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- We are a group of Cancer Research Labs in the Oregon Cancer Institute in Portland, OR., working together on different approaches aimed at understanding the basic science of cancer. This site is a collaborative web site called a wiki, so members of this group can add content, post pictures from events, participate in discussions, etc. To do so, you need an OpenWetWare account--to get one, see this page to sign up. If you are unfamiliar with editing a wiki, check out this tutorial. For more global changes and suggestions, please use the tab at the top of the page called talk. An example of a collaborative wiki-based discussion is here.
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- Get this website up and running.
- Pursue the possibility of a new graduate "Program in Cancer Biology."
- Matt 15:47, 24 July 2008 (UTC): Met with Dr. Hallick on July 23rd and obtained the forms necessary for approval of a new Graduate Program. This is a process that will take up to a year to complete.
- Institute a "Basic Science Retreat" in the Fall that is coordinated with the OCI retreat and monthly research presentations.
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- --Maureen 05:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC) good listening on the way to work: Podcasts of AACR 2008 annual meeting
- Rosie wanted something...what was it? (ans: Q&A page for lab personnel to contact each other about reagents, protocols, etc).
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text: Having recently concluded the summer book sale at the Ashland Public Library, the Friends of the APL would like to thank the community for its ongoing support of our organization's efforts to enhance the programming and to increase the quality of the patrons experience while visiting the library.When you donate new and used books, magazines, audio CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs, and related items for our upcoming sales, you help us earn the revenue we need to fund popular activities like the annual summer reading program, and to purchase needed items like the new shelving units and the new automated self-checkout system, items that may exceed the library's regular budget.Donated items may be dropped off during library hours inside the entrance next to the blue barrel. We appreciate your past support, and look forward again to your help in making our library a more rewarding and enlightening experience for everyone.Kirk RaderAshland Public LibraryResidents views of Malabar unfoundedHaving read Phil Gerwigs letter to the editor in the Ashland Time-Gazette last week, I was trying to analyze why you are so against Malabar Farm, Mr. Gerwig. You are constantly dredging up past history that in no way needs to be addressed due to the fact the matters were all addressed years ago when they happened. Why not move forward? After all, your property is adjacent to Malabar Farm and has some of the best views of one of the prettiest state parks in Ohio. I would like to make an observation from the Malabar staffs point of view. I have been an employee at Malabar Farm for 14 years, and I was a volunteer for several years before that. Although I am probably a little biased, Malabar has and continues to be a great place to work, to visit and enjoy. Like all places, we have had our ups and downs. Being state employees, we constantly are being scrutinized and even little things that would go unnoticed elsewhere are blown completely out of proportion here.Your statements in a previous letter about Malabar Farm using prison labor and that it isnt safe to be here when they are here, is just ludicrous. The prisoners that are assigned to work here are not hard core, they are not murderers and rapists and usually are scheduled to get out of prison soon. They are well guarded and we never have had anyone complain about them. Most of the visitors who notice them have commented that they are glad Malabar can benefit from some free labor.Mr. Gerwig, you know that state parks funding has been cut drastically. We are constantly trying out new avenues to accomplish our goal, a goal Bromfield would surely endorse. Agriculture awareness is a much-needed aspect that needs to be addressed. I know a handful of people have said the new visitor center is not needed. But I would like to point out that it is. Bromfields pride was his Big House and the state is trying to preserve it as best we can. Moving the gift shop and the business offices to the new center will greatly decrease the wear and tear on the Big House. The new center also will house an immense number of inter-active displays. That will educate adults and children about agriculture and nature. Bromfield and his daughters would agree that the future of agriculture is dependent upon the education of our youth. I have had a lot of first-hand experiences with children who visit Malabar Farm and have come to know that they come away with a greater understanding of what agriculture is about. This is done through the many programs we offer.Mr. Gerwig, I think many of your statements are unfounded. I think if you took an active part, such as becoming a volunteer at Malabar Farm or joining our Malabar Farm Foundation, you would find out what were all about and you would be able to make more accurate observations.Sybil BurskeyLucasVote yes for Mapleton levy on Aug. 8Have you had enough of the rising prices? Between gasoline, groceries and utilities, our family is tapped out. The thought of Christmas shopping is beginning to bring on feelings of dread. Is your family in the same boat? So what is a Mapleton voter to do?Lets analyze the situation. The cost of gas, utilities and supplies has increased for our schools as well. Past residents in our communities have sacrificed so our generation and those before us had the opportunity to attend a great school. Dont our children deserve the same?As much as it will hurt my pocket-book, I choose to Vote yes for Mapleton Schools on Aug. 8. Even as we sit and read this paper, more and more jobs are being outsourced and sent overseas. If we want our children to be able to compete with graduates from other, more privileged, districts, we must support this levy.Unfortunately, the state of Ohio has an antiquated system for funding our schools and change is necessary for the sake our little ones and their children. Regardless of how you plan to vote Aug. 8, I urge you to write our state representative to demand change in our states funding of school districts. He is Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Lakeville, 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111; or firstname.lastname@example.com RandolphNovaMother would like to follow Mapleton teacherAttention Mapleton teachers, I am offering myself, as a mother of three children (grades 2, 4 and 9) in the district, an open invitation to spend a day in the life with a teacher. Any Mapleton teacher willing to show me what goes on in their day?With all this financial information (levies, taxes, raises, etc.) being presented to the community, this is your chance to prove your salary is justified to your work.Please feel free to contact me at 419-652-2549 to make the arrangements.Laura KwiecienNovaFull extent of Columbia plans becoming knownThe public finally is learning the full extent of Columbia Gas Transmission Corporations plans for Mohican Memorial State Forest:n Had the Ohio Division of Forestry not stopped it in April, Columbia Gas by now would have left huge swaths of Mohican Forest, Mohican State Park and Clear Fork State Nature Preserve bisected and pockmarked by miles of denuded pipeline corridors and acres of well openings, stripped bare by permanent deforestation.n Columbia Gas plans to begin clearing trees this fall about 2.5 miles of pipeline and 10 wells at Mohican Forest are just the tip of the iceberg. It now admits it ultimately plans to leave permanent deforested zones measuring 50-foot wide around all pipelines and up to 600-foot wide circles around all 54 wells on the Mohican forest, park, and nature preserve. If carried to its full potential, this would leave 1 of every 12 acres of Mohican Forest forever a treeless void. According to Ohio DNR, such vast rights-of-way are unprecedented on Ohios state lands.n The corporation claims U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and State of Ohio leases give it a right to these vast new rights-of-ways. This is false. According to officials with the USDOTs Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, federal regulations do not specify dimensions. These newly claimed dimensions conflict with rights-of-way of only 10 feet and 30 feet in existing leases along parts of the pipeline in Mohican Forest leases Columbia Gas signed but now wants to disregard. Columbia Gas even acknowledged in a July 17 letter to ODNR its storage leases do not specify a width for pipeline rights-of-way.n Until last week, Columbia Gas claimed 13 miles of pipeline in Mohican Forest. In a written plan it distributed at its open house, it claimed 35 miles. A map it displayed at the open house proposed a 50-foot wide clearing through the heart of the scenic Clear Fork Gorge, a designated National Natural Landmark. No such cut was included on a written plan previously provided to Ohio DNR. Why do this corporations plans continually seem to expand?n Columbia Gas claims it patrols its pipelines frequently. Yet it took a media tour in mid-July before it realized it had left miles of pipeline next to Mohican Outdoor School rutted and un-recovered, without so much as a blade of grass since it plowed through in April. Columbia claims the land was too wet to restore, yet farmers somehow planted crops this spring. How could this slip through its frequent patrols?Perhaps the most informative display at the open house was the revealing photographs taken by citizens of miles of barren pipeline clearings on private property, left pockmarked and un-restored for months by Columbia Gas.These stark photos are a graphic reminder of what can happen when corporations police themselves. The pictures represent the clear and present danger of what Columbia and its ever-expanding plans have in store for Mohican Forest and the tens of thousands of hikers, horsemen, mountain bikers, campers and other visitors who visit it each year. And they are a graphic preview of coming attractions, should the oil and gas industry cash in on its ultimate goal: Convince lawmakers to open up all our state parks and nature preserves to oil and gas drilling.Dont let Mohican Forest become Ohios Alamo. Let your state lawmakers in Columbus know how you feel. And encourage Ohio DNR to continue to stand firm against this out-of-state corporation.Jack ShanerPublic Affairs DirectorOhio Environmental CouncilColumbus

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Sublingual immunotherapy: A new option for allergy patients
The potential lifelong benefits of ASIT—whether given through injections or drops—make it a preferred treatment for atopic dermatitis that should be discussed with owners early in treatment.
ALLERGY SHOTS VS. DROPSThere are many similarities between SLIT and allergy injections. Like injections, SLIT formulations are typically supplied in three bottles of increasing concentration. The cost of SLIT vs. injections is about the same, typically costing a client $40 to $50 a month. Concurrent medications (e.g. antihistamines, corticosteroids, cyclosporine) do not appear to interfere with the efficacy of injections or drops and are often given during the initial few weeks to months of immunotherapy treatment, while waiting for the injections or drops to become effective.
Practical differences include the specific ingredients: SLIT is not merely an oral administration of the saline-based allergy injection mixture. It is formulated differently, and commercial preparations typically include proprietary ingredients to stabilize the allergens and promote mucosal absorption. Depending on the supplier, stabilizers may allow for the addition of protease-containing mold allergens to the mixture and sometimes for room-temperature storage.
The mechanism by which SLIT works differs from that of injection ASIT, involving the absorption of allergens through the oral mucosa with uptake and processing by specialized oromucosal dendritic cells, which direct the immune system toward immunologic tolerance of the relevant allergen.3
Another practical difference is administration frequency. SLIT formulations are typically administered every day, often several times a day, for the duration of therapy with no tapering.
Since both allergy injections and allergy drops are effective, selection for individual patients can be made mostly based on client factors (see "Shots or drops? Considerations when selecting injection vs. sublingual ASIT for dogs").
Studies of SLIT in dogs are only just being reported and largely consist of uncontrolled trials. A small, open trial of atopic dogs with dust mite allergy treated with SLIT reported 80% clinical benefit. The benefit was usually accompanied by measurable immunologic changes, including significant increases in allergen-specific IgG and decreases in allergen-specific IgE.4,5
Another study reported some SLIT efficacy in a laboratory model with sensitized beagle dogs, including significant changes in antiallergic cytokines such as transforming growth factor beta and interleukin-10 in treated animals.6
In my clinical experience in an open trial with a specific product (Allercept Therapy Drops—Heska), about 60% of dogs with atopic dermatitis that have not been treated with ASIT previously will have substantial improvement of their clinical signs after being treated with this formulation, as judged by veterinarian evaluation of response.7
The response rate for dogs that previously failed to respond adequately to ASIT may also be substantial. In these open trials, about 50% of dogs that were "shot failures" because of lack of efficacy, difficulty with administration, or anaphylactic reactions were successfully treated with SLIT.7 That is consistent with experimental evidence that shows that the mechanism of SLIT is different than that of injection immunotherapy.3,8


text: Chemical plants can reduce dangers, NAS report says By Ken Ward Jr. May 11, 2012 Story Share Read the report: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/watchdog/ CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Chemical plants like the Bayer CropScience facility in Institute should take more steps to reduce the potential for toxic disasters, according to a new report by a National Academy of Sciences panel of experts.But industry officials need more guidance from regulatory agencies or the U.S. Chemical Safety Board about how to analyze what materials and manufacturing processes would best cut back on risks to workers and communities."The use of these techniques could benefit not only the communities at risk from safety breaches, but also the industries themselves, as decision-making techniques can help with the identification of profitable safety solutions that otherwise would be overlooked," a panel of experts from the academy's National Research Council said in a more than 200-page report.Congress mandated the study three years ago, in response to public and political pressure following an August 2008 explosion and fire that killed two workers at Bayer's Institute facility.CSB investigators found that incident occurred dangerously close to a tank where Bayer stored methyl isocyanate, or MIC, the chemical responsible for thousands of deaths in a 1984 leak at a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India.Originally, the study was to focus on whether Bayer could reduce or eliminate its huge stockpile of MIC, a longtime concern for plant neighbors. But Bayer announced plans to cut its inventory and then, in March 2011, to eliminate MIC from the plant entirely. That decision was prompted by a shift in corporate product lines, and hastened the elimination of more than 200 jobs.In response to Bayer's moves, the study was somewhat reworked, with a focus on Bayer as an example of what chemical plants across the country could or should do to reduce hazards to their neighbors and workers.A panel of engineers, safety experts and economists examined ways in which the chemical industry does -- and doesn't -- consider whether it can use "inherently safer process," in making its products. Generally, inherently safer processes involve using fewer toxic materials or eliminating altogether the use of the most dangerous chemicals.The panel said using inherently safe processes is more complicated than it might seem, because eliminating one dangerous ingredient might necessitate using two others, or starting and stopping units more frequently, or transporting hazardous materials longer distances. "Inherently safer process assessments can be valuable components of process safety management that can help a facility consider the full range of options in process design," the report said. "However, inherently safer process assessments will not always result in a clear, well-defined, and feasible path."At Bayer, for example, the panel noted that one option for eliminating the plant's MIC stockpile would have been to make the chemical as it was needed, rather than in large batches that would be drawn down on over time. But doing that, the report said, would have meant starting and stopping units more frequently, which creates a different set of risks, especially for workers.The panel noted that Bayer actually made some strides over the years in reducing its MIC inventory and in adding additional safety features to its MIC-related units. But, the panel report said, the notion of switching away from a dangerous chemical like MIC altogether is something that often goes against the traditional way companies make decisions."This bias in favor of an existing production process is not surprising and may even reflect the optimal decision, especially from the company's point of view," the report said."'Steel in the ground' is a powerful motivator," the report said. "It avoids the up-front capital costs of a new process, along with any uncertainties about how well the process will operate or what its operating cost will be. Critically and objectively reviewing a process that has been in operation for many years can be difficult for those working at a chemical production facility." The panel recommended that the Chemical Safety Board "or other entity" convene a working group "to chart a plan for incorporating decision theory frameworks into inherently safer process assessments."In a prepared statement, board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso did not indicate if the board would follow that recommendation, but said he hopes the new report "will serve as an important model for both Bayer and the chemical industry sector about how to assess and reduce toxic chemical hazards and build effective relationships with the surrounding community."Bayer spokesman Greg Coffey said the company is reviewing the report.The environmental group Greenpeace said another working group is not needed and that the CSB should instead press the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to use existing authorities to require companies to use safer chemical-making processes.Reach Ken Ward Jr. at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1702. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent 2 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 3 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield 4 WVU seeking improvements during off week 5 Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year Appalachian women put strip-mining on trial Previous Story State festival celebrating 'Rocket Boys' revived Next Story


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Organic grower-shipper Earthbound Farm completed a series of promotions and hires in the early months of 2013, moves aimed at supporting expected growth.
Craig Hope was named chief customer and marketing officer, expanding his role to head marketing as well as sales. Hope joined San Juan Bautista, Calif.-based Earthbound Farm in 2010 as chief customer officer, leading sales. He previously held roles at Kraft, Nabisco and Distant Lands Coffee.
Nathalie Fontanilla was promoted to vice president of product innovation, according to a news release. She's been at Earthbound Farm since 2001 and was previously director of product innovation. She now leads innovation for salads and fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables, snacks, beverages and packaging enhancements.
Samantha Cabaluna was promoted to vice president of marketing, public relations and communications. At Earthbound since 2003, she had been director of communications and marketing. Cabaluna is responsible for marketing and communications initiatives for the brand, including packaging design; trade; digital; events; public relations; social media; and communications. She also serves on the board of the Organic Trade Association.
Jessica Harris, associate trade marketing manager, was promoted to trade marketing manager.
Earthbound Farm named Andrea Birskovich public relations, social media and marketing manager. She develops social media, blogger, and integrated marketing campaigns and promotions.
Jeff Davis was named customer development director and manages Earthbound's business with Whole Foods Market. Davis was previous national sales manager at Nature's Path Foods.
Dallas-based Melissa Celeste, formerly of Promised Land Dairy, joined Earthbound Farm as customer development manager for the U.S. Central Region.
A recently created position, territory customer development representative manager, includes three on the West Coast and two on the East Coast.
Brittany Larkin is the new South Bay Area territory manager. She was previously a retail sales representative with The Hershey Co. Andrew Scalzo, a former client customer manager at Acosta, was named territory manager for Southern California. Jared Smith, at Earthbound since 2011 as the first territory manager, continues to manage California's North Bay and Sacramento territory.
On the East Coast, John Chere, former territory salesman for Hostess Brands, took is responsible for New Jersey. Chris Visone, previously area sales manager for Vita Coco, is managing Earthbound's New York market.


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Pop a squat and prepare to sit a while. When it comes to potty training, the right potty seat can mean the difference between a child choosing to sit and one that has an accident. But all potty seats are not created equal — some are better for long stretches of sitting at home, while others are designed for outdoor potty emergencies. Take at look at five seats that will take moms and tots through various potty-training scenarios.
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Jury selection is slated to begin next week in the trial of a man accused of raping a Watsonville carpet store employee at knife-point.
Wayne Steven Maynor is charged with rape, burglary, auto theft, and other charges stemming from the July 3, 2011, attack against the woman.
Payless Carpets and More on Freedom Boulevard was closed and the woman was inside retrieving cleaning supplies to take to her second job when she was attacked. A masked man confronted her at a side office door and held a knife to her neck, police said previously. The attacker then ordered her to the floor of the shop and threatened to kill her if she moved.
The attacker handcuffed the woman and raped her, later taking off with a laptop computer, the woman's iPhone, car keys and other items. He drove off in the woman's SUV.
Authorities identified Maynor as the suspect and arrested him after tracking him down using an application on the woman's iPhone.
Attorneys are scheduled to begin presenting trial motions Monday afternoon and jury selection could begin as soon as Tuesday.
Mall's food court evacuated
A small electrical blast in a utility room at Capitola Mall prompted the evacuation of its food court on Thursday, firefighters reported.
On the first floor of the mall at 1855 41st Ave., a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. contractor was replacing a power meter, said Central Fire spokesman Mike DeMars.
About 1:50 p.m., another meter in the room flashed and sparked, DeMars said. The utility room was damaged but there was no fire. No one was injured.
Customers and staff in the food court were evacuated as a precaution, DeMars said.
Power remained off in part of the food court Thursday afternoon as a PG&E crew repaired the meter.


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NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble announced that it will soon offer in-app purchaising via its Nook products through a partnership with industry-leading mobile payment provider Fortumo. App and game developers will be able to sell premium digital content in their products seamlessly and safely to millions of Nook customers through the Nook store (www.nook.com).
For customers, in-app purchasing offers greater access to the most popular games and free apps on Nook, and gives them the flexibility to buy extra levels, coins and other upgrades to make the app experience even better, the company said. And with the integration of Fortumo's one-click checkout, once a customer has registered for in-app purchasing there's no need to enter long credit card numbers before each payment. They simply click "Pay" and the purchase is completed in seconds.
"We are thrilled to bring in-app purchasing to Nook with Fortumo for our community of developers so they can foster a profitable relationship with their customers, while also providing our Nook customers with a more in-depth app experience and an even wider selection of popular apps," said Claudia Romanini, VP Nook Apps, Nook Media, LLC. "We look forward to adding thousands of more apps that feature in-app purchasing over the coming weeks and months to expand NOOK's already wide array of digital content offerings."


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NEW equipped, modern apartment with 75sqm in a quiet location - Apartment "A"
Size75 m²
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- Pets allowed
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- Parking available
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Accommodation summary
|Hermannstalstraße, 6100 Seefeld in Tirol, Austria
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Our small apartment house is located only 7 minutes walk from the center of Seefeld, in a quiet side street. All our apartments have been recently renovated and guarantee you a perfect holiday - with amenities that are hard to find in a comparable manner. Our apartments are lovingly cared for, always up-to-date and fully painted semi-annually.
The apartment type "A" covers 75m2 and is located in the first floor of the house with south facing balcony (overlooking the Stubai Alps). The apartment has 2 bedrooms and a living room with sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen. Also a modern bathroom with bath / shower, toilet, towel dryer and a new vanity with hairdryer, towels and fluffy bathrobes course included.
Sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children.
Your advantages:
+ Free parking directly in front of the house
+ Near the center and the ski resort Rosshütte (7-10 walking minutes)
+ PC station (desktop or notebook) and free Wi-Fi in all apartments
+ Large flat screen TVs in all bedrooms with satellite connection
+ Stereo System with iPhone connection
+ Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, microwave and dishwasher
+ Bathroom with toilet, hair dryer
+ South facing balcony
+ Inhouse washer and dryer
+ Free use of infrared sauna in the house
+ Free bike rental for your entire vacation
+ Discounted tickets to the Olympic swimming Seefeld
House rulesArrival days are always Saturdays, minimum stay 7 nights. (Other arrival dates on request)
The daily rates are per apartment for up to 5 people.
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Tourist tax: € 1.50 per adult per day - kids under 15 years free
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Reviews of this property
We were allowed to spend a wonderful holiday in Seefeld. The accommodation was a dream (quiet though located near the center) and perfect for us as a family with two small children. Various items such as children's cots, high chair, sled, etc. were ready when we arrived. The landlord was very nice and helpful. We look forward to a next time !!
Wir durften einen wunderschönen Urlaub in Seefeld verbringen. Die Unterkunft war ein Traum (ruhig, aber doch in der Nähe des Zentrums gelegen) und perfekt für uns als Familie mit zwei Kleinkindern. Diverse Kinderartikel wie Babybett, Babystuhl, Rodel usw. waren bei unserer Ankunft bereit. Der Vermieter war sehr nett sowie hilfsbereit. Wir freuen uns auf ein nächstes Mal!!
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Wir haben genossen einen wunderbaren Aufenthalten in einer sauben,grossen,modernen und ausgesstatet mit alles Was Man braucht fur einen fantastisch Urlaub.
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Clinician Consultation Center
Healthcare providers can receive no-cost expert Clinical Consultation in HIV and bloodborne pathogen management in the following areas--online or over the phone. Clinical resources are also available--from guidelines to patient materials.
HIV/AIDS Management
Expert advice is available on preventing and treating HIV, from initiating treatment to managing advanced disease.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Expert advice is available clinicians on PrEP--the provision of antiretroviral drug treatment to HIV uninfected persons to prevent HIV infection.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Get rapid, expert guidance in managing healthcare worker exposures to HIV and hepatitis B and C.
Perinatal HIV/AIDS
Receive rapid perinatal HIV consultation from practicing providers. Around-the-clock advice is available on indications and interpretations of standard and rapid HIV testing in pregnancy as well as consultation on antiretroviral use in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. The Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service also links HIV-infected pregnant women with appropriate health care.
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Consultation from addiction medicine-certified physicians, clinical pharmacists, and nurses with special expertise in pharmacotherapy options for opioid use.


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On Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th, my new mini-comic "So, You've Been Laid Off?!" will be at the 2008 MoCCA Art Festival at NYC's Puck Building from 11am-6pm. If this is your first time getting the shaft from your "day job" (a.k.a. outsourced, downsized, made redundant), it's a handy little booklet created to guide and comfort you in these troubling times. For everyone else, it is a grim soulless reminder of the vicious circle of employment purgatory.
Have a super weekend!!


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New York City Teacher Disciplined For Assigning Slavery Math Problems To 4th Graders
A teacher in New York City has been disciplined for using slavery as a way to gauge student's competence in math. Jane Youn, of Manhattan's P.S. 59, asked children to answer word problems about the sums of slaves being beaten and killed.
Youn sought to marry a history lesson on slavery and math by asking the students to come up with questions. She combined them with her own, about slavery, and handed out the homework assignment. Only one fourth-grade class received the work, which held questions like "One slave got whipped five times a day. How many times did he get whipped in a month (31 days)?"
It wasn't until student teacher, Aziza Harding, was prepping to hand them out to another class that the content was discovered. Harding read the questions while photocopying them. "I'm just like, 'Wow, this is really inappropriate,'" she said. "It shouldn't be a homework assignment, and I did not want to make copies of this."
Harding, who is a student at NYU told her professor, who in turn contacted the school's principle, Adele Schroeter. The Department of Education released a statement calling the actions of Youn and any others involved, "unacceptable" promising to "take appropriate disciplinary action against these teachers."
Principal Schroeter is also said to be taking "steps to ensure this does not happen again," including meeting with staff members to put together a "training around this issue."
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New Jersey's first medical marijuana dispensary opened earlier this month. But for patients in South Jersey, it may be legal, but it's not especially convenient.
Jay Lassiter of Cherry Hill was one of the principal lobbyists for New Jersey's medical marijuana law, which passed in 2010. The political consultant was also one of the first patients to qualify for the program.
Lassiter, who is HIV positive, smokes weed sparingly to alleviate issues with medication side effects.
"On those mornings where my stomach is rebelling and I need to take a puff of cannabis to take my meds, I still have to function," Lassiter said.
Lassiter trekked up to Greenleaf Compassion Center in Montclair, N.J., about 10 days ago for the first time. And though he was happy with the state's first and only dispensary, he says it wasn't cheap.
Whereas a quarter ounce of marijuana would go for $80 to $150 on the street, Lassiter says, he paid $120 and $140 for two different strains.
Lassiter can deal with the sticker shock; he says state regulations are his primary concern.
"It makes sense that it's at a loftier price," Lassiter said. "But the truth is, on top of this $200 [program enrollment] fee, travelling all the way across the state, and having to pay for it all in cash, it's easy to see how for some patients, for many patients, this is just not a viable option, not yet."
State sales tax is also applied to medical marijuana purchases. It is not collected on traditional prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
Another dispensary is set to open near Atlantic City in the spring.
A worker at Greenleaf reached by phone said the nonprofit center is not allowed to discuss pricing.


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The summer months are when a lot of uncommitted recruits start to make their choice and Oregon State's coaches are undoubtedly hoping for a big few weeks. On Monday they got off to a good start.
That's because Terin Solomon, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety from Murrieta (Calif.) Murrieta Valley, committed to the Beavs.
Solomon had previously received offers from Nevada and UCLA, but on Monday he decided that he didn't need to go forward with the process any longer.
"I committed to Oregon State because it's in the Pac-12 and it's a strong school in the Pac-12," Solomon said. "I really like that conference. It's also close to home but not too close."
Joe Suemalo, Jay Locey and Mike Riley all had a hand in convincing Solomon to choose Oregon State.
"Coach Joe was the one who came down to the school but I got to know the others," he said.
One thing the coaches undoubtedly like about Solomon is his versatility.
"They're recruiting me as a safety or a linebacker," he told BeaverBlitz.com.
Of course, if Solomon's body doesn't change much in the next year he's likely to start out at safety. If he starts to put on a significant amount of weight he would likely slide down to linebacker.
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Donor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Author: Meade, Mary
Brand Name: Chicago Tribune
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Language: English
Key term: Recipes
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Parents may have the best intentions when it comes to keeping their growing toddlers healthy, but a new study has discovered that it's high-fat milk, not low-fat milk, that may work best at keeping toddlers from growing overweight.
"Compared to those drinking 2%/whole milk, 2- and 4-year-old children drinking 1%/skim milk had an increased adjusted odds of being overweight or obese," researchers wrote in study, which was published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
To complete the study, researchers interviewed the parents of 10,700 children across the United States at ages 2 and 4. The results countered common assumptions that low-fat milk will keep kids at a lower weight than high-fat milk.
Researchers instead found that 1 percent or skim milk did not "appear to restrain body weight gain" in toddlers.
According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association recommends 1 percent or skim milk after the age of two to reduce the consumption of saturated fat. However, toddlers who regularly drank low- or no-fat milk were 57 percent more likely to be overweight by the age of 4.
More research is needed to pinpoint more information about the correlation between higher-fat milk and toddlers with a healthier weight. Linda Van Horne, a spokeswoman for the heart association and a dietitian at the Northwestern University Medical School, suggests that the study, though offering insight into childhood nutrition, isn't flawless.
"We need to remember this study was not designed to test this question of the effects of milk on weight, and we're relying on parental reports. And sometimes those are not so good, especially as the child gets older," Van Horne told reporters.
Dr. Mark DeBoer of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, who led the research team, points that if a child spends plenty of time playing outside and eats a balanced diet that avoids juice and soda, it likely wouldn't matter which milk she or he drinks.
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The FBI is now involved in investigating the murder of Marcal Camero Tye, a 25-year-old trans woman found dead near a rural highway outside Forrest Hill, Ark., early Tuesday, March 8, according to reports posted today on AOL News.
Special Agent Steve Frazier with the FBI Office in Little Rock told AOL News that the FBI is trying to determine if Tye's civil rights were violated and would be working to determine if the murder was a hate crime.
Frazier said, ""Part of the civil rights statutes does include hate crimes, and we will be looking at that as a possibility, but right now it is open as a federal civil rights investigation."
Investigators have said that Tye was shot in the head and her body then dragged down the road either behind or underneath a vehicle. Evidence that the body had been dragged caused activists with the Little Rock LGBT rights group Center for Artistic Revolution to believe the murder was an anti-trans hate crime.
However, Bobby May, sheriff of St. Francis County where Tye was killed, said the dragging appears not to have been intentional.
"Apparently after shooting the individual — we feel like the victim was shot in front of the vehicle — the suspect, whoever it may be, thought they might straddle the body, and in the process of taking off, the body got hung up under the vehicle," May said. He also said there was evidence the driver had stopped and backed up in an attempt to disloge Tye's body.
However, Frazier said, if the murder is determined to have been a hate crime, the fact that Arkansas has no state hate crimes law will not be a deterrent.
"Federal law is totally independent of any state law. The state has jurisdiction for homicide investigations, which are a state offense, but we have jurisdiction henever a killing may involve a person's civil rights. We have federal jurisdiction totally unrelated to the state charge," Frazier said.
May said investigators do not yet have a suspect in the case. However they did make plaster casts of tire tracks at the site and have found two .32-caliber shell casings at the scene. Tye was shot by a 32.caliber weapon.
Forrest City is located in the northeast portion of Arkansas, about halfway between Little Rock and Memphis, Tenn., on Interstate 40. Memphis Flyer, an alternative newspaper in Memphis, reported Wednesday that Tye's death is the latest in a series of murders of transgender women in the Memphis area in recent years. Other victims include Duanna Johnson, a trans woman who was shot to death in Memphis in November 2008, just months after she accused two Memphis Police officers of making derogatory remarks about her sexuality and then beating her after arresting her on a prostitution charge in June that same year. The beating was captured on videotape.
Other trans women who have been murdered are Tiffany Berry and Ebony Whitaker.


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The company said after the sale, it will lease the properties back to be operated as Pep Boys stores for a term of 15 years, with four five-year options.
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Due to California's new open primary law, two Democrats will compete for the 10th District Assembly seat in the Nov. 6 general election.
Because the 10th District is overwhelmingly Democratic, in past years the general election has been little more than a formality; for all practical purposes, the eventual winner had already been decided in the Democratic primary election.
Proponents of the open primary law argued that a growing number of California districts where either the Democratic party or Republican party hold sway was widening the ideological gulf between the two parties and contributing to gridlock in Sacramento. They hoped this could be changed by allowing the top two vote-getters in the primary, regardless of party, to face off in the general election.
"What ends up happening in a race like the 10th is the leaders in Sacramento and the interest groups around those leaders have so much invested in the success of the incumbent that they have to draw a bright line to prevent insurgencies from cropping up in other areas," said Sonoma State University Professor David McCuan. "I think this race is a microcosm of what is to come and also a big test of Speaker (John) Perez and interest group leaders in Sacramento."
The incumbent in this race is Michael Allen, who was elected to the Assembly in 2010 to represent the 7th District. Allen, 65, moved from Sonoma County to an apartment in downtown San Rafael after the 7th District was splintered by redistricting in 2011. Currently the assistant majority leader in the Assembly, Allen is a labor lawyer who has served as executive director of the Service Employees International Union Local 707 as well as president of the North Bay Labor Council and district director for state Sen. Patricia Wiggins.
His challenger is Marc Levine, 38, who has served on the San Rafael City Council since 2009. McCuan said Levine is known as a more business-friendly Democrat, and Levine's endorsements and campaign donors indicate that. Levine angered some more liberal Marin Democrats in 2011 when he supported the opening of a Target store in San Rafael.
"Levine's supporters are Joe Nation Democrats," McCuan said, referring to the former assemblyman from Marin who once tried and failed to upend U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey in a Democratic primary election.
Levine has attempted to make pension restructuring one of the defining issues of the campaign. He has criticized the Legislature for not adopting all 12 points of Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to reduce expenditures on public employee pensions — even though it did pass a law that will soon require employees to contribute at least 50 percent of the normal, ongoing cost of benefits and raise minimum retirement ages.
"I think it was a mistake for Allen and the Legislature to come back with less after they had publicly trumpeted the governor's plan," Levine said.
Allen said the changes implemented by the Legislature are "a good step forward. It is significant change. Is it a complete solution? No."
Neither Levine nor Allen are proposing changes that would reduce the pensions of existing government employees retroactively.
Levine said, "We need to respect the promises we've made to our employees."
Allen said, "We're trying to make pensions sustainable. Sustainable shouldn't be a code word for their destruction."
In fact, it is difficult to find an issue on which the two candidates have major disagreements. Both support Proposition 30, which would increase taxes on earnings over $250,000 for seven years and sales taxes by a quarter of a percent for four years to fund schools; Proposition 34, which would replace the death penalty with life imprisonment; and Proposition 36, which would reform the Three Strikes law.
In June's Democratic primary, Levine finished in second place with 24 percent of the vote, while Allen led the field of seven candidates with 31 percent. In theory, a slightly more conservative candidate such as Levine could overtake Allen by attracting independent and Republican voters.
Levine's campaign issued a press release last week announcing that a poll it commissioned in mid-September showed Levine leading Allen 26 percent to 19 percent with 55 percent undecided. Allen contends, however, that the poll's questions were framed in a way that cast him in a negative light. McCuan said he also doubts the poll's legitimacy; he believes Levine's bid to upset Allen remains a long shot.
"There is no evidence that this race is close," McCuan said. "Levine doesn't seem to have the pull that a Joe Nation had."
Allen enjoys a commanding lead in campaign contributions. Through the end of July, Allen's contributions totaled more than $625,000 compared with Levine's approximately $75,000. And Allen's long list of endorsements by local Marin civic leaders dwarfs that of Levine's. Allen's endorsements include: Rep. Woolsey, D-Petaluma; Assemblyman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael; all five members of the Marin County Board of Supervisors; as well as one current and three former San Rafael City Council members. Levine has been endorsed by one of his fellow San Rafael council members, Barbara Heller.
Independent expenditure committees supporting Allen have also reported spending more than $198,000 so far. The committees include: the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association, Peace Officers Research Association of California, Professional Engineers in California Government, Working Families Against Low Wage Jobs, sponsored by labor organizations; and the Fair Public Policy Coalition, sponsored by Bay Meadows Land Co.
McCuan said he expects these committees to become more active in the remaining days of the campaign.
He said, "I would imagine that core Democratic interest groups are going to carpet bomb the challenger."
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Age: 65
Residence: San Rafael
Political party: Democrat
Education: Los Angeles Trade Technical College, 1973, registered nurse; Empire College School of Law, 1979, law degree.
Experience: Current 7th District assemblyman; former Santa Rosa planning commissioner; former Sierra Club lawyer; former Sonoma County Organization of Public Employees/Service Employees International Union Local 707 staff attorney and executive director; former district director for state Sen. Patricia Wiggins.
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Age: 38
Residence: San Rafael
Political party: Democrat
Education: California State University, Northridge, 1996, bachelor of arts in political science; Naval Postgraduate School, 2001, master's in national security affairs.
Experience: San Rafael councilman since 2009; works in technology/philanthropy; former student body president at California State University, Northridge; former California State Student Association chairman.


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Dioner Navarro followed Todd Frazier's game- tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning with an RBI triple to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1, in the rubber match of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
John Axford (5-8) struck out the first two batters he faced in the ninth before allowing three straight hits to take the loss for Milwaukee, which fell to four games behind idle St. Louis for the NL's final wild card spot.
"We've been coming together as a team really well and today is just a crushing loss," Axford admitted. "We put ourselves in a tough spot now."
Jonathan Broxton (3-1) stranded a man on third base in the top of the ninth to receive the win for the NL Central-champion Reds, who have won three of their last five.
Mat Latos got the start for Cincinnati and allowed a run on three hits and a walk over seven dominant innings.
"I was really proud of Mat. He didn't have his good stuff today, but he pitched and gave up the one run and that was it," Reds acting manager Chris Speier said of his starter.
Wily Peralta started the game for Milwaukee and allowed two hits and a walk while striking out six over 5 1/3 shutout frames, but was forced to leave the game with an undisclosed injury after fanning Latos for the first out of the sixth.
Cincinnati entered the ninth inning trailing and Broxton struck out Zack Cozart and Joey Votto to start the frame, but Frazier followed by hammering a ball over the center-field wall.
Jay Bruce then slapped the first pitch he saw into left field for a single, and Navarro pulled two potential home runs just outside the foul pole in right field before sending a ball into the right-center field gap to cap a nine-pitch at-bat.
Brewers right fielder Norichika Aoki fielded the ball and threw it home, but Bruce easily beat the toss and crossed the plate without a slide for the deciding run.
Neither team recorded a hit until Carlos Gomez led off the third inning with a shot into the seats in right field, giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
Milwaukee had a chance to add an insurance run in the top of the ninth by placing a runner on third with one out, but Broxton escaped the jam by striking out Corey Hart before inducing line out to left field by Martin Maldonado to end the threat.
Game Notes
Cincinnati won the season series between the teams, 9-6 ... Gomez hit his 17th home run of the season, while Frazier hit his 19th ... Milwaukee was 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left five men on base ... The Reds were 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position and stranded five.


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According to Buddhism, kamma, good and bad, is in the intention. An example is given in the Tipitaka of a monk unintentionally sitting on small child and the child died. It is said that the first precept has not been broken, that the monk is not guilty of killing, but only of incautious sitting. A person can incautiously sit on chair whether there is a child there or not, even though the child has died, the only thing monk has done bad is incautiously sit.
Having that in mind, it would seem that there is no place in Buddhism for environmentalist concerns. People who pollute the Earth and thereby destroy the health and lives of countless people and basically threaten the survival of humans on this planet- do not do so intentionally, so, if I am understanding this right, according to Buddhism they are not doing anything really that much bad.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
You can vote over and over.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Just voted over 70 times while playing Madden... Match me...
Why so SERIOUS
Smothered Chicken!
voted for Wilson was a toss up between him and RG for me.
Most ridiculous thing I have heard, you know this as a award that takes into account the whole year right, and looks at stats and what a guy has done with what is around him, the comparison between Wilson and Luck is nonexistent over this whole season.
Why so SERIOUS
Why so SERIOUS
I agree kid has been a straight up stud.
If Luck had Seattle's defense the Colts would have won 14 games.
I have, and what he has done throughout the season in no where close to what Luck has done, he did start out rough and got better, they really did not ask him to do much near the beginning as well.
9 of his games he has thrown for less than 100 yds, he has not had a 100 yd game, his defense has put him in wonderful positions so he does not have to be as aggressive as Luck has, the win vs the Packers was on a obvious bad call,
Luck 4 100 yd games, 5 300 yd games, 1 400 yd game, has set all kinds of records working with a lot less than Wilson. I think many people fail to realize how much a good and consistent ground game really affects a QB, it puts more in the box, as well as allowing for shorter 3rd down plays, as well as allowing play action to open.
Luck may have the picks and the completion %, but he has completed almost as many passes as Wilson has attempted. People also point at the comeback wins, and that is cool and all but Luck was not the only one that got them into those situations, but he played a huge part in getting them out of most, and that is what should be taken away from that.
So yes to me comparing what Wilson has done with respect to Luck it is nonsense.
I would like to add that I am not biased in anyway and have vouched for both Wilson and Griffin at certain times, as having some qualities better than Luck currently, but as far as what has been done this year overall...
NO Way
Why so SERIOUS
Russel has thown 26TDs (rookie record) and 100 QB rating I mean I dont know what else to say he does what his team needs to win. Again I hate debating the running game when it comes to Russ and RG the both help their teams with their legs which helps open up the running game. But no debate Lynch is a beast.
If you keep making the argument Luck did more with less who is to say you put Russ on the Colts and playing from behind he wouldn't have just as many yards as Luck. That is why the yards thing for me is flawed. I look at the body of work and Russ has been the best offensive rookie this year IMO and saying it's a nonsense argument to make is well... nonsense.
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That's fine, and voice your opinion all you want, just be aware that most people on a Colts forum are going to disagree with you. Like me. Wilson didn't have near the mountain to climb that Luck did, had way more team around him, and still didn't produce any more. And take away at least one of Wilson's TDs to the Fail Mary.
He had a tremendous year, even more so than Bob Griffin. Just wasn't as good as Luck's.
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And also take away one of his wins, making the team 10-6 and therefore no playoffs. The Bears would have made the playoffs had Seattle finished 10-6.
You don't always need to lead your team to the playoffs to be in the RoY discussion but this isn't an ordinary year with Griffin and Luck. If that call was made correctly and Seattle missed the playoffs, no way would Russell Wilson even be mentioned for RoY.
Pacers Forum, and to me it does not matter where it is like I said, not biased, I just go off what I see in performances.
Why so SERIOUS
This is my take on that, It does matter who you are surrounded by and what you do with that team, Bird, LBJ whoever, the thing to remember though is that those guys just put up ridiculous stats as well to separate themselves, just because you have good players around you you still have to show up very big and that is what they did.
Running from the case about running backs it is easier to see why you would go Wilson over Luck, but if you really want to look at a situation you have to take that into consideration, Luck also runs the ball and helps his team, but having a dominate running game like #1 in the NFL really really really helps and that is just a fact.
And if you put Wilson on the Colts and he did what Luck did then yeah he would have deserved the ROY but he didn't.
But I will use my logic and you can use yours, I try to look at the whole picture, team, situation, responsibility, results, everything if I don't I feel like I am doing a disservice to the process.
As far as who will be the best at the end of the day, I really don't know that is up for debate for me.
Why so SERIOUS
Cast my vote for Robert Griffin.
Though the last 6-7 games Morris gave him a huge run for this money.
I also laugh at anyone in here claiming to not be biased. Including myself. Whatever helps you sleep at night though
I tried to determine if I was biased once. I couldn't trust it though because I might be biased.
DG for 3
Why do you laugh? you can look at my previous post criticizing Luck, it is possible to be a fan and also analyze these player games.
Why so SERIOUS
Frankly I have just happy when people make educated posts and dont resort to name calling and trolling in the hopes of getting attention. That and those who respect the opinions of everyone, regardless of age, sex, or team affiliation
Also not about sleep, but about letting you know where my opinion lies, have criticized all 3 for what they do bad, and praised for things they have done good.
I've got on Kid for his views on Luck being what I felt was closed minded with respect to the RGIII vs Luck vs Wilson conversation
Why so SERIOUS
The "bias" issue needs to die. It's a Colt and Pacer forum, of course there's bias, just like va is clearly biased towards the skins. I don't have issue with a fan being biased.
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Face Off: Thursday at 7:30 pm EST
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The Boston Cannons and the Chesapeake Bayhawks will take the field on Thursday evening at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis for what will inevitably be a high-intensity contest. The match-up features the 5-5 Cannons, who are currently in fourth place in the standings, and the 6-5 Bayhawks, the third place team. A lot is on the line for both teams.
"This is a key, key game for the remainder of our season," said Cannons coach John Tucker. "Being able to beat Chesapeake would give us a lot of advantages--it puts us above .500 and puts us in a virtual tie with them, but puts us ahead on tie breakers. It would be difficult to lose both these games [Chesapeake and Hamilton] and still make the playoffs. To lose our momentum, it would be very difficult to pull out of that."
A win for Boston would mean a tie for third place with Chesapeake, and a loss could return them to a fourth place tie with either Charlotte or Rochester, or both. Rochester faces red-hot Denver this week, while Charlotte squares off with New York, but there are never any guaranteed wins in the MLL. Boston can only control how they play, and the Cannons will need to be as prepared and as focused against Chesapeake as they've ever been.
"We've broken down a lot of film and having the extra days to prepare is a blessing for us because of how talented they are. We've had the chance to lick our wounds a little bit, heal up, and get ready to play a great team on Thursday night."
To intensify the stakes, both teams are in the midst of a winning streak. The Cannons are riding a four-game run, while the Bayhawks have rattled off two wins in a row. Coach Tucker remains undefeated since being promoted from an assistant position, but he is quick to mention that the Cannons' recent success has nothing to do with him.
"Credit goes to the players. They were able to write the ship themselves. Doesn't have much to do with me, but redesigning some roles and a few minor tweaks and they've been able to get it done and get on the right page philosophically."
Boston isn't the only team reaping the benefits of its talented rookie class. Chesapeake first-year attacker Kevin Cooper won Cascade's Rookie of the Week in his week ten debut against Ohio. The University of Maryland alum made his presence known with three goals and an assist in the win for Chesapeake.
However, Boston had its own weekly award winner during week ten. Paul Rabil was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for his eight-point explosion in the Cannons' overtime victory against the Hounds. On his way to becoming the Cannons' all-time points leader (289), he scored a season-high five goals and dished out three assists, including the game-winner to newest Cannon Stephen Berger. Berger's immediate impact was welcomed by teammates, coaches, and fans alike.
"Berger is a very versatile player and has a number of things he does well. It depends on how they play us, how we use him. He's an effective off-the-ball player, crease attackman, and he can beat people off dodges, as well. The good thing is, and the reason we got his services, is he's versatile, a great locker room guy, and plays with energy."
If you're still unsure what to expect from this game, here's a guarantee: it will be physical. The last time these teams met, 11 penalty minutes were handed out—5.5 minutes per team. Three of the top four penalty earners this season are on these two teams—Chesapeake's Brian Spallina (10.5), Boston's Jon Hayes (8.5), and Chesapeake's Kyle Dixon (7). With numbers like those, it is no surprise that a fierce rivalry has emerged between these two teams.
"It's exciting to be in a game where there are so many stars and guys want to prove themselves to one another. it won't be different than any other game--they're all hotly contested and emotional. Both franchises have been ultra successful and have a history of winning, so it just boils down to two excellent teams playing against one another. Intensity is at a high pitch, so it's exciting to be a part of it as a coach."
Two months ago during the first meeting, the then 0-3 Cannons came away with an overtime win, their first of the season, sending the then 3-0 Bayhawks back to Chesapeake with their first loss. The Bayhawks will no doubt be trying to avenge the frustrating loss that ended their undefeated streak.
Rabil recorded seven points in the victory against Chesapeake and Boyle, who has recently cooled off after beginning the season on fire, notched the game-winning goal in overtime.
The Cannons will need to be wary of the Bayhawks' long-range abilities. They are tied with the Hounds for the most two-point goals this season (11). And Boston is the worst in the league in defending two-pointers, letting in 11 from downtown. Cannons' goalie Jordan Burke has given up ten from behind the arc, the most in the league thus far. Charlotte connected on two two-pointers on July 6 against the Cannons.
"Our matchup against them will change because our own personnel has changed. They have an interesting group of guys, extremely talented. Casey Powell, who knows, hasn't played in a long time, but is a great player. We've expected he'll play. They have eight all-stars, he just makes nine. We'll have to figure out a way to stop John Grant Jr. who has been a killer against us and a hard test offensively. We feel like we've seen some things on tape and in our personnel that we can take advantage of."
If you think the blood was boiling during game one between these two, then make sure you tune in at 7:30pm on Thursday on Comcast Sports Net to see whose winning streak will be preserved.
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Whiz wrote:I guess I can be corrected by someone with more knowledge but what I have picked up from Dave Feldberg's description of the push putt is that the index finger should not be controlling the release and you should definitely not be trying to get a pivot around the index/thumb pinch on a putt of this type. I think springing all of the fingers off at the same time is key and have been told by pros who use this style that the index finger should not be touching the flight plate. If that is the case then the pop created by the finger spring should be generated by the pinky, ring and middle fingers combined with the thumb all springing off together. I do not spin putt unless I am outside normal jump putting range and do not consider that style/technique to be at all similar to what is needed in a push putt. I believe that Blake advocates having the pinky against the rim of the disc which I have not had success with. I find a better/more consistent release is obtained with a fan grip with all fingers other than the index touching the flight plate but not the rim of the disc.
Whiz wrote:I guess when you say "laser putters" JR I assume you mean more of a spin putt style. Correct me if I am wrong. I have not played with any pros that advocate trying to get a pivot around the index/thumb lock when putting although that may be me misinterpreting what you are trying to say.
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Kansas State senior linebacker Arthur Brown has been selected to participate in the 2013 Senior Bowl, joining teammate and fellow Wichita native Chris Harper on the North squad in the annual collegiate all-star game.
The Senior Bowl is set to be played at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. It will televised by the NFL Network.
Brown, the 41st player in K-State history to play in the game, joins Harper on the 2013 all-star roster, marking the first time since 2003 that K-State has had multiple players play in the game the same season.
The 2012 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and FWAA First Team All-American, Brown led the team in tackles for a second-straight season with 91 stops, including six TFLs and one sack in 2012. He also has two interceptions this season, one against West Virginia and the other he returned for a touchdown a week later against Texas Tech.
Aside from his All-America honors and Big 12 postseason honors, Brown was also a 2012 finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy and a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award while also earning his degree from K-State.
The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South that are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams. The Senior Bowl is also attended by over 800 NFL coaches, scouts and other front office personnel each year.
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"Using online social networks can have a positive effect on self-esteem and well-being. However, these increased feelings of self-worth can have a detrimental effect on behavior," said researchers Keith Wilcox of Columbia University and Andrew Stephen of the University of Pittsburgh. "Because consumers care about the image they present to close friends, social network use enhances self-esteem in users who are focused on close friends while browsing their social network. This momentary increase in self-esteem leads them to display less self-control after browsing a social network."
In other words, social media users had more self-esteem after using networks like Facebook. However, that momentary improvement in self-esteem lowered their self-control and led them to indulge in a number of negative behaviors.
In particular, the researchers found that social media users were more likely to binge eat and have a higher body-mass index. Frequent Facebook users also were more likely to have certain financial problems, including a lower credit score and higher levels of debt.


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Cornwall Hospice Care is asking people to make a splash and raise some cash for charity at an open water swim at Trelissick House this summer.
The first ever Swim Trelissick Open Water Swim, supported by Cornwall Sports Partnership, Cornwall Aquatic Action Group and the National Trust, will take place in the grounds of the house, near Feock from 4pm on Sunday, July 13, with swimmers given the choice of a mile or half-mile open water course.
Rose Beattie, major events fundraiser for Cornwall Hospice Care, said: "We're really excited about Swim Trelissick, as it gives people who wouldn't usually consider an open water swim a chance to have a go in a more sheltered setting."
"It's a great opportunity to swim in beautiful surroundings at Trelissick gardens, while having fun and raising money for Cornwall Hospice Care at the same time."
All levels and abilities are welcome, aged 8 to 80 and over, and registration is £15 for adults and £8 for children under 16, including a swimming cap and post event memento.
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The Football NSW media department provides up-to-date services outlining everything there is to know about Football in NSW.
Whether it is finding out about exclusive stories on various competitions, player features or getting the latest fix on results and tables from Football NSW's various leagues and tournaments, the Football NSW media department is all about promoting the round ball game at its best.
For any general enquires about Football NSW's media department you can contact Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis on (02) 88144416 or email@example.com
For any questions about digital communications and social media, you can contact Digital Content Coordinator Matthew Greenlaw on (02) 8814 4460 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Social Media Policy
The Football NSW Social Media Policy is in line with other sporting organisations. Social media offers the opportunity for people to gather in online communities to share and consume content. From a governing body perspective, it is important for Football NSW on one hand to recognise the benefits of social media as an important tool of engagement but also to protect the reputation of our sport, organisation and membership.
At a recent Admin Forum, Football NSW asked Association representatives whether they would be interested in taking ownership of ensuring it educates its members of the use of social media. The majority (if not all) were interested in adopting our template. This social media policy aims to provide some guiding principles to follow when using social media. It applies to the entire membership including players, coaches and referees.
Accordingly is a social media policy template which Football NSW has prepared which associations and clubs are welcome to use for their own membership. It is recommended that you involve all your membership (including players and coaches) in the education around the use of social media. This will encourage adherence to the policy and ensure that everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.


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Well, at the risk of being repetitious I took a swing through Mt Vernon
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It gives me great pleasure to announce the promotion of Shyflower into the role of Content Team Leader.
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I was very lucky to find this - it was described as a "vintage irridescent (sic) glass jug", the pictures were terrible, and I only spotted it 5 minutes before the listing ended.
I believe that this is a Loetz spiraloptisch milk jug - Alfredo has a jug in the same decor in the shape of my pink Rusticana (just posted) - see http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/35381-loetz-one-shape-three-versions?in=user
There is a beautiful soft yellow iridescence over the green that I found very hard to capture in the photos - hence the black glass plinth. And it is vaseline glass - the final photo was taken under UV light, but in broad daylight. Alfredo christened his "Olympia Spiraloptisch" because of the uranium. I'm not sure I can get away with that name - the yellow iridescence really does not fit with Olympia!


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ORLANDO, Fla. - Thousands are expected to attend a public viewing and memorial Saturday for an Orange County Deputy killed in the line of duty this week.
Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine died late Monday night. Investigators say Deputy Pine was pursing 28-year-old car burglary suspect Benjamin Holtermann when Holtermann opened fire. Pine was struck multiple times. Holtermann then took his own life.
Law enforcement officers from around the state are expected to attend the memorial, which will be held at First Baptist Church of Orlando on South John Young Parkway.
Events will begin Saturday with a public viewing starting at 12:15 p.m. A service will follow at 2 p.m. You can watch the memorial streaming live on ClickOrlando.com.
Following the service, Pine's remains will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Gotha. Police are warning drivers to expect heavy traffic along the processional route. That will go from John Young Parkway to State Road 408, then proceed west on the highway to Good Homes Road and Old Winter Garden Road.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to either the Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine Memorial Fund established at Orlando Federal Credit Union, or The Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation.
Stay with Local 6 for updates.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - President Barack Obama's actions on gun control are sparking debate, sending many gun owners to stores in Jacksonville to pick up ammunition as others hope that Congress takes swift action to approve more regulations.
Parking lots were packed at gun stores across Duval County after the president on Wednesday announced his plan to use executive powers to promote stricter gun regulations.
"I think he's taking away our civil rights, and I'm here to practice my civil rights and buy some more ammo and possibly another gun," gun owner Mike Rakow said.
One couple decided to stop by a gun range to shoot before heading in the store to make a purchase.
Across town, one Westside shop was reporting record sales.
"Try to keep a pretty good supply in stock, but no matter how many we get, they kind of move out the door pretty quick," said Phillip Gazaleh, a gun seller at Green Acres Sporting Goods.
At Green Acres, AR-15s are a best seller. They'll cost buyers about $1,000, but because the demand is so high, prices could be going up.
"There's elderly people that are coming in for protection, there are younger people that are first-time gun buyers that are just getting of age to purchase a gun that are worried they're not going to be able to," Gazaleh said. "A lot of people buying high-cap magazines."
Despite the fact stores are cashing in, there are people who stand by the president, refusing to support gun sales.
Regardless of the president's efforts, it's up to Congress to decide if a new gun control bill that could ban military-style assault weapons is a good idea.
Until then, gun owners say they'll continue to stock up.
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Mozambique Destinations
Mozambique is both a tropical beach destination and a culturally rich, yet third-world nation. If you're overlanding through Mozambique, make sure you explore the islands of Bazaruto and the remote beaches of Inhambane, discover bustling Maputo and relax on the white beaches of Vilanculos.
Bazaruto Archipelago:
Like a necklace adorning the Mozambican coastline, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a string of islands situated in a bank of exquisite coral reefs, and are simply a 'must-visit' on a Mozambique adventure or overland tour.
The main islands are Santa Carolina, Bazaruto, Benguerra and Magatuque - all offering a typical tropical holiday: coral reefs, clear warm waters, excellent surf and long white beaches.
Overlanders on a Mozambican trip can enjoy a host of exciting adventure activities: fly fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling are all popular; hey, you might even spot a moray eel or loggerhead turtle!
It's really hard to believe you're in Africa, but when you're presented with a plate full of fresh seafood and you're sitting on a deserted beach, you just might. That's Bazaruto.
Inhambane is a small town on the Mozambique coastline, and its ancient Portuguese heritage means there are many old buildings to explore, including a 200 year old cathedral!
If you're overlanding through Mozambique and have a chance to visit Inhambane, then head straight to the beaches of Praia do Tofo or Ponta da Barra, some of the best beaches in the country.
Praia do Tofo is also known for its surf: boards are for hire, as is gear for snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. This really is a great off-the-beaten-track overland destination.
Vilanculos is 700km north of Maputo, and is the springboard town for the Bazaruto Archipelago, which means it is firmly established as a tourism hotspot in Mozambique.
A lively and interesting town for overlanders, Vilanculos has beautiful beaches, a vibrant night life and a combination of lodges, backpackers and even a campsite.
Easily accessed from Johannesburg and Harare by air, Vilanculos is also a probable stop for a Mozambique overland tour group on their way to the Bazaruto islands.
Maputo is the sprawling, bustling capital of Mozambique, and is just 50km from the South African border. Easily the largest and most widely populated city, Maputo is also a port and a popular tourist destination.
Mozambique overlanding tours usually stop in Maputo for a night or two, stocking up on supplies for further explorations up the coast to Bazaruto or Vilanculos.
Once called Lourenzo Marques, Maputo had a cosmopolitan Portuguese/African atmosphere drawing many international visitors. But the civil war of the 1970s and 80s desecrated many of the old buildings and heritage.
This has however changed, as Maputo is now a popular, rejuvenated African city, where going out for coffee is a national pastime, spicy peri peri prawns are the national food and cold beers can be had just about anywhere!
An overland adventure or tropical beach holiday in Mozambique is simply about embracing the relaxed atmosphere and going with the flow - African style.
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November 8, 2011
Alpesh Patel, vice president, multicultural marketing, MillerCoors LLC, discussed how MillerCoors has grown Hispanic and African-American sales and volume share more than two times as fast as overall growth through a commercially minded and insights-driven approach.
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