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Sanghamitta wrote:I am rather inclined to the view which says that the development of the Buddha -dhatu doctrine represents a reversion within Buddhism to the Upanashadic philosophy that the Buddha rejected.
Sanghamitta wrote:You are quite right. I should have said that Buddha-dhatu seems to me to be a reversion to the Indian philosophical tradition later to evolve into what is commonly known as " Hinduism " which was current at the time of The Buddha, and which he rejected. I dont see how it differs fron Atta doctrine.
Individual wrote:Sanghamitta wrote:You are quite right. I should have said that Buddha-dhatu seems to me to be a reversion to the Indian philosophical tradition later to evolve into what is commonly known as " Hinduism " which was current at the time of The Buddha, and which he rejected. I dont see how it differs fron Atta doctrine.
Brahmanism didn't really have anything that could be called a philosophical tradition. They only developed one in reaction to criticism by sramanas, such as the Buddha.
Buddha-nature is distinct from atta, because it doesn't claim that there is an individual Buddha-nature, like a soul, as in, "That's YOUR Buddha-nature. This is MY Buddha-nature." It's really not too different from Humanism in western philosophy: the presumption that people are fundamentally good.
Peter wrote:The answer is that arahantship is not becoming anything. It is the ceasing of all becoming. It is the destruction of the taints, the cutting of the fetters, the removal of the defilements. It is a problem with using language like "becoming arahant" or "gaining enlightenment". These phrases can mislead a person into thinking there is something acquired or someone to do the acquiring.
It is like saying "the glass has become empty". Does this mean emptiness was always present even when the glass was full? Does this mean the glass magically transformed into something else? What it means is the stuff in the glass has been removed. "Empty" is a description of the state of the glass when it's contents has been removed, just as "arahant" is how we describe the state of one who has eradicated the defilements.
Sanghamitta wrote:My point is that having examined the concept of Buddha-dhatu fairly thoroughly I concluded that it had nothing to offer me as a practitioner.
Pannapetar wrote: It is a challenge to go even beyond the initial spiritual achievements which may have secured calm and peace of mind. This is the sort of situation, where tathāgatagarbha becomes meaningful. So, it should probably be considered by people enjoying good karmic fruits and intermediate practitioners.
meindzai,Oct 28 2008, 09:04 AM wrote:passenger1980,Oct 27 2008, 04:08 PM wrote:So what's keeping you from practising the fundamentals? I'm not saying that you should do the same as me. But meditation and living by the 8FP is all we need in my opinion. Practise as much as you can, and that's it, the rest is just wasting time if you see it from a spiritual point of view.
I was trying to avoid getting too specific here so that I don't open up a big can of worms, but here goes. Pandoras box follows: (sorry for mixing metaphors)
Meditation in zen vs. theravada, as an example, are based on two entirely different premises. In Zen it's based on the idea of Buddha nature, and requires a lot of faith in the process, letting go of thoughts as they come. It's sometimes called a goalless process, effortless effort. The more the practitioner "messes" with it the less productive it becomes. It is akin to "wu-wei" in daoism. It's a very organic and natural unfolding, again - totally based on the idea that Buddha nature will reveal itself through the practice.
However, the Buddha (of all people!) did not talk about buddha nature. There's no such teaching in Theravada. Meditation is very specific and goal oriented. One overcomes the 5 hindrances (there are specific practices for each) and develops samadhi by balancing certain factors, piti, sukkha, one pointedness, etc. You have a choice to develop the jhanas or do a dry vipassana practice. Right concentration is defined as the four Jhanas. Meditation is tied directly into the suttas by way of overcoming taints, defilements, etc. The suttas explain what those are, in detail, and how to overcome them.
Also in Theravada, meditation is tied directly into the teachings on morality. This relationship is much more apparent then in zen, which emphasizes meditation.
According to Bodhidharma:Buddhas don't recite sutras." Buddhas don't keep precepts." And Buddhas don't break precepts. Buddhas don't keep or break anything. Buddhas don't do good or evil.
To find a Buddha, you have to see your nature.
The idea of course being that we're already Buddha's so our job is to see our own nature. Not to keep precepts, not to overcome hindrances, not to purge the defilements, etc.
It's not that Bodhidharma's teaching is wrong within the scope of zen and mahayana. But you cannot hold this viewpoint, and, simultaneously, engage in a practice of overcoming hindrances and purging defilements.
In that sense there's nothing "basic" about meditation. The paradigm is entirely different. Meditation is part of a larger picture. Each system depends on it's own paradigm for meditation to have any clear purpose.
You also mention the eightfold path. The heart sutra, chanted Daily by Zen practitioners, teaches "no suffering, no path," etc. etc. This of course doesn't mean you shouldn't practice the eightfold path, but it points to the idea that the teachings themselves have the property of sunyata - emptiness.
Again, ok in context, but no such teaching in Theravada. As the simile of the raft illustrates, you let go of the raft when you reach the other side. But until then, HOLD ON.
I'm going to keep saying this so it's clear - I am not criticizing either teaching. When one is fully immersed in one or the other, they function as a complete system that will get one to the other side. But you cannot practice them simultaneously. Even the "basics" are different once you go just a little bit beneath the surface.
-- The tathagatagarbha [buddha-nature] is not just any emptiness,
however. Rather it is specifically emptiness of inherent existence when
applied to a sentient being's mind, his (her) mental continuum. ... When
the mind is defiled in the unenlightened state this emptiness is called
tathagatagarbha. When the mind has become pure through following the
path and attaining Buddhahood so emptiness is referred to in the dGe
lugs tradition as the Buddha's Essence Body (_svabhavikakaya_). The
Buddha's pure mind in that state is his Gnosis or Wisdom Body
(_jnanakaya_), while the two taken together, the Buddha's mind as a
flow empty of inherent existence, is what the tradition calls the
_dharmakaya._ ... This also means that the tathagatagarbha itself is
strictly the fundamental cause of Buddhahood, and is no way identical
with the result, _dharmakaya_ or Essence Body as the case may be,
except in the sense that both defiled mind and Buddha's mind are empty
of inherent existence. ...which is to say that even the _dharmakaya_,
and, of course, emptiness itself, are all empty of inherent existence.
They are not 'truly established', there is no Absolute in the sense of an
ultimate really existing entity. --- Paul Williams MAHAYANA
BUDDHISM, pub by Routledge. Pg 106-7.
mikenz66 wrote:Are you implying that Theravada is for "beginners" and Mahayana for the "more developed" practitioners?
Pannapetar wrote:mikenz66 wrote:Are you implying that Theravada is for "beginners" and Mahayana for the "more developed" practitioners?
That's your interpretation, not mine...
"Being a Theravadin" or "being a Mahayana practitioner" is just one more useless ego identification, in my view. Who cares?
Cheers, Thomas
mikenz66 wrote:Pannapetar wrote: It is a challenge to go even beyond the initial spiritual achievements which may have secured calm and peace of mind. This is the sort of situation, where tathāgatagarbha becomes meaningful. So, it should probably be considered by people enjoying good karmic fruits and intermediate practitioners.
Are you implying that Theravada is for "beginners" and Mahayana for the "more developed" practitioners?


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The Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs dominated the NBA's Western Conference in the 2000s. The two teams combined for nine conference titles over the last 10 seasons.
It's clear the Spurs are not as strong as in previous years, so the West is open to contenders looking to knock off the defending champion Lakers.
Dallas Mavericks
Outside of the Lakers and Spurs, the Mavericks were the only other team out west to earn a Finals berth. After losing to the Miami Heat in six games, Dallas hasn't been able to regain its 2006 playoff swagger.
One trade, though, has the Mavs thinking championship when Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood came over from the Washington Wizards before the deadline.
The Mavericks filled two spots in their starting rotation and now match up with the Lakers better than ever.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets are familiar with the Lakers in a playoff setting, but not in a good way. Los Angeles has sent Denver packing for two straight years in the playoffs.
Led by Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, the Nuggets are tough to count out thanks to its high-scoring offense. Denver is second in the NBA in points per game.
Denver hasn't had difficulty beating the best teams in the league, as the Nuggets are 24-11 against teams .500 or better, as of Feb. 26.
Utah Jazz
Like the Nuggets, the Lakers have disposed of the Jazz for two years running.
The Jazz are an intriguing team. Every year, the talent is undeniable in Utah, but injuries always seem to get the best of the Jazz.
Utah is one of the few teams in the league that can play multiple styles and can match up with just about every team.
The Jazz experienced a ton of problems when playing on the road last season going 15-26. Utah has played well away from home going 14-12, as of Feb. 26.
Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer provide a solid foundation. As long as the Jazz can avoid injuries, they will be players in the West.

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Radio and Records on permanent R&R
Ralph Graves is one of Crutchfield's blog editors, and part of the company's social media team. He writes about home audio/video gear, specializing in Apple-related and wireless technologies. Ralph holds a master's degree in music composition, and his works have been released on various labels. He's served as product manager for an independent classical and world music label, produced several recordings, and worked extensively in public broadcasting. Since 1984 he's hosted a weekly classical music program on WTJU, and is also active as a blogger and podcaster.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
When I signed on to RadioandRecords.com this morning, I was greeted with the following announcement:
Dear Radio & Records Reader:
Given the consolidation of the radio and music industries, Nielsen Business Media has determined that the best way to leverage its assets and resources in support of these industries is to consolidate its music brands.
Consequently, we have decided to consolidate R&R magazine and RadioandRecords.com into Billboard magazine and Billboard.biz and to expand their coverage of the radio industry. In particular, the R&R airplay charts, which are powered by Nielsen BDS and which have become a key tracker of industry performance, will now appear in the pages of Billboard magazine and on Billboard.biz.
As promised, I was very soon redirected to Billboard.biz.
It struck me that in a way, this signaled the end of an era. Radio & Records was one of the trade publications that was mandatory reading at the radio station I used to work at. Its music charts were used by many music directors (including the one at my station) to craft their playlists from. So to have such an important publication go away is kind of a big deal.
It's not to say that broadcast radio is dead — far from it. There are still over 13,000 radio stations in this country, and millions of listeners. But does suggest there's a change in how people think about — and use — media.
It's a trend we've been adapting to at Crutchfield for some time, now. Take the category of clock and table radios, for example. Two years ago, most of the products in that category had AM and FM radio tuners. Now the primary feature is an iPod® dock. Or look at the shift in our articles and blog posts. We still write about old-school topics like how to build a car audio system, but we've also walked people through the ways to use iTunes®, reviewed Internet radio stations, chronicled the expansion of satellite radio, explained the benefits of podcasting, talked about online music services, examined Bluetooth systems and other aspects of wireless audio — and more.
Nielsen's consolidation of publications, to me, simply indicates that they recognize what consumers (and we at Crutchfield) have known for a while. It's the content that matters, not necessarily the delivery system. In the olden days, you heard hit songs first on the radio. Now you might discover new music through Internet radio stations that only stream audio, music services like Pandora, tracks recommended by your friends through social media links, or any other number of ways. Radio may still be important, but there's no denying there's been a sea change in attitudes.
And that just keeps things interesting.


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Zinc for HIV Disease Among Alcohol Users - an RCT in the Russia ARCH Cohort (ZINC)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Boston Medical Center
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jeffrey Samet, Boston Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 30, 2013
Last updated: September 7, 2017
Last verified: September 2017
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Detailed Description:
This study is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the efficacy of zinc supplementation vs. placebo among 250 HIV-infected Russians from the Russia ARCH Cohort, who are ART-naive at enrollment and have a recent history of heavy drinking.
|HIV Infection Alcohol Use
|Dietary Supplement: Zinc gluconate Dietary Supplement: Placebo
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Zinc for HIV Disease Among Alcohol Users - an RCT in the Russia ARCH Cohort
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Alcohol HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Sodium gluconate Zinc gluconate Manganese gluconateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Jeffrey Samet, Boston Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Improved markers of mortality as measured by change in VACS index [ Time Frame: Participants will be followed for up to 18 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Slower HIV disease progression as measured by change in CD4 cell count [ Time Frame: Participants will be followed for up to 18 months ]
- Improved markers of AMI risk as measured by the Reynolds risk score [ Time Frame: Participants will be followed for up to 18 months ]
- Lower biomarker levels of microbial translocation and inflammation as measured by sCD-14, IL-6, D-dimer, 16sRDNA [ Time Frame: Participants will be followed for up to 18 months ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Actual Study Start Date:
|October 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|October 2017
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Zinc gluconate
Study participants will receive zinc gluconate supplements (15 mg for men and 12 mg for women) and will be instructed to take one pill daily for 18 months.
Dietary Supplement: Zinc gluconate
Study participants will be randomly assigned to a zinc gluconate or placebo group and will be instructed to take one pill of study medication orally daily for 18 months.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Study participants will receive identically packaged placebo (sucrose) pills and will be instructed to take one pill daily for 18 months.
|Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Detailed Description:
The combination of heavy alcohol consumption and HIV infection is associated with increased mortality, HIV disease progression, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and a proinflammatory state characterized by increased biomarker levels of inflammation. Heavy alcohol use and HIV infection are both causes of microbial translocation, the process by which bacterial products from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract leak across the GI membrane to the portal circulation. Microbial translocation causes immune activation leading to end organ damage. Alcohol can cause microbial translocation via zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency is common among HIV-infected heavy drinkers and linked to high mortality rates. Zinc supplementation is affordable, available, does not interfere with ART, and has minimal adverse drug reactions. In animal models zinc reduces ethanol associated microbial translocation. In human studies zinc slows HIV disease progression and reduces levels of inflammatory biomarkers which are strongly linked to mortality. Given zinc's potential efficacy we propose to conduct Zinc for INflammation and Chronic disease in HIV (ZINC HIV), a double-blinded randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of zinc supplementation vs. placebo among 250 HIV+ Russians, who are ART-naive at enrollment and have a recent history of heavy drinking. We will recruit most of our participants from the Russia cohort within the Uganda Russia Boston Alcohol Network for Alcohol Research Collaboration on HIV/AIDS (URBAN ARCH) Consortium study. Our specific aims will test the efficacy of zinc supplementation, compared to placebo to (1) improve markers of mortality as measured by the VACS index; (2) slow HIV disease progression as measured by CD4 cell count; (3) improve markers of AMI risk as measured by the Reynolds risk score; and (4) lower levels of microbial translocation and inflammation as measured by serum biomarkers. We hypothesize that as compared with placebo, patients receiving zinc supplementation will have significantly lower AMI and mortality risk as measured by the VACS index and Reynolds risk scores; higher CD4 cell counts; lower levels of biomarkers for microbial translocation and inflammation. Importantly, if our hypotheses are true, zinc supplementation could ultimately become a standard adjunctive therapy complementing alcohol interventions among HIV-infected persons even in resource limited environments. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: The combination of heavy alcohol consumption and HIV infection results in serious health problems and an increased risk of death. Although it is not exactly clear how alcohol and HIV do this, inflammation appears to play an important role. Zinc supplementation has anti-inflammatory properties. This study is designed to see if giving zinc supplementation to HIV infected people who are heavy drinkers reduces the risk of serious health problems and death.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-70 years old
- HIV-infected
- ART naïve
- Heavy alcohol consumption [i.e., NIAAA at-risk drinking levels] in the past 30 days
- Provision of contact information for two contacts to assist with follow-up;
- Stable address within St. Petersburg or districts within 100 kilometers of St. Petersburg;
- Possession of a home or cellular telephone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not fluent in Russian
- Cognitive impairment resulting in inability to provide informed consent based on assessor assessment
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01934803
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01934803
|Russian Federation
|Pavlov State Medical University
|St. Peterburg, Russian Federation
Sponsors and Collaborators
Boston Medical Center
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
|Principal Investigator:
|Jeffrey Samet, MD, MA, MPH
|Boston Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|Matthew S. Freiberg, MD, MSc
|Vanderbilt University
More Information
Additional Information:
Keywords provided by Jeffrey Samet, Boston Medical Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
Website for the Uganda, Russia, Boston Alcohol Network for Alcohol Research Collaboration on HIV/AIDS
|Responsible Party:
|Jeffrey Samet, Chief, Section of General and Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01934803 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U01AA021989 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|August 30, 2013
|Last Updated:
|September 7, 2017
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
|Plan to Share IPD:
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
Keywords provided by Jeffrey Samet, Boston Medical Center:
Alcohol Use
Microbial Translocation
Altered Coagulation
VACS index
Reynolds risk score
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Alcohol Drinking
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Drinking Behavior
Slow Virus Diseases
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Anti-Infective Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Trace Elements
Growth Substances
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Expanded Bend Walmart plans grand opening
BEND, Ore. - Bend residents are invited to the expanded Walmart store, which unveils the changes Wednesday, May 1, at 20120 Pinebrook Blvd. The grand-opening ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 a.m.
The expanded store brings approximately 80 additional jobs to the area and will provide Bend residents with one-stop shopping convenience for their grocery and general merchandise needs. Following the grand opening, the store will now be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
One-Stop Shopping Convenience
The store features quality, value-priced general merchandise, including apparel, electronics, toys, sporting goods, and lawn and garden items. It also offers a full line of groceries, including organic and natural selections in addition to local favorites.
The pharmacy offers a full range of products and services. Pharmacy team members can answer product and prescription questions and offer health and wellness solutions.
New Store, New Jobs
The new store employs approximately 300 full and part-time associates, including approximately 80 additional jobs created by the expansion. Store manager Edward Camp began his Walmart career in 2006 at a store in Bonney Lake, Wash.
"We welcome the Bend community to come see the expanded store, especially the grocery area", said Camp. "Not only do we have a large organic and gluten-free section, we also have an outdoor apparel section that will have many options for the adventurous life here in Bend."
Community Organizations Benefit from Grand-Opening Grants
The store is continuing its support of the community by giving grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to local organizations. Recipients include: Assistance League of Bend, Giving Plate, Deschutes County Sheriff's Department, Bend Search and Rescue, and Art Central.
"This is a wonderful time for the Bend location's grand re-opening" said Tim Casey, Executive Director of the Bend-Area Chamber of Commerce. "Walmart is a valuable community partner and has helped many organizations and charities over the years."
Join the Conversation
Walmart invites Bend shoppers to share their in-store experiences on Facebook. Visit the My Local Walmart Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/walmart2075. Fans of the local page can receive information about rollbacks, in-store events, meal solutions and more.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, more than 200 million customers and members visit our more than 10,500 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2013 sales of approximately $466 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmartnewsroom. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
Bend Walmart
Store facts
- Location: 20120 Pinebrook Blvd., Bend, Ore.
- Size: Approximately 161,000 square feet
- Store manager: Edward Camp
- Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Grand-opening ceremony: Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m.
Store features
- Full line of groceries, including:
- Fresh produce
- Bakery
- Self-serve deli
- Prepared meal options
- Organic/natural selections
- General merchandise categories include:
- Family apparel
- Health and beauty aids
- Electronics
- Toys
- Lawn and garden items
- Jewelry
- Automotive products
- Home furnishings
- Hardware
- Beer and wine
- Sporting goods
- Pet supplies
- Household goods
- Convenience services include:
- Pharmacy
- Digital-photo processing center
- Walmart Site-to-Store


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A large contingent of Hercules Wimbledon runners will be in action in the annual Surrey cross-country championships at Denbies Vineyard, Dorking, on Saturday.
They will be battling for both individual and team medals and as well places in the Surrey teams to compete in the UK Inter-Counties cross-country championships in Birmingham in March.
The youngest Hercules Wimbledon runners will be the first on the course when they compete in the opening race of the eight-race programme, the boys U13 championship over 2.8km.
Leading the Hercules Wimbledon contingent is Oscar White, who helped Surrey to team medals in the South of England Inter-Counties cross country championships at Biggleswade and stands a good chance of an individual medal at Dorking.
Matthew Gibbons, who also ran for Surrey at Biggleswade, heads the 10-strong Hercules Wimbledon squad entered for the boys U15 championship over 4.2km.
James Mayhew was the last Hercules Wimbledon winner in 1975.
Hercules Wimbledon runners dominated this event in the 1990's, providing the winners in four successive seasons from 1992 to 1995. The club also took the team honours four times in that decade, in 1993, 1994, 1997 and 1998.
Marathon runner Claire Grima, who ran for Surrey at Biggleswade, heads a nine-strong Hercules Wimbledon contingent in the senior women's 8km championship, where she runs alongside fellow marathon runner Fran Clarke and Hercules Wimbledon newcomer Lisa Thomas.
Bridget Cushen, now secretary of the British Masters Athletics Federation, gained a hat-trick of wins in 1968, 1969 and 1970.
Cassian Hyde, who competed for Surrey at Biggleswade, and Connor Bindler, who has shown good form in parkrun events are the sole club representatives in the the U17s 6.1km race at 12.50 - Liam White won this event in 2010.
Teenager Zoe Illis, who was a reserve for the Surrey team that competed at Biggleswade, heads a trio of Hercules Wimbledon runners in the women's U17 5.7km race at 1.20pm - Hercules Wimbledon won the team title in 1984 and 1994.
The four-hour programme culminates with the senior men's 12km championship, where Fred Slemeck, back from spending Christmas in Brazil, Matt Sharp, Alex Robinson, Liam White, Joe Clark, James Davis, Rob Tuer, Joe Toomey and Kieran White head the 26-strong club contingent.
Stamina: Kieran White of Hercules Wimbledon AC
Elsewhere, Kieran White warmed up for the Surreys by gaining a runaway victory in the Lloyd Park parkrun.
He won by more than two minutes in 17 minutes 32 seconds.
Lisa Thomas was first woman finisher in the Wimbledon Common parkrun on Saturday in 20:56, just one second short of her club record set a fortnight earlier.
However, five hours later, she did set a club record in the Hercules Wimbledon/Lauriston Runners Club's five miles multi-terrain race on the common.
She clocked 36:27 to beat the previous record of 36:46 set by Alison Purnell in Battersea Park in July 2012.
Felix Allen finished third out of 66 runners in the Kingston parkrun in 18:51, while Adam Harwood was fifth out of 185 runners in the Wimbledon Common parkrun in 19:00.
Running in the Rushcliffe Park event in Nottinghamshire, David Scrimshaw was sixth out of 155 runners in 19:10.
Hercules Wimbledon's track and field training sessions take place at Wimbledon Park athletics stadium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 6.30pm and Sunday mornings at 10.30am. Further details from coaching coordinator Maurice Sharp on 020 8337 8707.


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Alabama isn't a perfect team. Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M proved that. So did Georgia, which lost to Alabama, but still had the Tide's backs against the wall in the SEC championship game. Between now and the Jan. 7 BCS title game against Notre Dame, here are three things Alabama needs to work on:
Learn from the past: And by this, I mean, learn how to be more disciplined with a mobile quarterback.
The one thing that has given the Alabama defense problems over the last five years: a mobile quarterback. Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Stephen Garcia, Johnny Manziel. This has happened too many times, and Alabama has been exposed too many times for this to be blown off as three incredible individual performances and one bad game (at South Carolina) by the Tide.
If that means being less aggressive in pass rush, then so be it.
The Tide must contain and keep Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson in a box. Once he gets outside containment, his obvious weaknesses are minimized because of his ability to create on the run.
Don't give up on the run: If Notre Dame stops the Alabama run game early, the Tide can't go into full pass mode, and expect quarterback AJ McCarron to win the game with one game-breaking receiver (Amari Cooper) who likely will be double-covered the entire game.
Alabama ran the ball 31 times against Texas A&M, and threw it 34 times. For Alabama, at least, that balance of power has to change. If it doesn't, it will lead to another loss. The Tide offense works so well because its big offensive line wears on opponents and leads to a second half of big runs off broken tackles. It also helps that tailbacks Eddie Lacy and T.J. Yeldon are the two best things Alabama has going for it. Use them. Judiciously.
Don't feed into the noise: Over the next month, Alabama players will hear about how they can win a third national title in four years. About how they've built a dynasty.
About how they could be well on their way to four out of five national titles. And this, of course, is a dangerous area for a game that feeds on emotion and motivation.
Alabama lost three games in 2010 because it had a group of players who believed they would win instead or working to get there. Because it had a group of players who thought more about the future (the NFL), than dealing with the present.
This team has done an terrific job of staying focused all season, including after the Texas A&M loss. They can't lose sight of the prize now; can't start believing Notre Dame has no chance; can't start thinking about another ring.


text: I am 34 and was just recently diagnosed via EEG having complex partial seizures. I have had the symptoms for decades and really was unaware, thinking that they were some manifestation of getting sick (flu) or a migraine.The symptoms included déjà vu or intense dream "flashes", sometimes feeling like multiple dream sequences that all feel very familiar, all firing at the same time, followed by intense nausea. I had a few times where I got physically sick, but most of the time it was a run to the bathroom and quick return back to my room. It has occurred while asleep and during daytime, and traditionally these intense attacks would occur maybe 2-5 times a year, with each episode lasting 5-20 seconds, and each "attack" being a series of episodes that could be a dozen or so to as many as maybe 40-50 over 24 -48 hours.Since being diagnosed, I have reflected on the past as these symptoms I remember to some degree as early as 6 years old. I have also had a long history of zoning out, pretty much my entire life. I could have someone talking to me and I would just space out. I had always thought it was ADD (undiagnosed). Are these smaller partial complex seizures? I had numerous major injuries playing sports over the years, and once was involved in an accident whereby I remember one thing, followed by something that "came out of nowhere". Now reflecting back, it seems like maybe I had a gap in my awareness, followed by the injury. Maybe I am over thinking it. I have several questions... Could these zoning out occurrences which occur numerous times a day be ADD or are they part of epilepsy? I seem to feel like I am just day dreaming about something. I can be brought out of it by family or someone else, but it may take several seconds or several attempts of them calling my name.I was put on Keppra and have experienced some short term memory loss. My short term memory has never been great, but this seems worse. Could this be Keppra or the epilepsy, or both? I also have had terrible sleep pattern for again, likely decades. I have had bouts where I have just incredibly intense sleep, but most of the time I have tossed and turned all night. When I was first put on Keppra, my wife indicated that she noticed I was absolutely out, just knocked out each evening. I had great sleep for a few weeks to a month. It seems like for the most part, that has stopped and I am back to the old cycle. Is this a side effect of the Keppra and/or seizures? Just looking for guidance as I am new to all of this, even though it seems like I have been dealing with the symptoms and side effects mentioned above since being a kid. Thanks for the help and guidance.Nick


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The PowerShot A810 digital camera delivers real value: excellent, easy-to-achieve image quality at an affordable price. With Smart Auto, there's no fussing with camera settings; the camera automatically optimizes setting for 32 predefined shooting situations. Video is smooth and gorgeous in 720p HD - just press the dedicated movie button to start shooting. This is a high-resolution, high performance camera, with a 16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Zoom in and get more image in every shot with the 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens; Digital IS ensures blur-free shooting. Fun Scene Modes for exciting effects, a Help button with easy explanations, and easy AA battery power all add up to make the PowerShot A810 digital camera a smart choice!
Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture when shooting still images.
720p HD Video
You can shoot high definition video anytime, anywhere right from the pocket-sized PowerShot A810 digital camera. With a simple push of the dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record every moment in motion. 720p HD video is smooth, vivid, and beautifully lifelike, making it an ideal way to capture special memories.
With the PowerShot A810 digital camera, you can also shoot video in the Apple® iFrame format. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos.
16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
With the camera's 16.0 Megapixels of resolution, your images are rich and clear, with textures and tiny details faithfully reproduced even at the long end of the big 5x Optical Zoom. This high level of resolution is ideal for creating the largest prints, and allows you the flexibility to blow up and crop any section of an image to express your creativity. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor powers the camera's advanced systems and features, ensuring fast, reliable performance with low battery consumption.
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon DIGIC Image Processors have set the standard for functionality and performance since their groundbreaking introduction in 1999. With each successive generation, DIGIC processors have brought elevated performance and powerful new features to PowerShot digital cameras. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor has ushered in a new level of picture quality and accelerated processing, making possible features such as high-speed continuous shooting, HD video and Face Detection Self-timer.
5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
Despite its slim profile, the PowerShot A810 digital camera houses a powerful Genuine Canon 5x Optical Zoom Lens that delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility. The zoom starts at 28mm wide-angle and extends to 140mm telephoto (35mm equivalent), covering a wide and highly useful range. The telephoto reach gives you the freedom to capture subjects from afar, while the 28mm wide-angle makes it easy to shoot sweeping landscapes, large groups of people and tall buildings.
Digital IS
Digital IS beats the blur that mars many shots by recognizing the main subject, then automatically applying the camera shake correction that best suits the situation. If the subject is a person, blur reduction processing is performed. For landscapes, cityscapes and other still scenes, the camera takes 3 quick successive shots and composes them into a single clear image. If the subject is moving, the camera takes 3 successive shots, then automatically saves the clearest image.
Help Button
The PowerShot A810 digital camera is designed to be fun and easy to use, even for beginners. A new Help Button on the camera's exterior brings up the help menu any time you need it, right on the LCD screen. From here, you can scroll through a variety of topics that answer your questions with clear explanations, offer helpful shooting advice, and show you diagrams highlighting the position of any buttons you'll need.
Powered by AA batteries
Conveniently, you don't need to worry about running out of batteries or having to recharge them. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally - wherever you go, no special power adapters or chargers are needed.
Compact digital camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical, 4x Digital, and 20x Combined Zoom
Image Capture Device
16.0 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD
Total Pixels
16.6 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
16.0 Megapixels
Focal Length
5.0 (W) - 25.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)
Digital Zoom
Focusing Range
Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 3.9 ft. (1.2m) - infinity (T)
Auto: 1.2 in. (3cm) - infinity (W), 3.9 ft. (1.2m) - infinity (T) Macro: 1.2 in. - 2.0 ft. (3-60cm) (W)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus
Optical Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
2.7-inch TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
LCD Pixels
Approx. 230,000 dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 (W) - f/6.9 (T)
Shutter Speed
1 - 1/2000 sec.
15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Exposure Control
Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 (in P mode)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detect (Face Detect AE)
** Fixed to center
Exposure Control Method
AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3 stop increments (Not available when shooting movies)
White Balance
White Balance Control
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom *Facial color is evaluated in Face Detect (Face Detect WB)
Built-in Flash
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
Flash Range
1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)
Recycling Time
10 seconds or less (Battery Voltage: 3.0V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, P, Live View Control, Digital IS, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Discreet, iFrame Movie*
*Shooting movies is possible with the movie button.
Photo Effects
Self Timer
Approx. 10-sec delay/approx 2-sec delay/custom*
* Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1 - 10 shots (in one-shot increments) can be specified.
Wireless Control
Continuous Shooting
Approx: 0.8 shots/sec. (In P Mode)
Approx. 2.7 shots/sec. (In Low Light Mode)
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
File Format
Design rule for Camera File System, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (2 channel monoaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:
[Large]: 4608 x 3456
[Medium 1]: 3264 x 2448
[Medium 2]: 1600 x 1200
[Small]: 640 x 480
[Widescreen]: 4608 x 2592
[Miniature Effect]
1280 x 720*1, 640 x 480*2
[iFrame Movie]
1280 x 720 (25 fps)
[Other than the above]
1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps*3)
*1 Shooting: 5 fps / 2.5 fps / 1.25 fps
Playback: 25 fps
*2 Shooting: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Playback: 30 fps*3
Number of Recordable Images
Image data
|Large (L)
|Medium 1 (M1)
|Medium 2 (M2)
|Small (S)
|Widescreen (W)
|File Size (KB)
*When shooting in Digital IS or Low Light
*The approximate number of images recordable on memory cards other than the above can be calculated by using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
Time of Recordable Movies
Movie data
|iFrame Movie
|Miniature Effect
|HD: 1280 x 720
|HD: 1280 x 720
|640 x 480
|HD:1280 x 720
|640 x 480
|25 fps
|25 fps
|30 fps
|5 fps
|2.5 fps
|1.25 fps
|6 fps
|3 fps
|1.5 fps
|Video Size (KB/sec.,)
|27 min. 28 sec.
|4 hr. 00 min. 48 sec.
|7 hr. 34 min. 51 sec.
|13 hr. 38 min. 45 sec.
|7 hr. 34 min. 51 sec.
|13 hr. 38 min. 45 sec.
|22 hr. 44 min. 36 sec.
|49 min. 18 sec.
|1 hr. 28 min. 59 sec.
|1 hr. 50 min. 52 sec.
|16 hr. 11 min. 54 sec.
|30 hr. 35 min. 50 sec.
|55 hr. 04 min. 31 sec.
|30 hr. 35 min. 50 sec.
|55 hr. 04 min. 31 sec.
|91 hr. 47 min. 32 sec.
|3 hr. 19 min. 03 sec.
|5 hr. 59 min. 10 sec.
*The approximate number of images recordable on memory cards other than the above can be calculated by using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Still Images and Movies:
Discreet, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Search Jump (Shot Date, 10 images, 100 images, Movies, Still Images), Slideshow
Still Images:
Single, Index (4-100 Thumbnails), Magnification (Approx. 2x-10x), Information Display, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Resume Playback, Red-Eye Correction, i-Contrast, Resize,
Normal Playback*1, Pause, Skip Backward*2, Previous Frame*3, Next Frame*3, Skip Forward*2
Displays playback position and shooting time
*1 Audio settings available in 5 levels
*2 Approximately 4 seconds
*3 Rewind and Fast-forward are also available
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Single Image*, Erase All
The image data in the memory card stored with the design rule for camera file systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).* Movies can be erased individually.
Computer Interface
Hi-Speed USB*1 (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video*2)
*1 Use of USB logomark is not allowed.*2 mini-B compatible.
Video Out
NTSC/PAL (unified type dedicated connector (female)) with digital, audio and video
Audio Out
Monaural (unified type dedicated connector (female)) with digital, audio and video
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Source
1. 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (AA NiMH Batteries NB-3AH)
2. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK800)
However, the separately sold DC Coupler, DR-10 is necessary.
Shooting Capacity
Using AA Alkaline Batteries:
LCD On: Approx. 220 Shots
LCD Off: Approx. 500 Shots
Using NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH):
LCD On: Approx. 500 Shots
LCD Off: Approx. 1100 Shots
Playback Time
Using AA Alkaline Batteries:
Approx. 10 hours
Using NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH):
Approx. 13 hours
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.73 x 2.41 x 1.17 in. (94.7 x 61.3 x 29.8mm)
Approx. 6.03 oz. / 171 g (Including the battery and memory card)
Approx. 4.34 oz. / 123 g (Camera body only)
All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.
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SWINDON Robins boss Alun Rossiter heaped praise on his riders for ruthlessly refusing to let the elements stand between them and maximum points last night.
In their second meeting in as many days, the Robins maintained their Elite League play-off challenge with a comfortable 57-35 victory over Lakeside Hammers, who were always fighting an uphill struggle after losing their captain Davey Watt to injury in the opening heat of the night.
But despite the advantage it gave his team, Rossiter admitted that he wasn't pleased to see the Lakeside man suffer an early crash.
"With the rain coming, it can go against the home team because the away team think there's no home track advantage," said the Abbey Stadium chief.
"Credit to the track staff and Ronnie (Russell). He's made it into a proper race track again and the boys out there can race it.
"They didn't attack it - we attacked it.
"(The crash) is not a nice thing. Nobody wants to see that, even though it made life a little bit easier for us. I'd rather have seen Davey racing to be fair."
Captain Troy Batchelor stole the show on the night before his 27th birthday but Rossiter was spoilt for choice as he reflected on a host of impressive performances from his Robins riders.
He added: "It's Troy's birthday tomorrow and he's off to the Grand Prix too. That will give him a lot of confidence and he is riding with a lot of confidence at the moment.
"But also full credit to Nick Morris – two 11 points on the bounce – and Dakota North, who again, has got two 11s on the bounce.
"Simon (Gustafsson) tailed off a bit but the two wins were vitally important and certainly everybody gave Nathan Greaves a massive cheer when he got that third-place. He's a fans' favourite.
"Stevie Worrall was, once again, a class act.
"It's crunch time with the play-offs coming up and we've got riders coming in to form so I'm hoping that we can carry this form into the play-offs. We want to keep winning at home and nicking the points away.
"The fans have gone home happy and the manager's gone home happy too."
The Hammers' notorious homesickness showed no sign of abating and the men from Essex were handed an even steeper hill to climb following the misfortune of captain Watt.
The Australian international looked to lead from the front as he lined up in the opening heat of the night but in the first corner of the evening, the Lakeside man careered out of control, skidding straight into the barriers.
Visibly shaken and after taking a few minutes to get back to his feet, Watt tentatively made his way back towards the pits, but not before being checked up on by his Robins' countryman North.
The Hammers rider was subsequently ruled out of the meeting with an elbow injury, with Craig Cook, Danny King and Lewis Bridger all filling in as replacements.
When the re-run finally got underway, the visitors' Cook eased to a comfortable victory, with Kildemand second, Morris, who carved out a consistent night's work, third, and Kyle Howarth fourth.
The two sides were at level pegging again after the second heat, with Worrall assuredly crossing the line first in front of Benji Thompson and Paul Starke whilst Greaves retired.
Batchelor was on hand to upset the status quo in heat three as the first of the Australian's impressive rides saw him effortlessly breeze past Cook and Benji Compton whilst Gustafsson offered great support to help the hosts notch up their first 5-1 of the evening.
With the scores at 13-11 going in to heat five, Kildemand suffered a wobble of his own, coming off his bike not far from where Lakeside's Watt crashed, but Batchelor was on hand to take yet another heat win.
A spectacular drift from Gustafsson in heat six saw the Swedish ace fire Swindon to another 5-1, with North superbly holding off the challenge of Cook and Bridger to bring it home.
The Robins achieved a second successive 5-1 in heat six and despite Morris taking the win, the real drive was provided by Worrall, who superbly battled his way past Cook to take second place.
A tactical ride from Cook provided a lifeline for the Hammers after that but North clawed his way in front of the Lakeside man to protect the Robins' lead.
The likes of Batchelor, Morris, Worrall and North continued to shine, with the Swindon captain and Kildemand securing the victory with another fine 5-1 in heat 13.
Then, in the penultimate heat of the evening, there was a moment to savour for Greaves as he finally got off the mark with a deserved third-place, with the youngster beating Howarth whilst North took the win.


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Cubs hand ninth-inning job to Gregg
Team's third closer is 5-for-5 in save opportunities since joining team
CHICAGO -- The Cubs are no longer going with a closer by committee. Kevin Gregg has won the job.
Gregg is 5-for-5 in save situations since he joined the Cubs on April 15. The right-hander was in the Dodgers' Spring Training camp, then was released on April 3. He signed with the Cubs on April 14.
"The problems we had, it was a great, great pickup, and he's ran with it and done a heck of a job," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said of Gregg, who has replaced Carlos Marmol, who was replaced by Kyuji Fujikawa. "[Gregg] is a veteran guy who doesn't panic. He's been in those situations before. Those last three outs aren't made for everybody. He throws strikes and has some life on his fastball. He can work both sides of the plate, that's the good thing about it."
Marmol began the season as the Cubs' closer but was removed after the first week of games. Fujikawa took over, but he went on the disabled list April 13 with a strained right forearm. Fujikawa was to make his second Minor League rehab outing on Wednesday and rejoin the Cubs in Washington this weekend.
So, is Gregg the Cubs' closer?
"He seems to be," Sveum said. "Gregg's our closer. That's pretty much the way it is right now. He's obviously earned it, and there's a bigger sample out there now to know that."
Gregg, who closed for the Cubs in 2009, was the Orioles' closer in '11, but he lost the job last season to Jim Johnson.
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Feds seek 'extremely violent' child rapist with Wash. state ties
DENVER - U.S. marshals have launched a search for an "extremely violent" sex offender from Snohomish County who cut off his GPS bracelet and disappeared in Denver four days ago, authorities said.
Eric Eugene Hartwell, 51, was arrested and convicted in Washington state for the rape of a 6-year-old child in 1991. He was again convicted of indecent liberties in 1996 while on court-ordered supervision.
He was paroled Dec. 20, 2013, according to the Colorado Department of Corrections. Last Friday, authorities found his electronic tracking bracelet at a halfway house. Hartwell had disappeared.
"We believe him to be extremely violent. We are bringing significant resources to bear and we need the public's help to get Eric Hartwell in custody as quickly as possible," said Charlie Ahmad of the U.S. Marshals Service.
"When it comes to violent predators, public awareness is paramount. We have significant resources dedicated to capturing this violent predator before he strikes again," added Chief Deputy Ken Deal. "Public safety is always our primary concern."
This isn't the first time Hartwell has attempted to escape. Police say he cut off his GPS bracelet in 2009 while he was under supervision in Washington state. U.S. Marshals say Hartwell could be heading to the Puget Sound region, but they have no information confirming that.
Hartwell is described as white, standing 6-feet-2-inches tall and weighing 205 pounds. He has blue eyes, blond or strawberry-blond hair and has a tattoo on his right hand.
Federal authorities are offering a reward for information leading directly to Hartwell's arrest. Anyone with information is urged to call the U.S. Marshals hotline at 1-877-WANTED2 (1-877-926-8332).


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Who needs a fireworks display when you can have a laser light show?
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain — a luxury resort in Tucson, Ariz. — is replacing its July 4th fireworks display with just that — a patriotic-themed laser light show, featuring custom light choreography. Inspired by Dove Mountain's canyon setting, the light spectacular will take place the evening of July 3 and will last approximately 30 minutes.
The Ritz-Carlton will begin its weekend-long festivities on Friday, July 1 with many activities and events for the entire family. Friday's events include lawn games for children, the CORE Beer Experience, dive-in movies, a night golf putting challenge, Ranger Rick's evening Bug Experience, and plenty of dining options.
Saturday, July 2, expect plenty of outdoor games, including Aventura lawn games, Bocce Ball tournament, a night sky telescope experience, as well as brunch, a candy counting contest, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Wildlife activity, and more.
Sunday is the big day with the laser light show as well as the Fourth of July barbecue buffet with live entertainment, more lawn games and dive-in movies.
The resort's restaurants and barbecue buffet is open to the public, as is the new laser light show.
For more information, about The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain and its Independence Day weekend itinerary, visit www.ritzcarlton.com.
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If You Go
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
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Make binding!
Small roll is for this quilt... big roll is for Olivia's quilt, a king size - and I'm quilting both this week! Yippeeee!!!
You're so smart to make your binding before you start quilting. I always intend to do that, but get so impatient to quilt!
Yummy! Love that rainbow binding!
Very pretty bindings!
Make some of mine! Not sure why, but I just do not enjoy making the binding strips.
I adore that rainbow binding! Now I need to go bind something. With rainbows.
It's good to know that somebody else out there in quilter's land loves to make binding strips like I do. I have a box of them ready for sewing at all times. Leftover pieces from big quilts are always ready to bind small quilts. Plus, I hate to throw any fabric away.


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Pack your bags for a first class ticket to the stars...
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To get your figures graded, go to ActionFigureAuthority.com.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, SmallJoes.com, MonkeyDepot.com, and Urban-Collector.com.
For statues and sculptures, go to CSMooreStudio.com.
For t-shirts, take a look at 80sTees.com.
I appreciate many forms of science fiction. From the sterile, more utopian settings of Star Trek and Mass Effect (first game), to the crumbling, dystopian war-torn worlds of Warhammer 40k and Gears of War. Be it sleek spaceships or destructive guns, great sci-fi to me delivers a thought-provoking message via an original concept and design. The Shiflett Brothers statue Chloe: Aviator for Hire is great sci-fi. Beneath its fantastic futuristic sculpt, this deceitfully simple looking statue spins a story that's fascinating on so many levels. Chloe is a romantic and a dreamer; compassionate, yet dangerous. And her tale is all told in daunting detail... sculpted detail, that is.
Chloe arrives in a closed window box richly illustrated with photos of the statue inside. The packaging proclaims this is a "painted statue" that is "ready for display," an important thing to note as the Shiflett Brothers do sell this particular sculpt as an unassembled resin kit. However, the text that really catches my attention is the edition size: Only 200 pieces produced worldwide. My collection has its fair share of statues and busts, but nothing quite this limited. It really makes you feel special - dare I say elite - knowing that you own part of such a remarkably rare project. It's utterly mind-blowing that this piece hasn't sold out yet.
Carefully encased in Styrofoam, the Chloe statue comes in two easy-to-assemble parts. There's the broad display base (approx. 5" x 5") and the statue itself. The latter plants firmly onto the base via a steel rod in her left foot. In addition to acting as a very solid anchor, the bottom of the base also acts as a certificate of authenticity by sporting the statue's name (in case you forgot), creators (as if you didn't know) and run size (only 200 made!). Mine is numbered 8 out of 200. Special indeed!
Measuring almost 10 inches tall from her industrial base to her perky pigtails, Chloe amazes with a sculpt that is undeniably the Shiflett Brothers. It's a style that's more free and natural then your typical fine sculpture; a style that trades in confined ultra-realism for passion and creativity.
For Chloe, the Shiflett Brothers opted for a very relaxed pose, the "Aviator for Hire" smoking a cigarette and lost in deep thought. Perhaps she's contimplating her next mission; a smuggling run for some seedy alien or an off-world flight for some undercover heroes. Perhaps she's in-between jobs; killing some time as her ship gets refueled and the interstellar warp drive calibrated. Simple and elegant, the basic composition for Chloe is brilliant. The stage is set for the viewer's imagination to run wild.
To help that imagination along, the Shiflett Brothers have infused many, many revealing details on this piece. It's these small elements that breath life and character into Chloe and make this statue a real knockout upon closer inspection. I mentioned earlier that she was a romantic and a dreamer. Hearts speak of love, wings display her love of flying. There's a little girl inside Chloe that hasn't grown up yet. She's a dreamer that longs for simplier times - playtime with her favorite dolly and teddy bear - items she still carries with her today. There's compassion in Chloe, she takes people where they need to go. However, with compassion comes caution. She's seen the darkness that the universe holds and always comes prepared. Her magnum is always at the ready. Knife and grenades just in case. She has used them all too, trophy skulls speak loud and clear of those stories (and arm tattooed "kill marks" help her to always remember them).
The Shiflett Brothers have cited Simon Bisley and Moebius as influences in their work (read our interview HERE), two awesome artists that I can see hints of in Chloe. However, like any true artist, the Shiflett Brothers have taken what has inspired them in life and made it their own; masterfully sculpting their own sci-fi legacy. Thought-provoking and original, Chloe captivates the imagination and amazes in appearance.
Remarkably, Chloe: Aviator for Hire is still available for purchase through the Shiflett Brothers online store. The statue is priced at $129, a very reasonable price considering the scale, extremely low edition size and talented work involved. If you're seeking sci-fi adventure, pack up your bags. Chloe is one first class ticket to the stars...
Review and Photos by Jeff Saylor
Review Sample Courtesy of The Shiflett Brothers


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Topic: Symptom Management
There will be a direct link to this web page on the new website, but I wanted to get this out to everyone as they have some great information and help to offer.
Pay attention to the dark blue information on the left-hand side, that is how you guide yourself through this website. Also, note that you can enter your information and an oncology nurse will send back a reply. Really, I spoke with the head of ONS and this is exactly what they want you to do. Hope this is helpful. You will also see several other helpful things on this website to assist you.


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City Running Tours Minneapolis - 5k Cherry & Spoon Group Run
Mary Taylor Moore statue in Downtown Minneapolis
Sat 07/20/2013
5 mile, 5K, 8K, 10 mile, 10K
100 Participants
Run begins promptly at 8am at the Mary Taylor Moore statue on the corner of Nicollet Mall & 7th St. S in downtown Minneapolis. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early. Runs are lead by the knowledgeable guides of City Running Tours. The tours will be run at a casual pace to suit all running levels, but average 9-10 min/mile, with total tour time averaging 45 - 60 minutes. Runners will receive a bottle of SmartWater. You are encouraged to bring your camera, as there can be stops along the way to take in the scenery. You will be responsible for your arrival to and departure from the meeting location. City Running Tours offers both guided personalized and group running tours of major cities across the United States, accommodating your needs as both a runner and tourist. Share your love of running with us as we share our city with you!
- Address:Corner of Nicollet Mall & 7th St S
Minneapolis, MN 55403


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Big Beers Festival Returns to Vail Cascade Resort
~ Eleventh Annual Event Features Legendary Brewmasters~
Steven Pauwels and Chris Bauweraerts have been selected to join Sam Calagione and Adam Avery for the 2011 Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival held at Vail Cascade Resort this weekend. Pauwels and Bauweraerts will be the event's featured brewmasters, hosting the Brewmasters' Dinner at Atwater on Gore Creek in conjunction with Executive Chef Adam Votaw of the Vail Cascade. Additionally, individual educational seminars will be offered throughout the course of the event. The Big Beers Festival coordinators estimate that 1200 guests & participants will attend.
Pauwels is the Brewmaster for Boulevard Brewing Co in Kansas City, MO, and is originally from Belgium. He has spent more than a decade overseeing all aspects of brewing and quality control, credited with tripling the regional craft brewer's sales. Pauwels is also responsible for thirteen additions to Boulevard's brand lineup, including the critically acclaimed Smokestack series line of artisanal beers.
Bauweraerts, co-Founder of Brasserie d'Achouffe in Achouffe, Belgium, will be representing his Chouffe lineup of beers, and other products in the Duvel-Moortgat portfolio. Bauweraerts founded Achouffe in 1982 as a hobby with his brother-in-law, and the pair have grown the brewery into a successful commercial venture. Identifiable by the "friendly elf" that decorates all of their labels, the Chouffe products have a unique niche within the Duvel-Moortgat lineup.
Avery & Calagione, founders of the Avery Brewing Company and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, anchor the Big Beers Festival and kicked off the festival with their Calibration Dinner on Thursday evening. Calagione will also be speaking about his recent adventures around the world with the Discovery Channel at a special seminar on Friday night.
The Big Beers Festival weekend includes the Cicerone Workshop, led by creator Ray Daniels, a program similar to the Sommelier designation in the world of wine. Sponsored by All About Beer Magazine, this workshop is free and the public is encourage to attend, whether attending other Big Beers ticketed events or not. Highly regarded within the beer industry, the certification is recommended for all food & beverage staff as well as beverage retailers and beer connoisseurs.
The Big Beers Festival actively supports the efforts of the Vail Valley Charitable Fund, a local organization that helps individuals who live and work in the Vail Valley that have critical financial need due to medical catastrophes, accidents or long-term illnesses. For more information about the VVCF, visit www.vvcf.org, email firstname.lastname@example.com or contact Karen Simon, 970-926-9795.
For a full schedule listing about the Big Beers Festival www.bigbeersfestival.com. For more information about host Vail Cascade Resort, visit www.vailcascade.com or call 970-476-7111.
Posted by Kirsten Texler, Public Relations, Vail Cascade Resort


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This is my brother's list of rocs for sale..
You can contact him at
discinfrog (at) tmo (dot) blackberry (dot) net
Frog's disc list…
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1) Used - White - "Classic Roc" - 174g – unmarked – Gold color foil
This disc is in good condition, looks like was only used for a few months,
2) Well Used – White – "Classic Roc" – 168g – unmarked – Blue color foil
This disc is well beat and used with lots of dings n scratches, but is well tuned, this was in my bag for a while until I switched to glow dx and CE rocs.
3) New – White – "Classic Roc" – 175g – unmarked – Rainbow Foil.
This disc is brand new never used, some black spots on disc, only wear is from storage in boxes along with other rocs. The rainbow foil is popular with roc collectors.
4) Used – White – "Roc" – 174g – marked – Chain Quest Stamp, rainbow foil
This disc is a nice looking one stamped by chain quest, it has 6 arms with disc in hands joined to look like a "star" , it also has ROC stamped on the bottom of it.
5) Well Used – Yellow – "Roc" – 168g – marked – Red Foil stamp
This disc is extremely well used, it says disc golf across America, has a picture of mountains and trees, not a tournament stamp or anything. Has ROC stamped on the bottom of the disc.
6) Used – Tye Dye red/blue/yellow/green – "Classic Roc" – 180g – marked – Alien Stamp
This disc was a Peoria open stamped disc, has picture of alien face with colors all around it, With the PFO stamp in the middle of disc. It also has a 5 autographs on the disc bottom, C. Todd, S. Brinster, T. Eden, R. Russel, C. Vi ? the disc is well tuned.
7) New – Yellow – "Classic Roc" - 165g – unmarked – black stamp, no foil
This disc is still in its orginal plastic bag, unlike the other classic rocs with the wings, this one just has a basket, along with its wordings.. it has the letters for ROC in bold lettering. This disc is a must see for all collectors, it is hard to describe.
---- CE Discs ---
New – Pearl White – "04 usdgc Roc" – 170g – unmarked - red foil stamp
This disc is the Winthrop gold stamp, in red foil.
9) New – Pearl White – "04 usdgc Roc" – 170g – unmarked – black foil stamp
This disc is the roc with stars around the center in black..
10) New – Pearl White – "04 usdgc Roc" – 169g – unmarked – blue foil stamp
This disc is the roc with the talons/claws in blue color
11) New- Neon Green – "05 usdgc Roc" – 175g – unmarked – red foil stamp
This is the roc tribal stamp I think, has big ROC letters with claws on the ends.
12) New – Neon Green – "05 usdgc Roc" - 176g – unmarked – red foil stamp
Same disc as above, just different weight.
13) TWO New – Neon Yellow – "05 usdgc Roc" – 170g – unmarked- Blue foil stamp
This disc is the Winthrop gold stamp
14) New – White (glow) – "05 usdgc Roc" – 180g – unmarked – Gold/Green foil stamp
this disc is the KC glow disc stamp, one disc is gold foil, the other is green foil.
--- Rancho Rocs ---
( I have a total of 30 rancho molds to sell/trade, am only listing the "NEW" and neat stamped discs.)
15) 175g, White, Innova X-Out, rainbow foil stamp
16) 180g, White, Rockburn disc golf course stamp
17) 178g, White, Egg shell ROC, blue/purple? Foil
this disc I am not sure what it is or called, it has like 2 women blowing air at each other, with 2 roc heads, and an egg between.. looks real sweet. (artwork by b.davis)
18) 179g, Blue, Egg shell ROC, white foil
this disc is same as above, in blue color, white stamping, both discs have innova 2003 on the disc as well.. ( I also have this disc in yellow 180g, mildy used with purple foil)
19) 178g, White, ROC head, green foil
this disc has just the head part in the upper right corner o the disc.. drawn by b.davis. looks real sweet.
20) 177g, White (glow) , "roc" , red foil
this disc has a "dragon on front" seems to be artwork by dorn or noterdam
21) 178, white, tyedye, "11 time kc roc" silver foil
this disc is strange cause you can barely see the lettering on the disc, with its silver foil, and it was also dyed, so it has light gray color on it.. a must see for 11x lovers.
22) 180, white, "11 time kc roc" gold foil
this is a basic 11 time kc roc, people often ask me if I have one.. I have one!
23) 174g, yellow, "ROC", blue foil,
autographed by Barry Shultz right after he won his 2nd championship, I belive this disc is a proto SE super ROC.
24) Used - 179g, yellow " SE Super ROC " silver foil
this disc is very well used and tuned, has almost no serious dents or nicks..
25) Used – 167g, "10x kc roc"
1 well used 10x rocs, all are white discs, one has black foil, red foil and rainbow foil,
177, 178 used 10x KC rocs - SOLD
26) Used - ??g, "8x kc roc"
Very well used disc, still flies good.. those who seek a 8x roc to throw.. this is the one u want..
27) Used – 173g – white – "ROC"
This disc is a "zonedriven" stamped disc, has a "wizard" holding out a glass ball with zonedriven inside the ball.. artwork by synecca


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New York -- Mexican supermarket and restaurant operator Gigante has entered into a joint venture with Petco Animal Supplies to open at least 50 stores in Mexico and other Latin American countries over seven years, Reuters reported.
The first two Petco stores will open this year in Mexico City and Guadalajara, Gigante said in a release to the stock exchange.
The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.


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- These data showed that there was no difference in the time women lived without their disease returning (disease-free survival) when they received Herceptin for two years versus one year, a secondary endpoint of the study.
- After a median follow-up of eight years, the improvements in disease-free survival and overall survival for women who received Herceptin for one year remained statistically significant compared to women who underwent observation alone.
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One of our local dairy herds recently experienced an increased number of negative milk cultures in cows that had high somatic cell counts (SCC). Repeated aerobic and mycoplasma cultures were negative for the common mastitis pathogens that we generally test for.
Veterinarians from Quality Milk Production Services suggested that we test for a bacterium named Coxiella burnetii, the agent that causes Q Fever in humans. In their experience, infection with these bacteria can cause subclinical mastitis and elevated cell counts. (Coxiella cannot be cultured with standard laboratory techniques.)
The results showed that some of these cows were indeed infected with Coxiella and it was being shed in the milk. This explained the elevated SCC in these cows, but has left us looking for another explanation for the others.
But the results uncovered something else: lethargy, headaches, high fevers and general body pain.
These were not signs in the cows that had mastitis; these were the symptoms experienced by two individuals associated with the dairy during a recent illness. While these signs can signify many diseases from the common flu virus to something more serious, both of these individuals were diagnosed with the zoonotic disease, Q Fever, caused by Coxiella.
What is a zoonosis?
We aren't talking about wild animals or a trip to the zoo. A zoonosis is any infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans (or vice versa). Many of us who work with animals on a daily basis do not show much concern for this transmission of disease, but for some it can be very serious. Q Fever is one such infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious long term disease in humans, including liver failure and infection of the heart.
The Coxiella bacteria are commonly found in the environment of cattle, sheep and goats. Many of us who work with livestock on a regular basis have likely been exposed and we may have protective antibodies. However, we must still be diligent with hygiene when working with animals, especially during calving.
Stop the spread
Many people think of ticks when they consider the spread of Q Fever, but amniotic fluids, placenta and fetal membranes, as well as urine, milk and feces of infected animals can all be a source of Coxiella. In general, infected cattle do not show clinical signs. This was very evident in this case herd, as many of these cows did not even have clinical mastitis, only elevated SCC.
Another common route of infection is inhalation of contaminated dust from manure or bedding or aerosolization of the bacteria when cleaning. The Coxiella bacteria are also very hardy and can persist in the environment for long periods of time.
Given the fact that Coxiella does not generally produce clinical disease in cattle, the main concern is the production of contaminated milk that can then cause human disease. For this reason, the routine pasteurization of raw milk is always advised.
Tell your doctor
Often, physicians do not consider Q Fever in their diagnosis because it is primarily thought to be spread by ticks. It is likely that this disease in underdiagnosed in many cases because testing is not performed or there is a false negative result. Fortunately, if detected early, Q Fever can be treated with antibiotics. Because it is so infectious and difficult to contain in the laboratory, positive isolation of this agent must be reported to the health department.
Let this serve as a reminder to use basic hygiene. Hand-washing, exam gloves and obstetrical sleeves are all easy to use and inexpensive. Also keep zoonotic diseases in mind if you experience any unexplained illness.
Sometimes we need to remind our physicians that we work with livestock since zoonotic diseases can sometimes be overlooked. (For more information on Q Fever, go to: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/qfever.html)
Mark J. Thomas is a veterinarian and partner in Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP in Lowville, N.Y.


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More than 60 million people are expected to watch when the nationally televised, 90-minute debate kicks off at 9 p.m. EDT, far more than watched the two major party national conventions and dwarfing the number that watched Romney in Republican primary debates.Underscoring the significance, the men will arrive at the University of Denver debate site after days of closed-door rehearsals, Obama in Nevada and Romney in Colorado. The stakes are particularly high for Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who's stayed close to Obama in most polls but continues to trail, having struggled to find momentum."It's one of the few possible game changers left for him, and the only one he has a certain amount of control over," said Tobe Berkovitz, an associate professor of advertising at Boston University.Most polls show Obama remains vulnerable — his Gallup job approval rating Sept. 28-30 was 47 percent, about where it's been for some time, and a Quinnipiac Polling Institute survey released Tuesday, taken Sept. 25-30, put him ahead of Romney 49 percent to 45 percent.Obama also faces high expectations. Regardless of political spin from the campaigns, Americans by a 2-to-1 margin expect Obama to win the debate, according to polls. Romney has not engaged in a one-on-one political debate since he ran for governor of Massachusetts 10 years ago, while Obama debated Republican John McCain three times in 2008 and is a familiar presence on American television.The numbers suggest an opportunity for Romney, who will try to tell voters that Obama should be held responsible for a stubbornly sluggish economy. Romney plans to stress that Obama's remedies too often involve "going forward with a stagnant, government-centered economy," said senior adviser Ed Gillespie.Obama is trying to lower those expectations. "The president is familiar with his own loquaciousness and his tendency to give long, substantive answers," said Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki, calling it a challenge when there's a timer running. "That's certainly something he and all of us are cognizant of.""Governor Romney, he's a good debater. I'm just OK," Obama said with a grin to a Nevada audience earlier this week. "But what I'm most concerned about is having a serious discussion about what we need to do to keep the country growing and restore security for hardworking Americans. That's what people are going to be listening for." Alan Schroeder, a Northeastern University professor who has written a history of presidential debates, "Presidential Debates: Fifty Years of High-Risk TV," said Obama tended to be "very agreeable" with McCain in 2008."That was part of his strategy, to appear willing to extend the olive branch, but I don't think that's going to fly this time," Schroeder said.Barring a major gaffe or surprise, few analysts expect the debate to radically change the race right away. Quinnipiac found that 86 percent thought it would make no difference in how they voted.But what a debate can do is plant images and ideas with voters that they'll seek to confirm or dismiss over the campaign's final month.The key economic flash points Wednesday are expected to involve taxes, the federal debt and jobs. Romney is running ads tying Obama to the government's $16 trillion debt, notably in a recent spot showing a baby and talking about the debt she was inheriting.Obama has pointed out that Romney's plans would mean even more debt.Obama's predecessor, President George W. Bush, was responsible for a huge chunk of the debt boom. When he took office in 2001, the figure was $5.7 trillion. Because of tax cuts, a new Medicare drug program, war spending and other factors, the debt was $10.6 trillion when he left office eight years later.Both Obama and Romney would add trillions more to the debt over the coming decade.On jobs, Romney is expected to offer frequent reminders that the jobless rate went over 8 percent during Obama's first full month in office in February 2009 and has never dropped below that level. That's the longest stretch over 8 percent since such records started 64 years ago.The nation lost about 7.9 million jobs during the December 2007-June 2009 recession — most of which occurred during the Bush administration — but the pace of hiring has since lagged behind usual post-recession standards.Romney maintains his incentives for business would help create 12 million jobs over four years. Obama is likely to tout his American Jobs Act, which would provide government spending on public works projects as well as incentives for business that would help create millions of jobs.Both are expected to cite changes in the nation's tax system as key strategies for job creation. Romney will urge continuing the Bush-era tax cuts, set to expire at the end of this year, and further cut those rates 20 percent. He offers no details on how he would pay for his plan.Obama wants to continue only the Bush cuts affecting families earning less than $250,000 or individuals making less than $200,000.Stressing tax cuts could be valuable. Obama has to focus on the future and not the past three years, said Drew Lieberman, a Democratic political consultant in Washington."He needs to resist the temptation to look backward and defend the last three years and keep it focused on the future," he said.Obama and Romney are scheduled to debate again Oct. 16 and 22. Vice President Joe Biden and the Republican nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, will debate Oct. 11.———©2012 McClatchy Washington Bureau
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Hey, I'm still a relative newbie at this, and have modest confidence in my choices.
So tell me how good/bad/awful my team is, and what would have been smarter to do; I'm trying to learn here.
G - Steve Nash (PHO)
G - Larry Hughes (CLE)
F - Lamar Odom (LAL)
F - Josh Howard (DAL)
CF - Raef Lafrentz (BOS)
FG - Morris Peterson (TOR)
G - Jameer Nelson (ORL)
G - Devin Harris (DAL)
F - Corliss Williamson (SAC)
CF - Darko Milicic (DET)
G - Kerry Kittles (LAC)
C - Michael Doleac (MIA)


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The Humble THQ Bundle has been given bonus content to sweeten the deal: Titan Quest and the Red Faction: Armageddon's mission pack, Path to War. If you have already purchased the bundle, you can get the Steam keys for your bonus content right now for free from your download page. New purchasers can get the […]
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Wiltshire will take part in a coordinated global ceremony next week, as flags are raised across the world to celebrate Commonwealth Day.
The Queen will 'break' the Commonwealth Flag outside Westminster Abbey on Monday, with over 500 flags then raised across the UK.
Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire General Sir Roderick Cordy-Simpson will represent the county at a ceremony at County Hall in Trowbridge at 9.45am, where he will be joined by Wiltshire Council chairman Caroline Crisp in raising the flag.
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A Warminster man appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with threatening behaviour, making a hoax bomb and failing to surrender to police bail.
Neil Prince, 51, from Bishopstrow, will now appear at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on September 12. He is currently in custody with pre-release conditions.
Prince was arrested by police and taken to Melksham Police Station, after officers found several small explosives in Eastleigh Wood.
The devices were found at 5pm on Saturday.
A police cordon was in place at the privately-owned field in the wood for two days and a bomb disposal team was on site yesterday morning. The cordon was removed yesterday evening.
Prince has also been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon. These two charges relate to an incident in October 2013.


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Bethany and I are gearing up for this month's Cancer Support Community cooking demo topic: Flavoring your World with Homemade Vinaigrettes. I get really excited about this topic, but I have gotten the same question from several people - "Why make your own?" My response is…
Have you ever looked at the ingredient statement on the bottle of your favorite salad dressing? How many ingredients are listed that you can't pronounce? Bottled dressings tend to contain low quality cheap ingredients, lots of preservatives, are high in sodium and have unhealthy fats. This means that there are not a lot of health benefits in that bottle. Making your own dressing will allow you to control the types of ingredients and you'll end up with something that is healthier and tastes fresher. Plus, vinaigrettes are very easy and quick to make!
How easy and quick? Well, you only need oil and vinegar for the simplest vinaigrette. That's all! If you're the type of person that likes to know the measurements – a basic guideline is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar or acid (the acid is usually from lemons, limes or other citrus). This guideline is not a hard rule that always has to be followed. Experiment with it! If you want more vinegar flavor and want to reduce the fat in the recipe you can certainly increase the amount of vinegar used – try equal parts vinegar and oil. Make sure that you choose oils with healthy fats, like olive oil or walnut oil. You can enhance this basic ratio with different flavors. Try aromatics such as shallots, garlic, herbs, spices, citrus zest or ginger. Or add sweetness with honey, maple syrup, apple juice, frozen orange juice concentrate or even fruit preserves. The options are endless and once you get comfortable with it, the world of possibilities will really open up!
Vinaigrettes can be used to flavor raw vegetable salads, cooked vegetables, legumes (like lentils), bean salads, and grain salads. They can also be used as a marinade – try them with fish, chicken or lean cuts of beef. Just shake the ingredients in a jar with a lid and use it immediately or save some in the refrigerator to use later. They will keep for several days.
Try the Mustard Vinaigrette listed below this Labor Day weekend. It has a very robust flavor and is awesome tossed with steamed potatoes, cooked lentils, or steamed green beans topped with walnuts.
Mustard Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp good quality red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup shallots or onions, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp kosher salt; 2 Tbsp chives, minced; 1 Tbsp parsley, minced
Instructions: Combine vinegar, shallots, garlic and salt. Vigorously whisk in the mustard, and oil until thick and smooth. Grind in a little pepper and stir in the herbs.
Want to learn more?
Check out this basic guide to vinaigrettes from Cooking Light Magazine.
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Lakeview Signature Inn Calgary Airport, Calgary
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 120 smoke-free guestrooms
- Indoor pool
- Free airport shuttle
- 24-hour fitness center
- Spa services
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free grocery shopping service
- Computer station
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
For families
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
What's around
- Aero Space Museum of Calgary (17-minute walk)
- Sunridge Mall (34-minute walk)
- Casino Calgary (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Village Square Leisure Centre (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Fox Hollow Golf Course (2.8 mi / 4.6 km)
- Calgary Tower (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
- Scotiabank Saddledome (6.7 mi / 10.7 km)
- McMahon Stadium (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- University of Calgary (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
- Centre Street Church (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Deerfoot Mall (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
Lakeview Signature Inn Calgary Airport, Calgary
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $98
- Deluxe Studio Suite with Oven
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms
- Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
- Suite, 1 Bedroom
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 120 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-11 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only) *
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply *
- 2 per room
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Free airport shuttle during limited hours *
- Free self parking
- Extended parking *
- Free area shuttle within 4.00 km
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- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast daily
- Free reception
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Barbecue grills
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Basketball on site
- Golfing nearby
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 1421
- Conference space size (meters) - 132
- One meeting room
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free grocery shopping service
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- In-room massage available
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- First-run movies
- Cable TV channels
- DVD player
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 75.00
Extended parking is available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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