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A judge temporarily blocking J.C. Penney Co. Inc. from selling Martha Stewart products wasn't enough for Macy's Inc. The upscale New York-based department store is out for blood—taking its beef with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSLO) and J.C. Penney to the next level.
The whole ordeal started back in January, when Macy's sued MSLO after the latter entered an agreement with J.C. Penney to open Martha Stewart Living shops within its stores. The suit claimed the media and merchandising company breached its contract with Macy's when it entered into an agreement with J.C. Penney because Macy's had an exclusive agreement with MSLO to sell Martha Stewart Living products.
Macy's sought an injunction in February, and in July, a state judge temporarily blocked MSLO from selling some of its products at J.C. Penney stores—a victory for Macy's.
But Macy's is taking it a step further, filed suit against J.C. Penney yesterday, seeking to stop the "less upscale" retailer from doing anything that violates Macy's agreement with Martha Stewart. It also seeks to stop J.C. Penney from using product designs that Macy's argued were illegally obtained from Martha Stewart.
"The fact that J.C. Penney is a less upscale retailer compared to Macy's compounds the injury," the lawsuit said.


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Does my child need previous Montessori experience to be considered for admission, especially for older grades?
Previous experience in a Montessori classroom is helpful, but not a necessity to be considered for admission. Students without previous experience in a Montessori classroom have been accepted into our programs at all ages and have had great success as OSMS students.
How long has the school been in existence?
The Ocean State Montessori School (OSMS) was founded in 1973 by a group of parents interested in providing a Montessori education for their children. What started as a one-room school for preschool-aged children has evolved over the years to include Montessori programs for children ages three to twelve, as well as after-school programs and vacation and summer camps. For more information read About Us.
What type of parent involvement is there?
Our school is a parent-cooperative and each family is required to volunteer 10 hours per school year. There are many different volunteer opportunities including serving on a school committee; subbing in the classroom; helping with grounds, maintenance, technology, or office work; chaperoning field trips; and helping with special school activities (Grandparents' Day, Book Fairs, May Day, etc.). For more information read about The Parent Community.
Is the school a non-profit?
Yes, the school is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation.
Is the school licensed?
The OSMS is licensed by both the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
What qualifications do your teachers have?
Our Montessori teachers possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field. In addition, they have received their American Montessori Society (AMS) certification for the level at which they are teaching. Occasionally we will hire a teacher who will teach while attending a Montessori teacher education program. Successful completion of the program is required for continued employment. For more information, read the Faculty and Staff page.
Do you offer year-round care?
The OSMS follows a typical school-year calendar. However, we do offer vacation camps for our February and April vacations, as well as an eight-week summer camp program. For more information see the Vacation/Summer Camps page.
How many students do you have? What is the teacher to student ratio?
Please see the About Us page for information on current enrollment level. We have:
- Three Primary classrooms (ages 3 to 6). Each primary classroom has 20 students with a Head Teacher and Teacher Assistant
- One Lower Elementary classroom (ages 6 to 9) with two co-Head Teachers. Average class size is 20-22 students.
- One Upper Elementary classroom (ages 9-11) with a Head Teacher. Average class size is 12-18 students.
Does my child need to have been in a Montessori program to transfer to the Elementary program?
We accept students without previous experience in a Montessori classroom. Typically students who are able to adapt more readily to the independent learning style have an easier transition.
Do you offer music, art, or any other special classes?
Music: Music is incorporated into the daily curriculum of our Wee Three and Primary students through songs at circle time and through the study of the composer of the month. Our Music Teacher also provides formal music instruction to all our students, Wee Three through sixth grade.
Art: Art is also incorporated into the daily curriculum of our Wee Three and Primary students through practical life activities and the study of the artist of the month. Our Art Teacher provides formal art classes for all Elementary students where they explore a variety of media.
Spanish: Spanish is introduced in first grade and continues through sixth grade.
Physical Education: Physical Education is incorporated into the Wee Threes and Primary students' curriculum through outdoor play as well as movement activities within the classroom. Elementary students have a more formal physical education curriculum.
Do you have an outdoor play area?
Yes, we have an enclosed yard with a play structure and room to run and play.
Do you have an Open House? When can I visit?
We hold our annual Open House in November. The Open House provides parents with an opportunity to tour the school, visit in the classroom, meet the staff, and talk with parents of currently enrolled students. Parents and children are welcome to attend.
We schedule school tours and observations on an individual basis. Please call the office to schedule a time to visit (401) 434-6913. Parents wishing to spend time observing in our classrooms should visit without their children. See the Contact Us page.
What is the application process?
You may submit your application for the next school year at any time; all applicants are put on a "waiting list" until January when we begin the acceptance process. We typically accept students based on a first-come, first-served basis, with some exceptions. Preference is given for siblings of current and past students, as well as for students transferring from other Montessori schools. We also try to maintain a balance of boys and girls and age groups within each class.
Notification of acceptance is sent beginning in January with enrollment deposits typically due within two weeks of notification. The enrollment deposit secures a spot for your child. We continue to accept from the waiting list until all classrooms are full. For more information see the Admissions page.
Does my child need to visit?
Yes, we schedule visits for all applicants beginning in January. Decision notification is sent shortly after your child's visit. Wee Threes and Primary applicants visit in the afternoon for approximately thirty minutes. Kindergarten applicants visit from 12:30 to 1:30 during regular Kindergarten time, and Elementary applicants visit during a regular school day.
Do you accept students from any state/town?
Yes, our students come from many communities throughout Rhode Island as well as nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Can my child ride the bus to school?
Busing availability depends on where you live. Rhode Island has a regionalized busing system that requires different cities and towns to provide busing for residents attending private schools in other cities and towns. For more information about busing please call the office.
How much does it cost for tuition?
Please see read our Tuition and Costs page.
Where are you?
Ocean State Montessori School is located at 100 Grove Avenue in East Providence between Route 195, Route 44, and Broadway. For details see the Map & Directions page.

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Diana Haddad waits for a word from her lover
Young director Ehab Al Kurdi has nominated Lebanese singer Diana Haddad for the leading role in the upcoming film "Kilma min Habibi" (A Word from my Lover). Egyptian actor Mustafa Shabaan has also been nominated for the leading role alongside Diana in the film, which is a semi-musical.
Diana has not given her initial acceptance for the role stressing that she still fears the idea of entering the acting world at this stage in her career. Diana is currently in Lebanon after receiving invitations from a number of television stations to be guest on their programs. The first invitation Diana received was from the Arab satellite television station MBC to be guest on their program Dandana, and the second from the Lebanese satellite channel Future on the program Sabisial.
Diana's visit was not only to shoot the episodes of the different programs, but to also to complete preparations for her upcoming album under the production of Alam El Phan. Diana revealed that the styles in the new album will vary from Lebanese, Egyptian, and the Bedouin accents.
Diana stressed that she is hoping to have her new album ready by the summer of 2005 and plans on shooting a music video for the first time under the direction of Sofi Boutros. The singer added that she is also scheduled to travel to Cairo to be guest on a number of Egyptian channels. –Albawaba.com


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EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of four profiles of the candidates running for the 4th state Senate District seat: Mickey Harrington, Dan Levine, Jim Nielsen and Jann Reed. Their 30-minute interviews with this newspaper's editorial board can be heard online at ChicoER.com/election.
"I have a strong ethic from my dad — you do the right thing and stand up to the bad guy," said 4th District state Senate candidate Dan Levine.
The politically-minded Levine, 27, moved to California more than three years ago from the East Coast because of the ability to use medical marijuana and better economic opportunities, he said.
He and his father bought an 80-acre ranch in Concow, where they plan to grow apples and grapes.
Levine received his bachelor's degree from Rutger's University, and is working on his master's in political science at Chico State University.
He had considered running for Butte County supervisor against incumbent Bill Connelly, but decided against it.
Then he heard about the senate seat opening up and "took offense with the way Mr. (Doug) LaMalfa" announced he was vacating the position to run for Wally Herger's seat in Congress. This left about a week for other candidates to join the race.
Levine said the voters deserve more time for candidates to consider running.
"Nielsen had his signs up two days before the proclamation (from LaMalfa) came down," and had built up a "war chest," Levine said.
With short notice for the race, Levine said he has no money, but is running on "laurels and ethics."
Key issues that came up during the 30-minute interview: Water safety, including new dams and structures; use of federal lands for solar panels; promotion of business and relaxing regulations; no sales tax increases (which he said would harm the poor); encouraging small farms; and sustainable tourism.
Levine said he is a medical cannabis activist, and has a doctor's recommendation.
He used pharmaceuticals including Xanax and Zoloft but wanted his "medicine of choice" and believes the issue "comes down to property rights" and equal protection.
Levine is against fracking for oil. In Pennsylvania some water wells have been invaded with methane due to fracking, he said.
He believes the plan for a California peripheral canal is "too much too soon."
Other concerns include urban sprawl and poor growth planning; assessing business taxes on profits not business assets: and finding ways to encourage youth to pick crops as summer work.
Staff writer Heather Hacking can be reached at 896-7758, email@example.com, or on Twitter @HeatherHacking.


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conebeckham wrote:
I understand this position, Namdrol, and I have had almost exactly the same conversation with Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso myself, and have also heard him comment on it publically in a larger group, as well. Nevertheless, if one takes the position, as you have in another thread, that Mahamudra REALLY means the "result," then can it not be said that all practices and techniques are really Mahamudra teachings, in a sense? Granted, the contents of the teachings contained in the Sutra presentation focus on Mind's Emptiness and Nature, Qualities, Awareness, etc. But even Serlingpa's Lojong tradition, which is surely a Sutra-based tradition with no Tantric content can be said to be part of the presentation.......
No, not really, because sutrayāna practice will not result in the realization of the 13th bhumi. The state of mahāmudra and the thirteenth bhumi are synonymous. The name of thirteenth bhumi, much less, mahāmudra, does not exist in sutra and is not really even hinted it.


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In 1835' the year Samuel Clemens was born into a hardscrabble Missouri frontier family' Andrew Jackson was nearing the end of his transformative presidency. During a period that historians now call "Jacksonian Democracy'" the dynamic seventh president of the United States forged a new' and enduring political party' dedicated to wielding the power of government on behalf of the common white man who was making "manifest destiny" a reality in the West and opposing the agenda of favor and privilege being practiced by elites in the East. However' Jacksonian Democrats believed that it was primarily through the states' rather than the Federal government' that their goals should be achieved.
Here then' were the seminal conflicts that would eventually define the life and work of Samuel Clemens the principle of "states' rights'" which belied the more compelling logic of a truly national character' and the defense of "democratic" ideals on behalf of the common white man while begging the issues of equality for women' blacks' and ethnic minorities. The Civil War was a watershed for some of these contradictions' since the defeat of the Confederacy affirmed the principle that the Federal government reigned supreme over the states' and it ushered in three far-reaching Constitutional amendments that first emancipated' and then granted full citizenship to black' male slaves.
Prior to the Civil War' Samuel Clemens achieved his boyhood dream of becoming a steamboat pilot' but when Civil War hostilities between the North and South closed the Mississippi River to steamboat traffic' they also forced the young "Missouri Ruffian" to go west to Nevada' first to work as a prospector' and then as a frontier newspaper reporter. Using the pen name "Mark Twain" (an old riverboat term which means the line between safe water and dangerous water)' Clemens traveled widely' bearing witness to the relentless taming of the American West' including Hawaii' and the swift development of its vast natural resources as a result of industrialization.
Eventually he married Olivia Langdon' the daughter of a wealthy abolitionist from Elmira' N.Y.' and settled down to raise his family in Hartford' Connecticut. Here Mark Twain came of age as a writer and a champion of social justice at the very time that his native South was seeking to resurrect the racist and disgraced traditions that had led to the tragic Civil War and which were also being used to justify the establishment of an American empire abroad.
From 1866-76' the period known as Reconstruction' the dominant Republican Party attempted to compel Southern adherence to the new social order by using Federal troops to enforce new voting rights for freedmen as well as protecting their fledgling social and economic institutions intended to rapidly elevate their status to a rough equality with whites. Southern white resistance to these policies was ruthless and widespread' and it was not long before early advances toward racial equality were effectively negated.
By 1877' neither the Republican nor Democratic Party were willing to continue their standoff concerning Reconstruction' and in order to secure the election of Republican Rutherford B. Hayes as president' his party"s leadership pledged that Hayes would remove the troops and restore full state sovereignty in the South if the Democrats pledged to accept the fraudulent result of the recent election that denied Samuel Tilden' their party's nominee' his rightful place in the White House. The deal was struck' and Reconstruction came to an end.
Without Federal protection' Southern freedmen were openly suppressed by the brutality of sharecropping and white terrorism' and quickly receded back to the lowest strata of society. Segregation became the norm in most of the nation during the last decades of the nineteenth century' as did the widespread promotion of vicious racial stereotypes that reinforced the belief in white supremacy. The so-called "Jim Crow" era would last well into the twentieth century' merging with an imperialist ideology that was euphemistically referred to as "The White Man's Burden."
In 1873' Mark Twain co-authored the book that characterized the post-Civil War era in America and gave it its most enduring name: The Gilded Age. The book was a scathing indictment of the greed' corruption' and moral degeneracy associated with urbanization and industrialization' and has since been used to describe the political bosses' Robber Barons' and conniving government officials that are most often associated with the late nineteenth century. Although Twain admired much of the technological and material progress of the age' but he deplored the price that a purportedly moral society had to pay in terms of human degradation and injustice. Twain dedicated most of his professional life after The Gilded Age to challenging all Americans to see the contradictions inherent in their new civilization' and to question the degree to which they were really being "civilized."
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- Veteran's Day: Stock Market Open, Bond Market and Banks Closed
- National Federation of Independenb Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index, 7:30 a.m. (all times EST)
- Treasury Budget, 2 p.m.
- Producer Price Index, 8:30 a.m.
- Retail Sales, 8:30 a.m.
- Business Inventories, 10 a.m.
- Federal Open Market Committee Minutes, 2 p.m.
- John Williams, President of the San Francisco Fed (voter), speaks, 8:50 p.m.
- Consumer Price Index, 8:30 a.m.
- Jobless Claims, 8:30 a.m.
- Empire State Manufacturing Survey, 8:30 a.m.
- Jeffrey Lacker, President of the Richmond Fed (voter), speaks, 9:00 a.m.
- Philadelphia Federal Reserve Survey, 10 a.m.
- Energy Information Administration Petroleum Status Report, 11 a.m.
- Richard Fisher, President of the Dallas Fed (non-voter), speaks, 2:45 p.m.
- Treasury International Capital, 9 a.m.
- Industrial Production, 9:15 a.m.
- Dennis Lockhart, President of the Atlanta Fed (voter), speaks, 4:20 p.m.
This week may bring some clarity to the disconnect between consumers and businesses, manufacturers in particular. Businesses have been more circumspect about the economy's prospects and the particularly potential political gridlock, and they may curb hiring if their concerns continue, as I discussed recently in All Revved and Stymied. Meanwhile, I have been writing that Americans are spending more freely -- consumers aren't fearful, despite caution by potential employers. At some point, that circle needs to be squared.
We may find out more this week in upcoming data. The retail sales report from the Census Bureau on Wednesday will bring us fairly straightforward data on consumer spending. However, be sure to compare it with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index inflation data, due out Thursday.
Retail sales figures are not adjusted for inflation, and the headline number can be skewed by price changes, particularly for gasoline and food.
Meanwhile, automobile sales can be skewed by promotions. So, while they are important, they can be a large and somewhat volatile category in the retail sales report and are best examined separately. Where I focus my attention is the component in the retail sales report that also gets fed into the gross domestic product report for consumer spending. This excludes gasoline, automobiles and building materials. (Building materials goes into residential fixed investment, not consumer spending, and is derived from different sources.)
U.S. consumers may keep up their spending habits. They are quite optimistic, after all, as we see in the Consumer Sentiment survey released Friday from Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan. The index rose to 84.9 from 82.6 in October, making for the fourth straight increase and the index's highest since July 2007.
Even more important, the sub-index of consumer expectations six months from now, which more closely tracks the direction of consumer spending, increased to 80.8 from 79 in October. This is the best reading since July 2007. The gauge of current conditions rose to 91.3, the highest since January 2008, from 88.1 the prior month.
What may hold consumers back, though, is a lack of income growth. The caveat, is that we often look through the lens of aggregate data. That may belie different behavior patterns among different groups of consumers.
For example, in a Bloomberg survey, college-educated respondents are hopeful rather than fearful by a 2-to-1 margin. Consumers who earn $100,000 or more are optimistic rather than pessimistic by a 3-to-1 margin.
That is hardly surprising: Workers over age 25 with a bachelor's degree or higher have an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, while those with a high school education have an unemployment rate of 8.4%. Meanwhile, 12.2% of those without a high school education are unemployed.
Would it really be so difficult to believe that there may be different spending patterns among different groups of consumers, segregated by education, employment status and income levels? Probably not. Thus, when looking at disparate retail stocks, you may see patterns emerge that can't be captured in a broad-level report like retail sales.
Even as the retail sales report is fairly simple and straightforward, and may be limited in its ability to differentiate spending patterns below the surface, the manufacturing data are more complex. It's not just a question of whether manufacturers have more orders or fewer, it's a matter of why this is so.
Inventory levels can influence production and new orders. Friday we received the Wholesale Sales and Inventories report from Census Bureau. Even though wholesale sales were up 2% from last month, and up 4.4% from September of last year, inventories at wholesalers nonetheless increased by 1.1% from last month and by 7.5% from a year earlier.
The inventory-to-sales ratio is now at 1.19, above its long-term average. Though it isn't terribly high, it is at a level where wholesalers are probably going to order fewer items from manufacturers. The inventory build is probably voluntary, given the level of sales, but there's only so much room on store shelves and in warehouses.
Manufacturing activity can thus diverge from final sales. If we see some softer manufacturing numbers, we know why. It isn't necessarily because domestic sales are suffering; it's more of an inevitable inventory correction. Of course, export activity can be blamed for some of any softness, not just inventories.
Of course, manufacturing can slow because economic activity overall is weaker, but it is hard to disambiguate the causes for short-term fluctuations. Results from the Empire State Survey have been in negative territory for the past three months, while the Philly Fed Survey outcomes have bounced around zero recently.
We'll want to keep close tabs on the subcomponents, especially new orders, along with delivery times and unfilled orders, to get a sense of where manufacturing is headed. Employment and workweek data are also important leading indicators.
For both surveys, all of these items have been in negative territory very recently. These can be problematic signs, so we'll have to closely monitor these data, though we must remember the caveat of why these data are what they are.


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The lame duck session of Congress has officially begun, and the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee is still waiting to hear what's next with the Farm Bill.
"I am still hopeful that (House leaders) want to get this off their plate by the end of the year," U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) told AgriTalk radio on Thursday.
"If they are going to dillydally around and not get this thing done, I am ready for permanent law and I am ready for $38 milk (on) Jan. 1," he added.
If a new Farm Bill isn't passed by Jan. 1, permanent law dating back to the 1940s takes effect. That, in turn, would deliver parity and raise dairy price supports to $38 per hundredweight or more.
At one point in the interview, Peterson commented that if dairy farmers, especially the ones in California, get three to four months of $38 milk, it might save them from the financial difficulties they have been experiencing this year.
Peterson wants the full House to vote on a new Farm Bill. He is adamantly against extending the current Farm Bill.
One of the reasons against extending the current bill, he says, is that dairy farmers need to have the Dairy Security Act enacted as soon as possible.
Current dairy policy doesn't work, he said. "We have dairy farmers in significant trouble, especially in the West. And we can't afford to wait another year. We're going to lose too many dairy farmers if we wait another year without getting this Dairy Security Act in place."
Provisions of the Dairy Security Act were included in versions of the Farm Bill passed earlier this year by the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee. Those provisions include margin protection insurance to help protect dairy producers from unfavorable swings in feed prices relative to milk prices,
To listen to more of Peterson's interview with AgriTalk, click on the audio bar at the top of this article.


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Doctors in one study said Pycnogenol, an extract of pine bark, promotes healthy blood pressure. They wanted to see if it could also improve kidney function. Fifty-five people with high blood pressure and early signs of impaired kidney function took the anti-hypertension drug Ramipril with or without 150 mg of Pycnogenol per day.
After six months, protein in the urine—a sign of impaired kidney function—had nearly returned to normal in the Pycnogenol group while remaining elevated in the Ramipril-only group. Blood pressure and inflammation were also much lower with Pycnogenol and blood flow to the kidneys had improved.


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Nebraska dairy producers, their families and dairy industry representatives can look forward to a schedule of wide-ranging presentations, exciting activities and annual business meetings at the 2013 Nebraska Dairy Convention on Tuesday, March 12, at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk.
Throughout the day, experts will provide information and opportunities for discussion on topics including checkoff updates, animal care, dairy economics, and farm labor.
Dave Hansen, a South Dakota dairy producer who traveled with his wife on a mission to Haiti, is the headline speaker at the convention banquet at 6:30 p.m. The crowning of the new Nebraska Dairy Princess will also take place during the convention banquet, which will be preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m.
The convention includes a trade show that runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Nebraska Holstein Association meets at 11 a.m. and the Nebraska State Dairy Association Annual Meeting takes place at 12:30 p.m.
The 2012 Nebraska Dairy Convention is free to all Nebraska dairy producers, families and guests. Special room rates are available at the Norfolk Lodge and Suites by calling 800-230-4134. Questions about the convention can be directed to Rod Johnson, Nebraska State Dairy Association, at 402-261-5482 or email@example.com. Attendee registration forms are available at www.nebraskamilk.org


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OPA gives up fight with IRS about tax on parking income
OCEAN PINES — After years of appeal, the Ocean Pines Association will no longer continue to fight the decision of the United States Tax Court which found the homeowner's association responsible for taxes related to beach parking income in tax year 2004.
"The OPA has, in consultation with its independent auditors and legal counsel, determined the estimated tax liability to be $340,000 at April 30, 2012," said Teresa Travatello, marketing and public relations Director of the OPA, in a press release sent last week.
The OPA set aside $450,000 to pay the Internal Revenue Service if the ruling went against it. Included in the total is the roughly $120,000 already paid for taxes owed for fiscal year 2003-2004.
Had the OPA opted to continue its argument, its only route would have been to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Because of the difficulty to get the Supreme Court to act on tax issues, the OPA declined to pursue the case any farther.
Prior to 2012, parking passes were sold only to OPA members and not the general public. The IRS said the proceeds of those sales, at least for 2004, are taxable.
When notified that back-taxes for 2004 were owed, the OPA apparently did not realize that parking permit revenue was taxable, since it had not been considered ordinary income in previous years.
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Since Curiosity landed on mars on Aug. 6, the rover has traveled hundreds of feet over the Martian surface. In the process, it has tracked up the sandy, dusty terrain, leaving tire marks, scoop divots, Morse code and one tiny piece of itself behind.
Unlike the Apollo astronauts' footprints on the moon, Curiosity's trails will probably be wiped away by the planet's frequent wind and sand storms. But there is still something so incredible about these little ephemeral marks we are making on another world.
Though the physical traces won't last, their impact lives on in the images the rover is sending back to Earth. Here are some of our favorite shots of Curiosity's tracks on Mars.
Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Curiosity stamps the Morse code for JPL in its tracks everywhere it goes. The symbols for J (.---), P (.--.) and L(.-..) can be seen in this shot. Scientists use the imprints to better gauge distance.
This image was taken on Sept. 2 by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.


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Topic: Grandmother recently diagnosed w/ cancer...
Hello everyone
I've been reading through the posts on this site for a couple days now and felt I should post my story as well...(its a long story and its only been 2 weeks since she was first diagnosed...)
Up until about a month ago, my 87 year old grandmother was 'healthy as a horse'! She came down with what seemed like the common flu bug mid-March. She experienced pain in her upper right abdomen, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and very slight yellowing of the skin. This went on for about a week before her symptoms reduced in severity.
Her family physician booked her for an ultrasound and thats when it was discovered she had a large mass on her gallbladder. She was then scheduled for a CT Scan which revealed the mass was in fact a malignant tumor and also that she had gall stones. The Dr. confirmed she would need surgery and referred her to a specialist in Vancouver BC Canada. My grandmother lives on Vancouver Island in a small town that doesn't have many specialists so she had to travel a few hours via car and then ferry to the mainland.
She had an ERCP procedure performed to insert a stent in the bile duct. After this procedure things started improving and it looked like we were ready to take her back home...unfortunately that wasn't the case. Within 3 days, my grandmother was rushed to hospital with high fever, low blood pressure, shivering and pain in her abdomen. Another ERCP procedure was performed and an additional stent was placed to drain her liver as that was also becoming blocked. Along with this last procedure, my grandmother was also admitted to the hospital because of a serious infection (don't know what type, wasn't told). She was in hospital for 4 days and was discharged earlier today.
While in hospital my grandmother was seen by an oncologist. He explained to us that her cancer is at an advanced stage and there wasn't any treatment available to her at this time other than palliative care. He explained further that surgery was too risky due to her age and the fact that the cancer has spread to nearby organs so the complications from the surgery outweigh the benefits. Currently he said the cancer is in her gall bladder, bile duct, lining of the liver and possibly her bladder.
In the 4 days my grandmother was in hospital, the specialist gave us a time line of about 6 months, by the time she was discharged he told us maybe 2 weeks!!!!
I can definitely see her health has deteriorated but she is still very much alert though her body is very weak. I just can't see how the Dr. can be so sure of her survival time line.
I'm still not convinced there isn't anything we can do, I'm considering getting a 2nd opinion but hesitating at the same time wondering if they will be able to tell us something different. She is older so I'm wondering if the Dr. is basing his decision on her age. I know age is a major factor in determining treatment options but we've told him that she is very active for her age.
I have accepted the fact that this type of cancer at an advanced stage cannot be cured but I'm looking for some info on treatments that can maybe slow down the spread. I would definitely like her to have quality of life rather than quantity but it seems that her mind is willing to fight this but doesn't have the strength to do it.
Thanks so much for reading my story...


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Police data on the number of rapes recorded by 43 police forces, and the outcomes, are published together for the first time today, with the figures showing Devon and Cornwall has one of the highest reported rape rates, and among the lowest levels of detection.
The information was published by the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary to help the public understand the extent of rape offending in their area and look at how their force is responding to this serious crime alongside other forces.
The figures show that there were 30.3 reports of rape to Devon and Cornwall Police for the 12 month period to March 2013 per 100,000 population, which at just over 30% makes it the fifth highest. The detection rate was 12%, making it the fifth lowest. The national average was 22 per 100,000 population, with an 18% detection rate.
The level of child rape reported for the period, just over 91 per 100,000 children, is the third highest in the county, with a detection rate of 24%, the eighth lowest, and less than the national rate of 31%. Child rape reports that were classed as "no crime' was 4% for the 12 month period to March 2013, lower than the national rate of 5%.
Nationally the number of recorded rapes, of both adults and children (under 16 years), has steadily increased since March 2008. In the last financial year (to March 2013) there were approximately 6,000 recorded rapes of children and approximately 10,000 recorded rapes of adults in England and Wales.
The figures do not show the full picture, as according to HMIC: "Increases in the numbers of rapes being recorded may mean that victims feel more confident in reporting what happened to them; or decreases may mean that victims are losing confidence in the authorities to treat them sensitively."
Concern over a "culture of disbelief" in rape cases has been raised as figures show that some police forces are writing off up to a third of all allegations reported to them, however in Devon and Cornwall this 'no crime' rate is 8%, falling from 18 per cent in 2009, lower than the national average of 12%.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: "We welcome the publication of the report which provides the public with a clear understanding of how all police forces are responding to this very serious crime.
"The numbers cannot tell the whole story. The figures reflect that now more than ever victims are feeling confident to come forward and report offences to us.
"Rape is an abhorrent crime which has a devastating effect on the victim and this offence is treated very seriously by Devon and Cornwall Police.
"We encourage reporting and are determined to provide the best possible service to the victims. To this end we have specialist investigation teams and dedicated sexual offences liaison officers to ensure victims are properly supported and cared by police.
"We also working very closely with partner agencies such as Health and those in the Criminal Justice System to support victim care and importantly, ensure offenders are brought to justice.
"Our figures also reflect the fact that all allegations of rape are recorded as a crime when first reported. This again ensures victims feel confident in the way the Force responds to and investigates such allegations.
We continually monitor our performance in respect of this crime and through the work that we have undertaken over the last twelve months we have seen an improvement in police outcomes. We will work hard with our partners to ensure that this improvement is maintained.
In every case we will work closely with the victim to ensure that they receive the best possible service and that any outcome meets their specific needs. In many cases a successful outcome may not necessarily mean a formal prosecution through the court process.
"It is important to remember that Devon and Cornwall sees a significant increase in population during the summer months and this has an inevitable impact of crime levels.
Chair of the RMG, HM Inspector of Constabulary, Dru Sharpling, said on behalf of the RMG members: "Rape is one of the most serious violent crimes and the impact on victims can be devastating. It is absolutely crucial that the police and wider criminal justice system has all of the information available to ensure that victims are being believed and the police are following through investigations.
"We will be seeking to improve on these data sets and will publish information at regular intervals to encourage and maintain performance improvements across England and Wales."


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Kobe Bryant was just a little better than Dirk Nowitzki in a spirited game befitting Western Conference leaders -- not teams battling for ninth place.
Bryant had 38 points to win a scoring duel with Nowitzki, and Steve Nash helped beat his former team by getting 20 points for the first time with the Los Angeles Lakers in a 103-99 victory against the host Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Nowitzki finished with a season-high 30 in a game that had a playoff feel from the start.
Bryant and Nowitzki had 16 points apiece in the first half and were still even at 24 after the third quarter before Bryant scored 14 in the fourth, including seven in the last 3 minutes. They were a combined 8 of 9 from 3-point range and hit 24 shots and 12 free throws between them.
Bryant, who went past the 31,000-point mark, was playing in Mark Cuban's building two days after the outspoken Dallas owner suggested in a radio interview that the Lakers might have to consider dumping Bryant through the amnesty clause.
The Lakers responded by calling the comment inappropriate, and Cuban defended himself before the game, saying he was speaking hypothetically.
Spurs 97, Suns 87: Former Saint Mary's star Patty Mills and Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points apiece to lead six San Antonio players in double figures, and the Spurs ended their nine-game trip at 7-2 with a victory in Phoenix. The Spurs' Tony Parker sat out because of a sore right triceps.
Thunder 102, Bulls 72: Russell Westbrook scored 23 points, Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka both had double-doubles and host Oklahoma City held Chicago to 29.1 percent shooting, worst in the NBA this season.
Heat 109, Cavaliers 105: LeBron James scored 28 points, Dwyane Wade scored 11 of his 24 in the final five minutes, and host Miami extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to 11 games by beating Cleveland.
Hornets 110, Kings 95: Anthony Davis had 20 points and eight rebounds, and Eric Gordon added 17 points and eight assists to lead host New Orleans.


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This might be my favorite post you have done on the Ringling compound. Maybe because it showed so much lovely outdoor scenery?? (I'm currently starved for the sight of greenery! lol) Or maybe because the whimsical always tickles my funny bone???
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ZEALS FC and Marshfield FC, who were both new to the league at the start of the season, were involved in what was the only Division Three fixture on Saturday afternoon.
The newcomers as they fought out a nine-goal classic in which Marshfield, the former Wiltshire League side, overcame a 4-3 deficit at the break to claim a stunning 5-4 success in match that was a credit to both of the village sides.
In what was an entertaining first 45 minutes, two goals from Jose Gualda and one each for Scott Talbot and James Weeks gave Zeals their slender advantage, Andy Jefferies with two and Russell Lodge keeping Marshfield in the game.
After the break goals from Dave Williams on the 60-minute mark and Russell Lodge who claimed his second of the afternoon in the 69th minute won it for Marshfield.
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A BURGLAR who told an elderly pensioner 'think yourself lucky, next time I will kill you' after she caught him ransacking her home, is being hunted by police.
Detectives said the brave 85-year-old victim was asleep in her bed when the burglar broke in to her Nelson home and rifled through her belongings.
He searched the downstairs of the woman's home before wandering into her bedroom and waking her.
Despite being caught in the act, the thief helped himself to the victim's jewellery including her wedding ring, before threatening 'think yourself lucky, next time I'll kill you'.
The victim, who lives in the Little Marsden area, is now being supported by her family.
Police say she was shocked but unhurt by the incident.
Officers investigating the incident are now urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
Det Con Nicola Breckell, of Pennine CID, said: "This must have been a terrifying experience for the victim.
"The burglar is described as slim, aged between 20 and 35, 5ft 7ins to 5ft 10ins tall, clean shaven with a pale face and dark eyebrows.
"He was wearing a dark, knee length coat with a hood which was pulled up.
"I would appeal for anyone who has any information to get in touch with us."
The burglary took place between 1am and 4.15am on Saturday.
As well as jewellery more than £400 of valuable were taken including cash, keys, a digital camera.
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Gray to sit out first round of Double-A playoffs
DENVER -- Rockies top prospect Jon Gray is dealing with shoulder fatigue and will not pitch in the first round of the Double-A Texas League playoffs. The news was first reported by The Denver Post.
The move is precautionary and Gray has an outside chance of pitching for Tulsa if the Drillers were to advance to the next round. But considering the organization has decided to play it safe with the 22-year-old right-hander, he seems highly unlikely to be a September callup.
On Monday, manager Walt Weiss said the Rockies would make additional callups once some of their Minor League affiliates finished their playoff circuits. Weiss singled out Tulsa as one of the teams set to be plundered, but this news essentially ensures Gray will not be in the mix.
Gray, the No. 3 overall selection in 2013, has gone 10-5 with a 3.91 ERA in his first season at the Double-A level. In 124 1/3 innings pitched, Gray has struck out 113 batters. He has also seen his walk total climb to 41 after only issuing 16 free passes in 74 2/3 innings last season.
Rockies have played it safe with Gray's pitch count all season long, never once allowing him to toss 95 or more pitches in an outing. In fact, before August, the Rockies only allowed Gray to break the 90-pitch barrier in four of the 20 games in which he pitched.
After limiting Northwest Arkansas to just two hits and one run in seven innings on Aug. 2, Gray only lasted a total of 12 1/3 innings over his final three starts. In what could end up being final start of the season, Gray only went two innings, surrendering three runs on five hits.
Cody Ulm is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A: I went past my due date and I was nursing my 3 year old throughout my pregnancy. I was due on Jan. 23 and I delivered on Feb 3 at home. I went past my due date by 9 days with my first baby as well. Was this a connection with the nursing or am I just a late birther -- who knows?
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A: I too have seen a correlation between nursing through the pregnancy and longer pregnancies. I am a childbirth educator and see many couples who use liberal midwives or choose to birth unassisted (so they carry until they labor, not getting induced) and regularly I see 2-, 3-, and 4-week-overdue mamas with older nurslings. It is interesting to note, though, that I haven't seen or heard of any truly postmature babies; all babies have been healthy although a little bigger than average!
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I gave birth last year and had fourth-degree tears and also had an episiotomy. I had complications and ended up developing a rectal-vaginal fistula. I had surgery seven days after I delivered to try to fix the problem, but it was unsuccessful. I broke down in two weeks and developed fistulas again, this time rectal-vaginal and rectal-perineal. Six months later I was referred to a specialist and had surgery again. I thought everything was healing until a few months ago when I began to drain stool again. I have developed another fistula. This was my first child, and I am very upset. I don't know what to do or who to trust anymore. Do you have any advice for me?
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Re: breastfeeding and HIV [Issue 4:22]: Certainly a lot is still unknown about the subject, and it is difficult to have a valuable opinion about such a difficult concern. There is a Web site dedicated to HIV and breastfeeding, with interesting articles, presentations, press releases and position papers: http://www.anotherlook.org/
- Francoise Railhet,
After reading some of the other reports on HIV and breastfeeding I was led to believe that while HIV transmission rates might be higher in babies that were breastfed longer, the actual mortality rates were lower than for the infants being fed artificial milk, especially in developing countries. This is important to take into consideration if one were making the decision to breastfeed when HIV+.
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I birthed naturally seven months ago, and I think the midwife put one too many stitches on my minor perineal tear. Intercourse is still uncomfortable and it is not because of insufficient lubrication. Does anyone know what can be done? Will it affect future childbirth?
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Re: VBAC after several previous cesareans [Issue 4:22]: There is a page about VBAC after two or more caesareans on my site, www.homebirth.org.uk
You can also access the full text of a recent BJOG article on a vaginal birth after three caesareans: Sharma S, Thorpe-Beeston JG. Trial of vaginal delivery following three previous caesarean sections. BJOG. 2002 Mar;109(3):350-1
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Lilly goes six innings in Triple-A rehab start
SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers lefty Ted Lilly pitched six innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque Wednesday night.
With the Isotopes committing three errors behind him, Lilly was charged with six runs (five earned) on eight hits (one homer) with one walk and five strikeouts. He made 90 pitches.
Lilly, who began the season on the disabled list, also made a rehab start last week with Class A Rancho Cucamonga and threw 77 pitches.
Coming off last year's shoulder surgery, Lilly has needed the extra preparation time because he lacked the arm strength to start in the Major Leagues after a Spring Training in which he missed a start with the flu and had another rained out.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. - Bikers and hikers have the historic McKenzie Pass Highway 242 to themselves for the moment.
An Oregon Department of Transportation snow blower cleared one lane of the highway, enough for pedestrians and bicycles.
The highway will remain closed to motor vehicle traffic until all the snow is melted off the road. Last year, the highway opened on June 19.
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Cyclists should remember to obey the normal rules of the road when they travel the highway.
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Hwy 242 closes every winter and reopens in spring due to snow. The spring opening to bicyclists has become an Oregon cycling tradition.


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Safety and Efficacy of Ampligen in the Treatment of HIV Patients Failing HAART
This study has been terminated.
Hemispherx Biopharma
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First received: May 3, 2002
Last updated: April 16, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
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This is an open-label, prospective, randomized, controlled study of the safety and efficacy including clinical, immunologic, and virologic assessments of adding Ampligen to "HAART" in HIV infected patients with CD4 counts >300 and HIV-1 plasma RNA >500 and <30,000 copies/ml (PCR).
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Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multi-Center, Randomized, Controlled Study of the Biological Actions of Ampligen as an Adjunct to HAART in HIV Disease
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDSU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Hemispherx Biopharma:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Reduction in HIV-1 Viral Load [ Time Frame: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 ]Evaluate the effects of adding Ampligen (or no Ampligen) to "HAART" in HIV+ patients for evidence of reductions in HIV-1 viral load in plasma using Roche Amplicor assay.
|Study Start Date:
|May 2001
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2005
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2005 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Ampligen
Ampligen (polyI-polyC12U) 200-400 mg IV infusions given twice weekly for 24 weeks
Drug: poly I-poly C12U
200-400 mg IV infusions 2x/week for 24 weeks
Other Names:
No Intervention: No Ampligen
No Ampligen administered for first 24 weeks
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Adults at least 18 years of age.
- CD4 cell count of >300 cells.
HIV-1 plasma RNA >500 and <30,000 copies/ml.
A qualifying ("screening") HIV-1 RNA level >500 and <30,000 copies/ml must be documented at least once within 40 days prior to starting Baseline while patient is receiving a HAART regimen containing at least two of the following antiretroviral drugs:
- Abacavir (Ziagen)
- Zidovudine (Retrovir) AZT
- Zalcitabine (Hivid) ddC
- Didanosine (Videx) ddI
- Stavudine (Zerit) d4T
- Efavirenz (Sustiva)
- Indinavir (Crixivan)
- Ritonavir (Norvir)
- Nelfinavir (Viracept)
- Amprenavir (Agenerase)
The patient must have been taking this HAART regimen for four months or longer at the time of the qualifying HIV-1 RNA determination.
- History of prior treatment (including the current HAART regimen) with at least one protease inhibitor (PI) and at least two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) and/or at least one non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and at least two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI).
- Karnofsky performance status of at least 70.
The following laboratory parameters within 14 days prior to treatment:
- Hemoglobin > 9.2 g/dL for men and > 8.9 g/dL for women
- Neutrophil count > 1000
- Platelet count > 75,000
- AST/ALT < 4.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Serum creatinine < 1.5 x ULN or a creatinine clearance > 50 mL/min.
- For females with child bearing potential: A negative serum pregnancy test within 14 days prior to randomization. Males and females of child bearing potential agree to use an effective means of contraception.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00035581
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00035581
|United States, California
|Orange County Center for Special Immunology
|Fountain Valley, California, United States, 92708
|United States, Connecticut
|Circle Medical Center
|Norwalk, Connecticut, United States, 06851
|United States, District of Columbia
|Dupont Circle Physicians Group
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20009
|United States, Florida
|Julia Torres, MD
|Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33306
|Scott Ubillos, MD
|Tampa, Florida, United States, 33607
|United States, New Jersey
|St. Michael's Medical Center
|Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102
|United States, Pennsylvania
|W. Chris Woodward, DO
|Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, 19601
Sponsors and Collaborators
Hemispherx Biopharma
|Study Director:
|David R Strayer, MD
|Hemispherx Biopharma
More Information
Keywords provided by Hemispherx Biopharma:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Hemispherx Biopharma
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00035581 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|May 3, 2002
|Last Updated:
|April 16, 2013
Keywords provided by Hemispherx Biopharma:
treatment experienced
HIV Infections
early virologic failure
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
HIV Seropositivity
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Poly I-C
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Interferon Inducers
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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The music and artwork is now finished for my next album Joyless Pleasure. I would like to send out pre-release copies to get reviews in magazines and important websites. I actually think normal people/fan reviews carry more weight but this is the first step. I have two questions to Wire to the Ear readers. 1. What's the best way today to go about this? 2. Do you have any specific recommendations of places I should try and get the album reviewed? If you have any specific contacts at a media outlet that would be a bonus as sending music off into the abyss makes me cranky.
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FIRE crews are reminding people to check their smoke alarms after an incident in Quarry Bank.
Crews from Brierley Hill and Cradley Heath were dispatched to a house in Charles Road at 5.55am today, (Saturday May 10).
On arrival firefighters found a blaze on the ground floor of the property, the lone occupier was led to safety and taken to hospital for a precautionary check.
Fire fighters also found a smoke alarm in the house which was not working which they say added to the severity of the incident.
A spokesman from West Midlands Fire Service said: "The importance of a working smoke alarm cannot be overstated, people must regularly check their smoke alarm to make sure it is working."
For information and advice on fire safety visit the West Midlands Fire Service website.


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Perfect first round for Paonia
Eagles advance all 13 wrestlers to the quarterfinalsKonrad makes triumphant return to state tournament
DENVER — Paonia may be the defending Class 2A state champions, but the Eagles are wrestling like they have something to prove.
The No. 1-ranked Eagles won all 13 of their first-round matches and have a commanding lead after the first day of the Class 2A state tournament Thursday at the Pepsi Center. Paonia had eight pins in the first round.
"I feel like we're the toughest team here (in 2A)," Paonia senior Jorge Quinonez said. "We're showing it."
Paonia has 44.5 points. Baca County is second with 29, Dove Creek third with 28 and Meeker 16th with 10.5.
"I thought we could get 13," Paonia coach Andy Pipher said. "We knew a few of them would be tough, and they were. We won some tough ones."
Dylan Stroud had the closest scare, going into overtime before defeating Michael Martinez of Del Norte 3-1.
Stroud was called for a stalling point that forced overtime, but he scored a takedown in overtime for the victory.
"We all talked about it," Quinonez said of winning the first round. "We try to get the pin. If you can't win the first one, you can come around the back and win. Those are just as important."
Quinonez advanced to the quarterfinals with a 10-0 major decision over Kiowa's Jesse Evans.
"It's important (to win the first round)," he said. "After that, you get rid of the nerves and go hard."
Quinonez didn't worry about placing second in the regional tourney last weekend.
"That wasn't the last tournament," he said. "Here's where you leave it, what you've got left."
Meeker freshman T.J. Shelton, who defeated Quinonez for the region title last weekend, won his first-round match, defeating Holly's Sy Donaldson 16-0.
"It was a little nerve-racking coming out," said Shelton, who won a state middle school title last year. "I didn't know what to expect. I came out here to have fun, do whatever I could do and perform to the best of my abilities."
Four of Meeker's eight state qualifiers advanced to the quarterfinals.
Paonia's first-time state qualifiers didn't seem to get caught up in the large arena with 10 mats.
"To me, they looked about the same as they have all year," Pipher said. "After that first dual against Fruita, they decided they wanted to win. They didn't like losing. They've won everything since. I'm glad we didn't peak the first week out."
Although Paonia has a firm lead, Pipher isn't about to take a second consecutive team title for granted.
"Tomorrow gets a little tougher," he said. "You've got to go beat some tough kids. The second day is huge. It's the one you've got to fight through. Then Saturday, you look for medals."


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Jonas buzzer beater
Jonas buzzer beater
Jonas playing great on both ends. That's our future ladies and gents.
Pacers starting lineup must have the highest combined wingspan in the league
Damn it AA. I don't care about the whole Ross playing time issue. This dude has been completely shaken by the trade and played like crap even compared to his own earlier performances.
Jonas is playing HUGE right now!!
JV was fouled going up but whatever playing well real well. Would be great if Raps got some FT pops though dam Indiana is getting it 6 already
AA playing like crap again... So much for his Defense..
I've missed JV so bad... and now he reminds me how damn good he could be in a couple of years when he will be a strong grown man...
Love how Jonas is sending a clear message to his Coach "I'm the real deal, fuck what you heard."
Terrence make use of your minutes!!
They are gonna go right after Bargs just like the Celtics did. You know his defense is bad when they are allowing Tyler Handsbrough to create
ross needs to take a couple more steps in, his 2's are way too long.. might as well be 3's
T ROSS for 3
Back to back blocks by ross and gay NICE!
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WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar reportedly threatened to punch a reporter with the Colorado Springs Gazette after he asked him about the Bureau of Land Management's wild horses program at an Election Day get out the vote event.
Gazette reporter Dave Philipps conducted a two minute interview with Salazar at the event at an Obama office in Fountain on Election Day.
The interview — recorded by Philipps and and witnessed by Ginger Kathrens, head of the Cloud Foundation, a Colorado-based wild horse advocacy organization — was "perfectly pleasant" until the end, Kathrens said.
"He asked him about his what his major accomplishments were and then asked him about his travels, what he was doing and then he asked him about the 1,700 wild horses in BLM holding facilities," Kathrens said. "Salazar said he didn't know very much about it, but that it was his understanding there was an investigation being done."
Philipps broke a story in September, in cooperation with ProPublica, about a Colorado man named Tom Davis who has purchased 1,700 wild horses from the federal government but can't produce documentation on what happened to them.
The man is a known proponent of horse slaughter, which is illegal with wild horses roaming on public lands. For two years, he has sought investors for a horse slaughterhouse, Philipps' story said.
After the interview , Kathrens said tried to shake Salazar's hand. He brushed past her, she said, and approached Philipps.
Salazar then reportedly said, "Don't you ever ... You know what, you do that again ... I'll punch you out."
Salazar's spokesman Blake Androff said Tuesday that, "the Secretary regrets the exchange."
Philipps referred questions to his editor, who did not return calls from The Denver Post.
"He (Salazar) has anger management issues," Kathrens said. "He has anger management issues on this particular issue. He was very angry over ... a couple of innocuous questions."


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Politicians were put behind bars to raise money for a hospice charity.
The 11 volunteers were locked up at Pinner Police Station, in Waxwell Road, as part of St Luke's Hospice's 'jail and bail' event.
All those taking part had to raise £1,000 each in 'bail' money before they could be released.
Before being put in a cell each person was put through a mock police custody scenario in which they were searched, had a DNA sample taken, were questioned and had their fingerprints taken.
One of those locked up was London Assembly Member for Harrow Navin Shah.
He said: "The whole process is quite terrifying really and makes you think about the work the police do.
"I have taken part in this event because the work St Luke's does for the local community in Harrow is invaluable and they are unique to the area.
"About three quarters of their income comes from fundraising and it is important they are supported."
Kathleen O'Connor, 66, who was also locked up said: "I have supported a lot of national charities but now I really focus on helping St Luke's.
"They are local to me and they work they do is fantastic."
The event is expected to raise more than £17,000 for the charity, based in Kenton Grange, which is enough to provide three months of medicine at the hospice.
Others put in the slammer for St Luke's included Trustee of Harrow Central Mosque Mohammed Rahman, Reverend James Mercer of All Saints Church, Harrow Weald, and business owner Sherry Sendenayake.
All those who took part in the fundraising were presented with certificates and lunch at West House, in Pinner Memorial Park.
The hospice cares for people with cancer and other serious progressive terminal illnesses.
In order to keep running and providing services to the people of Harrow and Brent St Luke's needs to raise £3 million each year.


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At LIC Market, just steps off the 7 train at the first stop in Queens, Oatmeal Cookies are gigantic round saucers. They're slightly crunchy along the edges, but other than that, chewy all the way though with chubby little raisins and toasted oats. A homey cookie with a gentle sweetness thanks to brown sugar, it's the sort of snack you'd want to eat warm and pair with a glass of milk (though their housemade lemonade, tart with only bit of sugar, is great second bet). At $1.75 apiece they're bargains, tucked inside a glass cookie jar near the entrance of the market-restaurant.
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Osho,Some time ago, while asleep in the night, I dreamed I was at a lecture. In the morning I could not remember anything you'd said except the phrase -Poetry is surrender.- Since then I have been wondering what poetry has to do with surrender, and vice versa, and how poetry can be a path like love, prayer and meditation.
Poetry contains all: it contains love, it contains prayer, it contains meditation, and much more. All that is divine, all that is beautiful, all that can take you to the transcendental, is contained in poetry.
Poetry is not just poetry, poetry is essential religion. Poetry means a state of being where the mind is no longer interfering between you and existence; when there is communion between you and existence - direct, immediate; when you are suddenly possessed by the whole, where you disappear as a separate entity and the whole starts speaking through you, starts dancing through you; where you become a hollow bamboo and the whole transforms you into a flute.
Poetry is the whole descending into the part, the ocean disappearing into the dewdrop. Poetry is a miracle.
And when I use the word poetry my fingers are not pointing to the Shakespeares, the Kalidases; they are only partial poets. Yes, they knew certain moments of poetry, but they are not poets. They had a few glimpses when the doors of the unknown were open to them, they had some access to the deepest sources of life, but those moments were sheer gifts from the unknown. They knew nothing of how to reach them, they knew nothing about how the whole reached them. It was almost a state of unconsciousness. It happened in a dream, just as it has happened to you in a dream. They were dreamers.
All the so-called great poets of the world, great painters, musicians, sculptors, they were all dreamers. Yes, they had a few glimpses in their dreams: something infiltrated, here and there a ray of light was able to pass through the dream barrier, and even that single ray was enough to create a Shakespeare or a Kalidas. But that's not what I am pointing to.
When I say poetry, I mean that which flowed through the buddhas. That is true poetry. Buddha is not a dreamer, Atisha is not a dreamer; if they are anything they are awakened people. Dreams have disappeared, evaporated. Now it is not only a glimpse of truth that comes to them unawares, possesses them, and then leaves them empty, spent, exhausted.
The ordinary poet simply hops; for a moment he is off the ground, but only for a moment, and then he is back on the ground again.


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Last night, history was made as Nas celebrated the opening and premier of his new documentary film, "Time Is Illmatic" at The Beacon Theatre with a live performance of "Illmatic" in New York City.
Beginning from the time before "Illmatic" all the way up to "Life Is Good," Nas discusses two decades of music that impacted his life with Rolling Stone Magazine.
Illmatic XX, the 20th anniversary celebration of the landmark album that made Nas an icon, is out today via SONY Legacy. This exclusive collection features several rare remixes, unreleased demos and freestyles to commemorate the anniversary.
Read more to see a schedule of events for Nas' 'Digital Day' which includes a Reddit AMA, A live Twitter chat, a Google+ hangout and more.
Hennessy V.S hosted an intimate brunch at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs during week one of Coachella to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nas' legendary "Illmatic" album with an exclusive look at the new documentary, "Time is Illmatic."


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DIVISION Three leaders Westwood News missed out on the chances to increase their lead at the top of the table to 12 points when their match with Trowbridge Rangers at Bobbin Lane was controversially called off.
The pitch had passed an early morning pitch inspection and was marked out ready for the game but was later deemed to be unplayable by the match referee leaving two set of players a little bemused.
The only game in the division that beat the elements was the one at Leighton Sports Centre, Westbury where Bratton Reserves and Bradford United Reserves fought out a 2-2 draw.
When the sides met just a fortnight ago Bradford claimed the spoils thanks to a 4-2 win, since that defeat Bratton have seen a change of manager, the villagers have replaced Fozu Gharban with Dave Griffin and the new boss although not starting with the win he would have liked was happy with his teams performance as they twice came from behind to earn themselves a draw and a deserved point.
Aiden Lane saw his opener for Bradford cancelled out by the first of Frankie McEntegart's double. Marc Taylor's second goal of the season saw Bradford regain the lead.
Bratton fought back in the second period to claim the share of the spoils thanks to a second of the game from McEntegart who took his tally to three for the season.
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Forest Green striker Matty Taylor opts to pen deal at Bristol Rovers
8:16pm Monday 16th June 2014
By Ashley Loveridge
8:16pm Monday 16th June 2014
By Ashley Loveridge
FOREST Green striker Matty Taylor has joined Conference Premier new-boys Bristol Rovers.
New Lawn boss Ady Pennock had offered the out of contract striker a new deal at the end of the season but the Oxford-based 24-year-old rejected fresh terms and has now penned a one-year deal at the Memorial Stadium with an option of a second year.
He will officially join the Pirates when his current Rovers deal expires at the end of this month.
Taylor reportedly turned down offers from Oxford United, Mansfield, Chester and Kidderminster to come to the Memorial Stadium.
The self proclaimed fox-in-the-box is relishing his opportunity at the former Football League club but left at heartfelt tweet to Forest Green.
He tweeted: Thanks for all the support I had at @FGRFC_Official for the last 3 years, loved every minute, the lads we're always class #NewStart .
Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke said: "Matty is a striker that plays off the shoulder and he has a proven goalscoring record in non-League football .
"I went to watch him last season and he is an intelligent footballer . I have been chasing him for a few weeks.
"There have been a lot of clubs after him, but he chose us for the right reasons and he ticked the right boxes for me."
Taylor scored three goals in 13 games for Forest Green before being sent out on loan to Chester.
Although he netted six times in seven outings for Steve Burr's side he failed to score in 12 appearances after returning to Rovers for the final two months of the season.
Taylor started his career at Oxford, but moved to North Leigh, grabbing more than 80 goals in two seasons in the Southern League.
He had trials at Newport AFC and Cheltenham, but signed a three-year deal with the then Forest Green boss David Hockaday in 2011 after catching the eye of Forest Green Academy boss Scott Bartlett.
He scored nine goals in his first season and followed up with 10 in the 2011/12 campaign.
A member of the England C squad, he recently registered three goals in two games for his country in games against Hungary and Sparta Prague B.
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