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- Positive opinion for the use of vildagliptin, with or without metformin, in combination with a stable dose of insulin[1]
- Additional positive opinion for the use of vildagliptin in combination with a sulphonylurea and metformin[1]
- Positive opinions open the way for new treatment options for patients unable to reach their blood sugar goals
Basel, September 21, 2012 - Novartis announced today that the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued two positive opinions for new indications for the use of Galvus® (vildagliptin) and Eucreas® (vildagliptin and metformin) in combination with other treatments for type 2 diabetes patients[1].
The first positive opinion was for vildagliptin in combination with insulin, with or without metformin, for patients with type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise and a stable dose of insulin do not result in glycemic control[1]. The second positive opinion was for vildagliptin in triple combination with metformin and a sulphonylurea for the treatment of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise plus dual therapy with these two agents do not provide adequate glycemic control[1].
"These CHMP positive opinions are important milestones in our efforts to offer physicians and patients effective and generally well-tolerated additional treatment options to help reach and maintain blood sugar goals," says David Morris, Primary Care Franchise Head of Development, Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
The CHMP positive opinion for the use of vildagliptin in combination with insulin was based on a 24-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial (n=449) which demonstrated that vildagliptin 50 mg administered twice daily in combination with insulin, with or without metformin, reduced blood sugar levels (HbA1c) versus placebo (-0.7%; P<0.001)[2]. The addition of vildagliptin was weight neutral and resulted in a similar incidence of hypoglycemia versus placebo[2].
The CHMP positive opinion for the use of vildagliptin in combination with metformin and a sulphonylurea was based on a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial (n=318)[1]. The study demonstrated that vildagliptin 50 mg twice-daily in combination with metformin and a sulphonylurea reduced blood sugar levels (HbA1c) versus placebo (-0.8%; P<0.001)[1]. Five times as many patients reached their blood sugar level goal versus placebo (28.3% for vildagliptin versus 5.6% for placebo; P<0.001)[1]. The addition of vildagliptin was weight neutral versus placebo and had a low incidence of hypoglycemia[1]. As part of the positive opinion, it was noted that sulphonylureas are known to cause hypoglycemia so physicians may consider a lower dose of sulphonylurea to reduce this risk when combining treatments[1].
Upon approval, vildagliptin in combination with insulin, with or without metformin, and vildagliptin in combination with metformin and a sulphonylurea will offer new treatment options for patients unable to reach blood sugar goals, with a low risk of hypoglycemia while also achieving weight neutrality[1],[3].
About diabetes
Diabetes is one of the world's greatest healthcare challenges, affecting 366 million people globally and killing one person every seven seconds[4]. The obesity epidemic and an aging world population are contributing to the escalating incidence of type 2 diabetes and by 2030 it is projected that more than half a billion people will be diagnosed with the disease[4]. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 percent of all cases of the disease[5].
About Galvus®
Galvus® (vildagliptin) is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, a class of oral diabetes medications that enhance the body's natural ability to control blood sugar. The Galvus® (vildagliptin) safety and efficacy profile has been established in a comprehensive clinical trial program that included more than 15,000 type 2 diabetes patients[6].
Galvus® (vildagliptin) is approved in more than 100 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America. It is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as a monotherapy and in combination with metformin, a sulphonylurea, a thiazolidinedione or insulin[6]. Specific indications vary by country.
About Eucreas/Galvus® Met
Eucreas®/Galvus® Met (vildagliptin and metformin) is a single-pill fixed-dose combination of Galvus® (vildagliptin) and metformin. Eucreas®/Galvus® Met (vildagliptin and metformin) is approved in more than 80 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes who are unable to control blood sugar with metformin alone[7]. Specific indications vary by country.
The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "positive opinion," "open the way," "milestones," "will," "projected," or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential new indications or labeling for Novartis vildagliptin products or regarding potential future revenues from such products. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results with Novartis vildagliptin products to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Novartis vildagliptin products will be approved for any additional indications or labeling in any market. Nor can there be any guarantee that such products will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. In particular, management's expectations regarding Novartis vildagliptin products could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; unexpected clinical trial results, including unexpected new clinical data and unexpected additional analysis of existing clinical data; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; the company's ability to obtain or maintain patent or other proprietary intellectual property protection; unexpected manufacturing issues; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Novartis Group's assets and liabilities as recorded in the Group's consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG's current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Novartis
Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, over-the-counter and animal health products. Novartis is the only global company with leading positions in these areas. In 2011, the Group achieved net sales of USD 58.6 billion, while approximately USD 9.6 billion (USD 9.2 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges) was invested in R&D throughout the Group. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 126,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com .
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Gale force westerly winds are likely to hit Cornwall and Devon on Saturday, the Met Office have warned.
The weather is already set to be rainy and the Met Office have released a yellow warning of strong winds on Saturday afternoon and evening, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
The warning is in place from 2pm until midnight on Saturday.
A spokesman said that the public should be aware that this could lead to difficult driving conditions and "perhaps some disruption to outdoor activities".
The wild weather is due to an area of low pressure moving eastwards across northern Britain on Saturday. As it does so, a swathe of very strong westerly winds will cross southwest England during the second half of Saturday. In addition, some heavy blustery showers are likely."

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NEW YORK—Henrik Lundqvist is often the subject of extreme adjectives, as he was on Wednesday night when Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien called him "one of the greatest goaltenders in our league." The reigning Vezina Trophy winner, however, does not tend to make his own sweeping declarations.
So, it was something of a surprise when, after the New York Rangers' 4-3 overtime victory over the Bruins on Marian Gaborik's self-rebound goal to complete a hat trick, Lundqvist talked about how "when you're in a position where you're really desperate to get your first win, obviously it's a little frustrating (to surrender a third-period lead). ... It was a big game for us."
Desperate? Big game? The third game of the season?
"I think so," Lundqvist said. "You want to get that first win, so you can stop talking about not having a win, and get focusing on good things. A lot of times, when you lose, people tend to focus on bad things, and you have to answer a lot of questions about things not working, but when you win, it's a lot easier to talk about the good stuff. Also, within the room here, we were looking for a good feeling and being confident. To do that, you have to win. It doesn't matter if you play well, you have to win to build confidence and this was a big one for us."
There would have been no shame for New York in losing to a Boston team that is poised to run roughshod over the Northeast Division, but even the Bruins could tell how much their Original Six rivals needed to get rid of that zero in the "W" column.
"They were a lot more desperate than Saturday (when the Bruins were 3-1 winners on opening night), you can definitely say that," said Milan Lucic, who was allowed free passage to the net, then banged home his second rebound to tie the game at 2 in the second period, a sign that the Rangers' vaunted defense isn't in midseason form just yet. "I'm sure they're not happy with the start that they had, coming out 0-2, and if we were 0-2, we'd probably be coming out the same way with that desperate mentality. They played hard, and for them, that's a big win."
The Rangers' first victory since Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 19 was so cathartic that coach John Tortorella found himself opening up to the media, offering frank takes—positive and negative—about some key players.
On Gaborik: "This is where he doesn't get enough credit. He has changed himself as a player since he's been here. He may not like me saying it, but he was a perimeter guy when he got here. He was a perimeter guy that did not want to practice because he was sore. He wasn't injured. I think he has grown so much mentally, in how he conducts himself. He's always on the ice now, played all the games. I bet you 80 percent of his goals last year were between five and seven feet of that net. He's a very talented player that's willing to be there, and when I first met him, I didn't think he was willing to be there."
On struggling rookie Chris Kreider: "What's best for Chris and us, we have to make a decision there, 'cause I don't want him in a situation here, with the scrutiny on this club, hurting him, as far as the process. ... We need to be really careful in how we deal with a kid with a number of assets, to make sure that the process is correct for him. Those are discussions we're going to have to have. ... I've seen players ruined because you put them in a situation and they just struggle, and they don't succeed, and they never come out of it, they're done, they're out of the game. I do not want to see that happen to him. He has too many assets. But he has not played well. He knows that."
On Rick Nash: "As far as the expectations, what I think of him? Oh, (expletive). You watch him. He ends up with scoring—he beats people one-on-one. He protects the puck. He's killing penalties for us. Third period, he had a couple of chances to win the game. He's there. And I don't think he's in shape. But he's really exciting to me, as far as what he's going to be for this organization."
It was Nash's pass to Gaborik that set up the first goal Wednesday, as Tortorella put his two star wingers alongside Brad Richards on a line that left Lucic scrambling for a calculator. "It's huge. I think the three of them combined, it's like $26 million (in salaries)," the Boston winger said. "The three of them played great tonight." The three are, in fact, making $27.1 million this season, with a $21.97 million cap charge, but what's a couple million between friends?
The point was, Tortorella thought big, and his top line lived up to an old Tortorella favorite, used once upon a time to rip Gaborik without saying his name but repeated Wednesday in a positive light: "Your best players need to be your best players." The three stars of the game were Gaborik, Nash and Richards.
"It feels good to get on the board and come up with some goals and a huge win," Gaborik said. "We know our game still needs to get better, but this is a good start."
It was a start that the Rangers had hoped they would get in their previous meeting with the Bruins, but it came soon enough to avoid outright panic in New York. And just as much as Gaborik's goals or Lundqvist's saves, the return to normalcy could be seen with the 25 blocked shots the Blueshirts had, led by four from their captain, Ryan Callahan. The Rangers blocked 26 shots in their first two games combined.
"That's part of it, and I think that's something we got away from a little bit," Callahan said. "It all goes hand in hand. We were hard on the forecheck and more physical, which led to being more physical in the defensive zone, blocking shots. Out of all the games, this is Rangers-style hockey that we have to play and that we like to play."


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TRANMERE Rovers will be aiming for their first win of the season when they face Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park tonight.
Rovers' boss Rob Edwards has added Aston Villa defender Janoi Donacien to his squad ahead of the game, which kicks off at 7.45pm.
The centre back goes straight into contention for a starting role, with injury doubts over Danny Holmes and Marcus Holness and Liam Ridehalgh still ruled out with an ankle problem.
Abdulai Baggie is also a doubt for Edwards, but Jason Koumas and Eliot Richards could return to the side after being named on the bench for Saturday's game at Shrewsbury.
Rovers go into the match with one point from their opening two league games and aiming for a first win of the season.
Wycombe have recorded back to back victories at the start of the League 2 campaign and could name the same side for the fourth game in a row thought midfield pair Stuart Lewis and Josh Scowen are closing in on returns from injury.


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Sec. 1632. [42 U.S.C. 1383a] (a) Whoever—
(1) knowingly and willfully makes or causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact in any application for any benefit under this title,
(2) at any time knowingly and willfully makes or causes to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact for use in determining rights to any such benefit,
(3) having knowledge of the occurrence of any event affecting (A) his initial or continued right to any such benefit, or (B) the initial or continued right to any such benefit of any other individual in whose behalf he has applied for or is receiving such benefit, conceals or fails to disclose such event with an intent fraudulently to secure such benefit either in a greater amount or quantity than is due or when no such benefit is authorized, or
(4) having made application to receive any such benefit for the use and benefit of another and having received it, knowingly and willfully converts such benefit or any part thereof to a use other than for the use and benefit of such other person,
shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both
(b)(1) Any Federal court, when sentencing a defendant convicted of an offense under subsection (a), may order, in addition to or in lieu of any other penalty authorized by law, that the defendant make restitution to the Commissioner of Social Security, in any case in which such offense results in—
(A) the Commissioner of Social Security making a benefit payment that should not have been made, or
(B) an individual suffering a financial loss due to the defendant's violation of subsection (a) in his or her capacity as the individual's representative payee appointed pursuant to section 1631(a)(2).
(2) Sections 3612, 3663, and 3664 of title 18, United States Code[103], shall apply with respect to the issuance and enforcement of orders of restitution under this subsection. In so applying such sections, the Commissioner of Social Security shall be considered the victim.
(3) If the court does not order restitution, or orders only partial restitution, under this subsection, the court shall state on he record the reasons therefor.
(4)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds paid to the Commissioner of Social Security as restitution pursuant to a court order shall be deposited as miscellaneous receipts in the general fund of the Treasury.
(B) In the case of funds paid to the Commissioner of Social Security pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), the Commissioner of Social Security shall certify for payment to the individual described in such paragraph an amount equal to the lesser of the amount of the funds so paid or the individual's outstanding financial loss as described in such paragraph, except that such amount may be reduced by any overpayment of benefits owed under this title, title II, or title VIII by the individual.
(c) Any person or entity convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this section or section 208 may not be certified as a representative payee under section 1631(a)(2).
[102] See Vol. II, 18 U.S.C. 1028 and 1738, with respect to penalties relating to use of identification documents.
[103] See Vol. II, 18 U.S.C. 3612, 3663 and 3664.


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2014 Winter Issue 7 (February 28, 2014)
Cave Plots Revival (Login Required)
The Cave's lineup isn't as impressive this year as it was three years ago, according to David Mills '14. Many of the Cave's memorable acts--Dan Deacon, Fuck Buttons, YACHT, and No Age--came during Mills's freshman year.
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US Ambassador to Norway Can't Read Wikipedia
George Tsunis, President Obama's Norway ambassador nominee, had a rocky start to his diplomatic career before he'd even left the country. Tsunis, formerly the CEO of a hotel chain, received his appointment to the position despite having no previous diplomatic experience or ties in any way to the country of Norway.
Brutal Minnesota Winters Exacerbate SAD
As winter term comes to a close, it seems appropriate to reflect on the dismal state of mind that has afflicted many a Carl this season: seasonal affective disorder, abbreviated as SAD.
Activist Clubs Elicit Lackluster Response
For being a thoughtful, informed, and overtly liberal population with over a dozen activists groups, our campus typically lacks public "action."
Successful Referendum Aims to Cut Cup Waste
This week I had the opportunity to ask Sarah Lukins '15, co-president of Students Organized for the Protection of the Environment, for some background information and commentary about this newly passed referendum eliminating paper coffee cups in the dining halls
Last Friday afternoon, the Student Naturalists led an Arboretum tour for Carleton students and the greater Northfield community. Due to the recent snowfall, the Arb had been transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland.
Carleton to Cut NoFo Slots to Twenty-Five
The Northfield Option gives approximately 75 seniors the chance to live off-campus, completely dependently from Carleton College. This year the process of applying for the much-coveted opportunity seemed especially frenzied after the news of St. Olaf acquiring Crack and Love Houses.
Tunnel Vision
Most students have the scoop- beneath Carleton's campus extends a tunnel system that students once used. While this winter we bonded over the record lows, the tradition of bravery is cut off somewhere in the distancing past, 1989 to be exact, when the tunnels were sealed, a time when Carls didn't own coats and would go to class in bikinis in January, all because they could walk through tunnels that connected the campus' largest buildings.
Fifteen-Meal Plan to Debut in '14-'15
As a result of administration negotiations and student discussions with Bon Appétit, next year, there will be a 15 meal plan with 300 dining dollars instead of a 12 meal plan with 300 dining dollars.
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Inside Lenny D
We all love to go watch Lenny Dee preform every term and laugh at the ridiculousness that the our own comedians come up with, but have you ever wondered what it takes to come up with those sketches? This is a behind the scenes look at the seven weeks of work that goes into Lenny Dee every term.
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Women's Tennis Suffers First Loss at Hands of D-I U of M
Sometimes another team just has your number. For the Carleton College women's team, that's the case with Sunday's opponent, a squad that has handed the Knights (5-1) their first loss of the year in five of the last six seasons.
Women's Track Like a Broken Record
It was another spectacular weekend for the Knights, who continued their season with four new school records at the University of Minnesota's Parents' Day Open on Saturday, February 22.
Women's Basketball Season Comes To a Close
On Senior Day, the Carleton College women's basketball class of 2014 did everything in its power to will the Knights to victory over Macalester College.
Men's Tennis Tops Concordia and St. Cloud
Victories by Mauricio Gonzalez '15 and Christian Nagy '16 in both singles and doubles propelled the Carleton College men's tennis team to a 9-0 triumph over Concordia. The win lifted the Knights to the top spot in the conference standings.
Softball Opens Season with Non-Conference Split
The Carleton College softball squad lifted the lid on the 2014 campaign by splitting a pair of non-conference games, defeating University of Wisconsin-Superior, 8-1, before falling to Bemidji State University—a NCAA Division II program—by an 8-7 tally in extra innings.
Men's Basketball Season Comes to a Close with Loss to Scots
The Carleton College men's basketball program bid farewell to seniors Taylor Hanson and Cameron Webb on Senior Day at West Gymnasium.
View all items in Viewpoint.
Depression: You're Not the Only One
Picking a college is a disorienting experience. Be it a campus tour, an overnight visit, or a brochure in the mail, everyone has a different path to where they are now.
Sharing is Caring?: Reconstructing Social Justice One Brick at a Time
I have never been a cynic, but a recent article made me question basic human decency. The article titled, "The Problem with Little White Girls (and Boys): Why I Stopped Being a Voluntourist" by Pippa Biddle assesses her experience building a library in Tanzania while she was in high school.
More Than the Sum of Its Parts: A Response to "Slices of a Story"
Scrutiny is the essence of doubt, and thankfully, we have a modicum of it that can let us call things out when need be. Already, I read the CLAP criticisms of our paper's Friendsy story, and just these past few days I've heard undercurrents of criticisms over the opinion piece that my colleague, Anna Schmiel, wrote in the past issue.
Discourse and Defaults
I am writing in response to Gaston Lopez's editorial in last week's Carletonian titled, "The State of Campus Discourse." Although this article ended on a positive note, it does not nullify the importance of the author's observation that the discourse on contemporary issues of inequality and discrimination far too often involves only those who are at the receiving end of that form of discrimination.


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EVELINE Steele-Davis will be reunited with husband, Tommy, 60 years after his death, after she died at the age of 106.
Eve, as she was known to family and friends, persevered on for six decades after she lost the love of her life, and will be buried beside him after passing away peacefully last Friday.
She leaves behind daughter Jill, 76, son Sandy, 68, along with five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Devoting her life to her family, Eve never once raised her voice even through the strains of financial hardship.
"She was considered a delicate child, and contracted scarlet fever in her teens," said Sandy.
"She was sent to Scotland to convalesce, because she thought the fresh air up there would be better for her than sitting in the hospital. It obviously worked.
"While in Scotland she met her husband Thomas, who worked in the local post office. They married in 1932.
"When war broke out they moved to Devizes because Kent, where they had relocated to, wasn't safe. The family then moved to Swindon in 1947 when Tommy got a job in Skurrays. They paid her a pension for 62 years from the day her husband died.
"Tragedy struck in 1952 when Tommy died of pancreatic cancer. She was left alone with two children aged 15 and seven."
Sandy said he never remembered an argument with Eve.
"She was very religious, and received holy communion throughout her life, latterly at home," he said. "She had a calm and forgiving nature, always seeing the best in everyone. I can never remember any arguments with her. That is probably more to her credit than mine.
"She never worked, always believing she should be there for her children. What we lacked in money we gained tenfold in love and caring.
"Her calm nature may be one reason for her long life. She never smoked and rarely drank. In later years she was sustained by daily visits from family. .
"She was 55 when the Beatles were formed. She remembered World War One, and because they lived next to the railway line she saw all the troops heading down to Dover, all happy and cheering.
"She lived her life through her children and devoted her life to us. I was very fortunate to have such a kind and caring mother.
Eve's niece, Rosemarie Merrifield, added: "She made the best of every situation and despite the sense of despair she must have felt at the very early death of Tommy she carried on with strength and hope, and always did the best she could with a smile and cheery word."


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Taylor's terrific play announces defensive presence
SEATTLE -- Chris Taylor has been playing and hitting well in the two weeks since the Mariners called up the rookie shortstop for his Major League debut.
But Taylor's "now you're a big leaguer" moment may have come in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Braves, when he made a great diving stop and threw out speedy leadoff hitter Emilio Bonifacio for the final out in Felix Hernandez's eight-inning gem at Safeco Field.
Hernandez saluted Taylor with a loud shout and animated exchange as they came off the field to let the 23-year-old from Virginia know how much he appreciated the support.
"That felt great," Taylor said. "The way Felix was throwing, having a great game ... he's picked us up so many times, so to be able to pick him up on that play was awesome."
Taylor was regarded as a strong defender coming up in the Minors, and that play certainly backed up his reputation.
"I don't know if people realize how good that play was last night," manager Lloyd McClendon said prior to Wednesday's series finale. "You can put Bonificio up against anybody as far as running. That guy can get down the line. That was a heckuva play."
"It was just a reaction play," said Taylor. "I knew he was quick, so anything you dive on you have to just pop up and throw it because he flies down the line."
The King's reaction was pretty good, too, as he headed to the dugout with a four-hit night over eight innings en route to his 12th win of the season.
"That was unbelievable," Hernandez said. "With Bonifacio running, he's fast. That was a great play."
Taylor posted a .357 average in his first nine games and was back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Braves, even against right-handed starter Julio Teheran. McClendon said the youngster will continue getting more playing time than Brad Miller, who held the starting job for the first four months, but he is hitting .199.
"[Taylor's] performing well," McClendon said. "He's swinging the bat well and playing solid defense. Brad will get in there from time to time, but right now Taylor is going to play a lot."
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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SAN RAMON -- The 94-year-old woman covered in soot was difficult for Peter Kravariotis to make out. Garen Kissoyan could see only her arm. Kirill Yantikov, disoriented by the dense smoke that extended from the ceiling down to his chest, dropped to floor to search for his two friends.
Before the 17-year-olds carried her out of the burning home, they all heard the woman's shrieks: "I'm on fire. I'm on fire."
A day after the daring rescue, the three California High School seniors returned to the boarded-up San Ramon home to tell how they sneaked out of class intending to get food at McDonald's and returned as heroes, a story that reached national newscasts and caught the attention of talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres.
"There was so much black smoke, and all you could see was flames," Garen said. "We couldn't even see the lady. She was covered in ash."
The 94-year-old woman was taken to a burn unit at a San Francisco hospital, where she was in critical condition Tuesday. Her daughter was also home but not harmed.
Peter, a goalie for the school's varsity lacrosse team, said he ate only an apple for breakfast and was hungry. Having finished an assignment early during a morning class, they sneaked off campus about 9:55 a.m., piled into Peter's car and were on their way to grab a bite at McDonald's when they saw a plume of smoke ahead. Why not check it out?
"We had to do something," Kirill would say later.
By that time, according to neighbors, smoke and flames were shooting from windows and vents, and loud booms -- thought to be oxygen tanks exploding -- shook the cul-de-sac of Scarboro Place. The next seven minutes were a blur for the boys.
Instinct took over as they rushed to a woman in the backyard talking on the phone to fire dispatchers. With a garden hose, they fought a losing battle against the growing flames until the woman said something about another person still inside.
Garen and Peter ran in through a door in the garage but could not get past the billowing smoke, so they ran to the front door. There, they met 76-year-old neighbor Bob Smith, who hollered that a woman was inside, but he didn't have the strength to pull her out.
With little visibility, they pushed through the haze, found the woman still seated on her chair and pulled her and her 18-year-old dog out. Garen said the woman's burned hair stuck to his jacket. Kirill, who had lost sight of his friends, eventually crawled out.
Firefighters arrived, venting the roof and extinguishing the two-alarm fire 45 minutes later.
The teens, who Peter said smelled strongly of smoke, returned to class, almost as if nothing had happened. They were soon called to Principal Mark Corti's office and shown a recording of them ditching school. But they also heard a voice mail from Smith, who pointed out their heroic actions and asked Corti to take it easy on them.
The teenagers said they have to serve four volunteer hours for the class they ditched, but they would do it again.
"It's better than them giving us a detention," Peter said. "If that ever happened again, I know we would go into a burning house."
Added their teacher, Kathleen Seabury: "In a situation like this, the true caliber of your character comes through. I'm not surprised -- they are good guys.
"They cut class, but at the end of the day things happened for a reason. It was meant to be."


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Statement From State Superintendent Randy Dorn on the Revenue Forecast
September 19, 2013 — The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its quarterly revenue projections for the state yesterday. They project an increase of $345 million for the 2013-15 biennium. And that's good news for kids across Washington state.
When the Legislature adjourned in June, members added some funding into the education budget. But they didn't go far enough. In August, I called their efforts "incomplete."
Now they have the opportunity to try again to get a passing grade. They must add that $345 million into education at all levels – early learning, K-12 and higher education. This will help ensure student success. It is the best investment for our state.
More information:
Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's Economic Forecast
About OSPI
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K–12 education in Washington state. Led by State School Superintendent Randy Dorn, OSPI works with the state's 295 school districts and nine educational service districts to administer basic education programs and implement education reform on behalf of more than one million public school students.
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GIRLGUIDING UK is considering removing any mention of God or the Queen from its oath, the head of the organisation says.
In one of the biggest shake-ups in its 102-year history, it has begun a consultation that could lead to significant changes to the oath that guides are expected to take when they join.
''The 'promise' has been part of the girl guides since its beginning - it is crucial and unique,'' the organisation's chief executive, Julie Bentley, said.
''We know from listening to our members that some people do find some parts of the oath challenging and when members do make that oath we want them to mean it and believe it.
''Times do change, the world has changed and the way people view the world has changed. Our response is not to be stuck in a rigid way but to respond to the needs of our membership.''
She said this was ''in no way a watering down of our values or moral compass''.
The announcement was made weeks after a similar consultation by the Scout Association, which is considering providing an alternative ''promise'' to welcome atheists as full members.
Unlike the Scouts, who have insisted they will not remove the demand that members do their duty to the Queen, Ms Bentley said the Guides consultation could change ''everything or nothing''.
The consultation, which will close on March 3, is open to members of the organisation and those outside it.
The consultation states: ''The Promise is guiding's beating heart - it's the core expression of our values and the common standard that brings us all together. But over the past few years we have heard from more and more girls and volunteers who struggle with the wording, particularly in interpreting what it really means to girls today.''
Guides promise to do their best, love ''my God'', serve ''the Queen and country'' and keep the Guide law. The consultation asks for opinions on a range of alternatives.
As well as ''love my God'', they are asked to choose from options which range from ''serve God'' to ''search for the spiritual value in my life'' and ''serve the highest truth and love faithfully at all times''.
In the ''essence of citizenship'' section, respondents are asked to comment on options that include ''serve the Queen and my country'', ''be useful to my country'' and ''engage myself with responsibility in the community I live in''.
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Mitch DOBROWNER grew up on Long Island (Bethpage), NY –He felt lost in his late teens. Worried about his future direction in life, his father gave him an old Argus rangefinder to fool around with. Little did he realize what an important gesture that would turn out to be for him.
After doing some research and seeing the images of Minor White and Ansel Adams he quickly became addicted to photography.
To make a long story short, he left home at 21, quitting his job, leaving friends and family to see the American Southwest for myself.
For nearly 30 years, Mitch DOBROWNER worked on his own, without showing it.
In early 2005, inspired by my wife, children and friends – he decided it was about time to bring it to the world. Today he is on a passionate mission to create images that help evoke how he sees our wonderful planet.
'I feel that I owe much to the great photographers of the past, especially Ansel Adams, for their dedication to the craft and for inspiring me in my late teens. Though I have never met them, their inspiration helped me determine the course my life would take'.
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It seems the public is filing more and more access-to-information requests with City Hall, and apparently they're chewing up resources.
It's making the city say, hey, why don't we just give the public more access to information generally?
That's the partial gist of this report to the finance and economic development committee.
Says the report:
During the past four years, formal requests for access to information at the City through MFIPPA have steadily increased. Upon an internal review, it has been determined that various requests held no requirement to access confidential or proprietary information and therefore the records could have been provided directly from the responsive program area, to the requester. It appears possible that some City staff are hesitant to release information due to a lack of understanding precisely what information is protected under MFIPPA and what is considered a routine disclosure or "business as usual".
MFIPPA, by the way, is short for Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The report says the city will find ways to make information more available to the public without having to file a formal access request, which costs people $5. For formal requests, the city is considering posting the results to its open data page 30 days after the requester receives the information.
This is all good news in the interest of transparency, but hopefully there will be a buy-in from staff. One of the reasons why the public — especially us in the press — frequently use formal requests is because there has been a roadblock somewhere, and staff are compelled to provide as much information as legally possible to the access-to-information department when a request comes in.


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Still keeping to your New Year's Resolutions? No, us neither. As we write this, Press lady Jo Fry has just offered around a plate of freshly baked birthday cupcakes. You can't resist a cupcake, surely? Especially not a birthday cupcake…
Just in the nick of time, leading health and energy expert Oliver Gray is back to offer some tips to keep us on the straight and narrow.
Still feeling positive about 2013?
Although lots of us begin the New Year with good intentions, many of us end up failing to stick to them. If this is you, or you need something to motivate you to make positive change, then read on.
There are small changes you can make to your life that will re-energise you and make you feel great. Now's the time to forget unrealistic goals and concentrate on things you can actually achieve to improve your health, energy and happiness.
If you are struggling to know where to start click here to access my short video where I offer five top tips to help you get motivated. I have also included three areas for you to focus on this month.
As you will see from my video and tips below, my philosophy on health and energy is, "keep it simple". The actions are always straightforward; the challenge lies in forming new healthy habits.
There is a very simple formula for achieving great health and energy:
- Consistently do more of the things that positively affect your health & energy
- Do less of the things that affect you negatively
Give your focus to these three habits for one month, you'll soon feel the benefits (and in time they will become a habit).
Re-energising tip
Nature has a calming effect on our nervous system, whereas city life is very stimulating. Spend some time in the countryside/park/garden or by the sea at least once a week and don't take your phone!
Re-energising your mind tip
Sit in your favourite room on your own, in complete silence, for at least 30 minutes. Do nothing, just sit and enjoy the silence. Focus your attention on how your body feels and your breathing, as opposed to spending this time thinking.
Nutrition tip
Go on a one-day detox (extend your detox for a week or a month if you can). Here are the top seven things to cut out:
• cigarettes
• alcohol
• caffeine
• red meat
• dairy products
• wheat
• foods high in sugar
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Oliver Gray is the author of ENERGISE YOU – The ultimate health and energy plan. His book focuses on bringing together all the best information on health, energy & happiness in one easy-to-implement system for change.


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The 21st Annual Antique Car Show at Ayers Health & Rehab Center returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 606 N.E. 7th St., Trenton.
Through April 30
The Chiefland FFA Alumni are sponsoring a rodeo on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, at 8 p.m. at Brookins Arena at Lotoma Ranch, 12570 N.W. 50th Ave., Chiefland.
Two experienced and entertaining storytellers – Bob Patterson and Kaye Byrnes – will join the great artists, heart stickers, food and fun at this weekend's Cedar Key arts festival.
If you chew you run the risk of ending up like Floridian Rick Bender who lost a third of his face to cancer caused by chewing tobacco. Smokeless tobacco, like chew or dip, can cause oral cancers, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, heart disease, stroke, reproductive health issues and addiction.
The Chiefland Community Center and Suwannee River Sweets are inviting everyone to their joint event, Coffee Shop Night on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chiefland Woman's Club.
There will be coffee drinks, sweet treats, board games, and live music from local musicians.
Coffee Shop Night will be held at the Chiefland Woman's Club on East Park Avenue at U.S. Highway 27A.
Luther Curtis, of Archer, and his 5-year-old son, Tajh Williams, enjoy a break from riding horses Saturday during Bronson's 4th Annual Black Heritage Month Festival.
The Suwannee Valley Players announces the March 1 opening of their spring production of "Little Shop of Horrors", the next production in its 30th season.
U.S. Naval League Cadet Izaak Evans, of Chiefland, was selected as the Manatee Division League Cadet of the Year. Throughout the year, cadets are evaluated based on their attendance and performance at drills, grades in school, community service and advancement in the program.
The Robinson Family, owners of Robinson's Seafood, is hosting a fish fry on Monday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the restaurant at 6991 S.W. State Road 24 to benefit the family of John Fredderick "Johnny" Alford, who died in a hunting accident on Jan. 19.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida State Fair Authority are partnering to celebrate 500 years of agriculture at this year's Florida State Fair. The fair officially beings Thursday, Feb. 7, when Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and his fellow Cabinet members will "flip the switch" to illuminate the Midway in Tampa.
The Cedar Key Arts Center is hosting show of mosaics in its Main Gallery and "Textiles 'Art and Soul' a Retrospective" by Sarah Westenberg in its Members Art Gallery through Feb. 24. There is no charge to visit the galleries at 457 2nd St., Cedar Key.
Steve Holloway, a member of the Kolomoki Society of artifact and fossil collectors, of Milton, demonstrates his flint napping abilities Saturday for a crowd at the Tommy Usher Pineland Center attending the 4th Annual Kolomoki Society Chiefland Fossil and Artifact Show.
The event drew about 350 people, according to organizer Andrew Davis. Davis said the day went off without a hitch, and the society plans to do it again next year.
By Mandy Offerle and Judi Roberts
The Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve and Cedar Key Museum State Park will host National Stars-n-Parks Programs Feb. 4-8 as part of Cedar Key's Annual Stargazing Party.
Seven young and determined faces in Christy Jones' elementary class sat and stared hard at the tasks set before them, eager to bring to life the creations of their still-developing minds.
Chris Nickolas knows the importance of planning and setting goals. But he also knows that to make it through adversity one has to take things day to day, moment by moment, step by step.
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Even after a two week break in the middle of my cycle, I am happy to report I had stable disease from my last scans! Also, an unknown spot on my lungs (who knows what it was!) is gone. YAY! GOOD NEWS and GTX is working for me. My oncologist is beginning to talk about surgical options for me. I am thrilled. Started more GTX on Monday...so here's to more shrinkage or stability for me. Thanks to everyone for your support!


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By Phil Baker, Brimscombe boss
AFTER eight years of leading this fabulous football club I have decided to step down.
I have loved every moment of leading the team and I leave with a heavy heart.
Brimscombe FC are a massive part of my life, but for where I am with my life away from football, this is the right decision at this time.
This is by no means retirement as I intend to continue with my coaching education.
I will help the new man settle in at Brimscombe and I certainly wouldn't rule out a return to senior football in the future.
I will always remember how my managerial career started back in the Northern Senior League. We were in the bottom half of the table when I took it on in early November 2006 and duly lost my first three fixtures against Lydbrook, Bourton Rovers and Kingswood.
It wasn't until April of 2007 and a 2-0 win at Shortwood Reserves, with Jamie Underwood smashing in a great free- kick, that we stayed in the league that year.
At the start of the 2007/08 season the building blocks began to fall into place. New players arrived and we finished seventh and then the upward-curve took-off in 2008/09 when we gained promotion from the Senior League to the Gloucestershire County League.
From the first year of the County League to this day- has been just one unbelievable experience.
There has been so many memorable games. We've played games to win to gain promotion, games to win leagues and games to win cup silverware.
I wouldn't have swapped the experience for anything, people do say that there is no substitute to playing and I agree with that, but managing this team has given me so many high points that I have enjoyed it as much as my playing days.
To finish with two trophies in the bag, a mid- table finish in our first season at Hellenic Premier level and a cup semi-final still ahead is a great way to go out, but I firmly believe that this year success isn't the achievement the achievement has been getting the club here through the leagues from where it was.
With all the off field ground improvements that are required and support needed if it wasn't for such a great chairman, that happens to be my dad, active committee and the support given by Longy, Wandy, Pete, Trigg and Probes, then we would have not achieved anywhere near what we have.
I can't go without mentioning the players, any team can only ever be as strong as the lads on the pitch and we have been blessed with some wonderful players.
Three players in Adam Thomas, Matt Blythe and Gary Probert have been with me through all the leagues and deserve special praise.
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text: Live Life Fully: How many hats do you wear? By Linda Arnold March 24, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- There's no question we play many roles throughout our lives -- daughter, son, mother, father, brother, sister, husband, wife, co-worker, friend, sports team member and volunteer -- just to name a few.It can be exhausting to juggle all these roles, especially if they conflict with each other. So much energy can be spent living out these roles, particularly if we're trying to live up to someone else's vision.As we grow up and go through school, there are a number of rules to live by. And then there's the career arena. And the new family home front. All come with their own sets of expectations. Moving on through our lives, we deal with successes and set backs. Challenges and rewards. Recognition and rejection.Talk about tradeoffs! No wonder we can feel depleted and experience that sense of "going through the motions."A certain amount of this juggling is natural -- and necessary. If we don't watch out, though, we can lose ourselves in the process. And, over time, that lack of authenticity can result in such a sense of compromise that we can feel like a mere shell of ourselves.I was reminded this past week by my friend Janet Boyle of a song that really drives this point home: "I've Never Been to Me." It eloquently describes the charmed life of a woman who has traveled the world and experienced all kinds of luxurious things, yet feels hollow inside. The chorus echoes the eerie refrain, "I've been to Paradise, but I've never been to me."Psychologists call this a displacement of self. When we have so many "separate selves," it can be hard to tell where our true essence lies. And that's not a good feeling. That unsettled tug of "something's missing" can wreak havoc on our systems.Several things happened to me recently that helped to illustrate this principle on the life stage. I was speaking to a large group of people who were predominantly involved in the business world -- one of my "hat" groups. Although my remarks could have focused on conditions for success in the business world, I found myself drawn to speak -- from the heart -- about the importance of our purpose and mission in life.After all, that's really what's at the root of any kind of success. When we're able to live our lives "on purpose," everything just clicks. And the sooner we realize this life isn't a dress rehearsal, the richer our experiences will be. It took me awhile to figure this out -- and now I look for ways to weave the different hats in my life into a rich tapestry, rather than putting up with a bunch of loose threads. The other experience I had this past week evolved around a young teenage boy who is coping with the aftermath of his parents' divorce. Rather than stuff his feelings down and try to pretend everything's all right, he started talking about his need to express some things, even if it meant he stayed in a period of sadness for a while. He said it was better to be sad for a little while, and not try to live up to what his parents or friends expected, than pretend everything is all right.I was so struck by his maturity and the fact that he wasn't taking the easy way out. Of course, there are degrees to everything. If this boy totally took off any filters whatsoever -- and began to "act out" in inappropriate ways -- that could be a major cause for concern.Being true to ourselves is, perhaps, the most validating thing we can do. When our internal self senses we're congruent with our values -- no matter which hat we're wearing -- a sense of peace washes over us. Easier said than done, though. There are no easy answers, and the degrees of measurement can be situational from experience to experience or from person to person.Thankfully, our day-to-day living laboratory provides lots of opportunities to get it right -- or get it wrong. But how do we know?It's all in the way we feel. We know when we're out of balance; we just may not know what to do about it.The good news -- and the bad news -- is that we get to pick our battles. Sometimes it makes sense to pull back and not rock the boat. When we're compromising so much to keep the peace around us, though, it may be time to pay attention to the fact that we're cheating ourselves out of inner harmony. As long as we hold the intention to live an authentic life -- and we get more times at bat -- chances are we'll eventually hit more home runs. Here's more good news. As with any sport, we get better with practice.And we need to remember not to take ourselves too seriously by replaying incidents over and over in our minds. While some extreme situations may call for rumination, most cases don't. As my friend Pam Steelhammer so wisely says, "Life is like the Home Shopping Network. If you don't get the mallard ducks, you can always go for the faux pearls."Linda Arnold, MBA, is a certified wellness instructor and chairwoman/CEO of The Arnold Agency, a marketing communications company specializing in advertising, public relations, government relations and interactive marketing. Reader comments are welcome and may be directed to Linda Arnold, The Arnold Agency, 117 Summers St., Charleston, WV 25301, or emailed to email@example.com. 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WORK is almost complete on the Jubilee Garden, at Kilve village hall after 18 months of planning and fundraising.
The rear garden is being transformed from an unused grassy slope into a social space with disabled access to a walled patio with seating which will be surrounded by bee and insect friendly planting.
The project has received £450 from the Magnox Socio-Economic fund to pay for retaining walls for the disabled access path, Alison Eyley, chair of Kilve village hall, said: "We're very grateful for their generosity.
"The path and patio are complete and available to use.
"Planting the garden has been delayed due to the dreadful wet weather, but the first plans are now in situ and the garden should be fully planted by the end of May.
"We look forward to a warm and sunny summer so local residents and visitors to Kilve can fully enjoy this transformed outdoor space."


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Federal Librarian, Vol. 27, No. 2 Winter 2009
Greetings from the President, by Nancy Faget
Student Membership for FAFLRT Is Now Free, by Michelle Chronister and Kim Lyall
Fabulous Feds, by Cynthia Shipley
Careers in Federal Libraries Conference Pre-Session, by Michelle Chronister
A Year of Change for the Brooke Army Medical Center Library, by Beverly Rakowitz
Roberta Stevens, Federal Librarian, Seeks ALA Presidency
Minutes FAFLRT Board Meeting June 29, 2008
Veteran's Day Storytime at Kadena AB Library, Okinawa, Japan
Careers in Federal Libraries – So you want to be a Federal Librarian?, by Kim Lyall
Review of 2008 FAFLRT Annual Conference Programming, by Michelle Chronister
ALA Anaheim 2008 Experience, by Cindi Blaschke


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In the Godatta Sutta SN 41.7 Buddha outlines different kinds of awareness release.
These are the immeasurable awareness-release, the nothingness awareness-release, the emptiness awareness-release and the themeless awareness-release.
He subsequently explains which factors their cultivation rests upon - briefly:
1. Immeasurable = An expansive all-pervading awareness of compassion and good will.
2. Nothingness = The monk enters & remains in the dimension of nothingness.
3. Emptiness = The monk considers this: 'This is empty of self or of anything pertaining to self.'
4. Themeless = A monk, not attending to any theme enters & remains in the themeless concentration of awareness.
Each of these are, however, declared secondary to a release called an "unprovokable awareness-release". Buddha does not outline any factors upon which the unprovokable awareness-release rests, so I assume that it's a result of cultivating any of the four aforementioned releases.
Is my assumption correct or is it another (but more advanced) means?
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Sutton's comeback kid Andy Turner made a welcome return to the track at last weekend's British Indoor Grand Prix meeting.
In only his second outing following a nine-month injury lay off, the 33-year-old finished fifth in 7.76secs in qualifying heats of the men's 60m hurdles, which was won by Frenchman Pascal Martinot-Lagarde and who later went on to claim the final.
And the reigning Commonwealth Games champion, who clocked 7.73secs a week earlier in Belgium, admitted after his race he never thought he would be competing again.
He said: "It's been the hardest year of my life without a doubt and I never thought I'd be back here racing.
"I've only had my spikes on a month and things have progressed better than I thought, so I thought I'd have a go.
"I'm a little bit disappointed with my race today as I ran faster last week."
Turner, who runs a fitness groups called Antics in Sutton with business partner Anthony Nyman, added: "I've got to take the positives, I'm fit and healthy and now it's just a case of putting in some hard work and getting ready for the outdoors.
"Up until a year or two ago, I kind of had it my own way so it keeps me on my toes.
"I'm trying to be as the best as I can be – the guys in UK are constantly running fast, so that's good for them, me and British athletics.
"Outdoors I'm looking to retain my Commonwealth title, and try and do the European Championships as well."


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Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. --Bernard Baruch
For many years, Apple's (AAPL) management was the master of managing expectations. They would low-ball the numbers, then blow them away with another huge quarter. Ironically, AAPL is now suffering from expectations it can't meet. The company reported better-than-expected earnings, but the guidance disappointed, leading to even more downgrades and target cuts by analysts this morning.
What is most surprising about AAPL is that the market has been pricing in bad news since September and the stock is already down nearly $200. Expectations were still not low enough, however, and the stock lost more than $50 in late trading Wednesday.
There will be plenty of commentary about AAPL today, but the most important issue is what it means for the broader market. If AAPL had disappointed like this last summer, it probably would have killed the market, but it hasn't been a leader for a while and the market doesn't seem to react to it all that much lately. It is not good when the largest component of the Nasdaq is under pressure, but it will likely be treated as a company-specific event and won't necessarily cause a mass exodus.
Given AAPL's weighting in the indices, it is having a mild impact so far. Yesterday, the good news from Google (GOOG) and IBM (IBM) didn't move the market much, and even with the poor AAPL action, the market is still hanging on to its uptrend.
The bigger issue for us to watch right now is whether AAPL will turn out to be an event that changes the character of the market action. The market has been running along very nicely so far this year. Despite constant warnings from the bears, we are not seeing anything too worrisome on a technical basis. Things are a bit extended and momentum is slowing but, as I discussed yesterday, we haven't even seen a weak finish this year.
The biggest negative I see is that action in individual stocks has been mixed. I'm seeing more reversals and random downswings triggering stops and ruining good patterns. This rally hasn't seen wild, positive, speculative action but it has seen a slow and steady slog that has greatly frustrated bears and underinvested bulls.
The trend is still up, but the bears have ammunition to work with and we need to tighten positions and protect profits. A weak finish would be a tip-off that conditions may be changing.
Don't be too negative, as we still don't have any real price weakness, but there are chinks in the armor of the uptrend to worry about.


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Following the arrest of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in relation to a homicide investigation in Massachusetts and subsequent release from the team, former Packers safety LeRoy Butler suggested on Twitter that the Patriots should trade for Packers tight end Jermichael Finley.
If I am the pats I trade for Finley ASAP for 2nd round pick
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Finley is in the final year of a two-year contract signed with the Packers before the 2012 season.
In addition to Hernandez, the Patriots face uncertainty at the tight end position with All-Pro Rob Gronkowski recently undergoing back surgery and his status in question for the start of the 2013 season.
The Patriots do have other options at tight end, including Jake Ballard, but none as accomplished as Finley.
Finley has gained a reputation as a ultra-talented tight end who's been productive when healthy, but unable to become an elite player in the NFL mainly due to inconsistency.
While the Packers might like to receive compensation immediately instead of getting delayed compensation if Finley were to leave via free agency, it would seem unlikely Green Bay would be interested in trading Finley at this point in time.
Finley is the only tight end currently on the Packers roster who has demonstrated an ability to stretch the field and be a playmaker in the passing game.
With approximately $13 million in salary cap space available to spend either this season or roll over to next season, it's also possible the Packers could choose to offer Finley a contract extension.
Not unlike Finley, Butler has a history of being outspoken on social media with suggestions that include (but are not limited to) signing Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension about a year ahead of time and the Packers wanting Charles Woodson back following the NFL Draft.
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CHICO -- Tray Robinson hopes efforts to promote respectful Cesar Chavez Day celebrations in Chico are having an effect.
The efforts began three years ago when Robinson, director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Chico State University, was asked to head a committee on Chavez Day celebrations.
The panel formed in response to big parties, where many young people wore sombreros and other garb associated with Mexican peasants from long ago.
Some bars offered special Chavez Day drink specials, and at least one bar advertised its specials using what Robinson called "stereotypical" and "offensive" images.
Anytime you dress up to look like a member of a particular racial or ethnic group it's disrespectful to that group, Robinson said.
Each year, the committee has led efforts to educate students and the community about the meaning of Cesar Chavez Day and how stereotyping hurts people.
This year, a one-minute video was made, featuring Chico State students talking about Chavez and about appropriate celebrations. It was put up on a number of websites and sent out through media like Twitter.
On Monday, the video could be seen by clicking on the picture of Chavez on Chico State's website, www.csuchico.edu.
In the video, one student says Chavez dedicated his life to ending exploitation of farmworkers. "Wearing ponchos and sombreros tarnishes the legacy of Chavez," he says. "Stereotyping Latino culture is just wrong."
Another student said dressing up like a Mexican peasant from 1905 "just makes you look foolish."
Besides the video, Robinson said his group sent a letter to bar owners asking them not to promote drinking in connection with Chavez Day.
An annual event, Cats in the Community, involving community service by students, has been put under the "umbrella" of campus activities that honor Chavez, Robinson said.
Monday morning about 200 students gathered near the Bell Memorial Union at Chico State for Cats in the Community.
They planned to help out with work and service Monday at such places as a Chico fire station, the Butte Humane Society, Bidwell Park and the Chico Boys & Girls Club.
At the event's gathering spot, Chico State President Paul Zingg spoke, as did Juan Guzman, who heads the campus chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, a student group that promotes education and Latino culture and history.
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NEW YORK -- Actually seeing his World Series championship ring was worth a thousand words to catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The photos didn't do it justice.
"The pictures you see on the Internet don't describe what it looked like when I first saw it," Saltalamacchia said. "The detail of everything, it's just amazing."
Early in the season, the Red Sox honored their 2013 title team at a ring ceremony at Fenway Park. Saltalamacchia, part of that squad, received his ring on Sunday morning.
It was prearranged that Allard Baird, Boston's vice president of player personnel, would present Saltalamacchia with his ring in New York.
Prior to game at Citi Field, Baird presented Saltalamacchia with the elaborate ring, inscribed with the catcher's name and uniform number, and the slogans "B Strong" and "Bearded Brothers."
"It's bigger than I thought it was going to be," Saltalamacchia said. "It's nice to actually have it in hand. It's really cool. I knew Allard Baird was going to come in and give it to me."
The Marlins' top free-agent acquisition this past offseason, Saltalamacchia is striving to be part of a championship culture in Miami. Receiving his ring puts closure to his 2013 season in Boston.
"It represents everything that we went through the whole year," he said. "A lot of guys play a long time to get one of these or even make it, so I'm pretty fortunate."
He immediately inspected the ring to make sure his last name -- the longest in Major League history -- is spelled correctly.
"It fits, and they got the name right," he said. "It fit. I had to check it twice to make sure it's spelled right."
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We all know someone who's battled cancer and perhaps you've wondered: How would I respond if it happened to me? Doctors say Mary Adzigian is a shining example of battling cancer with hope, determination, and relentless care. Mary is a wife, a mother, and an active member of the Grosse Pointe theatre. Her most inspiring role may be cancer fighter.
Five years ago, Mary was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. It had already spread to her liver. Mary wasn't interested in hearing the odds of her surviving. Doctors did tell her husband Don. Mary and Don went to the Karmanos Cancer Institute where doctors gave them hope.
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Tommy Bennett tried to determine how teams and players come up with the arbitration figures they exchange in the piece reprinted below, which was originally published as an "Expanded Horizons" column on February 2, 2010.
Arbitration avoidance is in full swing as we enter the month of February. Forty-four players have exchanged salary figures with their clubs. Of those, all but 18 have reached deals avoiding arbitration, which begins in approximately two weeks. Most of the remaining 18 will also reach deals. Perhaps a handful will proceed to arbitration. This year's most interesting case is Tim Lincecum, a Super Two player who is set to go to his arbitration hearing armed with two Cy Young awards. The gap between the salary Lincecum is seeking ($13 million) and what the Giants have submitted ($8 million) is the largest for any player this year. It's worth wondering, as a sharp reader did during my first BP chat, how teams and players come up with the numbers they exchange.
Tug of War or Rubber Band?
The vast majority of arbitration-eligible players agree to deals that avoid hearings. Often, hearings create bad feelings that carry over into the season. Furthermore, the process is expensive and time-consuming. For both sides involved in the process, it is usually easiest to agree to a deal that is exactly at the midpoint. For example, in 2009, the (unweighted) average settlement was 46 percent of the difference between the two numbers. In other words, the average settlement was very close to the midpoint, and it slightly favored teams. So far this year, the corresponding figure has been 44 percent, perhaps reflecting weaker overall demand. Nevertheless, by far the most common single settlement percentage is 50 percent. Here is a simple table showing the settlement percentages for 2009. Zero represents the team figure and 100-percent represents the player figure:
Percentage Cases of Difference Settled 0-25 2 26-35 3 36-45 6 46-55 16 56-65 3 66-75 0 76-100 1
Here is a similar table for this year:
Percentage Cases of Difference Settled 0-25 0 26-35 1 36-45 9 46-55 6 56-65 0 66-75 0 76-100 0
Note again here that the distribution appears to favor teams ever so slightly. This is a somewhat odd result that we shall return to later. However, suffice it to say that most of the cases cluster near the midpoint of the two figures.
Incentives to Cheat
This set of incentives, if teams and players always settled at the midpoint, would be unstable. Teams would simply offer zero dollars and players would submit exorbitant figures. Of course, this doesn't happen in reality because the parties to the dispute are conscious of the possibility that they will go all the way to the hearing, which is binding. Because of the unique nature of baseball's arbitration rules, the arbitrators may not select any salary figure they like, but rather they must choose either the player figure or the team figure. That is to say, it's an all-or-nothing affair.
What incentives does this create? In fact, it creates exactly the opposite set of incentives from the ones created by the midpoint settlement norm. Each dollar that a club reduces its offer by increases the likelihood that an arbitrator will select its figure. Because the outcome at arbitration is binary, that likelihood is crucial. If one party can appear ever so slightly more reasonable than the other, it wins the whole pie. Of course, the other party seeks to appear yet more reasonable. In essence, the fact that the parties bargain in the shadow of the law means that they are forced toward the middle of the settlement range.
These two forces work against each other. The first, the fact that parties tend to settle at or near the midpoint of the settlement range, pushes their salary figures apart. The second, the structure of baseball's arbitration hearings, pushes the parties back together. However, in individual cases, the parties may miscalculate. If one party is willing to submit a figure very close to the expected salary for the player and the other does not, the party close to expected value may insist on proceeding all the way to a hearing. In that case, the party far from the midpoint may end up holding the bag. I suspect this is what happened with Lincecum. Although his $13-million filing was a record for a player in his first year of eligibility, it is perhaps closer to what he could expect to earn than the number submitted by the Giants. If that is the case, Lincecum may insist on proceeding all the way to a hearing, where his case centered on the two Cy Youngs might carry the day.
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For about a year now, I have been making my way following Buddhist teachings and practicing frequent meditation; I have begun to take an interest in formal Buddhist rituals and practices, but I really have no idea where to begin!
I am looking to learn about simple rituals that I can practice daily, alongside meditation, and I would also like to learn about the ethical use and creation of a small home shrine.
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