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UNH Cycling Brings Championship to Durham
Hundreds Expected, from Weekend Warriors to Collegiate Best
UNH Cycling's Billy Melone races in a tight pack in the Dartmouth Criterium last year. More than 40 members of the UNH Cycling team are expected to take part in the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships in Durham on April 28 and 29 this year.
Even in mid-winter, you can see them zipping by on their racing bicycles down Main Street, bundled against the bitter wind, eyes focused on the road ahead, and turning their pedals around like they mean business.
Then, just as suddenly, vanishing out of town in search of long, hard miles and steep hills. Occasionally, a handful of them will ride together, making their training sessions pass a little easier.
Members of the UNH Cycling team know that's what it takes to compete at the highest levels of collegiate racing. And this winter, they have extra incentive to hit the roads.
At the end of April, they will host the largest collegiate cycling championship races in the East, drawing up to 400 athletes to Durham from some 40 schools, along with special races for kids and citizen riders.
For veteran team members, it's a chance to show why a university that might be better known for hockey and skiing is also a cycling hotbed.
"UNH Cycling has been a big part of my time here at UNH," says Bella Oleksy, a senior who is studying environmental science. "We've put a lot of work into the team and into organizing this event. So now to see it all come together really means a lot to me."
The UNH Parents Association awarded $4,000 to UNH Cycling for the event—one of nine grants totaling $22,147 for student projects it announced in December.
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"The Parents Association grant is really a big help," says Oleksy, adding that it will help pay for police and medical coverage, insurance, and other race-related services. "Other schools lose money when they host an event like this. But with the grant, we should be able to break even or maybe even come out ahead a little."
A club sport, the team also supports itself with sponsorships, fundraisers, and the sale of UNH Cycling team clothing. It is one of the largest sports clubs on campus, with nearly 50 members, and offers mountain bike racing in the fall and road racing in the spring. Membership is open to all ability levels, from casual weekend warriors to national caliber racers.
About a year ago, team members started talking among themselves about putting in a bid to host the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships (ECCCC). They consulted with officials from the University, Town of Durham, and the Rotary Club of Durham-Great Bay. By November, three team members – Oleksy, Patrick Galvin, and James Kennedy—traveled to West Point, N.Y., to submit the UNH bid.
The races will take place April 28 and 29, with a 10-mile team time trial on Saturday morning, followed by a hilly road race that afternoon around Bow Lake in Strafford, N.H. (The road race features several races of up to 80 miles, based on rider experience.) The championship continues Sunday with a criterium in Durham, where racers will turn multiple laps on a 1-mile loop around Parsons Hall, B-Lot, and Mill Road.
Oleksy says the 300 to 400 college racers, citizen racers, and spectators should also provide a nice boost for local businesses.
For more about UNH Cycling visit www.unhcycling.com
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Written by Jim Graham, Editorial and Creative Services. Photo courtesy of UNH Cycling.


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By Jeffrey A. Roberts
"Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants."
Louis Brandeis wrote these words a century ago, before his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, to note the power of publicity as a cure for "social and industrial diseases" like the inequities fostered by the corporate monopolies of his time.
Talk about a game changer!
By Jim Rohrer
OK, I admit it: I can't resist reading every single insider book that portends to explain the goings-on within our government. Most of us have strong opinions concerning the executive branch of our government powered by the simplistic rhetoric of Fox or MSNBC. We have become a group of "Monday-morning quarterbacks." The Bush hate seemed to be unprecedented, until the Obama hate got into full swing.
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell stepped into the proverbial sage grouse doodoo in Craig last month.
Ouch. If you haven't heard, the Seattle Seahawks' defense smothered the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. The Broncos' offense didn't help much either. It seemed like from their first snap, the entire team started to unravel.
There are people we encounter in life who achieve notoriety and influence beyond what any reasonable person would expect. Clarence Miller, who passed away recently at the age of 64, was one of those people.
Against the backdrop of the first successful recalls of sitting state legislators in Colorado history, the Colorado General Assembly convenes today. The changes from the recall will be evident in a number of ways.
As I read about the record-breaking Internet sales being reported this Christmas, I remember s0metime around 1985 I was asked to co-chair a task force at Sears headquarters to come up with ideas about how the retailer should leverage the use of the Internet.
The new majority on the Jefferson County Board of Education made serious errors of both judgment and process in ramming though a contract to hire outside counsel for the board. When dealing with the public's money and the public's trust, there are right ways to do things, and there are wrong ways to do things. There aren't many things that could have been more wrong on this contract.
Residents of unincorporated Jefferson County have been required to license their dogs since 1994. In 2007, Lakewood, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Westminster and Arvada joined the county's licensing program, and residents in those cities have been required to license their canines ever since.
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Monday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. The Yolo Food Bank will distribute food to eligible residents in Guinda at the Guinda Grange Hall, 16787 Forrest Ave. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.
Monday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. The Yolo Food Bank will distribute food to eligible residents in Esparto at RISE, 17313 Fremont St., Esparto. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.
Monday, Jan 27, noon. The lunch-time speaker series known as Live@Noon, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Woodland will feature Yolo County's chief administrative officer, Patrick Blacklock. Beginning at noon, the informal talk is expected to last about an hour. Blacklock will be speaking on current events within the county and it is anticipated there will be time for attendees to ask questions. The talk will be held in the Walker/Thomson rooms at the Yolo County Bauer Building, 137 N. Cottonwood St., Woodland. The League of Women Voters hosts these informal talks for the community in support of their mission to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government. For more information email: firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 666-2070.
Monday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m. The Woodland Senior Center Computer Club will hold its first meeting of the year at the Woodland Senior Center, 2001 East St., Woodland. Membership is $12 for the year and is payable at the meeting. Topic to be announced. Light refreshments will be served, and questions may be left on the message phone, (530)662-9598 if not answered on the website, www.wsccc.com.
Monday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. FloodProtect is a regional flood management planning effort for the Lower Sacramento/Delta North region and will be holding a public workshop where people can discuss project status and the draft Regional Improvements Report with the project team. The gathering will be held at the West Sacramento Community Center, 1075 W. Capitol Ave., West Sacramento. For information about the project, please visit FloodProtectPlan.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m. The Woodland Parkinson Support Group holds its monthly meeting at Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East St., Woodland. The program will be a Parkinson Disease DVD titled "A Guide for Patients and Families. For information, call 219-6676; or (916) 251-6724.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m. The Yolo Broadband Consortium has hired a contract consultant to prepare a feasibility analysis of the need, demand, implications of broadband service in Yolo County. Magellan Advisers, consultant selected for this project, will be holding a series of focus groups with all of cities and unincorporated area stakeholders in the County. Woodland will be hosting the meeting for Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business and Woodland Chamber of Commerce stakeholders until 8 p.m. at the Woodland Community Center, 2001 East St., woodland. Lynn Johnson, of the city of Woodland, is the lead contact person for this project. For information, call Johnson at 661-5979 or by email at email@example.com.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m. The Last Thursday Book Sale is being held by Friends of the Woodland Library. This sale continues to 6:30 p.m., at the library, 250 First St. FOL memberships are half price and are available at the book sale. Visit the web site www.woodlandfol.org for information. Open to all.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m. The Woodland Volunteer Food Closet is holding its 46th Annual Appreciation Dinner at the Woodland Elk's Lodge, 500 Bush St. There will be entertainment, raffle prizes and awards. The cost is $10 and can be paid at the door. RSVPs are due by Friday, Jan. 24. For information or to RSVP, contact Gaye Nakken at 661-1135; or email email@example.com.
Friday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m. The Woodland Senior Center Computer Club, Inc., will hold open computer labs from noon to 3 p.m. every Friday the Senior Center is open. The center is located at 2001 East St., Woodland. Any adult in Yolo County may use computers and printers for $1 payable at check-in, plus five cents per printed page. Assistance is available. Regular club meeting are every fourth Monday of the month except December. Questions may be answered by leaving a message at 662-9598 if not answered on the website, www.wsccc.com.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. The American Legion, Yolo Post 77 will hold its annual Past Commanders Dinner at the Legion Hall, 523 Bush St. Dinner will be rib-eye steak, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll and dessert. No host cocktails at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12. and there is limited seating. Call the Post at 662-9772 to reserve your tickets or purchase your tickets at the Legion Hall between 1-8 p.m. Open to the public.


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HIALEAH, Fla. - A man who crashed into a funeral home in Hialeah after being shot is now charged with a hate crime.
Hialeah officers responded after Luis Alberto Gonzalez, 50, had crashed into the Memorial Plan funeral home on Palm Avenue on Jan 2.
The officers found Gonzalez sitting in his red pickup truck. He had been shot in the head.
Press conference: Charges announced
He claimed he had been shot by one of two black men who had just robbed him after leaving Jerry and Joe's Pizza.
Gonzalez said he then tried to run over the men who robbed him, and they opened fire and shot him in the head. He then lost control of his truck and crashed into the funeral home.
When police identified two suspects in the shooting, Andy Alexander Jr., 20, and Tarvis James, 21, on Jan. 4, the pair told a different story. According to Hialeah police, Alexander and James told investigators that they were walking in the street near Jerry and Joe's Pizza when Gonzalez started yelling racial slurs at them and telling them to leave his city. Police said Alexander and James told them that Gonzalez revved the engine of his pickup truck and accelerated toward them.
"As I heard the vehicle coming to me, I was very scared. I thought I was going to die," James said. "He tried to attack us."
The pair said they started running away and that James pulled out a .25-caliber pistol and shot at Gonzalez three times, hitting him once in the side of the head, Hialeah police said.
Alexander and James got into their SUV and drove away, police said. They didn't report the incident to police.
After an investigation, police said they spoke to Gonzalez, who they said admitted he was not robbed.
"Mr. Gonzalez finally admitted he was not the victim of a robbery," said Hialeah Police Chief Mark Overton. "The irony in this case is that the victim is now the defendant."
Hialeah police said the gun that was used in the shooting was legal.
Gonzalez was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Unit for treatment and was released Wednesday. He was arrested Tuesday on two counts of second-degree attempted murder with prejudice with the classification of a hate crime and filing a false report to police.
If convicted, Gonzalez faces up to 40 years in prison.
"Justice has been served," James said at a Hialeah police news conference Wednesday.
In the arrest form, Gonzalez told police that he was a victim during the 1980 McDuffie riots and has had resentment for black people ever since. He said he was not trying to kill the two men, just scare them.
Mark Overton said this is the first case of a reported violent hate crime in the city.
James said he and Alexander did not go to the police right away because the media had already branded them as suspects and they feared the police wouldn't believe them. Now, he has a message for others who may be suspicious of police.
"Just tell the truth, and you'll be OK," James said.
The police chief said other issues pertaining to Alexander and James will go before the state attorney's office but that they will not face any charges.
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From Kid Rock to Taylor Hicks to Zac Brown Band, here's a look back at the music of the 2012 Republican National Convention
I think, when all is said and done, the lasting image that we as a nation will take away from the 2012 Republican National Convention will be this photo of Steve Aoki holding a can of Pringles in Ybor City.
We did our best to cover the crazy, surprisingly star-studded music and entertainment scene in Tampa during RNC week, including shows by Journey, Kid Rock, Zac Brown Band, 3 Doors Down, Gavin DeGraw, Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Andy Grammer, Camp Freddy, Sara Evans, Lee Greenwood, Adam Carolla and, of course, Aoki.
But even those exhaustive links just scratch the surface of the music in town. Montgomery Gentry, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Better Than Ezra, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Willie Chirino, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus,Far East Movement, the Commodores and the Eagles' Don Felder, among others, all played local parties ranging from public to super-private in Tampa Bay.
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New York -- Brands and retailers have the most followed or "Liked" pages on social media, according to WSL/Strategic Retail. Nearly two-thirds (61%) of users who "Fan" social media pages, are choosing to follow brands and retailers -- beating out celebrities and TV shows which are followed by just over half of users.
The finding was unveiled as part of the company's Buzz to Buy 3.0 trend report, its third annual survey measuring how the power of Social Media and online information are impacting buying decisions.
"The new shopping mantra is 'information is power,'" said Candace Corlett, President of WSL/Strategic Retail. "People are leveraging the abundance of technology to learn everything they want to know about products anywhere they want – be it a quick price comparison on their iPad while at the mall or in-store, or visiting Pinterest for decorating tips. The art and science of digital marketing has become essential for engaging consumers and targeting the right message to the right shopper at the right time."
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Genus: Lepidochelys
Species: kempii
Kemp's ridleys are considered the smallest marine turtle in the world. Known for their unique synchronized nesting habit, large groups of Kemp's ridleys gather off a particular nesting beach near Rancho Nuevo, Mexico. Females then come ashore in subsequent waves to nest. This event is known as an arribada, which means "arrival" in Spanish.
Kemp's ridleys have been designated as "endangered" since 1970 under the Endangered Species Act. It is considered the most seriously endangered of the sea turtle species, but appears to be in the early stages of recovery.
Description: The Kemp's ridley has a triangular-shaped head with a slightly hooked beak with large crushing surfaces. Hatchlings are black on both sides. In adults, the almost circular carapace has a grayish green color while the plastron (bottom shell) is pale yellow to cream in color. The carapace is often as wide as it is long and contains 5 pairs of costal "scutes". Each of the front flippers has one claw while the back flippers may have one or two.
Size: Adult Kemp's ridleys weigh on average around 100 pounds (45 kg) with a carapace (top shell) measuring between 24-28 inches (60-70 cm) in length.
Diet: Their diet consists mainly of swimming crabs, but may also include fish, jellyfish, and an array of mollusks. Foraging zones range from the Yucatán Peninsula to southern Florida.
Typical Lifespan: Individuals surviving to adulthood may live 30 years and possibly up to 50 years.
Habitat: Kemp's ridleys are usually found in nearshore and inshore waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico, especially Louisiana waters. Kemp's ridleys are often found in salt marsh habitats. The preferred sections of nesting beach are backed up by extensive swamps or large bodies of open water having seasonal narrow ocean connections.
Hatchlings spend two to ten years in an open ocean environment, then return to the shore area to develop until they reach adulthood. These "neritic" zones typically contain muddy or sandy bottoms where prey can be found. Kemp's ridleys rarely venture into waters deeper than 160 ft (about 50 meters).
Range: Depending on their breeding strategy, male Kemp's ridleys appear to occupy many different areas within the Gulf of Mexico. Some males migrate annually between feeding and breeding grounds, yet others may not migrate at all, mating with females opportunistically encountered.
Life History and Reproduction: Nearly 95% of worldwide Kemp's ridley nesting occurs in one confirmed arribada ("arrival") in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. A small amount of females nest consistently in Veracruz, Mexico, and at Padre Island National Seashore, Texas.
Sexual maturity is estimated to be 7 to 15 years of age.
Female Kemp's ridleys return to nest on the same beach where they were hatched (from May to July) — usually in the daylight hours — to lay two to three clutches of approximately 100 eggs, which incubate for 50-60 days. Upon emerging from the buried nest, hatchlings weigh roughly half an ounce (14 g) and measure around 1.5 inches (3.8 cm).
Historically, there has been a dramatic decrease in arribada size. An amateur video from 1947 documented an extraordinary Kemp's ridley arribada near Rancho Nuevo. It has been estimated that approximately 42,000 Kemp's ridleys nested during that single day! This video has also served to measure the species' collapse. Forty years after the video was filmed, the largest arribada was down to 734 nests. Annual nesting numbers at Rancho Nuevo increased significantly after the 1980s, to more than 4,000 by 2002 and 7,866 in 2006. Protection provided by Mexico since 1966 has helped to bring about this increase. However, despite the recent increase, the trend is toward a major population decline estimated at more than 90 percent.
In addition to threatened nesting habitat, incidental capture in fishing gear like shrimp trawls, gill nets, longlines, traps, and dredges continues to be the primary threat to the Kemp's ridley.
Oil spills are an additional threat to the Kemp's ridley. Swimming through oil, a turtle loses its ability to "cry" away extra salt, and respiration becomes difficult. Learn more about how the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has affected sea turtles.
Conservation Efforts:
Kemp's ridley sea turtles are protected by various international treaties and agreements as well as national laws. Mexico's protection of the turtle's nesting areas in that country has provided significant gains towards conservation of the species.
Recent research on the turtle's biology, distribution, threats and population trends has contributed to a better understanding of the species and development of conservation strategies. In addition, this wealth of information helped the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to update the recovery plan for the turtles. The joint draft revised recovery plan was published in March 2010.
Bycatch of ridley turtles (accidental capture by commercial and sport fishermen) is being reduced by fishing gear modifications (i.e. use of TED's or turtle exclusion devises), changes to fishing practices and closures of certain areas to fishing during nesting and hatching seasons.
Regular monitoring of Kemp's ridley turtle populations by NMFS and USFWS.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources
Texas Parks and Wildlife
NatureServe Explorer
Sea turtles nesting in the southeastern United States are recovering, but the ancient reptiles still face formidable threats
Wildlife still suffering in the Gulf of Mexico
Every summer Kemp's Ridley hatchlings make their way from land to sea


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TBTC Study 23: Treatment of HIV-Related Tuberculosis Using a Rifabutin-Based Regimen
This study has been completed.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
VA Office of Research and Development
Information provided by:
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: September 6, 2001
Last updated: September 1, 2005
Last verified: September 2005
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Primary objective:
To determine the rate of confirmed treatment failure and relapse with an intermittent rifabutin-based regimen for the treatment of isoniazid and rifamycin-susceptible HIV-related tuberculosis (TB).
|HIV Infections Tuberculosis
|Drug: Rifabutin
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|TBTC Study 23: Treatment of HIV-Related Tuberculosis Using a Rifabutin-Based Regimen
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis
Drug Information available for: RifabutinU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of pulmonary &/or extrapulmonary TB confirmed by a positive culture and susceptibility to rifampin. Patients having isoniazid or pyrazinamide (PZA)-resistant isolates are eligible to continue in the study on a modified regimen
- Evidence of HIV infection confirmed by a positive serologic test (ELISA and Western Blot).
- Absolute neutrophil count >500/mm3 (use of colony stimulating factors, filgrastim, or sargramostim is allowed)
- > 18 years of age
- Willingness to practice effective contraception if applicable
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- AST > 10 times the upper limit of normal
- Bilirubin > 3.0 times the upper limit of normal
- Creatinine > 3.0 times the upper limit of normal
- Intolerance to any of the study drugs except isoniazid or pyrazinamide
- Concomitant disorder that is contraindication to the use of the study drugs
- More than 28 days of treatment for active tuberculosis within the 6 months prior to this course of therapy
- Bone/joint tuberculosis or silicotuberculosis
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00023361
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|Study Chair:
|William Burman, MD
|Denver Health and Hospitals
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 20, 2017
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Weiner M, Benator D, Burman W, Peloquin CA, Khan A, Vernon A, Jones B, Silva-Trigo C, Zhao Z, Hodge T; Tuberculosis Trials Consortium. Association between acquired rifamycin resistance and the pharmacokinetics of rifabutin and isoniazid among patients with HIV and tuberculosis. Clin Infect Dis. 2005 May 15;40(10):1481-91. Epub 2005 Apr 14.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00023361 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 6, 2001
|Last Updated:
|September 1, 2005
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Mycobacterium Infections
Actinomycetales Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Antitubercular Agents
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Two of Georgia's public shooting ranges located on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) will close for a short period of time beginning later this month, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
The two ranges are the Richmond Hill WMA Shooting Range and the Wilson Shoals WMA Shooting Range:
- Richmond Hill WMA Shooting Range, located in Bryan County, will temporarily close for safety reasons on May 14 due to nearby timber management. Current plans are to re-open the 100-yard range by June 15.
- Wilson Shoals WMA Shooting Range, located near Gainesville in Hall County, will close on May 22 only to complete improvements to this 75-yard firearms range. These improvements include installing seating for waiting shooters, constructing a sign-in area, upgrading the restroom and installing a gun-cleaning station.
Georgia has 18 public shooting ranges (firearms or shotgun ranges) and 11 archery ranges. To receive free updates on ranges (closures, new ranges, etc.), be sure to "click" on the red envelope at http://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/archery-shooting-ranges and sign up!
Range visitors should note that most areas require possession of a Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass (GORP) or other qualifying license prior to use. Be sure you have the appropriate license before visiting.
For information, visit http://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/archery-shooting-ranges.


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As time passes, technology evolves, and that's to our advantage, especially since it tends to lower the cost of the electronics we want to get our hands on most. It used to be that shooting in-car camera footage required a fairly decent camcorder, and even by today's standards, the digital versions can still cost a pretty penny.
If a conventional camcorder isn't in your best interest and you're looking for an alternative to capture your best moments behind the wheel, then you're going to dig GoPro's line of 5-megapixel digital sports cameras. For starters, they're incredibly affordable, starting at just $179.99 for the Motorsports Hero with a 54-degree viewing angle. The Motorsports Hero Wide is a few bucks more at $199.99 but provides a full field of vision with its 170-degree viewing angle.
While these small wireless cameras are impressive, the price also includes many additional items to maximize the use of the little wonders, such as a quick-release housing, a suction-cup mount, and a handful of adhesive mounts with quick-release buckles.
Follow along as we give you the complete rundown of the system and showcase some of the more unique features that make this camera stand out above the rest.
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GoPro gets the job done
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Collins mulling setup options with Farnsworth closing
NEW YORK -- The upshot of manager Terry Collins shifting Kyle Farnsworth from the eighth to the ninth inning is that the Mets no longer have any obvious setup options.
"Right now I couldn't tell you," Collins said when asked on Monday afternoon who his primary eighth-inning option might be.
Collins went on to mention right-hander Carlos Torres as the likely candidate for the series opener against the Cardinals and, as promised, called on him in the eighth in a two-run game.
Torres did the job, lowering his ERA to 0.79 over his last eight games and perhaps earning him additional high-pressure innings in the future.
"Our bullpen's done a good job," Collins said of the unit as a whole. "After that first series, where I'm not sure what happened, they settled down. They're throwing the ball with much more command of their stuff than they did early, and they've pitched very well lately. You're going to have a night where somebody's going to get a big hit -- that's part of the game. But I think, certainly, in the last 10 games, our bullpen's done an outstanding job."
Collins also noted that Daisuke Matsuzaka could eventually pitch in a setup role but that he would prefer to keep him stretched out as rotation insurance for as long as possible. So for now, with Jose Valverde trying to return to top form and such prospects as Rafael Montero and Jacob deGrom not quite ready to contribute at the big league level, the setup job may default to Torres.
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Earthbound Farm officials cited a similar corporate philosophy with WhiteWave Foods Co., as the factor that convinced Earthbound to sell to the organic milk and soy milk producer.
Shareholders of the San Juan Batista, Calif.-based Earthbound Farm agreed to sell the business to WhiteWave Foods for $600 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014.
Charlie Sweat, chief executive officer at Earthbound, said the organic salad and vegetable company will be maintained as a separate business entity after the deal closes, with headquarters and administrative staff to remain in San Juan Batista. No operational changes are anticipated, according to Earthbound and WhiteWave officials.
"We are most excited about the alignment of WhiteWave's strategy of healthy food and a healthy planet," Sweat said Dec. 10.
Sweat said the new ownership should enable Earthbound to continue its core mission while allowing it to reduce the premium prices associated with organic products.
Earthbound co-founder Drew Goodman said in a news release issued jointly by the companies that WhiteWave will help Earthbound reach its full potential. Goodman started Earthbound on a 2.5-acre plot in 1984. Today it owns and contracts more than 50,000 acres with more than 200 growers participating.
Earthbound's CEO said the sale of the company was a natural business progression. The Earthbound owners, which include Dallas-based investment firm Kainos Capital, put the company up for sale in June with Barclays hired to handle the offering.
Sweat said there was "enormous interest."
However, in October, the New York Post reported the sale was off because of a lack of a buyer. Sweat declined to comment on such media reports. He said there were "a handful of buyers" in the mix by late fall, with WhiteWave offering the best deal.
WhiteWave CEO Gregg Engles said in a conference call on Dec. 9 that the addition of Earthbound's products will mean WhiteWave has the top two organic categories.
"Fresh foods are one of the most attractive, emerging trends in the food industry today and the market for organic products continues to grow steadily. With Horizon Organic and Earthbound Farm, WhiteWave will now provide the two most popular gateways for consumers to enter into the organic category — produce and dairy," Engles said.
Engles also cited statistics about Earthbound's market share, saying that the company is the top organic produce company in the U.S. The stats Engles mentioned included:
- 65% of Earthbound sales are in packaged salads;
- Earthbound has a 45% market share in organic packaged salads, including private labels; and
- Earthbound has a 57% share of branded organic packaged salads, which is three times greater than nearest branded competitor.


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DENVER -- Big Andrew Bogut was back in his comfort zone Monday, deflecting and swatting and discouraging numerous attempts to test his resolve.
This was different from last Saturday, when the Denver Nuggets constantly tested the 7-foot Warriors center with shots at or near the rim, only for him to block four and affect maybe a dozen more in Game 1 of this first-round Western Conference playoff series.
No, this was a group of reporters out to determine if Bogut, as we approach Game 2 here Tuesday night, would flinch on the subject of his cranky ankle.
He did not.
"I'm not really going to answer that, because I'm here playing in the playoffs," Bogut responded to the first query about his surgically repaired left ankle. "I'm not going to be one of those guys that says, 'I'm banged up,' or 'I'm not.' What's the purpose anyhow? I'm playing in the playoffs, so it's good."
That speaks volumes about Bogut's mindset. He's determined to ignore any barking from his ankle, which caused him to miss 50 games at various points of the regular season, including two of the last three.
It is that ankle, though, that nags at those wondering if Bogut will ever be an effective player for even 60-70 games. Will his mobility ever be what it once was? Will he always be a part-time player?
And, of course, why was Monta Ellis traded for a guy whose ankle has the strength and durability of a wet toothpick?
The big man's mobility might never be what it was. He might always need shelf time to quiet the nerves within and around the ankle. As for the Monta trade, seeing Bogut and the Warriors in the playoffs for the second time in 19 years ought to answer that question.
Even if Bogut didn't rotate over quickly enough on Andre Miller's much-debated game-winning shot, he scored nine points, grabbed 14 rebounds and played 31 minutes to anchor a defense that made the Nuggets think before entering the paint. They often settled for jump shots.
In terms of pure statistical influence, Bogut was the team's MVP in Game 1.
"He played extremely well," coach Mark Jackson said. "He's got a live body, contested shots, protected the rim, rebounded, and was very good setting screens and making plays offensively.
"When he plays that way -- when his body feels comfortable enough for him to play that way -- we're a different team. The issue is how he feels and how his body responds. There's no question about his ability to play the center position and impact the game."
That's the Bogut effect, even though he was not entirely impressed.
"OK," was how Bogut assessed his work in Game 1. "Still some room to improve, though. Obviously, taking more of the load offensively would be nice, especially with David (Lee) out now. Defensively, did a pretty good job of not just blocking shots but changing shots and coming early to help."
Though Jackson would not divulge who would start at power forward -- Carl Landry remains a good bet -- he was emphatic about Bogut being on the court at the opening tip.
No more emphatic, though, than Bogut himself.
He'd already flicked away the question about his ankle when another reporter took another approach, asking if he was 100 percent.
"I'm not going to answer that. I'm not going to answer that," he affirmed. "I'm playing in the playoffs, and I'll leave it at that. I'm not going to put a number on it, or say I'm healthy or unhealthy. I think it's an out if I play bad and all of a sudden it's a hero story if I play well. So, let's leave it as it is."
Undeterred, a third reporter asked Bogut if he felt better than he had in a long time.
"I'm not going to answer that," he answered with a trace of a grin. "Nice try."
Bogut, who put up seven shots in Game 1, likely will be more scoring-conscious in Game 2. But it's more important that he remains a huge factor on the other end, near the rim, where the Nuggets like to live.
That's where Bogut lives, too. It's where the Warriors want him to be, where they need him to be, even if his ankle is howling.
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The Lions' last Conference North outing was a 1-0 home defeat to Worcester City over a fortnight ago. They have had four postponements and a defeat to lowly neighbours Eccleshill United in the West Riding County Cup semi-finals since then.
Guiseley's inactivity has left them in 12th spot while their hosts are 17 points better off in fourth.
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Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco
Evaluating talent on the international market can be even more difficult than it is on the domestic side. Often, prospect writers become enamored with bonus babies and neglect many of the talented players who sign for smaller bonus figures. Every year, a few of these under-the-radar prospects raise their profiles considerably. This season, the Pittsburgh Pirates system saw two Dominican players burst onto the prospect scene: Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco.
After a decent showing (statistically speaking) in the Gulf Coast League, Hanson advanced to full-season ball in 2012. He entered the season as the Pirates' no. 17 prospect, according to Kevin Goldstein, described as a "young infielder [with] speed and an idea at the plate." Now, one could make an argument that Hanson is the Pirates' top position prospect.
The 19-year-old raised some eyebrows when he crushed opposing pitching in April (.410/.441/.695). While he couldn't keep up that kind of pace, his offensive tools were beginning to materialize. A switch hitter, Hanson is short to the ball from both sides and has above-average power potential. He has the bat speed to be a plus-plus hitter, and the overall offensive package might be good enough to profile at any position on the field. This is where it gets scary: he's a shortstop.
Hanson is a natural athlete and has all the tools of someone who can stick at the game's most demanding defensive position. No one expects him to be Brendan Ryan, but his above-average arm and excellent mix of range and quickness give him a chance to be an average defender at short. He needs to log innings at the position and make his defensive development a priority, but the tools are all there. Speed is also a big part of Hanson's game; he has the makings of an above-average runner, but he needs to refine his baserunning skills to make the most of his physical gifts.
Hanson has a chance to have at least average tools across the board, and with experience and a few refinements, he could become a something special. "Alen Hanson was born to lead off," said Rick Sofield, who managed him at Low-A West Virginia this season. Sofield described Hanson as an unflappable kid who stays focused and believes in his baseball abilities. In researching Hanson, I couldn't help but think of Jurickson Profar, who also boasts average-to-plus tools across the board and receives good grades for his makeup. Hanson isn't quite the prospect that Profar is or was at the same age, but even a poor man's Profar can be impressive.
Gregory Polanco is another up-the-middle-player who shined in West Virginia this season. Hanson had his fans entering 2012, but Gregory Polanco was a commodity unknown to most prognosticators. Now, the center fielder is also among the most promising position players in Pittsburgh's system.
Polanco's .325/.388/.522 line from this season is impressive, and he also managed to swipe 40 bags in 55 attempts. His speed is different than Hanson's, as he takes a little bit longer to get moving out of the box, but it's still a weapon that should play when it's refined and he's finished developing. Defensively, Polanco utilizes his foot speed and long legs to chew up plenty of ground, and he receives excellent marks for his instincts in center field. The 21-year-old also has a plus arm and can hold runners efficiently.
Offensively, Polanco is expected to be more of a power threat than a hitter for average. The key to unlocking his power potential, and thus to approaching his ceiling, is going to be his hit tool. He's a lanky kid, and as a result, his swing can get long at times. Even though the bat speed is there, the swing has spawned some doubters. It's not big and loopy, but "his arms are a little longer, so he's always going to have to fight himself staying inside the ball," according to one scout. However, he has shown some ability to shorten it and make consistent contact. If it comes together, Polanco's skillset could be scary: the power is silly at five o'clock, and it's already beginning to play in games. And there's plenty more where that came from: as a scout added, "He's gotten stronger, but he has by no means gotten into his man strength yet."
Given his body type (listed at 6'4", 170 lbs.), many evaluators question Polanco's ability to stick in center, worrying that he'll add weight until he's forced to move off the position. However, his genetics suggest that this won't be a problem. His father is approaching 60 and still looks like he could play, and Polanco could well mature into a chiseled athlete capable of patrolling center for a decade.
The best-case scenario is that Polanco turns into a defensive monster at an up-the-middle position and provides excellent power numbers. Since he became much better known this year, there seems to be some question as to how he's going to handle the knowledge that he's an attractive commodity. His work ethic this winter and next season will tell us a lot about his makeup.
In Hanson and Polanco, the Pirates have a pair of talented, high-ceiling prospects any organization would prize. Both players will see action in the Dominican Winter League and should receive invitations to big-league camp next spring. After that, High-A Bradenton will likely be the next stop for both. There, they'll have the chance to prove themselves against better competition and continue climbing the ladder. A million things can go wrong between Low-A and the majors, but the ceilings of Hanson and Polanco give Bucs fans and officials something to dream on.
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In terms of grades, are we looking at potential for a lot of 55-60's for Hanson, with the hit tool being a bit higher? Any chance you'd care to speculate on potential numbers for Polanco as well? Other than that, I really liked the article. More in depth stuff like this is welcomed.
Sep 20, 2012 06:24 AM
I'm not sure about Hanson's defense. In terms of upside, he could be an average big league defender, but he could also play himself off of the position. I expect him to stick, but I also thought the Angels would be better than the Rangers this season. The hit tool is certainly his best asset.
Sep 20, 2012 07:17 AM
Hudson, do you figure either of these guys has the potential to be more than a "one-level-per-year" guy? What would you place as the odds that either see AA next year?
Sep 20, 2012 07:39 AM
Conceptually, sure, they might be able to jump a level midseason, but those decisions are made with considerations like developmental philosophy and player makeup.
Sep 20, 2012 09:04 AM
I know this isn't anywhere near the point of the article, but I think you're giving Brendan Ryan a little too much credit. Or...maybe it just makes me feel old that he is the definition of a quality defensive shortstop.
Sep 20, 2012 10:32 AM
I think Ryan is the best defensive shortstop in the game today.
Sep 20, 2012 10:43 AM
Would the following comps be appropriate in a best case scenario:
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What I like to see is well played basketball. Jim OBrien will have his team playing the game the right way. Theyll be fundamentally sound and theyre going to play hard.
How many victories will that translate into for the Pacers?
I dont know.
The word around the organization is that theyre going to surprise some teams this season. Ive got to see them play before I can say theyll sneak up on people and be a playoff team.
I got an email from a reader asking me why OBrien is allowing the media to watch practice and Rick Carlisle didnt.
Theres a league rule that says the media is allowed to watch the final 30 minutes of practice.
The final 30 minutes consisted of shooting drills, free throws and stretching under Carlisle.
The Pacers are usually still scrimmaging when OBrien lets the media into practice.
Heres my surprises in camp so far.
Travis Diener: Bigger point guards will probably try to get physical with Diener and post him up. The thing he does well is shoot the ball. I only saw him miss one shot in practice Monday. Andre Owens is going to push Diener for the back up point guard spot.
Stephen Graham: The only thing I really knew about Graham coming into camp is that hes Joeys twin brother.
Team officials like his outside shooting touch and aggressive defense.
Jermaine ONeal: ONeal isnt considered a surprise because everybody knows what he can do. Hes looked good getting up and down the court on transition. I told him after practice one day that hes slimmed down so much that he looks like he did in Portland. Hes not really that small, but hes definitely lighter.
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Kareem Rush: Rushs ankle injury hasnt allowed him a lot of court time. The injury may put him behind in the fight to crack the rotation spot, especially since OBrien said hell probably have four players playing the wing. Danny Granger, Mike Dunleavy and Marquis Daniels are the top three players at that position. The best part of Rushs game is his jump shot. But the thing is, hes got to be able to show OBrien that he can defend to get on the court.


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Friday, Molly Crabapple, Melissa Dowell, Tim Kellen , and I jumped on a rain and headed over to Maryland to Intervention Con, where Molly was invited to be a guest speaker. Armed with a bag full of bangles, blue paint, and skulls we began our journey. We promised to party like rock stars and deliver a damn good Dr. Sketchy's performance. A few hours later, this is what we unveiled. Kali-Ma in all her glory.
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The Good Dine, a primarily take out spot on bustling Westchester Avenue in Williamsbridge, is probably the Bronx's best Jamaican restaurant. Come dinner time, you'll invariably find a line of local Jamaican expats, placing orders for tripe and peas and curry goat. The restaurant serves the Bronx's best plate of Oxtail ($7-12), incomparable to any I've tasted in the borough save El Atoradero's rendition, rabo en adobo.
Oxtail is a dime a dozen at Jamaican restaurants, but rarely is it done so well. Most of time, you'll find a low quality cut, mostly fat and little meat, in a sauce that is sweet and one-note.
Here the oxtail is anything but. If you're smart, you'll swindle them into giving you a whole order of nothing but oxtail. The rice and beans are just filler, especially when the protein is this good.
It's seasoned by scotch bonnet peppers and just a hint of spices to back them up. The pepper comes with care: it suggests the promise of an impending burn but never overwhelms. The bonnet's hot, fruity flavor is present in every bite, at full force, but you're never scorched. The meat, too, is plenty meaty and just a touch fatty. It's tender and rich, as succulent as you could desire, without overwhelming you.
You likely won't find a better bite in this neck of the Bronx. There's magic at work here.
About the author: Chris Crowley is the author of the Bronx Eats and Anatomy of A Smorgasburg Pop Up columns. Follow him on Twitter, if you'd like. In person, your best bet is the window seat at Neerob, or waiting in line at the Lechonera La Piranha trailer.


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Taste test in "And the Cronuts" Episode 5 of Season 3
When Max and Caroline start losing business to the new cronut craze (half-croissant, half-donut), they come up with their own trend – cake fries, on 2 BROKE GIRLS, Monday, Oct. 21 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Oleg (Jonathan Kite), from left, Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs), Veronica (Nika Williams), Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge), Max Black (Kat Dennings), Han Lee (Matthew Moy) and Earl (Garrett Morris), shown. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2013 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved


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Toy Fair 2014: S.H. Figuarts Naruto, Batman And Michael Jackson
Having spent enough to support a small child on Bandai's S.H. Figuarts action figure line, I was a bit relieved to see that Bluefin Tamashii Nations' Toy Fair 2014 booth was relatively relaxed in terms of never-before-seen figures. My relief didn't last too long, however, as I took in the big items from the show. Not only did we get a second, more fleshed-out look at the upcoming Injustice: Gods Among Us Batman, we also got to scope out a Shippuden-style Naruto and an articulated Michael Jackson in his Moonwalker getup.


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Prospective Study on Swallowing/Breathing Interactions in Severe Guillain Barre Syndrome. (DGVSB)
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|Tetraplegia Respiratory Failure
|Study Type:
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|Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Prospective Study on Swallowing/Breathing Interactions in Severe Guillain Barre Syndrome.
- Correlation between respiratory failure and bulbar dysfunction during ICU stay [ Time Frame: 24 MONTHS ]
- Number of aspiration pneumonia [ Time Frame: 24 MONTHS ]
|Study Start Date:
|March 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Detailed Description:
Context: the syndrome of Guillain Barré ( SGB) is the first causes of extensive paralysis of medical origin in industrial nations. A third of these patients going to require mechanical invasive ventilation during their stay in ICU. This population of ventilated presents the strongest risk of infectious respiratory patient complications and death. The respiratory impairment is a progressive weakness of inspiratory and expiratory muscles. The monitoring of the respiratory muscular infringement is usually made by the repeated measure of vital capacity and the maximal respiratory pressures. The occurrence of bulbar impairment is an aggravating element entailing dysfunction of the upper airways muscles detected often late in front of aspiration. Besides the arisen of sleep apneas was never sought in this context. This dysfunction of the upper airways muscles could be more detected prematurely by objectivizes measures of them performances.
Method: longitudinal observational and in a one center study. The respiratory impairment will be estimated by the measure of the vital capacity, maximal respiratory pressures and of the debit of cough. The existence of a bulbar infringement will be sought by the measure of the force of the tongue, an objective measure of gulp performances and a polysomnographic recording.
Criterion of selection: patient admitted in ICU with GBS and respiratory risk. Number of patients, centre: 40 patients admitted in the intensive care unit of the hospital RAYMOND POINCARE and 20 controls.
Duration of the study: 24 months Perspectives: better anticipate acute respiratory failure and the indication of an invasive ventilation.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Guillain Barré Syndrome
Presenting a risk of mechanical ventilation(breakdown): presence of 2 among the following 5 criteria
- Deficit evolving for less than 7 days
- Impossibility to stand up
- Impossibility to raise the head
- ineffective Cough
- Vital capacity< 60 %
Exclusion Criteria:
- MAJOR confusions of gulp (spontaneous) at admittance
- Respiratory distress syndrome and intubation at admission buccal dental lesions
- Not membership to a regime of Social Security (beneficiary or legal successor)
- Patient under guardianship or custody
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01024088
|hôpital Raymond Poincaré
|Garches, France, 92380
|Principal Investigator:
|David Orlikowski, PH
|Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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|Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01024088 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|November 30, 2009
|Last Updated:
|September 15, 2014
Keywords provided by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris:
Guillain Barré syndrome
Swallowing disorders
Respiratory failure
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Respiratory Insufficiency
Respiration Disorders
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Demyelinating Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
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Epsom Men returned to winning ways in Surrey/Hants Regional Division One with a 5-2 thumping of Hamble.
Epsom took control of the game from the fifth minute, when centre-half Oli Hildrey fired home a deflected short-corner dragflick.
Soon after, Scott Barton's jinking run down the right pressured an own-goal that made it 2-0 after 10 minutes.
From that point on, Epsom took a tight hold on possession and engineered several chances to put the game out of sight, with Hamble's keeper was regularly called into action from open play and set pieces.
Hamble showed great resilience to hang on and right on half time they cut the deficit back to 2-1 with a deflected short corner strike creeping in.
The visitors clearly had the potential to strike again and it took a classy solo effort from Steve Turnbull to settle the nerves swirling around Therfield early in the second half.
Epsom started to relax and control proceedings and Alex Pizzey fortuitously deflected home Scott Barton's shot for 4-1, before Paul Atkinson lifted home a short corner rebound for 5-1.
Hamble grabbed a late consolation goal, but it did not dent a strong all round performance from Epsom.
They next travel to Chichester 2s - who share mid-table with Epsom.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- It's hard to make too big of a statement in May, but the Giants certainly sent a not-so-subtle message to their longtime rivals this weekend at AT&T Park.
Sunday night's nationally televised 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a sweep at AT&T Park, a sixth straight win overall and fifth straight over baseball's biggest spenders.
At the moment, the two favorites in the National League West are ships headed in opposite directions. The Dodgers walked -- and some hobbled -- out of AT&T Park in fourth place, 5? games behind the defending champions. Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez was placed on the disabled list this weekend with a hamstring strain, and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was scratched from the starting lineup in all three games because of neck pain.
The Giants regained sole possession of first place for the first time since the middle of April and got a boost from Matt Cain, who had his longest outing of the season to assuage some of the fears caused by his rough opening month.
Through the first five weeks of the season, the Giants already have sweeps of every other team in the division.
"We're doing a lot of good things," manager Bruce Bochy said. "As usual, our boys are entertaining. They made it close again."
Even with Cain cruising through the first seven innings, the Giants couldn't avoid another nail-biter on the heels of back-to-back walk-off wins. The Giants got their early production courtesy of Hunter Pence, who drove in four runs on a fielder's choice and two doubles. Marco Scutaro scored the first two runs, and Pablo Sandoval and Buster Posey scored when Pence lined a two-out double off the right-field bricks in the fifth inning.
"I've had a lot of opportunities with runners on base," Pence said. "It's been a lot of fun hitting behind those guys. The lineup is really starting to unfold the way it is supposed to."
Trailing 4-0, the Dodgers battled back in the eighth. Gonzalez came off the bench for a two-run single, and Dee Gordon's infield hit scored a third run. The Giants used five pitchers in the inning, and the final one, Jean Machi, got a ground out from Jerry Hairston Jr. to end the threat. Sergio Romo set the Dodgers down in the ninth, clinching another narrow win.
"It literally feels like it has been three weeks of one-run games, win or lose," Pence said, smiling.
Pence wasn't too far off with the math. Since their last day in first place, April 15, the Giants have played 18 games, 10 of which were decided by one run. Only three of the 18 games had a final score separated by more than two runs.
Until Cain joined the handshake line Sunday, the starting staff had just two victories over the stretch. Cain entered the night with a 6.49 ERA but gave up just one run over 7 1/3 innings for his first win. In two starts against the Dodgers this season, Cain has given up one run in 13 1/3 innings.
"I wasn't making as many mistakes," Cain said. "And even the mistakes it happened to be that they were hit right at guys."
The six-game winning streak comes on the heels of a five-game skid. In the clubhouse Sunday, it was almost hard to tell which kind of run the Giants were currently on.
"With us you're going to see a team that's not going to get too high or too low," Pence said. "That's what I see as the biggest positive of this."
Angel Pagan is hopeful that his mild right hamstring strain will cost him only one game, but Bochy said he would take a more cautious approach.
"He's not going to be out there if this thing is bothering him at all," Bochy said. "We're not going to risk that."
Pagan felt a twinge when he came rushing forward on Matt Kemp's single in the fifth inning Saturday night.
A day later, Pagan felt much better and said he would be aggressive with treatment.
"I'm very optimistic," he said. "It's not really bad."


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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened late Sunday afternoon in the 3300 block of N. Powerline Road in Pompano Beach.
Witnesses said the driver of a blue Yamaha was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic northbound on Powerline Road when he struck the passenger-side door of a silver Chevy Equinox near Northwest 33 Street.
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue transported the motorcyclist and Equinox passenger to Broward Health North hospital.
The Equinox driver's mother arrived on scene and took him to Broward Health North to be checked out. The driver and passenger have non-life threatening injuries.
The adult male motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported as a trauma alert in critical condition.
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I need your help on this one. My home is north of Muncie, IN about 85 miles from Indy. I am a customer of DirecTV. Both Pacers' games have been blacked out for me this year. I called DirecTV and they say it is a league or team based decision, they have "no control". I don't think that is the case because my Dad lives 10 miles away and gets the games on DISH.
Can someone give me an idea of what is going on? Anybody else experience something like this.
BTW...I have watched the Pacers the past 5 seasons on DirecTV without any blackouts.


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A South Jersey lawyer specializing in asset protection and long-term care planning encourages people to figure out what the goverment's solution to the fiscal cliff will mean for them.
Perplexed by changes that will be wrought by the government's solution to the fiscal cliff? "What makes the situation more confusing," says Jerold E. Rothkoff, "is that there were a lot of numbers tossed around in a variety of proposed tax increases, and during the presidential campaign, it was hard to keep track of who was telling the truth about what. And none of it exactly mattered because any changes had to get approved by Congress. On top of that, health care changes are going to begin in 2014. So, there's a lot going on."
Indeed. Rothkoff is the principal of the Rothkoff Law Group, where he specializes in elder law, asset protection, veterans benefits, estate planning, and long-term care planning and advocacy. And, as 2012-2013 president of the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association, a national organization of geriatric care and elder law attorneys, Rothkoff is right in the thick of changes that will effect millions of Americans.
While politicians speak in big, round numbers and percentages, Rothkoff says that Americans should think in micro, not macro, terms. "I encourage people to figure out what these changes mean specifically for them," he explains. "Don't worry about the politics or what you hear on TV. Focus on how the changes will affect four areas of your life: annual taxes; estate planning; health care coverage including Medicare and Medicaid; and long-term care planning."
Other changes — the birth of grandchildren, death of a spouse, remarriage, retirement — are also reasons to re-evaluate your financial plans. "Some people find this overwhelming, and I understand that, but I don't want anyone to delay their planning," Rothkoff says. "After all, that's kind of how Congress got into this fiscal cliff situation. You know, lots of people see the new year as a time to lose weight. I think the new year — especially this one — is a great time to worry about not just your physical health, but also your financial health.


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My crap photo doesn't show this off very well. It's very lovely in real life and super glistens & sparkles. It's sort of orange meets mandarin meets tangerine meets amber colours.
Does anyone know maker or design name?
I love it alot - it came in tray of costume jewellery I bought and this one I kept for myself. I wear it alot.
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Your plans this weekend could include a road trip to Thackerville, Okla. The peeps at WinStar Casino are giving us two pairs of tickets to giveaway to Melissa Etheridge's show on Saturday. In case you missed her when she rolled through Dallas last year, you get one more chance, only it's about an hour's drive north. Not too bad for a queer icon, right?
I'll pick two winners at random today at 4:30 p.m., but you gotta email me your answer to this question: Name two actresses have been in Etheridge's videos and for which songs. Just put "Road Trip" in the subject line and your name and number in the email with the answer.
Good luck!
UPDATE: Two winners have been randomly selected to see Etheridge this weekend. Congrats to Debra W. who named Maggie Wagner in "Fearless Love" and Juliette Lewis in "Come to My Window." Also, congratulations to Michael E. who listed Lewis as well as Gwyneth Paltrow in "I Wanna Come Over" and Jennifer Aniston in "I Want To Be In Love." He also made the interesting point that each lady was romantically linked to Brad Pitt. I'd give ya bonus points if I could for that tidbit!
Thanks again to all who entered.


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Part of my work as a personal chef requires that I help people navigate their varied dietary issues – we all have one or two, right? As one of my favorite songs goes, Everybody Got Their Something.
Along with my clients and their specific needs, I cook for family and friends with all kinds of issues: dairy sensitivities, gluten intolerances, allergies, certain lifestyle choices like veganism – among other things. It makes a girl need to be on her toes!
Doing taste research – with my mouth wide open – is fun for me. I love learning about new techniques and different ingredients, because no matter the dietary restriction the end goal is to create – and eat – something delicious.
I like quinoa as a healthy alternative to everyday grains like rice, but I hadn't gotten around to baking with it. I'm certain that the explosion of people suffering from gluten intolerance and celiac disease has pushed quinoa into the mainstream and onto grocery store shelves.
That's a good thing. The tiny quinoa seeds are packed with protein, fiber and nutrients. The flour is just as nutritious and a something of a miracle for those who need to avoid wheat flour.
I had some quinoa flour in the pantry just waiting to be played with, so when I saw a recipe in Feast magazine by Linda Daniels of St. Louis gluten-free bakery Free Range Cookies I knew it was time.
My very own personal teeny, tiny food restriction is an allergy to bananas (What?? I know – they feed bananas to babies!) so I substituted applesauce for the bananas, a common replacement for eggs in vegan baking.
I liked the way the cookies turned out; softly chewy, moist, spicy and sweet…delicious.


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At 6:40 am on a Saturday in November, the sun lingers below the mountains, and the temperature in Santa Fe lingers below freezing. Outside Tequila's, the south side liquor store plopped on a graveled lot near Santa Fe Place, four people in hooded sweatshirts and ski hats stamp their feet to ward off the cold.
"Didn't used to be like this," the biggest man says, in Spanish, to one of the others. "Used to be you could just go."
The other man nods, a tiny movement abbreviated by the cold. His breath hangs, cloud-like, in the air.
We are waiting for la camioneta, the 15-passenger van that makes the 12-hour trip from Santa Fe to Chihuahua, Mexico, four days a week. At this hour, the streets are deserted. One of the men, who later introduces himself as Juan, goes to sit in the passenger seat of a pickup truck.
A few minutes before the van's scheduled departure at 7 am, Sonia Torrez, the owner of the Santa Fe-Chihuahua Express, arrives. Inside Tequila's, she writes each passenger's name in a large registry book, collects fares ($75 each way) and motions passengers toward the van parked outside.
Juan stows several packages in the van's small, white trailer decorated with a single bumper sticker that reads, "I trust Obama."
Inside, he settles himself against a worn pillow and pulls a thick, blue ski hat down over his forehead. He wears a brown canvas jacket, blue jeans that look brand-new, and freshly polished cowboy boots. Half of his front teeth are missing, but he smiles easily.
Juan is from Delicias, a Mexican city southwest of Chihuahua, the capitol of the state that includes Ciudad Juárez. He was in Santa Fe on a three-week trip to visit some cousins, he says, and he liked it, except for the cold.
As with most conversations related to US-Mexico travel, this one turns quickly to the narcoguerra, the drug-related violence that has plagued Mexico for more than a decade. In some respects, it is now a full-blown war.


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If you've been hurt in the past, you don't have to stay miserable...healing can be yours!
Dave and Joyce share insights on how they have applied the Word of God to their marriage.
Dave and Joyce Celebrate 40 Years of Ministry (1976-2016)
Sometimes it's the little things that really push you over the edge. Learn how to keep your cool…
God's Word reminds us that we shouldn't return evil for evil or anger for anger.
Whatever you do, do it with the motive of pleasing God. The result will be a new measure of joy and enthusiasm in your life.
The cure for people-pleasing is to devote yourself to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
God doesn't always answer the way we want Him to. But He stepped in at the point of our weakness and gave us the strength we needed.
God isn't calling us just to get ready for Jesus to return. He's calling us to live ready and be a shining light in a lost world.
Most people want change in their lives. They want circumstances to change, people to change, the world to change… But maybe we need to change.
If you can learn how to follow God whether you're accepted or rejected, you're well on your way to fulfilling the call of God on your life to reach out to others.
Experiencing peace in a busy society may seem nearly impossible. But it's not. Joyce gives you seven ways you can regularly have peace in your life.
Marriage has its moments, but you're in it for the long haul.
Discover one of the best ways to show God's love.
Harboring unforgiveness can hinder your life, but you can be free from it when you learn to how to truly forgive.
Avoid regretting the words you say by knowing when to zip it!
Most people can "feel the love," but how do you "live the love"? Joyce explains what you need to really love others.
Distractions can easily lead your life off course. But when you make spending time with God a priority, you'll stay headed in the right direction.
Growing in your relationship with God is a decision only you can make. How close do you want to be?
Learn to exchange complaining for thankfulness and experience living with an attitude of gratitude.
Three traits about God everyone should know.
You don't have to be "Supermom" to be the best mom.
God wants good things for you, but there might be something preventing them.
Joyce, along with Dr. Linda Mintle, have some words of wisdom plus promises from God's Word to help you in your role as a single mom or dad.
If you truly want to succeed in fulfilling the greatest commandment, be sure you're not the one standing in the way.
Learn how to improve your connections with other people.
Feeling overwhelmed with too many commitments or distractions? Discover the beauty of balancing your life with boundaries.
Unforgiveness is the result of anger toward someone who's hurt you. That anger will keep you from enjoying your life. And fear of confronting it could pull you down further. Wouldn't you rather be free?
God showed Joyce a powerful truth over something as simple as a hamburger.
When you look at yourself through God's eyes, you'll be able to accept who you are and who you were made to be.
Have you asked God to forgive you and feel like nothing's changed? Is it possible you haven't forgiven yourself?
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to change someone's life.
Do you have a long distance relationship with God, or are you in His company every day?
Are you comfortable going to God without fear of rejection? He loves and accepts you no matter what.
As you begin to claim your mind back from the enemy, he will not want to give up the place that he has had. You will have to do battle with his lies and confusion.
You may not always believe in yourself, but God believes you're much more capable than you think.
Hurting people hurt people. Sometimes choosing to forgive isn't the easiest thing to do, but it gives great results.
Wrong thinking can ruin your relationships. But renewing your mind can save them.
It's easy to be like everyone else, but it comes at a great cost. Discover the one thing it takes to be free to be yourself.
Sacrifice and submission. If you cringe at those words, know that they can be the most joyful words to enter into a marriage.
Is God calling you to serve? Learn what to expect and how you can excel in the area of servanthood.
How you see yourself will directly affect the relationships around you.
Do people say you're prejudiced? Do you wonder if it's true?
Tired of being torn down by rejection? Focusing your heart on God can help you understand love on a whole new level.
Unforgiveness hurts! It's a poison that pollutes your spirit. Joyce shares the best way to deal with people who have hurt you.
God wants you to learn to love like He does—unselfishly. Look to meet other people's needs and you'll be happier than ever.
It's not easy to turn a struggling relationship back around, but it can be done.
Joyce shares a list of confessions that remind herself of God's love and power.
Do you want to grow, but don't know how? The solution is simple: Learn the Word.
Understand why God's ways are better than our own and why learning to hear and talk to Him is essential for your life. It's not as hard as you might think.
Do you ever feel like there's more inside of you to give but you can't get it out? See what happens when you make room for God.
It's easy to make life complicated, but it's not easy to live a complicated life. Discover the joy of simplicity.


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I know that if I disc is stuck in a tree and is 2 meters above the ground its considered OB, but how about this scenario?
I was playing a casual round with a buddy of mine, and on one of his drives, his disc got stuck in a tree (> 2 meters). I then proceeded to take my shot, and we started walking towards the discs. It was a very windy day so the trees were swaying quite a bit. As we were approaching his disc, a big gust of wind caused his disc to fall from the tree. Is the disc still considered to be OB? What if by some weird luck, my disc hit his disc and caused it to fall, would the ruling be any different?


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HOUSTON - Jessica Tata was sentenced to 80 years in prison Tuesday for her role in a fire that left four children dead. The former day-care owner was found guilty of felony murder on Nov. 13.
Tata's murder conviction carried a possible sentence between 5 years and life in prison. She was also fined $10,000. Tata did not say anything after the verdict was read. The victims' impact statements will be read Tuesday afternoon.
Tata, 24, left a group of children in a home on Crest Park near Waypark alone with a pan of grease heating on a stove while she went shopping on Feb. 24, 2011. When she got home, the house was on fire. Elias Castillo, 16 months, Shomari Dickerson, 3, Elizabeth Kojah, 20 months, and Kendyll Stradford, 20 months, all died in the fire. Three other children were hurt. Tata was convicted of Elias' murder.
"She has no one to blame but herself," Assistant District Attorney Steve Baldassano said. "It wasn't the stove's fault. It was her fault."
Jurors took eight hours to decide on punishment. Tata will be eligible for parole in 30 years.
"Merely because you become eligible for parole doesn't mean you will ever see the free world again. Because of that deadly weapon finding, because of the determination that fire was in fact a deadly weapon, Ms. Tata will serve 30 calendar years, day for day, before she even takes a peek at parole. She'll be 54 before she even becomes eligible. Given the fact that this case, and the monumental tragedy that this case presents, I'd be surprised if she ever really saw the outside of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice," said Brian Wice, KPRC Local 2's legal analyst.
Elias' family said they were happy Tata received a harsh punishment. They also said they hope it leads to changes in how people are able obtain day care licenses.
"This has been really hard for us," said Patty Sparks, Elias' great-grandmother. "No one wins here. This sentence is a lot of years. I hope the state of Texas does a better job of doing background checks."
Prosecutors said that Tata lied on her application for a day care license. She had an arson conviction as a minor and did not disclose that information, which is required by law.
Tata's conviction will be appealed, but Wice said her chances of winning that are not good.
"Traditionally, the defendant has a 4 to 5 percent chance of prevailing on appeal in a non-death-penalty case," Wice said.
Closing arguments in the punishment phase were held on Monday morning. Tata wiped away tears as her attorney, Mike DeGeurin, said the fire and deaths were an accident. He said Tata made a mistake and never intended for the children to be hurt because she loved them.
"She should have called for help or she should have said to herself, 'I'll wait until they wake up, change their diapers, I'll load them up in the car and we'll go to Target together,'" DeGeurin said. "But she didn't."
Assistant District Attorney Connie Spence said there was evidence that Tata left the children home alone in the past. She said the children came second to Tata's personal desires.
"If that was the first time she had ever left those babies alone, she would be in a hurry," Spence said. "She would be panicked, thinking, 'OK, I need to get home. I need to get home.' She made her life the priority, not those babies. She was going to do what she needed to do and work around the babies."
Jessica Tata did not take the stand in her defense. She faces three additional counts of murder, three counts of abandoning a child and two counts of reckless injury to a child. Trials on those charges have not yet been scheduled.
"There are seven more trials to go," DeGeurin said. "Do we start the next trial soon or wait until the appeal is over. There are some decisions that have to be made."
"I would think that with this monumentally stiff, draconian sentence, and the fact that Jessica Tata is going to be a ward of the prison system for a very, very long time, the state would have to ask itself the question: Do they want to put the surviving family members through the crucible of yet another trial or trials? Just sitting through this one trial, it's not likely to get any easier," Wice said.
"I feel for the family of Jessica Tata," Sparks said. "I don't think they can go through another trial."
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