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WASHINGTON — So far, cultural conservatives aren't rallying behind any one Republican presidential candidate. And if they split among contenders like Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain and Rick Santorum, it could benefit the White House hopeful who troubles rather than excites them — Mitt Romney.
That scenario, playing out on the campaign trail, also is vividly on display in Washington this weekend at a gathering of conservatives who care deeply about abortion, gay marriage and other social issues.
Drawing distinctions from Romney, Texas Gov. Perry told the crowd on Friday, "For some candidates, pro-life is an election-year slogan to follow the prevailing political winds."
Likewise, former Pennsylvania Sen. Santorum declared, "You know that I have never put social issues and values voters on the back burner. I have been out there fighting and leading the charge."
But Santorum's pitch underscored the problem for Perry, Romney's chief challenger on the right. The Texan is not the only GOP candidate who can make a plausible case to evangelical Christian conservatives.
Other candidates — Minnesota Rep. Bachmann, Santorum, former pizza CEO Cain and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich among them — could peel support away in early voting states like Iowa and South Carolina, where conservative feeling is strong. And that could allow Romney to do better in those primary contests, even if he can't muster a majority of Republican support.
Perry is hardly immune from criticism from his fellow conservative candidates.
Santorum has already assailed him for making comments that suggest that the principle of states' rights makes it acceptable for different states to allow gay marriage.
Santorum and Bachmann, have also criticized Perry's decision to sign an order requiring sixth-grade girls to receive vaccinations for a common sexually transmitted disease.
For the conservative voters at the conference, Romney has a problematic history. He supported abortion rights earlier in his political career and has struggled to explain why he now opposes abortion. He once vowed to be a strong advocate for gays and lesbians — stronger than Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., whom he was then running against. Now, he's signed a pledge from the National Organization for Marriage to work to pass a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Romney is also a Mormon, a faith that has sparked suspicion among some evangelical conservatives.
"Personally, I know Romney isn't one of my choices. We saw him four years ago and decided against him," said Dan Goddu, a software engineer from Nashua, N.H., who attended the Values Voters Summit.
Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, will make his pitch at the conference on Saturday.
On Friday, the crowd understood Perry's allusions to Romney's shifted position on abortion, along with his insistence on his own steadfastness.
. "To me, it's about the absolute principle that every human being is entitled to life. All human life — all human life — is made in the image of our creator," the Texas governor said.
Perry starts with an advantage over Romney with cultural conservatives. An August Associated Press-GfK poll showed 34 percent of social conservatives really like Perry, while just 20 percent feel that way about Romney.
Perry has often discussed his born-again evangelical Christianity in public. This summer, he hosted more than 20,000 people for a prayer rally in a Houston football stadium. And he has already begun to focus on outreach to religious leaders who can help bring in evangelical Christian voters, a key part of the Republican base in any primary election.
One of those leaders — Robert Jeffress, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Dallas — introduced Perry at the summit and pointed to differences between the governor and his Republican rivals.
"Do we want a candidate who is a conservative out of convenience or who is a conservative of conviction? Do we want a candidate who is a good, moral person, or one who is a born again follower of Jesus Christ?" Jeffress asked.
But Perry has competition for religious conservatives.
Santorum's political reputation is almost entirely based on his social conservative advocacy. He helped lead a Senate effort to ban partial-birth abortion and has aggressively opposed gay marriage. He's at least as blunt as Perry in going after Romney.
"Mitt Romney's past and his seemingly lack of strong convictions with respect to the life issue are a concern. We've seen this: When people don't have a good strong track record on these issues, when they're put into a position of authority they tend to shy away from it," Santorum told reporters ahead of his speech here.
But Santorum also attacked Cain's socially conservative record, complaining that Cain hasn't signed anti-abortion and anti-gay marriage pledges like many others in the field.
Cain spokesman J.D. Gordon said the candidate stands for "principles, not pledges" and is "strongly pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-family."
With Romney's Republican foes on the right fighting for the same conservative activists — and sometimes going after each other — the former Massachusetts governor stands to benefit, even as his backers acknowledge he's not this group's favorite candidate.
"There is a recognition that not every one of these activists is ready to support Gov. Romney right now," said Kevin Madden, Romney's spokesman in 2008 who now serves as an outside adviser to the campaign. "The activists that support him and those that don't will both hold him accountable. What's most important is that Romney not only understands that but he also embraces it."
The five candidates with the best hopes of winning conservatives' support were addressing the Values Voters conference on Friday. Romney and libertarian Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who also hasn't drawn strong support from social conservatives in the past, will speak Saturday. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman isn't attending.


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Kunzang Dechen Lingpa emphasized that these practices were really quite important.
But as you said it's a very different practice in the sense of one is working with the tigle descending, retaining, reversing and spreading. Right? In Nyingthig, the four blisses and bliss clarity and non-thought are at the moment. Again, it's a preliminary, right? If you have been introduced to rigpa, what's the use, really?
In Nyinthig, the preliminary practice of cultivating bliss in the trio of bliss, clarity and non-conceptuality is consort practice, and Longchenpa devotes an entire text to it alone in Lama Yangthig.
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Here is the thread to discuss which Pacer has the best chance at the all star team, The main three with a chance are Paul George, David West, and George Hill (highly unlikely but you never know)
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Here is the thread to discuss which Pacer has the best chance at the all star team, The main three with a chance are Paul George, David West, and George Hill (highly unlikely but you never know)
I am saying none.
50/50 between West and nobody. I think West's rep with coaches around the conference will get him some votes, and obviously his play, don't know if it'll be enough.
I am going to say nobody since I don't want to inflate David West value this off season.
I think Hibbert has a better chance than Hill.
That doesn't have to be true. A Pacers best chance is for an injury to one of the members of the All Star team and they get named to take his place. I haven't seen one poll that has a Pacer in the game. ... West is unlikely because they are just voting for big people not centers, PFs and SF. PG has no chance of being named as a SF where he has played all season, there are just too many good people ahead of him. At SG, it might be more likely but that is not where he has been playing..... ... I note that RGIII was named to the pro bowl but Luck was not. However, Luck will likely be added because one of the named QBs (Manning, Brady, Schaub) will be in the Super Bowl. A Pacer may be named if their is an injury to a starter but I don't really think any of them deserve to be an all star..... ...
What spots are open?
You've got to think at least the following are locks:
Rajon Rondo
Dwyane Wade
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Tyson Chandler
Chris Bosh
Paul Pierce
Joakim Noah
Kyrie Irving
Josh Smith
Jrue Holiday
So that's 11 virtual locks. 7 of them frontcourt and 4 backcourt. If Anderson Verajao is healthy I'd think he would get the last spot off of numbers alone.
David West has certainly has the best case for the Pacers but the frontcourt guys in the East make it tough for him to crack the roster. Especially when you consider guys like Al Horford, Greg Monroe, and Kevin Garnett haven't even been included above.
If Verajao stays injured, I'd say Horford deserves the final spot though I could see Garnett getting it mainly due to reputation among the coaches.
They could also opt for another guard which could possibly open a spot for George or Hill. Though, despite their down years, I couldn't see either of them getting a spot over Deron Williams or Joe Johnson.
Basically I don't see any way a Pacer makes the All-Star team unless somebody is blantantly snubbed to reward the team rather than an individual.
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
Yea, I really don't think we'll get an all star unless a couple guys get injury replaced.
None of them will be.
I think Paul George is playing at an All-Star level, so I voted for him. However, I don't think a single Pacer we'll be there this year.
I'm not sure any Pacer will make it, but for the record, PG's numbers are superior to Joe Johnson's across the board. At this point, it would be nearly impossible to suggest Joe Johnson is the better player between the two.
Well I put all my thoughts on this subject in the "When will PG become a star" thread. I don't think Rondo or Irving are locks. I understand Rondo's history, but his team is headed down and I don't know if his assists are enough to cover that. Irving is young and dynamic, but the Cavs aren't winning enough and definitely wouldn't put two guys on the squad.
To me what happens is that when it comes to AS time many Pacers fans focus on A) fan vote rankings and B) the star power from other teams. What gets forgotten is that the bench isn't chosen by fans, and that with their wins the Pacers do have some status within the ranks of other teams (coaches, scouts, GMs). And those people in turn recognize HOW the Pacers are winning just like Pacers fans think about how Irving helps CLE or Rondo helps BOS.
You get complacent in seeing what West or Paul do every night, and get amazed by what good players on other teams (or Sportscenter) do in their 10 seconds of highlights.
Even now we have some (not all) posters around the forum (not really in this thread yet, too new and short) that talk up the star power of DWill or Johnson or Irving or Rondo, but forget what stuff like Paul's near monster tomahawk posterization look like to non-Pacers fans. He's had a nice run of very spectacular plays, as well as monster defense and outstanding 3pt shooting. What he is doing since Oakland is what a superstar looks like, period. There isn't really another level other than super-elite HOF stuff like Lebron and Kobe.
And West's offense has been similar. Classic all-star unstoppable scoring machine in the post.
Right now there are Celtics fans that would trade the aging Pierce to get Paul, even with PP scoring better at the moment. They see where things are headed and what PG has become. And I think it's safe to say that a ton of Nets fans would love to swap out Johnson for PG at this point.
We see all the the warts with our own guys and often overlook the same warts on star players from other teams. I'm not saying that the Pacer stars are clearly better and without fault, and I realize that there is another subsection of Pacers fans that overrate the team. I'm just saying that from the inside looking out it's sometimes tough to make a level evaluation.
Anyway, I voted Paul over West just because of the level PG has hit and my belief that he's likely to continue it. I hate to see West not get a spot, but the team needs to be winning more than this to help the cause for pulling 2 guys to the game.
Think about this though - IF IF IF PG24 were to make the AS team, then you'd have 4 players on the roster that had been AS since the 08-09 season. And it's not like the old man of the group is way off that pace since he's one of the 2 guys with the best shot to make it this year. Heck, if Hibbert were making short shots he'd be a shoe-in for this year's team given his insane defensive level.
Hellava starting 5. Really impressive.
If things stay the same and we end up with a 4-5 seed at the break I think we'll get 1. IMO, as of now, Paul's got a better chance than West due to the glut of big men worthy of making the team this year, and not many wings. Paul's got a good case for being the 5th best wing right now, and if he continues playing like he has his numbers will only get better. There's still a long way to go, but I've already put my neck out there... I think Paul makes it.
edit: and there's no way Irving and Verajao make it. One will be snubbed, my guess is Anderson.
Paul's time will come, but not yet. IMO, no Pacer will be an all-star this year.
West and Paul are close, but there is just too much competition. Mello, Bron and Pierce keep Paul out. West may be closer, but Bosh and Garnett will get more votes. Boozer may even get more votes. Big markets baby.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
IMO, there are 8 locks: Rondo, Wade, LeBron, Melo, Chandler, Bosh, Pierce, and Noah.
There's no way 2 Cavs make it, and if one does it'll be Varejao. Irving was out about 3 to 4 weeks. Plus there record is awful, and coaches don't like to vote in all-stars from bad teams.
I think Smith is a pseudo-lock. Atlanta's been a surprise, and Smith's been snubbed a couple of times, so I think he'll make it.
Holiday has a good chance as well.
But you know what you can do, Pacer fans. Stuff the ballot box for Chris Bosh. Right now, Kevin Garnett is 3rd in the frontcourt voting. And he's taking someone's spot if he gets voted in (the Celtics won't get 3 all-stars). And that spot could be Paul George's or David West's. But Bosh is close enough that a last minute push could get him in the starting lineup.
I do think a Pacer will make it. I think it'll be Paul George, mainly because of position.
Dallas has one hall of famer and like 5 former all stars plus one future all star in Mayo, does anybody see them winning a championship this year? of course not, the goal is to have all stars hitting their prime together, no the fake prime you always talk about but the true prime, what you are saying sounds nice and all but that doesn't make a team a championship contender.
However, there are also the reserves. Those are named by the coaches and with them it's not a popularity contest. Team performance along with individual performance are the key aspects in order to be voted in by the coaches. That's where someone from our Pacers was voted last year and could be voted again this year.
I don't think that we'll have an All-Star this year, though. I don't think the stats are good enough to back that up. Maybe West has a chance but I don't really see it.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Last edited by purdue101; 12-27-2012 at 10:37 PM.
Dirk and Kidd are hall of famers big difference, not only that but that roster was deep because Cuban didn't care to spend as much as he could to win a championship.
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AMEN to that
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
The factor here is the standings combined with their statistical performance. If just before the all-star break the Pacers are within the 3-5 spots and either one of them ended with some good stats, then chances are we will get at least 1 chosen by coaches. If not then most likely stats will cover for other players to make instead of PG or West, like Varejao for example.
But I hope PG will make it somehow. I think it will be a confidence booster for him to do better and an affirmation on his side that he is doing the right things. His early struggles combined, he's putting up great all-around numbers and the fact that he has led many of the Pacers wins should be a great consideration.
Votes only matter for starters.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.


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text: W.Va. seat belt bill 1 click closer to passage By Phil Kabler April 4, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Legislation to make failure to wear a seat belt a primary traffic offense, already approved by the House of Delegates, is on track for final passage in the Senate by the middle of next week.Senate Judiciary Committee members on Thursday advanced the bill (HB2108) to the full Senate with no amendments and minimal opposition.For committee Chairman Corey Palumbo, D-Kanawha, it's been a long time coming."We've passed this bill in the Senate for the last five years, but with no serious interest in the House," said Palumbo, a longtime advocate of a primary-offense law."I'm very appreciative and somewhat surprised it made it through the House," he said.The House passed the bill last Thursday on a 55-44 vote after a lengthy and frequently emotional debate. It was the first time a primary-offense bill had made it out of committee in the House. In the last legislative session, the Senate passed a similar bill 30-4, only to see it die in the House.On Thursday, senators raised several questions about the bill, including if law enforcement officers could use the primary-enforcement law as a pretense to pull over drivers and search vehicles.West Virginia State Police Lt. Reginald Patterson told senators that would not be the case. "I've got to have a reasonable suspicion before I can go into other aspects of an investigation," he said, noting that often involves spotting contraband in a vehicle during a traffic stop."It's not just carte blanche for law enforcement to go through vehicles," Patterson said of a primary-enforcement law.Sen. David Nohe, R-Wood, questioned if the law would even be enforced, saying that he sees many drivers texting and talking on cellphones, even though laws banning each were passed last year.Patterson said many drivers don't realize using cell phones while driving is illegal in West Virginia, and said he believes compliance will improve on July 1, when it also becomes a primary traffic offense. Since 1993, failure to wear a seat belt has been a secondary offense, meaning that citations can be issued only when a driver has been stopped for another traffic violation."I'm almost positive it will save lives," Patterson said of primary enforcement.Bob Tipton, director of the Governor's Highway Safety Program, said seat belt use in West Virginia has declined slightly in the past five years, to about 84 percent. He said usage will increase will a primary-enforcement law. Passage of the law also will mean that West Virginia will receive between $1.2 million and $1.5 million a year in additional federal highway safety funds, he said.Tipton said those funds could be used for many safety programs, ranging from driver education to child safety seats."It's a whole variety of things," he said, "but it's related to [vehicle] occupant safety."Under the bill, violations of the seat belt law would carry a fine of $25, but with no court costs or points on anyone's driving record.Also Thursday, Senate Judiciary Committee members:• Postponed action on "Skylar's Law" (HB2453), a bill to expand the state Amber Alert law for mass notification in cases of abducted children to also apply to missing children. Committee members Thursday raised concerns that the bill, as drafted, is not clear on procedures for how the State Police would issue an alert for missing children.• Advanced to the full Senate a bill (HB2815) to continue the Bureau of Senior Services' state registry of certified in-home care workers.Reach Phil Kabler at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1220. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Man charged after motorcycle pursuit early Sunday 2 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 3 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 4 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield 5 Preston County delegate Tony Lewis dies Seven prosecuted in Mingo pill mill operations in recent years Previous Story Pennsylvania woman sentenced for bank robbery in state Next Story


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Darren Jackson wouldn't say it.
Instead, his emotions painted a picture.
This game was big for the North Salinas head coach for more reasons than just remaining in a title chase. Jackson had coached a handful of Seaside players on a travel team.
"We needed a game like this to build off of,'' North Salinas center Darjhian Tennant said.
As an emotionally spent Jackson left the gym following the Vikings 61-53 win over Seaside, his players embraced a former high school teammate now playing at Seaside.
"The joy for me came with us ready to play tonight,'' Tennant said.
That would include the 5-foot-10 senior center, who dropped in a season high 26 points while pulling down 14 rebounds for the resurgent Vikings.
"We needed to get back on track,'' Tennant said.
Having dropped its first two road league games, the Vikings went into Seaside determined to change the course of direction in their season.
Falling three games back in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division with seven to play wasn't acceptable.
"We needed to get back our spirit,'' Tennant said. "That meant playing together — as one.''
Balance has been the cornerstone all season offensively for North Salinas, who is 7-0 when it scores 60 or more points, 4-5 when it doesn't.
Yet, while players got into the scoring column, it was "Tennant Time" as she asserted herself inside the paint, going on the assault with 13 first-half points.
"The game had a little extra meaning,'' said Tennant, whose Vikings will now visit San Benito on Thursday.
In part, because the Vikings are still searching for an identity, particularly after stumbling to Salinas last week.
One assistant coach for North Salinas uttered "watch us when the playoffs role around."
An argument can be made that North Salinas is worth watching right now.
An aggressive press by the Vikings created headaches for Seaside, who after holding them scoreless for the first four minutes of the game, couldn't shut them down over the final 28 minutes.
Each time the Spartans made a run behind freshman Marielle Tuazon and senior Sabrina Neal, North Salinas had an answer as Tennant and freshman Jordyn Enos hit critical baskets down the stretch.
While a 16-point fourth quarter North Salinas shrunk to eight with 1:21, the Spartans ran out of time in their bid for an undefeated league season.
"It's just one game,'' Tennant said. "But we needed it.'''
The two teams will meet again on Feb. 12.
Right now the Spartans have to regroup as they will visit the only unbeaten remaining in the MBL's Gabilan Division in Christopher, who beat Salinas 51-32 on Tuesday.
Ironically Seaside came into the game 7-0 at home this season.
Yet, with 7:06 left remaining, Seaside was starring at its second largest deficit of the year when a jump shot from Enos put North Salinas up by 16.
"Don't stop playing ladies,'' Jackson shouted to his players. "It's not over.''
He was right.
The Spartans surged with the aid of the free-throw line as Neal sank five free throws. When Tuazon nailed a shot from beyond the 3-point arc, the North Salinas lead was cut in half.
That meant Tennant time as she knocked down another basket and two free throws to seal it.
Ironically, Seaside opened the game with a 6-0 spurt, holding North Salinas scoreless until Tennant hit a free throw four minutes into the game.
Held to seven points in the first quarter, the Vikings erupted for 21 in the second quarter, going on a 16-4 spurt behind Tennant's seven points and a defense that clamped down on Seaside.
Tuazon, though, warmed to the rims late in the first half, scoring the last seven points of the second quarter to pull Seaside to within 28-25.
The freshman point guard had 16 of the Spartans 25 first half points.
But Tuazon — who hit 11-of-15 free throws — was held scoreless in the third quarter as Enos and Aliyah Urzua took turns harassing her on defense for the Vikings.
Neal, who came into the game averaging 21 points a game for Seaside, was held to just two field goals as Tennant and Kayla Harper limited her options under the basket.
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ALMOST £12m is owed to Dorset County Council – but the authority has decided to write off hundreds of thousands of pounds of the debt.
Debtors include academy schools, departments within the council – and thousands of residents who haven't paid library fines.
And because the majority of what is owed is 'young debt', it 'should not be considered as a problem', councillors will be told at a meeting tomorrow.
Around £68,000 is owed for overdue books.
The maximum library fine is set at £12 and going on this figure, it means 5,700 people have fines to pay. But the library department has now agreed to wipe off debts over four years old.
DCC has also agreed to write off around £450,000 of debt incurred by departments such as Children's Services, Environment and Corporate Resources.
A report for the Audit and Scrutiny Committee shows that on March 31 this year, more than £1m had been outstanding for over a year. But more than £8m was outstanding for 30 days or less, meaning it is 'young debt'.
And this, according to report author Paul Kent, director of resources, means it shouldn't be considered a problem. But committee vice chairman Mike Byatt, disagrees.
He said: "Any budget deficit is a concern.
It is money lost that could be used for the provision of services.
"It is right and proper we scrutinise why this has happened and it's not okay to just say 'these things happen' and 'there's not much we can do about it' – that's not good enough."
Cllr Byatt added: "This is a very unsatisfactory situation when public services are overstretched.
"The council is not securing the money that it should secure by writing off money that could be recouped for the provision of services."
Although DCC managed to get the total sum owed down to £7m in 2012/13, it has crept up to £11.988m in the last financial year.
The report says the increase in debt is due to costs incurred by the Dorset Waste Partnership Phase 2, academy schools and a £6.2m bill to the NHS which has now been paid in full.
Mr Kent says: 'Debts can only be written off if approved by the chief financial officer, or an officer with delegated authority, in this case, the head of internal audit.
'In every case, the service needs to prove a written explanation to support the request for a write-off, together with an explanation of how similar write-offs will be avoided in the future.' He adds that 'new processes' have been put in place to avoid debts from Adult Services and old payroll debts in the future.
Unpaid library fines The county council's head of community services Paul Leivers said: "The library service has a process in place to recover overdue items and charges.
"There are over 2 million items being loaned each year and the majority of users return items and pay any applicable overdue or hire charges for DVDs.
"However a small proportion of these overdue charges or hire charges are not paid. The outstanding monies owed are mainly low value debts with the average debt being £9.
"The total amount written off in 2013-14 was £18,000. This relates to sums owing which were over four years old and are deemed to be unrecoverable.
"To put this into context, the total amount of library fines and fees for 2013-14 was £217,000.
"The value of unpaid fines-fees at the end of 2013-14 was £68,000 and much of this will be paid by the service users on subsequent visits to the library and recovered where possible."
The following amounts have been approved for write-off in 2013-14:
- Children's Services £34,025.18
- Environment £8,317.02 PENDING - £6,912.56
- Adult & Community (in DES) £176,893.86 PENDING - £1,417.51
- Adult & Community Services (not in DES) £93,412.10
- Corporate resources £93,110.70
- Other £48,798.81


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EDF Energy 'EcoManager' by Euro RSCG
AdvertiserEDF Energy
SectorTelecom / Utilities brands
EDF Energy, the UK energy supplier, has launched an energy monitor and appliances controller with a TV ad campaign featuring 'The Waltons' family.
The ad, made by creative agency Euro RSCG, with media buying by MPG, features the 1970s TV family 'The Waltons', using the programme's signature scene in which the whole family calls out "goodnight" to each other.
The scene has been used to highlight the EcoManager, which allows consumers to "say goodnight" to their appliances remotely instead of switching off plugs individually.
The 30-second ad will be shown on high-profile programming TV spots on mainstream channels, including 'Coronation Street' on ITV1, and complemented with advertorials in national newspaper supplements from October.


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There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American. --O. Henry
Despite the inability of the Europeans to reach an agreement on Greek debt and a lack of confidence from Fed Chief Ben Bernanke yesterday, the market is holding steady this morning. There is good reason for some selling but there is some optimism in the air, which probably has something to do with the fact that we are looking forward to the Thanksgiving celebration. The emphasis at Thanksgiving isn't on buying gifts but on giving thanks and appreciation, and that tends to make most people ignore some of the usual worries and focus on the positives.
If you want to be negative, there are plenty of things to worry about. Foremost, the market is being bailed out over and over again by some sort of European rescue or a new liquidity program from the Fed. Those two things kept the market in rally mood for many months, but they are lacking now.
In addition, there is some real concern that third-quarter corporate earnings were not an aberration and that we are going to have another challenging round of reports when the news hits in January.
We've seen some improvement in housing but for the most part economic data remain soft and, of course, the biggest issue of all is the fiscal cliff. Everyone is aware of how dire the repercussions might be if a deal is not made, but political leaders are expressing optimism and the will seems to exist to make a deal. Politicians are worried about being blamed if no agreement is made and that may be enough to produce some needed compromise by both sides.
The other big item of concern is the technical pattern. The market finally managed a solid oversold bounce and it held up well on Tuesday, but the overall trend remains down and the risk that the market will roll over again is high. The bulls want to believe it will run right back up, but that is a belief based more on hope than facts.
The good news is that there are days in the market when the big picture doesn't matter all that much. Market players focus on individual stocks and finding opportunities. They just try to make some money and don't let the headlines impact them very much. Today looks like one of those days.
As I discussed yesterday, we often see some very good speculative trading around the Thanksgiving holiday. Traders know that there is an inclination to run up some small-cap names and they are trying to jump in and grab a piece of the action. It is practically a tradition and if you can spot the right plays early, it can pay off nicely.
I'll be focusing on some of these small-cap plays today; I'm going to set aside the big-picture concerns for a bit. I'm not at all convinced that this market has seen its lows, but that isn't an issue for today. We are still in bounce mode and the big worries can wait until later. Today is for trading.


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ATHENS, Texas — Urban fishing is due to improve during the next few years as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ramps up its Texas Urban Fishing (TUF) program in small lakes located in urban areas throughout the state.
"We have had a community fishing lake program for many years, but we are interested in expanding it in major metropolitan areas," said Bob Betsill, a research biologist at TPWD's Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center near Kerrville. "The goal is to provide year-around, family-oriented fishing opportunities in each of the 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. We now have eight small lakes in the program and are currently evaluating additional ones."
The outstanding feature of the program is frequent, repeated stocking of fish throughout the year. "We will be partnering with cities to set up programs to stock rainbow trout in winter and 12-inch channel catfish the rest of the year," Betsill said. "We'll stock fish every other week for about 10 months out of the year."
For a list of lakes in the program and the stocking schedule, go to http://tpwd.texas.gov/fish/infish/news/urbcatfish05.phtml. TPWD is also working to expand loaner fishing tackle programs at the sites.
"Research shows that most people who fish in urban fishing lakes live within two miles of the lakes," Betsill said. "The key to success of the program will be involving local parks and recreation departments, civic organizations, fishing clubs and individuals in mentoring kids."
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The Oakland Press blogger and freelancer Shari Navetta is competing against 63 bloggers to be named one of the top 25 family blogs by moms in the nation.
She is currently number one with 221 votes, but she can use all the help she can get. The contest is being hosted by the website Circle of Moms, which has six million members.
The Top 25 winners will be featured on the site and also receive a badge for their blog that links to the Top 25 contest page.
The top 25 participants might also be invited to participate in Circle of Moms' expert Question and Answer session and The RoundUp editorial platform.
Navetta writes on everydayhighsandlows.com.
"I'm a look-at-the-bright-side kind of mom who is raising twins, one with Type 1 diabetes and one without," she said.
"Our blog is about the everyday highs and lows of doing three in-vitro fertilizations, having a difficult pregnancy, then heart failure after the boy's birth, and raising a child with Type 1 diabetes."
People can vote once every 24 hours until 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, when voting ends.


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Cancer Information
What is cancer? What are the symptoms? What are some preventions? What is the treatment?
Cancer is the end result of mistakes that occur in the DNA, the code responsible for the structure, growth, and function of the cell. These mistakes can change the normal growth control of the cell. It is the accumulation of multiple DNA mistakes or changes over many years that allows a normal cell to become abnormal, grow without control, and eventually become a cancer. The majority of cancer cases occurs in the absence of a significant family history and is caused by these acquired DNA changes. These changes are often a result of environmental, hormonal, and infectious exposures. Acquired DNA changes cannot be passed from one generation to the next so this type of cancer is considered sporadic (a chance event) and not hereditary.
A single inherited factor is felt to be responsible for about 5-10% of cancer. Inherited DNA changes are passed down to us from our mothers or fathers through the egg or sperm. Individuals born with a single change in a particular section of the DNA involved with cancer susceptibility will have a much greater chance for developing certain cancers in their lifetime. However, not everyone with a cancer susceptibility gene will develop cancer. The interaction of multiple minor genes and environmental influences can also increase the risk of developing cancer. Individuals with a family history of cancer may be more susceptible to the cancer-causing agents in the environment. This can be called a familial risk.
There are dozens of different types of cancer. Each one has its own set of symptoms and treatments. For more information on cancer check the web site for the American Cancer Society.
Judith A Westman, MD
Associate Professor, Clinical Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Medical Biochemistry
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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New Perspectives on Engorgement
Mary Kay Smith, IBCLC
Romeoville IL USA
From: LEAVEN, Vol. 35 No. 6, December 1999-January 2000, pp. 134-36
We provide articles from our publications from previous years for reference for our Leaders and members. Readers are cautioned to remember that research and medical information change over time.
Engorgement is associated with maternal discomfort, difficulty with latch-on (which can lead to plugged ducts and mastitis), and the premature termination of breastfeeding. Several studies cite engorgement and breast or nipple pain as primary reasons for the cessation of breastfeeding. Engorgement is most common during the first week of breastfeeding and occurs as a result of delayed, infrequent or interrupted removal of milk from the breast.
While some breast fullness is normal in the second to fourth day after birth, a mother should continue to feel well and her nipple and areola should remain compressible. Occasionally this fullness may last as long as seven days.
Mothers may describe their breasts as feeling warm, full, and heavy; some have said they "woke up with something heavy on their chest." This normal condition is caused by congestion and swelling of breast tissue as blood and other fluids begin to accumulate along with increased milk volume in the alveoli as milk production begins.
According to Dr. Ruth Lawrence in Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, engorgement of the breast involves three elements: congestion and increased vascularity (the physiologic response that follows removal of the placenta and does not depend on suckling); accumulation of milk, also a physiologic response to placental removal; and edema (swelling and fluid retention). Breasts that are congested with milk are prone to swelling as circulation slows, allowing fluid in the blood vessels to seep into the breast tissues. When this sequence proceeds smoothly, no pain, discomfort or excessive swelling occurs. However, when the edema is evident and the surface of the skin pits with pressure, this process requires intervention. Pathologic engorgement is the result of mismanagement of this normal transitional period and is a condition of abnormal, exaggerated breast fullness accompanied by heat, tenderness and low-grade fever. It can also happen at any time during the breastfeeding relationship when the breasts are not emptied and milk accumulation in the breast is prolonged. The breasts can be hard and uncomfortable with tight, translucent skin; there is frequently distention of tissue extending into the underarm area. Severe engorgement can cause numbness and tingling of the mother's hands from pressure on her nerves.
The nipple may be stretched and flattened by the forward pressure of milk under the areola. Even though the nipple may appear normal, it can be difficult for the infant to grasp. Nipple damage can occur when the infant unsuccessfully tries to grasp and draw the nipple and areola into his mouth.
Though there may be no evidence of infection at this time, a low-grade fever or "fever of unknown origin" may cause the health care provider to suspect an infection. Occasionally treatment for the "infection" can interfere with the resolution of the engorgement and the continuation of breastfeeding.
In a hospital setting, engorgement is seen often in mothers who have had operative or cesarean births; feedings are often delayed due to pain or reluctance to hold the baby in a position near the incision. Sometimes breastfeeding is delayed due to misinformation about medications the mother is receiving. In situations when mothers are discharged from the hospital within 24 to 48 hours, engorgement sometimes does not begin until mother is at home.
New information shows that mothers who received medications to suppress blood pressure or prevent seizures in the labor and delivery period may also experience a delay in milk production along with a related delay in engorgement.
There is evidence that unrelieved engorgement can cause damage to the alveoli in the breast, thus impacting potential for milk production. Whenever milk is allowed to accumulate in the breast, a protein present in the whey fraction of the milk acts to inhibit the production of more milk. In addition, the process of engorgement creates pressure within the ducts which can lead to atrophy of the secretory and myloepithelial cells (the cells responsible for the manufacture of milk in and the removal of milk from the alveoli). This situation, called pressure involution, can contribute to decreased milk production and is a risk factor for lactation failure.
One recent study (Moon & Humenick 1988) identified several factors that increase the risk of engorgement. Short or restricted feedings are a contributing factor as are the use of complementary and supplementary feedings. This study also suggests several variations in patterns of breast engorgement occurrence. Mothers with more than one child or pregnancy were more likely to report more intense engorgement than were those having their first child. Obviously, mothers' experiences may differ under similar circumstances, however, this knowledge can help prepare a woman to cope with the experience.
During La Leche League meetings mothers can be introduced to the idea that some breast fullness is normal and they can learn management techniques for breast fullness. They may be surprised to know that it is common and temporary, when babies breastfeed early, often and effectively.
Frequent feedings with intervals of one and one-half to two hours are essential. An effective latch is vital to effective breast emptying. Mothers should hear audible swallowing at this point of milk production. Mothers who are unable to feed the baby due to separation or pain can be encouraged to use a breast pump in combination with other treatments.
If normal breast fullness is present, some manual expression of the breast prior to a feeding may be sufficient to soften the areolar- nipple junction, enhancing latch-on and effective breast emptying.
The Use of Thermal Treatments
Some currently recommended treatment measures include the use of cold compresses on the breasts between feedings to reduce swelling. In the not-so-distant past, the use of heat prior to a feeding was encouraged "to help milk flow." Although there is little research to prove the effectiveness of either heat or cold treatments, the experience of many breastfeeding specialists shows that the use of cold is more effective. Some theories to support this new recommendation are that cold reduces vascular and lymphatic congestion, reduces swelling and enhances milk flow. Although some cultures avoid the use of cold during the postpartum period, an explanation may make this treatment method more acceptable. When using cold compresses, always use a layer of fabric between the skin and the cold source. There are products available commercially for cold treatments but usually crushed ice in a plastic bag or the ever-popular frozen vegetable ice pack works just as well (bags of peas or corn mold well to the area needing coverage). Be aware that cold on or near the nipple can impede a let-down. The use of heat increases vascular congestion and swelling and may impede milk flow. While it may feel soothing, if a mother chooses to use warmth she should be cautioned to use it only immediately prior to latch-on or pumping and for no longer than 3 to 5 minutes. Prolonged application of heat has the potential for increasing swelling. A warm shower with spray directed at the back, not on the tender, sensitive breasts, may help relieve breast tension and improve milk flow as well. Other women have reported good results from immersing the breasts in a basin of warm water while doing some gentle massage prior to a feeding. Others have reported that using a few drops of olive oil applied to the skin of the breast (not on the nipple) helps avoid skin discomfort when doing breast massage.
The use of raw green cabbage leaves has been anecdotally reported to reduce engorgement. Mothers who have used this treatment report the use of chilled or room temperature cabbage leaves to be soothing. The advantages of this treatment are its low cost and convenience. One study reported the group using cabbage leaves experienced a slight reduction in perception of engorgement and exclusively breastfed longer (Roberts 1995b). A study comparing the use of chilled cabbage leaves to chilled gel packs found that pain was relieved within 1-2 hours with both treatments, but mothers preferred the cabbage treatment (Roberts et al. 1995a).
The clean, inner leaves of a head of green cabbage can be applied between feedings for several feedings. The leaves should be changed at least every two hours or when they wilt. Mothers should know that there may be some smell of cooked cabbage if they choose this treatment method. They should also know that overuse of cabbage leaves can lead to a reduction in milk supply according to some reports. Cabbage leaves should be used only until the swelling goes down and should be discontinued if a skin rash or other signs of allergy appear.
Other Treatment Measures
The goals of treatment for engorgement are to reduce vascular and lymphatic congestion and remove milk from the breasts. Use of a breast pump is sometimes discouraged due to a fear of engorgement reoccurring, but it can be part of an effective treatment plan. For a breast pump to assist in the treatment of engorgement, it must effectively and gently remove milk. An automatic cycling breast pump with adjustable suction levels is most effective. Breast tissue is fragile when engorged and can bruise easily. For this reason, gentleness should also be emphasized when recommending massage of the breast during this time.
The mother may find that the use of pain medication is helpful. She can ask her health care provider to recommend an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication. Most are approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics for use in breastfeeding mothers; specific drugs can be researched by a Professional Liaison Leader. Binding the breasts is not recommended although a supportive bra may be worn if mother is comfortable. Some women prefer a "sports bra" for support during engorgement. Mothers should NOT limit fluid intake to reduce engorgement as adequate fluid intake is needed in the postpartum period to avoid urinary tract infections and constipation.
Occasionally, wearing breast shells for about 30 minutes prior to a feeding will help reduce the pressure and help the nipple to evert. This does encourage the breast to leak which can help relieve the tightness of an overfull breast.
Other Circumstances That May Be of Concern
A mother who has had breast augmentation surgery with implants should avoid severe engorgement. She is at risk for pressure involution and a reduction in milk supply in addition to the possibility of a breast infection. If the baby is sleepy or not nursing well, an automatic cycling breast pump may be helpful during this time if the mother feels uncomfortable using hand expression.
When physiologic engorgement is treated promptly and consistently, resolution should occur within 24-48 hours. Resolution of severe engorgement may take anywhere from one week to longer. Mothers may need some assurance that they have an adequate milk supply when engorgement is resolved.
Suggested Care Plan for Engorgement
- Frequent feedings: at least every 1.5 to 2 hours around the clock; let baby nurse as long as possible, no time restrictions at the breast.
- Warm compresses can be used for a few minutes prior to a feeding if the mother desires. Use a warm, wet towel to cover the entire breast. It may facilitate milk let-down in the early stages of engorgement.
- Gentle areolar expression can help soften the areola to assist with latch-on.
- An electric breast pump can be used at low settings, if necessary to empty the breast enough to facilitate a latch-on.
- Vary nursing positions to help promote drainage of the breast; use gentle massage during a feeding if it is comfortable.
- Apply ice or cold compresses to the breasts between feedings or pumping sessions for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Raw green cabbage leaves can be used as a compress instead of ice, if desired. The leaves should be changed when wilted or after 2 hours. The breasts should be assessed for reduced swelling and enhanced milk flow with each change of cabbage leaves until the desired result is obtained.
- A supportive bra may be helpful; avoid underwire styles at this time.
- The mother may ask her doctor to suggest an anti-inflammatory drug compatible with breastfeeding for pain and swelling.
- The mother should contact a health care professional if any of the following symptoms are present: temperature of more than 100.6 degrees F (38.1 degrees C), chills, body aches, localized pain or flu-like symptoms. Breastfeeding is not contraindicated in the case of an elevated temperature.
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A Phase 1 Study of the HSP90 Inhibitor, STA-9090 in Subjects With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Blast-phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
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An open-label phase 1 study to assess safety and efficacy of once-weekly STA-9090 (ganetespib) in subjects with AML, ALL and blast-phase CML.
|Acute Myeloid Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Blast-phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia AML ALL CML
|Drug: STA-9090 (ganetespib)
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|A Phase 1 Study of the HSP90 Inhibitor, STA-9090, Administered Once-Weekly in Subjects With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Blast-phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: chronic myeloid leukemia core binding factor acute myeloid leukemia cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia familial acute myeloid leukemia with mutated CEBPA
MedlinePlus related topics: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Leukemia
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Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Myeloid Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia Acute Non Lymphoblastic Leukemia Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Lymphosarcoma Chronic Myeloproliferative DisordersU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To assess efficacy in subjects with AML, ALL and blast-phase CML based on standard response criteria [ Time Frame: every 8 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To characterize the safety and tolerability of once-weekly STA-9090 (ganetespib) in subjects with AML, ALL and blast-phase CML [ Time Frame: ongoing ]as per adverse event and serious adverse event reporting
|Study Start Date:
|August 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: 1 Part 1
Drug: STA-9090 (ganetespib)
Chemotherapy agent
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- ECOG Performance Status 0-2
- Adequate organ function as defined in the protocol.
- Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hyperleukocytosis
- Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (FAB-M3) subtype
- Uncontrolled Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- Active central nervous system leukemia
- Concomitant radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy
- Women who are pregnant or lactating
- Neuropathy ≥ grade 2 (NCI CTCAE) at time of enrollment
- Chemotherapy (with the exception of hydroxyurea) or radiotherapy within two weeks or within six times the agent's half life
- Require ongoing therapy with either G- or GM-CSF, or long-acting versions of these molecules
- Use of any investigational agents within two weeks or within six times the agent's half life --Treatment with chronic immunosuppressants
- Other medical/psychiatric condition that may increase the risk associated with study participation as defined by the protocol.
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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Hematologic Cancers
HSP90 Inhibitor
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Leukemia, Myeloid
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Leukemia, Lymphoid
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
Blast Crisis
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Judge Andre Davis, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
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Popular property highlights
Situated in the suburbs, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from London Golf Club. Bluewater Shopping Centre is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa features an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
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- Total number of rooms - 38
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24-hour room service is available.
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An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
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GILROY — A grass fire in Gilroy severely burned a two-story home and destroyed an out building Thursday afternoon, according to a Cal Fire battalion chief.
The fire broke out about 1:40 p.m. on the 10000 block of Geri Lane, said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Leitzke.
A building on the property was completely engulfed in smoke and flames when fire crews arrived, and fire had spread through vegetation to the 3,000 square foot home, Leitzke added.
The fire was contained at 3:15 p.m. No injuries were reported and Leitzke said crews did not know the cause of the fire.
The blaze could have been worse, given the extremely hot and dry temperatures over the past few days, Leitzke added.
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