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EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 1/31/2009Copyright © 1997-2009 Eurobasket
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Robert Turner (206-C-82, college: Pepperdine) is a 206cm center from Buena Park California playing his first season with the Cologne 99ers. He played four seasons at Pepperdine University which possibly has the most beautiful campus which overlooks the Pacific ocean in Malibu, California. Even though he is a BBL rookie, he did not come fresh from school, but has travelled the world the last three years touring with the famous Harlem Globetrotters. This season, he is averaging 10,9ppg, 4,4rpg and 1,2apg for the Cologne 99ers. He is seeking double revenge on the Deutsche Bank Skyliners after losing the first game of the season against Frankfurt in the Energydome 83-75 and losing to Skyliner Keith Simmons by one point in the 2009 BBL Allstar dunk contest. Robert took some time talking about the fourth coming game against The Deutsche Bank Skyliners on Saturday January 31.
How important has the signing of Michael Jordan been?
With the Signing of MJ its been great so far. He brings a winning and positive attitude to practice everyday and pushes us hard as well. We are a different team with him and this second half of the season we plan on showing it to the rest of the league.
You guys lost Idbhi and Grunheid and now picked up Bavcic. Is he the answer to getting more stability under the boards?
Bavcic is a key player for us now. He is a double-double guy and causes problems offensively. He is a presence on the glass but as a team our goal is to rebound more and make it easier for ourselves.
You guys are in 16th place with one win more than Giessen. You have won three of the last four games and are playing good Basketball. What have been the reasons for the success and will it continue to stay in the next weeks?
We are playing good basketball now and i think the major reason is because we are tired of losing. We work hard everyday and the results were not what we expected. So now with the new players we have and the change of our attitudes we are going to be a dangerous team this half of the season.
On what deficits does the team still need to work on to continue to improve?
We are focusing more on defense now and rebounding. Those were our major concerns and we keep improving on this everyday.
How excited are you to be playing against the 2009 BBL dunk champ Keith Simmons?
Keith is a good player and I look forward to playing against good players. Brings the competitiveness out me and of course i want another shot at the 'Dunk Champ' lol.
Do you want to seek revenge with a win mainly because he beat you by 1 point?
The dunk contest was a great time, but that is a thing of the past now. I just plan on playing hard and helping my team the best i can and hopefully we can steal a win this weekend.
Who is the key player that Cologne has to shut down?
Frankfurt is a good team with a lot of key players. We want to shut down all of them if we can. I cant really name just one player because they are all dangerous at any given time during the game.
What will be the key for victory for Cologne?
Matching their aggressiveness and playing smart will be the key for us. If we can do that then its going to be a very entertaining game.
How will you want to get past the aggressive presure full court defense from Frankfurt?
Well we want to beat any pressure we get by playing smart and taking care of the ball. If we can do that and get a few easy baskets it will make the game a lot less difficult for us. We will see what happens this weekend!,
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|Points Per Game
|1.Smith, Kolossos 18.9
2.Francis, AEL1964 17
3.Vasiliadis, PAOK 16.9 4.Grundy, Panellin 16.3
5. Pekovic, PAO 14.7
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|1.Francin, AEL1964 10.6
2.Nelson, Aris 9.1
3.Wesson, PAOK 8.5
4.Bryant, AEK 7
5.Golemac, Panellinios 7
|Assists Per Game
|1.Apostolidis, AEL 4.1 2.Diamantidis, PAO 4
3.Avery, Trikala2000 3.7
4.Golemac, Panellin. 3.7
5.Papalouka, Olymp. 3.7
|Steals Per Game
|1.Miles, Panionios 2.1
2.Iliadis, Aris 2
3. Thompson, AEK 1.9
4. Grundy, Panellin. 1.9
5. Thomas, Kavala 1.9
|Blocks Per Game
|1.Fotsis, PAO 1.6
2.Massie, Trikala 1.6
3.Bryant, AEK 1
4.Francis, AEL1964 0.9
5.Mavrokefalidis, Mar. 0.9
|1.Schultze,Olympia 90%2.Childress,Olympiakos 80%
3.Gregory, PAOK 75%4.Perperoglou,PAO 72%
5.Pekovic,PAO 72%
|1.Diarra, PAOK 60%2.Diamantidis,PAO 60%
3.Pelekanos, Olymp 55%
4.Nemeth, AEK 52%
5.Harris, Kolossos 52%
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|1.Batis, Olympia 90%
2.Kiritsis, PAOK 90%
3.Vasilievic, Kollos 81%
4.Wesson,PAOK 80%
5.Hatzis,AEK 78%
Childress,Olympiakos 100%
4.Zoroski,Panionios 100%
5.Perperoglou,PAO 100%
6.Jasikeviciuc,PAO 100%
|1.Pekovic, PAO 0.915
2.Ostojic, Panell. 0.798
3.Massie, Trikala 0.786
4.Perperoglu, PAO 0.759
5.Bourousis, Oly. 0.740
B Standings
B Division: Week 15-Round Up
Goumenisa P. Faliro 95-48
Quarters: 24-11, 44-25, 69-40, 95-48.
Goumenisa: Giorgos Dalis (192-G-87) 20, Pantsios 16
P.Faliro: Monemvasitis 11
Ikaroi Serron Sporting 65-55
Quarters:19-10, 36-24, 54-38, 65-55.
Ikaroi: Papanoglou 17, Thanasis Topouzis (205-F/C-78, college: S.Illinois) 20
Sporting: Mastrokostopoulos 26
OFI Apollon Kalamarias 76-64
Quarters: 17-12, 40-32, 56-46, 76-64.
OFI: Tsakiridis and Sakis Panagakis (191-G-83) 12 each
Apollon Kalamarias: Nanis 20
Doukas AIAS 79-74 in OT
Quarters: 23-16, 32-32, 52-54, 68-68, 79-74.
Doukas: Papargiropoulos 20, Christos Gavanopoulos (198-G-85) 28
AIAS: Filiousis 26, Triantafillidis 17
Ikaros Kallitheas Arkadikos 74-57
Quarters: 15-14, 36-28, 55-44, 74-57.
Ikaros: Vasilis Emmanouilidis (185-G-77) 22, Tsotsos 13
Arkadikos: Manos 21, Manavopoulos 16
Anagennisi/Floga Lavrio 61-68
Quarters 23-21, 37-31, 51-46, 61-68.
Anagennis/Floga: Zarogiannis 15, Moisiadis 14
Lavrio: Giannakopoulos 32, Nikos Tsolatos (202-F-76) 14
Halkida Amyntas 73-77
Quarters: 24-14, 45-37, 59-57, 73-77.
Halkida: Frousklias 14, Jeremic 13
Amyntas: Leonidas Zoupas (182-G-82) 16, Vogiatzis 16
Pierikos/Arhelaos / Komotini 83-76
Quarters: 29-19, 43-38, 61-53, 83-76
Pierikos/Arhelaos: Chrysanthopoulos 18, Stelios Hatzioannou (190-G-80) 19
Komotini: Stefanidis 14, Ktistou 14.
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Latest transactions in the National League have Sergey Olishenski (192-G-83) signing with Elitzur Maccabi Netanya. The guard most recently played for Baitar Benyamina in 2006-2007 where he averaged 6.1 ppg and 1.5 rpg.
Hapoel Beer-Sheva went out and picked up Haran Shifman (183-G-84, agency: Ronsport). In his first game for his new team he played 26 minutes and scored 11 points and dished out 3 assists.
E.J. Drayton (204-F-82, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Charlotte) who started the year in Finland has agreed to terms with Hapoel Yokneam/Megido. Back in the 2007-2008 season he played in Portugal for Barreirense and had a breakout season. He was awared the Eurobasket.com Portuguese League 1st Team, All Imports Team, and Forward of the Year. He played in 20 games for them and averaged 20.2 ppg and 8.3 rpg.
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|1 Hall, Residence 29.5
2 Whitworth, T71 29.3
3 Irick, Heffingen 26.4
4 McDaniel, B.Star 25.8
5 Smith, Sparta 25.8
6 Kennedy, Etzella 25.4
7 N.DelGado,Etzella 22.7
8 Gary, Contern 22.1
9 Archbold, Racing 21.2
10.Rajniak, T71 20.6
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Patrick Mills (6'0''-G-88) and No. 22 Saint Mary's gave No. 20 Gonzaga all it could handle in the first half of Thursday night's widely anticipated showdown between the best teams in the West Coast Conference.
But Mills had to leave the game with a right wrist injury just before halftime, and the Zags rallied for a 69-62 victory that broke the nation's longest winning streak at 15 games and gave them sole possession of first place in the league.
'A win is a win for us,' Gonzaga guard Jeremy Pargo (6'2''-G-86) said. 'You've got to take what you can get. You never wish that anyone would get hurt. I'm hoping the best for him.'
Mills scored 18 points as the Gaels (18-2, 5-1) took a 39-33 halftime lead. With 3 minutes left in the half the sophomore guard sprained the wrist on his shooting hand when he tried to break his fall as went down to the court.
His absence crippled the Gaels' offense as they scored only 23 points and shot just 33 percent in the second half.
'We beat a very, very, very good basketball team tonight,' coach Mark Few said after Gonzaga (15-4, 6-0) won its seventh straight. 'They are not all about Patty.'
Matt Bouldin (6'5''-G-88) scored 17 points and Steven Gray (6'5''-G-89) added 14 as the Zags rallied for the win in front of a packed and frenzied house in the Kennel.
'It was easy to get pumped up for this one,' Gray said.
Gonzaga had averaged winning margins of nearly 30 points in its five previous WCC wins.
Diamon Simpson (6'7''-F-87) was 7-of-7 from the field and had 17 points and 12 rebounds for Saint Mary's, which won the rebound battle 39-30, but committed 15 turnovers and went through a long stretch in the second half without scoring.
Saint Mary's is off to the best start in team history, and coach Randy Bennett had praise for his team.
'I thought we kept competing,' Bennett said. 'We just have to put the ball in the basket. I thought in other areas of the game we played pretty well.'
Bennett said he did not yet know the extent of Mills' injury. He is averaging 18 points per game and has scored in double figures in all 20 games this season.
'His wrist is hurting,' Bennett said.
The Gaels shot 48 percent in the first half, including 6-of-8 from 3-point range by Mills. But they were just 10-of-30 in the second half, including two meaningless 3-pointers at the end.
The Zags outscored the Gaels 13-6 in the opening minutes of the second half to take a 46-45 lead on Bouldin's driving layup.
After Saint Mary's took a 48-46 lead, the Zags ripped off 12 straight points for a 58-48 lead with 7:49 left and that stood up the rest of the game.
Gonzaga jumped to a 14-7 lead, but two 3-pointers by Mills brought the Gaels within 16-13. Simpson's dunk gave Saint Mary's a 20-19 lead. Mills hit three 3-pointers in the next 80 seconds to give Saint Mary's a 29-21 lead.
Mills, a native of Australia who played for its Olympic team in Beijing, matched his full-game average of 18 points in the first half.
'It's ridiculous. He can hit from anywhere,' Gray said.
Pargo added 11 points and Austin Daye (6'11''-F-88) had 10 for the Zags, who committed only two turnovers in the second half.
Courtesy: Gozags.com
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Epic Misel have cut their numbers by releasing Uros Jenko (190-G-85) and former U-20 NT player Aljaz Urbanc (198-F-84). Jenko averaged 5,0 minutes, 0,8 points (2P 1-2, 3P 0-2, FT 2-2) and 0,4 rebounds in just 5 games and Urbanc averaged 8,2 minutes, 2,0 points (2P 8-17, 3P 0-2, FT 2-8), 1,1 rebounds, 0,3 assists, 0,1 steals and 0,2 blocks in 9 games of UPC League.
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Study: galactic goings-on were dinos' undoing—and maybe ours
May 3, 2008
The sun's movement through the Milky Way galaxy regularly sends comets hurtling to the inner solar system,
coinciding with mass extinctions, a study claims. Artist's concept of a comet
impact on Earth. (Courtesy NASA Astrobiology Inst.)
Artist's concept of a comet
impact on Earth. (Courtesy NASA Astrobiology Inst.)
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The sun's movement through the Milky Way galaxy regularly sends comets hurtling to the inner solar system—coinciding with mass extinctions on earth, a study claims. The dinosaurs were victims, the researchers say, and we might be next. "We are presently in, or very close to, the peak of an impact episode," the researchers wrote, in findings to be published in the research journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The scientists, at the Cardiff Centre for Astrobiology in Cardiff, U.K. built a computer model of our solar system's movement. They found that it "bounces" up and down through the plane of the galaxy, like a sand grain going up and down through a pancake. As we cross the densest part, gravitational forces from the surrounding giant gas and dust clouds dislodge comets from their paths, the researchers argue. The comets plunge into the solar system, some of them hitting Earth, as occurred about when the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago. The researchers found that we pass through the galactic plane every 35 to 40 million years, raising the chances of a comet collision tenfold. Evidence from craters on Earth also suggests we suffer more collisions approximately 36 million years. "It's a beautiful match between what we see on the ground and what is expected from the galactic record," said the Cardiff Centre's William Napier. The periods of bombardment coincide with several mass extinctions, such as that of the giant reptiles, or with strong bombardment episodes, the researchers said. While the "bounce" effect may have been bad news for dinosaurs, it may also have helped life to spread. The scientists suggest the impact may have thrown debris containing micro-organisms out into space and across the universe. Centre director Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe said: "This is a seminal paper which places the comet-life interaction on a firm basis, and shows a mechanism by which life can be dispersed on a galactic scale."

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In his first five years as a pro, Miami-born Haitian brawler and reigning WBC welterweight champ Andre "the Beast" Berto posted an undefeated 25-fight record, clear-cutting his way to the top of the toughest division in today's fight game. His reward: a January 30, 2010 megabout against surefire Hall of Famer and WBA titleholder "Sugar" Shane Mosley. It was Berto's big shot. At only 26 years old, the Beast had earned the right to fight a legend. But then disaster intervened. On the morning of January 12, a devastating magnitude-7.0 earthquake razed sections of Port-au-Prince and killed more than 200,000. Eight of Berto's family members were among the dead. His sister Naomi and niece Jessica were declared missing. So Berto called off the matchup with Mosley, traveled to Haiti, found his sister and niece alive, and spent the next month assisting with relief efforts. After an 11-month hiatus, he returned to the ring April 10, meeting journeyman Carlos Quintana at the BankAtlantic Center. Through seven rounds in Sunrise, the punch stats were nearly even. However, from the first bell, it was obvious Berto was landing the bigger blows. And eventually, he broke Quintana down, scoring a brutal TKO at 2:16 of the eighth round. The win gave Berto his big shot back. And it's now inevitable: By the end of this year, he will finally fight one of the world's elite welterweights: Mosley, Mayweather, or Pacquiao.
What you need is a weekend away. But alas, Miamians, you're already living in the very place most Floridians vacation. So where to go? If you answered the Keys, go ahead and line up in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Seven Mile Bridge. (Besides, it's the same pastel motels, just more coconuts.) Instead, steer the car north like you're heading for Disney, but bypass all the mouse-touting exits and that spooky biblical theme park called the Holy Land Experience. Deep in the Ocala National Forest is Wekiwa Springs State Park, where you can spend the weekend camping in a backcountry Florida Shangri-la. Here's the scene: Moss-draped oaks canopy the park's springs, and pristine blue water nestles in natural rock that, thanks to the Floridan Aquifer, is always a cool 72 degrees. As for lodging, choose one of the campsites in the inner circle for the best shade, and kayak the Wekiwa Lagoon for some guaranteed gator watching. Camping costs $24 a night, or for primitive camping, $5 a person. Otherwise, park admission is $6 per car. For noncampers, the park is open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Most TV news talking heads, even the dudes, look and act like failed beauty queens trying to make a second career for themselves. But WSVN's Belkys Nerey bucks that trend. The 42-year-old Emmy winner is a solid, straight-up anchorwoman — telegenic but still intelligent. Born in Havana, Nerey spent her childhood in Long Island before tripping down I-95 to South Florida. Once here, she studied radio and television at Miami Dade College and Florida International University, got her start in cable news, and earned a spot in the Magic City's media parade as cohost of local gossip institution Deco Drive. Today, Nerey is cruising through the post-Deco phase of her career, holding down WSVN's nightly newscasts alongside Craig Stevens. And whether it's a celebrity sex scandal or a political con job, she always delivers the day's stories with appropriate seriousness. Case in point: Unlike some of the lesser faces populating the public airwaves, Nerey never falls prey to that annoying TV anchor tic of flashing a vacant smile after reporting Miami's latest murder.
Without warning, a woman brandishes two bushels of tree limbs and proceeds to beat our friend Lourdes from toes to shoulders. Between sweeps of the soggy branches, the woman dumps bucket after bucket of cold water on our friend. No, she's not swabbing the deck of a fishing boat. She's helping Lourdes relax with platza, one of the traditional spa treatments available at the Russian and Turkish Baths on Miami Beach. The baths attract Miami's ultimate relaxation-seekers, those who are willing to abandon modesty, vanity, and sometimes plain old comfort if it gets them closer to bliss. Women and men in barely-there bathing suits, heads wrapped in towel turbans, endure the volcanic heat of the schvitz as if sweating were a way to absolve past sins. A skeletal older man stands under a heavy waterfall that pounds on his bony shoulders. He raises his head, eyes closed, waiting to be beamed up to the mother ship. Make your way through the rest of the grotto-like rooms and hear the cries of those jumping into the icy polar tank; catch glimpses of red flesh, pores screaming from the extreme heat, and shield your eyes from the meaty woman having the mud hosed off. What are you looking at, you perv? Pass the wet branches and wait your turn. A day pass costs $30, and the baths are open from noon until midnight.
Michael Putney doesn't tweet. He doesn't pop up when we search his name on Facebook. And as far as we can tell, he doesn't blog. No, sir, Michael Putney is decidedly old school, and in this Internet age, we couldn't appreciate him more. While most TV reporters seem to come and go, Putney has been covering local government and politics in South Florida for nearly 30 years. Add to his incisive reporting a hosting gig on This Week in South Florida, one of the few must-watch local programs, and his occasional columns in the Miami Herald (which often upstage the newspaper's regular gaggle of columnists). There are few voices on local airwaves we trust as much as Putney and who report on politics with such authority.
Miami is a town where clubs spit out adjectives like exclusive, VIP, and upscale like an overchewed piece of Juicy Fruit. But WALL Lounge is actually one of the few places that can blow hard without bursting its own bubble. Jessica Alba, Gabrielle Union, the All American Rejects, Erykah Badu, Swizz Beatz, Jamie Foxx, Jason Binn, and Selita Ebanks are just a few of the celebrities who have walked through WALL's infamous doors. Other guest sightings have been rumored, but unless the press snaps a picture, they're almost impossible to confirm. In fact, it's nearly impossible to get a photo of the place, period. WALL's success lies in its size; it is so boutique it does not merit a VIP section — the lounge itself is the VIP. So if you're lucky enough to get in, keep the video phone ready — you might catch a TMZ-worthy moment.


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LIFEGUARD: Practical Repair of Persistent Route Failures
The Internet was designed to always find a route if there is a policy-compliant path. However, in many cases, connectivity is disrupted despite the existence of an underlying valid path. The research community has focused on short-term outages that occur during route convergence. There has been less progress on addressing avoidable long-lasting outages. The authors' measurements show that long-lasting events contribute significantly to overall unavailability. To address these problems, they develop LIFEGUARD, a system for automatic failure localization and remediation. LIFEGUARD uses active measurements and a historical path atlas to locate faults, even in the presence of asymmetric paths and failures.


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Fast food chain Fatburger is enlisting Nipsey Hussle to design uniforms for their new location in Los Angeles' Crenshaw neighborhood.
According to MTV News, the new uniforms are all black and feature the Fatburger logo with "Crenshaw" written in blue. The logo for Nipsey's Marathon Clothing company also appears on the shirts.
Nipsey calls Fatburger an "iconic brand" in Los Angeles, comparing the brand's logo to the famous Hollywood Sign.
Fatburger project coordinator Mark Webster Jr. says the company is "thrilled" to work with Nipsey, who is a "staple and pillar" on the Crenshaw community.


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Q. We have a fleet of company cars. If an employee is at fault in an accident, is it legal for us to require reimbursement for the $500 deductible by reducing his pay over a period of three or four pay cycles?
A. No, this would be an unlawful deduction of wages. The Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law provides a limited list of authorized deductions that employers are allowed to take out of an employee's paycheck.
It specifically requires that any deduction be for the benefit of the employee. Deductions for cash shortages, damage or loss of the employer's property are not considered to be deductions for the benefit of the employee.
You could implement a policy requiring a driver who is at fault in an accident to reimburse you for the deductible, but not by making deductions from his or her paycheck.


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Korean Spicy Chicken Wings - Restaurant Recipe!
Recipe by Um Safia
This is a fantastic recipe I came across whilst roaming the 'net! It comes from the owner of a popular Korean restaurant where these chicken wings were the most popular of all his special order dishes. Time to make doesn't include chilling time.
Top Review by Marney
Fantastic recipe! The flavor is amazing, nice and spicy, the wings are really juicy too. I served them with steamed jasmine rice and edamame. I also want to try making them boneless too. Thank you very much for posting and I'm sure I'll be making this for a long time.
Ingredients Nutrition
Chicken Wings
- 1 lb chicken wings (sectioned)
- 1⁄3 cup potatoes or 1⁄3 cup cornstarch
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 tablespoons fine ground red chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey, or corn syrup)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or wine)
- 4 cloves peeled garlic
- 1⁄2 inch peeled fresh gingerroot
- 2 tablespoons korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
- water, as needed to obtain a thin paste
To Garnish
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions See How It's Made
- Rinse the wings in cold water, then lightly salt and pepper them. Let stand about 10 to 15 minutes. Place wings in a large bowl and pour the milk over them, then place in refrigerator for about one hour, turning three to four times.
- For the Stir Fry Sauce: Place the ginger and garlic into a blender with just enough water to liquefy the mix. Pour into a small mixing bowl and add all other sauce ingredient & mix well. Finely chop the green/spring onion and set aside.
- Chicken Wings: Discard the milk and let wing section drain until just damp. Heat oil in a large cooking pot. (350ºF or use the bread test) Roll wings in starch and deep fry until golden brown then drain.
- Transfer the chicken to a large stir fry pan or wok over medium to medium high heat, add the sauce, and stir fry until all liquid is gone.
- Place onto a serving tray and garnish with the green onion and sesame seed. Serve as an appetizer or with sticky rice and ban chan for a meal.


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Creating a Healthier Canada: Making Prevention a Priority (PDF Document - 145 KB - 4 pages)
Through this Declaration on Prevention and Promotion, we [the Ministers of Health and of Health Promotion/Healthy Living of Canada] express our view that the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, disability and injury are a priority and necessary to the sustainability of the health system.
We collectively declare our vision for a Canada in which governments work together and with private, non-profit, municipal, academic and community sectors, and with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, to improve health and reduce health disparities and to build and influence the physical, social and economic conditions that will promote health and wellness, and prevent illness so that Canadians can enjoy good health for years to come.
We agree that:
We recognize that:
In October 2005, Canada's Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Health agreed that:
As a nation, we aspire to a Canada in which every person is as healthy as they can be-physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
At that time, Ministers of Health also agreed to a plan, called the Integrated Pan-Canadian
Healthy Living Strategy, which defines a healthy nation as one
"in which all Canadians experience the conditions that support the attainment of good health." The strategy identifies two goals: improved overall health and reduced health disparities.
This Declaration reflects the important role that health promotion and disease and injury prevention play in improving the health of Canadians. By working together to support prevention and promotion within and outside the health-care system, the health and well-being of all Canadians will benefit.
More emphasis needs to be placed on the promotion of health and on preventing or delaying chronic diseases, disabilities, and injuries. Doing this will improve the quality of life of Canadians while reducing disparities in health and the impact these conditions have on individuals, families, communities, the health-care system and on society.
Canadians expect to receive high-quality, accessible and comprehensive health care when they are ill. They also value effective prevention and promotion services and supports that enable them to stay healthy.
The following five principles have and will continue to guide our efforts to strengthen and support prevention and promotion in Canada and its provinces and territories.
Canadians value their health. They prefer to live a long life in good health while preventing disease or injury, rather than experiencing severe illness and the pain, suffering and loss of income that they can cause; they also want to avoid premature death. Promoting good health just makes sense.
While we have the means to prevent or delay many health problems, Canada's current health system is mainly focused on diagnosis, treatment and care. To create healthier populations, and to sustain our publicly funded health system, a better balance between prevention and treatment must be achieved.
Internationally, health promotion and prevention are recognized as essential pieces of high-quality health systems. Through this Declaration, Canada is showing leadership in making prevention and promotion a priority.
Many Canadians will develop and have to live with chronic diseases or disabilities. By encouraging healthier living and promoting preventive health services, we can help Canadians living with these conditions to maintain or improve their health and prevent the development of additional chronic diseases.
The overall health of Canadians can be improved, and many health problems can be prevented. This can be done by:
In an ideal situation, all of these strategies would be used together.
How an issue is approached should be based on the knowledge of the approach's effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and on the characteristics of the community or group involved.
While it is clear that health services are a determinant of health, they are just one among many. Others include: environmental, social and economic conditions; access to education; the quality of the places where people live, learn, work and play; and community resilience and capacity.
Because many of these determinants of health lie outside the reach of the health sector, many of the actions to improve health also lie outside the health sector, both within and beyond government.
This means that many government departments and a wide range of people and organizations in communities and across society play a role in creating the conditions for good health that support individuals in adopting healthy lifestyles.
Promoting health and preventing diseases is everyone's business-individual Canadians, all levels of government, communities, researchers, the non-profit sector and the private sector each have a role to play.
It should be noted that although Quebec shares the general goals of this Declaration, it was not involved in developing it and does not subscribe to a Canada-wide strategy in this area. Quebec intends to remain solely responsible for developing and implementing programs for promoting healthy living within its territory. However, Quebec does intend to continue exchanging information and expertise with other governments in Canada.


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The odds of getting audited by the IRS are going up – and though the wealthiest taxpayers saw the biggest increases, all taxpayers have been receiving greater scrutiny from the IRS, according to an eye-opening story and chart published in today's The Daily. Since 2009, the number of annual audits has grown by 12%, Kyle Stock reports. Almost one in three taxpayers with gross income above $10 million were audited last year, up from 18% in 2010, though the audit rate for taxpayers who earn less than $100,000 remains below 1%.


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Approximately 6% to10% of women in the United States are affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) starting as early as age 11.1
PCOS is an endocrine disorder that predominantly affects women of reproductive age and is the result of a hormone imbalance. The major hormones involved in PCOS include estrogen, progesterone and androgen. Androgen, a male hormone, is produced in higher abundance in patients with PCOS, causing irregularities in the menstrual cycle, formation of ovarian cysts and high rates of infertility.
Women with PCOS also tend to experience obesity, hirsutism, alopecia, acne and hyperpigmented skin, and are at increased risk for developing diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and hypertension.2
Defining PCOS
In 1973, the World Health Organization provided the first biological definition of PCOS as a group 2 ovulatory dysfunction or anovulation.
Since this classification, the NIH, Rotterdam and Androgen Excess Society (AES) have published various inclusion criteria for PCOS (Table 1). The NIH considered hyperandrogenism and anovulation as the inclusion criteria for PCOS.
Rotterdam added ovarian morphology as a third inclusion criterion, whereas AES defined PCOS as hyperandrogenism and ovulatory dysfunction. Due to the differences in these inclusion criteria, there are various studies and research about risk stratifications and comorbidities related to PCOS.2,3
Pathophysiology of PCOS
Three key steps occur in the development of PCOS.
First is pituitary dysfunction, which causes an increase in GnRH pulse resulting in high levels of LH. An increased level of LH is a leading indicator of PCOS. The LH/FSH ratio, which is normally 1:1 in premenopausal women, is greater than 2 or 3 times the normal limit in obese women with PCOS.
SEE ALSO: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Second is the effect of increased LH levels on ovarian thecal cells, which causes excess production of androgen in the ovaries. Lastly, patients with PCOS have increased insulin resistance due to a genetic coding defect for phosphorylation of its receptors.
A variety of other symptoms and conditions can be present in women with PCOS; thus the diagnosis largely made clinically. 1
Risk Factors
PCOS is a heritable disorder and is more prevalent among first-degree relatives. A higher incidence of PCOS occurs in monozygotic twins versus dizygotic twins, likely indicating a genetic component in its development.
According to Sirmans and Pate, the condition can be linked to chromosome 2 near the LHCGR and chromosome 9 near the obesity gene DEEND1A. However, the precise mechanism through which PCOS is inherited is still unknown.3
Insulin resistance plays a major role in PCOS. As a result, PCOS and diabetes are highly correlated. Both diabetes types 1 and 2, as well as gestational diabetes, increase the risk of PCOS.
In a study of 85 white women with type 1 diabetes, Escobar-Morreale et al found that 16 had PCOS (18.8%) based on the NIH/NICHD criteria. In a study by Codner et al, 42 women with type 1 diabetes were screened and 40.5% were found to have PCOS using the ESHRE/ASRM criteria. Eight-two percent of the women with type 2 diabetes had PCOS. 3
Weight gain is another risk factor for PCOS development. Patients often present to their providers complaining of weight gain along with other symptoms of PCOS. In addition, studies have shown that diet- and exercise-induced weight reduction can lead to a decrease in testosterone, causing a decrease in hirsutism and an increase in insulin sensitivity. By losing excess weight, patients are significantly less susceptible to the common symptoms of PCOS. 3
Epilepsy is also considered a risk factor for PCOS. Bilo et al based their research on the NIH criteria and found that 13 of 50 women who were screened with epilepsy also had PCOS (26%). These patients exhibited signs and symptoms of PCOS prior to treatment of epilepsy, establishing that the development of PCOS was independent of the treatment for epilepsy. 3
Clinical Presentation
Hyperandrogenicity is one of the more prevalent symptoms of PCOS; it affects the skin and hair, and thus many patients with PCOS present to dermatology with complaints of acne, hirsutism, alopecia, acanthosis nigricans and/or skin tags.
These women are often overweight and may report a history of irregular menses. It is not always the case that a patient will present with all of the manifestations of this disorder at once, so it is the job of the clinician to be aware that any pairing of these symptoms could be an indication of PCOS.2
The acne typically found in patients with PCOS is unlike other types of acne. It is mostly unresponsive to regular treatment or reoccurs soon after treatment. This prompt relapse of symptoms is another indicator of PCOS, and these patients often require extremely potent acne medications such as isotretinoin and/or hormonal therapy. 2
Patients can present with female pattern hair loss (FPHL); early onset of FPHL can indicate PCOS as an underlying cause. The patient's hair develops a vellus quality, making it appear that she is balding. On the other hand, hirsutism, or the excess growth of facial hair, may also occur in patients with PCOS. Hyperandrogenicity increases the growth rate, diameter and melanization of hair in androgen-sensitive areas, including the face. The pairing of both FPHL and excessive facial hair should trigger a high suspicion for PCOS.2
Hirsutism has a higher prevalence in PCOS than acne: Approximately 70% of women with PCOS present with hirsutism, while only 15% to 30% present with acne. The difference in the prevalence of these two presenting features is due to difference in expression of 5-alpha-reductase in the sebaceous gland and the hair follicle. For this reason, it is much more likely for a patient to present with excess facial hair rather than unresponsive acne.2
Acanthosis nigricans has a strong association with PCOS and typically presents as thickened, hyperpigmented skin of the neck, axillae, groin and other intertriginous areas. Skin tags can occasionally develop in these hyperpigmented areas as well. Acanthosis nigricans is caused by the stimulation of tyrosine kinase growth factor by insulin, and can be a sign of prediabetes, one of the complications of PCOS. Obese patients often present with thickened interiginous skin, which should raise concern for type 2 diabetes as well as PCOS. 2
Diagnosis & Evaluation
PCOS is considered a diagnosis of exclusion, and when untreated it is associated with multiple life-threatening comorbidities.
When making the diagnosis, it is important to rule out other androgen-excess disorders such as idiopathic hyperandrogenism or hirsutism, adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing syndrome, androgen-secreting tumor, tumors of the pituitary gland and thyroid disorders.
The medical provider should obtain a thorough history from the patient, including information about menstrual cycle, changes in weight, history of infertility, and signs and symptoms of hyperandrogenism.2,3
A full physical exam should follow, including evaluation of BMI, waist size and hair pattern. A pelvic exam is needed to check for enlarged ovaries due to cyst formation. The laboratory and diagnostic tests that need to be obtained following the pelvic exam are estrogen, FSH, LH, free testosterone, 17-ketosteroids, fasting blood glucose, thyroid function, prolactin level and a trans-vaginal ultrasound. 3 Early detection and treatment of comorbidities including dyslipidemia, hypertension and mental health disorders are essential to reduce mortality.
Hormonal evaluation should be performed on the fourteenth day, which is considered to be the pre-ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. However, since many patients with PCOS have ovulatory dysfunction with irregular menstrual cycles, the best time frame for examination is the second to fourth day after the onset of menses.
In patients unaffected by PCOS, the FSH level is found to be three to four times greater than LH at that time. In patients with PCOS, the opposite is seen: LH levels are two times greater than FSH levels, which is a sign of pituitary imbalance. When evaluating testosterone level, a rise that is three times the normal range usually suggests ovarian or adrenal neoplasm. These findings necessitate further evaluation with trans-vaginal ultrasound to exclude an ovarian neoplasm.4
After exclusion of other possible diagnoses, one must consider the inclusion criteria for the diagnosis of PCOS. A transvaginal ultrasound can be used to measure the number of follicles and ovarian volume with relatively good sensitivity and specificity. The difference in classification as defined by three organizations is shown in Table 1.2,3,7
Treatment Options
There is no single or definitive cure for PCOS Treatment is currently aimed at reducing hirsutism and hyperandrogenism, managing endocrine/metabolic imbalances and regulating menstruation in women of childbearing age who wish to have children.
Patients often require multiple pharmacologic and occasionally some nonpharmacologic treatments to combat the various conditions that can present concurrently in PCOS. Treatment is typically aimed either at infertility/anovulation or at reducing symptoms such as hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, obesity, menstrual disorders, etc.2,4,8,9 Table 2 lists pharmacologic treatment options, its mechanism of action (MOA) and common side effects.
Table 3 summarizes the most commonly used treatments according to the conditions they target most effectively.
Obesity & Insulin Desensitization: According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the gold standard in treating obesity and insulin-desensitization is lifestyle modifications, including weight loss, diet and exercise.
These modifications also help decrease the risk of PCOS comorbidities such as hypertension. Physical activity has been strongly linked with symptom and comorbidity improvement, since it helps increase weight loss, improves sensitivity to insulin, increases menstrual frequency and stimulates ovulation.5,8,13
Metformin and abdominal acupuncture are two other treatments used to combat obesity. Metformin improves insulin resistance and can increase weight loss in women with PCOS who are not at risk for diabetes. In women with PCOS who are at risk for development of diabetes, it is the first-line treatment for glucose intolerance. 12
Hyperandrogenism & Hirsutism: First-line pharmacologic treatment for PCOS is combined oral contraceptives (COC). These exist in varying concentrations, but low-dose COCs are usually preferred. COC is considered the standard of care and significantly reduces hyperandrogenism and hirsutism and increases menstrual frequency.
Other pharmacologic agents commonly used to treat hyperandrogenism are metformin, spironolactone and finasteride. Metformin lowers androgen levels and may be the most beneficial for long-term PCOS maintenance. The evidence supporting spironolactone's efficacy is not overwhelming, but it is still used for this purpose. Finasteride has been used in postmenopausal women and in women with documented hyperandrogenicity to combat hirsutism, and its efficacy has been found to be similar to that of spironolactone.2,13
Menstrual Infrequency & Infertility: In combatting infertility, weight loss remains the first-line treatment; even a change in weight as small as 2% to 5% can help induce ovulation.13
Pharmacologically, the treatment of choice is clomiphene citrate, sometimes used in combination with thiazolidinediones. If these measures fail, aromatase inhibitors while still experimental in their use-can induce ovulation comparably to clomiphene citrate. They are being proposed as first- and second-line treatment for ovulation induction in PCOS due to their ease of administration, short half-life, seemingly higher implantation rates, reduced rate of multiple pregnancies due to monofollicular ovulation and positive effects on the endometrium. 2
Anti-androgens such as cyproterone acetate, drosperinone, levornogestril, norgestimate and desogestril can help prevent endometrial hyperplasia and the eventual development of carcinoma in patients with PCOS.2,8,
Ovarian surgery is a second-line treatment for infertility in women with PCOS and helps to reduce rates of multiple pregnancies post-procedure. Ovarian surgery does not improve metabolic abnormalities, however, and often requires adjuvant therapy with clomiphene citrate for continued fertility benefits after the procedure is completed.2
To effectively treat PCOS, the three main areas of dysfunction must be addressed: chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism and infertility caused by polycystic ovaries.
Although the evaluation and final diagnosis of PCOS can be lengthy and difficult, it is critical to be aware of metabolic changes and assess for signs of hyperandrogenism early in the disease course. Earlier detection and management of these factors can lead to a significantly improved prognosis.
High-risk patients should be followed and routine lab work should be performed every 6 to 12 months. If this protocol is followed, the patient's diagnosis of PCOS should be prompt and treatment begun immediately. As a result, the incidence of complications and comorbidities will be reduced and the patient's overall care will be optimized.
Table 1: National Institute of Health vs. Rotterdam Criteria vs. Androgen Excess Society criteria for PCOS Diagnosis14
National Institute of Health
Rotterdam criteria
Androgen Excess Society
Clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism
Oligo-anovulation or chronic anovulation
Polycystic Ovaries
Hyperandrogenism and/or hirsutism
Oligo-anovulation and/or polycystic ovaries
Table 2: Pharmacologic Treatment Options MOA and Common Side Effects
Common SE
Combined Oral Contraceptives
Works on HPG axis to suppress synthesis and secretion of FSH and LH thus inhibiting the development of ovarian follicles and ovulation
Increased risk of VTE development
Suppresses androgen and LH secretion, increases SHBG levels
Loss of libido, mood changes
Antagonizes aldosterone, decreases Na and water reabsorption, increases K retention
Electrolyte imbalance, renal failure
Decreases hepatic glucose production and glucose absorption in intestine, increases insulin sensitivity
GI disturbance, lactic acidosis
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Teratogenicity and feminizing of male fetuses
Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors
Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor
Minimal; skin irritation
Clomiphene citrate
Anti-estrogen agent
Multiple pregnancies
Aromatase Inhibitors
Blocks enzyme aromatase which turns androgen into estrogen; only used in post-menopausal women
Joint pain, hot flashes
Table 3: Summary of PCOS-Associated Conditions and Commonly used Treatment Options
Endocrine-Metabolic Disorders
Menstrual Infrequency
Infertility- Anovulation
Lifestyle Modification
Abdominal Acupuncture
Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors
Clomiphene Citrate
Armatase Inhibitors
Ovarian Surgery
Song Eie Choi is currently working in pediatric surgery at a hospital in Mali, Africa. Mary Elizabeth Kearney is currently working as a medicine physician assistant at Mount Sinai West in Manhattan. Alison Hazan is a recent graduate of the Pace University Physician Assistant program in New York City. Jean Covino, DHSc, MPA, PA-C is a clinical professor at Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
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2. Madnani N, et al. Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology. 2013;79:310-21.
3. Sirmans SM, Pate KA. Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Clin Epidemiol. 2013;6:1-13. doi: 10.2147/CLEP.S37559.
4. Groot PD, et al. PCOS, coronary heart disease, stroke and the influence of obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Oxford Journals. 2011;17(4):496-500.
5. Lo J, et al. Epidemiology and adverse cardiovascular risk profile of diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006;91(4):1357-63
6. Hadine J, et al. Editorial: polycystic ovarian syndrome-relationship to epilepsy and antiepileptic drug therapy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2001;86(7):2946-9. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jcem.86.7.7788
7. Nandi A, et al. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America. 2014;43:123-147.
8. Aquino CI, Nori SL. Complementary therapy in polycystic ovary syndrome. Transl Med UniSa, 2014 Apr-Jun;9:56-65.
9. Bird ST, et al. Polycystic ovary syndrome and combined oral contraceptive use: a comparison of clinical practice in the United States to treatment guidelines. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013;29:365-269.
10. Roe AH, Dokras A. The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2011;4:45-51.
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Shadow Swarm is like a plastic dinosaur driving a fighter plane through Middle Earth while eating a delicious hamburger
What got you to click into this article? Was it the WTF title? I thought so… Well, I've known D. Robert Pease for a few years now, and I can honestly say that the title does summarize him pretty well. If you read the interview, then you'll obviously understand much better. And don't you want–nay, NEED–to understand? Go on, get your dragon-riding fantasy on, and learn more about a really cool guy who wrote a really cool book.
Let's paint a picture of your novel. Please choose something from each of the following categories that best summarizes Shadow Swarm and explain why: color, animal, US city, and car.
Color: This one is quite easy. Red is woven throughout the story; the enemy is wrapped in red inky darkness. The soldiers wear red. There is symbolism of death, and sacrifice and atonement all wrapped up in the color of the blood.
Animal: Besides the obvious symbols from the book, dragons, battle-horses, lions, etc… I might go somewhere a bit less likely and say ants. As in the bugs. The original idea of the story was from a game idea I had with some friends of mine years and years ago. We developed a game concept called Crimson Swarm, about an ant that wakes in a tomb with no memory of how he got there. The "Swarm" aspect of Shadow Swarm comes from the fact that the bad-guys in the game were bees. The similarities leave off there, but that was the genesis.
US City: Hmm… I'm going to cheat here and say the whole US. Much of the terrain of the world in Shadow Swarm was inspired by my travels around the United States. There are lofty mountains, like the Rockies, vast plains like Kansas. Forests. Oceans. I absolutely love the grandeur of our country, and the immense variety one part from the other. Nuadaim (the name of the land in Shadow Swarm) is much the same way.
Car: Another tricky one… and I'll cheat again and say World War I fighter plane. As a kid I loved playing games that involved WWI dogfights. We had board games, and even some early video games. In Shadow Swarm, when the main character, Aberthol, rides the dragon, Dwairomore, he definitely experiences flying in much the same way as I imagine flying in an open cockpit plane would be like. Fast, breathless, and able to twist and swoop almost like you have wings yourself.
Here's a clichéd question: You're wandering out in the desert and trip over a hard object lodged in the sand. It's a magic genie's lamp—OMG! Which three things do you wish for and why? Any chance you'll regret these choices later?
Well, I'm totally sure I'd regret any decision I made later, that's how a Genie's Lamp works, isn't it? The thing is, I'm not sure I have any idea what would be best for me, or the world, or anything for that matter. I've found that choices I've made that I thought were great, just didn't turn out right, and paths I dreaded going down were really the best possible places to go. I don't know, I think I'd just be frozen with indecision until I blurted out something silly like "I wish I had a great hamburger right about now." Then chide myself and say "Man I wish I hadn't said that." Then the Genie would give me an impatient look and I'd yell, "I wish you'd quit looking at me like that!" Then I'd be stuck in the desert, with nothing to show for my efforts but a hamburger, and somehow the Genie would have figured out a way to make it not so great.
If there was one fictional character (either from literature, television, or movies) whose life and personality most resembled your own, who would it be and why?
I desperately wish to be a deep, thoughtful thinker like Saltheart Foamfollower in The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. Or a valiant leader of men like Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings, but I think I'm more closely akin to Rex in Toy Story. "I'm going for fearsome (witty, intelligent, clever, etc…) here, but I just don't feel it! I'm think I'm just coming off as annoying." This could be my life quote.
Now a different spin on the same question: If you could pick, which fictional character's life would you most want to have and why?
This one's easy because I've daydreamed about it on many occasion—Bilbo Baggins. There is nothing more appealing to me than the idea of sitting in a warm house in the middle of a beautiful countryside and enjoying a good cup of tea, along with a good book. And like him, I'm not sure I'd be up for any adventures, but if a certain wizard came calling, I might be up for one, as long as I had a cozy hobbit hole to look forward to upon my return.
Would you rather your writing remain obscure forever all the while knowing you had talent and stayed true to your creative vision OR would you prefer to write a book that achieves great commercial success but that you just aren't proud of? Why did you choose the answer you chose?
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About the book: Aberthol Nauile doesn't know that he once led legions in a war that raged since the dawn of time, against an enemy that cannot be killed. He doesn't know that he rode on a dragon with his father, and saw his mother die while giving birth to him. He doesn't know that the world thinks he is their savior. All he really wants to know is his name, and why he keeps hearing voices in his head.Get Shadow Swarm through Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
About the author: D. Robert Pease has been interested in creating worlds since childhood. From building in the sandbox behind his house, to drawing fantastical worlds with paper and pencil, there has hardly been a time he hasn't been off on some adventure in his mind, to the dismay of parents and teachers alike. Also, since the moment he could read, books have consumed vast swaths of his life. From The Mouse and the Motorcycle, to The Lord of the Rings, worlds just beyond reality have called to him like Homer's Sirens. It's not surprising then he chose to write stories of his own. Each filled with worlds just beyond reach, but close enough we can all catch a glimpse of ourselves in the characters he brings to life. Connect with D. Robert on his website, Facebook, Twitter,or GoodReads.


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September 11, 2013 -- Sacramento County Sheriff's Department issued a search warrant for the 3200 block of U Street in Rio Linda, where they found close to 100 plants, 10-12 feet tall and 8-10 feet in circumference.
SACRAMENTO -- Rio Linda, North Highlands, Antelope: The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has been cracking down on marijuana grows.
Just a day after thousands of plants were found in a corn field in Natomas, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department today found two more separate grow locations.
About 100 hearty plants were found at a home along U Street in Rio Linda today. Not too far away, two homes were searched in Antelope and North Highlands, and at least 70 more plants were found.
Several people were detained and at least a truckload was taken from one of the locations. Sheriff's spokesman Sergeant Jason Ramos didn't put a dollar figure on the bust, but says the plants were market ready.
"Fully bloomed, nearly 8- to 10-foot high marijuana plants. You know, you break that up and providing that you package it for sale, you stand to make a decent amount of money from this," Ramos said.
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(CNSNews.com) – The Media Research Center (MRC) has filed a lawsuit in objection to the Obamacare mandate on contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs, calling upon the court to declare that the non-profit group qualifies for an exemption from the mandate as a self-certified religious organization as allowed by the regulation.
The MRC is the parent organization of CNSNews.com. The lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of the mandate were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. A hearing has been set for June 6.
"This lawsuit is about religious freedom and the conscience rights of individuals to operate their enterprises free from government coercion, reprisal, or punishment," MRC Founder and President Brent Bozell said in a statement.
"The Obamacare mandate destroys the ability of free people to practice their faith in their everyday lives and forces them to either reject their faith or face crippling government imposed fines and punishment, in our case over $4.5 million dollars per year," he said. "We do not stop being religious, moral people the moment we walk out of our houses of worship."
The Health and Human Services-issued regulation requires nearly all employers to provide health insurance coverage for contraception, sterilization procedures, and abortion-inducing drugs.
"For nearly three decades, the MRC has been the nation's premier defender of pro-life views and Judeo-Christian values from attacks by the liberal media," reads the MRC statement. "Bozell and other employees of the MRC practice and live by Judeo-Christian values, and believe abortion, whether through the actions of an abortionist or a drug, is the taking of innocent human life."
"Under the First Amendment, the MRC and its employees have the right to practice and abide by their faith in their everyday lives, including in the operations of their mission-oriented non-profit organization," says the statement.
Exemptions from the mandate are allowed for churches or other "official" religious institutions and "eligible organizations."
An employer can self-certify as an "eligible organization" if it opposes part or all of the mandate on religious grounds; operates as a non-profit; and holds itself out as a religious organization.
The latter part, holding itself out as a religious organization, apparently is vague under the law and the MRC is asking the court to declare that it qualifies as an "eligible organization."
If the court rules that the MRC is not an eligible organization, the MRC believes that that Affordable Care Act violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment because it would require the government to determine who is "religious enough" to qualify for an exemption. "Determining who is 'religious enough' is an unconstitutional entanglement in questions of religious doctrine and organization," said the MRC.
Although the MRC has self-certified as an "eligible organization" exempt from the contraception mandate, barring a court ruling, if the MRC is later determined to be wrong by the current or some future administration, it would face fines of $12,500 a day or $4,562,500 a year, starting from May 1, 2014.
The case is Media Research Center v. Sebelius, et al, and the lawsuit was filed by the national law firm of LeClairRyan, with the assistance of the Fairfax, Va.-based firm Cook, Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC.


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Check out my recent videos Breakdown and The New Thing.
TRANCEFORMATION! in Ashville, NC on the 14th
I am playing in Ashville, NC in a few weeks. I was asked to come out and play for TranceFormation. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tranceformation-tickets-27476777782
My show at Burning Man on BAAAHS was awesome
I got to play on the music car BAAAHS at Burning Man this year and it was awesome! I have the set recorded and will be posting it soon. Stay tuned!
Deadpool likes my work!
Deadpool taking home one of my prints at Rose City Comic Con.
New series 'Banksy v. Marvel'
I'm super happy to release my newest series. Banksy v. Marvel. Banksy has been an inspiration for many years
I'll be at Rose City Comic Con in September!
I'll be at Rose City Comic Con September 10th and 11th in the Artist Alley. More details to come.
New series "HANG IN THERE"
I'm excited to release my newest series "Hang in There" These prints are 10x36. They are trimmed to that size so there is no border.
City of Pyramids Live at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA 3/15/2016
For those that missed it here is my live set from SF in March. Add me on soundlcoud for new music.
Come visit me at Wondercon in Los Angeles. Artist Alley Table H7
New video for The New Thing
After 6 months of work I am finally done with my new video. I am very happy to share it with everyone. The song is from my latest album 'Switching Sympathies' available here.
You can now purchase shirts on my store at TEEPUBLIC. Use code: 20off to get 20% off my shirts for the next few days.
Sitewide Sale!! All prints are $10!
In honor of Back to the Future day, I'm doing a sale on all my 'Rick and Morty' v. 'Back to the Future' prints for $10 today! I dont want the other prints to feel left out so ALL of the prints on the site will be on sale too. The Archer v. The Avengers and Sunrise at Robot Heart full infinity background pictures are all half off too.
Finishing up a new music video for 'The New Thing'
I've been animating a new music video for 'The New Thing' since May. I can't wait to finish it so I can show everyone. I'll post some teasers in the next week and a release date.
New series coming soon
I'm currently working on a new series to be featured in a book. I'll be selling the prints on my site after the books release. I'll be sharing more info when I can.
Pick up some new prints today!
Check out my new video called "BREAKDOWN"
Check out my new video called "BREAKDOWN" from my new album SWITCHING SMYPATHIES. You can find it on itunes, spotify and pretty much anywhere music is sold digitally.
Egor Zghun made a video inspired by my Mad Max v. Adventure Time series and its AMAZING!!
Egor Zghun made a video inspired by my Mad Max v. Adventure Time series and its AMAZING!! He contacted me a week ago and let me know it was going to be finished up soon. I am so impressed. He was able to bring the images to life and it looks great. Check out more of his stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/user/egorzhgun/ and his site: http://zhgun.ru/
Pick up one of my Mad Max v. Adventure Time prints today
Best cosplay EVER!
I give you Princess Bubblegum Furiousa and Flame Princess with the War Rig at San Diego Comic Con!
The Allison family based in L.A. went to comic con this year as the characters I did in my last series Mad Max v. Adventure Time. I can't express how thrilled I am. The attention to detail is amazing and you can tell they put in a lot of hard work. I am just so excited to see this and that it was done so well. The parents go to Comic Con every year as professionals. You can check out their site here: www.fatdroid.com


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Roses are classified as deciduous plants divided into a number of categories that depend on breeding and habit. Hybrid tea roses are large flowering shrubs with repeat flowering. Floribunda roses are very similar to hybrid teas, but are more branched. Breeding between crosses of Floribundas and hybrid teas has produced Grandifloras, which are known as large flowered Floribundas. Pruning is very important for most of the rose varieties because it encourages a break in the new buds, which leads to new flower production. Old roses have fragrant flowers, which are recommended for trellising.Learn more about Botany


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Get an overview of this hotelHistoric hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated in the historical district, this historic hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Altvater Cultural Complex, Sebring City Pier, and Highlands Little Theatre. Children's Museum of the Highlands and Highlands Multi Sport Complex are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills.
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Kenilworth Lodge features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This historic hotel also offers barbecue grills and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 108
- Number of floors - 3
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1st conviction after SC verdict, RS MP set to lose seat
Masood, minister of health in the VP Singh government between 1990 and 1991, was held guilty of fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates to MBBS seats allotted to Tripura in medical colleges across the country from the central pool.delhi Updated: Sep 19, 2013 21:01 IST
In the first conviction after the Supreme Court struck down a law that provided immunity to MPs and MLAs from immediate disqualification, a special CBI court on Thursday held Rajya Sabha member Rasheed Masood guilty in a case of corruption and other offences and he is set to lose his seat.
Masood, minister of health in the VP Singh government between 1990 and 1991, was held guilty of fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates to MBBS seats allotted to Tripura in medical colleges across the country from the central pool.
Special CBI Judge JPS Malik held Masood (66) guilty of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery). He has, however, been acquitted of the charge under Section 471 IPC (using as genuine a forged document).
Masood's conviction is the first case after the July 10 SC judgement that struck down sub-section 4 of Section 8 of Representation of the People Act, under which incumbent MPs and MLAs can avoid disqualification till pendency of the appeal against conviction in a higher court.
The appeal has to be made within three months of the conviction.
Congress member in Rajya Sabha and a party working committee member, Masood is all set to be disqualified under the provisions of RP Act that disqualifies anybody who has been convicted under sections of various laws including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The quantum of punishment on Masood will be pronounced on October 1. The provisions under which Masood has been convicted attract imprisonment upto seven years.
66-year-old Masood has been held guilty on same counts in two other similar cases.
The three cases in which the Congress leader has been convicted form part of the eleven similar cases registered by CBI in 1996.
Besides Masood, the court has convicted on similar counts former top bureaucrats Gurdial Singh and retired IAS official Amal Kumar Roy, the then secretary of Tripura Chief Minister Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar, in six and five similar cases respectively.
Nine students who had fradulently got admission in the medical colleges have also been convicted for cheating. Two of them, including Masood's nephew, were juvenile at the time of the offence and their case had been transferred to the juvenile justice board on January 25, 2007.
The then chief minister of Tripura Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar and then health minister of the state, Kashi Ram Reang were also accused in the case. They passed away pending trial.
Masood had between 1989-91 illegally and fraudulently, in conspiracy with the then resident commissioner of Tripura, Gurdial Singh, nominated his nephew (who was a juvenile at the time of the offence), one other (also a juvenile) and Sachidanand Dwivedi to seats allocated from central pool for students of Tripura.
Sachidanand, one of the three students who secured admission in medical college through Masood, has also been held guilty for conspiracy, cheating, forgery for purpose of cheating, and also under the provisions of PC Act.
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The Scott Law Group Obtains Preliminary Approval of Two Class Settlements
The Scott Law Group Obtains Preliminary Approval of Two Class Settlements
J Hass Group and GreenByPhone litigation update
On March 14, 2014, after more than two years of contentious litigation, the Honorable Stephanie Arend of Pierce County Superior Court granted preliminary approval of two class settlements: Mikelson, et al. v. J Hass Group, LLC, et al and Mikelson, et al. v. GreenByPhone, LLC, et al.
You can view the Order here.
The class action was originally filed in January 2012 by David Mikelson on behalf of himself and a class of similarly situated Washington residents against J Hass Group, LLC ("JHG"), American Debt Settlement Group, LLC ("ADSG"), Jeremy Hass, Jason Hass, and Jeffrey Hass (collectively the "JHG Defendants"). The complaint was later amended twice to add an additional named Plaintiff, Kasey Leedy and an additional Defendant, GreenByPhone, Inc. ("GBP"). The Second Amended Complaint advanced a cause of action for per se violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act based upon systemic violations of the Washington Debt Adjusting Act against all Defendants, as well as negligent misrepresentation allegations against the JHG Defendants.
The JHG Settlement Class consists of "all residents of Washington who participated in a debt adjusting program with JHG between February 3, 2008 and February 3, 2012." The GBP Settlement Class consists of "All Washington residents for whom GreenByPhone, Inc. ("GBP") received a fee for processing checks that resulted in the transfer of funds from Washington consumers' bank accounts to J. Hass Group, LLC or American Debt Settlement Group, LLC, and who did not execute a timely and valid exclusion request."
Judge Arend appointed The Scott Law Group lawyer Boyd ("Mack") Mayo as class counsel for both Settlement Classes, Mr. Mikelson and Ms. Leedy as Representatives of the JHG Class, Mr. Mikelson as Representative of the GBP Class, and the Scott Law Group as the claims administrator for both settlement classes.
The GBP Class Settlement creates a $10,000.00 common fund out of which class members, pending final court approval, will receive pro rata recovery based upon the amount that GBP received in fees for processing checks that resulted in fees transfers to ADSG and/or JHG. The JHG Class Settlement, further, creates a $500,000.00 common fund out of which class members, pending final court approval, will receive pro rata recovery based upon the amount of fees they paid to JHG and/or ADSG only. In light of the circumstances and risks in this case, including potential problems in collecting on a judgment against the JHG Defendants, Class Representatives and Class Counsel deem these amounts to constitute fair, adequate, and reasonable recovery.
With preliminary approval granted, those who fall within the settlement class definition will receive information about the settlement through notice that will be mailed in April, 2014. On August 8, 2014, Judge Arend will hold a final fairness hearing and will make determinations as to whether granting final approval of the settlement is appropriate.
The Scott Law Group and Mack Mayo engage in individual, complex mass tort, and class action litigation and the firm has represented thousands of Washington citizens injured by unfair and deceptive business practices, debt and mortgage relief scams, Residential Landlord-Tenant Act violations, defective products, unfair or illegal employment practices (including sexual harassment and wage and hour claims), and negligent conduct. If you are a member of the settlement class or believe you have a legal claim and would like to learn more about your legal rights, please contact The Scott Law Group at (509) 455.3966 (or toll-free 888.955.3966) or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Jeff Hardy will appear on next Tuesday's episode of Spike TV's Ink Master reality series as a "guest canvas" receiving a tattoo. Hardy's wife Beth revealed the news on Twitter, posting:
Make sure to watch @JEFFHARDYBRAND on Ink Master next week on @SpikeTV. BTW…his tattoo is AMAZING!!!
i love the show Ink Master and was super excited to hear a TNA star will be on their.
Hell yeah! I luv Jeff…… long time fan & can't wait to see his new ink from Ink Masters! This is for all the CREATURES!!!
Me too love the show. Glad spike is using cross promotion with tna . Plus they had mma guys too. Can't wait to see it
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Cranberry and Orange Sauce
Recipe by TOOLBELT DIVA
A common and frequently used accompaniment for domestic or game fowl and/or meat. Can be prepared in a large quantity, stored in your freezer and used when required. Excellent with Roast Rack of Venison; and Fowl, wild or domestic
Top Review by winkki
I always love finding a recipe that is so simple to do but looks (and tastes!) so very gourmet on the table. This definitely falls into that category. It cooked up into a thick, rich relish with a background tone of marmalade; a nice complement to all the other sweet goodies on the table. I used equal part of orange and rind; I think next time I will use 2 oranges and 1 rind, to personal preference. This was even better after being refrigerated for abour 24 hrs; a bonus to be able to make it ahead of time. Thanks so much for posting a new holiday classic! :o)
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 -2 orange, with rind, seeds removed
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup sweetener sugar or 1⁄2 cup sugar substitute
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
Directions See How It's Made
- Combine cranberries, sugar and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil and cook until berries begin to split (about 10 minutes).
- Remove cinnamon stick.
- In a food processor chop orange with rind.
- Add chopped orange, rind and its juice to cranberries and return to stove.
- Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced and ingredients become"relish" (about 10 minutes).
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Gausman strikes out career-high 10
Orioles No. 2 prospect hurls six strong innings for second win
By Danny Wild / MLB.com | May 17, 2013 7:18 PM ET
Friday would have been a 25-donut night for Kevin Gausman. Sadly, those days, amid talk of a possible promotion to Baltimore, are over.
Following speculation that he might join the parent club, the Orioles' No. 2 prospect recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts over six innings for his second win of the season as Double-A Bowie edged Trenton, 2-1, at Arm & Hammer Park.
Gausman (2-4) held Trenton to a run on four hits and a walk, lowering his ERA to 3.11. It was the fifth straight start in which he allowed two earned runs or fewer, while the 10 strikeouts eclipsed his previous best of eight, accomplished most recently on April 28 against Harrisburg.
"It's nice. Anytime you put another win in that column, it feels good," said Gausman, whose other victory came on April 11. "I'm definitely excited. I felt good, and going forward, hopefully I can keep doing the same thing."
The 22-year-old right-hander was mentioned as a possible candidate for promotion this weekend after the Orioles placed starters Miguel Gonzalez and Wei-Yin Chen on the disabled list. That idea was squashed by O's executive vice president Dan Duquette, who said now was not the right time to bring up the 2012 first-rounder.
"Gausman is doing fine," Duquette told MLB.com. "I'm going to tell you he's not a candidate for us to recall him. He's doing fine at Double-A, and he's getting used to professional baseball. ... He's doing fine where he is. He's getting his feet on the ground and learning about the routine of pro baseball."
Gausman said he heard the rumblings via Twitter. It made him wonder if he really is ready for the call.
"I don't really know," he said. "When I was in big league camp, I thought I adjusted really well, but it's a learning process and I feel like I did pound the zone enough up there and I think my changeup could play up there. But my biggest thing is to develop my slider, start throwing it more. I want to be able to throw it consistently, I want to be able to throw the back-foot slider with two strikes. That's the biggest thing I'm working on now."
Whether it's Major League caliber or not, Gausman's slider-changeup combo produced the best strikeout effort of his brief career. And he reached double digits without the help of powdered donuts. The LSU product's various superstitions gained attention this spring.
Since his middle school days, Gausman ate one mini powdered donut before each start, then consumed four more after each inning he pitched. He also unleashes a violent crow-hop pitch while charging the mound before every inning and has a complex routine of putting on his socks before games. Orioles outfielder Adam Jones got wind of the donut ritual and punked Gausman in Spring Training when he filled the pitcher's locker with 1,700 donuts.
But Gausman is growing up and the donuts, like the company that produced them, are no more.
"I actually scratched it, I'm not doing that anymore," he laughed. "I'm trying to find something else, but nothing fills that role like Hostess donuts. I kind of felt like it wasn't the best thing for me, for all the innings you throw in pro ball. So I think it was a smart decision."
Quirks aside, the fourth overall pick in the last year's Draft, threw 60 of 90 pitches for strikes while facing 23 batters. Trenton scored its lone run off Gausman in the second when Yankees No. 4 prospect Slade Heathcott hit a one-out triple and scored on a fielder's choice by Ali Castillo.
Bowie got the run back in the fourth on Caleb Joseph's seventh homer of the season, then put its starter in line for the win when Ty Kelly walked and scored on second baseman Casey Stevenson's error in the sixth.
"After the second, I felt really good. I was commanding the fastball to both sides of the plate," Gausman said. "I felt like they had a lot of good left-handed hitters, so I was throwing a lot of changeups. I know my development with my slider is my biggest challenge right now. That's something that's frustrating, not being able to throw it as much as I'd like."
Gausman has pitched well in his first season at Double-A, despite a lack of run support. After a mediocre debut and a rough night on April 16, he's allowed six runs over 30 1/3 innings in five starts but had no wins to show for it until Friday.
His record doesn't bother him, though.
"I just try to pitch well and if it doesn't go your way, then whatever," he said. "You focus on throwing strikes and pounding the zone and as a strater, I try to keep my team in the ballgame."
As the strikeouts began piling up -- he struck out the side in the fourth and fifth -- he finally noticed a trend.
"I think any pitcher kinda knows that when you have a good night, strikeouts-wise, everyone notices that," he said. "But it was kind of weird. I didn't think about it at all. Even when I had guys with two strikes, I wasn't trying to get a strikeout. And then I thought to myself, 'Oh, wow, I think I've struck out this guy twice,' stuff like that. I definitely wasn't really trying to. Basically, I got a lot on my changeup and some on elevated fastballs.
"My fastball command was the best it's been all year, and I've been pretty good all year," he added. "I felt like I was going in and out really effectively and just pounding the zone."
Performances like Friday will only fuel the speculation about Gausman's Major League debut. So far, Double-A hasn't been too stressful.
"It's been pretty easy, to be honest," the Colorado native said. "It's a little different from what I'm used to. I've never been to the East Coast, so that's been weird."
When Gausman departed Spring Training with his bags of donuts, he felt comfortable, both in his ability and with the Orioles' plans for his future.
"When I had my exit meeting with Buck Showalter and our pitching coach, Rick Adair, when they sent me down to Minor League camp, that was something we talked about a lot," he said. "Buck talked to me about getting into a routine. This is my first full year, joining a five-man rotation is something that's definitely new for me. But going forward, I felt great about it. And that's a big factor, the fact that Duquette said something about it makes me feel like I need to work on it.
"What they did with Manny [Machado] and [Dylan] Bundy is really exciting -- any guy in our organization will tell you that, they're not afraid to call guys up from Bowie. You don't have to go to [Triple-A] Norfolk, and that's pretty cool to me. Any moment, they can call you up."
Danny Wild is an editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More