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SAN DIEGO — Numbers hinting at consumers' willingness to spend more on fresh produce exist, but marketers at the United Fresh post-show conference wanted to know why the evidence is not overwhelming.
For the first time, United Fresh Produce Association held its post-show conference on produce marketing and merchandising May 17 in San Diego. That followed the trade group's recent establishment of a 30-member Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council chaired by Roger Pepperl, marketing director of Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers.
About 100 marketers came out to talk demographics, retail strategies and social media, among other topics.
Kelli Beckel, senior marketing manager for Nielsen Perishables Group, told the group that packaged salads and berries are two categories showing muted but real evidence of a less frugal consumer.
In salads, the growth in the last 12 months has been happening in kits and complete meals.
"Thirty-five percent of new items introduced in the packaged salad category were kits," Beckel said. "They have a higher price point so we're talking about consumers focusing not only on price, but on value. The kits have proteins, dressing, croutons, everything they need, and they're responding — so while the packaged salad category is flat, volume velocity for kits is up 20% in the past year."
In berries, consumers are increasingly buying in more than one of the fresh, value-added fresh and frozen categories. Fresh has the most exclusive shoppers at 70%, far surpassing the others. But while exclusive buying of fresh or frozen berries has dropped off, the number has risen marginally for value-added — to 4%.
"Consumers are willing to pay extra money to have that convenience factor so they can eat healthy on the go," Beckel said.
Terry Soto, president and chief executive officer of About Marketing Solutions Inc., Burbank, Calif., had spoken earlier on the importance of the Hispanic market, where larger families and steady buys of fresh vegetables are common. Beckel agreed, but pointed to other trends among consumers overall.
Fresh-food enthusiasts tend to be couples rather than families, she said, and account for 27% of U.S. sales, compared to just 19% for households with children.
"Health-conscious households with kids have been our target consumer," Beckel said. "We're often messaging them but they aren't buying a lot of fresh."
Not even packaged salads, apparently.
"Intuitively we think packaged salads should appeal to this group," she said. "Why wouldn't they care about it? They're just not entering the produce department. We need to think about how to get them in.
"Why are they scared off? Is it a price point? Is the messaging not there? Or they don't have the package sizes they want? If this is our target consumer, we need to figure out exactly how to appeal to them because currently we're not."
Michael Sansolo, president of Sansolo Solutions, Potomac, Md., moderated the conference. He and other speakers recommended the website www.ccrrc.org as a source for downloadable marketing studies.


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A Study of HSP990 Administered by Mouth in Adult Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
This study has been completed.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: April 9, 2009
Last updated: October 18, 2012
Last verified: October 2012
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This study will study the safety, tolerability and metabolism of a drug called HSP990 when given by mouth once a week or twice weekly to subjects with advanced solid tumors.
|Advanced Solid Malignancies
|Drug: HSP990
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase I Dose Escalation, Multi-center, Open-label Study of HSP990 Administered Orally in Adult Patients With Advanced Solid Malignancies
Further study details as provided by Novartis ( Novartis Pharmaceuticals ):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Maximum Tolerated Dose of HSP990 in patients treated once weekly or twice weekly [ Time Frame: At the end of the dose escalation phase of the study ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- True DLT rate [ Time Frame: At the end of the 1st 4 weeks of treatment ]
- Preliminary Efficacy [ Time Frame: Every 2 months (or 8 weeks, which equals 2 treatment cycles) ]
- Drug metabolism in Humans, PK, PD [ Time Frame: every 4 weeks ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: once weekly dosing schedule
|Drug: HSP990
|Experimental: twice weekly dosing schedule
|Drug: HSP990
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with histologically confirmed, advanced malignant solid tumors whose disease has progressed on standard therapy or for whom no standard therapy exists
- All patients must have at least one measurable lesion as defined by RECIST. Irradiated lesions are only evaluable for disease progression
- All patients must have documented progressive disease before entering the study
- Age ≥ 18 years
- World Health Organization (WHO) Performance Status ≤ 2
- Life expectancy of ≥ 12 weeks
- Patients must have the certain laboratory values
- Patients able and willing to swallow capsules
- Ability to understand the patient information and informed consent form and comply with the protocol
- Signed and dated written informed consent is available
- Only for patients enrolled at MTD: willing to provide a fresh pre-dose and post-dose tumor biopsy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with present or history of CNS metastasis.
- Prior treatment with any Hsp90 or HDAC inhibitor compound.
- Patients who have not recovered from side effects of previous systemic anticancer therapy to < CTCAE Grade 2 prior to the first dose
- Patients identified to be "poor or intermediate CYP2C9 metabolizers"
Patients who received systemic anti-cancer treatment prior to the first dose of HSP990 within the following time frames:
- Patients who have received cyclical chemotherapy within a period of time that is shorter than the cycle length used for that treatment (e.g., 6 weeks for nitrosourea, mitomycin-C) prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from the side effects of such therapy
- Patients who have received biologic therapy (e.g., antibodies) within a period of time that is ≤ 4 weeks prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from the side effects of such therapy
- Patients who have been treated with a continuous or intermittent small molecule therapeutic within a period of time that is ≤ 5 t1/2 or ≤ 4 weeks (whichever is shorter) prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from the side effects of such therapy
- Patients who have received any other investigational agents within a period of time that is ≤ 5 t1/2 or less than the cycle length used for that treatment or ≤ 4 weeks (whichever is shorter) prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from the side effects of such therapy
- Patients who have received wide field radiotherapy (including therapeutic radioisotopes such as strontium 89) ≤ 4 weeks or limited field radiation for palliation ≤ 2 weeks prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from side effects of such therapy.
- Patients who have undergone major surgery ≤ 2 weeks prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from side effects of such therapy
- Treatment with therapeutic doses of sodium warfarin (Coumadin).
- Patients using medications that are CYP2C9 inhibitors and/or medications known to have QT prolongation effect and cannot be switched or discontinued to an alternative drug prior to commencing HSP990 dosing.
- Unresolved diarrhea ≥ CTCAE grade 2
- Patients who do not have either an archival tumor sample available or readily obtainable in the course of the study or are unwilling to have a fresh tumor sample collected at baseline.
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Fertile women of childbearing potential (WCBP) not using adequate contraception (abstinence, oral contraceptives, intrauterine device or barrier method of contraception in conjunction with spermicidal jelly or surgically sterile). Male patients whose partners are WCBP, not using adequate contraception.
- Acute or chronic liver disease.
- Acute or chronic renal disease.
- Impairment of gastrointestinal (GI) function or GI disease that may significantly alter the absorption of HSP990
- Other concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, active or uncontrolled infection) that could cause unacceptable safety risks or compromise compliance with the protocol.
- Known diagnosis of HIV infection (HIV testing is not mandatory).
- Patients with a history of another primary malignancy that is currently clinically significant or currently requires active intervention
Cardiac exclusion criteria:
- History (or family history) of long QT syndrome.
- Mean QTcF ≥ 480 msec on screening ECG
- History of clinically manifest ischemic heart disease including myocardial infarction, or unstable angina ≤ 3 months prior to study start.
- Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction (LVEF ≤ 45%) by MUGA or ECHO
- Clinically significant ECG abnormalities including one or more of the following: left bundle branch block (LBBB), right bundle branch block (RBBB) with left anterior hemiblock (LAHB), or 3rd degree AV block.
- History or presence of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter or ventricular arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia or Torsades de Pointes.
- Clinically significant resting bradycardia (< 50 beats per minute).
- Patients who are currently receiving treatment with any medication which has a relative risk or prolonging the QTcF interval or inducing Torsades de Pointes (as listed in Post-text supplement 2) and cannot be switched or discontinued to an alternative drug prior to commencing HSP990 dosing.
- Obligate use of a cardiac pacemaker.
- Other clinically significant heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, history of labile hypertension, or history of poor compliance with an antihypertensive regimen)
Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00879905
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00879905
|Canada, Ontario
|Novartis Investigative Site
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9
|Novartis Investigative Site
|Toulouse Cedex 3, France, 31052
|Novartis Investigative Site
|Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain, 08035
Sponsors and Collaborators
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
|Study Director:
|Novartis Pharmaceuticals
|Novartis Pharmaceuticals
More Information
Keywords provided by Novartis ( Novartis Pharmaceuticals ):
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 19, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Novartis Pharmaceuticals
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00879905 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
2008-006440-19 ( EudraCT Number )
|Study First Received:
|April 9, 2009
|Last Updated:
|October 18, 2012
Keywords provided by Novartis ( Novartis Pharmaceuticals ):
Phase I
Advanced Solid Tumors
Hsp90 inhibitor
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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I got some really bad seats off of ebay (section 217).
Anyway, because I reside in the basketball wasteland that is Rochester, NY - this will only be my second game this year (saw Pacers win in Toronto).
So I'm off to load up the wife and two screaming infants for a 9 hour roadie. Does it get any better than that?


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- The VBAC Companion by Diana Korte, The Harvard Common Press
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To assist the descent of a slow coming baby, first have the mother partially recline, ideally with a support person behind her. Then with both hands, she grasps the knee on the side of her body that the baby's back is on, or the side that corresponds to where she has added room in her pelvis. She then uses both hands to pull back on that knee/leg when she pushes. This aligns the baby within the pelvis for better descent.
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Don't Interfere
Women with large infants may be subjected to labor induction or cesarean section for no reason other than the large size. A review of this practice suggests that there is no benefit to interfering, and that outcomes are similar in women who are permitted to go into spontaneous labor.
- American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 172 (Pt. 2)293), 1995
Fetal Heartbeats
Three types of irregular fetal heartbeats--a "wavy" heartbeat pattern, a quickened beat, or an almost undetectable beat--are conditions which typically result in immediate cesarean sections. But Dutch physician Jan G. Nijhuis advises against rushing into drastic measures to deliver or stimulate the fetus. A sinusoidal, or "wavy" heartbeat pattern may be caused by the fetus happily sucking its thumb, and the older the fetus, the stronger the sucking. Tachycardia can occur in a highly active or "jogging" fetus, with the heartbeat dropping when it takes a rest. The silent or flat heartbeat pattern, commonly seen as alarming, may appear when the fetus is asleep, and can last about 90 minutes during labor. In this case, Dr. Nijhuis recommends continuing to monitor the fetal heart rate and asking the woman whether she has noted a sleep-wake pattern in the fetus.
- Medical Tribune, August 11, 1994 as reported in Wisdom of the Midwives: Tricks of the Trade Volume Two, a Midwifery Today, Inc. Book
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5) Home VBAC by Cher Mikkola
Not all of us have had cesarean births because we were manipulated into it by overzealous hospital staff or because we were "in line" for one following previous cesareans. I contracted genital herpes when I was barely twenty-one years old ("free love" wasn't always free, I found out), and by time I was thirty-five and pregnant for the first time, I was still plagued by frequent herpes lesions. Although I tried to reduce stress in my life, get plenty of rest, take my lysine tablets and use the right tinctures, I had increasingly more lesions as I neared my due date--and had a whopper by time I went into labor. In 1983 there was no question that a laboring mother with an active herpes lesion should have a cesarean birth, and even though I'd heard anecdotal stories about women who had risked vaginal birth with an active lesion and their babies were born healthy, I opted out of taking chances. I cried in my midwife's arms, then pulled myself together and went home to labor. Later at the hospital I birthed my son through my belly in the middle of the night, dealt with the grief and physical pain, and still was a happy, happy mother. Nothing could steal my ecstasy away!
Fast forward five more years: I was pregnant again, this time at age forty. Herpes had finally settled down in those intervening five years, and I was ready for a VBAC--at home. I knew I didn't want to run the hospital's gauntlet and risk another c-section. But who would be my midwife? My friend and midwife I'd had for my first pregnancy had pretty much retired; she agreed to attend my birth but not as primary. But this was Eugene, Oregon, one of the more liberal birthing environments in the country, and I was confident I'd find someone. Into the spotlight stepped brave Jill Cohen, lay midwife extraordinaire, who when I first met her looked me silently and squarely in the eyes as if she were assessing something on her private scale, then said something like "Sure, we can do a home VBAC. Let's do a little research first, then we'll have your first prenatal in a couple months."
Jill had never done a home VBAC, but she was undaunted. I think she truly believed it wouldn't be much different from any other of the hundreds of homebirths she'd already attended. I rallied round the confidence in normal birth she portrayed and the apparent faith she had in me. We did our research, and proceeded as if this were any other homebirth. I took good care of myself with excellent nutrition, rest, a daily walk, positive self-talk, meditation, celebration. I watched funny movies and read positive birth stories. I didn't tell anyone, not even my parents, that I was planning a homebirth so I could stay clear of negative or overly concerned questions or talk. For a month before my due date I kept my life as quiet as possible--no work, no dates, no visitors, no stress. I pretty much hung a "do not disturb" sign on my life. Again I loved being pregnant. Best of all, I was infused with Jill's hardy confidence, even though I'd had a couple of bouts of herpes through the pregnancy.
Darned if during the week of my due date, I had a small lesion. When she saw my confidence flagging, Jill matter-of-factly said "We'll just deal with this one day at a time. You've already had a c-section--you know what it's like and that you can do it. Let's just be calm and see how this turns out." I awoke before daybreak one April morning with light contractions every ten minutes. As I sat alone by candlelight, I simply let go of my expectations, sadness and fears. Two hours later the contractions stopped, and my body and my baby gave me two more days to heal from the lesion. On Earth Day, my strapping daughter was born at home after fourteen hours of labor, a nuchal hand (I always say she "elbowed her way out"), and my son announcing her gender. Jill to this day talks about how I laughed through much of my labor.
Laughter is indeed good medicine. So is the positive attitude a confident midwife who has faith in birth can convey. My daughter and I were truly blessed to have been on the receiving end of good midwifery care. So be strong for your birthing women, muster you confidence, stay calm, believe in birth, yourself and the women you serve, and try the matter-of-fact approach. You too can midwife women through VBAC births and into feeling fully confident that no matter why they'd had a cesarean, they can also successfully accomplish a vaginal birth.
6) Working With VBAC Moms
I like to talk to my moms about their previous cesareans. I'll look at the hospital records first, then ask them to tell me what they think happened. They tell me what they think and I tell them what the records say. Almost always, they were given Pitocin, or they had more drugs than they knew, so there were possibly some reasons for that failure to progress, and that's very important for them to know.
VBAC women do labor differently than other women. They have to be tentative, they have to dip their toes in the cold water, then come back and dip again. Some of them go in and out of labor five or six times. They want to know if you're really going to be there, if your words really are true. They're going to test you to see if you mean it. And you really have to be there and say it's OK, I'm here. And each time the labor goes on a little longer.
I've had women who love me and know I love them, and they say they couldn't totally trust me. You have to help heal the hurt. It's very important to let your actions speak for you because you never know if something you say is similar to what a previous doctor said, and will trigger a negative response. You have to let her know you're there for her and you love her. Help her connect. (Mary Cooper, Midwifery Today Issue No. 23)
7) Quick VBAC Facts
- Rupture of the unscarred uterus occurs more often and does more harm than rupture of the scarred uterus (Martin, M et al., Vaginal birth after cesarean section: the demise of routine repeat abdominal delivery, "Ob Gyn Clin North Am, Vol 15, No. 4 1988, pp. 719-736).
- The scar that has remained intact up to the threshold of labor is very likely to remain intact through the birth (Macafee, C, Irish J. of Med Science, Vol 38, 1958, p. 81).
- The possibility of other unforeseen events occurring which may necessitate transport such as intrapartum hemorrhage, fetal distress, or cord prolapse is about 2.7 percent, roughly ten times the rate of rupture during labor (Enkin, M. et al., "Effective Care During Pregnancy and Birth, New York: Oxford U. Press, 1989).
- In her literature review, Henci Goer ("Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities" p. 42) found reference to only 46 ruptures during 15,154 labors, a rate of 0.3 percent (benign scar separations are a more common occurrence).
- thanks to Anne Frye and her book, Holistic Midwifery Volume 1, Labrys Press 1995
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Natural Birth After Cesarean, by Karis Crawford and Johanne C. Walters, begins with each author's birth stories: each have had two cesarean births and two VBACs. After describing the medical history of cesarean section, the book then answers the question, "What are my chances?" by addressing twenty concerns women commonly have about VBAC. This provides a good opportunity for pregnant moms to address various factors and fears and get them out of the way before attempting a VBAC.
Sections on pregnancy and on labor carefully prepare the reader physically, emotionally and otherwise for a positive VBAC experience. Included is a wonderful chapter on the positive effects of visualization. Techniques for labor and answers to common questions, interspersed with inspiring stories, lend encouragement and a "can-do" attitude. The book concludes with a chapter on repeat cesarean and a chapter on sorting things out after birth. (Jill Cohen, reviewer)
Natural Birth After Cesarean, by Karis Crawford, PhD and Johanne C. Walters, RN, 1996. (Blackwell Science, Cambridge, MA, 248 pages, soft cover)
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Jurrjens exits early after getting hit by comebacker
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles starter Jair Jurrjens exited in the second inning of Wednesday night's game against the Yankees after being struck with a comebacker off the bat of Thomas Neal.
Jurrjens is day to day with a rib contusion on his right side and he will get a precautionary X-ray Thursday morning.
"I tried to come back and tried to catch it," Jurrjens said. "It was just hit so hard. Forget it.
"I'm just happy, thank God, that so far it's not serious. I hope when I get the X-ray everything will be fine. I'm just going to play it day by day and see how it goes."
Jurrjens, who walked off with the help of head athletic trainer Richie Bancells, threw 21 pitches before exiting and admitted it was "pointless" to discuss his abbreviated outing, given that he didn't even get a chance to throw all his pitches. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk, facing seven batters and recording three outs.
"I would have loved to seen him pitch deeper," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter, who didn't rule out the possibility of Jurrjens pitching again later this week.
It wasn't exactly the impression Jurrjens -- who has an outside shot at making the Opening Day rotation -- wanted to leave with his new organization in his final spring start.
"Yeah, that [stinks]," said Jurrjens, who made his first spring start since Feb. 28. "I finally got a start again and I wasn't able to go deep in the game because I got hit, but whatever.
"I'm happy [with my spring]. Last year, I wasn't even close at this point. Now I feel strong and I'm getting better and better, and that's motivation to keep pushing and keep working and just keep getting better."
Jurrjens entered the game 1-1 with a 4.61 spring ERA and was replaced by right-hander Tommy Hunter.
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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hope you re all well! i would like to have some pictures and photos of a Dhamma Chakka. Do you have others than normal photos that i find on google? do you have some ancient pictures or photos?
i will be very gratefull!
Thanks to all the community!
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You ask and the Bible will answer, is the challenge of Bro. Eli Soriano to whosoever would ask him anything under the sun. Be it religious, health, politics and science, Bro. Eli answers anyone who would ask with the use of the Bible as the formidable basis to resolve doubts and questions in the minds of truth-seekers and even skeptics, in hopes of salvation of the souls.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. Sam's Club announced the launch of its new smartphone app, which can be downloaded for free from the iPhone App Store, Android Market and BlackBerry App World. The app includes exclusive features, such as access to product information, member reviews and eValues.
"Locating a club, checking the latest reviews on a product, and getting personal discounts are just a few taps away with the new Sam's Club App," said Cindy Davis, Sam's Club EVP marketing, membership and dotcom. "Our research indicates that our members over index in shopping from their smart phone compared to the general market*. We are always listening to our members to find the next innovation, and this app will help us improve members' shopping experience in a simple and uniquely Sam's Club way."
According to the company, the Sam's Club App lets users get the latest information on local club events, membership renewal status and company announcements. Users can also view their eValues and locate the nearest Sam's Club, among other features.


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NEW controls on dogs in children's play areas, cemeteries, church grounds and sports fields across Blackburn with Darwen are to go ahead despite a backlash from owners.
When the crackdown to tackle fouling and uncontrolled animals was proposed in September, council leader Kate Hollern said she was in favour of a total ban on dogs off leads in the borough's seven main parks.
The move angered dog walkers who said they should have the right to exercise well behaved pets by allowing them to run free.
More than 50 residents expressed concern about it, but most were alarmed by Coun Hollern's desire for a total ban on dogs running free. Borough environment boss Jim Smith said the measures were needed after numerous complaints about dangerous animals and people failing to clean up after their pets.
They are due to be rubber-stamped by the council's executive on Thursday.
The proposals will ban all dogs, except guide dogs, from all 45 enclosed play areas.
It will become a criminal offence not to keep a dog on a lead in 10 cemeteries, church precincts and burial grounds, including the Cathedral Close. On eight more playing fields officials will be able to order owners to put their dogs on a lead on pain of a £75 fine.
During the consultation, five letters and 49 emails of objection were received.
Coun Smith added: "Coun Hollern is totally happy with the proposals, as are all responsible dog owners.
"If these measures failed to tackle the problem, we will consider further steps.
"They will not include a total ban on dogs off leads in parks."


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The Now and Then picture is of the Handpost, Newport.
When my children were young I used to walk from Rhiwderin to do my shopping there as it was such a lovely shopping area.
There used to be a greengrocer's called Harpers, a bakery shop and an ironmongers. My daughter now owns the hairdresser's called Inca which used to be the old post office. I used to leave her pram outside in complete safety whilst I bought my stamps.
Rosemary Emms, Rhiwderin
The Now and Then picture shows the junction by the Handpost pub. I have fond memories of my journeys into Newport on the bus with my mother. The area looks a lot different now.
Mr Hurle, Newbridge
The Now and Then picture is of Stow Hill which has St Woolos Cathedral nearby. The area still has a few shops and years ago the Pavilion cinema used to be there and a garage. St Woolos hospital is just along that road, years ago it was called Woolaston House. It was also the location of the workhouse.
Mrs M Reardon, Newport
The Now and Then picture gave me a tranquil memory of my teenage years. The picture shows a horse trough in the middle of the road and a nostalgic memory of a horse in the shafts of a bread van drinking whilst, no doubt, the salesman was enjoying a glass of ale in the local inn nearby came to my mind.
Bill Mitchell, Newport
The photo is the Hand Post at the top of Stow Hill, Newport
Laurie Oliver, Usk
The photo is taken looking down from The Handpost pub in Newport. In fact it has not changed that much with the exception of the addition of the crossings, traffic lights etc . The actual types of shops have altered over the years but many of them still have the awnings which come out to shade the windows . The old style lamp has gone but in fact as I pass through this area almost every day it has changed very little.
Carol Hibberd, Newport
The pics show the Handpost shops. Here again this area has changed a lot over the years, but the buildings and layout are pretty much the same. So many memories for me! Used to be a lovely cake shop and cafe there and now the library on the end has been closed and under occupation by Alan Roderick and the residents. Quite a few changes in shop uses, including the loss of the post office the chip shop and the popular butchers.
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
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Long-Term Perc use Increase Pain Sensitivity
I have long-standing, fistulizing Crohn`s Disease and had used Percocet 5/325 for the few years before beginning Humira, as needed, which was only about once in the evening so that I could stand long enough to prepare dinner and care for my children. I had continuous fistula/stricture pain but waited until evening for relief.
Now I take Humira and am healthy but have excruciating pain from adhesions and menstruation and continue to use approximately 20 Percocet each month. So I`ve been using this pain medicine for about six years altogether.
I`m considering a hysterectomy to stop the pain but am also afraid of further surgery, having had five abdominal/pelvic surgeries relating to Crohn`s already.
This year, I`ve developed joint pain that may be related to Humira since I also have skin rash and headache from this necessary drug (and have managed headaches well with trigger reductions and know that narcotics are not helpful for headaches).
I`m concerned that I may be experiencing increased sensitivity to this new joint pain because I`ve used Percocet for so long. Is this a possibility? Or is it more likely to be a side effect from Humira. I`ve never had joint pain in my 25 years of Crohn`s Disease until this year, my fourth year on Humira. I`m 46 years old.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Tolerance to a medication happens when you start to lose symptom relief from the medication over a period of time of being on the medication. Your body gets used to being on the medication after a while and you would need more of that medication for symptom relief.
So, if you take your Percocet and notice pain relief, then you are probably not tolerant to Percocet and it is still effective. You described taking about 20 Percocets in the whole month and this amount should not lead to tolerance.
The joint pain you are experiencing is probably due to the Humira. Delayed infusion reactions can occur and joint pain is one of these reactions. The manufacturer's website (http://www.humira.com/) also mentions that joint pain can occur from Humira. The website recommends that you contact your doctor if you experience joint pain.
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Ohio State University – Graduation 2012
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The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.
TRESPASSING -- A caller at a hotel in the 1200 block of Airport Park Boulevard reported at 8:18 a.m. March 28 that a combative transient was in the lobby claiming he had a room and requesting a key. The man didn't have identification and the caller wanted him removed. The man left on request and was advised about trespassing.
FIGHT, SHOPLIFTING -- A caller at Walmart reported at 9:56 a.m. Thursday that an employee was in a verbal fight with a man wearing a blue, long-sleeved shirt, shorts and no shoes. Police responded and arrested a man, whose age and residence weren't given, for shoplifting.
SCOOTER IN ROAD -- A caller at North State Street and Low Gap Road reported at 1:10 p.m. Thursday that a man in a motorized wheelchair was in the middle of the road headed south. The man was advised to ride on the sidewalk.
GIRL ON TOP OF CAR SCREAMING -- A caller in the 1100 block of Low Gap Road reported at 3:16 p.m. Thursday s/he was told that a teenaged girl was on top of a vehicle driven by an older man and was screaming for her parents. Police checked the area and didn't find the car.
MAN TOOK BEER -- A caller at Walmart on Airport Park Boulevard reported at 9 p.m. Thursday that a man wearing brown clothing had just left with a case of beer and was headed toward Jack In The Box. Police arrested a 23-year-old Ukiah man for shoplifting.
The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department regarding calls handled by the Fort Bragg Police Department.
SHOPLIFTER -- Police responded to Safeway on South Main Street at 12:05 a.m. Thursday and arrested a 42-year-old Missouri man for shoplifting.
ILLEGAL CAMPING -- A caller in the 100 block of Cypress Street reported at 6:09 p.m. Thursday that a man put a blanket down in a breezeway and was urinating in public, and that the caller was working late at the location. The man was cited for illegal camping and advised about trespassing.
MAN TOOK CHICKEN -- A caller in the 100 block of Boatyard Drive reported at 6:35 p.m. Thursday that a man possibly known to the store employee took a cooked chicken and left in a late-1990s teal Honda Civic.
MAN TOOK GROCERIES -- A caller at Safeway on South Main Street reported at 9:33 p.m. Thursday that a man with a red beard, red hat, gray sweatshirt and khaki shorts walked out with a bag of groceries. Police arrested a 23-year-old Fort Bragg man for shoplifting and released him.
The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office:
VANDALISM -- Robert S. Shinault, 43, of Willits, was arrested at 2:35 p.m. March 27 on suspicion of vandalism causing $400 of damage or more and booked at the county jail under $15,000 bail. The MCSO arrested him.
The following were compiled from reports prepared by the California Highway Patrol:
MARIJUANA TRANSPORT -- Billy J. Rickman, 40, of Philo, was stopped south of the 16000 block of Highway 101 at 9:27 p.m. March 21 and arrested on suspicion of possessing and transporting marijuana and driving without a license.
DUI ARREST -- Corliss K. Johnson, 80, of Ukiah, was stopped on Highway 101 at Burke Hill Road at 8:55 p.m. March 23 and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. People reported as having been arrested may contact the Daily Journal once their case has been concluded so the results can be reported. Those who feel the information is in error should contact the appropriate agency. In the case of those arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant: all DUI cases reported by law enforcement agencies are reported by the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes no exceptions.
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Fresh off competing in her first international water polo tournament, Kat Klass wasted no time in swapping her Team USA garb for a green San Ramon Valley Wolves cap.
Just two weeks after helping the U.S. national youth team win a gold medal at the UANA Youth Pan American Championships in Argentina, Klass propelled her high school team to the Acalanes Invitational title by scoring 18 goals in four games.
In a title game between defending North Coast Section champions, Division I San Ramon Valley topped Division II Campolindo 6-3.
Klass had two goals, and her freshman sister, Sarah, added another two scores.
The title matchup featured two USA Water Polo teammates: Klass and Campolindo hole set Natalie Seidemann.
"I know her style of play pretty well from those two weeks, so I was able to bring that to the game," Klass said. "We guarded each other a little bit, but I guarded pretty much everyone in that game. It was a really fast-paced game."
Both Klass and Seidemann have water polo in their bloodlines.
Klass, who scored 132 goals while being named East Bay Athletic League MVP as a sophomore last year, is the daughter of Craig Klass, who competed in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics and is a member of the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.
Seidemann is the younger sister of Melissa Seidemann, who helped the U.S. women's national team to a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Now Klass and Seidemann have a taste of international water polo competition themselves.
"It was really interesting to see all of the other teams and their style of play," Klass said of the Youth Pan American championships. "USA Water Polo has a very regimented style of play. We got to play other teams from South America that don't follow the same rules and you have to adapt."
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With a powerful singles lineup, topped by three-time Diablo Foothill Athletic League champion Rickimae Torres, Dougherty Valley is aiming high.
The Wildcats took first place for the first time in Division III of the California Girls Tennis Classic in Fresno earlier this month and last week beat defending league champion Miramonte in DFAL play.
"They probably have the strongest team in the area," Miramonte coach Michael McCollom said of Dougherty Valley, noting that the Wildcats have "some wonderful new players to add to Rickimae Torres at the top of the lineup."
The Wildcats have strong freshmen at No. 2 and 3 singles in Tracy Chen and Kaitlyn Nguyen. Torres, who has finished fourth three consecutive times in the NCS Division I singles tournament, has offers from Dominican University and Sacramento State so far.
Miramonte, which beat Dougherty Valley twice last season, has another strong team and always seems to have an edge in doubles. Monte Vista, which lost a bunch to graduation, showed quality again in a recent scrimmage.
Foothill, Amador Valley and San Ramon Valley are prime contenders for the EBAL title.
— Matt Schwab
Girls volleyball
Heritage has been on the upswing since failing to reach the NCS Division I playoffs in 2008. The Patriots have made the playoffs the past four seasons, have won three straight Bay Valley Athletic League titles and 92 matches.
Something special could be happening again this year. Heritage, which has vaulted to No. 6 in the Bay Area News Group's East Bay online rankings, is a heavy favorite to win the BVAL this season, with an eye on going unbeaten in league play.
"That is a goal we have set as a team," Heritage coach Janet Hannigan said. "I'm worried about the target on our back getting bigger. Making it to the Northern California playoffs and beyond would be something we are striving for."
Now the program is one that is respected and considered a threat in the NCS playoffs this year.
"There is such a sense of joy seeing what the players both past and present, and hopefully future, bring to the program," Hannigan said. "It is so rewarding to see the growth and the fact that the players believe in the vision."
— Matt Smith, correspondent


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The Ecuadorian restaurants of the Bronx largely remain far off the radar of adventurous eaters, who stick to Jackson Heights and Corona for their bounty of seco de chivo, humita, and morocho. But there are, to be sure, some Ecuadorian eats in the Bronx that rival what you'll find down in Queens, and through the end of the year we'll be occasionally spotlighting the restaurants that serve these dishes. First up, Lucho Barrios and their excellent chaulafan.
Just a couple quiet blocks from the bustling Hub, Lucho Barrios is—despite the drawn shades and a building that calls to mind a gentleman's club—bright and welcoming. You'll find a menu of down home standards, like fritada de chancho ($20 for a small, $25 for a large; poached and fried pork), humita ($3; fresh corn cake) and a rotating case of soup specials including chicken, salchicha (hot dog), and bolon (plantain dumplings).
Luchos Barrios' kitchen produces a very fine plate of Chaulafan ($13), the Ecuadorian take on chao fan or fried rice. Short grain rice is cooked just right, mixed with bits of fried egg and salty, crispy ham, small shrimp with a slightly metallic flavor, and parsley for a much needed dose of herbal brightness. It's a far cry from healthy but less greasy than you'd expect, and a taste of the familiar from somewhere new.
Other dishes we tried were not so impressive.
I, for one, can't resist the temptation of Humita, a steamed corn cake like a tamale, whenever it presents itself. But here you should. Unravel the foil wrapping and the sweet corn's aroma will entice you. But it seems like all the flavor escapes with the steam, and the plastic cheese doesn't help.
Don't bother, either, with the Bollo de Pescado ($8), a hulking tamale stuffed with underseasoned fish. The muddy colors, disconcertingly earthy aromas, and mushy texture of the shell make for a particularly unappetizing dish.
Our advice is to stick to the chaulafan, perhaps with a plate of fritada for good measure. You won't regret the indulgence.
About the author: Chris Crowley is the author of the Bronx Eats and Anatomy of A Smorgasburg Pop Up columns. Follow him on Twitter, if you'd like. In person, your best bet is the window seat at Neerob, or waiting in line at the Lechonera La Piranha trailer.


text: Anything goes at Clay Center's Carnaval benefit By Julie Robinson January 12, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Her first visit to the soulful and mysterious city of New Orleans three years ago prompted Rachel Coffman to purchase an elaborate teal and purple feathered mask to mark the occasion.When she returned to Charleston, she found the perfect place to wear it -- a Carnaval celebration at the Clay Center."It was completely different from any other event in Charleston. It was like something you'd see in a big city," Coffman said of the annual fundraising masquerade hosted by the Friends of the Clay Center that benefits the Clay Center and The Charleston Ballet.She enjoyed the event so much, she joined the Friends of the Clay Center and helped plan the party the following year and this year. Carnaval is celebrated throughout the world, so each year the Clay Center event focuses on a different locale. The first year's theme was Venetian; the second featured the traditions and culture of Brazil's celebration.Because New Orleans sparked her initial interest in Carnaval, Coffman is especially excited about "Voodoo on the Bayou," the French Quarter and Bourbon Street theme of this year's Carnaval, which takes place Jan. 19. She'll wear the same mask, but a different dress to match it, as she has every year."The first two were teal. This one is too," she said. "I enjoy the mask aspect. Lots of people get into that, but you don't have to dress in costume. We like to say, 'Anything goes.'"Coffman is also looking forward to the authentic, soulful entertainment featuring New Orleans' own Rebirth Brass Band, a Grammy Award-winning band that honors the tradition of brass band music played in the band's signature modern style. Jazz, gospel, funk and R&B music will flow from the keyboard played by "the prince of New Orleans piano," Davell Crawford. "And the menu will be great. You can't go wrong with Cajun and Creole food," she said of the authentic Louisiana cuisine that a team from Charleston Embassy Suites will prepare under the direction of executive chef Mark Schnurrpusch.Cajun and Creole tidbits such as chicken, Andouille sausage and alligator gumbo, shrimp étouffée, jambalaya skewers, Natchitoches meat pies, spoonbread and Cajun meatballs headline the menu.Coffman, an account executive with TSG Consulting in Charleston, helped plan event logistics and also procured items for the silent auction and event. An online auction conducted through BiddingForGood.com remains open through Saturday. Bids may be placed through the website or by a mobile phone. The online, rather than live, auction provides an opportunity for people to support the Clay Center and the Charleston Ballet even if they do not attend the event.But attending and dressing the part are more fun."We just encourage everyone to reach out to their imaginations, and whatever Mardi Gras means to them, just do it," Coffman said.Tickets are $200 per person. Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Masks and costumes are encouraged for the black-tie-optional event. Visit www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3521.Voodoo on the Bayou WHAT: New Orleans-style CarnavalWHEN: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19WHERE: Clay CenterTICKETS: $175 per person, $200 at the doorINFO: 304-561-3521 or www.theclaycenter.orgReach Julie Robinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1230. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 4 Reunions: Sept. 26, 2017 5 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent Pictures can redefine W.Va., photographer says Previous Story Cheap trips for winter Next Story


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I don't have a problem treading Edge. Personally I like him, maybe not as good as Faulk or Dickerson or Bently that we have had.
Rhodes is an okay back. I still think we need a speed burner. Remember Edge just doesn't run the ball, he blocks A LOT and can catch and run. I would love to have Carnell "Cadilac" Williams, but he won't last that long, 19th pick in the first round. The other problem is that what ever back we draft will want "edge" money. Do we pay for an untested back? Whick is what we would have to do if we trade Edge.
I would like to see us change our Offensive scheme. Maybe less passing, more running and more ball control. That is the way that the Patriots won. Not having the defense play 2/3 of the game will make them better when rested. (Remember these are big guys and they need more than a 2 minutes breather.) They were just worn out by the end of the game. Though our running game sucked against the Pats.
I know this is going against everything the Colts have done for the last few years. The problem is that our Offense isn't suited for that. We don't run full backs as lead blockers, we use TE's. I don't think our TE's are the size of a FB.
Franchise Edge, then trade him. Use the 2 picks for Defense. Polian has this way of drafting quality defense in the later rounds. Use our first pick for a Running Back, and Second round picks for a corner and a WR if we can't keep Reggie Wayne.


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The completed master plan lays the groundwork for a future Environmental Impact Report. The plan includes a coordinated multi-jurisdiction management strategy to address trails and public access, habitat preservation, flood control and water quality. Particular emphasis has been placed on identifying and suggesting solutions to the missing trail connections and guiding recreation access in order to protect water quality and riparian and aquatic habitat. The essence of this plan is connections and directing recreation access in order to protect water quality and riparian and aquatic habitat. A key task is building a regional web of routes through Placer County and connecting to neighboring counties. Linkages with the American River, the Tahoe National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin trail systems, and the Donner Lake trail system will be explored.
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Nicolas Cage is the king of ridiculous action films and, like Val Kilmer, one of my all-time favorites when it comes to pure, mindless fun. Whether it's Con Air, The Rock, Face/Off or the Bangkok Dangerous remake, Cage somehow makes it possible to enjoy the most over-the-top action films of yesteryear.
Thus, when I heard he'd be staring in director Patrick Lussier's Drive Angry, I set my expectations low and waited to find myself on a ride that was pure-adrenaline, explosion-filled, bullet-riddled action. I wasn't disappointed. Now, those looking to add this over-the-top supernatural tale of murder, deceit, anger and revenge to their home video collection can pick it up on blu-ray 3-D, blu-ray and DVD home video.
First let me say Cage staring in Drive Angry simply makes sense. An homage to 70s action films that included hard, angry men; sexy, voluptuous women; and fast cars, Drive Angry makes for a perfect platform on which to showcase Cage, the aged, angry, lonesome granddaddy of modern action movies. It's no surprise the actor is these days looking for redemption (and a payday) wherever it might come. While Drive Angry might not be the blockbuster films Cage made years ago, it's still an enjoyable - if not crass, crude, and vulgar - display of modern cinema.
Milton (Cage) is a man on a mission of vengeance. After escaping from captivity, the former-trucker-turned-vigilante is looking to rescue his grandchild from the devil worshiping cult leader who killed his daughter and plans to use his kin to bring about the end of the world. Enter Piper (the sexy Amber Heard) and her 1969 Charger which Milton needs to make haste to his final destination. And let's not forget the mysterious, heavily armed and super-dangerous killer (William Fichtner) who's after Milton, seeking to recapture the escapee. While cryptic at times and somewhat misunderstood, the suggestive plot and teasers throughout the first half of the film help establish an unorthodox story that's both slasher film, horror, suspense, action and - at times - comedy.
The word "excess" comes to mind immediately when thinking of Drive Angry. Everything you've seen in an action film is taken to the maximum setting and then given a nitro boost to put it well and truly over the top. Everything from a mid-coitus shootout to a high-flying car chase is given center stage attention, again reminding viewers of the film's roots in 70s exploitation films focusing on graphic violence, lurid sex and nudity, vulgar language and the like. Not for the faint of heart, Drive Angry will set your ears, eyes and soul on fire for its full 105 minutes. In fact, it's impressive the film was able to find a R rating considering the content.
The blu-ray features an awesome 1080p video transfer that'll impress home viewers with its sharp picture, contrast, and color. It flows with gorgeous movement, features deep darks, bright lights, and wonderful use of its 2D color. Likewise, the DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack fits every sense of the stereotypical action film soundtrack. The music, bullets, explosions, car engines, and curse words fill the speakers perfectly, ensuring (at a certain volume) everyone single person on your block knows what you're watching.
As for special features, features only a few, though they are solid in both their presentation and construction. An audio commentary with writer Todd Farmer and writer/director Patrick Lussier delves into the film's details, including the film's conception, shooting in 3D, locales, violence, cars, plot, Nicolas Cage and more. Well worth listening to for those who enjoy the film's over-the-top nature, the commentary does a good job of being engaging, entertaining, and informative. Two short deleted scenes are also included which provide little. The best and most in-depth special feature is the "Access: Drive Angry" Picture-in-Picture interactive feature which allows watchers to "track Milton's mayhem, view interviews with the cast and filmmakers, and enjoy trivia and facts" during the movie. Those who don't want to spend the time listening to the audio commentary but still want the lowdown on Drive Angry can easily use this feature to watch the film's evolution and creation at specific points in the film.
Considered a commercial flop (it grossed only $10 million on a $50 million budget), Drive Angry won't be making many "top ten" lists or finding much critic acclaim. That doesn't mean it's not an enjoyable, mindless, action-filled extravaganza of excess. If you're an action film fan who doesn't mind foul language, nudity, bullets by the belt, blood by the bucket, and an odd tale of supernatural intrigue and revenge, Drive Angry might be your newest guilty pleasure. It's not going to win any awards, but for those without a conscience, Drive Angry - without a single redemptive quality - is the best show in town.
Drive Angry is rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, grisly images, some graphic sexual content, nudity and pervasive language and is available on blu-ray 3D, blu-ray, and DVD now wherever fine home video is sold.
- Jess C. Horsley


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Tuesday will be one of those exciting days sure to bring extra work but guaranteed to be one I'll remember come retirement day.
As everyone knows, tomorrow is Election Day and while many of us know who we will vote for, others have yet to decide. For those still pondering their decisions, we have ads in today's issue and profile information submitted by candidates on our Web site, www.perrycountynews.com.
Past stories on candidates can also be viewed online.
Editor's Note: A Quality of Life Committee working under the auspices of the Perry County Development Corp. is partnering with The News to present the stories of people who have moved to Perry County or who have returned here after several years away. This column was written by Patrick Rich.
When considering relocating to Tell City for my job, we looked at as much information as we could find on the Internet about the area.
Miles of county roads cross the Hoosier National Forest, many which access small, 120- to 600-acre, tracts of private land scattered amongst the national forest. People often call to find out where the national-forest boundaries are. They may be hunting and want to make sure they are not trespassing on private land. They may be interested in buying land adjacent to the national forest and want to know where the property ends. Or they may already own land adjacent to national forest and want to harvest timber and need to know where the property boundaries are.
Comic-book movies are a dime a dozen these days, but "Kick-Ass" is a bit different. It's a comic book movie that acknowledges comic books. The self-referential factor allows the film to be much funnier than its typically serious counterparts.
This doesn't mean "Kick-Ass" is a flat-out comedy. It still features plenty of vicious action and extreme vulgarity, and I loved every minute of it.
"Kick-Ass" is about Dave Lizewski, a comic-book reading high-school kid who dares to ask, "Why hasn't anyone ever tried to be a superhero?"
A comment by Tell City-Troy Township school-board member Larry Bryant April 13 struck us as rather odd.
"I had a discussion with a citizen today," Bryant said, "who said the reason they voted against the referendum last time was because we did not share what we were going to do with the money; we kept it secret. I asked them if they'd heard of the open meetings. They hadn't heard of any open meetings, they hadn't heard any information ... they said we'd kept it secret."
A friend of mine recently lost his mother rather unexpectedly. He's coping as well as can be expected, sorting through the inevitable and understandable feelings of loss. He describes an emptiness in his life, even though he lived hundreds of miles away from her and saw her only on holidays and summer vacation.
He also describes heavy feelings of regret.
"What kind of regrets?" I asked him during a phone conversation, thinking he was talking about not spending as much time as he liked with his mom or not saying "I love you enough."
This old, oak table upon which I begin to type brings with it good ghosts.
I am its inheritor. For more decades than I am old, this table graced my grandparents' kitchen. When Grandma Toni died at 92, each grandchild was granted one item. I took her table.
Conservative commentators are trying to convince American citizens that the recently passed U.S. health-care reform is bad for a variety of reasons and was passed despite a majority of Americans opposing it. Karl Rove, Republican strategist and former George W.
I can count on two hands the number of times an editorial cartoon in the paper has generated calls of complaint. Last week's artwork was one of the occasions.
The Perry County Prosecutor's Office is excited to announce a poster contest open to all Perry County students from kindergarten through seventh grade. The contest theme is drug and alcohol awareness. Entries will be accepted through April 30.
Letters have been sent to Tell City, Perry Central and Cannelton schools with the official rules to begin the contest.
Have you considered entering your child in 4-H yet? It is available to all youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.
What is 4-H?
Joining a club to find out there are a lot of new friends to meet ... more than 400 of them throughout the county.
Trying new projects and activities and learning things about yourself as you have fun.
Baking your first batch of cookies for a judge.
Pledging your head, heart, hands and health for the betterment of your community, your country and your world.
Anyone reading this has surely heard by now that health-care reform has become reality. Some of you have likely heard plenty of arguments for and against this bill. I, like many of you, had questions about what exactly was in it. I also wanted to know how it would impact me as a family physician and health-insurance consumer.
Yard signs don't tell us much about political candidates' goals and aspirations for running for office. Newspaper advertisements do a better job and we at The News appreciate the trust candidates place in us when purchasing ads that share their views, outline goals and ask for voters' support.
I didn't make it to Good Friday church services last week. But watching a few good men remove a dead man from a truck served as good a reminder as any of not only Jesus' death but those who freed him from the cross.
I was watching TV over a bowl of cereal when my scanner reported a two-vehicle accident on Indiana 37 north of Interstate 64. Two trucks had collided.
Editor's Note: A Quality of Life Committee sponsored by the Perry County Development Corp. is partnering with The News to present the stories of people who have moved to Perry County or who have returned here after several years away. This column was written by Lewis Anderson.
Like most 18-year-olds in this town, I could not wait to leave Tell City. There were so many things I wanted to accomplish in life and this small town was a dead end. So after I graduated from Purdue University, I took a commission in the U.S. Navy as an ensign.
I don't have a nostalgic feeling toward the original "Clash of the Titans" (1981). I rewatched it recently and just couldn't get past the cheesy stop-motion animation. Some people may a have a special place in their heart for the campy film about Perseus and the Greek gods, but not me. I was very excited to see a big-budget remake of this film and I suppose I'm glad they did it.
Violence is not the answer.
Seems pretty simple, doesn't it? It's a phrase most of us have heard all our lives and is something we hope all of us strive to follow. Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen.
We understand the recent passing of the new health-care-reform bill has many Americans upset and voicing their political views. This is great - voicing opinions is a right we all have and we are happy to see so many exercising that right. What is not so awe-inspiring is the violence that has occurred along with it.
Spring (the season) has sprung and the warmer weather last week, aided by a week of vacation the previous several days, put a bit more spring in my step. The extra energy is most welcome.
The arrival of Easter, the springtime holiday on my calendar, adds even more certainty to the declaration that winter is kaput. I'm sure there are a few frosts to come and perhaps even a scattered flurry or two will fly sometime in the next couple of weeks, but spring is here, the grass is greening and summer is nipping at our heels. Alleluia.
An Associated Press story I read Wednesday seemed pretty upbeat, offering worlds of promise beginning with the headline.
Atom smasher moves toward Big Bang goal
Far be it from us to suggest he can't express his opinions, but we suspect the Indiana secretary of state is using his official position in ways that may cross the lines of what's proper.
Secretary of State Todd Rokita issued a statement March 4 regarding the lawsuit filed against him by the League of Women Voters of Indiana alleging the state's voter-identification law treats voters differently, and therefore unequally and unconstitutionally. Attorneys for the League and the state had presented oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court that morning.
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I've assembled the parts I need to build a new PC, but I hit an unexpected road block today that I'm trying to figure out before I can move on.
I have an ATX motherboard, and my case is the Corsair 550D. Now, Corsair was kind enough to pre-install the standoffs that the motherboard rests on/is screwed into. That's all well and good, but here's the problem: Six of the standoffs look exactly as one would expect, but take a look at the other three (at the top of the picture); they look like little mole hills to me:
What I'm trying to figure out before I move forward with the installation is: Is it safe to screw the motherboard to those three "mole hills" that I believe are meant to be the other 3 (of the total 9) standoffs? The way they look, I was concerned of a possible short circuit because you don't really want any of the motherboard touching the case directly, and that seems to be pushing it pretty close to me. What do you think? Safe?


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A Poem of Biblical ProportionsRiddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.
Adam, God made out of dust
But thought it best to make me first,
So I was made before man
To answer God's most Holy plan.
A living being I became
And Adam gave to me my name.
I from his presence then withdrew
And more of Adam never knew.
I did my Maker's law obey
Nor ever went from it astray.
Thousands of miles I go in fear
But seldom on earth appear.
For purpose wise God did see,
He put a living soul in me.
A soul from me God did claim
And took from me the soul again.
So when from me the soul had fled
I was the same as when first made.
And without hands, or feet, or soul,
I travel on from pole to pole.
I labor hard by day, by night
To fallen man I give great light.
Thousands of people, young and old
Will by my death great light behold.
No right or wrong can I conceive
The scripture I cannot believe.
Although my name therein is found
They are to me an empty sound.
No feat of death doth trouble me
Real happiness I'll never see.
To Heaven I shall never go
Or to Hell below.
Now when these lines you slowly read,
Go search your Bible with all speed
For that my name is written there
I do honestly to you declare.
HintThis puzzle was written by a lady in California in response to an offer from a gentleman in Philadelphia that he would pay anyone $1,000 who could write a puzzle he could not solve. He failed to do so and paid the $1,000. The answer is one word, and appears twice in the King James version of the Bible.
AnswerI'm a WHALE
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About the Book
One of multiple books in Dr. Ino Itall's "Everything" knowledge series. These books are a humorous jab at the subject printed on the cover. They spoof the knowledge attained by each subject by having a book of blank pages attesting to their specific area. These books also serve as great tablets, diaries and notebooks for the owner.
About the Creator
Dr. Ino Itall is known throughout all the world. I doubt that there is a village, city, town, or place of gathering that doesn't have at least one Ino Itall relative living amongst its citizens. The character of Ino Itall has traversed generations since the beginning of time. Ino Itall's have worked in every profession known to mankind. The question is, have you ever met one?
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I have been a TiVo junkie from day one. Starting with the Series 1, all the way up to the dual-tuner HD series 3, I have had them all – with lifetime subscriptions. My TiVo was recently rendered useless due to lack of cable cards, which landed me in Cable DVR land. Different iterations of cable DVR I have seen (and used) have never impressed me much. What stuck out to me was that the interface was always slow and clunky compared to my TiVo, and the feature set was never as rich.
Over the years, I have also kept tabs on the HTPC arena. HTPC's never seemed to gain the traction that TiVo did, and obviously couldn't compete against the cable providers throwing DVR's at people. As such, it has always been a niche reserved for the brave souls that liked to explore, and could exploit the abilities that an HTPC gave them.
An HTPC has to be a user-friendly, stable, easy to use, no-brainer experience. Your grade schooler needs to understand how to find Dora, and adults need to keep the kids from finding their Skinemax (er cinemax) recordings. The guide data needs to be current, searchable, and easy to navigate. Even if you have no spouse or kids, everyone is going to have different wants out of the product. Some want to use <insert wizz-bang super deluxe feature that 1% of the population uses> while others just want to flop on the couch and watch whatever is on. Your HTPC should be versatile enough to handle these diverse needs and deliver a high-quality sound and picture presentation while it's at it.
Can the ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100 live up to the challenge? Can it make me abandon my TiVo for good?
Read on to find out!
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My message to Seth MacFarlane and Lisa Lampanelli fans: Cracking sexist or racist jokes is not the same as satirizing them
Every so often, when tussling over issues of pop culture and society, you just want to hand people a dictionary.
Perhaps then folks would stop trying to explain away sexism, stereotypes and prejudice as satire.
That impulse struck me most recently while navigating the Twitterverse during Sunday' Oscars ceremony, where Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane brought the jokes which have turned him into a Pied Piper for young male viewers – cracking wise about how 9-year-old nominee Quvenzhane Wallis was just a few years too young for George Clooney and devoting a huge musical number to all the topless scenes leading actresses have appeared in.
Pop culture savvy types railed against those who would call such comedy sexist, insisting that MacFarlane was lampooning those ideas. My pal Tim Goodman at the Hollywood Reporter, who I respect immensely, seemed to sum up that point of view in his review:
"In fact, MacFarlane was relatively tame if you know anything at all about his canon, and he was respectful through and through," Tim wrote. "As a guy who can actually sing and has recorded a successful album (fueling more jealousy and backlash from his detractors), his pick was more spot-on than anyone gave the Academy credit for."
But here's the problem: Cracking sexist jokes isn't the same thing as satirizing them.
Dictionary.com defines "satire" as: "the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc."
As song like "We Saw Your Boobs," which had a joke about Jodie Foster exposing her breasts during a rape scene in The Accused, wasn't really lampooning Hollywood's penchant for exposing actresses in ways male actors aren't; it was celebrating it.
This idea rose in a different way last week when comic Lisa Lampanelli tweeted a picture with Lena Dunham, creator of HBO's Girls, calling her my "ni--a." Lampanelli insisted she meant it as a compliment, but even Dunham didn't see it that way, tweeting "That's not a word I would EVER use. Its implications are beyond my comprehension. I was made supremely uncomfortable by it."
Lampanelli is another comic who pretends to be subverting racism and stereotypes when she's actually wallowing in them. Telling straight-up racist jokes with an ironic smile – a sample: "What do you call a black woman who has had seven abortions? A crime fighter." – doesn't absolve the destructive force of the stereotype.
What is does is encourage people to think indulging such awful stuff is actually ok.
As I note in my book Race-Baiter, we have often come to think of stereotypes as hideous things, because we know racism and sexism is horrific. But stereotypes are often seductive – they explain the world and strange people in easy-to-understand ways.
So comics who can make sexism and racism sound funny, charming and naughty, often get away with cracking the kind of jokes which would otherwise be rejected by sharp audiences (I fell prey to the same stuff Sunday, tweeting approval of a joke which found Halle Berry saying the name of a controversial character, Pussy Galore, in the introduction to the show's James Bond tribute.)
As this writer from Jezebel points out, our entertainment and social fabric is so drenched in this stuff that it is wearying trying to reject it all.
Male actors in TV and film are regularly cast as romantic partners with women who are eight, 10 or 15 years younger (it almost never happens in reverse.) Even the best TV shows on television relegate any actors of color they cast to supportive sidekick roles which rarely get much screen time (still waiting for Tyreese to do something interesting on The Walking Dead; shows such as Mad Men, Girls and Game of Thrones seem like lost causes.)
Here's a few easy ways to judge between ridicule and rolling in it all. Is the character expressing the prejudice or sexism presented as an admirable figure or a buffoon? Are the ideas condemned in the joke or celebrated as saucy irreverence? Is the audience encouraged to reject the stereotype or embrace it?
Nobody wants to be a killjoy. And I love comics such as Chris Rock, Margaret Cho, Bill Maher and Louis C.K. who constantly walk the line of deflating stereotypes and indulging them (sometimes landing on the wrong side of that equation, to be sure.)
But it's the 21 Century, so it's time for our public discourse to grow up a little. And Hollywood's penchant for exposing and objectifying female performers isn't naughty or fun; it's sad and worthy of challenge.
Otherwise, we're just letting our pop culture lead us back into ideas we thought we had overcome years ago.