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Photo gallery: Celebrities practice for the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
In the movies and on TV, it seems actors always perform stunts and impossible feats with expertise and ease. But at the Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond this weekend, the actors were mere mortals.
The 12 celebrities slated to participate in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on April 20, part of the 39th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, took to the track for four days of race training.
Comedian Wanda Sykes admitted she is "just trying to stay alive." Others who have participated in the charity competition took the intense training in stride, such as Jesse Metcalfe, star of the television show Dallas, who said he felt "a need for speed."
Stars including Sykes and Metcalfe, and Olympic Gold Medalist and Long Beach native Jessica Hardy, made the early-morning trek out to the western-most valley of the Mojave Desert to get a crash course in basic racing from Fast Lane Racing School pro instructor Danny McKeever.
Other celebrities participating include Mexico's most acclaimed actress Kate del Castillo ("La Reina del Sur," "Under the Same Moon," "Trade" and "Weeds"); Brett Davern ("Awkward"), Jenna Elfman ("Dharma & Greg" and "1600 Penn"); Jackson Rathbone ("Twilight"); Michelle Rodriguez ("Avatar"); Jeremy Sisto ("Six Feet Under"); Michael Trucco ("Castle" and "How I Met Your Mother"); Dakota Meyer, a former U.S. Marine and Medal of Honor recipient for his 2009 actions in Afghanistan; Grammy award-nominated and best-selling Mexican pop singer Cristian Castro; Mark Steins, Emmy award-winning journalist and host of Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family;" and Rutledge Wood, auto racing analyst on Fox Sports/SPEED.
Racers in the pro category include motocross champion and MTV's "Nitro Circus" star Andy Bell; 2012 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race winner and comedian Adam Carolla; Olympic gold medalist swimmer Tyler Clary and National Hot Rod Associate driver Melanie Troxel.
In addition to the pros and celebrities, two charity auction winners will race: Dave Pasant, a retired insurance executive, and Carter Lay, philanthropist and LAY'S chips heir.
Next month, the participants will be zipping 10 laps around Long Beach's 11-turn, 1.97-mile downtown course in souped-up new 210-horsepower Scion FR-S race cars.
But before getting to Long Beach, celebrities had to test their mettle on The Streets of Willow Springs, a 1.7-mile road course.
"Everyone thinks that they are a race car driver because they can speed down the 405 Freeway, and that is decidedly not true," said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian, who was at Willow Springs Saturday for the celebrities' third day of training.
"It really does take a visit to a place like Willow Springs to show the celebrity drivers that there is much more in terms of technique and expertise to master the track," he said.
Elfman said she had no idea racing was so technical.
"This is a total foreign territory, but I was very excited to explore this opportunity," she said. "It has been a lot to learn in a short time. It has been a real exercise in taking what we are learning in the classroom and bringing it onto the track."
Elfman said it had been a very "colorful day."
"I am not so concerned with speed as I am with mastering the techniques and finding a line," she said. "This has been a very up-and-down experience. ... I really can't take the pressure of anyone riding my ass. I'm just like, pass me."
Metcalfe said he has owned a lot of classic cars and sports cars and rides motorcycles. He said he has been having a blast behind the wheel.
"I jumped at this opportunity," he said. "I have a need for speed. In season one of 'Dallas,' I did the NASCAR experience and did a full day of training, going 130 mph - this seems a bit like Go-Karts compared to that, but I have definitely gotten a little bit of the racing bug."
The celebrities were trained on seating position, steering wheel use, braking, downshifting, cornering and other basics.
It's a challenge, trainers said, because "we're taking a group of people that in most cases have never driven in a competition or even tried to drive a car fast," said Dan McKeever, lead instructor and son of chief instructor Danny McKeever.
"And we have to get them ready to race in Long Beach, where there are walls and there are crowds and there really is all kinds of pressure," he said.
Saturday, which was the third day of training, consisted of reviewing course procedures and race flags alerting drivers of what is happening on the track. The drivers learned there's more to a race than the checkered flag.
For example, a yellow- and red-striped flag means there's oil, water or debris on the track. A black flag with an orange circle means something is wrong with the car and tells the driver to come into the pits for inspection.
Willow Springs is a perfect training ground for beginners, said Michaelian.
"Without walls, the drivers are able to make mistakes and the instructors can work with them on those mistakes without the dangers that are presented in Long Beach - walls, fans, tighter corners," he said.
Celebrities also learned how to pass drivers safely and calculate speed on turns, and they ran simulated practice starts.
"On the first day you get in one of these cars and you see what the limits of a car are and how to navigate them through the turns," said Davern, who stars as Jake Rosati in MTV's "Awkward. "
"I got the car up to about 220 (mph) on the first turn," he said, laughing. "No, really, I think they are going to nickname me 'spins' or 'skids,' because I am spending a lot of time in the dirt. But we are having a blast."
Sykes, meanwhile, wondered if Toyota Racing checked anyone's driver's license. She said most of the men on the track "really think they are in the Daytona 500 - they are crazy out there. I, on the other hand, am taking it slow and steady."
"I really love my life," she said. "I ain't trying to die or get into some accident. When I see someone coming up behind me, I pull over and get out of the way."
Hardy, who has participated in Olympic Trials in the same location she will be cruising over in her Scion FR-S race car, said this is "an opportunity of a lifetime."
"The adrenaline has been insane, when we first took to the track I was about ready to pee my suit," she said. "But things have calmed down a bit and I have really been trying to push myself past my boundaries."
Others talked a little trash.
Del Castillo said she loves that there are more women this year (five total), but joked that "she is much better than all of them."
Meyers, who received the Medal of Honor for bravery in Afghanistan, said the only person he is worried about on the track is Sykes.
"I know that if I wreck her or anything I will have to answer for it once we get to the pits," he said, laughing.
Sykes replied: "I am pretty much afraid of me, too. I am scared of me. I am just trying to stay alive."
She said she is having a blast, but some people are a bit cocky and acting a bit too seriously.
"The instructors, they are so cocky, they really act like they know everything, always telling us what to do like they are the instructor or something," she said, joking. "They really need to calm down a bit, and stop being know-it-alls."
Celebrities will be in Long Beach for Practice Day on April 9. The 2013 Toyota Grand Prix takes place April 19-21.


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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks the all-new 2005 Honda Odyssey as a "Best Pick" among minivans in recently completed frontal offset crash tests. Overall, the Odyssey received a "Good" designation in all tested categories, including the structure/safety cage rating and injury measurements for head/neck, chest, leg and feet for left and right occupants.
"Honda is committed to leading the automotive industry by offering advanced safety technologies like side curtain airbags as standard equipment and introducing new technology that enhances collision safety," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "The 2005 Odyssey makes choosing a safe vehicle simple for consumers because equipment that is typically optional and expensive on other minivans is standard on every Odyssey we sell."
Completely redesigned for 2005, the Odyssey incorporates Honda's exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The ACE body uses a network of reinforced frontal frame structures that provides enhanced occupant protection in a frontal collision. The ACE body structure helps reduce the likelihood for cabin intrusion by minimizing the potential for misalignment of the vehicle's energy-absorbing safety structure in an off-set collision or in a collision between vehicles of differing size or ride height.
In keeping with Honda's industry-leading "Safety for Everyone" initiative, all Odyssey models come equipped with a comprehensive list of advanced safety features including anti-lock brakes; Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control; front side airbags with an Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side curtain airbag protection (with rollover sensor) for all three rows; and dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's airbags. In addition, the Odyssey is the only minivan to come equipped with dedicated side impact sensors for all three rows and the only minivan to offer a rollover sensor that deploys the side curtain air bags in the event of a rollover.
The demanding IIHS offset tests involve 40 percent of a vehicle's front end hitting a deformable barrier at 40 mph. A "Good" score indicates that the vehicle's front-end structure absorbs and manages the crash energy so the occupant compartment remains largely intact with little or no intrusion into the driver's space, and a person's movement during a crash is more likely to be well controlled with injury likelihood reduced.
The 2005 Odyssey also earned the federal government's top rating of Five Stars for both front seating positions in the frontal impact test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
For more information regarding the IIHS tests, visit the IIHS Web site at www.highwaysafety.org. For more information regarding the NHTSA tests, visit www.safercars.gov. Consumer information regarding Honda products is available at www.honda.com. Media information and high-resolution image downloads of Honda vehicles are available at www.hondanews.com.

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Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
Foreskin removal; Removal of foreskin; Newborn care - circumcision; Neonatal care - circumcision
The health care provider will most often numb the penis with local anesthesia before the procedure starts. The numbing medicine may be injected at the base of the penis, in the shaft, or applied as a cream.
There are several ways to perform a circumcision. Most commonly, the foreskin is pushed from the head of the penis and clamped with a metal or plastic ring-like device.
If the ring is metal, the foreskin is cut off and the metal device is removed. The wound heals in 5 to 7 days.
If the ring is plastic, a piece of suture is tied tightly around the foreskin. This pushes the tissue into a groove in the plastic over the head of the penis. Within 5 to 7 days, the plastic covering the penis falls free, leaving a completely healed circumcision.
The baby may be given a sweetened pacifier during the procedure. Tylenol (acetaminophen) may be given afterward.
In older and adolescent boys, circumcision is most often done under general anesthesia so the boy is asleep and pain free. The foreskin is removed and stitched onto the remaining skin of the penis. Stitches that dissolve are used to close the wound. They will be absorbed by the body within 7 to 10 days. The wound may take up to 3 weeks to heal.
Circumcision is often performed in healthy boys for cultural or religious reasons. In the United States, a newborn boy is often circumcised before he leaves the hospital. Jewish boys, however, are circumcised when they are 8 days old.
In other parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and South and Central America, circumcision is rare in the general population.
The merits of circumcision have been debated. Opinions about the need for circumcision in healthy boys vary among providers. Some believe there is great value to having an intact foreskin, such as allowing for a more natural sexual response during adulthood.
In 2012 a task force of the American Academy of Pediatrics reviewed current research and found that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks. They recommended that there should be access to this procedure for those families that choose it. Families should weigh the health benefits and risks in light of their own personal and cultural preferences. The medical benefits alone may not outweigh those other considerations.
Risks related to circumcision:
Some research has suggested that uncircumcised male infants have an increased risk of certain conditions, including:
The overall increased risk for these conditions is thought to be relatively small.
Proper hygiene of the penis and safe sexual practices can help prevent many of these conditions. Proper hygiene is especially important for uncircumcised males.
For newborns:
For older children and adolescents:
Bathing or showering is allowed most of the time. The surgical cut may be gently washed with mild, unscented soap.
Change the dressing at least once a day and apply an antibiotic ointment. If the dressing gets wet, change it promptly.
Use prescribed pain medicine as directed. Pain medicines should not be needed longer than 4 to 7 days. In infants, use only acetaminophen (Tylenol), if needed.
Call your provider if:
Circumcision is considered a very safe procedure for both newborns and older children.
American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Circumcision. Male circumcision. Pediatrics. 2012;130(3):e756-85. PMID: 22926175 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22926175.
Lao OB, Raynor SC. Circumcision. In: Holcomb GW, Murphy P, Ostlie DJ, eds. Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014:chap 60.
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Bring a Little of Brazil Into Your Pantry
If all of the ingredients and flavor combinations present in Brazilian food make your mouth water, consider stocking up on some pantry essentials that will help you delve into creating the cuisine at home. While much of the dishes are based on fresh fish, meat, and vegetable, there are some staple ingredients that are relatively easy to get your hands on. Click through to start building your Brazilian pantry.
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New polystone environments take your 1:6th collection to the next level...
For a great selection of action figures and collectibles, check out BigBadToyStore.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, SmallJoes.com, PastGenerationToys.com, SuperHeroToys.com, MonkeyDepot.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, and Sekaido.com.
For a great selection of pop culture t-shirts and apparel, check out TShirtGurus.com and 80sTees.com.
Today there are several amazing 1:6 scale figures available to collectors but unfortunatelly there is not a lot of variety out there when it comes to display bases or dioramas. Thanks to the new Triaramas from Triad Toys collectors can now display their 1:6th scaled figures in their very own unique looking enviroments. One of those great products is Triad's "Grave Danger" Triarama display base.
The creepy cemetery scene is sculpted out of high density polystone and weighs close to 10 pounds. The superbly detailed diorama measures 14 inches in height and features a very high quality paint job which resembles the look and feel of an old abandoned cemetery. The wall and base's finely sculpted detail results in a realistic moss-covered graveyard environment which complements a wide array of 1:6th scaled figures.
In regards to display options, the sky is the limit when it comes to this finely crafted display base. The Triarama comes disassembled in four separate parts: back wall, floor base, tombstone and detachable headstone statue. The diorama is fairly simple to put together and conveniently fits inside most glass curio cabinets.
The "Grave Danger" Triarama offers collectors a great looking display environment at a fraction of the price of other 1:6th scale dioramas. This fantastic one-of-a-kind polystone environment is available now for only $69.99 exclusively through Triad's website.
If you're tired of looking at your 12" figures standing on a bare glass or wooden shelf then purchasing a "Grave Danger" Triarama is a wise investment that will significantly enhance your display.
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By Frank Armstrong If you haven't noticed, value is back. So much attention has been focused on the collapse of the growth and tech sectors that you might be forgiven if you thought that the whole market had tanked. It hasn't. Value investors are doing quite nicely, thank you. Amid the widely reported carnage value investors are actually experiencing strong profits! But, the media seems to be totally ignoring the story. The long dry spell It's been a long dry spell for value investors. Growth was the fad de jour for the entire last half of the nineties, driving up prices to unsustainable levels. For a while, many investors convinced themselves that growth was a risk free investment. Value investors were ridiculed and scorned as the growth/tech bubble steadily inflated. But, after several years of disappointing relative performance, value is outperforming growth by some of the widest margins ever. Recent performance During year ending February 28, 2001 the S&P 500 lost 8.2%. (See below for definitions of each of these indexes). But look what happens if we split the index into growth and value. The S&P 500/Barra Growth index lost -25.79% while the S&P 500/Barra Value index gained 13.73%. That's a difference of 39.52%! The same relative performance held for smaller stocks. The S&P Small Cap 600 index lost 0.37%. But the S&P Small Cap 600/Barra Growth lost a staggering 22.72%, while the S&P Small Cap 600/Barra Value gained an impressive 25.97%. The spread between the growth and value sides was an astounding 48.69%! Value and growth defined As a quick review, growth companies are generally healthy, and have good prospects. Value companies are distressed and suffer from weak financial performance. Being ugly, nobody really wants to buy them. So, the price of value stocks gets driven down until a buyer could expect a higher return from buying a poorly performing company than buying a glamorous growth stock. An economist would say that distressed companies have higher costs of capital, and that cost is reflected in the stock price. The additional return that value investors earn is called the value premium.
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NGAkids for iPad
Learn more about NGAkids Art Zone for iPad, which is available for download on the App Store. This iOS app contains nine new interactive activities and an array of art-making tools that will inspire artists of all ages. The same interactive programs, customized for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, are available on our new NGAkids App CD, or you can use the links above to download a desktop version for Mac or PC.
NGAkids Art Zone
Create an animated seascape or an abstract composition by arranging photographs of natural and man-made objects found near the shore.
Decorate a 17th-century dollhouse as you explore the kitchen, living quarters, artist's studio, and courtyard of a make-believe Dutch house.
Photo Op is a two-part interactive introduction to digital photography. Snap some pictures, then use the image editing software to add kaleidoscopic special effects, warps, and blends.
Construct a collage by dragging and dropping photo snippets, words, numbers, background colors, and textured shapes. Collage Machine is fun for all ages.
Flow is a motion painting machine. Enjoy the changing patterns and colors as you create and combine pictures on overlapping layers.
Choose a background image or start with a blank slate, then draw something in Paintbox. Add warps and other special effects to make silly pictures.
SwatchBox is a painting tool that lets you mix millions of colors. Experiment with different hues, shades, and values, then combine your favorites to create your own color palette.
Wallovers are symmetrical decorations painted on a virtual wall. Select a grid, pattern, and background color, then create your own interlaced patterns.
NGAkids interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these computer-based activities are suitable for all ages. You can learn about each program by clicking on the associated thumbnail image.
WINDOWS USERS: to play online, select a thumbnail image at the left or click one of the colorful banners above to learn more about each program. You also can order the ART ZONE CD or download a desktop version below.
MACINTOSH USERS: The online Shockwave interactives are no longer compatible with current Mac browsers. We have updated all 17 programs for Mac OS X compatibility. Order our free ART ZONE CD or download a desktop version below.
To download a version of the Art Zone or the NGAkids App for your computer, use the links below.
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The recently revised Art Zone CD includes 17 of our most popular interactive programs: Brushster, Dutch House, Faces and Places, Jungle, Photo Op, Sea-Saws, Still Life, 3-D Twirler, Collage Machine, Cubits, Flow, Mobile, Paintbox/Swatchbox, Pixelface, and Wallovers.
The new NGAkids App CD contains eight additional painting and collage activities related to art in the National Gallery, plus a freehand sketchbook. These easy-to-use creative tools are fun for children of all ages.
Our standalone CD programs are compatible with recent versions of Mac OS X and Windows, and they do not require the Adobe Shockwave plug-in or an Internet connection. For immediate access, use the links above to download the program to your computer.
Adventures in Art
Explore some highlights of the collection, presented in a kid-friendly, interactive style.
Learning Resources
The Education Division provides free loans to individuals, schools, and organizations. You can borrow teaching packets, films, and more through the Learning Resources portal.
Parents and teachers are invited to register and request NGAkids CDs or other free films and publications. The lending service is free, but registration is required.
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NEW ORLEANS — Ollie Waguespack of River Ridge considers it a point of pride that he never comes home from a Saints game without having yelled himself hoarse, especially at opposing offenses.
But despite the best effort of Waguespack and most of the rest of the 73,147 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Sunday, they couldn't rattle a second-year quarterback from Nevada making his second NFL who said the previous most-hostile crowd he's played before was at Boise State.
Colin Kaepernick threw for 231 yards and one touchdown, ran for 27 and another and finished with a higher quarterback rating than Drew Brees (90.6-86.1)
??He did fairly well, I guess," Waguespack admitted in the late stages of San Francisco's 31-21 victory. "I think we got to him a few times in the first half; the second half, not so much.
"That one drive (16 plays, 85 yards and 9:28 off the clock before David Akers' 27-yard field goal that increased the 49ers' margin to 10 points with 7:53 left, one that stood until the game), kind of took a lot out of us."
The Superdome's reputation for being one of the noisiest places to play in the NFL was supposed to be a big advantage for the Saints on Sunday.
Early on, it was.
Kaepernick, who made his first start for the concussed Alex Smith at home Monday against Chicago, had to call time out one play into his team's second possession because he couldn't make his signals understood.
And there were a couple of delay calls later on, plus one false start.
But for the most part, his execution was flawless.
It wasn't luck.
It was anticipation and preparation.
"We had some louder-than-normal speakers at practice this week," San Francisco center Jonathan Goodwin said. "We worked on our silent counts more than usual, too.
"For the most part, I think we were able to handle the communication part just fine."
Goodwin should know about Superdome noise and what it can do to opposing teams. From 2006-10 he was the Saints' center, so he's been part of some the loudest nights in Superdome history, such as the NFC Championship Game victory against Minnesota.
So he was able to offer Kaepernick some sound advice.
"I just told him it was a great crowd that stays in the game," Goodwin said. "And we were playing a team that feeds off that crowd.
"We just had to keep them from going too crazy. But when you keep grinding, eat the clock and put points in the board, it quiets them down."
Actually, the 49ers have experience with hostile environments.
They play each year at Seattle, including an upcoming game on Dec. 23. Tackle Joe Staley said Sunday that Qwest Field is louder.
"But this is second, along with Minnesota," Staley said. "But the fans here stay into it no matter what.
"We felt it every single play."
But Kaepernick handled it.
Along with extra, extra crowd noise, San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh stressed everyone getting back into the huddle quickly so there was more time when the offense came to the line.
And when there was confusion early on, Harbaugh had him speed up the tempo even more.
"He did a great of managing the game," Harbaugh said. "This was a tough environment, and he acquitted himself very well."
Kaepernick said the game slowed down for him as it went along.
"It was real loud at first," he said. "We all just had to get settled in," he said. "I had to audible a lot to communicate to the guys what we were doing. But my teammates helped me a lot, too."
And it was in more than just pregame tips and in-game encouragement.
San Francisco's backs and receivers consistently provided extra yards after contact, a point of pride on a team that came in leading the league in rushing yardage (165.5 yards-per-game) although the Niners fell a little short of that on Sunday.
"That's what you've got to do in this league," running back Frank Gore said. "A lot of the time there's not going to be a hole, so sometimes you've to make a hole."
But Sunday, the 49ers focus was on Kaepernick, whom Harbaugh said he only told he would be starting ahead of the now-healthy Smith late Saturday night, but whom had been widely seen as the likely starter all week.
If not Lou Gehrig for Wally Pipp, it certainly feels like Tom Brady for Drew Bledsoe.
That move led to the New England Patriots winning the Super Bowl in the Superdome, which happens to be the site of this year's game.
San Francisco receiver Mario Manningham, a member of last season's New York Giants championship team, said it's too early to speculate on the Niners' chances of returning to New Orleans in February.
"We're not thinking about that," he said. "We're just trying to get better.
"We don't feel like we're clicking at full speed yet."
But just in case the 49ers do reach full speed and make it back to the Superdome, their quarterback will know how to handle the noise.


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Re: Sorafenib Tosylate and Erlotinib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients Wi
Sidig.....You should have been referred to another oncologist willing to search for another clinical trial. In fact, you may just want to search out someone else.
In the meantime you might want to take a look at our clinical trial listing:
Sidig....you need to take a look at the criteria as previous chemotherapy treatments may exclude your Mom's participation in a specific trial.
Contact numbers are included in each of the listed recruiting or upcoming clinical trials.
Let me know if you need help with all of this. sharpeilover had mentioned that we should have something available for those searching for clinical trials. I will make sure to prepare it within the next few weeks.
Good luck and remember the next treatments very well may attack the non-responsive tumor.
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Hurricane Ike Update From TPWD: Texas Game Wardens Deployed, Some State Parks Closed
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Below is information sent by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Governor's Press Office today. The governor's office is coordinating official communication about Ike for the State of Texas, including TPWD activities. The following information is provided as a service and convenience for TPWD's audience. For complete information, see the Texas governor's web site at http://governor.state.tx.us/, or news media may phone the press office at (512) 463-1826.
Regarding Texas State Parks, several parks have evacuated campers and closed due to Ike, as noted below. Other parks outside the area affected by the storm are preparing to accept people evacuating from areas hit by the storm. Evacuees from storm-damaged areas may tent camp at no cost in Texas State Parks, and they may stay in cabins or screen shelters at discounted rates. The latest information is available through the Texas State Parks reservation center at (512) 389-8900 or on the TPWD Web site (tpwd.texas.gov). The public can also phone individual state parks to see whether a park is closed or accepting evacuees.
Texas Game Wardens/TPWD Law Enforcement Division
- TPWD has more than 200 game wardens and associated equipment deployed for Hurricane Ike. All of the approximately 500 wardens in the state are preparing to deploy if necessary.
- Coastal resources include dozens of game wardens based out of Region 4 (Houston) and Region 10 (Corpus Christi). More than 50 Region 4 game wardens either assisting with evacuations or staging for search and rescue deployment once the storm passes.
- In addition, Strike Team 1, a team of game wardens from outside coastal regions, is deployed at a base near Navasota in Grimes County, prepared to enter the affected area as soon as the storm passes and assist with rescues and other aid as needed. Strike Team 1 includes 26 Game Wardens, two Radio Technicians, two Communications Operators, seven airboats, six River boats, one Communications Trailer, and one Fuel Trailers
- Meanwhile, heavy rain in West Texas not related to Ike required several rescues by game wardens and others late yesterday in Pecos County. In the first case, a man was trapped on top of his vehicle in rising water in a draw about 100 yards south of I-10. When game wardens arrived with a boat from Ft. Stockton, the water had risen to the knees of the stranded man. Three game wardens and a DPS trooper made the rescue, in a situation described as intense and extremely dangerous. Later yesterday, game wardens conducted a swift water rescue of a young woman from under a bridge near the town of Iraan. Floodwaters have since receded in the area and game wardens there are preparing for possible Ike deployment.
Texas State Parks
- Galveston Island State Park — CLOSED
- Lake Texana State Park — CLOSED
- Brazos Bend State Park — CLOSED
- Stephen F Austin State Park — CLOSED
- Martin Dies Jr. State Park — CLOSED
- Village Creek State Park — CLOSED
- San Jacinto Battleground/Battleship TEXAS — CLOSED
- Sheldon Lake State Park — CLOSED
- Lake Livingston State Park — CLOSED
- Sea Rim State Park — remains closed due to damage cause by Hurricane Rita
- Mustang Island State Park — CLOSED
- Goose Island State Park — CLOSED
- Lake Corpus Christi State Park — CLOSED
- Goliad State Park and Historic Site — CLOSED
- Monument Hill State Historic Site — CLOSED
- Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site — CLOSED
- Washington-on-the-Brazos/Barrington Living History Farm — CLOSED
- Lake Somerville, Birch Creek and Nails Creek — CLOSED
- Inks Lake State Park — CLOSED
- Palmetto State Park — CLOSED
- Caddo Lake State Park — CLOSED
- Cooper Lake State Park (both units) — CLOSED
- Atlanta State Park — CLOSED
- Mission Tejas State Historic Site — CLOSED
- Tyler State Park — CLOSED
- Daingerfield State Park — CLOSED
- Choke Canyon State Park (both units) — closing Friday
- Huntsville State Park — closing Friday
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There's no cure for celiac disease — but for most people, following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing. Celiac disease care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causes July 29, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Ludvigsson JF, et al. The Oslo definitions for coeliac disease and related terms. Gut. 2013;62:43. Ludvigsson JF, et al. Diagnosis and management of adult coeliac disease: Guidelines from the British Society of Gastroenterology. Gut. 2014;63:1210. Celiac disease. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/celiac-disease/Pages/facts.aspx. Accessed Feb. 5, 2016. Ferri FF. Celiac disease. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2016. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 4, 2016. Kliegman RM, et al. Disorders of malabsorption. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 20th ed. 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"YOU know who you are and what you have done. Search your conscience. Hand yourself in."
Det Chief Supt Steve Worron has appealed directly to those responsible for the deaths of James Attfield and Nahid Al- Manea to hand themselves in.
Nahid, 31, was living with her brother in Woodrow Way, Colchester, and studying English language at Essex University.
She was stabbed 16 times and killed on the Salary Brook Trail shortly before 10.40am on Tuesday, June 17.
James "Jim" Attfield, 33, of East Bay, Colchester, was stabbed 102 times and found near Castle Park just before 6am on Saturday, March 29.
Mr Worron said: "You have committed a truly dreadful action. It has devastated a family and communities across the world."
Speaking about Mr Attfield, he added: "James was a young man tragically injured in a road traffic collisionwho was working hard to rebuild his life when he was brutally murdered. You know who you are and what you have done.
"Search your conscience. We will deal with you sensitively, professionaly and with respect, but hand yourself in."
Mr Worron urged people to remain vigilant while the killer or killers are on the loose and said officers are as determined as anyone to find the perpetrators and get justice.
He said: "It is extremely unusual to have two knife related acts of such ferocity in quick succession.
"We have no witness who has seen the killer or killers. But we are committed to making sure we get justice for James and Nahid, their families and the wider community of Colchester."
Anyone with information can call the incident room on 01245 282103 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, and many people have.
Dozens have come forward with information about the man seen running from the scene in a red top following the release of an e-fit with police continuing their enquiries.
Since the investigation began officers have taken more than 200 statements from the public, received 527 calls into the incident room and visited more than 600 properties.
Det Chief Supt Steve Worron said: "The investigations currently running are two of the largest run by Essex Police in the last ten years. Our message to family and friends of Nahid and James is we have an absolute commitment to doing everything we can to bring the person or people responsible for their killings to justice.
"There are still a significant number of forensic lines of inquiry, but I can't say with certainty anything we have recovered identifies their killers."
More than 2,100 exhibits are being analysed.
However the knife found in Hawthorn Avenue has been ruled out of having any connection with the murders which have received international attention.
Almost one million people watched the video of one of the first press conferences following the murder of Nahid Al-Manea.
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MILLIONS of sports fans from around the world will be switching their attention to New Jersey in the early hours of Monday morning for the game dubbed by many as the biggest in all of sport.
Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks go head-to-head in American football's Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford - a game which is likely to be watched by a global audience topping more than 100 million and will help facilitate Americans consume more than 1.23 billion chicken wings washed down by 325 million gallons of beer.
While sports fans across Swindon are likely to swap the usual round ball for the pig skin, the players on the town's American football team, Swindon Storm are likely to be more interested and more informed than most.
When the Advertiser asked Storm players Sam Mendoza, Dan Thorne, Sean Harper and Dan Pour for their opinions on the big game, all aside from Harper predicted a Denver win, but all four had strong opinions on what will happen in the early hours of Monday morning.
How much are you looking forward to Sunday night? Where and with who will you be watching the game?
Sam: I am having a gathering of Storm players round my house for a pizza and a few (well, a lot) drinks. I'm looking forward to it, the two number one seeds facing each other, one with the best offence the other with the best defence. Should be intriguing
Dan P: I'll be watching the game after the event at home with my partner and our daughter. I can't watch it live as I have work early in the morning so I got to hope no one spoils it for me.
Sean: I will be doing the usual Super Bowl ritual of watching it at Sam's with food and drink.
Dan T: I'm looking forward to it as it will be a good match up, both teams are strong in all three phases of the game. I'll just be watching with a few mates.
Who will you be cheering for?
Sam: I'm not overly fussed who wins, as long as it's a good game
Dan P: I kind of want both teams to win but I'll be a Seahawks fan for the night . I'm a big fan of a strong defence and a solid run game and that is the Seahawks all over even.
Sean: I will be supporting the Seahawks, with Peyton not adding to his ring collection it may keep Tom Brady just in front in the argument as to who is the greatest of the two.
Dan T: I'll be cheering the Broncos, I want to see Manning have a good day and win another ring to help in his hall of fame career.
Are you at all surprised by the two teams which have made it there?
Sam: Not really, the manner in which the Patriots rolled over in the AFC Championship game was the most disappointing. Seattle's home field advantage is so big they were always going to be tough to beat once they got the number seed. Despite my obvious bias, I think only Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay from the NFC could have gone and beaten them there.
Dan P: No not really. The Seahawks have been an up and coming team for a while now and whenever you have Payton Manning as your QB he going to get that team to the playoffs. I mean all you have to do is look how good the Colts were for the year with no Manning, he just makes any team better but this is the primetime. I'm not sure how much longer he will be playing at this level for.
Sean: The only real surprise is that there is no dark horse, very rare to have the two best teams, the best offence and best defence from throughout the season competing in the showcase event.
Dan T: I'm not surprised at all to be fair, they were favoured by many going in, and have performed the best throughout the season. The playoffs went to the script this year and the best two teams made it to the Super Bowl.
Where does Peyton Manning stand amongst the game's greats right now? Where would another Super Bowl ring put him?
Sam: I think too much prominence is placed on Super Bowl rings. Manning is one of the best ever, no doubt, but it must be hard for him knowing his brother has two rings.
Dan P: I think he is one of the best already and if he does win then he's got to be top five. I mean how many people take two different teams to Super Bowl wins? Denver has been primed for a while now but the fact he is an instant upgrade to any team makes him one of the greatest Sean: I think he is already going straight to Canton and the Hall of Fame, but I think another ring may help him in his battle with Brady as to who is the best of their generation.
Dan T: I would say he is one of the best anyway, his win/loss record and his statistics in all catergories show that. Another ring will just add to his legacy and will help people who argue he is the greatest of all time.
How does Russell Wilson stand up to Manning?
Sam: No comparison, Wilson is an athlete, but his defence and running back (Lynch) win them matches Dan P: He doesn't, not yet. I don't want to take anything away from him, I mean he is a good player but without his defence and beast mode I'm not sure how far they would have got this year but hey, this is only his second year and he's at the Super Bowl so he's only going to get better and better.
Sean: He can't yet stand up to him, he needs to be competing and leading his team to these games constantly to be compared in that term. Otherwise they are completely different style of quaterbacks.
Dan T: He doesn't. Manning is the best QB playing today and one of the best ever. Wilson is a younger more athletic QB who has been very good with the ball this year but isn't in Manning's league yet.
Do you think the weather conditions in New Jersey will play a part?
Sam: It may slow the Broncos offence down a little, but both teams are fully prepared!
Dan P: I'm not sure because both teams are from cold weather city's anyway so not as much as people are saying, but I am against playing it in a place that the weather will play a factor, if they had a roof it would be better if it snows it changes everything I don't like that for the most important game of the year
Sean: Not at all, unless it rains, sounds daft but the rain stops the big receiving plays from happening as often.
Dan T: I think it will be cold, possibly snowing, but both these teams play in parts of America where it gets real cold and does snow so they shouldn't effect either team too negatively.
Richard Sherman, hero or villain?
Sam: Hero, he backs up everything he says. He does a lot for charity too, so he gets a thumbs up in my book
Dan P: just a normal guy when I first started playing and I was put on the D-line I was like that all the time maybe not as crazy as him but smack talking the Offence and just being aggressive what did they think was going to happen I have no problem with it but hay the second he mucks up that going to be thrown straight in his face but that just how it gose
Sean: Villain, but he plays it so well and I do think it's a nice change that they come out and don't hide behind vanilla answers when being interviewed post game.
Dan T: I would say he has made himself a villain, but he may not think that is a bad thing. He obviously has a lot of confidence in his play and has drawn a lot of attention on himself, and he will reap the rewards of his fame. Just as long as it doesn't distract the team.
Do the Seahawks have any hope of stopping the Denver offense?
Sam: Yes, they have to. I don't see them competing in a high scoring game. If seahawks win there will be under 45pts
Dan P: I don't think so I mean they got a really good D infacted the best but these just to many passing options and Peyton gets the ball out so quick I don't think there's going to be any time for the pass rush
Sean: If the Patriots playing poorly can keep Denver under 30pts then the Seahawks should accomplish that task with relative ease. It's just can they score enough to keep up with them.
Dan T: Its a great matchup, Denver has a great offence, full of big recievers who can run and go up and get a ball. The Seahawks d is one of the best, full of big defensive backs who will be to hang with denvers playmakers. I think they can slow denvers o, but not stop it.
Who is your player to watch?
Sam: Lynch, he's an Animal. If Seahawks are to win, he has to have the ball a lot and take time off the clock
Dan P: marshawn lynch if he goes off the game is done he will be the player that will make or break this game for the Seahawks and I want him to have an epic game in the biggest show
Sean: Wes Welker, his short yardage gains, experience and avoidance of the 'Legion of Boom' could be critical for Denver keeping drives alive.
Dan T: It's going to be the obvious one for me, Peyton Manning. Hopefully it'll be a game where he shows he is the best, controls the game like he does and gets the win.
Finally who will win on Sunday? Score prediction?
Sam: Denver win 31 – 17
Dan P: 28-14 broncos
Sean: Seattle win 27-24
Dan T: I think Denver will win it. Itll be close but i think Denvers offence will have the edge over that Seahawks defence. I'll go with Denver 27 - 20 Seahawks


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Omega-3 fatty acids from fish—EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—are known to reduce cardiac risk. The fact that eating fish and drinking alcohol have similar cardiovascular effects has led researchers to wonder if these substances might be working together.
About half of the men in the study were instructed to eat a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), some of which the body is able to convert to EPA and DHA. The other half were instructed to eat a Western-style diet, which is typically low in ALA. Men in both groups ate about the same amount of fish. Both groups kept track of the amount of alcohol they drank, which was almost exclusively wine.
After 27 months, EPA and DHA levels were higher in the men on the Mediterranean-style diet, and alcohol drinkers from both groups had higher EPA and DHA levels than nondrinkers. Men who ate the Mediterranean-style diet and drank alcohol regularly had the highest levels. The findings suggest that alcohol, and particularly wine, might enhance the conversion of ALA to heart-healthy EPA and DHA.
According to the study's lead author, Dr. Michel de Lorgeril, the Mediterranean diet has many important characteristics, one of which is that it is rich in ALA. He cited several sources of this heart-healthy fatty acid:
Other characteristics of a Mediterranean-style diet, Dr. de Lorgeril said, include eating a diet that is:
Higher levels of EPA and DHA fatty acids lead to lower blood pressure, lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, higher HDL ("good") cholesterol, normal heart rhythms, and reduced risk of sudden cardiac death.
For people who don't have easy access to fatty fish or who cannot eat it for any reason, drinking wine moderately may offer comparable benefits, according to the study's authors. Whether or not fish is on the dinner menu tonight, adding a glass of wine may be one way to do your heart good.(Am Heart J 2008;155:175–81)
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Lavender Languages to Celebrate 20th Year
AU's Lavender Languages Conference, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has grown to be North America's longest-running academic conference with a queer focus.
As it has blossomed into a three-day affair attracting scholars from as far away as Singapore, South Africa, Russia, Poland, and Japan, the conference also mirrors sea changes in queer studies, says William Leap, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Anthropology and founder and organizer of the conference.
The event, which runs this year from February 15–17, is expected to draw up to 150 registrants and many other audience members. The event that attracted 18 presentations its first year; this time will have more than 80 papers.
Sessions will cover a wide variety of topics, among them neoliberal homophobia, varieties of speech in the drag speech community, the LGBTQ reclaiming of slurs, pornography, language use of transgendered men, sex and violence, and language and queer online communities.
Visual artist 2Fik will also present a performance, cosponsored by the College's Arab Studies Program and the AU Center for Diversity and Inclusion, on fighting society's labels.
So is the conference's founder surprised by the event's longevity?
"It's surprising in this sense," Leap says. "Lesbian-gay studies has evolved into queer studies, sexuality studies. It's diversified in ways we didn't expect when all this work started in the '90s. Many academic conferences, many academic programs, many presses with prestigious publications series—even in queer studies—no longer exist. "It doesn't surprise me because we continue to get interest from rank-and-file students, from faculty, and from community persons who are interested in what the conference does."
Conferees are attracted to the event's "no-attitude" policy, meaning the conference addresses issues important to queer people in their daily lives, and people come to the conference to be part of that discussion, Leap says. That openness makes it okay for undergraduates to approach experts in anthropology and linguistics and for graduate students to discuss their dissertations and educational opportunities.
The conference has also thrived because Leap strives to keep the costs down. Registration, for example, is administered by volunteers on the conference site.
Many edited collections and books important in the field have come out of the conference, and many others have arisen in response to work at the annual event.
So has a new international publication, the Journal of Language and Sexuality, whose editorial office is located in AU's Department of Anthropology. About half the people on the editorial board have been part of the conference in previous years, and several of the articles in the journal's first issues have resulted from recent conferences.
A roundtable this year is being devoted to another important topic: the conference's future. Some conferees are pushing for it to be moved to another location, possibly another university. Whether that will happen remains to be seen, Leap says.
Whatever its future, the Lavender Languages Conference has had an important effect on the field.
"When we started there was no queer linguistics," Leap says. "Studies of language and sexuality were barely recognized as a mode of inquiry. The conference has not been the only force, but the conference has been very active in creating a presence of interest in sexual sameness in linguistics. I'm very proud of that, and of the numbers of publications that have come out of the conference, the numbers of scholars who cut their teeth in this work in the context of Lavender and have gone on to do big things, some of whom are plenary speakers.
"It's certainly been the focal point in work I've done in lavender language, gay language, queer linguistics, since that time," Leap reflects. "It's a major part of our department's commitment to public anthropology to outreaching to constituencies and involving them in the centerpiece of whatever kind of anthropological work unfolds."
For more information on the conference, and to register online, visit the Lavender Languages website.


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Wolfpack head football coach Dave Doeren has announced that Dave Huxtable, a 31-year coaching veteran, has joined his staff and will serve as defensive coordinator. Huxtable comes to Raleigh after spending last season as defensive coordinator at Pitt.
"Dave is an ACC veteran coach with a great track record of fundamentally sound, tough, hard-nosed defenses," said Doeren. "He and I have similar defensive philosophies. We know a lot of the same people and they all say that he is tremendous as a coach, a person and a technician.
"He has a great track record recruiting in the state of Florida from his time at UCF, in Atlanta from his time at Georgia Tech and throughout the south. He also has experience in the state of North Carolina from his time at UNC."
During the 2012 regular season, the Panthers ranked 16th in the NCAA in total defense (325.8), 21st in scoring defense (19.7), 24th in rushing defense (129.1) and 25th in passing defense (196.8).
Panthers' defensive lineman Aaron Donald earned first-team All-Big East honors after leading the conference and ranking 11th nationally with 18.5 tackles for loss, while safety Jason Hendricks was a second-team selection after leading the Big East and tying for ninth nationally with five interceptions. The Panthers will play in the BBVA Compass Bowl against Ole Miss on Jan. 5.
In 2011, Huxtable served as linebackers coach at Wisconsin. While in Madison, he oversaw the development of first-team All-Big Ten performers Chris Borland and Mike Taylor. The pair spearheaded a defense that helped the Badgers win the Big Ten championship and earn a Rose Bowl berth.
Prior to his stint at Wisconsin, Huxtable spent seven seasons at the University of Central Florida (2004-10), where he was instrumental in that program becoming a perennial Conference USA title contender. He was the Knights' special teams coordinator and linebackers coach his initial four seasons before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2008.
In his final year at UCF, Huxtable's defense helped the Knights to the finest season in school history with an 11-3 record, the C-USA championship and a 10-6 victory over Georgia in the 2010 Liberty Bowl. UCF ranked eighth nationally in scoring defense (17.1 points/game), eighth in rushing defense (108.4 yards/game), 15th in total defense (315.4 yards/game) and 18th in pass efficiency defense (113.0 rating).
Under Huxtable's watch, defensive end Bruce Miller was a two-time C-USA Defensive Player of the Year and finished his career as UCF's career sacks leader with 35.5. Miller was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011 NFL Draft.
From 2001-03, Huxtable was on the staff at UNC, coaching the linebackers each of his three seasons and serving as defensive coordinator his final two years. Huxtable coordinated the Tar Heels' special teams in 2001. His pupils at UNC included a pair of NFL Draft selections in David Thornton and Quincy Monk. Thornton, a former walk-on, emerged as one of the Atlantic Coast Conference's most productive defenders en route to All-ACC honors.
Huxtable also worked in the ACC during a six-year stint as linebackers coach at Georgia Tech (1992-97), where he was elevated to defensive coordinator his final two seasons. Under Huxtable's guidance, Keith Brooking finished as the school's career tackles leader (467 stops) and was a first-round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons. Huxtable also coordinated the Yellow Jackets' special teams for three years.
Huxtable served two tours at East Carolina (1990-91 and 1998-99), coaching a number of the finest teams and players in ECU history. Among his pupils was linebacker Robert Jones, a consensus All-American who went on to be a first-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys and winner of three Super Bowl rings. Jones starred for the Pirates' 1991 team that went 11-1 and finished with a national No. 9 ranking.
Huxtable's other coaching stops include Oklahoma State (2000) and Western Kentucky (1985-89). He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Iowa State (1982) followed by his first full-time appointment at Independence Community College in Kansas as defensive coordinator (1983-84).
"I'm extremely excited, and feel privileged to have the opportunity to come to NC State University, be a part of the football program, and work for head coach Dave Doeren," said Huxtable. "NC State is a program with tremendous potential and I believe that under the leadership of Coach Doeren, there are many exciting days ahead for the Wolfpack."
A 1979 graduate of Eastern Illinois with a bachelor's degree in education, Huxtable and his wife Vicki have two children: Jake and Shea.
"I would like to welcome Dave and his wife Vicki, his son, Jake, and his daughter, Shea to the Wolfpack family," Doeren continued.


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My personal victory in losing 22 pounds over the last four months was based on determination and common-sense eating habits.
Whenever I came across a weight-loss article online, I would check it out. Most of them did seem to make sense, but others left me scratching my head. According to one, jogging is not good for losing weight because it supposedly reduces muscle mass, and with less muscle the body has a harder time burning fat.
I kept on jogging anyway.
The amount of fat in milk is another area where common sense is needed.
Every now and then, my wife chides me for drinking 2 percent reduced-fat milk rather than skim milk because of its higher fat content. I find 2 percent to be a nice compromise between whole milk and skim. I really don't have anything against whole milk. I grew up drinking whole milk as a kid and was thin as a rail because I got plenty of exercise.
Another misconception has to do with saturated fat.
It started in 1953 when a researcher named Ancel Keys identified saturated fat as a major health concern. Apparently, there was debate in the scientific community over the validity of Keys' research, but the "fat-cholesterol" hypothesis took hold anyway. It became conventional wisdom that eating saturated fat produces high blood cholesterol, which in turn causes heart disease.
Sixty years later, emerging research indicates that saturated fat may not be so bad after all.
Check out this article on the Today's Dietitian web site that refers to saturated fat in dairy products. According to the author, a registered dietitian, dairy fat isn't harmful to heart health and may, in fact, be beneficial.
Last week, an article appeared in The Los Angeles Times entitled "Time to end the war against saturated fat?" The article cited research from British cardiologist Aseem Malhotra in which Malhotra lays the blame on empty carbs and added sugar rather than saturated fat. Read more.
Makes sense to me.
Once I purged myself of the sugar, the weight started to fall off. I feel so much better, and common sense is now causing me to read food labels for sugar, not fat.


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I stick out like a sore thumb at school, and my tan skin and dark curly hair doesn't help either, My hair is still growing but currently its only at my shoulders. I wear it in a bun, since I have no experience with hair and I hate wearing it down...In addition to this struggle, almost all of the guys at my school date straight haired pale skinned girls. But I have no idea how to talk to this guy I have a crush on who has bright blonde hair and baby blue eyes and happens to be lighter than me... I feel that I'm either too awkward, Or being to forward about my feelings toward him, I've had a crush on this guy for a while and he's popular and I'm not, so how do I let him know I want him to chase me and talk to me first? And I also happen to be a really a sappy romantic, like I make Lifetime/Hallmark movies look bad compared to how I fantasize about guys I like.But I have no idea how to talk to one without blushing or stuttering...
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Dragons Q&A - part one
2:42pm Thursday 28th June 2012
By Chris Kirwan
2:42pm Thursday 28th June 2012
By Chris Kirwan
AT the end of last season Argus readers were invited to send in questions for the Dragons coaching staff. Head coach Darren Edwards, assistant coach Rob Appleyard and director of rugby Robert Beale met rugby writer Chris Kirwan to provide the answers.
Q: How would you sum up last season? DE:
It was a poor season in terms of results, particularly at home, but I was pleased with the derby wins against the Ospreys and Cardiff Blues.
Against the Blues there were nine players in their first season of professional rugby and it is important players develop confidence to believe that they can win these games.
Last season was always going to be about change, and change can be uncomfortable for many people and in particular our supporters who will only see the end result.
Welsh rugby and the Dragons have gone through major changes behind the scenes that has had huge impacts on the team and our planning and preparation.
I am confident that we now have clarity in terms of a business plan and we have a group of players with huge potential.
Q: Why was our home form so bad this season? The Connacht and Treviso games made me wonder whether to renew my season ticket. (Andrew James)
DE: There is no getting away from it, those defeats were inexcusable and it's important that we pick up our home form this season.
Treviso was actually a pretty decent performance in that we scored four tries but we conceded such silly points. Connacht was a diabolical performance.
RA: It's tough because we have long-term plans and always just look at the here and now. The supporter pays their money and understandably want an immediate return.
But for us as coaches it's not that simple, as was shown at the end of last season when we were blooding a lot of players.
Nobody likes losing and they were massively disappointing defeats – but they will stand us in good stead. Sometimes you learn most as a group when you don't perform to your best.
We are confident this year that we will have more hunger on the pitch than perhaps we showed at times last year.
RB: Our supporters are entitled to ask this question and our board asks us the very same. There were so many tight games at home that we ended up losing and that shows the fine margins of sport.
It's frustrating because had we beaten Connacht and had we beaten Treviso then we would have had a totally different end to the season with the Blues under pressure for their Heineken Cup spot.
But we didn't and these guys have reviewed that. Losing home games like that is not acceptable to us and we have got to get back to Rodney Parade being a hard place to come.
Don't worry, our coaching staff is working incredibly hard and they beat themselves up after defeat, looking at hour after hour after hour of footage in order to get things right.
Q: Do you have to worry about the commercial aspect of losing such games in terms of ticket sales? At the end of the season a number of our readers said they were in two minds about renewing.
RB: It's chicken and egg – you want to sell something but you have got to invest to make that product good.
We probably are not at the stage where we invest enough for those players the supporters are asking for but we have gone down the route of investing in talent from within.
The model that we have decided to use is sound. It makes good business sense but we need to perfect it from last year.
Some of the performances weren't up to the expectations of our coaches but we don't think we were a million miles away more often than not.
Q: What are we doing to improve our scrummaging? Surely we can find a big prop from Italy or Argentina (Nick Williams)
RB: I have submitted a request for the Welsh Rugby Union to change our coaching structure because (forwards coach) Danny Wilson decided to move on.
We need to alter our structure and part of that process we have to have dialogue with the WRU. I am right in the middle of that and have submitted a job description for the perusal of Warren Gatland.
The major discipline of that job description surrounds coaching of the scrum.
DE: We have got some very talented front row forwards here and we really want them to get the best service.
Q: On that front, how did the Tim Ryan deal come around?
RA: It was after a deal for Deacon Manu fell through but Tim really impressed us in the Challenge Cup games we played against Cavalieri Prato.
He was a dynamic ball carrier and has a real passion for the scrum. He is a very aggressive guy who is determined to come here and do a job, he's not here to make up the numbers.
Tim is a very determined man and we are excited about what he will deliver. We've done our research and he has a good pedigree.
What we need to do is work with him now and we are specific about what we have brought both Tim and Ian Nimmo here to do.
DE: I actually think that we have got a stronger squad that will constantly be fighting for selection and that we can put a more balanced side out. We have got a good mix ball carriers and workers.
Q: We have lost many games due to a lack of consistency from our kickers. Could Neil Jenkins be used for some training sessions? (Paul Ireland)
DE: Yes, we are using Neil and plan to do so more next season, we'll see what we can work out with him now that he is back from Australia.
It's great to not only have his advice but also develop a link between him and our young guys that we want to play for Wales.
We also have Alex Lawson who is a very, very good technical coach. He is our head of conditioning but has a passion for kicking and is going to do a very good job (Lawson is a former fly-half).
I think a key factor for us in terms of improving in this department next season is having two kickers on the field at the same time.
That was a big part of our recruitment strategy and it's great to have brought in two full-backs in Dan Evans and Tom Prydie who can take on the responsibility, while Adam Hughes has worked hard and worked his way into that bracket as well.
Even the very best kickers have off days and when they happen you need someone else who can step up to the mark. I'm confident that we have the players to do that now.
There's also a competitiveness amongst kickers – the player with the best record will get on that teamsheet. That's great for us and we have to encourage that battle.
Q: Are there any moves to make the Dragons a development region? (John Janssen)
RB: No. That is totally unacceptable to the rugby department. We will continue with our policy of developing young players but there is no chance of us being a 'development region'.
Q: One of the weaknesses of the Dragons is at scrum-half yet you have a young player in Jon Evans who shows great promise. Why does he get much less game time than the other two? (John Pope)
DE: It was a disappointing season for Jon because he came back from 2011 Junior World Championship in Italy and injured his hamstring.
It took him six months to recover from that and that is crucial for a young player, particularly when he missed pre-season when we needed to put a lot of physical work in.
Jon played a season of catch-up but I have huge faith in Jon and I am looking forward to seeing him compete with two senior guys in Wayne Evans and Joe Bedford.
Jon has tremendous athletic ability and needs to learn off those guys and demand that he is the first choice scrum-half.
He is a powerful, quick guy with a great pass.
Experience is vital at half-back and Jon does need a lot of exposure now, he needs to play a lot of rugby and hope that is with the Dragons.
RB: Last season he actually went away after Christmas with the Under-20s for the Six Nations and as a region we have to support that.
If we are honest we would have preferred had he not gone away for the (2012) Junior World Championship after having such a disrupted season.
In some ways we would have liked him to have a full summer to prepare for the season with us but there is a bigger picture.
We have got to support the Welsh Rugby Union in terms of producing players and this is also his last chance to play for the Under-20s and it's in a world tournament in South Africa – hopefully we will reap the benefits of what he has experienced out there.
We all have a lot of faith in Jonathan, he is in the second year of a development contract and now needs to be pushing on.
DE: Regarding our scrum-halves, I think Wayne was not as effective as the season before but it is unfair to pick that out in isolation because he had two superb years before that when he was playing terrific rugby that allowed plenty of other players to shine.
It happens in rugby players' careers, they have campaigns where it doesn't necessarily go their way, particularly at half-back where you are reliant on many other aspects of the game to function.
It was perhaps an average season by Wayne's standards but I have no doubt that we will see a response from him because he is under pressure to perform – that happened in 2009/10 when Wayne was on the fringes of the Wales squad after Danny Lee signed.
Q: Why has it not been possible to give Tonderai Chavhanga more ball? He is always dangerous but the ball is too often passed to the left. (Paul Ireland)
RB: Aled Brew could shout louder!
DE: We are actually planning on playing Tonderai on the left this year but the bottom line is that we do want to get him more ball.
I think our backs suffered last season through us not being able to be consistent in selection because of injuries.
That affects your timing and your work as units. There was also a bit of lack of form and as coaches we have to take some criticism.
That's the reflection process we have gone through but we certainly want to put that right next season.
RA: We should also remember that Tonderai suffered a pretty big setback when he picked up a rib injury against the Ospreys (in January). He had just been settling in and picking up his form but from then on we just saw flashes, like the try against the Blues and the two he scored in Edinburgh.
Q: What steps, if any, are being taken to improve the defence? Is it a coincidence that the four teams with the worst defences (points scored) finished in the bottom four? (John Janssen)
RA: The way that defences are ranked is actually measured in terms of tries conceded and we moved up to seventh, level with Heineken Cup finalists Ulster, from 10th so I feel that we made a significant move forward.
Defence is the ugly part of the game and get it wrong and it's clear for all to see. On the whole we were pretty good. We still had slip-ups – Treviso away was horrendous – but I think the foundations are there.
We actually had one of our best defensive seasons for a while but that doesn't mean we are not striving hard to improve.
It was also pretty pleasing to hear when Wales came back from the World Cup that Warren Gatland said some of the defensive processes they brought in were things that we have done.
IN PART TWO TOMORROW: The coaches answer questions on recruitment, the Premiership, their budget and hopes for the coming season
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Despite marketing efforts, organic and locally grown produce continue to confuse consumers, according to suppliers.
For one thing, organic produce shouldn't be seen as being in opposition to locally grown products, according to Simcha Weinstein, director of marketing, Albert's Organics Inc., Bridgeport, N.J.
Weinstein mentions a 2007 Time magazine article, "Local vs. Organic," as something that fueled the fire in the early stages of the discussion.
"Since this article, organic and local, at least in the media, have been pitted against one another, as if somehow they are competing food choices and only one option will ultimately rule the day. This creates a false choice for the consumer," Weinstein said in an e-mail.
In addition, consumers are often still confused by the definition of each category.
Weinstein says it isn't uncommon for shoppers to assume that food grown locally is also grown organically.
"This is a huge perception problem and one that is easily confounded by the fact that so much of the food you see at local farmers markets is labeled as organic," he said.
Organic produce has set standards regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while the definition of locally grown produce is still being debated, though one could appear in the future.
"There is no standard or definition for what constitutes local — at least not yet," Weinstein said.
Another aspect to consider is regionally grown produce, a slight variation from local offerings.
"If you live in New Jersey and buy corn that is raised in eastern Maryland, it's not exactly local," Weinstein said.
"But, it does come from the same Mid-Atlantic growing region and is typically preferred by consumers in that area over corn that was raised miles away out west."
Environmental concerns
Another confusing point in the consumer debate of local versus organic produce comes in the form of which is healthiest for the environment.
Weinstein reports that many eco-conscious consumers choose locally grown produce because it is perceived to have traveled a shorter distance to the market, and thus represent less carbon emissions.
However, this may not always be the case.
"Consider that your average farmers market is supplied by dozens of different farms, each one transporting its own crops to market in a separate truck or van," he said.
Of course, the emissions produced during the actual farming operations must also be considered.
Weinstein is quick to say he doesn't mean these comments to discredit the locally grown movement, just to point out the false choice between that and organics.
"The ideal, of course, is to find food that is both local and organic. That is the optimal food system," he said.
In addition, Weinstein said both systems of production are still in early stages, and neither is currently capable of feeding the entire population.
He points out that more than 10 million Americans alone go to bed each night underfed, a fact that often is not considered when discussing production methods.
"Right now as we focus on the methods such as local or organic, there is a tendency not to bring in the largest factor that impacts how we should raise our food, and that's the feeding as many people as possible part," he said.
Weinstein suggests the industry has a lot of work to do in regards to growing healthier food with a smaller carbon footprint, while feeding more people.
"In the end the true measure for a sustainable food system is one that not only works in conjunction with nature, but one that can also feed an entire population," he said. "I truly believe that the combination of local and organic fits the bill."


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Terrell Suggs appears ready to return to action, filling a crying need for the Baltimore Ravens at linebacker. Quick recovering from an Achilles' tendon tear has Suggs coming off the physically unable to perform list for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.
Final word on Suggs' ability to play Sunday is expected no later than one hour before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Houston's Reliant Stadium.
To make room on their roster, the Ravens cut outside linebacker Sergio Kindle, according to The Baltimore Sun. Kindle, a former second-round pick, was inactive for five of the Ravens' six games this season.
Suggs was NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2011 season and a Pro Bowl player. His offseason injury was a blow to the Ravens, and it was at first believed Suggs would not play this season.
Now with anchor middle linebacker Ray Lewis on injured reserve, the Ravens need more thump in their defense. Suggs should provide that as he rounds into playing shape.
It remains a possibility Suggs will be left off the roster if the team is prefers to be cautious with him. And Suggs was coy earlier this week about the possibility he would play.
"We'll decide Sunday what's best for the team," he told the Sun. "Right now, we're just feeling it out. Come Sunday, I may or may not be out there. There's no plan in place, take it day by day."
April's injury was repaired using a procedure that was expected to accelerate his recovery. Still, his return was not expected until November.
Suggs resumed practice this week. He still must improve his conditioning, but with the defense unusually porous Suggs will be welcome into the mix. That is especially true of the pass rush, since Suggs had 14 sacks last season.
The Texans are coming off Monday's embarrassing loss to the Green Bay Packers, so they will be in a foul mood when the face the Ravens.
Lewis is done for the season—and maybe for his career—with a torn right triceps. Cornerback Lardarius Webb blew out a knee last week and also is done for the season. Both players had surgery during the week.
Despite their defensive problems, the Ravens are 5-1. So are the Texans, which means Sunday's game will be a pitch battle.


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I love New York, cold winters and all. But sometimes, when it's freezing outside and the heat is pumped up to desert-hot levels inside, I find myself musing about warm weather travels to far off places. That's when I take a break from my stews and braised meats, and take myself on a little sojourn in the kitchen...it's the ultimate way to travel on a budget.
India. She's just a scoop, measure, and blend away with this variation on a mango lassi. March through May means mango season throughout the country. When I was there traveling last March, the trees were heavy with ripening mangoes, lending the air a slightly sweet, heady smell from the blooms and blushing fruits. Paired with some curry and dhal, you've got a delightful meal that will, at least for its duration, take you on a journey.
This tamarind and coconut-enhanced take on a traditional lassi is downright refreshing. It is a little tart with just the right amount of sweet and smooth.
Make extra in the summer to freeze as popsicles.
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CHINO – Chino American Legion Post 299 will host bingo games on Sunday.
Doors open at noon with bingo starting at 1 p.m. Snacks, sodas and water will be sold.
Breakfast is sold every Sunday at the post from 9 a.m. to noon, and taco lunch served Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit veterans
The post is at 13759 Central Ave.
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Dr. Enneking joined the Marian University community as provost in 2005, after spending 21 years at Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. He spent the last eight of those years as vice president of academic affairs. Prior to that, he was an engineering consultant with Structural Dynamics Research Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. Enneking holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology 1977, a master of science in civil engineering from Virginia Tech 1978, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame 1991.
Dr. Enneking grew up in Oldenburg, Indiana and has a brother and sister-in-law that are Marian University alumni, Leon Enneking '74 and Jayne Gillman Enneking '75. His wife, Sherri, is a nurse and they have two daughters. The Ennekings also have four grandchildren.
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Hey everyone. I wanted to show you the coat rack I've been working on for a while. Not that it took that much time to make in reality but spread out over a long period when I had time.
The large frame is one I found at a flea market during last summer, the gal had just purchased a trailer full of antique frames from a museum/art dealer and she hadn't even had time to go through them yet so she let me dig for gold. I paid $5 each for this one and several others. It sat around my studio taking up space for a few months before I decided a coat rack was what we really needed. A proper entry way where shoes are not scattered across the floor and coats aren't draped over the back of the sofa. :)
I'm slowly getting my entry way fixed the way I want it and this is the first large piece to getting there.
After the antique frame I cut a scrap piece of an old real estate sign from the burn pile at work to fit and collaged it with old sheet music.
I painted the frame and aged it with wax.
Found some used 5x7 picture frames at the thrift store for 50 cents each and painted them to match.
The knobs I have acquired over the fast few years. Found at yards sales, thrift stores, and the crystal one was found at a flea market for only $3!
I drilled holes in the backboard, cut lengths of all thread and epoxied them into the doorknobs and screwed them into hardware set into the back.
You can see below what I started with...
Now I only have one more thing to do to it, I'm going to add est. 1995 (the year hubby and I were married) above the picture frames and it will be completed.


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You can also see some of our adoptable cats at the PetSmart in League City every day and dogs on Saturday and Sunday.
Thank You!
Your message has been sent to Bay Area Pet Adoptions.
You'll receive a copy, too, at to help you keep track of which pets you've inquired about, and which shelters and rescues you've emailed.
NOTE: Some shelters have physical locations you can visit; some of these shelters may only have pets for a limited time, so please do not wait for a reply—just go visit the shelter! Other organizations are rescue groups run by busy volunteers who may take a while to reply. You can find information about the shelter or rescue group caring for this pet, and their adoption procedures, on the pet's details page on Adopt-a-Pet.com.


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The very concept of Satchitananda is characteristic of the nature of the higher self, which is dormant in every human being. The concept of truth (Satya) is identical with existence (Sat). Truth is that which eternally exists, and the principle of existence cannot be exclusive but immanent. The spirit is immanent in all, and it is the recognition of this unity of spirit that can foster good will, harmony and amity among individuals and nations.
Truth is no truth when it is devoid of consciousness (Chit), other wise called awareness or knowledge. When knowledge is not perverse, it is identical with Ananda or unmixed felicity.
Knowledge, in a different aspect is understanding. When there are true understanding, devotion to the path of truth, justice and righteousness, when the dictates of the lower self has been cured by self-discipline, then the resultant condition of life is marked by unselfish love to wards all beings, which is also termed Ahimsa or non-injury.