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Joanna Angle
For The Lancaster News
Emerging evidence from international studies is verifying that trees and forests offer invaluable benefits to human physical health.
Research results from the University of Illinois provide evidence that trees may also help to reduce social problems.
Investigators found that trees draw people out of their individual homes and foster socialization among neighbors.
These relationships then help nurture children and build a strengthened sense of community, contributing to good physical and mental health.
Michele Roberts
For The Lancaster News
Many local residents and businesses contribute to Relay For Life each year in various ways, but one local school has a fundraiser each year that extends beyond the borders of Lancaster County.
Michele Roberts
For The Lancaster News
Science tells us 70 percent of the Earth is covered with water of some kind (not counting the water in swimming pools), and swimming is certainly a popular recreational sport. But can you be too old – or too young – to learn how to swim? In Lancaster, the answer is most decidedly no.
University of South Carolina Lancaster aquatic instructor Anne Small has been a swim instructor for 30 years. She says age makes no difference when learning the skills it takes to be a swimmer.
Michele Roberts
For The Lancaster News
Chandler Lenard is no different from any other excited teenager who just graduated from high school. The Lancaster High School graduate has plans to enjoy the summer with his family, and plans to attend the University of South Carolina Lancaster in the fall. With a cheerful demeanor and a ready smile, it's hard to imagine that 11 years ago, a horrible accident nearly cost him his life.
Tommicha Walker
Special to The Lancaster News
Michele Roberts
For The Lancaster News
Perhaps you've seen a strange aircraft in the sky, one with extra long wings that makes no noise at all. Rest assured it's not a UFO or a military drone. Chances are, it's a glider that has taken off from Bermuda High Soaring School in eastern Lancaster County.
On Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a family fun day at Famdamily's Restaurant, 1227 Great Falls Highway. Hair chalking, face painting, a dunking booth, children's karaoke, diabetes testing and arts and crafts are just some of activities planned for the event.
Sherry Archie
For The Lancaster News
Forty-seven years ago, Philip and Hedwig Burbach, along with their three young daughters, left their homeland of Germany behind and moved to the United States. They were following the lead of Philip's brother, George, who settled here in 1957.
People need trees. Literally. While we have intuitively known for years that taking a nature walk is good for our bodies, minds and spirits, researchers are now discovering that the human-tree connection can be critical to our health.
Scientists in Japan have learned that individuals walking in woods experience more positive physiological benefits than subjects who walked in the city.
Michele Roberts
For The Lancaster News
Five local boys graduated from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts on May 6 during a ceremony held at Buford Volunteer Fire Department.
Chandler Horton, Austin Shipston, Mason Brasington, Hunter Roberts and JP Starr crossed the bridge from Cub Scout to Boy Scout during the ceremony. The occasion was made more memorable by the fact that the graduation coincided with the 50th anniversary of Cub Scout Pack 82, which was established in 1962.
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David B. Miller is currently an associate professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Miller received his Ph.D. and Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993 and his Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 1986.
Dr. Miller's current research focus is on the health status of African American males. Specifically, he is currently investigating the awareness and knowledge of African American males regarding prostate cancer. This research agenda is establishing the foundation for his movement into the investigation of health disparities among African American males and the subsequent psychosocial effects of those disparities on poor health outcomes in African American males. Dr. Miller is also continuing to work on the development and validation of the Urban Hassles Index, which measures chronic daily hassles in urban settings among adolescents and young adults. Dr. Miller is currently the co-administrator of the African-American male research section of the Emerging Scholars Network.
Dr. Miller has worked as a social worker in a maximum-security prison and as a coordinator of a family planning project implemented to address infant mortality. He is currently evaluating the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Project for the Garfield Heights City Schools District. He has also consulted with the United States Federal Probation Office and the Erie County Office of Children and Youth Services.

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY Closes Seattle Opera Season, Beginning 5/5
Puccini's searing tragedy of East and West brings down the curtain on Seattle Opera's 2011/12 season. One of opera's most beloved characters, Cio-Cio-San, will test the limits of faith and choose death over dishonor at the climax of eight performances of Madama Butterfly, May 5 through 20, 2012. The production features the Seattle Opera debuts of five exciting artists, and the opening night performance on May 5 will also be the company's first-ever simulcast.
"No opera pulls at the hearts of an audience more than Puccini's Madama Butterfly," says Speight Jenkins, General Director of Seattle Opera. "The story of the geisha who loves the wrong man so fervently defines what makes audiences love Puccini and indeed opera itself. All one needs is an artist-and we have two of them-who knows musically and dramatically how to convey the joys and sorrows of the title role. Butterfly affects everyone, and we want this production to be our best yet."
On opening night, soprano Patricia Racette makes her Seattle Opera debut as the abandoned geisha. The New York Timespraised the "strength, taste, and emotional generosity" she brings to the role, which she has sung in many of the world's great opera houses. She alternates performances with Lithuanian soprano Ausrine Stundyte, who has "found in Cio-Cio-San the role of her life," according to ResMusica.com. Stundyte's "extraordinarily expressive death scene ripped tears out of more than one audience member" when she sang the title role at Oper Köln. Racette's Cio-Cio-San will be betrayed by the Lieutenant Pinkerton of Stefano Secco. The Italian tenor, who makes his Seattle Opera debut with these performances, has also sung Pinkerton in Rome, Florence, San Francisco, and at the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago. American tenorNathaniel Peake makes his Seattle Opera debut as Pinkerton in the alternate cast. Bulgarian conductor Julian Kovatchev, who has conducted this opera in Stuttgart, Cagliari, and San Francisco, makes his Seattle Opera debut leading these performances.
Both casts feature Canadian baritone Brett Polegato as Sharpless, the American Consul in Nagasaki, and 2011/12 Young Artist Sarah Larsen as Cio-Cio-San's servant, Suzuki. Polegato, who made his debut in 2005 as Henry Miles in The End of the Affair, starred as Oreste when Seattle Opera presented Iphigénie en Tauride in 2007. After making her mainstage debut as Mercédès in Carmen last fall, Larsen went on to sing Charlotte in the company's Young Artists Program touring production of Werther. The cast also features the return of tenor Doug Jones (Goro), baritone and 2011/12 Young ArtistDavid Krohn (Yamadori), and bass Michael Devlin (the Bonze). Peter Kazaras, Artistic Director of Seattle Opera's Young Artists Program, adds Madama Butterfly to his other recent mainstage directing credits, which include Tristan und Isolde and The Barber of Seville. The sets and costumes for Madama Butterfly, designed by Susan Benson and created by the Canadian Opera Company, first appeared at Seattle Opera in 1995. Lighting design is by Duane Schuler, who has recently lit Porgy and Bess and The Magic Flute at Seattle Opera.
The opening night performance on May 5 will also be Seattle Opera's first simulcast, made possible by the company's four-year Excellence Award from The Wallace Foundation. Eight thousand people are expected to enjoy, for free, a multi-camera HD view of the performance projected on a 50 x 80 foot screen at KeyArena, with surround sound. This landmark event, part of Seattle Center's "The Next 50," also celebrates the Center's fiftieth anniversary and the 1962 opera performance at the World's Fair that led to the formation of Seattle Opera.
Production Sponsors: Eulalie Schneider, ArtsFund, Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Janet Wright Ketcham
Additional Production Support: 4Culture
Madama Butterfly premieres Saturday, May 5, and runs through Sunday, May 20. Tickets are available online at seattleopera.org or by calling 206.389.7676 or 800.426.1619. Tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office by visiting 1020 John Street (two blocks west of Fairview), Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices start at $25.


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GRAHAM Mansell played a starring role with the ball as All Cannings dented the promotion hopes of Swindon United Churches and took themselves further away from the bottom of the table with a 51-run win in Division Two.
On a day which saw the vast majority of the Wiltshire League programme wiped out, Mansell's 5-5 in just 4.1 overs wrapped up victory for the visitors in a rain-affected encounter.
Cannings had reached 202-9 in their 45 overs, Richard Mansell scoring 63, Andy Legg 36 and Matt Tilley 21.
Charlie Dabbs took 5-44 in seven overs for Churches, Jimmy Mann claiming 3-31 and Rich Martin 1-27.
Churches target was reduced to 131 from 29 overs by the weather, but Mansell ensured they finished well adrift on 79 all out in 24.1 overs.
Mann and Keith Coatsworth both scored 18 for the home side.
Leaders Ramsbury reached 146 all out in their 45 overs before the weather forced the abandonment of their contest with Buscot Park, Dave Smith scoring an unbeaten 66.
In the only match to survive in Division Six, Swindon NALGO 2nd maintained their interest in the promotion race by edging their Collingbourne counterparts by four runs.
NALGO scored 193-6 from 45 overs, Valentine Yohans scoring an unbeaten 52 and Greg Griffith not out on 40.
Bhaskar Ganduri then took 6-32 in 9.2 overs to end Collingbourne's innings just shy on 189.
Charlie Knight scored 58 and Craig Watts 49.
Division Seven leaders Marlborough 3rd missed out on the chance to extend their lead as their meeting with Bathford 2nd was abandoned.
Marlborough had reached 156-5 from 41 overs, Andy Crabbe unbeaten on 78 and Ed Puddick scoring 45 when the elements forced a halt.
Beehive (Southwick) 2nd were 16-run winners over their Buscot Park counterparts after reaching 202 all out in 45 overs.
Adrian Day led the way with 69, Nigel Reeves adding an unbeaten 31, while Gary Thompson took 3-63, Paul Farmer 2-36 and Nick Edgington 2-2 in just five balls.
Set a reduced 176 off 39 overs to win, Buscot ended up on 159 all out, Andy Morbey with 60 and Farmer 48, but Reeves' 4-14 off three overs and 2-26 from James Dennison ended their hopes.
Wanborough 2nd (94-6) are up to second place after a four-wicket success over Highworth, who were dismissed for 93.


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Guest Post: How Heifer International Builds on the Benefits of Fair Trade
Heifer International's work to fight seasonal hunger and poverty goes hand-in-hand with Fair Trade
You'll find a lot of content on this blog highlighting the many benefits that Fair Trade brings to farming communities: From improved business relationships and democratic process, to additional income to invest in much-needed development projects. However, Fair Trade is not the only solution to alleviating poverty. Fair Trade often works best when combined with efforts from other organizations with similar missions. And, the democratic structure fostered by Fair Trade standards makes these communities ideal beneficiaries for additional support. That's because they are trained to clearly communicate their areas of need, distribute aid, and report back on the results of the investments.
Last week we highlighted our partnership with KIVA, and today we are proud to share a guest blog post from Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO of Heifer International
Two years ago I had the opportunity to visit a Fair Trade certified farm for the first time. Colleagues and I slogged up muddy terrain so we could see firsthand what it looks like to be a Fair Trade banana farmer in Ecuador and how Heifer International's work helps take the benefits of Fair Trade membership a step farther to improve the lives of the people who grow the food many of us take for granted. In fact, a number of our projects are with communities of Fair Trade farmers, raising crops from bananas to cocoa to coffee.
In Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru, we have worked for several years to bridge the gaps between the benefits of Fair Trade programs and the realities of seasonal hunger and poverty for coffee farmers. In March I visited Heifer projects in Honduras and Guatemala. In the small community of Belen-Ocotepeque in Santa Rosa-Belen, Honduras, I met a group of 10 women entrepreneurs who, two years ago, started a small business selling pickled vegetables. Their families' primary income comes from coffee laboring during the October-January harvest season. With support from Heifer Honduras, the co-op applied to put their line of pickled products into supermarkets countrywide, which could mean a significant increase in the amount and stability of their income.
In fact, it isn't uncommon to visit a Fair Trade cooperative and see the results of a Heifer project. On a February trip to Chiapas, Mexico, Fair Trade USA's Katie Barrow saw a lot of coffee being harvested at the Triunfo Verde Coffee Cooperative. She also saw a lot of chickens. The farmers proudly explained that because of Heifer, every two houses received 22 chickens. This community had voted to use the Fair Trade community development premium to create a health program with traveling clinics, and the chickens were a natural fit for program. The combination of improved nutrition–through a regular supply of eggs in their diet–perfectly complemented the nutrition training and health screenings the families received from the health program.
Heifer empowers families to turn hunger and poverty into hope and prosperity – but our approach, much like that of Fair Trade USA, is more than just giving them a handout. Heifer links communities and helps brings sustainable agriculture and commerce to areas with a long history of poverty. Our animals provide partners with both food and reliable income, as agricultural products such as milk, eggs and honey can be traded or sold at market. These benefits, combined with those made possible through Fair Trade, can bring about life-altering changes.
Fair Trade USA's work in farming communties around the world is key to improving the incomes and living conditions of commodity farmers. This month, as we celebrate and promote Fair Trade, I'd like us to look for ways to take it to the next level—to ensure the farmers growing many of the things we enjoy have the happy, healthy and secure lives we all deserve.


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Dr. Goldline is not a real doctor, the moniker is used purely for entertainment value. The views expressed here are entirely those of the author and not of management or any other curler.
Question: Dr. Goldline, how often should I replace my curling brush head?
Any sweeper would relish the opportunity to sweep his/her skip's rock to the button to score the winning point in a game but a dirty brush head could ruin that opportunity! Grasshopper, make sure your brush head is clean when you are out on the ice!
As curlers we all know that sweeping is key in cleaning the ice surface and helping a rock get closer to its intended destination. If we put aside the cleanliness of the ice, which is largely out of your control, there are three primary factors that impact the expected life of a brush head: position, pressure and playing frequency.
Front end players, our leads and seconds, do a lot more sweeping than those playing vice or skip, so if you play this position you will need to replace your brush head more frequently.
Do you brush really hard and apply a lot of pressure when you sweep, or would your sweeping action qualify more as a gentle dusting of the ice? The higher the intensity of your sweeping, the greater the wear and tear on your brush head.
Playing Frequency
The final element in the equation is the number of games you play over the course of a week or month: the once-a-week recreational curler will definitely not need to replace brush heads as frequently as the individual who curls 3-4 (or more) times per week.
How do you assess that brush pad?
The first step is simply to look at it. How dirty is the surface? The sides of the head will generally show the original colour of the pad so compare that to the colour of the pad on the brushing surface.
The second step – and to me this is the more important one - is to run my fingers over the surface of the brush head. Is it smooth as silk? That might be a good thing if you were looking for a new blouse or silk tie, but a clean brush head should have some texture to it. Normally the areas which feel very smooth will appear to be a bit shiny, smooth and shiny likely means it is time to invest in a new brush head.
If you are using Goldline's Norway pad, similar guidelines apply. It is time to replace the head when the fabric gets shiny or when the ridges on the pad are worn down to the point that the threading is starting to wear.
There are no hard and fast rules on this but I think that for most club curlers it is worth investing in a new broom head at least once per season at the start of the season. And for those playing more frequently or who are very effective at sweeping, a mid-season replacement may very well be in order.
Once you've attached a new head to your brush, take care of it the best you can during the season. If you are using a nylon pad, make use of the brushes that are normally provided in the ice shed and clean off the head frequently during a game (oh, and by the way, make sure to do your cleaning away from the ice surface!). Should you be using a Norway pad, avoid the brushes - just clean the surface of the pad using the palm of your glove, or by gently running the brush against the carpet.


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DAVID Warner has often danced down the wicket.
But had he scored another 10 runs on Saturday night, we might have seen something altogether different.
The big-hitting left-hander - that is, when he's not a right-hander - promised a Gangnam-style dance if he raised three figures. He had to be content with an unbeaten 90 as Lasith Malinga ensured there would be no appearance from the Psy guy. Nor, on what was meant to be Australia's Day, would there be a victory jig.
There was no more fascinating contest than that between the world's best Twenty20 batsman and its best bowler. The Slinger brilliantly changed his pace on a two-paced wicket. He got the ball up into the blockhole so consistently that he split Warner's bat at the base.
Warner showed scant regard for the rest of the bowlers - there was even an, albeit unsuccessful, attempt to switch hit mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis - but he couldn't get Malinga away.
''He's a genius,'' Warner said as he was facing up in the gravy overs. The veteran Sri Lankan speedster finished a skilful spell with 0-19 from his full allotment. He won their battle and it was the difference in the war.
None of the other Australian batsmen imposed themselves. They managed just one boundary - a George Bailey six - between them. Adam Vogues summed it up when he said: ''Davey was playing on a different wicket to the rest of us.''
Aaron Finch strode to the crease with a Bradmanesque Big Bash League season average of 99.40. And, if his Wikipedia entry is to be believed, a contract to promote Chiko Rolls.
He narrowly avoided another bird, a diamond duck, although the Sri Lankans botched what should have been a regulation run-out.
It wasn't the only blemish in the field - Nuwan Kulasekara dropped a sitter in the deep when Warner was on 68.
At other times the Sri Lankans' fielding was brilliant. The diving catch Thisara Perera took to dismiss the Renegades' captain Aaron Finch was a cracker. Ditto the piece of work to run out a floundering Shaun Marsh. Of the many deficiencies in Australia's batting - in all forms of the game - none needs to be addressed more urgently than their running between wickets.
Sri Lanka didn't start with spin but the hosts did. Indeed, the tweakers did most of the damage.
Xavier Doherty finished with 2-21, including the prized wicket of Mahela Jayawardena. Glenn Maxwell also played his part, chipping in with 2-15.
The pair steadied the ship after a tardy start by the seamers and fielders.
Tillekaratne Dilshan's cheeky ramp shot for six off a 144km/h Mitchell Starc thunderbolt was as brave, stupid and skilful a shot as you could hope to see.
In the end, Sri Lanka showed its class. It is the world's best Twenty20 exponent because it keeps its heads at the death.
Ben Laughlin took one of the catches of the summer but, when the game was there to be won, muffed one off his own bowling.
Australia is ranked seventh in the world and New Zealand looms large in its rear-view mirror.


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Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a three-year elections and political processes support program in Burma to assist the country in the run-up to general elections slated for 2015.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Kiawah Trust of U.K., and Dasra, India's leading strategic philanthropy foundation, launched a new $14 million partnership to address the healthcare needs of adolescent girls, mothers, newborns, and children in India. The announcement was made at the Dasra Philanthropy Week 2013 in Mumbai.
The Government of India and the Government of the United States , through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today renewed their commitment to end all preventable child deaths and to strengthen India's Call to Action on Child Survival and Development.
Today, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah announced a new collaboration with Cisco, a leading networking and communications firm, to set up two Cisco Networking Academies in Burma. This initiative will provide emerging information and communications technology (ICT) skills training and increase the number of job-ready graduates for the country's ICT sector.
Despite a global effort to prevent atrocities including genocide, ethnic cleansing and mass rape, millions remain at risk. In an effort to combat future atrocities, today the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Humanity United launched the second and final round of the Tech Challenge for Atrocity Prevention and competition, an innovative approach to developing new ways to combat and prevent the worst human rights violations.
Today, the National Institutes of Health-funded Microbicide Trials Network presented final results from the VOICE HIV prevention clinical trial at the 20th Conference of Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Atlanta. The trial has been evaluating two antiretroviral (ARV)-based approaches for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV in women – daily use of one of two different ARV tablets or of a vaginal gel. While the products were found to be safe, it appears that most participants did not use the products daily, as recommended. The U.S. Agency for International Development, through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, contributed support for the VOICE trial through the technical support and vaginal gel provided by one of our partners, CONRAD.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) convened a group of U.S. representatives from information and communication technology (ICT) industry leaders Cisco, Google, HP, Intel, and Microsoft in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, Burma. The week-long visit explored a range of joint opportunities for accelerating affordable access to the Internet, strengthening transparent and efficient government, and bolstering skills building.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will travel to Mumbai, India, and Rangoon and Naypyitaw, Burma, from March 5-9, 2013.
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) received the Best Government Policy for Mobile Development award at GSMA's Mobile World Congress 2013. The Agency's work to increase the use of mobile services to empower women was recognized by the mobile industry's largest trade association at its annual event, which attracts over 70,000 people.
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with partners Qtel Group and AusAID, announced the winners of the GSMA mWomen Design Challenge, which aims to redefine the smartphone user experience for resource-poor women in emerging markets.
On February 26, Dr. Maura O'Neill, Chief Innovation Officer, for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will participate in a panel discussion on women's inclusion in mobile financial services, during the GSMA mWomen Seminar at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona, Spain.
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Government of the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID), announced the establishment of the USAID/DFID Humanitarian Innovation Initiative to invest in cost-effective innovations to humanitarian challenges.
On February 16, Dr. Alex Dehgan, Science and Technology Adviser to USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah and Director of the USAID Office of Science and Technology, will participate in a panel discussion, Bridging the Gap Between Global Environmental Change Research and Development, at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston.
Today the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner Humanity United announce the first-round winners of the Tech Challenge for Atrocity Prevention – a technology competition enlisting problem solvers from around the world in support of the White House's effort to design new tools to prevent mass atrocities.
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement Research (PEER) Science program and National Instruments (NI) announced a unique public-private partnership. The organizations are partnering to bring cutting-edge scientific equipment, training and support to approximately 100 research projects with commercial promise and demonstrated long-term development impact in more than 80 countries over the next five years. This partnership is the first step in USAID PEER's effort to leverage the private sector in support of scientists in developing countries.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and five Salvadorian foundations today announced a partnership to combat citizen insecurity and strengthen municipal responses to crime and violence in 50 dangerous communities in El Salvador. This public-private partnership is the largest in USAID history with local partners and ever in Latin America.
Today, Rebecca Black was sworn in as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Cambodia. Assistant Administrator for Asia Nisha Biswal presided over the ceremony and USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah administered the oath of office to Black.
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) at a private ceremony today that will establish the first investment fund in Badakhshan, Afghanistan to invest in social development projects.
To combat deforestation in the Andean Amazon, four U.S. universities have been awarded funding by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through Higher Education for Development (HED) to partner with South American universities to enhance local biodiversity conservation and sustainability.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) today announced the upcoming National Summit on "Call to Action for Child Survival and Development", scheduled to be held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu from February 7-9, 2013. Organized in partnership with UNICEF and USAID, the Summit is a critical platform that will strategically engage over 200 delegates including 27 international and 35 national experts, key policy makers, planners and implementers from the health sector representing all states of India, representatives and heads of UN and development agencies, global health experts and practitioners, Civil society members and private sector, to discuss and debate on Child Survival and development in India.
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MIRNA Profiling of Breast Cancer in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Treatment for Locally Advanced & Inflammatory Breast Cancer
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|October 27, 2010
|Last Updated Date
|August 18, 2017
|Start Date ICMJE
|November 2009
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|May 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01231386 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|MIRNA Profiling of Breast Cancer in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Treatment for Locally Advanced & Inflammatory Breast Cancer
|Official Title ICMJE
|MIRNA Profiling of Breast Cancer in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Treatment for Locally Advanced & Inflammatory Breast Cancer
|Brief Summary
|MicroRNAs (MiRNAs) regulate the translation of RNAs and are implicated in cell proliferation and renewal both under physiologically normal as well as in malignant conditions. Dysregulation of specific miRNAs may be associated with either gaining oncogenic or loosing tumor suppressing functions. MiRNA dysregulation has been implicated in breast cancer tumorigenic (stem cell) and non-tumorigenic development. Therefore, miRNA profiling of treatment naïve and treatment-exposed breast tumors and sequential samples of blood/serum will allow for identification of miRNA markers of prognosis and as indicators and potential targets for personalized therapies. In this proposal, specimens from patients treated in the clinical breast cancer program on already existing protocols (IRB 05091 and 05015) will be characterized by Dr. Rossi's laboratory and collaborators, and the information gained will be applied to develop specific therapies.
|Detailed Description
Current neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment strategies do not allow for rationale incorporation of such agents. One needs tools to predict both de novo and acquired resistance to therapeutic agents. This is a difficult task, due to the compound nature of escape routes: tumor exposure is usually to a combination of therapeutic agents and the mechanisms of resistance are broad: intrinsic resistance due to existing mutations, or regulatory - miRNA, other epigenetic - alterations, polymorphisms, tumor cell adaptation via new mutations and activation of alternative pathways, lack of optimal pharmacokinetics/genomics, activation of efflux mechanisms, accelerated repair mechanisms are involved.
Similarly, not all patients who are candidates for primary surgical intervention to be followed by post-operative adjuvant therapy benefit from such systemic treatments. The mechanisms of resistance be it de novo in surviving stem cell/tumorigenic components, or acquired by cells left behind "dormant" after the surgical intervention, are not well delineated.
Breast tumors subjected to neoadjuvant chemotherapy allow for baseline and treatment-effected sampling. Characterization of core biopsy specimens of primary tumors procured prior to exposure to neoadjuvant therapy from different varieties of breast cancer subtypes, and of subsequent mid-treatment and intraoperative (procured during definitive surgery following completion of neoadjuvant therapy) samples should help to assess the predictive value of the pre-treatment and post-treatment miRNA expression profile for complete and near complete response, as a surrogate marker for survival. Similarly, patterns of de novo and acquired resistance may emerge when assessment of pre- and post treatment miRNA expression profiles are analyzed in a supervised manner of classification using pathological response as classifier. Samples obtained from patients with primary surgical removal of their tumors before any systemic treatment exposure on the other hand, will allow for determining markers of prognosis, and predictors for response to therapeutic targeting agents.
Time Perspective: Retrospective/Prospective
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Design ICMJE
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Other
|Target Follow-Up Duration
|Not Provided
|Retention: Samples With DNA
Tissue and Blood Procurement. Breast cancer tissues from core biopsies (as available, preferably fresh frozen or RNA-later preserved, but in case of lack of availability, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded [FFPE] core or tissue samples) which have been collected or will be collected under IRB#05091 or 05015.
|Sampling Method
|Probability Sample
|Study Population
|Female, Breast Cancer, > 18 years, regardless of histology, treatment phase, or stage. However, only patients with Stage II-III disease from IRB #05015 will be accrued, in order to assure that sufficient tumor tissue will be available.
|Condition ICMJE
|Breast Cancer
|Intervention ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Study Groups/Cohorts
|Not Provided
|Publications *
|Not Provided
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|May 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|May 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|City of Hope Medical Center
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|City of Hope Medical Center
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|City of Hope Medical Center
|Verification Date
|August 2017
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Going To The Dogs
Royal Jewelers in conjunction with the Kentucky Humane Society is having an event to raise money for the animals. The theme is "Your watch battery money is going to the dogs.†The purchase price of every watch battery, which is $15, will be donated to the Kentucky Humane Society from July 7 – 14. It's time to stop by and make your donation.
Top State Awards Given
Three Pro Patria awards were presented by the Kentucky Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at its annual meeting on June 16. The awards, the highest state awards the committee may give, went to Ford Motor Co., Louisville, in the large company category, to Ingram's Water & Air Equipment, Paducah, in the small company category, and to the Jefferson County School System in the public sector category.
The Kentucky committee also presented Above & Beyond Awards to several businesses in both private and public sectors. The Above & Beyond Award is given to companies and organizations that also go above the legal norm in their treatment of employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
ESGR is a Department of Defense agency with a mission to develop and promote a culture of employer support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve and their families, as well as to assist them in employment. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil.
Office building opens on UofL's Shelby Campus
The first office building on the University of Louisville's Shelby Campus officially opened June 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The 600 North Hurstbourne building is a joint venture of the UofL Foundation and NTS Development Company. Churchill Downs Inc., Semonin Realtors, Stifel Nicolaus and NTS have moved their headquarters to the new building and are its largest tenants.
"This is a big day for the University of Louisville,†said UofL President James Ramsey. "We're finally utilizing one of the most valuable pieces of property in Jefferson County to generate income for our foundation which, in turn, will help fund the academic and research mission of the university.â€
The 600 North Hurstbourne building faces Hurstbourne Parkway and is situated just north of Shelbyville Road. The 125,000-square-foot, four-story building was designed to be "leading edge,†with a rounded, sleek, innovative look. The building's iconic, environmentally sensitive design combines the latest technology with natural materials that deliver a fresh and modern office atmosphere, including floor-to-ceiling glass to maximize natural light, high ceilings, and a recycling center. It is surrounded by bike lanes, walking paths and ample green space and is expected to receive LEED certification for its energy and environmental efficiency. The structure was built with recycled and renewable materials, water-saving fixtures, high-performance envelope/glass and energy-efficient systems.
With more than 80 percent of the building already leased, the UofL Foundation and NTS officials are planning to construct a second office building nearby. The development is part of the 240-acre Shelby Campus and has been named the ShelbyHurst Office Campus.
UofL Announces Plan For New Roadways On Belknap Campus
The University of Louisville hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday, June 25, to mark the beginning of a $31 million road project. The road will provide access to a 39-acre area that university officials plan to develop into a research park. In addition to a new road, the project calls for two bridges to provide better access to a parcel of land that is bordered on three sides by railroad tracks. The UofL Foundation plans to use the property, situated between the J. B. Speed School of engineering and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, to create the Belknap Engineering and Applied Sciences Research Park.
"This road project will ultimately lead to jobs and an expansion of research,†said UofL President James Ramsey. "It will be like opening a door to a huge area on the Belknap Campus that is ripe with potential.â€
To fund the project, the UofL Foundation provided $6.2 million and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provided $24.8 million. Funds from the state will be available July 1.
UofL Foundation officials hope construction will start in the fall and be completed in 2014, while the research park may take 15 to 20 years to fully develop. Preliminary plans for the research park include providing additional research facilities for the J.B Speed School of Engineering, offices for applied sciences researchers and offices for private companies who want to build a partnership with the engineering school.
Brundage Jewelers Adds Swiss Watch Line
Brundage Jewelers, 141 Chenoweth Lane, has recently added a private watch line to their selection of fine jewelry. Marketed under the Brundage Jewelers private label, each watch is Swiss-made or made in the USA with Swiss parts. These elegant and functional watches, both gentlemen's and ladies,' are covered by an unheard-of three year warranty. Additionally, all are water resistant to 5 ATM (165 feet) and feature sapphire crystals which resist scratching. Brundage Jewelers will be offering a lifetime battery replacement for each watch, as well as ensuring you receive professional care for these fine timepieces long after the three year warranty.
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg's magical adventure, celebrates its 30th Anniversary with its first-ever release on Blu-ray this October. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack includes the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg, and "The E.T. Journals" featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the film.
In 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial became the biggest blockbuster of the year, ranking #1 over 16 different weekends. Even today, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains the fourth most successful movie of all-time in the United States. Nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Writing and Best Screenplay, the film took home four statuettes for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound and Best Music for John Williams' (Jaws) memorable score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable Drew Barrymore (Hes Just Not That Into You, Charlies Angels), Henry Thomas (Dear John, Legends of the Fall), Dee Wallace (10, Sons and Daughters) and Peter Coyote (Law & Order: LA, Jagged Edge).
. The E.T. Journals: In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer John Toll. This piece will give viewers a unique feeling of being on the set and living the excitement of what it was like to make E.T.
. Steven Spielberg & E.T.: Watch an all-new interview with Steven Spielberg, as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors, as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.
· Deleted Scenes: Two scenes from 2002 version of the film.
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· The E.T. Reunion: The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.
· The Evolution and Creation of E.T.: From idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film.
· The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams: Interviews and footage focused on the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
· The 20th Anniversary Premiere: Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T. This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.
· Original Theatrical Trailer
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Farrell yet to map out pitching plan for All-Star Game
BOSTON -- Red Sox manager John Farrell said on Thursday that he hasn't begun to map out how he will use the 13 pitchers on the American League All-Star team, including ace Jon Lester.
With Lester starting Thursday's finale against the White Sox, the left-hander would be on normal rest to pitch in Tuesday's Midsummer Classic.
Farrell did mention that pitching in the game could act like a bullpen session for Lester.
"The one thing we don't have is the rotation coming out of the break," Farrell said. "If there is the thought of giving additional rest, we'll plan Jon Lester out with the thought that he would pitch on Tuesday."
Whether it's Lester or the other 12 pitchers on the AL All-Star staff, Farrell doesn't anticipate anyone tossing more than one inning.
"Hopefully, we can get as many players on the field so they can say that they played in the All-Star game. We are trying to balance that with winning the game," Farrell said.
"It will be important to talk to every pitcher who is going to be there and get a sense of what they are dealing with and when they most recently pitched."
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Mattel was not kidding when they said that this year's MattyPalooza panel would be epic. Aside from this being one of the absolute best years to be a Masters of the Universe fan with the release of the awesome Castle Grayskull play set, a plethora of fan-demanded figures made their debut at this year's panel. The remaining 2013 figures were fully revealed and will consist of:
September - Sky High with Sky Sled and Batros (Filmation)
October - Lord Dactus and Nephtu (Filmation) and Horde Troopers Army Builder Pack
November - Fan's Choice Geldor and Seahawk (Filmation)
December - Plundor and Strongarm (Filmation) plus Castle Grayskull play set
Just like this year's subscription, sales will determine wether the line continues or not which is why Mattel had some surprising reveals for the 2014 Club Eternia subscription. Disappointingly, the club exclusive figure was not revealed but will be the Unnamed One and will include a map of the Horde Empire. Mattel wants to surprise fans with the club exclusive figure and states it will be 100% newly tooled. The 2014 figures revealed so far consist of:
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A picture on Reddit titled "Friendship Finds a Way" captures two kids playing video games (a normal thing to do, right?), but the story behind the moment is beautiful beyond words.
Caleb is so sick he has to stay inside a room with double doors away from his peers. But his friend Ike doesn't let that stop him from playing some Call of Duty with his pal.
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"Where there is a will there is a way. Calebs buddy Ike missed him very much, I went to the kids room earlier today and played with Ike for a bit, he asked how Caleb was doing and so did Caleb's other friend Casey. We said out goodbyes and I headed back to Caleb's room. Ike rolled over in his wheelchair and knocked on the door and wanted to come say hello. Caleb is on double doors and is unable to leave the room so I grabbed some rubber gloves and a controller and gave it to Ike outside the glass, now they are having a blast playing Call of Duty. Love seeing these guys smiling and just being kids.: )"
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When the going gets tough
Romain Grosjean looks to the Chinese Grand prix hoping to celebrate his 28th birthday with an improved performance at shanghai and a crack at the points.
What are your thoughts on the Shanghai circuit?
Shanghai is not my favourite race of the year, but i will be spending my 28th birthday there so let's make it good! it's quite a particular circuit where it is not always easy to find the right setup and the temperature can also be cold. You never know what to expect, except that there will be a monster traffic jam to get to the circuit!
i scored my first Formula 1 points at Shanghai in 2012 and scored points again last year when Kimi finished second for the team. So let's hope that's a good omen and we can add to the good memories next weekend.
How will it suit the E22?
i don't know to be honest. it'll be interesting and challenging for us but still the emphasis is on getting good track time so we can be as prepared as we can be for when our season really starts at Barcelona next month. There's a very long back straight and some high-speed corners. There is a lot we need to do with the E22 and we certainly need some better power unit performance. Of course we'll do our best to score our first points of the year. That is our goal, our target.
What happened at the post-race Bahrain test?
Unfortunately we struggled with the power unit and couldn't manage many laps. We did some aero work but compared to the programme we had planned it was far too little. We want to work but if the car won't run cleanly there is not much we can do. We have to keep pushing and be motivated to learn what we can, when we can.
Do you wish there was more testing available with these new cars?
Yes of course. Every time we go testing we seem to have problems and this situation hasn't helped us. Luckily in the races it's been better and we have gained knowledge from a performance point of view. But i do wish we had more testing as we're currently playing catch-up. When you're struggling a bit, all this new technology means it's hard to get the reliability. We haven't been very lucky with testing so far.
How is it for you as a driver this season - is it more work inside and outside the car?
It's still Formula 1 so you are prepared and focused 100% on every aspect. Driving is certainly very different to last year though. it is much slower in the race, but that doesn't mean it's easier. We have a lot more to change inside the cockpit and a lot more to think about with the energy recovery and the way we actually race. That is harder than last year but a great challenge.
But physically it is easier because the cars are slightly slower.
What is your target for the next few races?
Obviously, the target is to try to get better results. We have lots of parts for the car which should make it faster, but we need reliability to be able to test these. So far, when we've finished it's been just outside the points. if we can get a little bit more performance and reliability, we'll be finishing in the points. We can build a strong season from this point on and everyone is concentrating on this goal. We just have to push as hard as we can and stay as positive as possible even when the going gets tough. as a team we have to stay united, it will make us stronger as a unit.
Keep on Pushing
After completing his first full race distance for the team in Bahrain, pastor Maldonado is eager to continue the progress in Shanghai.
The potential is there, we just need to focus and continue to push hard.
What are your thoughts on Shanghai as a circuit?
Shanghai is a very technical circuit with one of the longest straights of the season. it could be a bit tricky for us as we aren't the quickest on long straights at the moment, so we will have to see how we can work on making gains in the corners. This will be the challenge for us. There is a mix of fast and medium speed corners where we need good downforce. it is a challenging track which i like so i'm looking forward to racing there.
What do you think the latest generation F1 car will be like to drive at Shanghai?
It will be like all the circuits we visit this year, it will be a new experience and we will learn and make improvements as the weekend progresses. Having finished the race in Bahrain, we have more experience and data to work with so we are better placed for a more progressive approach to the race weekend.
How was testing in Bahrain?
Not so great. Power unit issues meant that we weren't able to run the programme that we had set out to complete. This was frustrating; however we did achieve some of the aerodynamic assessment work that we wanted to achieve.
How did it feel to complete your first full race for the team in Bahrain?
it was a tough weekend, especially as the pace of the car wasn't what we hoped for, but at the same time we were able to finish all the sessions and the race without any problems. That was a big positive in terms of reliability. i also think that the collaborative work with Renault Sport F1 is helping us make steps forward. The E22 is improving, and race reliability was the first step in this process. Now we need to focus on performance. I think that the potential is there, we just need to focus and continue to push hard.
Have you spoken with Esteban or seen the footage of the incident?
Yes, we have been in touch. i think it was a misunderstanding from both sides. He was out of line in the entry of the corner and i was completely committed to the corner. He said that he didn't see me, and i didn't expect him to turn in.
How was your race until then?
The car felt much better in the race than during qualifying. The pace was quite good, the tyre management and the strategy was also promising. We were able to make up some positions and we were also consistent throughout. We still need to push harder in order to be in the top ten and i know that the team is committed to getting there as soon as possible.
What is your target for the next few races?
The target is to score points and i think that it is possible to make steps forwards, especially in qualifying. The race pace is not bad but we need to start higher on the grid. if we start in the top ten it will be easier for us to fight for good points.


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- Star Force Expedition figures - this obscure curiosities were probably
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Landscape design entrepreneur Laurie Resnick has called her eco-friendly, Asian Zen home in North Tustin "the most interesting house I've ever had."
But Resnick, who has renovated several homes, is ready for a new adventure.
She has put the 4,600-square-foot residence up for sale at just under $2 million. The house, at 1912 Park Skyline Road, is being offered fully furnished.
"The thing that I love most in the world is renovating houses," Resnick once told a reporter. "It's like an art project, it's like painting."
The home, built as a ranch house in the 1960s and later remodeled, sits on a hillside slightly below street level. A small bridge crosses the dry stone creek in front of the house. Inside, the mid-century modern aesthetic blends with a zen ambiance. Wall-to-wall glass windows and doors open to the serene grounds.
The house boasts dark chocolate, bamboo floors, and deeply-stained cherry wood kitchen cabinets and built-ins. The great room, with diagonal cedar walls and vaulted ceilings, shares a sleek, two-sided fireplace with the formal living room.
The furniture is eclectic. In the living room, an antique Chinese coffee table is part of a mix that includes a Restoration Hardware couch and a wall-length mirror-and-glass cabinet displaying crystal vases. And the end tables? They're from Target, Resnick said.
The dining room boasts a reclaimed teak table and celadon green wallpaper made of raw silk grass, as well as a collection of Chinese teapots.
The home has five bathrooms, and they're done in different types of stone, including slate and pebbled tiles, with vessel basins and Hansgrohe fixtures.
Resnick removed a wall between two bedrooms to create a second master suite, which has French doors and windows that open onto the pool and yard.
Her own master bedroom includes vaulted ceilings with an opening at the top of her walk-in closet and a stainless steel stand-alone fireplace.
All the rooms are downstairs, but the home also has a large loft area upstairs that Resnick has designed as a media room.
The home's eco-friendly features include solar double paned windows, low-flush toilets, energy-efficient appliances, a drip irrigation system and a tankless hot water heater.
Resnick co-owns a visual display and landscape design company and home and garden stores. When she reconfigured the grounds at her home, she kept many of the existing pines and fruit trees and added drought-tolerant plants, including about 400 feet of bamboo along the rear fence. A backyard deck surrounds a curving swimming pool and spa.
Resnick came up with the term Asian Zen to describe the home, saying it seems to fit the fusion of the house, landscaping and décor.
Now, she says, she's ready to downsize, and live near the beach.
The home is listed by Adam Brett and Eric Urban of Prudential California Realty.
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What is this medicine?Ketoconazole (kee toe KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. This gel is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of gel to cover the affected skin and surrounding area. Avoid fire, flame or smoking while you are applying this medicine and right after use. Wait at least 3 hours after applying this medicine before washing the treated area. Do not apply makeup or sunscreens to the treated area for at least 20 minutes after using this medicine. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose or other areas of sensitive skin. If contact occurs, rinse with plenty of cool water. Contact your doctor or health care professional if irritation does not go away after rinsing with water. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
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PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES Goes On Sale for MasterCard Members Today
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES announced today that an exclusive presale offer will be extended through MasterCard Priceless New York prior to availability to the general public. Tickets will be available exclusively to MasterCard card holders beginning Wednesday, December 26, 2012, through Tuesday, January 8, 2013. This presale will be followed by a Gilt City presale from January 9-13, 2013, for MasterCard cardholders only. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, January 14, 2013.
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES will begin previews at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 with the opening night scheduled for Monday, April 8th. This new production of the Tony-nominated hit musical will include direction and musical staging by Tony Award winner John Doyle and will star Bo Bice ("American Idol" fourth season icon), Alexander Gemignani (The People in the Picture, Sunday in the Park with George), Erik Hayden (Million Dollar Quartet, I'm Getting My Act Together...), Justin Hosek (Broadway debut, member of the country band The Ranchhands), Jane Pfitsch (Company, Les Liaisons Dangereuses) and Leenya Rideout (Warhorse, Company), all of whom will also provide the show's musical accompaniment on instruments including guitar, piano, bass, fiddle, accordion, harmonica...and yes, even kitchen utensils.
Conceived and written by the original company, John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Tony Award-winner Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann, this new production of Pump Boys and Dinettes, John Doyle's tribute to life by the roadside, takes place on Highway 57. Somewhere in America's heartland, between Frog Level and Smyrna, North Carolina, stands a rest stop, for those who need a good rest. The four hard-working fellas at the gas station, Jim, Jackson, Eddie and L.M., have been known to do some auto repairs, but only when aided by ample quantities of time, great tunes and a few beers while they're at it. Just a few feet away, there's also a roadside eatery, the Double Cupp Diner, where the Cupp sisters, Prudie and Rhetta, celebrate their famous home cooking and gift for song with the same zeal they bring to their kinship with the boys.
An exuberant mixture of heartland-pop concert and musical theatre, Pump Boys and Dinettes premiered at the Chelsea West Side Arts Theatre on July 10, 1981, transferring to the Colonnades Theatre in October of that year. The production became a sensation, immediately plugging into the zeitgeist and galvanizing audiences with soul-grabbing hits like "Be Good or Be Gone," "Pump Boys" and "Vacation." The success of the Off-Broadway production led Pump Boys and Dinettes to open on Broadway at the Princess Theatre on February 4, 1982, where it went on to play 573 performances and was nominated for both Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Musical. The New York Times called the show, "Both musically and theatrically, a triumph of ensemble playing. It doesn't merely celebrate the value of friendship and life's simple pleasures, it embodies them," while Newsweek called the show "Totally delightful," and the New York Post, "Such fun!"
Set design for Pump Boys and Dinettes is by Tony Award-winner David Gallo (Memphis, Radio Golf), costume design is by Tony Award-winner Ann Hould-Ward (A Catered Affair, Beauty and the Beast), lighting design is by Mike Baldassari (Cabaret, As Long as We Both Shall Laugh) and sound design is by Dan Moses Schreier (Cyrano de Bergerac, A Little Night Music). Mary-Mitchell Campbell serves as musical supervisor.
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is being produced on Broadway by Abby Lee, David B. Brode, Lee Seymour, Alec Seymour, Suzanne & Michael H. Moskow and Executive Producer Tom Viertel.


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CANNABIS plants with a potential street value of £276,000 have been seized following a raid in Blackburn.
Officers executed a warrant at the unit in Forrest Road, where they discovered a mixture of 276 fully grown and younger plants.
One employee at City Electrical Factors, next door to the raided building, said it had been formerly used as a cold meat store.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: "We did not really have any idea anything was going on.
"I think they were under surveillance.
"There is a big vault inside the so we you would not smell anything.
"You would see people come and go every now and then.
"It does not shock me that people are growing cannabis around here, but it is surprising they have done it so close to a working unit where people can see it.
"It is a bit cheeky, but I would not put it past anybody nowadays. Somebody could be doing it next door to you and you would never realise."
He added police had used electricity from his company to open the shutters to allow them to carry out the raid on Thursday (FEB 20). The worker said once the doors were open, there was a strong smell of cannabis.
He said: "When they opened the door, you could see inside.
"It looked like there were trees. There were lights hanging from the ceiling and there were fans too.
"It absolutely stunk, you could smell it all day in the office."
A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said: "We have acted on information from the public to remove more drugs from our streets.
"I encourage members of the public to continue to work with us and report any concerns to the police." Two men have been arrested in connection with the find.


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Here's a nice video history of Roland drum machines with the narrator Robbie Ryan beat boxing examples and then playing audio samples from actual songs.
"This is a documentary celebrating the 25 year anniversary of the Roland TR909. In this documentary, narrated by Robbie Ryan, we traverse the history of the programmable drum machine from the CR78, TR808, TB303, TR909, and LinnDrum, with audio examples of each." – iloveanalogue.blogspot.com
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Sadler still getting goose bumps over callup
BALTIMORE -- At first, Casey Sadler thought Indianapolis Indians manager Dean Treanor was just horsing around. Nope, the Pirates' 23-year-old right-handed prospect was indeed called up from Triple-A to the Major League club over the weekend, though his manager didn't exactly tell Sadler the news straight out.
"My wife and I brought our barrel horse with us [to Indianapolis], because we have friends in Indiana that rodeo a lot, and she rodeos," Sadler said on Tuesday inside the visiting dugout at Orioles Park at Camden Yards. Following Tuesday's rainout, Pittsburgh opens a two-game series with Baltimore on Wednesday after Sadler joined the squad in St. Louis on Sunday.
"They just pulled me in [the office] and started asking about my horse, and I'm like, 'Am I going to get in trouble for bringing a horse?' Then they were like, 'Is everything OK with the horse? Are you taking care of it like you should be?' I'm like, 'Yeah. Did something happen?' Then Dean was like, 'We just want to make sure it's OK, because you can't take it to St. Louis with you.'
"It took me a second to kind of process it all. I still get goose bumps when I talk about it."
With Indianapolis, Sadler went 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA over four starts. With the Pirates, he'll work in relief -- for now anyway.
"We have five starters right now," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "As it stands right now, [Sadler] will not start. He will pitch out of the bullpen."
That's more than fine with the sinkerballer.
"I've spent the majority of my career in the bullpen," said Sadler, who was selected in the 25th round by the Pirates in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. "Whatever they need me to do to contribute is fine with me. I'm here at their beckon call."
Benjamin Standig is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Dan74 wrote:Incidentally our four year old had gone veggie in April (she was still 3) and she is sticking with it and slowly turning the rest of the family too. Here she is proudly wielding a broccoli!
Excellent! She must be a smart cookie. I say that not because she chose veggie, but simply because she made a conscious choice, any choice at such a young age. My son chose vegan (when the rest of us were lacto-ovo) at a young age and stuck with it even when the rest of were eating yummy pizza around him at the same meal. Later he did switch back to lacto-ovo and then our daughter went hard-core vegan. We never pushed any diet on them, it was their choice and often they took a stricter diet than my wife and I did.


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Get an overview of this hotelLisbon luxury hotel in Avenida da Liberdade
Popular property highlights
Trendy locale
Luxurious contemporary hotel located in the heart of the trendy city of Lisbon and centered in the famous shopping district Avenida da Liberdade.
Fusion restaurant
Guests can enjoy Portuguese and French cuisine in the onsite fusion food restaurant, AdLib, and Portuguese port wine in onsite bar, Intramuros. A 24-hour fitness center is also available to guests.
5-star decor
The 163 guestrooms feature modern decor and rich fabrics as well as magnificent views of Avenida da Liberdade, the St. George Castle, and the Tagus River; all rooms include flat panel cable TV, free WiFi, and minibars.
Guest Highlights
- Central location
- Walkability and proximity to public transit
- Helpful staff
- Comfy beds
Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
At Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade, guests will receive prestigious service provided by multilingual ambassadors and Concierge Clé d'Or. Free WiFi and a 24-hour business center await business travelers. Seminars and conferences can be accommodated in the hotel's 9 meeting rooms, the largest of which seats up to 150 guests.
Guests may also order 24-hour room service from the onsite restaurant, or visit the cozy bar serving specialty Portuguese drinks and coffee. A pleasant library connects to the bar, where visitors can browse a selection of paintings from the Beijing School of Arts as well as an international collection of books, newspapers, and magazines. A 24-hour fitness center and valet parking (surcharge) are also available to guests.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Total number of rooms - 163
- Number of floors - 9
- Babysitting or childcare
- Elevator/lift
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wired Internet access - surcharge
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms 9
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 1992
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired high-speed internet ( EUR 24 per day )
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Wired high-speed internet ( EUR 24 per 24-hour period )
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Shower only
- Bidet
- Rainfall showerhead
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Ad-Lib - Serves traditional Portuguese and French dishes prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients, in a contemporary modern setting decorated with stone urns and pot plants. Open for lunch and dinner.
Intra-Muros - Relaxed bar serving a range of drinks, including the famous Portuguese port wine. Open until late.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Skydiving nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 6 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per stay.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 50 per stay.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 35 per day
- Dogs and cats only
- 1 per room (up to 30 kg)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: EUR 25 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: EUR 24 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wired Internet in public areas: EUR 24 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: EUR 30 per day
- Pet deposit: EUR 35 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 35 per accommodation, per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 50 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per stay
Hotel Name
- Liberdade Lisbon
- Lisbon Liberdade
- Lisbon Sofitel
- Lisbon Sofitel Liberdade
- Sofitel Liberdade
- Sofitel Liberdade Hotel
- Sofitel Liberdade Hotel Lisbon
- Sofitel Liberdade Lisbon
- Sofitel Lisbon
- Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
- Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade Hotel
- Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade Hotel Lisbon
- Accor Lisbon Liberdade
We should mention
Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.