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Style: Mediterranean, European share plates / Cocktails
Address: 233 Chapel Street, Prahran [Google Maps]
Phone: (03) 9510 0955
Hours: Mon, Tue & Sun 8.00am - 5.00pm / Wed-Sat 8.00am - 10.30pm
Prices: Share plates $4-35 / Desserts $15 / Tasting menu $55
Bookings: Accepted
Website: On Facebook
The modern restaurant is as much a centre of theatrics as it is concerned with sustenance, if not more so. Across contemporary society, restaurants are the staging ground for artisans of cooking. We've abandoned the circus for the dining room, for high-wire acts featuring custard and elderberry essence, where exotic animals no longer have to jump through hoops for our amusement, so long as they're content being vacuum-packed and cooked sous-vide.
Eating houses can be traced back to antiquity, where they were chiefly aimed at the hungry traveller. Correspondingly, restaurant is derived from French, restaurer, meaning "to restore."
Wayward travellers traversing the divide between glossy South Yarra and off-beat Windsor are encouraged to visit Eau De Vie. The "water of life" to be found here is not the perfunctory, hydrating variety, but that which provides the kind of nourishment that empirical research indicates is key to meaningful, sustained happiness: engagement of the senses, pleasure, good company and irreverence.
|Distressed delight (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
|Where the liquor selection is a highlight (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
When the lights go down, Eau De Vie reverts from smart brunch venue to seductive cocktail bar, with a generous tapas menu (a misnomer, in that the rotating options traverse Spain as well as Italy, France and the deep American South). Private tables are conducive for intimate conversation, but the L-shaped bar is the best seat in the house, it affording conversation with fellow diners and members of staff, a view of the chefs at work and proximity to Dimitri, a mixologist of great character.
|Menus (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
|Cocktail list
My Key Lime Pie cocktail is just as I'd hoped: a sharp, acidic punch and a creamy finish. It reminded me of my commitment to make up a deconstructed key lime pie mousse, once Nic and I lock down our Deep South cook-off.
|Key Lime Pie cocktail (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
|Jalapeño poppers (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
Gentlemen, start your salivary glands. Jalapeño poppers ($4 each) stuffed with ricotta, sherry-soaked raisins, mint and lemon served on whipped sheepskin yogurt make for good drinking food, although my dining companion and I would have liked them to be hotter. I can't detect much mint or lemon, but the milky, smooth yogurt is very pleasant.
|Oxtail croquettes (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
Braised oxtail croquettes are also good, with the meat inside tearing away from itself in its trademark, provocative manner. The touch of house-made hot mustard adds welcome heat, but the the celeriac remoulade is the surprising show-stealer, sliced into long, elegant ribbons dressed in seeded mustard.
|Kingfish, edible garden (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
The next course proves to be as much a dish for the eyes as the mouth. I was not affected by this item as it reads on the menu, but it proved to be the best thing that we ate. Tender, lemon and beetroot salted kingfish is dressed with shallots macerated in 12y.o. white balsamic and finished with edible flowers. The dish is affecting in its cleanliness on the palate, whilst being very fragrant.
|Jambalaya (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
Moor-style Jambalaya is turned out in a hearty serving with slices of chorizo, fresh seafood and fruit (pomegranate this time; fig, quince and smoked pear when in season). I'm slightly disappointed that the dish features only a solitary prawn and a pepper, as I started hunting through the rice for more "treasure" (my approach is the same with Chinese glutinous rice). The chorizo, mint and pomegranate add bites of savoury flavour, freshness and tartness, however I would have enjoyed the rice more with bolder Creole characteristics.
|Chocolate, cherries, peanuts
The chef comes past for a chat and asks if we're considering dessert (duh). He describes the sweets on offer, with the pear option sounding provocative and high-concept. After he returns to the kitchen, Dimitri cajoles us into ordering the chocolate, not because it is a weak dish but it will rankle the chef that yet another customer has ordered another chocolate dessert. Pranks aside, the chocolate fondant is outstanding, easily rivalling desserts I've tried at Cutler & Co and The European. Served molten in its cast-iron dish, the fondant has texture and good mouth-feel yet, with chunks of peanut brittle, cherries doused in horseradish, thyme and kirsch and a welcome dollop of clotted cream. Glasses of Pedro Ximenez sherry complete this picture of decadence, which we sip slowly, making conversation between ourselves and with staff into the night.
|Sated...for now (Photo credit: Lachlan Downing - Down the Lens Photography)
Never mind your eight glasses of water a day. It is in places like this that I find myself restored.


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One thing not mentioned is that KXLY, like all ABC stations, had first crack at carrying Oprah, but they opted out. A regrettable blunder which they´ve been trying to make up for since the mid 1980s with a wild rotation of lead-in shows. Anybody remember Little House On The Prairie? How about Jane Pauley or Deal Or No Deal?
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Additive Index Analysis Approach
This is a presentation on a new approach for additive index factor analysis. The novelty is, that for the decomposition of the resulting quantity of total growth into the respective sub-growths, the structural characteristics of the extensive factor is clearly outlined. This brings the schemes of the analysis closer to the reality and the factor sub-growths are presented in a much easier and simpler way with a much more transparent formal external entry. The problems concerning the decomposition of the total growth are discussed for both types of weights – basic and reported. The similarities and differences between both types of weighting are formulated as well as their interrelations. The derived theoretical analysis is supported with a real example elaborated on the grounds of the demographic practice in Bulgaria.
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At Dragonfly Cakes, we love cakes—birthday cakes, wedding cakes, after-dinner-on-a-Wednesday cakes. But we have a special place in our hearts for the smallest member of the cake family, the petit four.
We started with the vision to elevate the petit four to fame usually reserved for its larger siblings. Today, we are a boutique bakery that crafts these small wonders by hand. Our distinctive shape and unique designs celebrate creativity and the coming together of whimsy and sophistication.
Our bakery is located in Sausalito, California just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge.
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text: Skynews technology Apple Boss: I'm Lonely But I Don't Want Sympathy The in-depth, two-session Washington Post interview runs to 10,000 words, and covers everything from what it felt like to replace Steve Jobs to who he turns to for advice.He admits he is "lonely" but adds: "I'm not looking for any sympathy. CEOs don't need any sympathy."He also acknowledges two big mistakes - the first was the release of the Apple... #apple #year #cook Tweet Source: news.sky.com Read More


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Sprinkler bursts, soaks floor at MSUM's Hagen Hall
MOORHEAD - Cold weather is likely to blame for a sprinkler that burst at Minnesota State University Moorhead this morning, sending water flowing down the main corridor of Hagen Hall, said Jeff Goebel, physical plant director.
The water soaked carpets and cabinet bottoms in some offices and classrooms near the science building's south entrance, where the leak occurred between two sets of double doors, he said.
Students, who return today for the first day of classes since winter break, were rerouted to other entrances, but Goebel said he didn't expect any classes to be canceled. Crews were on scene with wet/dry vacuums and other equipment to clean up the water.
"We'll be dealing with this for some time," Goebel said.
Water was flowing about a half-inch deep down the corridor, he said.
Moorhead firefighters were called to the building at about 7:30 a.m. after the leak set off the building's fire alarm system. They used squeegees to push the water out of the building.
Goebel said the sprinkler probably froze during the recent cold spell and burst as it thawed out under warmer temperatures.
Moorhead Fire Lt. Chad Stangeland said such sprinkler leaks are typical following periods of extremely cold temperatures that cause pipes to freeze and crack.
"You won't see the leak until it actually starts thawing out and that water inside there starts melting and all of a sudden the weak spots let go," he said. "And so we've had one over at an elementary school last week, and I anticipate now (that) we have some warmer temps, we'll be seeing them again this week."
Some cabinetry and carpet will have to be removed during the cleanup process, Goebel said.


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Hi my name is Butch!
I came here to Muttville with my friend, Shadow the spaniel mix, after we were rescued from a hoarding situation in the Central Valley. Both of us are still a little confused and unsure about what is going on, but since we've gotten to Muttville, the people here have been so nice to us, I get the feeling that we're in a good place.
I'm a real doll, with big "puppy dog" eyes, just the cutest face you can imagine. And I'm a really sweet guy too! I'm pretty mellow, but I love being around people and I enjoy going on walks too!
I'm still trying to get my bearings and recover from the situation that I was in previously, but I feel that I'm well on my way and I know that I have a lot of fun and joy in me that just needs the right atmosphere to come out! I'd love to find a home that's loving and affectionate, maybe even with a yard that I can wander around in and sniff everything! But I could easily be a city dog too. It doesn't matter to me as long as it's a home that will love and care for me forever!
Come meet me today and fall in love!!
We're delighted to report that Butch is currently in a loving and caring home. Thanks to all the wonderful friends of Muttville who helped to make this happen.


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- Think about the Chinese culture come from and its superstitions. Use the word "tradition" if superstition is offensive. Choose one or more interesting customs to research. Older members of your family are a great resource and so are young kids! PLEASE do not choose Feng Shui or The Evil Eye, the numbers 13, 4 or 8. I have had too many essays on those subjects. Choose something fun and new!
- Think about the "big questions" such as: 1) What happens after death? 2) Where were you before you were born?
- Ask about the "big events": birth, death, marriage, a job interview, a final exam, childbirth, big games/competitions, dangerous situations, winning or losing money. You may find people have a lot to say about these events.
- Research the origin of the superstition. If you cannot find any information then choose another topic. You must be able to research the origins of the superstition you choose. It is not acceptable to use a superstition whose origins cannot be traced.
- Cite your sources.
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- Now analyze this superstition: Is it beneficial, detrimental or neutral to culture? State your reasoning.
- Do you personally believe this superstition? Why or why not?
- What faulty logic is present in this belief? What fallacious reasoning allows the belief in this superstition?
- Apply the scientific method and critical thinking standards that you have learned. What are the results? Is the superstition or custom logical?
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From: (Jim)
Subject: KINSEY
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 16:17:51 -0700 (PDT)
I have forwarded a Kinsey file to two of the listers. If there is
someone else interested, please contact me. The file is too large to
put on the lists.
If you have information of the Kinsey--Eller union, please contact me.
Thank you,
Jim Eller
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By shooting at women and caucasians the LAPD is demonstrating that it is neither sexist nor racist; the LAPD is an equal opportunity shooter of ALL innocent people.
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What the heck? They put a lot of bullets in a truck for not trying to pull it over...my bad experiences with cops aside... I believe most are trying to protect and serve and I'm all for police doing whatever necessary to self guard themselves but this is outrageous! I sincerely hope that this guy gets PAID and has a chance to publicly expose the this dumbassed-ry. Those cops should loose their job and when they did, if it was me, I'd seek them out and either punch them in the face or thank them for setting me up for life (hopefully the later)...depending on the pay out. Crazy...
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They went Bonnie and Clyde on that guy. Lucky to be alive. That nutjob they are looking for must have crazy dirt on some important people.
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plus, do these fools really think the guy is just going to be driving his truck around in broad daylight? According to them he's so trained by the army to kill and has already gotten away with killing people and hasn't been caught. They don't know where he is and they are all scared.
I think the first thing they should concede is that he's not stupid enough to drive his truck around during the day in a populated area.
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Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway all-purpose back Brendon Felder has long been believed to be one of the top skill position prospects in Pennsylvania. Now he has the offer list to prove it.
The 5-foot-11, 163-pound rising senior may not have an imposing physical figure but his presence on every field he steps on looms large.
He recently attended a camp at North Carolina and said the event went very well. It's clear, at least to Felder, that there is a mutual interest between the two parties.
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"I think it went well," he said of the event in Chapel Hill. "I performed real well in front of the offensive and defensive coaches. I think I was one of the top prospects there. I talked to all of the coaches while I was there. I think I basically talked to all of them. They were all surrounding me after the camp and said I did real well. After that I got a scholarship from them so I guess it went well. I got to talk to coach Butch (Davis), and that was good. After the camp they had me catch some punts from the machine."
The trip gave him a very positive impression of what the ACC school has to offer.
"I would say UNC is real high on my list. I just like the atmosphere and all the coaches. That was probably the first place where I went and all the coaches were right there talking to me, telling me about the school. I met a couple of the players and I just loved the campus. It's a beautiful place."
Felder and his Gateway teammates recently returned from a 7-on-7 event at Maryland as well. He said he received an offer from the Terrapins after the conclusion of that. He also attended a camp at Cincinnati and said the Bearcats extended a scholarship as well.
"I think most schools are probably looking at me as a cornerback," Felder said. "I've got most of my offers from people saying they want me to play corner. The last few have been saying slot receiver, though."
Felder said he is not 100-percent sure what his July schedule looks like just yet, though he would like to head over to Boston College in a couple of weeks. He said he is already planning on visiting Boston to see a couple of his good friends, so he might as well take a trip to the school.
"At this point I don't think I have any tops right now. Since I've been playing football with my team and now I have a couple of weeks of, I'm gonna take this time to try to narrow it down to a top five or so. I would say I might want to make a decision and get it over with before the season starts. That's not really definite, though. It could be before or after then."


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Tri-Fi is three young but virtuosic jazz musicians who formed originally as the core band for jazz vocalist and Concord recording artist Curtis Stigers. Backing Stigers on tours since 2003 has given Tri-Fi a wind tunnel in which to test and refine their "aural dynamics" as a trio. The result is tight musicianship that anyone who loves trio jazz can appreciate. Another delightful facet of Postcards is it is comprised entirely of original compositions by the members of Tri-Fi. Pianist Fries (pronounced "Freece") contributed five tunes, drummer Hall added three more, and bassist Palombi topped it off with two of his own. It is unusual to see all three members of a jazz trio contribute to the writing; yet all of the music has consistent quality despite the diversity of the composers. Fries' compositions trend toward easy swing and moody ballads.
The opening track, "The Pumpkin," is a nice swing piece in the tradition of a jazz standard. "Postcards from Abroad," the second track and Fries' second contribution, is a fine emulation of the Pat Metheny "prairie jazz" style. "Hatteras Refection" and "Orchid" are fine ballads. "Orchid" opens with pretty solo piano and is one of the three pieces on the record featuring soprano/alto sax star Steve Wilson (Wilson rose to fame as a sideman for Chick Corea's "Origin" ensemble).
Hall's three pieces are also fine contributions. The highlight is "Creative Force," which uses the entire trio as a percussion instrument (and especially takes advantage of the oft-forgotten fact that the piano is just that). The tune's first three minutes evoke the imagined chaos of the biblical account of creation as God speaks everything into existence; it then breaks abruptly into joyous bop, as if to echo God's declaration that "it is good."
Not to be outdone, bassist Palombi offers two tunes that suggest the life of a touring jazz musician. "Copenhagen" is an up-tempo bebop homage to Palombi's favorite city, and "The Heathrow Shuffle" is a bluesy, mixed-meter tongue-in-cheek play on being caught inside the London airport because of canceled flights (the overdubbed canceled flights announcement at the beginning of the tune is apparently a cameo by Curtis Stigers offering what the liner notes refer to as a "bad English accent"). The tune also features a perfectly suited alto solo by Wilson.
Postcards is fresh, inventive trio jazz that adds another stair step in the musical ascent of these fine young jazz musicians.


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Several people were injured during a crash in the West Side Austin neighborhood where a car hit a pole early Saturday.
The crash happened about 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block of North Central Avenue, police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer said.
A red four-door Buick was traveling south on Central Avenue when the driver lost control, Greer said.
The car was split in half due to the one-vehicle crash, police said.
Five people were inside the vehicle, Greer said. The victims were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park and Loretto Hospital. Condition, ages, and the exact number of injured victims was not available.
An EMS Plan 1 was called for crash, which summons five ambulances to respond to the collision.
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12 MLB Players Accept 50-Game Suspensions for Biogenesis Connections [UPDATED]
Update 3:10 p.m. (EST): MLB has released an official statement confirming the suspensions of the players listed below. As for Alex Rodriguez, he will be suspended for 211 games, a period starting Thursday, August 8, and extending through the remainder of this season, the 2013 postseason and the full 2014 regular season. Rodriguez will appeal the suspension.
Major League Baseball will reportedly suspend 12 players for 50 games each for violating the sport's performance-enhancing-drugs policy in connection to a Miami health clinic called Biogenesis. The biggest name in MLB's investigation, three-time MVP Alex Rodriguez, is the only player who plans to appeal his suspension, which is believed to be far larger than the 50 games given to the 12 players who accepted their punishments.
Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Dips to 7.4%
The Labor Department's monthly jobs survey had some mixed results for July. The economy added 162,000 new jobs, a bit below expectations, and the unemployment rate ticked down slightly, from 7.6 percent to 7.4.
New Movies: 'The Smurfs 2,' '2 Guns'
The summer movie season rumbles into August with the release of an animated sequel about essence-filled tiny blue creatures, plus an action-thriller starring two of Hollywood's biggest names.
Bradley Manning Acquitted of Aiding Enemy, Guilty of Espionage and Other Charges
Bradley Manning, the U.S. Army private who leaked classified documents to the website Wikileaks in 2010, was acquitted Tuesday of aiding the enemy, the most serious of the many charges brought against him. He will still go to jail, though, likely for a very long time, because he was convicted of numerous lesser charges.
Ariel Castro Pleads Guilty, Receives Life Plus 1,000 Years in Jail
Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man who abducted and imprisoned three women in his home for a decade, agreed to a plea deal on Friday that will ensure that he does not face the death penalty. He will be in jail, without chance for parole, for the rest of his life.
Aurora Theater Shooting Survivors Get Married Exactly One Year Later
Exactly one year to the day after one of the most horrific mass shootings ever in America, two survivors of that awful tragedy got married. Eugene Han, 21, and Kirstin Davis, 22, tied the knot in that same town this past Saturday, in the presence of friends and family.
New Movies: 'Turbo,' 'The Conjuring,' 'R.I.P.D.,' 'Red 2′
Four major new releases hit theaters this weekend, spanning multiple genres and targeting very different audiences. Hooray for variety!
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty in Death of Trayvon Martin
A six-person jury comprised of all women in Florida found George Zimmerman not guilty in the killing of Trayvon Martin on Saturday after more than 16 hours of deliberation over two days.
New Movies: 'Pacific Rim,' 'Grown Ups 2′
Two wildly different offerings hit theaters this weekend. The first is a sci-fi/action/thriller about monsters fighting giant robots; the other is the sequel to a surprisingly successful comedy featuring a set of four men acting like children.
Video Released of Asiana Flight 214 Crash, as Investigation Continues
As the investigation of Saturday's crash of Asiana Airlines flight 214 proceeds, officials are examining exactly what the crew did in the moments leading up to the deadly incident.


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When we last saw the Texas Rangers, they were on the brink of an unlikely ALCS berth. Then Jose Bautista broke everyone's brain:
The Bat Flip left a sour taste in the mouths of the Rangers and their fans, but it should be considered a victory that they were even in position to have Joey Bats go all Mad Max 2 on them. On July 20 last season the Texas Rangers' playoff odds, according to Baseball Prospectus, cratered to a season-low 4.1%. When the club completed the blockbuster trade for Cole Hamels just a few days later, everyone, including Jon Daniels if he was subjected to Veritaserum, assumed it was a deal for 2016 when the Rangers could start the season fresh with a brand new ace.
Then the Rangers closed the season on a 38–21 run that coincided with lengthy slumps from the Angels and Astros, propelling Texas to a division crown that seemed impossible at the trade deadline. The Baseball Prospectus playoff odds chart for the Rangers and Angels nicely sums up the 2015 playoff race. Angels go down, Rangers go up.
The Rangers stayed quiet this winter, hoping to finally elude the injury misfortune that sunk them to last place in 2014 and nearly derailed their 2015 before late-season magic carried them to the postseason.
Key Departures
Yovani Gallardo (SP), Leonys Martin (CF), Mike Napoli (1B), Ross Ohlendorf (RP)
Key Additions
Ian Desmond (LF), Tom Wilhelmsen (RP), Justin Ruggiano (OF), A.J. Griffin (SP)
Projected Lineup
The Angels might want to think about lining up their bevy of left-handed starters for a series against Texas. Most of the Rangers' best hitters swing from the left side, yet it didn't impact them as much as you might expect in 2015. Against left-handers they posted a 95 wRC+, and against right-handers they posted a 98 wRC+. Still, the Angels should exploit any slight advantage they can in the tight AL West, and the use of left-handers could be more stark in Arlington, where left-handed pitching won't be as susceptible to the jet streams that carry balls over the fence in right field.
The 2015 Rangers weren't the fearsome offensive juggernaut of recent history, though their middling 95 wRC+ was dragged down by a brutal first half. Texas was happy to get bounce-back seasons from Shin-Soo Choo and Prince Fielder, while Adrian Beltre added another four-win season to his Hall of Fame career. Elvis Andrus still can't find his bat, but he at least chipped in with good base running and above average defense from a premium position. That expensive core was supplemented by breakout contributions from Rougned Odor, Rule 5 draftee Delino DeShields, and Robinson Chirinos' above average offense from the catcher position.
Meanwhile, Texas has some of the more interesting depth options in all of baseball. Jurickson Profar is still around and not that far removed from his days as the best prospect in baseball. He's not going to take playing time away from Odor or the overpaid Andrus, but every club needs depth and trade chips. If Texas needs to fill a hole, some team will be willing to take a chance on Profar's pedigree, particularly since it wasn't poor play that has afflicted Profar's career. If and when Beltre goes down with his annual injury—or if the Ian Desmond gamble in left field doesn't pay off—Joey Gallo's 90-grade power will be there to fill the void, and when he does he might stay up for good provided he figures out how to make contact with a baseball on a more consistent basis. He blasted six homers in his first cup of coffee last season, undoubtedly putting the fear of God in AL West rivals. And oh, hey, Josh Hamilton is still hanging around, cashing checks from Arte Moreno while trying to beat him. Hamilton is no longer good at baseball but he can still be a useful as a role player as a left-handed power bat off the bench. You know, the precise thing the Angels don't have.
The Rangers have good players on paper but it feels like the lineup could sink this season. There's good hitters here, but no mega superstar to keep things afloat. The core is old. Beltre turns 37 next week and he finally appeared to show signs of age last year with his worst offensive season since 2008. Choo is 33, an awful defensive player that is blocked by Fielder from moving to DH, and just a season removed from a poor, injury-plagued 2014. Fielder is 31, a season removed from a scary neck injury, and has the same physique that scared many teams away when he hit free agency in 2011. It's not inconceivable one or two of those three fall off a cliff, and if all three do the Rangers are doomed. 2015 was probably the best case scenario for those three players in that they were all (relatively) healthy and productive in spite of their ages and recent history. And the Rangers STILL had the fourth-worst wRC+ in the American League. The Rangers deserved some fortune after a the ridiculous stream of injuries in 2014, but if they fall victim to more injuries or age-induced regression this year they'll need their promising young players to take on a larger burden than they might be ready for.
Projected Rotation
The potential is here for Texas to have a lights-out rotation. Cole Hamels is great. Last season aside, Derek Holland is effective when he can actually stay healthy. Ditto Martin Perez. That's everyone, right? I don't think I'm forgetting anyone…
Right, Yu Darvish. He's pretty good. Arguably the best starting pitcher in the AL two years ago, a healthy Darvish could be a trump card in the division race for Texas. Problem is, by the time Darvish returns, IF he returns, it'll be nearly two calendar years since he pitched in a meaningful baseball game. And just because he's healthy doesn't mean he'll be the strikeout beast he used to be. That's the thing with this rotation. The Ghost of Matt Harrison looms over everything, as injuries have plagued the Texas staff since their back-to-back AL pennants. It's a miracle Hamels hasn't already torn his labrum while scratching his back. But the idea of Hamels/Darvish/Holland/Perez fronting a rotation is tantalizing, and if all of them are healthy and resemble their former, better selves…
Projected Bullpen
Shawn Tolleson solidified himself as the closer last season, posting career best strikeout and walk rates. DeShields' ascendance allowed Texas to deal Leonys Martin to Seattle for reliable set-up man Tom Wilhelmsen. Sam Dyson is a good reliever and I also highly recommend his line of vacuums.
Keone Kela seems primed to be the breakout star. In his first taste of Big League action, the 22-year-old struck out 28% of batters in 60-1/3 innings and limited his walks to 7.4% after posting alarming walk rates in the minors. Other than the Yankees or Royals it's tough to predict how effective a bullpen will be, but if Kela builds upon 2015 the Rangers look like a solid bet to have one of the more underrated units in baseball.
Texas will contend all summer but they'll ultimately be undone by an old lineup that will be plagued by injury and regression. The pitching will be good, but won't quite reach the ceiling the Rangers need for them to be a serious playoff threat. The upside is here for a division title, but a third place finish is the most likely outcome.
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MILTON-Bonnie L. and Thomas G. Sherman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Alaskan cruise this summer.
Sherman and Bonnie L. Knowlton were married Feb. 1, 1964, in Eagle. They are both retired.
Their family includes David and Toni Sherman, Silver Point, Tenn., and Douglas and Michelle Sherman, Edgerton. They also have two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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The federal government will propose changes next year on how to deal with people found not criminally responsible for their offences.
That's good.
A word of warning, though: If the proposed changes do not include mandatory life sentences for serious, violent offenders like Manitoba's Vince Li who are dependent on medication to function in society, the changes will be largely useless.
By mandatory life sentences, I mean, of course, in a mental health facility. I'm all for the humane treatment of killers like Li, who suffers from a severe type of schizophrenia. But because I also know schizophrenia is treatable but not curable, we need laws that make public safety the paramount consideration when deciding how to treat rare cases like Li's.
Li killed and beheaded Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus in 2008 just outside of Portage la Prairie. He was deemed not criminally responsible for the killing and mutilation of McLean's body. He was sent to the Selkirk Mental Health Centre, although he has recently been given permission to make supervised visits outside of the facility.
Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced last week his government will soon introduce legislation that will make changes to how the justice system deals with those found not criminally responsible for their actions.
Right now, the fate of all offenders deemed not criminally responsible is decided by the Criminal Code Review Board. The board has cart blanche to release offenders into the community, sometimes with conditions, or order that they remain in a secure facility. The offenders' fate is reviewed annually and the board may make changes to their orders from time to time.
Nicholson did not say what changes would be made to the current scheme. But if the government is to take seriously its stated objective of ensuring public safety remains the top priority when deciding the fate of serious, violent killers who suffer from severe types of schizophrenia, then they must make provisions to ensure patients like Li are never released into the community.
If the government does its research on this, and I hope they do, they will find Li's mental illness and the serious, violent acts he committed are extremely rare. We're not talking about locking up every mental health patient in perpetuity who commits some kind of wrongdoing. We're talking about the very small minority of those who commit serious violent acts against others and who cannot function in society without medication.
I will again quote the the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan, which states on their website:
"By far the majority of serious violent acts by persons with schizophrenia are directed toward themselves. Only a small percentage of persons suffering from schizophrenia are prone to violence against others."
And an even smaller percentage of those offences are considered serious, violent offences, particularly the killing and mutilation of another human being.
Vince Li cannot function without his medication. If he is released into the community and at some point goes off his meds, he would relapse and be prone to re-offending in the manner he did in 2008. That's a fact. And that must be avoided at all costs.
The question parliamentarians will have to ask themselves in the coming months as they debate the new provisions is what assurances exist that patients like Li, if released into the community, would never go off their meds?
If they can't provide that assurance to the public, then they have to ensure patients like Li remain in a secure facility for their entire lives.
Parliamentarians will have to do that if they are indeed serious about making public safety the paramount consideration in cases like these.


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Drug retailer CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) announced its Q3 2013 earnings on November 5. Reporting adjusted EPS of $1.05 (excluding $0.04 per share in gains from a legal settlement), the company beat Wall Street estimates and exceeded its own guidance by $0.02 per share. A strong performance in the Pharmacy Services Segment (which the company refers to as PBM), a favorable tax rate, and a lower-than-expected average share count were the main factors behind CVS's robust quarterly earnings.
CVS regstered 5.8% annual growth in total revenues. Pharmacy same-store sales grew 5.7%, though total same store sales were up just 3.6%, as "front-store" (i.e., non-pharmacy) sames store sales decreased 1.0%. This decrease in the general merchandise metric reflected a continuous increase in basket size, more than offset by lower traffic in the quarter. The company-wide gross margins increased by 0.2% to 18.9% compared to Q3 2012, primarily driven by better acquisition cost, rebate economics, higher Medicare Part D margins, and an increase in the generic dispensing rate. With the PBM and retail segments growing by 8% and 5%, respectively, CVS's operating profit increased by just over 19% year to year.
With 7,601 stores across 42 states, CVS is the second largest drugstore chain in the U.S. after Walgreens. With its Pharmacy Services Segment (PBM) and in-store clinics to help with basic healthcare needs, CVS is well-equipped to leverage growth in health care consumption. It remains committed to its goal to create a national primary care platform that provides integrated high quality care that is convenient, accessible and affordable. Management remains confident the company can gain market share across its offering.
- While CVS Performs Well In Q3, The Company Seems To Be Gearing Up With New Services To Challenge Competitors
- CVS Might Present A Healthy Q3 Performance On The Back Of Its Partnerships And Investments
- Why Might CVS Be Interested In Entering Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With Health Insurer, Aetna?
- This Is How CVS Is Attempting To Expand Its Reach Even Further
- CVS Performs Above Expectations, Promises An Even Better Future With A Focus On Partnerships
- CVS' Q2 Earnings Might Be Dampened By Its Retail/LTC Segment On Account Of Its Contract Losses To Walgreen
We are in the process of updating our price estimate of $65.25 for CVS Caremark, which is almost in line with the current market price.
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Strong Growth In The Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Business
At $19.5 billion, CVS's PBM revenues increased by 7.8% year over year, due to higher-than-anticipated claims volume from the Maintenance Choice program, as well as higher inflation within the specialty business. CVS is the only retail drugstore chain that has its own Services arm (PBM) which allows it to offer scale to its retail clients. The company maintains a national network of over 67,000 retail pharmacies that serve customers covered under the programs administered by Caremark. In addition to this, it also designs customized pharmacy service plans for its clients, helping them to minimize costs. The company claims that its health plan client footprint spans 25 states covering approximately 70% of the eligible exchange population. [1]
CVS has a 30% market share in the managed Medicaid market and believes it is well-positioned to gain additional share through Medicaid expansion. The company estimates the managed Medicaid market will grow by 40% through 2016. ((CVS Caremark's CEO Discusses Q3 2013 Results – Earnings Call Transcript, Seeking Alpha, November 5, 2013))
Increasing Focus On The Specialty Drug Segment
Within the pharmacy segment, specialty drugs are one of CVS Caremark's top priorities and the company is increasingly focusing on developing the business. With 22% higher revenues compared to Q3 2012, CVS witnessed strong growth in its specialty business in Q3 2013, mainly driven by drug price inflation, utilization, product launches and new PBM clients.
Specialty drugs include costly treatments for diseases like cancer and multiple sclerosis. Earlier this year, CVS acquired a technology platform to help identify cost savings for the drugs, which pose challenges to employers and health plans.
CVS claims that one area of both employer and health plan client concern is managing their specialty spend through both pharmacy and medical benefit programs. In addition to managing specialty cost per client, clients are also concerned about the changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act, which results in a significant amount of new coverage for people who have previously been uninsured.
The company believes that its differentiated approach to specialty pharmaceuticals will drive lower overall costs while improving health, and providing value for both payers and patients. It has an entire suite of specialty capabilities including utilization management programs, specialty guideline management, formulary strategies as well as a site care and medical claims added in products.
Lower Generic Substitution Tapers Top-Line Growth But at Higher Gross Margins
Although generic drugs offer higher gross margins, they are priced lower compared to branded drugs. The total generic dispensing rate, which implies the percentage of generic drugs in a consumer's prescription, grew to 78.5% in 2012 from 74.1% and 71.5% in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Generic drugs continued to replace branded drugs in 2013, albeit at a slower pace.
Generic introductions negatively impacted CVS' pharmacy same-store sales by 3.2% in Q3 2013 as compared to a 6.7% negative impact in Q2 2013. Though generic dispensing rate increased to 81% in Q4 2013, the sequential year-over-year rate of increase declined to 1.7% in Q3 2013 compared to 5% in Q3 2012. CVS expects fewer generic conversions in the current quarter. Nevertheless, an estimated $15 billion worth of branded products will come off patent in the next three years, opening them to competition from generic drugs.
CVS expects its overall gross margin to be down significantly in Q4 2013 year to year, on account of a contraction in both the retail and PBM business as well as fewer new generics available to offset continued reimbursement pressure. That said, management increased guidance for the year.
– CVS raised and narrowed its 2013 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.94 – $3.97 compared to $3.90 to $3.96 (excluding the $0.04 benefit from the legal settlement).
– GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations to be in the range of $3.73 – $3.76.
– Q4 adjusted EPS to be in the range of $1.09 – $1.12.
– Q4 GAAP EPS from continuing operations is expected to in the range of $1.03 – $1.06.
– PBM revenues to increase by 3.5% to 5% in Q4 2013.
– Retail segment revenues and same-store sales to increase by 3.5% – 5% and 2.25% – 3.75% in Q4 2013, respectively.
– Total Q4 2013 revenue to be up approximately 2.75% – 4.25% (year over year).
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 | 6:21 p.m.
1. Childish Gambino—aka 30 Rock writer and Community actor Donald Glover—has brought a four-piece band and a DJ with him for tonight's Cosmo show. He steps onstage in a black T-shirt with the word "Fad" in big letters. Who, you? Nawwww.
2. The 2,000-plus-strong crowd is hanging on Gambino's every word. Not only do they appreciate his wit-hop lyrics, they know them by heart. And it's one of the most diverse crowds I've seen at a Cosmo show: out-of-towners, UNLV students, 20-somethings in thick-rimmed glasses and cool parents with even cooler kids. In the elevator, a woman talks about bringing her daughter to the show. "I think he's some kind of actor …"
3. One track opens with a violin solo. On another, the whole band picks up sticks, drumming us into a frenzy. Then Gambino is singing Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." By the time he breaks into "Heartbeat," even security is dancing.
4. Chants of "Gam-bi-no! Gam-bi-no!" bring him back for an encore. "You guys are beautiful. This is f*cking dope," he says. And he's right. The weather is amazing; the crowd is bouncing; and then, as if things could get any better, the pool suddenly smells like bacon. Perfection.
5. Shirtless and jumping, Gambino closes with "Lights Turned On," a testosterone-filled flirt fest of a rap. If we were expecting any of Troy Barnes' lovable quirkiness tonight, it's not here. This is Gambino, and the kid's all grown up.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas dares to be different. From the hotel's red reservations desks to fine art found throughout the resort, The Cosmopolitan's signature style is helping to pave its own path on the Las Vegas Strip.
Upon entering the resort, you're greeted by pillars of video boards playing video art by Digital Kitchen and David Rockwell Studio exclusively produced for The Cosmopolitan. Just beyond that, you'll find all your favorite casino games on the resort's 100,000-square-foot casino floor.
The Cosmopolitan's rooms standout as the resort's most unique feature. About 2,220 of The Cosmopolitan's 2,995 rooms have 6-foot deep terraces that span the length of the room, a first at a modern Strip hotel. Other in-room amenities include soaking tubs, kitchenettes and quirky accessories like artsy coffee table books.
The dining experience at The Cosmopolitan isn't something you'll find at other Strip resorts, either. All of The Cosmopolitan's 13 restaurateurs are new to the Las Vegas market. You'll find American steakhouse fare in a modern setting at STK, top-notch sushi at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill and the freshest fish flown in from the Mediterranean daily at Estiatorio Milos.
Whether the sun is up or down, Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub is the place to find the party at The Cosmopolitan. The venue is a dayclub/nightclub, complete with a pool and cabanas outside and three different rooms with three different vibes inside.
If nightclubs aren't your thing, you can grab a drink at one of The Cosmopolitan's five other bars, like The Chandelier, which is encased in 2 million dripping crystals.


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A Christian education professor at Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology will lead a Family Worship Workshop from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, 1690 S. Milledge Ave.
Dr. Karen Massey, a University of Georgia graduate who served as minister to youth and college students at Beech Haven Baptist Church in Athens from 1981-83, will lead workshop sessions for adults.
Other facilitators will hold worship education programs for children of various age groups.
Lunch and nursery will be provided. To register, call the church office at (706) 354-0090.
Also at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, the UGA African Choral Ensemble will offer its spring semester concert at 5 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. The 83-voice group of students will be directed by Dr. Gregory S. Broughton. The concert is free and open to the public.
For more information, call the church office or visit the church's Web site at www.milledge.org.
Central Presbyterian
The youth of Central Presbyterian Church, 380 Alps Road, will hold a rummage sale of items collected by church members and friends from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. All proceeds will help fund youth projects.
A worship service, led by the youth, will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. and is available for all ages. Youth choir meets at 5 p.m. and the youth group meets at 5:30 p.m. SunKids for ages pre-school through fifth grade meets from 5-6:30 p.m. for dinner and fellowship.
Living Waters
The Women's Department of Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church, 610 Nellie B Ave., will hold their Mother and Daughter Banquet from 6-9 p.m. May 5 at the Miriam Moore Room of East Athens Community Center, 400 McKinley Drive.
Minister Gwen Sims of Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will be the guest speaker. Clara Fox will sing.
Oconee Heights Baptist
Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Jefferson Road, will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon today. Proceeds will go to the summer youth mission trip to Mexico.
Members and participants of Oconee Heights Baptist will meet with the Jefferson Road Hispanic Mission Church, Iglesia Cristiana Bautista, to celebrate the mission church's first anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The service will be held in the sanctuary of Oconee Heights Baptist. A reception will follow.
All other evening activities, including the 6:30 p.m. service, have been canceled.
Full Gospel Church of Comer
COMER -- Full Gospel Church of Comer, 118 Vine St., will host a gospel singing at 7:30 p.m. today. Featured singers will include Evonne Smith.
First Baptist
Father Samuel F. Webber, associate professor of Spiritual Formation and Early Christianity, Wake Forest Divinity School, Winston-Salem, N.C., will be the colloquium speaker at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 355 Pulaski St. His topic will be "Living Simply Through the Day."
Julio Rivas
Christian Science
The Christian Science churches of Athens and Seneca/Clemson, S.C., have joined to present a 30-minute video lecture given by Julio Rivas at 7:30 p.m. May 8 on WNEG-TV, channel 6 on the Charter cable system. The presentation is entitled "God Knows."
Rivas grew up in Los Angeles and tells of growing up with encounters of gang wars and big city violence. He uses both English and Spanish idioms to emphasize his multi-cultural background and tell of his experiences with the Christian Science Sunday School.
Holly Creek Baptist
COMER -- The Pastor's Aide Auxiliary of Holly Creek Baptist Church will celebrate its first anniversary at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Scotty Randolph will deliver the message.
Oconee Presbyterian
WATKINSVILLE -- Oconee Presbyterian Church will hold worship services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Malcolm Bridge Middle School. The Rev. Pam D. Anderson will deliver the message.
Quest, the Christian education program, starts at 9:45 a.m. Classes are available for all ages, and adults. Nursery care is provided for worship and Quest.
The middle and high school youth groups will meet Sunday for "Sunday Night Live." The middle school fellowship meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the high school fellowship group meeting from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Both groups will meet at 6:30 p.m. for dinner.
Feast with Friends, a group for women, will meet from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday to share a potluck supper and prayer requests.
The Brown Bag Prayer Group will meet at noon Thursday at the OPC office. The group focuses on addressing prayer requests, praying for the needs of the OPC community and the community at large, and seeking God's guidance and direction for OPC.
For more information, call the church office at (706) 549-PRAY.
Young Harris Memorial UMC
Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church, 973 Prince Ave., will hold worship services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Adult and children's Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Child care is provided for worship and Sunday School.
A traditional Methodist healing service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Michael L. Marsingill will lead the service.
Church youth group programs meet Sunday afternoons. Youth groups for elementary and junior high groups meet at 5 p.m. The high school youth group meets at 5:30 p.m.
The biannual church barbecue will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved by calling the church office at (706) 543-2612. Dinners can be eaten at the church or picked up for take-out.
Unitarian Universalist
Physiologist, educator, author and lecturer Dr. Kip Brown will speak on "Education -- Problems and Promises" during the 9:30 a.m. forum Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 780 Timothy Road.
Worship services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Terre Balof speaking on faith. New members will be recognized.
Holy Cross Lutheran
Worship services at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 800 West Lake Road, will be held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday with holy communion celebrated at the 11 a.m. service.
Fellowship will follow each service. Sunday School for children and adults begins at 10 a.m. A nursery is provided.
A fellowship celebration welcoming new members will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Youth programs will be discussed.
For more information, call the church office at (706) 548-3329 or visit Holy Cross' Web site at www.holycrosslutheran.ws.
Hill First Baptist
Hill First Baptist Church, 205 N. Pope St., will celebrate the Male Chorus' anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday. The event is open to the public.
Central Baptist
The youth of Central Baptist Church, 720 Danielsville Road, will have a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Family Life Center. Proceeds will help fund the annual summer camp for the youth.
Sunday worship services are held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Don Fuller is serving as interim pastor, with Jackie Garrett leading the music.
An adult prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. There will also be activities for the children.
Covenant Presbyterian
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1065 Gaines School Road, will hold worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Beecher Mathes will deliver a sermon titled "Treasures to Appreciate." Adult and childrens Sunday School classes begin at 9:40 a.m.
The youth choir will meet from 4:45-5:15 p.m. and the youth group will meet at 5 p.m.
The annual covered-dish Strawberry Festival will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. New members will be introduced to the congregation.
The pastors will continue their Bible study on the Book of Matthew at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
For more information, visit Covenants Web site at http://covenantpres.homestead.com/welcome.html.
Cleveland Road Baptist
Sunday worship services at Cleveland Road Baptist Church, 1215 Cleveland Road, will be held at 11 a.m. Jim Synan will lead the congregational singing and Pastor Bob Nash will preach. A nursery is provided for all services. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.
Cleveland Road and Attica Baptist Church will have a joint fifth Sunday night singing at 5 p.m. Sunday at Attica Baptist Church, 4352 Lebanon Church Road.
Wednesday night activities include Bible study and prayer time for adults. Mark Hamilton, director of children and youth, will lead activities for the children. The children's choir will practice.
Christian Life
The women of Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, will hold a benefit bake/craft/yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon, next Saturday.
The benefit will feature homemade baked goods, crafts and yard sale items. Hot dogs and soft drinks will also be available.
St. James UMC
St. James United Methodist Church, West Lake Drive at South Lumpkin, will hold worship services at 8:30 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Kent A. Reynolds will lead all services. He and fellow mission team members returned Friday from the Amazon. Coffee, doughnuts and juice will be served at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Bible classes, for all ages, begin at 9:40 a.m. Congregational members of St. James will participate in a prayer walk through the Rocksprings neighborhood at 4 p.m. Everyone will gather at the Outreach Center, 300 Henderson Extension.
The youth and mission team members will hold a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the church parking lot. There is no charge but donations will be welcomed.
The Men's prayer breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday. The board of United Methodist Women will meet at 10 a.m.
Dr. Terry Teykl
St. James will host a multi-church conference, Acts 29 Prayer Encounter, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5. Dr. Terry Teykl of Houston, Texas, will lead the conference. Teykl has spent 21 years actively teaching and preaching. He is the author of several books on prayer including "Making Room to Pray," "Pray the Price" and "Your Pastor Preyed On or Prayed For."
He holds a bachelor's degree in English from Sam Houston State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He earned his master of theology at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and his doctorate of ministry with honors from Oral Roberts University.
Registration is $25 and includes a workbook. Lunch will be served at the church for $5. Child care and program are available for $5 per family. Registration forms may be received by contacting the church at (706) 548-1680 or by visiting the church Web site at www.sjumc.org. Registration deadline is Thursday.
First Presbyterian
This week is Youth Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 185 E. Hancock Ave. The youth will lead worship and provide special music at both the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday. The theme will be "Back to the Basics."
The annual church outing to Sandy Creek Park will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Food will be provided. There will also be balloon sculpture, bluegrass music, mule-drawn wagon rides and organized games and stories for children.
Ebenezer West
The Spring Women's Conference will continue today at Ebenezer Baptist Church West, 205 N. Chase St. A workshop will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a fellowship luncheon.
For more information, call (706) 543-9644.
Tuckston UMC
Tuckston United Methodist Church will feature a service of healing prayer on Sunday. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. This week is also Faith Promise Sunday.
Edwards Chapel Baptist
Edwards Chapel Baptist Church, 105 Timothy Road, will host Sunny South, a gospel quartet, in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concert is open to the public.
For more information, contact the church office at (706) 353-8961.
The Kingsmen
Union Baptist
HULL -- The Kingsmen will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Union Baptist Church, Georgia Highway 106 South. A love offering will be taken.
For more information, call the church at (706) 789-2378, or Joyce Miller at (706) 788-2896 or George Chandler at (706) 789-2406.
Gordon's Chapel UMC
Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual pork barbecue from 5-7 p.m. today. Plates are $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. All take-outs will cost $7.
For tickets, call (706) 353-7688 and leave a message.
St. Philothea
St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Episcopal Center, 980 S. Lumpkin St. Visitors are welcome.
The District Oratorical Festival will begin at 10 a.m. today at the Baptist Student Center on Lumpkin Street. The local parish will host the districts finals.
First Christian
WATKINSVILLE -- First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4 N. Main St., will sponsor a free seminar, "Caring For Those You Love" on May 19, May 26 and June 2. The seminar will be led by Lori Pearson and is open to the entire Oconee County community.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. with light refreshments. Sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at noon.
Topics will include long-term care and its structures and regulations, alternatives and levels of care; what to look for in a facility and what to expect when you get there; financing for care; and planning for living wills, powers of attorney and DNRs.
For reservations, call the church office at (706) 769-5966.
Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, 1761 U.S. Highway 29 North, will host the Rev. Jim Phillips as guest speaker on May 6. Phillips is a former resident of Madison County and is currently being considered for the new pastor position at Calvary Baptist. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
First Christian Church
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 268 W. Dougherty St., will hold worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.
The Northeast District Spring Assembly of Disciples of Christ Churches will be held Sunday at Watkinsville First Christian Church. The speaker will be the Rev. Michael Weeks, the new associate regional minister for youth and young adults. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is $7 per person. The business session will begin around 6:45 p.m.
This Sunday is Food Bank Sunday at First Christian. Bags of canned goods can be brought and placed at the front of the sanctuary for dedication.
Summer camp is approaching and reservations must be made. Contact Mary Garrison for details.
Oconee Street UMC
Oconee Street United Methodist Church, 717 Oconee St., will host Tom Slater as guest preacher Sunday.
The Seekers, a United Methodist Women group, will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Lorena Hughes.
There will be a Spiritual Growth retreat for United Methodist Women at Simpsonwood this weekend.
Oconee Street Methodist is a diverse and welcoming congregation with an active urban ministry. It is the home of Our Daily Bread, the site where 30 churches serve lunch on a rotating basis, and the Day Service Center, providing legal and social services to those in need five days a week.
Chapelwood UMC
Chapelwood United Methodist Church will have a fifth Sunday breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Lost Sheep Class is in charge of the meal and program.
The Administrative Council will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday to complete plans for homecoming and celebration of the churchs 40th birthday on May 6.
The Homick Class will honor bride-to-be Melanie Clancey with a bridal shower at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall.
The Upper Room Class will host a fellowship supper at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
A delegation from Chapelwood's United Methodist Women will attend a Spiritual Growth Retreat at Simpsonwood this weekend.
Chapelwoods United Methodist Men will host a Men and Youth Fellowship and Dinner at 7 p.m. May 7.
Friendship Presbyterian
Friendship Presbyterian Church will host a Cancer Awareness event to benefit the American Cancer Society from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Activities will include a yard sale and auction at 10 a.m., a car wash, a volleyball tournament, face painting, hot dogs and pizza, a bake sale and a cancer information booth.
For more information, call the church at (706) 543-6077 or e-mail Andy Cooke at email@example.com.
Lavonia Presbyterian
LAVONIA -- Lavonia Presbyterian Church, 5610 Vickery St., will hold worship at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Bob Googe from the University of Georgia as guest speaker.
Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m.
For more information, call (706) 356-4416.
St. Gregory the Great
Rev. John Dukes, an Episcopal priest and pastoral psychotherapist, will present a workshop on "Into the Stillness: Common Threads in Christian Contemplative Prayer and Contemporary Psychotherapy," from 9 a.m. to noon May 5 at St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church, 3195 Barnett Shoals Road.
Rev. Dukes will discuss various forms of Christian prayer and illustrate their relation to psychotherapy. For information or to register, call (706) 546-7553.
On Saturday, April 21, Beth Jedlicka and Betty Ogden were received into the Episcopal Church at a service at St. Johns Episcopal Church in College Park. The Right Rev. Robert Tharp was the celebrant and preacher.
Eagle's Nest
ILA -- Eagle's Nest Christian Fellowship, Highway 106, will host Evangelist Dale Begely at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Dale and his wife, Susie, are from Atoka, Okla.
Revival services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday and will continue at 7 p.m. nightly through next Saturday.
For more information, call (706) 789-3408.
17th Radio Anniversary
The 17th Radio Anniversary of Sister Lucille Cooper of Jefferson, radio personality of WBKZ-AM (880) will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Jefferson High School auditorium, Gainesville Highway.
Featured guests include Horace "Baby Sugar" Thompson and the Sensational Nightingales of Durham, N.C., the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Male Chorus, The Messengers of Lavonia/Canon, The Souls of Calvary, Gainesville, The Jubilees, Winder, The New Salem Baptist Church Male Chorus, Jefferson, The Brothers in Christ, Canon, Clarence Kinney of Jefferson, Joyce Irvin and Standrecus Stroud.
Admission is a $10 donation at the door and $3 donation for students of any school.
St. Paul First Baptist
JEFFERSON -- St. Paul First Baptist Church, 573 Gordon St., will observe its annual Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. May 6. The Paradise A.M.E. Church will be the guest church. The Rev. Sharon McDaniel-Miller will bring the message.
Dinner will be served following the service.
Bread of Life
Bread of Life Church, 401 North Ave., the Gateway shopping center, will hold revival services May 5-7. Services will be held each evening at 7, with an 11 a.m. service added on May 7.
The revival will feature a number of guest preachers, singers and musicians.
Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel Church, 101 Helican Springs Road, will host a Gospel Train Explosion at 4 p.m. Sunday. Choir and group registration begins at 4 p.m.
Gordon's Chapel UMC
HULL -- The Patricks, a local gospel singing group, will be in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church, 6625 Nowhere Road.
The church's own children's group, Kids of the Kingdom, will sing several songs to open the event. Admission is free.
For information or directions, call the church office at 548-6616.
Bethlehem UMC
BETHLEHEM BibleMan Live!, a show featuring Willie Aames, star of the television show "Eight Is Enough," will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Georgia Highway 11 North.
Seating is limited. Tickets, at $5 each, are on sale now. For details and tickets, call the church office at (770) 867-3577.
Aames will be available after the show for autographs, and BibleMan merchandise will also be available.
Congregation Children of Israel
The newly established Temple Seniors Group at Congregation Children of Israel, 115 Dudley Drive, will hold a covered-dish dinner on Sunday evening.
At 10 a.m. Monday, morning adult education on "Jewish Bioethics" will be held at the Temple Library. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, the Temple Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting.
The Temple Sisterhood will hold its annual Donors Dinner Wednesday at Athens Country Club.
At 8 p.m. Friday, Sabbath evening services will be held. The monthly discussion forum will be led by Dr. Gary Grossman of the Temple, on an academic pursuit in which he has been involved.
Providence Baptist
The youth of Providence Baptist Church will hold a fund-raising bake sale and car wash beginning at 8 a.m. May 5.
The sale will be held in front of the Wal-Mart supercenter at Banks Crossing near Commerce.
Proceeds will finance a trip for the youth to SuperWOW at Jekyll Island.
Elberton Church of God
ELBERTON -- The second annual Revival Fire Fall camp meeting is set for Sunday through Friday. at Elberton Church of God, 1026 Hartwell Highway.
Sunday services, at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., will feature Dr. T.L. Lowery. Lowery will also be featured at Monday services, set for noon and 7 p.m.
LaVerne and Edith Tripp will be featured at 7 p.m. Tuesday; Steve Brock will be featured at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and Pastor Randy Coggins will be featured at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Friday will feature Donna Schambach at noon and 7 p.m. A Youth Explosion and Pizza Blast will also begin at 7 p.m.
Prince Avenue Baptist
The Women's Enrichment Ministry of Prince Avenue Baptist Church will host a dinner to honor single mothers at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 S. Lumpkin St.
The guest speaker will be author and radio host Mary Whelchel. She established the "Christian Working Woman" radio show now heard on more than 500 stations in this country and abroad.
Reservations may be made by calling (706) 353-1985, extension 34.
Eagle's Nest
ILA -- Evangelist Dale Begely will preach at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Eagle's Nest Christian Fellowship, Georgia Highway 106 across from the Ila post office.
For more information, call (706) 789-3408.
Dial-A-Prayer speakers for this week are:
Sunday, John Klugh, plant manager, Mount Vernon Mills, Commerce; Monday, the Rev. Ron Pledger, Stone Mountain; Tuesday, the Rev. Hoyt Allen, pastor, First United Methodist Church, Madison; Wednesday, the Rev. Mark Fite, chaplain, St. Marys Hospital, Athens; Thursday, Eric Sheldon, Jefferson; Friday, Linda Howard, Grove Level Baptist Church, Maysville, and Saturday, the Rev. John Hutcheson, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Clayton.
The toll-free number for these speakers is 1-877-337-7785.
This article published in the Athens Daily News on Saturday, April 28, 2001.
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- Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide autoantibodies measured by an automated enzyme immunoassay: analytical performance and clinical correlationsMarilina Tampoia
Unità Operativa di Patologia Clinica I, Policlinico di Bari, Piazza G Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy
Clin Chim Acta 355:137-44. 2005..This study evaluated the analytical performance and clinical correlation of an automated enzyme immunoassay (DSX, DINEX Technologies), for the detection of anti-CCP autoantibodies (DIASTAT anti-CCP, Axis-Shield, DUNDEE UK)...
- A New Immunodot Assay for Multiplex Detection of Autoantibodies in a Cohort of Italian Patients With Idiopathic Inflammatory MyopathiesMarilina Tampoia
Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy
J Clin Lab Anal 30:859-866. 2016..Autoantibody detection has been assessed as tool for the diagnosis and the definition of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). The aim of the study was to characterize the autoantibody profiling of a cohort of Italian patients with IIM...
- Prevalence of specific anti-skin autoantibodies in a cohort of patients with inherited epidermolysis bullosaMarilina Tampoia
Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, Bari 70124, Italy
Orphanet J Rare Dis 8:132. 2013..For the first time in literature, we have evaluated the presence of anti-skin autoantibodies in a wider cohort of patients suffering from inherited EB and ascertained whether they may be a marker of disease activity...
- Anti-skin specific autoantibodies detected by a new immunofluorescence multiplex biochip method in patients with autoimmune bullous diseasesMarilina Tampoia
Laboratorio Patologia Clinica I, Policlinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
Dermatology 225:37-44. 2012..In pemphigus vulgaris (PV) autoantibodies react mainly with desmoglein 3 (Dsg3) alone and/or in combination with desmoglein 1 (Dsg1). In bullous pemphigoid (BP) autoantibodies target two hemidesmosomal proteins, BP180 and BP230...
- Diagnostic accuracy of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) to detect anti-skin autoantibodies in autoimmune blistering skin diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysisMarilina Tampoia
Clinical Pathology Laboratory I, University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy
Autoimmun Rev 12:121-6. 2012..Systematic reviews and meta-analysis are essential tools to accurately and reliably summarize evidence, and can be used as a starting point for developing practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of patients...
- Application of a diagnostic algorithm in autoantibody testing: assessment of clinical effectiveness and economic efficiencyM Tampoia
Laboratorio di Patologia Clinica I, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico, 70124 Bari, Italy
Clin Chim Acta 333:181-3. 2003..Guidelines aim to assist physicians about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. Therefore, they must be continuously updated, integrated and tailored to local situations...
- Diagnostic accuracy of different immunological methods for the detection of antineuronal antibodies in paraneoplastic neurological syndromesM Tampoia
Laboratorio Patologia Clinica I, Azienda Policlinico di Bari, Bari
Immunol Invest 39:186-95. 2010..According to these results we can suggest that LB should be used as the method of choice to search for paraneoplastic antibodies...
- Evaluation of a new ELISA assay for detection of BP230 autoantibodies in bullous pemphigoidMarilina Tampoia
Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Polyclinic of Bari, Bari, Italy
Ann N Y Acad Sci 1173:15-20. 2009..No patient in remission was positive for anti-BP230. In conclusion, anti-BP180 and anti-BP230 assays are useful in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid and provide information on disease activity...
- Application of a combined protocol for rational request and utilization of antibody assays improves clinical diagnostic efficacy in autoimmune rheumatic diseaseMarilina Tampoia
Department of Clinical Pathology I, Hospital Polyclinic of Bari, Bari, Italy
Arch Pathol Lab Med 131:112-6. 2007....
- Proteomic: new advances in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritisM Tampoia
Laboratorio di Patologia Clinica I, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico, 70124 Bari, Italy
Clin Chim Acta 357:219-25. 2005..To facilitate diagnosis during the early stages of disease, when often not all clinical symptoms are manifest, a good serological marker is needed...
- Kinetics of the circulating levels of bone alkaline phosphatase in a case of hungry bone disease following total parathyroidectomyLuigi Francesco Morrone
Sezione di Nefrologia e Dialisi, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche, Ospedale G Rummo di Benevento
Ann Ital Med Int 19:189-92. 2004....
- Improvement of renal function in epidermolysis bullosa patients after gluten free diet: two casesG Annicchiarico
Regional Coordination for Rare Diseases, Ares Puglia, Bari, Italy
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 16:138-41. 2012..In conclusion, our results prompt us to hypothesized that in these patients, due to the fragility of the intestinal mucosa, the absence in the diet of gluten may be beneficial...
- Total testing process: appropriateness in laboratory medicineN Pansini
Patologia Clinica 1, Azienda Policlinico, Via Salvatore Matarrese 2 G, 70124 Bari, Italy
Clin Chim Acta 333:141-5. 2003....
- Anti-NuMA antibodies in a psoriatic patient: considerations about clinical relevance and effect of infliximab treatmentMarilina Tampoia
Unit of Clinical Pathology, Policlinico, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 31:127-9. 2009....
- Testing for IgG class antibodies in celiac disease patients with selective IgA deficiency. A comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of 9 IgG anti-tissue transglutaminase, 1 IgG anti-gliadin and 1 IgG anti-deaminated gliadin peptide antibody assaysDanilo Villalta
Immunologia Clinica e Virologia, AO S Maria degli Angeli, Via Montereale 24, Pordenone, Italy
Clin Chim Acta 382:95-9. 2007....
- High prevalence of celiac disease in autoimmune hepatitis detected by anti-tissue tranglutaminase autoantibodiesDanilo Villalta
Immunologia Clinica e Virologia, A O S Maria degli Angeli, Pordenone, Italy
J Clin Lab Anal 19:6-10. 2005..9 per 1,000; 95% CI, 2.8-7.8). The results of this study showed a high prevalence of CD in patients with AIH. For this reason, early serological screening testing for CD is strongly recommended for all AIH patients...
- Prevalence and clinical correlation of anti-phospholipid-binding protein antibodies in anticardiolipin-negative patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and women with unexplained recurrent miscarriagesNicola Bizzaro
Laboratorio di Patologia Clinica, Ospedale di S Donà di Piave, Italy
Arch Pathol Lab Med 129:61-8. 2005..Anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPL) are a heterogeneous group of autoantibodies, the presence of which is associated with thrombotic events and miscarriage...
- Association of celiac disease with connective tissue diseases and autoimmune diseases of the digestive tractNicola Bizzaro
Laboratorio di Patologia Clinica, Ospedale Civile, S Donà di Piave VE 30027, Italy
Autoimmun Rev 2:358-63. 2003..In this short review we describe the association between CD and CTD, inflammatory bowel disease and primary biliary cirrhosis, with special emphasis on the diagnostic accuracy of CD antibody assays...


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I intend to vote for the school bond issue in Dolores for the following reasons: I took the school inspection tour and the building to be replaced is beyond salvage and is a danger to the students and faculty. Hard to believe, but a building that has a chemistry lab with Bunsen burners and toxic chemicals has no sprinkler system and only one fire exit. Ditto for the shop where welding is done with minimal ventilation.
However, if I lived in Cortez, I would have many questions about the proposed new high school before I would vote for it. Has a soil study been done of the proposed site? I remember a few years ago the fiasco with the new waste disposal plant that cost Cortez several millions of dollars to fix. The proposal I read mentions all new equipment for the new school; does that mean that all the paid for equipment in the old school will be junked? A desk is still a desk and a bookshelf is still a bookshelf. What do they intend to do with the old school? The new school has a capacity of 700 students. The present school has 800 enrolled. Where do the extra 100 go?
Most importantly, I would want an iron-clad guarantee that all the money expended would stay local and not go to some contractor on the Front Range.
I believe the voters in Re-1 are being bamboozled and will regret voting for this poorly described project.
William H. Taylor
Via email
Editors note: Any usable equipment in the current M-CHS building will be used in other schools in the district. The current building will be offered for sale. Enrollment at Montezuma-Cortez High School is currently 653; the proposed new school will be built for 715 and designed for easy expansion.


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Who will represent Carbon in Washington?
The question of who will represent Carbon County in Washington will be determined tomorrow when the General Election of 2010 takes place. At stake besides state House and Senate seats (see related story) are the U.S. House seat in the 110th Congressional District and one of the two positions in the U.S. Senate representing Pennsylvania.
Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in each of the 51 election precincts in the county.
House contest
The Congressional race is one that county voters have seen in the past, where Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski of Nanticoke is once again challenged by Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta. Kanjorski, the Democrat, prevailed over his GOP challenger both in 2002 and 2008.
First elected to the House in 1984, he is a senior leader of the House, representing all of Carbon, Columbia and Monroe counties, most of Luzerne County and more than half of Lackawanna County.
Included among his many duties in the House are his chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government-Sponsored Enterprises.
Before his election to Congress, Congressman Kanjorski was a trial attorney in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
An Army veteran, his career work has included preservation of the Tobyhanna Army Depot and Veterans Administration Medical Center, as well as promotion of economic development, flood control and land conservancy issues.
Kanjorski is a graduate of Temple University and the Dickinson School of Law.
He and his wife, Nancy, have one daughter.
Barletta, 51, has served as mayor since 2000, having previously been a city councilman for two years.
Born and raised in Hazleton, he left his family businesses to create his own company with his wife, Mary Grace. They are the parents of four daughters, Kelly, April, Lindsey and Grace, and have one grandson, Gabriel Louis. Barletta was appointed by the White House to serve as a member of the United Nations Advisory Committee. In 2006, he was appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities Legislative Committee.
He serves on the National Board of Advisors of the Federation for American Immigration Reform and is a member of the Northeast District of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities, and the advisory board of the Luzerne County Community College.
Senate race
Carbon County residents will also participate in the race for U.S. Senate, where the candidates are Democrat Joe Sestak and Republican Pat Toomey. The victor will succeed Sen. Arlen Specter, who Sestak defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Sestak, 58, is a second-term Congressman from the Philadelphia suburbs who spent 31 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as an admiral. He is the highest ranking former military officer ever elected to Congress.
He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1974, received a master's degree from Harvard University in 1981 and a Ph.D from Harvard in 1984. He has served as director for defense policy in the White House and served on President Bill Clinton's National Security Council.
Toomey, 48, of Zionsville, holds a bachelor of science degree from Harvard University.
A former restaurant owner, he represented the Lehigh Valley area in Congress from 1999-2008.
The U.S. House seat is for a two-year term while the Senate seat is a six-year term.
Both positions carry annual salaries of $174,000.


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Hi Poets,
Errors and all, here are my prayerful thoughts for the New Year:
Prayerful Contemplations for a New Year
Dare we wear the frocks of an old years passing
into the new? ---- threaded deeds overlapping?
or bare we anew of fresh laden free wings
the beckoning's to become of much newer things?
Shall we leave behind what's said and done
or let them follow --- raveling threads undone?
As the coming new year, now, knocks at our doors
shall we journey unburdened to new found shores?
Our inner self charged with tasks overbearing
discarding the cloaks of an old year wearing
A few days to spend lamenting past distractions
prayerfully packing for the coming attractions
How beautiful the thoughts of renewed attiring
Hopes and dreams budding with faith aspiring
Debra Squyres 2013
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Sage agentEdit
Thought I'd point out that it is a misleading twist of the information. The page it cites to does not speak of anything called "sage agent", rather the random sentence states;
Nether does the term sage agent exist, nor is it a named agent.
Add to the fact that the first line is also a misleading twist of the orignal information. The book makes references to agent and double agent, but does not define what an agent is. It is not one of the rpg professions, such a list can be found in Crafts and professions (the list is based on the craft and professions table from the rpg). The reference to agent is just a random suggestion stating;
- Remember, while each race has its "default" affiliation, heroes can belong to any faction...This option may open doors to create a unique, dynamic history for such a character. After all, the player must decide why the character left his own side.
- Some suggestions are listed below:
- ...Is really a double agent, pretending to belong to the new affiliation, while still reporting to his old faction.*
- * A double agent must be handled with care. The situation can make for interesting roleplaying, but it can cause friction among players if it is not dealt with well - for instance, if the other players do not know of the agent's true affiliation and have their heroes betrayed or even killed as a result of that character's actions.[2] (WRPG 227)
There is a big difference between RPG's list of professions and simply roleplaying a background for your character. His comment pretty much had nothing to do with the original source, he was citing. Baggins (talk) 10:32, 3 October 2008 (UTC)


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Mick Jagger — who was said to be on his way to New York on Wednesday to help with funeral arrangements for his late girlfriend L'Wren Scott — wrote a touching tribute on his website to the 49-year-old fashion designer, who reportedly took her own life Monday at her Manhattan apartment.
"I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way," The Rolling Stones singer wrote. "We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves. She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me. I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received. I will never forget her."
The Stones, who were touring Australia and New Zealand, have postponed the last seven shows of their tour, according to the band's website.
Scott hanged herself from an L-shaped doorknob in her Chelsea apartment sometime between 8:30 a.m., when she texted assistant Brittany Penebre, and 10 a.m. Monday, when she was found dead, according to the New York Daily News. An autopsy was performed Tuesday, but the results weren't immediately released.
The Daily News also said Scott's older brother, Randall Bambrough, was headed to New York to help with the funeral arrangements, but the coroner's office said as of Wednesday it hadn't heard from Scott's family.
Jagger, 70, began seeing Scott in 2001, after she had established herself as a force in the fashion world. Jagger's model daughter with ex-wife Jerry Hall, 22-year-old Georgia May — who was reportedly close to Scott — quit a modeling job in Melbourne, Australia, and was believed to be heading to New York.
In an essay in The New York Times on Tuesday, Scott's friend and former fashion writer Cathy Horyn wrote that the designer was going to announce Wednesday that she was closing her business, apparently because of money woes.
The Daily News reported that Scott was spotted last week, alone, on the Caribbean island of Mustique, where Jagger owns a mansion. The Daily Mail, citing a source close to the Stones, said Scott "harmed herself" about a month ago, an incident that was "hushed up."
The newspaper said there was no immediate response to that report from Jagger's camp, though they did slam tabloid reports saying the couple recently broke up.
"There is absolutely no basis in fact to this story," the spokeswoman said. "It is a horrible and inaccurate piece of gossip during this very tragic time for Mick."
Scott's designs were worn by everyone from Oscar winners Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bullock to first lady Michelle Obama. But her company was somehow in debt to the tune of nearly $6 million, according to the Daily News.
Jagger, whose net worth is estimated at more than $305 million, helped Scott financially on "numerous occasions," a source in the London fashion world told The News.
"Her business was in serious financial trouble," the source said. "Jagger put millions into it trying to keep it afloat."
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This event is free when you also register for Saturday's workshop with Michael Carroll. Copies of Michael Carroll's new book, Fearless At Work, will be available for sale!
Michael Carroll is the author of Awake at Work (Shambhala 2004) and The Mindful Leader (Shambhala 2007) and over his 28 year business career has held executive positions with such companies as Shearson Lehman/American Express, Simon & Schuster and The Walt Disney Company. Michael has an active consulting and coaching business with client firms such as Procter & Gamble, Google, AstraZeneca, Starbucks, National Geographic Expeditions, Merck Pharmaceuticals and others.
Michael has been studying Tibetan Buddhism since 1976, graduated from Buddhist seminary in 1980 and is an authorized teacher in the lineage of the Tibetan meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa. He has lectured and taught at Wharton Business School, Columbia University, Swarthmore College, Yale University, St. Mary's University, Kripalu, Cape Cod Institute, Zen Mountain Monastery, Shambhala Mountain Center, Karme Choling, Omega Institute (assisting Pema Chodron) and many other practice centers throughout the US, Canada and Europe.


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