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Niese throws 60 pain-free pitches in Minors game
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Mets left-hander Jon Niese took what he deemed "a huge step" in his return from elbow soreness on Thursday afternoon, experiencing no pain while tossing about 60 pitches in a Minor League game on a backfield at the club's spring complex.
Niese is planning to throw in another Minor League game next Tuesday before joining the Mets in New York on Wednesday, then making his season debut against the Reds on April 6.
"It felt great," Niese said after working 4 1/3 scoreless innings against a Cardinals squad. "No issues. I felt like the ball came out pretty easy today. I had pretty good command. Fortunately, no setbacks."
Pitching coach Dan Warthen said that Niese looked good, but cautioned that the club will have to see how he feels Friday and how he gets through his next outing before declaring him ready. Niese is scheduled to bump his pitch count up to around 75 his next time out, and he hopes to be able to throw 90-95 pitches to open the regular season.
In the meantime, with Niese's status still uncertain, the Mets have not made an official determination about the fifth-starter battle between Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jenrry Mejia, who both are scheduled to start exhibition games this weekend in Montreal. Both still could be needed to open the season in the rotation if Niese encounters a setback.
But there were no such issues on Thursday. Niese threw all of his pitches, with his cutter clocking in at 86-88 mph and his fastball at 89-91. He pounded the strike zone and got at least one of his three strikeouts on a big curveball. Although the Minor League defense behind him struggled, he allowed only one clean hit, walked none and mostly kept the ball on the ground.
"I was cutting loose," Niese said. "I wasn't trying to throw my hardest, but mechanics-wise, I was cutting loose. I think that was the problem before. I got away from my mechanics and tried to throw as hard as I could, and that's where the issues came. This week, I've been working on my mechanics and took that into today, and it worked out great."
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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SANTA CRUZ -- A recent appellate court decision means a Watsonville man won't face a third trial for a 2000 shooting, closing a case that's lingered on for a dozen years.
In an opinion issued Jan. 24 by the Sixth District Court of Appeals, justices instructed the Santa Cruz County Superior Court to dismiss special allegations against Luis Rios. The opinion chastised the lower court for what justices said was a failure to obey its instructions.
"When the trial court finally resentenced Rios, the case against him was over," the justices wrote. "It was error for the trial court to exceed this court's directives."
Rios' defense attorney, Lisa McCamey, has lobbied for her client since the beginning.
"It's been a long time coming, and it was the right thing to do," McCamey said of the appeals court's opinion.
Rios was twice convicted of manslaughter for the 2000 fatal shooting of three Salvadoran immigrants on Bixby Street in Santa Cruz. The shooting of Vladimir Hernandez, 17, Luis Reyes Escobar, 19, and Javier Gonzales Escalante, 24, was a case of what's called imperfect self-defense.
Originally charged with murder, Rios and two other men were convicted on the lower charge in 2003. The conviction was overturned on appeal, and prosecutor Celia Rowland later refiled manslaughter charges against Rios.
Rios was convicted of manslaughter a second time in January 2009. The appeals court upheld that conviction but overturned the special allegations -- also known as sentencing enhancements -- of personal use of a firearm. The appeals court ordered Rios to be retried on the enhancements within 60 days of issuing the opinion.
Rowland said the court didn't inform the District Attorney's Office and was under no legal obligation to do so. The appeals court did inform the Santa Cruz County Superior Court, which misplaced the ruling and did not notify the DA's office, Rowland said. She wasn't notified until after the 60-day window had passed.
"Because of our concern for community safety, we made every effort to revive the case to no avail," Rowland said.
Superior Court officials declined comment Thursday because the matter is still pending. A court date is set for March 5 to resolve any lingering legal issues.
Rios was resentenced in 2011, served his time and was released, but the case against him on the refiled sentencing enhancements continued.
Ultimately, the appeals court sided with the defense and ordered the Santa Cruz County Superior Court to issue a judgment of dismissal on the sentencing enhancements.
"This court's original opinion unambiguously directed the trial court either to retry Rios within 60 days after the filing of the remittitur (decision) in the trial court or to resentence him without enhancements," the justices wrote on Jan. 24. "This wording cannot be interpreted to permit trial on the enhancement allegations after 60 days."
Meanwhile, Santa Cruz County prosecutors sought to prevent similar paperwork mix-ups by seeking to change the law to require the appeals court to notify not only the county court but also the particular District Attorney's Office directly.
Follow Sentinel reporter Jessica M. Pasko on Twitter at Twitter.com/jmpasko96
Editor's note: The shootings of Hernandez, Escobar and Escalante was a case of what's called imperfect self-defense. The reason for the shooting was incorrect in an earlier version of this article.

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The average couple shells out nearly $27,000 just to say their "I do's," according to a recent survey. That doesn't include the cost of the honeymoon, either. If you're spending that kind of money, shouldn't your unforgettable wedding be a five-star event?
"It's possible to plan a wedding with five-star touches at nearly any budget level," says Jenna Check, wedding specialist at The American Club Resort in Kohler, Wis., one of just 36 hotels and resorts worldwide to earn both the Forbes Five-Star Award and the AAA Five-Diamond designation.
Consider these wedding ideas from the wedding planning pros at The American Club Resort:
Tip No. 1: Give your guests ample time to "ogle" – the cake, that is.
"Often, the cake arrives in the reception room just in time for the bride and groom to partake in the cake-cutting ceremony," says head pastry Chef Richard Palm. "And then it's quickly whisked away to be cut, plated and sauced in order to create a seamless dining experience when served as the dessert."
For a more memorable experience, give your guests extra time to view, photograph and comment on the cake by using additional cake – not immediately needed for food service – in the reception room.
"Having the time to 'ogle' the cake will make it that much more memorable," Palm says.
Not sure what to do with the leftover cake? Freeze the top layer to be thawed and eaten on your first anniversary, or serve the extra cake the following day at a gift-opening party.
Tip No. 2: It's better to look good and to feel good. Wedding planning can be stressful, and stress can take a toll on your appearance as well as your health. "It's important for brides-to-be to take steps to minimize stress and its effects before their big day," says Jean Kolb, the resort's director of wellness and Kohler Waters Spa.
Establish a wellness routine well in advance of your wedding day and include daily meditation and exercise in your ritual, she advises. Your routine could be as simple as a yoga class, five minutes of at-home meditation and a brisk walk every day.
As your wedding day approaches, arrange a massage and spa time for yourself and your attendants.
"A massage for the bride is not just a luxury," Kolb says. "It's a tried-and-true way of calming nerves prior to your special day."
Tip No. 3: Guys – and grooms – need a break, too. Brides aren't the only ones who can feel stressed before the wedding day. Bridegrooms and groomsmen can also benefi t from some relaxation. If you're doing a destination wedding, take advantage of recreational opportunities like golf to help bond and decompress.
Tip No. 4: Personalize everything, including your drinks.
Personalization is a popular trend in weddings, and it touches every aspect of your day, from the colors you choose for your bouquet and bridesmaid gowns, to the hors d'oeuvres and entrees served at the reception. Don't forget to personalize your drink selection, too.
Tip No. 5: Variety is the spice of life – and it makes for great pictures, too.
Photos of your wedding will be the tangible memory of your big day, so it's important to keep in mind how they'll look when you're choosing your wedding venue, says Christine Loose, resident manager for the American Club and Inn on Woodlake. Look for venues that offer a variety of picture settings, from a beautifully landscaped garden setting to an elegant courtyard to a paved lane for carriage rides.
To learn more about the American Club Resort, visit www.AmericanClub.com.


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Boston Cannons contracts continue to come into the front office as players sign on for 2013 prior to the March 1 deadline. Players set to return for 2013 include:
Paul Rabil (Midfield)
Named a team captain in 2012, Rabil set an MLL record with 72 points on 27 goals, including seven two-point goals, and 38 assists. The prolific scoring earned him MLL Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year and third time in four seasons.
Matt Poskay (Attack)
The Cannons all-time leading goal scorer, Poskay joined the 200 club in 2012, reaching 208 career goals. He led the Cannons with 38 on the season. This will be Poskay's eighth season with the Cannons.
Kyle Sweeney (Defense)
MLL veteran Sweeney returns as a defensive leader following a season with 32 ground balls, three goals and five assists.
Kevin Buchanan (Mifield/Attack)
Buchanan scored a career-high 31 goals (including a two-pointer) in 2012, adding 10 assists for 42 points, also a career high. Buchanan was named an MLL All-Star for the second time.
Ryan Boyle (Attack)
Named the Cannons MVP of 2012, Boyle was second on the team with 58 points on the season. He also set the MLL assists record with 236 (and counting). Boyle is poised to become the first player to reach 400 points in 2013 - he currently has 395 in his career.
Jordan Burke (Goalie)
Voted the Cannons Defensive Player of the Year, Burke also earned MLL Defensive Player of the Week honors twice and Player of the Game once in 2012. He was also named an MLL All-Star.
Jon Hayes (Midfield)
After breaking out in the 2011 championship run, Hayes became a key defensive midfielder for the Cannons in 2012. He also scored three goals - the first of his career - during the season.
Pat Heim (Midfield)
A versatile player, Heim scored six goals for the Cannons last season, including two during man-up opportunities.
Chris Mattes (Midfield/face Off)
Selected first in the 2013 Supplemental Draft, Mattes brings a proven face-off specialist to work with Chris Eck at the X. Mattes played in six games last year for the Outlaws, going 50-177 overall. As a rookie, he played in one game for the Cannons, the 10-9 victory over Denver.
PT Ricci (Defense)
In his second season with the Cannons, Ricci collected 45 ground balls in 13 games with the Cannons.
Owen "Kit" Smith (Midfield)
Named the Cannons Rookie of the Year after earning a spot on the team through an open tryout, Smith played in seven games for the Cannons and scored two goals.
Chris Boland
In his rookie season coming out of Johns Hopkins, Boland played in six games for the Cannons, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
Colin Briggs
The Cannons aquired Briggs in February in a trade with the Charlotte Hounds and look to him to make an immediate impact at midfield. Briggs played in eight games with Denver in 2012, scoring two goals and four assists for six points on the season.
Ryan Nizolek
Long-pole Nizolek returns to the Cannons for the fourth season since graduating from the University of Virginia. Nizolek played in one game in 2012.
Ari Sussman
In a breakout season, Sussman scored 20 goals in eight games for the Cannons in 2012, including a six-point game in Hamilton, for which he earned Bud Light Player of the Game honors.
Chris Eck (Midfield/Face-Off)
Eck is a three-time MLL All-Star who played in thirteen games in the 2012 season, scoring six goals. Eck also led the Cannons in ground balls, collecting 109 during the season.
Mitch Belisle (Defense)
Named a team captain prior to the 2012 season, Belisle played in eleven games and collected twenty ground balls to lead the defense.
Jake Beebe (Attackmen)
In 2012, after two years on the Cannons' practice squad, Beebe was named the Bud Light Player of the Game on Cannons opening day on April 28, scoring four goals.
JJ Gilbane (Midfield)
College: During his senior year, Gilbane played in 13 games, scoring 10 goals and adding one assist. He was drafted by the Boston Cannons in the 2012 MLL Collegiate Draft and remained on the Collegiate Inactive List for the season.
Eric Hagarty (Goalie)
Selected in the 18th round, 144th overall in the 2012 MLL Supplemental Draft by the Boston Cannons, Hagarty dressed as Jordan Burke's back-up in one game in 2012.
Jeff Brown (Attackmen)
College: Jeff played defense for Denver University for all four seasons. He saw playing time in 45 games over his four-year career and finished with 37 groundballs and caused a total of 27 turnovers which is tied for third all-time in DU's Division I career record books. Brown was picked in the 6th round, 46th overall of the 2013 MLL supplemental draft.
Tom Celentani (Defense)
College: Celentani was a three-year starter who finished his career playing 44 games in a row on close defense. During his senior year, he recorded a goal and an assist on the season with 32 groundballs and 24 caused turnovers. These totals were fourth on the team in groundballs and first in caused turnovers. Celentani was picked in the 4th round, 30th overall by the Denver Outlaws in the 2012 MLL draft and acquired by the Cannons in the 2013 Supplemental Draft.
Frank Tufano (Defense)
College: In 2011, Tufano was First Team All-CAA selection on defense after moving from long pole. Tufano started every game and scored a goal against Lafayette, the second of his career. He led the team with 48 ground balls and picked up five or more ground balls five times. He had a season-high seven ground balls against both Bryant and Lafayette. He also led the team with 25 caused turnovers. Tufano was picked in the 11th round, number 86 overall in the 2013 MLL Supplemental Draft.
Scott LaRue (Midfield)
In 2012, Scott played in six games for the Rochester Rattlers where he scooped two ground balls. During his senior year at Maryland, LaRue returned to full-time action in the 20-8 win over No. 14 Georgetown (after recovering from an injury), finishing with one assist and three groundballs and helped hold the Hoyas scoreless for 20:12 during the game.
Tim Langmaid (Defense)
He appeared in 47 career games for the Delaware Blue Hens with 34 starts and contributed two goals, 62 groundballs, and 33 caused turnovers during his career which ranks No. 3 on the all-time UD caused turnovers list.
Brent Adams (Midfield)
The Cannons acquired Adams in a trade with the Chesapeake Bayhawks last fall. Adams attended Fairfield University where he was a 2012 All-American selection and two time All-ECAC First Team selection following the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
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PLANS are being put in place to help Swindon town centre have one of its biggest years to date.
InSwindon, the company responsible for the running of the town centre, has decided 2014 will be the year the area truly defines itself.
There are a number of reasons for optimism with the Big Screen in Wharf Green now fully in the hands of InSwindon and Swindon Council, and the Regent Circus development due to open later this year.
A variety of activities have been arranged over the next 12 months that will not only utilise these assets, but celebrate the town.
Rebecca Rowland, the InSwindon BID manager, said: "There is a lot to look forward to and we're all really excited.
"January is naturally a slightly slower month generally but once that is passed then we think it's going to be a really good year.
"We're in the process of putting together a number of events to highlight everything which is good about the town."
While a full calendar is yet to be put together some of the events being arranged include a Disney Film Festival and various themed markets while there will be a lot done to commemorate the 100th anniversay of the outbreak of World War One.
Now in control of the Big Screen, InSwindon has far greater freedom to show many of the big sporting events being held this year such as the Winter Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.
There are also plans to show the opening ceremony of the World Cup, with talks between InSwindon and the police ongoing about screening matches.
"The Big Screen is likely to be the centrepiece for much of what we do over the coming months," said Rebecca.
"We are now in a much better position to decide what we want to show and the options available to us are quite varied.
"What we have seen in the past is when we have put grass down on Wharf Green it has become a great place for people to gather so we will be looking to exploit that again.
"Our funding is provided through the town centre businesses so it is important we communicate with them and if there is an activity they wish to use the screen for, such as the launch of a new computer game, then that is something we can look into."
While the 2013 festive period may have just come to an end, thoughts have already turned towards making this year's the biggest ever.
Rebecca said: "Considering quite late into last year we didn't know whether we were going to have a Christmas market, I'm pleased with what we had to an extent.
"But I honestly believe we can do much better so we have started talks on making next year's event much more in common with what is seen in bigger towns and cities."


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STREET RODDER magazine's Janeen Webb was named 2010 Goodguys Woman of the Year during a special ceremony at the Goodguys 13th PPG Nationals presented by Bridgestone. Webb's esteemed tenure at STREET RODDER combined with her warm spirit and passion for the rodding industry made her a unanimous choice for the prestigious honor.
Through hard work and perseverance, Webb went from the company receptionist at McMullen Publishing Company to one of the leading Account Executives at Source Interlink Media – publishers of over 50 enthusiast magazines.
Throughout her career at STREET RODDER, Webb has not only designed and maintained marketing partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers, but has also contributed to the automotive aftermarket as a whole by serving multiple years on SEMA's HRIA Council as well as organizing consumer and industry events.
The STREET RODDER staff adores Webb lovingly referring to her as "Momma Webb." "Janeen has mastered her craft" said STREET RODDER Editorial Director Brian Brennan. "She has been an integral part of the growth of STREET RODDER and the industry as a whole over the last 25 years. She's so good at taking care of us, too. She handles rental cars, hotel rooms – she has always gone the extra mile for our team while tirelessly networking, designing advertising packages for clients and looking out for the welfare of the industry. Nobody deserves this honor more than Janeen."
About the Goodguys Woman of the Year:
The Goodguys Woman of the Year award is presented annually in honor of the late Karen Bloechl (who was instrumental in the formative years of the Goodguys Association) and recognizes a female industry executive who serves to preserve the integrity and growth of the hot rodding industry. Past recipients of the Goodguys Woman of the year include: Margie Popp (1991), Ginny Lobeck (1992), Sue Brizio (1993), Maryann Harmon (1994), Karen Doe (1995), DeEtte Crow (1996), Jane Callison (1997), Gayle Stutts (1998), Judy Mullins (1999), Debbie Walls (2000), Jeannie Daly (2001), Donna Smith (2002), Debbie Lewis (2003), Jeanette Ladina (2004), Joyce Smith (2005), Barb Davison (2006), Stacy Tucker (2007), Lynn Nace (2008) and "Landspeed" Louise Noeth (2009).


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WCU Hosts Reception for Miss Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Miss., October 25, 2013 - William Carey University hosted a reception for Miss Mississippi Chelsea Rick on October 18 in the Asbury Administrative Center lobby. Rick recently completed her first year of medical school at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM).
Rick, a Fulton native who won the title of Miss Mississippi in July, represented her state in the Miss America pageant held in Atlantic City on September 15. She was awarded one of the two new S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) scholarship awards and was also a Quality of Life finalist award for her platform, Full Plates, Healthy States, which focuses on ending child hunger. The Quality of Life Award is given to recognize contestants who excel in community service. In addition, Rick won a scholarship during the preliminaries for fitness and evening gown.


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SNOW on outdoor pitches in mid Cheshire is likely to prevent play almost everywhere this weekend.
Competition organisers have given permission for clubs to call off games earlier than is custom, with Witton Albion's home date against Worksop in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League the most high profile fixture postponed already.
"We felt special measures were prudent as the welfare of our clubs and their supporters is paramount," said Alan Allcock, operations manager for the league.
"With the weather not expected to improve, it allows clubs and officials to make sensible decisions in the interests of everybody involved in individual fixtures."
Northwich Victoria's encounter with Mansfield-based Rainworth has been postponed too.
Winsford United, due to host Stone in the North West Counties League, were one of the first club's to cancel a match in that competition.
The Cheshire League made a decision on Friday morning to postpone its entire calendar, including semi finals in the JB Parker Challenge Cup, without the need for playing surfaces to be inspected.
"We decided to call off matches after looking at the forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours," said a spokesman.
Cuddington's trip to Wigan and District Amateur League club Leigh Phoenix in the Northern Cup will have to take place on another day after a postponement too.
Saturday, January 19
Postponed matches so far
Evo-Stik Northern Premier League
Premier Division
Witton Albion P Worksop Town P
Division One South
Rainworth Miners Welfare P Northwich Victoria P
North West Counties League
Premier Division
Winsford United P Stone Dominoes P
Cheshire League
JB Parker Challenge Cup semi final
Lostock Gralam v Eagle Sports
Division Two Challenge Cup semi finals
Barnton v Sandbach United
Penlake v Rudheath
Division One
Knutsford v Crewe FC
Middlewich Town v Whaley Bridge
Northern Cup
Round Three
Leigh Phoenix v Cuddington


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BLISTERING form was maintained by York-born golfer Simon Dyson as the European Tour moved from Surrey to Sweden.
After his joint fifth place in the BMW PGA Championship - a finish which propelled him 40 places up the world rankings - Dyson was smack back in the groove in the Nordea Masters.
He carded a healthy opening round 69 on the first day at the PGA Sweden National course in Malmo, which he initially threatened to cane.
The newly-established world number 147 began his round on the tenth, instantly pocketing a birdie and then poaching an eagle on the par-five, 552-yards 11th hole.
Another birdie on the 15th ensured he finished the first nine holes at four-under-par, which had him sharing second place.
However, the second half of his round, holes one to nine, failed to prove as profitable with eight pars marred by his only dropped shot of the day.
The 36-year-old Malton & Norton GC ace was among several players grouped in 13th place, with the lead shared by Swedish rookie Jens Dantorp, playing on his home course, and England's Eddie Pepperell. Both had sixunder- par 66s.
Meanwhile, Tiger Woods remains optimistic about his future despite ruling himself out of next month's US Open in order to continue his rehabilitation from back surgery.
The 38-year-old world number three had previously admitted his recovery from his March 31 operation was ''slow and tedious'' and saying he was still unable to hit full shots, effectively ruling out his appearance at Pinehurst GC.
Woods said on his website: "Unfortunately, I won't be there because I'm not yet physically able to play competitive golf."
Woods, who underwent microdiscectomy surgery for a pinched nerve in his back eight weeks ago, has not competed since the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship on March 9.


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A DRIVER "tormented" another motorist with his aggressive high-speed tailgating and then crashed and put himself and two other people in hospital, York Crown Court heard.
Ashley Douthwaite's Honda Civic somersaulted three or four times before stopping in a field 20 metres from the road and 95 metres from where he was trying to overtake a BMW, said Mark Styles, prosecuting. The car was written off.
Douthwaite had been "playing cat and mouse" with the BMW by tailgating it at 70mph on the narrow Barton to Slingsby country road, falling back then accelerating up so close that his passengers couldn't see the other car's back wheels.
One passenger, who may not have been wearing a seat belt, was catapulted from the car in the crash and was found 50 to 60 feet away, by a holidaymaker taking an evening stroll. He was airlifted by Yorkshire Air Ambulance to Hull Royal Infirmary with multiple injuries, including broken bones.
The other, who had texted a friend saying Douthwaite was "racing" another motorist, suffered a broken wrist and other injuries.
The woman BMW driver was on her way to visit her mother on the evening of Sunday, May 3 2013 and told police she felt the Honda was "pushing" her along the road.
Judge David Hatton QC said she was blameless. She escaped injury but was left so traumatised by the experience, she still feels the effect.
"The manner of your driving was unnecessary and dangerous," the judge told Douthwaite. "It frightened and intimidated the driver ahead. You were clearly tormenting and toying with her."
Douthwaite, 27, of Langley Drive, Norton, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was given a 12-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months on condition that he does 220 hours' unpaid work. He was also disqualified from driving for a year and ordered to take an extended driving test before being allowed to drive alone again.
For Douthwaite, Taryn Turner said his guilty plea had cost him the motor mechanic job he had had for nine years.
"He is remorseful and that is heartfelt and genuine," she said. Douthwaite needed care in the Hull hospital's critical care unit and was still receiving medical treatment for his injuries.
Both cars had been heading north up the 60mph "The Stray" road from the A64, said Mr Styles. The crash happened near the Coneysthorpe junction. The three men were to meet friends at the lake on the Castle Howard estate after visiting McDonald's Clifton Moor branch.


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Raaamp It Up!
Photo by Jack GouldI was on my way to ESPN-2's Pro Beach Hockey Saturday at the Huntington Beach Pier. The dilemma: to use my powers for good or for evil? There could be only one answer. Heh, heh, heh.
Oh, where to begin? I think it would be wisest to start with the Slammin' Dancers, a dance troupe that "entertained" between matches like the Fly Girls used to between In Living Color sketches. Did I say "Fly Girls"? I meant if the Fly Girls had choreography by Martin Short's Saturday Night Live synchronized swimmer, the rhythm of Al Gore, and were whiter than Barbara Coe's clasped knuckles at the sight of an undocumented cleaning lady. They spent their entire routine crouching unflatteringly and facing awayfrom the audience. The cameras and the bleachers were on opposite sides of the rink—guess which won out? Even the pubescent boys we saw weren't impressed—and yet the Slammin' Dancers all had very hard nipples, which you'd think would count for something with that key 12-to-14 demographic.
The uniforms alone were making my eyeballs bleed. The defending champs, The Web Warriors, were decked out in Jolly Rancher apple green, with lightning bolts and sequins and rainbows and God knows what all; Salsa—or "The White Burrito"—had chile peppers on their jerseys . . . chile peppers, of course, that wore extreme sunglasses, as chile peppers are wont to do. Those insouciant guys! The whole thing stank of letting some focus group try its collective hand at fashion.
Possibly the worst thing about Pro Beach Hockey—and, really, let me count the ways, from the white-ass, Hootie-like reggae-ish band to the bikinied blondes shaking their poor little ribs around on a high platform to the poor quality of play—is the Universal CityWalk/Tinseltown/Hard Rock Cafe/Lori Campbell candidacy/ad nauseam fakeness of it all. How fake is it? In a badly miscalculated ploy to attract Gen X, the six-team league has squads named Heavy Metal, Dawg Pac (woof!), the Goth Gargoyles—and, of course, one named for the Internet. The ball (not puck) is neon yellow. And they've got a slogan as prepackaged as a Ho Ho—"Raaamp It Up!"—which they try to get the audience to shout every time a player skates up the ramp behind the goal, but the only people shouting it were me and my friends, and that's just because we're snotty. Basically, it's a sad, sad thing—and they've got super hotty Chris McSorley (scrapping coach and brother of Marty) as commissioner! I wonder what the price is on his dignity these days; maybe we should take up a collection.
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Spotted wandering aimlessly were El Promoter Elegante Jaime Muoz and new Pier Plaza czarina (and former director of the once-lauded but now ignominious Huntington Beach Art Center; it's getting the insipid, watercolor-filled "community"-art-center makeover to pander to reactionary old people who are down on "smut," although cultural-services director and scenario villain Mike Mudd, who orchestrated the bloody coup, keeps sending out press releases swearing it's gonna be just keen) Naida Osline. Whew!
The Greens don't stage bloody coups; instead, they thrive on "consensus." What this means is don't go to cover a statewide gathering of them and expect to emerge with less than an hour's worth of squabbling ringing in your ears about whether to communicate via the Net or via snail mail. And they'll hammer and hammer until everyone agrees out of sheer exhaustion. Still, I was glad to see them at Santa Ana's beautiful old courthouse, and if I hadn't wandered in just as they were letting people speak on whether the committees to amend bylaws should be bigger than the platform committee and whether to allow working groups and the youth caucus to meet during statewide gatherings or address the gatherings or something—it was kind of hard to follow, so I just looked at people, in what became a vicious circle that made it even harder to follow the discussion—I probably would have stayed longer. It was niggling, and it was wonky. But an old, longhaired hippie guy from San Francisco looked just like V.I. Lenin! No shit! I love the Greens!
Then I went to my old pal Jim Washburn's house because he was playing host to his best friend, Jonathan Richman, and Richman's drummer, Tommy Larkin, before their show at Linda's Doll Hut, and I wanted to look at the famous people. I'm not a groupie, but I play one on TV. Damn, I love famous people! For a while, Richman and Larkin were napping in the living room, but then they woke up. Richman? Kind of weird, though I guess I should have expected that from the guy who wrote "Pablo Picasso (Was Never Called an Asshole)." He believes that electricity zaps our strength; he prefers a house with the fridge unplugged. Also, he speaks with an accent that wavers between Czech and Paraguayan but is from Boston. See what I mean? Kind of weird!
Then I decided to head to the Lab for a cup of coffee from the Gypsy Den, and a rock band broke out! As I watched, soaring with love for the kung-fu-fightin' Barry Diamond, he and his band, Tex Twil, bewitched me further with their jigglin' and a-swayin', not to mention all the yoga Diamond does while he sings his shagadelic spy music. They are the most! But someone needs to see that Dallas' resemblance to Chet Baker remains only skin-deep. Have a cookie, dear.
Then I went up to Long Beach's Que Sera so I could stare at Dan Lo Fi Champion because he talks really loud, like a little boy, and he's a vegetarian who owns a juice bar and sings pretty, jangly ditties about some girl who has the nerve to not believe in true love even though she's holding his hand, and I haven't had a crush this bad all week! Now, I got in trouble awhile back with the very fine people who run the Que. I had gotten all bent out of shape because I had gone into the erstwhile lesbian bar one night, and it was filled with men who were there for—of all het, sexist things—a bachelor party. Did I ever let the world know about it! But the people at the Que pointed out that it was a bachelor party for both the bride and the groom, and while it historically was a lesbian bar, everyone's welcome there. "It's a peoplebar," they said, all mad. And it's actually true. But on this night, which happened to be Long Beach Gay Pride Parade Eve? It was a night of a thousand lesbian breasts! Awww, yeeeah! And as rowdy lesbians chased one another throughout the bar and tried to pants one another, I thought, "Hey, look at all the lesbian breasts!" But then Fuzz came on, and they're cool, eclectic, Beck-like and weird, but they sure can kill a room of lesbians out for a night of rowdy pantsing.
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The Art of Midwifery
Many animal studies show that removing newborns form their mothers has deleterious effects on maternal-infant care and on the growing offspring…. [S]ome species [have] an inviolable need to lick and smell the offspring—without this, attachment will not occur. There seems also to be a critical period for mammals—the first hour or so after birth—when this process is most easily disrupted.
Human studies also support the importance of not disturbing this early contact. Swedish researchers noted that if an infant's lips touched her mother's nipple in the first hour of life, the mother kept her infant with her for an extra 100 minutes every day, compared with mothers who did not experience suckling until later.(Widstrom 1990)
— Sarah Buckley, excerpted from "Undisturbed Birth: Nature's Blueprint for Ease and Ecstasy," Midwifery Today Issue 63
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Exclusive Interview with Michel Odent: The Autism Epidemic
Among the readers of Midwifery Today are mothers of autistic children. Many of them are seeking explanations about the current autism epidemic. Some are ready to transform themselves into amateur epidemiologists and to design their own surveys. Before supporting one of these surveys, Jan Tritten requested the point of view of Dr. Michel Odent, the founder of the Primal Health Research Centre in London, UK. Primal Health Research is a developing branch of epidemiology. It includes all studies exploring correlations between what happened during the "primal period" (fetal life, perinatal period, year following birth) and what will happen later on in life in terms of health, behavior and personality traits.
JT: Midwifery Today is considering supporting a survey of parents of autistic children to try to interpret what is leading to the current epidemic of autism (and autistic spectrum disorders). The intent of the survey is to consider possible risk factors such as prenatal pollution, exposure to ultrasounds during fetal life, obstetrical procedures during the perinatal period and vaccinations. Do you consider such a survey promising?
MO: I am skeptical about the value of such a retrospective study, which will reach too few families to accurately evaluate the risks of autism. Explore the primal health research database www.birthworks.org/primalhealth and select keywords such as "autism", "vaccination" and "ultrasound scans": You'll find dozens of huge published studies that address these issues. An accumulation of data suggests that the timing of the gene-environment interactions is different for autism than for schizophrenia. Several authoritative studies indicate the paramount importance of what happened at birth in the genesis of the autistic spectrum disorders.
Perinatal Period Risks. Among the recent large and authoritative studies of autism from a Primal Health Research perspective, the Australian one will convince anyone that the main risk factors occur in the perinatal period (Glasson, E.J., et al. 2004. Perinatal factors and the development of autism: a population study. Arch Gen Psychiatry 61(6): 618–27). The birth records of 465 subjects born in Western Australia between 1980 and 1995 and diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder by 1999 were compared with those of 481 siblings and of 1313 controls. No differences in gestational age at birth (including the proportion of premature infants), weight for gestational age, head circumference or length were observed between cases and control subjects. Pre-eclampsia did not appear as a risk factor. These negative findings lend more importance to perinatal factors. Compared with their siblings, individuals with autism were more likely to have had induced births, to have experienced fetal distress and to have been born with low Apgar scores. Compared with control subjects, they were more likely to have been born after induction and by elective or emergency c-section.
The largest study ever published about the perinatal risk factors for autism was published in July 2002.(Hultman, C., P. Sparen and S. Cnattingius. 2002. Perinatal risk factors for infantile autism. Epidemiology 13: 417–23) The researchers had at their disposal the recorded data from the Swedish nationwide Birth Register regarding all Swedish children born during a period of 20 years (from 1974 until 1993). They also had at their disposal data regarding 408 children (321 boys and 87 girls) diagnosed as autistic after being discharged from a hospital from 1987 through 1994 (diagnosis according to ICD-9 code 299A). Five matched controls were selected for each case, resulting in a control sample of 2040 infants. The risk of autism was significantly associated with caesarean delivery and a 5-minute Apgar score below 7. Unfortunately the variable "labour induction" could not be taken into account, because it did not appear in the National Birth Register until 1991 (personal correspondence with one of the authors).
A recent report from Israel also found no prenatal differences between autistic children and controls, but the rates of birth complications were higher among the autistic population. In addition, we must consider data indicating that perinatal factors may play a lesser role in autism in "high-functioning" individuals compared with studies of autism associated with severe retardation, as well as data suggesting that anesthesia during labour is a risk factor for the development of dyskinesia among autistic children. Although the risk factors for autism seem to occur mostly in the perinatal period, we must keep in mind the association of autism with fetal valproate syndrome (a rare congenital disorder caused by exposure of the fetus to valproic acid during the first three months of pregnancy), thalidomide embryopathy (a syndrome related to in utero exposure to thalidomide) and Mobius sequence (disorder linked to first-trimester exposure to misoprostol).
Vaccinations. In regard to a link between autism and vaccinations, a study involving all children born in Denmark from January 1991 through December 1998 (more than half a million children) will convince anyone that the main negative effect of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella vaccination) fuss has been to divert the attention (and probably money) from the study of risk factors that might explain the current autism epidemic.(Madsen, K.M. et al. 2002. A population-based study of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination and autism. N Engl J Med 347(19): 1474–75) An accumulation of data suggests that the significant risk factors occur before the age at which babies receive MMR, which is usually given at 12 months or after.
The hypothesis that mercury associated with certain vaccines is a risk factor is not supported by a study involving all children born in Denmark from January 1990 until December 1996 (nearly half a million).(Hviid, A, et al. 2003. Association between thimerosal-containing vaccine and autism. JAMA 290(13): 1763–66) The risk of autism and other autistic-spectrum disorders was the same among children vaccinated with thimerosal-containing vaccine and children vaccinated with thimerosal-free vaccine.
Ultrasound Scans. Although prospective studies found effects of exposure to ultrasounds during fetal life on average birth weight and handedness, none of them found effects on intellectual performance and therefore (probably) on the risks of autism.
I think that many people express opinions, theories and hypotheses (that lead to small surveys) without being aware of huge valuable studies published in authoritative medical or scientific journals. These studies can be easily explored on the primal health research database (it is more time consuming to feed it!).
JT: Taking into account the studies already included in your database, can you imagine some fruitful avenues for research in the near future?
MO: We have many reasons to suspect a link between "autism epidemic" and "labour induction epidemic." The first reason is that in all studies that took into account independently the variable "labour induction," it appeared as a risk factor. Labour induction should be explicitly taken into consideration by epidemiologists, because it can be associated either with birth by the vaginal route (with or without intervention such as forceps), or with cesarean birth.
Another reason is that the epidemic of autism and the epidemic of induction seem to have developed side by side in Western countries and in China. Bai, from the Association of Rehabilitation for Children with Autism of Wuhan City, estimates that the number of children with autism is growing at an annual rate of 20 percent in that country, higher than the world average of 14 percent (http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-08/11/content_1759576.htm). Let us recall that the rate of inductions is growing fast in China, since the Chinese are autonomous for synthesizing misoprostol.
A third reason is that the results of recent studies suggest that children with autistic disorder show alterations in their oxytocin system. The first clues came from a study of mid-day blood samples from 29 autistic and 30 age-matched normal children, all prepubertal.(Modahl, C., et al. Plasma oxytocin levels in autistic children. 1998. Biol Psychiatry (4): 270–77) The autistic group appeared to have significantly lower blood oxytocin levels than the normal group. Oxytocin increased with age in the normal but not in the autistic children. These results inspired an in-depth inquiry into the oxytocin system of autistic children.
In recent years oxytocin has been shown to appear in the brain in several forms. The nonapeptide oxytocin (OT) and the "C-terminal extended peptides" are described together as OT-X. The OT-X represent intermediates of oxytocin synthesis that accumulate due to an incomplete processing mechanism.
Twenty-eight male children, diagnosed with autistic disorder, were compared with 31 age-matched control children with no psychiatric disorders: A decrease in blood OT, an increase in OT-X and an increase in the ratio of OT-X/OT were seen in the autistic sample, compared with control subjects.(Green, L., et al. 2001. Oxytocin and autistic disorder: alterations in peptides forms. Biol Psychiatry 50 (8): 609–13) In other words autistic children show alterations in the oxytocin system: there are deficits in the synthesis of oxytocin.
We are learning that, among humans, the period surrounding birth is a period of dramatic reorganization of central oxytocin binding. Artificial induction of labour creates situations that undoubtedly interfere with the development and the reorganization of the oxytocin system in such a critical period. This fact alone is a reason for further epidemiological studies focusing on labour induction as a possible risk factor. It would be useful to know also how autistic children release oxytocin. Oxytocin is more effective when released rhythmically, in a succession of fast pulsations. Today it is possible to measure the rhythmicity "the pulsatility" of oxytocin release. In other words, the time has come to study autism as an "impaired capacity to love."
Editor's Note: Oxytocin is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland. Its mechanical effects, particularly its stimulating effects on uterine contractions during labour, have been known for a long time. Recently we learned that oxytocin also has important behavioral effects. Today we are in a position to summarize the results of dozens of studies by claiming that oxytocin is the typical hormone of love: Whichever facet of love one considers, oxytocin is involved.
— Jan Tritten
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A 1997 study of children with autism was done, with the intent to determine frequency and onset of macrocephaly (abnormal largeness of the head). Researchers measured head circumference at birth, during early childhood and later in life. They found that 14% of the children had macrocephaly. Of these children, the prevalence was 11% for the boys and 24% for the girls.
The researchers noted that macrocephaly is not usually present at birth, but growth of head circumference may be abnormally increased in early and middle childhood in 37% of children with autism. However, neither macrocephaly nor abnormal head growth were related to nonverbal IQ, verbal status, seizure disorder, some neurological signs or minor physical anomalies.
— J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, February 1997
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Q: I just bought a birth stool at: http://www.birthwithsol.com/birthstool1.html, and it came today. I'm really excited to start having it available to my students and clients. HOWEVER, I tried sitting on it today for quite a while and could not figure out for the life of me how I'd push a baby out on it. Do you want the sit bones on it or in the opening, for example?
Does anyone have any specific tips (from your own experience or births you've attended) about how to properly use a birth stool? Thanks!
— Vesper
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Q: I have just received a kidney transplant and it seems as though the positive messages I got before the transplant about pregnancy being pretty normal and fairly easy have been replaced with warnings that extend beyond the first year when the immunosuppression is most severe. I would appreciate hearing from midwives who have attended births of women with kidney (or other abdominal organ) transplants. What common problems or complications arise and what kinds of remedies/preventive intervention can be used to address them?
— Adria Armbrister
A: I cannot find a link to the full text of the article, but this journal article deals with the ethical considerations of pregnancy (and ART) after kidney transplant. The author explores complications and considerations.
Lockwood, G.M. 1999. Pregnancy, autonomy and paternalism. Journal of Medical Ethics, 25(6): 537–41.
— Rosa-Maria DiDonato
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I am starting to find a bit trying the mass hypnotism that leads people to believe that a woman needs to give birth at 40 weeks. If she doesn't, more and more people become impatient and believe that the baby is late! Am I the only one who believes that babies come when they are ready?
At 42 weeks hospitals and registered midwives join the mass hypnotism, scolding the mother for being irresponsible, advising checks to see whether the baby is okay and then threatening to induce immediately if they perceive that something is wrong! I thought that mothers had a choice about being induced! Are people not afforded the right to choice anymore? Is childbirth now governed by numbers? Surely babies were born before numbers! Yes, now I am ranting, but I feel very strongly in reaction to the strength of force that is being used to convince mothers that just waiting for their baby to come naturally is irresponsible! Help! Words of wisdom and knowledge gratefully received!
— Lara Stockbridge
I gave birth to a baby girl on April 12, 2007. I was planning a homebirth but ended up birthing at Sunrise hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to medical concerns. Her birth was absolutely amazing and included lots of twists and turns. Her entire birth story and PhotoShow can be viewed at http://hypnobirthinglasvegas.com/announce.html. While her birth wasn't quite as I had planned, I am so thankful that I had my HypnoBirthing skills to keep me calm and comfortable.
Before entering the OR and birthing my daughter, I asked to have my placenta saved to take with me for encapsulation upon discharge from the hospital. The hospital denied me my placenta; a court case is now pending. Details can be found on this blog: http://diva-mama.com. For those who don't know, the placenta has many benefits for the postpartum period and is believed to aid in healing. (Details on the benefits of the placenta can be found at: http://placentabenefits.info) The Las Vegas Review Journal (LVRJ) became interested and wrote a story (www.lvrj.com/news/7358361.html?numComments=1000) which came out in the Sunday, May 6, 2007, newspaper.
A peaceful and legal rally was held on Monday, May 7, at 10 am on the sidewalks around Sunrise Hospital. I really appreciate everyone who came out to support us (both physically and in thoughts) while we were at the rally. Channel 13 ABC KTNV ran the piece all day yesterday and has a link to the video on their Web site (www.ktnv.com). The LVRJ also did a follow up piece (www.lvrj.com/news/7387976.html). Las Vegas AM 840 also had several segments discussing the issue. The http://diva-mama.com blog has 14 pictures of the rally.
The original reason that the hospital gave as to why they would not release my placenta was, they did not "feel comfortable." Even after agreeing to sign a waiver releasing the hospital of liability, they still refuse to release my placenta. No law prohibits me from obtaining my placenta and other hospitals release placentas. This is a civil liberties issue and is likely to be a precedent-setting case that may go all the way to the Supreme Court, as there is no appellate court in Nevada.
I did hear from Sunrise's lawyer again; they still won't give my placenta back without a judge ordering them to release it, and planned to hold it only until May 15, 2007. They now claim that OSHA won't allow it because the placenta has been cross-contaminated.
Since so much time has passed and with the possibility that my placenta has been contaminated (which is negligent on the part of the hospital), I will no longer be able to use my placenta as originally intended. However, I am still pressing forward in the hopes that my struggle with make positive changes for other women. All women should have the implicit right to their (and their baby's) placenta.
While I have been working with a lawyer who wants to take the case pro bono, he had not taken the case as of May 9, so, I still don't have committed legal representation. However, I do have an MD who is willing to testify that there is no health risk to release the placenta to the mother and that the ingestion of it actually could be beneficial. I am contemplating contacting ACLU in hopes that they may be able assist.
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I have always loved the start of the new academic year which brings a renewed sense of excitement and energy to the College and the Portland and Biddeford Campuses. It was exciting to welcome our Class of 2016 to the College in late August. Orientation was a great two days where our pharmacy students had the opportunity to participate in an interprofessional care program with students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Westbrook College of Health Professions. It was also great to welcome back our students from the Classes of 2014 and 2015. On occasion we still see members of the class of 2013 as they work closely with pharmacy practice faculty preceptors on their advanced pharmacy practice experiences, often coming back to the College for presentations and other activities. While we welcome the new academic year, I want to share an exciting photograph from our UNE COP Night at the Ballpark that occurred prior to the start of the school year. It was great fun to see the UNE COP name in lights on the Big Board, not to mention seeing the Seadogs win followed by excellent fireworks. At every opportunity, I try to remind our students, faculty and staff that it is my expectation that we all work hard, learn with passion and enjoy life with enthusiasm as I believe this is a recipe for success both professionally and personally.
September is the time for the Fall Maine Pharmacy Association (MPA) Meeting held each year in Bangor Maine. The College of Pharmacy continues to play an important role in shaping role for MPA in advancing pharmacy patient care. I want to recognize three of our pharmacy practice members who are currently serving on the Board of Directors for the MPA. Dr. Kenneth (Mac) McCall, Chair of Pharmacy Practice, is serving as the President of the Maine Pharmacy Association with his colleagues Dr. Meghan Sullivan and Mr. Bob Morrissette as fellow board members. Dr. Sullivan and Dr. McCall provided excellent presentations on MTM and an Immunization Update, respectively. Bob Morrissette was responsible for the development of the overall meeting program which was excellent and was attending by over 100 pharmacists, technicians and students. Thank you Bob, Mac and Meghan for your commitment and leadership in advancing pharmacy and pharmacist care in Maine. You are truly outstanding role models for our students as they see you taking an active and dynamic role in enabling pharmacists to advance their practice opportunities in our ever changing health care system.
As the new academic year is off to a quick start, I cannot help but reflect on how fast time has flown over the last two years. It truly has been a wonderful opportunity and privilege to work with the many talented students, faculty and staff in the College of Pharmacy and at the University of New England over this period (which just seems like last week – I can still remember the first day in September 1, 2010 and how the individuals in the College were so welcoming and how nervous I was walking into the Dean's Office). The UNE COP and its continued successes are a result of the efforts of an outstanding team of individuals who see more, want more, work harder and are incredibly dedicated to outstanding pharmacy education, advancing scholarship in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, socio-administrative and clinical sciences; and advancing the role that pharmacists must and can play in patient care. Our success is also a function of our dedicated and committed preceptors for their role in educating students during the introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences. A very, very special thank you to our preceptors! It is great to have you as a member of our College of Pharmacy family and team. We are also very thankful for all the donors and friends of the College who enable us to achieve our goals through supporting students with scholarships, for travel to professional meetings and for research and scholarly activities.
It is exciting to realize that each of us is working collectively with the goal of educating pharmacists for your team. I think we have a great start to providing outstanding pharmacists who can effectively work in any team setting based upon what has occurred in the College over the last few years. I have always kept in my heart the words of Mahatma Gandhi reminding us that "the future depends on what you do today." Each day is indeed a gift that we should never take lightly and should do the best to ensure the success of others and our communities. Best wishes for a wonderful academic year and magnificent start of the fall season!


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DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox will be back at it on Wednesday in Game 4 at Comerica Park in Detroit.
More: Leyland changes lineup before Game 4
The Red Sox have come back to take a 2-1 series lead after falling behind 1-0. Both teams have had stellar pitching performances, and it's the lack of hitting from the Tigers that has them trailing in the series.
Recap: Red Sox beat Tigers 1-0 in Game 3; Boston leads ALCS 2-1
The Tigers will hand the ball to right-hander Doug Fister on Wednesday, hoping he can help them win Game 4 and tie the series.
Jake Peavy will get the mound for the Red Sox.
Game 4 will start at 8 p.m.
Game details:
First Pitch: The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by former Tigers All-Star and 1984 World Series Champion, Lou Whitaker
National Anthem: The national anthem will be performed by award-winning gospel artist, Marvin Sapp.
Game Ball Delivery: Staff Sergeant Christian Manuel of the United States Air Force from Troy, Michigan will deliver the game ball. Staff Sergeant Manuel supported Operation Enduring Freedom while stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base and has also supported humanitarian efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina. He has earned the Humanitarian Service Medal and has been awarded the National Defense Medal, as well as the Air Force Commendation and Achievement Medals. Staff Sergeant Manual has proudly served the United States Air Force since 2002.
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MICHAEL PEARLMAN SAYS: It's time for a little more conversation at Newport County
12:00pm Tuesday 12th June 2012
12:00pm Tuesday 12th June 2012
THERE is a great deal of discontent surrounding Newport County AFC at this present moment and that's a shame only a week on from the positive news about the Rodney Parade groundshare.
Since that essential move was rubber-stamped there has been plenty going on with stalwarts Sam Foley and Gary Warren departing, several players signing or re-signing and a meet and greet night.
The key issue that is upsetting some is the season ticket pricing, which as reported in the Argus has seen a uniformal rise in price of between 15-18%.
I did receive some criticism for making comparisons with the cheapest tickets at other clubs, most notably Manchester City where the cheapest seat is £65 less than a Rodney Parade pass to see the Exiles.
How dare I not explain that the two clubs operate different financial models? How dare I not explain other Manchester City tickets are much more expensive than County's?
So for the avoidance of doubt, let me redress that. Readers, it is generally more expensive to watch the Premier League champions and the most expensive side ever assembled than it is to watch the team who finished 19th in the Conference. They also have more money than County. Hope that clears that up.
Another criticism was that I failed to adequately reflect that several of the prices I showed were special offers for supporters.
They were prices sometimes based on early renewals or deals whereby a family might be encouraged to buy a ticket. How novel!
Not only have the Exiles priced their tickets too high, they also made a massive error in the way they presented the ticket prices for next term. No official word on the website or in the form of an Enews, seemingly not enough consultation with fans and, most infuriatingly, a one size Fitz Hall price structure.
In researching the prices that riled some of our readers I was amazed by the breadth of selections and offers other clubs provide.
It's night and day compared to County where even an announcement of the prices wasn't forthcoming, let alone an explanation.
Supporters who accused me of anti-County bias or, more tiresomely, 'lazy journalism' (this column is not being written from a sun lounger as I sip a Pina Colada) also failed to grasp that these prices have been endorsed by the Supporters' Trust. And that fact was enough to see a committee member resign.
Whether or not the Exiles are now committed to the pricing I can't answer but it seems pretty clear that there is only one way to address the issues that supporters have and that's by improving the lines of communication.
The board – now just chairman Chris Blight and director Howard Greenhaf – are becoming isolated. They need help in running the club and the appointment of one employee – new general manager Stephen Dance – won't alter that. Nor will appointing two trust members to the board, much as that is a welcome step.
A club like Newport County will always work best with board room efforts being collaborative and it is time to go back to that. For Blight and Greenhaf the Rodney Parade move represents a coup and they should feel proud.
But that doesn't excuse a lack of communication. Re-establishing dialogue with the masses should be the priority.
It is time for dialogue. My message to the County hierarchy is clear. Ignore everything Elvis Presley has told you – what you need is a little more conversation and a little less action.
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I came across this statement on another forum:
"[The Buddha is} omnisciently aware of the karmic impulses (constructive, destructive, or mixed) and the non-karmic untainted impulses that anything is the ripened result of. He is aware of the karmic causes of everything that happens to everyone, even of a simple headache."
This is from a Tibetan Buddhist source. Would Theravada agree? Isn't the range of the Buddha's knowledge one of the four imponderables; hence, the statement above is "conjecture leading to madness and vexation"?
The Buddha does discuss the ten powers of the Tathagata in MN 12, but I see nothing there implying omniscience with regard to, say, an ordinary Joe's headache on a Tuesday morning. Are all headaches attributable to kamma, anyway?


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A new study finds consumer demand for local and organic apples is boosted by a lack of trust in U.S. regulatory agencies who provide oversight to conventional fruit production.
The study, called "Is it love for local/organic or hate for conventional? Asymmetric effects of information and taste on label preferences in an experimental auction" was published by Colorado State University researchers Marco Costanigroa, Stephan Krolla and Dawn Thilmanya.
In a presentation about the study, Thilmanya said an auction method was employed in the consumer research. Consumers were first given one pound of non-local, non-organic gala apples. Consumers could then "bid" on organic, non-local apples, non-organic local or local organic apples.
The study found that local and organic apples were both seen as alternatives to the conventional food system.
"Some are not willing to trade local/organic for conventional apples even when they rated the latter as better tasting," the authors said in an summary about the report.
A distrust in regulatory oversight is a key trigger in the valuation for local and organic, according to the authors.
On a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 meaning "strongly disagree" and 9 meaning "strongly agree," the mean (average of all scores) response of consumers polled was 4.39 to the statement that "pesticide levels are safe if meet U.S. standards." The mean response to the statement "I trust U.S. food safety agencies" was 5.21, researchers said.
On the other hand, when consumers responded to the statement that "local produce lowers global warming," the response was was 6.87 and "eating organic lowers health risks" was 6.27.
When assigning value to the statement that "local farmers are safer than the food marketing system" the mean response was 5.28, compared to 5.95 to the statement that "environmental impact of conventional is greater than organic."
When presented with scientific information about the tradeoffs between local, organic and conventional, the authors said that consumers either disregarded the information or interpreted it selectively. For example, consumers were told that conventional produce has two to four times more pesticide residue but that no evident threat to consumers have been documented.
In general, that behavior seemed to confirm some consumers bias against conventional production in favor of local and organic, according to the authors.


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I recently purchased the Multi-Pack for the Walking Dead ($19.99); however, the additional levels would not download. After re-downloading the app, restarting my phone, signing in and out of iTunes - the application is now asking me to re-purchase the Multi-Pack. I confirmed with Apple that my credit card was charged for the Multi-Pack.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) -- Lamont Jones scored 33 points and Sean Armand 24 to give Iona an 89-85 victory over Canisius in Saturday's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference quarterfinals.
Jones made all 14 of his free throws and Armand was 11 of 12 for the fourth-seeded Gaels (18-13), who will play top-seeded Niagara in Sunday's semifinals. Twelve of Jones' free throws came in the final 7:35, and consecutive layups by Jones and Taaj Ridley gave Iona an 82-77 lead with 59 seconds left.
The Gaels made 34 of 40 free throws (85 percent), while the fifth-seeded Golden Griffins (18-13) were 12 of 21 (57.1 percent) from the line.
Three-pointers nearly helped Canisius make up the difference. They shot 47.8 percent (11 of 23) behind the arc to Iona's 27.8 percent (5 of 18).
Billy Baron led the Golden Griffins with 24 points and made 4 of 7 3-pointers. Harold Washington added 17 points.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A newspaper investigation of Ohio Internet cafes and their owners has found most of the businesses provided incomplete information to the state and most of the operators identified had spotty financial backgrounds or criminal histories.
The Columbus Dispatch report (http://bit.ly/Z6Tfc6 ) comes as state lawmakers debate how to regulate the operations.
The newspaper found more than half the 780 businesses registered with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine provided only a street address. Almost 100 aren't on file with the Ohio Secretary of State.
Of 221 individual operators who registered, 122 couldn't be identified for lack of identifying information. Six in 10 of those identified had spotty financial histories including tax liens and bankruptcies. A dozen had criminal backgrounds.
DeWine called it "the Wild, Wild West" and urged lawmakers to take control.
Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com


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Firefighters worked overnight to snuff out a 1-acre brush fire that broke out at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday on Mount Tamalpais above Kent Woodlands.
Cal Fire and Marin County Fire Department investigators were mopping up Friday morning and trying to determine a cause.
"One thing we do know is that it was not fireworks," said Marin County Fire Battalion Chief Mike Giannini. "That's a good thing."
Giannini said previous clearing of brush in the area likely kept the fire from being much worse.
The Marin County Fire Department received multiple calls reporting smoke and flames and initiated a "full response" with some 80 firefighters, eight engines, one bulldozer, three water tenders and three hand crews, Giannini said.
By 11:30 p.m. the fire, burning in thick brush near the Indian Fire Road and the Hoo Koo E Koo trail, was 50 percent contained, he said.
No structures were damaged and there were no reported injuries.
The Marin County Fire Department, Cal Fire, Kentfield, Larkspur, Novato, Ross Valley and Stinson Beach fire departments provided resources and personnel at the incident, Giannini said.
Marin County Fire Chief Jason Weber said the rugged terrain presented challenges to the crews.
"It was good that we held the fire to 1 acre, because the winds were strong all night," Weber said.


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Australia alumni
Barry Epstein
Hometown: New Milford, N.J.
Living in: Perth, Australia
Degree, year: BA, biological sciences, 1976
Other degrees earned (not at UAF): Diploma, diagnostic medical sonographer, New York Radiological Institute
UAF campus attended: Fairbanks
Employer and position: Business consultant in the biotechnology, health care and information technology industries
Randomly: Attending the University of Alaska back in the '70s was the adventure of a lifetime. My family and friends in the New York area truly thought that I was crazy. Memories that I could never forget: taking photographs of the northern lights after the barium rockets were used by the geophysics department; skiing to class and having to look both ways before crossing the dogsled trails; exploring ranger cabins deep in McKinley park only available to forest rangers whom I studied with, and exploring other areas of the most beautiful place called Alaska.