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Radiobiology and Radiotherapy
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Radiation therapy is used in the treatment of more than 60% of all cancer patients in the United States and is increasing. Recent advances in the field have made radiation treatments even more effective while at the same time reducing side effects on healthy tissue. These advances in radiation therapy have been driven by better knowledge of how cancer cells and healthy cells respond to radiation so that tailored therapies can be devised. Improvements in the imaging of tumors, combined with increased precision of radiation treatment machines, have also improved therapies and produced better outcomes.
The Radiobiology and Radiotherapy Program at Yale Cancer Center is devoted to making advances in these areas. The program has mounted a broad-based research effort in radiation therapy, radiobiology (the study of the effects of radiation or radioactive materials on biological systems), radiological physics, and related fields of tumor biology. The program's long-term goal is to improve the results of cancer treatment in general and radiation therapy in particular with the intent to have a balanced effort that covers a broad spectrum of activity from the molecular to the treatment level.
One of the key themes of the program includes studies of DNA repair pathways to better elucidate how cancer cells are killed by radiation. In fact, DNA repair as a biological process was first discovered in the Radiobiology Program at Yale and celebrated its 50-year anniversary in May 2013 during the Yale DNA Repair Symposium.
Another major thrust is the investigation of tumor hypoxia. Tumors as they grow have abnormal blood vessels and therefore develop regions of low oxygen. These types of tumors have traditionally been the most aggressive and difficult to treat. The program has a major focus on the development of hypoxia-targeted cancer therapies in both laboratory-based efforts and in clinical trials. Translational efforts include improvements in radiation dosimetry (calculation of radiation dose), tumor imaging, and highly focused radiation delivery.

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Designed and built using a simple philosophy, each Alden Yachts 44 is tailored to her owner's tastes.
"The principal philosophy in everything we do is to build good, straightforward offshore boats," says Alden Yachts president Dave MacFarlane, with satisfaction in his voice and confidence in his body language. There's good reason for both his statement and demeanor, considering the boat he's speaking of is a custom 44-footer, available in both express and flyingbridge models, that is moored at the dock outside his office. "Secondly, we build boats that have a classic sense of proportion in a traditional package that will stand the test of time," he continues.
I am at Alden Yachts's Portsmouth, Rhode Island, yard where MacFarlane's office overlooks Narragansett Bay. I've just spent the better part of the day on those waters aboard Tonic, an Alden Yachts 44 Flybridge Express, with Ray Lavoie, the company's production manager, and Jim Ewing, the company's operations manager.
The 44 FB EX joins seven other Alden yachts, including a 40, 44, 46, and 50/56 express; a 50/56 motoryacht; a 50/56 pilothouse; and a 60 tournament express. And while each boat is different--every owner has great leeway on layout and configuration--all share common traits: craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the attention of the entire Alden Yachts staff. "The owner works with the entire team from day one in the building process," explains MacFarlane. "There is a special relationship that forms throughout, right up to the launch and christening. It's quite meaningful for everybody."
The 44 that I've spent the day on exemplifies this and then some. "This particular owner is rather tall, so, for example, we had the refrigerator configured with a cabinet underneath to get the unit up as high as possible," says Ewing as we examine the port-side galley-down area prior to taking Tonic out. "That's the way he wanted it, so that's how we did it," he adds as he opens the stowage space, which I notice is quite deep and easily accessed. The rest of the galley provides a suitable amount of Corian-topped counterspace, beautiful teak and holly sole, deep stainless steel sink--its Grohe faucet with pull-out sprayer is an option--three-burner electric stovetop, microwave, and plenty of drawer and cabinet space. There is also a full-size pantry opposite the galley.
Another well-thought-out touch I notice involves garbage--actually the placement of the ubiquitous galley garbage pail that usually takes up space on deck, where it is constantly being knocked over. Beneath the middle of three steps that lead from the saloon to the galley is a place where a pair of garbage pails easily fit side by side, with room to spare. When they're full, the entire affair--all three steps--lifts up on hinges with the help of a pair of gas-assisted rams for easy removal.
Why do I bring up this seemingly small point? Because I believe that if the Alden Yachts team took the time to devise this distinctive solution for a mundane problem, there are no limits to what they'd do to make this 44 special. One look around convinces me I was right.
I am just as impressed with the layout of the 44's saloon. It features a pair of couches to either side, each with stowage beneath; an entertainment center tucked into the aft, starboard corner; and large windows all around for maximum ambient light and sightlines while driving from the lower, starboard-side helm station. Also of note is the high level of fit and finish, a hallmark of Alden Yachts. To learn how it's done, I am taken on a tour of the woodshop, where I note that all the drawers are dovetail-joined, a sure sign of quality craftsmanship. I see craftsmen working on round-topped, cold-molded cherry door frames that are used on doorways for the 44's starboard Pullman-style guest/kids quarters, head forward of the galley, separate shower compartment forward of the guest quarters, and owner's forepeak stateroom. I also see rooms designed for clean air and proper humidity and temperature where the varnish is painstakingly applied.
What you don't immediately see on the 44 is just as impressive. The engine room, accessed through a large hatch in the teak-soled cockpit and also equipped with gas-assisted rams for effortless operation, offers suitable space for hands-on maintenance. It's not a stand-up space, but there is enough room between the 600-hp Cats for me to comfortably kneel. I can clearly see the stringer system, four fore and aft and the four athwartships girders that are Divinycell-cored fiberglass. What I can't see is the eight-pound-density foam and the thicker laminate in way of the engine, including an encapsulated, half-inch steel plate that is drilled and tapped for the engine mount bolts. A PSS shaft system is used for vibration control.
The hull is cored with end-grain balsa with solid FRP at the chines, and it's vacuum-bagged using an isopthalic gelcoat and a vinylester osmotic barrier. The hull laminate is solid from the sheer down to about four inches, then again from the keel up about eight inches, with Divinycell core between. The top and bottom laminates lock the coring into place, says Alden Yachts.
While I admire the woodwork and attention to detail, I'm also impressed by Tonic on the water. "The owner commutes between Fishers Island (New York), where he lives, and Connecticut," says Ewing as we begin our sea trial. "He's an avid boater and uses the boat five or six days a week." Once I get my hands on the wheel, I can see why. The 44 has a modified deep-V hull with a bottom that flattens slightly as it goes aft, which, according to MacFarlane, gives her a soft entry and a good turn of speed in adverse conditions.
While conditions in the bay are fairly calm--the 10- to 15-knot wind has little effect, as we are in the lee of the land for most of the day--I am unable to judge her seakeeping abilities in challenging water. I do, however, put her through a series of hard-over turns and 360s, with her losing no more than about 200 rpm during one at WOT. She also tracks well on straight runs. Indeed, with the Providence skyline visible in one direction and Newport just around the bend to the south, I am tempted to just keep on going.
As I'm packing up, Ewing tells me that in a twist, the builder has an issue with the owner. Seems he likes to drive the boat with the bimini up in conditions that one shouldn't. "So we're going to design a bimini that he can use while running Tonic at 25 knots in six-footers," says Ewing, with an obvious tone of confidence and pride in his voice.
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This article originally appeared in the January 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Stunned by Accreditor, City College of San Francisco Suddenly Faces Hard Choices
For the past year, the City College of San Francisco worked hard to meet accreditation rules—cutting its staff, retooling its management, and winning critical new taxpayer support. A core part of its community, the institution appeared to many to have done just enough to save its life.
Instead, last week the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges slammed the door, saying the college simply isn't making ends meet and declaring the end of its accreditation as of July 2014.
The federally recognized accrediting agency's decision was unexpected and "outrageous," said Alisa Messer, president of the American Federation of Teachers Local 2121, which represents City College faculty members. That's because the City College was making progress on governance and budgetary issues, all while showing no signs of poor or declining student performance, Ms. Messer said.
But the financial issues—the college is projected to be losing money by the 2014-15 academic year, even with new infusions of state and local tax revenue—apparently loomed too large for the accreditor to ignore.
The president of the accrediting agency, Barbara A. Beno, said in a letter announcing its decision that the City College "and many of its staff have worked very hard to move the institution forward." Still, Ms. Beno said, the college "would need more time and more cohesive institutionwide effort" to meet accrediting standards.
The decision leaves the college, its 85,000 students, its 2,600 faculty and staff members, and their surrounding city and state in a sudden and difficult bind. Regaining accreditation on its own through appeals or further reform looms as a long shot. Merging with an accredited institution is fraught with improbabilities. And the college appears to be too large to just shut down entirely.
The first step was announced on Wednesday, right after the accreditor's decision was revealed, when the California Community Colleges system outlined plans to appeal the decision, and to appoint a new and more powerful trustee to run the institution.
"A bold plan of action is needed to rescue City College," said San Francisco's mayor, Edwin M. Lee, backing the state's response.
In the longer term, however, the choices get less clear. Operating without accreditation is not an option. Accreditation is necessary for students to remain eligible for federal student-loan and grant money, and for academic credits they have earned to transfer to other institutions. And seeking recognition from another accrediting agency is forbidden by state and federal rules.
'San Francisco Values'
In the only similar instance in state history, Compton Community College was absorbed into El Camino College after Compton lost its accreditation in 2005. The City College does have some candidates among neighboring community colleges, but none of a comparable size, making such an acquisition risky for the accreditation and survival of any institutions that might attempt it.
Another option could be a "creative alliance" with a different type of institution, such as a state college or even a private college, said Robert M. Shireman, director of California Competes, a nonprofit group of business and civic leaders.
A first step, however, regardless of who or what ends up running the City College of San Francisco, may have to involve some major bridge building. As Ms. Beno's agency made clear, the financial troubles have a story behind them: The City College has a diverse but ultimately unwieldy governance structure, in which faculty members play an unusually powerful role, according to the accrediting agency.
With the power of their shared-governance system, faculty members helped ensure their priorities as the City College coped with sharp reductions in state financial assistance during the recession. In particular, said Ms. Messer, an English instructor, the institution put a priority on cuts "outside the classroom."
Such decisions included protecting an abundance of noncredit courses, which employ faculty members but generate less revenue, said Raymond R. White, an instructor in biology at the City College who is critical of the union.
Ms. Messer said the college's choices "were not typical of the other" California community colleges. "They were a reflection of our 'San Francisco values.'"
But those haven't proved to be the values of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, part of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In announcing its decision last week, the commission cited a "lack of financial accountability, as well as institutional deficiencies in the area of leadership and governance," as the main reasons for its decision.
Mr. Shireman, a former top official in the U.S. Education Department, said the City College's broad course catalog in part reflects its unusual role as a designated provider of adult education in San Francisco, a function handled in most cities by the elementary and secondary schools.
But over all, he said, the union has been part of a divisive leadership structure at City College, in which faculty members have been overly fearful of community colleges' focusing too tightly on job training. Some faculty members have suggested that is Ms. Beno's real agenda, with the commission part of a conservative strategy to narrow the mission of publicly financed education.
A key grievance, in that regard, was Ms. Beno's public support of a new California law—opposed by City College faculty members—that sets conditions favoring more-traditional students who either transfer to a four-year college or get vocational training.
The City College educates students from a wide range of backgrounds, including prison and violent homes, and society benefits from their educational successes, said Wendy S. Kaufmyn, an engineering instructor at the college.
"A lot of our students don't fit that narrow path, that narrow definition of what a lot of people think students are," Ms. Kaufmyn said, referring to the California law backed by Ms. Beno.
But the pursuit of such wider missions, Mr. Shireman said, needs to be properly financed. "There are broader discussions about the extent to which community colleges can do just whatever they want whenever they want, with taxpayer money, versus having some method of prioritizing what to fund and what not to fund," he said.
Student Achievements
On educational achievement, City College leaders cite state data showing that their students perform better than the California Community Colleges system's averages in important categories, including retention and graduation rates. The degree completion rate at the City College among students who arrive unprepared is almost 12 percentage points higher than the state average, according to figures compiled by Margaret C. Hanzimanolis, an adjunct English instructor at the City College and two other nearby community colleges.
But on fiscal issues, the situation is more dire. State support for California's community colleges has fallen 12 percent since the 2008-9 academic year. The City College got some help in November, when voters at both the state and city levels approved ballot measures setting aside more money for community colleges. But even with those twin infusions of cash, the City College is expected to fall back into deficit as early as the 2014-15 year, with red ink totaling $2.5-million, according to a report last year by the state's Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.
Union members have disputed that projection, distributing an analysis suggesting the state assessment was riddled with exaggerations and factual errors. Also, any future projections are heavily influenced by highly controversial decisions about how much money the City College should put into retirement reserves, said Richard H. Baum, who teaches social sciences.
And either way, the City College is far from the only struggling institution. Twenty-seven of California's 112 community colleges have been given sanctions or warnings by their regional accreditor.
In the past year, since Ms. Beno's agency first put the City College on warning status, the college has taken steps that include laying off faculty members, closing some campuses, reorganizing departments, and revising a mission statement that emphasizes a diverse mission reaching to cultural enrichment and lifelong learning.
The college's faculty has also fought back. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges faces its own renewal hearing this December by the U.S. Education Department, and Ms. Messer's union has filed a complaint with the department over the commission's behavior.
In a 280-page filing in April, the union questioned the commission's motives in penalizing the City College, suggesting potential conflicts of interest that include the presence of Ms. Beno's husband on a review panel that makes site visits for the commission. The union also suggested that the commission, through its power to influence budgetary reforms, was improperly suggesting the use of a retirement-fund investment structure in which two commission members have a financial interest.
And by threatening the City College with drastic consequences for its failure to meet commission standards, Ms. Beno is further scaring away students from the college, which once had as many as 120,000 students, Ms. Kaufmyn said.
Ms. Beno has rejected such talk. The retirement-fund investments are voluntary, a spousal relationship is not a conflict, and City College management is responsible for the situation it faces, she said. "Leadership, understood at a broad level, has been the problem," Ms. Beno said.
The U.S. Education Department wrote last month to Ms. Beno saying it wanted a comprehensive response to the allegations made by the union. But department officials, questioned after last week's decision to revoke the City College's accreditation, said Congress had made it clear that institutions must meet standards in areas that include financial solvency, and that student achievement alone is not a sufficient means of retaining accreditation.
Correction (7/8/2013, 11:53 a.m.): This article originally misstated the types of degrees for which the completion rate is almost 12 percentage points higher at the City College of San Francisco than the state average. They are the degrees of students who came to college unprepared, not technical degrees. The article has been updated to reflect that correction.


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Holiday DestinationsLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
Last year some of my mates went on holiday. Bridget went to Barbados, Louis visited Mauritius, Victoria went to the Seychelles, Kath ventured into Asia and visited Nepal, Raj went looking for adventure and set out to Bosnia-Hertzegovina, while Sofia loved Bulgaria. Nic told us he loved his visit to Cyprus. Botswana was seen by Ron, and Rob had a safari in Kenya. George had two holidays, one in Guyana and the second in the Cayman Islands.
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ESP 5560 - Independent Environmental Research Outreach
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The Center for the Environment at Plymouth State University includes outreach in its mission. The Center works on applied environmental problems and the engagement of local communities and organizations in its work and through the work of the graduate students in Environmental Science and Policy. In order to prepare students to be better communicators of science, this course will introduce outreach and science communication concepts and help students in developing outreach skills. This course is designed to be taken along with ESP 5920 Independent Environmental Research, and students will be required to complete an outreach project or activity related to their independent environmental research project. Creative methods and activities will be encouraged.
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Tom Arnold and his wife, Ashley Groussman, are expecting their first child – a baby boy!
The 53-year-old actor shared the happy news while co-hosting "The View" on Friday, adding that he's overwhelmed with joy over finally becoming a father.
"We're really happy. I didn't think it was in the cards for me, I'll be honest, and so I was completely shocked," he said. "It's a miracle."
Tom married Ashley, 37, (his fourth marriage) in 2009, and told the ladies of "The View" he suffers from "a very low sperm count," which has caused fertility struggles in all of his relationships.
"It is hard on the women," he said. "I've tried [to have kids] with other people, but since there is a God we were unable to conceive. Now God said, 'This is it!'"
In vitro ultimately served as the solution for the couple, and Ashley is due in March.
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Tom and Ashley met on Passover 2008, Tom wrote on the couple's WeddingChannel.com "Our Story" page.
"I (Tom) hadn't been out much the preceding year and had no intention of breaking my 13 month streak of depression, self reflection, causing deeper depression and acceptance of the fact that 'soulmate', 'unconditional love' and true 'life partner' were Hallmark myths," Tom wrote on the website. "BUT my friends; Iris and Nancy, had other plans and would not take 'no thanks' for an answer… This turned out to be the best 'first guilted, then shamed into' decision of my 49 years because this is where I met Ashley. My soulmate."
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When the MCAL cross country meet concluded last fall, the Redwood High boys and girls squads were able to celebrate team championships while Drake's John Lawson and Branson's Julia Maxwell could take a bow after finishing in the individual competition.
Thursday, on the same 31.-mile course at the College of Marin's Indian Valley campus, it was more of the same for the 2012 MCAL championships.
Maxwell and teammate Anna Harleen finished 1-2 in the girls race, but Redwood's team proved too deep as the Giants won the girls championship for the seventh consecutive season. And in the boys race, Lawson this time led teammate Clayton Hutchins to a 1-2 finish before Redwood placed runners in third, sixth, seventh, ninth and 11th to win its second consecutive MCAL team title.
"I'm pleased, I'm pleased, I'm really pleased," Redwood coach Laura Schmitt said. "They're fit and they're ready to run and we have a good, strong focused team on both sides. We're very, very connected."
The Redwood girls were pushed a bit in their race, finishing with 48 points compared to runner-up Branson's 53 points. The Giants' talent and depth was evident in the fact that they placed five runners within the top 15 in the race and seven in the top 20. Novato (101), Tam (111), Drake (145), Marin Catholic (157), San Rafael (185), Justin-Siena (230), San Marin (231) and Terra Linda (233) rounded out the girls standings.
"We knew that we had some good competition, Branson had some really good girls," said Redwood's Megan Bordes, who finished third in 19 minutes, 12 seconds. "But we were really confident coming in. We just had a great time; we just wanted to have fun today."
"Redwood, we definitely train and work as a team," Schmitt said. "They're hard workers and felt confident coming in. And they're confident going into (the North Coast Section) meet next week. It's postseason that really matters."
Maxwell, a junior who added a third MCAL title to a resume that also includes a 2011 D- V state championship, seemed to enjoy herself as well. She finished in 17:57, trimming 39 seconds off her winning time from last fall, and again watched with pleasure as Harleen (19:06) grabbed second place.
"I'm really happy with (the race)," Maxwell said. "I took almost 40 seconds off my time, so I'm happy with that. It was a little slippery, and I felt it on the hills. I definitely felt it in places but it was OK. I like the course. It's actually pretty difficult; really hilly."
"I thought it was great," Branson coach Steve Reinertsen added. "It's nice for Julia — the third one. And Anna, I was delighted for her. Last year, when she kind of broke through here, she kind of came out of nowhere. This year, she's so conscientious that she carries that on her shoulders — I've got to maintain that. So she was able to do that."
Lawson, too, maintained his own standards in the boys race as the Drake senior — the state's defending D-IV champion — crossed the finish line in 15:41 to chop 15 seconds off his 2011 winning time despite running more than half of the race in a driving rain. Hutchins, who was second in 15:57, shaved 43 seconds off his time of a year ago.
"Traditionally the times on this course are pretty slow, and me and Clayton just wanted to get a good place for our last race on an MCAL course," Lawson said. "There's always pressure. We were looking to be victorious in the county meet but ultimately the pressure is going to be on in a couple weeks at the state. And then at the (Foot Locker) regionals and God willing, the (Foot Locker) nationals."
"They ran within themselves," Drake coach Bill Taylor said of Lawson and Hutchins. "Clayton ran as fast as he needed to get second. They really earned it."
Any pressure the Redwood boys might have felt was likely coming from San Rafael. Redwood won the boys title in 2011, but they had to dethrone then two-time champion San Rafael to do so. Thursday, the Giants secured the title as Fred Huxham (16:03) led a 3-6-7-9-11 finish for the team as Redwood (36 points) held off the Bulldogs (51), who were paced by Joey Morris in fourth place. Drake (54) was third, followed by Marin Catholic (115), Justin-Siena (159), Terra Linda (177), Novato (182), Tam (196), San Marin (246) and Branson (321).
"Definitely as a team we pulled through today," Huxham said. "Individually, it went well. It didn't go as well as it could have, but we'll take it. "... Every year we expect to come in and win. It's always one of our goals along the way and I don't think we felt any pressure along the way."
"The boys, I'd say we have a young team but we have a solid team," Schmitt said. "Fred and Kyle (Ryan) are tremendous leaders on the team and that's what you need — tremendous leadership. The boys worked really hard this summer and they definitely are runners. When you have boys who are runners, you're going to have results."
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- As a leading landlord of shopping centers in the U.S., Kimco Realty ( KIM) has emerged from the Great Recession with an enviable tenant list featuring many higher quality and better credit tenants. The company's monstrous portfolio of 896 properties across 44 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and South America, has recovered a significant amount of lost occupancy, especially in the big- and mid-box categories.Accordingly, Kimco has replaced many of their troubled tenants with higher-quality retailers. This diverse portfolio includes many brand names and the highly diversified platform remains the largest landlord of Costco ( COST), Home Depot ( HD), TJX ( TJX), Target ( TGT), Ross Stores ( ROST), Walgreen ( WAG) and Bed Bath & Beyond ( BBBY), all strong investment grade companies. These tenants have enabled Kimco to draw more shoppers to the properties, improve leasing demand, and position the assets to better withstand another downturn.
"Overall, the shopping center industry in our portfolio in particular continues to demonstrate steady and sustained improvement across the board, benefiting from population growth and very little new development. Effective rents and occupancy rates are increasing at an accelerating rate. Our key metrics or vital signs, as we like to say, are very strong with 11 straight quarters of positive same-store NOI growth and an occupancy rate just under 94%, representing our highest level since the start of the recession and very high leasing spreads."Kimco reported Funds from Operations (as adjusted) at 33 cents per share, up 10% from 30 cents per share last year. The full year 2012 Funds from Operations (as adjusted) came to $1.26 per share, reaching the top end of the guidance range. Kimco's occupancy climbed to 94% (on a gross basis) up 30 basis points sequentially. Kimco, with assets of around $9.74 billion has excellent liquidity of around $1.4 billion.
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FINALLY THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO THE WWE......well last year anyways and lots of the bloggers on this website started complaining. Why did people start to complain?
#1: His coming back stole the main event from other deserving WWE superstars. I hate to say this but there is a reason the Zigglers, Rhodes, and Barretts were not in the main event. THEY WERE NOT READY. The Rock could


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What is Reactive Arthritis?
Fast Facts: An Easy-to-Read Series of Publications for the Public
Reactive arthritis is joint inflammation that is a "reaction" to an infection in your body. "Inflammation" is the way tissues react to injury or disease. It can cause swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Besides inflamed joints, reactive arthritis can have two other symptoms: red and inflamed eyes and an inflamed urinary tract. These symptoms may occur alone, together, or not at all.
- What Causes Reactive Arthritis?
- Is Reactive Arthritis Contagious?
- Who Gets Reactive Arthritis?
- What Are the Symptoms of Reactive Arthritis?
- How Is Reactive Arthritis Diagnosed?
- What Type of Doctor Treats Reactive Arthritis?
- How Is Reactive Arthritis Treated?
- What Can People Who Have Reactive Arthritis Expect?
- What Are Researchers Learning About Reactive Arthritis?
- More Information About Reactive Arthritis and Other Related Conditions
What Causes Reactive Arthritis?
Sometimes, reactive arthritis is set off by an infection in the bladder, which holds urine, or the urethra, which carries urine out of the body. In women, an infection in the vagina can spark the reaction. For both men and women, it can start with bacteria passed on during sex. Another form of reactive arthritis starts with eating food or handling something that has bacteria on it.
Doctors do not know why some people develop reactive arthritis and others do not. Your genes (passed from parent to child) could increase the chances of getting the disease.
Is Reactive Arthritis Contagious?
Reactive arthritis is not contagious. If you have the disorder, you cannot pass it on to someone else. However, the bacteria that can trigger the disease can be passed from person to person.
Who Gets Reactive Arthritis?
Men between ages 20 and 40 are most likely to get reactive arthritis. Men are also more likely than women to get the form that is caused by sexually acquired infections. Women and men are at equal risk of getting the disease because of a food-borne infection. Women with reactive arthritis often have milder symptoms than men.
What Are the Symptoms of Reactive Arthritis?
Reactive arthritis often causes inflammation of the urinary and genital tract, joints, and eyes. Less common are mouth sores and skin rashes. Symptoms may be so mild that you do not notice them. They can come and go over a period of weeks or months. In a few people, symptoms can turn into a long-term disease.
How Is Reactive Arthritis Diagnosed?
There is no specific lab test to confirm that a person has this disorder. Doctors sometimes find it difficult to diagnose. Tests the doctor may order include:
- Complete medical history
- Blood tests
- Tests for infections
- X rays.
What Type of Doctor Treats Reactive Arthritis?
If you have reactive arthritis, you will probably see several different types of doctors. This is because the disease affects various parts of the body. It is helpful if a doctor called a rheumatologist oversees your treatment. This type of doctor specializes in arthritis. He or she can coordinate treatments and monitor side effects from all the medicines you may take. Other types of doctors can treat some of the symptoms:
- Ophthalmologist—treats eye disease
- Gynecologist—treats genital symptoms in women
- Urologist—treats genital symptoms in men and women
- Dermatologist—treats skin symptoms
- Orthopaedist—performs surgery on severely damaged joints
- Physiatrist—supervises exercise regimens
How Is Reactive Arthritis Treated?
There is no cure for reactive arthritis, but some treatments ease the symptoms. The doctor might use one or more of the following:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Corticosteroid injections
- Topical corticosteroids (cream or lotion)
- Antibiotics
- Medicines to suppress the immune system
- Medicines called "biologics" that suppress one of the proteins involved in the body's immune response
- Exercise.
What Can People Who Have Reactive Arthritis Expect?
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This victoria sponge recipe is adapted from a Martha Stewart strawberry shortcake recipe, but since I spread some jam between the layers I thought a Victoria Sponge was a more befitting name. It's no ordinary victoria sponge- instead of light and fluffy sponge or chiffon cakes for the cake layers, this one is a marzipan-cornmeal pound cake. It isn't very heavy and dense though, it's still pretty fluffy and the almond flavour is so addictive and pairs very well with the jam . Atop the slick of jam on the cake is a generous layer of mascarpone cream, a cool and neutral flavour to tame down the sweetness of the cake. I topped the cakes with the tiniest and cutest English strawberries- instant kitschy cute. Almost unbearably cute..
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The Hass Avocado Board is introducing a food and wellness education program dubbed "Love One Today."
The marketing campaign debut is set for Oct. 19-22 at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Houston, according to a news release.
Love One Today promotes hass avocados as a way to increase fresh produce consumption. Graphics display the phrases "naturally good fats + cholesterol free" and "fresh avocados."
The Irvine, Calif.-based board is rolling out the campaign on a pair of websites, among other venues. Its graphic mark and other information for the produce industry are available to the trade online.
Another site is aimed at registered dietitians and health professionals.
The effort will also be supported through a recipe contest for dietitians in the dietary practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; a consumer public relations campaign; social media; trade advertising; and a Spanish version of the Love One Today website with resources.
It's a multi-year program, according to the release.


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- Streaming data to Excel
- Easy setup for high-availability
- Resilient processing with the consistent region annotation
- Toolkits enhancements
Big data in motion
New: IBM Streams version 4.0
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This has been in the works for quite a while but now it's out!
This new version adds multiple interesting new features including:
Streaming data to Microsoft Excel makes it easy create user interfaces to get real-time feedback on what's happening in addition to providing all the capabilities from Excel to do additional processing on the data received.
A lot has been done on the high-availability front. It is much easier to setup redundant administrative services and have them failover automatically when needed. In addition, there is no need for a DB2 database. Instead, Streams now relies on Zookeeper to preserve all the state information. Also,to continue to improve on high availability, Streams does not require a shared file system anymore.
There is a new feature that guarantees at least once processing a tuples within a region or a set of operators. It is easy to use. We simply have to add annotations that define the region and set a few parameters.
There has been enhancements to existing toolkits and addition of new ones such as support for Kafka in the messaging toolkit and the new HBase toolkit.
There is more to the new release of Streams. You can find the online documentation in the knowledge center at:
To get an idea of what's new in this release, the a look at:
Happy Streaming!
The new IBM Informix: It's simply wonderful
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The Informix development team has put a lot of efforts over the last year or so to continue to improve the product capabilities.
We strongly believe that this new release will help everyone, customers and partners alike, address the challenges and changing needs of data management.
Will it be faster? Will it be easier to manage? Will it include new functionality? Will it be smarter to accommodate a smarter planet?
What about big data and analytic?
You're in for a treat! Here is the webcast information:
The New IBM Informix: It's Simply Powerful
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM PDT
Register at:
Don't miss it.
I dare add to this, to me, the new IBM Informix, it's simply wonderful!
IBM Big Data and Informix TimeSeries
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I've been saying for quite a while now that smart meters represent BIG DATA and that Informix TimeSeries is the optimal solution for an operational data store.
We can complement the Informix capabilities with other IBM products. When it comes to real-time processing of huge amount of data. The IBM solution is InfoSphere Streams.
It happens that Streams can interface with Informix as a data source or as a target (sink).
If you want to know more in this area, go take a look at the new information added to the Smart Meter Central wiki on Streams.
Two pages were added. One on a quick overview of Steams (with a youtube video) and another on setting up the environment.
The exact pages URLs are:
The wiki URL of the welcome page is: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/mydeveloperworks/wikis/home?lang=en#/wiki/Informix%20smart%20meter%20central/page/Welcome
Make sure to bookmark it.
More to come as we go deeper into BIG DATA!
IOD 2009: Sunday
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I arrived in Vegas Sunday mid-afternoon. Already, the activities have been going on for a day and a half. The expo floor looks good with Informix demos at multiple locations including the blade server with Informix and the theater presentation showing, at least, the clustering capabilities that include SDS, HDR, RSS, and ER.
The evening reception was in two parts: one in the expo and a second one for specific section of the Information management portfolio.
This year I decided to stay at the Luxor, next to the Mandaly Bay. You can walt from one hotel to the other without going outside. To go from my room to the registration desk takes a little over 15 minutes. On my way, I passed 3 Starbucks. I guess a lot of attendees need that to go through the long hours we'll have this week.
The IOD Conference is Coming Up Soon!
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The IOD conference is less than a week away. I received an email about a blog entry that lists all the book signings that will happen at IOD. A total of 10. I happen to be one of them.
I wrote a short book titled: "Informix Dynamic Server Application Development - Getting Started". It is a free book that will be available at the conference. My book signing session is as follows:
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Mandalay Bay Registration Desk South
Since I'm giving up my lunch for this, please stop by and say hi. For more information on all the book signings at IOD, please see the following blog entry:
(Short URL: http://bit.ly/KB8zy)
The cost of doing business
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I'm currently in Paris in the second week of a business trip. For a two-week trip it is pretty common to have some clothes laundered otherwise this makes for a lot of stuff to lug around.
I took a look at what was offered at my hotel: To launder one shirt (men), they charge 8.50 euros (around 12.37 US dollars). As I was leaving the hotel, I saw a hotel employee with a laundry bag in her hands. Looking at the size of the bag, I could just imagine the small fortune spent by the guest.
As I was walking to the IBM office, I passed a dry cleaner that advertized the cleaning and pressing of men shirts for 2.20 euro per shirt for 5 shirts. The price at the hotel was over 3.8 times that price. With a little knowledge a a 5 minute walk, the hotel guest could save a significant amount of money: for 5 shirts the price goes from 42.50 euros to 11 euros. For a company with a lot of employees that use that type of service, this can add up to significant savings.
Of course, that made me think of Informix. It is well known that IDS provides a high level of performance and scalability and require minimal resources for its administration. In some cases, one database administrator can manage thousands of instances. Of course it is much easier to go with a safe choice, use as much hardware as needed, and hire as many employees and consultants as the situation requires for the management of the environment and business application development. This is simply the cost of doing business...
It seems to me that with a little knowledge and a little effort, that cost of doing business could be greatly optimized.
Information On Demand (IOD) Conference
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I recently received a note about the IOD conference, October 25-29, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. If you register by August 31, you can get the early bird hotel rate!
Please go to the Conference Site to learn more about the IOD conference and register. Here are the top reasons provided to attend:
More on the conference later.
Insight 2014: Wednesday October 29
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The general session started with an example of context computing and an interview with Captain Phillips.
All that was pretty exciting but what stole the show is the announcement of the partnership
Then I went on my way to attend Streams sessions talking about use cases.
The first one i attended is about a partner, Voci, that has a appliance that converts audio to text.
The next session was a panel of expert on geospatial analytics.
In the afternoon, I attended a session on the features of the new Streams beta that was announced last Friday.
I followed with a session on context computing used to counter fraud. I finished my day
The conference is winding down with the last day tomorrow.
Insight 2014: Tuesday October 28
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Another full day.
It started at 7:00 with a breakfast meeting and was followed by a conference call.
"The Power of Now: Real-Time Analytics and IBM InfoSphere Streams"
My afternoon was taken by a Streams and text analytics lab.
I went back to the conference floor and had interesting conversations with many technical people
I'll be able to catch up on some Streams sessions Tomorrow. I can't wait to hear about some customer/partners stories
Also, I heard through the grapevine that there my be a big announcement at the general session.
Insight 2014: Monday October 27
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After walking by 3 different Starbucks, I arrived at the conference breakfast hall.
Then it was time to attend the general session that started at 8:15.
Multiple speakers expanded on these themes.
I particularly likes the line: "Geospatial data will become analytics superfood".
There were many interesting sessions to choose from but because of multiple engagements, I only attended
There was so much, if you are not at the conference, you may want to look for InsightGo to be able to attend some general sessions remotely.
Now it's time to move on to Tuesday!
Insight 2014: Sunday October 26
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The event went as planned at the Mandalay Bay convention center with presentation on:
Many people attended and were engaged in the presentations. Overall a success.
The Insight conference officially started with the opening reception.
Insight 2014: Saturday November 25
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We're up and going.
The conference is still being setup but there are events happening this Saturday.
All sorts of other sessions are taking place in other areas of the Mandalay Bay convention center.
If you are already in Las Vegas for the Insight conference, this would be a good use of your time.
Finally, Sunday evening, the Insight conference officially starts with the Solution EXPO Grand Opening Reception
I'll post comments on the conference daily so, stay tuned!
Insight 2014: Internet of Things
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We are barely more than two weeks away from the Insight conference.
As you know, Streams is excellent at providing real-time analytics. It can be used with other
It happens that I'll be participating in an IoT deep dive on Sunday October 26.
I'll be joining the main speakers:
The technical section is divided in three parts:
You can register for the event at: http://insight-deep-dive.eventbrite.com
Don't forget to come see me at Insight in my sessions and labs as well as a book signing
The book is: "The Power of Now: Real-Time Analytics and IBM InfoSphere Streams"
See you in Vegas!
Insight 2014 is coming
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Ok, this is probably not news to you but there is information you should know.
The Insight conference, formerly known as Information on Demand (IOD), is going on Oct 26-30.
For the week, I am particularly interested in the Streams sessions such as:
Just to name a few. I am involved in a few sessions:
The other exciting part for me is that I am coming out with a new book:
I am doing a book signing on Tuesday between 9:30 and 10:30.
The Insight conference provides many excellent learning opportunities on many subjects including Cloud, mobile/Social, security, analytics, and more.
It is also a great opportunity to network with experts from IBM, partners, and other customers.
Thinking, fast and slow
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A while back, I started reading a book called "Thinking, Fast and Slow" from Daniel Kahneman.
Daniel Kahneman is a professor of psychology who won a Nobel prize in economic.
I have to admit, I am not done reading it. I need more "plane" time
Today, I just want to relate some parts of chapter 14 where he put together a test to see how people would classify individuals
"Tom W is a high intelligence, although lacking is true creativity.
After reading the description, the subject was asked to figure out which field of study Tom was most likely in.
The description was actually designed so people should rank computer science among the best fitting
I laughed out loud when I read that part. I immediately though of one of my co-worker, Robert U., that
For those who read this blog, if you make corny jokes/puns and graduated in computer science rejoice.
The book is full of interesting information including the fact that even statisticians can misuse/misinterpret statistics.
"you dispose of a limited budget of attention that you can allocate to activities. . .
My conclusion: if someone tells you he/she's multitasking, they do trivial work.
Data in motion do it yourself or not?
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When we talk about processing data in real time, it is easy to just write a program and be done with it.
A program is easy to write when it can process records sequentially. Once you reach the limit of this sequential processing, you start adding complexity that may represent the bulk of your work: You start by using multi-threading and eventually you need to also go to multi-processing to take advantage of multiple machines. It is much easier to use a framework to reduce those issues.
Still, a framework may give you the ability to distribute your processing but how easy is it to do? Now you want proper tools to assemble the many operations that you want to link together. Then, you also need to have the tools to easily identify bottlenecks so you can parallelize you operations. What about all the standard operations you would expect to be able to do?
This is where a platform comes in. It gives you the foundation for distributed processing but also gives you pre-built capabilities to interact with the outside world (files, message queues, databases, and so on) and also analytics so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
For a more complete discussion on the subject, take a look at my two articles on the IBM Datamag site: part 1 and part 2.
InfoSphere Streams extensions on GitHub
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InfoSphere Streams is starting to engage the open-source community to provide additional capabilities to its real-time analytics platform.
This is still very early in the process and we can assume we'll see evolve quickly. That may also be a way to consolidate
One of the projects is under the name resourceManagers.
Learn more about what is available for Streams on GitHub by looking at the newest page from the InfoSphere Streams playbook:
You want it when?
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Anyone remembers this cartoon? I think the first time I saw it was in the '80s. Still, it keeps coming back.
This used to apply to IT requests. It can also be applied to all sort of things, including how quickly you want to go from data to actionable information.
Real-time analytics apply in many industries including medical, telecommunication, and security. You can find additional examples in the
There is a special need in processing machine data. The data can be generated at such a rate that we need machines to analyze all that data.
Data in motion processing is here to stay. It is a great approach to solve many business problems. Of course, this approach does not work in a vacuum.
The IBM solution for data in motion is InfoSphere Streams. You can download a free copy of the software to learn about it.
IBM Data Magazine
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Do you know about IBM Data Magazine? It is the regular newsletter based on ibmdatamag.com that many people receive in their inbox
This online magazine contains articles related to: Big Data and Warehousing, Databases, Information Strategy, Integration and governance.
My first article got published on January 31st and is titled: "Getting the big data ball rolling".
I have put together a plan for a series of articles. When it gets more in depth, I will complement the articles with
Until next time...
Overdue update
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I have to say, these are busy times!
With TimeSeries PoC and multiple activities around Streams, time flies by quickly.
It's been a while since I updated the InfoSphere Streams Playbook. This was overdue. There are new videos, training material and capabilities that were not reflected in the playbook. Here's what I updated:
With the end of the year so close, we can expect everyone to prepare for the new year. Looks like 2014 will be another fun year!


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I've been playing for over a year now with first a shark then roc (on an urban course near my university).
I can drive 250-300 ft on a good drive with my Roc but lately I've been fooling around with an X2 that I found (it's a little banged up). My problem is that no matter how much hyzer angle I throw it with, it always flips over after about 30 ft into a sharp anyzer and turfs itself.
I cannot figure out why it's doing this. If anything I figure it should veer left.
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Deactivate the interactive Infoview in Showcase - Printable Version
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Deactivate the interactive Infoview in Showcase - noreason4nothin - 2009-01-30 02:36
is there a way to deactivate the automatic infoview while being in the showcase view?
I like the way to look at alle those covers but if i look at one for a second too long it goes fullscreen and the infotext appears. Is there a way to enhance he time it takes until it shows me the text or is there even a way to deactivate this feature and make a click on the menu button to get those infos manually?
Thank you so much!
- hikaricore - 2009-01-30 13:13
Check under the Features section of the Aeon configuration.
One of the two at the bottom should disable what you're having trouble with.
- noreason4nothin - 2009-01-30 14:49
thanks for the reply
do you know which one exactly i have to turn off? I know that there is an option somewhere to turn it off completey, but i would like to be able to see the covers (in showcase mode) as long as i want. Those infotexts should not appear until i accept it (for example: i look at a cover, would like to know more and click on it. now it goes full screen, the fan art and the infotexts appears. Right now its like this: I look at a cover, 5 seconds pass and the cover goes full screen, the fan art and infotexts appears.) Isnt there any chance to raise that amount of time until the cover goes fullscreen or even disable it and do it manually?
- krypt2nite - 2009-01-30 20:03
noreason4nothin Wrote:thanks for the reply
You can adjust a tag in skin.xml <effectslowdown>#</effectslowdown>
Replace # with something like 10. Experiment until you find the best time for yourself. Only way I can think to prolong the showing of info.
- kirbypuckett - 2009-02-03 23:06
krypt2nite Wrote:You can adjust a tag in skin.xml <effectslowdown>#</effectslowdown>
This slows down other transitions too though.
- seg7 - 2009-02-04 13:17
I can't disable the infoview tried almost every possible combination on the skin, even with volume III and IV , i recently updated from atlantis to rev17522...
media portal also shows it, some but with the svn of xmbc? it was working fine before!


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Virgin Trains has launched a new advertising campaign to explain the changes they have brought to revolutionize train travel in the UK. The Tv spot is very nice but not extremely original, with Cary Grant, Jack Lemmon and other actors of the past traveling on Virgin Trains. A few months ago we saw Gene Kelly dancing in the rain with the new Golf (click here to watch the ad), so the work performed by Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R cannot be defined as outstanding, but it surely deserves high votes, also because of the excellent sound design. The tv spot can be watched on Virgin's site. Internet advertising is also part of the effort, with ads appearing, among the others, on Lastminute.com.
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I thought the title stated my position clearly: if you have to use
eval, it's a sign of something missing from the language (and if you don't have to but do, it's a sign of weakness as a programmer).
That doesn't mean a language is bad if it has
eval. If it helps you understand, just substitute
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Topic: Website for those in need.
There is a wbsite that offers gift cards for cancer patients in need. It is
It was started by a lady that had cancer and was given a gift card for dinner. She remembered the appreciation she felt for this act of kindness and is paying it forward. Write to her and tell her what you need such as gas, food, or clothing. It is a wonderful program and they also accept gift card donations. So if you have received a gift card that you don't think you will use, consider donating to this organization.
My comments, suggestions, and opinions are based on my experience as a caretaker for my daughter, Lauren and from reading anything I can get my hands on about Cholangiocarcinoma. Please consult a physician for professional guidance.


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The Alzheimer's Society Bradford has offered advice to anyone who has a family member with dementia.
It is estimated 6,000 people in Bradford area have dementia, with 2,880 of those undiagnosed.
The society said that holidays can be a difficult time for families, who could notice signs of the condition for the first time.
The society advises people who do notice symptoms of memory loss or confusion in relatives to encourage them to get in touch with a doctor.
Paul Smithson, service support manager at the society, said an estimated 48 per cent of people with dementia in Bradford were undiagnosed, but if identified there were steps that could be taken to improve their day-to-day lives.
The society says people feel awkward dealing with the condition, and advises them how to bring more normalcy to their lives by including them in familiar games, outings or trips.


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Martin Mor
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Also appearing: Steve Gribbin, Lloyd Langford, Chris Cairns
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Never miss another 'Martin Mor' show
Martin Mor
Martin comes from Northern Ireland, and after a successful career as a circus performer, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. Having supported Frankie Boyle, Jack Dee, Lee Evans. Jasper Carrot, Patrick Kielty, Johnny Vegas, Steve Coogan, and once Tina Turner on Tour he is one of the most popular and well travelled comics on the circuit.
His fiery insults often directed at audience members, are accepted with laughter when delivered by this gentle giant of a man.
He has has performed at events ranging from the Hammersmith Apollo to a show for the inmates of an Italian prison, from comedy clubs to shows for the Royal Family.
'If your aim is to sit for an hour and laugh for as much as possible, you can't go far wrong with Martin Mor...' (Edinburgh Festival reviewer).
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Steve Gribbin
'The vertically-challenged Scouser with a guitar, savage lyrics and a voice that will break your heart (if not your crockery); topical, incisive, witty and bloody-minded.' (Glee)
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Lloyd Langford
Welsh comedian and comedy writer who has appeared on Ask Rhod Gilbert and written material for TV shows Live At The Apollo, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and The King Is Dead. Lloyd's hearty comedy crawl is a delicious blend of jokes, stories, observations, ad-libs, one-liners, accents, theories, topical gags and self-deprecation.
'Particularly brilliant' (Fest)
'... an undiscovered genius' (The Guardian).
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Chris Cairns
With bags of charm and a natural enthusiasm which makes him irresistible to audiences Chris may not look very quick on his feet but he more than makes up for it with his speed of thought.
He has gained a reputation for being able to handle the toughest of rooms with his sharp put downs and cutting remarks in addition to being known all over the Northwest as a friend to the audience but a deadly foe to the heckler. He was also the winner of the Eric Morecambe Comedian of The Year (2002) and Liverpool Comedian of The Year (2003). Amiable, chatty. People love him. Oh, and he tells pretty funny jokes too.
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The chances of a school massacre are rare but teachers and administrators should prepare for the worst and work to reduce risks to children's safety, law enforcement, school and health officials said at a forum Tuesday.
The Marin County Office of Education organized the forum for teachers and administrators at its Terra Linda headquarters in response to last week's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.
Before an audience of some 75 principals, teachers and school staff members, officers from the San Rafael Police Department and the Marin County Sheriff's Office said schools should prepare for a variety of school shooting scenarios.
Schools have long held so-called "lockdown" drills in which students move away from windows, but staff must consider other details, such as the extent to which they would fight back against a shooter with fire extinguishers, chairs or other objects, San Rafael Police Officer David Casalnuovo said.
"It's a very awkward mindset but it's a mindset you need to take into account when it happens," he said.
Schools must also develop plans to protect students who are outside the classroom when a shooter opens fire, he said.
Chris Kughn, a mental health program manager for Marin County, said the Connecticut shooting reinforces the need for early mental health screenings and intervention. However, he cautioned participants about what he said was a stigma associating the mentally ill with violence.
"We need to do what we can to support the kids and the families of those children and give them the support they need and not magnify the stigma," he said.
Educators should also watch for signs of students who are becoming anxious or depressed because of the recent shooting, said Carolyn Boyce, a psychologist for the county education office. Warning signs include hyperactivity, withdrawal, restlessness, loss of appetite and poor hygiene, she said.
"Any of these things can be experienced by healthy people," she said. "It's just when they last too long and someone is just not shaking it."
A separate forum was held for parents Tuesday night.
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This past winter, my uncle sent me a text message asking if any ziplines are located near Santa Fe. He and his family want to ride one when they visit this summer. My first thought: I didn't know he was visiting this summer. But I quickly shook that off and dutifully set about trying to locate the nearest wire-cable attraction.
I once rode an epic zipline over a canyon in Muscat, Oman, so I'm thinking these things are a dime a dozen. Twenty minutes of Google asking me, "Did you mean…" later, I finally accept the reality that the closest place to embrace gravity while attached to a highly tensioned metal wire is Durango, Colo. Not too far, but if you've only got five days to spend in Santa Fe, you shouldn't be wasting one of them on the road—not even Cerrillos Road. I admitted defeat, gave my uncle the bad news and decided to continue living my life, albeit a life devoid of adrenaline-inducing ziplines.
Until now.
Angel Fire Resort is clearly in bed with the NSA (or Google, Inc.), and, after reviewing my web history (and getting over the initial shock of how little I visit websites like YouTube or reddit), decided to construct a zipline.
More realistically, Angel Fire developers thought to themselves, "Hey, we already have a lot of cool things to do in the summer; let's build a zipline, too." And so they did.
Opening July 6, the Angel Fire Zipline Adventure Tour anchors the resort's Summit Adventure Center, which already features mountain biking, disc golf and hiking.
"We're always looking out for new attractions and innovative ways to add more fun and excitement into a family's Rocky Mountain vacation," says Dave Dekema, director of marketing for Angel Fire Resort. He adds that the new zipline, the first in New Mexico, perfectly complements the resort's scenic views and mountain topography—"not to mention it's an absolutely unforgettable, thrill-a-minute experience."
The tour consists of six different ziplines that allow guests to travel an incredible 4,475 feet, at one point 50 stories above the forest floor.
Angel Fire Resort spokeswoman Krysty Ronchetti says everyone on the mountain is very excited about the addition of the zipline.
"It's not a straight, one-line kind of thing," Ronchetti says, "it gives the true outdoors person something great to do in the summer."
She's quick to add, however, that in keeping with the mountain resort's dedication to families, the tour can be enjoyed at whatever level of excitement a guest prefers.
"If you don't want to ride the 500 feet drop, or 500-feet above the ground, you don't have to," Ronchetti explains.
Angel Fire also offers a "flight school" for anyone who wants some instruction before tackling the entire course.
But there's still plenty of opportunity for excitement.
"It's a true adventure," Ronchetti adds.
After the rider adjusted to the idea that this is fun and death is not imminent, Angel Fire turns the knobs up to 11.
The fifth segment of the tour is made up of two parallel wires that allow friends or relatives to race one another the 1,600 feet distance.
"The tandem is the hook of the course," Jamie Seifert, director of mountain operations, tells SFR.
Parents, if you're worried that the last portion of this tour will result in sibling bickering about who won the race (probably decided by who weighs more), do not fret.
The final zip, which takes riders across the last 1,150 feet, is "pretty steep and pretty fast," Seifert says. "It's exciting. Those last two zips are the ones people will be talking about."
Unfortunately, SFR was unable to ride before press time, but merely hearing the excitement of those I spoke with has me hankering to try it out.
Now, to tell my uncle, and wish that all my problems could be solved with dead-end Internet searches.


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Castro targeting weekend games vs. D-backs
MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro will play in another Minor League game on Thursday as he continues his tune up for the regular season.
Castro, who strained his right hamstring on March 2, hopes to play in the Cubs' final exhibition games Friday and Saturday at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks.
On Wednesday, he was active in a Minor League game, batting every inning.
"I hit a double, scored from second to home, hit a triple, ran the bases pretty good," Castro said Thursday.
Is he 100 percent healthy?
"Yeah," Castro said. "I don't feel anything. I moved on defense yesterday, took a lot of ground balls, moving quick, feel pretty good."
"He's checking all the boxes and we feel pretty good about it," Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said of Castro.
Opening Day is Monday.
"I've got to be ready," Castro said. "No more time. No more Minor Leagues. I bat every time -- four every day, five at-bats every day. No more Minor Leagues. The Show is coming."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I tracked down an ESPN report I recalled from last summer regarding the performances of players in Orlando. Now maybe the overall talent was at least a little better last summer (it didn't help that this year's crop lost Brandon Rush and Koufos was too injured to suit up), but ultimately its the same event with the same five day setup. Therefore this writeup from 2008 provides an interesting perspective. The guys chosen for the First Team all had effective seasons last year. So while no one can predict success based upon summer league play, one can at least assess if someone is a legitimate prospect as a regular on an NBAs team rotation. At least thats how I look at it.
By the way Brook Lopez was ridiculed by online bloggers after his first game in Orlando because he failed to snare one rebound despite being the tallest guy on the court. Ultimately though we can all concur that Lopez handled himself fine on the boards. And second-year-player-to-be and former lottery pick Joakim Noah, the guy whom Bulls fans think has finally turned the corner after his play in the 2009 post season, did not make either the First or Second Team. And to be fair about the idea of being cautious regarding a guy's play in summer, look at some of the non-impact guys who ended up on the Second Team. Again...perspective.
Updated: July 12, 2008, 1:26 PM ET
Best and worst of Orlando Summer League
By John Denton
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Not since LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, T.J. Ford and Darko Milicic made their professional debuts here in 2003 has the Orlando Pro Summer League been so packed with so much young, promising talent.
Although this year's class of first-round picks -- Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, Russell Westbrook, Brook Lopez, Ryan Anderson, Courtney Lee and D.J. White -- doesn't yet pack the same punch as James and Wade, the group will be memorable for years to come because of its depth, talent and NBA readiness.
And even steaming second-rounders Mario Chalmers and Chris Douglas-Roberts made their marks by playing with a purpose and proving they belonged as first-round picks. Chalmers secured a three-year, $2.3 million contract with the Heat, and CDR might have locked up a spot as Vince Carter's caddie with a strong week.
For a closer look at the highlights and lowlights of the week, here's a breakdown:
BEST PLAYER: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Ask the GMs who attended the five-day camp in Orlando, and they unanimously pick Westbrook as the week's top performer. Everyone knew he was a defensive ace with his long arms and burly shoulders, but he was far more effective offensively this week than most expected.
He used his size and burst off the dribble to get anywhere on the floor he wanted. Because of injuries, he never got to play against Rose in what would have been one of the marquee matchups of the week, but he had his way with Chalmers and the other guards in the camp.
Kevin Durant, the NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year, left highly impressed, and confident that the young core of himself, Jeff Green, White and Westbrook means that OKC will have a winner sooner rather than later.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT: Derrick Rose, Bulls
Disappointing, not because Rose is some sort of bust as Chicago message-board doomsayers fear but because his right knee gave out on him after just two games.
The Bulls are stressing that Rose's tendinitis issues aren't serious. They believe some rest and an offseason weightlifting program will cure what ails him.
Possibly of greater concern is the fact that earlier this week Rose confided to Douglas-Roberts, his former University of Memphis teammate, that he was frustrated in Vinny Del Negro's structured offense. At times, he seemed somewhat mechanical and unsure of himself in his two games, turning the ball over eight times and handing out just eight assists.
But Rose is a can't-miss star, and the Bulls know it. The way he explodes off his hesitation dribble and already understands drive-and-kick concepts show that it's just a matter of time before he's an elite NBA point guard.
But Bulls fans had better get ready for some growing pains along the way. Just 19, Rose has some maturing to do. And his jump shot is most definitely a work in progress, as shown by his 29.4 percent field goal shooting.
BEST BIG MAN: Brook Lopez, Nets
No player made bigger strides this week than the 7-foot 260-pounder with a mean streak and a feathery touch around the basket.
The 10th pick in the draft -- who was overshadowed coming into this week by Rose, Beasley and Westbrook -- proved himself to be a force on the offensive end for a 4-1 Nets team that was the best in this camp.
Lopez's ability to use either hand around the basket, face up and score off the dribble, and even bury the 18-foot shot allowed him to thrive offensively. His comfort level and improvement showed as he bettered his scoring output in each of the five games. He had 10 points Monday against Orlando, 18 on Tuesday versus Miami, 22 more against Oklahoma City on Wednesday and another 23 on Thursday against Chicago's Aaron Gray and Joakim Noah. Then, he capped a strong showing with 19 of his 25 points in the second half of Friday's win over Chicago.
Rebounding (just 4.8 a game) and fouls (26 in five games) are concerns, but Lopez is clearly the Nets' center of the future. And with Nenad Krstic likely on the way out, Lopez should be the starter on opening day.
"I had the mentality to try and foul a lot, and I thought I achieved that," Lopez joked. "It's really been a learning experience for me, learning to slow down and let the plays come to me. I'm happy with how things went."
BEST BIG MAN, PART II: Michael Beasley, Heat
Watching Beasley, the second overall pick in the draft, it's easy to see why he's nicknamed "B-Easy." With his fluid moves, lethal left hand and the ability to hit shots from afar, the game often does look as if it comes easy to him.
But it's times like Friday, when he's coasting on the perimeter and heaving up four 3-pointers (all misses), that he needs to be reminded that he is, after all, a power forward.
Beasley showed the ability to dictate the offense from the high post by using his pump fakes and quick first step to get by other big guys. But he did struggle at times on the block, especially against the long-armed defense of New Jersey's Sean Williams. And he has learned already that life won't be simple as a rookie teenager trying to survive in a man's league.
"I had a good week, and overall I played decent," said Beasley, who finished tied for fourth in scoring (19.6 points per game) for the week behind OKC's Green (22.8), Durant (22.0) and Orlando's Lee (20.2). "I learned that it's not easy for a rookie out there."
Beasley, at 6-foot-8 (in shoes), will struggle at first against bigger power forwards, but his advantages will come on the high post and off pick-and-pop situations.
Huffed Beasley: "I told everybody I'm tough. I'm not soft."
BEST CAMEO: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City
Watching 6-9 Durant stroke one jumper after another in his one game Tuesday was worth the price of a press pass.
He had 22 points, 2 3-pointers and 5 rebounds in a single 27-minute appearance -- and, not surprisingly, his team captured its first victory as the Oklahoma City Nicknames-to-be-named-laters. (Drillers seemed to be the name of choice at the summer league.)
While most of his NBA brethren have been vacationing in the Bahamas and sipping on fruity drinks with umbrellas, Durant has been humping it daily in gymnasiums across the country. He worked out for a week with Green in Washington and ran drillls at his alma mater at the University of Texas for a few days. After this week's camp, he's scheduled to play in Alonzo Mourning's charity game in Miami, then train with Team USA later in the month in Las Vegas.
"From day one, it's been a hard thing keeping him off the floor," coach P.J. Carlesimo said. "He's a gym rat and enthusiastic about the game. That's a delight as a coach."
As selected by the 2.2 million viewers of the streaming video coverage throughout the week:
G Russell Westbrook, OKC (16.5 ppg)
G Courtney Lee, Magic (20.2)
F Michael Beasley, Heat (19.6)
F Jeff Green, OKC (22.8)
C Brook Lopez, Nets (19.6)
G Jaycee Carroll, Nets (13.6)
G Mario Chalmers, Heat (15.8)
G Earl Calloway, Pacers (14.2)
G Chris Douglas-Roberts, Nets (14.0)
C Marcin Gortat, Magic (12.8)


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Indiana dairy farmers and industry professionals have opportunities to learn about important herd-management topics at six regional dairy meetings in February and March.
The meetings are sponsored by the Purdue Extension Dairy Team and the Indiana Dairy Producers in partnership with the Indiana Forage Council.
Purdue Extension dairy specialist Tamilee Nennich said the meetings will give dairy farmers chances to learn about topics that are important to their farms, such as calf management, spring forage management, financial and business planning, addressing dairy farm legal issues and avoiding antibiotic residues.
"Calf management is a topic that is essential to dairy operations to make sure that they are prepared for the future," Nennich said. "Calves are the future of dairy operations, so it is important to make sure they get off to a great start."
The state's new fertilizer use rule from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist also will be discussed, along with dairy policy updates and an industry outlook.
Meeting details and registration contact numbers are:
- Feb. 12: Byron Seeds, 775 N. 350 E., Rockville. Contact: 317-695-8228.
- Feb. 13: The Log Inn, 12653 S. 200 E., Warrenton. Contact: 812-867-3216.
- Feb. 14: Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds, Family Arts Building, 750 W. 200 S., Columbus. Contact: 812-379-1665.
- March 4: Farmstead Inn, 370 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Contact: 260-768-4595.
- March 5: Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Center, 17746 E. C.R. 34, Goshen. Contact: 574-533-0554.
- March 6: Back 40 Junction Restaurant, 1011 N. 13th St., Decatur. Contact: 260-724-3355.
The meetings are free, but advance registration is required. The deadline to register for the Rockville, Warrenton and Columbus meetings is Feb. 7, and for Shipshewana, Goshen and Decatur the deadline is Feb. 28.
For additional information, contact Nennich at email@example.com, 765-494-4823, or Mike Schultz, Purdue Extension dairy specialist at email@example.com, 765-494-9478.


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Corn production was lowered again in the USDA's latest "World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates" report released Monday. The report also showed that the first survey-based corn yield forecast is also down 2.1 bushels from last month to 154.4 bushels per acre.
The projected prices are expected to raise slightly.
"The projected season-average farm price for corn is raised 10 cents at both ends of the range to $4.50 to $5.30 per bushel. Prices received by farmers are expected to remain above cash bid levels through the fall as producers who forward-priced corn earlier in the year support the weighted average farm-gate price," the report said.
Corn beginning stock is also powered 10 million bushels lowers, with a 15-million-bushel increase in 2012-2013 exports partially offsets by a 5-million-bushel increase in imports. Exports are projected 25 million bushels lower on reduced domestic supplies and increased foreign competition.


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It's always interesting to consider the difference in thinking when the market is in a downtrend.
One group of investors, the traditional mutual funds, wants to be fully invested at the exact moment the market makes a low. Their methodology is to average into weakness and make a final buy just as the absolute low hits. The thinking is that once they identify good stocks, the time to buy them is when they are "on sale." These investors trust in their belief that the stocks they pick are just temporarily mispriced by the market.
The other school of thought is represented by the trend-followers. They have no desire to be invested at the exact low. In fact, they want to be 100% in cash the moment the market bottoms. They only want to buy when the market has proven itself to some degree and has started to uptrend. This thinking is summed up in the old adage that the market can stay irrational much longer than I can remain solvent. Trend-followers don't have the same confidence that the mutual fund investors have in fundamentals. Just because a stock is trading lower, doesn't mean it's a better bargain. Sometimes it means that conditions have changed and the stock simply isn't worth what it used to be.
I clearly prefer the trend-following approach, but I'll readily admit that some folks do well trying to buy into the teeth of a decline. I find that a much harder way to make money and much more dangerous, but that is my opinion. Every investor needs to find a style that suits him or her best. What works for one may not work for another.
Speaking of downtrending markets, this one is still ticking down steadily and I'm still standing aside.


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Police: Officers bag fugitive after she brags in bar about fatal DUII
ALBANY, Ore. - A tip about a woman who bragged at a Canadian bar about getting away with a fatal DUI crash in the United States led authorities to a fugitive who vanished awaiting trial in the death of a Dexter, Oregon, woman.
Jean Terese Keating, 54, is scheduled to appear in Linn County Circuit Court in Albany on 1997 charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree, DUII, Reckless Driving and three counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
On Sunday, April 13, 1997, a then-38-year-old Keating of Milwaukie, Oregon, sidewswiped a car driven by Jewel Oline Anderson, 65, of Dexter, Oregon, on Interstate 5 near Albany, Oregon State Police said.
Anderson lost control of her car. Her vehicle crossed the median into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another vehicle.
Anderson died in the crash. Keating and the other drivers escaped with minor injuries.
Keating was awaiting trial in March 1998 when her attorney said he lost contact with her, police said. The lawyer was concerned she had "flown the coop," police said.
The Linn County Circuit Court issued a bench warrant for her arrest, and it was entered in the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) databases.
During the years since she went missing, police investigated tips, to no avail.
The troopers who initially investigated the crash retired.
But the victim's family and law enforcement didn't stop trying to find Keating, who was never reported by her family as missing to law enforcement, police said.
In 2008, state police Sgt. Eric Judah and Detective Howard Greer took on the cold case.
In early 2013, the investigation heated back up.
Oregon State Police received information that a police officer in Manitoba, Canada, had found Keating after following up on information that a woman was at a bar talking about getting away with a DUII-involved fatal crash in the United States several years ago.
After identifying who the woman was based upon a past DUII arrest in Canada, the police officer in Manitoba got her fingerprints in Canada and had a comparison match run with fingerprints in the US database.
The fingerprints matched.
On April 8, 2013, a member of the Canadian Immigration Division detained Keating and took her into custody. A Deportation Order was issued April 18.
On June 13, U.S. Marshals Service in North Dakota took custody of Keating, where she was held until her return to Oregon.
After confirmation she was back in Oregon's custody, state police notified the family of victim Jewel Anderson.
The family issued this statement:
"While there is no price to be put on repayment for taking a life, and it certainly won't bring Jewel (at right) back, we are thankful that finally after 16 years of her running, hiding and torment, our families will have some closure; knowing that Teresa Jean Keating is in custody and justice will be served.
"In the past 16 years we have felt hurt, betrayed, confused and most of all a void in our lives. We have missed her not getting to be at all our happy occasions like graduations, weddings, births, birthdays and many more.
"Jewel was the sweetest woman anyone has ever known; a mother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a stranger to no one and loved holidays, family gatherings like picnics and reunions and traveling. Her home was home to anyone, and she would help anyone that needed down to her last dime or the shirt off her back. Above all, she loved her family and God.
"One single action can have a tremendous impact. What happened on April 13, 1997 was a truly devastating event; not only for our family but for the people in the second vehicle involved in the accident, and I'm sure Teresa's family as well. However to call this an accident would be an outright lie - the act of getting behind the wheel of that car by Teresa Jean Keating was very much intentional. Where she was going, what she was thinking - all that is irrelevant - too drunk to drive, is too drunk to drive. All of our families have suffered a tremendous loss."


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Malachi what's up? You're 30 minutes late man...
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ever heard of a guy named Miyamoto Musashi? well back then people were more patient. anyway I fell asleep waiting for eleven o clock. sorry dude.
ever heard of a guy named Miyamoto Musashi?
Ever heard of methamphetamine? Wait...nevermind...
Let me know what's a good time if you want to reschedule.
I fell asleep waiting for eleven o clock. sorry dude.
I fell asleep waiting for eleven o clock. sorry dude.
Sounds like such an old person thing to do :P
yes it is. You can feel free to insert a joke here, one about how I forgot to change your diaper and you had to sleep in that. ha!
musashi was a 17th? century japanese swordsman who wasted a bunch of dudes, and he is known for showing up late to three successive duels, it was his strategy to defeat his opponent mentally.
its on in 30
go time
A battle of mouth versus brain.
My humble blog
It's easy to refute an argument if you first misrepresent it. William Keizer
Oh, how deliciously witty!
The Anarch is to the Anarchist what the Monarch is to the Monarchist.
-Ernst Jünger
Oh, how deliciously witty!
It won't be for those following the debate. More like a one sided train wreck.
I don't think it was a battle or even intended to be a debate. We were really fleshing out the finer points of our understandings of how humans organize. I'm really surprised at how much we agree on; our contentions are critical but not as many as it seems in our general forum interactions, though I don't mean to put words in Malachi's mouth. Anyway I think it was farily civil and productive, but what do I know, after all I think with my mouth.
@Malachi, I'd like to do another chat some day and pick up where we left off, if that's agreeable to you.
...after all I think with my mouth.
...after all I think with my mouth.
Not you.
@ hashem, sounds good to me.
@ dave, I'm lol right now because youre obviously still butthurt about one or more of the times I thrashed you. get over it.
its on in 60
Is this in a group?
live chat is accessible on the far right. I'm not really a "chat" person but I think its #mises on irc. someone correct me if necessary.
Great, I'm already on far right.
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i never received my sutter home kit ,it said i should receive it in 2-3 weeks via facebook.can you please tell me if its been shipped .thank you
Sutter Home's Night of Hope
If you haven't heard the news yet, we're giving out free Night of Hope kits to our Facebook fans. Just fill out the form on the "Night of Hope" tab on the Sutter Home Facebook page.
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Unfortunately, due to California laws, we're unable to send Cali residents a kit. So if you happen to be a CA resident, we're so sorry that we aren't allowed to send you guys a Night of Hope kit, but we hope that things will be different soon.
And remember, these are only available while supplies last so the sooner you enter, the more likely you'll receive a kit. But if you want to help us out with our breast cancer awareness efforts, add the Sutter Home capsule overlay to your profile picture and we'll donate $1 on your behalf. We look forward to hearing all of your great comments!
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The Easter Bunny called! He said he'll be hopping by Mariner's Landing this Sunday to enjoy the day with his favorite people. Come get your photo taken with him, enjoy all the rides, strolling entertainment, face painting and more! Kids under 12 can pick an Easter egg for a chance to win fantastic prizes (while supplies last)!
Mariner's Landing will be open from 11 am- 6 pm on Sunday as well as noon- 6 pm tomorrow for Opening Day!
Bring the family for a weekend filled with friends, food and entertainment. We're looking forward to seeing you!