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We are going to win GAME 7.
god i hope reggie comes back
Reggie should be allowed to run up and kick everyone of our players in the ****ing balls for this ****. What a sad bunch of players. You get every ****ING CHANCE to win the game, they even kick out their best player out the game, their center fouls out, Refs are giving us calls left and right and we lose.
All I know is one more game till Ron Artest's suspension is over.
Wow. Incredibly underwhelming performance by the Pacers there. This feels worse than the two blowouts they suffered. I don't even know if I want the Pacers to win Saturday because Detroit would DESTROY this team.
Sad. Just really sad.
i hate how our offense works sometimes
all we do is just STAND there and pass it to a guy and hope he makes a forced shot
Box Score
Fast Break--------------10---------------5
Biggest Lead------------10--------------11
Points in the Paint-----42--------------20
Offensive Rebounds------17--------------11
Defensive Rebounds------37--------------33
Your horse is dead, get off it already...
Somewhere, UB is saying "I'd rather lose by 30 than by 1."
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
well, i guess i'll see you guys next year
thats a bad loss but it's not the end of the world.. some of you guys swearing and paying out on the team get the effe over it.. i still love this team weather we are first or last.. sure it hurts but i'll never say we suck or **** like that..
it's a bad bad loss but this series we have had 2 real bad loss's that hurt me.. we have won twice on there floor and we can do it again
we should have put this away but we diden't, i am sure the crew has learned from this and we'll come out fighting saturday...
i'm more worried about the next round and how much fun the pistons will have on eather winner... as there rested and happy
We diden't need to win this game, we should have, we would have liked to but we diden't need to, we have made out life harder but it's even money for game 7...
Damn! Look at the FG% in general and the 3ptFG% in particular, add up the rebounding DISASTER and there ya go
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players overall- great
consistency- horrendous
screw this we will win this game 7 crap
the problem with the last play with us losing by 2 wasn't that we gave the ball to jo or anything, but that everyone else stood where they were at just watching
the rest of the players maybe could of gone inside for a chance of an offensive rebound
i sometimes wonder if carlisle even yells at our players
How do you **** it up so bad. Tinsley should of been yanked permanently after the first 3 he jacked up. What was he 1 of 15 tonight.....Should have never taken any GD Shots!
the only players that played well were dale, james, and...ummm
AJ made some great plays and came through in some critical moments, I wished he would have played more in OT.
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- Boston 92, Indiana 89, OT
By STEVE HERMAN, AP Sports Writer
AP - May 5, 10:25 pm EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- In the wildest game yet of a series headed to a Game 7, the Celtics overcame the late ejection of Paul Pierce and sent their first-round matchup with the Indiana Pacers back to Boston.
Antoine Walker scored 24 points Thursday night, including a go-ahead 3-pointer early in overtime and the clinching basket with a minute to go, in Boston's 92-89 victory.
Boston came back from an early 11-point deficit, took the lead late in the second quarter and stayed in front until the closing seconds of regulation, when Pierce was ejected for his second technical foul.
Boston led 84-83 at the time, and Pierce had just been intentionally fouled by Tinsley as the Pacers tried to stop the clock. Tinsley hit Pierce in the neck while fouling him, and Pierce appeared to swing his elbow in anger.
Referee Steve Javie did not immediately make a call. But after huddling with the other two officials, Pierce was assessed his second technical foul of the game -- an automatic ejection.
Reggie Miller hit the technical foul shot to tie the game, and the Pacers got to choose which Celtics player would replace Pierce at the foul line. They selected Kendrick Perkins, a 64 percent foul shooter, and he missed both attempts.
The Pacers then had a chance to win, but Miller shot an airball from well behind the 3-point line, sending the game to overtime.
Jefferson scored the first basket of the extra period, and there was one more tie before Walker's 3-pointer put the Celtics ahead to stay. His next basket made it 91-87 before Tinsley scored, and Indiana got the ball back with 15 seconds left.
O'Neal then missed a 16-foot turnaround and the ball went out of bounds over the backboard. Delonte West hit one of two free throws to finish the scoring for Boston, and Indiana's Anthony Johnson missed a 3-pointer after Indiana inbounded with 0.7 seconds left.
Davis had a playoff career-high 22 points and Pierce added 20 for Boston.
O'Neal led Indiana with 26 points.
The winner of Game 7 on Saturday will open the Eastern Conference semifinals at defending NBA champion Detroit.
Walker had 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, but it was Boston's bench that initially put the Celtics in position to win.
Led by Davis and Jefferson, who finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds, the Celtics' bench outscored the starters in the first half to overcome Indiana's early lead.
The Pacers scored the first 10 points of the game, and a basket and free throw by Miller gave Indiana its biggest lead, 19-8, before Pierce scored his first points on a pair of free throws.
Boston cut it to 27-20 at the end of the period on Raef LaFrentz's buzzer-beater, and the Celtics continued their comeback while the Pacers went cold in the second quarter. A rebound basket by O'Neal put Indiana up 31-27, but the Pacers missed their next seven shots and managed just five free throws over the next six minutes.
A 3-pointer by Davis gave the Celtics their first lead, 37-36. Jefferson then dunked off an assist by Pierce, Pierce hit two more free throws and Gary Payton scored on a fast break following an Indiana turnover to complete a 14-1 run for a 43-36 lead.
The Celtics led 49-43 at the half and 70-62 after three quarters before consecutive 3-pointers by Indiana's James Jones and Fred Jones started the frantic fourth quarter.
Indiana pulled within one but failed on three straight possessions to tie or take the lead. Johnson hit one of two free throws with 27 seconds to go, making it 84-83, before the foul on Tinsley and Pierce's ejection.
Miller, who had 12 points, needs 27 points to pass former Celtics player Sam Jones (2,909) for 18th in playoff career scoring. ... The last time Boston won a playoff series after trailing 3-2 was in 1988 against Atlanta. ... Former Players Walt Frazier, George Gervin and Dominique Wilkins attended the game as part of the NBA Legends Tour.
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Is Dallas' gay dance scene what it once was — or can be? A panel of out DJs gives us the back beat
In gay dance clubs, the bartender is crucial, and the doorman keeps the peace, but the hero of the night is the DJ. The DJ works not just as the person bringing the tunes, but also as ship's captain, leading the dance floor into an open sea of remixes and creating waves of euphoria through matched beats. Rarely, though, do we hear them open up.
Until now. Seven DJs from across the Dallas scene candidly weigh in on the crowds they play for, the state of Dallas' party scene and just where is it heading. From dance to country to even outside the gayborhood, queer DJs are setting the tone and making their mark, but now they want to be heard.
— Rich Lopez
Dallas Voice: How has the scene evolved?
Alex Guerrero: I've been going to Cedar Springs since I was 19 and it hasn't changed much. The area could explore something more. The music has changed for sure and the lesbian scene embraces trendy genres like dubstep.
Paul Kraft: How we socialize as a community has changed. It's a real challenge. Younger LGBT members socialize more in non-gay clubs. Clubs should adapt; smart ones are appealing to diverse patrons.
Scottie "Redeye" Canfield: I hear complaints all the time about how DJs can't play a non-hit. I come from the "trust-the-DJ" era.
Blaine Soileau: I'd like to go more progressive. What I think holds [me] back are the constant requests for Gaga, Britney and Rihanna.
Micah, you are in Los Angeles now. Is the scene different there?
Micah Banes: The L.A. scene lets me play what I want. They are open to anything. I can play a dubstep track followed by disco and the crowd digs it.
How could the scene be better?
Redeye: I wish there was more diversity. [Back in the day], straight people went to gay clubs because the music was better; now, every place is carbon copy and they don't have the balls to break out.
Soileau: It's a challenge to break the migration pattern to Cedar Springs.
Banes: Yes! Blaine hit the nail on the head. I think Dallas is hurting on venues. The worst thing is getting the 'mos to experience different things.
Kraft: Much of the scene is held in hands of few — namely, the Dallas Tavern Guild. That doesn't allow for variety. Caven controls much of the Strip and they [seldom bring in outside DJs], and it's tougher for smaller indie clubs to finance guest DJs. Until we have more club owners like [those at the Dallas Eagle], willing to be innovative, nothing will change.
What is the Dallas gay club scene doing right?
Roger Huffman: Our crowd is the same, but we do see more straight people coming in.
Banes: Roger is awesome. He's got it on lock.
Guerrero: [At Sue Ellen's], we play to customers and fans. Crappy music doesn't make us money and the DJs are doing a major part for the night. Great managers help.
How do you keep it fresh?
Guerrero: I know what I do for the lesbian crowd works, but sometimes there is a pressure if they want a different sound. For me, it's about maintaining focus.
Soileau: I try to change up the music each time I spin locally. I'll have favorites thrown in but people will definitely hear new and unreleased stuff.
Huffman: We may play some slower country before the faster stuff needs to happen — like the two-steps and the shuffles.
With the Purple Party, MetroBall and the like, how is Dallas as a dance destination?
Redeye: It used to be [great]. I would define the whole scene as kind of stereotypical. It's the same thing everywhere and there are a lot of people who don't wanna hear that.
Guerrero: Dallas is lacking in some parts. Station 4 just did the Glow Party and it was cool, but how much better it could be if we had more [of those events]?
Soileau: Bigger events are going by the wayside. Many of the circuit parties from the '90s have vanished. I don't think Dallas would support more. We can't charge a cover because people likely complain.
Erik Thoresen: Yes. Because of one word: Pride.
Banes: Do you think it's the support or lack of venues for the shrinking of party size?
Soileau: Micah, I think it's just been done and new things are evolving.
Kraft: Trends change. It was sofa clubs, then bottle clubs, but I'm seeing a trend to dance more.
Are non-gay clubs surpassing gay ones in innovation with differing offerings like silent discos, guest DJs and live music?
Kraft: I can appreciate out-of-the-box inspiration; incorporating new ideas is always good.
Soileau: Yes, but silent discos were a cute idea, then buh-bye. I would love to see more guest DJs, but try charging a cover to pay for them.
Guerrero: I don't see a big difference. The clubs I've been to are the same, music-wise.
Redeye: You can't be in this business and be cheap. Clubs are about rep and bringing in someone that's worth a damn will have more people in spending money at the bar. You have to invest in the bar. Beauty Bar has brought in cutting edge DJs from outside for $1,000.
As DJs, do you think live music options are good or bad for the scene?
Soileau: I'm not sure about more live music.
Kraft: As a dance DJ, the last thing I want is to build up energy to stop for a live act. Sue Ellen's has done a great job with live music, though.
Huffman: I wish we had more options. A live band came in on our anniversary and we had requests for live bands but nothing became of it.
Banes: The Round-Up would be great for live music.
Soileau: But I don't see a gay crowd packing a live venue.
Why is that?
Banes: There are not a lot of live acts that can pull in 300 homos to a club.
Soileau: That all would be nice but most of the gay crowd isn't in-the-know. Back in the '80s, I would have answered differently. People were thirsty for new stuff.
Guerrero: I know our customers enjoy the bands. There is nothing wrong with more music. What's wrong with finding gay bands? I'm not a big fan of live music, but seeing them at our club, there is major talent out there.
What has been the best thing to happen to the Dallas club scene? The worst?
Soileau: We haven't dissolved and faded away. The worst is how the Internet has taken a big bite out of club life.
Banes: Like Blaine said, the Cedar Springs migrations hurt, but the passion is still there.
Huffman: A good thing was the no-smoking ordinance — it made the atmosphere so much better. The worst has been the clubs that have closed.
Redeye: There's always room for it to get better, but you need a catalyst, a vanguard. Try something out once a month, do something different. Baby steps.
Guerrero: For me, the worst is the drama. It puts people at high risk. Don't bring the drama out!
Have Scruff, Grindr and social networks affected clubs?
Kraft: You can now order men like pizza. We don't know how to talk to each other. I think people are getting over that and have more desire to get out.
Soileau: Absolutely. That's why clubs are promoting alongside these apps.
Thoresen: What hasn't changed is that people still go clubbing to party and get down.
As DJs on Cedar Springs, how do you respond to that migration?
Guerrero: Working on the block, I'm very lucky, but I know there could be more venues. We work hard to have a presence. I can't imagine how it would feel if I didn't get as much visibility.
Thoresen: It's tough because I've been doing solid while other clubs have been up and down.
Huffman: I do like that the clubs are in one location. I think in part, that's good for us.
Redeye: There is a market for it and I wish I could play in the community, but play cool stuff. I couldn't get away with it, so I've always been at clubs that were on the fringe.
Where do you see the gay club scene heading?
Redeye: Gay clubs feel more segregated than ever. Maybe people think we're progressing, but we're really going backwards.
Soileau: It'll always be in a transitional state. But they'll be around.
Kraft: It could use more diversity and outside influences. Dallas isn't known for being versatile. Having been a promoter, I will tell you: It was suicide to deviate. The guys here want what they want. It's tough from a balancing standpoint.
So what's your overall perspective on the state of the Dallas gay club dance scene?
Huffman: It's good. As long as people still are coming out to have fun, it'll continue.
Soileau: I do think we are trailing straight clubs [in terms of innovation], but it's a cycle.
Kraft: It could be more current, innovative. The Cavens, the Okons, the Guild still have a hold and work very much in the old way. The Eagle has adapted and moved forward. Until we have more club owners determined to do that, the scene could stagnate.
Redeye: A lot has to do with the business of it. The DJ is there to educate, but if you think of clubs as a school, it's like the audience gets to check out one book and everyone's gotta share it.
What do you say to haters who say Dallas has no appreciation for music diversity?
Soileau: You have all these people that are living in a time warp with their relentless requests. If you want to hear your favorite song, go sit in your car then come back into the club.
Final thoughts?
Redeye: I'm not dissing mainstream, but it's sad when a whole market is ignored. It's like feeling ostracized in my own community for listening to something different. It doesn't feel representative.
Guerrero: I feel honored to be in the biggest gay scene; being the only female is a blessing. I hope to spread my wings and make the lesbian community proud.
Banes: I'm excited about where gay music is going. We're going to see a big change in the next five years.
Kraft: At the Eagle, you can see everybody having a great time together. That's the future. Separately things are weak, but draw a number of groups together and you see the strength.
Soileau: Just keep supporting your local clubs because when they are gone you will miss them.
Huffman: I agree with Blaine. The support is important.
Thanks, all. Now keep the party going.
Who's who on the panel
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition February 3, 2012.

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The Pacer Report: Midseason Edition
By Marc F. Roberts
for HOOPSWORLD.com
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Mid-Season Report
We are at the halfway point of the 2003-04 NBA season, and to everyones surprise the Indiana Pacers have the NBAs best record at 31-11. While we as Pacer Fans all knew the Pacers would be this good (wink, wink), they have outperformed nearly everyone elses expectation, and are finally receiving some much deserved respect as a legitimate title contender. Team accomplishments arent the only thing the Pacers are being recognized for either. Many Pacers are receiving credit for their outstanding individual performances. Here is a look at the NBA Awards, and the Pacers who have a chance at winning them.
Award: MVP
NBA Favorite: Kevin Garnett
Pacer with best chance: Jermaine ONeal
Likelihood of a Pacer winning the award: 10%
Jermaine ONeal is the MVP of the Eastern Conference, hands down. Things out West arent so easy, however. Regulars like Shaq, Kobe, and Chris Webber arent in the running this year because of injury, but the list is still very crowed with the likes of Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and newcomer Peja Stojakovic. Chris Webber should be back in action soon, which should eliminate Peja from contention. The likelihood is still that this Award will again come down to either Tim Duncan or Kevin Garnett. However, If the Pacers are able to have an even better record in the second half of the season than they did in the first half, and finish with say 65 wins, then the voters will have to take a long, hard look at Jermaine ONeal.
Award: Coach of the Year
NBA Favorite: Jerry Sloan
Pacer with best chance: Rick Carlisle
Likelihood of a Pacer winning the award: 20%
Jerry Sloan is head and shoulders above everyone else right now, and if he can manage to limp the Jazz, a team that just lost one of their best players in Matt Harpring, back to the playoffs, then he should be the unanimous Coach of the Year. However, if the Jazz falter and start losing with more regularity look for Carlisle to be the frontrunner of a crowed group that includes Larry Brown of Detroit, Hubbie Brown of Memphis, Jeff Bzdelik of Denver, and Rick Adlemen of Sacramento to win the Award.
Award: Rookie of the Year
NBA Favorite: LeBron James
Pacer with best chance: James Jones
Likelihood of a Pacer winning the award: 0%
Even though James Jones officially qualifies for this Award, I cannot imagine any situation, including injury, in which Jones would have even the slightest possibility of getting a single vote for this Award, much less winning it. Right now this is a two-man race between LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony and, barring injury, it should be for the duration of the season. LeBron is the only NBA player averaging over 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists a game, while Carmelo is averaging 18 points and six rebounds, all while leading the lowly Nuggets back to the promised land. Its should be a toss-up, but in the end I think LeBron will come out ahead.
Award: Defensive Player of the Year
NBA Favorite: Ron Artest
Pacer with best chance: Ron Artest
Likelihood of a Pacer winning the award: 60%
This Award looks to be a three horse race between Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons, Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz, and Ron Artest. Wallace is looking to defend his title as the leagues top defender for the third straight year, and is putting up another stellar season. Wallace is averaging 3.1 blocks and 1.7 steals per contest, which is similar to his production during his past two seasons. Kirilenko is also putting together a terrific season, ranking 3rd in both blocks (2.9) and steals (2.1). While Artest isnt putting up quite the numbers these other two are, although he is second in the NBA in steals, his ability to shut down opposing players is unparalleled, and that is why he is the favorite to win, as long as he stays out of trouble.
Award: 6th Man of the Year
NBA Favorite: Al Harrington
Pacer with best chance: Al Harrington
Likelihood of a Pacer winning the award: 50%
Al Harrington is playing more minutes (31 per game) than any other bench player in the league. During that time he is averaging 12.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, all while playing amazing defense. Only Dallas forward Antawn Jamison, with the exception of the defense part, can rival those numbers. Jamison is averaging 15.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in 30 minutes, but the likelihood that Jamison will be traded leaves Baby Al as the favorite. Other candidates include Desmond Mason, Earl Boykins, Brian Cardinal, and Bobby Jackson.
Weekly Predictions
Season Total: 27-6
Last Week: 3-0
@. Atlanta: Atlanta continues has underachieved all season. I dont see any reason why they would stop now.Pacers by 8.
VS. Detroit: Both teams are hot and if the Pacers want to create some distance in the Division then they need to win this game. Pacers by 3.
VS. Houston: Look for the Pacers to complete their sweep of Houston this season. Pacers by 6.
@. Washington: Washington matches up very well with the Pacers when Jerry Stackhouse and Gilbert Arenas are healthy. Unfortunately they arent. Pacers by 9.


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Senators continued debating bills this week and passed many bills through their final reading. Here is a debrief of April 29-May 3:
Child care
LB 507: Sen. Kathy Campbell of Lincoln sponsored this bill to improve the quality of child care centers, which passed on a 27-0 vote Tuesday.
It would require certain child care centers to participate in a quality rating and improvement system and change the eligibility for families to get assistance to use child care centers.
Requiring the centers to uphold certain criteria, this bill would make information on the quality of certain centers available for parents, and would provide accountability for the state dollars spent funding these centers, Campbell said.
An amendment was adopted on a 26-0 vote to change the eligibility for families to get assistance from 120 percent of the federal poverty level, which is about $23,000 for a family of three. The amendment changed the eligibility to 125 percent of the federal poverty level in the 2013-2014 fiscal year and to 130 percent of the poverty level in the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
No life without parole for juveniles
LB 44: Under this bill passed Thursday on a 38-1 vote, juveniles convicted of Class 1A felonies would no longer face a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
The bill, introduced by Sen. Brad Ashford of Omaha, would establish a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a minimum sentence of 40 years imprisonment for juvenile offenders convicted of the most serious crimes, like murder, rape and kidnapping.
The bill also requires parole boards to consider certain factors -- like age at the time of offense -- when making determinations about parole. The bill is an attempt to bring Nebraska state law in line with a recent Supreme Court decision that mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole are unconstitutional for juveniles under the age of 18.
Privatize corn board
LB 354: Lawmakers suspended debate Tuesday on this bill that would partially privatize the Nebraska Corn Board. Established by the Corn Resources Act of 1978, the Corn Board allocates funds for research, education, market development and promotion to expand the demand for and value of Nebraska corn and corn-based products. Under this bill, called the Nebraska Corn Promotion Act, the Corn Board would no longer be a state entity, but a quasi-independent body, according to Sen. Tyson Larson of ONeill, who introduced the bill.
The bill would allow Nebraska corn producers -- rather than the governor -- to elect Corn Board members. It would also give producers a refund option on the half-a-cent per bushel of corn excise tax -- called a checkoff -- they pay at the point of initial sale, which funds the activities of the Corn Board.
Public service appeals
LB 545: Nebraska senators advanced a bill Thursday, May 2, that would streamline the appeals process for the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The bill was introduced by Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton who said eliminating district courts, which are the first line of review, from the process would make it more efficient and less costly to ratepayers who bear the expense of appeals.
The commission regulates public industries including telecommunications and electric services. Senators advanced the bill to Select File with a 33-8 vote.
Racial profiling
LB 99 - A bill that would change the collection of racial profiling information and Nebraska Crime Victims Reparations Fund requirements advanced to Final Reading April 30.
Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha introduced LB 99, which would remove the sunset date for the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice to collect racial profiling data.
It would also add requirements for the commission and law enforcement agencies. An amendment to the bill, adopted 29-0, would eliminate a requirement that a victim suffer at least a 10 percent loss of financial resources to qualify for compensation from the Nebraska Crime Victims Reparations Fund.
Mistreated livestock
LB 423 - This Agriculture Committee bill passed through final reading Thursday on a 41-0 vote. This bill changes the regulations for seizing mistreated livestock to allow police officers to create a compromise with owners to avoid removing the livestock from the owners possession.
If the animal is seized, the owner must pay for its care, but will be reimbursed if found not guilty of animal mistreatment.
A bill (LB 544) sponsored by Sen. Tom Hansen of North Platte was adopted as an amendment. With this amendment, any livestock owner who owns a bull with the venereal disease bovine trichomoniasis cannot transport or sell the infected livestock unless it is for slaughter.
Renewable energy
LB 104 and LB 402: Two bills advanced to Select File in the Nebraska Legislature that would give renewable energy incentives in the state, even with some senators saying the bills were too similar.
Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha sponsored LB402 that would encourage local ownership of renewable energy projects. Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha sponsored LB 104 that would give tax incentives to companies producing renewable energy to export to other states, including wind, solar and geothermal energy.
Vets driver's license
LB 93: Nebraska senators advanced a bill from general file Tuesday, April 29, that would let veterans adds their veteran status on a drivers licence or state ID. Veterans otherwise would have to show discharge papers or other documents with a Social Security number to take advantage of store discounts, said Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton, who introduced the bill.
She said those documents, which arent photo IDs, contain private information and people wouldnt routinely carry them. At least 34 other states passed or are in the process of passing similar laws, she said.
Education for welfare
LB 240: Under this bill passed Thursday on a 41-0 vote, continuing education will satisfy work requirements necessary to qualify for public benefits like the Aid to Dependent Children program.
The bill, introduced by Sen. John Harms of Scottsbluff, eliminates previous age restrictions in the law and allows a person of any age to fulfill work requirements by pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
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You are making your way through the Australian bush at night when you get a flat tyre. You start removing the nuts one by one to fill it with a can of 'Fix-a-flat' when your 4-year old kid kicks the bolts from the pile. It is dark and you can't see.
How can you find the nuts when it is dark?
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Hard-hitting Royals keep it going against Reds
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Royals posted 16 more hits in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Reds and they're certain to win the Spring Training team batting championship. Their .338 average is 29 points ahead of the second-place Angels.
"Pretty good hittin' team," manager Ned Yost said. "You could go down the list, they've all had a great spring -- Alex Gordon. Man, oh man, I don't know if you could swing the bat better than he is right now."
Gordon hit his seventh home run on Thursday and is hitting .420. Chris Getz, .450; Lorenzo Cain, .446; and Mike Moustakas, .418, are other Royals among the Majors' top 10 hitters this spring.
"We're just putting together good at-bats," Yost said. "I'm pleased with that."
There are conditions in Arizona that are beneficial to hitters, Yost conceded.
"Pitchers are working on certain things and you've got hard infields and sun fields, wind-blown. There are a lot of variables in the hitter's favor, but we're hitting the ball awful hard and we're putting ourselves in good hitting counts and I just like our approach," Yost said.
That approach has resulted in a 24-7-2 record, also the best in baseball, with their final game coming Friday against the Indians.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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For my birthday last year I did something I thought I'd never do.
I had my palm read.
Now, I don't really believe in psychics, but when my friends insisted, I decided "what the hell,†and did it.
In the past, I would smile and shake my head when people told me how accurate the predictions were, but I was still skeptical.
The palm reader, Rebecca Henderson, came highly regarded in her craft of chiromancy. So, I decided to go in with an open mind and remember to take everything with a grain of salt.
I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. I left with an appreciation of Rebecca's talent and her deep love of her work.
I caught up with Rebecca and asked her to share her experiences as a palm reader.
Lori Kommor:When and how did you know that you had a "gift†to read someone's past and future by looking at their hands?
Rebecca Henderson: When I was eleven years old and began to imitate a palm reader at my elementary school fair.
She must have been someone's mother dressed as a Gypsy, seated in an army surplus pup tent in the middle of the hallway at Longfellow School on Duker Avenue in the Highlands. It's now the DePaul School. She captured my imagination and I wanted to do what she did and look like her.
So I began my favorite game, which was the gypsy. I dressed up and made tents at our yard carnivals and began doing what I imagined she did.
She held my hand and made it special to notice the lines in the palms of my hands. She touched and held my hands respectfully and spoke to me about the lines as if they meant something. The touch and gaze of attention led me to understand how rich the term "pay attention†is.
It only cost a quarter that day. She was a rich gypsy with a well of attention for me as a little girl.
I am now very rich with  attention and each time I hold someone's hand I celebrate that beautiful woman who gave me my first entrance to the world of curiosity and the art of holding hands and palm reading.
I imitated her, and people's mothers at yard carnivals and slumber parties would say that I was telling the truth. How did you know what they would say?
I thought I had just let it fall from my mouth like a dream or a story.
Later I went to the library and would check out every book i could find on palm reading.
I began to look for teachers and now 48 years later I have had wonderful teachers from around the world and read 30,000 palms in 10 different countries.
L.K.: Prominent socialite and a force in thoroughbred racing Marylou Whitney hosted countless celebrity-filled Derby parties. You where hired to read palms for more than 25 years. Who are some of the famous guest palms that you read?
R.H.: Henry Kissinger; Esther Williams; Bruce Davidson (Olympic Equestrian event champion); Captain Mark Phillips; Rock Hudson; Binker Hunt; Anita Madden; Jenny Craig; John Wayne's son; Beverly Sils; Veronique Peck; Joan Rivers; William F. Buckley Jr.; Jimmy Dean; Barbara Walters; Mrs. Happy Chandler; Louis Nunn; The Governor of West Virginia; Seth Hancock; Bull Hancock; Penny Cherney; C.V. Whitney, Stephen Irwin and many others
L.K.: Would you refer to yourself as a psychic?
R.H.: Yes I would call myself a psychic as well as a trained Cheirologist (Palm Reader), playwright, artist and actress.
I just completed my Medicine dance two-studio art installation in Costa Rica, and my play, Frog's Milk Pump Works, co-written with Heidi Saunders, was just produced at the Rudyard Kipling. It played to sold out Houses in Louisville. Frog's Milk Pump Works was directed by Keith McGill. The Bluegrass Gypsy became a character within the play. I played The Bluegrass Gypsy.
I also have a one woman Show of Blue Grass Gypsy stories called Tales of the Bluegrass Gypsy, so yes, I am a psychic. I am a mystic and a poet.
L.K.: You've read more than 30,000 palms in 10 different countries. Is it really like reading different faces? Could you recognize the same palm twice?
R.H.: I don't read faces and yet the hands are connected to the whole body so every little move we make is magic when we are together reading palms.
We are facing each other and paying attention to the whole field of awareness, guided by the focus of the map in the hands.
Hands are very surprising. The hands are not as guarded as the faces and I am trained to see clearly the cues in the hands. We can cut to the essential and bypass a lot of veils of cultural layers.
Ask Jacque Parsley, Louisville artist, about my recognizing the same palm twice.
She was at a Halloween party in a costume covered from head to foot except for her hands.
She did not speak. I looked at her hands and knew it was Jacque. It seems I hardly ever forget a palm once I have read it.
The palms are so beautiful. I may forget a face or lose the name, but I see the palm and the moment of reading streams back in a beautiful living memory light.
L.K.: I've heard the term "life line†when someone's palm is being read. Explain what the "life line†means to you?
R.H.: The life line, to me, indicates the strength of a physical energy connection to the life of the individual.
An earth line, it rings around the thumb. All of the lines change. The life line is like a mighty Mississippi River in the palm of the hand. I have seen so many life lines change, grow, strengthen and repair themselves.
L.K.: What is the greatest news you've been able to tell someone from reading his or her palm?
R.H: When Robin Leech, filming "Life Styles of the Rich and Famous†at the Whitney Derby Party, aimed his camera at my Pink Plastic Zephyra May Miller created dress, I spun around in the rainbow cape, as Seth Hancock asked "Rebecca, who will win the Kentucky Derby tomorrow?â€
I saw the image of a black horse with yellow stars and said out loud, "The blackest horse with the yellow silks will win the Kentucky Derby tomorrow!â€
I always, on purpose, do not look at the racing form before going to the party. Seth Hancock replied, "Well I hope so, that's my horse. Sunday Silence.â€
L.K.: Explain the term "palm reading is the art of holding hands and telling stories?â€
R.H.: The art of holding hands and telling a story. Story telling is an art form of giving and receiving. In story telling sometimes a teller will invoke the story with "the call.â€
A story, you can call up a form to share, to let go and meet again with a continuation and always a new old tale.
I think that palm reading is this magic for me. Each hand is a unique story. I tell a tale that I see like reading the story of a map of a country I have never been to before.


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Flags of the world: Union Jack
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a little bit about the Union Jack of the United Kingdom with this colouring printable flag for kids.
What you need:
- computer with internet access
- printer
- paper
- coloured pencils or markers
United Kingdom Flag
Became official: 1707
Representation: The Union Jack is made up of three individual flags.
The red cross comes from St George of England.
Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland,is represented by the diagonal red cross.
Saint Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland. This cross is depicted in white on the blue background of the flag also moving from corner to corner.
Joined together, all three crosses form the flag of the United Kingdom.
Did you know?
The flag of the United Kingdom is commonly called the Union Jack because it represents the union of three countries. But the correct name is actually the Union Flag and the term Union Jack should only be used when the flag is flying on a ship.
Print your own United Kingdom flag to colour in. See the colours you need to use below.
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Posted on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College received the largest gift in its 160-year history as a result of a $7 million bequest from Helen Louise Lemmon. The gift will be used to endow The Lemmon Family Scholarship for students seeking careers in the sciences.
The gift is part of Ever Higher: The Campaign for Westminster College and helped Westminster eclipse $37.4 million towards its $50-million goal. Ever Higher entered its public phase in September and is already the most successful fundraising campaign in Westminster history. Visit www.westminster.edu/everhigher for campaign details.
"This is a transformational gift that will significantly elevate Westminster's ability to attract top student scholars," Westminster College President Dr. Richard H. Dorman said. "A national goal is to increase America's competitiveness in the sciences globally, and this new scholarship program will enhance Westminster's role in achieving that goal."
Westminster was recognized by Forbes.com as the "best college in the nation for women in the S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) fields," and Westminster graduates are accepted into medical school at double the national average.
The sciences, especially biology-related fields, are Westminster's fastest growing majors. All Westminster programs emphasize experiential learning and preparing students to succeed in their chosen field of interest.
Westminster students work with faculty mentors throughout their four years on campus to conduct cutting-edge research and present their findings at national conferences. Senior capstone research projects provide every student the opportunity to apply and hone information literacy and research skills, scientific writing skills, and problem-solving skills in collaboration with a faculty adviser.
In addition, all Westminster students benefit from a liberal studies core curriculum which empowers students to: reason logically and evaluate critically; communicate effectively; think creatively; demonstrate intellectual curiosity; apply knowledge to contemporary issues; demonstrate moral and ethical commitments to neighbor, society, and the natural world; and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and the acquisition of skills for careers and responsible service as world citizens.
"We are grateful that Mrs. Lemmon valued the education she received from Westminster and chose to share that special gift with future generations of students," Vice President of Institutional Advancement Gloria Cagigas said.
The Lemmon Family Scholarship is restricted for use in the sciences and criteria will be defined in 2013.
The previous largest gift to Westminster was $3 million from Andrew McKelvey to help construct the Andrew J. McKelvey Campus center in 2003.
Contact Gloria Cagigas at 724-946-7368 or email for more information about Ever Higher: The Campaign for Westminster College.
About the Lemmon Family …
Margaret "Peggy" Lemmon Janisse, Martha Jane Lemmon, and Helen Louise Lemmon were the daughters of George Steele Lemmon, a chemist with Teledyne Vasco Company in Latrobe, and June Saxman Lemmon, an accomplished artist. The Lemmon sisters were raised with a healthy respect for higher education, a genuine appreciation for hard work, and an understanding of philanthropic responsibility.
Louise entered Westminster College in 1938 and completed two full years of study with a major in secretarial science and worked as secretary to the president of Allegheny Steel. Peggy completed three years at Westminster.
Following the death of their parents and the death of Peggy's husband, the two sisters returned to the family home in Latrobe to care for their sister. Louise retired in 1962, while Peggy worked in interior design and as a volunteer for Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. Peggy passed away in 2010 and Louise died in 2011.


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Pacers trade: Jeff Foster
Pacers get: Tyrus Thomas
Bobcats trade: Gerald Wallace, Tyrus Thomas
Bobcats get: Devin Harris, Derrick Favors
Nets trade: Favors, Harris, Damion James , 2 future 1st round picks
Nets get: Carmelo
Nuggets trade: Carmelo
Nuggets get: Gerald Wallace, Jeff Foster, Damion James, 2 1st rounders
Pacers get a Murphy for DC2 type trade with an expiring. As a starter Thomas averages 26 ppg 11 rpg and 4 blocks pg alothough he started only one game.
Bobcats get a talent upgrade and now have the option to move dj augustein or put harris at the 2 spot and have a future star in favors.
Nuggets get a replacement for Carmelo an expiring/productive player in jeff foster and a prospect in James and 2 picks.
Grades I give the teams:
Pacers: A+
Bobcats: A
Nets: A for them I guess. they want carmelo
Nuggets: B


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I've never really wanted anything on the Android platform. I also never really cared for a smaller iPad. As a musician I want more touch screen space. Windows 8 is bringing the world just that. In fact, the new Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon is so large it comes with wheels. Wheels! A few years down the road imagine a main touch sequencer with multiple music touch apps all on the same screen. I hope SKB makse a nice case so I can use mine live. I really hope Apple combines iOS and OS-X and makes everything they do touch. If not this could be a little "in" for the Windows eco-system.
"How badly have you wanted to turn your iPad or, better yet, touchscreen all-in-one PC into a table? OK, so maybe you haven't thought of it. But don't worry, Lenovo has. At CES 2013 the company unveiled its IdeaCentre Horizon, a 27-inch desktop all-in-one that transforms into a table. The all-in-one can actually be purchased with a separate table stand with wheels." – abcnews
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Championship: Watford manager Gianfranzo Zola feels he is growing into the role
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola feels he has learned a lot from his experiences in his first job at West Ham.
Last Updated: 26/10/13 12:12pm
In a wide-ranging interview with Geoff Shreeves for Weekend Warm-Up, the Italian discussed his current role in trying to secure promotion to the Premier League with Watford.
The Chelsea legend also refused to rule out taking over the Stamford Bridge hotseat at some time in the future but stressed he has a lot still to learn before that dream could become a reality.
Zola became West Ham manager in September 2008 and earned plaudits for bringing a number of talented young players into the team and developing their playing style.
But after the club finished five points above the Premier League relegation places, he was sacked just two days after the end of the 2009/10 season.
"West Ham was my first job. The situation is different (to being a player) but is getting better and I am starting to find answers to problems. But still there are moments in which it is difficult," he said.
"At West Ham it was tough, it was very demanding. Apart from the first year, we never had the time to experiment or do the things we wanted to do. Results were everything.
"When you are allowed to try things, you can make a difference. But West Ham allowed me to learn a lot. It was hard but it was a lesson."
Zola has since established himself at Vicarage Road, leading a team with a limited budget to third place in the Championship last season before they lost to Crystal Palace in the play-off final at Wembley.
Watford have made a promising start to the current campaign and Zola is keen to guide them to glory after the disappointment of failing to secure promotion.
"I am very committed to what I am doing. It feels like I have an unfinished job and I would like to complete it," he added.
"The club has been very supportive so I would like to give them some satisfaction.
"After the Leicester game (in the play-off semi-finals) I felt 10 years younger. We then got to the game (play-off final) in which we were probably favourites and reached a situation where things didn't work.
"Too many players did not perform to their best and probably the manager should have done something different. All of a sudden you go from one extreme to the other."
As for a return to Chelsea in the future, Zola insisted he must improve if he is to be up to the job of one day managing them and stressed the success he had as a player in west London will count for nothing if he were to apply for the top job there.
"I want to master this job," he said. "Whether I am going to one day manage a club like Chelsea depends on how good I am going to become.
"I am not sure Chelsea would choose me because of what I was as a player because that would be totally wrong. The focus for me is to get good in this job and then I will see.
"But Chelsea will always be a special place for me."
Watch Gianfranco Zola's Watford in action away to Brighton on Monday night. The programme gets underway from 7:30pm on Sky Sports 1 HD.


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Founded in 1998, the Seattle-based Funko has become one of the world's leading brands for licensed toys and collectibles, with signature products including plush and vinyl figures and bobbleheads. Funko routinely releases collections based on popular television shows and movies, with recent examples of inspiration being "The Walking Dead" and "Game of Thrones." In addition, Funko makes products based on popular characters from the DC, Marvel, and Disney catalogs. With such an enormous amount of famous material to choose from, it's no wonder Funko continues to impress.
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Eyebeam hosted an interdisciplinary panel discussion entitled Social Network Soiree: Discussion, Champagne, Experiment. The discussion addressed the social dynamics that drive fashion trends, enable salacious gossip, fuel Internet crazes and sustain corporate power structures. Panelists used social network analysis to explain a transformation in art, technology, or culture. A cocktail party followed the discussion, where guests wore wireless badges called meme tags that track and analyze social interaction in real time. To participate in the experiment, guests mingled, listened to freshly spun electronica, and sipped complimentary mini-Moet champagne. Panelists included Malcom Gladwell, Natalie Jeremijenko, Josh On, Jonah Peretti, and Rick Borovoy.
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Faculty and professional personnel unable to work as a result of illness or injury are eligible to participate in the paid sick leave program.
An allowance of twelve days of paid sick leave is provided each fiscal year for full-time faculty and professional personnel assigned on an academic or fiscal year basis. Paid sick leave allowance may accumulate to a maximum of 90 days.
This policy also applies to full-time contract faculty assigned at least one academic semester. The number of paid sick days allowed is prorated on a semester basis.
Paid sick leave regulations apply only if the person is actively employed at the time of illness. Paid sick leave is to be used only for illness of the faculty member or for the care of a family member during an illness of that family member. The total paid sick leave days used for care of a family member shall not exceed five days in any fiscal year.
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If you want additional information on the Honor Flight organization, call Sandie or Bob at 633-0049.
The day of the Honor Flight
Scattered across the community, the World War II veterans waited at their doors full of excitement. It was 5:30 a.m., still dark. They'd put their name on the list over six months ago — some would claim six decades — a long time to tarry when you're 90 years old. But at long last it was here, the day of the Honor Flight, when they'd travel to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorial.
One by one, each veteran was picked up by a personal guardian, usually a son or daughter, someone to assist him and make his day as safe, rewarding and memorable as possible.
After a short trip across town, the senior soldiers arrived at the Air National Guard base where they reported for duty, pulling on commemorative shirts and hats designating them as members of the celebrated company. No sad farewells, induction haircuts or medical examinations at this departure. Just smiles, reunions with old buddies, a hot breakfast for everyone and a hearty welcome. Then it was time to board.
Dawn was breaking as fellow citizens formed an impressive flag line on the tarmac leading up to the Airbus 320, which would ferry the men to our nation's capitol. The old heroes seemed dazed as they walked past Old Glory, climbed up the wide steps, and paused at the cabin door where they turned and waved an emotional goodbye.
An hour later at their arrival at Reagan National, the men were astonished once again to be greeted as important dignitaries. Now total strangers, Americans who understood the significance of their contribution stepped forward beaming, clasping their hands, patting their shoulders, hugging and thanking them for their service. It was a beautiful sight, streaming sunshine and tears, made even more poignant with a band playing "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else but Me."
The bus drove straight to that most paramount destination, the World War II Memorial. As the veterans wandered the plaza, time stood still.
Discovering Eisenhower's quote, "You are about to embark upon the great crusade … the eyes of the world are watching," a retired insurance executive recalled serving 44 months in England as a crew chief on B-17 bombers flying missions into Normandy. He reflected on the special bond between crew chief and pilot, confessing that he lost at least 12 courageous pilot friends.
After posing for a photo with his grandson under the Pacific Arch, a still brawny elderly Marine, who seldom spoke of the war, told of hearing stealthy footsteps in the black sands of Iwo Jima during nighttime guard duty.
An Army vet remembered the happiness he felt at coincidentally bumping into another homesick private, a fellow classmate at Leo High School, at an Easter sunrise service on Guadalcanal in 1944. He returned to the farm; his friend was lost forever.
A widower in a wheelchair, who'd celebrated 62 years of marriage before his wife's death, said he never forgot the devastation of Nagasaki or his joy returning home with yards and yards of the finest, softest, whitest silk for a wedding gown.
Staring at the gold stars on Freedom Wall, a veteran shrugged, claiming he was not worthy of honor. He'd never been shot at, he'd always had a hot meal and a warm bed, and he'd merely fueled Patton's tanks. And then a hardened old soldier, stout and strong like an ancient oak, stepped forward and put his arm around his comrade. "God bless you and God bless Saint Patton who rescued us when we were trapped in the Argonne forest!"
They saw the best of America on that cloudless day — the polished granite wall, the wise and patient Lincoln, one historic site after another. In the late afternoon, the veterans arrived at Arlington Cemetery. The sun was low, casting the headstones in a golden backlight as their bus slowly wound its way up through the hallowed ground until it approached the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then the men of the Greatest Generation, many leaning heavily on the arms of their children, removed their hats and stood silently at attention, watching the changing of the guard, contemplating the past and the future.
The lights of Fort Wayne sparkled below as the plane approached Baer Field. At 9 p.m. the wheels touched down and the plane glided to a stop. Right on cue, a lone bugler stepped forward and played taps. The day was done, all was well, God was nigh. Then happy cheers, thank-yous and farewells poured out of 70 satisfied customers, exhausted soldiers of World War II who would never forget the day of their Honor Flight.
All veterans, their families and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Day screening of the heartwarming documentary "Honor Flight — One Last Mission" at 6 p.m. May 27 at Parkview Field. No charge.


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The Corvette hobby provides practitioners with a diverse array of activities involving their favorite sports car. These include taking part in car shows, Corvette meets, weekend getaways, and even motorsports events. While comparatively few owners will race their cars, on-track competition has helped Corvette become the American icon it is today.
The marque's racing heritage began in 1955, when Zora Duntov and his merry band of engineers stuffed a 265-cube small-block into a C1. In 1956 Corvette competed at the Daytona Beach flying-mile event, setting several records. Then, three factory-backed Corvettes were entered in the 12 Hours of Sebring race, where the team finished Ninth overall. Brand advertising quickly followed, including the famous "Real McCoy" ad, which featured a photo of a Corvette pit stop at Sebring.
Since then, Corvettes have amassed an impressive list of championships attained by both private and factory racing teams. So while not all Corvette owners are racers, most realize that under that beautiful fiberglass body lies a competition-bred beast.
As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet staged the Corvette World Tribute earlier this year at the beautiful Road America racing circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The four-mile course is filled with elevation changes, tight corners, and long straights, leading former GM engineer and race car driver John Heinricy to compare it to the famous Spa circuit in Belgium. First opened in 1955, the track is still going strong and continues to be popular with racing fans.
The weekend was packed with vintage racing Corvettes, as well as panel discussions with former drivers and other prominent members of the hobby. This was also the weekend Corvette Racing competed in the American Le Mans Series four-hour race. GM provided Team VETTE with a beautiful Grand Sport convertible so we could photograph the company's newest offerings alongside its legendary predecessors.
The Registry of Corvette Race Cars presented an impressive "Field of Dreams" that showcased 24 significant Vette race machines from throughout the marque's history. The roster stretched from the first '56 factory Corvette that won its class at the 1956 12 Hours of Sebring race to the factory C6.R GT1 that won its category at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans. A whole host of other historic C1-C5 Corvette racers were sandwiched in between these two bookends.
On Saturday night a dinner was held at the Road America Center. The entertainment included a screening of The Quest, a documentary produced by Michael Brown for Carlisle Productions. The film captures Corvette's first Le Mans class victory in 1960, and the late Chip Miller's quest to locate and restore the car. It also documents the eventual restoration by Corvette Repair and how Lance, Miller's son, returned the car to Le Mans in 2010. It was a fitting tribute to Chip, and to the Corvette's racing heritage.
Throughout the weekend three vintage- racing groups competed on the circuit. The two factory Pratt & Miller racers even served as pace cars for Sunday's main event. Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. Vice President for Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, announced a renewed partnership with the track, including a rededication of the Turn 6 "Corvette Bridge."
The bridge was dedicated in 1963, and the Corvette logo remained until 1981. It reappeared from 1992 to 1995. Now it's back, featuring a fresh design that includes the most recent crossed-flags insignia. On Sunday morning the Corvette Racing team and crew lined up under the bridge for the ceremony. Next to the factory team was the championship-winning '59 "Purple People Eater" Corvette, which was surrounded by five legendary Corvette race car drivers.
A plaque was presented to Road America President and GM George Bruggenthies to commemorate the event. Large clusters of red, white, and blue balloons were released at the end of the presentation. Next, almost 60 Corvettes lined up at the bottom of Turn 5 for a photo shoot. It was a dazzling collection of significant Corvette racing history.
The Corvette World Tribute event also featured a charity auction organized by Dan Binks, crew chief of the No. 3 C6.R, to benefit Camp Anokijig (Native American for "We Serve") in nearby Plymouth, Wisconsin. The auction of Corvette Racing memorabilia raised more than $52,000 for the camp, which is open to boys and girls ages 7-16.
"The cars and drivers participating in the Corvette World Tribute have written volumes in Corvette's racing history," said Bruggenthies. "Today we celebrate our past and look forward to Corvette's future success at Road America and around the world."
Bill Mitchell, GM's VP of design in the '60s, entered his prototype Sting Ray racer at Road America more than a half-century ago. He also previewed the Mako Shark concept car in Elkhart Lake in June 1961. Various Grand Sport Corvettes created by Duntov had memorable races at Road America. All of these events reflect on the important role this historic track has played in enhancing Corvette's racing heritage. As we drove our Grand Sport to the airport, we said a quiet thank-you to those brave racers who helped make Corvette the world-class sports car it is today.


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At a time when so-called corporate raiders dominated the business landscape, Forrest Shumway stood out as a white knight.
As the head of Signal Oil and Gas Co. in the 1960s, Mr. Shumway bought Garrett Corporation and Mack Trucks, Inc., saving them from impending hostile takeovers. In 1985 Mr. Shumway engineered the friendly merger of The Signal Companies and Allied Corporation, a landmark $4.5 billion deal that created one of the largest corporate conglomerates in the world at the time.
He moved the corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to San Diego in 1980, the year he was elected chairman of Signal.
Mr. Shumway died Dec. 4 at his La Jolla home. The cause of death was complications from bladder cancer. He was 85.
Signal Oil and Gas Co. hired Mr. Shumway as a legal department staffer in 1957. Signal appointed him president in 1964 and chief executive officer in 1968. The company grew dramatically over the next two decades through a series of acquisitions, including the purchase of Golden West Broadcasters.
"We took a $300 million oil company and built it into a $6 billion company at the time of the (Allied) merger," Mr. Shumway told the San Diego Evening Tribune in 1987.
"He was admired for his integrity and his stewardship of the companies he headed," said Malcolm Currie, a former aerospace executive.
The University of Southern California recruited Mr. Shumway to its board of trustees in 1968. He served as the university's treasurer and was known for his rigorous financial management. As chair of USC's board of trustees from 1990 to 1995, Mr. Shumway led the hiring of Steven B. Sample as president in 1991.
"(Mr. Shumway) played a major leadership role in transforming USC into the elite university it is today," said Currie, who worked with Mr. Shumway on USC's board of trustees and succeeded him as chair.
Mr. Shumway served on UC San Diego's Board of Overseers, a group that advised the chancellor on UCSD's role in the local community. He also endowed the Forrest and Patsy Shumway Chair of Excellence in Romance Languages at the University of Tennessee.
Supporting independent colleges and universities was one of Mr. Shumway's philanthropic priorities. In 1985, Mr. Shumway's Signal Companies announced that it would begin matching corporate donations to the University of San Diego up to $1.2 million. At the time it was one of the largest corporate gifts ever made to a private organization in San Diego.
"He had a very fine sense of community responsibility," said William Black, a close friend. "He preached to all of his senior executives that they had an obligation to pay back the community by serving community organizations in an advisory and fundraising capacity."
Mr. Shumway gave to a number of other San Diego institutions, including the Old Globe Theatre, the San Diego Opera and the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art.
Forrest Nelson Shumway was born in Skowhegan, Maine on March 21, 1927 to Sherman and Agnes Shumway. He graduated from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Mass. in 1945 and immediately joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served for the next 18 months. At Stanford University, Mr. Shumway earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1950 and a law degree in 1952.
Warren Christopher, who later became U.S. Secretary of State, was part of the team that interviewed and admitted Mr. Shumway to Stanford Law School. Mr. Shumway was a classmate of future U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Friends of Mr. Shumway remember his lighter side. "He had a good sense of humor, but he was very bright," said his son, Garrett Shumway.
Some classmates at Stanford Law went so far as to describe Mr. Shumway as a "screw-off" in his younger days, according to a 2003 article in Legal Studies Forum, a law journal. Nevertheless, he went on to become one of the most financially successful members of his class.
Mr. Shumway is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patsy Shumway of La Jolla; daughter, Brooks, of San Francisco; son, Garrett, of Chicago; brother, Doug, of Westlake Village, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
No services are planned. Mr. Shumway's remains will be cremated.


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The 9 Workout Mistakes Women Make Most
Using Greek yogurt in lieu of mayonnaise and cream cheese may lighten the calorie load, but these dips often contain cheese, which means saturated fats and cholesterol in every scoop. "Hummus is lower in calories and higher in polyunsaturated fats, which can help fight inflammation and heart disease," says Limor Baum, a nutrition therapist and registered dietitian.
"Serving size is the key here," says Baum, since both baked brie and cheese balls are made with high-fat cheeses that contain loads of artery-clogging saturated fats. So she suggests giving yourself a one-ounce limit, which is approximately the size of four dice and should only cost you about 100 calories and 10 grams of fat.
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Jimmy Johnson isn't going to replace Lovie Smith as the Chicago Bears coach. But he indicated he might have some inside information on who will be.
"Looks like 2 of my guys getting NFL jobs … Chud Cleveland and my QB coach at U Trestman to Chicago," he tweeted Friday.
"Chud" is Rob Chudzinski, who was named Cleveland's coach Friday. Trestman is Marc Trestman, the Montreal Alouettes coach who interviewed with Bears general manager Phil Emery earlier this week.
The only problem: The Bears aren't close to naming a coach. In fact, Emery still has initial interviews scheduled.
"I have not heard from the Bears and have responded in that manner on multiple levels," Trestman, the former 49ers and Raiders assistant coach, emailed to the Montreal Gazette.
Trestman worked with Johnson at the University of Miami. He won Grey Cup titles for the Alouettes in 2009 and 2010.
Cowboys: Dallas hired former Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin to replace the fired Rob Ryan. Kiffin, 72, interviewed Thursday with owner Jerry Jones and coach Jason Garrett. He spent the past few years coaching in college with his son, Lane, at Tennessee and USC.
Chiefs: New coach Andy Reid hired former Philadelphia assistant Doug Pederson as offensive coordinator and longtime New York Jets assistant Bob Sutton as defensive coordinator.
Eagles: Philadelphia will interview Cincinnati offensive coordinator Jay Gruden on Monday. The team already has interviewed seven candidates since firing Reid on Dec. 31.
Browns: Rob Chudzinski, a Cleveland fan while growing up in Toledo, Ohio, was introduced as the Browns' coach. "It's a dream come true," said Chudzinski, who spent the past two years as Carolina's offensive coordinator. There are reports he'll hire ex-San Diego coach Norv Turner as offensive coordinator.
Titans: Coach Mike Munchak is parting ways with longtime special teams coach Alan Lowry.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Tyler Pastornicky spent most of this month anxiously waiting to be cleared to play in games. Now that he has been, Pastornicky is positioned to realize his goal of returning from left knee surgery in time to be on Atlanta's Opening Day roster.
After spending the early portion of this week playing Minor League games, Pastornicky made his Grapefruit League season debut for the split-squad Braves club that played the Orioles on Friday in Sarasota. He hit a single, made a diving stop behind second base and most importantly did not feel any discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee.
"It felt pretty normal," said Pastornicky, who tore the left anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Aug. 18.
Pastornicky rested on Saturday in preparation of returning to action in Sunday afternoon's game against the Mets. Braves general manager Frank Wren and manager Fredi Gonzalez have both said Pastornicky will have enough time to make the preparations necessary to be part of the Opening Day roster.
With Jordan Schafer and Ryan Doumit capable of serving as backup outfielders, it appears the Braves are leaning toward filling their last position-player roster spot with an infielder. The only internal option other than Pastornicky is Tyler Greene, who has made multiple errors in the field and on the basepaths over the past week.
Two years after beginning the season as Atlanta's starting shortstop, Pastornicky is viewed as a defensively limited player whose value primarily comes courtesy of his offensive potential. Still, the Braves have provided strong indication that they plan to give him this last roster spot as long as he remains healthy during the Grapefruit League season's final week.
"I hope so," Pastornicky said. "I'm feeling pretty good. I'm just going to keep playing. It's felt good and I haven't had any setbacks."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Lehman is enhancing classroom teaching at the K-12 level to support the student pipeline to STEM careers:
The Teacher Education for Advanced Science Preparation program gives working science teachers a broad, interdisciplinary background in the physical and biological sciences that expands their knowledge of the content areas they teach. The goal is to create, over a three-year period, a critical mass of science teachers who can provide the improved science instruction needed to elevate student achievement.
Through the Mathematics Teacher Transformation Institute (MTTI), eighty Bronx middle and high school mathematics teachers are enhancing their knowledge of mathematics, articulating and pursuing classroom inquiry projects, and engaging in direct leadership development. Participating teachers take graduate courses in mathematics and mathematics education, and receive on-site support from NYC Mathematics Project consultants. MTTI is funded by a $5 million Math-Science Partnership grant from the National Science Foundation.


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Rotarians have defended their decision to elect convicted criminal and disgraced former councillor Brian Coleman as president.
Mr Coleman, who has been embroiled in controversy on various occasions in the past ten years, will be Barnet Rotary Club's president until 2015.
Both the club and Mr Coleman have faced criticism since the announcement was made on Monday night after the former councillor mocked a cancer patient on social networking site Twitter.
But past president Scott MacLachlan told the Times Series: "We know he's had a chequered career in politics and attracted a lot of criticism in the past, but that's his political life.
"We separate those issues. Rotary is a non-political organisation.
"We have people of all colours and creeds, we don't discriminate. Our doors are open to anyone who wants to join. He's got good contacts and has brought in some interesting speakers."
Mr Coleman was expelled from the Conservative party last year after he admitted to assaulting Cafe Buzz owner Helen Michael in North Finchley High Street.
He was also hauled in front of the council's standards committee following complaints about offensive emails, and forced to write a letter of apology.
After tweeting about his appointment, Barnet blogger and prostate cancer patient Roger Tichborne replied saying it was a "sad day" if the club supported criminals.
Mr Coleman replied saying "with your constant attacks on the Mayor and me, it must be the hatred in you, rather than the cancer which is eating you".
Mr Tichborne then told the Times Series, Mr Coleman was a "buffoon with verbal incontinence" and called for the rotary club to review its decision.
Speaking about the comments, Mr Coleman told the Times Series: "I feel sorry for him. Go away you obsessive man and get a life. I suppose I should feel flattered.
"The man's so full of hate – for me, for the mayor, for the council. I'm sure if he let all that go, his life and his health would improve.
"The ego in me says I'm delighted to have all this coverage, but the sensible part of me thinks it's stupid.
"I'm not part of the council anymore but they treat me like a celebrity. I just want to fade into the security of a private life."
When asked if he thought his comments to Mr Tichborne were appropriate given that he is a cancer patient, he replied: "Yes. You'd think his family and friends would tell him – and that Musgrove woman (fellow Barnet blogger Mrs Angry) – to stop."


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Dead Girl Derby Game #1 2013
The 2013 season of Dead Girl Derby roller derby got off to a raucous start in front of a large crowd at Hale Arena on Saturday evening. The first match was between the Black Plague and the Gang Green (B Team), then the Shotgun Sheilas and the Lovely Lethals. The Deadly Sirens and the Royal Pains finished the evening.


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POLICE are appealing for help from the public after a brutal raid on a 96-year-old woman's house in Tuffley.
The elderly woman was preparing to go to bed in her house on Tuffley Lane at about 10.30pm last night (Tuesday) when she heard the doorbell ring.
She ignored it but noticed the lounge door was open so went to close it. At that point she felt hands on her and was lowered to the floor by the offenders, who went on to search the house while she was incapacitated.
It is believed there were two burglars, described as wearing beige coloured gloves.
The woman pressed her lifeline button and managed to crawl to the telephone where she dialled 999.
It is believed that the offenders left empty handed.
PC Steve Sutton of Gloucester's Burglary Unit, said: "This was an awful attack on a defenceless elderly woman. She is a very strong willed and determined lady and I hope she can come to terms with what happened but the burglars who did this need to be stopped.
"If you saw suspicious activity in the street or nearby yesterday we need you to ring 101 and quote incident 469 of April 8.
"If you own CCTV in the area can I ask you to review the footage you have for between 10pm and 1am.
"Our officers have been knocking on doors in the area and will continue to offer crime reduction advice and reassurance to the community."


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Absolutely no offense taken, and your kind words are appreciated.m0rl0ck wrote:tiltbillings wrote:It is good to see you feel we are doing a good job. We try and it is not always easy, but there is an easy answer to your mods problem: If the name is red or green, ignore it.m0rl0ck wrote:Come to think of it, if you could add mods to the ignore list this forum would be just about perfect.
Actually i do think you all do a pretty good job considering what you ahve to deal with. No offense intended, just having a little fun


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I can confirm that Shawn Marion is in Indianapolis tonight.
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Shawn Marion. Pacer.
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If this doesn't happen now it is your fault. I hope you are willing to accept that.
15 years too late if true, as we should have drafted him over Bender. Kind of surprised that he would want to come here. Figured he'd definitely want to go to a title contender. He obviously has some game left and would make us a better team.
i'll live up to it
What happens when we sneak into the playoffs as the 8 seed and get a bad draft pick for no reason?
Does this confirm that the franchise was willing to spend just had a number for lance?
The 8th seed last year got the 15th pick in the draft. Not terrible at all
I don't really feel like the 15th pick is a "bad" pick (thats what the 8th seed in the east got last year) and it shows our supporting cast is better than what people here originally thought, so isn't it a good thing our supporting cast is good enough to make the playoffs even without PG?
If you were waiting for someone more credible...
ESPN sources say Shawn Marion had a face-to-face meeting earlier Monday with Pacers president Larry Bird— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) August 12, 2014
I know it doesn't confirm he is signing, but there it is.
Well if the alternative is the 9th spot sign me up for 8th.
It isn't as good as, say, the 12th pick, and for what? A few wins here and there, a playoff stomping, and then we are worse off for when the games actually matter, in 2015-2016. But whatever, I've already made my thoughts on tanking known. I just hate this move for both parties if it ends up happening.
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ESPN sources say Shawn Marion had a face-to-face meeting earlier Monday with Pacers president Larry Bird
What's the point?
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
I have a strong belief that Shawn Marion (@matrix31) will sign with the #Pacers tomorrow. Made a call, no 100% confirmation.— Tony Donohue (@TonyD1070) August 12, 2014
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Knowing our luck he'll suck when he's here.
I'll still wait for a more credible source to say he's officially signed. Glad Stein could at least confirm he met with Larry earlier
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
My opinion?
This puts the Pacers as like the 6th seed in the East. A scrappy mid level playoff team, with the mantra of "Play for PG!" will sell tickets in this town. Which for this season is probably the Simons number 1 goal. They don't want to lose the ticket momentum from the past two years.
Also the only way to tank completely and effectively (top 5 pick) is to dump Roy and West, and selling Roy right now for 25 cents on the dollar doesn't really appeal to me and probably the FO either. West might fetch you some assets, but the Pacers might also want West around for when PG returns. Overall I think this move makes a ton of sense.
Plus we talk ALL THE TIME about how good the western conference is and we may get a SF who put up 10, 6, 2, and 2 in 30 MPG and played top 10 NBA defense at his position from the conference.
assuming, if true, we paid him. hope Donald Sloan's up and paying attention, and didn't get a mortgage here. again, if true, I dig it. screw tanking, PG's not dead.
But what does this do for Paul George? Marion's gone in a year.
says who?
yep bc that 12th pick will get so much playing time on the team next year... 4 or 5 spots doesn't mean ****. If we tanked and got 5th or 6th pick the year we drafted PG then this team wouldn't be what it it
Doing this to win games next year in spite of crippling years that matter feels like winning a battle but losing the war.
Maybe, or maybe you snagged a great vet backup to help PG with the minutes load. There's no law that says he can't re-sign here.


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Extroverts aren't the most successful in the long run at work; instead, the quiet, neurotic, introverted employees who often fret about what others think of them come out on top, according to a new study.
While extroverts may make great first impressions with their outgoing manner and lively personalities, that "value and reputation at work diminish over time," says Corinne Bendersky, an associate professor of management at the University of California-Los Angeles who researched the subject with Neha Parikh Shah of Rutgers University.
"Extroverts disappoint us over time when they're part of a team," she says. "On a team you're expected to work hard and contribute a lot. But they're often poor listeners, and they don't collaborate," key in team efforts.


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The International Committee of the Red Cross in Afghanistan: reasserting the neutrality of humanitarian action
31-03-2011 Article, International Review of the Red Cross, No. 881, by Fiona Terry
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Neutrality as a guiding principle of humanitarian action was roundly rejected by most actors in Afghanistan's latest conflict. One party to the conflict commandeered assistance and aid organizations into a counter-insurgency campaign, and the other rejected Western aid organizations as agents of an imperialist West. The murder in 2003 of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) water engineer Ricardo Munguia, because of what he symbolized, cast doubt on whether the ICRC could be perceived as neutral in this highly polarized context. Rather than abandon a neutral stance, however, as so many aid organizations did, the ICRC persevered and, through some innovative and sometimes risky initiatives, managed to show both sides the benefits of having a neutral intermediary in conflict. Today, the ICRC continues to expand its reach to Afghans in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
- Listen to Fiona Terry speak about the need, ten years after 9/11, for aid organizations to embrace neutrality as a guiding principle if they are to assist victims of conflict across frontlines and political divides.
Fiona Terry is an independent researcher who recently completed studies for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sudan and Afghanistan. She holds a doctorate in international relations from the Australian National University, and is the author of Condemned to Repeat? The Paradox of Humanitarian Action (Cornell University Press, Ithaca and London, 2002).


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Having discussed why Medicare (and to a lesser extent, Medicaid) spending is a big culprit behind our deficits in The Truth About Deficit Spending, it is worth examining exactly why medical costs are soaring.
Can we resolve the issue by simply increasing the Medicare eligibility age or asking seniors to chip in a few more dollars at the doctor's office? Probably not, and let's explore why.
First, part of the reason behind growing Medicare costs is that there are more beneficiaries, as the number of people eligible (about 20 years' worth of baby boomers) for the program is rising as the population ages. Raising the eligibility age won't be much of an offset, just a bit of a delay.
Total Medicare spending is projected to increase from $480 billion in 2011 to $811 billion by 2020, according to the Office of Management and Budget. The smaller Medicaid program is projected to see spending grow from $275 billion to $517 billion in this period, also per the OMB.
From 2010 to 2030, Medicare enrollment is projected to increase from 47 million to 79 million, and the ratio of workers to enrollees is expected to decrease from 3.7 to 2.4, according to the trustees of the government medical spending programs Research Data and Systems. Thus, we can see why spending on Medicare can present a budgetary challenge for the U.S., as there are fewer taxpayers to support each beneficiary.
But what about healthcare costs more broadly? This presents an issue beyond just Medicare, as it can affect any employer's benefit costs.
Recent research Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Working Paper Series decomposes the source of rising medical costs among four categories: service price growth, service utilization growth, prevalence growth of treated diseases and demographic shifts (including an aging population). This study focuses on commercial insurer costs.
The researchers found that between 2003 and 2007, rising medical-care expenditures per capita came from two primary sources: an increase in the prevalence of treated diseases (accounting for around one-third of the increase in expenditure growth) and an increase in service prices (accounting for around half of the increase in expenditure growth).
The remaining increase is attributable to demographic shifts, in particular, a slightly aging commercially-insured population. It wasn't because people were seeing the doctor more each time they were sick; instead, service utilization may be falling slightly for some conditions.
However, after accounting for inflation (which grew by 11.5 percentage points between 2003 and 2007), real service prices grew by 1% per year, or about 4% from 2003 to 2007. This suggests that cost of services hasn't been as much as a culprit as the fact that more people sought treatment, either due to greater awareness or greater illness.
In other words, of the 28% expenditure per capita growth from 2003 to 2007, 15.1 percentage points were attributable to things other than inflation. Two-thirds of those 15.1 percentage points are attributable to the increasing prevalence of treated diseases and one-fifth was attributable to demographic shifts.
We learn that there are four conditions in particular that are responsible for increased disease prevalence: hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia (cholesterol, basically) and diabetes. Some of these are due to the documented fattening, not just aging, population, and might be better controlled through diet and exercise, although the researchers did not note this in their report. Or, perhaps those advertisements for cholesterol drugs, etc., may be getting more people to see their doctor for treatment of those problems.
That said, treatment for these conditions, often a precursor to heart problems, may have resulted in the observed lower incidence -- and cost -- of cardiac conditions. In other words, we see more costs for treatment in the precursors to cardiac problems, lowering the cost of heart care.
On the other hand, cancer care costs have risen markedly beyond the rate of inflation, suggesting a greater use of more innovative (and expensive) treatments for cancer.
In my opinion, based on this research, part of the increased cost of healthcare arises from Americans' health habits, given that the cost increases are due to more people presenting problems with obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Add in an aging population that is adding more people to Medicare benefit rosters, and you have the ingredients for government budget problems as healthcare costs consume a greater portion of GDP.


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Topic: GEMZAR Treatment Only
My initial (and only) teatment thus far has been two cycles (one day a week for three weeks then one week off was one cycle). I had the maximum dose of Gemzar. The side affects were minimal. In fact, my blood count stayed essentially the same and I actually had a boost in energy the next day after each treatment. The doctor said it was probably from the steriods used to combat the nausea. I played golf after my first two treatments. (I rode in a cart of course because I am 56 years old, not because I have CC)
The tumors are in my liver, on my pancreas and on my lungs.
The scans after my last treatment showed that Gemzar HAD NO AFFECT. Everything is still growing.
My oncologist said that it is necessary to use a standard chemo cycle with a chemo approved by the insurance companies to be eligible for most clinical trials.
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Adam Levine Talks 'American Horror Story' Role
Our boyfriend Adam Levine stars on the second season of 'American Horror Story: Asylum,' and while episodes have aired and we'd love to spoil his role for you, we'll do our best not to. But don't fret, because Levine was kind enough to discuss his role of Leo, husband to Jenna Dewan-Tatum's character Teresa — and uh, the pair get a tad racy.
"Strangely enough, I'm not uncomfortable doing things like that," he said to PEOPLE after an exclusive Maroon 5 concert. "Jenna's a professional and she's amazing, and we have a lot of fun. We were laughing and joking the whole time."
But that's all he'd offer up in regards to his role. The singer turned sometime-actor kept pretty quiet about his part, but if you've seen the show, we can guarantee you're dying for some answers. But on the upside, he did have some interesting things to say about his other show 'The Voice.'
I'm really excited to hang with [new celebrity coaches] Usher and Shakira," he said. "It should be really fun and different, and shake things up."
"As much as I embrace and welcome the new artists, it's just hard because we spent so much time establishing wonderful chemistry with each other, and I'm going to miss those guys," he said of departing coaches Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green. "It becomes like a family, so it does kind of feel like they're leaving the nest. I will miss my brother and sister."
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