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1Laboratory of Physiology, National Center for Scientific Research, University of Angers, Angers, FRANCE; 2Laboratory for Vascular Investigations, University Hospital, Angers, FRANCE; and 3Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Catholic University, Angers, FRANCE
Address for correspondence: Pierre Abraham, Ph.D., M.D., Laboratory for Vascular Investigations; University Hospital, 4 rue Larrey, 49933 Angers Cedex 9, France; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Submitted for publication March 2006.
Accepted for publication May 2006.
Purpose: Exercise improves the diagnostic performance of ankle-to-brachial index (ABI) in the detection of exercise-induced arterial endofibrosis (EIAE). Pressure values for all four limbs are required to calculate ABI, but rapid systemic pressure changes occur during the recovery period from exercise. We checked whether after exercise, ABI calculated from simultaneous measurements was better than from consecutive measurements for differentiating athletes with EIAE from normal athletes.
Methods: We studied 42 normal athletes and 42 athletes suffering from unilateral pain caused by histologically proven EIAE. Bilateral brachial and ankle (ASBP) systolic blood pressure levels were simultaneously measured in the supine position at rest and every minute during the first 4 min of the recovery from incremental maximal exercise. Using receiver operating characteristics curves (ROC), we compared the diagnostic performance of single-leg ASBP and ABI values and between-leg ASBP (ΔASBP) and ABI (ΔABI) differences, calculated from simultaneous (simu) versus consecutive (cons) measurements, to discriminate athletes with EIAE from normal athletes.
Results: For single-leg postexercise values, ROC curve area was significantly higher for ABIsimu compared with ASBPsimu (P < 0.05, r = 0.91) and ASBPrand (P < 0.05, r = 0.68). Areas (± SE of area) of the ROC curves for postexercise ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu were 0.97 ± 0.01 and 0.97 ± 0.02, respectively, and were higher than areas for postexercise ΔASBP and ΔABI calculated from consecutive and random measurements (P < 0.01). Accuracy for postexercise ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu in discriminating EIAE from normal athletes was 93% [95% CI; 85-97], with a cutoff point of 22 mm Hg and 0.10, respectively.
Conclusion: ΔASBP and/or ΔABI calculated from simultaneous pressure measurements should be recommended when searching for unilateral EIAE. Whether this result is applicable in the detection of early atherosclerotic lesions in sedentary subjects requires future investigation.
Exercise-induced arterial endofibrosis (EIAE) affects highly trained endurance athletes, mainly cyclists, with no risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. It usually results in an isolated narrowing (10-20% diameter reduction) in the proximal segment of the external iliac artery, although other localization may be found (1,2,8). Although the exact prevalence remains unknown, it could be as high as 30% of athletes in some cycling teams. The ankle-to-brachial systolic blood pressure index (ABI) is widely used as a significant index for the presence of EIAE (1-4,6,8,9,16,17,20). Because ABI at rest remains within normal limits in athletes with EIAE, exercise testing facilitates the diagnosis by increasing the flow and, thereby, increasing the pressure drop, through arterial lesions (1,2). In lower-extremity arterial disease (LEAD), the amplitude and duration of postexercise ABI decrease depends on both the severity of the arterial lesions and the intensity of exercise (18,22). Thus, as previously suggested, it is expected that early recordings after heavy-load exercise may facilitate the detection of EIAE with ABI (2,20).
Multiple pressure values are required to calculate ABI. During the early recovery period after maximal exercise, systemic systolic arterial pressure decreases rapidly (18). Thereby, minute differences in the time taken for recording, as would result from the recording of the four limbs' arterial pressure values one by one, may result in wide differences in hemodynamic parameters at the time of pressure-value recordings. As a result, it is likely that the absence of simultaneity of pressure recordings for all four limbs may affect the performance of ABI in differentiating normal arteries from arteries with EIAE. This may also be an explanation of the differences observed among the studies reporting ABI diagnostic performance in EIAE (2). Indeed, our previously published recommendation, as well as that of Taylor and George (20), that simultaneous pressure recordings should be preferred, relied on the intuitive conviction that this was preferable to consecutive recordings. In fact, there is no proof of this assumption in the literature, and comparison of the diagnostic performance of pressure measurements issued from simultaneous versus consecutive recording has never been reported.
We intended to check whether after exercise, ABI calculated from simultaneous measurements was better than ABI calculated from consecutive measurements for differentiating athletes with suspected unilateral EIAE from normal athletes. For this purpose, we compared normal athletes with athletes complaining about unilateral pain related to EIAE. Although a specific disease (as compared with atherosclerosis), EIAE is an interesting and unique clinical situation to study the hemodynamic consequences of (surgically proved) isolated moderate arterial lesions on arterial pressures after exercise.
In our laboratory in the past years, all referred cyclists had a systematic simultaneous measurement of arterial pressure on arms and legs. This standard procedure has been approved by our ethics committee. A retrospective study was performed among competition cyclists referred to our laboratory for suspected unilateral EIAE. For the present study, only patients for whom the diagnosis of EIAE could finally be ascertained by histological findings of the operated artery and who were able to return to competition without symptoms were included. This enabled us to confirm the absence of eventual other causes for exercise-induced pain. Between 1993 and 2005, among the patients referred to the laboratory for suspected EIAE, 42 patients (41 males) were operated on and were able to return to competition without symptoms, thus confirming the vascular origin of their unilateral exercise-related pain. In one patient, EIAE was found and treated on both sides, although the patient reported unilateral symptoms. None of the patients with EIAE had any personal or familial risk factor for atherosclerosis. For those 42 patients with EIAE, age, height, and weight were 30 ± 11 yr, 175 ± 7 cm, and 68 ± 7 kg, respectively. Normal controls were healthy asymptomatic competition cyclists who were submitted to the program for obligatory systematic survey of competition athletes and who were selected to be matched on gender, age (± 2 yr), height (± 5 cm), and weight (± 5 kg) to the 42 patients with EIAE. None of the normal subjects had any personal or familial risk factor for atherosclerosis. For the 42 normal controls, age, height, and weight were 29 ± 10 yr, 176 ± 5 cm, and 71 ± 7 kg, respectively. All experiments were performed in a 22-23°C air-conditioned room. Satisfactory pressure recordings were obtained for all tests.
Brachial (BSBP) and ankle (ASBP) systolic blood pressure levels on both sides were measured simultaneously in the supine position after a 5-min rest period before exercise. Simultaneous measurements for all four limbs were repeated every minute from minute 1 to minute 4 during the recovery period after incremental maximal exercise. For pressure measurements, 15-cm arm cuffs were positioned at the level of the brachial and posterotibial arteries, both at rest and during recovery, but these were removed for exercise testing. BSBP and ASBP were measured using four calibrated automatic synchronized sphygmomanometers (Dynamap, 1846SXP Kritikon, Johnson & Johnson, Tampa, FL). The accuracy of pressure measurements obtained with this technique has previously been demonstrated (13). All values were automatically recorded on paper and then transferred to a personal computer for ABI calculation.
In both groups, the subjects were asked to perform one incremental bicycle exercise test in the sitting position (VP100, Techmachine, France). After a warm-up period of 5-10 min at 70 W, work load for the test was started for all subjects at 100 W and was increased by 50 W up to 300 W and then by 30 W every 3 min. Exercise was performed up to exhaustion in asymptomatic athletes or ended on pain limitation in EIAE.
We studied both absolute single-leg values for ABI and ASBP and between-leg differences (Δ) in ASBP and ABI from the single incremental bicycle exercise test performed by the subjects (control and patients). Because of the wide day-to-day variability (~15%) reported for arterial pressure measurements in test-retest recordings, the choice was made to mimic the effects of consecutive measurements in a single exercise test rather than to perform two consecutive exercise tests for each subject on different days (one with simultaneous and one with consecutive recordings). Measurements at rest were calculated as for simultaneous postexercise values (Table 1). After exercise ASBP, ABI, ΔASBP, and ΔABI calculations were performed from simultaneous (simu) and consecutive measurements according to Table 1. When calculating from consecutive (cons) measurements, one approach was to start with the suspected limb in EIAE, which appears logical from a clinical point of view (left limb in controls), before using the contralateral limb and, finally, the arms. Note that this results in ASBPsimu being equal to ASBPcons. As a consequence, it is not reported in the results. The other way was to use the values one at a time but in a random order (rand). Randomization was obtained through the generation of 84 random series of four numbers from 1 to 4, each number corresponding to the minute to be used for the calculation and being attributed to one limb.
For Δ values, we kept the absolute values of the calculation to exhibit only positive results.
At the first minute of the recovery period from maximal exercise, ABI calculated from simultaneous measurements showed a 90% sensitivity and 87% specificity rate in the diagnosis of moderate arterial lesions in athletes (1). We estimated that the accuracy for the detection of arterial lesion would be 20% lower with parameters calculated from consecutive versus simultaneous measurements with a standard deviation of 25%. Using a binomial distribution (http://calculators.stat.ucla.edu) the minimal number of subjects to be included in each group to reach a two-sided statistical significance level of 0.05 and 80% power was 32.
We used the receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis to study the diagnosis performance of each parameter defined in Table 1. The ROC analysis is a means of calculating the sensibility and specificity of a test for each value of the studied variable in the diagnosis of a disease (10). This approach has the triple advantage of allowing for a) The objective determination of the performance of a test through the calculation of the area under the sensitivity/specificity relationship curve. A perfect test would provide an area under the curve of 1, whereas an area of 0.5 would be the result of a random choice. b) The objective determination of the cutoff point to be proposed for clinical use. The value of the variable resulting in the lowest distance to the 100/100% sensitivity/specificity angle is considered to be the best compromise of sensitivity and specificity for clinical use, assuming an equal "cost" of false-positive and false-negative results. c) The statistical comparison of the area under the ROC curve (area ± SE of area) obtained with different parameters in the same population using the method described by Hanley and McNeil (11).
Using the cutoff point determined through ROC curve analysis, we calculated the sensitivity, specificity, positive (PPV) and negative (NPV) predictive values, and accuracy of the studied parameter. These values are presented with their 95% confidence interval (19). An unpaired t-test was used as a mean of testing whether differences existed between EIAE and normal controls subjects for ASBPsimu, ABIsimu, ΔASBPsimu, and ΔABIsimu, both at rest and during recovery.
For all statistical tests, a two-tailed probability level of P < 0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance.
At rest, ASBPsimu and ABIsimu in EIAE (145 ± 17 mm Hg and 1.13 ± 0.08, respectively) were not significantly different from normal controls (144 ± 24 mm Hg and 1.15 ± 0.10 for ASBPsimu and ABIsimu, respectively). Areas under the ROC curve for single-leg ASBPsimu and ABIsimu were 0.54 ± 0.06 for both parameters (not significant from a random choice). For ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu, no significant difference was found between EIAE (8 ± 13 mm Hg and 0.06 ± 0.11, respectively) and normal controls (8 ± 6 mm Hg and 0.06 ± 0.05, respectively). Areas under the ROC curve using ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu at rest were 0.57 ± 0.06 for both parameters (not significant from a random choice).
After exercise, ASBPsimu and ABIsimu results were significantly (P < 0.0001) lower in the EIAE group compared with normal controls (97 ± 35 mm Hg and 0.49 ± 0.17 compared with 153 ± 35 mm Hg and 0.80 ± 0.15, respectively). Areas under the ROC curves for postexercise values are reported in Table 2. Areas for the ROC curve for single-leg ASBP and ABI values with simultaneous, consecutive, and random approaches ranged from 0.83 to 0.90. As shown in Table 3, the optimal cutoff point to differentiate EIAE from normal athletes was 111 mm Hg for ASBPsimu and 0.64 for ABIsimu. Those cutoff points provided the highest accuracy among the different approaches to single-leg ASBP and ABI, but calculation from simultaneous recordings showed little influence over the results provided by single-leg values. Indeed, ROC curve areas were significantly greater only for ABIsimu compared with ASBPsimu (P < 0.05, r = 0.91) and ASBPrand (P < 0.05, r = 0.68). No significant difference was found between ROC curve areas of ABIsimu and other ways of calculating single-leg ABI.
After exercise, ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu results were significantly (P < 0.0001) higher in the EIAE group compared with normal controls (64 ± 33 mm Hg and 0.32 ± 0.16 compared with 10 ± 7 mm Hg and 0.05 ± 0.04, respectively). For between-leg difference parameters, the highest area under the ROC curve was obtained using ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu, with no difference between the two parameters (Table 2 and Fig. 1). Areas under the ROC curve for ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu were higher than areas under the ROC curve of ΔASBP and ΔABI calculated from consecutive and random measurements (P < 0.01). Further, ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu showed significantly higher areas under the ROC curve than all single-leg parameters and, specifically, single-leg ASBPsimu and ABIsimu values (P < 0.05).
Accuracy for ΔASBPsimu and ΔABIsimu in discriminating EIAE from normal subjects with cutoff points of 22 mm Hg and 0.10, respectively, were 93% for both parameters, as shown in Table 3.
ABI is a widely used index for the presence of LEAD. The decrease of ABI at rest is proportional to the presence and severity of arterial lesions. In EIAE of the external artery, a unique example of moderate arterial lesions, absolute ASBP, and ABI remain within the normal range at rest. Increasing the blood flow through a stenosis increases the pressure gradient through the lesion. Therefore, submitting patients to high-work load exercise should theoretically facilitate the diagnosis of moderate arterial lesions. Unfortunately, after heavy-load exercise, ABI also decreases as a function of exercise intensity in normal subjects (7). This is probably why the normal limits to be used after maximal exercise to detect EIAE are still subject to debate (2).
Previous reports have emphasized that pressure should be measured early in the recovery period to improve the diagnostic performance of pressure measurements of moderate arterial lesions (2,20). Unfortunately, in the early recovery period, very small differences in time for blood pressure measurements (even less than a minute) are expected to result in important differences in measured values.
The standard method for indirect pressure measurement using a mercury sphygmomanometer is the auscultatory method in the upper limb (14) and the Doppler ultrasound technique in the lower limb (21). Observer's experience and differences between observers' clinical statutes are common sources of error in the recording of arterial pressure (5,12). Even in trained hands, we assume that the time required to manually measure ASBP approximates the minute. In this case, simultaneous measurements on both limbs and arms after exercise can hardly be attained through manual recordings. The present study confirmed that simultaneous measurements significantly increased the ability to differentiate athletes with EIAE from normal athletes as opposed to calculation from consecutive recordings, specifically when studying the between-leg ASBP and ABI differences. Clinically, the effect of simultaneous versus consecutive systolic blood pressure recordings results in six patients being misdiagnosed with ΔABIsimu versus 17 and 22 patients with ΔABIcons and ΔABIrand, respectively, in our group of 84 patients. When searching for moderate arterial lesions after maximal heavy-load exercise, automated pressure measurements should be used to enable simultaneous recordings. Nevertheless, future studies are required comparing manual with automated recordings for the detection of EIAE.
Previous reports have emphasized the interest of postexercise ABI in the diagnosis of EIAE (1-4,6,8,9,16,17,20). Cutoff points reported in the literature using postexercise single-leg absolute ABI for the diagnosis of EIAE range from 0.5 to 0.66 (2), which is consistent with the values found in the present population. In the present study, a between-leg ASBP or ABI difference in excess of 22 mm Hg or 0.10 at the first minute of recovery after maximal exercise were found to provide the best compromises of sensitivity and specificity to differentiate EIAE patients from normal athletes. The between-leg ABI difference is lower than in previous reports, but it results in a higher positive predictive value (20).
In recent years, Dutch groups have suggested magnetic resonance angiography as the best approach to diagnose "flow limitation in athletes" (15-17). We have recently commented on the difference of the concepts between the Dutch approach, including lengthened arteries, and the French concept, including only fixed stenoses (2). One should remember that the present study is dealing with endofibrosis and not with lengthened arteries. Endofibrosis is defined as an intimal thickening of the artery responsible for a stenosis of the lumen independently of the presence of lengthened artery. Indeed, many patients with endofibrosis present no lengthening of the artery. The concept of flow limitation from flexural arteries is an interesting concept. It sometimes overlaps with endofibrosis, but it may also occur without any significant endoluminal intimal lesion. One should not mix endofibrosis and arterial lengthening. It is clear that in this latter concept, blood pressure measurement and ABI calculation are expected to be of low accuracy.
It is possible that the repeated measurements did not provide pressure values similar to the values that would have been obtained while measuring one limb at a time. It cannot be excluded that taking measurements on all four limbs may have interfered with the results for pressure obtained in the subsequent readings and that measurement of one limb at a time should have been performed. Nevertheless, the approach used in the present study is of advantage to test the sole effect of simultaneity by completely abolishing the risk of differences attributable to technical or physiological changes in test-retest experiments.
Because the present study reports the results of a retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed in our laboratory, it could be suggested that a methodological bias has been introduced. Indeed, single-leg ABI calculations from simultaneous measurements were part of the diagnostic algorithm used to detect the 42 EIAE patients who were included (according to the results observed in the population of cyclists suspected of EIAE and studied between 1993 and 2000). Had the single-leg ABIsimu value shown better diagnostic accuracy than the other approaches, we would not be able to rule out that our results might be biased. This probably cannot be opposed to the diagnostic superiority of ΔABI over single-leg ABI values.
Because of the relatively high prevalence of EIAE in highly trained cyclists, one could argue that there was a risk that subjects included in the normal group could have suffered early asymptomatic lesions. We argue that it does not interfere with the comparison of ABI calculated from simultaneous versus consecutive recordings and with the conclusion about the diagnostic superiority of ΔABI over other calculated parameters. Could the fact that one patient was finally proven to have bilateral lesions in the EIAE group have interfered with the results? It is likely, but at worse this may have lowered the (significant) differences in diagnostic performance between the ΔASBP and ΔABI versus single-leg ASBP and ABI values to discriminate EIAE from normal results.
In conclusion, we suggest that 1) between-leg differences should be preferred to single-leg ASBP and ABI values for the detection of EIAE; 2) to discriminate athletes suspected of unilateral EIAE from normal athletes, simultaneous recordings of all four limbs should be performed; and 3) because simultaneous recordings of all four limbs can hardly be obtained manually, it is likely that automated devices should be used after exercise to improve the detection of EIAE, although comparison with manual detection is required. Future studies should also be performed to prospectively test the diagnostic performance of a ΔASBPsimu of more than 22 mm Hg and a ΔABIsimu of more than 0.10 after maximal exercise for the diagnosis of EIAE in symptomatic athletes. EIAE is a unique situation of surgically proved moderate LEAD, but it is a specific disease. Whether the results of this study are applicable to detect arterial lesions resulting from early atherosclerosis in sedentary subjects remains to be determined.
Alexis Le Faucheur is supportted by a grant from the Conseil Général de Maine et Loire.
The authors thank Dr B. Vielle (Department of biostatistics) for the ROC curve calculation and their comparisons, I. Laporte for technical help, and N. Boileau, who corrected the manuscript.
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Santhigiri Ashram situated amidst of sylvan surroundings at Pothencode, 21 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Santhigiri Ashram, founded by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru is well known for its spirituality beyond Religion and traditional Indian Medical treatmentsystems. Established in 1964 as an austere thatched hut in rustic environs, the Ashram complex today occupies more than fifty hectares of land consisting of three zones. Spiritual Zone, Agriculture Zone and Health Zoneare those three zones extend exquisite scenic beauty.
The 'Parnasala', built in the shape of a full-bloomed lotus in pristine white Makrana marble, is the sacred spot where the physical body of Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, the founder of Santhigiri Ashram, has been laid to rest and is the highlight of the Ashram. The magnificent structure, rising to a height of 91 ft. and a width of 84 ft was opened to the public on 12th September 2010, the 84th birthday of the Guru. The 'Parnasala' is illuminated by using the latest, highly energy-efficient and eco-friendly Light-Emitting Diode (LED) technology.LED light and sound show at Lotus Parnasala is scheduled from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm daily.
Santhigiri health zone consists of Siddha Medical College Hospital, Santhigiri Ayurveda Health Research Institute, Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Vaidyasala, Manufacturing unit of ayurveda siddha medicines and Santhigiri Social and Scientific Research Institutes. The traditional Kerala Panchakarma therapyoffered by Santhigiri Ayurveda Health Research Institute is agreat attraction forboth domestic and international tourists. Santhigiri Siddha medical college provides international level facility for the treatment of several chronic ailments.
For more details visit- www.santhigiriashram.org
Thiruvallam (10 km)
En route to Kovalam, this serene backwater stretch is famous for its Canoe Rides.
Aruvikkara Dam (16 km)
This picturesque picnic spot is on the banks of the Karamana River. Near the Durga Temple located here is a stream full of fish that fearlessly come close to the shore to be fed by the visitors.
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)
The land's end of India or the point where the three seas meet, is the enchanting.
Kanyakumari. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. Part of the fascination is, of course, the fact that it is the very tip of the Indian peninsula and the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Places of interest at Kanyakumari are Tiruvalluvar statue, Gandhi memorial, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Padmanabhapuram Swami Temple which lies on the route to Kanniyakumari from Thiruvananthapuram.
Vizhinjam rock cut cave, Koyikkal palace Nejumangad, Neyyar Dam are other popular excursions from Thiruvananthapuram.


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The Fontainebleau is rolling out the red carpet for the 20,000 people running the ING Marathon and Half Marathon this Sunday. Marathoners (or people who love them) are invited to a "Carb-Up" dinner Friday and Saturday nights between 6-7pm. Invest $35 and enjoy a three-course cab heavy dinner featuring the restaurant's signature spaghetti with tomato and basil. Feast, run then reward yourself with 20% off select spa treatments. Discounted treatments include Yogassage and deep tissue massage – the offer is valid for reservations made between Jan 28 – Feb 6. Runners must present their race numbers for spa discounts, but all are welcome to the "Carb-Up" dinner.
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Ahhhh, Fall, time for festivities, food, and hunting. The leaves are changing colors and there's a bit of frost in the air. It's sweatshirt weather and my favorite time of the year. Deer (bow) season is in and it's time to sight-in our muzzleloaders, hand guns, and slug guns for the up coming deer seasons. Oh and let's not forget to sight in those crossbows which are now legal to hunt with in Indiana. Check our hunting laws before going into the woods; some changes have been made. You may get a copy of Indiana's hunting regulations at most K-Mart Stores, Wal-Mart Stores, gun shops, bait shops, and state parks. Be prepared for 'sticker shock' when you go to purchase those 2002 hunting and or fishing licenses. What used to cost $13.75 now costs $24.00. Add an extra $3 per license if you purchase those same hunting licenses from the IDNR website.
Here's a suggestion: If you purchase your hunting license from the IDNR website and download them onto ordinary typing paper and then download the necessary temporary transportation tags that you must have, then do what I did; CYA (Cover Your Ah-behind). #1-Download and print your license and then your transportation tags and fill out everything that requires and ink pin. #2-Go to Walgreens and purchase a laminating kit for a few dollars (it's cheaper than a $500 dollar fine or a lot of hassle from having a wet, mud soaked unreadable license). #3- Laminate your license and tags, fold and put in your wallet, go hunting. Now all you have to do is to 'notch' the tag with your hunting knife when you bag your deer. New law states that you don't have to tag your deer in the field but you do have to tag it as soon as you load it in your vehicle and before transporting it anywhere. Note: Your deer must be taken to a check-in station within 24 hours – I take mine ASAP and get it over with. Good luck! I'll see you out there in the woods or on the water.
Just got a note from "Stormy" Weldon, Recording Secretary of the Fort Wayne Beagle Club. He said, "We are a non-profit organization and all proceeds from our 'turkey shoot' will benefit our wild life by feeding, planting, and improving the wild life habitat. The Fort Wayne Beagle Club isn't just about dogs. Our furry and feathered wild life friends will thank you and so will we. By the way, we do not use live turkeys as targets like they did in days gone by but we do give out frozen turkeys as prizes."
Who: Fort Wayne Beagle Club (EST. 1926)
What: Turkey Shoot (Frozen turkeys for prizes – We shoot at targets not at live turkeys. – Shotgun shells furnished.)
When: Oct 27, 2002 and November 10, 2002 from 11am to ??
Where: 1432 Aboite Road, 1st road west of General Motors on Lafayette Center Road – turn left 1/2 mile on right – signs posted
Why: Proceeds benefit our wild life by feeding, planting, and improving the wild life habitat. - All sportsmen are welcome. Noon lunch served.
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October 1–31 – Pumpkin Fantasyland – Ligonier, IN (G)
October 25-26 – Conner Prairie Headless Horseman – Fishers, IN (D)
October 26-27 – Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks – Newburgh, IN (D)
October 24-26 – Forbidden Forest – Crown Point, IN (D)
October 24-26 – Enchanted Park – Huntington, IN (D)
October 25-26 – Haunted Riverwalk – Wabash, IN (D)
October 26 – Halloween on the Square – Corydon, IN (D)
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Look past the clever Bloomberg Businessweek headline, "The Honey Launderers: Uncovering the Largest Food Fraud in US History," and you find a complicated tale of intrigue, money, and supply chains. (Thanks to member Joseph Witkowski, CPIM, CSCP, for sharing this news on the APICS Supply Chain Channel.)
The article dives into the complex details of Hamburg, Germany-based ALW Food Group's plot to import millions of pounds of Chinese honey and hide its true origins. In the end, 10 ALW executives were accused of a global conspiracy to commit $80 million in food fraud. Two went to jail and the others, who live in Germany, are on Interpol's list of wanted people.
Apparently, honey is a hot business. "Americans consume more honey than anyone else in the world, nearly 400 million pounds every year," writes Susan Berfield. "About half of that is used by food companies in cereals, bread, cookies, and all sorts of other processed food." In 2001, the US government imposed steep import duties on Chinese honey because US beekeepers accused Chinese companies of selling honey at artificially low prices.
Emails seized by investigators mention falsifying reports from a German lab, creating fake documents for US customs agents, shipping Chinese honey through other countries, and setting up a Chinese company eligible for lower US tariffs.
"ALW relied on a network of brokers from China and Taiwan, who shipped honey from China to India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, South Korea, Mongolia, Thailand, Taiwan, and the Philippines," Berfield writes. "The 50-gallon drums would be relabeled in these countries and sent on to the US. Often the honey was filtered to remove the pollen, which could help identify its origin. Some of the honey was adulterated with rice sugar, molasses, or fructose syrup."
One expert quoted in the article warns that honey is just one example of the food supply chain's vulnerability to potential danger. For example, some Chinese beekeepers use the antibiotic chloramphenicol to prevent foulbrood disease, which is devastating to bee populations. However, this particular antibiotic is banned from food in the United States. "We don't know how it works, and we have to know how it works if we want to be able to identify hazards," said Karen Everstine, a research associate at the National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Hiring trained professionals
The Bloomberg Businessweek article includes an infographic titled "The Honey Trap," but those in the APICS community will recognize it as a complicated supply chain meant to obfuscate the honey's origins. The honey situation created potential problems for a wide variety of food manufacturers. Consider the following definition of risk mitigation from forthcoming APICS Dictionary, 14th edition: "Reducing the exposure to risk, either by its likelihood or its impact."
These days, supply chain management professionals have to be experts in risk mitigation as well as supply chains. Ignorance of risk might not get you on Interpol's list of wanted criminals, but it will keep you from advancing in your career. And it will keep your company susceptible to the unknown.
In addition to risk content that is included in APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) programs, we now offer the APICS Risk Management certificate. This is a comprehensive, forward-looking program that prepares professionals to participate in the development of global risk mitigation strategy. By earning this certificate, you demonstrate your commitment to protecting your employer from supply chain risk__and balancing anticipated rewards and risks in the decision-making process. For more information on the APICS Risk Management certificate, visit apics.org/risk.
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I love maps, I think it's a family thing, my grandad always loved to get a map out. There's something reassuring about placing yourself and also just from an aesthetic point of view, all that sky blue is dreamy. THe map above is a WWII silk map of Italy that hangs in my bedroom.
On a map tip, I've been stalking Antipodium's range of Eastenders-printed pieces from their AW12 collection for a good few months and finally snapped up the Powerscroft shirt in the January sales. It's a lovely silk piece with a really cool raglan sleeve instead of your traditional set-in, which fits wonderfully over my slightly buxom shoulders. Honestly, them shouldz are better than my boobs. While not strictly a map, the Thames print is pure cockney -in fact I had it pointed out that should I team it with one of my other new purchases (a leopard print coat) I'd be doing a version of Pat from Eastenders, fine by me.
Should you be similarly map-obsessed I've picked a range of cartographic pieces, including a shirt depicting Paris by Carven who kinda kicked off the whole map revival and a super fun Topshop bikini from their SS13 collection. I couldn't not include a tube map, I haven't gone for our own underground system (apols Harry Beck, tube ledge, I love you) but instead a pretty umbrella of the New York Subway. Finally Ostwald Helgason does abstract maps, with a camo-ed version of an ancient map in a lovely fluted shape.
From left: Carven shirt, Barneys: $360. Subway Map Umbrella, Transit Museum: £26. Ostwald Helgason skirt, Farfetch.com: £295. Map bikini, Topshop SS13.


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I can actually feel my IQ start to drop whenever I watch western cartoons, with the sole exception of the early seasons of The Simpsons and Family Guy. It actually amazes me that the typical western cartoon actually has the bar set so low in terms of the expected intelligence of its audience.
(oh, and I don't mean to include classic animations such as Disney's Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck stuff. Those are divine).
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President Obama to nominate Cordova to direct NSF
August 2, 2013
President Obama on Wednesday (July 31) announced plans to nominate several individuals to key posts. France A. Cordova, president emerita of Purdue, has been named as a nominee for director of the National Science Foundation. "Every member of the Purdue family is thrilled by this latest achievement of Dr. Cordova," said Purdue President Mitch Daniels of the nomination. "We send her our sincerest congratulations. This accomplishment adds not only to France's remarkable career but also to Purdue's great legacy of leadership in the sciences."
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Purdue University's Office of Engagement has named winners of four faculty and staff engagement awards for 2016. The awards honor faculty and staff members who combine scholarship and community partnerships to have a positive impact beyond campus.Read Full Story
Purdue professor named American Council on Education fellow
April 14, 2016
Rebecca W. Doerge, the Trent and Judith Anderson Distinguished Professor of Statistics at Purdue University, was chosen as one of 33 fellows selected nationwide this year by the American Council on Education.Read Full Story
Purdue trustees approve faculty promotions
April 8, 2016
Purdue Universitys Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions on Friday, April 8th. The following promotions are effective with the 2016-17 academic year. Exact dates are noted by campus or name. Congratulations to all.Read Full Story


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Two men robbed a National City Bank branch of an undisclosed amount of money yesterday and may have fled in a car driven by a woman.
The men entered the bank, 625 East Manhattan Blvd., about 2:15 p.m. and ordered the tellers to give them money from the drawers. One of them had a handgun, while the other had a light gray plastic or nylon bag used to collect the money, the Toledo FBI said.
The suspects fled the bank and were last seen riding in a bluish-gray Honda Accord with no rear license plate near a shopping center behind the bank. A black female was driving the car, which was approaching an expressway on-ramp. Authorities don't know if the suspects drove onto the expressway.
Both men were described as black and were wearing sunglasses. The one with the handgun was 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and was wearing a do-rag, dark sweatshirt with the hood pulled up, baggy clothes, and gloves.
The suspect carrying the bag was described as 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with a medium build and light complexion. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a red or blue bandana on his face.


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In general, sunscreen is "water-resistant" if it continues reducing SPF exposure after 40 minutes in the water. To be considered "waterproof," the bar goes up. The product has to retain its rated SPF factor for 80 minutes in the water. So you could go to the beach or river, hop in three or four times for 15-20 minutes, and still be reasonably sure you won't get scorched.
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Two Route 66 lounges, the Trails Westand the Pow Wow, now offer free rides home to patrons who have had too much to drink.
Karen Alarcon, co-owner of Trails West, said she hopes customers will take advantage of the free service. "We have an employee that recently offered to give people rides home on Wednesdays and on the weekends," said Alarcon. "So far she's only given three people a ride home, but I hope more people will come out and take advantage of the free rides. They can come out and drink, have a good time and not worry."
Capt. Oscar Gonzales, of the New Mexico State Police, said the free ride service is a good idea. "This is something everybody would like to see more of," said Gonzales. "There is no problem with giving someone a ride home as long as it is not a commercial venture." Jolene Szaloy, office manager for the Pow Wow, said the Pow Wow's free ride service has been working out well. "It's a lot better to have someone sober driving," said Szaloy. "The police encourage us to do this. We will pick up people at local motels, even the airport, and bring them here and take them home. The people can relax while they are in the bar."


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Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or CPP, has helped launch a phase-III clinical trial to test the efficacy of a combination drug that has shown promise of preventing colon cancer. CPP was founded in 2008 to apply decades' worth of systematic, basic research led by University of Arizona professor emeritus Eugene Gerner and former UA researcher Frank Meyskens to improve clinical practice.
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Dirk has already learned to be effective in the NBA
Dirk was player of the week in the NBA. He avg 32 PPG with 8 RPG. His rebounds fluctuate. If he was truly Knowledgeable about rebouding, why does his numbers go up and down? BECAUSE HE STILL HAS SOMETHING TO LEARN ABOUT BEING AN EFFECTIVE REBOUNDER STUPID! You act as if Dirk is Ben Wallace or Denis Rodman. Act like you know something (this is hard being as dumb as you are) admit that I'm right. I have 2 time NBA champion Kenny Smith saying I'm right, as well as League MVP and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. So stop Kidding yourself. 8 Defensive rebounds over Jason Terry or his other teammates don't make him good rebounder
What you ou can expect from Carpy's post.
1. His family members. Carpy has probably wrote 5-10 pages atleast about his father's side of the family. By 2008(If he's not banned from this forum), we'll probably get introduced to his mother's side
At least my brother isn't my Father like you Jose.
2. He's "rich", he works for the "government", he has "everything".
I don't have everything. But I plan to.
3. Null ideas like Dirk is NOW learning how to rebound
BARKLEY and SMITH agree with me. You don't. This just shows you're irrational, childish and extremely stupid.
4. Frustration
I'm not frustrated, I just think your an Ass.
5. Death threats
with the way you act, I'll read your Obituary in the post. And dummy like you was made to get shot in the streets for running his mouth.
6. His address of middle of no where Canada, when you prove him wrong, he'll challenge you to fly in the middle of no where Canada. Do you realize how many times you could of been reported for internet harassment already? LOL, get it over it man. You're soft as a cupcake, you look like a herb inviting people to meet you up. You sent like a million PM's about this. GET A LIFE.
I don't fear anyone. That why I say what I say. I don't just talk it, I walk it. I wrote and told either you or Smurfy to call the police. They don't scare me. Feel free to SNITCH to your local Po Po. You seem like a ***** informer type anyways. Look at your dumb comments you make. To make things easier for you, the Edmonton Police department Phone number with area code is (780) 421-3333 or (780) 423-4567. Feel free to call them about me at anytime. They work 24 Hrs. a day.
Turnovers are also on the passer.
They are. If you get the ball at the top of the Key as a big man, not the best spot. Centers need to get the Ball in the Low post where they can be effective with their backs to the basket. PG's with High Basketball IQ's distribute the ball where their teamamates can be effective. This is happening now with Curry and Marbury. The result is less TO's by Curry. THis the POINT I made before. I guess I remade it.
With the beef that me and 1 had. We deaded that way back. However, cause you're a loser, and struggle to make sense to everyone here except yourself, you revisit that...Just to get a quote. 1 is one of the most thoughtful posters here and I respect his views. I'm proud to be a member of this site with people like him, Rady, Don, Starks, etc. You however are a bottom feeder. You digust a lot of people here. Notice when I came back, people said "Welcome Back". You spend most your time arguing, cause every here hates you.
Why do you continue to mention your family members and where you live
I'm proud of both, and I will continue to do so.
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No. My wife is from El Salvador. They speak spanish there. I communicate with her in spanish, her parents, brother and her 2 sisters. You're not stupid enough to think that only Spanish people speak spanish? Wake up, it's The United States official second language. Probably a billion people speak spanish globally. You speak it, and you're an Idiota. I'm way smarter than you. So why can't I speak spanish?
I'm happy where I'm at life.
How could you be? You're NOWHERE. Obviously, you like it at the bottom.
So the only person you're hurting here is yourself.
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Live candidates' forum on MC TV
A forum with candidates running for Marietta City Council and Marietta Treasurer will be broadcast live from 7 to 9 p.m. today on Marietta College Channel 15. The candidates will respond to questions submitted by local media representatives and the Washington County League of Women Voters.
Democrats' fall
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The Washington County Democratic Party will hold its Fall Dinner Friday at the Elks Club, 414 Colegate Drive, Marietta. Social hour will be at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. The cost is $30 per person. The guest speaker will be Ohio Rep. John Patrick Carney, candidate for state auditor. Other guests will include Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, Ohio Rep. Debbie Phillips, Sixth District Congressional candidate Jennifer Garrison and candidates for local offices.
For reservations call Louise Gwinn at 373-7715 or Donna Malcolm at 585-2042.
Benefit pork/kraut dinner at Post 64
The American Legion Post 64 Team will hold a pork, kraut and mashed potato dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the post, Eight and Wooster streets in Marietta. The cost is $8 per person or two for $15. The event is open to the public.
Free meal Thursday at Tunnel church
Tunnel United Methodist Church on Ohio 550 will host a free community meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, green beans and pie. For delivery within five miles of the church, call 374-5634.
Senior luncheon at rec center in Reno
The Marietta Township senior luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Marietta Township Recreation Center in Reno. Those attending should bring a covered dish. Table service and drinks will be provided. The lunch is open to all senior citizens in the area.
For information:373-7550.
Life Line screening at St. Mary Church
A Life Line screening will be hosted at St. Mary Catholic Church, 506 Fourth St., Marietta on Thursday. Screenings will determine risk for stroke or bone fractures. Pre-registration is required.
For information: 1-877-237-1287 or www.lifelinescreening.com
From local reports
Local Allohok Council Boy Scouts invite the public to a benefit pasta dinner with a silent auction from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Marietta Township Recreation Center. The cost is for donation only. All proceeds will help offset the costs of the Philmont Trek 2014.
For information: Rick Beck or Steve Temesvary, 434-3137.


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Thomas Nelson, religious publisher, to be purchased by HarperCollins
HarperCollins buys out religious publisher
Crystal Cathedral board sells property to local University
Crystal Cathedral board backs sale to university
Congress considers military aid cuts to Egypt because of persecution
Cut is U.S. aid to Egypt touted over persecution
Demonstrators may be asked to leave St. Paul's in London
St. Paul's Cathedral raises doubts over protesters
Local churches in Joplin help to rebuild houses with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
TV makeover show to build 7 homes in Joplin
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Isreal - Christians
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked thousands of Christians meeting in Washington for supporting the Jewish state.
In a live satellite broadcast to Christians United for Israel, Netanyahu said the growth of radical Islam in the Mideast could turn it into a region "where women are brutally suppressed, where minorities are relentlessly persecuted, where Christians fear for their lives."
He said American Christians understand Israel's need to defend itself and to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu reminded them that Israel is the land of the Jewish patriarchs and prophets, and the land of Jesus Christ.
Christians United for Israel, an organization founded by San Antonio pastor John Hagee, considers modern Israel a fulfillment of Bible prophecies that the Jewish people would return to the land God gave them.


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The NFL draft could bring the Browns a new quarterback, but which one? Mock Draft RoundupThese mock drafts will change throughout. A number of national publications reveal Mock Drafts, taking an early look at what could go down in May. With the Browns having two first round picks, and heading into another critical off-season, let's take a loo… (more)Source: cleveland.com
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McShay sees an OT for Seattle in Round 1RENTON, Wash. – It's no secret that the Seahawks would love to add depth -- or a possible starter -- on the offensive line, so ESPN Insider Todd McShay has the Seahawks addressing that need in his first-round NFL mock draft. If it ends up Seattle has th…Source: ESPN.com


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"Oppenheimer Blue" diamond sold for $57 million
The "Oppenheimer Blue" diamond was sold for 56.8 million Swiss Francs ($57 million), at Christie's, in Geneva.
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Does attending a graduate school in New Mexico sound interesting? The Southwestern state is located between Texas and Arizona. The New Mexican landscape ranges from wide, rose-colored deserts to broken mesas to high, snow-capped peaks. Despite New Mexico's arid image, heavily forested mountain wildernesses cover a significant portion of the state, especially towards the north.i
New Mexico has a population of 2,085,572 as of the 2014 estimate, which is a 1.3% change from 2010. 25.8% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and the median annual household income is $44,927. The capital of New Mexico is Sante Fe, and other populous cities include Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell and more.ii
Tourist attractions include the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, the ruins at Fort Union, Billy the Kid mementos at Lincoln, the White Sands and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments, Bandelier National Monument, and the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.iii
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The monitor has 100% brightness and 75% contrast by default. I dropped them both to 33% to achieve a 100nit white. When the contrast setting is higher than the default level, light halftones are indistinguishable from pure white. There is barely visible banding in color gradients. The monitor regulates its brightness by means of pulse-width modulation of the power of the backlight lamps at a frequency of 318Hz.
The brightness of the monitor's backlight is quite uniform. The average deflection is 4.2% on white, with a maximum of 11.8%. On black, the average and maximum are almost the same at 4.1% and 11.9% respectively – there are three brighter spots visible.
The gamma curves are just acceptable at the default settings. They are higher than the theoretical curve in the left part of the diagram and lower than it in the right part.
Color reproduction improves when the contrast setting is set lower, but the green curve is still sagging in the right part of the diagram. The red and blue curves differ from the green one and are higher than the theoretical curve in the middle of the diagram.
The color temperature setup is depressing. White is much warmer than the other tones which vary by as much as 3000K among themselves.
The color gamut is indeed larger than standard. Green is far deeper and saturated than on monitors with an ordinary color gamut. Unfortunately, the monitor doesn't match sRGB in reds. The blue point is shifted relative to sRGB as well, although the two usually coincide on other monitors.
Response time compensation is obvious: the response time average is a mere 2.9 milliseconds (GtG) or five times faster than with RTC-less models. The matrix is only relatively slow, up to 17.2 milliseconds, on transitions between the darkest halftones.
The RTC mechanism is not set up ideally, though. The average RTC miss is 18.2% with a maximum of 87%. That's a poor result. Visual artifacts will be conspicuous on a large number of transitions.
The contrast ratio is not high. Modern TN-based monitors typically have a higher contrast ratio.
The SyncMaster 931CW is one of the few 19-inch widescreen monitors with a fast matrix. It also features backlight lamps that provide an extended color gamut. Unfortunately, that's all the good about this model. The biggest of its drawbacks is the low quality of the RTC mechanism. It's up to you to decide if the larger color gamut makes up for the monitor's downsides.
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I think everyone has a Girl Scout cookie that they're passionate about. For me, it's Samoas- I love them so, so much. I bought a box a few weeks back and it was gone in 24 hours. I'm not even embarrassed to tell you that, because I love them so much.
Anyway, I found this recipe for samoa cupcakes and have been meaning to bake them for a while. I finally made them today, and they're delicious. I followed the cupcake recipe exactly, but I didn't have enough powdered sugar to make the frosting. I improvised by making a quick caramel sauce and mixing it with some leftover chocolate frosting from the fridge. (What, you don't always have leftover frosting in your fridge? Because you should.) I used this recipe for the caramel, and mixed it in with good ole' Betty Crocker frosting. Perfection. Happy Wednesday! xx ellen


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He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lyn Baker Jones; step-son, David Shields; children, Kara Brown (and son Blake, from Houston), Matthew Jones (wife Jennifer and son Owen, Austin), Russell Jones (wife Sarah and children Conner, Cooper, and Quentin, San Antonio), and Mindy Duran (husband Ruben, San Antonio); and siblings, Roy Jones (wife Ann Marie, Alabama), Judy Noon (Massachusetts), Bob Jones (Massachusetts) and Jean Irving (Massachusetts) and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Scott graduated from Brockton High School in 1959. He has worked since he was 14 years old. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was in the Army from June 22, 1963, until June 15, 1966. While in the Army, he met his first wife, Elizabeth Anne, whose father was in the Army. Scott moved to Austin, Texas, to be with Anne, and they married on June 3, 1967. Scott attended Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Texas, from 1966 to 1967, then he transferred to Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, where he graduated on August 18, 1970. He applied to the U.S. Secret Service and was accepted. He was an agent with the Secret Service from January 25, 1971, to October 31, 1993. In 1997, he moved to Beeville, Texas, where he accepted a position with the Beeville Independent School District to teach U.S. history and government at A.C. Jones High School. He met Nancy at a new teacher workshop, and they were married on July 11, 1998.
Scott lived in Brockton, Massachusetts (1941-1963); Germany (1963-1966); Brenham, Texas (1966-1967); Austin, Texas (1968-1973); Blue Springs, Missouri (1973-1976); Dallas, Texas (1976-1983); San Antonio (1983-1997); and Beeville, Texas (1997-present).
Scott was fortunate in his work as a Secret Service agent to travel to many places, including 47 of the 50 U.S. states, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Argentina, Haiti, Kenya, Zaire, (Congo), Greece, Spain, England, France, Amsterdam, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Martinique, the Virgin Islands and Japan.
Scott received many awards and commendations while working in the U.S. Secret Service. In addition, as a teacher at A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, Texas, he was respected and loved by his students and fellow educators. In 2003 and 2012, he received the coveted Bell Awards, given by the senior class to 2 teachers each year.
Scott had a life well-lived. He will be remembered for his love of the Lord, his enthusiasm, his love of music, his humor, and his many areas of service to the church. He will also be remembered for his love of his wife, parents, children, step-son, grandchildren and siblings. He loved to read and work crossword puzzles in his free time.
Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at Beeville Memorial Park.
Donations may be given to http://www.giveforward.com/scottcharlesjones.
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#1 Clint Eastwood: 'Obama's Second Term Would be a Rerun of the First'10-24-2012, 03:37 PM
8:04 AM, Oct 24, 2012 • By MICHAEL WARREN
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood says "when someone doesn't get the job done, you gotta hold them accountable" in a new ad from conservative super PAC American Crossroads. Eastwood famously endorsed Mitt Romney earlier this year at the Republican National Convention with an unconventional address. Watch the more serious 30-second spot below:
"Obama's second term would be a rerun of the first, and our country just couldn't survive that," Eastwood says. "We need someone who can turn it around fast, and that man is Mitt Romney."
The New York Times reports that the ad will be airing on TV in seven critical swing states: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Virginia.
Video at link>http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/...st_657325.htmlThe difference between pigs and people is that when they tell you you're cured it isn't a good thing.
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I know this topic has been covered, but I've searched and could not find it. On the '84's, I've heard of folks just removing the air pump and then using a shorter belt and avoiding the whole "air pump removal kit".
Has anyone does this? If so, do you know which belt you used?
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What's your kitchen style? Are you a lover of the wide-open range, or do you prefer a closed off galley? Open or closed, there are fans on both sides. An open floor plan enables the host to stay more involved and no be walled off from guests, it's also argued that it's better for families. Advocates of the closed kitchen say it's nice to be able to close the door on the mess and smells of cooking, keeping them away from guests.
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Equestrian is a crucial event to Team USA's success during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The Americans are among the top contenders in London, and need to add a few medals in order to have the highest count of any country in the Games.
The 2012 Olympics could be decided by just a few points, and those medals could come in equestrian.
Many of the top contenders in the Games are proficient in equestrian and are looking to steal a few medals from other competitors, including Germany and the hosting country of Great Britain.
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Blu-ray Review: 'John Carter'
Trapped on Mars, the ability to jump cloud high and possible savor of an alien race – could be worse. We're checking out the planet jumping adventure "John Carter," out on Blu-ray June 5 from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Join the Mars tour below!
Title: "John Carter"
Grade: 2 1/2
Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Mark Strong
Director: Andrew Stanton
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 132 minutes
Release Company: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Website: www.DisneyBluray.com
The Flick: Hearing such dismal rants about how bad this one was, I admit I went into "John Carter" gritting my teeth. But for all the horrible hoopla, "John Carter" kept me entertained. Not that it's without problems, as the chemistry between leads Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins is a tad on the stale side (for REAL heat check Collins with Matthew Perry in "Numb!"), the bad guys are cookie cutter and some of the aliens sound like Willem Dafoe (just kidding Willem, you rule!), but the overall story kept me intrigued. Definitely should have put the arena fight earlier on and the ending shamefully leaves room for more adventures, but alas this will always be a single serving cinema snack – tasty but far from filling.
Best Feature: '360 Degrees of John Carter' encapsulates everything from sets to costumes for the fan that wants a one-stop shop.
Best Hidden Gem: Even though Dominic West over-chews the scenery, I did dig Mark Strong who was surprisingly sedate as the evil Matai Shang.
Worth the Moola: It's a solid Sunday afternoon rental that gives no more then it gets.


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Fire at Wilgus State Park scorches 3 acresSusan Smallheer / Staff Photo
Firefighters prepare to tackle a forest fire at Wilgus State Park. It was one of several such fires Wednesday in Vermont.
ASCUTNEY Firefighters from a half-dozen communities worked to put out a fire Wednesday in Wilgus State Park.
About 3 acres of forestland were scorched by the fire, which was discovered at 1 p.m., and largely extinguished by 3:30 p.m.
Firefighters brought tankers of water to the scene, set up cascade pools and loaded fire packs. Firefighters also managed to use hoses to put out the fire close to the road.
Firefighters trucked in water from the Ascutney departments fire pond off Tenney Hill Road.
Ascutney Fire Chief Darrin Spaulding said a witness saw someone in the pull-off on the west side of Route 5, just south of the entrance to the state park. That person was smoking, Spaulding said, who added that he believed the fire was deliberately set.
Its desolate and no one is around, he said. Every year it catches on fire.
Temperatures hovered in the high 70s, even touching 80 degrees, as firefighters lugged 50-pound packs of water up extremely steep terrain. Spaulding said about 30 firefighters were in the woods putting the fire out.
The pull-off is a regular spot for fires, the chief said, and extremely dry conditions affecting southern Vermont drew the fire underground.
In the late afternoon there were several hot spots in the burned-over area, he said, and once those were out, firefighters would cut down several trees that were smoldering. He said because of repeated fires in the area, many of the trees would die and destabilize the steep bank.
Im afraid after a heavy rain, there will be a lot of erosion, Spaulding said.
If we dont cut them down, well be back here after they reignite, he said, directing the firefighting effort from Route 5.
About 16 fire trucks from Ascutney, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Springfield, as well as Claremont and Charlestown, N.H., lined Route 5.
The state park, which has several camping areas along the Connecticut River, has not yet opened for the summer season.
Spaulding said Windsor firefighters initially were helping his crew fight the state park fire, but had to leave to fight their own brush fire on Route 44A. There was also a brush fire in Cornish, N.H., near the Windsor-Cornish Covered Bridge, which crosses the Connecticut River.
Spaulding said he had received an email from state fire officials not to issue any burn permits until there is a soaking rain.
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