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LEVI Cox scored with the last kick of the game to give Wootton Bassett Town a 2-1 win over Shrivenham in their Hellenic Premier Division derby at Barrington Park on Saturday, writes CHRISTOPHER PANKS.
Dan Drewett handed the hosts an early lead before Dan Lardner missed the opportunity to equalise from the spot.
Bassett were back on level terms after the restart through Tyler Sheppard and the visitors' prolonged second-half pressure produced a winner with the last attack of the match from a corner kick.
Bassett boss Jeff Roberts said: "As the game went on it seemed more and more likely to end in a draw. But we've conceded some late goals, so today we've had a bit of luck.
"We had to have a few words at half time, and some of the players woke up after that. I thought we were poor in the first half, but we're happy to have come away with three points, but having conceded so early we'd probably have been happy with one."
The hosts took the lead after only six minutes through Drewett's stunning first-time strike from the edge of the area, which flew into the top corner giving Bassett keeper Steve Allison no chance.
Less than 10 minutes later, Bassett could have been level when Scott Scanlon hacked down Cox as he entered the area and the referee awarded a penalty kick.
Lardner stepped up, but hit his low penalty against the post to leave Bassett still trailing. After surviving this scare, Shrivvy continued to have the better of the opening half and after 20 minutes Matt Bown's shot from distance forced a smart double save from Allison as Drewett followed in hoping to take advantage of any spills.
After the break Bassett looked more attacking and soon that mentality bore fruit in the shape of Sheppard's equaliser. Jordan Roberts found space from a long throw and shot from distance and, though Louie La Touche made a a good save, the keeper couldn't hold it and Sheppard tapped in the rebound.
Bassett continued to push and looked most likely to score in the second period, in which Shrivenham struggled to get out of their own half, let alone create any chances.
Lardner's shot from distance tested La Touche, while Mani Randhawa's header from a corner looped just wide. When La Touche maintained parity with another good one on one save from Fraser Joyce late on it seemed a winner wasn't coming but, from the resulting corner, Cox's flick trickled over the line to give the visitors the win.
Shrivvy boss Dave Turner was distraught to concede with the final kick. "I'm gutted for my players," he said. "They didn't deserve that, a draw would have been a fair result. But conceding with the last kick of the game, there's no way of getting back. They did to us in the second half, what we did to them in the first. That's football."


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No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.
The last time we seen UNITY super spy Cate Archer, she was barely acknowledged as a spy in a 1960s male-dominated British spy network but she showed them all by single-handedly upsetting the plans of a deadly terrorist organization known as H.A.R.M. and defeating the terrorist leader Dmitrij Volkov. Hmm, not bad for an ex-thief.
Now, once again, gamers get to step into Agent Archer's go-go boots and take on the agents of H.A.R.M and its continuing threat of world domination. Thankfully the good people at Sierra Entertainment were generous enough to let us preview an early build of the first four chapters so let's take a look, shall we?
As far as first-person shooters were concerned, the first game featured a charming sense of humor that is rarely seen in this genre. In fact, much of the game was a tongue-in-cheek homage to classic spy flicks like early James Bond or Man from FLINT and this rarity--along with the intense action sequences--is what made this game a stand-out. And so, in following with this scheme, the second outing also features another helping of zany humor.
There are many moments in the game where you come across guards in mid-conversation about their grandmothers or other hilarious topics about "the workplace." You'll be nicely surprised how witty the humor in the game is and how it is also incorporated in the cut scenes. Agent Archer also has a number of gadgets that seem like novelty gags but trust me, they aren't. However, we'll get into that a bit later.
From the looks of things, the enemy AI in this game has been modified to the point that they are much more challenging than the first outing. Enemy guards are easily alerted by your presence if you fire a round in their vicinity or if they come across the body of one of their own. They will carefully stalk you rather than blindly run off to look for you. Gamers will find that there are a number of different ways to engage the enemy . . . including using stealth by picking up and moving dead guards you killed to a safe location or sneaking up to them and killing them with a silent weapon.
Weapons range from your trusty silencer to much noisier machine guns and even a really sharp samurai sword in a stealthy mission in Japan. You can lurk into some dark corner, hidden out of visual range (you'll know you're doing it right because an icon will pop up when you're truly concealed). And what NOLF game isn't complete without the unique spy gadgets such as a taser that moonlights as a cigarette lighter (or is it the other way around?) and lipstick that can snap photos.
The game's mission structure is similar to the first game--there are plenty of mission objectives and exotic locales such as heading out to Japan or Calcutta. And the action is spectacular--although some of the bugs that need to be worked out can crop up from time to time and delay the kill. Enemies just don't scream in pain, slump down and dissolve anymore. Now they cry out in pain and drop dead while some drop to the ground and twitch and move until they finally die.
There are also H.A.R.M villains that even Austin Powers would appreciate. In the original game you went up against such an unusual assortment of bad guys (remember neurotic opera diva Inge Wagner who was dressed like a milkmaid?), expect to find other weird baddies as you progress through the game's other chapters and the interesting story unfolds.
The graphics are quite something else too. Right away you'll notice the vast improvement on the graphics and the level of detail is wonderful. I couldn't take my eyes off of the lovely Agent Archer and the scrupulous details of her attire (shirt collars, for example, have the neat little fold that sticks out rather than looking pasted on). And the environments are equally stunning!
The game we saw and played looked surprisingly complete and even running it on a medium speed the game was low on the usual hiccups, stutters and bugs. If this build is any indication of what the completed product is going to be like then sign us up--we'd be more than happy to be put in harm's way.

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SENIOR members of the council in 2009 fell victim to the skills of an accomplished salesman leading to a 'shocking' loss of public money, councillors heard tonight.
The scrutiny committee examined the contents of report examining the failures of an initiative to introduce wifi across the whole of Swindon, which led to a £400,000 loan being given out to Digital City UK in, the company behind the scheme, which has yet to be paid back.
A report, put together by a committee task-group, said some of the responsibility for the fiasco was down to former Council Leader Rod Bluh (Con, Old Town) for keeping important information away from councillors so it could be scrutinized, though he did nothing illegal.
However, much of the blame was laid at the door of businessman Rikki Hunt, who was the managing director of Digital City UK at the time. It was his ability to sell a flawed idea that led to the money being lost, the committee heard.
Councillor Des Moffatt (Lab, Rodbourne Cheney) who headed the task group responsible for writing the report, said: "Mr Hunt's abilities as a salesman appear to be without equal.
"The very first lesson the trainee salesman gets is 'sell yourself to sell the product'. Mr Hunt persuaded the leadership of this Council he had a scheme that would solve all the image and financial problems perceived at that time in 2009.
He later said: "I am satisfied that no Councillor or Council Officer made personal gain in this venture, indeed the losses to their reputation have been enormous.
"My friends and political opponents alike will be surprised to learn that I regard the Council and leading Councillors involved in this as victims."
It also emerged that the many of the documents have been handed over to the police for consideration but as they have not had a formal complaint no further action can be taken.
As a result, the committee decided to pass a decision onto the cabinet to decide whether a formal complaint needs to be made.
Throughout the meeting, which was well attended more than a dozen members of the public, numerous other problems around the scheme were heard.
For example, a business plan put together by Digital City, used to justify the wi-fi scheme, which claimed the company would make £700,000 profit in just its second year, was described as 'childish beyond belief' and 'nonsense' by Coun Moffatt.
It was also heard that the decision to give out £250,000 of the loan should have been given much greater scrutiny but that officers felt there was a political imperative to support the entrepreneur so not enough questions of claims that two potential investors in the company were waiting in the wings, of which it emerged there is no evidence.
Mr Hunt, who was not present at the meeting, denies any wrongdoing in the scandal and issued a strongly-worded statement ahead of the meeting.
He said: "Much of this report is hearsay and conjecture with a limited factual basis and I have made my views known to the task group."


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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Security cameras at a bowling alley caught a cat burglar who broke in through the roof - and helped himself to a beer.
Police said three times in as many weeks, a thief has broken into Springfield businesses via the roof.
The latest victim, Timber Bowl, caught the rooftop prowler on camera.
The suspect broke in through the roof early Monday morning and used a rope to land on the bowling kiosk.
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"He must have worked up quite a thirst cutting a hole in the roof with the screw driver," said David Blankenship, Timber Bowl owner. "It was like he didn't have a care in the world."
Blankenship said the guy took his time and caused about $8,000 in damage. The burglar walked away from the bowling alley with thousands of dollars worth of Oregon Lottery scratch-it tickets.
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Touching Base: A Message from the ChiefFebruary 10, 2013
Dear Community Members and Department Personnel:
For your Information:
Free Gun Disposal Offered by the Pasadena Police Department: I would like to remind community members that they may dispose of unwanted firearms through the Pasadena Police Department. All types of firearms are accepted, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, antiques, or replicas, regardless of their condition. There are no costs associated with surrendering your firearm.
Community members can request a police officer to respond to their home or business in Pasadena, where they can surrender the weapon. Individuals may also transport the unloaded weapon to the Pasadena Police Department at 207 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena. If you intend to transport the firearm into the police station, please contact the Pasadena Police Department beforehand at (626) 744-4241. The police operator will provide instruction on the safe and legal means for transportation. Gun registration or related paperwork is helpful, although not necessary to voluntarily surrender the firearm.
The police department also accepts unwanted ammunition; however, military ordinance requires special handling and will be evaluated for safe disposal by law enforcement personnel on a case by case basis. Removing unwanted firearms by turning them into law enforcement is an important step community members can take to ensure guns never end up in unintended hands and possibly used in a violent crime.
Save the Date:
Black History Month Events for 2013, include:
· February 16, 31st Annual Black History Parade & Festival
· February 16, "Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North"
· February 21, "Where We Are, Where We've Been: Stories from African And African-Americans"
· February 22, "Senior Night Out"
· February 24, "Praise Dance Jubilee"
· February 28, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: An Evening with David 'Sonny' Lacks"
For more information, contact numbers, and helpful internet links, please visit the City of Pasadena's Website at: cityofpasadena.net.
On April 13, 2013, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Pasadena Alumnae Chapter is hosting the 2013 Young African American Women's Conference at Pasadena City College, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard. The conference is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and features diverse workshops, engaging presentations on educational choices, career options, embracing youth's uniqueness, as well as personal development. Dr. Rema Reynolds, Assistant Professor from Azusa Pacific University, will be the keynote speaker addressing students, parents, and others attending the conference. If you have questions, email email@example.com. To register, please visit online at http://yaawc2013.evenbrite.com.
El Centro de Accion Social is hosting its Annual Cesar Chavez Commemoration and Peace Walk, March 30. The peace walk will start at Villa-Parke Community Center (363 East Villa Street) inside the Auditorium at 10:00 a.m. Following a rally for peace, participants will march from Villa-Parke to Robinson Park, where a few community leaders will speak on reducing violence and creating peace. For more information, please contact El Centro de Accion Social Executive Director Randy Ertll at (626) 792-3148, or email@example.com. For more information on El Centro de Accion Social, please visit www.elcentropasadena.org.
Our Community:
On February 1, Pasadena Police Commander Chris Russ and Sergeant Chris Sharma attended a faculty/parent meeting at Lycee International School to discuss public safety and violence. During the meeting of about 15 attendees, Chris and Chris touched on the "Best Practices" schools should consider when dealing with school emergencies and the anticipated police response. Lycee International School Administrator, Phillipe Detzen, coordinated the meeting.
On February 2, Pasadena Police Lieutenants Cheryl Moody and Jason Clawson, Sergeant Robert Tucker, and Police Dispatcher Richard Mahoney attended the 31st Annual Black History Parade and Festival Opening Reception, which was held at the Alke-bu-Lan Cultural Center. Jackie Robinson Community Center Supervisor, Jarvis Emerson, served as the emcee for the reception. VIPs included Pasadena Human Services & Recreation Administrator, Horace Wormely, PUSD School Board President Renatta Cooper, retired Police Lieutenant Phlunte Riddle, and her husband, Ed.
On February 4, Commander Chris Russ and Lieutenant Jason Clawson attended the Madison Community School Collaborative Meeting at Madison Elementary School. The meeting was organized by Madison Elementary School Principal, Carmen Serrano, and brought together community partners in an effort to share information and resources. Principal Carmen Serrano announced that the newly constructed Healthy Start Family Center building is near completion and a grand opening is tentatively scheduled in March, 2013. Mercy Santoro, Director of City of Pasadena's Human Services and Recreation, provided an update on the City-School Work Plan, which will be presented to the Pasadena Board of Education and City Council on February 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
On February 4, City Manager Michael Beck and I attended a meeting at the Flintridge Center to discuss gun violence. The meeting was focused on the feasibility of a "grass roots" gun-buy-back program. Community Leader Jill Shook, and Flintridge Center Executive Director, Jaylene Moseley, organized the meeting.
Later on the same day, Pasadena Public Health Director Dr. Eric Walsh, Human Services & Recreation Director, Mercy Santoro, Flintridge Center Executive Director, Jaylene Moseley, and I all presented information to the Pasadena Public Safety Committee (PPSC). The presentations were focused on youth intervention, prevention, and gun violence. The PPSC discussed the value of gun-buy-back programs and the city / nonprofit's efforts to reduce gun violence.
On February 5, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Lieutenant Tracey Ibarra and I had the opportunity to visit with Former Pasadena Police Chief Bruce Philpott. Chief Philpott retired from the Pasadena Police Department in 1991. Chief Philpot implemented several proactive programs during his distinguished career. Assistant to the City Manager, Delia Cory, organized our visit.
On February 6, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Commander Chris Russ, and I attended a meeting with PUSD Superintendent Jon Gundry and key members of his staff. Our discussion focused on student and staff safety, increasing information sharing, and the next steps moving forward.
On February 7, Sergeants Bobby Lomeli and John Luna attended the El Centro de Accion Social meeting which focused on a healthy and safe San Gabriel Valley. El Centro de Accion Executive Director, Randy Ertll, coordinated the meeting.
On February 7, Pasadena Police Sergeant Art Chute, Officer David Thomas, and I met with the League of California Cities VIPs at the Rose Bowl. Mayor Bill Bogaard is the current President of the League of California Cities and hosted a tour for league representatives. Art and David explained the role of the Pasadena Police Department at major Rose Bowl Events. VIPs also included City Manager Michael Beck, Rose Bowl General Manager Darryl Dunn, and Chief Operations Officer George Cunningham.
On February 8, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls and Terri Qualls, Commanders Lisa Rosales, Lieutenants Rodney D. Wallace, Cheryl Moody and Ed Calatayud, Office Supervisor Beverly Bogar, Deborah K. Sanchez, and I attended the Red, Black, and Green Dinner as part of Black History Month. The event was very well attended and was organized by Pasadena Human Services & Recreation Supervisor, Jarvis Emerson. Elected officials and VIPs included Assemblyman Chris Holden, Councilwoman Jacque Robinson, City Manager Michael Beck, PUSD School Board President Renatta Cooper, NAACP Pasadena Branch President Gary Moody to name a few. CBC Pastor Jean Birch gave the Invocation, Ms. Allisonne Crawford sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and Pasadena Human Services & Recreation Administrator Horace Wormely proved the closing remarks. Pastor Chris Bourne provided the Benediction.
2013 Red, Black, and Green Honorees included: Assemblymember Chris Holden, Former Assemblymember Anthony Portantion, Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey, Former Pasadena Police Lieutenant Phlunte Riddle, John Muir High School Football Coach Lavel "Tip" Sanders, Pastor Bereal, Robin Salazar, Patricia Bereal, Kathy Morgan, Walt Jackson, Ahamad Andrews and Gary Grays. A Special Honor in Memory of Victor McClinton was also announced. As an aside, the Black History Parade will be dedicated in his memory.
Pasadena's Finest:
On January 31, I received an email from a community member commending Pasadena Police Officers Roxanne Haines and Bill Schepman for their professionalism, sensitivity, and dedication.
On February 4, I received information that Communications Administrator Karen Peterson, Supervisors Kathy Russ, Melissa Trujillo and Roseanne Macias received a Certificate of Recognition from the California Public-Safety Radio Association, Inc. Karen, Kathy, Melissa, and Roseanne were commended for their participation and contributions to the CPRA "Dispatchers Roundtable."
On February 4, the Pasadena Police Department hosted a 3-day Supervisory Update Training Course. Approximately 20 participants from the Pasadena Police Department and other agencies attended the class. Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls provided a few brief remarks to kick-off the training.
On February 5, I receive an email commending Commander Lisa Rosales and Officer Luis Banuelos for their professionalism and responsiveness to address a community member's concerns, which were focused on a homeless person. The author wrote, "…Officer Luis Banuelos stopped by our office this afternoon; spoke to me, my staff, and the doctors. He was professional and took the time to talk to everyone involved. I also appreciate the time that you (Lisa) spent talking to me on the phone and your efforts on our behalf…"
On February 7, I received an email from a community member commending Pasadena Police Lieutenant Jason Clawson for his proactive work cleaning up the North Lake area. The author wrote, "…I want to applaud Lieutenant Clawson, his team, and the PPD for their continuing efforts in cleaning up North Lake and the NW area. My family and I are very appreciative of their hard work."
Critical Incidents:
On January 31, Pasadena Police Detective Keith Gomes and the Homicide/Assault Unit conducted a follow-up investigation on a firearm that was thrown out of a vehicle. After Keith completed a comprehensive investigation, he presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration. The District Attorney's Office filed charges of possession of a firearm by a felon against the suspect.
On February 6, at about 7:45 p.m., Pasadena Police Corporal David Llanes and members of the United States Marshal's Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Taskforce located the suspect and arrested him without incident. The suspect was booked at the Pasadena jail.
On January 31, the West San Gabriel Valley Anticrime Taskforce (WSGVAT) coordinated with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to conduct several compliance checks at ten locations in the region. The taskforce focused their efforts on subjects who were on active probation for violent, property, and narcotics related crimes. Two suspects were arrested for possession of firearms (handguns) and methamphetamines. Two other suspects were in violation of reporting requirements, while the remaining six suspects were compliant. The WSGVAT is supervised by Pasadena Police Sergeant Vasken Gourdikian.
On February 2 at about 10:34 a.m., Pasadena Senior Center Staff members opened the facility and discovered a burglary had occurred sometime during the evening. The suspect(s) entered through a small window. Forensic personnel responded to process the scene. If you have any information about this incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.
On February 4 at about 6:18 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Colorado Boulevard and Sunnyslope Avenue regarding a male adult acting "crazy" and standing in the street. Witnesses reported the male was screaming at passing cars. Sergeant Dennis Beene was nearby when the call was received and responded to the location. Dennis approached the suspect, who was lying down on the sidewalk. The suspect attempted to resist; however, several community members restrained him until other police officers arrived to assist Dennis. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a mental health assessment.
On February 4 at about 7:39 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 60 block of North Hill Avenue regarding an armed robbery. On arrival, the officers learned that the victim, a Male Hispanic Adult, was walking in the area of Hill Avenue and Union Street when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect, a Male Black, 20s, 5'-9," 180 pounds, full beard, wearing a dark beanie, dark jacket, and light colored jeans, displayed a silver folding knife and demanded the victim's wallet. The victim began to comply with the suspect's demand when an uninvolved pedestrian walked upon the robbery. The suspect observed the approaching pedestrian and abandoned the crime. When the suspect was a safe distance away, the victim called 9-1-1. Despite checking the area, PPD officers did not locate the suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.
On February 7 at about 4:30 p.m., Pasadena Police officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Section (SES) observed a known gang member sitting in a vehicle with the engine running. SES officers developed sufficient probable cause and learned the vehicle was stolen, taken in a carjacking from Los Angeles. The officers immediately detained the suspect and he was later arrested without incident. The vehicle and the suspects were later turned over to the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.
On February 10 at about 1:00 p.m. the Pasadena Police Department received an emergency call regarding a possible burglary in progress in the 300 block of South Marengo Avenue. The witness saw an unfamiliar subject trying to open the rear door to his neighbor's residence. The subject forced open a window at the residence and there for an unknown reason he ran southbound on Marengo Avenue from the scene of the crime. Pasadena Police Sergeant Denis Been was patrolling the area as the call was received and observed the suspect. He quickly contact the suspect and arrested him without incident. The suspect was later booked at the Pasadena jail for residential burglary.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always


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Dove Extra Hold Non-Aerosol Hairspray with Natural Movement Reviews
Very Nice--And I Generally Avoid HairsprayThis doesn't have the strong "salon" smell of most hairsprays. It is highly flexible; I can run a comb or brush through my hair and it still moves. Great for summer, when heat and humidity create havoc with hair. — 4 years, 4 months agoGigiSD | 1102 reviews
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It's alriiiight.I used a tiny travel-sized bottle of this to hold me over until I bought some more hair spray from the mall. It's pretty cheap and works fine. The smell is well...normal, chemical hair spray scent. It's not sticky, nor does it impart crunch into my hair. It's not so good as a working hair spray for scrunching your hair and I wish the hold was stronger, but it's not bad overall. My hair still had it's style, but it was noticeably more deflated by the end of the day. — 9 years agoRavenLoudspeakr | 301 reviews
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Truly Flexible HoldI love this hairspray. I loosely curl my long hair daily, and this really helps it stay curled without any amount of "crunch". It smells really good, and the price is unbeatable. I should add that the non-aerosol version shown here works MUCH better than the aerosol one with the same name. — 8 years, 11 months agoamygab1126 | 242 reviews
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smells amazingThis is one of my all time favorite hairsprays. It gives a reallyyyyy flexible hold, so if you want your hair hard and crispy, dont use this. My favorite part is the beautiful light scent thar always gets me compliments. Perfect hold and smells great?? why choose anything else? — 5 years, 6 months agokatiecourtney | 172 reviews
Very NaturalIt doesn't smell overpowering and toxic like most hairsprays, and when I use it flows along with my hair and yet manages to hold the style all day. I love it's my new favorite hairspray and you can't beat the price! — 7 years, 9 months agoKatatonia | 191 reviews
Pretty goodHonestly, I hate hairspray. Most all of it makes my hair feel hard and crunchy. This isn't much of an exception. It does make my hair feel kind of hard when I run my hands through it, but not as bad. But, it does hold my hair and I love that it's non-aerosol. I believe I bought it for $4 at Walgreen's. This is a great value and I like that it doesn't weigh down my hair throughout the day. — 6 years, 5 months agomkgx7 | 97 reviews
The only hairspray I'll useIt really is the perfect spray. It smells great, it holds, and it doesn't give curls a crunchy texture whatsoever. Aerosol cans sometimes give you the helmet-head shape, unnatural feel, but not this stuff. It's just a stay-put spray that still allows movement. Highly recommended! — 5 years, 6 months agolizlemon | 12 reviews
Holds a curl, without crunch!My hairs will not hold a curl from an iron for more than 30 minutes. This hairspray is soft but strong. it smells amazing, everyone always comments on how nice it smells. Best of all, it's safe for the environment! i also use it on straight hair to keep flyaways at bay. Works great for any purpose. — 7 years, 8 months agoCarlyDG | 4 reviews
AffordableThis is a very nice product for the price. Holds very well while letting hair flow naturally and not feeling stiff. — 7 years, 11 months agodancarina | 114 reviews
Great Buy!!This hairspray is awesome!! I hate how regular hairspray makes your hair all hard and gross...this is totally not like that!! This hairspray holds your hair in place without making it gross...your hair still stays soft! It does exactly what it is called..."Hairspray with Natural Movement"!! Also great for curly hair!! Gives just the right amount of hold but still lets your curls have natural movement!! Love it!! — 8 years, 5 months agoDmg417 | 11 reviews
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Tom O'Brien, who was fired after six seasons as N.C. State's head coach in November, will join the Virginia staff as tight ends/assistant head coach, Pete Roussel of CoachingSearch.com reported Thursday.
O'Brien is no stranger to Virginia. He coached guards and centers there from 1982 until 1990 when he became offensive coordinator from 1991-96.
O'Brien was 40-35 overall with the Wolfpack and 22-26 in ACC play. His teams struggled within the Atlantic Division, going 11-19 and just 1-14 in road games against Atlantic Division foes.
The Wolfpack finished the season 7-6 after losing to Vanderbilt, 38-24, in the Music City Bowl. O'Brien did not coach the team in that game.
O'Brien left Virginia after the 1996 season to become head coach at Boston College, where he was 75-45 in 10 seasons and led BC to eight consecutive bowl games before moving to N.C. State.
He joins a Virginia team that finished 5-7 and 3-5 in the ACC in head coach Mike London's second season. That was a dropoff from London's first season in 2011 when the Cavaliers were 9-4 (6-2 in ACC) and lost to Auburn in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.


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Three of our designers spent last week at MAGIC, the tradeshow that's held in Las Vegas twice a year. We were out there to support our Design Entrepreneurs and see them in action!
Recollection by Sandra Murphy and Anjelika Krisna-Daftau of A.D.O. were two out of 10 designers that were selected to participate in the Launchpad Emerging Designers Showcase, an initiative sponsored by Fashion Business Incorporated, Balluun and Global Purchasing Agencies that gave up-and-coming designers prime real estate on the show floor and exposure to buyers, press and industry resources.
Parke & Ronen were at PROJECT introducing their latest sportswear and swim collections.
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We're officially in the holiday season, and you've been nominated to cook the big dinner. Whether you're a little nervous as a first-time host or you're a veteran who wants to be more organized, Project can help you with event planning to make all of your holidays less stressful and a lot more fun.
I recently used Project to successfully host Thanksgiving dinner, but you can apply the same techniques to any large meal. For everybody who isn't familiar with Thanksgiving, here's more information, but all you really need to know is that for a lot of Americans, the day revolves around a huge meal featuring a turkey.
Since this was my first time hosting the holiday meal at my house, my primary goal was to make sure the turkey didn't dry out before it finished cooking. I also wanted to make sure all my side dishes were ready at the same time as the turkey.
All the cooking magazines recommend creating a timeline
Every cooking magazine I read said a timeline is critical so you don't forget anything. That's why I immediately turned to Project (inspired by a previous holiday dinner post).
First up on my Project tasks was to list my resources: myself, my husband, one of my guests who wanted to make dressing at my house, my stove top burners (4 burners = 400% availability), and my oven. My new oven is one of the split units with a small top oven and a large bottom oven, so I listed these separately at 200% capacity each since they can hold two pans each. (By the way, if anyone is in the market for a new oven, I love this configuration for entertaining!) Project is flexible, so you can adapt the plan to fit the size of your own cooking space.
My resources:
Resource Name
Max. Units
Big Oven (2 pans)
Little Oven (2 pans)
Burners (4)
My tasks list (partial):
When turkey is the hero, it goes first on the schedule
The first thing I scheduled on the Project task list was the turkey since it takes the longest to bake. I knew we wanted to eat at 4pm, so I used Start-to-Finish links to work backwards so I'd know what time I needed to start prepping and then roasting the turkey. For the other items I turned to the Team Planner view to schedule my work:
Since my guests were to arrive at 2:30, I wanted to have as much done as possible before their arrival in order to enjoy my own party. My husband actually had more going on during his day since he also smoked a turkey for leftovers. He had the nerve to mock my schedule, so I decided to leave his tasks off my list. (That'll teach him to make fun of a good idea.)
If you want to get really creative with the Team Planner view, you can color code each item. I chose festive holiday colors just for fun.
Using the new Project reporting feature, you can also see how much work everyone has to do:
One other quick tip: I used a custom field in my tasks list to track oven temperatures since I had multiple side dishes to plan for.
And the results? I actually came in a half hour ahead of schedule since my turkey cooked a little faster than I planned. But the extra time allowed the turkey to rest outside of the oven, which made it easier to carve. All my guests enjoyed the meal. And I didn't end up exhausted or stressed.
I would in the future allow a little more time at the end to clean up the kitchen. (Or maybe I should just assign that to my husband.)
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For the record, at the trade deadline I believe we will be second in the east. ****, if Wade has some nagging injury we could be number one in the east! That doesn't mean we have the talent to actually win though. As I've stated before, this team cannot protect the rim, it will not win the rebound battle, and they don't have the superstars to make up for our deficiencies rebounding and defending.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I don't think you necessarily judge a team on how many wins they have. I mean that's a huge part of it, but you can evaluate the talent on whether they're good enough to actually beat a great team in a playoff series. No matter what this teams record is come the trade deadline? It absolutely will not change what will happen when they play Miami in the playoffs. They'll lose.
So yes I'd make a trade at the deadline if you could land someone else. Boston did it remember? Didn't necessarily work but they had a plan and went with it. They didn't feel they were good enough to win so they said screw our record we're going to try to make a move that can raise our teams potential.


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An analytical look at Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game (8 p.m. ET, FOX) between the No. 3 seed Green Bay Packers and No. 2 seed San Francisco 49ers:
Story lines
With the 49ers playing host in Candlestick this time, this game is a rematch of the season opener at Lambeau Field. The Packers lost, 30-22, as their defense was gashed for 186 rushing yards. The big difference now is Colin Kaepernick at quarterback for San Francisco instead of Alex Smith, who played well in Green Bay (20-for-26, 211 yards, two TDs). Kaepernick, however, presents a bigger problem with a stronger arm and dynamic rushing ability.
The Packers got a mild taste of an elusive quarterback against Minnesota's Joe Webb in the first round. Kaepernick has been up and down, but he won't be thrown into the starter's role at the last minute like Webb. Given his size (6-4, 230 pounds) and strength, Kaepernick shouldn't be intimidated by Clay Matthews (6-3, 255) and the rest of Green Bay's 3-4 defense.
For their 3-4 defense, the 49ers hope All-Pro end Justin Smith can be effective in his return from a triceps injury. Smith is set to play, but his effectiveness in taking out multiple blockers is a concern.
Two years ago, the Packers won three road games on their way to winning Super Bowl XLV. With that recent history, expect them to be focused with revenge on their minds.
Packers player to watch
Aaron Rodgers. Considering the volume, the 49ers held Rodgers in check (30-for-44 passing, 303 yards, two TDs, INT) during the first meeting. They pressured him well off the edges and disguised from where the pressure was coming. Rodgers has been red hot the past five games, not throwing an interception and producing 13 total touchdowns in that stretch. He also has done a good job of getting more receivers involved, spreading it around short and deep to take what the coverage dictates. That includes checking off to the running game, which has gotten a boost from DuJuan Harris. The Packers will try to keep the 49ers off-balance with varied personnel and formations to help Rodgers consistently find a favorable matchup.
49ers player to watch
Frank Gore. Gore rushed for 112 yards on only 16 carries in Week 1, including a 23-yard touchdown burst that helped put the game away in the fourth quarter following a Rodgers interception. Gore should expect to be busy as a runner and receiver. The Packers also will need to worry about getting fooled on read option plays involving Kaepernick and extra men in the backfield. Rookie speedster LaMichael James also looms as a change of pace for the 49ers. Before the Packers can worry about Kaepernick as a passer, they must stay disciplined to slow down Gore—much like they did with the Vikings' Adrian Peterson in the first round.
Matchup to watch
Packers' pass protection vs. 49ers' pass rush. Rodgers was sacked three times in Week 1 and 51 times in the regular season, more than any quarterback. The Vikings alone just dropped him a combined eight times in consecutive games. Green Bay's offensive line has the most trouble at the tackles, and the concern against the 49ers are outside linebackers Aldon Smith (19 1/2 sacks) and Ahmad Brooks (6 1/2). Both had success with a sack each in the first meeting and the goal will to get to Rodgers in the pocket. At the same time, they can't afford to get too far upfield and let him elude the rush to make a big play with his feet—or an even bigger one with his arm. The 49ers' secondary depth will be tested, and when they choose to play coverage, they need Aldon Smith to win his battles when they rush just three or four.
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Even from an early age, I have been a contrarian. Every time the crowd is swimming in one direction, I consistently find myself being pulled by instinct to want to swim the other way. Although this has not always the best inclination on a personal basis, I have found it has enhanced my investing returns over the years. Whenever a company announces an earnings miss, disappointing guidance or has a poorly received acquisition or other strategic move that crushes the stock, I find myself looking at the company's fundamentals to see if investors are overreacting. Frequently, I will start to build a position in the temporarily impaired stock and make good profits over the long term when sentiment eventually changes.
Freeport McMoRan (FCX) is a good example of a company that recently disappointed the market but whose value story remains intact. The company, which is one of the world's largest miners of copper and gold, decided to make two simultaneous acquisitions last week to get in to the energy E&P business. The stock lost 20% of its market capitalization in two days as the market gave its decision to spend $9 billion on these energy firms a loud Bronx cheer. Reasons cited include the company overpaid for the companies, the lack of cost savings and investors are disappointed by the company adding complexity to its business in these uncertain times.
I certainly agree with the consensus that the company probably overpaid for these acquisitions by around a billion dollars or so. I also would have preferred Freeport got some cost savings from these acquisitions. However, is knocking over $6 billion off Freeport's market value justified or is this a classic contrarian buying opportunity? Looking at the value metrics on FCX, I think the stock over corrected especially with the improving sentiment on Chinese economic growth recently.
Four reasons FCX is a long-term bargain at $32 a share
- The stock yields almost 4% (3.9%) which should put a floor under the stock.
- FCX is cheap at less than 7x forward earnings, especially if demand in China is rebounding. This is a significant discount to its five-year average (12.9).
- The stock is selling near the bottom of its five-year valuation range based on P/CF, P/S and P/B. The company has also beaten earnings estimates 11 of the last 12 quarters.
- The stock has good technical support in this price range (see the chart below).
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When then President-elect Barack Obama named retiring Republican congressman Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) to become his first secretary of transportation on Dec. 19, 2008, it raised more than a few eyebrows on both sides of the legislative aisle. But political blood proved thicker than water.
Despite his role in the impeachment of President Clinton and his strong support for Sen. John McCain in the 2008 election, LaHood became the second Republican to sit in President Obama's Cabinet when he was confirmed as Transportation Secretary in January 2009.
It turned out that he had developed a close working relationship with Obama while representing the state of Illinois on the House Appropriations Committee. LaHood also was a friend of former Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), who became White House chief of staff.
LaHood served on the House aviation subcommittee for several years, and he was cited in 2000 as a "strong advocate of general aviation." During a trip to Wichita in March 2011, he lauded the importance of GA manufacturing to the state of Kansas and the U.S. industrial base.
He also acted as administration spokesman against the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme.
Although there were rumors that the 67-year-old LaHood would remain in the Cabinet for Obama's second term, he told Department of Transportation employees on January 29 that he will not be staying around for a second term, but will remain until a successor is confirmed.
LaHood told the political newspaper Politico that Obama had asked him to stay on, and he was "conflicted" about leaving the "best job" he has ever had. He added that the President praised his steady hand at DOT.
NBAA noted that throughout his career, LaHood has been a strong proponent for safety and transportation infrastructure, and in aviation, these passions were reflected in his support for NextGen. "NBAA is grateful for the secretary's leadership on international aviation issues, including his opposition to the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme, the participation of his deputy secretary in last year's Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, and the effective work of his department in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation deliberations," said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
"Ray LaHood ran the Department of Transportation at a time of great change, especially in aviation," said AOPA president and CEO Craig Fuller. "Technology-driven innovations, such as the NextGen advances in air traffic control and airspace management, are just now taking shape, and we look forward to working closely with his successor to ensure that general aviation continues to play a vital role in our nation's transportation system."
Rumored among LaHood's possible successors are NTSB chairman Deborah Hersman, former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey and former congressman James Oberstar (D-Minn.), who served as chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee.


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Maryland big man Alex Len has not been able to work out with NBA teams—he is coming off surgery to fix a stress fracture in his ankle. And yet he has moved to the rumor-mill forefront of this year's draft.
Len is visiting Charlotte, which holds the No. 4 pick in this year's draft, to meet with team officials on Tuesday. He was in New Orleans over the weekend, and it was while there that NOLA.com reported that Len is "the likely choice" for the Cavaliers at No. 1.
That would be a sizable leap for Len, who is projected as a Top 10 pick. He has yet to meet with the Cavs, but that meeting should take place sometime near the end of the week. The Cavaliers will host Nerlens Noel, the favorite to go No. 1, on Thursday, and in addition to him and Len, are seriously considering Kansas guard Ben McLemore, Georgetown's Otto Porter and UNLV forward Anthony Bennett. Not only is Len injured, but Noel (ACL) and Bennett (shoulder) are coming off surgery.
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Len will have the ankle checked out by Dr. James Andrews while in Charlotte, and it should not affect him long-term. He said he played the final two months of the Terps' season with the bum ankle. "I thought it was a growth spurt, that is what the doctors told me," Len said. "But, I did an MRI right after the season, and it was a stress fracture. … I didn't really have to do the surgery, but the doctor told me it was going to help me in the long run, so I decided to do it."
Len, a native of the Ukraine, averaged 11.9 points and 7.8 rebounds as a sophomore, shooting 53.4 percent from the field. One complaint scouts registered about him is that the system of Maryland coach Mark Turgeon did not showcase Len's offense enough, and while his defense is known to be solid, there is some question about what his offensive potential in the NBA will be.
Len agreed that his offensive game didn't develop much in college. "I think so," he said. "But coach Turgeon, he is a defensive minded coach. So I was focused on trying to guard and help the team's defense. He didn't really care how I played on offense. I was fine with that. I did my role."
But in Cleveland, Len would not be expected to score much, not with a backcourt of Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters. The Cavaliers have power forward Tristan Thompson, too, and with questions about whether Noel has the size and bulk to handle the center spot in the NBA, Noel and Thompson could fight for minutes. Thompson took a big leap in his development last year, averaging 11.7 points and 9.4 rebounds, starting every game.
And there is one other point in Len's favor—when he faced Noel head-to-head in the Terps' season opener back in November, he scored 23 points with 14 rebounds and four blocked shots. In fairness to Noel, that was the first game of his college career, but he finished with four points on 2-for-6 shooting , and had nine rebounds.
"I think I did pretty well in that game," Len said. "It was good for me to show scouts, NBA scouts, what I can be in the future, I showed my potential."
Indeed, though the Cavs are still in the decision-making process, Len apparently showed the potential to be the top pick this year.


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Downtown Dining
With four distinct seasons and dozens of international culinary traditions, Minneapolis restaurants offer farm-to-table experiences you won't find anywhere else. Enjoy the multitude of dining options that will spoil your tastebuds.
Set the mood for food and kick off the day with a sumptuous breakfast or weekend champagne brunch at Cosmos in the Loews Hotel. From there, stroll down Nicollet Mall to Macy's, where the lower-level Marketplace selection of cookware beckons your inner foodie. Sample recipes and check out trends from Macy's Culinary Council, a national authority on all things tasty. Or, ease into the day with brunch at Spoonriver, headed by local culinary star Brenda Langton.
With your taste buds' interest piqued, take in the sights, smells and tastes of the Mill City Farmers Market. Mingle with the growers themselves as you discover the variety of local, organic and sustainable foods available. If you're a bread lover (and who isn't?), get a taste of history and tour the Mill City Museum. Find out why Minneapolis was, for decades, flour-milling capital of the world as you ride the Flour Tower and explore hands-on exhibits.
Take a break and wet your whistle at The Local, an Irish pub with a patio that's tops for people watching. Take in the spectacular downtown view while you savor the locally sourced and globally inspired American cuisine by executive chef Josh Brown.
With your palate inspired, venture through the Walker Art Center, hailed by Newsweek as "possibly the best contemporary art museum in the country". Work up an appetite in the outdoor Sculpture Garden and find magnificent art around every hedge.
Or, for more theatrical flavor, slide into a table at Sea Change. Inside the Jean Nouvel-designed Guthrie Theater, this savory spot has a flair for the dramatic as well. The sleek atmosphere sets the stage for award-winning head chef Tim McKee's imaginative menu. Take in a matinee show at the Guthrie, and stop to marvel at the amazing Riverfront views.
Dinner at the D'Amico Kitchen, led by internationally recognized star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is a must.
Feast on sublime Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Save room for drinks and live jazz at the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant. Raise a glass and toast to the delicious culinary and cultural flavors you've enjoyed. Cheers!


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New review for my always favorite shop Uniqso ! If you didn't notice already, starting from December you can buy from the website Kigurumi too! There is a vast selection of cute ones, it was really difficult choosing one, at last I went for the always cute Rilakkuma one! I got it in around one month as usual with the slow shipping method, it was well packed and it had its own plastic bag, perfect shipping and packing as always!
This is how the kigurumi looks on the website, let's see my pics!
The kigurumi looks more yellowish and less brown, but it's still really cute! I choose a size M which is perfect for my height (I'm 162 cm) and it fits most of the sizes without problems 'cause it's really large and cozy, the material is really soft and warm, perfect for winter time! I have a really sensitive skin but I hadn't problems wearing it. I already washed it in the washing machine and it's still perfect, so don't worry about the quality 'cause it's great! It has elastic bands on sleeves and legs and they're really comfortable and soft! The price is also really affordable and cheap compared to the ones I saw on other website or ebay, totally recommended!! You can find it HERE.
As always you can use my code "vanilla" for a 10% discount on your order on Uniqso! Let me know if you're a kigurumi fan like me *u* wish I could organize a kigurumi party with my friends one day ahah!


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SMN Copy Number Distribution in Mali, West Africa
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- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a degenerative and incurable neuromuscular disorder that is caused by mutations in the survival motor neuron gene, SMN1, found on chromosome 5. It is the leading inherited cause of infant mortality. SMA carriers (those who have the genetic mutation but do not have the disease) are often unaware of their status until they are tested.
- Researchers have been studying the prevalence of SMA carriers in the general population, but most of the information collected has come from populations within the United States, Europe, and Asia. Very few studies have been performed in Africa. Furthermore, this information does not provide much information regarding carrier frequency based on ethnic background and ancestry. To address this problem, researchers are interested in studying the prevalence of the SMA genetic mutation in the sub-Saharan nation of Mali.
- To collect blood samples for use in studying genetic data related to spinal muscular atrophy.
- Healthy volunteers who are at least 18 years of age.
- Volunteers will be of Malian ancestry and nationality.
Study Location:
-<TAB>Bamako, Mali, West Africa
- The study will first collect blood samples from a small group of volunteers to run initial SMA carrier testing and resolve any technical difficulties before continuing with the study.
- Participants will complete questionnaires about their personal and family medical history, including questions about illnesses, stillborns, and miscarriages, and then will provide blood samples for genetic research and testing.
|Spinal Muscular Atrophy
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|SMN Copy Number Distribution in Mali, West Africa
- Primary outcome measure for phase 1 is DNA extraction yield of sufficient quantity and quality for SMN genotyping in at least 90% of samples
- Secondary outcome measures for phase 2 are the frequency of SMA carriers (SMN1 deletion heterozygotes) and the SMN1 and SMN2 copy number distribution in Mali.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 21, 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 18, 2017
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive motor neuron disease that is caused by mutations in the survival motor neuron gene, SMN1. The objective of this study is to determine the SMN copy number distribution in the Malian population and to compare this to published data obtained elsewhere. It is anticipated that this study will help to refine the knowledge of SMA by assessing the distribution of SMN copy number, and the SMA carrier frequency in a sub-Saharan nation, thus expanding the information base available to clinicians and patients considering SMA carrier testing.
Study Population
The study population will include 1400 adult (18 years of age and older) volunteers only.
Blood samples from volunteers will be collected from students at the School of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry (FMPOS) at the University of Bamako, which consists of an ethnically diverse population representative of the Malian ethnicities. No therapy will be provided to study participants.
Outcome Measures
Outcome measure for phase 1 is DNA extraction yield of sufficient quantity and quality for SMN genotyping by LabCorp in at least 90% of samples. Outcome measures for phase 2 are the frequency of SMA carriers (SMN1 deletion heterozygotes) and the SMN1 and SMN2 copy number distribution in Mali.
Abbreviations and Definition of Terms
- SMA: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMN: Survival Motor Neuron
- SMN1: Survival Motor Neuron Telomeric
- SMN2: Survival Motor Neuron Centromeric
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Medical students at the FMPOS of Malian ancestry and nationality who are 18 years of age and above will be considered for this study.
Subjects may not be eligible to participate if they have a condition that would make a single 6 ml blood draw unsafe. Student assistants are ineligible for the study participation.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01059240
|University of Bamako, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry (FMPOS)
|Bamako, Mali
|Principal Investigator:
|Kenneth H Fischbeck, M.D.
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01059240 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 28, 2010
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ):
Survival Motor Neuron 1 (SMN1)
Survival Motor Neuron 2 (SMN2)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
SMN Copy Number in Mali
Spinal Muscular Antrophy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Muscular Atrophy
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
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EUGENE, Ore. -- As part of the week-long series "The Food Stamp State," KVAL News will profile different aspects of hunger in Oregon.
Every night, KVAL News will share a story about people in the community who are part of the rising number of Americans who face hunger everyday.
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Oregon leads the nation in food stamp use. In Lane County, 82,650 people are on food stamps according to October 2012 statistics from the DHS and the SNAP program.
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With $31.50 to spend, there's a difference between what a shopper wantw versus what a shopper can afford.
For example, red seedless grapes are $1.87 per pound. Sitting right next to the grapes were pears at 96 cents per pound. The pears were a better deal for my money.
As a meat lover, Lee wanted to buy steak or other meats. Baxter had this to say about proteins: "Try to focus on plant based proteins like beans, legumes. You can make soups and chiles out of them. They're very high in fiber which a lot of the animal based proteins are not."
So Lee purchased ingredients for a red lentil soup with pasta, primarily bought in the bulk section. She also purchased ingredients for a chicken soup, all at a low cost.
After picking up a whole chicken, bread, bananas, peanut butter, some vegetables and fruit - it was off to the checkout.
Lee spent a grand total of $21.20, which left her $10 for the rest of the week.
Lauren Lee will be Tweeting and updating my Facebook page all week with updates, photos and more. You can find her at:
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'In my mind I think the point should be that the Sabres lead the NHL in wins with Ryan Miller slumping as of late, Tyler Myers until the last two games, Ville Leino playing poorly much of the time still looking for chemistry. Christian Ehrhoff average at best, Drew Stafford playing poorly most nights and Derek Roy trying to play through a hamstring injury and hurting the team more than he helped it. I think the thought should be think of what this team might do when most of these problems are solved.'
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Dr. Wacker enjoys presenting Master Classes, especially with emphasis on the piccolo. She has been an artist/clinician for the Summer Music Festival at Allegheny College's Chamber Music Festival, the Allegheny College Adult Band Camp and has recently presented a recital and Master Class at Virginia Commonwealth University. As an adjudicator, Dr. Wacker has served for the COFA (Central Ohio Flute Festival), Pittsburgh Flute Festival, the MTNA state and regional solo competition, and the Lima Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition, among others. She is a winner or finalist in several competitions including: the Fischoff chamber music competition, MTNA, and the Denver CAS concerto competition. Her Doctoral Thesis: The Piccolo in the Chamber Music of the Twentieth Century-An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works; is a comprehensive guide to chamber music of the twentieth century which includes piccolo and a history of the instrument. She has also published several articles on this subject in Flute Talk and The Instrumentalist. Dr. Wacker's most recent book, "The Complete Piccolo," in corroboration with Jan Gippo; was published in 2007 by Theodore Presser Company. Recent projects include the Commissioning and World Premiere of Eric Ewazen's piccolo concerto "On Wings of Song," and a solo compact disc for piccolo and piano, which will be available Summer 2011.
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Dr. Violett holds the B.M.E. in Vocal Education from Illinois Wesleyan University with a performance major in piano and minors in voice and harpsichord. She received the M.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Piano Performance and the D.M.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa where studies of piano and chamber music were with James Avery and John Simms. She was the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship for piano study with Carl Seemann at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg (West) Germany. She also studied musicology and piano at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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Speaking about the transformation that PepsiCo has gone through, she said it was a portfolio of fun-filled products earlier, but when "we looked at the eating and drinking habits of people, we realised there was a need to have healthier products and good-for-you products".
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Wednesday, December 12
It started innocently enough, with this early-afternoon tweet from CBS Sports' Danny Knobler suggesting that a two-way trade between the Indians and Reds was imminent. Over the rest of the day, we learned that the deal was in fact a three-team blockbuster expanded by the Diamondbacks, who acquired their new shortstop by sending Trevor Bauer to Cleveland. For more on that deal, check out the Transaction Analysis; today's Roundup begins with a look at the Reds' next move.
After adding Choo, Reds eye utility man to complete roster
So, too, are the bullpen—now anchored by Jonathan Broxton—and the starting rotation, now featuring Aroldis Chapman. Tuesday's trade also sent infielder Jason Donald from Cleveland to Cincinnati, presumably to round out the bench. But FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported later in the evening that Jocketty is staying busy, with his focus turning to the market for utility men.
The Reds could survive with a five-man infield comprised of Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Zack Cozart, Todd Frazier, and Donald, so the need for a second reserve is not urgent. There are two notable factors, though, that may be at the root of Jocketty's search. The first is that four of the five existing infielders hit right-handed, and while Bruce and Choo help to balance the offense, Baker's bench currently has just one lefty, outfielder Xavier Paul. The second is that Frazier's defense at the hot corner remains a question mark, and with two ground-ball pitchers (Broxton and Sean Marshall) set to work the highest-leverage frames out of the bullpen, a late-inning substitute could prove useful.
With Gregorius en route to Arizona, the only other middle infielder on the Reds' 40-man roster is Henry Rodriguez, a 22-year-old switch-hitter who tore up Double-A but scuffled in Triple-A before earning a September call up. Rodriguez was Cincinnati's 10th-ranked prospect heading into last season, and while he has a bright future, a return to Louisville is probably in order. Connect all of those dots, and Jocketty's desire to pick up a utility man makes sense.
The question, of course, is who appears on Jocketty's wish list. Rosenthal's colleague, Jon Morosi, tweeted from Nashville last week that the Reds were one of the teams in the bidding war for Jack Hannahan. That bidding war rages on, and as a plus hot-corner defender who bats left-handed, Hannahan fits the job description to a tee. Unfortunately, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN in Minneapolis, Hannahan's first choice is to sign with his hometown Twins. If the former Indian does land in Minnesota—from scanning the free-agent listings at Cot's Contracts—Jocketty's fallback options could include Adam Kennedy and Kelly Johnson. Neither of them has been tied to the Reds so far.
Tigers tried to outbid Royals for James Shields, still seeking a starter
Knobler expanded on Duquette's report, noting that Detroit's offer was built around outfielder Avisail Garcia, who served in a platoon role for the Tigers down the stretch and in the postseason. Not surprisingly, though, the Rays preferred Wil Myers' outstanding power ceiling to Garcia's broader base of raw tools, and, as Knobler mentioned, the Tigers had little in the way of secondary prospects to offer. Dombrowski sent his number-one and –10 prospects from last year, Jacob Turner and Rob Brantly, to the Marlins in the July deal for Sanchez and Omar Infante, and he shipped his fifth-ranked minor leaguer, Andrew Oliver, to the Pirates last week. Knobler added that the system's best remaining prospect, Nick Castellanos, would have been blocked by Evan Longoria in Tampa Bay.
As Dombrowski bides time for Sanchez to make up his mind, he is fielding calls about Rick Porcello, who is currently slotted as Detroit's number-five starter. MLive reporter Sean Gagnier cautioned last week that Porcello is "off the table" unless Sanchez returns to Detroit, so the general managers who reached out to Dombrowski are equally anxious to hear the verdict from Sanchez's agent, Eugene Mato.
Mike Napoli might not be joining the Red Sox, after all
Rosenthal heard that the Red Sox were planning to introduce Napoli at a press conference scheduled for yesterday afternoon—but, unless everyone in the press missed said conference, it never happened. Presumably, the holdup is a red flag that surfaced during Napoli's physical, though the details remain unclear. Napoli spent 36 days on the disabled list with a quad strain last year, suffered a serious ankle sprain in Game Six of the 2011 World Series, and underwent shoulder surgery in October 2008. Only time will tell whether any of those ailments were responsible for piquing the interest of Boston's medical staff.
If the agreed-upon pact is nixed, and Cherington is unable to renegotiate a more amiable one with Napoli's agent, Brian Grieper, then the former Ranger's reentrance into the free-agent market could have a ripple effect on multiple players and teams. The Indians, who need to supplant Choo and were hoping to do so with Nick Swisher, might now find an unwelcome, deeper-pocketed competitor in Boston. Meanwhile, the Rangers could reevaluate their rapidly evolving plans, and try to bring Napoli back on a short-term hitch that would enable them to continue pursuing other targets. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick asked on Tuesday, "What impact addition is left for Texas besides Josh Hamilton?" Re-signing Napoli would be one possible answer.
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I hate to criticize a deal in 20-20 hindsight, (in fact I used to openly critize my fellow Tigers fans for criticising the Alexander for Smoltz deal) but that Sanchez deal is looking like a bad call. Sure Starting Sanchez instead of Drew Smyly probably improved the team's chances in 2012, but not having Jacob Turner to slide into the rotation severely weakened the 2013 team. (unless Sanchez signs after all)
Dec 12, 2012 06:14 AM
Thanks for reading, and good points, DetroitDale. Given how close the AL Central was during the last few weeks of the season, I think having Sanchez helped (the Tigers won three of his last four starts), but the lack of depth in the farm system is definitely a concern at this. It's also exacerbated by something that Knobler mentioned in the post that I linked to — specifically, that they gave away their first-round draft picks to sign Fielder and Martinez the last two years.
Dec 12, 2012 10:59 AM
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Nicely done in describing the Reds' needs ... and tagging Hannahan as the perfect solution to those needs.
Dec 12, 2012 10:13 AM
Thanks, dREaDS Fan —it certainly seems like an ideal fit if they can make the years/dollars match.
Dec 12, 2012 10:56 AM
Castellanos can also play a corner OF spot, which the Rays need.
Dec 12, 2012 12:20 PM
That's a good point, jfranco77, and that has been discussed as a possibility if his defense at third is inadequate. The flipside is that he'd lose some value moving to a corner OF spot, and the Rays most likely would have preferred Myers' power ceiling anyway.
Dec 12, 2012 13:41 PM
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