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Ear infections are one of of the common childhood illnesses that can occur multiple times during childhood - in fact, very few children get through childhood completely without developing an ear infection at all.
Kids are more vulnerable to ear infections because their ear canals are smaller and narrower so fluid can easily build up there. The good news here is that as your child grows, the number of ear infections will become fewer.
While ear infections can be painful, they rarely cause any long-term damage and usually clear up on their own or with a course of anitbiotics.
Ear infections can be obvious (especially if your kid complains of ear pain), or the signs can be subtle. Here are a few common symptoms to watch for:
Ear infections usually clear up on their own, but if the ear infection persists for more than a few days, or if you see a bloody or gooey discharge from the ear, call your doctor.
Many doctors use a wait-and-see policy to avoid over-prescribing antibiotics to their patients. But to lessen your child's pain, follow these tips:
Ear infections are very common among children whose ear canals are still developing, but some kids are just more prone to the infection than others. Here are some factors that make children prone to ear infections.
If your child has three or more ear infections in a six month period, consult your doctor to find out whether a long-term treatment is in order.
In some chronic ear infection cases, doctors will insert small tubes called grommets through the eardrum to help with drainage from the ear; or, in rare cases, remove the child's adenoids.
Last revised: Saturday, 23 January 2010
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.

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text: Chicago Auto Show Set for its 99th Edition January 26, 2007 12:00 AM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Paul Brian Director of Communications Chicago Auto Show 630.424.6069 email@example.com http://chicagoautoshow.com OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill; Jan. 26... For automotive fans, those shopping for basic transportation, those wanting to attend an elegant formal night out, or those looking for a great way to spend an evening or weekend day downtown, the Chicago Auto Show fits the bill. That's the way it's been since 1901 when the show was first staged and it resumes Feb. 9 when the show's 2007 edition opens on the biggest show floor in the nation. The exposition runs through Feb. 18 at McCormick Place on Chicago's magnificent lakefront. "The auto show is so many things to so many different people," said 2007 Auto Show Chairman Terry D'Arcy. "Whether a showgoer is actively in the market for a new vehicle and wants to comparison shop, passively in the market and just obvserving, or a family in need of a wholesome place to visit on a gray winter's day, the Chicago Auto Show delivers. "The show has traditionally been a significant driving force in the spring selling season for dealers," continued D'Arcy. "But it has residual effects long beyond the springtime. Six months after it closes, we'll often hear customers mention the auto show as the reason they've come to see a new vehicle." The 99th edition of the show will open its doors daily from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., excepting closing day, when the curtain will fall at 8 p.m. The Chicago Auto Show, recognized as an global event by the International Automobile Manufacturers Organization (OICA), has been staged more times than any other auto show. It has long been viewed by manufacturers as the nation's most important consumer exposition due to the massive crowds, magnificent displays, and ease of availability in a world-class city. "More than 10 percent of those attending the auto show travel more than 100 miles to get here," commented Bob Loquercio, chairman of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), which has produced the event since 1935. "I'm not surprised. Chicago's worldwide status as a destination city with incredible hotels, restaurants, shopping and museums make it a natural for those wishing to escape for a weekend. Having the nation's most magnificent auto show open spanning two weekends fits right in to their plans." "The Chicago Auto Show visitor gets an advantage due to the timing of the show," said Jerry Cizek, the show's general manager. "Our customers get to view everything the industry has put on the plate over the past few months plus more than 20 world and North American introductions of new vehicles unveiled here in the Windy City. They're total winners." Where the Action Is! When you have the nation's biggest show floor, you'd better have the nation's best displays to go on it, and Chicago rolls out product like nowhere else. "For many of the manufacturers, Chicago is the biggest display they build anywhere in the world," said Loquercio. "There's a good reason for that. First, we have the room for them to build whatever their imagination can conjur up, and second, they know when they build big here, the response will come back accordingly. Chicago has the world's biggest fully indoor test track, staged again this year by the Chrysler Group (Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler), where everything from acceleration to hill-climbing ability is showcased. This year they kick it up a notch with an indoor version of the bane of Chicagoland winter driving: Low-traction ice and snow driving. Stop by and see what experiential marketing is all about. The big screen TVs you've purchased for the Super Bowl might seem big to you, but at the auto show, look for screens that aren't 60 inches-look for screens that are 60 feet! Why? To draw more attention to the displays and sing out the message, each brighter and more exciting than the last. It's an astounding kaleidoscope of color, sound, metal, rubber, glass and imagination that's unmatched anywhere in the automotive world. More than 20 world and North American introductions are scheduled for Chicago's show. "World introductions are vehicles never-before-seen anywhere," said D'Arcy. "It's a testament to the power and impact this show has on consumers and the incredible media attention it garners. Whether the new product is a flashy concept vehicle that might give a peek far into the future or a soon-to-be-built production vehicle that will be in dealership showrooms in the next few months, those attending the Chicago Auto Show will be able to say they were among the first to see it-and then wish for it in their driveway." Best of Show Competition (What's Chicago without voting?) Because of the vast number of show patrons who are attracted to McCormick Place over the show's 10-day run, a competition to render a verdict from the ultimate judges-consumers-was initiated at the 2006 show. Called "Best of Show," the judging gives those wishing to participate a voice in what they thought was the coolest iron in the house. Consumers will be able to have their voices heard and have their favorite vehicles credited as they vote for the following categories: Best All New Production Vehicle; Best Exhibit; Best Chicago Auto Show World Introduction; Best Concept Vehicle; and Vehicle I Most Want To See In My Driveway. During the show's media preview, a panel of automotive media will narrow down the options from more than 1,000 vehicles on display to ten finalists for the voters to consider in four of the five categories. Participating in the 2007 Best of Show awards is easy. Polling places will be provided at various locations on the show floor and on the show's Web site. Showgoers will have the opportunity to vote at the show via text message or online at: www.drivechicago.com/ How did the competition turn out last February? There were tight and hot competitions between the new Camaro and Challenger concepts with the Chevy narrowly beating out the MoPar as the most driveway-desirable car for Chicagoans. Best All-New Production Vehicle? That honor went to the sleek Shelby Mustang GT500. Best World Intro? The awesome Dodge Rampage pickup. Want the rest of the results? Check them out and see the pictures of them on www.ChicagoAutoShow.com/ Auto show officials are quick to point out that you won't get a new garbage can in your alley when you support a particular car on the ballot. First Look for Charity Before the show opens to the public, those wishing to take in the show with a more elegant touch can opt to attend First Look for Charity, the show's black-tie preview that benefits 19 local charitable organizations. First Look will be held this year on Thursday evening, Feb. 8 from 6:30-10-30 p.m. on the show floor. Abundant hors d'oeuveres, wine, champagne, soft drinks and considerably fewer people on the show floor than will be present just a day later make First Look an appealing proposition. "The event has grown over the past 15 years into one of Chicagoland's most popular social events," said Terry D'Arcy. "It's a strong statement to our area that the 650 franchised new-car dealers of Chicagoland want to give back to their communities. Last year, more than $2.5 million was raised in a single night. Additionally, three attendees will win big: a 2007 GMC Acadia, a 2007 Hyundai Azera or a 2007 Volkswagen GTI. The all-new Acadia is GMC's first crossover SUV, offering seating for up to eight and combining the capability of an SUV and agile, car-like driving attributes. Acadia is powered by GM's 3.6L V-6 engine and is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. First unveiled for the 2006 model year, the 2007 Azera returns with even more luxury and safety features, to further define how consumers think about premium sedans. With the perfect combination of comfort, room and power, the Azera delivers on Hyundai's promise of superior safety and value. The 2007 GTI combines the model's traditional styling cues with decidedly modern, cutting edge technology and performance. The result is a modern classic offering a complete package of performance, comfort and safety, destined to reclaim the GTI's rightful spot at the top of the sport compact pecking order. The Acadia is offered compliments of General Motors, GMC Division, and Chicagoland and northwest Indiana GMC dealers. The Azera compliments of Hyundai Motor America and Chicagoland and northwest Indiana Hyundai dealers. The VW GTI is compliments of Chicagoland Volkswagen dealers. Those wishing to purchase tickets in advance may do so by calling 630-424-1636 or online at www.ChicagoAutoshow.com/ Benefiting charities: * Advocate Hope Children's Hospital * American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago * Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago * Campagna Academy * Cancer Health Alliance of Metropolitan Chicago * Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago * Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet * Children's Memorial Hospital * Clearbrook * The Cradle Foundation * Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America * Cure Autism Now Foundation * Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation * Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities * Illinois Spina Bifida Association * Ronald McDonald House Charities * Misericordia Heart of Mercy * National Multiple Sclerosis Society * St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation Appearances and Special Days Since the Fifties, when auto shows made a return to the scene after a WWII hiatus, Chicago's show was the biggest stage anywhere upon which auto makers could tout their new products. Stage, sports and Hollywood luminaries, and even a future President of the United States, came to draw attention to displays and new vehicles. "We have a deep history of photographs showing everyone from Ronald Reagan to Sammy Davis, Jr. to Jack Nicklaus to Mercury's Chauncey the Cougar at the show," said Jerry Cizek, the show's general manager. "The names have obviously changed, but these days it's not unusual to see many Chicago and national sports and entertainment personalities on the show floor. "Last year we saw a terrific lineup of guests, including a host of Chicago Bulls, Bears and World Champion White Sox players, racing legend Mario Andretti, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and even Chicago culinary magician Rick Bayless. We want everyone to enjoy those appearances and they'll be able to find an ongoing schedule in the show's Web site. Putting Your Arms Around it All Via the Net With Two Web sites Those who visit www.DriveChicago.com will find two advantages: It's where you can purchase and print your Chicago Auto Show tickets online in the comfort of your own home. More importantly, the portal Web site will give those who have been to the show the best site possible for doing purchase research. www.DriveChicago.com carries the entire new- and used-car inventories of every CATA member dealership, making it the preferred place to post-show shop. "In an age when the world is connected via the Internet, we strongly recommend use of the incredibly functional and beautifully designed www.ChicagoAutoShow.com Web site for more information," concluded Show Chairman Terry D'Arcy. "Whether it's show hours, history, public transportation schedules and routes, floor maps, games or any of a hundred other topics, you'll find it online. "We welcome everyone to the nation's biggest auto show and hope that no matter how you choose to 'use' the show, know that we've worked hard to make it a great day at an awesome show in an even better city. "Illinois residents and especially Chicagoans can be proud that we have the continent's undisputed best convention center in McCormick Place, and for 10 days in February they're able to view the nation's best auto show set up inside it." -END- Back to News


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What South Dakota Residents Need to Know About Obamacare
On this website, you'll find clear and accurate information about getting health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including:
- whether or not you must get health insurance
- what the available plans cover
- how much coverage will cost
- how to sign up for a plan, and
- how to get help if you need it.
To begin, keep in mind these key points about health insurance in South Dakota:
1. Obamacare, officially known as the Affordable Care Act, has not been repealed.
The Affordable Care Act is still U.S. law. On May 4, 2017, House Republicans passed a bill to repeal and replace the ACA, called the American Health Care Act. That bill will become law only if the Senate also approves it. Unless and until that happens, the Affordable Care Act is the law of the land.
2. You are legally required to have health insurance unless you qualify for an exemption.
The Affordable Care Act requires you to enroll in a health insurance plan unless you qualify for an exemption from the law. You must report whether you have coverage -- or whether you are exempt -- when you file your taxes in April.
To learn whether your current health plan satisfies the requirements of the Affordable Care Act or to find out whether you qualify for an exemption, see Do I Need to Get Obamacare in South Dakota?
3. Open enrollment has ended for 2017, but you can still get health insurance if you qualify for a special enrollment period.
For 2017, open enrollment ended on January 31. This means that, unless you qualify for an exception, you can't obtain health insurance through HealthCare.gov until the 2018 open enrollment period begins in the fall of 2017.
To find out more, including ways you might still get covered, see What Happens If I Missed the South Dakota Obamacare Enrollment Deadline for 2017?
4. You can shop for affordable health care plans at HealthCare.gov.
Residents of South Dakota use the website HealthCare.gov to choose their health insurance plan, apply for cost-saving subsidies, and get other help they need.
If you are currently uninsured, you can use the state marketplace to compare plans and enroll in a plan that meets your needs.
If you already have health insurance, you may be able to keep your current plan -- or you can use HealthCare.gov to shop for a new one.
To learn more about enrollment, see How Do I Sign Up for Obamacare in South Dakota?
5. You may qualify for subsidies that will save you money.
Many people who sign up for insurance at the South Dakota exchange will be eligible for cost savings. Savings are available in the form of tax credits to help you lower your premiums or reduce your out-of-pocket costs for care.
If your income is very low, you may qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid in South Dakota.
For more information, see Ways to Save Money on Obamacare in South Dakota.
For an overview of how much health care plans cost under Obamacare, see How Much Does Obamacare Cost in South Dakota?
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Learn where South Dakota residents should go to get health plans under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and how to get help with the application process.


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VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's diamond conference was rocked by controversy over the Kimberley Process, the world diamond trade regulatory body, whose chairwoman was publicly asked to resign because she is American.
Gillian Milovanovic, the American chairwoman of the Kimberley Process, came under a barrage of criticism Tuesday from African and other delegates at the Zimbabwe Diamond Conference for allegedly not doing enough to persuade the U.S. government to lift trade restrictions on Zimbabwe's state-owned diamond mining companies.
South Africa's Kimberley Process monitor Abbey Chikane accused Milovanovic of having a conflict of interest because she is American.
The state-run Zimbabwe Mining Development Company and Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe are on the U.S. sanctions list, because of evidence of the Mugabe government's state violence and human rights violations.


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Navy Woman (Navy #4)
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- Busy attorney Catherine Fredrickson loved her job at a submarine base in Washington, but her new boss, Royce Nyland, had her spirits sinking fast. The icy widower was distant, demanding...and incredibly attractive. And though he kept her at arm's length, he aroused a stormy passion in Catherine that was impossible to deny. Already struggling to keep afloat while caring for his energetic daughter, Royce didn't need any more distractions - especially not in the form of an appealing woman! Though the laws of the sea deemed naval fraternizing strictly taboo, how long could Royce resist romance when just the sight of Catherine capsized his vulnerable heart?
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Monday, September 25, 2017
Anxiety and Stress Disorders
Fear/Anxiety about Cancer
About 6 months after the birth of my child, I became obsessed with the idea that I had developed cancer and was going to die. It wasn`t just one type of cancer - I was worried I had breast cancer (it all started with a lump which turned out to be a lymph node), then ovarian cancer, then throat cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer etc, etc. Everytime I feel pain somewhere, I immediately think I have cancer. It`s been over a year now, and I`m still fighting this anxiety. It got better for a brief period of time when I got my period back, but the fear keeps coming back. What can I do? I tried to tell my husband about how I feel, but he doesn`t understand. The fear is becoming overwhelming. I find myself constantly googling symptoms of cancer. What can I do?
This is a relatively common type of anxiety disorder -- fear of developing illnesses. Sometimes, these fears and anxieties can cross over into more serious illnesses, including obsessive compulsive disorder. The good news is that these anxieties can be treated, but you need to get help to get better.
People with anxiety disorder go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it. They anticipate disaster and , with specific anxiety about illness, are overly concerned with every small ache, pain, twinge or cough. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety.
Anxiety disorder is diagnosed when a person worries excessively about an everyday problem for at least 6 months. People with anxiety disorder can't seem to get rid of their concerns, even though they usually realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants. They can't relax, startle easily, and have difficulty concentrating. Often they have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Physical symptoms that often accompany the anxiety include fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, having to go to the bathroom frequently, feeling out of breath, and hot flashes.
Your first step should be to contact your primary care doctor or a mental health professional. In general, anxiety disorders are treated with medication, specific types of psychotherapy, or both. Check out the national institutes of mental health website on anxiety for some accurate and valuable information. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml).
Please call your physician or find a mental health professional soon -- you will feel better, but you have to start treatment first!
Good Luck.
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Commodore Plastics, Bloomfield, N.Y., is offering a new type of coextruded PS foam shrink label that insulates aluminum, glass, and PET beverage containers to keep liquids colder longer. The labeling system, called Labec, is produced by Commodore under a licensing agreement with foam giant Sekisui of Japan. Commodore produces the sheet on a 2.5/3.5-in. tandem extruder setup equipped with a 2-in. coextruder at an output rate of 160 lb/hr, states Brad Braddon, Commodore president. Process conditions are modified to yield a foamed sheet with a high level of closed cells needed to provide the required insulation properties, adds Gary Duncan, who is consulting with Commodore on the project and acting as a sales agent. The sheet is produced in thicknesses from 5 to 10 mils.
Aluminum cans figure to be a main target, since as conductors they tend to heat up quickly, remarks Duncan. Tests conducted by Commodore demonstrated that Labec labels keep beverages colder for an average of 15 to 20 min longer than cans alone, based on a beverage-temperature gain without the label of 20-30° F in 1 hr.
The foam labels can be printed, hot stamped, metalized, and embossed, among other decorating options, and can be easily added to existing filling lines, states Duncan.
Commodore is targeting initially smaller craft beer makers and contract labeling companies.
Foamed labels are commonly used on microwaveable food packaging. They were tried years ago on glass bottles mainly to prevent injury in the event of breakage, but the technology stalled as bottles started to transition from glass to plastic.


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Most of us in retail know, all too well, that the business climate has not been kind in the last few years. Every business decision, move or change we make must result in a positive impact on the company's bottom line—or we don't make it. But knowing which moves are the right ones before we actually make them, can be the greatest challenge of all.
At Southern States Cooperative, it all starts with a commitment to get closer to our customers through constant collection of customer data, both internally and externally. We use marketing research, our own transactional information and third-party data to make better decisions as an organization. Then, we rely on sophisticated, predictive customer analytics to guide our direct marketing efforts, determine new store locations, drive customer loyalty and discover trends in pricing and promotions that can help our company maintain its competitive advantage. Here are some of the ways Southern States uses analytics to gain deep customer insights:
In our direct marketing efforts, we build predictive models that help us better target our customers and understand how their behavior is affected by different marketing messages. Using predictive analytics, we were able to optimize our direct mail efforts, reducing the number of catalogs mailed by 74 percent, while simultaneously more than doubling the response rate.
We found that there are certain spending patterns and demographics that can help us identify likely responders. This allows us to target our mailing list to just those with the highest likelihood of profitable response. Even sending to fewer people, we grew revenue, increased gross margins (after mailing costs) by nearly 47 percent and reduced our overall costs. And we didn't do it by rule of thumb, trial and error or throwing darts at a board. Our predictive analytics models guided our decisions based on real data.
We also use predictive analytics to make decisions about what markets provide the best opportunity for growth. We develop decision models based on data from current store locations and use these models to target new locations with similar customer types, consumer spending patterns and competitive landscapes. This allows us to go beyond simply finding the right location for future stores and also forecast revenues for these stores.
In addition to using predictive analytics, we also find deep insights by appending primary market research to our own transactional data, allowing us to understand not only how customers feel about and respond to our brand, but also how those factors translate to behavior from a sales perspective. Ultimately, this enables us to measure what drives loyal customers versus the general population.
For instance, a recent study we conducted, using a combination of survey and transactional data, found that customers who consider Southern States strongly tied to their community shop in our stores more frequently and spend more over time. This kind of insight is vital as we plan new store expansion, ensuring that we focus on quickly establishing these stores in their community through outreach and local events.
For Southern States, none of these things would be possible without our strategic analytics partner, Alteryx. Alteryx has not only enabled us to increase revenue while reducing our costs through powerful customer analytics, but also to create these analytic applications much more quickly than ever before. What used to take months using older analytic solutions like SAS takes just a few hours in Alteryx. That means faster time-to-market and increased ability to take advantage of small windows of opportunity.
What's more, sophisticated analytics that previously required a data scientist or statistical Ph.D. to write hundreds of lines of code can now be done in a few mouse clicks and maybe a quick drag-and-drop. I love that I can hire a data analyst who knows their piece of the business, and they can easily learn how to do sophisticated analytics without coding. Everything I need to put the power of customer analytics in the hands of those who know the business best—the buyers—is right at my fingertips. Now that's powerful.


text: Three to Focus on: Bengals @ Texans, Wild Card Round January 6th, 2012 | Author: Sam Monson Things were looking so good for the Houston Texans this season. They got a huge break before any football had been played when Peyton Manning's injury ended up costing him the entire season (and who knows what else beyond), and that seemed to give them the impetus to finally shake off the title of also-rans and push into the playoffs. Houston had things wrapped up and was chasing the No. 1 seed when Matt Schaub went down, a blow that was rapidly followed by backup Matt Leinart's fall. This left the ship under the control of late-round rookie quarterback T.J Yates, or the potential backup of Jake Delhomme should the wheels really fall off. Luckily for Houston, they've been able to play well enough to date that there has been no need to panic … but now it's the playoffs. Cincinnati made the playoffs after saying goodbye to Chad Ochocinco and Carson Palmer, probably the team's two most iconic figures of the past decade. They have played some great football at times despite being led by a rookie quarterback in the shape of Andy Dalton and their defense has been much improved. Despite failing to knock off rivals Baltimore and Pittsburgh in the AFC North, they've found their way in as the third qualifying team from the division. Cincinnati Pass Rush vs. Houston Pass Protection One of the reasons the Texans have been able to have faith in Yates steering the ship without running it aground was because the offense is set up so well for a game manager. They run the ball well, they can dominate in the trenches, and they have arguably the best offensive line in football who have been able to keep him pretty clean in the pocket. The Texans' O-line was good enough that we named two of them (Chris Myers at center and Duane Brown at left tackle) first or second team All-Pro, and a third (right tackle Eric Winston) narrowly missed the cut after some debate amongst the PFF staff. That unit has held up well since the loss of Schaub and that makes the rookie's job much easier. The Bengals, however, can bring the heat. Geno Atkins (+21.3 pass rushing) finished the season as our top-ranked pass-rushing defensive tackle, and the 49 total sacks, knockdowns, and pressures are more than any other interior D-lineman put up this year. Carlos Dunlap (+23.2 pass rushing) was having the kind of sensational impact that fellow situational rusher Aldon Smith had until injury derailed his season. He finished with just five sacks, but he also recorded 13 knockdowns and 29 further pressures on his limited rushing opportunities. Having both players at something approaching full strength gives the Texans a serious challenge up front, and the winner of this exchange could determine the outcome of the game. A.J. Green vs. Jonathan Joseph A.J. Green, the Bengals' rookie receiver, is fast becoming one of the best in the game. Were it not for a league-leading number of penalties (eight of which are silly procedural ones like false starts, illegal formations, or offensive offsides) there would be pretty much nothing to dislike about him, but he will find he has a shadow this week in the shape of a former Bengal, Jonathan Joseph (+9.5 coverage). There are corners this season with better numbers than Joseph, but few who have done as impressive a job, because Joseph does something not many corners do: track receivers. The Texans will use Joseph to lock on to an opponent's top receiver wherever he lines up to try and take him out of the game. He did exactly that when these two sides met in Week 14. Green (+8.7 receiving) was thrown at six times with Joseph in coverage and caught four passes for 57 yards, 36 of which came on one catch. Joseph has allowed just 57.9% of passes thrown at him this season to be complete–despite covering the better receivers on the field most of the time–and opposing quarterbacks have a rating of just 71.3 when throwing into his coverage. Green was able to get receptions against him in the first encounter, and the Bengals won't shy away from throwing at him in the second. Which one of the two gets the upper hand will be a key factor in the game. Andre Smith vs. Connor Barwin Houston plays strong side and weak side on defense, so Connor Barwin will see as much time against Andrew Whitworth as he will against Andre Smith in pass-rushing situations. While I think Whitworth will do a decent job of handling the pressure, Smith is a more interesting prospect against a player like Barwin. Smith's season has been maddeningly inconsistent with grades as high as +5.6 for a game (perfect in pass protection), and as low as -6.0 (surrendering three pressures, three penalties, and run blocking poorly). When they met the first time, Barwin didn't get anything out of either Smith or Whitworth, but beat tight end Colin Cochart for his sack and notched a hit on the quarterback on a play where he was unblocked. History could very well repeat itself in this game, or we could see the bad Andre Smith turn up and Barwin–who has tended to do most of his damage against poor offensive tackles–could be a destructive whirlwind coming off that edge, making Andy Dalton's life a nightmare. Time will tell. http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/06/three-to-focus-on-bengals-texans-wild-card-round/


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Three Cash for College Workshops have been scheduled in Ontario, Pomona and Montclair to assist students and their parents complete financial aid application forms and the California Dream Act application.
Trained volunteers will assist students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid also referred to as the FAFSA application, according to a statement from the office of Assemblywoman Norma Torres, D-Chino.
Students will also be assisted with the completion of the California Dream Act application, the statement said.
In addition, high school seniors will have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. To be eligible high school seniors must attend one of the workshops, complete a student exit survey, as well as completing and mailing FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification forms by the March 2 Cal Grant deadline, the statement said.
As part of preparing for the workshops it is recommended students and parents register for a FAFSA pin online.
To register for a pin go to www.pin.ed.gov prior to attending a workshop.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment go to www.asmdc.org/torres or call 909-902-9606.
The schedule of workshops is the following:
– Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., Ontario High School, 901 W. Francis St., Ontario.
– Feb. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Pomona Valley, 1420 S. Garey Ave., Pomona.
– Feb. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Montclair High School, 4725 Benito St., Montclair.
The workshops have been organized through a partnership of Assemblywoman Torres, the California Student Aid Commission, Ontario High School, the Boys and Girls Club of Pomona Valley and Montclair High School.


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NEW cycle storage facilities have been unveiled at a Black Country railway station.
The cycle hub at Stourbridge Junction is the result of a one-off bespoke design by public transport co-ordinator Centro and becomes the second of several being installed at stations across the West Midlands.
The glass-and-steel structure provides weather-proof storage for up to 30 bicycles, is accessible 24 hours a day and features a swipe card activated door along with internal and external CCTV cameras to help keep bikes secure.
The project has been part funded by £30,000 secured by local train operator London Midland from the Association of Train Operating Companies' (ATOC) Cycle-Rail fund.
Councillor Roger Horton, Centro's lead member for rail, said: "Facilities like these are much needed if we are to make it easier for people to connect their rail journeys with cycling trips.
"We all know that the roads in the West Midlands can be very congested and it is projects like this that can give people genuine options about the way they travel."
Selly Oak Cycle Hub, opened in March by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer, was the first to be installed in the region and picked up two industry awards within weeks of opening.
Work is already under way to install further hubs at Rowley Regis and Longbridge stations.
Centro is also working with Birmingham City Council to identify other possible venues in the city as part of the council's Cycle Revolution project.
Brenda Lawrence, London Midland's head of route for Snow Hill lines, said: "This is a fantastic facility and I'm really pleased we were able to secure funding towards its development.
"We are committed to working with Centro to improve cycle facilities at our stations to make leisure travel and commuting even easier."
The design was created to be low maintenance and as adaptable as possible, allowing it to be installed at various stations across the region where cycling is a popular mode of travel.
The design was built in the Midlands by Stoke-on-Trent-based construction firm Broxap Ltd and stands at three and a half metres tall with a distinctive wave style roof.
Conrad Haigh, ATOC's head of integrated transport, said: "This is just one of more than 350 cycle improvements at station being funded via the Cycle Rail Working Group, making it more convenient to make cycle-rail journeys.
"By the end of 2016 it is the ambition of the Cycle Rail Working Group to treble cycle parking facilities at stations from its 2009/10 level to more than 75,000 spaces. This is the first of the cycle hubs to be built in the Black Country, which is great news for passengers coming in and out of the region."
Cyclists wishing to use the new Cycle Hub can register to become a member at networkwestmidlands.com. Each member will be issued with a unique swipe card providing 24-hour access.
Members will be asked to provide a £20 deposit on registering, which will be returned in full if they choose to leave the scheme.


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Many women are wired to control. You're the ones who make sure the house is clean, the meals are prepared, the beds are made, the children are dressed, and everyone gets to work, school, and other activities on time.
But trying to control everything can be exhausting, and it can also cause friction with your friends and family.
This humorous, yet thought-provoking book guides you as you discover for yourself the freedom and reward of living a life "out of control," in which you allow God to be seated in the rightful place in your life. Armed with relevant biblical and current examples (both to emulate and to avoid), doable ideas, new thought patterns, and practical tools to implement, Let It Go will gently lead you out of the land of over-control and into a place of quiet trust.
A companion video-based study for small groups is also available.
©2012 Karen Ehman (P)2012 Zondervan
A school administrator and avid reader and listener of books. At least an hour of every day is spent in the car, and that's where the bulk of my listening is done. I tend to listen to books on "faster" mode so I can get through more books!
I am not sure if my "so-so" attitude about this book is truly about the book, or my reaction to the message. Am I just continuing to fight for control? Still struggling on that personal note.
The anecdotes generally added to the message, but sometimes made me glad I am not the author's friend; I just might end up at the unflattering end of a story in her book. I felt the writing style and the message were also not very deep. I wanted more, but maybe that's a reflection on me—it's easy to let go if you just do it.
Another reviewer commented that this book is largely meant for married women with children, and I can definitely see why the reviewer felt that way. While the over-arching message is the same for all, the examples and explanations given really targeted married mothers.
Would I recommend this book? Not sure. The jury is still out.
"Couldn't hold my attention"
I bought this book as part of small group class at my church. The concept of this book was great, and I identified with the theme. However, the author couldn't hold my attention. I found myself skimming over the multitude of personal stories she filled the book with (I also bought this in print) to get to the "good stuff" and while driving I would try hard to focus on the book but would find myself tuning her out. Ultimately, I never finished the book.
"Great content but distracting accent"
I appreciate the author reading her own work but I'm so distracted by her Minnesota twang! (I think)
"it's not must read for every woman"
I'm listening to it again, couldn't stop listening . such a great book to a great author
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YELP students Adanna Love ('11) and Stephanie Ahmad ('11) represented a seventh grade student, T.F., in expulsion proceedings after she was found in possession of a small amount of marijuana. T.F.'s school initiated expulsion proceedings, which would have removed T.F. from the only school she has attended since kindergarten. The clinic students realized that removing T.F. from this environment would be potentially catastrophic for her, given her struggle to succeed academically thus far.
Once the clinic became involved the school began to back down, and changed the expulsion proceedings to a mandatory mediation meeting. At the mediation, the students preserved the student's right to present evidence at a future hearing, and successfully argued that T.F. should return to school immediately. Even though the principal of the school recommended that T.F. be placed on independent study (and removed from the school), the administrative panel decided that T.F. should return to school the following week. Adanna and Stephanie subsequently met with the Principal and T.F. to sign her behavior contract, which incorporated all of the terms requested by the clinic, many of which offered services to T.F. to support her future academic success. T.F. was allowed to return to seventh grade, and to continue her academic education.


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Players' cases to be reassigned among judges
June 16, 2005
In a victory for the defense, five Indiana Pacers facing assault charges in the November brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills will get new judges by random draw.
All five had faced trial before Rochester Hills Judge Lisa Asadoorian on Aug. 1. Asadoorian had refused a request by defense attorneys to allow the cases to be separately assigned to other judges by random draw, saying the cases should remain in her court since they stemmed from one criminal act.
But on Wednesday, Oakland County Circuit Judge Fred Mester ruled Asadoorian was incorrect and that the cases had to be reassigned. There are three judges on the 52nd District, third division bench: Asadoorian, Julie Nicholson and Nancy Tolwin Carniak. The random draw is expected to take place this week and likely will mean the trial dates will change for the five men.
"The only thing these cases have in common is that they happened at the same time and in the same place," Mester said in his ruling Wednesday.
Defense attorneys declined to discuss their strategy in seeking to have the cases reassigned, but it is likely they are hoping to keep their clients out of Asadoorian's courtroom.
Asadoorian, unlike many judges, will not consider first-time offender programs that often carry light penalties, nor Cobbs pleas, an arrangement that allows defendants to plead guilty as charged in exchange for a specific sentence, a common practice in most Michigan courtrooms.
Asadoorian also is known for imposing lengthy community service sentences, long probation periods and mandatory substance abuse counseling and anger management courses.
On Thursday, Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor Paul Walton said Mester's decision to reassign had little impact on the cases.
"We are comfortable trying our cases, no matter who the judge is," he said.
The Nov. 19 brawl made international headlines after a fan heaved a cup of beer at Pacer Ron Artest. Artest, Anthony Johnson, David Harrison, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson were charged with misdemeanor assault and battery. Four fans also are facing trial on the same charge, including David Wallace, brother of Piston Ben Wallace. Those cases remain before Asadoorian, but their defense attorneys could ask for reassignment as well.
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What does Danica Patrick have in common with athletes Tim Tebow and LeBron James?
What does she share with Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber?
Patrick has been nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award.
MORE: Danica more than pretty girl | Danica's boyfriend | Danica 'hot' | Making history
A fan favorite among women and kids, the popular NASCAR star is one of four athletes nominated for Nickelodeon's "Favorite Female Athlete" award. She joins 2012 Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and professional tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams on the list. The winners will be announced on Nickelodean on March 23 at 8 p.m.
James and Tebow are among the four nominees for "Favorite Male Athlete," joining swimmer Michael Phelps and skateboarder Shaun White.
Patrick's Nickelodeon bio says: "Danica Patrick is a spokeswoman, a model and a racecar driver! Known as the most successful woman in the history of American racing, and as the only woman to ever win the IndyCar Series, she's a champion who deserves a whole lot of praise! Get this babe a blimp!"
Patrick, who won an IndyCar race (not the series), has emerged as one of NASCAR's biggest stars. Driving her first full Sprint Cup season for Stewart-Haas Racing, she made history by becoming the first female driver to win the pole for a Sprint Cup race and for the Daytona 500. Her eighth-place finish was the best finish by a female driver in NASCAR's biggest race.
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'"Ryan has paid his dues in the American League level," said Sabres and Eastern Conference All-Star coach Lindy Ruff. "I think he's worked hard at every level. We've got two guys (including defenseman Brian Campbell) that have gone through the system and have seen some real nice rewards for putting some real hard time in."'
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BroD: Hitting the reset button is a personal decision. I have done it many times, and my play has suffered accordingly afterwards, but each time yielded some overall improvement. I have yet to find the magic to leave the 300' barrier in the dust, but continue to be optimistic that I'm getting closer.
For me, the main goal of my last "reset" was to avoid shoulder injury due to strong-arming / starting the pull too early. I was delighted to play a 36-hole tourney last weekend with no significant shoulder pain. Beat some of the young guys, too. For me, the "reset" was well worth it.
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NEW YORK — JCPenney is inviting customers to make a difference this February by rounding up their purches to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to benefit Dress for Success, an organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
"A cornerstone component of Dress for Success is the idea of people helping people -- that we must all work together to succeed. One of the best things about this partnership with JCPenney is that it calls the community into action. Anyone and everyone can play a role in helping an unemployed woman enter the workforce, which we know helps her, her family, her community and our economy," said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. "We recognize that there are an immeasurable number of obstacles that women face in today's economic climate and, with jcpenney's support, we will be able to expand the assistance that we provide to more than 65,000 women each year to overcome them."
For the first time shoppers will be able to round up their purchases on JCP.com, allowing consumers throughout the country to easily support to Dress for Success when shopping online.
"We are thrilled to be supporting Dress for Success this month," said Miki Woodard, president of JCP Cares and VP philanthropy at JCPenney. "Today more than 7.3% of adult women are still unemployed. By rounding up their purchases, jcpenney shoppers will have a personal hand in helping disadvantaged women take the next step in their path toward professional fulfillment and, ultimately, economic independence."


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Scopus Day at UAB Libraries: Oct. 16
Join us for Scopus Day at UAB on Tuesday, October 16th. Attend the 10:00 am session on Scopus or 11:00 am session on Compendex at Mervyn Sterne Library, Room 174, or the 2:00 pm session on Scopus at The Edge of Chaos, Lister Hill Library 4th Floor. Hear about best practices in the use of Scopus to support interdisciplinary research. Enjoy refreshments and the chance to share information and conversation with colleagues. Prizes include an iPod nano. No registration required.
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The University of Colorado Boulder's Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Kelly Fox today announced that Vice Chancellor for Administration Louise Vale will retire effective March 14.
"Louise has had a distinguished career providing financial management and strategic direction to the University of Colorado for over 20 years and she will be greatly missed," Fox said. "As the Boulder campus has undertaken a fundamental examination of how we conduct business in an age of tightening resources her expertise has been key to organizing departments around service and efficiency."
Fox added that Vale provided outstanding leadership during the historic flooding in 2013 that closed the campus for four days and damaged about 120 buildings.
"Louise provided calm advice and guidance during the flood and recovery period to both the campus leadership and to the staff reporting to her from the CU Police Department, Emergency Management, Facilities Management, and Parking and Transportation Services," Fox said.
Fox has named Steve Thweatt, who is currently assistant vice chancellor for Facilities Management, as interim vice chancellor for administration starting March 15.
"Steve has a long history at CU and Emory University of providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight," Fox said. "His experience will be critical in helping us maintain our momentum during this interim period."
The vice chancellor for administration supervises a division of almost 700 employees and oversees an annual operating budget of $112 million. Areas of responsibility include campus construction, facilities management, public safety, environmental health and safety, human resources, risk management, environmental sustainability, printing and the campus bookstore. Vale has served as vice chancellor for administration since September 2012.
Prior to Vale's current position, she held other appointments as the director of internal audit for the University of Colorado system and as the associate vice chancellor for budget and operations at the University of Colorado Denver. In addition, she participated in the capital budgeting and planning of new buildings at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus and served for two years on the Boulder campus beginning in 1998 as an assistant to the dean of budget and planning in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Vale holds a bachelor's degree in comprehensive business management from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, a master's degree in management from the University of Colorado Denver and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Thweatt has worked for the CU-Boulder campus at two different periods during his career. He has been in his current position since July 2012 and provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for capital planning, design and construction, sustainability, engineering, physical plant operations, campus utilities and campus logistics. Prior to his current role, he was associate vice president of planning, design and construction at Emory University. From 1994 to 2007, Thweatt served as the CU-Boulder campus architect and director of planning, design and construction.


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Years later, Si Mun is working a hectic, yet ordinary, job as a homicide detective in the Korean police force. His grandmother has since passed on - and the powers she sealed away appear to be reawakening...
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DENVER - Denver Outlaws first-round draft pick, attackman Billy Bitter, agreed to terms with MLL on Wednesday, and was placed on the Outlaws' active roster as it was announced. As per policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Billy had an outstanding college career at North Carolina and I am excited for him to continue playing lacrosse at a high level for the Outlaws," Outlaws General Manager
Brian Reese said. "He is an explosive, dynamic dodger that gets to the front of the cage for high-percentage shots. He will be able to work with some other great offensive players currently on the team and we are glad to have him as part of the Outlaws family."
Bitter was selected third overall by the Outlaws in the 2011 MLL Collegiate Draft from the University of North Carolina. A two-time first team All-American during his first three seasons at North Carolina, Bitter totaled 99 goals and 76 assists (175 pts.) with 172 ground balls in 63 career games (49 starts).
Bitter started in every possible game during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons and earned the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year Award as a junior. He was named a finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy after his junior season and earned preseason All-America and All-ACC before his senior season.
A graduate of Manhasset High School in Manhasset, N.Y., Bitter earned honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. He spent one post-graduate year at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Mass. before enrolling at North Carolina. William (Billy) Benz Bitter was born on June 10, 1988, in Manhasset, N.Y.
The Outlaws (1-0) travel to Boston this weekend to take on the Cannons (1-0). The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. EDT at Harvard Stadium and will be broadcast live Altitude Sports & Entertainment Network, Comcast Sports New England (CSNE), CSN California, and the Comcast Network. Additionally, the game will be re-broadcast on tape delay on the Brighthouse Sports Network, Monday, May 23 at 1 p.m. EDT and on Comcast Sports New England, Monday, May 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. EDT.
The Outlaws return home Saturday, June 11 to face the Chesapeake Bayhawks at 7 p.m. MDT. Tickets are available for as low as $10 and may be purchased online at
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Showtime's sexy, scandalous, religious shocker hits hi-def home video...
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There's something about the Catholic church and scandals which makes for entertainment to modern society. Be it modern day controversy involving abusive priests or the questionable action of popes 550 years ago, if it's scandalous and involves the Catholic church, people will watch it.
Enter Showtime's The Borgias, a nine-part season one which follows the murderous misadventures of Rodrigo Borgias and his illegitimate children - Juan, Cesare, and Lucrezia - as they navigate the tumultuous tides of Rome in the late 15th century. Rodrigo, who would became Pope Alexander VI, made quite a name for himself and his family as they fought - tooth and nail - to become one of the most powerful families in all of Europe. Through vicious backstabbing, violence, and manipulation, the Borgia family is shown as being synonymous with the wealthy, power-hungry, greedy, and violent crime families seen in modern mob movies and thus it's no wonder Showtime's tagline for the show is "the original crime family."
The Borgias stars Jeremy Irons in the lead as Rodrigo/Pope Alexander VI. A brilliant actor with a history of impressive roles, Irons is excellent. While he shares few real physical traits with Pope Alexander VI (who was so large, his coffin wouldn't close), Irons plays this role in amazing fashion - manipulative, masterful, emotional (when necessary), and stoic (when needed). Likewise, supporting leads - including François Arnaud as Cesare,
Holliday Grainger as Lucrezia, and David Oakes as Juan - are all exceedingly well done also. So too are the Borgia family nemeses, including Peter Sullivan as Cardinal Ascanio Sforza and Colm Feore as Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere, As dreaded enemies of the Borgia family, the pair are engaging and wonderful. Also impressive is Lotte Verbeek as Giulia Farnese, Pope Alexander's teenage mistress, who steals many a scene.
It is Cardinals Rovere and Sforza and their kin who help make the series engaging for in the many mischievous maneuvers taken by all parties is the engaging storytelling that fans of Showtime's original series are so fond. It is here we find the suspense and drama which demonstrates why this series will continue to thrive. It is, after all, the continued violent, sexy, unscrupulousness which leaves viewers wondering just how far these supposedly religious characters might go before they cross the line and are damned forever. Of course, when you're the Pope, there are few things which can't be done.
Under the watchful eyes of Irish writer/director Neil Jordan, best known for his films "The Crying Game" and "Interview with a Vampire" among others. Jordan has, in bringing The Borgias to life at Showtime, provided today's audience with a look at the dark side of the Catholic church which is often - and better off - left forgotten by the faithful. This history haunts unfortunately haunts the Catholic Church and while no doubt much of the series has been dramatically recreated to be appealing to today's audience, there's no doubt the sex and violence often seen in the series is engaging and interesting to the modern TV viewer. As the old saying goes: truth is stranger than fiction...and my how The Borgias shows that.
The video and audio on this set is gorgeous. The 1080p video comes to life in the show's original 1.78:1 aspect ratio with bold, vibrant colors that almost bleed off the screen. The minute details in the clothing and fabric and the harsh textures of the landscape and dwellings are all clear and present. Same too with the audio; the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless audio track brings to life Rome in the 1490s. Be it the chanting of crowds, the ringing of church bells, the galloping of horses, the screams of the dying, or the pleasure moans of the unscrupulous, the soundtrack presents a clear, undiluted audio experience that'll impress viewers.
Unfortunately, the discs include no special features, though BD-Live function is available and should provide fans with access a few bonuses, including episodes of other Showtime series like Dexter, House of Lies, Californication and others.
If you're a fan of political dramas, suspenseful sexy actioners, or multi-layered mysteries, The Borgias may be right up your alley. It's dark, deceptive, captivating, and creative; features a slew of engaging characters; and - all things considered - is based on real events. What's not to love? Even if you're one of the faithful and have no desire to know of the sins of the church's forefathers, The Borgias can at least act as a reminder of how far we've come and, sadly, how far we still have to go, even today.
The Borgias is available now on blu-ray hi-def wherever fine home video is sold and is for mature audiences only.
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New York -- Apple Inc. will shut down 20 stores and move them to new, larger locations, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said that the company is looking to relocate the stores in order to make them larger.
The company also will open 30 additional stores at new locations, mostly outside the United States, including its first location in Turkey.


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THE Hook Street housing development passed its final hurdle last night, when the design of the 73 homes to be built scraped through planning committee.
Permission for the development had granted by the Planning Inspector last year, despite being rejected by the council.
This final stage was for Persimmon Homes, the developer, to agree how the homes would look once they had been built, known as Reserved Matters.
Opposition to the plans was put forward by a number of councillors and pressure groups, including the Lydiard Fields Action Group and Friends of Lydiard Park, but the proposal just passed with the chairman having the deciding vote following a tie.
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Donation tagged to help pay for construction of center's new facilities
DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer
In what has been described as the second-largest gift ever given to an LGBT organization by a living donor, Dallas couple Eric V. Culbertson and David W. Carlson have pledged $2 million to Resource Center Dallas, officials announced this week.
RCD Executive Director and CEO Cece Cox said the donation would be used to help pay for construction of a new building that will consolidate programs and double the agency's available space. Property has been purchased for the new building on the corner of Cedar Springs and Inwood roads.
Cox said that the center has already hit the 30 percent mark in its effort to raise the $12 million needed for the new facility.
"We're aiming to break ground in 2014 and move in 2015," she said.
Cox said that the donation was a result of building a strong relationship but the money was pledged after the couple took a tour of the center's facilities.
She said they told her, "We had no idea you did all this."
Culbertson is the owner of Salon Three-Thirty located in Uptown at 2510 Cedar Springs Road. For the past several months he has offered yoga classes at Resource Center Dallas through his new non-profit group, Strength Through Yoga, which takes "the empowering aspects of yoga to organizations and individuals who can use it to heal and strengthen the mind, body and soul."
Carlson is the founding chief financial officer of GameStop. The Grapevine-based video game and entertainment software retailer has more than 6,500 stores worldwide and is ranked 255th on the Fortune 500. GameStop has been the presenting sponsor of Black Tie Dinner for several years.
Carlson retired from GameStop recently and is now co-owner of Uptown Energy Fitness in West Village.
The couple declined to be interviewed for this story but released comments in a statement.
"The driving force for our donation was the center's staff," Culbertson said. "They make [the center] what it is, working so hard and doing so much."
"After touring all the facilities, and understanding the full scope of services, we knew that the center needed to have a new building, and very soon," Carlson said.
Cox said she wanted others in the community who are not familiar with Resource Center Dallas to come tour the facilities.
"I want people to come meet our staff. They're so passionate and so great at what they do," Cox said. "We are the only organization who does what we do. We started in this community and are still in this community."
She said that in Dallas two-thirds of new HIV infections are in the LGBT community, higher than the national average.
"People are living longer so we're caring for them longer. And our dental program is one of only two in Dallas," that is providing care to people with HIV who cannot access care elsewhere, Cox said.
Although the Nelson Tebedo Clinic recently added a new dental room, the new building will allow the agency to increase services.
In addition to HIV services, RCD runs a number of programs for the LGBT community, Cox said, adding, "There's more and more demand for our cultural competency training."
The center recently completed sensitivity training for 700 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission employees statewide, and Communications and Programs Manager Rafael McDonnell, who has participated in most of the TABC training classes, said that the last class included TABC Administrator Alan Steen.
Cox said that the state agency recently signed a new contract with Resource Center to continue services. She also pointed out the counseling program RCD provides in conjunction with Southern Methodist University.
David Chard, dean of the SMU School of Education that administers the program, said that when he began the program he was told that no one would want to participate in it. He said there has been a waiting list of counseling students who want to work at RCD.
Cox said that the program is currently limited by lack of space. She said that the lunch program is one of the center's great successes. United Way representatives told her that they saw a real sense of community among those who participated.
"They could go elsewhere for a meal," Cox said, but they come to the Resource Center where they are welcomed.
To expand programs, Cox said RCD needs its new building. She is looking to develop more relationships like that with Culbertson and Carlson.
"Donors are relationships," she said.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition August 5, 2011.


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SANTA CRUZ -- Three former San Jose Police Department officers were sworn in as Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies Monday, receiving a warm welcome from Sheriff Phil Wowak who told them he was happy to have them and their experience.
The new deputies, who have from 12 to 25 years of experience, are Tony Luisi, Matt DeLorenzo and Adam Hutson. They will work with field training officers for a few weeks and then be assigned to patrol.
"This is huge for our organization," Wowak said. "We are moving forward in a lot of ways in law enforcement in Santa Cruz County. In the past, we always had our best and brightest stolen by San Jose, and I'm happy and proud to be stealing them back."
He added that it was kind of like professional sports and that his team got a "good deal."
Luisi, a New York City native with 25 years of experience, said he signed on because the office has a good reputation.
"What drew me in is the professionalism and quality of the people," he said. "It's a very well-respected organization."
In an office tradition, the deputies were sworn in, for the second or third time in their careers, solemnly vowing to uphold the national and state constitutions. Family members and friends then pinned on their new badges.
DeLorenzo lives in Santa Cruz with his family and has worked for Oakland and San Jose police departments. Mom Barbara DeLorenzo said she and her husband were extremely proud. She said his job worries them, but that she made a conscious choice not to think about the dangerousness of it.
"He's a great dad and husband and I think he's probably an amazing peace officer," she said. "But I'm just a little biased."
In addition to the San Jose Police Department, Hutson worked for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy April Skalland, the office's public information officer and recruitment investigator, said the three sworn in Monday will earn close to $90,000 annually, due to their experience. She said there are a few more openings and that another former San Jose officer is in the process of being hired.
The Sheriff's Office has hired 10 former San Jose Police Department officers after that agency announced it would lay off more than 100 officers. Law enforcement salaries have generally been higher in San Jose, but Wowak has said used the county's higher pension contribution as a recruiting tool.
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Triangle NumbersSeries teasers are where you try to complete the sequence of a series of letters, numbers or objects.
Triangle numbers are formed by adding successive integers, i.e.
1 = 1+0,
3 = 1+2,
6 = 1+2+3,
10 = 1+2+3+4,
So the first few triangle numbers would be:
1,3,6,10,15,21,28, ...
Suppose somebody tells you a random integer. How can you quickly find out whether or not it is a triangle number?
HintThe method is linked to another common series.
AnswerMultiply the number by 8 then add 1. If the result is a perfect square, then the original number is a triangle number.
For example: 10*8+1 = 81. 81 = 9^2. So 10 is a triangle number.
11*8+1 = 89. 89 is not a perfect square, so 11 is not a triangle number.
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Don't suppose Poole is in dorset is it?
If not then I really do have no clue where it is lol
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Hi. My name is Dan.
My 86 year old father (his name is Sam) is currently being treated for cholangiocarcinoma. Well, I should say that every indication is that is what he has.
Since October of last year we have been on quite a journey. In late October he was at a dermatology appointment here in his hometown, Modesto , CA. The dermatologist observed that he was jaundiced. He had been having severe unexplainable chills. He then got referred to a gastroenterologist who gave him his first endoscopy on October 31. The doctor observed a stricture in his bile duct and inserted a stent. A biopsy of the stricture proved inconclusive. My Dad felt good for a few days but on November 11, he woke up with severe chills again. We admitted him to the local ER. They took a CT scan and determined that the stent had failed, so they give him another endoscopy and inserted a new stent. Another biopsy was taken which was inconclusive. The decision was made by his gastroenterologist to have him do yet another endoscopy at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, where they supposedly have more advanced equipment for the purpose of taking biopsies and getting more conclusive results. This third endoscopy took place on November 18 (yes, three endoscopies in less than three weeks!). Yet again, the biopsy proved inconclusive. However, the third stent worked fairly well for him. After that he experienced chills ONLY in the evenings, would warm up with a hot shower then sure enough, the next evening he would get chilled again. We returned to CPMC in SF for a fourth endoscopy on January 16 of this year. They took yet another biopsy and inserted two plastic stents. This time according to the pathology department at CPMC the biopsy came back positive for cholangiocarcinoma. Great! At least we finally had a diagnosis!
However, both his gastroenterologists in Modesto and San Francisco encouraged him to undergo a Whipple Procedure. Considering his age and general health condition we (my Dad, Mom, sister and brother) all feel that is simply not an option. Certainly it would likely eradicate the cancer but his chance of recovering from this brutal procedure is slim to none. Also, chemotherapy would be a tough road for him.
We started doing some research and found out about stereotactic radiosurgery. We decided to get him referred to Stanford Medical Center. The first thing we did was go before a tumor board on February 26 at Stanford. At the time they determined that stereotactic radiosurgery would be a viable option for him. However, leading up to his follow-up appointment on March 6, Stanford's radiology doctor had us follow up with his medical records from when he underwent radiation therapy for prostate cancer in early 2010. Because a) of ulcers that were generated as a result of that treatment and b) the determination by the radiology doctor that the location of the bile duct stricture could not be definitively identified, he is now recommending IMRT radiation. Another disconcerting thing that the Stanford doctor told us is that Stanford radiology cannot definitively identify the stricture as being cholangiocarcinoma. Again, everything else points to it .. EXCEPT for physical proof. I know, we're kind of confused too considering the diagnosis from the gastro at CPMC \-:
From a tri-phasic CT Scan that the Stanford doctor ordered, another complication has developed. He also has a lesion in the upper part of one of his lungs. So far this condition is unsymptomatic. He will be getting a biopsy for that a week from this Friday (at Stanford) to find out if it's related to the bile duct problem, but I digress.
Today, I will be taking him back to Stanford for a "Pancreas Protocol CT Scan" scheduled for 6:30 this evening. The hope is that the location of the stricture can be better identified such that stereotactic radiosurgery can again be considered as an option. He has had a bad couple of days, so we hope that we can make the trip. It will be a "game time" decision.
Meanwhile, I really see my Dad's health continuing to worsen. He's a fighter but this is a bad illness for a 56 year old let alone an 86 year old.
Thanks for indulging me with this "brain dump".
Dan Sargis


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In exclusive interview with Al Arabiya on Monday, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Abbani Khar stressed her country was against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad."As far as Pakistan is concerned, we have no love lost for any regime, we are not supportive of any regime, and we are supportive of the Syrian people," said Khar. A letter by the 55 country-strong Swiss Mission was delivered to members of the Security Council demanding action on the question of Syria. They asked that the Syrian conflict be referred to the International Criminal Court [2](ICC). According to Khar, Pakistan believes that the Security Council is concerned and is paying full attention to the Syrian file. The council wishes to find a solution to the problem rather than propagating the problem she added. Pakistan is viewed as the biggest contributor to peacekeeping in the United Nations and is scheduled to speak on counter terrorism at the U.S. Security Council today. "This is the most important forum when it comes to the international architecture of how we behave and how countries are supposed to behave and what we are supposed to collectively do to be able to achieve what are common goods and what are common objectives," Khar stated.Pakistan highly values its relations with Saudi Arabia [3]; both countries hold close ties on all levels, especially on the topic of counterterrorism."Saudi Arabia and Pakistan typically have had very strong ties; this gives us a chance to be able to engage in matters pertaining to the region, on matters pertaining to their immediate region, our immediate region at the international level," Khar said. Pakistan will be holding elections on March 18 amid recent protests that broke out in the streets of Islamabad. [4] 50,000 citizens took the streets objecting to the current government on the grounds of corruption. When asked by al-Hajj if Khar expects her government to win, she said that everyone runs for office expecting to be a winner.
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://www.icc-cpi.int/Pages/default.aspx
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/business/syria-jordan-saudi-aid-463171
[4] http://www.albawaba.com/news/pakistan-arab-spring-463848
[5] http://www.alarabiya.net/english


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4 GradesLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
Just before the end of the term four high school students were discussing their chances for certain grades. The following remarks contain the gist of their hopes and fears.
Jack: We'll all get different grades. If I get an A, then Lucy will get a D.
Jean: If Lucy gets a C, then Jack will get a D. Jack will get a better grade than Paul.
Lucy: If Jean doesn't get an A, then Jack will get a C. If I get a B, then Paul won't get a D.
Paul: If Lucy gets an A, then I'll get a B. if Jean doesn't get a B, I won't either.
When the final examinations were graded and the term marks made out each of the four passed, and strange as it may seem, each received a grade that checked exactly with all the ideas they had previously expressed.
What grade did each receive?
AnswerJack, Jean, Lucy, and Paul received B, A, D, and C, respectively.
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