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Durbin, 10, may be involved in Great Lakes Theater's "A Christmas Carol," but the Dodge Intermediate School fifth-grader is already looking to the future. When the staff at Record Publishing Co. contacted her, she had just auditioned for Walsh High School's production of "Les Miserables."
Father Mark Durbin said in an email that Kiara's theater experience actually began before she was even born. Older sister Marissa was in the ensemble for Twinsburg Community Theatre's production of "The Wizard of Oz," and mother Lisa was pregnant with Kiara while assisting with rehearsals.
The entire family has been involved in various productions with the Twinsburg Community Theatre, he added. Mark said he played Fagan in Oliver, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, and appeared twice as Captain Hook in two versions of "Peter Pan." Her mother, sister, and brother have continued to perform in the ensembles of various shows. Kiara made her onstage debut in 2009, when she portrayed an 'Oompa-Loompa' in Twinsburg Youth Theater's "Willy Wonka, Junior." Since then, Kiara has participated in 14 musicals in Twinsburg, Beachwood, and Solon, and has attended four summer theater camps as well as taking Musical Theater and Improvisation classes at Weathervane Community Theater in Akron. She said her favorite roles include Violet Beauregard in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and Amaryllis in "The Music Man Junior" at Solon Center for the Arts earlier this fall.
In "A Christmas Carol," Kiara plays the Young Mourner at the grave of Tiny Tim and sings, while the Cratchit family mourns the loss of their youngest child. She also sings in the street ensemble and in the "Miners and Mariners" scene. She was one of 10 children cast in the show.
"I'm really excited," Kiara said. "I can't believe I got the part."
The rehearsal schedule was intense, Kiara said. Rehearsals were initially on the weekends, but also included nine days of rehearsals that lasted up to 10 hours a day before Thanksgiving. The cast took two days off for Thanksgiving, then started several days of 12 hour tech rehearsals. The show officially opened Nov. 30, and there are "seven to eight shows a week," she said.
Freedman's adaptation of A Christmas Carol is presented as a story within a story. The fictitious Cleaveland family gathers in its Victorian-era parlor on Christmas Eve to read Mr. Dickens' book. As Mrs. Cleaveland reads the story to her family, her youngest child, Master William, re-imagines familiar faces as characters in the story: the Cleaveland's crotchety manservant becomes Scrooge; Father becomes Bob Cratchit; Mother becomes Belle, and the Cleaveland children become the Cratchits, with Master William becoming Tiny Tim.
"I really like getting to know the characters and the people in the show, and learning how they do all the special effects," Kiara said.
Kiara said one challenge was balancing school and performances, particularly with the matinee shows.
"I go to school at 7:30 until 9:45, then my mom picks me up and we drive to the show," Kiara said about the days she has a matinee. "Then after the show we come back to school."
Kiara said she would love to be an actress when she is an adult.
"I want to go to New York and be on Broadway," she said. Acting "makes you feel you are free, and you can do whatever you want to do."
Ticket and show information
Great Lakes Theater's "A Christmas Carol" will run through Dec. 23 at the Ohio Theatre in Playhouse Square. Curtain times for all evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., with a 1:30 p.m. curtain time for Saturday matinees and a 3 p.m. curtain time for Sunday matinees.
Single tickets for Great Lakes Theater's production of A Christmas Carol range in price from $28 to $60 (student tickets are $26 for any performance and any seat), and are available by calling 216-241-6000, by ordering online at www.greatlakestheater.org or by visiting the PlayhouseSquare ticket office. Groups of 10 or more receive discounts and should call 216-241-5490, ext. 302 to make reservations.
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text: Patriot Coal, salaried retirees reach deal April 25, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Patriot Coal has reached an agreement in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in St. Louis over benefits for its retired salaried employees."Through extensive negotiations, which ended only about 24 hours before the case was due to be litigated, we reached an agreement allowing a significant portion of the benefits to be kept for retirees," Jon Cohen, a lawyer with Stahl Cowen Crowley in Chicago who represents the salaried retirees, said Thursday.The company's much larger fight, over employee and retiree benefits for union workers, remains.Nearly 1,000 salaried retirees and their families, Cohen said, represent between 3 percent and 4 percent of all Patriot retirees."The salaried benefits at issue constitute only a fraction of the long-term retiree obligations that the company was carrying on its books," Cohen said.Under the settlement for salaried retirees, money from Patriot Coal will be used to create some kind of HRA (Healthcare Reimbursement Agreement) for those retirees. It also will continue to provide life insurance benefits, which will be capped at $30,000."On the whole, the retirees, in the context of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, fared fairly well, compared to many other Chapter 11 bankruptcies where retirees' benefits are on the chopping block," Cohen said. The bankruptcy court approved the settlement with salaried retirees Tuesday.Janine Orf, Patriot Coal's vice president for investor relations, said Thursday, "All of our employees and retirees are being asked to make sacrifices to help Patriot emerge from bankruptcy."These sacrifices include reductions in compensation and benefits for salaried, union and nonunion employees. The modifications approved in this order are expected to save Patriot $26.5 million in total cash costs over the next five years." According to the deal, Patriot will pay $4 million into a plan administered by a trustee to pay benefits for its nonunion salaried retirees.Brian Resnick, a Patriot lawyer, told the bankruptcy court the company's payment will include $250,000 in cash and stock in the company reorganized under the court's supervision, according to court filings."They lost a significant portion of their benefits," Cohen said, "but it was better than Delphi and other bankruptcies, where salaried retirees ended up with next to nothing." (Delphi, which filed for Chapter 11, is a major supplier of electronics for the automotive industry).Jim Gillenwater, who lives in South Charleston, worked as a salaried supervisor at Peabody Coal for 35 years, then another four years as a private contractor. Earlier this month, Gillenwater expressed fears that he and his wife, Phyllis, would lose all the health-care and pension benefits Peabody promised them over the years"I don't have enough information about the settlement yet. We don't have any details about what happened in court yesterday," Gillenwater said Thursday. They gave us some money, but we've got to figure out how to distribute it." Patriot Coal, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 9, 2012, also is negotiating with the United Mine Workers of America about reducing benefits the company provides to union retirees.When Patriot filed for bankruptcy, it cited reasons that included declining market demands for coal and $1.6 billion in estimated lifetime health-care benefits owed to 8,100 union and salaried retirees.Patriot Coal was founded Oct. 31, 2007, when Peabody Coal sold all its union operations east of the Mississippi to the newly formed company. In 2008, Patriot bought Magnum Coal, a company that had taken over union mines once operated by Arch Coal."As a spinoff of Peabody, Patriot has a lot of strange connections," Cohen said. "Some liabilities were passed through and others were retained. For its salaried employees, Peabody still maintains pension obligations. Their pension obligations were not at issue [in bankruptcy court]. Health insurance and life insurance were."Oftentimes, salaried retirees don't fare as well in bankruptcies as union employees because they don't have the same bargaining power. Unions typically have more negotiating power in bankruptcies. It is nice when a salaried group can bargain a reasonable compromise."Reach Paul J. Nyden at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-5164. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 2 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent 3 WVU seeking improvements during off week 4 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield 5 Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year Artistic trash bins coming to Boulevard Previous Story Slot technicians put on notice Next Story

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Besides being great for the digestive system, yoghurt that contains acidopholous and bifidous can be useful for women who suffer moodiness during their menstrual cycle. Research shows that women who experience moodiness may have an underlying condition where calcium isn't used properly by the body during times of low estrogen in the menstrual cycle. Consuming at least 1000 mg of calcium each day has been found to alleviate depression and anxiety in women who experience PMT. Plain yoghurt is actually one of the most concentrated sources of the mineral at 488 mg calcium per cup.
Low-fat natural yoghurt is the healthiest option, but if you must choose flavoured yoghurts, then go for yoghurts that are rich in probiotics and have buzz words like "live cultures" or "active cultures"on the packet.
Foods high in Omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon, have been found to promote feelings of well-being. Studies of people who traditionally eat high amounts of fish, such as those who live in the Mediterranean region, have found that these people have lower rates of depression. We all know fish is good for the heart, too, but it's important for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and young children to eat fish that is low in mercury, which salmon is. Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, as well as being low in saturated fat, so if you can't get hold of salmon, make sure you include some fish in your diet each week. Omega 3 fats have potential to help slow cognitive problems such as Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline. Also, people who have sufficient levels of Omega 3s seem to have less depression and suicide risk, as well as less aggression -- in one study, giving prison inmates this type of fat (plus vitamins) reduced aggressive behavior by a third in a mere two weeks
Salmon can be bought smoked, canned and fresh.
Fresh salmon fillets are often more expensive than buying lean meat, and you can expect to pay between $20 and $30 kg for farmed salmon fillets around Australia. Canned salmon is another great option and if it includes soft bones then you'll get an extra healthy dose of calcium.
Chocolate has been found in study after study to improve a negative mood. Chocolate - and especially dark chocolate which has more antioxidants - has the optimal combination of sweet flavor and creamy texture to release of endorphins, which are mood-elevating hormones. Cocoa and dark chocolate contain ingredients which studies have shown improves blood flow in the brain. A study performed at the University of Oslo in Norway shows a direct correlation between chocolate cocoa and brain function of the elderly. The study included 2031 participants who were given cognitive tests both before and after eating chocolate. The results were better after eating a small amount of chocolate. Cocoa products, especially the dark variety, are associated with increased blood flow to the brain. This may be especially helpful for conditions with decreased blood flow, including dementia and stroke.
We should all know that chocolate doesn't make for a healthy, well-balanced meal, but small amounts of chocolate are great. Dr Sandra Cabot recommends 20-40 g servings of chocolate as a snack after dinner to make yourself feel good. It's better to eat a small amount of high-quality, expensive dark chocolate than cheap chocolate full of fats and cheap cocoa compounds.
Walnuts are the only nut that contain a significant amount of Omega 3s, which are an important component of cell membranes and vital for brain cells to function well. They also rank higher than other nuts in terms of antioxidants, which help to protect cells from damage. Scientific studies suggest a connection between increased rates of depression and decreased Omega 3 consumption, and in children, the relationship between low dietary intake of Omega 3 fats and ADHD has begun to be studied. A recent Purdue University study showed that kids low in Omega 3 essential fatty acids are significantly more likely to be hyperactive, have learning disorders, and to display behavioral problems. In the Purdue study, a greater number of behavioural problems, temper tantrums, and sleep problems were reported in subjects with lower total Omega 3 fatty acid concentrations.
Sprinkle walnuts over spinach leaves and fresh pear to make a healthy salad. Eat walnuts instead of fruit for an afternoon snack.Eating just 4 walnuts a day significantly increased blood levels of the health-protective Omega 3 essential fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in a study. EPA, a longer-chain Omega 3 fat, is already present in cold water fish, but is not found in nuts, which contain the shorter-chain Omega 3 fat, ALA. Fortunately, as this study confirms, our bodies can make EPA from the ALA provided by walnuts.
It's all in that zesty smell, apparently. There's something about the freshness of lemons that boosts the mood, according to an aromatherapy study at Ohio State University which found that when participants smelled lemon oil, their mood improved. The researchers couldn't find any physiological reasons for why this happened but if people feel better after smelling lemon, then who are we to argue?
Buy lemon-scented oils and candles, or add lemon to food and drinks for a bonus boost of vitamins and antioxidants too. One lemon has plenty of vitamin c plus host of phytonutrients found to lower bad cholesterol and prevent plaque build-up in the arteries.
This article was written by Alex Brooks for Kidspot, Australia's leading family health resource from sources including WalnutsWeb, Suite 101 Nutrition, About.com, Msnbc.com, Kaboose.com, LearningInfo and Kidspot.
Last revised: Wednesday, 19 May 2010
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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There are a handful of massive threads that are totally daunting and I don't even know how to get started. I tried to read the rebirth thread and couldn't get past the first six pages of bickering - and I still don't know where to find the one little aspect of rebirth discussion that I'm interested in even though I was told on one of my postings "this has already been discussed, read the thread before posting". My suggestion is for these topics that are huge, instead of combining them into a single thread, how about we create a new board so that it can be broken into subtopics? I don't know, you probably considered this and have a reason for making is a single thread, but I tend to avoid long threads because I know at least half the posts are bickering and I won't be able to find the main, strong points of argument in the haystack of debate - at least not if I still want to have time to meditate.
For instance, rebirth seems like it could be broken into:
What the Buddha said about rebirth. - It seems this one could be short, and glued to the top of the board.
Personal experiences that validate rebirth.
Studies of rebirth, their strengths and weaknesses.
For those who do accept rebirth, how does it strengthen their practice?
For individuals that just can't accept rebirth, how does it affect practice?
For those that are on the fence, how does it affect practice?
I'm sure a similar breakdown could be made for the vegetarian debate, such as:
What the Buddha said about diet.
Health reasons for dietary decisions.
Ethical reasons for dietary decisions.
How dietary changes affect practice.
How to fit dietary changes into the real world.
Of course, you have to draw the line somewhere, but there are a few threads that are ridiculously long. I find the length of some of these important topics to be stifling. This is just a suggestion, and the outlines are just an off the cuff outline. If it's all rubbish, OK. I can live with that.
Another part of my motivation here is that I might not want to discuss vegetarianism in the dhammic free for all.


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Capt. Mitch Franklin described the structure as "an older, large barn filled with grape-harvesting equipment" in the 8500 block of Old River Road between Hopland and Ukiah.
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text: State of the State expected to focus on education, prisons By Phil Kabler February 12, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will give his third State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature Wednesday evening, his first since being elected to a full four-year term as governor in November.As he has done in the past two regular sessions, Tomblin has kept particulars of his legislative agenda close to the vest, but the approximately 50-minute speech is expected to focus on two key issues: public education reform, and reducing prison overcrowding by expanding community corrections and substance abuse treatment programs statewide."The meat and potatoes of this speech is going to be about education and education reform," Tomblin spokeswoman Amy Shuler Goodwin said Tuesday, after working with the governor on a practice run-though of the speech.She said Tomblin will also address "dollar and cents" issues regarding state finances, as well as proposals to address prison overcrowding and substance abuse problems.On Tuesday, state Superintendent of Schools Jim Phares provided a hint of the administration's education reform proposals during a presentation to the legislative Joint Standing Committee on Education.He talked about moving certain administrative functions, including costly professional development programs for teachers and principals from the central office to eight Regional Education Service Agencies.Phares said the public education system must also address issues with underachieving students, high dropout and truancy rates, substance abuse and teen pregnancy. Public schools also need to expand nutrition and wellness programs to combat the "devastating impact of poverty," he said.Phares said the process of improving public schools should not be adversarial, and said teachers and principals should be built up and not blamed. Likewise, he told legislators, "I do not want to be your adversary. I will support whatever you decide in the course of the legislative session."Just as Tomblin is expected to incorporate recommendations of an education efficiency audit by Public Works LLC, recommendations by the nonpartisan Justice Center of the Council of State Governments are expected to provide the basis for proposals to relieve critical overcrowding of the state's prisons and Regional Jail system.That report called for expanding probation, parole and community sentencing, but requiring post-release supervision for all former inmates. Also, noting that substance and/or alcohol abuse is a primary or contributing factor in about 80 percent of incarcerations, the report calls for expanded community based substance abuse treatment programs for released inmates.Tonight's address will be Tomblin's first without having an acting or interim title as governor.In 2011, Tomblin technically was still Senate president and was acting as governor after Gov. Joe Manchin vacated the office to become a U.S. senator. In 2012, Tomblin had won special election to serve the year remaining on Manchin's unexpired term.Last November, Tomblin won election to a full four-year term, defeating Republican challenger Bill Maloney for the second time in 13 months.The speech from House chambers will begin at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast statewide, and also will be streamed live at the governor's website at www.governor.wv.gov. At noon today, the Legislature will reconvene to start its 60-day regular session. The House and Senate convened briefly on Jan. 9 to elect officers.Reach Phil Kabler at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1220. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent 4 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 5 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says Faith leaders partner to fight childhood obesity Previous Story State police and fire pension plans underfunded Next Story


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A.C.T. Extends THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS thru July 22
Due to popular demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the extension of the Bay Area premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical based on a tragic chapter in American history. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, July 22. Preview performances begin tomorrow, June 21, with opening night scheduled for Wednesday, June 27.
Tickets for all performances are on sale now and may be purchased online at act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228.
Nominated for twelve 2011 Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys features music and lyrics by the legendary Broadway songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), book by David Thompson (Steel Pier, Chicago), musical direction by Eric Ebbenga, and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Contact). Jeff Whiting will serve as associate director and choreographer. Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden (Barney Miller, The Rothschilds on Broadway) joins the stellar cast as The Interlocutor.
Based on the notorious Scottsboro trials of the 1930s, The Scottsboro Boys tells the story of nine African American teenagers-ranging from 12 to 19 years old-convicted of raping two white girls on a Southern Railroad freight train while hitching a ride to Memphis in search of employment. Despite the fact that one of the original complainants later denied that any rape had occurred, the nine teenagers were subjected to years of brutal imprisonment, death-sentence verdicts, and denied appeals. Reclaiming the framework of a minstrel show and "turning the taboo form on its head," explains Stroman, the musical-through high-energy dance numbers and exuberant music-courageously addresses one of the most abhorrent episodes in American history.
Based on the notorious 1931 "Scottsboro Case," The Scottsboro Boys tells the story of nine African American teenagers-ranging from 13 to 19 years old-convicted of raping two white girls on a Southern Railroad freight train while hitching a ride to Memphis in search of employment. Despite the fact that one of the original complainants later denied that any rape had occurred, the nine teenagers were subjected to years of brutal imprisonment, death-sentence verdicts, denied appeals, and long-delayed pardons for a crime they did not commit. Reclaiming the framework of a minstrel show, the musical-through high-energy dance numbers and upbeat music-courageously addresses one of the most abhorrent episodes in American history.
The Scottsboro Boys had its world premiere in February 2010 at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City. The show moved to the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis in July 2010, where it played to sold-out houses, before moving to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in October 2010. Hailed as "a masterwork, both daring and highly entertaining" (New York Post) and "a theatrical triumph" (Philadelphia Magazine), the show was nominated for twelve 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was the recipient of the 2010 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and the 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. The show was also nominated for nine 2010 Drama Desk Awards and received a Drama League Award nomination for Distinguished Production of a Musical.
Says A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff: "Susan Stroman is an American treasure whose work has never been seen on the A.C.T. stage. It's such an honor to welcome her to San Francisco with this seamless, passionate, and imaginative staging of Kander and Ebb's fascinating tale. With The Scottsboro Boys, Stroman manages to fuse astonishing dancing with heartfelt and complex storytelling in a unique and masterful way that will provide a wonderful complement to A.C.T.'s history of edgy musicals like The Threepenny Opera, Urinetown, Sweeney Todd, and last season's production of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City."
The Scottsboro Boys marks the fourth and final collaboration for John Kander, Fred Ebb, Susan Stroman, and David Thompson. Previous collaborations included the 1987 off-Broadway revival of Flora, The Red Menace, the 1991 off-Broadway production of And the World Goes 'Round, and the 1997 Broadway production of Steel Pier. Looking at famous trials of the 20th century as inspiration, the four were immediately drawn to the compelling story of the Scottsboro Boys trials.
Says Kander: "As a young boy growing up in Kansas City, I remember when the Scottsboro Boys were first in the headlines. I remember the conversations with my parents about what the trials meant. I am sure there were similar conversations at kitchen tables across the country. I also remember when the headlines began to fade and the Scottsboro Boys gradually disappeared from the national spotlight. As we began to write The Scottsboro Boys, it was immediately apparent why it was so important to tell their story. Behind the headlines, the spectacle, the ongoing trials, and the histrionics of politicians and lawyers was the story of nine young African American boys, determined to prove that they mattered."
The cast of The Scottsboro Boys features Hal Linden as The Interlocutor, Clifton Duncan as Haywood Patterson, Jared Joseph as Mr. Bones, and JC Montgomery as Mr. Tambo. The cast also includes David Bazemore as Olen Montgomery, Cornelius Bethea as Willie Roberson, Nile Bullock as Eugene Williams, Christopher James Culberson as Andy Wright, Eric Jackson as Clarence Norris, James T. Lane as Ozie Powell/Ruby Bates, Clifton Oliver as Charles Weems/Victoria Price, Clinton Roane as Roy Wright, and C. Kelly Wright as The Lady, with Audrey Martells as an understudy for The Lady and Shavey Brown and Max Kumangai as swings.
A.C.T.'s production of The Scottsboro Boys reunites the original creative team of Jeff Whiting (associate director and choreographer), Beowulf Boritt (scenic design), Toni-Leslie James (costume design), and Ken Billington (lighting design). The creative team also includes Jon Weston (sound design), Eric Santagata (assistant choreographer), Rick Sordelet (fight director), Janet Foster, CSA (casting), and Joshua Halperin (stage manager). This production of The Scottsboro Boys is presented in association with The Old Globe.
A.C.T. will offer numerous InterACT events-many of which are presented free of charge-in association with The Scottsboro Boys that will give patrons opportunities to get closer to the action while making a whole night out of their evening at the theater:
• Audience Prologue: Tue., June 26, at 5:30 p.m.
Get inside the artistic process at this lively preshow discussion with Scottsboro Boys associate director and choreographer Jeff Whiting and a member of the A.C.T. artistic staff.
• Theater on the Couch: Fri., June 29, at 8 p.m.
Led by Mason Turner, chief of psychiatry at San Francisco's Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, this exciting postshow discussion series explores the minds, motives, and behaviors of the characters and addresses audience questions.
• Audience Exchanges: Tue., July 3, at 7 p.m. | Sun., July 8, at 2 p.m. | Wed, July 11, at 2 p.m.
After the show, stick around for a lively Q&A session with the actors and artists who create the
work onstage.
• OUT with A.C.T.: Wed., July 11, following the 8 p.m. performance
The best LGBT night in town! Mingle with the cast and enjoy free drinks and treats at this popular afterparty. Visit www.act-sf.org/out for information about how to subscribe to OUT nights throughout the season.
• A.C.T. PlayTime Workshop: Saturday, July 14, before the 2 p.m. performance
Get hands-on with the art of theater with the artists who make it happen at this interactive preshow workshop. Doors open at 12:45 p.m.; the workshop will begin promptly at 1 p.m.
A.C.T.'s production of The Scottsboro Boys is sponsored by Deloitte and Farella Braun + Martel LLP. The Scottsboro Boys is made possible by executive producers Lesley Ann Clement and Barry Lawson Williams and Lalita Tademy; producers Rose Hagan and Mark Lemley, Marcia and Jim Levy, Terry and Jan Opdendyk, David and Carla Riemer, Bert Steinberg and Lucia Brandon, Lorenzo Thione and David Palmer, and Larry and Robyn Varellas; and associate producers Anne and Jerry Down, Robert Hulteng, Christine and Stan Mattison, Maria and Jeff Spears, and Judy and Bill Timken. A.C.T. would also like to acknowledge its 2011–12 season company sponsors Ray and Dagmar Dolby, Frannie Fleishhacker, Ambassador James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen, Koret Foundation, Fred M. Levin and Nancy Livingston, The Shenson Foundation, Burt and Deedee McMurtry, Mary and Steven Swig, Doug Tilden, and Jeff and Laurie Ubben.


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Marmite will be back in the pantry by March 20, Sanitarium says.
The company's general manager Pierre van Heerden, told the Campbell Live show it had been a long wait, but he thanked Marmite-lovers for their patience.
Stocks of Marmite ran dry early last year after Sanitarium's Christchurch plant was forced to shut down because of earthquake damage suffered in September 2011.
"It's been a long 15 months," Mr van Heerden said.
"We're almost there...the wait isn't that long any more."
Marmite was initially expected to return to shelves last July, but that date was pushed back to October after Sanitarium found further structural damage at the factory.
The date was pushed back further with Sanitarium indicating the factory would be up and running by Christmas.
But Sanitarium has now restarted its bulk production and will then start blending and packaging it.
"The process isn't easy, because of the blending and getting all the yeasts right, that takes time and once we've done all of that, then we can pack it," Mr van Heerden said.
He said the problem would be in supplying it to the whole country all at once. "I've got to have enough out there so that everyone can get a jar."


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PRRS Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pediatric Rapid Response System?
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What is the Pediatric Rapid Response System?
The Pediatric Rapid Response System provides an additional layer of safety and support for our patients and their medical team. The system allows any individual to seek specialized care when a patient's condition is worsening rapidly. The team, comprised of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Fellow, a PICU Charge Nurse, a PICU Respiratory Therapist, a Senior Pediatric Resident, responds to a call within minutes and arrives at the patient's room to provide needed care. Relying on the recognition of early warning signs, the system is intended to prevent cardiac arrests and provide better outcomes for our patients.
What is family activation?
Family activation is a system that enables members of a patient's family to call the rapid response team. Understanding that family members know a child better than anyone else, family activation empowers families to seek needed care on behalf of the patient. The rapid response team responds to a call from a family member in the exact same way that they would to a call from a medical professional.
Why is family activation needed?
At N.C. Children's Hospital, we strive to provide patient- and family-centered care to all our patients. Family activation recognizes family members as an important part of the patient's medical team. The concerns of family members are valid and deserving of prompt response from our medical staff. Family activation of the rapid response team is one way of responding to families and improving the care that we offer our patients.
How do families know when to activate the Rapid Response System?
Upon admission to N.C. Children's Hospital, each family is educated about the rapid response system by the nursing staff. Posters hang in each pediatric room to remind families of the number to call, and informational fliers are available throughout the hospital. The medical team reminds families that they can activate the rapid response team any time that their child's condition is worsening rapidly, and there is no such thing as a false alarm.
Where can I find examples of family education tools?
Examples of the family education and awareness tools used at N.C. Children's Hospital are available here.
Who responds to a family-activated call?
When a family member activates the system, the rapid response team arrives at the patient's location within minutes in the same way that they would for any other rapid response system call.
How did N.C. Children's begin the family activation system?
N.C. Children's worked closely with advocates for family-centered care and heard from parents whose children had needed rapid response. After addressing some concerns from providers and parents, N.C. Children's piloted family activation in two pediatric units. Implementation on a small scale helped us learn lessons about family and staff education. In April 2007, family activation was implemented throughout the Children's Hospital. We educated staff about how to talk to families, and emphasized the importance of maintaining the "no false alarm" attitude for all rapid response system calls.
Have families used this resource appropriately?
To date, all rapid response system calls made by family members have been appropriate. The team has responded to all family activations and provided needed care to the patient.
What are the outcomes of family activation?
The number of calls per 1000 discharges has increased since the implementation of family activation. Though most rapid response calls are still made by members of the medical staff, the call is often prompted by concern from a family member. Increased awareness amongst family members and staff has created a more patient- and family-centered climate at N.C. Children's. We continue to improve upon the rapid response system and family activation. Ongoing education of staff and families is essential for the success of this system.
For more information about the Pediatric Rapid Response System, please contact Cherissa Hanson, MD.


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Little Anglers Land Big Fish
ATHENS, Texas — Out of the more than 1,000 people who visited the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens on National Fishing Day June 6, 65 boys and girls entered the fishing contest.
Fishing in two divisions, age 11 and under and ages 12–17, five girls and three boys took home prizes for catching the biggest catfish.
Winners in the 11 and under division were: First, Lorem Wofford, six, of Tyler, 3.58 pounds; second, Jo Micah, six, of Jacksonville, 3.42 pounds; third, Nicholas Lopes, six, of Athens, 3.22 pounds; and fourth, Haley Herriage, eight, of Athens, 2.56 pounds.
In the 12–17 division, first place went to Tyler Pustejovsky, 12, of Waco, 2.68 pounds; second, Kaylee Nicholson, 12, of Athens, 2.56 pounds; third, Rachael English, 13, of Wills Point, 2.28 pounds; and fourth, Mason English, 12, of Wills Point, 2.22 pounds.
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Library Plans -2011-2015
In January of this year, the library started a 7-month planning process to evaluate current programs and services, complete a community analysis, and develop a plan of service to guide the activities of the library over the next 5 years. You can read a summary of the plan (9 pages) or the complete plan (56 pages) which includes survey results, focus group notes, interview notes, and a number of other appendices.Thank you to everyone who participated in this process! Your input was invaluable, and we now have a good plan in place to guide the future of the library.


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There are many teams in need of receivers. None are calling on Randy Moss.
Moss, a free agent, is unlikely to don another NFL uniform. Pro Football Talk reports that Moss has a deal pending with FOX Sports 1 to join its team of NFL analysts.
Moss would be on the show Fox Football Daily, along with retired Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher.
Last season Moss caught 28 passes for the San Francisco 49ers. But after they lost Michael Crabtree to a season-ending Achilles injury, the 49ers didn't invite Moss back.
This would be the end of a stellar career that included becoming the NFL's third all-time leader in career yards receiving and second in touchdown receptions. Moss twice played in the Super Bowl, including last year with the 49ers, but never won a ring.
If the future Hall of Famer is as controversial as he has been at times in his career—and most recently in Media Day Super Bowl interviews—Moss will be a hit on television. He declared in January that he is "the greatest receiver ever to play this game."
That caused a stir and of course got the attention of the most recognized great, Jerry Rice. Rice conceded that Moss might be the "most talented," but that "you've got to work hard" to be the greatest.


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WOOTTON Bassett captain Darren Beasant believes that his side must focus on their own game and not what is happening elsewhere if they are to achieve their promotion dreams.
The Rylands Way side returned to the summit of Division One table on Saturday following their six wicket success over Swindon Civil Service.
However, Bassett and second-placed Malmesbury head into the final two weeks of the campaign level on points and wins with Beasant's men top by virtue of beating their rivals twice.
"We both know that we have to win our final two games of the season," Beasant said. "So the focus has to be on the number of points you pick up.
"God forbid you have your opponents 99-9, you drop a catch, they go on to make 130/140 and you lose the title by a point – those are the margins we are talking about.
"We have to try and stay calm, not worry about what Malmesbury are doing and just trying to get as many points as we possibly can."
Against Civil Service, the only team to defeat Bassett this term, a fine late spell from Juba Rahman, who finished with 5-31, saw the visitors dismissed for 148.
The reply saw Jack Paish hit an unbeaten 47, Sam Lawro adding 44 and skipper Darren Beasant weighing in with 32 to see their side home.
James Gillespie hit 117 in Malmesbury's 235-5, Pete Borton taking 3-66 before Charterhouse ended on 167-8. Richard Gaunt took 4-30 for the winners as Richard Newport hit 53 and Chris Antrobus 50 for Hinton.
Richard Foley claimed a hat-trick as Box secured a 44-run win over bottom side Collingbourne.
Steve Hall hit 59 in Box's 172-9 as Owen Sheppard took 5-21 from seven overs for Collingbourne.
The reply was ended at 128, Foley's 5-36 including his treble while Paul Gittens hit 41 for the losing side Swindon NALGO were 35-run winners over Bradford on Avon after reaching 197 all out, Imran Dastigir scoring 50 and Dean Bird taking 4-37.
Bradford were dismissed for 162 despite 44 from Chris Hotchen and Nick Gerrish's 43, Latif Hussein taking 5-24.
Urchfont were six-run winners over Beanacre & Melksham, despite losing their last eight wickets for 17 in 13.5 overs as they were all out for 109.
Patrick Bromley made 32, but Jack Footner took 3-23 and Chris Downham 3-8.
Missing three front-line batsmen, Beanacre struggled against bowlers Morlon Simon and Keith Bills.
Only Steve Rendell (26) and John Wiltshire (41 not out) reached double figures as they were all out for 106, Bills finisning with 4-16 off 12 overs.
Division 2
NIGEL Curtis scored an unbeaten 43 and Phil Steans 37 in Lacock's 201-5 against Wroughton Wranglers.
Craig Taylor hit 31 for Wroughton but they were all out for 98, Mile Copland taking 3-30 and Steve Copland 4-29.
Richard Mansell hit 96 in All Cannings' 147-7 against Spye Park, George Macilwaine taking 3-32.
Knocks of 64 from Matt Hutchins, 29 by Mike Du Boulay and an unbeaten 25 from David Beals helped Park to a winning 151-4.
Division 3
BEEHIVE (Southwick) got the better of Potterne 3rd by 18 runs after reaching 161-8, with James Hall hitting 48.
Steve Taylor then took 4-26 as Potterne were all out for 143.
Unbeaten innings of 69 from Ed Read and 33 from Justin Wagstaff helped Heytesbury & Sutton Veny to an eight-wicket triumph over Wootton Bassett 2nd, which helped them leapfrog their rivals into second place.
Allan Norman struck 45 not out to help Seagry (111-9) past Corsham 3rd (107), despite a fine effort from Karan Kumar, who took 7-33 in 12 overs.
Avebury are all but home and dry in the title race, John Rheinberg hitting 73 in their 205-5 against Beanacre & Melksham 2nd before Dominic Fry took 4-19 as Beanacre were out for 78.
Division 4
LIAM Farmer and Mike Heasman rescued Buscot Park in their clash against Corsham 4th who, after being dismissed for 91, had Park in big trouble at 29-7.
Farmer (28) and Heasman (29 not out) took Park from there to 88-8, despite two wickets each for the beaten side's Gareth Unwin, James Rowe and Richard Mockford.
Earlier Chris Burgess had taken 5-18 in 12 overs of Corsham's innings.
Division 5
BRADFORD on Avon 2nd got hom to a three-wicket success against Chippenham 3rd, thanks to Matt Goodall's 39. Earlier, Dave Fox had taken 3-30 and Guy Tadman 3-33 to restrict Chippenham to 155-9.
Division 6
DAVID Kelly survived an early caught behind appeal to hit an unbeaten 66 to guide Box 2nd to an eight-wicket success against Collingbourne 2nd Collingbourne posted 167-8 with Shankar Alva recording his first league 50 for the club.
Jamey Nair played a starring role in Swindon NALGO 2nd's three-wicket success over Heytesbury & Suttpm Veny 2nd.
Nair took 3-20 in ten overs as Heytesbury reached 136-7, then struck 50 as NALGO reached their target.
The top of the table battle between Burbage & Easton Royal 3rd and Lacock 2nd went the way of Burbage, who restricted their rivals to 141-9, with Ash, James Wheeler and Nick Cranston among the wickets.
Burbage got home to 143-2, Craig Simmonds scoring 63 not out.
Division 7
WANBOROUGH 2nd got the better of Goatacre 4th, who were dismissed for 139, Tom Brazier scoring 36 and Toby Iles 21.
Dyren Novais took 4-19 for Wanborough, who won the match with 140-4, Atif Habib scoring an unbeaten 40 and Will Smith 48 not out.
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Allstate Sugar Bowl Announces Manning Award Finalists
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced its 10 finalists for this year's award on Tuesday. The winner will be announced after the bowls in January and will be honored at a banquet in New Orleans. The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that takes into consideration the candidates' bowl performances.
Manning Award Finalists (updated 1/11 to include bowl stats)
This year's finalists are an outstanding class which includes five players from undefeated teams and a combined 102 victories with over 30,000 passing yards and 275 touchdowns. As far as national statistical leaders, eight of the top 12 in touchdown passes, five of the top 10 in passing yardage and 10 of the top 12 in passing efficiency are included on the list.
"It has been another entertaining year to watch great quarterbacks in college football," Archie Manning said. "There have been outstanding performances by so many different players, but we are very excited with this list of 10 quarterbacks which we think represent the best that college football has to offer. We will be very excited to follow these 10 young men through the bowl season and then decide which one is the best in the nation."
The winner will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 14.
The first five winners of the Manning Award reads like a Who's Who list at the quarterback position. USC's Matt Leinart was the inaugural winner of the award in 2005, followed by Texas' Vince Young in 2006. Both went on to be top 10 NFL draft picks. In 2007, LSU's JaMarcus Russell earned the award and was the NFL's No. 1 draft pick. Boston College's Matt Ryan claimed the award in 2008 and was drafted No. 3, quickly becoming the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Last season's winner was Florida's Tim Tebow, who is making his bid to become the first two-time winner of the honor this year.


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Longtime horticultural specialist Adel Kader died Dec. 10 while traveling home from a South African conference. He was 71.
A native of Cairo, Kader graduated from the Ain Shams University with a degree in horticulture. He then came to the U.S. in the 1960s and earned a master's in vegetable crops and doctorate in plant physiology from the University of California-Davis. After teaching and working as a consultant in Egypt for several years, Kader returned to the U.S. in the early 1970s to work as a researcher and then chair of the pomology department at UC-Davis.
Kader published numerous articles and wrote the "Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops." He also served on the boards of several groups, including as president and chairman for the American Society for Horticultural Science and organizer of the International Horticultural Congress.
Among his major accomplishments, Kader developed the UC-Davis Postharvest Technology Center from a group of postharvest extension specialists, according to a news release from the center. He took his knowledge about postharvest practices global, working with the Agriculture Development Strategy project to bring information to Egypt and other developing countries. After Kader retired from UC-Davis in 2007, he continued to work in the industry as an adviser for the Global Horticulture Assessment.
He is survived by his children, Aileen, Susu and Sami; and two grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 26 at the Buehler Alumni Center on the UC Davis campus. Memorial gifts may be made to the Postharvest Program Endowment Fund.


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It's also worth noting that there 110 food service establishments in this month's report with no priority violations, and 18 establishments without any violations.
You can follow this link to search the Washtenaw County Public Health Department's restaurant inspection reports to see specific details about the violations noted by the inspectors.
Download the entire results for August 2013
The Washtenaw County Public Health Department's Environmental Health Division is responsible for inspecting all food service establishment operations in Washtenaw County. These food service establishments are regulated under the State of Michigan's Food Law and Michigan Modified Food Code.
What do the violations in the reports mean?
The laws governing food service changed significantly on October 1, 2012. The most noticeable change was in the terminology used for violations in restaurant inspections. Previously, violations were Critical or Non-Critical, but now they are categorized as Priority, Priority Foundation or Core.
- Priority violations are the most serious. Correcting these eliminates or reduces a problem directly associated with foodborne illness. Examples include improper food temperatures and lack of hand washing. Priority violations were previously called Critical violations.
- Priority Foundation violations are problems that can lead to a Priority violation. Correcting these problems may keep Priority violations from occurring. Examples include not having an appropriate food thermometer, not having sanitizer test strips and not having soap or paper towel at a hand sink. The Priority Foundation category is made up of violations that were previously called Critical or Non-Critical Violations.
- Core violations are related to general sanitation and facility maintenance. Examples include dirty floors and improper facility lighting. Core violations were previously called Non-Critical violations.
Priority and Priority Foundation violations must be corrected immediately at the time of inspection or within 10 days. Core violations must be corrected within 90 days of the inspection.
Where can I see the inspection results?
Washtenaw County Public Health posts restaurant inspections monthly on Mlive.com/annarbor. The inspections posted were completed the month prior (i.e. January inspections are posted in February).
You can also search the online database of all restaurant inspections and detailed reports. Click here for access to all Washtenaw County restaurant inspections
How frequent are inspections?
Routine inspections take place twice per year (or once per year if the business is only open seasonally). Routine inspections are typically unannounced. However, when there are changes to the Food Code or Food Law, like those that took place Oct. 1, 2012, the first routine inspection is scheduled. Key restaurant staff must be present so the Sanitarian can explain how the changes impact the establishment's operations. The number of violations observed often decreases when inspections are announced. This may explain why the inspections appeared somewhat better than usual from October 2012 through March 2013.
Each inspection is a snapshot in time, and conditions found at the restaurant are not necessarily the conditions that could be found in the restaurant at other times. Sanitarians (otherwise known as health inspectors) ask many questions about the menu, operations and procedures to get the best possible idea of the day-to-day conditions of the restaurant. Environmental Health conducts additional inspections if a foodborne illness or other complaint is reported.
What if I have a complaint?
Environmental Health responds to general restaurant complaints as well as foodborne illness complaints. Please call their office at 734-222-3800 to file a complaint or to report a suspected foodborne illness.
Jessica Webster covers food and dining for The Ann Arbor News. Reach her at email@example.com. You also can follow her on Twitter and on Google+.


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TEENAGER Adam Bolwell is hoping that he's on the path to an international future after earning his first-ever call-up to the England cadet squad.
The 16-year-old, who lives in Trowbridge and is a member of Devizes Budo Club, received notification of his selection last Friday evening after impressing with a bronze medal at the Midland Age Bands Championships in Walsall and a seventh-placed finish at the North West Age Bands earlier this month.
Bolwell, who is a sixth form pupil at Clarendon Academy, had moved up to fifth in the British U60kg cadet rankings will return to British Judo's Centre of Excellence in Walsall this weekend for his first national training camp.
"I was hoping that it was going to happen. I was really happy to get a bronze in the Midlands but in the North West championships, I was only seventh but I beat a few of the guys ranked higher than me, which I think helped me," said Bolwell, who also trains once a week with Team Bath.
"I've had a few injuries recently. I tore my knee ligament, and last year I had a shoulder injury but fingers crossed I won't have any more problems. I'm extremely pleased to have the chance to go and compete in Europe.
"It's more about what you do in your 20s but getting in to the cadet squad now shows that I'm making progress."
Bolwell trains under Jason Parsons and Mark Burbidge at Devizes and Adam Hall and Gregg Varey at Team Bath.
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Is the 2014 World Cup making you feel like it's
Christmas Eve and the day before your flight to Disneyland all rolled into one
manic package? Check out some places you can catch the game and even get mildly
smashed and obnoxious, should the mood take you:
El Paseo
208 Galisteo St., 992-2848
Showing their devotion by opening early for the occasion, El Paseo also won't be skimping on that cheap, tasty bar food that keeps the locals hooked.
530 S Guadalupe St., 988-7222
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Any sports bar worth its salt (and barbecue sauce) has some gnarly screens, but check out the Locker Room's gargantuan 9- by 12-foot feast for the eyes.
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New Mexican food off the beaten path if you like to watch your soccer over a pile of cheese and chile, and who doesn't?
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A PIONEER of the playgroup movement in York and committed volunteer and fundraiser has died aged 84.
Watford-born Dilys Longman grew up in London, and spent time in north Wales as a wartime evacuee. She later lived for many years in Bishopthorpe, Tadcaster, Thornton-le-Dale, Sheriff Hutton and Slingsby.
As a mother of five, grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother of four, Dilys was committed to her family and was involved in voluntary work throughout her life.
Dilys and husband Ford arrived in Yorkshire in 1961 when Ford started work with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. They moved to Bishopthorpe with their children.
There, Dilys and the Archbishop's chaplain formed a playgroup, which proved a lasting success.
Dilys went on to become known as "the playgroup granny" and was appointed the Yorkshire area organiser for playgroups after being elected chairman of the York group, travelling all over Yorkshire setting up playgroups.
During that time, she was also elected to Tadcaster Rural District Council.
The only woman on the council, she pushed through a number of changes.
She persuaded the council to update all the kitchens in council houses and provide public seats in parks. She also fought for improved terms and conditions for refuse collectors, earning the title Councillor For The Dustmen.
Dilys worshipped at Clifford Street and New Earswick Quaker Meetings, serving as an elder and overseer. She briefly taught at The Mount School and later Acomb Primary and was active with the national lobby group the Campaign For Advancement of State Education.
Her husband's work eventually took the family to Leeds and then Scotland, where Dilys's work with playgroups continued until 1980 when she and Ford fell in love with the ruined 12th century Healaugh Priory, near Tadcaster.
They bought it, and restored it to use as a home and B&B, with Dilys also turning jam-making into a business, and even selling goats' milk and cheese for a time.
Later they lived in Thornton-le-Dale and Sheriff Hutton, and continued running a B&B, with Dilys selling thousands of jars of jam at craft fairs and the proceeds going to children's charities, notably the National Children's Home, now Action For Children.
During her life, Dilys was a member of Ryedale Liberal Democrats Association, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, UNICEF, the Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association and the National Trust, among others.
In the mid-1990s, with the onset of Parkinson's, Dilys found a cottage in Slingsby where she and Ford lived until her death earlier this month.


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No one could guard Burke down the stretch which killed us. And that one rebound, that wasn't would have helped
Smothered Chicken!
Burke doesn't go into potential Wooden winner (he won't, but he'll get some votes) mode in the last 10 minutes or so with a bit of help from Stauskas Purdue wins that game fairly convincingly, double digits. It's hard to ever say you're content with a loss, but that's easily my least disappointing one of the year.
Hope Sandi's ankle's ok. I can't believe I'm typing this, but him rolling his ankle was a pretty big turning point. Hammons had a few minute stretch that reminded you how talented he is, but quickly faded into the background again. Terone Johnson clearly had a great game, but I don't know, it felt a helluva lot more like Michigan just being terrible defensively than him actually killing it. Ray Davis played really well too, I like that kid's game so much, I'm excited to see his next 3 years. Also, Michigan just doesn't impress me at all, despite their record. Them getting bounced the first weekend wouldn't surprise me at all.
interview with Hazell, dual QB "system" is dead!
I'd rather have one guy. You want one guy in there who feels like he's comfortable and doesn't have to look over his shoulder. He can do his thing and not have to worry about messing up. But you also need a second guy to be ready, just in case that [first] guy goes down.
That's a huge sigh of relief if I am a Boiler fan. That dual QB thing Hope did was maddening.
figures the one time we're peaking in March it doesn't matter
Met some guys after the domination today:
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Austin Parkinson wins Conference COY for IUPUI women:
I did not know he was there. Glad to see he is good at something to do with basketball
Womens team won the Big Ten Tourney for the 9th time in what, 15 years? Not bad.
Ohio State's win today gives the men the 7 seed, play Nebraska then Ohio State 2nd round with a win. Helluva lot better than getting the 8/9 game and getting IU in the 2nd.
It's been a tough season for your basketball team, but hat's off to Matt Painter for getting this team to play hard after they could have packed it in after their embarrassing swoon a few weeks ago. Having the stones to bench Hammons was key, and you guys have built some nice momentum going into next year. I wouldn't be surprised to see Purdue finish in the top 4 or 5 of the Big Ten next year.
I will admit, I didn't think there was any chance of this team coming back after that 2nd beat down by Indiana.
It was a miserable season for the most part. I said Painter should have been embarrassed for the lack of effort his team gave, and he should have been, but he also can be very proud with the way they didn't pack it in down the stretch. Too bad it's too little, too late, but when you're relying on so much youth, I guess inconsistency is understandable. The future isn't nearly as bleak as it looked in February.
So is Hammons a legit 7" or what?
****ing Nebraska. enjoy the CBI.
Also, I'm almost glad this season is over.
Good riddance 2012-2013.
He looked a good 8" taller to me.
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
Yep. This is what I get for starting the year's thread.
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
Playing Western Illinois @ Mackey on Wednesday at 7 in the CBI. WOOHOOO! It's on something called AXS TV.
full bracket PDF: http://www.gazellegroup.com/events/c...13_bracket.pdf
we should win this
Why so SERIOUS
I think that's where you huff a bunch of body spray and hallucinate the game
edit: How about poor 'Zo, getting snubbed basically 3 years in a row...
Far as Zo's Volunteers, meh, I'd have loved to see him get them in but I really don't think it's THAT big a snub. Really that's why I have something of a problem with all the autobids though. I'm sure it's easy to say being a fan of a power conference team, but a lot of those schools really dilute the field.
Win today. Texas would be a fun match-up in the finals whenever.
Real bad loss for Zo and UT today against Mercer.
Texas lost to Houston
^Well we are the odds-on favorites to win it all then!


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Keighley school children have joined pupils across the district in activities to mark national Road Safety Week.
Youngsters from Eastwood and Keighley St Andrew's primary schools are taking part with police officers in Speedwatch sessions.
Motorists caught exceeding the speed limit will be sent letters, by the police and pupils, highlighting the dangers of speeding.
Also, as part of the campaign, Bradford Council's road safety team is leading training sessions and assemblies at primary schools district-wide.
And college students are being given personal testimonies by emergency services officers and parents of car crash victims, to learn first-hand about the devastating consequences of speeding and failing to wear a seatbelt.
Road Safety Week, which began on Monday, is organised by the charity Brake. This year's theme is Slower Speeds=Happy People.
Events locally have been staged by the council, with the police and fire and rescue services and Bradford Safeguarding Children's Board.
Davina Hartley, from the board, said: "We are happy to support and promote Road Safety Week. Slower speeds lead to fewer road traffic collisions and ultimately fewer deaths and injuries. It is important that everyone takes responsibility for reducing their speed when on our roads."
Keighley motorists are being urged to book a sight test to coincide with Road Safety Week.
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|Thursday August 16, 2012 @09:30AM
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|Thursday January 05, 2012 @08:05PM
|Controlled Quantum Levitation Used To Build Wipeout Track
|Tuesday November 08, 2011 @11:42AM
|Fake Raspberry Pi Shops Pop Up
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|DSL Installation Fail
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|Covert Video of Apple IPad 2 Just Released
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text: Chicago Auto Show Photograph Takes First Prize September 21, 2010 02:21 PM A photograph taken at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show won First Place in this year's International Association of Exhibitions and Events' (IAEE) 2010 Art of Show Competition, thanks to the efforts of photography company Oscar Einzig. First Place in the 2010 Art of Show Competition is awarded annually to the submission that most successfully combines the marketing essentials of event promotion with an original, artistic point of view. As the nation's largest automobile exhibition, the Chicago Auto Show is proud to offer show attendees the latest and greatest of the automotive industry--Oscar Einzig's winning photograph in the over 150,000 nsf category highlights this exciting element of the show. With a dramatic use of color and silhouette, the photo illustrates the industry's fusion of advanced technology and beautiful design. According to Kevin Mize, 2011 Chicago Auto Show Chairman, "As a show, we strive to partner with the best companies out there. From exhibitors and sponsors to vendors and photographers, we hope that by working with the best, we can give our exhibitors and audience the best show possible. Oscar Einzig's achievement shows us we're doing things right." The winning photograph will be on display this December 7 - 9, 2010 in New Orleans, LA at Expo! Expo!, the IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Back to News


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The winning companies - Abcodia, Critical Pharmaceuticals, Nanomerics, and PsiOxus Therapeutics - will showcase their life science technologies to an international audience at the upcoming BIO 2013 Convention in Chicago. They will receive up to £1,500 towards flights and accommodation, and one year's complimentary membership of the BioIndustry Association (BIA).
Steve Bates, Chief Executive Officer of the BIA, said:
"This new UKTI Innovation Competition has presented an opportunity for some of the UK's most innovative life science SMEs to grow their business and showcase internationally what our biotech sector has to offer.
"With a track-record of ground-breaking research, and support from schemes including the Patent Box, R&D tax credits and the Biomedical Catalyst, the UK is increasingly attractive as a location for bioscience business. I'm really looking forward to attending BIO 2013 and promoting UK biotech on a global stage."
Mike Fisher, Director of Strategic Alliances at Abcodia, London, said:
"We are delighted to have been selected for this award. International collaboration is critically important for Abcodia and we believe that this opportunity will enable us to showcase our capability in biomarker validation for the early detection and screening of cancer to an international audience. We are honoured to be representing the best of UK innovation."
Gareth King, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Pharmaceuticals, Nottingham, said:
"We have recently announced the results of a second clinical study on our intranasal growth hormone product (CP024) demonstrating clinical proof of concept and look forward to meeting with commercial partners at BIO 2013 to progress the product into phase 2/3 clinical development. I am extremely grateful to the UKTI for their continued support of innovative life science companies and look forward to showcasing Critical Pharmaceuticals' unique products and drug delivery technologies at this major international event."
Andreas Schatzlein, Chief Executive Officer of Nanomerics, London, said:
"Nanomerics is delighted to be able to showcase to a global audience its Molecular Envelope Technology which boosts the activity of drugs and gets them where they need to be. This approach allows the creation of new medicines based on known drug compounds that now can be given in new ways and for new indications. In a time of undiminished medical need and increasing economic pressure it is crucial that we make the most of the drug compounds that we already understand."
John Beadle, Chief Executive Officer of PsiOxus Therapeutics, Oxfordshire, said:
"PsiOxus Therapeutics is delighted to join the BIA and UKTI at the BIO 2013 Convention. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our innovative clinical and pre-clinical stage products and platforms to a global audience."
For further information, please contact Robert Winder, Head of Communications, email@example.com, 020 7630 2191; mobile 07825 942 934.
UKTI Innovation Competition
The UKTI Innovation Competition aims to highlight UK excellence in ground breaking and innovative technologies to a global audience. The competition was open to UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the life science sector with innovative technological ideas. www.ukti.gov.uk/defencesecurity/event/434700.html
BIO 2013 Convention
The BIO convention is the world's largest biotechnology event, attended by over 15,000 industry-leading delegates from more than 65 countries, offering excellent opportunities to share knowledge and establish relationships. BIO 2013 will take place in Chicago, USA, from 22-25 April. Last year approximately 200 UK companies were represented, making the UK the largest overseas delegation at BIO. http://convention.bio.org/
Abcodia is an innovative London-based company engaged in the discovery and clinical validation of biomarkers for the early detection and screening of cancer. www.abcodia.com/
Critical Pharmaceuticals
Critical Pharmaceuticals is a Nottingham-based clinical stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of unique biological products - high value recombinant protein and peptide therapeutics - utilising proprietary drug delivery technologies. www.criticalpharmaceuticals.com/
Nanomerics, a London-based a speciality pharmaceutical company, creates new medicines by boosting the performance of known drugs and peptides using proprietary pharmaceutical nanotechnology. Its Peptide Pill lead product is an orally active endogenous peptide for the treatment of chronic pain that avoids the problems of current opioid drugs. www.nanomerics.com/
PsiOxus Therapeutics
PsiOxus Therapeutics is an Oxfordshire-based development stage biotechnology company developing novel patent protected therapeutics for serious diseases, with a particular focus upon cancer. www.psioxus.com/
BioIndustry Association
Founded over 20 years ago at the infancy of biotechnology, the BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises involved in UK bioscience. Members include emerging and more established bioscience companies; pharmaceutical companies; academic, research and philanthropic organisations; and service providers to the bioscience sector. The BIA represents the interests of its members to a broad section of stakeholders, from government and regulators to patient groups and the media. Our goal is to secure the UK's position as a global hub and as the best location for innovative research and commercialisation, enabling our world-leading research base to deliver healthcare solutions that can truly make a difference to people's lives. For further information, please go to www.bioindustry.org


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Heavy recent downpours has led to flooding in areas all around Jacksonville and the cleanup process was in full effect Wednesday night at the Summer Oaks apartments in Arlington.
Although the water is gone, frustrations remain. Crystal Colon and her boyfriend said this isn't the first flood they have experienced.
"The water sat in here for a good two to four hours and if you sit in here you can smell the mold, and all they did was bring in these dehumidifier fans," said Colon.
The couple has been living in the wet weather for days but Colon says it wasn't nearly as bad this time.
"Now that it's happened again it is a big deal. They knew what the problem and didn't do anything about it," said Colon. "He's lost several items, tools, grinders, I'm not even sure what some of the stuff is, but I know it cost him a lot of money and he's put a lot of money into it.
Nearly 50 apartments inside Summer Oaks were affected by flooding.
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'According to the formula, a dollar-for-dollar luxury tax will kick in at the midway point between the floor and the cap. If the floor of the lowest team proves to be $22-million and the cap on the highest team is $36-million next season, then the tax will come into effect at $29-million. This will allow the wealthier teams to spend a little more money, but will prevent the large gaps in spending in the previous agreement that saw teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins with payrolls as low as $18-million, while the New York Rangers were spending $80-million.'
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Recently, my boyfriend and I wanted to embark on a fun, easy and cheap getaway. Since I live in Rhode Island, we were sold on the idea of a short drive out to Provincetown, Mass. right on the tip of Cape Cod. We gave ourselves a budget of just $150 for the 24-hour adventure — and even with gas at four bucks a gallon, we made it happen. Here's how we did it … and how you might on your next trip:
Call motels and inns directly. While booking online is super convenient, it's always helpful to talk to a real person. They will know of any last-minute cancellations or special discounts.
Travel off-peak. Our motel room was just $87 on a Thursday night. The same room on Friday before Memorial Day goes for $150. We saved $63 by leaving a day early.
Travel locally. While the world is full of wonderful destinations, many great spots are in our own backyards. You don't have to travel far to have a great time. And staying closer to home will help keep costs under control. By driving the two hours to P'town, we saved a potential boatload of transportation expenses (airfare, taxi, etc.).
Eat like a local. P'town's downtown core, like many tourist spots, is full of great but pricey restaurants. By taking a short drive off the beaten path, we were able to find a local hangout with more reasonable prices — dinner cost $28 for the both of us.
Use your feet. While P'town has some convenient paid parking lots, we were able to find a free parking spot a short walk from downtown (a $10 savings). Some destinations also offer great public transit options, making for an affordable and fun way to experience a town and meet new people.
Take advantage of the free stuff. Some of the best things Provincetown has to offer — landscapes, beaches and nature trails, people-watching and architecture (like the Pilgrims Monument, pictured) — are free. Hanging out in the sand and getting a little sun charges the soul and doesn't break the bank.
Pack your own beverages. For less than $10, we filled my trunk with bottled water and soft drinks so we didn't waste money on motel vending machines. Even better, bring along a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and help save the environment. Cheers!
Hit up the grocery store. Since we were only staying for one night, stocking up on groceries didn't make a lot of sense, but for longer trips, I love packing the mini fridge full of fresh food. It's a lot cheaper than restaurant dining — and a lot healthier. Fruits, veggies and sandwiches bought at a local grocery store make for great food alternatives.
Take advantage of free food. Our motel offered a free continental breakfast. It wasn't super fancy, but a quick croissant and coffee tided us over until the bigger meal of the day. Ask about any included meals when booking your room.
Talk to the locals. I try to befriend locals wherever I go. Natives can be a tremendous resource of recommendations and often know of free events (concerts, festivals, etc.). Be friendly and wear your smile.
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This post on ESPN's Rumor Page (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/featu...20120713#26121) says, "The Pacers currently have 14 players on the roster and they may not fill the last open spot until we get closer to training camp." However, we only have 13 by my count...
1. G. Hill
2. P. George
3. D. Granger
4. D. West
5. R. Hibbert
6. D. Augustin
7. L. Stephenson
8. G. Green
9. T. Hansbrough
10. I. Mahinmi
11. O. Johnson
12. J. Pendergraph
13. M. Plumlee
Who am I missing???