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Unfortunately, the volatility of the stock market in recent years has jolted many companies back to reality, with a timely reminder that stocks that are not going up are not much of a retention incentive. So-called "small cap" companies, with a relatively modest market capitalization, can be particularly hard hit, as institutional investors shift their capital to "safer," more established "large cap" companies. In a short period of time, a small cap company can see a sizable chunk of its paper value vanish - and watch in frustration as once-valuable stock options sink underwater.
In such circumstances, senior management may feel pressure to "reprice" options downward to reflect the lower stock value, in order to keep key employees on board - a step most institutional investors vehemently oppose. As a result, companies face a delicate balancing act.
By doing nothing - and forcing employee shareholders to assume the same downward risk as ordinary shareholders - companies risk losing top performers. The incentive to stay and "grow the company," after all, is significantly reduced when employees realize that their stock options - often given as an alternative to higher cash compensation - may be worthless for several years.
The tempting alternative for many companies is to reprice their stock options. But companies contemplating that alternative face complicated and risky legal and business issues. In a true bear market - as opposed to a temporary correction - shareholders may be quick to seek legal remedies for any business decision that looks like corporate waste.
Board members who granted and repriced stock options autonomously in the past, with little outside dissent, now face a vocal and sometimes hostile constituency. Institutional investors, representing a growing percentage of outstanding shares, have begun to wield their clout by challenging company leadership and taking a strong stand against special deals for insiders. Dissatisfied shareholders have shown an increasing willingness to sue for breach of fiduciary duty, prompting board members and their advisors to tread carefully on repricing for fear they will end up in court. In addition, companies that reprice options must comply with recent strict changes to the proxy rules, requiring additional public disclosures. Many institutional investors now also hold any new options plan hostage unless the company includes an affirmative prohibition against repricing.
The opposition of major shareholders to repricing isn't hard to understand, since they have no comparable cushion against the eroding value of their investments. However, most shareholders also aren't anxious to watch the company's leading executives walk out the door, depressing the company's performance further. On the other hand, companies that automatically reprice options risk removing much of the incentive for employees to avoid a decline in the company's stock price in the first place.
In the midst of these mixed signals, what's a growing company to do?
Unfortunately, there aren't any hard-and-fast rules. But any company considering repricing as a response to a market slide should follow several guidelines:
• Repricing should only be considered in the event of a sustained, significant decline in a company's stock price. It's not a solution for a temporary drop - even a large one - but only when the stock value seems unlikely to recover in the near future.
• A company that reprices options should only do so if it requires compensating benefits from the employees in return, such as an extended vesting schedule or tighter restrictions on exercise.
• Repricing should be optional, giving individual employees the choice to retain their vested options at the original price.
• Options should only be repriced if they are significantly underwater - and if options represent a substantial portion of top employees' compensation. If a company can afford to increase cash compensation, doing so may be a better alternative to repricing.
• If the board chooses to reprice, it should document the process thoroughly, including a record of the facts and figures backing up the decision. Proper documentation is essential for the board's defense in the all-too-likely event of securities litigation.
Above all, companies contemplating repricing should map out a comprehensive strategy before acting. Consider the example of a company, seeking to retain its top executives, quickly reprices all options to a new, lower market price, without changing vesting requirements or putting a moratorium on exercising options after the new valuation. A month later, the stock abruptly rebounds to its old trading range. Suddenly, the repricing plan - intended to create incentives for key employees to stay - instead gives them powerful reverse incentives to exercise their options by leaving the company. Adding insult to injury, the board may also face a lawsuit from its shareholders.
There is no easy answer to the repricing issue - and significant risks regardless of the path a company chooses. Instead of succumbing to the capricious charms of the stock market, senior management may be better served by using a variety of methods for retaining talented employees, not the least of which is affording them the opportunity for job satisfaction through a company that is growing and profitable.


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Poll: Majority of Voters Favor Cuomo's Women's Rights Bill
ALBANY–A majority of New York state voters support Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Women's Equality Act, including provisions that address abortion rights, according to a poll set for release Monday from Siena College.
About 53% of voters said they favor the passage of the proposed legislation with the language concerning abortion, which would change state law to allow abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy to protect a woman's health. (Current state law provides for late-term abortions only if a woman's life is at risk, but that standard is superseded by federal law that allows the procedure to protect a woman's health). Mr. Cuomo has urged the legislature to pass the bill before the end of the session, which is scheduled to conclude this week.
A much larger percentage–67%–said they support making state law consistent with current practice regarding late-term abortions. And 60% said they favor making state law consistent with Roe v. Wade.

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Find Out What Five-year-old Dechen Bloom Asked Ven. Robina Courtin about the Heart Sutra
July-September 2014
April 21, 2014, was a big day for Dechen Bloom, age six. Lama Zopa Rinpoche was visiting Dechen's hometown of Portland, Oregon, and Dechen had something special to offer Rinpoche. Leading up to Rinpoche's visit, Dechen had been working very hard to both memorize the Heart Sutra and to write it out, dedicated to Rinpoche's long life.
Dechen bounced with excitement as he waited for Rinpoche to arrive at FPMT International Office. When Rinpoche's car pulled up, Dechen was out on the sidewalk with his copy of the Heart Sutra. He offered it, smiling, to Rinpoche, who was very pleased. He also recited it on video for Rinpoche the previous day.
This offering to Rinpoche had been a couple of years in the making. As Dechen grew from a toddler into a young boy, his mother, Carina Rumrill, had noticed that while Dechen was able to read, count and learn shapes and colors much more quickly than other children his age, his behavior seemed to her to be a lot more difficult. As he reached school age, she took him to be tested by the local school district to see what they thought was going on. They identified him as having ASD (autism spectrum disorder), specifically they told Carina he had Asperger syndrome and sensory processing disorder.
Ven. Robina Courtin was visiting Portland during this period and spending time with Dechen. (She has known him since his birth.) She encouraged Carina, who is the former managing editor of Mandala and now an editor for FPMT International Office, to not label him with any disorder and to try and view his behavior in the context of Dharma teachings. She wrote about this in one of her "Postcard" blogs posts:
Dechen's a powerhouse! Very much his own boss! As bright as a button, showing multiple talents. Children like him are often considered by contemporary psychologists as tending towards Asperger's Syndrome. For me, that's dangerous. Because there is no factoring in of past karma, a bright, fierce, super-intelligent, super-focused, stubborn child who is also quite mature emotionally can easily be misdiagnosed as having "psychological problems." After all, "stubbornness," when it's used for the practice of morality, etc., is called "enthusiastic perseverance": We all need that! As Lama Yeshe puts it, "if there's no energy, there's nothing to transform!" Give me a wild, stubborn, brilliant person any day!
Soon after this, Carina wrote to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, asking for advice about Dechen.
In addition to many pujas and practices that needed to be done for Dechen, Rinpoche recommended that Dechen memorize mantras and texts, and suggested starting with the Heart Sutra. Dechen started learning mantras and memorized them very quickly. Carina then thought Dechen could start memorizing the Heart Sutra. "His ability to memorize easily was evident even when he was very young. We were shocked to realize, when he was one-and-a-half years old, that he had memorized all the letters of the alphabet and numbers up to 100. He could barely talk at all, but if you asked him to point out any letter or number, he could. Many times we were surprised like this. When he was two, we discovered he could spell many words and count backwards from 100. He was reading by two-and-a-half, at age three, from watching YouTube videos, he had taught himself the alphabet and numbers to 100 in American Sign Language, when he was four he became interested in the alphabets and numbers of other languages, many examples like this."
"Ven. Robina Courtin was due for another visit a few months after I received Rinpoche's advice so I thought he could at least have the first paragraph of the Heart Sutra memorized by then. In order to help Dechen memorize it, I asked if he would like to type it out on the computer, then print it, then trace it. He said he'd like to try that," Carina recalled. Dechen got to work and completed this in time to offer a copy to Ven. Robina. "During Ven. Robina's visit we also read the sutra with her, and she gave some commentary on the sutra. At this point, Dechen became very interested in it."
After the visit, Dechen exchanged emails with Ven. Robina about the sutra, with Carina serving as messenger. He was five years old at the time.
On 5 May 2013, at 05:55, Carina Rumrill wrote:
Hi Ven. Robina
… I told Dechen I was going to tell you he is typing out his second copy of the Heart Sutra for Lama Zopa Rinpoche because you'd be happy to hear that and he wants me to ask you one question.
He wants to know: "Why does Shariputra repeat his question to Avalokiteshvara?" Specifically he is really focused on understanding the line about "holding those five aggregates also as empty of inherent nature." (He is looking at this while I type and has corrected the way I have phrased this question twice. I hope it makes sense!)
We look forward to your answer!
On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 3:01 AM, Robina Courtin wrote:
Dear Dechen,
I am happy to hear from you and thrilled to bits that you are typing out for the second time the Heart Sutra.
As for your question: as far as I can see, Shariputra asks his question once, not twice. Please point out to me where he asks twice.
And remember, his speech is actually the words of the Buddha who is sitting there absorbed in meditation on emptiness and is inspiring the conversation between Shariputra and Avalokiteshvara.
As far as "holding those five aggregates also as empty of inherent existence" is concerned, in His Holiness's commentary on the Heart Sutra the translator has "even" not "also." His Holiness says that that "implies that a comprehensive list of phenomena will be included in this presentation of emptiness." And that is what follows: Avalokiteshvara — inspired, remember by Lord Buddha — proceeds to list all the phenomena in the universe divided into the various categories: the six sense powers, etc., the twelve, links, the four noble truths, etc., etc., and that they are all empty of inherent existence.
That's all I can say!
On May 6, 2013, at 1:44 AM, Carina Rumrill wrote:
Hi Ven. Robina,
Thank you!
Here's what Dechen says:
At the beginning of the Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara "beheld those five aggregates also as empty of inherent nature." So why would Shariputra have to ask him about that again when Avalokiteshvara already told him and the other monks and bodhisattvas about that? If Shariputra was sitting with him, didn't he already hear him answer that? I didn't know that the Buddha was having them talk to each other! Why did the Buddha want them to talk to each other about that? Why didn't the Buddha say it all himself instead? Are Shariputra and Avalokiteshvara both the Buddha!? I think that they are both the Buddha because how else could the Buddha make them talk!?
Carina (for Dechen)
On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 6:25 PM, Robina Courtin wrote:
Dear Dechen,
Avalokiteshvara is "beholding" — that is, being aware of — the fact that the five aggregates are empty. He doesn't actually say this to Shariputra.
Shariputra doesn't ask the question "Are the five aggregates empty?" He asks what should a person do in order to understand "the perfection of wisdom" — that is, understand emptiness.
According to His Holiness's commentary, there are "three principal kinds of scriptures attributed to the Buddha: those words that are actually spoken by the Buddha himself; those words spoken by a bodhisattva or a disciple on behalf of the Buddha; and those words spoken by disciples or bodhisattvas that were directly inspired by the Buddha." Most of the Heart Sutra is the third kind.
So you can visualize Lord Buddha sitting in meditation, absorbed in emptiness, on Vulture's Peak, surrounded by a "great community of monks and great community of bodhisattvas." When I went there I noticed how small it is, so I wondered how they all fit there. When I asked Geshe Dakpa in San Francisco this question, he said, "They sat in the sky!"
Shariputra and Avalokiteshvara are both there too being inspired by the Buddha to say the words they say. According to His Holiness, Avalokiteshvara "appears in the form of a bodhisattva on the tenth bodhisattva level." Shariputra is one of Buddha's two principal disciples "and the one among all Buddha's disciples said to have the clearest understanding of emptiness." So, he's not actually a buddha yet, but pretty close.
Basically, Buddha is giving this teaching to the all the people but Shariputra and Avalokiteshvara are saying the words.
On 6 May 2013, at 15:42, Carina Rumrill wrote:
Thank you! Dechen is very happy with this answer!
From Dechen:
Oh! Okay, okay!
Ven. Robina, how did they sit in the sky!? Did Geshe Dakpa tell you how they were sitting in the sky!?
On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Robina Courtin wrote:
Oh, that's easy! As you develop power over the mind you also develop power over the physical world, including the body. The great yogis can not only fly in the sky they can also manifest their minds in different bodies, they can turn themselves into more than one person — a dog here, a human being there — in order to benefit sentient beings. By the time you're a Buddha you can turn yourself into countless beings all the time. That's the Buddha's job. To benefit as many sentient beings as possible.
You can find links to the text of the Heart Sutra and other resources on FPMT Education Services' page "Heart Sutra."
To find Ven. Robina Courtin online, visit robinacourtin.com.
You can read more about Dechen offering his hand-traced copy of the Heart Sutra to Lama Zopa Rinpoche in the print edition of Mandala July-September 2014.
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In JoVE (2)
- Non-invasive Assessment of Microvascular and Endothelial Function
- A Reproducible Computerized Method for Quantitation of Capillary Density using Nailfold Capillaroscopy
Other Publications (11)
- Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Family Medicine
- Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental
- Journal of the American Dietetic Association
- Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental
- Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical and Translational Science
- Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
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Articles by Cynthia Cheng in JoVE
Non-invasive Assessment of Microvascular and Endothelial Function
Cynthia Cheng1, Constantine Daskalakis2, Bonita Falkner3
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, 2Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Biostatistics Division, Thomas Jefferson University, 3Department of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
A Reproducible Computerized Method for Quantitation of Capillary Density using Nailfold Capillaroscopy
Cynthia Cheng*1, Chadd W. Lee*2, Constantine Daskalakis3
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, 2Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 3Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Thomas Jefferson University
Other articles by Cynthia Cheng on PubMed
The Reliability of Patient Self-reported Blood Pressures
Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.). Jul-Aug, 2002 | Pubmed ID: 12147928
Self-monitoring of blood pressure actively involves patients in hypertension management. However, the usefulness of self-monitoring of blood pressure may be limited by inaccurate patient reporting. The study objective was to assess reliability of patient blood pressure reporting over 6 months. Forty-nine subjects with Joint National Committee stage 1 or 2 hypertension were enrolled. Unaware that the monitors electronically store readings, the subjects were asked to check and record outpatient blood pressures twice weekly. Stored and written readings were compared. On average, patient-recorded blood pressures were equivalent to stored monitor values 80% or more of the time. Reliability of patient self-reporting was sustained over the 6-month study period. Notably, patients did not selectively report lower blood pressure readings. The overall mean self-reported and stored monitor blood pressures were nearly identical: blood pressure (+/-SD) 134+/-16.8/78+/-11.6 mm Hg and 135+/-19.6/80+/-13.3 mm Hg, respectively. The reliability of self-reporting of blood pressures for many patients supports the potential usefulness of self-monitoring of blood pressure in hypertension management.
Primary Care Physician Beliefs Regarding Usefulness of Self-monitoring of Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Monitoring. Dec, 2003 | Pubmed ID: 14688555
Recent studies suggest that the self-monitoring of blood pressure (SMBP) may improve the identification and control of hypertension. Although endorsed by the Joint National Committee VII guidelines, home monitoring is not currently part of the standard care of hypertension.
Practical Therapeutics: an Innovative Residency Drug Education Curriculum
Family Medicine. Apr, 2004 | Pubmed ID: 15057610
We developed and implemented a drug education curriculum for family medicine residents.
Correlation of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test-derived Estimates of Insulin Sensitivity with Insulin Clamp Measurements in an African-American Cohort
Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. Sep, 2004 | Pubmed ID: 15334368
The purpose of this study was to determine which measures obtained from an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) are the best estimates of insulin sensitivity measured directly using the euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp procedure. Data were examined from a study conducted on 307 young adult African-American men and women. An OGTT with insulin measurements was conducted after a 12-hour overnight fast. The euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp was used to measure insulin-stimulated glucose uptake (M) directly. Pearson's correlation analyses were performed to examine the relationship of OGTT-derived parameters with insulin sensitivity measured using the clamp. There were consistent statistically significant correlations between calculated estimates of insulin sensitivity (fasting insulin/fasting glucose, summed insulin/summed glucose, homeostasis model assessment [HOMA], Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index [QUICKI]) with insulin sensitivity measured by the insulin clamp (P <.001). The calculated estimates that correlated most strongly with clamp measured insulin sensitivity were QUICKI and the logarithm of summed insulin during the OGTT. These data indicate that fasting and OGTT-derived plasma insulin and glucose concentrations can be used to estimate insulin sensitivity in young adult African-Americans when it is not feasible to conduct the insulin clamp procedure. Calculated indices that include log transformation of plasma insulin concentration improve the estimation of insulin sensitivity.
Cholesterol-lowering Effect of the Food for Heart Nutrition Education Program
Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Dec, 2004 | Pubmed ID: 15565083
The objective of this prospective, randomized controlled trial was to assess the effectiveness of the Food For Heart Program patient nutrition tool in hypercholesterolemic outpatients. The setting for this study was an urban academic primary-care practice; 175 hypercholesterolemic adults not taking cholesterol-lowering medications were enrolled as subjects. The study intervention involved four monthly dietary counseling visits, using the Food For Heart Program, conducted by the study research assistant. The main outcome measures were fasting serum lipids (primary); body weight (secondary); and change in Dietary Risk Assessment score (intervention group only), analyzed using Student's t test. Our results showed that total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol decreased 0.40+/-0.65 mmol/L and 0.32+/-0.58 mmol/L, respectively, in the intervention group (n=91), compared with 0.06+/-0.57 mmol/L and 0.0088+/-0.56 mmol/L in the control group (n=84) ( P <.001). There was no significant change in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Intervention subjects lost a small but statistically significant amount of weight, 2.2+/-7.4 pounds ( P <.01), and decreased their Dietary Risk Assessment score 5.9+/-6.5 points ( P <.001). Based on these findings, we concluded that total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, weight, and dietary risk for coronary heart disease decreased significantly in hypercholesterolemic patients counseled using the Food For Heart Program.
Validation of the Dietary Risk Assessment Food Frequency Questionnaire Against the Keys Score for Saturated Fat and Cholesterol
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. May-Jun, 2005 | Pubmed ID: 15904579
The objective of this pilot study was to validate the Dietary Risk Assessment (DRA) food frequency questionnaire against the Keys score obtained from 2 2-day dietary recalls in a sample of subjects.
The Utility of Fasting Glucose for Detection of Prediabetes
Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. Apr, 2006 | Pubmed ID: 16546472
Treatment of prediabetes attenuates progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) previously defined prediabetes as either impaired fasting glucose (IFG) = 6.1 to 6.9 mmol/L (110-125 mg/dL) and/or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) (2-hour postload glucose of 7.8-11.0 mmol/L [140-199 mg/dL]). For practical reasons, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) is commonly used for diabetes screening. Recently, the ADA lowered the fasting glucose threshold value for IFG from 110 to 100 mg/dL. Our objective was to determine the utility of FPG alone for detecting prediabetes in African Americans. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) data from a cohort of 304 young adult African American men and women were examined. We calculated prediabetes prevalence using the previous ADA criteria and examined the effect of lowering the IFG threshold value for IFG to 100 mg/dL. The prediabetes prevalence in this cohort using the previous ADA criteria was 20.4% (n = 62). Of the 62 cases, 8 had IFG, 45 had IGT, and 9 had IFG together with IGT. Fasting plasma glucose testing alone detected 17 (27.4%) prediabetic cases, whereas a complete OGTT detected 54 (87.1%). Lowering the IFG threshold value to FPG = 100 mg/dL identified 13 of the 45 IGT-only cases. However, this lower IFG threshold increased prediabetes prevalence in the overall cohort from 20.4% to 31.9%. In conclusion, in young adult African Americans, an ethnic group at high risk for developing diabetes, FPG testing alone may be inadequate for diagnosing prediabetes. Until alternative strategies are identified, an OGTT is presently the best method for detecting the prediabetic condition in these high-risk patients.
Capillary Rarefaction in Treated and Untreated Hypertensive Subjects
Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease. Apr, 2008 | Pubmed ID: 19124411
This study aimed to determine if capillary rarefaction is detectable and associated with endothelial dysfunction in persons with mild systolic blood pressure (SBP) elevation. Capillary density and endothelial function were quantified for 150 nondiabetic participants, grouped by blood pressure (BP) as normotensive, untreated high BP, and treated high BP. Structural capillary rarefaction measures were not different between the three groups. Functional capillary rarefaction measures were significantly lower in both high BP groups compared to normotensives, and correlated inversely with endothelial function. The study findings indicate that the hypertensive vascular pathologic process is already underway at modest levels of blood pressure elevation.
Functional Capillary Rarefaction in Mild Blood Pressure Elevation
Clinical and Translational Science. May, 2008 | Pubmed ID: 19412330
Capillary rarefaction is described in patients with moderate to severe hypertension. The study objective was to determine if structural and/or functional capillary rarefaction is detectable and associated with endothelial dysfunction in patients with mild blood pressure elevation (HBP: Systolic blood pressure 130 - 160 mm Hg). Capillary density was quantified by direct capillaroscopy in 110 nondiabetic black and non-black subjects. Endothelial function was quantified by plethysmographic measures of flow-mediated vasodilation. Compared to normotensives (NBP: N = 90), functional capillary rarefaction was detected in HBP (N = 20; P<0.001). Functional capillary density measures correlated with endothelial function (P<0.001). Functional, but not structural, capillary rarefaction is detectable and associated with endothelial dysfunction in both black and non-black individuals with mild blood pressure elevation.
Association of Capillary Density and Function Measures with Blood Pressure, Fasting Plasma Glucose, and Insulin Sensitivity
Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.). Feb, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20167040
The pathophysiology underlying the association between hypertension and insulin resistance remains unclear. The study purpose was to determine whether reduced capillary density and/or function underlie, and may therefore explain, this association. The study was conducted on 115 black and non-black participants aged 18 to 55 years: 91 with normal blood pressure (systolic blood pressure [SBP] <130 mm Hg) and 24 with mild blood pressure elevation (SBP 130-159 mm Hg). Capillary density and function were quantified using direct capillaroscopy measures. Insulin sensitivity (IS) was estimated using the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI). Endothelial function (EF) was measured using strain-gauge plethysmography. Data were analyzed by linear regression adjusted for age, sex, race, and body mass index (BMI). After adjustment for BMI, capillary density and function measures were significant predictors of SBP ( P<.01), fasting plasma glucose (P=.012, P=.03, and P=.004, respectively), and EF (P=.033, P=.001, and P=.009, respectively). However, none of the capillary measures were significant predictors of fasting insulin or IS. These capillaroscopy data demonstrated an association with SBP but not insulin resistance, suggesting that capillary measures are unlikely to explain the association between hypertension and insulin resistance, at least with modest degrees of blood pressure elevation.
Alterations in Capillary Morphology Are Found in Mild Blood Pressure Elevation
Journal of Hypertension. Nov, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20724940
Remodeling of small resistance arteries is an early sign of target organ damage in hypertension. Peripheral capillary morphology abnormalities in hypertension are not well studied. The study objective was to determine whether altered capillary morphology is associated with SBP, DBP, or both in individuals without and with mild blood pressure elevation (SBP = 130-160 mmHg). Another objective was to determine whether capillary morphology is associated with minimum forearm vascular resistance, a measure of altered resistance artery structure.


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The shows were of low quality, one was just a video where there were less than 20 people in attendance, that says it all on a ship with thousands to entertain.
The pools are totally overcrowded and taken over by children, they get murky quickly and they are so small that 3 strokes and you are at the other end.
The free sport More classes are only 25 min long and so beginner level. They are given in a place where smokers are allowed and kids scream.
On the ship in general, smoking is on all decks and lots of lounges. You cant sunbathe without a smoker nearby, except my own cabin where I got sprayed with Chimney soot!!! nice alternative.
Spa staff was rude, contrary to others that were extremely nice and attentive.
The clientele is rather low end Europeans, mostly Germans that push and shove to get to the top of the line.
The free seminars were a in fact a sales pitch to get you to buy a fitness assessment.
The excursion are run in-house with inexperienced guides and buses crammed with 4 languages. Cost for a return 2 km ride to downtown by bus without guide was 9 euros in Ibiza.
Internet was slow, and a rip-off, they make you pay for time to do the mandatory registration, so checking email 5 minutes came to 11 euros...
This week was a big mistake that did not come cheap at about $1600 + mandatory gratuity of 49 Euros for one week. Could have book a week for a delightful stay at Club Med instead with great food. Stay away from Costa, I have way more bad stuff to report but you probably get the drift by now.But the funniest was the closing session host telling us that in the satisfaction survey we must fill everything with excellent because it we thought it was fair, the Americans from Carnival who own Costa expected a "excellent" rating. Something's lost in translation, Fair is Excellent on Costa! Less
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6487, aft cabin, very functional bathroom with nice shower, good bedding, safe, minibar, good closets. Small TV from the last century. Balcony always dirty, patio furniture uncomfortable. Sheltered from wind, but some vibration from the engines (I did not mind). hated the colored cushion that don't get washed between guests and smelled, and the artificial flowers.
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I started scrapbooking several years ago, heck, maybe even 9 or 10 years ago. I have so many supplies accumulated that I could probably open a small store with my "stash". After taking an extremely long break from scrapping, probably 3 or 4 years, I decided to give it another go this summer. Most of my paper is in good shape, although some of it is bent or torn on the edges from the way it was stored. And a few pieces that were left out are sort of faded from the sunlight or exposure or something. The most glaring, and the scariest thing, is that a lot of my adhesives are no longer sticky! That's bad news. Not good for the pages I had already created — you know, the ones that I used those adhesives on! I guess things will start falling off my pages because the adhesive is no longer adhering.
Anyway, several things have changed since I stopped scrapping. For one, all of the local scrapbook stores have closed. But to counteract that, the two chains stores that I have locally, Michaels and Hobby Lobby, both have increased their scrapbook supply sections. I'm trying really hard NOT to buy anything else. After all, part of my goal is to use some of what I have bought in the past. I guess I have some kind of hard-wire error - because half the fun to me is browsing, buying and having so many of the cute papers and embellishments. It's a sickness of some sort, I guess!
I really wish I had stockpiled one thing from several years ago - a nice Christmas album! I have just finished (finally), my Disney album and need to order a cute Disney themed album to put my pages in. I'm working on my first Christmas album, and I know years ago, I had seen several cute albums on the market. Now, I can no longer find them, either at the chain stores or online. Bummer. I'm really hoping that the closer we get to the Christmas season that I can find a cute one. I'm afraid the scrapbooking product market has suffered in this economy as well, and I might not can find what I want, or what I had seen in years past.
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Subject: SULLIVAN brothers Ireland-Wales-PA 1863
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:18:02 EST
Looking for my SULLIVAN ancestors. Patrick SULLIVAN b c 1842 and his brother
Florence SULLIVAN b c 1845 both born somewhere in Ireland. Came to Rhymney
area of Wales prior to 1863 and worked in the Iron Works of Rhymney. Have no
information if they came with their parents or relatives. Patrick SULLIVAN
married Ellen CUMMINS/CUMMINGS in Wales 1863 and indicated his father John
was deceased at the time. Patrick and brother Florence were members of St.
John's RC Parish in Rhymney. When Florence died n PA his death certificate
indicated his mother was Julia SULLIVAN. Both Patrick and Florence emigrated
from Wales apprx 1865 and settled in the Old Forge, Scranton areas of
Pennsylvania. Would appreciate any suggestions, information. Thank u in
advance Walton J. SULLIVAN
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Josh Cribbs had knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus following this past season, and it has delayed his ability to sign with a new team, said Cribbs' agent, JR Rickert.
Cribbs, a special-teams ace who spent the past the past eight seasons with the Browns, visited the Arizona Cardinals and took a physical on Monday. He was expected to strike a deal, but the status of his knee obviously prevented it from happening.
"He did not fail his physical," Rickert said today. "The team just wanted more time to let his knee heal from after-season surgery."
Rickert said he expects the Cardinals to give Cribbs another physical once his knee has healed.
The Browns signed Cribbs, a former Kent State University quarterback, as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He became a special-teams force as both a return man and a coverage dynamo.
Cribbs, 29, ranked sixth among punt returners (12.0 average) and tied for fourth among kick returners (27. 4 average) this past season. He was named an alternate to the Pro Bowl and played in his third career all-star game in January.
Still, since the end of this past season, Cribbs knew he was headed for free agency and did not expect to be retained by the Browns' new regime. It's believed the two sides never engaged in serious talks about him returning.
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Shell UK, the British arm of Royal Dutch Shell Group, has completed a top-level reshuffle of its global legal team, naming Michael Coates as its new head of legal in the UK.
Coates, a former Slaughter and May lawyer, succeeds incumbent Bob Henderson who is planning a move to the US to take up a new position. In the US, he will become associate general counsel, upstream Americas – integrated gas/new business. He will take up the position on 1 October.
The move comes as part of an ongoing reorganisation of the legal group, which is aimed improving in-house lawyers' knowledge of the energy group. "The business is getting more integrated so having knowledge of both upstream and downstream is very valuable," global legal director Peter Rees QC said.
As well as heading up the UK's downstream legal team Coates will become associate general counsel of manufacturing and marketing for North West Europe. He will start his new role in October and will relocate to the UK from Shell's headquarters in the Netherlands in due course.
Coates joined Shell from Slaughter and May in 2004, working as senior legal counsel until 2011 when he was made secretary to Shell's executive committee and assistant to the chief executive officer.
Particular effort has been made to increase the movement of lawyers between different syndicates in the group since Rees joined Shell as global legal director in January 2011 from Debevoise & Plimpton's London office (11 October 2010).
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Illness onboard made trip less then great: Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review by bookworm54
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Illness onboard made trip less then great
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
We were in balcony staterooms on the 6th floor. This was to be a nice family vacation -- for my older parents (dad has not cruised for about 20 years) and the first cruise for my two adult sons.
1.Prior to the cruise, I filled out the online accessibility form for my parents. The form asked if they needed a refrigerator -- which was confusing to me-having been on Allure twice- I assumed all rooms had the same minibar. When I called the Royal Caribbean help line -- to ask whether handicap accessible rooms did or did not have a refrigerator -- I was told the person helping me could not tell from the room description if it did or not and then only reason they would move in a portable refrigerator would be if my parents had medication More that needed to be cold. When we arrived we found that they did have a minibar just like any other room. Since one of the selling points of using the Royal Caribbean travel agents is their supposed intimate knowledge of all the ships -- I was surprised to see they did not really know the details of all Oasis rooms.
2.Knowing from reviews on cruise critic that the electric outlets on Oasis were still in the awkward position under the desk -- I advised my traveling companions to bring along an extension cord or multiple outlet strip. Imagine my shock when my son's bag was pulled aside as we were going through the embarkation scan and his outlet strip was confiscated. I know we are not to bring irons, etc -- but never saw a notation about extension cords. Unfortunately, in the commotion of getting my parents off the ship with wheelchairs and all their luggage -- we forgot to go to wherever the office was to retrieve our outlet strip. I did write to customer service after the cruise was over and their response was that extension cords are allowed, but I should inform the security staff that I have one when going through the security scan.
3.NOROVIRUS -- really unfortunately -- negatively affected our trip. I realize they cannot completely prevent exposure -- but they could improve a number of things about their response to a passenger's illness.
a.Turns out there had been several cases of Noro on the ship the week before our trip. We could have been advised of the prior week's outbreak as we were boarding the ship -- not wait until we had been on the ship for several hours and found a warning letter in our stateroom. Yes, I realize using the hand sanitizer, etc is always the rule -- but by the time we read the warning about the illness the week before -- we had already eaten lunch in Park Cafe and touched many items in our staterooms. Since my mother became sick at supper on our second day -- we assume she came into contact with the virus immediately upon entering the ship. My understanding is -- good as the hand sanitizers are for many things -- they do not substitute for thorough hand washing when dealing with norovirus -- we were told this by their medical people. And believe me - I saw plenty of people exiting public bathrooms without washing their hands.
b.In addition, once she was sick we did observe her room being "sanitized". Handles, bathroom, flat surfaces were wiped down. But what about things like the hangers in the closet? Even more important -- the items inside the refrigerator. Because that is serviced by the bar staff instead of the room steward -- it appears too easy to leave things -- including germs- behind. My parent's room had a partially consumed bottle of water and a bottle of Ensure food product -- clearly left by the previous inhabitant. What if the person was ill and the fact that my mother touched those bottles to throw them out is what caused her to be the first person to become ill. Maybe this would be too much work -- but particularily when there has been Noro on the ship- the policy should be to remove all items from the minibar and clean them before returning them to a new person's fridge. Also - our room contained coupon books and cruise compass from a previous passenger -- that they had stashed on top of the refrigerator and forgotten. Not sure the room steward even cleans the fridge -- since stocking it is the responsibility of the bar person. The norovirus can survive on surfaces for a long time.
c.After my mother went to the medical unit for treatment -- she was quarantined in her room. She was not to leave until she had no symptoms for 24 hours. Insult to injury, it appears to be the policy to clean the quarantined room after all the other rooms are done. This makes sense from a germ spreading standpoint -- but the end result for my parents was waiting hours/days or sometimes needing to call and request clean towels, garbage and room service tray removal. They felt neglected and ignored.
d.Again -- when quarantined and actively ill -- instructions from the medical people were to wipe things down with paper towels -- something they did not have access to. My father also became ill two days later -- and although he tried to protect himself -- the reality is it is pretty difficult when you are the roommate of the person who is very ill and their room is not being cleaned and they did not have the tools to clean it themselves.
e.Quarantine services -- providing room service, free minibar liquids, and free movies was very helpful. But I had to call customer service and negotiate some laundry service. They did finally agree to do a bag of laundry for each parent. Because they were elderly -- the virus hit them harder, lasted longer, and they had more soiling of clothing than a younger person would.
f.No PADS available to protect the furniture and linens. An older person cannot run to the bathroom when having explosive diarrhea. If the person is not already using some kind of "adult diaper" -- they would not have brought this kind of product with them on the ship. The medical staff were able to sell my parents some flat protective pads to use in the bed and when sitting on the couch -- but they were told there was only a small number of pads available in the medical storage and they could not give them many. Falmouth and Cozumel are not the place for someone who does not know the country and language to try to shop for this kind of product.
g.There are posted hours for the medical clinic in the cruise compass. But only on a sign outside the clinic does it say there is actually someone on call 24 hours. When my father became ill -- the clinic "posted hours" were over. My parents did not realize they could go anytime- so they tried to hold on until morning -- but my father was so miserable -- my mother finally called at 5 am to see if there was a recording stating how soon they could call for help. Of course, the nurse answered the phone and told them to come right down. My father was so weak by then he could not walk alone -- so my mother pushed him to the clinic using his walker. No one told her she could call for a wheelchair escort. She hurt her foot struggling to push him down the hall (yes I also did holler at her for not waking us up to help!) The next day she could not even stand on her foot. She did go back to medical and have it xrayed. They provided her with a bandage wrap and told her to ice it. But they also told her this was not related to the Noro illness and they would need to charge her.
4.Customer service -- or whatever department handles the distribution of excursion tickets and notices.
a.Prior to the cruise, I purchased tickets for a beginner scuba diving excursion for my sons in Cozumel on Thursday. The tickets were not delivered to their room until Tuesday night. For this particular excursion, they had to go to the diving shop and fill out a form -- something that was supposed to have been done before Tuesday during the day. The dive shop people questioned why their tickets had not been delivered more promptly so they could have filled out the form when they were supposed to.
b.Mid week -- we received an envelope that belonged to another passenger. Then on debarkation day -- I received a notice about future cruise credit for another passenger on the 6th floor who also was quarantined for Noro -- it did have my room number written on the outside envelope -- but inside the room number was for someone on the other side of the ship.
We did have moment of fun - in spite of running interference for parents who were pretty much ill the whole trip.
The shows:
I liked Chicago (on Allure) better than Hairspray.
The ice show on Oasis was better than Allure.
Really enjoyed the Improv "Throw me a line" show - don't miss it
The Quest game was a lot tamer then previous year on Allure - not sure if that it a cruise director style issue.
The comedy club show was only so-so. The emcee was hilarious. The two comedians were not than funny and substituted vulgarity for humor. Not a prude - Allures comedy show was much funnier.
Allures cirque style show was better - they have a really impressive tree as part of the stage - Oasis has an airplane.
The diving show is amazing to watch - just don't expect to understand the storyline.
Go early to pick your seats. Don't understand why they would design the theater with some seats view blocked by poles - its not like a regular theater where you get a cheaper price for obstructed view.
Food: do wonder if they are changing the dining room menu to encourage more use of the specialty restaurants. For the most part - the menu was delicious and the ability to try different things by ordering multiple appetizers and main courses is one of our favorite parts of a cruise. As usual - made a number of trips to the Park Cafe for the beef sandwiches and late night snack in the cafe on the 5th floor for their little sandwiches.
As usual - embarkation was easy - although the person monitoring the waiting area for emerald was harsh and bossy.
Debarkation with two people in wheelchairs was interesting. Rules about having only one companion to assist the person in the wheelchair meant my husband and I went with my parents through a slightly shorter line - but my sons had to go in the longer line and then we had to wait for them. But that is apparently a Customs rule - not RCs fault.
I did provide all this feedback to Royal Caribbean customer service.
One warning: believe the rule about not drinking water in mexico. We had lunch in what seemed like a really nice restaurant in Cozumel - but my husband foolishly drank non bottled water and by dinner time was violently ill. It only lasted a few hours - but of course he missed dinner and the show we had scheduled for that evening. Less
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6624 - nice view - quiet location - long walk to either end for the stairs or elevator.Read All Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony (D2) Reviews >>
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Sons had a fabulous experience with the beginner scuba excursion. Neither had any prior experience and now want to become certified.
Port is only a couple of years old and is still under construction in some areas. We purchased a catamaran rum and snorkle excursion through RC and had a blast. A short bus ride took us to the dock area. Be aware tho - this excursion says it's for all ages and abilities - but in order to get on the boat you need to wade in the water and climb a short flight of narrow steps. Really glad we did not bring my parents along - as one uses a walker and would never have made it on the boat.
The boat ride was fun, the weather wonderful, the snorkeling great, and the rum drinks outstanding. In fact, walking a straight line was tough when we were returning to the ship. Any thoughts about doing shopping in the port area were abandoned.
Really like the way RC keeps adding things and improving their private beach. But agree with other reviewers concerns about the number of flies landing on the open air lunch buffet - yuck.
We went to the beach next to the waterpark. Rented a flotation mattress for 12 dollars and also got two lounge chairs. We relaxed while sons went on a kayak excursion. They enjoyed the excursion - said their guide provided a lot of interesting information about Haiti.
The vendor area is not my favorite. Like many people I am not comfortable with the pushiness that you will find in many ports and beaches.
Labadoozie drink vendors are usually funny and the rum concoction is great.
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it's & its
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own individual merit)
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by broad-scale human disturbance)
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quotation marks (the proposed approach involves a "risk analysis," whereby the relative success of conservation with and without corridors should be assessed case-by-case before any conservation plan is implemented.)
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Published: July 8, 2013 - 09:05 PM | Updated: July 9, 2013 - 11:29 AM
HUDSON: After discussion and numerous questions directed at Business Manager Derek Cluse, the Board of Education created a new position in maintenance at its meeting on Monday.
A Coordinator for Facility Scheduling and Systems will be hired for the coming school year.
The job will involve coordinating the scheduling of district and community events in school facilities, and will likely be second shift or split shift to permit the coordinator to be present in the evenings.
It will include hands-on maintenance work, according to Cluse, but will also require skills in managing computer systems that monitor the need for preventative maintenance.
Ability to interpret data, and interpersonal skills in communicating with district personnel and the community is also required.
Superintendent Steven Farnsworth said that in the cutbacks of the last few years, maintenance was one of several areas where perhaps the district had gone further than absolutely necessary. The creation of the new position is an attempt to improve services in that area.
The position will be posted shortly, and will have an annual salary in the range of $36,000 per year for an applicant with no experience, to slightly over $50,000 per year for a candidate with 30 years or more experience.
Cluse said the role of maintenance personnel has evolved over the years and the "soft skills" of managing systems by computer and interpersonal skills, is as important as hands-on tasks.
Minimum educational qualification for applicants is a high school diploma.


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USA Today:
Frito-Lay getting rid of noisy, 'green' SunChips bag
Biodegradable SunChips bag made from plant material, was billed as 100% compostable,
Solar panels coming to W.H. roof
U.S. military orders less dependence on fossil fuels
Military is pushing aggressively to develop, test and deploy renewable energy
New York Times:
New fuel for local newspapers: medical marijuana ads
Houston Hilton hotel installs facial recognition to ID suitcases, employees and guests
11 countries seek voice in AZ immigration appeal
Palm Springs clinic designated as a "federally qualified health center look-alike"
Designation will boost the clinic's Medicaid rates, give patients access to discounted drugs
Kathleen Sebelius urges cooperation on reform
"This is not a political debate," she says
Wind farms can change the weather
Woman arrested at U.S. border with illegal immigrant in her duffle bag
Balto. Co. Council votes to ban 'fake marijuana' known as spice
County outlaws 'spice' but alternatives might be easy to find
Health, safety risks alleged at Capitol Visitors
Lice and body fluids on Capitol tour headsets
78 year old Man charged with trying to kidnap a 10-year-old boy
For ROTC students at Harvard, an awkward limbo
Cadets would welcome formal recognition by Harvard
Evidence may not be enough to upgrade charges against Rutgers students
New Hampshire closes its books with a $70 million surplus for 2010
Colorado Senate race ranks first nationally in attracting outside money
George Shultz to Obama: 'You're out of your mind'
Former secretary of state blasts Afghan withdrawal date
Walter Mondale to Obama: Ditch the 'idiot boards' (teleprompters)
Superintendent seeks power to transfer students among Palm Beach County schools
So schools can meet state class-size limits
Class-size limits to force new schedules for 11,000 Broward students
Families scaling back plans to pay for their children's college education
Stunted economic recovery continues to weigh on household budgets
House GOP: Texas had ample time to use federal cash for hurricane victims
Washington Post/AP:
Sen. Murkowski's campaign warns Alaska broadcasters not to air ads by national tea party group
Says the ads are "littered with lies and intentional mischaracterizations" about her
Hacker infiltration ends D.C. online voting trial
In Wisconsin U.S. Senate race, GOP novice may snag seat thought safe
Congress hopefuls vow to be pork-free; Face earmark battle with senior members
States face Medicaid expansion challenge
Accord near for sale of Caritas; Would protect hospitals, pensions
The buyer would guarantee not to close any hospitals
199 L.A. County workers made at least $250,000 last year
Thirty employees made more than $80,000 in overtime.
Report on Professor Henry Louis Gates's arrest renews anger
City Council, public say findings lacking
Cambridge explores plan to ban smoking in parks
Donald Trump says he's not behind poll testing his name for presidential waters
Nancy Pelosi: GOP attacks are a 'compliment'
Fox News:
Witnesses in Defense Dept. Report Suggest Cover-Up of 9/11 Findings
80 percent of OSHA whistleblower investigations missed basic steps, such as interviewing witnesses
Alcohol companies' pink campaigns anger breast cancer survivors
They say drinking linked to breast cancer
Republican Rep. Mike Pence preaches social issues in Iowa
Ga. federal judge arrested on drug, gun charges
Afghan offensive fails to reassure residents
The Hill:
Obama keeping an eye on 2012
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Veteran Dem lawmaker says stimulus could cost him re-election
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Rep. Ryan intends to publish new 'Roadmap' for Republican freshmen
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The first two volumes concentrated almost exclusively on the white male leaders of the antislavery campaign.
Secondly, I arraign it in the name of Freedom, as an unjustifiable departure from the original antislavery policy of our fathers.
It must be borne in mind that the antislavery movement began in the South.
She was troubled, confused, and disillusioned by the attitude of these men and by that of most of her antislavery friends.
We do not oppose California on account of the antislavery clause in her constitution.
The book which should reproduce the antislavery history of those thirty years would possess an unimagined charm.
Almost every Sunday the antislavery Quakers met at the Anthony farm.
In the country, at this time, there was strictly no dividing line between antislavery and Proslavery.
These men were in touch with Charles Sumner and other antislavery members of Congress.
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Market News
Tuesday midday cash livestock markets
So far today cattle country is quiet with bids and asking prices not well defined. . There are a few reports of cattle being priced around 127.00 to 128.00 in the South, and 205.00 plus in the North. Significant trade volume could be delayed until the second half of the week.
Boxed beef cutout values were higher in the morning report with the choice up 1.26 at 184.00, and the select was 1.16 higher at 180.17.
Feeder cattle receipts at the Oklahoma National Stockyards on Monday totaled 7500 head. Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady with the exception of 800 lb. and heavier steers 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves were steady to 3.00 higher, with 4 weight heifer calves up to 10.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good for all classes. Feeder steers medium and large 1 averaging 824 lbs. brought 141.52. 769 lb. heifers averaged 137.10.
Barrows and gilts in the Iowa/Minnesota direct trade opened 2.13 lower at 85.44 on a carcass basis, the west was down 1.72 at 85.42, and Eastern barrows and gilts were 1.08 higher at 84.55. Missouri direct base carcass meat price is steady to 2.00 lower from 81.00 to 82.00. Terminal hogs on a live basis are fully steady from 57.00 to 60.00.
DTN reports, hog buyers sure didn't act interested in collecting live inventory on Monday. Since we've moved into a new month, perhaps they're "blessed" with more contracts/captive supplies.
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The Nation's Capital is filled with historical landmarks, many of which require little introduction. Between the White House, United States Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Jefferson Memorial, National Archives, National Mall, Smithsonian Institution, World War II Memorial, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, sightseeing in D.C. is more than a day-long venture.
Washington D.C. is comprised of 601,723 residents of a median age of 36 . The median income in D.C., which currently sits at $65,609 per year, is higher than average for other cities of similar size.Real estate in D.C. is notably more expensive than national averages as well. The average list price in 2015 was $656,248, a 4.58 percent increase from 2014 when the average list price was $627,529. On average, inventory dropped 4.64 percent year-over-year across cities of similar size to D.C., but inventory in D.C. grew 26.09 percent between 2014 and 2015. This is a positive trend for prices, which could drop if inventory continues to increase and competition in the market becomes less severe. Families considering relocating to D.C. might also be impressed with school ratings . Elementary schools rank 5.82 out of 10 and high schools rank 6.18 out of 10 across the city. The average rating in similar-sized cities for elementary schools is 5.16 out of 10 and the average rating for high schools is 4.94 out of 10.
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After traveling coast to coast, I've concluded there isn't one dominant position. It appears to be only an above average year for senior talent and it's evident at the postitions of quarterback, wide receiver, defensive line and defensive back.
2003 was the year of the quarterback, featuring standouts such as Chad Henne, Xavier Lee, Rhett Bomar, USA TODAY Offensive Player of the Year Brian Brohm, Drew Weatherford, Erik Ainge, Stephen McGee and Rocky Hinds.
Last year, it was a great year for running backs, with Toney Baker, Rashard Mendenhall, Marlon Lucky, Antone Smith, Kevin Grady, Jonathan Stewart, Jamaal Charles, Mike Ford and Maurice Wells leading the way.
With that in mind, here's a thumbnail sketch by position of the top offensive players. In a future column I'll review the top defenders.
There appears to be good depth here, with all everything Tim Tebow (6-2, 220 pounds) of Nease (Fla.) at the top. Florida, Michigan and North Carolina State are among the over 50 schools who have offered him scholarships. Then there is Mitch Mustain (6-3, 198) of Springdale (Ark.), a high school version of Joe Montana, demonstrating running skills and precise passing. He is looking at Arkansas, Texas and Notre Dame. Zach Frazer (6-4, 220) of Mechanicsburg (Pa.) committed to Notre Dame in April. Frazer is a pro-style quarterback, who plays the game the way Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis, formerly of the New England Patriots, likes. Matt Stafford (6-1, 215) of Highland Park is the best from Texas; he says he'll sign with Georgia.
Florida head coach Urban Meyer landed a Lone Star State gem in Jevan Snead (6-4, 205) of Stephenville (Texas), who impresses everyone with his poise, arm strength and toughness. The Midwest's top quarterback is Demetrius Jones (6-3, 200) of Morgan Park (Chicago).
Running back
This isn't a loaded position but topping the list to LeSean McCoy (6-0, 208) of Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, Pa.). He averaged 10 yards per carry and is looking at USC, Oklahoma, LSU, Auburn, Tennessee, Miami and FSU. Next is Chris Wells (6-2, 230) of Garfield (Akron, Ohio), who committed to Ohio State. Before it's over, Wells may be the No. 1 player in the land and will make the same impact that Maurice Clarett did three years ago. James Aldridge (6-1, 218) of Merrillville (Ind.) has earned all-state mention in both Missouri and Indiana the past two years and is headed to Notre Dame. California products Stafon Johnson (6-0, 200) of Dorsey (Los Angeles) presents size, power and speed and C.J. Gable (6-0, 185) of Sylmar is a slasher with great vision and balance. Both would like to attend USC, but the Trojans may not have room for both. Keep an eye on Cordera Eason (5-11, 234) of Meridian (Miss.). The nation's No. 1 fullback is Luke Schmidt (6-4, 230) of Jasper (Ind.), who will attend Notre Dame. Schmidt is one of the few bright spots at this position nationally.
Wide receivers/tight ends
Overall it's good year and there is none better then Percy Harvin (5-11, 182) of Landstown (Virginia Beach). Harvin is the nation's most exciting player and also one of the nation's top cornerbacks. In 2004, he led his team to a state title, catching 56 passes for 983 yard and 17 TDs and intercepting six passes. USC, Miami, Florida, Florida State and Michigan are on his wish list. At 6-5, David Ausberry of Lemoore (Calif.) possesses great hands and is an outstanding leaper. He is to Lemoore what Mike Williams was to USC. It appears the Trojans and Ohio State are the front runners. Chris Bell (6-4, 205) of Granby (Va.) is another superior athlete who has the nation chasing after him. Coincidentally, he's from the same area (Tidewater) of the state as Harvin and being recruited by Virginia, Nebraska, Maryland, Florida and LSU.
One of the Florida's top three prospects is Jamar Hornsby (6-4, 200) of Sandalwood (Jacksonville), who has All-America skills at both wide receiver and free safety. He is looking at Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia, USC and Georgia Tech. The nation's fastest prospect, JaMere Holland (6-1, 182) of Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.), who has been offered by every top program in the West. Holland has been clocked at 10.3 seconds in the 100 meters. Though he's not a polished receiver yet, he receives special mention because of his blazing speed.
It is a weak year for tight ends. In fact, many of the top players are two-way standouts, who could wind up playing on the defensive side of the ball in college. The nation's premier tight end is Konrad Reuland (6-6, 240) of Mission Viejo (Calif.) a top blocker and sure handed receiver. He is fielding 40 offers, including USC, UCLA, Notre Dame Nebraska, Ohio State and Miami.
Nate Byham of Franklin Area (Pa.) is thin (6-5, 215) for the position but can really catch the ball. He's the most athletic tight end in the country and interested in Penn State, Iowa, Michigan, Pittsburgh and Ohio State. Jamie Cumble (6-7, 255) of Morris (Ill.) is two-way end with All-American skills. He'll sign with Clemson.
Offensive linemen
It's an average to below average year for offensive linemen. However, there are always a handful of stars at tackle. The ones that stand out includes Andre Smith (6-5, 320) of Huffman (Birmingham, Ala.). When I first saw Andre at the U.S. Army Combine in San Antonio last January, he dominated the lineman competition and was the camp's MVP. Andre is blessed with exceptionally quick feet and overall athletic ability — a big guy who plays like a little guy — he has the skills to become an impact player is a true freshman. His favorites are Auburn, USC, Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida State, LSU, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. Next is Carl Johnson (6-6, 340) from Southern (Durham, N.C.), the state's top prospect. With an unusually long wingspan, quickness and an aggressive style of play it's easy to see he's headed to Florida.
Sam Young (6-7, 292) of St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) should be 320 for college. Florida leads for his services over Michigan Notre Dame Penn State Miami and Stanford. Other top tackles are Steve Schilling (6-6, 290) of Bellevue, (Wash.) and Jake Bscherer (6-7, 275) of Sturgeon Bay (Wis.), who will play at Wisconsin. South Carolina's best prospect is Clifton Geathers (6-7, 281) of Georgetown (Carvers Bay). His father, Jumpy, played in the NFL. Jared Odrick (6-6, 285) of Lebanon (Pa.) is another fine two-way tackle.
As far as guards and centers, the No. 1 prospect is Justin Anderson (6-5, 340) of Irwin County (Ocilla, Ga.). On film, he looks like a human tank running over would-be tacklers and showing the quickness that allows him to effectively block on the second level. One of the most dominating prep players in the country, he has already committed to Georgia and will make an immediate impact as a true freshman. Jacques McClendon (6-3, 325) of Baylor Prep (Chattanooga, Tenn.) is agile and fluid in his movements. He can pull and trap like a pro. Even though he committed early to Tennessee, others haven't backed off.
Minnesota's top prospect is Matt Carufel (6-5, 290) of Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul). Carufel takes great angles to his blocks and dominates the run game, showing great quickness and agility when pass blocking. Iowa Notre Dame in Michigan are at the top of his list. The No. 1 lineman in Ohio is Pickerington North's Justin Boren (6-3, 315), who is a bull of a run blocker. He'll play for Michigan, where his father, Mike Boren, once starred in the 1970s.
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As reported by TMZ.com, New York Giants wide receiver, Victor Cruz, was present during a deadly nightclub shooting in New York City last night. Cruz was celebrating his birthday with some friends at the Juliet Supperclub (apparently a popular spot for NFL players) last night when a shooting occurred.
One victim was killed and another is currently in stable condition. The shooter has not yet been apprehended by the authorities.
Cruz was in no way related to the shooting.
New York Giants fans are likely to cringe while reading this news as memories of Plaxico Burress' shooting are still very much in memory, especially considering the impact Burress absence had on the team following the incident.
Victor Cruz has become a fan favorite within Giants Nation and has received the now staple, "Cruuuuuuuuz" chant from fans home and away, following his often impressive receptions. More importantly, he has become a trusted target from quarterback, Eli Manning.
Please also note that Cruz appears to be fine and staying on schedule. He has been using his Twitter account normally today, specifically announcing an appearance he plans to make tonight. He will be appearing at Sports Minded Unlimited in Warren, NJ for a public appearance tonight from 6:30 – 8:30 PM EST (signing autographs and taking pics with fans).
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