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The action steps of coming out are rooted in being honest with yourself and others about your authentic self. Often those who come through this process comment that your bravery will be rewarded in the deeper and more open relationships you will have with your family and friends. This is no easy task and hopefully this guide will help you navigate your journey smoothly.
First, begin to normalize it for yourself. Start a journal and write the fears and anxieties you have about coming out (Johnson, 2013). Another suggestion is to join a LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Inter-sex, A-sexual) support group; CAPS and Queer Chat are some options on campus. The other group members may be able to validate your feelings, give you further advice, or just share their coming out stories.
Then begin searching out others that you trust, who you think are supportive allies. Those you choose can be other classmates, Greek sisters and brothers, athletic team members, friends, relatives, professors, and/or mentors. Start having conversations with these individuals and discover how they feel about LGBT issues. Their reactions will help you figure out who would be a good person to come out to initially (HRC Foundation, 2013). Having at least one person you can talk to honestly without fear of hiding your true self is invaluable, especially when considering a commitment to come out to others. As you start to tell more people, they form a personal support group that you can utilize as your emotional outlet. The goal is to surround yourself with your own safety net.
When you decide who to tell or maybe the next person you want to tell, make a plan. This is an important talk, so choose a time that you or the other is not in a rush. Advice from a CSULB student is to definitely not tell the other in the midst of an argument or while stressed. If you don't know what to say, write down exactly what you wish to state about coming out. Others from LGBTQIA community claim it is important to start reading up on specific topics pertinent to this community, just in case the person asks questions you can answer and correct any negative stereotypes they may have. It also helps to bring a book or refer them to the PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) website at www.pflag.org in order for them to learn more, especially if they have additional questions (Niolan, 2013).
People may surprise you and be positive when you expected a negative response. If someone doesn't react in the way you want them to, be patient (HRC Foundation, 2013). Some people need more time to process and may go through several periods of transitioning before they can fully accept and understand. Since coming out is such a significant step, one that might have taken days, weeks, months and even years for you to make, that same amount of time may be needed for others to understand your sexuality or gender identity (Niolan, 2013).
Take your time and come out when you feel you're ready. You don't have to come out to everyone if you don't want to. If you're in an environment where your safety or well-being could be in danger by coming out, then don't do so (HRC Foundation, 2013). You may feel the urge to tell everyone you know, which is great, but may not always be a good idea. This doesn't mean you are hiding your identity from people, but just choosing when it is best for you. Coming out is an on-going process. Continually throughout your life, you will meet more people like friends, co-workers, classmates and new family members. There may be times where you feel it is important to come out to some of them (Johnson, 2013). Each time you choose to come out it becomes more validating and enhances your self-esteem; and as you continue your journey you will be able to "live your life openly on your terms"(HRC Foundation, 2013).
1. Johnson, R. (July 2013). Coming out of the closet. About.com. Gay Life. Retrieved from http://gaylife.about.com/od/comingout/u/howtocomeout.htm
2. HRC Foundation. (2013) A Resource Guide to Coming Out. Retrieved from http://www.hrc.org.htm
3. Niolon, R. (July 2013). Coming out to families and friends. Gay and Lesbian Resources. Retrieved from http://www.psychpage.com/learning/library/gay/outparents.html
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"Rice is all that is energy and finance and I get that. Coming from the military, I need finance and accounting skills more than most, but this past week felt more like a MBA program than anything we have done so far. I had to manage a company, answer to the media about my decisions (or at least my classmates did), and try to gain the upper hand in negotiations while sitting across the table from people that I deeply respect . . . I then had to work with a team that I am unfamiliar with in order to prepare for a meeting where the boundaries were undefined. This, in my opinion, better represented the real world more than anything that I have done so far.
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Bob and Joe each took a quiz third period. Bob had a Math quiz and Joe had a Spanish quiz. Both quizzes had ten questions on them. Bob got 3 questions wrong on his quiz and was still able to get a 100. Joe also got 3 questions wrong but got a 70. How did Bob get a 100 when Joe got a 70?
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In March we launched our creative 'Design a Dressing Room' competition. The lucky winner would win the chance to see their design be brought to life by our Edinburgh in-shop Design team. From hyperspace madness to a giant hamster cage, we had lots of lovely entries. However, there can only be one champion.
This winner is....
Millie Baxter from Edinburgh!
Millie (12) designed her underwater-themed dressing room in the shop while her mum was busy shopping. She had been swimming the day before so was thinking how lovely it would be to be a mermaid. She paid special attention to the details of how to hang up clothes with mermaids tails and framed the design with yellow card to make it stand out. There's even an aquarium on the wall. Our Design team are very excited about working on the project and have already made a start on a giant jellyfish prop.
The brand new dressing room will be revealed at the Edinburgh Emporium's open afternoon, Sunday 1st June. Come along for treats, activities and take in our brand new dressing room.
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The continued pressure on household finances will be revealed when figures for January show inflation has remained stubbornly high.
Discounting in the clearance sales is likely to have failed to offset the impact of the latest energy price hikes, with most economists predicting the rate of consumer price inflation (CPI) in January was 2.7% for the fourth month in a row.
The Bank of England is due to publish its latest quarterly economic report on Wednesday and has already warned it expects inflation to remain above the Government's 2% target, possibly for as long as the next two years. It means that one of Mark Carney's first tasks as Governor this summer could be to write a letter to the Chancellor to explain why inflation is more than 1% above target.
Samuel Tombs, economist at consultancy Capital Economics, said CPI inflation looked set to climb above 3% in the first half of the year as the last of the utility price hikes take effect and as the anniversary of last Spring's price cuts is reached.
He added: "The wettest year since Noah's Ark set sail has led to poor domestic food harvests. The resulting pick-up in domestic food producer price inflation points to a rise in food CPI inflation to about 6% soon. While supermarkets could absorb some of the increase in prices, many have warned that they will pass on the higher costs."
He also said the recent rise in oil prices in sterling terms meant that petrol prices were set to rise by about 3% in February.
The inflation figures of recent months are causing problems for policymakers as they weigh up mounting signs of economic gloom after the latest gross domestic product figures showed the economy contracted in the final three months of last year.
The Bank held off more money printing measures last week, keeping its quantitative easing programme at £375 billion, while it also kept interest rates at 0.5%. Announcing no change in monetary policy, the Bank said that the recent decline in sterling will put further pressure on the cost of living.
Higher inflation is putting pressure on consumer spending as wages grow at a slower rate. But it is thought that lower month-on-month fuel costs in January and a smaller than average rise in rail fares will hold inflation at 2.7% .
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Research delves into perceptions on ripening, irradiation and nutrition.
The National Mango Board takes research very seriously as they seek to expand not only consumer knowledge, but also industry knowledge.
The board's Ripe and Ready to Eat mango program is in its second year, and ripening experts are working to test fruit temperatures throughout the distribution system.
"If there are opportunities to improve the consumer's mango eating experience through temperature management, we need to know what those are," said Kristine Concepcion, communications specialist.
Concepcion said that the program is designed to provide tools for the industry to consider developing a ripening system since consumers continually have trouble determining when a mango is ripe.
In addition, the board had a Web seminar scheduled on April 4 to present its initial findings through this research program.
Some key findings focus on temperatures throughout distribution, such as chilling injuries can occur if mangoes are kept below 54 degrees.
In addition, the board believes that developing a minimum quality index will help keep consumers satisfied.
"In general, consumer acceptance increases from about 25% to 35% to 80% to 85% just by the magic of ripening," Concepcion said.
Despite advance with bringing irradiated mangoes into the U.S., many consumers and shippers are still mostly uninformed about the process.
"There has been some research completed and published on the mango board website, but real-life commercial experience is minimal at this point," said Greg Golden, partner and sales manager at Amazon Produce Network, Mullica Hill, N.J.
Still, the interest is there.
"The interest level is high. We've woken up to a new season with some major retailers in the U.S. embracing this," said Arved Deecke, chief executive officer of the Benebion Irradiation Facility, Matehuala, Mexico.
"Last year everyone wanted to be the last to move toward this, but now some big ones are saying yes, and some are saying they'll switch completely over."
The board has focused some of its time and resources in determining consumer reactions to irradiated fruit.
"Results from the 2011 NMB Consumer Attitude and Mango Usage survey indicated that after consumers know the benefits of irradiation the interest in buying irradiated mangos was 47% among the current mango purchases and 21% among the non-mango buyers," said Megan McKenna, director of marketing.
Digestion and nutrition
Other research that might be considered more in the future has to do with digestion and nutrition benefits.
Greg Golden, partner and sales manager at Amazon Produce Network, Mullica Hill, N.J., said mangoes may have an opportunity to expand more into the senior citizen demographic based on nutrition information.
"I am hoping that if funding permits the mango board will pursue some research studies on digestion to actually have some scientific basis to promote mangoes as a digestive aid," Golden said.
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The perfect venue for conference guests travelling to or from Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester, Chester (and its Zoo!) and North Wales, and gives delegates the opportunity to 'break out' to surrounding areas easily between meetings! As for night-time comfort, the hotel's 65 well appointed bedrooms are all en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite television and other must-have modern conveniences. We pride ourselves on making all guests as comfortable as possible, whether you are taking time out in our beautiful lounge or sampling the fine food in our Key's restaurant (open seven nights a week) after choosing from the extensive a la carte, table d'hote and vegetarian menus!
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Peanut Butter: Know Your Label Lingo
The classic PB&J, the peanut-butter cookie, and just plain heaping spoonsful—there are a million ways to eat peanut butter. And then some. According to the National Peanut Board, Americans consume on average more than 1.5 billion pounds of peanut butter and peanut products each year. Look at it this way: The amount of peanut butter eaten in a year could wrap the earth in a ribbon of 18-ounce peanut butter jars one and one-third times.
So if you're going to eat all that peanut butter, make sure you know what you're buying. Peanut butter is definitely not a one-spread-fits-all kind of food: beyond just creamy and crunchy there are traditional, reduced-fat, and natural types, others are organic and even low-glycemic. Here's the label lingo you need to know:
What's in "Regular" or Traditional Peanut Butter? At its most elemental, peanut butter is little more than peanuts and salt, since peanuts contain their own oils (see Natural, below). But in most brand-name traditional peanut butters you'll find not only peanuts and salt but sweeteners (from plain sugar to the polysaccharide maltodextrin to molasses) as well as hydrogenated vegetable oils (such as rapeseed, cottonseed, and soybean oils). Hydrogenated oils are sources of trans-fatty acids, but the levels in peanut butter are considered low enough that they still rate a 0 on the trans fat count. However, if you're watching your sugar intake, read that label! There may be about 3 grams of sugars per two-tablespoon serving.
Reduced Fat: These peanut butters have about one-quarter fewer grams of fat per serving. While regular peanut butter has 16 grams per two-tablespoon serving, reduced-fat peanut butters (such as Skippy brand) have 12 grams, and a gram or two less saturated fat, as well as 10 fewer calories. The surprising thing is that the reduced-fat types in a few brand names we checked have a gram more of sugars, 20 grams more of sodium, and often several additional grams of carbohydrates than the regular peanut butter. This doesn't seem to justify paying more for a minuscule reduction in fat.
Natural: You may be tempted to buy Natural peanut butter—it sounds so much healthier for you. And in most cases the peanut butters are made without preservatives. But look at the ingredients label. While some Natural brands (such as Smuckers) contain only peanuts and salt, others (Peter Pan) also contain palm oil. The reason is that the added oil creates a creamier and easier to spread peanut butter. The beef with natural peanut butters used to be that the peanuts and natural oils separated in the jar and they needed to be stirred before using (you'll now see "no stir" on many labels). But if you want purely peanuts and salt, check the ingredients label.
No Salt Added: Watching your sodium intake? These are the peanut butters for you. They contain 0 grams of sodium. You might consider the flavor a little bland, though.
Organic: As with all products that are USDA Organic-Certified, the ingredients are produced without chemicals and preservatives. But again, that doesn't mean that there aren't organic ingredients in these peanut butters that you'd rather avoid (sugar and palm oil, to name a couple). Some organic peanut butters are strictly peanuts and salt, while others, such as Marantha No-Stir Organic brand, contain organic palm oil, organic unrefined cane sugar, and sea salt.
Low-Glycemic Peanut Butter: There is no added sugar in these peanut butters. So while a traditional peanut butter has 3 to 4 grams of sugar per serving, the low-glycemic brands (such as Fifty50) have 1 gram. However, many of the natural-style peanut butters have no added sugars either. Before you pay extra for a specially labeled "low glycemic" jar, check the sugar content of the less expensive natural peanut butters.
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You mention in this article that the Natural PB's may contain palm oil so that you don't need to stir it – is that bad?? why? my natural version (skippy natural) does include palm oil but, I am not sure why that is a bad thing..could you please let me know?
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From living with the headhunters of Borneo to teaching grade-school children in India, for years Los Altos resident Bonnie Bollwinkel brought her American way of thinking to educating people around the world about health issues.
As a young woman in India, for example, Bollwinkel joined Lutheran missionaries who taught in the rote British "mug and jug" style.
"I taught like an American, so I had a poster contest with health rules they could bring home to their parents," she said. "The kids loved it."
Her animated, hands-on approach made her popular with children and parents alike.
A physician colleague asked her to spend six months in the family planning department at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Thailand.
These days, Bollwinkel, 63, a charming and energetic presence, melds her experience in international relief work with a heart for seniors to serve as professional education specialist with the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada.
Hitting close to home
Bollwinkel, a licensed clinical social worker, trains others to face the challenges of Alzheimer's, the disease that took the life of her father, Don. Her grandmother, uncle and two aunts also died of the disease. Bollwinkel likes to add, however, that her 87-year-old mother, Betsy, is still alive and kicking, with a 91-year-old boyfriend.
Her parents' photos, framed on the lobby walls at the Mountain View association headquarters, remind Bollwinkel daily why she does this work.
"Alzheimer's has no survivors – there's no cure," she said.
She serves on the city's task force to address a cure and to help caregivers, an effort she calls "progressive" compared to other cities. She also lobbies for research for Alzheimer's in Washington, D.C., annually and sits on the San Francisco Dementia Care Education Task Force, which addresses the public health issue of Alzheimer's and educates and provides caregivers with support.
In 2001, Bollwinkel formed a team at Los Altos United Methodist Church – where her husband, Mark, has served as senior pastor since 1999 – to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the Alzheimer's Association's signature fundraiser. Her initial team of seven people earned $3,000 for their efforts. Last year, 146 people walked, netting $103,000. During her reign as team captain, she shepherded the team at Los Altos United Methodist to the top fundraising spot in the country.
On a mission
The roots of Bollwinkel's desire to help others run deep.
Born in San Francisco, she grew up in Orinda. When she was a junior in college, her father, an obstetrician and gynecologist in private practice, became an exchange professor in public health and she moved with her parents and two younger sisters to East Africa.
"It changed my whole life, and it was the best time in my life," mused Bollwinkel.
Returning stateside, she attended Callison College at University of the Pacific in 1971. Callison, dedicated to the study of international relations, required students to spend a year in India. Bollwinkel met her husband-to-be on a plane during the college's pre-semester trip to Singapore and Malaysia.
In her college days, the thought of being a pastor's wife was daunting. She admits to being "very terrified of the expectations placed on a pastor's wife." Also, her maternal grandparents were zealous missionaries, sternly reciting the word of God to all who would listen.
"I knew Mark wanted to be a pastor from the time he was 16, but he had studied anthropology and it was important to him to live in other cultures," she said.
Indeed, she optimistically thought she could "separate the man from the minister."
Over the years of their marriage and the birth of sons Dan and Matt, she discovered that they were a team, and that she was the extrovert.
A world of travel
The Bollwinkels have traveled the world together, including a stint studying in Kenya underwritten by a Lilly Endowment grant from the Methodist Church.
"We grew our own food, potatoes, spinach, everything, and when I became pregnant, I got hot milk from the cows," she said.
After traveling to Southeast Asia and Malaysia, the couple stayed in Sarawak, Borneo. Bollwinkel said she often went to the "long house" to breastfeed infant son Matt, who was born there. She practiced informal social work by teaching her friends in the village about the health benefits of breastfeeding. She would say, "I eat well, so he gets big." Mark served as principal of a theological school, but the government didn't allow foreign wives to work.
Borneo was a very rural assignment, and both Matt and her husband contracted typhoid. The experience was difficult for Bollwinkel, who had no washing machine and had to cook her own baby food.
"I got a glimpse of what it was like when women didn't have all the conveniences," she said, adding that she found it a very "powerful experience."
When the family returned to the U.S., she worked as a social worker in Sacramento at a hotel for people older than 60, finding that "disenfranchised folks like Box Car Bill loved me."
She has lived in Los Altos for 13 years now and said "coming here was in a way like coming home."
She points out that Los Altos United Methodist is the second-largest church in the state – after Glide Memorial in San Francisco. She said she loves the social interactions and opportunities that serving in a body of that size afford.
Walking for a cure
Bollwinkel lives with the hope for a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
"We're living longer, so we're living with more chronic conditions, and doctors are getting more accurate about diagnoses," she said.
This year's Walk to End Alzheimer's is scheduled Sept. 29 in San Francisco. The Bollwinkels will be in Paris celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, so Bonnie has passed the torch to co-captains Kate Carlin and Susan O'Neil.


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SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz County-area California Highway Patrol officers arrested 12 people on suspicion of driving under the influence during a maximum enforcement period around the New Year's holiday.
The period started at 6 p.m. Friday and ended at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, said CHP officer Sarah Jackson. The CHP asks anyone who spots an impaired driver to report them by calling 911.


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SOUTH Shields MP David Miliband has added his voice in opposition to the Government's controversial 'pasty tax'.
As the debate continues to heat up, he slammed Chancellor George Osborne's bid to add VAT to some hot food.
His comments come as South Tyneside butchers Dicksons today launched a Gazette-backed petition in their stores – protesting at the planned hike.
Gazette editor John Szymanski said: "This proposal is an absolute nonsense from start to finish. If carried out, many people will be hit in the pocket as well as jobs being lost.
"This proposed tax must be axed and I'd urge everyone to sign the petition to show their support."
Mr Miliband questioned why millionaire Mr Osborne thinks it right to tax pasties – but not caviar.
He said: "The 'pasty tax' is yet another example of this government not living in the real world.
"George Osborne thinks it is acceptable there is no tax on caviar, but it is fine to tax a pasty. The Tory/Lib Dem budget is hitting people hard."
Mr Miliband said he feared the tax plan – announced in last week's budget – could damage businesses such as Dicksons.
The firm employs about 250 people in 21 stores across the North East, with a head office at Middlefields, Tyne Dock, South Shields.
He added: "I will continue to speak up against any government proposals that affect residents and businesses of South Shields, like Dicksons."
His stance was welcomed by Michael Dickson, the firm's managing director, who has also slammed the VAT move.
Mr Dickson said: "David Miliband is a supporter of Dicksons and has a real understanding of the heritage of both our brand and this traditional market.
"That market existed long before fast food and takeaways were introduced.
"He has supported us in our recent factory extension and recognises the importance of family businesses such as ours as key employers across the region. I am pleased he and so many of his colleagues in Westminster continue to speak up on our behalf."
Shoppers can sign petitions at Dicksons outlets in Fowler Street, King Street, Prince Edward Road and Boldon Lane, all in South Shields.
They will also be in shops in St James Mall, Hebburn, and the Viking Centre, Jarrow, and at the Gazette office in Chapter Row, South Shields.
You can print out your own petition by clicking here. Once it's full, return it to any of the above outlets.
Mr Dickson added : "We are urging people to sign against this ludicrous attack on a traditional market, either online or in any of our shops."
Mr Osborne wants to remove an anomaly where hot food takeaways are charged VAT while bakers avoid it. The industry insists foods like sausage rolls and pasties are not sold as hot food, but freshly-cooked food that is kept hot.
Market leader Greggs is calling on MPs to take up the issue, and has plans to set up an online petition.
Michael Clare, South Tyneside Council's lead member for economic growth and jobs, has slammed the move. He said it was an attack on firms in recession.
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RESIDENTS are joining together to make their village a better place, and need more volunteers to join their quest.
People living in the new village of Greylees, outside Sleaford, have decided to form a residents association to help tackle any issues after advice from North Kesteven District Council, and are appealing to other residents to get involved.
A meeting was organised by Greylees resident Tim Eccles via Facebook last Wednesday for villagers to discuss problems, including youths allegedly causing disturbances, speeding and inconsiderate parking around the roundabouts.
The meeting was chaired by North Kesteven executive board Coun Mike Gallager, joined by ward member Coun Geoff Hazelwood, a representative from the police anti-social behaviour team and PCSO Amy Michie.
A major concern raised by the residents was the amount of youths hanging around the estates from 10pm onwards, making noise, drinking and skate boarding, as there are no facilities or play areas in Greylees for young people.
Crime figures for Greylees in the last six months were provided, where it was found that there has been nine recorded crimes in the Greylees area in the last six months, of which six were classified as anti social behaviour.
Mark Cotes, Technical Director for the estate's developmers, David Wilson North Midlands, told the Standard later: "All the obligations of the planning consent for our De Vessey Village development have been fulfilled. It was not a request of the local authority that a play area or village hall be provided, only open spaces, of which there are many at the development.
"We will continue to work closely with the council and the residents to bring about the development of the future phase of this scheme in a way that will be of most benefit to the community."
The residents were encouraged to call Lincolnshire Police on 101 if the bad behaviour continued.
The next meeting for anyone interested in joining the Greylees Residents Association group will be on Wednesday April 18 at 7pm at Rauceby village hall.
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Big ethanol production may be boosting corn futures. Corn futures bounced from fresh five-month lows yesterday and remained strong overnight. Bulls were probably pleased as well by the weekly EIA report stating last week's ethanol production at a record high (due to rising gasoline prices). July corn gained 4.0 cents to $4.4275/bushel by late Wednesday morning, while December added 1.75 cents to $4.4125.
News of a sizeable export sale is likely supporting nearby soy futures. Despite recent talk of reduced bean demand, the USDA announced this morning that 140,000 tonnes of 2013/14 beans had been sold to an unknown destination. Resurgent palm values are boosting the oil market, but new crop prices appear to be suffering from expectations for a big fall crop. July soybeans rebounded 9.25 cents to $14.075/bushel around midsession Wednesday, while July soyoil ran up 0.54 cents to 40.22 cents/pound, and July soymeal lifted $1.3 to $452.0/ton.
Kansas harvest data may be boosting the wheat markets. An early report from the Kansas Wheat Commission indicated low yields and harvester problems with short stalks and mud. That news very likely powered today's sizeable Kansas City rally, as well as more moderate gains at the Chicago and Minneapolis exchanges. July CBOT wheat futures climbed 12.25 cents to $5.94/bushel shortly before lunchtime Wednesday, while July KCBT wheat jumped 23.75 cents to $7.3625 and July MWE futures surged 27.5 to $7.1125.
Bearish seasonal expectations are weighing on cattle futures. The Chicago cattle market seemed to lose its upward momentum Tuesday as traders anticipated traditional early-summer price weakness. Soaring beef supportive prices overnight, but bears returned in force this morning. August cattle fell 0.90 cents to 144.82 cents/pound in late Wednesday morning action, while December dove 1.95 to 148.85. Meanwhile, August and October feeder cattle future plummeted the daily 3-cent limit to 204.85 and 205.70 cents/pound, respectively.
CME hog futures are dropping despite supportive data. Tuesday's cash and wholesale reports indicated across-the-board gains, but that seemingly did little to diminish the big losses posted last night. We suspect industry analysts have begun publishing bearishly construed estimates for the June 28 Hogs & Pigs report. On the other hand, one could argue that a technical bounce in now due. August hog futures tumbled 0.62 cents to 127.42 late Wednesday morning, while December plunged 1.47 cents to 93.37.


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The discovery of a five-inch gas line and 13 electrical conduits during the Carroll County Middle School renovation will cost the district more than $91,000 out of its contingency budget.
The Board of Education originally approved a change order of $7,340 at its meeting June 19, to remove the gas and electrical conduit from the existing courtyard. The board approved two more change orders related to the discovery at a special meeting July 17.
Area youngsters played and learned on the Carroll County Schools STEM Bus July 10, at its stop at the county park.
The STEM Bus ends its summer route July 25. The following is the schedule: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. at Happy Hollow, 1-2:30 p.m. at Oakview; Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. at Ghent Park, 1-2:30 at General Butler State Resort Park back entrance; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Ninth Street apartments, 1-2:30 p.m. at county park; and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Green Acres, 1-2:30 p.m. at Carrollton Village.
All Carroll County High School students will be getting a new laptop for the upcoming school year. The 11E YOGA, a Lenovo product, is the laptop of choice for the staff and students.
"Before, only juniors and seniors had access to school-provided laptops," Superintendent Bill Hogan said. "Now, every high school student will receive a personal laptop for school use. Similar to our MacBook initiative, students will be able to take the computers home with them as well."
Hannah Hudson of Milton, Ky., has graduated from the University of Evansville with the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Hudson, majoring in Science Education and Biology, graduated during UE's 156th Commencement, held Saturday, May 10, at the Ford Center in downtown Evansville. During the ceremony, the University awarded 595 degrees to 579 graduates.
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear announced that the Carroll County Early Childhood Council was awarded $6,989 as part of the Governor's continued commitment to improving early childhood outcomes for Kentucky's youngest citizens.
"It is imperative to the future of Kentucky that our children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn and succeed," Beshear said. "That is why we must engage everyone, from lawmakers to families, in making sure all children in the Commonwealth get the best possible start in life."
Two receive degrees in May from EKU
Two local students were among the 1,707 graduates Eastern Kentucky University recognized at the conclusion of the spring 2014 semester.
Graduates were honored at commencement ceremonies May 10.
Local EKU graduates include the following:
Ethan Thomas Manley, Carrollton, who received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Eric Lee Muncie, Milton, specialist masters degree in school psychology.
EKU announces spring 2014 President's List
The Carroll County Board of Education approved three construction bids for projects within the district.
E.B. Miller Contracting, Inc., from Cincinnati, was awarded a bid of $20,650 for repainting the Carroll County High School gymnasium. The project was expected to take two weeks. A bid for the painting project was also submitted by Abel Construction Company Inc., from Louisville.
Abel Construction Company Inc., from Louisville, was awarded a contract to install insulation for the Carroll Co. Schools Conditioning Center with a bid of $29,793
Seven named to UK spring Dean's List
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I am a lover of eating Bitter melon,It fits my personal belief ( not Proven) that most of the bitter fruits and vegetables do have different degree of ability to fight inflammation in our body. Try to slice one or two medium size of bitter melon to pieces and add soy sauce and garlic first to the hot pan with 1-2 teaspoonful of oil,then cook and stir fried them to medium done,then mix with slices of chicken or fish separately cooked already. But if you can get black bean paste in a jar from places other than "Made in China"; then try to replace soy sauce with it and add salt to taste ; To me , it is my favorite dish .
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"Carcinogenesis. 2013 Mar 14. [Epub ahead of print]
Bitter melon juice activates cellular energy sensor AMP-activated protein kinase causing apoptotic death of human pancreatic carcinoma cells.
Kaur M, Deep G, Jain AK, Raina K, Agarwal C, Wempe MF, Agarwal R.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and.
Prognosis of pancreatic cancer is extremely poor, suggesting critical needs for additional drugs to improve disease outcome. In this study, we examined efficacy and associated mechanism of a novel agent bitter melon juice (BMJ) against pancreatic carcinoma cells both in culture and nude mice. BMJ anticancer efficacy was analyzed in human pancreatic carcinoma BxPC-3, MiaPaCa-2, AsPC-1 and Capan-2 cells by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide, cell death enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and annexin/propidium iodide assays. BMJ effect on apoptosis regulators was assessed by immunoblotting. In vivo BMJ efficacy was evaluated against MiaPaCa-2 tumors in nude mice, and xenograft was analyzed for biomarkers by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Results showed that BMJ (2-5% v/v) decreases cell viability in all four pancreatic carcinoma cell lines by inducing strong apoptotic death. At molecular level, BMJ caused caspases activation, altered expression of Bcl-2 family members and cytochrome-c release into the cytosol. Additionally, BMJ decreased survivin and X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein but increased p21, CHOP and phosphorylated mitogen-activated protein kinases (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 and p38) levels. Importantly, BMJ activated adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a biomarker for cellular energy status, and an AMPK inhibitor (Compound C) reversed BMJ-induced caspase-3 activation suggesting activated AMPK involvement in BMJ-induced apoptosis. In vivo, oral administration of lyophilized BMJ (5mg in 100 µl water/day/mouse) for 6 weeks inhibited MiaPaCa-2 tumor xenograft growth by 60% (P < 0.01) without noticeable toxicity in nude mice. IHC analyses of MiaPaCa-2 xenografts showed that BMJ also inhibits proliferation, induces apoptosis and activates AMPK in vivo. Overall, BMJ exerts strong anticancer efficacy against human pancreatic carcinoma cells, both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting its clinical usefulness.
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The primary hypothesis of this study is that panitumumab, an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is an effective treatment for carcinoid syndrome in people who fail or do not adequately respond to octreotide or other supportive therapies.
|Carcinoid Syndrome
|Drug: Panitumumab
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|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
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|Phase II Study of Panitumumab in the Treatment of Carcinoid Syndrome
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MedlinePlus related topics: Carcinoid Tumors
Drug Information available for: Panitumumab
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Carcinoid Tumor Carcinoid Syndrome NeuroepitheliomaU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Radiographic measures [ Time Frame: Every 4 cycles ]
- Tumor Marker Evaluations [ Time Frame: Every 2 cycles ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Quality of LIfe [ Time Frame: Day 1 each cycle and 1 month follow-up ]
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- Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic carcinoid tumor and carcinoid syndrome
Measurable disease as defined by RECIST criteria or evaluable disease
- Measurable disease is the presence of at least one measurable lesion. If the measurable disease is restricted to a solitary lesion, its neoplastic nature should be confirmed by cytology/histology. Measurable lesions are lesions that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension with longest diameter greater than or equal to 20 mm using conventional techniques or greater than or equal to 10 mm with spiral CT scan.
- Evaluable disease is disease that cannot be measured directly by the size of the tumor but can be evaluated by a validated biomarker assay including 24 hr urine 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, serum serotonin, and/or serum chromogranin A.
- All sites of disease must be evaluated less than or equal to 28 days prior to enrollment.
- All subjects must be 18 years of age or older.
- ECOG performance status of 0 to 2.
- Subjects may have had past or may be receiving current treatment with octreotide.
Adequate laboratory parameters with all tests to be performed within 72 hours prior to the first dose.
- Absolute neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1.5 x 109/L
- Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 9.0 g/dL
- Platelet count greater than or equal to 100 x 109/L
- Serum creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dL
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) less than or equal to 3 times the upper limit of normal, unless with radiographic evidence of liver metastases. If with liver metastases, AST less than 5 times the upper limit of normal.
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) less than or equal to 3 times the upper limit of normal, unless with radiographic evidence of liver metastases. If with liver metastases, AST less than 5 times the upper limit of normal.
- Total Bilirubin less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
- Magnesium level greater than lower limit of normal
- Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test performed within 7 days prior to the start of treatment
- Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Woman and men should use adequate birth control for at least 6 months after the last administration of panitumumab.
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent. A signed informed consent must be obtained prior to any study specific procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Evidence of localized carcinoid tumor amenable to surgical resection or chemoembolization.
- People who are asymptomatic from their carcinoid tumors.
- Past treatment with EGFR inhibitors including cetuximab and panitumumab.
- History of active malignancies requiring treatment in the past 5 years with the exception of resected basal cell carcinoma of the skin.
- History of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis.
- History of cardiac arrhythmia or Q-T prolongation on electrocardiogram.
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Treatment with chemotherapy, biologics, immunotherapy, vaccines or cytokine therapy within 4 weeks prior to study entry. The use of octreotide is not exclusionary.
- Major surgery, open biopsy or significant traumatic injury within 4 weeks of enrollment.
- A negative octreotide scan does not exclude study enrollment.
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Serotonin Syndrome
Pathologic Processes
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
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In the study, 26 men and women, aged 55 to 92, took 800 mg of beta-alanine three times per day or a placebo. After three months, doctors gave a maximum-effort test and found that those in the beta-alanine group could exercise 29 percent longer at the point of fatigue than those in the placebo group. Doctors said beta-alanine could help prevent falls and keep older adults healthier and living independently longer.
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To be held November 1-3, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lees Comikaze Expo promises an incredible experience for fans of comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and anime. This years event will feature an amazing line-up of attractions from vendors and exhibitors, interactive contests, celebrity autograph signings, screenings, renowned panel sessions and gaming tournaments.
Diamond is a leader in the comic book specialty market and has exclusive arrangements with all major U.S. comics publishers. Diamond, with its unrivaled connections in the comic industry, plans to help attract thousands of new fans to Stan Lees Comikaze Expo, making the 2013 show an event for the history books. We enjoy and support pop culture fandom as all of its exciting forms expand rapidly around the globe, said John Parker, Vice President, Business Development from Diamond. Even in a highly connected and socially digital world spanning from New York to Tokyo, Dubai to Toronto, Shanghai to Sao Paolo, Mumbai to Los Angeles, fans want to personally gather to interact with their favorite characters, experience the latest story developments, cosplay and perform, and purchase related merchandise. We are thrilled with our new Comikaze Expo alliance and look forward to contributing to the growth of their innovative Los Angeles event."
"My partners and I are committed to creating a unique, one-of-a-kind fan experience that will be enjoyed by all, said Regina Carpinelli, Founder and CEO, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo. Part of fulfilling that goal is to partner with industry giants. Diamond Comics is the one of the most precious gems in the pop culture world. We have no doubt that together we can achieve our prime objective to create one of the worlds largest, most diverse Pop Culture conventions."
Diamond is unique in the role they play uniting comics and fans everywhere, added Chris DeMoulin, EVP Worldwide Customer Development at Advanstar. Truly, Diamond is a fans best friend.
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TPWD Predicting Another Banner Year for Quail Hunting
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has documented quail population trends since 1978 and long-term patterns reflect a history of "boom and bust" cycles for Texas quail. Veteran biologists and quail aficionados point to 1982 as "The Year of the Quail" in Texas, but now they are saying 2004 may be the new benchmark.
"Everyone should have a great year hunting quail this time around. This will be a year to remember," said Mike Berger, wildlife division director at TPWD.
"No other place in the country will have the birds South Texas will have this year," stated Robert Perez, TPWD quail program leader. "Past research has shown that in certain years, well-managed properties can support more than one quail per acre and this is one of those years. Reports from field staff indicate that flushed coveys are flushing other coveys when they try to land. This is indicative of high population levels."
Perez points to textbook-perfect conditions for quail reproduction for the second straight year throughout South Texas and above-average conditions across the Rolling Plains and in the Trans Pecos.
The two factors that are most important for good quail production, according to Perez, are habitat and weather. Weather can account for between 65-90 percent of annual variation in quail populations. Weather is responsible for a big chunk in the change from year to year in bobwhite numbers, but habitat accounts for the rest.
"You have to have habitat and we have habitat," said Perez. "The last strongholds for bobwhite quail in the world are South Texas, the Rolling Plains and western Oklahoma and the reason is habitat. What we're seeing this year are quail spilling over into habitat that's marginal at best, while those properties that manage for quail have phenomenal numbers of birds."
Ideal quail production occurs in years that remain wet and cool during the spring and early summer months because it extends the window of opportunity for reproduction, according to Perez. He noted hens typically would make as many nesting attempts as conditions allow until they pull off a successful clutch. This year, conditions remained good from April through September and some hens that were successful early in the year will conceivably produce a second clutch with a new mate.
Hunters who have never had the opportunity to swing on a flushing covey of bobwhites or who've allowed their scattergun to collect dust are urged to don a bird vest and take to the fields this season. "With quail, there's no guarantee of carryover of birds from one year to the next," explained Perez. "We've been blessed with two straight years of good conditions, but if we get a cold, dry winter with as many birds as there are on the ground this year, there won't be enough food to sustain them all. When you have conditions like this, you ought to take advantage of them."
For those who don't have access to private land or are on a budget, there are ample opportunities to take part in the upcoming quail season on public land. Wildlife biologists at the Chaparral and James Daughtrey Wildlife Management Areas in South Texas point to banner bobwhite quail production, while the Gene Howe and Matador WMAs in the Panhandle should also offer excellent public hunting opportunities. Access to hunting at these WMAs and others is available with the purchase of a $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit, which can be bought wherever hunting licenses are sold, online at (http://tpwd.texas.gov/licenses/online_sales/) or by calling toll free (800) 895-4248. There is a $5 convenience fee for online and phone purchases.
In addition to ideal bobwhite quail hunting conditions this year, hunters should not overlook opportunities to pursue scaled quail, also known as blue quail, which occur in the arid desert regions of the Trans Pecos. Scaled quail surveys this year were the highest in 12 years and biologists on the Elephant Mountain and Black Gap WMAs are noting excellent numbers of birds. "If you've ever hoped to hunt blue quail in West Texas, this is the year to get it done," said Perez.
While overall population trends have increased, survey results don't always equate with hunting success in specific locations. Perez recommends drawing from past success in the field to determine likely quail haunts this year. "I'd suggest going back to the same areas that held birds last year, because that's where you're likely to find them this year," said Perez. "But what's been surprising this year is some landowners who haven't seen quail in a long time are suddenly seeing them on their property so you can't rule out anything."
The statewide quail season runs from Oct. 30-Feb. 27. The daily bag limit is 15, 45 in possession. Legal shooting hours for all non-migratory game birds are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The bag limit is the maximum number that may be killed during the legal shooting hours in one day.
"Annual quail population changes can be dramatic and our surveys indicate you may have to wait several years for another great year," he added. "We came off a terrible drought three years ago and are now seeing two consecutive banner years in South Texas. It is extremely rare to have those kinds of conditions repeat. I'm excited about what we have right now."
For more information on quail hunting in Texas, visit the Web (http://tpwd.texas.gov/hunt/) or call (512) 389-4505.
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March 30, 2013
Rumor Roundup
Setting the Stage
The Astros take center stage in the last Rumor Roundup of the offseason, as they prepare to kick off the regular season against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday night.
Astros unveil new minor-league pitching development plan
Luhnow explained the system to reporters, including Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle, on Thursday, noting that he first used the plan during his tenure in the Cardinals' scouting department. Specifically, the Astros will "piggyback" their minor-league starters, with the actual starter throwing no more than five innings or 75 pitches and the actual long reliever throwing no more than four frames or 60 pitches. Luhnow said that he believes this will be the first time such a program has been used in the upper minors, but the Cardinals employed it at the Single-A level (both Low-A and High-A) a few years ago.
The goal of the system, as Luhnow explained, is to prioritize giving innings to the eight or nine starting pitchers that the team will send to each of its full-season minor-league stops. Luhnow also believes in the notion that pitchers typically suffer injuries in the 90-120 pitch range, when they are fatigued, so the 75-pitch ceiling could help the Astros to keep their prized minor-league assets healthy.
The drawback, of course, is that in most cases, starters will not need to take a third tour of their opponents' lineups, an element that might limit the team's ability to evaluate their secondary pitches. Additionally, it's unclear whether starters capped at 75 pitches in Triple-A would be able to make a smooth transition to the majors, unless manager Bo Porter follows the same plan. Luhnow did not express either concern, and he dismissed a third—that the team would struggle to find work for and develop relievers—by saying that the use of other arms on the roster would be at the minor-league managers' discretion, from filling in gaps in the middle innings to picking up the crumbs at the end of the game.
For more on the plan and the Astros' projected minor-league pitching rosters, see the afore-linked Houston Chronicle post.
What to Watch for on Sunday
Matchup of the Game
Entering the bottom of the first inning on Sunday, Carter is 0-for-7 with two walks and one strikeout versus Harrison, and all of those showdowns have come within the last two years. In addition to the strikeout, Carter has grounded into a double play and popped out twice, so he has not found it easy to make solid contact off of Harrison, one of the hardest-throwing southpaw starters in the league.
Carter did most of his damage last year on the hard stuff, and scuffled—at least in a small sample—on breaking pitches down and away. Harrison threw back-to-back curveballs in their most recent encounter, Carter's third plate appearance on September 27, 2012, and he has started each of their nine meetings with a fastball, sinker, or cutter. Since the results have favored the lefty, who signed a five-year, $55 million extension in January, he might stick to a similar plan on Sunday night.
Daniel Rathman is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @danielrathman
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I think Toronto piggybacked their Lansing starters last year as well.
Mar 30, 2013 06:24 AM
I swear they should piggyback starters in the bigs. Get rid of the third time through the lineup meltdown and you have a larger talent pool to choose from
Mar 30, 2013 19:16 PM
Still only have 25 roster players, and the pitchers are already creeping up to 13/14 of them.
Mar 31, 2013 15:03 PM
This is mainly the because teams are using more short relievers. As the article states, Houston is doing this to maximize the number of innings available to starters and they acknowledge that less innings will be available to relievers. Any team, minor league or MLB could get by with a smaller pitching staff if user fewer short relievers. Replace 3 guys who will pitch 80 innings each with 2 who average 120 each and you save a roster spot.
Mar 31, 2013 19:30 PM
I think its long past time for rosters to expand. The 25 man roster was set at a time when rotations had four pitchers and the total staff came to 9-10 pitchers. The increase on specialization of pitchers has decimated the position player bench staffs. If a pitching staff has to go to 12-13, the roster should be upped to 28.
Mar 31, 2013 17:46 PM
Or its long past due for teams to rethink the 5 man rotation and the reliance on short relievers.
Mar 31, 2013 19:33 PM
FYI, Luhnow was just being interviewed by Buster Olney during the game and suggested that the tandem/piggybacking system would only be in place for the first month or two of the season, and then once the five 'best' pitchers sort themselves out they'd transition the rotations to a more normal setup.
Mar 31, 2013 19:16 PM
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Back in 2007 when their band Le Tigre was on hiatus, members JD Samson and Johanna Fatemen created the side project MEN. The magazine Sentimentalist describes them best: "Anthemic, synth-heavy dance beats team up with fiery topics from sexual freedom to wartime economies to both queer lifestyle and pleasure politics in MEN's cathartic songs like 'Who Am I to Feel So Free?,' making them the perfect band to open tours for The Gossip and Peaches in America, in addition to doing their own headlining stints in the U.S. and overseas."
And headlining they will be come April 1 touring in support of their upcoming February release Talk About Body. Fatemen is less a member and more a contributing writer to the band, but the out Samson, center, holds down the fort and brings her activist gay party perspective to the alt-dance pop side project. I mean, just check out this video for the single "Off Our Backs." Pretty gay … and hot.
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Mark Montieth: Pacers Q&A
Indianapolis Star sports reporter Mark Montieth answers your questions about the Pacers.
October 25, 2004
Question: With Jamaal Tinsley's contract coming to an end, when should we expect the Pacers to re-sign him and for how much if they plan on keeping him? (Tom from Cleveland, Ohio)
I wouldn't even want to guess what kind of salary Tinsley will command. Perhaps some of the recent contracts other Pacers have signed will serve as a guideline. Jeff Foster signed a six-year, $30 million deal, but that was before he became a starter. Artest signed a six-year, $40 million deal two seasons ago, which is similar to the contract Stephen Jackson signed over the summer.
The Pacers have until the end of the month to sign Tinsley to an exception. Otherwise he becomes a restricted free agent after the season, and the Pacers have the option of matching any offer he gets. It might seem safer for both sides to go that route to see what the marketplace says about his worth, but that hasn't been Donnie Walsh's style. It might be Larry Bird's, though.
Question: I have enjoyed reading your columns and feel you are one of the top reporters in the business! I think outside of Shaq, Stephen Jackson will turn out to be the most significant player move of the offseason. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Additionally, I still think the club needs a swift point guard with scoring ability to make it past Detroit. But it is hard to see one being available as the season begins. I'd hoped they could have gotten both Jason Terry and Jackson from Atlanta. (Paul from Leesburg, Va.)
Thank you. You're obviously a genius when it comes to talent appraisal, so I can't argue with anything you say. Just kidding.
I agree, Jackson will be significant for the Pacers. Not just because of what he'll bring on the court, which is someone who can stretch the defense and improve the team's size and athleticism in the backcourt, but also because he brings so many positive intangibles.
He's a humble, enthusiastic player with a history of hitting clutch shots. Guys like him, who bounced around the minor leagues before making it in the NBA, usually are good players to have around.
Jackson has enough raw talent that he was drafted out of high school, so it's a unique combination. The other Pacers respect him for having started on a championship team and for his willingness to come off the bench. He's also a talkative, friendly person by nature, so he'll help keep everybody loose.
One could argue that the Pacers aren't as strong at point guard as last season, with Eddie Gill replacing Kenny Anderson. Gill is more athletic, though, and will accept his role as the No. 3 point guard more easily than Anderson, who handled last season's demotion professionally but still found it difficult to swallow his pride.
There are differing opinions around the league about Terry. He's athletic and skilled, but will he help a team win? Perhaps we'll find out this season, now that he's in Dallas. I doubt he would have been happy with the Pacers as a backup point guard, however, and his style of play might not have suited them as well as Tinsley's. Terry also will be paid $7.5 million this season, so the Pacers would have had to trade significant talent to get him.
Question: Last year, injuries caused starters to lose their position until the timing was right for them to get their job back. Could Jeff Foster have that situation occur given the positive performances we have been seeing from Scot Pollard? Also, could you elaborate on the differences in Pollard's and Foster's style of play? (David from Flower Mound, Texas)
I'm not sure any starters lost their job because of injuries last season. Tinsley opened the season on the bench and quickly went on the injured list for a legitimate reason, but he wasn't going to start regardless at that point. Kenny Anderson lost his starting job because of an injury, and never got it back after Tinsley played well.
I doubt Foster will lose his starting job to Pollard. His injury isn't that serious, so he won't miss much time, and the team was so successful last season with him as the starter. It's true, however, that he was dropped from the starting lineup against the Pistons, and played only two minutes in Game 6. He'll need to be a more consistent offensive threat to keep that from happening again, and the changes in the offense should help him do that.
Foster and Pollard are similar in their skills and style. Foster's quicker, though, while Pollard weighs 20 more pounds and appears to be better equipped to bang with the bigger centers.
Question: I've been reading comments from the national media about how the Pacers are in turmoil, behind the curtain, due to Ron Artest. What we read locally seems to downplay this idea. What's the story? (Steve from Tipton, Ind.)
The story is that the local media knows a lot more about the team than the national media. There's no shortage of people out there who have no clue about much of anything but still have a forum to express an opinion. You'll notice that they never cite a source for their information, or even claim to have one anonymously.
If you were around the team every day you wouldn't get the impression the team is in turmoil. Quite the opposite. Artest has been a disruption at times in past seasons and I quoted some of Larry Bird's frustration about Artest over the summer. Artest is capable of acting out, mostly with words, if the team loses and there are times it seems something is distracting him. But I see no reason why he can't continue the improvement he showed last season.
Question: Should there be cause for concern about Jermaine O'Neal's foot injury causing back problems and keeping him off the court? Seems these types of nagging injuries can linger. (Dave from Decatur, Ind.)
They can indeed, which is why the Pacers are playing it safe. Neither of his injuries appears significant, however. He practiced every day until last week, and his mobility does not appear to be impaired. He was injured (a ligament strain on top of his left foot) early in August, so it seems unlikely it could linger much longer.


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WEST Midlands Ambulance Service is urging residents to stay safe and healthy over the coming days as temperatures continue to plummet and significant snowfall is forecast.
Paramedics are urging members of the public to wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear if they need to go out, to help avoid slips and falls.
With heavy snowfall predicted for the region tomorrow, motorists are also being advised not to undergo any unnecessary journeys and to allow extra travelling time.
Motorists should make sure they have extra items in their car over the winter months, in case of a breakdown or a delay.
An emergency pack should include an ice-scraper, torch, warm clothing, blanket, boots, first aid kit, food and drink and a snow shovel.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: "No-one wants to be a misery but although snow and ice can be a huge amount of fun, it can also be quite dangerous. Every winter we're called to people who have become injured whilst sledging. We would encourage people to just take a second to think about where they are sledging and to have fun safely. Clearly playing on frozen lakes and canals can also have tragic consequences if people fall on or through the ice.
"People with existing medical conditions that can be aggravated by cold weather should stay warm and be prepared by making sure they have all their medications, saving any avoidable journeys.
"We also appeal for people to be aware of those who are elderly, frail or in some way vulnerable to this type of weather, be it friends, neighbours or relatives."
With the 999 service typically busier over winter months, members of the public are being asked to think before dialling the emergency line, as crews may take longer to get to the patient safely as they navigate challenging roads. Residents are also asked to consider contacting pharmacists, GPs and walk in centres for non life threatening medical issues.


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It is cool when you can see industry examples of how software can improve your companies productivity and cost savings through software.
I worked with the Rational Focal Point team, to publish a demo discussing some of the major portfolio management challenges facing municipalities and demonstrating how Focal Point can meet those challenges, by utilizing many of the monitoring, prioritization, and decision making capabilities featured in the solution. Whether you manage a city, a company or an organization, you will need to prioritize projects and understand the return on investment each project will provide you, which can be extremely challenging, if you don't have the proper tools.
There are many other challenges and details to managing a portfolio of projects. Ideas for new investments or cost-cutting measures come from a variety of sources and most cities or companies don't have a single repository where those ideas can be gathered and carried through a defined lifecycle. Without such a repository you run the risk of having great ideas fall through the cracks.
In lean times resources become limited. In these cases being alerted about budget overruns, scheduling delays, and resource bottlenecks as soon as possible is critical. Many cities or companies cannot generate the simple, real-time overviews that help managers quickly pinpoint trouble spots and address them in the earliest stages.
Presented here are a few of those challenges that the Focal Point solution has been designed to address—hopefully many of them look familiar to you.
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"One of the volcanoes on the Hawaiian islands just erupted and sent all kinds of rock and ash into the air! I just saw it on the news!", Fred spouted, running into the room. Everyone paid close attention to the television set as they changed it to the news channel. Liz, knowing that isn't true said, "Hawaii? I think not". How did Liz know the eruption never happened?
HintHawaii has eruptions every day. The way Fred explained it is what is wrong.
AnswerThe type of volcano on Hawaii is a "Shield" volcano, and the volcano Fred explained is a "Composite" volcano.
A shield volcano has slowly flowing lava with no ash spouting out. Every volcano on Hawaii is this way. On the other hand a composite volcano shoots out rock and ash, with a small amount of lava. A good example would be Mt. St. Helen's. If a composite volcano were to erupt it would not be on Hawaii.
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The Puget Sound is the second largest estuary in the United States. Its numerous glacier-carved channels and branches are fed by freshwater from over 10,000 rivers and streams that flow down from the Olympic and Cascade Mountains to the wetlands, salt marshes, and bays of the Sound. The Puget Sound's climate, extensive shoreline, nutrient-rich waters, and diverse habitats sustain a variety of wildlife. It is also a place of tremendous natural beauty, with its mountains, rugged coastline, and evergreen forests.
People and Puget Sound
The Puget Sound region is home to over 4 million people, including the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. The economy of the region is largely tied to the Sound and its natural resources, such as lumber, shellfish, and recreation. Washington is among the top shellfish-producing states in the nation, with its famous Dungeness crab and geoduck clams. The Puget Sound includes some of the country's busiest ports, including Seattle, Tacoma, Anacortes, Everett, Port Angeles, and Olympia. In addition, hundreds of thousands of people come to the Sound for its wildlife, natural beauty and recreation opportunities, such as boating, kayaking, whale watching and fishing.
The Puget Sound ecosystem is rich in marine, freshwater and wetland species, including invertebrates, birds, fish, mammals, underwater plants like eelgrass, and tiny aquatic organisms, called plankton.
Sea-level Rise
Global warming is melting glaciers and ice fields and heating ocean waters, causing them to expand. The result is rising sea levels.
Over the last 2,000 years, sea levels did not change significantly. However, this past century has seen average global sea levels rise by over six inches. Furthermore, scientists with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change believe the rate of sea-level rise is going to accelerate in the coming decades.
Predicted impacts of sea-level rise on the Puget Sound:
Although scientists are still studying how sea-level rise will affect the Puget Sound, we do know how important coastal habitats are to the regional ecology and economy. Sea-level rise is likely to have a ripple effect felt by wildlife and people alike. These impacts will likely be exacerbated by dikes, seawalls and other human-caused changes to the coastline that prevent beach replenishment and make it harder for coastal habitats to shift inland to adjust to sea-level rise.
National Wildlife Magazine Articles:
Orca Numbers Down in Puget Sound
Orcas on the Edge
Where Wild Salmon Still Spawn
Coloring Communities Evergreen
State of the Sound 2007 (PDF)
NWF Sea-level Rise and Coastal Habitats in the Pacific Northwest report (PDF)
National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report
Focus on Puget Sound, Economic Facts
Puget Sound Partnership
State of the Sound 2007 (PDF)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report, "The Physical Science Basis"
Wildlife in Hot Water: America's Waterways and Climate Change