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The EU-wide share of renewable energy has increased from 14.3% in 2012 to 15% in 2013. Based on preliminary data for 2014, the EEA had estimated further growth in the share of renewable energy at 15.2%. This upward trend was recently confirmed by Eurostat (16%) showing growth which was even stronger than anticipated.
The additional consumption of renewable energy, compared to the level of consumption in 2005, has allowed the EU to cut its demand for fossil fuels by 110 Million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2013. This is equivalent to a gross reduction of carbon dioxide emissions of 362 Million tonnes (Mt) in 2013.
The data shows that renewable energy sources are playing a key part in Europe's energy transition and are complementing climate change mitigation policies while improving Europe's overall energy security.
Europe is playing a leading role in developing clean energy sources. Throughout 2005-2014, Europe had the highest shares of global new investments in renewable energy technologies, being surpassed by China only in 2013. The EU is also one of the key players with regard to employment in the renewable energy sector.
As renewables growth is picking up also in other parts of the world, the EU needs to sustain and increase its efforts to support and develop renewable energy sources in order to maintain its competitive advantage. However, certain forms of renewable energy can impact health and the environment such as traditional use of biomass or large infrastructure projects such as hydroelectricity.
This report is an update to last year's Renewable energy in Europe report (LINK) and shows in detail developments in renewable energy uptake since 2005. It also complements last year's 'Trends and Projections in Europe 2015 – Tracking progress towards Europe's climate and energy targets' report.]]>
Only 25 % of household waste in Greenland is delivered to recycling stations, so the EEA hopes its new film will inspire residents, in particular youth and children in Greenland and across the Arctic region to change their behaviour. The film will also be supplemented with some educational material for schoolchildren.
The 12 minute film was introduced by EEA Executive Director Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, and Hon. Anthon Frederiksen, Minister of Domestic Affairs, Nature and Environment in Greenland.
Sound waste management in remote areas like the Arctic is always going to be costly. Large-scale modern waste management systems cannot just be copied wholesale from elsewhere in Europe or North America. Greenland, with its harsh natural environment and dispersed population requires unique solutions tailored to the country's context.
Because the huge distances and costs involved, much of the waste in Greenland has been (and in many cases continues to be) tipped into landfills just outside city or settlement limits. And without waste separation, household waste is often mixed with more hazardous waste types like batteries, leftover paint, nail polish or other chemicals.
These hazardous materials can affect the health of the local population when they enter the air through incineration or seep out of landfills which often lack protective layers to avoid leakage. Chemicals can seep down towards the coastal waters where Arctic people catch the fish, shrimp and sea mammals which make up a large part of their diet.
However, there are also some positive stories. For example, 99 % of all plastic and glass bottles used on the west coast of Greenland are returned to recycling plants, making country an inspiring example to the rest of the world.
The film considers this complex situation, proposing solutions which allow Greenlanders to manage waste without damaging their natural environment. Greenland is famous for its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, but this environment is extremely fragile, making the case for better waste management even more urgent.
The film is available in English, Danish and Greenlandic language versions.
"Our analysis reveals the high cost caused by pollution from power stations and other large industrial plants," Professor Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director, said.
"The estimated costs are calculated using the emissions reported by the facilities themselves. By using existing tools employed by policy-makers to estimate harm to health and the environment, we revealed some of the hidden costs of pollution. We cannot afford to ignore these issues", added Professor McGlade.
The industrial facilities covered by the analysis include large power plants, refineries, manufacturing combustion and industrial processes, waste and certain agricultural activities. Emissions from power plants contributed the largest share of the damage costs (estimated at €66–112 billion). Other significant contributions to the overall damage costs came from production processes (€23–28 billion) and manufacturing combustion (€8–21 billion). Sectors excluded from the EEA analysis include transport, households and most agricultural activities – if these were included the cost of pollution would be even higher.
Figure 1. Locations of the 191 E-PRTR facilities that contributed 50 % of the total damage costs estimated in 2009
The report uses publicly-available data from the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR). The analysis builds on existing policy tools and methods, such as the methods developed under the EU's Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) programme. Based on the different methodologies, it calculates a range of estimated damage costs arising from air pollutant releases reported by nearly 10 000 individual facilities to the E‑PRTR.
The pollutants examined are regional air pollutants (NH3, NOx, PM10, SO2, volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs)), heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and nickel), organic micropollutants (benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and dioxins & furans), and CO2.
Certain aspects of harm to health and the environment are excluded from the scope of this study, such as the health and safety aspects associated with occupational exposure to air pollutants. For regional air pollutants for example, the model framework underpinning the assessment should be extended in the future to include aspects such as a valuation of ecological impacts and acid damage to culturally significant buildings and monuments. The recognised benefits of industrial facilities, including manufacturing products, employment and tax revenues, are not addressed in the report.
Figure 2. Cumulative distribution of the 2 000 E-PRTR facilities with the highest damage costs
It is important to note that the report does not assess whether the emissions from industrial facilities included in the E-PRTR are consistent with the legal permitting conditions for the operation of these plants.
The EEA has recently released a number of other publications addressing various aspects of air pollution in Europe. These include:


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Major Areas of Study: CONSERVATION SCIENCE
The interdisciplinary study of Conservation Science at Muskingum University provides students with a solid background in the physical, biological, and ecological sciences while also emphasizing the analysis of economic, political, social, and ethical issues as a contextual basis for problem solving and decision making.
Student Opportunities
Recent internships for Conservation Science students include:
Students in our program are required to complete a 3-semester research experience and training program. During the first semester students read primary scientific literature and develop an in-depth research proposal. During the second semester (or summer between their junior and senior years) students conduct the research project, analyze their data and begin to write their final paper which will take the form of a scientific journal paper. During the final semester students complete their thesis writing and present their work both on campus and at a professional scientific meeting.
Students are encouraged to participate in ongoing research projects with faculty (such as the wide array of field and conservation research projects at the Wilds) or apply to some of the many programs that offer research experience to undergraduate students (such as the Research Experience for Undergraduates offered by the National Science Foundation).
The summer Muskie Fellows program is an another example of Muskingum's commitment to providing our students with opportunities to engage in research as undergraduates. Students, like the ones pictured (left) this past summer at The Wilds, are competitively selected to participate in this and receive a stipend and University housing for the summer.
Students in Conservation Science can seek application to Beta Beta Beta (the national honor society for biology students). Muskingum's chapter is very active, typically providing forums for the reporting of student research, an array of social activities, and opportunities for community service.
Professional Activities
Each year science faculty take all seniors and most juniors to the Ohio Academy of Sciences meeting. Seniors present the results of their capstone research (generally in a poster format) while juniors gain their first experience with professional meetings.
In addition, the Science Division holds three on-campus events each year (2 poster and one oral presentation-based program) designed to showcase the results of student research.
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Career Possibilities for Conservation Science Majors
Recent Conservation Science graduates have enrolled in the following Graduate Schools:
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Well, Jeff Moreland posted the question some time back asking if we should get one and now it looks as if that has been decided. I was talking to a school board member the other day and shared my thoughts on what would be important to me if I were planning a new school. What about you? Have you talked to them? What would you tell them about where it should be built? About the type of building? About the services the building should accomodate? About sports facilities?
This person said that we would only get to do this once in our lifetime. What advice can we give them to make sure it is something we can be proud of?
There are so many things to talk about here that I wouldn't know where to start. First I think we should always keep in mind that the main priority of a school is offering high quality for teaching. I have an online marketing mba and I was a student to a local school. Now when I look back I don't recall the number of the facilities our school had, the first thing that comes to my mind is the teachers that gave so much of their part to help me get here. So besides the material facts we should always keep in mind that the teachers are the ones that shape people from an early age into becoming successful and productive for our society.


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'A top government source in Albany, meanwhile, said that the National Hockey League is negotiating only with Golisano and that no other prospective buyers have emerged. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the state is not involved in the negotiations because Golisano is not seeking any state money to help close the deal. The source added that Golisano's deal for the team is getting close.'
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I used to look longingly at those big bags of avocados at Costco but never buy them because I couldn't use that many avocados before they went bad. Then I learned that once avocados are ripe, if you keep them in the fridge they last for days and days without getting any softer. I wish I remembered who told me about this, because that bit of avocado storage information has changed my life.
Avocados are still kind of a splurge item around here, but I did buy a big bag recently and a few days later I had some left to make this amazing salad. This Avocado, Tomato, Edamame, and Red Onion Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette is the kind of big-flavor and not-much-fuss salad I could eat for days before I'd ever get tired of it, and luckily there are still a couple of avocados left in the fridge.
Avocado, Tomato, Edamame, and Red Onion Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
(Makes about 2 servings, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from a big bag of avocados.)
1 medium-sized avocado, diced into bite-sized pieces
1 T fresh lime juice, to toss with avocado
1 cup diced cherry or grape tomatoes
3/4 cup shelled edamame (or less if you want to reduce carbs)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette:
2 T fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Spike Seasoning
1/4 tsp. Vege-Sal (or salt)
1 1/2 T extra-virgin olive oil
If using frozen edamame, thaw in microwave, then pop edamame out of shells and add to avocados. Cut tomatoes in half and dice red onions and add to avocados.
In small bowl, stir ground cumin, Spike Seasoning, and Vege-Sal into the 2 T lime juice, then whisk in olive oil a little at a time until dressing is emulsified. Pour dressing over avocado mixture, then stir gently to combine. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt or Vege-Sal if desired. This is fantastic served right away. I also had leftovers for lunch that had been in the refrigerator overnight and it was great (even though normally I never refrigerate tomatoes.)
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
More Salads with Avocados
Avocado-Pine Nut Salad from Recipe Girl
Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime, Mint, and Feta from Kalyn's Kitchen
Grated Carrot and Avocado Salad from Chocolate and Zucchini
Vegan Tomato Salad with Cucumber, Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime from Kalyn's Kitchen


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The new season of Project Runway starts tonight, and Kat and Susan of Just Crafty Enough are sponsoring another round of Project Project Runway. Crafters are invited to join the group and create doll-sized pieces that follow each week's challenge from the show. There were some really fun outfits in last season's Project Project Runway, so I can't wait to keep up again this time around.
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Some say teams of prior decades are automatically much better (talent wise) then the teams of today due to the expansion teams over the years (i.e. watered down league).
I disagree, as I don't see how just a few expansion teams can make that much of an impact. I believe older teams merely look better due to a decrepitude of fundamentals and an increase in complicated defense.
But then again, the 80's Celtics had four or five HoF'ers at one point.


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Love Potion #10
Chocolate cake never looked quite so magically desperate! The makings of a love potion are in the pot and the potion is brewing. When wishing for love our innocent love seeker finds that everything is edible! Fondant voodoo doll, fondant candy box with a milk chocolate lid (maybe a bite taken from one of the chocolates inside?) and a sample of the strangely kool-aid tasting brew sits to the right of the cauldron. In the chocolate cake cauldron there is a fondant love note, rose and frog prince as well as a filled chocolate. In person most everything sparkles with magical pearl dust. For those of us without sweethearts this cake just might be the answer to valentine wishes.


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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Nick Markakis and Adam Jones hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning, Chris Tillman pitched six innings for his first win of the season and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Nate McLouth also homered for Baltimore, which is 3-0 on its 11-game road trip and in position for its first four-game sweep in Oakland since 1987.
Tillman (1-1) scattered seven hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. He also had to bat in the seventh inning after an injury to catcher Taylor Teagarden forced the Orioles to abandon their DH. He struck out.
Josh Donaldson matched his career high with four hits and two RBIs. The A's have lost four straight and eight of nine.
Oakland starter A.J. Griffin (2-2) allowed only five hits in seven innings but gave up two home runs for the second straight start.
NEW YORK -- Travis Hafner hit a three-run homer, then lumbered around the bases for a go-ahead triple in the seventh inning that sent CC Sabathia and the Yankees over the Blue Jays.
Vernon Wells delivered another key hit against his former team as the Yankees beat Toronto for the third straight day. With Mariano Rivera getting a day off to rest, Joba Chamberlain worked around a pair of one-out singles in the ninth for his first save since 2010.
Jose Bautista and Brett Lawrie homered for the Blue Jays, who dropped to 1-5 on their seven-game road trip.
Esmil Rodgers (1-2) was the loser.
Sabathia (4-2) allowed three earned runs and nine hits in eight innings. He walked none, struck out four and improved to 14-4 overall against Toronto.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Pedro Hernandez pitched five shutout innings for his first major league win, Josh Willingham homered and the Twins beat the Rangers to end a three-game slide.
Anthony Swarzak, Brian Duensing and Jared Burton each work a scoreless inning before Glen Perkins struggled in the ninth, giving up a two-run double to Mitch Moreland.
Derek Holland (1-2) gave up five hits and four runs -- three earned in seven innings for Texas, which lost for just the second time in nine games.
Hernandez (1-0) was making just his second start -- and fourth appearance -- for the Twins. His first start was April 7. He allowed just five hits and struck out three. After getting into a third-inning jam, Hernandez retired eight of the final nine hitters he faced.
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WASHINGTON -- Bryce Harper homered and singled, Dan Haren had his best start of the young season Saturday and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3.
Denard Span and Jayson Werth each had two hits for Washington, which has won the first three games of the four-game set.
Haren (2-3) didn't quite match Jordan Zimmermann's one-hitter and Gio Gonzalez's impressive eight innings of one-hit ball the previous two games, but he was sharp enough. Haren allowed two runs and six hits over six innings, lowering his ERA from 7.36 to 6.29.
Rafael Soriano pitched a scoreless ninth for his seventh save.
Brandon Phillips had three singles and Shin-Soo Choo homered for Cincinnati, which has lost four of five.
NEW YORK -- Domonic Brown and John Mayberry Jr. hit consecutive home runs to break open a close game and the Phillies beat the Mets, sending Jonathan Pettibone to his first major league win.
Ryan Howard knocked in two runs, Jimmy Rollins scored twice and Michael Young had three hits -- two that never left the infield -- for the second straight day. Pettibone (1-0) pitched his way out of an important jam to help Philadelphia improve to 4-1 against the Mets after losing the season series last year.
Shaun Marcum (0-1) went four innings in his Mets debut after beginning the season on the disabled list with a neck injury and right biceps tendinitis. John Buck hit his eighth homer in the ninth, way too late to prevent New York from dropping to 3-5 on a nine-game homestand with its third straight defeat.
ST. LOUIS -- Russell Martin hit a two-run home run to highlight a four-run seventh inning and the Pirates rallied to beat the Cardinals.
The comeback gave A.J. Burnett (2-2) his second victory over St. Louis in 10 days. He gave up two runs and five hits in six innings. His six strikeouts expanded his team record for month of April to a league-leading 48. Burnett threw seven shutout innings in a 5-0 win over St. Louis on April 17.
St. Louis starter Jake Westbrook left after six innings with a 2-0 lead in search of his 100th career victory. He struck out six and scattered six hits to lower his ERA to 0.98 in four starts.
The Pirates had three consecutive hits against Joe Kelly (0-1) to lead off the seventh and were aided by a hit by pitch and a walk to score four runs.


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. Borders Group announced the launch of a new customer commitment program.
The customer commitment program includes a new in-store program that promises to match a local competitor's advertised, in-store price on items that Borders has in-stock as well as an "in-stock promise," which assures consumers if they don't find an item in stock at a Borders store, and it's among the more than one million titles available on Borders.com, Borders will find it and pay the shipping costs to the customer's home, the company reported.
"We're thrilled to offer our customers the new customer commitment program this holiday season," said Mike Edwards, CEO of Borders, Inc. "We're the first and only major bookseller to introduce a program like this that truly puts all consumers' needs first. In a competitive environment, the differentiators for consumers are value offerings combined with an exceptional in-store experience. Our customers have no reason to shop anywhere else."


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Marjorie offers three types of classes:
Public Classes, held in the Los Angeles area
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Cooking Parties, with four-six people, held
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Custom Classes, with two-three students, held in your kitchen or Marjorie's
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To attend a public class, simply follow the instructions below with
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The following recipes are taught in groups of two
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Send your guests to the kitchen when you host a
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Salad Caprese
Thick slices
of fresh ripe tomatoes are layered
with buffalo mozzarella and freshly
picked basil, then drizzled with olive
Course: Mushroom Risotto
Porcini and
white mushrooms, parmigiano-reggiano
cheese and white wine blend in this
delicately flavored risotto.
Course: Chicken Marsala
Thinly sliced
chicken breasts and mushrooms are sautéed
in garlic and shallots, then splashed
with marsala wine to create a luscious
Baked Asparagus with Parmesan
Lightly steamed
asparagus is topped with parmigiano-reggiano
cheese and butter, then baked to a
golden brown.
Stuffed Mushrooms
White mushrooms
caps, stuffed with chopped mushroom
stems garlic and parsley are topped
with bread crumbs, dotted with olive
oil and baked.
Course: Pasta Puttanesca
Black and
green olives, capers, anchovies, garlic,
a dash of crushed red pepper cook with
chopped tomatoes in a robust sauce
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Course: Steak alla Pizzaiola
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Seasonal Greens with Vinegrette
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Romaine and escarole are tossed with
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Prosciutto and Melon
The slightly
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the sweetness of cantaloupe slices.
Course: Fresh Tagliatelle with Tomato
Freshly made
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fresh chopped tomatoes seasoned with
onion and fresh basil.
Course: Shrimp in White Wine
Shrimp are
quickly sautéed in olive oil,
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Safety is no accident
Plant safety and security has never been more important given the current political climate. Here are some web resources for a coordinated, plant-wide response to madness and mayhem.
CONSIDERING the unstable state of the world as we know it, prudence should dictate that its worthwhile for risk-averse people to learn a bit about nasty events that can befall your plant, town and home. Were not talking major outages on the electrical grid like we experienced a while back.
There is so much material available on this topic that its nearly impossible to go into great depth for the entries cited here. Its like a throwback to the 1950s when this country was obsessed with preparing for a nuclear attack. Only the names have changed.
When an emergency visits itself upon your plant, youre not going to have any time to research the appropriate responses. And youre not going to be able to count on the government to take care of you. Self-reliance is the idea behind this column. If youre going to get serious about preparation, you better do it now while theres still enough power coming out of the wall to operate your computer. When the disaster hits, you might as well think in terms of living in the Stone Age. Thats why Im inviting you to join me for another dive into the morass we call the Web in search of practical, zero-cost, noncommercial, registration-free Web resources that can help keep you and yours safe when things get a bit sticky. Remember, we search the Web so you don't have to.
Web Radio
HomelandDefenseRadio.com, Arlington, Va., is a Web site that features both online articles and Web audio reports that relate to homeland security. Topics covered include high-tech hardware, legislation, protecting the physical infrastructure, transportation security and more. The audio format uses a 30-minute cycle similar to that used by commercial all-news radio stations. The material it posts is for those having serious concerns about national security. Just try to sneak your stealthy ol mouse over to this site and see what turns up.
The Intact Shell
Your first line of defense against airborne catastrophe is the building in which youre sitting. Keeping that shell intact and impervious isolates the interior from the outside nastiness. Our friends in the U.S. Army have a lot of experience defending buildings from biological or chemical attack, and theyre willing to share what they know with civilians. Enlist your mouse to go to Basic Information On Building Protection by the Technical Assistance Team. This group is part of the Homeland Defense Business Unit, Engineering Directorate, U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The sites primary focus is on HVAC issues such as internal and external air filtration, pressurization and generally keeping the air fit for human consumption. Its light on details because such matters are so facility-specific. Nevertheless, the Technical Assistance Team can provide non-military facilities with assessments, certification, testing, design support, failure analysis and operating and maintenance manuals for their building protection systems.
Breathe Deeply
When it comes to identifying the true staff of life, Id vote that one could go without bread-induced carbo-loading for a lot longer than without air. If youre going to breathe, you might as well take in clean air. And our hired hands in Washington are ready, willing and able to help you. This time its the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health that positioned itself to tell you everything you need to know about respirators. The information youll find includes applicable standards, selection guides and a downloadable pocket guide to hazardous materials.
Help Is On the Way
For the most part, the only bad injuries we see in this country are caused by vehicle accidents and industrial mishaps. When victims need help, it should be available immediately. In many cases, its not, which is a shame. The general populace simply isnt prepared for every eventuality. We should tip our hats to the nations First Responders, the only people who provide help in an emergency at a moments notice. You can get a glimpse of the training these volunteers undergo by reviewing the material in First Responder: National Standard Curriculum, which is found on the site operated by the United States Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This 342-page document highlights the skills one needs to provide emergency medical care with a limited amount of equipment. It enables people to recognize the seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries, assess requirements for emergency medical care and administer appropriate care for life-threatening injuries relative to airway, breathing and circulation. Knowledge of this type of first aid should be mandatory for every citizen.
First Aid
Its impossible to repair plant machinery if you dont have the right people, parts, tools and supplies at hand simultaneously. Similarly, you cant repair bodies without a supply of appropriate skill and materiel. Although plants may have standard first aid kits, they may not be suitable for the disasters under consideration here.
Wilderness Medical Associates, Bryant Pond, Maine offers online tips for handling medical emergencies in the wild and under extreme conditions. First-Aid Kits includes a recommended list of items for your first aid kit. Our friends at the Mayo Clinic stand ready to help broken bodies, too. If you go to First-Aid Guide, your reward will be a long list of possible emergencies that can arise, each of which is linked to a page of treatments and other actions one should take. The emergencies range from heart attack and spinal injury to something as benign as a black eye. But these are soft-core problems.
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Bird said he would try extra hard to beat an NBA team if Benson was on it:
In his 1990 autobiography Drive: The Story of My Life, Larry Bird describes how Kent Benson taught him to be nice to freshmen. In 1974, Bird entered Indiana University on a basketball scholarship when Benson was a sophomore at Indiana. Kent Benson was one of the players at Indiana who consistently ribbed on Bird; so much so that in conjunction with other reasons, Bird left Indiana University before the basketball season ever began and never returned. In the book, Bird said he would try extra hard to defeat an NBA team if Kent Benson was playing.


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Front page gallery: A look back at The Sun's front pages during the Old Fire
Photo galleries: A collection of images taken during the Old Fire | Images from the announcement of verdicts in Fowler's trial
On Twitter: Reporter Lori Fowler @IEcourtsNow and photographer Rick Sforza @RickSforza tweeted live from the courtroom.
A jury on Wednesday found a 30-year-old man guilty on five counts of first-degree murder and two counts of arson in the 2003 Old Fire. Jurors also found true two special circumstances -- multiple murders in the same case and murder during the commission of the crime of arson. Those circumstances make Rickie Lee Fowler of San Bernardino eligible for the death penalty, which prosecutors plan to seek in the penalty phase of the trial that begins Monday.
Jurors also found true two special circumstances -- multiple murders in the same case and murder during the commission of the crime of arson.
Those circumstances make Rickie Lee Fowler of San Bernardino eligible for the death penalty, which prosecutors plan to seek in the penalty phase of the trial that begins Monday.
Fowler sat silently throughout the hearing in San Bernardino Superior Court with little expression upon hearing the verdict.
After deliberating for four days, the jury announced the verdicts inside Judge Michael Smith's courtroom -- where they listened to testimony since the trial began July 9.
Attorneys on both sides declined to comment, since the trial is not yet over.
Reached by telephone after Wednesday's verdicts, Lake Arrowhead resident Tom Wayman, who lost his Cedar Glen home in the fire, was surprised the murder charges stuck.
"The people who died were already sick, and the D.A. wasn't sure they could get a conviction. I'm kind of surprised they did," said Wayman, 54.
Fowler was convicted of igniting the Old Fire that burned more than 91,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,000 structures after starting near Waterman Canyon, in the foothills above San Bernardino. The fire, which began Oct. 25, 2003, cost nearly $38million.
Prosecutors said five residents in burn areas died from heart attacks caused by the stress of evacuation and threats to homes and belongings. The five men were: Charles Cunningham, James McDermith, Chad Williams, Robert Taylor and Ralph McWilliams.
The trauma the Old Fire inflicted on Wayman's life and a longing for closure compelled Wayman to attend the first few days of the trial.
"It affected me so deeply that I wanted to at least observe the process intended to serve justice, just to see what would happen and to see the accused, Rickie Fowler. I wanted to look him in the eye," Wayman said.
The lengthy trial revealed a series of stories and motives Fowler gave authorities throughout the investigation.
While he maintained his innocence, Fowler did admit to being present when the fire was started and having the intentions of lighting the deadly blaze.
But, Fowler said, a friend grabbed a road flare from his hand, lit it and threw it into the mountainside brush before he could.
Throughout the trial, the prosecution said Fowler was manipulative and toyed with authorities, withheld information and lied about details.
Defense lawyers said Fowler's admission was merely a way to garner attention for a high-profile case.
"Mr. Fowler wanted to be charged with this for some bizarre reason," defense attorney Donald Jordan said during opening arguments.
"(He) behaves differently than anyone I've ever run across."
Attorneys on both sides will spend the next few days gathering witnesses and preparing for the second phase, scheduled to start Monday.
After the jury was dismissed, Supervising Deputy District Attorney Robert Bulloch told the judge that some witnesses called for the guilt phase are expected to return for the penalty phase.
And while Jordan took the lead for the defense during the first phase, Michael Belter will be the primary attorney in the second leg of the trial.
Belter said the penalty phase will have a different focus than before. Both the prosecution and the defense expect to take about four days each to present their side and hope to get the case to the jury around Labor day.
Wayman couldn't help but still feel a void upon learning the news Wednesday.
"I've been struggling to put my life back together for nine years. It doesn't make me feel great to hear that he's convicted. It's not like Christmas for me," said Wayman. "But I think there's some kind of satisfaction that comes from knowing the system didn't fail."
Staff writer Joe Nelson contributed to this report.
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Cycling UK delivers a Ride Managers' Course in Reading to the Public Sector
This course was delivered to people who work in the public sectors in Reading.
It was designed to give the participants the skills needed to organise and run group cycle rides in their given sector of work, ensuring that they have the capability to go out and lead their own rides safely, with confidence and knowledge.
The skills taught include:
- The organisation of cycle rides, e.g.gathering consent forms, choosing destinations;
- Learning and practising road positions, including 'snaking';
- How to keep the riders as safe as possible;
- Risk assessing (dynamic and static).
The course was delivered by two instructors over two days.
Doug, an already keen cyclist and volunteer with the community mental health team, said that "it sharpened my knowledge" and that it was "informative, fun and hard work!" He now aims to give vulnerable adults the opportunity to take part in different activities, including cycling.
Paula, a teaching assistant from St. Mary's told us how she was going to use the skills used on the course, happy that she now knows "how to teach the children how to be safe when they're on their bikes and hopefully get them to encourage riding with their own parents."
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Loose Cannon: How to revive Impact Wrestling!
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Ladies and gentlemen; welcome to another edition of Loose Cannon. In the latest edition of Loose Cannon; I blogged about the WWE Battleground 2013 card which is a new ppv installment by the WWE in attempt to bring new obstacles and matches to WWE superstars. In this edition; I will blog about the revival of Impact Wrestling! Welcome to the show for the wrestling fans, from a wrestling fan, and forever for wrestling fans as Loose Cannon will begin monumentally.
TNA know establish as Impact Wrestling is a striving wrestling promotion that came into fruition in 2002. During the time; it has faced harsh remarks from critics and a loss of superstars/financial problems. It also shriveled in some attributes such as the X-Division; Bellator athletes such as Rampage Jackson/Tito Ortiz and legends such as the icon Sting and Hulk Hogan. During it's time; TNA has broken through boundaries and delivered good to excellent matches. Even though it is still a promotion scratching and crawling to compete against the WWE; it has sunk to Rock Bottom as ratings to an all time low! Who do we blame with this overgrowing epidemic? It is not Hulk Hogan, Dixie Carter or creative; it is Impact Wrestling in a whole.
How to revive Impact Wrestling?
X-Division: The X-Division is one of the main reason I love Impact Wrestling alongside Bully Ray and MEM. During this period of time; the X-Division is at it's all time low with Impact Wrestling paying less attention to the Division and more attention to one specific storyline; which is the A&8's and MEM. During the period of time I have watched Impact Wrestling, the X-Division fascinates me all the time with names such as Manik, Sonjay Dutt, Kenny King, etc. Why is Impact Wrestling paying less attention to the X-Division. I have no idea; but this is a ship that is sinking quickly and if Impact Wrestling is unable to fix the X-Division than simply get rid of it. For a promotion such as Impact Wrestling; it would be hard to do that as it is not at a level with financial backing and wrestlers such as the WWE. To renew interest into the Division; have more X-Division matches instead of one a week on Impact Wrestling or devote a show via Hulu Plus or YouTube to the X-Division. I do not applaud Hulk Hogan decision of X-Division matches being one on one but if it is suitable to Impact Wrestling than it is fine with the promotion.
Stop Impact: Impact Wrestling has a major flaw in it's ever growing promotion and that signing old WWF/E talent. It is an obnoxious flaw that Impact Wrestling does as it fails simultaneously with names such as Road Dogg and Billy Kidman; jumping ship to the promotion after their best days were far behind them. Instead of signing talents in the WWF/E caliber; start signing talents in developments such as ROH and OVW. If Impact Wrestling signs talents; it gives them a longer life span in the business as they are long and fresh. By fixing this flaw; TNA does not need to worry about the future as it is long in development.
GM's: Why does Impact Wrestling need a GM. It is a ridiculous reason because Hulk Hogan has no control over the rampage of A&8's and Tito Ortiz. If Impact Wrestling wants to fix it's promotion; Hulk Hogan does not need to be GM of Impact Wrestling or anyone in that authority figure.
Mainstream: Impact Wrestling needs to go mainstream. Unfortunately; it is losing that battle as WWE has already acquired most of the mainstream attention.
Monday Night Fight: If Impact Wrestling wants to beat Monday Night Raw; then simply move Impact Wrestling back to Monday Night's. While doing this it acquires more fans to get involved in the product as it is battling Monday Night Raw. The only way Impact Wrestling can get into a scuffle with Raw is by signing new talent; new time slot (opposite of Monday Night Raw) and fire the first shot in the new generation Monday Night Wars. This would help both WWE and TNA step up competition and give the fans excellent matches.
Video Game Franchise: Impact Wrestling has flopped when it comes with Video games. It's first installment TNA Impact was a excessive game to play but lacked capability of fun and excitement. During the time; TNA made Impact Cross the Line which eventually flopped with bad graphics and not a large selection of superstars. It is no reason Impact Wrestling is unable to fix this problem as they need to acquire a developer that is experienced in creating video game franchise and making it mainstream such as EA Sports. With EA Sports making Impact Wrestling; it can have better AI's; better graphics, and excessive game play that is fun and exciting to play with a friend while watching Impact.
On the next Loose Cannon: How *SPOILERS* are ruining the Wrestling fan base.
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Scoop: PARENTHOOD on NBC - Tuesday, January 22, 2013
"Because You're My Sister" - In the fourth season finale, Jasmine (Joy Bryant) and Crosby (Dax Shepard) plan an anniversary get away and receive exciting news. Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) prepare for the next phase of her treatment. Drew (Miles Heizer) learns the results of his college applications. Amber (Mae Whitman) and Ryan (Matt Lauria) discuss the future of their relationship. Joel (Sam Jaeger) and Julia (Erika Christensen) plan an event for the entire Braverman family. Meanwhile, Sarah (Lauren Graham) is forced to make a decision about her relationships with Mark (Jason Ritter) and Hank (Ray Romano). Also starring Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Max Burkholder, Xolo Mariduena, Tyree Brown and Savannah Paige Rae. Parenthood airs on NBC on Tuesday, January 22 at 10pm!
"Parenthood" is a one-hour drama inspired by the box-office hit of the same name. This re-imagined and updated Universal Television/Imagine Television production follows the trials and tribulations of the very large, very colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham, "Gilmore Girls") is a financially strapped single mother trying to raise two teenaged kids, the bright but rebellious Amber (Mae Whitman, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World") and sullen and sensitive Drew (Miles Heizer, "ER").
On the home front, Sarah and her kids live with Sarah's larger-than-life, headstrong father, Zeek (Craig T. Nelson, "Family Stone," "Coach"), and pillar-of-strength mother Camille, (Bonnie Bedelia, "Heart Like a Wheel"), who are continuously dealing with their own marital issues.
Meanwhile, Sarah's sister and complete antithesis, Julia (Erika Christensen, "Traffic") is a successful corporate attorney trying to juggle work and motherhood, alongside her loving, but increasingly Restless stay-at-home husband, Joel (Sam Jaeger, "Eli Stone".) Having encountered difficulties getting pregnant, Julia and Joel welcomed an adopted son, Victor (newcomer Xolo Mariduena) into their family.
Crosby (Dax Shepard, "Baby Mama"), Sarah's younger brother who once struggled with commitment issues, is now married to former flame Jasmine (Joy Bryant, "Antwone Fisher"). Together, they are raising their young son, Jabbar (Tyree Brown).
However, it's Adam (Peter Krause, "Six Feet Under"), the oldest Braverman sibling, who has had to relinquish his expectations about what constitutes a "normal" family as he and his quietly forceful wife Kristina (Monica Potter, "Trust Me") struggle to cope with their eccentric son Max (Max Burkholder, "Brother & Sisters"), who has Asperger's Syndrome, while raising a toddler as their eldest child heads off to college.
Although each sibling and family has its own share of life and everyday challenges to grapple with, they still manage to be there for each other in their hours of need.
Serving as executive producers are Oscar winners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer ("A Beautiful Mind," "Frost/Nixon"), Emmy winner Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights"), and Lawrence Trilling ("Pushing Daisies").


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We're all familiar with the characteristic thumping tubas, wheezy accordions, rambunctious horns and dolorous vocals of Spanish-language radio. Whether it's emanating from the car next to us at a traffic light or wafting through the air from the nearest jobsite, the music demands that we throw back our heads and let out a traditional grito norteño!
The uninitiated, on the other hand, just roll up their car windows or walk briskly in the other direction.
These listeners are generally unfamiliar with the complexity of this musical tradition, so they often leverage the same criticism against it as that targeted at genres like reggae and smooth jazz: It all sounds the same. But as any reggae fan will be quick to point out (though the smooth jazz enthusiast might be harder pressed), this couldn't be further from the truth.
The most popular Spanish-language radio music in the United States and Mexico is known as Regional Mexican.
Under this category fall many subgenres, such as Norteño (rural Mexican folk, with accordion, strings and drums); Tejano (Norteño-style infused with American rock and blues); Ranchera (originally one singer with a guitar, often ballad-centric or political); Banda (a polka derivative, heavy on the brass); Grupera (Norteño-influenced, with electric instruments like guitar and keyboard, popular in the 1980s); Duranguense (a recent, very popular movement, like Norteño but faster, featuring synthesizers and strong percussive parts); and many, many more.
Intrigued? You can find all of these genres on the three very different (well, somewhat different) FM stations that broadcast in the Santa Fe area. Here's a breakdown:
Name: Radio Oso
Format: Regional Mexican
Headquarters: Española
Owner: Richard L Garcia Broadcasting
Despite their bold name (Bear Radio), these are the little guys. They're owned not by a huge media conglomerate, but rather a small local broadcaster. Their Regional Mexican format incorporates mainly Norteñas, with contemporary hits in the Grupero and Duranguense categories, and the occasional foray into Mexican rap. Listen to Radio Oso if you want to know what's popular on the charts (Espinoza Paz, Calibre 50), but also like hearing selections made by a living DJ instead of a machine.
Name: José
Format: adult hits
Headquarters: Albuquerque
Owner: Entravision
Entravision, owned by Univision, supports at least four or five other sibling Radio José stations across the country. One might expect a lack of character in their programming, but, surprisingly, José avoids playing the same top hits on rotation over and over. This might be due to their Adult Hits format, which emphasizes classics from the days of yore (primarily the 1960s-1990s). Listen to José if you like nostalgic Mexican music that features heavily reverbed organs, electric guitars and synths. In my opinion, this is some of the most musical and interesting stuff that can be found on the radio. If you're a fan of Grupera, or legendary bands like Los Tigres Del Norte (the Norteño equivalent of the Beatles), this is the station for you.
Name: La Jefa
Format: Regional Mexican
Headquarters: Albuquerque
Owner: Univision
In terms of listeners, La Jefa (the Chief) is the top-rated Spanish-language station in New Mexico, and they know it. Their motto is "¡Aquiiiiii Manda!" (The Chief rules here). La Jefa's top-10 format caters to a younger demographic. This is what the kids like. The bombastic and modern programming is offset by the occasional love ballad. Expect to hear groups like Intocable (Tejano) and El Trono de México (Duranguense). Over and over again.
So, next time you hear a few lines of Ranchera or Grupera, actually take a minute to listen. Even if you're not convinced by its musical merits, there are several other reasons this music is significant.
Like American country, much of it is narrative in form, spinning cultural tales of heartache and lost love. Other songs are socially conscious, bringing attention to the plight of the immigrant and documenting the ravages of the drug war (and, yes, sometimes aggrandizing the cartel lifestyle).
Finally, the form as a whole is diffusing at an increasing rate into the cultural fabric of the US by crossing language and societal borders and interacting with local musical traditions.
If you can't find at least one song on these stations that makes you want to howl out a sustained grito, don't worry, there's always the AM dial…but that's another story.
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It's no secret what the Cannons' collective 2013 resolution is: Work hard and do everything we can to bring the Steinfeld Trophy back to Boston in August. A lot goes into making that happen, beginning with the MLL Collegiate Draft next week, and we can't wait to get started!
We also asked some of our players what their individual resolutions are for the upcoming year. Here is what a few of them had to say.
Many of our players were consumed with the gift of a giving spirit as
PT Ricci,
Jordan Burke, and
JJ Gilbane all had resolutions of being more active in community service.
Marty Bowes and
Sean Murphy both look to self-improve with the plan to read more.
After all the abundant holiday food, a popular goal is to hit the gym and eat healthy.
Jon Leanos and
Jake Beebe will join the masses as they pursue to be more health conscious.
Another popular answer among our players was to travel more, as expressed by
Ari Sussman,
Kit Smith, and
Mike Stone.
On the contrary,
Kevin Buchanan is looking to find a comfortable place to stay. He is going to take a huge leap from his
Big Wheels ride and has set a goal to buy a house this year.
In terms of lacrosse play,
Kevin Gould resolutes to "shoot faster so
Mike Stone stops making fun of me at practice #accuracyoverspeed."
Paul Rabil,
Pat Heim, and
Chris Eck reiterate the team's goal to bring home another Boston Cannons MLL championship.
We can't wait to make it happen!
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Earth-Rim Walkers and Those Who Love Them
I find it gratifying and delightful that our oldest existing story native to English — the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf — is unabashedly a monster story. Isn't that wonderful? It's generally dated to the eighth century, which means it has … Continue reading


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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The National Weather Service says up to a foot of fresh snow is in the forecast for parts of Michigan by Thursday night as a storm reaches the state.
The weather service's Grand Rapids office says 6 to 12 inches of snow could accumulate north of Interstate 96 and 3 to 5 inches in some other parts of West Michigan.
In the northern Lower Peninsula, the weather service says 8 to 10 inches of snow could fall.
In and around the state's rural Thumb area, the weather service says 6 to 10 inches is possible by Thursday night as the storm hits the Great Lakes region.
Southeast Michigan also is expected to get snowfall Thursday. And starting Wednesday, parts of the Upper Peninsula could get up to 5 inches.
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text: Healthy Mitchell hopes to hold on to Herd linebacker spot By Doug Smock April 16, 2013 Story Share HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Every so often, Billy Mitchell makes a statement that he is healthy and won't just give up his spot as first-string linebacker.You'll have to wrench it away from him.At Marshall's 10th practice of the spring Tuesday, it was a lunging fingertip interception of Rakeem Cato. Mitchell knew what was coming, partly because he failed to defend it three days earlier at the Thundering Herd's first officiated scrimmage."We were in a cover-two concept, tight end went vertical and I saw Cato's eyes on it," Mitchell said. "[Quarterback Blake] Frohnapfel got me on that during the scrimmage last Saturday, threw it right over top of my head. I was just making sure, this time, it wasn't going to happen."Mitchell started the new week in the middle, alongside weak-side linebacker Stefan Houston on the first unit. That's where they played Saturday, with Jermaine Holmes and Cortez Carter on the second string.That this lineup remained the same two straight workouts is a potential signal. Before then, defensive coordinator Chuck Heater and position coach Adam Fuller were rotating the four players between the two units, changing each day.So does one read anything into it, coach Doc Holliday?"The thing to read into that is those two guys are playing pretty well. Best guys play," Holliday said. "That was a little different package Chuck installed today - it's a substitution package that can take advantage of some of the guys you have."Mitchell's had a good spring, and he'll continue to play more."And, Mitchell hopes, play a concussion-free senior season.In 2012, the 6-foot-3, 238-pound native of Navarre Beach, Fla., had his spring season interrupted by one concussion and lost the first half of the season to a second. After finally passing the modern-day battery of testing given to concussion victims, he finally debuted in MU's seventh game, at Southern Mississippi. He started five of those six games, finishing with 34 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble.Mitchell said he is enjoying Heater's development scheme, which seems to place more emphasis on broad concepts than specific plays. Third-down packages and other details were installed Tuesday.No small part of Mitchell's role is the development of Houston, the promising freshman right out of prep school."He reminds me a lot of Devin Arrington when he first came," Mitchell said. "Really energetic and runs like a deer. So it's fun playing next to him. He sometimes gets frustrated but he's athletic. He's taking leaps and bounds every day." nn Corey Tindal, the freshman nickel back and fan of "Honey Badger" Tyrann Mathieu, has cultivated a little rivalry with 1,100-yard receiver Tommy Shuler. Tindal and Shuler seem to cross paths more and more, and their "conversations" get a little spicier."We're from [south Florida], he's from Dade [County] and I'm from Broward," Tindal said. "He's tough. He knows the game, he loves the game, he works hard at it. He's always learning."Tindal is the "midyear prop" out of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., via Atlanta Sports Academy, who became eligible in December. His arrival, along with that of fellow Broward County native Kent Turene, was much anticipated.Though Turene's spring was cut short by an injury, the anticipation was warranted. Wherever the ball goes, so does No. 19."That role is wonderful, being around the ball, kind of taking a 'Honey Badger' role," Tindal said, referring to Mathieu, a 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist. "He played it good, so I watch his film to see what I could learn from him. "He made the nickel role famous, put it like that."nnThe Shuler-Tindal rivalry was set aside briefly when Shuler landed awkwardly during one of their impromptu pass-play meetings. Shuler got up holding his wrist (maybe to support his arm or shoulder), and refused to be taken out before the next play.Shuler's status, other than being earmarked for a reduced workload anyway, is uncertain for Thursday's 3:30 p.m. practice.Another injury of note: Jordan Jeffries, who has been working at second-team left guard, was held out of contact.nnIn that "Who was that?" moment, a red No. 8 made a nifty catch at the "Z" receiver position.The play happened along the western sideline, right next to the closed-off west side of Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Without a closer look, observers on the east side of the stadium thought that might be defensive back Keith Baxter, who has worn a "no contact" red no. 8 this spring.Guess again. This time it was Andre Scott, the redshirt freshman borrowed from the safeties. With the Herd looking good at the position with Taj Letman and D.J. Hunter on the first unit, this is mildly intriguing."He's a tremendous athlete we're trying to get on the field, and we're just taking a look," Holliday said. "End of spring is a time to experiment, if you want to take a look at some people."Reach Doug Smock at 304-348-5130, firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/dougsmock. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Malfunctioning aircraft lands safely at Yeager Airport 2 Vintage West Virginia: Putnam Village 3 WV Gov. Justice appoints Foster's replacement to House 4 Correctional officers need raises, lawmakers told 5 DHHR: WV medical marijuana law will need $2 million in upfront costs WVGA centennial celebration starts with proclamation Previous Story Gold-Blue viewing guide, Grantham, more spring football Next Story


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JUPITER, Fla. (November 28, 2012) – Lung patients at Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) are making music together. How? By playing harmonicas to maintain respiratory capacity in a monthly support group held on the medical center's campus. Shawn M. Ballew, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), leads the group.
The American Lung Association saw the need in the 1970s nationwide to provide better support and information to people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis (known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD) and asthma. Word quickly spread that patients felt support groups offered them something unique: ongoing education/information about their disease, coping mechanisms for daily challenges and a sense of camaraderie.
JMC began partnering with the American Lung Association more than two years ago and created 30-minute monthly Better Breathers Club meetings with free harmonica lessons, taught by Murray Rivette, the adult winner of Palm Beach Idol 2012. Patients with COPD have a problem exhaling effectively and completely with each breathe, thus making them feel short of breath, either all the time or only on exertion. Harmonica playing is beneficial to lung function because it requires a long, slow exhalation, decreasing shortness of breath and encouraging effective retraining of breathing. The program also offers lectures on COPD given by a healthcare professional. JMC hosts the largest Better Breathers Club in South Florida.
"The Better Breathers program provides an opportunity for patients to continually educate themselves about the care and treatment of their disease. It also gives them a chance to share ideas and solutions in a supportive environment," said Ballew. "The overall goal is to empower our patients with skills that will increase their quality of life."
The Better Breathers Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., in the Raso Education Center on JMC's campus. The meetings are free, and caregiver and/or spouse are encouraged to attend. For more information, call (561) 263-2043.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 283-bed regional medical center consisting of 163 private acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center provides a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in orthopedics and spine, geriatrics, minimally-invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery, emergency services, cardiac services, obstetrics, cancer care and advanced diagnostics. Founded in 1979, the medical center has approximately 1,500 team members, 520 physicians and 700 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center is the recipient of the HealthGrades 'America's 50 Best' Award™ for two years in a row (2011-2012) and the Distinguished Hospital Award - Clinical Excellence™ for eight years in a row (2005-2012). For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com
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THE family of a respected Islamic scholar said they have been 'devastated' by his death in a fire in Saudi Arabia.
Mufti Yusuf Bismillah, 61, from Blackburn, is understood to have suffocated on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out in the Medina hotel he was staying in.
Hundreds of friends and well-wishers flocked to the dad-of-eight's house in Ripon Street on Sunday to pay their respects.
Mufti Yousuf, who moved to Britain from India in 1991, taught at the Masjide Noorul Islam mosque in Audley Range, having previously been associated with the Lambeth Street and Cumberland Street mosque.
Blackburn with Darwen mayor Salim Mulla, who also lives in Ripon Street, said on behalf of the family: "We are obviously devastated and sad, but we thank the community and appreciate all the help and support we've been given.
"We are a very understanding and religious family and know that fate has taken place. We accept that this has happened.
"We have lost a shining star, who moved to Edinburgh from Dabnel in India in 1991, where he was an Islamic teacher.
"When he came to Blackburn in 2003 he quickly became part of the community. The whole street took to him and were delighted to have a mufti and someone of his stature living here.
"He was such a pious, down to earth and caring person, and was known in nearly every mosque."
Mufti Yousuf was on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Medina with his wife Fatimah, who has now been joined in the city by two of her sons. His funeral and burial will take place in Medina.
The blaze at their hotel, in the east of the city, left 15 people dead and 130 injured. Preliminary indications suggested those who died did so of suffocation.
A report from Egypt's state television station said the blaze had been started by an electrical short circuit, although that is yet to be confirmed by authorities.
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"An Evening with 9-11 Deniers" - Introduction and summary.
"The Questionnaire at the 9/11 Denier Event" - The content of a questionnaire given out at the event, which participants were supposed to fill out at the beginning and again at the end.
"An Open Letter to Richard Borshay Lee" - A letter from Shallit to the event moderator about his performance at the event.
"A.K. Dewdney at the 9/11 Denier Event (Part 1)" - A detailed summary of Dewdney's presentation at the event, part 1.
"A.K. Dewdney at the 9/11 Denier Event (Part 2)" - Part 2.
"Graeme MacQueen at the 9/11 Denier Event" - A summary of MacQueen's presentation at the event.
"The Question-and-Answer Period at the 9/11 Deniers Evening" - Summary of the Q&A.
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Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another sphincter tightening adventure on your computer from me the breezey butting, Ric Flair strutting (sagging tits and old goat balls included), child scaring, mullet wearing Poot-Hair. Yessss that's right, my blogs are more entertaining than a whore in church; errr no that's how sweaty I am. My blogs are more entertaining than seeing Mae Young naked; errr no that's how scarey I am. My blogs are more entertaining than a pedophile watching kiddies play in a Mcdonald's playpen; err no wait that's how creepy they are. Damnit, my blogs are more entertaining than watching Eugene whack off in Daniel Bryan's wrestling trunks before he puts them on. Why do you think he screams YESSS!! YESSS!! YESSSS!!!?
Okay now that the grand introductions are out of the way, it's time for the golden doodoo nugget of goodness that is this blog's subject matter is to get under way; which is grabbin' 'em by the booboos. What is grabbin' 'em by the booboo's you ask? It's a redneckanese way of saying "making wrestling entertaining again". Let me preach on it.
We here in the IWC have been witnessing something we hoped we would never see. No no I'm not talking about another Katie Vick or Pujabi Prison Match, I'm talking about the slow decline of professional wrestling. Wrestling in general is seemingly becoming less "cool" to watch or less popular, and people have been abandoning the product in droves. We've saw wrestling programs that used to get 5's and 6's in ratings (back in the day) now barely get a 3 if they're lucky. We've saw people who used to be open and admitting wrestling fans dwindle to a select few "closet" fans who watch the show, but refuse to talk to anyone about it unless it's from the safety of their computers.
So the questions are, how do wrestling companies make people want to watch again? How do they make the product more mainstream? How do they make wrestling "cool" again? Maybe I can shine a light on this a little, and start a friendly debate and banter amongst all of you.
How do wrestling companies make people want to watch again? This question is a tough one but for starters, have a little DIVERSITY in storylines! For too long, we've saw rehash after rehash of the same old storylines and it's really starting to show with the mass "tune out" of people recently. Take for example The Shield; When they first debuted I was happy because the WWE finally did something right by having three of the best new guys debut that I've seen. I held out hope that something different was about to happen, but what have we really seen? A rehash of the NWO, Nexus, Corre, BWO, LWO, Evolution, or any other group you want to throw in there. It's all been done too many times before.
Now before you get your panties knotted up let me explain something here. I am a fan of this storyline, but not in it's current form. It's too generic; Heel group comes in, attacks faces, spews whatever b.s. they spew to get heel heat, have a match against faces and lose. CHANGE IT UP! Have The Shield start attacking heels to really prove their point that they are unbiased unit of men who are here to cleanse injustices. It could be any heel, Ziggler, Antonio Cesaro, hell even CM Punk to prove a point but it would definitely change it up things. The Shield wouldn't give up anything in terms of their standing; they could still be an all heel group and still garner heel heat but what I'm saying is just this little change in storylines could lead to an entire freshening of the current product.
How do they make the product more Mainstream? This is something that the WWE is starting to do as of late with the over-whoring of Twitter but it should be more than that. You NEED that sort of celebrity appeal that will bring back old fans as well as bring in new. How else will a company expand? No I'm not talking about a "Celebrity Guest Host" every week but how about this? How about a working partnership with the UFC? How about a working partnership with AAA, CMLL, Lucha Libre USA, RoH? This is for TNA or WWE, the more fans you have watching the better it is for everyone.
Now I understand Dana White isn't much up for working with WWE but what if he was? What if you saw Junior Dos Santos on WWE or TNA television? How many more fans would tune in just to see what happens? What if El Generico appeared for a match on TNA? How many people would tune in? What if, I don't know, Gerard Butler challenge Daniel Bryan and face him and look convincing? As I said it's something that the WWE has started to do lately but could drastically improve on. Dana White, like Vince McMahon, is all about the dollar and I'm sure that if the money was right he'd jump right in.
How can they make wrestling "cool" again? This is the hardest out of all the questions I've asked so far. The answer may be a little depressing because I honestly feel that wrestling's heyday on top is over. However, if either of the "Big Two" wrestling companies were to incorporate either of the things that I have suggested it may extend the livelihood of the business, bring in new viewers, and may prolong what may be the inevitable; which is they dying off of the product.
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THE NRL is no longer Bon Jovi's house. In keeping with the ''bold new era'' changes in the code, NRL officials have ended their advertising association with the rock giants.
The NRL's director of commercial and marketing, Paul Kind, confirmed the administration would not be using Bon Jovi's This Is Our House ad campaign next year, ending the two-year association with the American band. Officials have decided that the advertising campaign for 2013 needed a fresh approach given the five-year, $1.025 billion broadcast deal. ''For two years, [This Is Our House] has been fantastic for the game. The decision to move away from the use of the song is about being able to promote more broadly across all levels of rugby league, particularly when you consider the new TV contract,'' Kind said on Friday.
''That provides for a lot more exposure than it has in the past.''
The NRL had an arrangement that would have allowed officials to use the Bon Jovi campaign for a third season but they are believed to be considering an Australian artist to head the campaign next season, joining a list that includes Tina Turner, the Hoodoo Gurus and, somewhat infamously, author Thomas Keneally.
Officials hope to finalise arrangements for the new ad early in the new year.
Kind said even though the NRL had cut the association with Bon Jovi a year ahead of its expected term, he still considered the campaign a successful one.
''If we were continuing to focus on just putting bums on seats, in the premiership and Origin, we would continue to use it,'' Kind said. ''It's been a great success, from our perspective. But this broadcast deal demands a different approach to advertising.''
Sydney Roosters discard Joseph ''B.J.'' Leilua has been banned from playing for a rival NRL club until after round four of the 2013 premiership.
The NRL announced on Friday it would impose a conditional registration on any contract submitted for for the 21-year-old, who is favoured to join Newcastle.
Leilua was released from the Roosters this week. Charged in May, he had been found not guilty on October 24 of assaulting his former girlfriend but was found to have sent a naked photo of the woman to two parties and was placed on a one-year good behaviour bond with no conviction recorded.
The NRL had been in the process of conducting a review of penalties and procedures imposed by the Roosters when he was terminated by the club.
In other news, the Roosters have moved swiftly to secure one of their most promising youngsters, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. The 19-year-old Kiwi has been re-signed until the end of 2016.
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Vista Aero Glass Buttonsby Hamish Macpherson (http://blog.hamstu.com) | March 26, 2007
This tutorial will teach you how to make Vista style buttons, much like the ones found on the new Task Bar. However, the basics of the effect are found throughout the OS, and therefore can be applied to other shapes / objects as well.Step 1.Startup Photoshop. Create a new document, make sure it's RGB, with a White background, 72ppi resolution. Size (W x H) is up to you.Step 2.Select the Rounded Rectangle tool (1).- Click the arrow in the options bar, and make sure Snap to Pixels (2) is checked, also make sure Shape layers (3) are enabled.- Make the corner Radius about 8px, I have 3px in the screenshot, but that's a bit too small.- We'll add layer effects soon, so the color of your rectangle doesn't matter.
Next we'll add a gradient.
We'll start with an Inner Glow.
Now, a Drop Shadow (though the actual effect isn't much of a shadow)
And lastly, an Inner Shadow (again, we're actually using this for a highlight, not a shadow)
OK, we're done the effects. One quick note, the drop shadow we added earlier won't be visible on a white background, so select the Background layer and fill it (Alt+Backspace) with a medium gray.
Here is my final result (the typeface is "Lucida Sans Unicode"). Read below to find out how to change color.
Step 6, TweakingChanging shapeSince the button is a shape object, you can easily use the Direct Selection Tool (Press the A key) to drag the points and resize the button. Just be careful when moving points, since they won't be restrained to pixel values, your edges might go blurry -- to fix that, zoom in and move the points until the edges becomes sharp again. To avoid the problem you can use the Arrow keys, and Shift+Arrow keys, to move the points in increments.
Note: Make sure the button isn't too high, since the Gradient Overlay (due to the way it works) will begin to look a little blurry. Of course, this might not bother you, so do whatever looks best Changing colorFor precise color modification, your best bet is to modify the Gradient Overlay in the layer styles.
But for something a little quicker, you can:
Well, that's all. Thanks for reading. If you enjoyed this tutorial, or if you have any questions, feel free to post in this thread, and I'll see what I can do.
Nice tutorial Hamish :tup:
:tup: Hamish
Regarding the gradient - you don't have to place opacity stops in the same places, where the color stops are.It would be enough to make just 2 ones, on both ends of the gradient (both 100% opacity)
Thank you both.
Oh, I do believe you are right. I'll change that bit. (Edit: Done)
If the opacity doesn't change along the gradient, there's no need for sub-steps.But it doesn't change the value of your tutorial!
I've been looking for an Aero tutorial for a while now.
Thanks Hamish!
I'm glad you liked it Iceman, thanks for the feedback
Sorry to be a pest but do you have this somewhere where the images load up instead of showing links (just so I can print it out)
Many thanks
This doesn't work for you?http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/printthread.php?t=468442
The images are showing up for me.
Images are showing fine, so this must be a problem with Rikki's computer or internet connection.
Hmmm, well in this thread I see this:
Where it would look better (to print) as this kind of thing:
Doh! Turns out there is an option in the settings here :
Visible Post ElementsYou have the option to show or hide various elements of messages, which may be of use to users on slow internet connections, or who want to remove extraneous clutter from posts.Show SignaturesShow AvatarsShow Images (including attached images and images in [IMG] code)
Never seen that before (and I've been registered on here for years!).
Fixed now
Very nice tutorial fella
Ah, glad to hear it
Great, I couldn't miss this, bookmarked. I usually create rounded rectangle using smooth selection tool after I did a rectangle selection. Seems rounded rectangle tool is a better way to go.
Smooth selection tool produces jagged edges instead of really smooth round corners, so rounded rectangle tool is a better solution.
Those buttons look nothing less than perfect.thx.
nope, those buttons look cool.
have a tryhehe~~
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