montpelier, where about a dozen hopeful Vermont business people went to learn more about how to break in.
Dana Eidsness, director of international business for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, said the state has yet to realize the full market potential in Hong Kong, which is a special administrative region of China with its own political and legal system.
Electric machinery exports account for the bulk of Vermonts business in Hong Kong. But Eidsness said there are opportunities for other sectors. We see some untapped opportunities for our members, for instance in the specialty food and beverage areas, perhaps the educational industry, and wood products and other luxury items, Eidsness said.
Businesses on hand for the lunch ran the gamut, from a maple syrup producer in Morrisville to a high-end music box manufacturer in Randolph to a tortilla chip and salsa maker in Manchester.
One company sought to offer business-to-business logistics services, and Geotech, a Colorado-based company with offices in Winooski, was looking for new buyers for its environmental cleanup equipment.
Even the location at which the event was held the Chefs Table, a training restaurant owned by the New England Culinary Institute has designs on the market in Hong Kong.
Kathy Finck, vice president of education at NECI, said the school is eager to increase the number of overseas students who now make up about 10 percent of enrollment.
Though its area is only about a 10th the size of Vermonts, Hong Kong has a population of 7 million and lays claim to one of the top 10 trading economies in the world. With an unemployment rate of only 3.3 percent and per-capita GDP on par with the United States, Chan said, residents of Hong Kong have money to spend.
We are an affluent economy, she said. People have the shopping power to buy luxury items.
Thats the kind of luxury market that Jim Sault is looking to tap. Sault is general manager of the Porter Music Box Co., where base models start at $9,500. More than 70 percent of Saults business already comes from Asia, but he said the bulk of those sales are in Japan and that hes looking for traction in Hong Kong and China.
John Kingston, chief operating officer at Butternut Mountain Farm in Morrisville, said his company has a solid market base in North America. But he said developing a customer base in Hong Kong and China would improve stability of demand.
One of our goals is to be diversified in terms of markets, Kingston said.
Chan said Hong Kong can also serve as a gateway into mainland China, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of the 48 million tourists who flock to Hong Kong annually.
Chan, whose New York City office oversees trade relationships with 31 states, said increasing imports from Vermont benefits the Hong Kong economy.
On the surface it doesnt really make sense why do we want to buy more stuff from you, right? Chan said.
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Any kind of trade will benefit our economy, Chan said. Its a win-win for Vermont and Hong Kong.
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Dec. 3, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Women's Missionary Society at First Baptist Church observed Lottie Moon Week with "Faithful Unto Death," a portrayal of the life of Lottie Moon given by members of WMS. Lottie Moon died in China in 1912 after dedicating her life to missionary work.
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The offense awoke from their slumber tonight – if just for one night – as the Phillies pummeled the Pirates by a score of 12-4. Kyle Kendrick returned to form and hung in there for a complete game.
The lineup was led by the team's sparkplug Jimmy Rollins, who went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored including a home run. JRoll started the game off with a single and crossed the plate thanks to a Shane Victorino triple to deep center. The Phils continued to pour on the runs going 5-16 with runners in scoring position on the night. Ryan Howard earned his keep with three RBIs (2-3 with RISP) as all the Phillies starters recorded a hit.
Both starting pitchers finished the game allowing 10 hits, only the Pirates' Paul Maholm allowed his before recording an out in the fourth inning. The inning prior though is when the Phillies did the most damage – by putting up a 5-spot in the third. That's all Kyle Kendrick would need as he settled in to record the first complete game of his career and improved to 4-0 lifetime versus the Buccos.
It would be an understatement to say the Phillies needed this win. They needed this offensive explosion too, and they especially needed their healthy superstars to come through and carry the team. Rollins, Victorino and Howard were a combined 8-for-14 with 7 RBIs and 6 runs scored. The role players contributed as well with Cody Ransom going 2-5 in his debut despite dropping a popup in the eighth. BenFran hit his first homer of the season as Raul Ibanez had the night off.
All-in-all tonight's game afforded fans some semblance of reality – something to hang their hats on as the All-Star break approaches. Joe Blanton will try to salvage the series with an Independence Day showdown tomorrow afternoon. Oh yea, and it's worth noting the Phillies have 2 more wins than they did at this point last season.
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The most encouraging thing is the regulars hitting and scoring.
Keeping Raul on the bench would be nice!
Tonight's game showed me that as long as 1-3 find some way to get on base, singles from Howard work just fine. I'll be interested to see if Charlie sticks with Ben Fran tomorrow — if he won't after an HR performance, when will he?
Phillies start to lose and everyone looks for an excuse. Just let time decide, we still have a better record at this point than we did last year. If we win tomorrow and take 2 of 3 from Atlanta we are fine.
At a minimum Ben Fran needs to start against lefties. His average is about 70 points higher than Ibanez against lefties. It's a no brainer. If Ibby can start hitting righties then they can mix him back in against lefties, maybe.
idk about you guys, but think about this…the mets, who had a ton of injuries this time last year, were way out of it by this time last year. in contrast, our phillies, with all their injuries, are only 5 games out, and 2 behind the mets. that says a lot about the guys who do play every day, even if we don't like the inconsistency with the team.
also, at least we're not mets fans…
Manuel is on the right track, he needs to keep Raul out of the lineup for a bit.
Raul has nothing to do with 1 through 4 hitting but, at least his replacement did hit.
Keep it up Cholly!
Has anyone looked at the Wildcard standings? Such an open race. Might be nice to see the Phils go for their first Wildcard title….
Ibanez and Dobbs not killing all hope is a big factor.
Before the game I felt a lot better about the lineup with ransom and ben fran than dobbs and ibanez, and I guess it was for good reason. It was only one game but charlie needs to go with what works. Give it a try again tomorrow. Ben needs to see more playing time regardless. He has got some talent and is much younger than ibanez. I see potential in him.
If anything they should bring out the same lineup, a convincing win like last night should make this group give it a go again
I'm not sure that Raul should be dropped entirely (I'd rather see him out there than Dobbs), but Ben Francisco's starting to make as good a case for himself as Wilson Valdez did earlier in the season.
Raul's been making contact, at least. He can be warm, hot, or cold (mostly warm). Werth has been either red-hot or freezing cold (mostly freezing cold).
Francisco needs to stick around, though. If it's between him and Raul, I say bench Raul, but don't get rid of him entirely.
If Victorino's going to hold down the 2-hole, and hit like he did last night, this team's going to keep scoring in bunches. Assuming BenFran starts today, and that's a big assumption at this point, I'd rather he hit 3rd and Werth 5th. While Werth nearly homered last night, he looked pretty bad on most of his swings.
They should release Raul already. Bring up Brown and you can play him and Ben. Need to see this kid already. Raul did stop taking the steroids. When my friend said he was taking them before the Phillies I laughed. Now it does look like he did. You just dont stop hitting homers after a half of season.
Jimmy Rollins is the man.
I definitely think they need to mix it up here and admit defeat on Raul Ibanez. I really hope they are not too proud because Ben Francisco should be a good replacement given the playing time. As psujoe said, mix him in at the very least.
Time for Cheeseburger Joe to step up in a big way tonight…
Look, the team is a mess.
No power. No consistent offense anywhere in the lineup now that Polanco is out.
A 7 million dollar man who hits singles and is an automatic out against any pitcher with decent breaking stuff.
Average staff , average bullpen, average defense.
i think the last sentence said it all this team as bad as it as been playing is still 2 games better then last year!!!that says alot!!look where we ended up!!there is still hope!!
Jeff, what's your take on Howard and Utley?
You think maybe they did roids?
Howard YES, Utley NO. Wake me up when Howards hit another homer. Now the Phillies are looking to bring back Lee. Can we finally admit that was a HUGE mistake. Should of kept him and paid him the 9 million. My god he will be on the all star team and not Doc.
I had a beloved cat named Corson. About two months ago he started sneezing and losing a little weight. He had never been sick before. I sensed the worst. I took him to the vet and they gave me some pills to give him for his thyroid. He got a little better for two weeks but not all the way and then he had a stroke in the middle of the night and died. Everyone told me he would be OK but I knew. Thats the same way I feel about the Phils right now. By the way, I replaced Corson with three kittens and live goes on.
And so it goes.
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omg someone tell me how Jason Heyward is a all star?????
nick from germantown stop kidding around. ben francisco couldnt start for your softball team.
utley is my favorite player but he didnt deserve to make the team, howard either, or halladay.polanco maybe
Butterbean Blanton starts off as expected. He should be trade bait.
nice job by exxon though!!!
The dipsy, I seriously love everything you post.
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Nexus redesign finalised, launching next weekposted by Dark0ne Site NewsA few weeks back I posted a heads-up regarding my plans to launch a redesigned look to the Nexus Sites by the end of August. The feedback to the redesign was mostly good and some of the constructive criticism provided has either already been incorporated in to the final design or has been noted, perhaps for addition later on down the line.
Listed below are test examples for each of the Nexus Sites. These are very close to final now and I'm not going to be making any major changes before the change over.
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- These sites are not IE7 compatible; we dabbled with the idea but making them IE7 was too much work for the 1.5% of people who still use IE7 and visit this site. It would have also limited some of the things we've done in the design. Seriously, consider upgrading your 5 year old browser!!
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DES MOINES—The Central College track and field teams posted a bevy of top finishers at Saturday's Jim Duncan Invitational, highlighted by the men's distance contingent and the women's relay squads.
"I'm happy with the performances today, but we have a lot of work to do to get ready for the conference meet," coach Joe Dunham said.
The Dutch return home Thursday for the Central Open. Field events are slated to begin at noon, with running events starting at 12:30 p.m.
Dutch women's relays find success—Central's 4x100-meter relay of Monica Ruiz (sophomore, Hudson), Abi Davis (sophomore, Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS), Taylor Beckman (junior, Panora, Panorama HS) and McKenna Zimmerman (junior,) placed fourth in 48.69 seconds.
Davis also raced to a fifth-place finish in the 200-meter dash in 25.31, while Zimmerman was eighth in the triple jump with a distance of 34 feet flat, a personal record.
Junior Camie Kibbee (Mason City) finished fourth in the 400-meter dash in 57.90. Sophomore Elin Phipps (Boone) was fifth in the 800-meter run, crossing the line in 2:19.40.
Central's 4x400-meter relay of Allie McBroom (junior, Runnells, Southeast Polk HS), Davis, Kibbee and Phipps was also fifth, finishing in 3:56.22. It's the fastest time by a Dutch 4x400 squad this season by more than seven seconds.
Junior Hillary Hotz (Fort Dodge, St. Edmond HS) tied for fifth in the high jump, clearing 5-2.25.
Senior Whitney Pavlat (Pella) placed fifth in the javelin with a toss of 122-5. Sophomore April McCarthy (Stoughton, Wis.) was eighth in the shot put with a mark of 34-1.25. Freshman Lorell Stuht (Loveland, Colo.) was also eighth, but in the hammer throw, with a toss of 133-8.
Dutch men's distance continues to impress—Drew Jackson (junior, Johnston) did it again, winning the 1,500-meter run in 3:57.71. Teammate Eli Horton (junior, Runnells, Southeast Polk HS) finished runner-up in 3:58.22, while Isaac Steffensmeier (freshman, St. Paul, Fort Madison HS) was fifth in a personal-record time of 4:02.33.
Fellow distance runner Jamie Vander Veer (junior, Knoxville) finished third in the 800-meter run in 1:56.21, more than two seconds faster than his previous best.
Central's 4x100-meter relay team of Mitch Wagoner (senior, Iowa Falls, Iowa Falls-Alden HS), Dan Roemerman (Sophomore, Iowa City, City High HS), Cole Ebel (sophomore, Sutherland, South O'Brien HS) and Austin Witt (freshman, Washington) finished sixth in 43.08. It's the fastest time by a Dutch 4x100 squad this season.
Roemerman was also third in the 110-meter hurdles in 15 seconds flat.
Central's 4x400-meter relay team of Mason Zimmerman (junior, Urbandale), Jordan Sump (senior, Grimes, Dallas Center-Grimes HS), Jackson and Witt were also sixth, crossing the line in 3:23.85. It's more than seven seconds faster than the previous top Dutch 4x400 time this season.
Senior Steven Messerschmidt (Neola, Tri-Center HS) took fourth in the hammer throw with a mark of 165-8. He also placed seventh in the discus with a toss of 137-11.
Jaemin Powell (sophomore, Wellman, Mid-Prairie HS) and Michael Mackin (senior, Manly, Central Springs HS) placed fifth and eighth in the long jump, respectively. Powell's leap of 21-7.5 was a career best, as was Mackin's leap of 21-4.75.
Junior Nick Lemmon (Kent, Wash., Kent-Meridian HS) scored in the pole vault, clearing 12-5.5 for 10th overall, but seventh in the scoring.


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The first traffic stop was on July 18. Meakins said he pulled over a man in a 1997 truck for "obstructed license plate view."
"The driver was extremely nervous and was trying to separate himself from the vehicle," Meakins said.
The driver did not have a license so Meakins took his ID and when he ran it, it came back that he had a warrant for an assault charge in Hidalgo County.
Meakins placed him under arrest and asked to search his vehicle.
"He had a tool box that didn't look right," Meakins said.
The officer said that there was a gap between the headache rack and box that didn't seem right and there was a piece of metal covering the space. Other things about the tool box also didn't seem right.
"When I opened the tool box the depth inside didn't match the depth outside," Meakins said.
He said he knocked on the bottom of the box and it made a solid sound. He then took a drill and drilled into the bottom of the box and the drill came back out with marijuana on it.
Eventually 137 pounds of marijuana were removed from the tool box and the covered space between the box and the headache rack.
The man who was driving the truck told Meakins that the marijuana was not his and he didn't know it was there. The truck was his friend's truck and he was driving from the Valley to Austin.
He was charged with possession of marijuana greater than 50 pounds but less than 2,000 pounds.
The second traffic stop took place on July 25.
Meakins said he pulled the vehicle over because it had defective taillights. When he put his brakes on, the backup lights came on instead.
When Meakins spoke with the man he was "very nervous" and had no ID, no insurance and paper tags out of Louisiana.
He told Meakins he was on his way to San Antonio to visit his 11-year-old daughter.
Meakins ran the name that the man gave him and nothing came up. He also ran the vehicle number and it came back registered to someone else.
Meakins asked to search the vehicle. Upon searching, Meakins said he found marijuana under the back rest of the passenger seat, under the rear seats, in the back quarter panels of the doors and in the back doors. He located 157 pounds in all. The marijuana was wrapped in dryer sheets to try and mask the smell.
He was taken to jail and charged with possession of marijuana greater than 50 pounds but less than 2,000 pounds.
The two drug busts had some similarities. Meakins said that both traffic stops took place "just before midnight" and both men "from the get-go were nervous and stuttering."
He said that training and experience were able to help him realize the two traffic stops were not ordinary.
"All of the flags that you were taught to look for clicked," he said.
On both stops, Meakins was assisted by several officers. On the first stop he was assisted by DPS Trooper Raul Garcia, Cpl. George Medina of George West and officer Joseph Shelton from Live Oak County.
At the second stop he was assisted by Cpl. Medina, Sgt. Jason Lee and rookie officer Samantha Alexander.
He is grateful to all officers who came to assist him.
Meakins has been in law enforcement for more than 12 years. He worked for 10 years in Bee County before coming to George West three years ago. He currently works as the resource officer for the school district and only patrols on holidays and during the summer.
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In the process of assuring gamers that their trophies and friends lists are safe, Sony also let gamers know that they are considering a "goodwill gesture" for gamers who have been inconvenienced by the PSN being down. In other words: You PSN users are probably going to get a present.
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Q: Will there be a goodwill gesture for the time we haven't been able to utilize PSN/Qriocity?
A: We are currently evaluating ways to show appreciation for your extraordinary patience as we work to get these services back online.
I don't know if you can consider it "extraordinary patience," Sony. After all, it's not like PSN users have any choice, but still, it's an interesting proposition: What, if anything, do you think Sony should give its gamers? I posed the question to G4's email list and received the following responses:
"I want a full refund on my PS3."
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"I want David Jaffe to come to my house so he and I can reenact the pottery scene from Ghost."
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"I'd be shocked if Sony didn't give away a year of PlayStation Plus to every subscriber. That way they give something of value, which includes lots of free games and access, plus it retains users who will be asked to re-purchase in a year."
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Lying just off the southern tip of India is picturesque Sri Lanka. With over 2,000 years of history, Sri Lanka has a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of sacred sites, ancient cities and lush tea plantations. Sri Lanka also boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, several of which are located in what is known as the cultural triangle. Not to be missed are the Sigiriya rock fortress, cave temples of Dambulla and the sacred cities of Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Anuradhapura.Read More
Brimming with endless palm-fringed beaches, colourful temples, striking architecture, ancient ruins, exotic jungles, abundant wildlife and superb food, there so much to see and do in Sri Lanka and it's a perfect destination to combine a cultural holiday with a bit of R&R by the beach.
We offer a diverse number of tours to Sri Lanka that cover all the top spots and we look forward to welcoming you on holiday to the Teardrop Isle soon.
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On our group tours in Sri Lanka you will see the ancient cities, rock fortresses and cave temples of the island's famed cultural triangle, plus visit spice gardens, tea plantations and national parks too. There's also the opportunity to relax on one of Sri Lanka's many beautiful sun-kissed beaches, a fantastic way to top off a culture-rich holiday. All our trips include airport transfers, all transportation, accommodation in 4 star hotels and plenty of local experiences along the way, so you can immerse yourself in Sri Lanka and get a true impression of local culture. read more
All our Sri Lanka tours start and end in the capital city of Colombo. Group size is typically10 to 14 passengers and escorted by a knowledgeable local guide - for groups of 5 or less this guide will also be your driver. Consider combining your trip to Sri Lanka with a tour of India's Golden Triangle with our Delhi to Colombo group tour or coincide your trip with the colourful Kandy festival.
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If you prefer to visit Sri Lanka exclusively with your friends and family then our private journeys are an excellent choice with a selection of tour lengths that cover all the main sites and highlights with the option to combine the stunning beaches of the neighbouring Maldives.
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We have two of the best beach front properties in Kalutara. Choose from the Tangerine Beach 4 star hotel or the more luxurious Royal Palms 5 star property next door. You'll be picked up from Colombo airport, driven to your ocean front paradise where you can relax for 6 days before being driven back to the airport at the end of your stay. With beautiful outdoor pools, a stunning beach front location and a whole host of facilities from Ayurvedic Spas to mouth-watering restaurant choices – you're sure to have a Sri Lanka beach holiday of a life time.
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Discover some of the island's most iconic sights with one of our day tours. Accompanied by our English-speaking local guides, you can choose to explore Colombo and post-colonial Galle, the rock fortress of Sigiriya or visit orphaned elephants in Pinnawala and the laid-back hill city of Kandy.
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Sri Lanka has it all - miles of tropical coastline, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites and impressive creatures including elephants, whales and leopards. With our range of tours to the Tear Drop Isle you can see all this and more from the historic Cultural Triangle to the wildlife-rich national parks and palm-fringed beach resorts with colourful festivals and popular sporting events to entice you further.
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Recommended places to visit in Sri Lanka
With eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites that comprise of remarkable ancient cities, archaeological ruins and beautiful nature reserves home to exotic flora and fauna, Sri Lanka has many attractions to choose from and here's some of our favourites to get you started.
Dambulla - Cave TempleView on map
This UNESCO-Listed cave temples of Dambulla are some of the best-preserved and most impressive in all of Sri Lanka, and it's not difficult to see why. Dambulla is made up of five different caves, each one of covered with wall to ceiling mural paintings and scattered with statues and sculptures of Buddha on a mountain overlooking the verdant plains.
Kalutara - Beach BlissView on map
A huge white expanse of sand framed by swaying palm-trees on one side and a beautiful turquoise sea on the other, it doesn't get much better than Kalutara. Whether you want to snorkel, learn how to surf or simply kick back, relax and top up your tan, this is the place to be. Located on the southwest coast, Kalutara can easily be combined with the island's national parks.
Kandy - Highland RetreatView on map
Kandy is a scenic city surrounded by lush vegetation with a delightfully cool temperature, which acts as the perfect antidote to the heat of the coast. In the centre of the city sits the dazzling lake, looking more like a decoration than a part of nature. Kandy is popular among travellers for a number of reasons, one of which is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, wherein lies the sacred tooth of Buddha.
Nuwara Eliya - Tea PlantationsView on map
Tea is one of Sri Lanka's biggest exports and they sure are proud of it. Witness tea pickers harvesting the crop and enjoy a cup of delicious pure Ceylon tea in the factory of the Nuwara Eliya tea plantation. Once a colonial favourite, this attractive town is a charming confluence of old world England and modern day Sri Lanka surrounded by picturesque hill country.
Sigiriya - Rock FortressView on map
Perched 370 metres above verdant jungle, the mysterious remains of this 5th century granite rock fortress are well worth exploring. The summit of Sigiriya is accessed by a steep staircase that climbs up the side of the rock, with a collection of Heavenly Maiden frescoes which can be seen en route. The top affords spectacular views of the jungle below and mountains in the distance.
Udawalawe National Park - ElephantsView on map
Go wild on a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, home to elephants, deer, wild boar, buffalo, jackal and much more. Home to over 400 elephants, this is probably the best place to catch a glimpse of a Sri Lankan elephant in the wild with the transit home for baby elephants in need of some extra TLC, plus there are sloth bears too.
Sri Lanka Travel Guide
Get the low down on all you need to know about travelling to Sri Lanka with our useful guide covering everything from visas to when to go.
Best Places to Visit
Places on our must-see list of any visit to Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit
Information on climatic and weather conditions in Sri Lanka
Top Travel Tips
Money, shopping, transport, food, health advice & more
Wildlife in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's most popular animals and where to find them
The Cultural Triangle
Our guide to visiting Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle
Sri Lanka's Best Beaches
Our choice of top beaches in Sri Lanka and when best to visit
Tourist Visas
Visa requirements for Sri Lanka and info on getting your visa
Traveller Reviews
Trip reviews from our travellers to Sri Lanka
Recommended Reading
- Running in the Family
by Michael Ondaatje
- A Village in the Jungle
by Leonard Woolf
- The Road From Elephant Pass
by Nihal de Silva
Facts about Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a democratically elected head of state who was a woman.
- The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka but was actually discovered by the Egyptians.
- Although cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka, the national sport of the country is, in fact, volleyball.
Sri Lanka Travel Advice:
We keep informed of the latest travel advice to Sri Lanka and follow advice as set out by the British Foreign Office. Safety of our travellers is paramount and we recommend that you check the latest travel updates from the relevant advisory body in your country.
Online Travel Resources for Sri Lanka:
REFER TO: Rough Guides, Fodors, Bradt, Frommers, Footprints, CN Traveller and World Travel Guide.
ALSO SEE: The official Sri Lanka Tourist Organisation site and the latest Sri Lanka Weather Updates from the BBC.
Travelling to Sri Lanka with us
On our tours in Sri Lanka you can meet elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, head out on safari in Yala and Udawalawe National Parks or soak up plenty of the sunshine on Sri Lanka's gorgeous beaches. For great insight into Sri Lanka's history and culture, time your visit to coincide with one of its many festivals. On our Colombo Caves & Kandy Festival tour you attend the famous Kandy Festival, one of the most important Buddhist festivals in the Sri Lankan calendar.


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I know Naruto fanboys are going to keep bringing this up....
Power that is making Sasuke jealous of Naruto as observed by Orochimaru.
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What I don't get is why Naruto said that Ino was faster than him? -.-
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Rea Bavilla was raised in a village on a picturesque lake near the Wood-Tikchik park in Southwest Alaska. Rea graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle with a degree in fashion marketing and design. While running the Education and Training Department at the largest non-profit health organization in Alaska, she submitted work toward a degree in organizational management.
Rea has over 20 years of pageant experience, and is a previous Miss Alaska USA titleholder, and is now the owner of the Miss Alaska USA Pageants with national placements. The pageant has successfully empowered, developed, and provided many opportunities for young women in Alaska.
Rea is also a business consultant, and along with her fiancé, they have developed and managed properties and have recently invested in more real estate development projects and an aircraft leasing company.


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Perk Up Party Platters with Pretty Produce
Gorgeous garnishes can make food for any occasion look special. Let's look at treatments for fresh veggies.
When planning a menu for a special occasion, the focus is often on what foods to feature. But how the foods are displayed or served can really make a statement.
Vegetable garnishes can add just the right touch to a meat and cheese tray at a large graduation party or to individual dinner plates at an intimate gathering to honor mom or dad.
Making garnishes doesn't take a lot of time once you get the hang of it. And most can be done ahead of time so there's no last-minute fuss.
Choosing the Right Tools
The key to successful garnishes is a sharp knife. A sharp knife enables you to control the depth and direction of your cuts. Because you must use more force with a dull blade, you're more likely to slip and make unwanted cuts.
A small paring knife works best for most garnishes. Knives with serrated blades are not recommended because they are angled on only one side of the blade and may veer off in that direction.
A standard vegetable peeler with a blade that swivels is another useful tool. It's best to avoid peelers that do not swivel because they can dig too deeply into the food. If you don't have a peeler, a cheese slicer can be used for some garnishes, like the zucchini asters shown in "Creating Garnishes," the next section of this story.
Working with Vegetables
Choosing the right produce is also important. For best results, use ripe, firm, unbruised vegetables. To prevent vegetables from splitting or cracking when cutting and shaping, work with items that are at room temperature.
You can vary the color of some garnishes by substituting similar vegetables. For example, yellow squash can be used instead of cucumbers when making fans or spirals.
While crisp garnishes add a fresh look to foods, the firmness of some vegetables can make if difficult to bend and shape them.
Sprinkling salt on cut surfaces of vegetables, then letting them sit for 2-3 minutes will help remove some water and make the vegetable slices softer and more pliable. Be sure to rinse the salt off before finishing the garnish.
Properly Storing Garnishes
Soaking completed garnishes in very cold water will help maintain their freshness and enhance their appearance. For instance, soaking zucchini asters will cause them to absorb some water, swell and expand to complete their shaping.
Cold water also is what enables vegetables like carrots and green onions to curl. If garnishes begin to wilt while being displayed, mist them with cold water to keep them fresh and bright.
Most garnishes can be made up 2 days in advance. Once completed, gently wrap or cover garnishes and refrigerate until ready to use. Air and heat cause garnishes to wilt and dry out.
If you would like to save a garnish to use again in a day or two, soak it in cold water for a half hour before wrapping and refrigerating it. In general, the larger and less delicate a garnish is, the longer it will stay fresh and reusable.


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In the Dragon's Teeth: Coming Home from War in Indochina
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7-8:30 p.m.
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During the fifth annual Post-Conflict Recovery Week, ophthalmologist Dr. Larry Schwab, who served as a non-combatant medical officer on the front lines of the Vietnam War, speaks about his journey "coming home" from war, including his advocacy for the international campaign to ban land mines. Sponsored by the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, Department of Political Science, Justice Studies Program, Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence, Office of Research and Public Service and University Program Board. For information, visit http://cisr.jmu.edu/pcrw.htm; free.
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Banana and peanut butter are great friends. I guess the only thing that would make these little muffins any better would be a handful of chocolate chips. Ooohhh, I hadn't thought of that. Well, take it away readers and do what you will. I think these muffins are perfectly sweet just the way they are. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
Banana Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Recipe
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
3 medium ripe bananas, throughly mashed
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenhiet. Move oven racks to the upper third and lower third of the oven.
Grease two mini muffin pans with spray oil or softened butter. Set aside.
Whisk together the flours, sugars, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed banana, eggs, yogurt, peanut butter, and butter.
Divide the batter between the muffin pans putting about a heaping tablespoon in each cup. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pans once during baking.
Run a knife around the rim of each muffin cup to loosen the muffin. Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to three days. Extra muffins can be frozen.
Yield: 48 mini muffins
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Childbirth Without Pain: Are Epidurals the Answer?
Is unmedicated natural childbirth a good idea? The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) points out that
There is no other circumstance in which it is considered acceptable for a person to experience untreated severe pain, amenable to safe intervention, while under a physician's care.
It is curious when an effective science-based treatment is rejected. Vaccine rejecters have been extensively discussed on this blog, but I am intrigued by another category of rejecters: those who reject pain relief in childbirth. They seem to fall into 3 general categories:
- Religious beliefs
- Heroism
- Objections based on safety
1. "In pain you will bring forth children" may be a mistranslation, and it certainly is not a justification for rejecting pain relief. Nothing in the Bible or any other religious text says "Thou shalt not accept medical interventions to relieve pain." Even the Christian Science church takes no official stand on childbirth and its members are free to accept medical intervention if they choose.
2. The natural childbirth movement seems to view childbirth as an extreme sport or a rite of passage that is empowering and somehow enhances women's worth. Women who "fail" and require pain relief or C-section are often looked down upon and made to feel guilty or at least somehow less worthy.
3. I'm not impressed by religious or heroic arguments, although I support the right of women to reject pain relief on the autonomy principle. What inquiring science-based minds want to know is what the evidence shows. Does avoiding medical treatment for pain produce better outcomes for mother and/or baby? It seems increasingly clear that it doesn't. A new book, Epidural Without Guilt: Childbirth Without Pain, by Gilbert J. Grant, MD, helps clarify these issues.


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William G. and Rose M. Mays Martin Luther King Jr. Lectureship: The Honorable Timothy C. Evans
7 – 7 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2013
Room 251, Ridgway University Center, Eykamp Hall, University of Evansville Campus
Timothy C. Evans serves as the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the largest of the 22 judicial circuits in Illinois and one of the largest unified court systems in the world.
He was first elected Chief Judge in September 2001 by unanimous vote of the circuit judges. He was re-elected in 2004, 2007, and 2010. Only the fourth person to serve as Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, he also is the first African American to serve in the position.
During his ten years as Chief Judge, Evans has brought sweeping reforms to the court that are both innovative and compassionate. Among his efforts are critical changes to the bail setting process; the creation of court-wide divisions dedicated to hearing only domestic violence matters and elder law matters; and the expansion of problem solving courts dedicated to mental health treatment, veterans support, drug treatment, and support to women charged with prostitution.
Under his leadership, there has been an unparalleled growth in free legal services for low-income, self-represented litigants, including a free mediation program to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
Throughout his career, Chief Judge Evans has been an outspoken voice for equal opportunities for women and minorities.
He is a 1965 graduate of the University of Illinois. He received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1969. In 2009, he became the first judge from Illinois to receive the William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence from the National Center for State Courts. The award is one of the most prestigious judicial honors in the country and has been presented annually since 1996 by the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Google: Cheap and Expensive
In fact, it's such scattered ambition that caused Google to make an ill-timed acquisition of Motorola, a move that has yet to fully synergize and which added pressure on Google's margins.None of this mattered after Google's fourth-quarter earnings results last month. Although the stock is at a new 52-week high, these shares still look undervalued.
For the period ending December, the search giant beat Street estimates as net income jumped 6.6% year over year to $2.89 billion, or $8.62 per share. Consolidate revenue surged 36% from last year to $14.42 billion, beating analysts' estimates of $12.34 billion.
However, despite the strong revenue performance, Google reported a 6% drop in cost-per-click over the fourth quarter a year ago. This is the metric that tracks how much companies pay to Google for ads. That it advanced 2% from the third quarter was encouraging, but this was the fifth consecutive quarterly drop.
The concern is Facebook (FB) is beginning to eat away at Google's advertising dominance, particularly with mobile. What's more, Facebook posted 32% year-over-year growth in ad revenue, proving its move towards sponsored stories has also been effective, helping the company gain more overall footing with advertisers.
Then again, these types of competitive threats continue to be the reason why Google's expenses are always high each quarter. The fourth quarter was no different. Operating expenses climbed to $4.81 billion, or 33% of revenue, one point higher from the previous year.It's time for the Street to accept that this is how Google operates.
Despite its search dominance, Google has pushed into smartphones, tablets and, most recently, ISP projects. The company can't remain a tech power and still fight off Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) without spending. In many respects, its spending have been justified.
Apple's first-quarter earnings results serve as a perfect example. That Apple missed revenue estimates and sold 200 million fewer iPhones than the Street would have liked proves how much of a force Android has become. For that matter, if Google's expenses only served to hurt Apple, I think Google's management would consider that a win.
Then there's Research In Motion (RIMM) , which just unveiled its new line of phones with the new BB10 operating system. Google can assume RIM would not adopt its model and undercut Google by licensing out BB10.


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All the members of this group have 15 years of experience in their professions, worked in management and 90% of the group ran their own businesses at one time or another.
Retaking exams from our old high school textbooks for English, math and science the highest score was only 65%. We then took exams from a 4th grade class for the same areas. None of us scored over 50%.
I personally failed both math tests. I couldn't remember how many pints equaled a gallon or various simple math we once knew as kids. My work experience was all in finance.
I failed on those basics. I can still remember how to square dance and appreciate the opera I learned in school. The skills in art and music helped me remember how to make corn starch dough to play with the grandkids. I taught them to make a sit upon and appreciate nature, all from classes I took in public schools.
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