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TVNZ half-year profit drops 26%, online revenues grow
Feb. 28 (BusinessDesk) - State-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand's earnings after tax for the six months to Dec. 31 fell 26 percent to $14.2 million as advertising revenues fell and the network spent an extra $10.5 million buying programmes, including top-rating New Zealand's Got Talent.
Total operating revenues of $193.9 million for the half-year compared with $199.7 million in the same period a year earlier, with advertising revenue falling to $165.3 million, from $168.0 million in the previous period.
Operating cash flows were markedly down at $13.7 million, compared with $31.8 million in the previous period, reflecting higher payments to content providers and the loss of government funding that occurred with the closure of TVNZ7.
TVNZ declared an interim dividend of $11.3 million for the Crown, down from $13.8 million.
Going against the trend for falling revenues was a 19.8 percent increase in "other operating revenue", mainly representing strong advertising revenue and viewer growth for TVNZ's online, on-demand programming product.
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Chippenham Army Cadets formed a guard of honour for D-Day veteran Clifford Jones at an event commemorating 70 years since the Normandy landings.
It was on June 6, 1944, after nearly five years of war, that Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy and began the attack on the German defences, which resulted in an Allied victory in the Second World War.
Special guest Mr Jones, a veteran who has spent the last 51 years in Chippenham, was at the Yelde Hall on Saturday to share his memories.
He was only 22 years old when, as a driver mechanic with the assault troops, he landed on Gold Beach between Arromanches and Courseulles.
The D-Day commemoration was held a week early because Mr Jones will be in France on Friday at a reception with the mayor in Ver-Sur-Mer.
Mr Jones was delighted to sit on a Second World War BSA motorbike and meet women in costume.
Melissa Barnett, curator of Chippenham Museum, said: "We had a tea lady, a wench and a land army girl.
"I've never seen a 92-year-old so happy as when Mr Jones got to give them a kiss."
The Chippenham event was organised by Wiltshire Councillor Peter Hutton and the town's museum, with Hilmarton historian Richard Broadhead.
About 150 people of all ages visited throughout the day and took part in the interactive displays.
Charles Fremantle, from Langley Burrell, brought along his late father's medal, watch and compass. Mr Edmund Fremantle, a Royal Navy Commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery for his efforts on Juno Beach.
Mrs Barnett said: "It was about showing respect and remembering what people sacrificed.
"It is a nice thing to do because D-Day has been rather hidden with the World War One commemorations this year, but it was the biggest seaborne invasion in history and heralded the end of World War Two. Many brave soldiers died.
"It was important to do this now, because this may be the last major anniversary we are lucky enough to share with the people who experienced it."
Coun Hutton said: "It was a really important community event and Mr Jones was delighted."
The free exhibition will run in the Yelde Hall until Friday, June 13.

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Have just got myself a 1st edition dated 1941 of May Gibbs " Scotty in Gumnut Land ".
This 1st edition is very hard to get. But this one is quite unusual and would love to know what others think of this or how it came about ????
This has the date 1941 but when you open the book , all the pages are upside down. This is a publishers mistake. So the cover is upside and back to front.
As pictured , closed book then the all I did was just open it as seen in 2nd photo and that is what its like.
The binding is perfect, excellent condition for its age but wondered if anybody knows what happened and if others have the same edition with this fault ???
Is it worth anything like this ? Should I take it to a restorer to get fixed or just leave it as is ?


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A QUARRY inspector from Wellington was among people from across the area recognised in the New Year Honours List.
Eric Darlow, 74, said he was 'humbled' to have been made an MBE for his services to the quarrying industry, having served 56 years in various roles.
Mr Darlow said: "I was very surprised and really humbled when I heard but also very pleased."
Mr Darlow moved to Wellington in 1973 to become HM inspector of quarries for the South-West.
He returned to Somerset in 1995 after retiring from the Health and Safety Executive, where he works as a nationwide independent consultant to the industry.
"I was very pleased and it wasn't a hard decision to accept,"
he said.
Nicholas Lewis, from Crediton, the former deputy chief executive of the South West Regional Development Agency, has been made an MBE for services to the economy in the South-West.
Mr Lewis is currently a nonexecutive director of the North Devon Healthcare NHS Trust and chairman of North Devon Homes.
Several other people from Devon received honours, including two who played a major part in the great British summer of sporting success.
Mary King, of Salcombe Regis, who won a silver medal with the Team GB equestrian team at the London Olympics, was made an MBE, as was Jonathan Fox, a swimmer from Plymouth, who won gold in the 100m backstroke final at the Paralympics.
OTHER recipients from Devon and Somerset include: Professor Brian Golding, Sidmouth (OBE for work predicting hazardous weather); Irene Wills (British Empire Medal, services to the Pisces Swimming Club, Plymouth); Monika Kinley, Plymouth, (OBE, services to visual arts); Ann Barwood, Exminster, (BEM, voluntary services to Exeter Cathedral); Jean Bradford, Teignmouth (MBE, services to animal welfare); Carleen Kelemen, South Brent (OBE, services to social justice and economic inclusion); Julian Crow, Newton Ferrers (MBE, services to rail industry); Marilyn Kelly (MBE, charitable services in Newton Abbot); Angela O'Brien (MBE, services to drama in South West); David Rees (MBE, services to defence capability, Plymouth); Alan Bedford Smith, Newton Abbot (MBE, services to manufacturing industry); Richard Turpin, Paignton (MBE, charitable services to hospitality industry); Frances White, Axminster (MBE, services to people with learning disabilities); Michael Gee, Barnstaple (BEM, services to orchard conservation in north Devon); Susan Holland (BEM, services to Lydford); Diana Nicholls (BEM, services to Newton Abbot); Michael Pitt (BEM, services to the RAF and community in Woolacombe); Doris Russell (BEM, services to Colaton Raleigh); Lorraine Tucker (BEM, voluntary service to the City of Plymouth Children Fund); Colin Rockey, Kingsbridge, group manager, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (Queen's Fire Service Medal); Bob Nicholson, chairman of Somerset Tourism Association (MBE, services to tourism); Kathy Ford, head of corporate information at Avon and Somerset Police (MBE for work setting up Data Protection Act in force area).


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Afternoon: Registration from 5 to 5:30 PM near the Hotel front desk.
Dinner: Dinner in the cafeteria with the group.
Evening: After dinner, we will have an orientation session and everyone will introduce themselves. You need to be in excellent condition for this program - meaning able to climb, with 15-20 lb pack, 4500 ft in a day (3 Sears Towers, 4 Eiffel Towers, or 341 stories.) Longest hike approx. 9.5 miles. If you are not sure you are ready for this trip, we strongly recommend you consider taking #6112 or #7704 first. Please Note: Because our cost are 100% prepaid at Phantom Ranch, there will be no pro-rated refunds for program days or activities missed. Any questions, call the provider. The Provider(Northern Arizona University) can be contacted at (928)523-2359; firstname.lastname@example.com; and www.nau.edu/RoadScholar. Hiking in the Grand Canyon this time of year can be more rewarding because it provides an opportunity for solitude not found during most times of the year. A winter hike can be more challenging because of the chance of snow, ice and cold temperatures. If you have your own ice-walkers, feel free to bring them, If needed, in-step crampons will be provided for all participants.
Activity note: Two hikes, in the morning a stroll along the rim; in the afternoon, 2 mile RT and 1000 vertical feet down and up, with packs.
Breakfast: Breakfast in the Cafeteria.
Morning: After breakfast, the group will have a short presentation on the Grand Canyon, and a question and answer session covering packing gear and "Leave no trace" ethics and hiking safety. We will also hike along the rim to acclimate to the elevation and prepare for the hike into the Canyon, with a discussion of Geology along the way.
Lunch: Lunch at a Grand Canyon Lodge Cafe, with a coupon provided.
Afternoon: Following lunch the group will do a practice hike with full packs, one and a half miles and over a 1000 feet down into the Canyon Along the Bright Angel Trail, and back to the rim. Along the way we will see the Historic Kolb Studio, Several Geologic Layers, and continue our discussion of both Human and Natural History at the Grand Canyon. Please note: The practice hike is important for the group leaders to assess everyone's ability to safely complete the hike. If you do not attend and complete the practice hike carrying the weight you will be carrying down, you will NOT be allowed to hike to Phantom Ranch the next day.
Dinner: Dinner on your own.
Evening: After dinner there is an optional National Park Service Ranger presentation at the Shrine of the Ages Auditorium, or go to bed early for the big hike down tomorrow.
Activity note: 7.5 miles and 4600 vertical feet down with packs.
Breakfast: Early breakfast at the lodge.
Morning: After an early breakfast, shuttle to the South Kaibab trailhead. Begin the days long, 7.6 mile, 4,600 ft descent to Phantom Ranch. First stop is Ooh-Aah Point, you'll know why they call it that when you get there. At Cedar Ridge, while someone guards your pack from the marauding squirrels, follow the path to the fossil exhibit, originally built by the CCC and recently restored. Continue down past Skeleton Point and the switchbacks in the Redwall to lunch at the Tonto Trail Junction. We will stop along the way for Photo OPs, to discuss Geology and other aspects of natural history, and rest.
Lunch: Sack lunch on the South Kaibab Trail.
Afternoon: After lunch on the trail, we hike past the Tipoff and into the Inner Gorge to Panorama Point and the Black Bridge across the Colorado River to Phantom Ranch and check into cabin.
Dinner: Dinner at Phantom Ranch.
Evening: Optional ranger program (seasonally available) or star gazing or optional visit to the Phantom Ranch Canteen.
Activity note: Two optional hikes, 2-3 miles.
Breakfast: At Phantom Ranch we'll enjoy a plated breakfast served family style.
Morning: A layover day begins after breakfast. A optional guided hike is offered on the bridge to bridge loop, or up the Clear Creek Trail to Phantom Overlook or beyond. Or spend some time by yourself absorbing being at the bottom of the Grand Canyon by sitting by the creek, walking down to the Colorado River, taking photographs and relaxing.
Lunch: Sack lunch for your free afternoon.
Afternoon: After lunch, it's more layover day activities noted above; hike part way up the North Kaibab Trail, or kick back and look at one of the world's true wonders.
Dinner: Dinner at Phantom Ranch.
Evening: After dinner at the lodge, there will be an optional National Park Service evening presentation (seasonally available), stargazing, or an early turn in before the next day's hike out.
Activity note: 9.5 miles and 4600 vertical feet up with packs.
Breakfast: At Phantom Ranch we'll enjoy a plated breakfast served family style.
Morning: After early breakfast, begin the big climb to the rim. The hike will last throughout the day and will rise 4,600 feet over 10.3 miles. We start by crossing the Silver Bridge and hiking on the River Trail built by the CCC. At the mouth of Pipe Creek we startup the Bright Angel Trail. After we enjoy the improved Devil's Corkscrew (it is not nearly as steep as it used to be), we enter the Tapeats Narrow and pass the Great Unconformity.
Lunch: Sack lunch at Indian Gardens along the Bright Angel trail.
Afternoon: Following an early trail lunch at Indian Gardens, everyone has a chance to hike by themselves for the final push up 3060 feet to the rim. Travel across the Tonto Platform and up Jacob's Ladder to the top of the Redwall and the 3 mile Resthouse. Don't forget to glance up at the sky occasionally for a possible condor sighting, and back towards the Inner Gorge for a perspective on how far we have come. As we get closer to the rim, you sense of accomplishment grows with each step. Finally you are at the rim and you head to you room for individual check in and and a well deserved shower!
Dinner: Enjoy a celebratory dinner to reflect on your accomplishments.
Breakfast: Breakfast in the Grand Canyon Lodge Cafe.
Morning: After breakfast there will be a final group gathering and program wrap. The program will end by 8:30 AM. We hope you enjoyed this Road Scholar program sponsored by Northern Arizona University and we look forward to hosting you in the future. Keep in touch via the Road Scholar Social Network and our NAU Road Scholar Facebook page www.facebook.com/nauroadscholar where you can share memories, picture and comments. Best wishes for all of your journeys.


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BOSTON - State prison officials must provide taxpayer-funded sex-reassignment surgery to a transgender inmate serving life in prison for murder, because it is the only way to treat her "serious medical need," a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Michelle Kosilek was born male but has received hormone treatments and now lives as a woman in an all-male prison. Kosilek was named Robert when married to Cheryl Kosilek and was convicted of murdering her in 1990.
--Robert Kosilek's 1990 booking photo
U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf is believed to be the first federal judge to order prison officials to provide sex-reassignment surgery for a transgender inmate.
Kosilek first sued the Massachusetts Department of Correction 12 years ago. Two years later, Wolf ruled that Kosilek was entitled to treatment for gender-identity disorder but stopped short of ordering surgery. Kosilek sued again in 2005, arguing that the surgery is a medical necessity.
In his 126-page ruling Tuesday, Wolf found that surgery is the "only adequate treatment" for Kosilek and that "there is no less intrusive means to correct the prolonged violation of Kosilek's Eighth Amendment right to adequate medical care."
Prison officials have repeatedly cited security risks in the case, saying that allowing Kosilek to have the surgery would make her a target for sexual assaults by other inmates.
But Wolf, who was appointed to the federal bench by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, found that the security concerns are "either pretextual or can be dealt with." He said it would be up to prison officials to decide how and where to house Kosilek after the surgery.
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One Direction Are Stuck Together for Another Three Years
Here's to hoping the boys of One Direction really don't get sick of each other over the next few years! According to MTV UK, the blokes have reportedly signed another contract with Sony that stipulates the band must stay together for the next 36 months. Are they allowed breaks? That's a lot of time to spend with anyone … even Harry Styles.
So what happens if they have a huge blowout fight and someone leaves the band? It will negatively impact how much money the remaining band members receive. A source said that guys of 1D have to stick together for three years and release an album each of those years. At the end of that period? They'll be flush with ca$h.
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Never cared for the game myself.
I will be. But not going to pay 60$ for it when PC people got deals all over the place. And after the deals ended EA finally said it would be cross-buy. I have been asking over and over and they always ignore that question and I asked other questions and they answered it. Well GameFly still has it on sale for 35$ so I bought it from them now and will sit on it or install it on bootcamp if I really want to.
Also you can buy normal version from gamefly for 35$ and then redeem code in Origin and upgrade to deluxe for 20$. So you get deluxe version for same price or cheaper than retail normal version.
The DRM is the least of the many problems this game has. As someone that has dumped hundreds of hours on the Sim City series (mostly 3000 and 4/Rush Hour) this is without a doubt the worst game I've played in over a decade. There is absolutely NOTHING in it resembling a game. An animated screensaver is more interactive than this.
That's ignoring the horrible launch which will be remembered for a long time. Seriously, giving Maxis/EA any amount of money for this game is telling them you don't care how they treat their customers. Buy Bioshock Infinite or any other game or if you absolutely must have this game to be part of history, wait until it's $5-10 because it is not worth anything more.
Seriously, every single aspect of the game is broken in a fundamental level. No amount of patching will fix it. The ONLY positive things this game has is the UI and the art design. The cities do look gorgeous but there's literally no depth to the gameplay. iOS freemium city building games put more thought into their game than Sim City did.
I ended forcing a chargeback and got my Origin acconut banned. That's how bad it was.
The new SimCity came out last month on PC and its not even out on Mac yet. Everyone that paid for it has abused EA about it and stopped playing it as its been reported by many websites and TV shows that its the worst game ever and plagued with DRM problems so nobody wants to buy or play it.
Why all this SimHate people? I've played every sim city since SimCity first came out. Played on a 386 running DOS. But we had to use the Turbo button to play it.... When SimCity 2000 came out, (still on Dos or the new "Windows" os) it was amazing! Than we upgraded the video card on our pentium(not 2,3,4, M, etc) to a 4MB card and it was amazinger! THEN we got our first soundcard... OMG THE TECHNOLOGY!!! The game had SOUND!!! Inconceivable!
The horrible thing is, I payed $40 for every SimCity up to 4, which I payed $50 for. So I am definitely buying this one.


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Canada's one-cent coin hasn't changed too much over the years, but there were some stark face changes throughout its history.
From its inception in 1858 until 1920, Canada's 1 cent coin feature a wreath of maple leaves entwined in vine around the edge. It was designed by Leonard C. Wyon, was 25.5 mm in diameter and weighed 5.67 grams. The reverse featured Queen Victoria. The first penny was struck in London by the British Royal Mint. Canada wouldn't get a mint branch of its own until 1908 when one opened in Ottawa.
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From 1920 to 1936, a new design graced the penny. Designed by Fred Lewis, these coins featured a maple leaf on each side of the words "one cent." The coins got smaller with this iteration, with a diameter of 19.1 mm and a weight of 3.24 grams, and featured King George V on the reverse.
In 1931, the Mint adds the word "Canadian" to its name becoming an independent institution.
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According to the Mint, a version of 1936 penny, that has a small dot below the date, is the most valuable of any in the coin's history. The Mint believes there are only three in existence and each one is worth over $400,000.
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The penny was minted with its current design of a two maple leaves on a twig in 1937. It was designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray - who is also responsible for the design of the modern-day nickel. The weight and size of the coin did not change.
In 1982, the coin was given its 12-sided shape to help the visually impaired identify it, but the edges were made smooth again in 1997 when the coin begain being made with copper-plated zinc or steel.
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To mark the country's centennial, the Mint struck a special anniversary penny that featured a dove on the front. The face was designed by artist Alex Colville.
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The last Canadian penny was struck at Mint headquarters in Winnipeg, which opened in 1976, on May 4, 2012, and circulation of the coin ceased nine months later. Since the British Royal Mint opened a branch in Ottawa, 35 billion pennies have been minted.
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The Josiah H. Beeman Commission was established to bring fresh knowledge and perspective to recommend a vision and blueprint for transforming the local mental health delivery system for Fairfax County, Fairfax City and the City of Falls Church.
The commission consists of a mix of national, state, regional, and local mental health service delivery experts and individuals receiving mental health services, as well as advocates, and/or family members of individuals receiving mental health services.
Throughout the recommendation development process, the Commission has gathered input from individuals receiving mental health services, CSB staff members, and service providers through conversations, visits to county facilities, a survey, and public forums at Commission meetings.
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Community mental health services are in an environment of change today at the federal and state levels. Fairfax County is responding at the same time and addressing these critical issues. The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board will be positioned to meet the needs of today's residents while preserving the strengths of the current system.
The commission is named after the late Ambassador Josiah H. Beeman (pictured), the former chairman of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.


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This month we'll be giving you more than just one Object of the
Month. This September we are happy to share 16 different images of
objects from Latin America, along with images of our volunteer and
intern team getting the work done. Our 2008-2011 IMLS Latin
American Textiles grant work has just been completed and we wanted
to share the new section here on our website describing the
conservation work on the over 700 objects in the collection.
Anthropology and Conservation Department staff trained and
supervised a team of close to 30 of our amazing volunteers who
donated almost 3,000 hours. The team inventoried, analyzed,
rehoused, researched, and photographed a varied collection of items
representing countries from Central and South America.
One of the great stories from this project comes from Andrew van
der Heever, the 2011 Robert L. Akerely Intern for the Department of
Anthropology. During his 10 week internship, Andrew photographed
the collection for reference purposes -- images that you can see in
the slide show above. In order to capture all these images, Andrew
set up a tripod on the top step of a five step ladder. He would
climb up four steps to take a picture of one side of the object,
climb down to turn the object over, walk back up the four steps to
photograph the reverse side, and come back down again. By project
end, Andrew climbed at least 5,624 steps. To put this into
perspective, the Empire State building in New York City is 1,860
stairs to the 102nd floor, this means during the 10
weeks working on the project Andrew climbed the Empire State
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A woman burns incense in front of the graves of her relatives at a cemetery in the village of Copaciu, 42km southwest of Bucharest. Orthodox women went to church and cemeteries in the early morning on Maundy Thursday to light candles, burn incense and mourn their dead as part of a southern Romanian tradition. Holy Thursday is the day Christians commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. Romania's Orthodox majority celebrates Easter on May 5.
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Eddie Van Halen recalls laying down his wild solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It"
Where were you in '82? Chances are good that, if you were into popular music at all, you were checking out the new Michael Jackson album, Thriller, which was released 30 years ago today.
At the time I'd been writing for the Georgia Straight for a few months--my story on Toronto rockers Coney Hatch (!) was published in a November '82 issue--and I remember scoring a free review copy of Thriller from Straight mainman Dan McLeod. Not sure what happened to the LP in the intervening three decades, though. I just checked my alphabetized stacks in the basement, and it's not there where it should be--right between Joe Jackson's Look Sharp! and Jason & the Scorchers' Lost & Found.
The thing I always remembered most about Thriller was surprise guest Eddie Van Halen's nifty guitar wipeout on "Beat It". It took him half an hour to record the 20-second solo, which he did for free as a favour to producer Quincy Jones. In a new interview posted on cnn.com today, Van Halen recalls laying down the track.
"Michael left to go across the hall to do some children's speaking record," he says. "I think it was E.T. or something. So I asked Quincy, 'What do you want me to do?' And he goes, 'Whatever you want to do.' And I go, 'Be careful when you say that. If you know anything about me, be careful when you say [that].'
"I listened to the song," he adds, "and I immediately go, 'Can I change some parts?' I turned to the engineer and I go, 'OK, from the breakdown, chop in this part, go to this piece, pre-chorus, to the chorus, out.' Took him maybe 10 minutes to put it together. And I proceeded to improvise two solos over it."
"Beat It" was released as Thriller's third single in February of '83, and that's when the music world really took note of Van Halen's intense contribution.
"I'll never forget when Tower Records was still open over here in Sherman Oaks," he recalls. "I was buying something, and 'Beat It' was playing over the store sound system. The solo comes on, and I hear these kids in front of me going, 'Listen to this guy trying to sound like Eddie Van Halen.' I tapped him on the shoulder and said, 'That is me!' That was hilarious."
Speaking of hilarious, one of the finest things derived from Van Halen's work on "Beat It" was the part in "Weird Al" Yankovic's parody video, "Eat It", where the guy playing the solo blows up from the sheer rockingness of it.
Quick: who can tell me which one of my fave rock guitarists from the '70s recorded that parody of Van Halen's smokin' solo? First person to answer correctly wins a copy of the new Peter Criss autobiography, Makeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss.
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Nov 30, 2012 at 4:20pm
Your Question: "Which one of my fave rock guitarists from the '70s recorded that parody of Van Halen's smokin' solo?"
My Answer: "I Don't Know."
Given that my answer is completely correct, in direct context with the question, I await my prize.
Thank you.
Neil Brock
Nov 30, 2012 at 4:23pm
I'm guessing...I think it's true...Rick Derringer?
J Rocks Dad
Nov 30, 2012 at 4:24pm
Rick Derringer and I didn't even Google it. :)
Steve Newton
Nov 30, 2012 at 4:29pm
Sorry, J. Rocks Dad, but the Brockmeister beat you by one minute. Neil: call the Straight and leave your number and we'll set up your prize presentation.
Plum Duff
Nov 30, 2012 at 10:42pm
"The solo comes on, and I hear these kids in front of me going, 'Listen to this guy trying to sound like Eddie Van Halen.' I tapped him on the shoulder and said, 'That is me!' That was hilarious."
I'll bet it was. Great quote.
Slut Groupie
Dec 1, 2012 at 11:38pm
Stevie Newton, you're the bomb!
Steve Newton
Dec 2, 2012 at 10:46am
hey, don't I know you?


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The new golden couple of Team GB, cyclists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, have sent the British tabloids into a frenzy after confirming their relationship and being caught canoodling at the women's beach volleyball.
After the two-time track gold medallists were widely photographed enjoying a (very public) intimate moment at Horse Guards Parade, 20-year-old Trott woke up to the coverage in the morning papers before tweeting: "So yes its out there me and @JasonKenny107 are dating. Been a little while now just didnt want the distraction before the games x."
Such was the level of interest in the couple's love life, full-time celebrities Prince Harry and David Beckham — sitting alongside the pair — were relegated to the unfamiliar position of the sidelines.
The red-tops were hyped-up about the new glamour couple — Trott was a member of the women's team pursuit and won individual gold in the women's omnium, while 24-year-old Kenny won the men's sprint and was a member of the men's sprint team — resulting in countless photographs and plenty of analysis about the happy couple.
The Sun's headline screamed: "Laura's hot to Trott — 2-gold star snogs 2-gold Jase after meeting Harry", going into detail about how the Team GB gold medal heroes sat with Prince Harry drinking beer.
The Daily Mail opted for a cycling pun after the couple's very public display of affection. "Time to get a tandem? Cycling star Laura Trott confirms she is dating fellow double Olympic gold medallist Jason Kenny."
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PHOENIX -- A search is under way after authorities say a man being held on murder and robbery charges escaped from an Arizona jail.
Maricopa County authorities say they've launched a manhunt for 26-year-old Adan Orduno Jr., who is described by Sheriff Joe Arpaio as a violent "troublemaker."
Sheriff's spokesman Officer Christopher Hegstrom says Orduno was being housed in the county jail's psychiatric unit and was discovered missing just before 9 a.m. Sunday.
Authorities originally thought Orduno might have been hiding somewhere at the sprawling south Phoenix jail, which also houses Arpaio's famous "tent city" lockup.
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What is the Daily Buzzword for March 18?
emphasis \EM-fuh-sis\ noun
What does it mean?
1 a : forcefulness of expression b : the act or fact of giving stress to a
word or syllable when speaking
2 : special note made of or importance given to something
How do you use it?
The camp counselors put special emphasis on safety in all the
camp's activities.
Are you a word wiz?
"Emphasis" traces to the Latin root "phainein," meaning "to
show." What other word do you think comes from the same root?
A. phase
B. form
C. phobia
D. fashion
Like "emphasis," the word "phase" traces back to the Latin root "phainein."
Two other members of the "phainein" family are "fancy" and "diaphanous." None of these words have much else in
common with "emphasis," but they do all have something to do with showing. In reference to the moon, "phase" means the changing amount that shows as it orbits around the earth. One of the earliest uses of the noun "fancy" was for something that shows or that someone sees but that is not really there. And if you call something "diaphanous," that means you can see through it or it shows through.
Latin I don't think so.
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The smell of roasted turkey traveled through Los Angeles on Thanksgiving, but the enticing scent was especially strong at Temple Beth Hillel in Valley Village, where volunteers served up more than 1,000 pounds of turkey with all the fixings.
The 12th annual Thanksgiving Day Feed The Hungry Feast fed hundreds of hungry local residents Thursday in need of company and a hot meal under the warm sun. | PHOTOS
Scott Tessler, event founder and head chef/kitchen manager, said he and a group of volunteers had been "roasting turkeys constantly" - from Sunday through Tuesday - to prepare for the temple's feast.
"It's a big production, but we do it because it's a wonderful thing to serve our community. To get a full home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving spreads a lot of warmth and joy. The fact that it's all home-cooked really matters," said Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, senior rabbi at Temple Beth Hillel.
"It's a small way to give back, but it feels good to be able to do it. It's quite a gift."
Vien Duonz of North Hollywood said that his first time at the event with his three friends was quite a treat. While the group of men did plan to spend Thanksgiving dinner with family, they were plenty thankful for the hospitality of the temple.
"They are so kind to us," Duonz said. "It's good food and good attitude here."
Bonnie Goodman, a temple member and volunteer, said that while the event focuses much on feeding the homeless, the temple also serves many low-income seniors and families who may have a roof over their heads but are living paycheck to paycheck.
To put it simply, Mark Singer, co-president of the Temple Beth Hillel Brotherhood, said: "If someone comes through the gates, we feed `em."
Kip Lippman of Van Nuys and Lilia Paniagua of Glendale have a 7-year-old daughter together and said that spending Thanksgiving at the congregation has been a great experience for the whole family.
"I live in an apartment and don't have a house, so I can't throw Thanksgiving there," said Paniagua, adding that the little family she does have are spread about Southern California.
"I'm thankful for the food I'm eating," said 7-year-old Isabella, who was still chewing turkey.
George Brand of North Hollywood, on the other hand, couldn't even find the words for his gratitude. Instead, the 87-year-old simply said, "I can't express myself right now," and continued to enjoy the heaping mound of yams on his plate.
In addition to the Thanksgiving feast, each guest received a "goodie bag" filled with sundry items including food, toiletries and clothing.
Outside of the temple, volunteers also delivered meals to home-bound seniors, women's shelters and others in need of a fresh Thanksgiving meal during the holiday.
"We love the fact that 12 years ago we started preparing meals for 300 people, and while the sad part is that we're now serving more than 1,000 people, we're glad we can keep up because the need is there," Tessler said.
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Neches – Davy Crockett Paddling Trail to Debut June 5
Lufkin — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, The Conservation Fund, The Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce will join together on Saturday, June 5, to christen the state's newest Texas Paddling Trail. The dedication event is scheduled for 1 p.m. at North Boggy Slough, located off Highway 7 west of Lufkin. The dedication will coincide with the 13th annual Neches River Rendezvous.
"The Neches River represents a huge economic opportunity for Lufkin as more and more people look for ways to enjoy the natural beauty of our area," said Mayor Jack Gorden. "The Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail will become known statewide and draw people looking to experience the last wild and scenic river in Texas."
The Texas Paddling Trails program, coordinated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, works with communities to develop public paddling trails throughout the state and support these trails with maps, signage and other information. Shelly Plante, the department's nature tourism coordinator, adds, "The trails help promote habitat conservation through sustainable economic development, while providing additional recreational opportunities to the public. More Americans canoe, kayak or raft than play soccer, making it one of the fastest-growing nature tourism experiences."
This 9.2 mile trail makes a perfect half-day paddle. The trail stretch is bordered in the west by the Davy Crockett National Forest boundary. Paddlers along the Neches might see deer, alligators, otters and many bird species such as Barred Owl, Belted King Fisher, Wood Ducks and more.
"Our new Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail is a dream come true and will give people of all ages from all parts of Texas and the nation access to one of the best days of their lives," said Ellen Temple, a member of the trail planning team. "Our trail offers towering pines and oaks, countless nesting warblers and other songbirds."
""We are delighted to add the Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail to our list of attractions in Lufkin. We are proud to be a part of this dedication and are excited to welcome more visitors to the area to see what all Lufkin has to offer," said Tara Watson-Watkins, executive director for the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"The development of the Davy Crockett Paddling Trail sprung from a community-wide demand for greater access to the Neches River and from a desire to diversify the county's economic base through nature tourism, as identified in the Angelina County Green Infrastructure Plan," said Julie Shackelford of The Conservation Fund's East Texas office, who worked with the county and its cities to develop the plan. "The Trail will help make the region a destination for visitors and residents alike seeking a fabulous outdoor adventure."
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ladies! And although it's honored this month, awareness should last a lifetime. Unfortunately, my aunt lost her battle to this horrible disease when I was 19-years-old. She was the most vibrant, loving, and beautiful person, inside and out. I remember her always making us laugh and she was definitely a feisty woman!
The odds are you or someone you know has been affected by this horrible disease. And although they are still working on a cure, you can start the fight at home. Your health and life is so important!! I wrote "A Little Breast Cancer 101″ last year, to give you some tips. Make sure you read it. Early detection is key!! I can't stress that enough!!
You can also learn how to perform a Breast Self-Exam here via the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
I also wanted to pass on a great initiative Olga Intimates is doing to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Olga®, a full-figure intimate apparel brand owned by The Warnaco Group, Inc., is proud to announce its partnership with My Hope Chest, a Florida-based national non-profit organization that provides breast reconstruction for uninsured and under-insured breast cancer survivors. For the duration of October, Olga® will house an application on its Facebook page in which users can create unique panels to add to a Virtual Quilt, and for every panel created $1.00 will be donated to My Hope Chest.For approximately every $10,000 My Hope Chest collects, they pay for the reconstruction surgery of a breast cancer survivor.
Just "like" their page and get started today.
Of course there are a lot of other great organizations doing their part as well. Click Here to find a list on the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month website.
Here's where the giveaway comes in. Every week, I will be purchasing and giving away an item from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure shop. That's four winners! But, only if you pledge a little something for me.
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From Kim Novak to Janet Leigh: A Look at Alfred Hitchcock's Best Leading Ladies
In honor of 'Hitchcock,' we've rounded up 11 of the filmmaker's iconic leading ladies. Get ready to scream!
-Lucia Peters
We got our first look at Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel as Janet Leigh and Vera Miles about a month and a half ago—and now it's finally here! What, you ask? Why, Hitchcock, of course! Based on the non-fiction book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, Hitchcock stars Anthony Hopkins as the famed film director and focuses on his relationship with his wife, Alma Reville (the incomparable Dame Helen Mirren), during the time in which he was shooting what would become his most well-known film. ScarJo and Jessica co-star as the leading ladies who played Psycho's Marion and Lila Crane. Catch the trailer here:
Iiiiiiinteresting, no? In honor of the film's release, we've rounded up 11 of Hitchcock's best leading ladies. From thieves to heroines and from victims to vixens, get ready to live life in the fast lane. Be sure to catch Hitchcock in theaters this weekend!
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1. Madeleine Carroll – The 39 Steps (1935), Secret Agent (1936)
Madeleine Carroll is recognized as one of the most beautiful women in film and known for her aristocratic good looks—but she's more than just a pretty face. The actress first captured Hitchcock's attention in the '30s, starring first as one of his earliest trademark cool, intelligent blondes in The 39 Steps and later as a lady spy in Secret Agent. She also worked in field hospitals as a Red Cross nurse during World War IIand donated her chateau in France to more than 150 orphans. What a gal!
2. Margaret Lockwood – The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Remember that old urban legend about the girl whose mother falls ill while they're traveling abroad? You know, the one where the girl goes off in search of a doctor for her mother, only to find upon her return to their hotel that not only is her mother is no longer there, but even more disturbingly, the hotel's staff deny that she ever stayed there? That's The Lady Vanishes in a nutshell, although Margaret Lockwood's Iris merely makes the acquaintance of the elderly governess Miss Froy before the governess disappears. Margaret made her stage debut at the tender age of 12 and studied at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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FUNDRAISERS undertook a swimathon challenge in memory of a Blackburn marine.
Emily Fairbrother, the sister of 24- year-old David Fairbrother who was killed in action last year in Afghanistan, organised the sponsored swim in his memory.
Emily asked friends, family, and supporters, to swim a mile each, with the aim of hitting 42 miles, as David was in 42 Commando.
The serviceman was known for his love of extreme sports, and his mum Julie, sisters Ruth and Emily, friends and family, pledged, following his death, to continue his legacy in aid of the Royal Marines' Charitable Trust Fund.
So far this year, his supporters have undertaken a memorial charity skydive, and a gruelling winter 'Tough Guy' obstacle run in the mud.
At the latest sponsored swim, held yesterday at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, David's old swimming club Pioneer 79 also joined in to support the Fairbrother family.
Emily said: "All the support is so, so welcome, and donations go to a fantastic cause, giving us all the motivation to continue these efforts and drive to raise money for the Marines' Trust. We would like to thank everyone very much for their continued support."
Since launching a JustGiving page earlier this year, Emily and her family have raised around £14,000 for The Royal Marines' Charitable Trust Fund. It contains updates of upcoming events at www.justgiving. com/David-Fairbrother


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Feminism is for children
Maybe this is painfully obvious, but feminism is for children. We feminists engage in social activism and critical dialogues about gender because we want a future free of gender bias and violence. I probably won't be around to see it, but I have to believe it will happen. I have to believe it for my child and for all children.
Because I believe that feminism is for children, I am pleased to introduce two of my favorite awareness months. Child Abuse Prevention Month, meet SAAM. SAAM, you have so much in common with CAPM. You're both in April. You both want a violence free world. You both provide resources in English and Spanish. You even had overlapping themes in years past.
CAPM highlights factors that promote resiliency in children. These include:
- Nurturing and attachment
- Knowledge of child development
- Social connections
- Supports for parents and caregivers, and more!
We can totally get together and jam. It. Will. Be. Epic.
Ok, ok. I'm being a little silly. Of course these awareness months know each other already. But bear with my make-believe introduction for a few seconds longer. I am bringing CAPM and SAAM together on my blog for the month of April by highlighting some outstanding resources that I think will make any feminist, activist, or adult who cares about kids excited.
Over the next few weeks, you'll get this feminist's take on new online courses, my first dive into writing a letter to the editor, and a recap of a webinar I did for the Lifespan Project last year. Happy Child Abuse Prevention Month, Happy SAAM, and Happy April to all!


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Re: Lauren's Theraspheres
Hi Pam,
I am glad to hear that everything went so smoothly. I so much hope that the good news continues for you and Lauren. May those tumors receive the most powerful zapping imaginable!
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Hi Pam,
I am glad to hear that everything went so smoothly. I so much hope that the good news continues for you and Lauren. May those tumors receive the most powerful zapping imaginable!
Pam, I'm so glad things went well for Lauren. Keep us posted on everything!
Take care!!
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for caring about Lauren. We got home today and Lauren spent all day in her bed. She said her liver feels like when you wring out a washcloth only it is her liver being wrung out. She comes up with the craziest ways to explain things!!
The main thing is you are both home and it's done and hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Cheering for you Lauren and hoping you feel better tomorrow!
I think your daughter will be fine; just record the temp if develop low grade fever ,abdominal pain, may be nausea or vomiting or flu like symptoms . There are the most common side effected but should be disappeared in a couple weeksz; make a diary on the side effects if possible so it may be of value to other members.
More rest at home during the first two weeks may be helpful and take everything easy ,activity like outings,for a month. In this way I think it will stabilize the liver reaction to the procedure. As you may know RADIOEMBOLIZATION is not FDA approval procedure yet for. CCA
God bless.
Hi Percy,
I will keep a diary what happens every day to let others know what happens with Lauren. And yes, we were told about it not being FDA approved, but Lauren's doctors all thought it would be a good option for her and are very hopeful of a good outcome. She knows to take it easy and I will make sure she does. Thanks for your wisdom.
Love, -Pam
It's important to celebrate each and every victory along the journey, isn't it? I am so happy that the procedure went well, and just missed you at U of M (we were there on the 14th). Let me know if you ever want to grab a coffee or if you want me to show you the Arb across the street (a gorgeous huge park along the Huron River)! I told my mom about you and Lauren and she wanted to offer you a place to stay anytime! I assume you stay with your eldest daughter but the invitation is always extended (my mom is still in denial I think so meeting other folks going through this would frankly be more helpful to her right now!).
Take care!
I would love to meet you and your Mom sometime. We used to be at U of M on Mondays, but then Dr. Z switched us to Wed. because Lauren had to have bloodwork at a local hospital the day before we went to Michigan to check her platelets to make sure they weren't too low for chemo. Sunday didn't work for labs because nobody was at the Cancer Center at U of M then to get the fax about Lauren's counts. It's not fun to drive 3 1/2 hours only to be told to go back home for a week. So we are thankful for that, but liked Mondays better. We would come to my daughter Kristen's house Sunday evening and spend time with them. Tell your Mom thanks for the offer to stay with her, but we have a place. That is just the sweetest thing. She must be so precious. Maybe we could even all go to dinner sometime after Lauren's chemo. Lauren feels good after chemo now since they eliminated the Cisplatin. We'll figure something out. Take care. Say hi to your Mom from us.
Love, -Pam
Update on Lauren.
Lauren is feeling pretty good. She can walk better than she did after the mapping. She got a shower last night and did fine. She didn't even have to sit on a chair. She had enough energy to stand the whole time. She has no fever, no nausea, no real pain except for a pain right under her breast bone. I think the liver is up that high and it is in the middle of her chest which means that would be the left side of her liver, which is where the Theraspheres were placed. The pain is not very bad because she only tells me it hurts if I ask. I am amazed at just how tough she is. Never, ever complains about anything. She is a true cancer warrior!!
YEA, Pam, you just made my weekend! I am so very happy for our CC Warrior. Celebration, time come on!
Thanks for letting us know, Pam! I'm happy she's doing so well. And, yes, the top of the liver is tucked under the rib cage and does go to the center of the body. Mostly under the right breast, but it does hit the center of the body.
After I wrote this, it was really bothering that she was having pain in an area that they didn't really say should have pain. Then I was worried it was a blood clot or something. So I dug Dr. Z's card out of our huge cancer file and on the back of his card was something that said Residence number. Could it be his home phone? We called it and a lady answered and Lauren asked for Dr. Z. It was his home number!! Lauren told him about our concerns and he said it didn't sound like anything to worry about. Probably just a pain from the procedure. How awesome was that!!
That was totally awesome! Really renews one's faith in Doctors. NOW! Will you please have an awesome weekend mother bear! LOL, I am just like you so I understand. Really nice news.
Pam, thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that Lauren is doing so well.
Fabulous, Pam!!! X
Lauren still has the pain in her left chest. It is up higher than her heart and lungs. Maybe it is a nerve or something? Other than that, she is acting perfectly normal. She took a 30 mg. Morphine last night instead of her regular 15 mg. She said she woke up once and felt higher than a kite. So she laid down and went back to sleep. She said she slept awesome. Hopefully, the pain will subside soon. I didn't see chest pain on the list of side effects, but Lauren says leave it to her to get the weirdest side effect of all. She continues to amaze me at what her body can withstand. Youth is definitely on her side!
When I went for a second opinion back in the beginning of my cc journey I asked the doc what 'symptom' I could look for if I had a met to my liver. he said oddly enough, some people get a pain in their shoulder. I thought that was crazy until I had a liver biopsy and one of the symptoms I had was ...pain in my shoulder! So perhaps pain elsewhere is just a nerve thing that happens when the liver is 'nudged' a bit?
Lauren is amazing!! But tell her she can't have the weird side effects: that's for me to get!!!
It's horrible when you get the side effects that aren't on the charts, because you don't know whether to worry or not. I usually choose the "don't bother the doctor" side if I'm going to be seeing my onc in a day or so. If my appt. isn't for a while I usually wait a day then call if whatever it is hasn't subsided. Unless, of course, it's really scary or painful.
I'm jealous she got to drive that car! What a great friend you have there. I know that for him it's something small (unless the car is his first love) but for Lauren it was probably a lot more. Thanks for sharing that story on your blog.
I didn't really want to call her doctor's home, but it was Saturday and I figured if I called the hospital, I'd probably get some resident that wouldn't know what to do and tell me to take her to the ER. So, I just wanted to hear from her onc. to be sure. That car was pretty sweet and she got in and just took off racing down the street. It cracked me up and made me smile to see her enjoying the wind in her face!
I'm glad you had his number to call!! I was just saying I tend to put off calling unless my temp is 102 or something. Having pain in the left part of the chest is pretty scary. At least by talking to him you put your mind somewhat at ease.
And I can just imagine the fun she had in the car! I probably would have floored it, too!
Update on Lauren
I have been updating on Lauren and how she is doing with the Therasphere procedure on our blog, but for those of you that don't read it, I will update here.
Lauren is still having pain in her upper left chest. She has a lot more energy though. This past week has been a little more difficult than usual. Thursday was her worst day. She was really nauseous and tired.
Her ONC wanted her to have bloodwork at our local hospital and have the results faxed to him. He was concerned that her liver functions would be very abnormal because she was in pain. I am happy to say that all of her tests came back normal! Her liver is functioning just fine.
Her Oncology Radiologist thinks her pain is coming from one of her tumors that is high in her liver and it is being affected by the radiation. She has seen this happen before.
Lauren is tough and never complains. She only tells me she is in pain if I ask. Since her liver is doing ok, her ONC wants her to come to Michigan on Wed. and will more than likely start back up on chemo. So that is where she stands as of today. I will let you know of any new developments.
Love, -Pam
Pam, sorry that Lauren is still having that pain! But good that you are going to the Doc onWednesday as hopefully some answers will be found and they can make that pain the the ----- disappear. Hoping you still have an enjoyable holiday weekend.
Lauren....keep putting the pedal to the metal!
Hi Pam,
Thats not good to hear that Lauren is in pain, and I hope that her onc will have some answers as to what they can do for this on Wednesday. My fingers are crossed for this. But it is great to hear that Lauren's liver function tests came back normal and that her liver is working fine, great news!
What a tough cookie Lauren is!!
Hugs to you both,
Another update.
Lauren is doing ok. Not feeling terrific yet. She still has the pain in her chest, but not quite as bad. She switched her breakthrough pain med to Hydrocodone and Tylenol instead of fast acting Morphine. It helps ease the pain more. She hasn't been quite as peppy as usual. She did manage to go shopping most of the day with her brother today. She went on a bike ride yesterday, but had to cut it short because it really wiped her out. She has been falling asleep earlier in the evening too. Her ONC thinks she is doing well. All of her liver functions are normal. She will be having a CT the end of this month to see how things are going. She started back on her chemo last week. Gemzar and 5-FU. No problems with that as usual. Next week we will all be participating in Relay For Life. We had really sweet bright green and hot pink t-shirts made for our team I will update again in a few weeks. Hopefully this stuff is working!!
Pam, sounds like a good update to me! I know we have to dig way down to come up with a little more patience, who ever said that was a virtue? Lauren does well to push herself through the tiring parts but I hope she is saving a little energy. She is something else...Pam you are a good mother, afterall Lauren did get some help growing up to become the woman she is! YES, lets take some credit for our daughters~! As always wishing and hoping for the very best for your Mother/Daughter team and best of luck on your Relay for Life. Love Green and Pink!
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Localization-Based Super-Resolution Fluorescence Imaging
Samuel Hess, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Maine
Friday, May 20, 2011, 3:30pm (refreshments at 3:15pm)
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This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series
Diffraction limits resolution in visible light microscopy to ~200-250 nanometers. However, many biological functions are regulated at the molecular level. FPALM (fluorescence photoactivation localization microscopy) can break the diffraction limit and can achieve effective lateral resolution in the tens of nanometers. FPALM performs successive rounds of photoactivation, imaging, localization, and photobleaching, to obtain the coordinates of large numbers of probe molecules. The image is then generated by plotting the measured positions of all successfully localized molecules. Biological applications of FPALM to intracellular membrane, cytosolic, nuclear, and cytoskeletal proteins have been demonstrated, including results from live cells, fixed cells, and fixed tissue. Dynamics of individual molecules, including trajectories, can be recorded and quantified to determine molecular diffusion properties or velocities. Three-dimensional imaging using Bi-plane FPALM has recently been demonstrated to yield 30 nm x 30 nm x 70 nm resolution. Polarization FPALM can measure both the positions and orientations of localized probe molecules in biological samples, and has been used to image cytoskeletal and membrane proteins in cells. Multicolor FPALM allows detection of three or more fluorescent species in living or fixed specimens. These powerful capabilities offer great potential for biological applications.
About the Speaker
Sam Hess graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in 1995 and then began graduate school in physics at Cornell University. Advised by Watt Webb, he received his Ph.D. in 2002. He then did a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), working with Joshua Zimmerberg from 2002-2004. In 2004, he began as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maine, and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2009. His research interests include nanoscale membrane organization, influenza virus infection, photophysics of fluorescent proteins and quantum dots, and super-resolution microscopy. In 2006, Dr. Hess published the invention of fluorescence photoactivation localization microscopy (FPALM), which circumvents the diffraction limit in light microscopy. FPALM uses localization of stochastic subsets of photoactivatable fluorescent molecules to image subcellular structures with nanometer resolution (20-30 nm). Dr. Hess is currently pursuing questions of biological membrane organization, virus infection, and the onset of cancer.


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Exciting future for Rugby League in primary schoolsDate published: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
The RFL has launched an exciting new resource for Primary Schools that will help teachers and coaches deliver high quality and fun physical activity sessions for children aged between five and 11.
The 'Primary Schools Rugby League Offer' supports the physical development of young people and has been developed in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust (YST) in line with the Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2 physical literacy framework.
It follows on from the announcement that the Government has ring-fenced £450 million to enable schools to provide enhanced opportunities for physical activity for primary school children.
The funding has been introduced to ensure every child, aged five to 11 years, has access to regular physical education and that primary school teachers have the materials, confidence and skills needed to deliver high quality coaching sessions.
In recent months the RFL has engaged and supported 11 Super League Club Foundations to deliver the new programme. With the full support of the YST, the RFL has delivered bespoke training days in the North West and Yorkshire exploring KS1 Start to Move principles, mentoring and orientation.
The involvement of the Foundations ensures effective mentoring for the teachers who are delivering the resource.
RFL Director of Participation and Strategic Partnerships David Gent said: "Using a recognised framework for physical literacy, we have created a programme that gives children of all abilities an enjoyable and positive experience playing Rugby League.
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YST Managing Director, Alison Oliver said: "The YST is committed to the delivery of physical education by teachers and the extension of after school sport through both teachers and coaches. The RFL's Primary School Rugby League Offer will support schools build the knowledge, confidence and skills to ensure sustainable, long term improvements in PE while adding value and capacity to after school sport."
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Happel Joins 1,000-Kill Club in 3-0 Liberty Setback at No. 21 Kentucky
Liberty senior outside hitter Lillie Happel recorded her 1,000th career kill on Saturday, as the Lady Flames fell to No. 21 Kentucky, 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-20) at Memorial Coliseum.
The Wildcats improve their record to 3-2, winning for the third match in a row. Liberty (1-6) sustained three straight setbacks during this weekend's Kentucky Classic.
Happel became the 14th member of Liberty's 1,000-kill club, joining current Liberty assistant coaches Jennifer (Belk) Vaden and Becky Rudnick. Happel scored 13 kills, giving her 1,001 for her carer, and she added eight digs.
Kentucky held a .263-.174 edge in hitting percentage, and outblocked the Lady Flames, 8-6 while also leading, 54-46, in digs.
Senior Jade Craycraft led the Lady Flames with 25 assists in addition to nine digs. Craycraft was named to the Kentucky Classic All-Tournament team. Junior Gabrielle Shipe collected a team-best 10 digs, while redshirt senior Kendle Rollins recorded four blocks, and freshman Susan Babcock contributed seven kills.
For Kentucky, senior Whitney Billings scored a match-high 14 kills, while freshman Anni Thomasson had a double-double with 12 kills and 13 digs. Sophomore Morgan Bergren dished out a match-best 40 assists, and junior Jackie Napper led all players with 16 digs.
Kentucky opened set one on a 7-0 run, and built a 9-1 lead after 10 serves. Trailing, 15-10, Liberty jumped ahead by scoring seven consecutive points. After the Wildcats surged back into the lead, 19-18, on Thomasson's seventh kill, Nzea McQuitery tied it with a kill of her own. Kentucky scored the next two points, but a pair of Lady Flames blocks kept the visitors within one, 22-21. The Wildcats then surged to the finish, winning, 25-22.
Kentucky held an 18-11 edge in kills during the opening session, led by eight winners from Thomasson. Liberty totaled 5.0 team blocks, with Rollins factoring in on three rejections.
During set two, the Lady Flames trimmed the deficit to one, 13-12, following back-to-back Happel aces. Consecutive kills by Bergren helped spur a 3-0 Kentucky run, making it 16-12. After Liberty converted on two straight serves, the Wildcats pulled away with a set-closing 8-3 rally during which Bergren and Alexandra Morgan posted two combination blocks. In the process, Kentucky took a 2-0 lead into intermission.
The hosts outhit Liberty, .289-.108, in set two, with Kentucky's Billings recording six kills.
The Wildcats built a 19-11 set-three advantage before Happel scored her 1,000th career kill. Kentucky maintained an eight-point lead, 21-13, and then Babcock sparked a 4-1 Lady Flames run with consecutive kills. Kentucky closed out the match, with Sarah Schwarzwalder's two kills keying a late run and Thomasson sending down the clinching kill.
Kentucky hit .297 with 15 kills during the final set, while Liberty posted 14 kills at a .222 pace. Happel scored six kills, and Billings answered with five kills of her own.
The Lady Flames will next compete in the Duke Invitational, next Friday and Saturday. While in Durham, Liberty will compete against the host Duke Blue Devils, along with Utah State and South Carolina.


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This article was published 7/6/2010 (2632 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
It's really not all that surprising that there was a torrent of response from people wanting to debate last week's column on Attorney General Andrew Swan. My inbox was filled with people offering comments, criticism and observations about Swan public condemnation of a decision by the Criminal Code Review Board to allow Vincent Li passes to walk outside on the grounds of the Selkirk Mental Health Hospital.
Li, as everyone knows, was responsible for a gruesome murder of a Winnipeg man in 2008. Suffering from profound schizophrenia and dementia, Li's murder and mutilation of a young man shocked many Canadians. And when a court declared him Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) because of mental illness, that sparked more shock and concern. The shock and concern continue now that it has been decided he can take two short, escorted walks outside the hospital each day.
Why reveal the contents of my inbox? The emails I receive tend to be more frank, and graphic, than the comments on the web site. This is because people have the luxury saying things in a way that we would not allow in the on-line comments section. So, my inbox is a pretty wide-open forum.
It has been one of the most interesting aspects of this story has been the divisiveness of the debate. Many people are disgusted, but contrary to Swan's initial assertions not everyone is shocked that Li was found NCR, and that he was sentenced to be treated in a hospital rather than incarcerated in a prison. Many saw compassion in the NCR provision of the Criminal Code, and understood that Li did not intend to kill his victim; he was compelled by demon voices that literally took over his mind. Not everyone was so compassionate.
Many people have asked me what I would say to the victim's family, or whether I would volunteer my time to escort Li around the hospital grounds to ensure public safety. On the first point, I think the victim's family knows how I feel about this issue. I've written many times about the Li case, including a rather long and detailed feature which revealed the painful details of the last year of Li's life before the murder, and a pointed commentary about efforts to bring about changes in the Criminal Code to prevent murderers from being designated NCR. As you might expect, I was not supportive.
As for the former suggestion, I guess I'm up for the job but my original point was that a nurse and security guard are, IMHO, sufficient for the job. Call that a cop out.
Other reactions ranged from the vulgar to the incredibly moving.
Reader Laurie Taite, who originally wrote to me under an anonymous alias but agreed to provide a name after I suggested it was a cowardly way to go about life, was really offended by my suggestion that Swan had acted improperly. Taite thought I was – what is the word? – oh, yeah. It rhymes with 'blowhole."
"Hey Dan, you sure you don't work for the John Howard Society? Who is responsible for Tim's death? Give us a list of all those that are NOT shocked. I want you to send a letter to Tim's mother and tell her WHY Li should enjoy the warm sun on his face and the cool grass under his feet. Types like you that write this drivel make me puke. AGAIN, as is the norm in this pantie-waisted backwater, NO ONE is held accountable, no matter how heinous the crime. oh, sorry, it wasn't a crime. Asshole."
I suggested Laurie take something for the nausea and learn to talk to adults like adults. I'm awaiting Laurie's latest response.
Lorna Cramer did not agree with me, but took a more articulate approach:
"I read your article and this is why I disagree with your viewpoint.
"Andrew Swan is a gutsy guy. I'm glad he's around to do the job. He's doing exactly what his job description says he should be doing- protecting the public interest. His actions are not about the unfair treatment of the mentally ill; his actions are all about protecting the public and health care workers. We are not an ignorant public as you would suggest. Securing the public, including health care workers does not invalidate the mentally ill or stigmatize them, nor does it suggest that we are back in the dark ages. There is nothing in Mr. Swan's actions that refutes the Canadian Psychiatric Association's mandate that the mentally ill need better care, that mental illness should be de-stigmatized."
I must note at this point that Li's psychiatrists, the Canadian Psychiatric Association and many, many people who are struggling with mental illness disagree with that last point.
I still feel that, respectfully, Lorna did not get one of the main points I was trying to make. She believes Swan should be governed in all respects by the "public interest." I believe she is confusing "public interest" with "public opinion." In this instance, I suggested that Swan's job was to ensure that justice was done, and that Vincent Li be treated for his illness, not punished for something he clearly could not have prevented. That is ultimately that is in the public interest. Either way, I appreciate the fact that she got through my column without retching.
Still other readers dug deep into their own experiences to reflect on Swan's comments. One woman related her own experiences suffering from a bi-polar condition and offered these comments:
"When I was 25 I had my first bipolar episode. I... spent two months on the mental health ward. Not one of my "friends" visited me. I had no friends, I had no job, I didn't know what happened. I lost who I was and how to identify who "I" even was.
"To make an extremely long story short, it took two more serious episodes and bouts of depression and fighting suicidal desires for me to fully accept and deal with my diagnosis. I am blessed to be loved by my family and a few precious friends. I regained my confidence. I returned to college and started a new career I enjoy. Life has never been better and I am supported by a wonderful partner.
"People with mental illness are not always sick. In fact, acceptance allows us to be extremely stable. People who are express negativity towards people with mental illness don't realize they are also hurting themselves. It deters people who are struggling with mental issues from getting help because of the stigma.
"I hope to become strong and secure enough to stand up and out more with this issue after proving stability for a longer period. Thank-you for doing this for people who have to hide in protection."
The Criminal Code draws a line between people who are probably of sick mind but who know what it is they are doing, and those who are so sick they have no ability to pick right from wrong. It is important to note that Li honestly believed he was defending himself against an evil force. This separates Li from notable sociopaths like Paul Bernardo and Clifford Oleson, who may have been mentally unwell, but were not declared NCR by a court.
Of all the people who took the time to write in, and didn't call me names, I think Peggy Unruh Regehr said it better than I did:
"Too many people only want retribution, and not healing. But, as a society we often need healing rather than incarceration. Knowing the difference is something that many people just cannot understand. That is unfortunate. Such healing comes over a period of time and it needs the understanding of those who are working with him. That seems to be what he is receiving, and I'm grateful for that. For those who only want retribution - nothing changes over time when that is all he gets. And then we only get repeats of what has happened this time. With help he can be helped to move back into society in a way that will not be a repeat of the past. That is what we should be working towards."
The debate on this issue continues. My inbox is ready and waiting.