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Birthmarks and Stork Bites
Baby Wellness: Stork Bites
Newborns have gone through quite a journey to make it into our arms. Whether pushed by contractions or pulled by a doctor, infants often look like they've been through a war zone by the time we get to make their acquaintance. After the first few hours, a wee one's coloring tends to come out and most of their marks begin to disappear. Some lil ones will continue to bear the signs of their birth for several months with red patches called Stork Bites or salmon patches.
According to A.D.A.M.:
A stork bite is a vascular lesion quite common in newborns consisting of one or more pale red patches of skin. Most often stork bites appear on the forehead, eyelids, tip of the nose, upper lip or back of the neck. They are usually gone within 18 months of birth.
Occurring in 30-40 percent of all newborns, the patches are harmless and do not pose any health risks. While they do disappear in most tots, about 25 percent never go away, but are usually covered by hair. While the patches may cause alarm at first, consider them your lil one's badges of honor for making it into the world.


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The following items were compiled by The Packer staff from the show floor of the United Fresh Marketplace April 21-24 in Las Vegas.
Abbott & Cobb
Abbott & Cobb Inc., Feasterville, Pa., introduced a line of easy-open, single-ear microwaveable corn. It plans to sell the corn to retailers in display-ready cartons, 24 ears to a carton. Each ear is individually wrapped for freshness.
"When you microwave it, a strip pops up, and you roll the wrapping right off," said Victor Lomoriello, vice president of sales/operations for Abbott & Cobb.
The microwaveable corn, to be marketed under the company's Summer Sweet label, will be available year-round.
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Accu-Label Inc., Leamington, Ontario, is touting the Orb-it G-2, which can label individual fruit and vegetable items with GS1 DataBar technology.
Accu-Label Inc., Leamington, Ontario, is offering a new machine, the Orb-it G-2, that can label individual fruit and vegetable items with GS1 DataBar technology, said Sam Sleiman, co-owner.
The equipment has been available since January, Sleiman said.
Ag-Pak Inc., Gasport, N.Y., unveiled a prototype of bagging machine.
The German-made machine can bag a variety of fruits and vegetables, said Jan Verde, a sales representative with the manufacturer, German-based C-Pack, and can make up to 20 bags per minute.
The machine is already in use in Russia, Turkey and Portugal, Verde said, and the company is now building the machine for North American companies.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Agra-Best LLC debuted a machine capable of processing cauliflower and broccoli florets at speeds up to 52 heads per minute, said David Vargas, owner.
The machine is called Pop A Top and eliminates the need for manual cutting of cauliflower and broccoli florets.
Vargas said the Pop A Top machines can help reduce labor by up to 70%.
AMF Farms
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AMF Farms Inc., Burlington, Wash., unveiled a pumpkin painting kit, available in the fall during the Northwest pumpkin season.
It consists of six small pumpkins, four paint pots and a paint brush, said Liz Mitchell, pumpkin catergory president. She said the club store pack has an expected retail price point from $20-22 per carton and a wholesale price of about $16. The item is expected to be a popular and easy option for parties and school projects, she said.
AMF Farms also featured a walk-around pallet display, which allows consumers to pick what pack size of value-added pumpkins they want from a high graphic display.
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce
Mark Munger, vice president of marketing for San Diego-based Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, said the firm displayed its first pick of organic strawberries at the expo. The Watsonville, Calif.-grown berries were the albion variety, he said.
"This is our newest thing, and we are excited about the organic deal," he said, calling the organic program a "customer-driven endeavor."
The company plans to offer organic strawberries from Baja California for the winter and spring.
"This will be a year-round program we will have on an ongoing basis," he said.
While not commenting on volume, he said the organic berries represent up to 3% of the firm's total strawberry offerings this year.
Bard Valley Medjool Dates
Dave Nelson, president of the Bard, Calif.-based Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association, said the group expects confirmation of a health claim about medjool dates later this year.
"We're trying to establish all the nutrition information from a legal perspective and trying to make it FDA-compliant," he said. Nelson said he expects the health claim, relating to the level of antioxidants in the fruit, to be approved later this summer.
"Dates are high in antioxidants, and the right kind of antioxidants," he said, adding they compare favorably to blueberries.
Best Sorting
Best Sorting, Heverlee, Belgium, showed off its four-way sorter.
The unit features optical, infrared, laser and fluorescent sorting to grade product for color, defect and foreign materials, said Nicolas Stein, sales manager.
The four-way process also helps ensure consistency of product, he said.
BioIonix Inc., McFarland, Wis., offers a water treatment system that reduces water use for processors.
An electro-chemical process sanitizes wash water and permits reuse of water, said Russell Schlager, sales and business development manager.
The technology is useable for fruit and vegetable rinse water disinfection and doesn't rely on hazardous chemicals or radiation, he said.
The process is environmentally friendly and reduces odors.
Charlie's Machine & Supply
Charlie's Machine & Supply Inc., Boulder, Colo., has introduced a stainless steel corer for head lettuce and peppers that fits over a standard trash can.
The corer costs around $400, said company spokeswoman Janice Janis, and can be sharpened using a rotary sharpener.
The company also has introduced a heat sealer for bagging product.
Orlando, Fla.-based Chep Equipment Pooling Systems introduced a series of developments in its customer Web-based portal application.
The new offerings in the Chep Portfolio+Plus system are designed to improve end user online experiences, complete with real-time aggregated data that can help optimize supply chain decisions, make for more efficient online transactions and find answers to questions more quickly.
"We've directly enhanced what the customers wanted, directly meeting their needs," said Derek Hannum, director of marketing for Chep. "With hundreds of thousands of transactions every day, the customer portal is really important. It frees up customers to do what they do."
Chiquita Brands International Inc., Cincinnati, introduced Pineapple Bites, an individually packed pineapple spear in a 2.8-ounce bag.
Saleswoman Thelma Rockhold said the company began shipping the products nationwide in April after test marketing it last year in California markets.
She said the bags are designed for retail and convenience stores with a recommended retail price of about $1 per spear.
Colorful Harvest
Salinas, Calif.-based Colorful Harvest LLC began shipping its rainbow baby carrot line in 3-ounce packs in mid-April.
The bags come in 98-count boxes and are designed for school and commissary customers, said Doug Ranno, chief operating officer and managing partner.
Conwed Global Netting Solutions is in the process of converting its extruded and mesh bags to Ecocycle technology, said Brad Budde, strategic business manager for the Minneapolis-based company.
Budde said the technology, delivered at the same price as conventional material, gives the biodegradable bags a five-year lifespan.
The company expects to convert 70% of all netting products to Ecocycle technology in 2009, Budde said. The company makes the netting for automated produce packaging equipment, including vertical form fill and seal machines.
Cool Pak
Cool Pak LLC, Oxnard, Calif., is venturing into new product packing by creating three tills for mushrooms, said Vanessa Lawrence, sales.
The tills come in 8-ounce, 10-ounce, and 12-ounce sizes, Lawrence said. All but the 8-ounce pack are still in the prototype stage.
The company also showed its 4-pound clamshell for grapes and a hinged plastic spring mix case that will be out in mid-August, Lawrence said.
Crunch Pak
Tony Freytag, marketing director of sliced apple marketer Crunch Pak LLC, Cashmere, Wash., said the company's consumer bag offerings of organic sliced apples are finding a good reception from retailers.
"About 30% to 40% of retailers are taking organic and we're seeing that expand," he said.
Although the recession has apparently slowed demand for organic produce, Freytag said he expects the effect to be temporary.
"We're laying the groundwork for the future and we're trying to get a reasonable price and lower the price point differential between conventional and organic to be more palatable for consumers," he said.
He said the company is also exploring further expansion of 2-ounce or 3-ounce bags of sliced apples to break the dollar price barrier for consumers.
Del Monte Fresh Produce
Beginning in mid-May, shoppers purchasing Del Monte Fresh Produce Co.'s pineapple, bananas, cantaloupe, tomatoes or fresh-cut products can receive discounts from Bally Total Fitness, Lady Foot Locker and SpaFinder, said Vidya Samsundar, marketing manager for the Coral Gables, Fla.-based company.
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Vidya Samsundar, marketing manager for Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce Co., shows off an example of a retail display as part of Del Monteâs spring and summer Fitness Center promotion.
Shoppers buying any one of the products must go to www.fruits.com and enter the last four digits of the UPC from the purchased item to get a free 30-day guest pass to Bally Total Fitness, $10 off any purchase of $50 or more at LadyFootLocker.com or $15 off a $150 gift certificate at SpaFinder, Samsundar said.
Potential savings total $84.
Del Monte is providing point-of-sale materials including channel strips, price cards, danglers and display signs for the effort, Samsundar said.
The Del Monte Fitness Center is part of the company's Eat Healthy, Live Healthy marketing strategy.
The offer is scheduled to run from May 18 through July 31.
Domex Superfresh Growers
With an expected record Northwest cherry crop this year, big volumes will be available in July and August, said Howard Nager, vice president of marketing for Domex Superfresh Growers, which is working with retailers to run cherries on ad virtually every week during that time period.
For smaller cherry sizes such as 11-row and 11.5-row, he said that could mean consistent retail pricing opportunities between $1.49 and $1.99 per pound.
"That is something that will jump at consumers every single week as truly an affordable luxury," he said.
Nager said he expects about 30% of the Northwest cherry crop to be exported, which is typical.
Meanwhile, Nager said Washington apples remain plentiful and will be attractive for promotion this summer.
Driscoll Strawberry Associates Inc., Watsonville, Calif., showcased its new Web site, which publicly launched April 27, said Gloria Chillon, director of marketing.
The site offers more interactive features, Chillon said, including Driscoll-exclusive recipes, healthy living tips, nutritional information and where to buy Driscoll's berries.
Eurofresh Inc., Willcox, Ariz., is offering 3-pound packs of tomatoes on the vine for Costco that started shipping this spring, said Kevin Partida, regional sales manager.
The company also has a 5-pound pack of tomatoes for Costco, Partida said, and plans to pack 11-pound cases.
Partida said 12-ounce and 8-ounce packs of grape tomatoes debuted at the expo.
Feeding America
James Borys, produce program buyer/manager for Feeding America, Chicago, said exhibitors at the United Fresh Produce Association exposition donated 42,000 pounds of fresh food to the Three Square Food Bank, Las Vegas, a member of Feeding America.
Borys said the donated products will be distributed through food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding centers in the region.
Borys also thanked Sysco Corp. and Champion Exposition Services for their support and assistance in the donation.
Golden Eagle Extrusions
Milford, Ohio-based Golden Eagle Extrusions Inc. rolled out its peelable lidding film for polypropylene trays, the company's first offering of a breathable film that's also peelable. Offered in various levels of peelability, the film could be used for trays of fresh-cut tomatoes and onions to dual microwaveable meals.
"Instead of having to use a knife to open, it makes it a whole lot easier," said Jim Potts, account manager with Golden Eagle.
Heinzen Manufacturing
Gilroy, Calif.-based Heinzen Manufacturing International introduced the company's fully automated wash and dry system for fresh produce processors.
The system can process 4,500 pounds of produce an hour, said president Alan Heinzen, and reduces operating costs by eliminating at least four workers. The cost of the system can be recaptured in about one year, he said.
The equipment features the 30-year-old company's automatic basket loading system, or ABLS, and works with nearly any packing or processing line equipment, Heinzen said.
Herrmann Ultrasonics
Bartlett, Ill.-based Herrmann Ultrasonics unveiled a machine that can cut through leafy products and seal a package at the same time, said Uwe Peregi, executive vice president and general manager.
The machine uses ultrasonic waves and microscopic thermology to slice the leaves of, for example, spinach or lettuce, at the same time forming a seal in the packaging. Peregi said the process reduces the amount of packaging as much as possible, improving overall equipment efficiency (reducing leaky packaging rates) and reducing energy consumption.
"It's a closed-loop system," Peregi said. "The entire system is contained."
Ingersoll Rand
Sacramento, Calif.-based Ingersoll Rand's EMS-3100 kills pathogens in the air and on surfaces in cold storage rooms and ripening facilities, says Stefan Majeske, salesman.
Air is circulated through the unit, where a high voltage reaction chamber then releases ozone and hydrogen peroxide to clean surfaces and air within the treated space, he said.
The EMS-3100 is designed to cut ethylene, reduces odors and kills bacteria, mold and viruses.
It also is suitable for restaurant prep area sanitation.
Check out more coverage from the show floor of the United Fresh Marketplace in The Packer's United Fresh 2009: Expo notes part 2.


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Topic: Nutrition
Does anyone know if you should use a nutritionist for cancer patients. Can anyone tell me if organic food is good or does it matter if you just want to gain weight. I thought sweets were bad for cancer cells. Please advise if possible. Thank you in advance for any information.


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tiltbillings wrote:]For example: a thought comes into "being" then ends.
If one attends to the recognition of the thought for its entire duration one can inferentially know that it underwent alteration and change (aññathatta & vipariṇāma) during this duration, and then ceased. This duration is relative to the attention given to the object of consciousness, in this case a thought, and is therefore not restricted to any fixed momentary limit.


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NEW ORLEANS — The Southern University Board of Supervisors on Friday unanimously voted one of its newest members — lawyer Bridget Dinvaut, of Reserve — as its new leader during a meeting prior to the annual Bayou Classic.
"I truly appreciate the outpouring of support. I pledge to work hard and to do what's in the best interests of our institutions," Dinvaut said.
Gov. Bobby Jindal appointed Dinvaut to the board in February. She is the assistant district attorney for the St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney's Office.
The board oversees Southern campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport, as well as a law school and an agricultural center.
Dinvaut steps into the chair's seat on Jan. 1, replacing Chairman Darren Mire, of New Orleans.
Mire is credited with presiding over the board during transformational times, including Southern's Baton Rouge campus declaring a financial emergency in October 2011, a push to offer more online courses and becoming the first of Louisiana's four public college system's to declare itself 100 percent tobacco free.
After the meeting, Simsboro Mayor Willie Hendricks and Murphy Bell, of Baton Rouge, described some behind the scenes back-and-forth the past several weeks among board members positioning themselves to become the next chairperson.
But neither Hendricks nor Bell wanted to discuss what arguments were raised or which board members were vying for the chairperson's seat. Both described Dinvaut as "excellent." Hendricks, who nominated Dinvaut during the meeting, said he supported her because of her track record on following through after giving her word and her ability to make tough decisions.
Former two-time board Chairman Tony Clayton said he started pushing for Dinvaut to run for chairperson in October.
"She has the innate ability to get things done. She's the type of person you want fighting for you," Clayton said.
Picking a vice chairman proved more problematic. A bid to install the Rev. Samuel Tolbert, of Lake Charles, to the position stalled on an 8-8 vote. Board member Patrick Bell, of Thibodaux, became the new vice chairman shortly afterward on a 9-8 vote in which there was some initial confusion over how student board member Marc Guichard voted.
Patrick Bell replaces Murphy Bell as vice chairman.
The board also voted to give Southern's School of Architecture a 90-day reprieve. Southern University at Baton Rouge Chancellor James Llorens said the architecture program could be on the verge of elimination as its enrollment and graduation rates have plummeted in recent years.
A plan to keep the program going by moving it to Southern University New Orleans has stalled after an executive with the National Architectural Accrediting Board, known as the NAAB, indicated that accreditation wouldn't be transferred from Southern's Baton Rouge campus to SUNO.
Faculty Senate President Thomas Miller and School of Architecture Dean Lonnie Wilkinson argued that the accrediting board has not definitively said accreditation couldn't be transferred.
Miller noted that the program has graduated 91 black students since 2001 — more than any other school in the state. Miller, who is white, called it "an important program for the African-American community."
"I would not stand here before this board and ask for an extension unless I believed the possibility of transferring accreditation from one institution to another is real," Miller said.
Wilkinson added that he should have more time to finish discussions with the NAAB.
Associate architecture professor Archie Tiner Jr., said that School of Architecture faculty have been trying to move the program to SUNO for 20 years, noting that New Orleans has a better market for emerging architects.
"The New Orleans market is just more robust. Three of our graduates operate major firms here in New Orleans," Tiner said.
Should the NAAB ultimately decide that accreditation can't be transferred between campuses, Llorens said he's prepared to recommend Southern's architecture program be eliminated.


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As gas prices remain unstable and hover around $4 a gallon, many Bay Area residents are seeking to cut down on their fuel costs.
The easiest, and by far the most effective, way to save money on gas is to leave your car in the garage and walk or bike. If your destination is too far for either of these methods, carpooling cuts fuel costs in half and saves wear and tear on your car. Public transportation saves money as well as eliminates the hassle of looking for a parking spot or paying for parking.
Knowing what kind of gas mileage your car gets is vital toward cutting costs and ensuring that each full gas tank is used to its full potential. There are two ways to obtain the ever-important miles per gallon statistic.
The first (and easiest) method is to visit www.fueleconomy.gov to find out the average city and highway miles per gallon of your car model.
The second method is a bit more involved: The next time you fill up your tank, record the odometer reading and reset your trip gauge to zero. Then record the number of miles you drove between fill-ups and divide that number by the quantity of gas you last purchased.
If you don't like what you're getting or just want to make each trip to the gas station count, there are many ways you can save fuel.
• Slow down. According to the Car Care Council, there is an aerodynamic drag on every car at 70 mph that equates to double the drag on a car driving at 50 mph. Slowing down can increase gas mileage, as each increasing mile per hour over 60 costs an additional 10 cents per gallon.
• Drive patiently. Tailgating or attempting to pass everyone on the road tends to cause you to brake hard and accelerate quickly. The habit is dangerous and rude – and it can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city, which could cost anywhere between 7 and 49 cents per gallon.
• Avoid idling. You get zero miles per gallon out of your car if it's just sitting there. Idling burns more gas than restarting the engine, puts additional wear and tear on it and contributes to toxic and carbon emissions.
• Minimize use of air conditioning. Keeping the air conditioner low – or off – reduces fuel consumption 20 percent. Use the air conditioner to cool off the car, then turn it off and use the car's air vents to circulate the cool air.
• Travel smart. Use trunk space whenever possible. Roof racks, carriers and trailers increase wind resistance and lower fuel economy. Carrying any item weighing more than 100 pounds also reduces the vehicle's fuel efficiency by 2 percent per item.
• Properly inflate tires. Properly inflated tires will last longer and improve gas mileage by 4 percent. Check tire pressure (including the spare) every month.
• Park efficiently. Parking in a location central to your errands and walking between destinations can halve your fuel consumption when compared to short stop-and-go trips.
• Check gas caps and air filters. Loose, damaged or missing gas caps nationwide cause 147 gallons of gas to vaporize every year. Replacing a dirty air filter improves gas mileage by 5-10 percent.
• Get it serviced. Failed sensors, damaged spark plugs and dirty engines can be major contributors when it comes to increasing fuel costs. Ensuring that your vehicle is in good condition is an easy way to save money in the long run.
• Don't top off at the pump. When the gas pump turns off, don't try to add more gas to even the dollar amount. The majority of newer cars simply don't have room for more gas, so whatever you pump will likely end up on the ground. During warm weather, fuel can also expand and overflow, so be especially conscious during the summer months.
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Friends (1994)
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Starring: Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry
The One With The Red Sweater - S8-E2
Continuity mistake: When Ross is explaining about buying more cameras, the way he holds it changes. Follow the lens.
The One Where Ross Finds Out - S2-E7
Continuity mistake: When Rachel finds out that Ross and Julie are getting a cat, watch Rachel's neck. When she says "together?" she's not wearing a necklace; cut to Ross and Julie for a fraction of a second, then when it cuts back to Rachel saying "both of you?" she's suddenly wearing a necklace. It then disappears again when she says "isn't that just lovely?" hanging off the side of the tray she's holding.
The One With Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss - S5-E17
Continuity mistake: When Joey is counting the floors of Ross' building (the first time) to find out where Hot Girl lives, he is wearing a black top with a zip. When he rushes over to Ross' building he walks down the hall and knocks on what he believes to be Hot Girl's door. In these shots he is wearing a dark purple button up shirt. As soon as Ross answers the door, Joey is wearing the black top with a zip again.
Continuity mistake: In the pilot episode, the guy Rachel left at the altar is called Barry Finkel. In all the other episodes his name is Barry Farber.
Continuity mistake: The number of the flats near the start of the first series was 4 and 5. After a few shows they changed to 19 and 20. [The producers realised that the numbers 4 and 5 were for apartments on the lower floors and had shown Monica's apartment to be much higher up so they changed the numbers - it's still a mistake but there's the reason.]
Continuity mistake: In season 1 ("The One With George Stephanopoulos") the date's October 20th, and Ross says his birthday "was 7 months ago". In season 4 ("The One With Joey's New Girlfriend") Gunther is pretending to collect birthdays, and Ross starts saying "mine's December the..." before being cut off. In season 9 ("The One Where Emma Cries") Ross says his is on October 18th.
The One With Rachel's Date - S8-E5
Revealing mistake: In the scene in the coffee house, Phoebe is talking to Monica who is drinking a cup of coffee. Towards the end of the scene, the camera is on Phoebe who is smiling & laughing at Monica. In the right hand corner is a side view of 'Monica' however, it is not Courtney Cox in the scene, but a completely different actress. [Widescreen version only, although the "wrong" nose is visible in the original].
The One With The Mugging - S9-E15
Continuity mistake: When Joey goes to Monica and Chandler's apartment, he goes to the fridge to get something to drink to keep his bladder full for the audition. When he closes the fridge he has two bottles in his left hand. The camera cuts to Monica, then cuts back to Joey. He then has two cans in his left hand and is holding them differently.
Revealing mistake: In the episode where Joey is doubling Al Pacino's butt you can clearly see his shadow when he's shooting the scene in the shower, and he's wearing boxer shorts.
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Other mistake: When Rachel arrives at Central Perk, Monica introduces her to everybody, including to Chandler, as if they don't know each other. In later episodes, we learn that Chandler met Monica and Rachel a couple of times when they were in high school (including when Monica cut his toe off). Chandler even kissed Rachel once, and since Chandler always says that he hasn't kissed many women, he should have perfectly remembered Rachel, and Monica should have remembered that the two of them knew each other.
Continuity mistake: Mr Heckles's apartment number changes from 8 to 5.
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: At the end of the episode when Ross picks up his jacket, there is a blue bowl on the small table by the pillar and nothing on the main kitchen table. In the next shot, the blue bowl has moved to the large table.
The One with All the Poker - S1-E18
Visible crew/equipment: The friends are all at Ross' place. Marcel (the monkey) is dancing to the music just before they all play poker (before Rachel enters). However, the reflection of the animal trainer directing Marcel is visible in the TV screen.
The One With The Red Sweater - S8-E2
Continuity mistake: Monica is sitting in the living room with all her wedding presents, waiting for Chandler to return. She begins to open a large parcel and reveals a brown cardboard box. Then the camera moves to Joey, and when it moves back, the parcel is wrapped up again. This happens about three times.
The One Where Old Yeller Dies - S2-E20
Visible crew/equipment: Chandler and Joey are spending time with Richard; as they play foosball and Richard scores, he leans back and says "Could that shot BE any prettier?" in a mockery of Chandler. The end of the wall and the hallway behind it are visible (ie the wall set ends).
The One With the Holiday Armadillo - S7-E10
Continuity mistake: During this episode, Chandler is having major problems slipping people dollar bills. He asks Monica if Richard (her ex) use to slip people notes. But in Series 2 there was an episode where Chandler and Joey were doing impressions of Richard; they impersonate him by slipping money to each other with no problems. So not only has Chandler forgotten that Richard used to slip money, he's also lost the ability to slip money himself.
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: The door to Monica's bedroom is shown open, then closed, then open, and then closed during the scene in which Paul arrives for their date.
The One With Phoebe's Birthday Dinner - S9-E5
Continuity mistake: Phoebe implies that her birthday is round about Halloween - October 31st. However, in The One With Frank Jr in series three, she tells Frank that her birthday is February 16th.
The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate - S1-E1
Continuity mistake: When Monica is saying bye to Paul, Paul goes to the screen left but the stairs are at the screen right.
The One With the Sharks - S9-E4
Revealing mistake: While Monica and Rachel are talking about Chandler's "jollies to Jaws" Rachel's wearing a colorful flowery top, and after Joey walks in just as Monica takes her seat at the table in the closeup, it's Jennifer Aniston's stand-in, wearing a blue top, who is seated beside Monica. (Viewed in widescreen).


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To submit an adoption application or to see all of our adoptable huskies, husky mixes, and other dogs, please visit www.nmsiberianrescue.com or just google "Siberian Husky Rescue of New Mexico"
The organization began in late 1998 when a red Siberian Husky that was not expected to live much longer due to her injuries was saved from a local shelter by the organization's founder. Over time, as Cinnamon recovered from her injuries, she not only survived but thrived, proving to be a Christmas miracle! Thus was born our motto "Saving Siberians, one life at a time." From those humble beginnings, many more huskies found their way to the organization, where people across NM volunteered their time, opened their homes, and donated funds to support this cause-for the love of the Siberian Husky.
We are a small rescue, and our dogs reside at either our homes or foster homes until we make a match with an adopting person or family. All of our dogs are spayed or neutered to prevent additional unwanted litters and are given proper veterinary attention and microchipped. The dogs are usually socialized with other dogs so we can determine how they will react around other dogs and humans. Ensuring good nutrition is also part of the dog's physical healing.
Since Siberians, and most dogs in general, are pack animals, we tend to place most of our dogs with another companion dog or with people who have more time at home. We try to avoid situations where the dog is left alone in the backyard for long periods of time while owners work. Also, as a general rule, Siberians don't do well in small yards or apartments, as they tend to be active, working dogs with a long history of pulling sleds or "working for a living." There are always exceptions as each dog is unique. Over time, we have seen almost all of our dogs go to some really great homes! Our mission is truly…"Saving Siberians, One Life at a Time."
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Raising Women's Voices (RWV) is a national initiative working to make sure women's voices are heard and women's concerns are addressed as policymakers put the health care law into action. We believe women are grassroots experts in what is wrong with the current health system and what it takes to fix it because of our roles as arrangers of health care for our families.
More than 7.7 million women across the United States have already gained affordable health coverage through the new health insurance marketplaces! Learn more about how you, your family members and neighbors can get covered. Find out what you can do to help us protect what we have gained through the Affordable Care Act and make it even better.


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Week six games
Friday night
Fort Bragg 18, Middletown 14
Willits 30, Clear Lake 13
Cloverdale 41, Kelseyville 40
St. Helena 47, Lower Lake 0
Upper Lake 36, Emery 26
Statistical leaders
Rushing -- Kevin Duty had a season-best game with 188 yards and five touchdowns in Kelseyville's 41-40 loss to Cloverdale. Upper Lake's Ward Beecher gained 163 yards on 16 carries with three TDs in a win over Emery while teammate Jeremy Martin added 102 yards and a TD. Dasan Vazquez (21x135) and Robert McLean (12x125, TD) of Kelseyville joined teammate Duty in gaining more than 100 yards.
Passing -- Clear Lake's Kenny Henninger went 7-for-15 for 109 yards and two TDs in a loss to Willits. Middletown's Ben Pike went 7-for-19 for 81 yards in a loss to Fort Bragg.
Receiving -- Clear Lake's David Mansell had three catches for 75 yards and a TD.
Special teams -- Emery returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the second quarter against Upper Lake, the fourth kickoff return for a TD the Cougars have allowed in their last two games. Kelseyville also allowed a kickoff return for a TD in its loss to Cloverdale, a game in which every point (and mistake) counted.
Defense -- Upper Lake defensive end Joey Valdez returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown. Middletown's Brad Bologna had two of his team's five sacks.
High five -- The number of rushing TDs by junior running back Kevin Duty, who also had a two-point conversion run and a sack against Cloverdale.
Maybe next week -- Kelseyville and Upper Lake each went without a pass completion this past weekend.
Say what? -- Kelseyville rushed for 484 yards and six TDs and still lost to the previously winless Eagles at Daly Field in Cloverdale.
Streaks -- Upper Lake has won three in a row. Fort Bragg snapped Middletown's four-game win streak.
Alone in first -- Upper Lake is now alone atop the North Central League II standings at 3-0. One game back at 2-1 are CSD, Calistoga, St. Vincent and Tomales.
By thirds -- Clear Lake's Jacob Dekeyser, Luke Punzalan and Julian Lewis were each credited with one-third of a sack Friday night in Willits.
NCL I must-win -- Middletown (2-1) hits the road Friday night to play the undefeated St. Helena Saints (3-0) in what is a must-win for the Mustangs if they want to stay in the hunt for the league title. Fort Bragg (3-0) plays at Kelseyville (0-3) on Friday.
No JV game Saturday -- St. Elizabeth has no JV team, so Upper Lake's JVs have a bye Saturday. The varsity game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.
Speaking of St. Elizabeth -- Since going 8-5 in 2009 and winning the North Coast Section Division V championship, the Oakland team has lost 26 straight games. They went 0-10 in the 2010 and again in 2011, and they're 0-6 so far this season.
Bench comes through -- With three two-way starters out of action Saturday, Upper Lake had to turn to its bench and the Cougar reserves came through against Emery. "We needed them to step up and they did," Upper Lake coach Alex Stabiner said of a half-dozen Cougar players.
666 -- No, it's not a satanic reference. Clear Lake's JVs are 6-0 with six shutouts through the first six weeks of the 2012 season.
Until further notice -- Homecomings are outlawed.
Great season in progress -- St. Helena quarterback Richard Hoppe is 42-for-65 for 886 yards, 18 touchdowns and no interceptions.
Bass Bowl alert -- Clear Lake and Kelseyville meet in Bass Bowl III on Oct. 26 in Kelseyville. The series is tied one game apiece. Let the excitement begin.
Kelseyville-Lower Lake alert -- Will either team have a league win before meeting on the final day of the regular season?
Saw it on the side of a milk carton -- The San Francisco Giants' offense.
12-0-1 -- The record of the Middletown varsity girls' soccer team entering play this week.
Just for the heck of it -- Shooty Babbitt.
Had about a half-dozen tweets ... -- ... read on the Gary Radnich-Larry Krueger morning show on KNBR. Struck out Monday.
I'd like to buy a vowel -- Detroit Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque. But I don't want to kiss the damn thing.
Volleyball showdown -- Clear Lake (6-0) at Middletown (5-1) tonight in varsity action.
That's an even dozen -- Upper Lake's Ward Beecher leads Lake County running backs with an even dozen 12 rushing TDs. He also took over the county rushing lead and scoring lead with his effort against Emery.
New sack leader as well -- Clear Lake's Luke Punzalan, checking in at 4 1/3.
I love it when coaches call me 10 minutes before deadline -- Said no sports editor ever.


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Domestic Violence – Part 3: The Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
While every relationship is different, survivors of domestic violence have identified common characteristics and behaviors of abusive partners. Knowing the warning signs can help you to avoid abusive relationships or identify abuse and get help for yourself or a friend/family member sooner. If you recognize any of the warning signs below, consider calling the Family Wellness Program or one of the hotlines listed at the bottom of this page.
1. Extreme jealousy – when one partner wants to know who the other is with and what they are doing at all times, is extremely possessive, accuses them of cheating with no reason.
2. Isolation – when one partner wants the other all to him/her self, tries to cut them off from friends, family, and activities – might even insist they quit their job or school.
3. Controlling behavior – when one partner tries to control the other by telling them what to do, how to dress, who to hang out with – or manipulates them into doing what they want.
4. Fast-moving relationship – when a partner who comes on very strong, is an extreme "smooth talker" and wants make major commitments very early in the relationship.
5. Blaming – when one partner always seems to blame the other for his/her own behavior – "You made me do this."
6. History of abusive behavior – if someone has ever been abusive to a current or ex partner, a child or an animal; it is unlikely they will change without help.
7. Moodiness – someone with a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality.
8. Put-downs – when one partner is constantly criticizing the other, putting them down and making them feel badly about themselves.
9. Entitlement – when someone believes they are entitled to be in charge or be catered to, whether because of gender or other reasons.
10. Intimidation and threats - when one partner uses threats or intimidating body language, punches walls or breaks things to intimidate the other.
How to get help:
The Children's Aid Society – Family Wellness Program 212-503-6842
NYC Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-699-SAFE (TDD 800-787-3224)
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline 1-866-331-9474 (TTY 866-331-8453)


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AVON LAKE (AP) -- Officials have asked thousands of northeast Ohio residents to limit their water usage amid a shortage after ice blocked intake valves pulling water from Lake Erie, which became more frozen in below-zero temperatures this week.
The Plain Dealer reported the shortage Wednesday affected more than 206,000 residential and commercial customers whose water is provided through the Avon Lake Regional Water plant. The affected customers were in several counties, primarily Lorain and Medina counties.
Local officials asked industrial customers to curtail operations that use water and said residents should use water only for certain purposes, such as drinking and cooking. A message sent out by Avon's mayor pleaded for people also to refrain from doing laundry or taking showers and to try to flush toilets less frequently than usual.


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"We remain committed to providing patients who have suffered from acute coronary syndrome with additional protection against stent thrombosis and secondary life-threatening cardiovascular events," said Paul Burton, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, Clinical Development, Janssen Research & Development. "We are evaluating the contents of the letters and will determine the appropriate next steps."
ACS is a complication of coronary heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases in the world. ACS occurs when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery, reducing blood supply to the heart. This disruption of blood flow can cause a heart attack or unstable angina, a condition signifying that a heart attack may soon occur. Each year, an estimated 1.2 million patients in the U.S. are discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of ACS. About 785,000 Americans have a first heart attack each year, while another 470,000 who have already experienced one or more heart attacks go on to have another attack.
Stent thrombosis is an uncommon, but potentially catastrophic complication that may occur after a stent has been inserted into a patient's coronary artery and causes clots to form. If blood flow is significantly restricted or completely blocked, this can result in unstable angina, myocardial infarction or even death, with incident rates as high as 64 percent. Survivors of a stent thrombosis event are at an elevated risk of recurrent stent thrombosis.
Both sNDAs are based on results from the 15,526-patient pivotal Phase 3 ATLAS ACS 2 TIMI 51 (Anti-Xa Therapy to Lower cardiovascular events in Addition to aspirin with/without thienopyridine therapy in Subjects with Acute Coronary Syndrome) clinical trial of XARELTO®, which was presented at the American Heart Association's annual Scientific Sessions and published in the New England Journal of Medicine in November 2011.
About XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) XARELTO® works by blocking the blood clotting Factor Xa and does not require routine blood monitoring. XARELTO® has the broadest indication profile of any oral anticoagulant and is approved for six indications that include:
The extensive program of clinical trials evaluating rivaroxaban makes the compound the most studied oral Factor Xa inhibitor in the world today. By the time of its completion in 2018, approximately 100,000 patients will have participated in the rivaroxaban clinical development program.
Janssen Research & Development, LLC and Bayer HealthCare together are developing rivaroxaban.
For more information about XARELTO®,visit www.xarelto-us.com. The XARELTO® CarePath Support Program is a resource designed for healthcare providers, patients and caregivers. Visit www.xareltocarepath.com or call 1-888-XARELTO to learn more about the XARELTO® CarePath resources focused on access, education and adherence.
XARELTO® is a prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, not caused by a heart valve problem. For patients currently well managed on warfarin, there is limited information on how XARELTO® and warfarin compare in reducing the risk of stroke.
XARELTO® is also a prescription medicine used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and to help reduce the risk of these conditions occurring again.
XARELTO® is also a prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people who have just had knee or hip replacement surgery.
People with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart beat) are at an increased risk of forming a blood clot in the heart, which can travel to the brain, causing a stroke, or to other parts of the body. XARELTO® lowers your chance of having a stroke by helping to prevent clots from forming. If you stop taking XARELTO®, you may have increased risk of forming a clot in your blood.Do not stop taking XARELTO® without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. Stopping XARELTO® increases your risk of having a stroke.If you have to stop taking XARELTO®, your doctor may prescribe another blood thinner medicine to prevent a blood clot from forming.
People with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart beat) are at an increased risk of forming a blood clot in the heart, which can travel to the brain, causing a stroke, or to other parts of the body. XARELTO® lowers your chance of having a stroke by helping to prevent clots from forming. If you stop taking XARELTO®, you may have increased risk of forming a clot in your blood.
Do not stop taking XARELTO® without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. Stopping XARELTO® increases your risk of having a stroke.
If you have to stop taking XARELTO®, your doctor may prescribe another blood thinner medicine to prevent a blood clot from forming.
You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take XARELTO® and take other medicines that increase your risk of bleeding, including:
Tell your doctor if you take any of these medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is one listed above.
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you develop any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding:
Spinal or epidural blood clots (hematoma): People who take a blood thinner medicine (anticoagulant) like XARELTO®, and have medicine injected into their spinal and epidural area, or have a spinal puncture, have a risk of forming a blood clot that can cause long-term or permanent loss of the ability to move (paralysis). Your risk of developing a spinal or epidural blood clot is higher if:
If you take XARELTO® and receive spinal anesthesia or have a spinal puncture, your doctor should watch you closely for symptoms of spinal or epidural blood clots. Tell your doctor right away if you have tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness, especially in your legs and feet.
XARELTO® is not for patients with artificial heart valves.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE XARELTO®? Do not take XARELTO® if you:
WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY DOCTOR BEFORE OR WHILE TAKING XARELTO®?Before taking XARELTO®, tell your doctor if you:
Tell all of your doctors and dentists that you are taking XARELTO®. They should talk to the doctor who prescribed XARELTO® for you before you have any surgery, medical or dental procedure.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some of your other medicines may affect the way XARELTO® works. Certain medicines may increase your risk of bleeding. See "What is the most important information I should know about XARELTO®?"
Especially tell your doctor if you take:
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
Take XARELTO® exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not change your dose or stop taking XARELTO® unless your doctor tells you to.
If you take XARELTO® for:
Please see "What is the most important information I should know about XARELTO®?"
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are also encouraged to report side effects to the FDA: visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., at 1-800-JANSSEN (1-800-526-7736).
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Not even Jeff Lowe at his tyrantly (yes, tyrantly) best wouldn't force the cast of "Scrooge, The Musical" to rehearse on Thanksgiving. Why, that would be utterly
Today? That's another story. By 7 p.m., the 37 actors who don't have a viable excuse (indigestion?) will be back on stage at the Bay Terrace Theatre, gearing up for the Nov. 30 curtain-raiser.
"And they have to bring me leftovers," Lowe winked.
It was Monday night and Lowe and crew were at it. First rehearsal, then the start of building a two-story building depicting London,
circa 1843.
Yes, there was a déja vu feeling to it all. Bay Area Stage did "Scrooge, The Musical," last holiday season. And, while Lowe isn't one to repeat himself, he heard voices and they weren't just in his head.
"A lot of people said they wanted to see it again or people who missed it wanted to see it so they can come out and have a good feeling about Christmas," said Lowe.
"Scrooge, The Musical" follows the plot of "A Christmas Carol," and opened in 1992 as a stage musical. And one Lowe happily decided to direct for Bay Area Stage.
"I look for a musical that's got a real story to it," Lowe said. "If there's no story, there's not a lot to direct unless you're a choreographer and I'm not. If you're a choreographer, then you can direct a musical that's not story-driven. Otherwise, you've got to have that story."
Not that directing a musical is as easy as throwing a snowball.
"I've directed straight plays, drama comedies ... everything," Lowe said. "Musicals are without a doubt the hardest thing to direct and come across at the end with something that people will believe and not something that looks pasted to the stage."
Fortunately, continued Lowe, "I like holiday shows and this is a good one."
Jeff Siino brings his Tiny Tim back after earning a nomination for a county Arty Award for his portrayal last year. With Siino excused for the run's second week, Skyler Hebron takes on the role with Jamie Emrey as understudy.
Buddy Nash of Benicia plays Scrooge while Scott Slagle returns as Bob Cratchit. Mrs. Cratchit is Maureen Williams.
As Mr. Fezziwig, Vallejoan Brian O'Reilly, insisted that he really had to work on the accent. Joke. He's from Birmingham, England.
"I took a correspondence course to learn how to talk like this. I get a CD once a month," said O'Reilly, donning a white wig for the occasion.
O'Reilly said he's "having a blast" with the production despite a bandaged left thumb from a six-stitch cut.
"The show must go on," O'Reilly said, praising the cast and crew.
"Truly, this warrants to be in a bigger theater in a more populated town," O'Reilly said.
As Jacob Marley, Scrooge's old business partner, the ghostly Thomas Lea was ready after
45 minutes in costuming and make-up.
"I haven't been to a hairdresser in seven years," he said in morbid character, managing to grin, "I'll be here all century."


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The Boston Bruins' fourth line of Daniel Paille, Gregory Campbell and Shawn Thornton are everything the New York Rangers are not in the Eastern Conference semifinals: Tough, tenacious in the offensive zone, clutch and, above all else, goal-scoring.
The trio factored in on both Bruins goals in their 2-1 Game 3 victory over the Rangers at MSG on Tuesday night, as Boston took a 3-0 lead in the series and can eliminate the Rangers on Thursday night.
"They were working hard, and they've scored some big goals for us in the playoffs. I have confidence in that line," said Coach Claude Julien. "You utilize them because they're good, not because you have to."
Entering the third period, Rangers held a 1-0 lead in the third period on a Taylor Pyatt goal at 3:53 of the second. But a Henrik Lundqvist turnover led to a few golden chances for the fourth line, until Paille found Johnny Boychuk for a blast just inside the blueline that beat Lundqvist and tied the game at 3:10.
Boston took the lead for good on a strange sequence later in the period.
After Thornton won an offensive zone faceoff, the Bruins fired two shots on the Rangers' goal. A third shot from Campbell deflected off of bodies in front of Lundqvist, with the puck flying up and over the Rangers goalie onto the goal-line. It landed squarely and then rolled away from the goal, in one of the postseason's oddest moments.
Lest one believe the Hockey Gods favored the Rangers on this play, Paille was able to skate around the cage unchecked and knock the loose puck in for the 2-1 lead. The Rangers pulled their goalie, but were unable to mount much against Tuukka Rask (23 saves).
Outside of his stick-handling blunder, Lundqvist was masterful in Game 3, stopping 32 shots. It's his first loss in his last six Game 3s in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Once again, it was the Rangers squandering a stellar effort from their netminder.
No points for Rick Nash, Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard, Brian Boyle, Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin in a must-win Game 3. Brad Richards played 8 minutes and has 7 years left on his $60 million contract.
The insult to that injury for the Rangers: While their star players were silent, it was the blue-collar Bruins that led them to victory.
The fourth-liners. The grunts. The guys who sacrifice their body and do what it takes to win.
The guys John Tortorella loves to coach, whom he watched defeat the players he actually does coach, pushing this conference finalist in 2012 to the brink of elimination in 2013.


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by Jenna Valente
June 03, 2013
Overlooking Baltimore Harbor on a warm spring day, the grounds of Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine are an alluring sight. The fort is now protected by the National Park Service (NPS), nearly 200 years after its historic stand during the Battle of Baltimore, which birthed our naitonal anthem.
Nestled outside of the fort's borders is an urban wetland: seven acres of manmade wildlife habitat that set a progressive example of how to overcome urbanization, development and other modern-day environmental obstacles.
The wetland was created by the Maryland Transportation Authority in 1982 to mitigate the construction of the Interstate 95 tunnel. It is currently being restored under the supervision of The National Ocean Service (NOS) and The National Aquarium.
In 1998, the aquarium realized the potential of the wetland as an educational tool and now uses it to inform their 1.5 million annual visitors about estuarine systems. Their wetland-based educational programs include a student-tended nursery, a demonstration garden, a rain garden and a greenhouse filled with plants that act as a natural water filter to an attached striped bass tank.
Laura Bankey, the director of conservation at the National Aquarium, explained: "The marsh is a useful hands-on education tool for the National Aquarium, as well as a valuable refuge for wildlife in the city."
It is home to a wide array of fish species, 250 bird species, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The wetland also serves as an esteemed green space to the residents of Baltimore.
"I grew up just south of here on the Patapsco River," Bankey said. "I spent a lot of time outside as a kid and now that I have a daughter, I want the same for her. I want a place where she can play outside and walk barefoot."
The wetland has overcome its fair share of obstacles; the original stone riprap built around wetland's culverts became problematic when the hard shoreline began to funnel debris and sediment into these culverts, blocking them from tidal flow and fish passage. In 2004, the wetland received second mitigation credits that led to the creation of a soft shoreline that now allows marine debris to accumulate in the marsh, which is cleaned up by an extensive network of volunteers.
Bankey credits a lot of the wetland's success to volunteer efforts. "We have been hosting volunteer events since 1999," Bankey said. "We had 179 volunteers come out here one day and pick up 15 tons of trash. We kept the bottles to show how many you can collect in one day," she continued, pointing at a mountain of bottles, a visual that the National Aquarium uses to draw awareness to the issue of marine debris during volunteer and educational programs.
"Most of the trash that we pick out of the marsh is what we call 'convenience store' trash. Items like toys that are purchased, used once, then thrown away, or heavy plastics," said Bankey. She pointed out that most of the lighter plastics, like plastic bags, tend get stuck farther upstream.
Bankey stressed the importance of community involvement and environmental education in the success of the Fort McHenry Urban Wetlands Restoration Project.
"We need to tackle the debris problem upstream, but it's important to get people out here, hands-on, to show them how quickly it [debris] accumulates and what is possible with their help," Bankey said.
Every spring, the fort recruits volunteers for an annual field day. Learn how to get involved.


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Merrick Speaker Series featuring Author Daniel H. Pink
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Dan Pink will be on campus to discuss his book To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others.
- To attend this event please visit the webpage. Ticket information is available for both the general public and UB students, faculty and staff.
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Daniel H. Pink is the author of five provocative books — including the long-running New York Times bestsellers, A Whole New Mind and Drive. His latest book, To Sell is Human, is a #1 New York Times business bestseller, a #1 Wall Street Journal business bestseller, and a #1 Washington Post nonfiction bestseller. Pink's books have been translated into 34 languages and have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. In 2013, Thinkers 50 named him one of the top 15 business thinkers in the world.
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Parkinson's Disease
My dad has parkinson`s and has trouble keeping his balance. He told the doctor and he put him on namenda. When i looked up namenda it mainly said it was for dementia` My dad does not have dementia. He is sharp as a whip. Is namenda sometimes prescribed for balance and avoiding falls? Thank you very much.
Memantine (Namenda) is sometimes tried for individuals with Parkinson's disease when there are features of cognitive problems.
It is not uncommon for some of the changes in cognition to lead to an increase in falls, and a trial of this medication may help lessen the fallling.
Further, there are studies looking at the effect of this medication on all aspects of the disease, but there is currently no significant evidence to support this medication helps improve balance.
I suggest the this be discussed further with your father's health care provider.
Punit Agrawal, DO
Assistant Professor of Neurology
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Colts fear WR Reggie Wayne tore his ACL, as @mortreport reported. Will be an MRI to confirm if true.
This would just be devastation if true. We've been able to compensate for all of the injuries so far, but Reggie is different. He is the legendary HOF receiver who is our last offensive link to the past. He is Luck's security blanket. Our offense would lose so much potency without him.
Let's hope that we get a miracle from the MRI, but this doesn't sound good at all. It certainly puts a huge damper on what otherwise is a great morning.


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It's Only Rock 'N' Roll
Tom Stoppard's new play "Rock-n-Roll" is getting mixed reviews here, but tickets are scarce, so I was thrilled when my friend Chris scored some for us. This is Stoppard's chronicle of the intersection of pop culture and politics in then-Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution.
Stoppard, I learned from the program notes, was born in the Czech town of Zlin, where I — highly coincidentally — have a close friend, Hannah, who grew up there. Hannah, much younger than Stoppard, is a devout Catholic, for theological and political reasons (the Catholic Church was a staunch form of dissidence in parts of the East bloc).
I remember Hannah telling me about the day her father called her into the kitchen for an earnest, whispered confession. He apologized to her for not joining the Communist Party because he knew it would limit her chances, and he pleaded with her to stop going to Mass. Her teachers, the secret police, the Party, knew of it, and if she persisted, she would be sent to work at the shoe factory, and never be allowed an education.
Stoppard's play is a history of the world many people alive today have never heard of. The Plastic People of the Universe, one of the world's most obscure rock and roll bands, and Western rock, carry the zeitgeist of revolution and resistance, and their consequent cynicism and despair, in the final years of the Soviet Union. It's a story that matters.


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Kejriwal Promised Much but Delivered Little
By Express news service | Published: 02nd February 2014 07:23 AM |
Last Updated: 02nd February 2014 08:33 AM | A+A A- |
Populism is the platform of promise for change. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won on a manifesto that promised to radically change the lives of Delhi's dispossessed and disadvantaged as well as fulfil the aspirations of a corruption-weary middle class.
The newest hurdle the chief minister has hit is the politics of power. The over one-and-a-half crore residents of the capital are getting ready to pay eight per cent more on their electricity bills after voting a government to power which promised to halve tariffs.
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has announced a hike in 'surcharge' levied on electricity from February 1 for three months till further orders. Kejriwal condemned the DERC decision, saying it was uncalled for, since an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General into the accounts of private distribution companies is already under progress. He said the power distribution companies were fudging accounts and deliberately showing losses and engaging in "blackmail". Leader of Opposition Harsh Vardhan, however, said the failure to curb power costs just exposed Kejriwal's false promises.
Unable to bring down tariffs, the government announced a subsidy to people who consume up to 400 units. For this measure too, an appropriation bill has to be passed in the Assembly, which has still not been done. "The officers who are signatories to this order would be behind bars," said former Delhi finance minister Jagdish Mukhi.
In the one month that AAP has been in power, the state government has managed to fulfil only one promise fully—reversing the Sheila Dikshit government's decision to permit FDI in multi-brand retail. AAP has initiated reforms on five points that figured in the 18-point agenda drawn up before the government came to power.
Water: While AAP claims credit for initiating 666 litres of free water supply per day in the national capital, Mukhi claimed only a miniscule number of people residing in Delhi would be able to derive benefit of this scheme. "One third of Delhi does not have pipelines so they are not covered under this scheme. Among those who have piped water supply, there are thousands of colonies which don't have meters, so they won't be covered either. Housing societies in Delhi have bulk meters, so they would not be able to derive benefit, and MIG and HIG consumers use more water so they too won't benefit. Among the remaining consumes who have meters, 60 per cent of meters are not functional," he said.
Ending VIP culture: Opposition parties alleged that crores were spent on the chief minister's oath taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, which required all the paraphernalia and thousands of security guards, whereas, only a few lakhs would have been spent if the ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan. The chief minister himself and his cabinet colleagues do not use red beacons on their cars. Mukhi claimed Kejriwal's insistence on not taking security was resulting in six-fold increase in expenditure as plainclothes personnel provide him round-the-clock cover. None of AAP's ministers have accepted bungalows.
Jan Lokpal Bill: Kejriwal promised he would get it passed in 15 days but more than a month later, the bill remains stuck.
Mohalla sabhas: The Janta Durbar fiasco forced a hasty retreat and plans to meet the public abandoned. Mukhi said for introducing a Swaraj bill, which envisages that local residents and RWAs decide what works are to be taken in their locality, the state government has to first take permission from the Union Home Ministry. "First let the cabinet adopt the bill and send it to home ministry and let it come to the House. But one should understand, there are many RWAs in one colony, who will get these deciding powers?" he asked.
Full statehood to Delhi: Kejriwal wanted the police and Delhi Development Authority to be under the government. But his protest on police transfers earned very little goodwill or support.
Regularisation of colonies: Government yet to come out with a precise plan.
Rehabilitation of slum-dwellers: Here too, no word from the government.
Regular jobs for contract labourers: Not much headway made though sincere efforts are said to be being made. AAP has formed committees to look into the promise and setting up a women protection security force.
Infrastructure for ordinary traders: At the time of going to press, the Delhi government announced scrapping of the cumbersome Audit Report 1 (AR1), which a communication said was a lengthy and unproductive report running into multiple pages and was mandatory for traders with an annual turnover exceeding Rs 10 crore.
Commenting on the list of AAP's 18 promises, Mukhi said AAP's plans of opening 500 schools in Delhi cannot happen in this government's tenure. On the issues of regularisation of colonies, Mukhi said the Congress government could not do it in the past 15 years. "This issue is hanging fire for the past 34 years, due to some legal issues. Even today, no flat can be registered in these colonies, neither can one avail loan," Mukhi said.
AAP is yet to deliver on setting up more courts, or appointing subsidy to farmers, or opening new government hospitals, all mentioned in its 18-point agenda.


text: The American remake of British time-traveling cop show Life On Mars just scored a major coup: Harvey Keitel is replacing Colm Meaney in the role of Detective Gene Hunt. The hard-assed boss who spars with time-lost detective Sam Tyler is probably the hardest role to fill, because Philip Glenister put his mark on the role in the British version. But Keitel could just possibly pull it off. In other casting news, AMC has released some images of the new stars of the new miniseries remake of The Prisoner, the 1960s spy-village drama. I recognized the amazing Lennie James from Jericho, off the top of my head. The names will be released tonight. [EW and AMC]


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Menechino excited to be part of honoring Rivera
JUPITER, Fla. -- Traveling to Panama is more than a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Marlins hitting coach Frank Menechino. The trip also is a chance to see old friends, as well as take part in paying respect to Mariano Rivera.
Menechino, who previously was a coach in the Yankees' system, is looking forward to the Marlins' two-game exhibition against New York this weekend in Panama.
For the Marlins, it's also a chance to gain exposure internationally, as well as recognize the achievements of Rivera, the future Hall of Fame closer who retired after the 2013 season.
The Yankees are sending a number of their high-profile players, including Derek Jeter, for the two game-set.
"Mo is a big part of that country, as well as baseball," Menechino said. "Anybody who is able to say they are part of that, it's something special. That's why Jeter is going, and all these guys are going. It's respect for Mo. To be part of that is great. We're getting to be a part of that. It's just something that's good."
The Marlins traveled to Panama on Friday, and they will play Saturday night (9:05 ET) and Sunday afternoon (2:05).
Menechino is in his first season as a big league coach. From his days with the Yankees, he learned the importance of thorough preparation.
"Don't leave any stone unturned," Menechino said. "The Yankees taught me how to use every resource possible. Before you make decisions, find out everything you possibly can. Find out all the alternatives. Find as much information as you can before you make a decision of what you want to do."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter


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OROVILLE — Fracking will be the hot topic at the meeting of the Water Commission Wednesday, which begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 25 County Center Drive in Oroville.
Two months ago, a group brought up the topic asking for a full discussion.
Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing or well stimulation, is a method of extracting oil and natural gas. Companies inject water, sand and chemicals to crack rock within the soil, for easier removal of fuel.
Environmental groups oppose the practice, which they say damages the environment in several ways.
In Butte County, the group Citizens Action Network is working for a moratorium on fracking. The first step is through the Water Commission, and later the Board of Supervisors. If this route doesn't work, the group has said they will collect signatures for a ballot initiative.
The discussion Wednesday will begin with a presentation by Paul Gosselin, director of the Department of Water and Resource Conservation, followed by Dave Garcia, of Citizen Action Network; see agenda here: http://goo.gl/xt2OWv.
The other main topic on the Water Commission agenda includes an update on the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.


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According to USDA's latest U.S. Export Sales report, corn net sales of 393,300 metric tons (MT) for the 2012-2013 marketing year were up noticeably from the previous week and from the 4-week average.
Increases for Mexico (113,000 MT), unknown destinations (98,600 MT), Japan (68,300 MT, including 13,400 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 1,100 MT), and China (62,600 MT, including 60,000 MT switched from unknown destinations), were partially offset by decreases for Colombia (6,900 MT), Jamaica (3,900 MT), and the Dominican Republic (2,000 MT). Exports of 246,900 MT were up noticeably from the previous week, but down 4 percent from the prior 4-week average. The primary destinations were Japan (86,000 MT), China (62,600 MT), Mexico (47,900 MT), and Cuba (27,500 MT).
Optional Origin Sales: For MY 2012/2013, optional origin sales totaling 68,200 MT for South Korea were exercised to export from other than the United States. Outstanding optional origin sales total 137,900 MT, and are for South Korea (117,900 MT), and Israel (20,000 MT). For MY 2013/2014, outstanding optional origin sales total 30,000 MT, all Mexico.
On Wednesday morning corn futures lost momentum after surging to a five-week high in early morning trade after the weekly Energy Information Administration report showed ethanol production at its lowest in 2 ½ years. Concerns about dryness in the central states and Argentina continue to support corn prices on Thursday, and March corn slipped 2 cents to $7.29 1/4 in early morning trading, while December fell 3 cents to $5.89 1/4 per bushel.
The report also showed that soybean net sales of 1,608,800 MT--a marketing-year high--for the 2012/2013 marketing year were for China (845,600 MT, including 60,000 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 24,600 MT), Egypt (130,500 MT), the Netherlands (125,500 MT, including 125,000 MT switched from unknown destinations), Mexico (104,700 MT), and Spain (81,600 MT, including 74,000 MT switched from unknown destinations).
Decreases were reported for unknown destinations (34,100 MT) and Costa Rica (14,300 MT). Net sales of 180,000 MT for delivery in the 2013/2014 marketing year were for China. Exports of 1,280,200 MT were up 9 percent from the previous week and 11 percent from the prior 4-week average.
The primary destinations were China (723,500 MT), the Netherlands (125,500 MT), Spain (81,600 MT), Mexico (77,500 MT), and South Korea (58,900 MT).
Optional Origin Sales: For MY 2012/2013, optional origin sales totaling 126,000 MT were reported for China. Outstanding optional origin sales total 126,000 MT, all China. For MY 2013/2014, optional origin sales totaling 120,000 MT were reported for China. Outstanding optional origin sales total 120,000 MT, all China.
On Wednesday morning soybean futures were able to sustain most of their early gains well into the noon hour as talks of dryness in Argentina helped to provide support. An early-morning slide in the soybean market on Thursday did not inspire confidence, and March beans fell 5 3/4 cents to at $14.30 3/4 in pre-dawn electronic trading, while March soyoil dipped 0.28 cents to 51.03 cents/pound and March meal lost $1.8 to $417.3/ton.


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THE victim of a teacher who indecently assaulted three boys on school trips has criticised his three-year jail term as too 'lenient'.
The man was one of three boys who was attacked by John Mead while they were pupils at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Blackburn in the 1970s.
The former pupil, who said the abuse had affected his whole life, travelled thousands of miles from abroad to give evidence at the 76-year-old's trial.
During the case it emerged Mead, of Sabden, who claimed he was a victim of the 'Jimmy Savile effect', had a 'sinister motive' for taking the boys away on camping holidays.
The victim, who is now in his 50s, said: "I am concerned about the apparent leniency of this sentence. It falls short of justice for those victims who have already suffered, and continue to suffer, a lengthy sentence as a result of this individual."
Mead, a former maths and music teacher who was described as a 'predatory paedophile', was found guilty by a jury of four counts of indecently assaulting three boys under the age of 14 following a five-day trial at Preston Crown Court.
The court heard how he would regularly take groups of boys on trips to youth hostels.
During one of the trips, Mead got into bed with one of the boys who had been chosen to sleep in a room alone. During the night, his teacher sneaked into the dormitory before reaching over and touching him inappropriately.
Another boy was assaulted by Mead, of Timbrills Avenue, during a game of 'monsters in the dark' in which his teacher grabbed him, pulled him onto the bed and groped him.
And a third complainant was indecently assaulted on multiple occasions when Mead got into the shower with him. The youngster ended up abusing alcohol to cope with what happened to him.
Mead had always maintained he was innocent and blamed the allegations on the 'Jimmy Savile effect', accusing his victims of only coming forward 40 years later because of what they had seen about the TV personality in the media.
Judge Christopher Cornwall, sentencing Mead, dismissed the claims, saying that while the defendant's career 'progressed with distinction', the boys' lives had been destroyed.
He told the defendant: "You suggest you have been set up by the unscrupulous victims. I utterly and without reservation reject what you say in this regard.
"This is not the Jimmy Savile effect as you understand it. Savile died in October 2011 and it was only after that allegations began to be made about his sexual misconduct during his life time.
"The first complaint to the police about you was nine years before Jimmy Savile died.
"I wholly understand that these allegations coming four decades after the event have completely devastated you.
"You believed it had all been buried without trace. But justice comes limping along."
The judge was told how Mead suffers from myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression meaning he would 'cope extremely badly' in prison.
But the married father-of-three was told by Judge Cornwall that he could not justify a sentence a day shorter than three years.
He said: "This is a truly terrible case.
"It is not just the fact that each boy at the time was as young as he was, it is not just the fact that each boy and his parents placed an implicit trust in the school and you to behave properly. It is the fact each one felt he had no realistic alternative to accepting in silence what you had done to them."
One of the victims said he believed the prison term should be longer to reflect the long-term effect his actions had on the pupils.
The man, speaking after the case, said: "The word historic was used to describe Mead's crimes. For his victims, however, the consequences are lifelong.
"Mead is a predatory paedophile, a sociopath. The nature of such behaviour is that it is remorseless, repetitive and chronic.
"Given his blatant sexual interest in boys, it seems impossible that other adults, including those in positions of responsibility, were unaware of what was happening."
Another victim, also in his 50s, has previously said: "I was terrified. I was disgusted. But I just let it happen, I just froze.
"This is what I have never been able to come to terms with."
As well as the jail term, Mead will be subject to notification requirements for life and a sexual offences prevention order until further notice.
Speaking after the hearing, DS Julie Cross, from the public protection unit, said: "I am pleased with the custodial sentence handed down to Mead and I hope it brings some closure to his victims so that they start to move on with their lives.
"We are committed to investigating all allegations of this nature thoroughly and sensitively. Anyone who has been the victim of similar offences can contact us and be confident that we will listen to them and investigate in a similarly measured way. "


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My mother has been through 2 weeks of ongoing procedures to reduce her biliruben count and rid her of jaundice. She now has 2 internal stents and will be going to Duke University this Thursday for more testing to see if she is a candidate for surgery. My family has been through alot this past year...my step-mother just finished her chemo/radiation treatments for breast cancer, we lost my step-father this past March, and now we are watching my mother go through this. She is 63 and very healthy up until this point. I am very scared and am trying to do all I can to keep her spirits up through all of this. My prayers are she is a candidate and the surgery will remove all the tumor. We are also trying to figure out how to pay for all of this. She worked part-time with minimal health insurance. All of her savings was put towards my step-fathers outstanding medical bills/funeral expenses. Can someone guide me in the right direction... it is all so overwhelming along with having to work full-time, and take care of my 2 year old.
thank you and keep my mother in your prayers.


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MATTHEWS, N.C. Family Dollar Stores reported that net sales for the fourth quarter ended Aug. 28, increased 8% to $1.96 billion from $1.81 billion in the fourth quarter ended Aug. 29, 2009. Comparable-store sales for the quarter increased 6.1%. Sales during the quarter were strongest in the consumables category, the company reported.
"Customers continue to respond well to the values and convenience we offer," said Howard Levine, chairman and CEO. "In fiscal 2010, we enhanced our assortment, worked to make our stores easier to shop, and expanded our operating hours to provide our customers with more convenience. These investments have delivered solid results and position us well for continued growth in fiscal 2011."


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Mezco passes along new images of their upcoming Kick-*** action figures. Kick-***, the action-adventure movie from Lionsgate and Matthew Vaughn, is a twisted high-octane adventure that redefines the "superhero" genre, based on the popular comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.
Kick-***, a.k.a. Dave Lizewski (pictured above) is an average teenager and avid comic-book fan, who decides to become a real-life superhero, Kick-***! With no actual super powers, his life is forever changed as he encounters the violent, real-crime world of common thugs, drug lords and underworld mobsters.
The Kick-*** 1/12 scale 6-inch action figure captures the essence of the crime fighter armed with two billy-clubs, and wearing signature suit and mask.
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The 1/12 scale action figure features Hit-Girl in her signature plaid skirt, purple wig and cape. Armed with a pair of butterfly knives, and her double Gitano bladed mindy stick.
Both action figures ship October 2010.
Mezco will also be offering a plethora of related Kick-*** merchandise, from magnet sets and water bottles to sticker sheets and shot glasses. Look for them in finer retailers when the film hits theaters on April 16th, 2010.
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