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BIC receives corporate governance award
During the 2010 edition of the "Labrador(1)-Sciences Po(2) Transparency Classification," and out of the 120 largest French listed companies, BIC won first prize for Business Sector Transparency (the most transparent consumer goods company for its financial information) and was awarded first prize for the General Transparency Category.
The objective of this « Grand Prix » is to enhance Regulated Information Best practices and to assess listed companies' efforts in the financial transparency field on an annual basis.
An independent Scientific Transparency Committee including representatives of the regulated information field in France (Financial Market Authority, French Society of Financial Analysts, French Asset Management Association, French Institute of Directors, Association for the Promotion of Individual Shareholders, Minority Shareholder Association, NYSE Euronext) reviewed 70 ranking criteria aimed at gauging the transparency of sources of information
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Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe courtesy of Patrick and Gina Neely
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- Coconut Cupcakes:
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 1/2 sticks (10 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted, for garnish
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
Using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time until just combined. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts. Add the buttermilk and the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. Mix in the coconut.
Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks before frosting. Keep the oven on.
For the frosting: Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and smooth. Add the vanilla, and then slowly add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until thoroughly incorporated.
To assemble: Frost the cupcakes generously with about 4 tablespoons of frosting. Garnish with the toasted coconut flakes.
Recipe courtesy of The Neelys
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James E Rothman, PhD
Fergus F. Wallace Professor of Cell Biology and Professor of Chemistry; Chairman, Department of Cell Biology; Director, Nanobiology Institute
Research Interests
Biochemistry; Biophysics; Chemistry; Cell Biology; Golgi Apparatus; Membrane Fusion; Synaptic Transmission; Vesicular Transport Proteins
Research Organizations
Cell Biology: Membrane Traffic | Rothman Lab
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Research Summary
We take an interdisciplinary approach, which includes cell-free biochemistry, single molecule biophysics, and super-resolution optical imaging of single events/single molecules in the cell and in cell-free formats. The overall goal is to understand transport pathways form structural mechanism to cellular physiology. We have a strong interest in new lab members who bring backgrounds in protein biochemistry, organic chemistry, biophysics, and bio-engineering.
Specialized Terms: Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of vesicular transport within cells; Secretion of hormones and neurotransmitters
Extensive Research Description
- The biophysical mechanisms of membrane fusion.
- Regulation of vesicle fusion in synaptic transmission.
- Structural and functional organization of the Golgi apparatus.
Selected Publications
- Kümmel, D., Krishnakumar, S.S., Radoff, D.T., Li, F., Giraudo, C.G., Pincet, F., Rothman, J.E., and Reinisch, K.M. 2011. Complexin Cross-links perfusion SNAREs into a Zig-Zag Array. 2011. Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 18:927-33.
- Krishnakumar, S.S., Radoff, D.T., Kümmel, D, Giraudo,C.G., Li, F., Khandan, L., Baguley, S.W., Coleman, J., Reinisch, K.M., Pincet, F., and Rothman, J.E. "A Conformational Switch in Complexin is Required for Synaptotagmin to Trigger Synaptic Fusion" Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. (2011) 18, 933-40.
- Li, F., Pincet, F., Perez, E., Giraudo, C.G., Tareste, D., and Rothman, J.E. " Complexin Activates and Clamps SNAREpins by a Common Mechanism Involving an Intermediate Energetic State" Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. (2011) 18, 941-46.
- Lavieu, G., Orci, L., Shi, L., Geiling, M., Ravazzola, M., Wieland, F., Cosson, P. and Rothman, J. E. "Induction of cortical endoplasmic reticulum by dimerization of a coatomer-binding peptide anchored to endoplasmic reticulum membranes" Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (2010) 107, 6876-81.
- Karatekin, E., Di Giovanni, J., Iborra, C., Coleman, J., O'Shaughnessy, B., Seagar, M. and Rothman, J. E. "A fast, single-vesicle fusion assay mimics physiological SNARE requirements" Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (2010) 107, 3517-21


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Dynamic duo to grace AHS stage
For the second program of a four-concert series, the Alpena Community Concert Association will present a magical, musical duo. The concert will take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. on the Alpena High School stage. Collectively, the artists are known as the Cavatina Duo, featuring flute and guitar.
Eugenia Moliner has been acclaimed as a "brilliant young musician," by the British Flute Society Magazine. She has performed with the principal and co-principal musicians of the Chicago Symphony and Rotterdam Philharmonic orchestras. She has been featured on radio and television programs in Europe, Asia and the United States. Her discography includes six CDs.
Prize winner in 24 international competitions, Denis Azabagic has been described as a "virtuoso with flawless technique," by Soundboard Magazine. He has appeared as soloist with the Chicago and Madrid Symphonies. His discography includes nine CDs, two DVDs and a manual.
Composers from around the world have been inspired to write and arrange new works for the duo and in 2002, they received the Encore Prize. In February of 2010, the Cavatina Duo premiered the Concerto For Flute, Guitar and Orchestra, dedicated to them by US-born composer, Alan Thomas, with Camerata Serbica in Belgrade.
Since then, they have performed with orchestras in Europe, U.S. and Mexico; the Chicago Sinfonietta, Traverse Symphony, Sarajevo Philharmonic and the Monterrey Orchestra.
Although Moliner and Azabagic are artists-faculty at the CCPA of Roosevelt University in Chicago, their concert tours have been recently been performed in the U.S., Germany, Holland, Spain, Bosnia, India, Taiwan and Mexico.
With a repertoire spanning baroque, classical and contemporary periods, as well as original works based on their native Spanish and Balkans folklore, Cavatina Duo masters the balance between technical sensibility and senseless passion. Critics and audiences alike are raving about their radio, television and live performances.
Season tickets for ACCA's four-concert series are $45 and single tickets for each event are available at the door for $20 each. Students will be admitted free of charge.
For more information, contact Nancy Hammond at 356-8749 or David Usher at 471-9182, or visit the association online at www.alpenacommunityconcerts.com.


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UCLA today reported the follow-up to its national survey of spirituality among college freshmen, which I wrote about here and here.
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I asked Chabon about his "frozen chosen" hit "The Yiddish Policemen's Union," about being called an anti-Semite and about being comfortable as a geek.
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An Encounter with Simone Weil tells the story of French philosopher, activist, and mystic, Simone Weil (1909-1943) -- a woman Albert Camus described as "the only great spirit of our time." On her quest to understand Simone Weil, filmmaker Julia Haslett confronts profound questions of moral responsibility both within her own family and the larger world. From the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War to anti-war protests in Washington DC, from intimate exchanges between the filmmaker and her older brother, who struggles with mental illness, to captivating interviews with people who knew Simone Weil, the film takes us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of what it means to be a compassionate human being.
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The Norton Museum of Art has long been known as the cultural hub of Palm Beach County. Although smaller than most national and international museums, the Norton has a strong cultural influence, always striving to be a renowned player in the arts.
Its impact was truly felt when Hope Alswang took over as executive director/CEO in April 2010. Instead of infusing programs with more financial support, she expanded the curatorial staff members and gave them the creative license to develop their own shows. A recent case in point: the hire of Tim Wride as the William and Sarah Ross Soter curator of photography in November 2011.
"The cultural landscape here has changed in so far that we will be generating more shows than we take. Hope is so supportive and adamant that the curatorial voice actually drives the institution," says Wride, adding that he came to the Norton because of the dedication shown by Alswang and Assistant Director Charlie Stainback. "That is an unusual director. That is a director that believes in the core mission of the institution—and does and is willing to stand behind those beliefs and give the curators the voice that they should normally have."
This is a seismic shift in the way the museum has operated. In the past, the Norton rented more shows from outside institutions, rather than produce their own by the curatorial staff. Now, to create more in-house exhibits, the museum aims to build a strong permanent collection—a daunting task for the curatorial staff.
"We have a very young collection. It's a little bit nascent, which for me is very exciting because it is always lovely to shape something for the future," says Wride (left), who served as curator of photography at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for 14 years. "As a curator, I am shepherding a collection that has a lot of different audiences: the people here [locally] year round, nationally, but also an audience that is yet to be born.
"I am very aware of how the things I do will impact how this institute will operate in the future. What we bring in now will have ramifications far into the future, because we are in it for the long haul."
He adds: "I am cognizant of creating a collection of this place and time, but also beyond the place and beyond the time. That is how I operate."
One of the most recent moves to make international waves was the Rudin Prize for Emerging Photographers, introduced in October. Established by the museum and Beth Rudin DeWoody, the Rudin Prize is a biennial international award in contemporary photography—and a call led by Norton to find the next generation of photographers. For the award, a nominating panel of five internationally acclaimed photographers each selected one emerging artist considered at the precipice of the genre who has yet to have a solo show in a museum. The result is a wonderful display of art and emerging voices that give the Norton a bout of international clout, not to mention five new additions to the collection.
Argentine photographer Analia Saban, winner of the inaugural Rudin Prize, mixed media with her photograph Seascape with Blue Tape.
The museum's permanent collection consists of about 7,000 works of art, concentrated in five distinct categories: European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and Photography. The photography collection, which has more than 3,000 photographs and starts at 1839, the beginning of the medium's timeline, is still finding its footing. While museum staff build upon what's already there and branch into new waters, the idea of pulling in different areas of the permanent collection is always a thought in the back of the curators' mind.
"It is about creating, reaching out with tendrils that draw disparate parts of the collection together, so we can tell a story about photography and about art in multiple ways," says Wride, who looks at collaboration and commissions as the future of the collection.
We recently caught up with Wride to discuss his direction with the collection, his thoughts on South Florida and collaboration.
How is the Norton different from LACMA?
Coming from the big behemoth, encyclopedic museum, it was really hard to get a handle on who was coming in the door, who was visiting. I am one of those people who loves to be out in the galleries and loves to meet new people—I tend to take a lot of art breaks—and here, I get into conversations with people, whereas in L.A. it was really hard because it was just too big. I love the fact that there is access here; it makes me very happy.
The most recent addition to the permanent collection, 39 pieces from famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, including this photograph of legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov (left) and dancer/choreographer Mark Morris, co-founders of the White Oak Dance Project, photographed in 1988 in New York City. The acquisitions are currently on display through June in the exhibit simply titled "Annie Leibovitz," which was curated by Assistant Director Charlie Stainback.
What are some of the collections' strengths, and where do you want to concentrate?
The collection is so rich in European modernism, especially Eastern European modernism, German modernism. These are our strengths, and we need to play them. So I will be looking tremendously at how to forge those alliances between what's being done now and what was being done.
We have a great selection and beautiful examples of early Bernd and Hilla Becher work. They were instrumental in forging this new way of looking at landscape, with the manmade as artifactual. This allows me to come back in the United States and play with the New Topographics but extend it, because if you do not have Bechers, you don't have [Andreas] Gursky. He studied with the Bechers and comes directly out of that sensibility.
I also think we have a great opportunity here to take a look at photography used in conceptual art. We have a really lovely collection—that was here long before I got here—of minimal art and West Coast conceptualism, which really lends itself to that.
I love to let artists show me how to think. That's something that I will be playing around with. Things that I—we all—take for granted, artists have the opportunity to give us a chance to look at them differently. So you'll see commissions coming in and artists doing work here. And while [the work] may relate to Florida, it's not about Florida. It's about the art, about the artist and how they think.
What are some projects you have coming down the pike for the Norton?
I need to make this a go-to collection, and to do so, I am going to build this collection into something that I believe is relevant—locally, nationally and internationally. I want to make this a go-to place for some very interesting objects and some very select fields. That's my mission.
My other mission is to really empty out these shows that I have had in my head for these many years, which are relevant to both [the area] but also to photographic making at the moment.
I have become fascinated with the Everglades—which is not to say I am going to do a show that is all pictures of the Everglades—but I have become fascinated by this amazing landscape that is so unique and so misunderstood. I had never been there [before moving here], and I certainly had an opinion. When I went there, though, my opinion was very quickly proved wrong. I thought one thing, and the realty of it is something different.
I think that it would be interesting to see how international artists react to this landscape that everyone believes they know and believes they have a handle on but will be proven wrong and how they react to that as artists. So we will be doing a show that will give a historical sense of how the Everglades has been imaged but will also be bringing in artists from around the world to take a look at the Everglades and react to it.
Bjorn Veno, Rudin Prize finalist, explores and exposes the often cliché identity of maleness with his work, which is a bit cheeky to boot.
How do you see the museum's permanent collection interacting within the five major departments?
We are constantly rechanging the permanent collection, and there are photographs interspersed with painting and sculpture. It is really one large story, so we tend to address it that way.
I am always cognizant of what I bring into the collection can cross barriers. I have a great working relationship with Cheryl Brutvan [director of curatorial affairs and curator of contemporary art], where depending on what I'm thinking about purchasing, we'll have a conversation about it, get her take on it, and she does the same with me. And now we have a new [American art] curator on board, Ellen Roberts, who is really amazing. We have already started talking about ways we can collaborate with her interests and mine.
[The Norton's photographs] span from 1839 to the present, so I am working with both of them to ensure that what I bring in—in some way, shape or form—can form a bridge to some of the things they are bringing in. It is really one story about art; we are just in different media. So not to acknowledge that and not work together—to not make those affinities a strength—would be silly.


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This week highlights Ilan Bar-Lavi and Sonex playing Son Jarocho, a jazz and pop fusion, presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. It also features a special lecture on the photographer Rose Mandel.
Friday Nights at the de Young are after-hours art "happenings" that include a mix of live music, dance and theater performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, and exhibition tours. Local artists conduct drop-in workshops, debut new commissions, display their art in the Kimball Education Gallery, and take part in conversations about the creative process. The café offers a delicious Friday Nights prix-fixe menu and specialty cocktails, and the observation tower is open until 8 pm. Artist Fellows, Artists-in-Residence, curators, scholars, and arts educators all play an active role in making Friday Nights an engaging museum experience for all.
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In celebration of Richard Diebenkorn's passion for light, color, and shapes, the Consulate General of Mexico presents activities for the public to participate in.
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Diebenkorn's passion for teaching is well known; through the years he touched the lives and careers of many budding artists. The Piazzoni Murals Room showcases the importance of the relationship between master and pupils with a pop-up show by local painters of Mexican descent.
Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, and Union Square Live.
Come dance to the sounds of Son Jarocho, a jazz and pop fusion.
Drawing on images and documents from the Rose Mandel Archive, including Mandel's unprecedented 1956 portraits of Richard Diebenkorn painting in his Berkeley studio, Susan Ehrens will share her insights and thoughts on the improbable journey and original work of this Polish-born Bay Area photographer.


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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic—Wisconsin's credit unions and their
trade associations are helping their Dominican Republic counterparts
develop a better regulatory environment for the Caribbean nation's
financial cooperatives. Thanks to steps taken during last week's visit
by executives from the Wisconsin Credit Union League (WCUL), its member
institutions and the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), the
country's credit unions have come closer to achieving this goal.
The visit, part of the International Partnerships program sponsored
by Madison, Wis.-based WOCCU, brought state credit union and
association officials together with leaders from the Asociación de
Instituciones Rurales de Ahorro y Crédito (AIRAC), WCUL's counterpart
in the Dominican Republic. The three organizations met with the
country's Central Bank, its Superintendency of Banks and the Institute
for Cooperatives in hopes of updating regulations and examination
procedures that would better address specific needs of the Dominican
Republic's credit unions.
The country's current legislation dates back to the 1960s. Credit
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well as manage risks inherent with operating on a larger scale to
better serve growing member demands.
"Credit unions in the Dominican Republic have an opportunity to
significantly modify their legislative and regulatory environment for
the first time in 45 years," said Dave Grace, WOCCU's vice president of
association services. "We are happy that WOCCU and the Wisconsin Credit
Union League have been able to contribute to this effort and that
industry input is being sought by the country's lawmakers."
After the meeting, Dr. Pedro Silverio, CEO of the Central Bank, asked
AIRAC to submit comments to the current bill before it is introduced to
Congress later this year. The request marks a step forward for the
country's credit unions, according to Virginio Rafael Gerardo, AIRAC
general manager.
"It's a major achievement that the government asked us to give our
input," Gerardo said. "I am confident that we will find a way to make
the movement strong."
In addition to WOCCU executives, Wisconsin participants in the visit
included Dean Wilson, WCUL chair and CEO of Focus Credit Union,
Wauwatosa; Brett Thompson, WCUL president and CEO; Mary Bliss, WCUL
EVP/COO; Tom Liebe, WCUL vice president of government affairs; Kim
Sponem, president of Summit Credit Union, Madison; and Greg Hilbert,
president of Fox Communities Credit Union, Appleton. In addition to
meeting with Dominican Republic government officials, the group visited
two credit unions: Cooperativa Empresarial in Santo Domingo and
Cooperativa Maimón, located in a rural setting.
"It's apparent that credit unions offer financial services; in a
developing country they also often become an agent of development in
their communities," said Wilson. "In Maimón, for example, we could see
how the community revolves around its credit union. In addition to
financial services, the credit union also provides potable water to two
neighborhoods, has put up street signs in town and offers all sorts of
training opportunities for its members."
The Wisconsin delegation also participated with their Dominican
Republic counterparts in a seminar covering a broad range of financial
topics, including the U.S. economy and its global impact. WCUL's Liebe
spoke on lobbying techniques. The seminar ended with an interactive
panel of credit union CEOs discussing mergers, financial products and
services and shared branching.
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I got a chance this morning to sit down and watch HBO's original movie about Jack Kevorkian and I thought it was incredibly well done. It really got to the essence of why he did what he did and it featured the actual video tapes of his evaluation with the patients. Some people really painted him out to be this horrible guy, but as his character says in the movie, he turned 98% of the people away.
Pacino was outstanding. I fully expected him to be, but it was an award-winning performance IMO.
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Academy Award winning actress Julia Roberts will join the Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as "Global Ambassador," and together with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will help to bring attention to the global issue that kills nearly 2 million people annually: toxic smoke from unsafe and inefficient cookstoves.
Ms. Roberts first learned about the Alliance's effort while interviewing Secretary of State Clinton for a special airing on the Oprah Winfrey Network. "Extraordinary Moms," presented and executive produced by Ms. Roberts, airs Saturday, May 7 from 8:00-9:30 p.m. (EDT/PDT).
"Nearly 2 million people around the world -- mostly women and children -- die each year from an activity that many of us take for granted: cooking for our families," Ms. Roberts said. "I am proud to stand with Secretary Clinton to work to reduce the senseless and preventable deaths from unsafe cooking conditions in the developing world and I look forward to contributing to the important work of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves."
In her new role, Ms. Roberts, alongside Secretary Clinton, the United Nations Foundation, and other Alliance partners, will be instrumental in achieving the Alliance's goal of 100 million homes' adopting clean and efficient cookstoves and fuels by 2020.
Encouraging the development and use of clean cookstoves in cultures, communities, and countries throughout the developing world is consistent with the core principles of U.S. foreign policy and development efforts, which focus on improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations.
On September 21, 2010, Secretary Clinton announced the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, a public-private partnership led by the UN Foundation, to save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat climate change by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions.
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Mr. Carl Schultz, Jr., 77, of Washington Street, Fort Plain, New York died peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born in Brooklyn on March 30, 1935, he was the son of the late Carl and Ida Weckinger Schultz, Sr.
Carl worked for several years as a Pepsi Cola Distributor in Brooklyn. In the early 1970's he moved to Fort Plain where he and his wife Marge owned and operated the Rendevous Inn for 20 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include: his wife of 48 years, Margaret Schultz; his daughter Jami LaBadia of Johnstown; siblings, Joseph Schultz and Joann Schaefer; two grandchildren, Joseph LaBadia and Marjory LaBadia.
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Born on October 15, 1957 in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa in India –– a town she later remarked, "even in Indian terms, it's really remote" –– Mira Nair was a director from the very start. At first, it was just the village children. Her father later commented, "Even though the boys were older, she was the leader." As she grew up, she expanded her repertoire of self-expression, learning to play the sitar, to paint, to write poetry and perform street theater. After attending the University of Delhi, Nair received a full scholarship from Harvard. Intending to study drama, Nair interest soon turned to documentary film. And within a few years she created a number of short documentaries dealing with life and Indian and in the Indian Diaspora. For her first feature, Nair, however, pushed the boundaries of documentary to create a hybrid form. For her, documentary proved too constraining since, as she told the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Life controlled the film." The feature SALAAM BOMBAY!, a drama about street kids that used her talents as a writer, performer and documentarian, became an international hit, winning Camera d'Or for Best First Film at the Cannes Film Festival, as well getting an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. In nearly all her films, Mira Nair has shown a talent for bringing together diverse interests, be in the mix of cultures in her American indie debut MISSISSIPPI MASALA, or the mix of styles in her Indie Bollywood romance MONSOON WEDDING, or many generations in THE PEREZ FAMILY. Even in tackling a period piece like VANITY FAIR, Nair was able to showcase to advantage the 19th century novel's fascination with India. When she first approached the film, she found universal connections between her world and William Thackeray's : "I'm not a big fan of English period stuffy drawing-room drama. But the modernity of this novel, the fact that social climbing and vanity and greed and ambition, the human folly that we're all part of, is something that is so utterly timeless."


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I am in Christchurch participating in services marking the one-year anniversary of the tragic February 22, 2011 earthquake. I have been joined by several of my American colleagues including Al Dwyer from USAID, who headed the large U.S. disaster response team that quickly airlifted into Christchurch to assist with search and rescue operations. I asked Al to return to New Zealand to lead our delegation with me because of the critical role he played in the days immediately following the quake.
Yesterday, I attended the unveiling of the Tomb of the Unknowns. This morning, Al and I participated in a commemoration service at Latimer Square, on the spot where the American and other working USAR teams camped last February. I then spoke at the opening of a commemorative garden in Christchurch's beautiful Botanic Gardens, one of my favorite places in the city. And now, as I record this introduction, Al and I are walking to Hagley Park for the main civic service of remembrance.
I am carrying with me a personal message to the people of Canterbury from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Secretary was beguiled by Christchurch when she visited the city in November 2010. She thoroughly enjoyed the warmth of Cantabrians, the beauty of the environs, the vibrant Q&A session at Town Hall, and her spontaneous jog around the edge of the CBD and through Hagley Park.
On February 22, 2011, she followed the tragic events in Christchurch closely, solicited frequent updates from the embassy, and later held a live digital video conference with us to discuss the quake and to thank our friends at MFAT, VCO, and the New Zealand Police who were instrumental in helping evacuate the U.S.-NZ Partnership Forum. As she said in her public statement at the time, "I saw firsthand the beauty of Christchurch, and it was heartbreaking to see the pictures of destruction."
The video above contains the regards the Secretary has asked me to convey at the civic service today. You can also find the text of her message here, in which she says:
"It's been a year since a terrible earthquake struck New Zealand, but memories are still fresh. I had visited Christchurch just a few months earlier, and I was shocked to learn of the scope of the damage. So many lives were lost. So many homes and businesses were destroyed. Together, and with the leadership of our embassy staff on the ground, we began to work out how the United States could help. That's what friends do.
"In the aftermath of the earthquake, the United States, along with many other countries, sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to provide assistance. When their mission ended, they gave their advanced rescue equipment to their Kiwi partners so the work could continue. When a terrible earthquake struck Japan just weeks later, New Zealand quickly deployed its own teams...along with that same equipment. In America, we call that 'paying it forward.' It was international relations at its very best.
"Even those of us who were far away on that terrible day share in your grief. We know it has been a struggle, but through that struggle we have seen the strength and perseverance of the people of Christchurch. So, Christchurch, yes, we grieve with you. And we remember with you. But most of all, as we celebrate 70 years of a strategic partnership with New Zealand, know that we will continue to support you and we look forward to a long future of cooperation as we work to solve our common problems."Kia kaha Canterbury. Kati ake i konei. Ma te atua koutou e manaaki.Editor's Note: This entry also appears on Ambassador Huebner's blog.


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In short: Great course, lousy organisationIn full: The course around the Badminton estate is one of the best that I have run over, however the race day organisation was sadly lacking.The start line saw a row of Cani-X runners blocking 'non-canine' runners and therefore the first mile was taken trying to avoid being tangled in dog leads. The marshaling was passive to say the least and no engagement with the runners appeared to have been attempted. I finished 8th overall in the 9-miler and they had run out of cups for water at the finish, one of my club mates was told if they wanted a drink then they had to retrieve a cup from a litter bin!The presentation was farcical with runners who were well down the field getting trophies as race winners and the runners who actually finished first being overlooked. Another of my clubmates argued a case for getting a prize and was just given one!This race has so much potential and I would have expected it to be much better organised considering the number of years that it has been held now. Date of review: October 6, 2013
In short: A very well organised event and precision timingIn full: Accurately measured course, Good weather, Good competition, K markers, Excellent medal and lap split times what more can you ask for in a race?Date of review: August 12, 2013
In short: Well organised local raceIn full: A very well organised race over a gently undulating and certified accurately measured course. Marshals were efficient and enthusiastic but the finishing medal was erm, a bit crap. The cakes though were excellent!!!Date of review: June 9, 2013
In short: Very well organised local raceIn full: After the gale force winds and driving rain of last year I was back again and once again the event organisation didn't disappoint.Date of review: April 14, 2013
In short: Very good low key race.Date of review: April 7, 2013
In short: One of my favourites and good to see it still going strong.In full: Well organised event and a bargain at £8 for an accurately measured course with a good mix of club runners and not. The hill at 2K is challenging but once you are over it's downhill for the next 7K. Still would like to see something different to a medal for finishing as I have got hundreds of them and they all go in the bin (not really but I lost interest in medals many years ago).Date of review: March 3, 2013
In short: Great race on a tough course.Date of review: February 3, 2013
In short: Seriously tough.......and wet!In full: This was the final event in the 2012 Wiltshire Road Race League and I decided to target it as my first Half Marathon for five years. The course presented two particularly tough climbs and great views, lots of running water on the course but at least it didn't rain.I agree with the previous comment about the medal being a bit naff, and I have got hundreds of them so would appreciate something a little different, though the memory of weaving around ponies on the run will stay with me.Well signed and well marshaled, good facilities at the Race HQ including individual shower cubicles with own changing room - very nice.Date of review: November 29, 2012
In short: Atrocious conditions and loved every mile!In full: After 11-years of helping out with the organisation of this race it was good to actually run in it. I can see why it gets so many good reviews from local runners, though this year the conditions were the worst that the event had been held in and so the crossing of the River Frome was off the books, however much of the rest of the course was like running through a river - so much so that the event may need to be renamed as the River Run.Date of review: November 4, 2012
In short: Good low key raceIn full: It didn't help that the recent rainfall had made the two off-road sections of this course quite boggy. Other quite a pleasant Sunday morning run.Date of review: October 14, 2012
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Chip Kelly: Why He'll Leave College and 5 Places He Can Go
The 2007 hiring of New Hampshire offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was historic to the Oregon football program. Although named to the same position by Oregon (taking over for Gary Crowton who left for LSU), his version of the spread offense has brought legendary results to a program that has had it's share of ups and downs. His innovative offensive assault gained more national attention once Duck Head Coach Mike Belotti resigned and Kelly was named his replacement.
Since taking over in 2009, he has led the high powered Ducks to two Rose Bowl appearances and a close National Championship game loss in 2011. Led by redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota, the 2012 Ducks once again looked like BCS Title contenders until getting unceremoniously knocked out of the picture by conference opponent Stanford in a close 17-14 game. In a year (2012) where the Ducks were supposed to be rebuilding, they remain in the top 5 and will most likely be given a BCS bowl birth.
Kelly was widely courted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last offseason to become their head coach, and was thought to have accepted the position. Kelly supposedly had second thoughts, and instead Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano took the job (and has already brought results). News also emerged that New England coach (and future Hall of Famer) Bill Belichick had consulted Kelly about the spread no-huddle hurry up offense, which has become another dangerous tool in Patriot Quarterback's Tom Brady's arsenal.
Although he has yet to win a BCS championship, he has little left to prove in the college ranks. While I'm not sure that's motivation to him to leave Eugene, perhaps the possible upcoming sanctions against Oregon will make him change his mind. One has to think that the NFL will beat down his door this offseason in the hopes of luring the young offensive mastermind to the pro's, here are a preview of the teams that could call Kelly sooner rather than later, rankings are in best fit (from worst to best):
5. Buffalo Bills (currently 4-7 under HC): The Bills haven't had a winning season since going 9-7 in 2004, and current Head Coach Chan Gailey hasn't helped guide this team to the postseason in his 2.5 seasons since taking the job in 2010. While the Bills still somehow have a chance of finishing with a .500 record, they could be in the hunt for a new Head Coach. The Bills just hugely upgraded their defense last year, and they boast one of the league's most impressive defensive lines. They're having huge problems in the passing game, and I'm not sure if it's QB Ryan Fitzpatricks' fault. Offensively, wouldn't you want Spiller to play in a Kelly hybrid spread offense? Probability: 10%
4. Kansas City Chiefs (currently 1-10 under HC Romeo Crennel): The Chiefs have severely disappointed this season as their entire team appears to be a mess. Crennel was given this opportunity after taking over for then HC Todd Haley in 2011, which he proceeded to guide the Chiefs to a 2-1 record in the final three games. So far this unit has been miserable, and it appears that there will be a ton of personnel changes, especially on the offensive unit. I expect QB Matt Cassel to get his walking papers, and they will look to replace him with what is probably the 1st overall pick. I assume GM Scott Pioli (if he keeps his own job) will place a call into Kelly to gauge his interest, but Chip will and should have better options available. Probability: 15%
3. San Diego Chargers (currently 4-7 under HC Norv Turner): I feel bad for Chargers fans. They've had to sit three straight up and down campaigns under Norv Turner, with this season appearing to be a turn for the worse. They've beaten everyone they're supposed to, but have got killed by every decent team they've had on the schedule including this last heartbreaker to Baltimore. I think Norv's out, and this could be a tantalizing opportunity for Kelly. He might be the guy to reinvigorate Rivers while he has a pass rush with decent young players. This chargers team will be better next season just with their injured players returning. Probability: 20%
2. Philadelphia Eagles (currently 3-8 under HC Andy Reid): For the past two preseasons, the Eagles were hailed as a potential Super Bowl team to little avail. Reid, now in his 14th season as the Philly head coach, he has yet to deliver as ring, and in the NFL it's all about Super Bowl victories. More intriguing than the Chargers on a talent basis, they have a lot of interesting pieces on on both sides of the ball including star RB LeSean McCoy. This team could have a drastically different look (given the probable upcoming offseason cuts as evidenced by DE Jason Babin's sudden release), but still has a ton of potential and could be in the thick of the NFC East picture immediately under new direction. Probability: 25%
1. Carolina Panthers (currently 3-8 under HC Ron Rivera): I doubt Rivera saved his job because of his team's performance against the Eagles. After the firing of longtime GM Marty Hurney, I assume that whoever his replacement ends up being will bring in a new head coach. While I wouldn't say this team is loaded with talent, they do have young playmakers but have lacked a clear sense of direction. Could you imagine someone like Cam Newton as the QB in a modified spread offense and with two capable backs in Jonathan Stewart and Deangelo Williams. Based off their talent, if the shoe fits… Probability: 30%


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Sunday Getaways: 10 Other Countries Where You Can Celebrate Independence Day In The Summertime
There is nothing as American as celebrating the Fourth Of July.
The whole world knows this is our favorite holiday. We make movies and songs about it, and rub our day off, cookouts and fireworks in everyone's faces. That is, unless you're the poor chump in your office who didn't get the day off.
As a matter of fact, if you're not quick, you might have the most random Summer vacation days in the world. Not to worry: there are actually quite a few other "Independence Days" in the Summer. Some of them are in places we wouldn't necessarily recommend going this Summer, like Afghanistan.
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Y'know what, I've been enjoying Buffy but I also agree with nearly all of this. I wonder if I'll be able to finish all...how many seasons are there? and still enjoy it. I absolutely agree about the dialogue, which pains me and causes me to do a lot of rewrites in my head, though it also leads to some silly-writing-makes-plain-silly-comment-over-the-top-hilarious. I think I've blocked out any examples other than the overuse of "___ girl/guy" and even the slang I remember people using being applied to way too many situations (Look, if you were genuinely frightened and you're somberly informing someone of this, this is not a case in which you say that something "gave [you] the wig(gins)."), but there are much more egregious examples to be had.You know, Buffy for me is the type of show that I have no interest in whatsoever anymore. I loved it growing up (well, up to season 3 really, though I do think Hush from season 4 is brilliant), but I have zero interest in re-watching it. Part of it is that to me the memory went sour because Whedon ruined both it and Angel past the first couple of seasons. The other part is that I have a real distaste for Whedon and his ego. He fancies himself a lot of things he isn't (his stuff isn't as clever as he thinks; his dialogue is easily recognizable and I mean that in a pretentious, self-consciously "clever", cringe-worthy, clunky, had-to-be-written-by-Whedon sort of way; he laughably thinks he's a feminist) and his shows are hideously overrated, especially considering how many have actually been any good. He just loves to cram angst down viewers' throats because as he put it, he gives people what they need and not what they want. Well, I don't want your shows, you egotistical twit.
And the feminist thing - THANK YOU. I've only watched this and Dr. Horrible of his, which I thought was cute with good songs, but I recall reading that his whole thing with this show was, "Why does the blonde chick always get murdered? I'm gonna make her badass." And then I watched it, and there was rampant failing of the Bechdel test and WTF is it with Buffy, and now Willow, sucking on a damn lollipop? Major side-eye to that. Also, in one episode where a werewolf was savaging people and they had self defense in PE, I recall Willow telling Buffy that she was "supposed to be a meek little girly girl, like the rest of us." Um, okay, you are such a good feminist, Joss.
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Betty Ann Latvis
MASS CITY – Betty Ann Latvis, 79, of Mass City passed away peacefully on October 12, 2013, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.
She was born in Mass City, on July 30, 1934 to the late Alma Kemppainen and Walfred Hermanson. Betty graduated from Mass High School in 1952 and married the love of her life, Bill Latvis on July 23, 1955.
Betty is survived by her husband, Bill; sons, Jim (Kay), Dan (Val) and Dave (Susie); daughters, Lisa (Ken) Truscott and Lynn (Lindon) Reber; grandchildren, Jimmy, Sheri, Katie (Jordan), Michael (Kristen), Shaina (Jesse), Bobby, Steven, Jimmy, Ally, Danielle, Logan and Cameron; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Denise (Herb) Wilcox; brother, Jim (Sara) Hermanson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Billy; an infant daughter, Mary Beth; sister, Delores (Jack) Carberry; brothers, Jerry, Jack, and Gary (Jennifer) Hermanson.
Betty enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cheering on her family race stock cars, watching the Detroit Tigers and going to the casino.
She was loved by many and will be truly missed.
A memorial service will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockland Friday, October 18th at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the start of the service.
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I stumbled upon this website on October 12, 2006 while I was on lunch at one of my 6th year pharmacy externships. I was sick of ingesting crappy writers like bud shaw, bill livingston, branson wright, and mary kay cabot. Those writers were closest to the team(s), yet wrote about nothing. Hell, i don't think they even know much anything about the actual sports that they cover.
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The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department is issuing a 12-hour evacuation notice in the community of Seiad Valley. This occurs as the Goff Fire approaches their community. Residents will be advised to leave when another warning is given.
Wind patterns Monday are expected to push the fire away from private property; however, the fire could continue back downhill due to rolling, burning materials.
A shelter is being established at the Siskiyou County Fairgrounds in Yreka.
The Goff Fire has burned over 11,712 acres and is at 15 percent containment. 9 engines, 4 water tenders, 18 hand crews and 7 helicopters are fighting the fire.
The Inciweb fire information website is reporting that the Barry Point Fire in Lake County is near full containment. It's estimated that fire crews will have the 93 thousand acre blaze completely contained by midnight.
No structures were harmed, but some water lines were damaged. Along the way, there was a need for evacuations of the Drew's Lake area, and the area south of Highway 140.
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The 5 Smartest Things on Wall Street This Week: Nov. 9
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Be it ever so dumb, there is no place like Wall Street.
What's up Dumbest fans? Sorry if you missed our column last week, but like a lot of other unfortunate folks here on the East Coast, Hurricane Sandy had other, far more pressing plans for us. While we thankfully made it through the savage storm without significant loss of life, limb or property, Sandy did make it virtually impossible for us to publish our weekly countdown of Wall Street's biggest blunders.
Yes folks, it is nearly impossible to speak truth to power when --electricity-wise -- you are completely powerless.
Furthermore, even if we were able to scrape together a few tidbits of tawdry Wall Street behavior during the abbreviated trading week, it just would not have been worth compiling and publishing a list anyway. There were so many instances of positive, heart-warming behavior here in lower Manhattan and elsewhere during Sandy's onslaught, that even cold-hearted curmudgeons like us couldn't be so callous as to highlight the handful of negatives that took place.
So with all those good tidings still in mind, and with so many of our friends in the financial sector still struggling to return to normalcy, we proudly offer you a twist on our traditional weekly musings. For this week, and this week alone, we present The Five Smartest Things on Wall Street This Week .
Don't worry loyal readers -- or all you sinister CEOs - we haven't gone soft. We'll get back to our bare-knuckle ways next week. But for now, let's celebrate the benevolence and bravery of our friends on Wall Street instead of their bone-headedness.
Take that Sandy!
5. Hedgies Help Out
We here at the Dumbest Lab may be well known for shutting up an overbearing hedge fund titan or two. This week, however, we were left speechless when we witnessed a parade of plutocrats putting up.
Their millions that is.
In the wake of Sandy's carnage, and the brutally cold weather that breezed in shortly thereafter, a number of high-profile hedge fund and private equity players dialed up their efforts to provide relief to areas still reeling from the storm. Most notably, the Robin Hood Foundation, a charitable organization originally created by hedge fund honcho Paul Tudor Jones to fight poverty, announced its plans to raise money and provide relief to those without power or a permanent home on the East Coast.
Last Sunday, Robin Hood's chairman Lee Ainslie said the foundation planned to disburse $3 million in immediate aid to regions impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Meanwhile, Ainslie, who is also CEO of hedge fund Maverick Capital Management, told Bloomberg TV that the popular Wall Street charity had raised more than $8 million in a relief fundraising effort over the weekend.


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Out here in the deep frontier of Montana, there's a clear sense of where you are. Wide open spaces. Rugged, mountainous terrain. Deep lakes. Crystalline skies. This is a world that seems custom made for skiing, hunting, fishing and golf.
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I dipped my paddle into the crystal-clear saltwater shallows and set off a series of minor explosions. Instantly, a dozen elegant, squawking great egrets leaped into the air from a grove of leathery-leafed mangroves. Then a school of silvery baby tarpon erupted, splashing beneath the prehistoric-looking, reddish-orange dangling roots.
January 18, 2016
Usually, eating out is all about being part of a restaurant's bustle and ambiance. Maybe, too, about being seen. But sometimes, the goal is different. For special occasions, the best seats in the house aren't necessarily at booth No. 1 or the table with the sweeping view of the dining room.
January 17, 2016
When I was growing up, I loved the Back to the Future films—particularly the second one in which Doc and Marty traveled forward in time to 2015. The future looked amazing, especially because of the cars, which contrasted dramatically with what was on the road when the movie first appeared. Not to mention, they could fly and hover!
December 13, 2015
September marked the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continually occupied European settlement in America. The thriving, quirky city of 14,000 is a tourist magnet, and not just because of its historic landmarks and vintage buildings.
December 8, 2015
Photographer and frequent BJT contributor Bill Bernstein has been garnering accolades for his new coffee-table book, which documents a unique period in New York City nightlife.
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D.O. Restorán, the initials stand for for "designation of origin"—is the brainchild of one of Chile's most acclaimed chefs, Juan Morales.
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On a recent visit to Chile, I sampled many wines, tasted up-and-coming varietals and met a host of young, dynamic vintners.
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As a land-grant institution, Delaware State University has been at the forefront of agricultural education, research, and science for more than 100 years. We combine a tradition of excellence in education with a spirit of innovation and cutting-edge research. There is no better place to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in General Agriculture.
Our Agriculture degree program is built around direct, practical experience. Agriculture majors have opportunities to work on Delaware State's demonstration farms, in the extension programs, and on research initiatives, gaining professional knowledge and problem-solving skills that translate directly to the workplace. Our students work with the most current technologies and techniques in a full range of agricultural specialties, including
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Delaware State's combination of superior academics and hands-on learning provides outstanding preparation for the job market, the research lab, or graduate school.
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With a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Delaware State University, graduates can pursue employment in almost any agricultural specialty. Because the program emphasizes experiential learning, students build up their resumes and develop professional contacts. Agriculture program graduates go into careers such as
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About 15 percent of our Agriculture majors continue to graduate school.
Faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences combine a strong academic background with extensive industry ties and professional experience. As a result, they can offer career guidance and mentorship as well as classroom instruction. Many of our instructors are very active researchers, and they regularly provide undergraduates with opportunities to get involved in scientific investigations and research projects. Our small class sizes guarantee a high degree of direct faculty-student interaction.
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All students in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program perform a senior capstone project in sustainable agriculture. In this project, students plan and evaluate real-world agricultural analysis that integrates factors such as
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The brain requires a constant flow of oxygen to function normally. A hypoxic-anoxic injury, also known as HAI, occurs when that flow is disrupted, essentially starving the brain and preventing it from performing vital biochemical processes. Hypoxic refers to a partial lack of oxygen; anoxic means a total lack. In general, the more complete the deprivation, the more severe the harm to the brain and the greater the consequences.
The diminished oxygen supply can cause serious impairments in cognitive skills, as well as in physical, psychological and other functions. Recovery can occur in many cases, but it depends largely on the parts of the brain affected, and its pace and extent are unpredictable.
As a result, HAI can have a catastrophic impact on the lives not only of those injured but their families, friends and caregivers as well. Treatment can be costly and complicated, especially because HAI patients frequently need substantial medical and rehabilitative help and may suffer from significant long-term disabilities. A shortage of easy-to-understand, accessible information about HAI can make the situation even more stressful for affected individuals and their families. This Fact Sheet will help answer your questions about this condition.
Why is oxygen important to us? Our bodies require oxygen in order to metabolize glucose. This process provides energy for the cells. The brain consumes about a fifth of the body's total oxygen supply, and needs energy to transmit electrochemical impulses between cells and to maintain the ability of neurons to receive and respond to these signals.
Cells of the brain will start to die within a few minutes if they are deprived of oxygen. The result is a cascade of problems. In particular, the disruption of the transmission of electrochemical impulses impacts the production and activity of important substances called neurotransmitters, which regulate many cognitive, physiological and emotional processes.
There are many neurotransmitters, and they perform a wide variety of important functions, although the specific ways neurotransmitters work is not fully understood. Some, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, play an important role in regulating moods. Endorphins are critical for controlling pain and enhancing pleasure, while acetylcholine is important for memory functions.
A variety of disease processes and injuries can cause HAI. The most common is called hypoxicischemic injury, also known as HII or stagnant anoxia. This occurs when some internal event prevents enough oxygen-rich blood from reaching the brain. While strokes and cardiac arrhythmia can both result in HII, the most frequent cause is cardiac arrest.
Anesthesia accidents and cardiovascular disease each account for just under a third of cardiac arrests, according to a 1989 study. Other possible causes are asphyxia, generally caused by suicide attempts or near-drownings (16 percent), chest trauma (10 percent), electrocution (6.5 percent), severe bronchial asthma (3 percent) and barbiturate poisoning (3 percent).
Occasionally, HAI is caused by anoxic anoxia, which is when the air itself does not contain enough oxygen to be absorbed and used by the body. This can occur at high altitudes, where the air is thinner than at sea level, but is extremely unusual otherwise. Another syndrome, toxic anoxia, involves the presence in the body of toxins or other substances that may interfere with the way an individual processes oxygen.
Another occasional cause of HAI is anemic anoxia, which can occur when someone does not have enough blood or hemoglobin, a chemical in the red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Acute hemorrhage, chronic anemia, and carbon monoxide poisoning are conditions that can result in anemic anoxia.
Acute hemorrhage is essentially massive bleeding, caused, for example, by a gunshot or other wound. Chronic anemia is an ailment in which a person suffers from persistently low levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which appears to damage parts of the brain controlling movement, occurs in suicide attempts using automobile exhaust, but can also happen due to malfunctioning furnaces and other accidents involving machinery and industrial equipment.
HAI is generally marked by an initial loss of consciousness or coma, a condition which looks like sleep but from which a person cannot be awakened. The period of unconsciousness, whether short or long, might be followed by a persistent vegetative state, in which a person is neither comatose nor responsive to external stimuli. This state is frequently referred to as "wakeful unresponsiveness."
Even when a person has fully recovered consciousness, he or she might suffer from a long list of symptoms. In many ways, these symptoms are similar to those commonly seen after a blow to the head. The effects can vary widely depending upon the part of the brain that has been injured and the extent of the damage. Some of the major cognitive (thought) problems are:
Some common physical deficits are:
Other symptoms can include: hallucinations and delusions; increased agitation and confusion; depression and other mood disorders; personality changes, such as irritability and a reduced threshold for frustration; and an inability to focus or concentrate.
Because people with HAI have often suffered extensive damage, complete recovery is not assured. In fact, predicting the outcome of HAI is a bit like estimating how high a rocket will go. There are some general factors that are helpful in making initial forecasts, but the actual course of the rocket is also dependent upon real-world conditions and many unforeseeable variables.
Studies that have been done suggest that recovery may be more limited than in cases where a person has suffered a traumatic brain injury of comparable severity. Nonetheless, there are some clues that can clearly offer a bit of guidance in judging the likelihood of at least a partial recovery. These include:
Many patients come out of a coma but remain in what is called a persistent vegetative state, a sort of wakeful unresponsiveness in which some brain functions continue to operate but with no apparent consciousness. Some doctors believe that if the persistent vegetative state in a patient with HAI continues for more than three months, there is virtually no chance of further recovery.
Unfortunately, direct treatment of anoxia is limited. Some studies have suggested that the use of barbiturates, which slow down the brain's activity, may be helpful in the first two or three days after the onset of the injury. Otherwise, the general medical approach is to maintain the body's status.
Once a person's condition has been stabilized, the next question is to what extent he or she can recover. Recovery can take many months and even years, and in many cases the person never regains his or her prior level of functioning. In general, the sooner rehabilitation starts, the better.
During rehabilitation, the individual and family members may interact with a variety of professionals as the need for constant medical attention from a doctor decreases. Such professionals may include a physical therapist, who aids in improving motor skills such as walking; an occupational therapist, who assists in retraining the person to perform skills of daily living, such as dressing and going to the bathroom; a speech therapist, who may help address cognitive problems as well as language disorders; and a neuropsychologist, who may assess the level and type of cognitive impairment, collaborate on retraining and assist both the individual and family members with behavior and emotional issues.
As recovery may take months and even years, it is important for both the patient and family members involved in rehabilitation efforts to establish a good working relationship with the various specialists. It's important to understand that rehab often proceeds in an unpredictable way, with progress measured in small steps rather than giant leaps.
Patients and family caregivers, therefore, often experience intense bouts of frustration at what they perceive to be the slow pace of recovery. Expectations and hope may at times outstrip the person's actual level of progress, and the potential for disappointment and misunderstanding—between patient and family, or caregivers and rehabilitation professionals—can be significant.
While the process will never be easy, the following tips may help to minimize possible tension and conflict:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Cerebral Hypoxia Information Page
Zasler, Nathan. Ask the Doctor. Brain Injury Source (magazine of the Brain Injury Association of America), Vol. 3, Issue 3. Summer 1999.
Groswasser, Ze'ev, Cohen, M., & Costeff, H.: Rehabilitation outcome after anoxic brain damage. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 70, 186-188, 1989.
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785 Market Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 434-3388
(800) 445-8106
Web Site: caregiver.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) seeks to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy.
FCA's National Center on Caregiving offers information on current social, public policy and caregiving issues and provides assistance in the development of public and private programs for caregivers.
For residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, FCA provides direct family support services for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, ALS, head injury, Parkinson's and other debilitating brain disorders that strike adults.
Brain Injury Association of America
8201 Greensboro Drive/Suite 611
McLean, VA 22102
(800) 444-6443
Brain Trauma Foundation
523 East 72nd Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-0608
Head Injury Hotline
212 Pioneer Bldg
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 621-8558
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(800) 352-9424
National Rehabilitation Information Center
4200 Forbes Boulevard/Suite 202
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 459-5900/5984 (TTY) or (800) 346-2742
This fact sheet was prepared by Family Caregiver Alliance in cooperation with California's Caregiver Resource Centers. Reviewed by William J. Lynch, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist, Redwood City, CA. Funded by the California Department of Mental Health. © 2004 Family Caregiver Alliance. All rights reserved.


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Voters in the 5th Judicial Circuit will choose two new judges for the sprawling circuit that includes Hernando, Citrus, Lake, Sumter and Marion counties. These are nonpartisan positions and voters in all five counties will choose the circuit judges, who serve four-year terms and earn $145,080 a year.
The circuit is roughly the size of Connecticut and has more than 750,000 residents. Last year there were about 36,000 court filings in the circuit.
The Times' recommendations follow.
In the Sept. 5 elections, two races wound up in runoffs when the leading candidate did not receive 50 percent, plus one, of the vote total. The top two finishers in each race now face each other in the Nov. 7 general election.
Group 29
Edward Scott has spent his entire career in the law, honing his skills as a street cop, a deputy, a prosecutor, a public defender and then a private attorney. There is precious little, if anything at all, dealing with the legal system he has not experienced first-hand.
This comprehensive training and a lifetime of learning has prepared the 55-year-old Ocala attorney to take the next professional step, to the Circuit Court bench.
Scott won 45 percent of the votes in the Sept. 5 race, while Sandy Hawkins collected 36 percent. Peyton Hyslop finished third with 19 percent.
Quiet and thoughtful, Scott brings a measured approach and respect for the legal system and for the people whose lives are impacted by the law. He pledges that anyone who appears in his court will know that they were treated with dignity and respect, no matter what the outcome.
It is his varied and lengthy education and professional experience, however, that makes him the best qualified person in the Group 29 race.
His opponent, Assistant State Attorney Sandy Hawkins, brings a different kind of experience to her candidacy. As a prosecutor, she is involved in the real day-to-day world of the courthouse. She has a strong feel for the pulse of the community after handling hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases over the last nine years.
Hawkins' personal life is also an inspiration. Raised in the Florida countryside, she worked hard and put herself through the University of Florida and then Stetson College of Law. As a single mother, she has raised six sons while working at a very stressful position.
Hawkins is very believable when she says that as a judge, she will be able to relate to the people who come before her. Her compassion and work ethic are unquestioned.
If she does not succeed in this race, Hawkins should continue to seek a seat on the bench because the legal system can never have enough high-achievers who have persevered despite long odds.
She must also broaden her legal experience beyond the criminal court side. Scott's career reflects a determination to succeed in all aspects of the system, a goal that he has accomplished.
The Times recommends that voters elect Edward Scott to the Group 29 Circuit Court bench.
Group 31
After a three-way race in the September Primary Election for the Group 31 judgeship in the 5th Judicial Circuit, Daniel B. Merritt Jr. fell seven-tenths of a percentage point short of winning outright the 50-percent-plus-one margin for a win. He bested challengers Jeff Kirk, who garnered 33 percent of the vote for the runoff spot, and Sabato "Sal" DeVito, whose 17 percent eliminated him from this race.
The majority of voters picked the best candidate the first time around, and we encourage them to back Merritt again.
Merritt's 16 years of experience as a private attorney have afforded him the opportunity to represent a diverse group of people. He has specialized in family, probate, business and real estate law. That wide-ranging experience has given him the tools needed to rule from the bench with practical perspective. His deep roots in his native Hernando County, in which he would mainly serve, augment his candidacy positively.
Merritt was one of the Judicial Nominating Committee's choices for a Hernando County judgeship in 2005, but he failed to earn the nod from Gov. Jeb Bush. Still, that distinctive acknowledgement of his background strengthens Merritt's candidacy in this race against Kirk, whose experience as an assistant Hernando County attorney and a city councilman in Homestead, while truly admirable, cannot overcome Merritt's proficiency as an advocate for everyday litigants.
Merritt possesses the legal temperament and credentials to serve the people of the 5th Judicial Circuit. Although we very much respect the qualifications of his opponent, we recommend Merritt in this contest.
Candidates not recommended by the Times editorial board are invited to respond. Replies are limited to 150 words and must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Deliver to: Greg Hamilton, Editor of Editorials, Citrus Times, 301 W Main St., Inverness, FL 34450; e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com or fax: 860-7320.
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As I've never owned a V-twin before it's been an interesting courtship. This baby's grunty, gutsy and full of torque, the kind that catapults you to the horizon in every gear from way down the rev range. The compression is high so you need to know your gearing and have a different kind of precision on the throttle, but once you're both reading from the same page the fun really begins.
I was lucky enough to buy one with full-on race cans, adding a whole explosion of Red Bull to the SV's performance as well as throwing out a deep, throaty exhaust note which turns heads from miles around - not in a tacky shitty Harley way but in a 'what the bloody hell's that?' kind of way. She's ferocious. The only way to describe it is to imagine inflating a lion with steroids and taking away her cubs. F***in' insane!
So yeah... we've been getting acquainted, which has involved many rides out around the southern state of Victoria including Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda, Frankston, Phillip Island, 'Hanging Rock' at Woodend and a return visit to Healesville and the Black Spur with young Dusty, an American buddy of mine from Queenstown who happens to be living and working temporarily in Port Melbourne. As the majority of these visits have been in passing there hasn't been a fat lot to write about, other than the fact that some of the views have been superb, which is exactly why I've uploaded the pics. Enjoy..