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My name is Sheryl and I was a participant in the initial test marketing group for the Bystrictin natural gastric bypass program. FULL DISCLOSURE: All test subjects were provided with a complimentary 90 day supply of product and provided with a suggested meal plan. I was told to keep a journal and report at least once a week.
Date Started: March 12
Beginning Weight: 147
Clothing Size: 10
Today's Weight: 144
Total Weight Loss: 3 lbs.
Okay, it's been my first week taking Bystrictin. I was only provided the chocolate flavor because they were out of stock on vanilla. The first two days I mixed the shake with water and it tasted real good. They gave me a blender bottle that works great and mixes it very well. I then tried it with non-fat milk and it tastes amazing. Really creamy and delicious. Can't wait to try vanilla. Very impressed so far. This stuff really fills you up. I'm normally not a breakfast eater but still drank one in morning. Didn't really need the morning snack but had anyway. Afternoon shake kept me full until dinner with the light snack.. Pretty amazing that I only had a total of about 400 calories throughout the day. I had a lighter dinner and a night time snack. Lost about 3 pounds. Probably all water weight but still very excited.
March 26
Today's Weight: 141
Total Weight Loss: 6 lbs.
Second week on the program. Still haven't received the vanilla flavor yet. But the girl in customer service gave me some tips to add variety to the chocolate shake. Adding almond butter was delicious. But you need to use an electric blender to mix it well. I also tried adding instant coffee grounds. This was also great. Not really like Starbucks but still good. They told me to blend the coffee with ice and it would be more like a Frappucino. I'll try that next. I have to admit these shakes really make you feel full. Yesterday I had a bit of stomach upset but not too bad. I was told that this is because of the high fiber and my body will adjust. But the good news is that I lost another 3 pounds this week. That's 6 pounds total. My goal was 10 pounds the first month and I'm more than half way there. I've had a busy 2 weeks so couldn't find time to exercise but will try to walk next week.
April 2
Today's Weight: 139
Total Weight Loss: 8 lbs.
Finally received the vanilla flavor on Friday. Definitely great for a change. Vanilla is also delicious. Very creamy flavor. I've been skipping my morning snack and blending together with a handful of blueberries. This is great because I love fruit smoothies. I'm going to try raspberries tomorrow. Cheated a bit on my other meals because my husband and I went to a party this weekend. But I drank a shake before dinner and ate substantially less for my meal. I might try this strategy on the weekends :-) I still lost 2 pounds so it's still working great.
April 9
Today's Weight: 136
Total Weight Loss: 11 lbs.
Lost 11 pounds!!! I broke my goal of 10 pounds in less than a month. Now it's noticeable. I can totally feel it when I button my jeans. My family and friends are starting to notice. I started walking the dog every morning for about 30 minutes but up and down some steep hills in our neighborhood. Feels like I just don't really think about food like I used to. And I'm just eating much less and not always hungry. I'm eating small snacks throughout the day, using the meal plans suggestions and making up my own. I've been eating low salt almonds in the evening just for something to munch on.
April 16
Today's Weight: 135
Total Weight Loss: 12 lbs.
Only lost one pound this week. But it's been a tough week. My son was sick with the flu and I didn't exercise. Kept up with the shakes, but wasn't really able to prepare good meals so didn't eat great in the evenings. I'm actually surprised that I didn't gain a pound or two back. Had a bunch of evening cravings but stuck to the plan for the most part. Will try to get back to the plan next week.
April 23
Today's Weight: 133
Total Weight Loss: 14 lbs.
Started to walk again in the evenings. Got back onto schedule with the eating. Sort of disappointed that I only lost 2 pounds because I really worked hard on the program. But I guess I shouldn't complain because I actually feel a lot smaller. My clothes are fitting much looser and I think I'm now down to a size 8 but I'll know for sure after I go shopping this weekend J Discovered a great snack in between the meals. These low carb wheat tortillas. (only 50 calories and 3 net carbs). I toast them with string cheese and make a quesadilla. Been eating them in the evening and just LOVE them!
April 30
Today's Weight: 130
Total Weight Loss: 17 lbs.
The scale is showing that I've lost 17 pounds! I'm very excited. Haven't been this size since I've had my son. I've heard some people say that it feels like after you've been on Bystrictin for a while that your stomach will actually shrink. It feels like that could be happening. It really doesn't take much to fill me up. I deviated a bit last week when I met my friend for lunch. I drank a shake before I left and just ate a small dinner salad for lunch and was totally full. My friend was shocked at my weight and my appetite. I gave her some shake mix to try and she loves it. But I called the company and they're not yet selling it to the public.
May 7
Today's Weight: 129
Total Weight Loss: 18 lbs.
Only lost 1 pound this week even though I followed the plan. I think I might be hitting that dreaded plateau that I always hear about. Really haven't done anything different, but still losing so I guess I shouldn't complain. Have my husband's reunion next month. My goal is to be 125 lbs. and fit into a size 6 dress. I contacted the company and was able to purchase some Bystrictin for two of my friends (chocolate flavor only). They should be starting it this week.
May 14
Today's Weight: 127
Total Weight Loss: 20 lbs.
One month and 20 pounds! I've never had results like this before even when I did Weight Watchers. I'm about 7 pounds away from my weight in high school. My favorite jeans are way too big and I now need a belt to hold them up. Crazy! My friend carol just started the program and she's very excited. She took the powder to her doctor who said it seemed safe and she should try it. Still trying to get my husband to try it. He can definitely lose about 20 pounds.
May 21
Today's Weight: 126
Total Weight Loss: 21 lbs.
Tried mixing things up a bit. For a couple of days I tried a shake for lunch and dinner with snacks in between. Seemed to work well and ended up eating pretty low calories because I wasn't too hungry in the evening when the family eats a lot. I'm going to try this strategy more. I definitely need to start strengthening my abs. Lots of loose skin after losing the fat. Going to start doing some ab exercises that I found on YouTube.
May 28
Today's Weight: 126
Total Weight Loss: 21 lbs.
Horrible week because Memorial Day weekend. Went to TWO barbecues. Ate like a pig all weekend. Just maintained my weight. But got tons of compliments from friends and family. I should probably get a commission or something for referring customers to Bystrictin since I told everybody. The company is apparently out of product because two of my friends are on their waiting list. I'm glad they shipped me several cases to start. My husband's reunion is in two weeks. I'm going to shop for a new dress this week and hoping to fit into something cute.
June 4
Today's Weight: 124
Total Weight Loss: 23 lbs.
So far lost 23 pounds. I'm very excited. Found a cocktail dress for my husband's reunion. Actually can just about fit into a size 4. But I'm going to need to lose about a pound by Saturday J My friend Victoria went shopping with me and is amazed by my results. During the week I drank a shake for breakfast and dinner. It seems to be working well. Maybe because it's a change and I now eat a regular lunch. Then on weekends I do a shake for breakfast and lunch and then eat a regular dinner. I went out for Sushi last night and ate like half of what I normally eat. I know my stomach must have shrunk because I got filled up on only two orders of sushi and some salad.
June 11
Today's Weight: 121
Total Weight Loss: 26 lbs.
Amazing time at my husband's reunion. Saw people we haven't seen in years. Got a lot of compliments. I'm almost at my high school weight so I really felt great in my dress. I'm really motivated to continue losing weight. My husband thinks I look perfect (but he even said that when I was fat). Weather is getting warm so looking forward to buying a new swim suit. I've been blending the choco shakes with a ½ banana this week and ice. I'm replacing 2 meals a day during the week and usually just one on the weekend. Been substituting a lunch shake for a light sandwich on low carb tortilla (with either turkey or ham, cheese and veggies).
June 18
Today's Weight: 119
Total Weight Loss: 28 lbs.
Well I've passed my 3 months on the test program and lost a total of 28 pounds! I have to say this has been an amazing journey and never expected to lose this much weight so easily. My goal is to reach 115 pounds. Just 4 more pounds to go. I've been really starting to exercise now. For the first time in my life I actually enjoy exercising. I'll now be placing a reorder of Bystrictin since my complimentary supply is almost gone. My friend Carol has lost 11 pounds already and my sister-in-law has lost almost 15 pounds. I'm going to continue to make posts on occasion. Now is the hard part. Keeping it off. But it seems like I've really trained my stomach to not overeat.
July 9
Today's Weight: 117
Total Weight Loss: 30 lbs.
Just wanted to post that I reached 30 pounds of weight loss. Maybe not as impressive as some other Bystrictin users who have lost much more, but this is something I've never thought I'd be able to do. I really look and feel like a new person. I'm now doing a maintenance program and replacing only one meal a day with a shake. My only issue is with Century Sciences. They are not filling orders. My friend complained about this last month and now it's happened to me. I'm even on their auto-shipment program and they sent me an email saying they are back-ordered. I was supposed to be a VIP auto-ship customer. How can they expect me to stop taking the product? I've even recommended tons of customers so you'd think they would take care of me. They are supposed to be shipping again next week and promised me complimentary shipping. You'd think they'd do more. Oh well. Hopefully these guys get their act together. They should stop advertising for new customers if they can't even service their existing ones. Though Sharon is customer service is a doll. So no offense to you Sharon J


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Hollywood Now: Chris Pine, Rachel Weisz & Ari Graynor, Plus So Many Babies!By Gerri Miller
New flicks with celebs in interfaith relationships and from interfaith backgrounds, plus their baby news!Go To Pop Culture
NEW YORK (JTA)--As he lay dying last week in a Paris hospice, Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger reached out to his longtime friend Rabbi Israel Singer.
The Jewish-born Catholic official, who served for decades as a conduit between Vatican and the Jewish community, called Singer, a former senior official of the World Jewish Congress and a major player in the effort to build Catholic-Jewish ties. Singer flew to Paris and the two met several times before Lustiger succumbed to cancer on Sunday. He was 80.
Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger (R) was one of the leading lights of interreligious dialogue between Jews and the Catholic Church. At the same time, he caused discomfort among Jews because he was a convert to Catholicism. He is shown here with Israel Chief Rabbi Meir Lau. Photo courtesy World Jewish Congress.
"He was completely conscious and aware," said Singer, who called Lustiger by his Hebrew name. "Some of the conversations were 25 years old. They were very moving."
Born Aaron Lustiger in Paris in 1926, he was the first child of secular Polish-Jewish emigres. In 1940 he was sent with his sister to live with a Catholic woman following the German occupation of France. In August of that year, at age 13, he was baptized, adding Jean-Marie to his name.
Lustiger was a central figure in Catholic-Jewish reconciliation efforts that characterized the tenure of Pope John Paul II, with whom he was close. He served as John Paul's representative at the commemoration ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 2005.
As archbishop of Paris, Lustiger served as a diplomatic back-channel, relaying to the Vatican Jewish concerns regarding Catholic anti-Semitism and the building of a convent at the Auschwitz death camp.
The latter issue had a special resonance for Lustiger because his mother, Gisele, perished there.
"He understood the feelings that a Jew has about sensitive and important issues," Singer said. "You didn't have to convince him. You didn't have to convert him. He knew what it felt to be a Jew in a non-Jewish environment because, in this respect, many aristocratic Catholics probably viewed him as a Jew."
A longtime proponent of interreligious reconciliation, Lustiger was nevertheless seen as a troubling figure by the small cohort of Jewish leaders who regularly engaged their Catholic counterparts in dialogue. Though widely admired for his warmth and friendliness, even those close to him acknowledged their discomfort sitting across from a man who had willingly converted to Catholicism and yet continued to speak of himself as a Jew.
"I was born Jewish, and so I remain, even if that is unacceptable for many," Lustiger once told an interviewer.
"For me, the vocation of Israel is bringing light to the goyim," he said, referring to the Hebrew term for non-Jews. "That is my hope, and I believe that Christianity is the means for achieving it."
In an interview soon after being named archbishop by Pope John Paul II, he told an interviewer, "For me this nomination was as if, all of a sudden, the crucifix began to wear a yellow star."
One Jewish leader who met Lustiger many times in the context of interreligious dialogue said such comments underscore what he saw as the "problematic" nature of the endeavor.
"He said that as a Catholic he is a fulfilled Jew," said the leader, who asked not to be identified. "It implies that if you do not share that faith then you're not complete."
"It took awhile for Jewish leaders to recognize that he was not proselytizing but that he was really sincere in seeing himself as a bridge that could help reconciliation," said Rabbi James Rudin, a past chairman of the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations.
Even Singer, who was close to Lustiger and hosted him in his home, said he was deeply uncomfortable at their first meeting.
"It was almost impossible for me," Singer said. "I was embarrassed to tell people that we were meeting."
If it was hard for his Jewish interlocutors, it seems to have been equally hard for Lustiger himself.
In the 1970s he was reported to have considered leaving France for Israel, but he remained and quickly rose up the Church ranks. He became bishop of Orleans in 1979 and archbishop of Paris in 1981. Two years later John Paul made him a cardinal. He retired in 2005.
During a 1995 visit to Israel coinciding with Holocaust Remembrance Day, Lustiger was vilified by Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, who accused him of betraying his people at their darkest hour.
"To say that I am no longer a Jew is like denying my father and mother, my grandfathers and grandmothers," Lustiger responded. "I am as Jewish as all the other members of my family who were butchered in Auschwitz or in the other camps."
In a lighter moment during an appearance at Tel Aviv University, Lustiger was asked if he could become the next pope. He replied using the Yiddish word for crazy: "Meshuggeh."

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Picture: Prince Harry and Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge play in a polo match at Cirencester Polo Club Cirencester, England - 05.08.12
Prince Harry 's Vegas pictures may have been shrugged off by the British public - who are perhaps now used to his antics - though a debate is raging about The Sun newspaper's decision to publish the images, despite the majority of the UK press choosing not to.
The Press Complaints Commission said it had received 150 complaints about the images from the public, though that none had come from St James's Palace. The newspaper - owned by News International (currently caught up in the phone hacking scandal - made the move despite warnings from the Royal Family's lawyers that it would be an invasion of the Prince's privacy. It seemed a strange decision from the newspaper, given that the UK press had shown unity in not showing the pictures, and considering the public had been able to view them on American entertainment website Tmz.com for days. The Sun's managing editor David Dinsmore said, "Hundreds of millions of people have seen these pictures over the internet and it seems perverse that they shouldn't be shown in the pages of our newspaper". Conservative MP Louise Mensch said there's a "clear and demonstrable" public interest in the story - presumably to see Prince Harry stark naked. The pictures emerged from a private weekend the Prince spent with friends in Las Vegas. The two photographs show Harry and a naked woman in a hotel room, during what was believed to have been a game of strip billiards.
Paul Ashford, editorial director of the Daily Star and Daily Express, rejected The Sun's argument, telling the Bbc that "a very much stronger public interest ground" was needed to publish the pictures. The ever colourful London Mayor Boris Johnson commented, "The real scandal would be if you went all the way to Las Vegas and you didn't misbehave in some trivial way". The Sun don't seem to be coming out of this very well - earlier in the week they had attempted to recreate the naked photograph by using journalist Harry Miller, 31, and fashion intern Sophie Anderson, who they denied was forced to strip for the image.


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Folded into yesterday's proposed $3.8 trillion budget was $27.1 billion piece of pie for the Department of Justice. Dig a little deeper, and you'll find that the Obama Administration is asking for $5 million to invest in intellectual property crimes. According to the proposal, $5 million will net around 14 new employees, nine of whom will be attorneys. And if Congress approves, that means this anti-piracy division, I'll call them Law & Order ISP, will have a total of 34 people. Keep in mind, when the Administration asked for $3 million last year, it was denied. With failed legislation in both Houses (SOPA/PIPA) and pressure to act coming from the entertainment industry, maybe Congress will act differently this time around.
But let's go back a second... 34 people! That means there are only 20 on staff now. Those are the 20 people who, in between raids on vendors selling faux Fendi bags, found time to bring down Megaupload.


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After Syria [1], the Olympics [2], Ramadan [3], Syria, Ramadan [4], and still more Syria and Olympics [5] it's about time we checked back in with Egypt and the nascent democracy's new main man Mohammed Morsi. A catch-up quite overdue with the country whose revolution kept us on our toes and then to everyone's astonishment delivered cleanly and safely a new fresh-bearded President in place of the old ousted rotten dictator.
Included in the Morsi-review is the first reading of the Morsimeter [6] and a general snap-shot of new-born democratic Egypt at one month-old. Whatever happened to SCAF and a country's discontent?
Morsi's performance rating, the month after
Whatever happened to the "Morsimeter [7]" - the ultimate people power gizmo to monitor this democracy's promise-making president? Al Bawaba thought it would play the gas man and deliver a first reading from the wired-up democracy tool.
The results one month along are not obviously inspiring by any means. But promising, yes, sure. After all, expectations should be managed when nobody had any right to expect so much from the leader of the country which never stops--never stops giving its government challenges, that is.
So far so good: President Mohammed Morsi [8] is setting wrongs to right with Egypt's once less that 'clean' reputation. He may be one problem down and 63 more to go, but he's also "got 63 problems [and] but garbage ain't one!".
Share have your voice on the performance of Mohammed Morsi? Do you think he will be living up to his promises as first democratic leader for Egypt? Are the people or yourself happy with the new President?
[1] http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/syria-fsa-assad-defections-434612
[2] http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/arab-olympics-2012-435440
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/ramadan-tourism-best-cities-433970
[4] http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/cool-tips-fast-ramadan-2012-hot-434471
[5] http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/london-2012-arab-medals-history-435859
[6] http://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/morsi-egyptian-elections-431233
[7] http://morsimeter.com/
[8] http://www.albawaba.com/news/egyptian-president-appoints-new-pm-435369


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It's that time of year when the weather turns frosty, friends and families gather, and Pinterest pages fill with aspirational craft projects. Make your DIY dreams a reality this holiday season while indulging in warm popcorn and a movie.
When you give a homemade gift, you are giving a part of yourself to the recipient.Mark Frauenfelder
Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.Betty Friedan
Savvy Senior Movies
At 2pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, the Main Library hosts films about and starring seniors.
Performing, for me, has always been a very inner processBarbra Streisand
12 Minutes Max
A monthly showcase of short new works and works-in-progress by local artists in many disciplines. One Sunday a month, come see new pieces in music, dance, writing, film, theater, performance art and the like, each 12 minutes or less.
Vision begins with the eyes, but it truly takes place in the brain.Fei-Fei Li
Re-Imagining Learning
Marmalade Branch invites all to become inspired and informed at our series of events featuring dynamic talks from live local speakers, TED Talk videos, and conversations with your community. The December event will be centered on "Re-Imagining Learning," presented by Jason Tackett.
Computer Classesat The City Library
The City Library offers a variety of computer classes every month, from introductory classes and basic skills to advanced classes in the Creative Lab.
Computer science and machine learning can make rapid advances that seem really incredible.Bill Maris
Join the University of Utah School of Computing and The City Library for a lecture series about the impact of computer science on our society and culture. Topics include algorithms and bias, the science of air quality, and technology and arts collaborations.
Showcase your smarts against other trivia geeks
The second Friday of each month, take part in The Leonardo's Trivia night and see how much you know about current events, science, pop culture, history, and more.
As any small business owner knows, starting a business is not glamorous work.Kevin McCarthy
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Join Salt Lake SCORE for a workshops that will help you get your start-up off the ground. Participants will meet with business mentors to discuss the steps involved in starting a business, and will learn the keys to success.
Sweet Reads at Avenues Proper4th Tuesday of Each Month, 7–9pm
Get to know new faces from your neighborhood and expose yourself to books you might not normally read at this monthly book club gathering. Gatherings taking place February and later will focus on a pre-selected title.
Make Your Own BookplateSat, Dec 2 · Main Library, Level 4
Join us for a bookplate workshop during the Friends of The City Library Holiday Used Book Sale. If you pick up a giftable book during the Sale, why not personalize it with a custom-made bookplate? We'll have materials to transform our bookplate designs into your very own set of bookplates for gifts or for your own library.
The Salt Lake City Library hosts art exibits throughout the year. We also lists citywide exhibits here and in our events calendar. If you are a local artist, click on "Call for Entries" to get involved.
24: Is This Lesly? Artwork by Lesly Abalos-Ambriz Reception: Sat, Nov 4, 4–5p Chapman Branch
The Color of Places: Landscapes by Cookie Allred Reception: Sat, Nov 4, 3pm Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch
I Would Rather Wear a Cape: Drawings by Drew Grella Oct 23, 2017–Jan 5, 2018 Main Library, Children's Library
Alien Matters: Paintings by Kristina Lenzi Reception: Sat, Nov 11, 4pm Main Library, Gallery at Library Square
Morning Walk: Sculptures by David N. LeCheminant Reception: Sat, Nov 11, 4–5:30pm Main Library, Gallery at Library Square
Doublespeak: Paintings by Jerry Hardesty Reception: Sat, Nov 18, 4–5:30pm Marmalade Branch
Exhibits are chosen by a staff committee according to the needs and interests of the community, the variety of shows, the artistic quality of the works, and the suitability of format for each library's physical space. Submissions are accepted twice annually: during the two-week periods prior to April 10 and October 10.
Teen artists and art instructors, submit your or your student's portfolio to be featured at The City Library! We are always on the lookout for original art exhibitions for the Main Library's Canteena Space on Level 2, and welcome submissions year-round.


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A landscaper was sent to the hospital after being attacked by a swarm of bees near a shopping center at 48th Street and Warner Road on Wednesday.
Around 8 a.m. the landscaper was mowing the grass on the edge of the Bashas' shopping center at the southeast corner of 48th Street and Warner Road. The mower apparently disturbed a hive of bees in a palm tree and the bees attacked, according to Sgt. Joel Tranter of the Phoenix Police Department.
The 30–year-old man ran through sprinklers but was stung over 100 times. The Phoenix Fire Department responded and transported the victim to Chandler Regional Hospital for treatment. The man was awake and responsive when transported and his injuries were not expected to be life threatening, Tranter said.
The fire department used foam to kill the bees and remove the hive. The parking lot was closed off for some time as the bees were removed.
There have been several reports of dangerous bees in Ahwatukee this summer. Experts recommend people stay far away from the bees and call a professional company for help removing any hives.
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Carbon vehicle stop leads to jail
A Michigan man was jailed following a vehicle stop in Carbon County. State police at Fern Ridge said the incident occurred about 11:57 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, along Interstate 80 in Kidder Township.
Troopers said a Hertz rental vehicle bearing Michigan registration was stopped for speeding.
A consent search was made of the vehicle and K9 Johnny was used. He alerted troopers to luggage in the trunk.
A suitcase found contained $5,400, personal bank statements, recent wire transactions of large amounts of money, India currency, and personal documents such as marriage license, passports and recent sale of property.
All the items found were the property of the passenger, identified as Rajeshkumar B. Tiwari, 39, of Jackson, Mich.
Troopers said a check was made and it was learned that Tiwari had recent sexual assault arrests in Michigan and was currently out on bond. Troopers said the items found were indicators that led authorities to believe that Tiwari could possibly be fleeing the country.
A call was made to Michigan officials, who then indicated they would obtain a felony bench warrant for Tiwari's arrest.
A fugitive from justice warrant was obtained and Tiwari was taken into custody.
He was arraigned before District Judge Casmir Kosciolek, of Lansford. He was committed to the county prison in Nesquehoning in lieu of $1 million cash bail.
Michigan intends to extradite Tiwari, troopers added.


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Astros commemorate moon landing
Pregame ceremony, special patches on caps pay homage
By Jason Grodsky / MLB.com
On Monday, Cooper was on hand as the Astros commemorated Armstrong's famous moment at Minute Maid Park, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing mission.
Houston welcomed Andrea Mosie, Frank Hughes, Jack Kinzler, Jerry Goodman, Joe Kosmo, Randy Stone and Sylvia Stottlemyer of the NASA team that contributed to the success of the Apollo Program to take part in a pregame ceremony.
"It's just so great to have a chance to come be a part of this," Hughes said. "This relationship between the Astros and the space program has been wonderful. But this time to be able to come here and celebrate is really special with the anniversary of the 40 years since the landing, and we really appreciate the chance to come."
To commemorate the historic event, the Astros players wore special caps featuring the Apollo 11 patch in their game against the Cardinals.
Astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger sang the national anthem and the guests from NASA each threw out a first pitch, extending the long list of astronauts and space personnel who have had that honor at an Astros game.
"The Astros have had a great relationship with the astronauts from the very beginning," Astros owner Drayton McLane said. "In 1965, when they opened the Astrodome, the people who threw out the first balls were the original seven astronauts, and they threw out the first pitch that opened the Astrodome."
When Houston said goodbye to the Astrodome in 1999, it was only fitting it called on the most famous astronaut of all to make the final first pitch.
"We invited Neil Armstrong to come, and he normally didn't do events like that, but because the Astros were his team when he was living in Houston and was an astronaut he came from Ohio and threw out the last pitch," McLane said.
Armstrong and fellow astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins made history when the Apollo 11 command module Eagle touched down on the moon on July 20, 1969. It's a moment that Hughes said still brings pride to the American public 40 years later.
"We've had so many calls and e-mails, it's almost like the country has come back to life for awhile with the program and the event," he said.
From the first pitch at the Astrodome to Monday's first pitches, the Astros have had hundreds of astronauts toss out the first pitch at games, and Minute Maid Park is littered with various types of memorabilia from astronauts who have gone to space.
"Before they go into space we've had them take Astros pennants, ball and all sorts of things," McLane said. "We have those everywhere around the ballpark, and we're very excited to have such a close relationship with the space program."
Jason Grodsky is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Walgreens pharmacy holds official opening celebration
The nation's top retail pharmacy chain in terms of annual sales volume will make its debut in the Athens market today as Walgreens holds a ceremonial opening of its store at 110 Hawthorne Ave.
School overbilled for toner order
The Monsignor Donovan High School on Lavender Road fell victim to a fraud, when it was billed $1,549.56 for a shipment of copier machine toner it never ordered, Athens-Clarke police said.
Con artists bilk Athens resident
A Crane Drive woman reported Wednesday she was victimized by a pair of con artists who stole $2,000 from her by pretending to be heirs to a diamond fortune in Africa, Athens-Clarke police said.
Man arrested during drug raid
Members of the Athens-Clarke police Drug and Vice Unit executed a search warrant at 170 Berry Drive on Wednesday, seizing a quantity of crack cocaine and a semi-automatic weapon, and arresting 23-year-old Antron Ricardo Bishop on a parole violation, Athens-Clarke police said. An investigation was continuing, according to police.
Thief snatches $50 from motorist
A Broadacres Court woman reported Wednesday a person known to her reached into the open window of her car outside his Fifth Street residence at about 8:50 a.m. and snatched $50 from her hand, Athens-Clarke police said.
Theta Chi cited for noisy band
The Theta Chi fraternity was cited for violating the county's noise ordinance Thursday after a 11:45 p.m. complaint that a band was playing loudly at the fraternity's house located at 645 S. Milledge Ave., Athens-Clarke police said.
Woman says ex, two others raped her
A 35-year-old woman reported she was raped and sodomized by an ex-boyfriend and two other males last Friday after she went to the Danielsville Road residence she had shared with him in order to retrieve belongings, Athens-Clarke police said.
Suspect spotted after burglary
A Sycamore Drive residence was burglarized between 3 and 4:30 a.m. Wednesday and a laptop computer and DVD/VCR player with a total value of $1,058 were stolen, Athens-Clarke police said.
Teen hit by truck in city of Madison
A 13-year-old Madison boy was in serious condition in an Atlanta hospital Thursday night after he was struck by a pickup truck while trying to cross the street near downtown Madison, a trooper at the Georgia State Patrol's Madison post reported.
Chase over purse injures three people
Three people were taken to the hospital early Wednesday after a car chase that began with an accusation of a stolen purse ended with both cars crashing into the Psychology Building on the University of Georgia campus, Athens-Clarke police said.
Items taken from storage units
Two storage units at 2301 College Station Road were broken into between 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and an unknown time Thursday and items valued at $4,625 were stolen, Athens-Clarke police said.
Family seeks help with violent teen
A 79-year-old Athens woman reported Wednesday that her 14-year-old grandson punched the back of her head and slapped her face with the rear of his hand, Athens-Clarke police said.
Arrests made in sign thefts
An Athens resident and six University of Georgia students were arrested early Friday for stealing three Holman Avenue street signs they planned to give to a friend whose last name is Holman, Athens-Clarke police said.
Don't forget 'The Alamo'
The Alamo, the latest cinematic retelling of the doomed defense of the famous Texas fortress, is a film of small successes. Sadly, none of them have the first thing to do with telling the story of the famous siege or its aftermath. In taking on the Alamo, Texas-bred director/filmmaker John Lee Hancock surely understood the mythic stature of the story.
Jill Scott: Time off does music good
NEW YORK - Many music careers are over in four years - but that's how long Jill Scott waited to release her second album.
Suburbia sizzles in 'Desperate Housewives'
LOS ANGELES - Welcome to Wisteria Lane, Mr. Cherry's neighborhood.
Sunny Taylor receives national honor
Athens artist Sunaura (Sunny) Taylor, 22, is the grand prize winner in the VSA arts and Volkswagen of America awards, which each year recognizes and showcases young artists with disabilities, ages 16 to 25, who are living in the United States. The collaboration presented a total of $30,000 in cash awards to fifteen young artists.
Love sued by travel company
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Rocker Courtney Love was sued Thursday by a travel agency that claims she ordered nearly $50,000 in airline tickets, but wouldn't pay.
Altman's sequel to 'Tanner '88' bows on Sundance Channel
NEW YORK - How time flies. It was 16 years ago Robert Altman and Garry Trudeau joined forces to create a Democratic candidate for president, along with a satirical comedy series - "Tanner '88" - that documented Jack Tanner's imaginary run for the White House.
Accused stalker of Catherine Zeta-Jones pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES - A woman accused of stalking actress Catherine Zeta-Jones pleaded not guilty Wednesday, two weeks after a judge ruled she was competent to stand trial.
MOBO Awards rap up in London
LONDON - Urban music star Jamelia was crowned queen of the ninth annual MOBO Awards when she scooped three prizes. The 23-year-old won best single for "Thank You" and best video for "See It in a Boy's Eyes." She shared the U.K. act of the year award with rapper Dizzee Rascal.
High expectations for Social Distortion
Evidently, there's a limit to the number of hard-luck love songs a punk pioneer can pen.
Doukmak: Fasting - a higher purpose
For Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan will begin in less than two weeks. Many associate Ramadan only with the most manifest ritual of abstaining from food and drink between dawn and sunset for 30 days.
Today in History
Today is Friday, Oct. 1, the 275th day of 2004. There are 91 days left in the year.
Today's Best Bets
* 32nd annual Harvest Festival - 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lyndon House Arts Center, 293 Hoyt St.; more than 50 live demonstrations of old-time skills and crafts; free; (706) 549-4850 to register groups of 10 or more; (706) 613-3623.
Today in History
Today is Saturday, Oct. 2, the 276th day of 2004. There are 90 days left in the year.
Today's Best Bets
Healing Arts Centre four-year anniversary celebration - Healing Arts Centre, 834 Prince Ave.; free classes, sessions with therapists, workshops, performances, local music, art, building of meditation garden and yummy treats; (706) 613-1142.
Kelsang Nyema enjoys life as a Buddist nun
Kelsang Nyema, like her name, looks different than what one would expect from a young, white female who grew up in the Midwest and South.
From the mouths of elders ...
Sometimes, the best advice comes from those who've been there - many times.
LSU coaches have ties to Georgia
Mike Bobo never played against Kirby Smart's Bainbridge High School team when Georgia's quarterbacks coach was a prep star at nearby Thomasville.
Struggling passing game hosts struggling rushing game
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Marc Guillon's first start as Alabama's quarterback left him with loads of confidence - in the running game.
Wolfpack hopes offense wakes up
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina State figured to have a tough time replacing Philip Rivers, but nothing like this.
Players understand importance of game
Tipping the scales at more than 340 pounds, Georgia's 6-foot-4 offensive guard Max Jean-Gilles has the size of a super heavyweight fighter and, it turns out, Don King-like showmanship when describing the magnitude of today's clash between No. 13 LSU and third-ranked Georgia.
Head to head
Freshman Danny Ware is back for Georgia from a bruised left lung. He is averaging 6.8 yards per carry but those yards could be harder to come by against an LSU team that can load the box. Justin Vincent rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns in the SEC title game, but bruiser Alley Broussard has been most effective in SEC play this season. Edge: LSU.
Fulmer pleased with QBs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - There is no quarterback controversy at Tennessee. The Volunteers have a competition.
Kickers making Cajuns crazy
BATON ROUGE, La. - Maybe it has something to do with the way the moon is aligned in the sky. Perhaps some evil, green-skinned gremlin is spreading bear grease on the football.
Greene hoping for better results
David Greene has won a boatload of games as Georgia's starting quarterback. So many that if things break like the third-ranked Bulldogs hope, Greene will become the all-time winningest starting quarterback in Division I-A history by the day before Halloween.
Dogs have LSU backs logged
Nearly 10 months have passed, yet Georgia safety Thomas Davis still gets a queasy feeling thinking about the way LSU tailback Justin Vincent shredded the Bulldogs' defense for a record 201 yards and two touchdowns in the SEC Championship game.
Johnston: Team with more points will win it
This must be big since people have hounded me this week for my prediction for the Georgia-LSU game. Usually, nobody cares what I think.
Tech braces for talent-rich Miami
* Last Meeting: Miami beat Georgia Tech 28-13 in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville on Jan. 1, 2000.
Elmore making the most of his situation
Marquis Elmore knew all about Georgia football when he signed to play four years ago, but he wasn't aware he'd be playing defensive tackle as a redshirt sophomore.
Ball's popularity on rise at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA - The stares start before Reggie Ball reaches the top step of "The Stinger," Georgia Tech's on-campus shuttle bus.
Croom looking for turnaround
STARKVILLE, Miss. - Vanderbilt's high expectations for the 2004 season have been derailed by some bad breaks, Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom said earlier this week.
Teammates predict bright future for Bryant
A.J. Bryant has a grand total of one college catch, but the freshman has flashed enough ability in Georgia's practices since moving to receiver this spring that those around the program see his future as sunny as an SPF 50 day.
Boilermakers' Orton on a roll
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - When Kyle Orton arrived at Purdue, his future favorite receiver was already there. It just took awhile for the shy quarterback from Iowa to connect with a skinny, slow wideout named Taylor Stubblefield.
Magill: Bulldogs lost game, won fight in 1935
The most famous of Georgia's 24-game football series with LSU took place Nov. 16, 1935, in Sanford Stadium.
Broussard, Vincent form effective team
BATON ROUGE, La. - They're LSU's version of the Odd Couple, starring roommate Justin Vincent as neat-freak Felix Unger and Alley Broussard as the curmudgeon-like Oscar Madison.
Fans encouraged to use Gates 3, 4A
Fans attending Georgia's game against LSU are encouraged to enter Sanford Stadium at Gate 3 (general tickets) and Gate 4A (student tickets).
Auburn, Tennessee look to remain undefeated
Contrary to popular belief in Georgia and Louisiana, today's game between the Bulldogs and LSU isn't the only premiere contest in the SEC.
LSU-Georgia series
LSU leads 14-9-1
Fason making name for himself
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Ciatrick Fason is easy to miss but hard to overlook. Florida's junior tailback is enjoying a breakout season, delivering on the promise he has flashed through trying times.
Smith: Evans comfortable in all settings
When Damon Evans was growing up in Nebraska - first Omaha and subsequently Lincoln - the highlight of those precocious years were summer trips to visit relatives in Los Angeles.
2004 schedule
LSU, Saturday 3:30; TV: CBS
Two-quarterback system working well for Tigers
BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell was having lunch at one of the university's cafeterias recently when he noticed someone staring at him.
Magill: Towns displayed speed on special teams play
Although LSU holds a 14-19-1 lead in the series, some of the most spectacular touchdowns have been made by Georgia Bulldogs.
Fans welcome at Coca-Cola Football Town
The 2004 Coca-Cola Football Town USA Tour visits Athens today.
Scenes from the field
Georgia defensive tackle Ray Gant puts the clamps on Marshall quarterback Bernard Morris in the Bulldogs' 13-3 victory over the Thundering Herd on Sept. 18.
Women's golf team in third
Franklin, Tenn. - The Georgia women's golf team carded a 4-over 292 in Friday's opening round of the Mason Rudolph Championship at the Vanderbilt Legends Course.
Cabinet members promote health in battleground states
PHILADELPHIA - Three U.S. Cabinet secretaries fanned out across the country recently to promote healthier lifestyles, especially among the nation's snack-filled, exercise-starved youth.
Major arthritis drug raises heart attack risk
TRENTON, N.J. - Vioxx, the blockbuster arthritis drug heavily promoted on TV and taken by tens of millions of people, was pulled from the market by its maker Thursday after a study found it doubled the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Drug makers offer help to access free medicines
ATLANTA - Low-income Georgians can call one toll-free number now for help finding free or discounted medicines, as the largest drug companies launch a major public-relations campaign.
Are moles called garden friend or foe?
The soft, springy feel of the lawn beneath your feet feels pleasant at first, then gives way to panic as you look down to see tunnels pushing up just beneath the surface. An invasion of moles!
Cottingham: Renovation pruning can update your landscape
When we bought our 1960s house, most of it was hidden behind what looked like the original landscaping - a row of 4-foot high hollies along the front with a tiny gap for access to the front door, anchored by big monster shrubs on the corners.
This isn't grandpa's pegboard
Most homeowners don't dare use the words pegboard and décor in the same sentence.
Last chance to visit local Idea House
Take advantage of the Southern Living Idea House at the Georgia Club, open to the public through Oct. 17. The house is full of ideas for outdoor accessories, colorful kids' rooms and ways to organize a busy family's lifestyle. The Southern Living Idea House is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The house is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Tickets can be purchased for $5 and are available at the door. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Thompson: Getting organized important
Recently, I wrote about home emergency preparedness kits - admitting I still hadn't done one.
Backyard birds carry nutrition and health considerations
It won't be long before backyard birding enthusiasts tote out tons of seed and suet in the annual effort to attract flocks of feathered friends.
Political parties should avoid religious exploitation
Political parties and candidates for president should be examined by measuring their policies against the range of ethics and faith values.
Kemp's record doesn't reflect pro-environment
Aaron Konnick's Sept. 11 letter boldly states that Georgia's Senate has "no stronger advocate of common-sense environmental policies" than Brian Kemp. The "common-sense" qualifier is a typical label of pseudo-environmentalists, and the assertion that Kemp is the environment's strongest advocate is easily proven false.
Gay rights issue may change who voter picks for Congress
I am from Savannah, and I had great hope for John Barrow leading the way against Rep. Max Burns. I do feel as though John did flip-flop on the issues after he got the help he needed from Savannah's gay voters. While I think Barrow is the lesser of the two evils, after this I feel very much compelled not to vote for either candidate.
Nit-picking government missed a huge pest in oversized house
I read in amazement and amusement the Sept. 29 article, "Local laws leave huge house without a home." In a city that tickets trash cans and extra cars, how can a structure of that size get built without inspection? The newspaper needs to do some serious follow up. All this brings to mind a new take on a couple of movie lines: "Where's the money?" and "Big brother where art thou."
Don't let photographs discourage blood donors
I hope your Sept. 23 picture of the young woman grimacing does not discourage others from giving blood. Actually, it has been my experience that there is very little discomfort. However, there is tremendous satisfaction in knowing you have possibly saved three lives each time you donate. I plan to give for the 155th time Monday. I encourage all others to donate, also.
Tant needs to leave the past and join modern time
Your columnist Ed Tant is trapped in a time warp. Does he still pedal into swarms of multicolored butterflies and lose control of his bicycle?
President limits capacity to deal with terrorists
President Bush was beat on his own turf in this first presidential debate (of 2004). Bush's strengths were supposed to be homeland security and the war on terror, the focus of this first debate. However, Kerry made the case Bush is not credible. The president went to war in Iraq, making claims about their weapons of mass destruction and linking Saddam's regime to al-Qaida and 9/11. What we found were no weapons of mass destruction and no links to al-Qaida or 9/11. The result of this war was the shifting of resources away from fighting terrorism and protecting homeland security. Bush is incapable of leading a global effort to win the war against terrorism. A global effort is necessary to conquer a global threat. If we can't rally more countries to join us in our fight against terrorism, if our president limits our allies to Poland and the Philippines because of his leadership failures, then we can't win this war. Bush limits our capacity to hunt down and capture terrorists. Kerry has proven to security moms and all America! ns that he has what it takes to lead this country on the most important issues we face, while Bush does not.
There are flexible options for adopting shelter pets
Mike Rhomberg seems to misunderstand what role animal control plays in our community (Sept. 29 letter). They have the thankless job of dealing with unwanted pets, nuisance animals and negligent owners. No one wakes up in the morning looking forward to euthanizing a perfectly good dog, but unfortunately someone has to do it. The solution isn't longer hours, but citizens keeping their pets in fences on their own property and sterilization.
Braswell coached honesty as well as competitiveness
In response to Christopher Brown's Sept. 20 letter about cheerleading Coach Marilou Braswell's cheer squads being substandard, I have to respond that he does not have the facts. When Braswell came to the University of Georgia in 1993 she coached several teams who were very competitive and placed high in national competitions.
Columnist needs to teach kid tolerance, not fear of cupcakes
This is in response to Lisa Lewis' (Sept. 27) column, "Struggling with school snacks."
Recruits in town for game
Georgia's basketball team invited the nation's No. 1 high school player and the top-ranked center to campus Friday with the football team's game against 13th-ranked LSU in mind.
UGA network puts numbers to recent storms
A glance at the heaviest rain and highest winds recorded by the University of Georgia's Automated Environmental Monitoring Network as the remnants of Tropical Storms Frances, Ivan and Jeanne passed through Georgia last month:
Mount St. Helens erupts
MOUNT ST. HELENS, Wash. - Mount St. Helens, the volcano that blew its top with cataclysmic force in 1980, erupted for the first time in 18 years Friday, belching a huge column of white steam and ash after days of rumblings under the mountain.
Mom accused of beating up student
COLUMBUS - A woman faces battery and disorderly conduct charges after school officials said she stepped onto her son's school bus and helped him beat up another student.
Eruption predicted at Mount St. Helens in next few days
SEATTLE - The flurry of earthquakes at Mount St. Helens intensified further Thursday, and scientists warn that a small or moderate blast could spew ash and rock as far as three miles from the crater in the next few days.
Teen not guilty in church fires
A 16-year-old Prince Avenue Christian School student accused of setting fires at Prince Avenue Baptist Church has been found not guilty of felony arson and related charges after a five-day trial in Clarke County Juvenile Court.
Intentions behind large house eluded inspectors
Building inspectors couldn't prove what became obvious during construction of a Peter Street house - that the 4,000-square-foot, three-story, eight-bedroom house was intended for more than one family.
No penalty for spills caused by storms
ATLANTA - The state's chief environmental regulator said Friday she will not penalize local governments for the estimated 28 million gallons of sewage spills that occurred during Hurricanes Frances, Ivan and Jeanne.
Missing shotgun turns up
A Clarke County sheriff's deputy is facing disciplinary action for failing to return a shotgun he had checked out more than two years ago, the county's chief deputy said Thursday.
Florida hurricanes delay funerals; undertakers look for water, electricity
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - The four-in-a-row hurricanes that have disrupted lives across Florida have also delayed life's final journey for many.
Piano player leads birthday celebration
ATLANTA - Serenaded by some of his favorite songs, Jimmy Carter celebrated his 80th birthday Friday by listening to a master pianist who is attempting to break a world record by playing continuously for 13 1/2 hours.
Barrow floats idea of a regional jail
Barrow County officials want Clarke, Jackson and Oconee counties to consider joining them in developing a regional jail that could ease inmate overcrowding in each of the counties, all of which have jails that currently exceed capacity.
District 46 rivals rap each other's fund raising
The race for Georgia's District 46 Senate seat is heating up as both sides accuse the other of putting the seat up for sale to outside interests.
Defense in arson trial questions investigation
The lawyer for a Prince Avenue Christian School student accused of deliberately setting two fires at an Athens church painted a picture of a police investigation bungled by inexperienced investigators as testimony ended Thursday in the teen's arson trial in Clarke County Juvenile Court.
Inquests clear jailers, police
Jurors for separate coroner's inquests have determined that a man who died in February after he was found hanging at the Clarke County Jail had committed suicide, and a woman who died last year while in Athens-Clarke police custody on a shoplifting charge had succumbed to heart disease.
Commission improves meeting room
Commission Chairman Melvin Davis said the county decided to renovate the meeting room after several residents complained that they believed they weren't able to see and hear all the facts presented to the commission.
Police seeking arrest warrant for former lawmaker Haines
Athens-Clarke County police have asked for a warrant to arrest former state senator and congressional candidate Doug Haines on a charge that he verbally assaulted a teenage girl.
Two workers die in road-work wreck
SUWANEE - Flags outside Gwinnett County facilities were at half-staff Thursday, a day after two county transportation workers were killed and another badly injured when they were hit by a motorist.
Jury convicts official on sex charges
ATLANTA - A Fulton County jury convicted a former Atlanta city official on Friday of offering to pay a teen for sexual favors.
Panel hears Norwood's plan for eliminating 'card check' system
WASHINGTON - A House panel heard a partisan debate Thursday concerning a proposal by U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood, R-Evans, that would outlaw the "card checks" often used to rally workplace support for union membership.
Man gets sentence for killing sister
DECATUR - A judge has imposed an unusual sentence on a mentally ill man who was convicted of killing his 14-year-old sister two years ago.
Rules ban campaigning near early voting sites
ATLANTA - The popularity of early voting has prompted Georgia's Election Board to enact new rules that bar campaigning near polls during the five-day advance voting period.
Court reverses award against former mayor
ATLANTA - The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed compensatory and punitive damages of $1.5 million against a former Porterdale mayor who was found liable for environmental damages from his company, L.B. Recycling.
Suspicious mail contained medical device
A suspicious package making a "beeping" noise found Tuesday at the U.S. Post Office on Alps Road turned out to be a medical device being shipped to a company in Melbourne, Fla., a U.S. Postal Service official said Thursday.
Governor's wife diagnosed with early stages of breast cancer
ATLANTA - Georgia first lady Mary Perdue, wife of Gov. Sonny Perdue, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a lumpectomy at Emory University Hospital on Friday, the governor's office announced.
Global reach: A cultural display
Theyn Subramanian, a third-year student at the University of Georgia, performs a traditional Indian dance at Herty Field on Friday afternoon.
Emory patients told of possible exposure
ATLANTA - Emory University officials assured Friday that there was little chance that more than 500 surgical patients at the school's medical center could have been infected by a fatal disease similar to the human version of mad cow disease.
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Tant: McCarthyism's fear-mongering specters haunt us
Fifty years ago, this nation sweltered in a climate of fear as a political demagogue named Joseph McCarthy used lies, scandal and innuendo to brand as communists, "Red dupes" or "pinkos" any American who opposed his slimy brand of politics. A minor league Republican senator from Wisconsin, McCarthy cynically used America's Cold War paranoia to make a name for himself while smearing the names of others.
Critics who dismiss credit for out-of-classroom work should do homework
First The Washington Post revealed that football players in some of America's finest universities were receiving academic credit for participating in their sport, in courses taught by head coaches. Then NBC, in a recent halftime piece aired during the Notre Dame-Michigan football game (and in which I was quoted), called the practice fraud and cheating. Sports columnists nationwide are expressing outrage about intercollegiate athletics gone wild again.
UGA's academic rigor needs to be regularly assessed
Today's high schoolers know they must work hard to get a shot at attending the University of Georgia. But if they do get admitted, many of these once-diligent students seem unafraid to slack off.
What others say
"The first debate is typically the most important. A debater who has made a mistake in the first debate rarely has a chance to correct it in later debates."
Future of America's military depends on increasing troops
While the issue of President Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard may or may not be relevant to his fitness for office, the way in which the National Guard was used during the war in Vietnam had a significant effect on that war and on our ability to prosecute successfully the current global war on terror.
* When & Where: 7:30 p.m., Red Raider Stadium in Danielsville
* When & Where: 7:30 p.m., The Reservation in Toccoa
Kaltefleiter: Dragons for real? No way
This could be one of the most-anticipated games in recent years at Jefferson's Memorial Stadium, and no, Commerce doesn't arrive for another two weeks.
* When & Where: 7:30 p.m., Reid Stadium in Conyers
* When & Where: 7:30 p.m., Tiger Stadium in Greensboro
Jags stay in hunt for playoffs
CONYERS - Lacking confidence and coming off a dismal offensive performance, Cedar Shoals got just what it needed at Reid Stadium on Friday.
Jefferson's Gurley overcomes setbacks to make impact
JEFFERSON - Jake Gurley avoids failure like it hurts worse than the shoulder injury that has hindered his senior season.
Eagles squander big lead
It was a story of two halves in the renewing of an inter-state rivalry that hasn't been contested since the late 1980's, as Athens Christian School allowed 27-unanswered points to fall 34-28 to Christ School (N.C.)
Gladiators face must-win game
Six days after his Gladiators suffered their worst loss since he arrived in Athens, Clarke Central coach William DeVane was still shaking his head.
Duckett keeps faith as Dunn takes over
FLOWERY BRANCH - For all the whining heard from underused NFL running backs during the last two years, T.J. Duckett makes a concerted effort to be respectful of his awkward situation with the Atlanta Falcons.
* When & Where: 7:30 p.m., R. Harold Harrison Stadium
Owens, White lift Monroe Area
MONROE - Quarterback Deboris Owens scored on runs of 1 and 24 yards as Monroe Area defeated visiting Elbert County 21-14 Friday night at Legion Field.
* When & Where: 7:30 p.m., Memorial Stadium in Jefferson
Panthers struggle in defeat
JEFFERSON - Jackson County hoped to send the homecoming crowd away happy by notching their third consecutive victory. But the Panthers, who were without featured running back Bo Bonds due to an ankle injury, just didn't have enough offensive firepower, as Loganville took a 14-7 victory.
Late field goal hands Jefferson first loss
JEFFERSON - Long before Athens Academy traveled to Memorial Stadium to face Jefferson on Friday, Chip Elder sensed something special might take place.
Superstitious or not, Jackson Co. has won two straight
JEFFERSON - Until recently, two boulders inside Panther Stadium have served as bearers of Jackson County tradition and pride. Seniors painted the rocks each year and the football team ran between the twin stones when sprinting onto the field on Friday nights.
Madison County shocks Gladiators
DANIELSVILLE - Madison County's playoff chances are as real as Jamey Rice's fourth-quarter touchdown and Blake Austin's fumble recovery.
Athens Academy volleyball team sweeps way to pair of wins
Athens Academy's volleyball dominated the three-team meet Thursday, knocking off both North Oconee and Johnson in straight games by identical 2-0 scores.
Lady Spartans cross country tops Chestatee
Competing without two of their two runners, Athens Academy's Lady Spartans placed five harriers in the top five en route to victory at a 10-team meet Thursday at the Academy.
* Oconee County 1/1, St. Pius X 1, Habersham Central 0: At Conyers, the Lady Warriors of Oconee County went 1-1 in the first round of the Conyers Classic volleyball tournament Friday at Heritage High School, falling in two games to St. Pius X while sweeping Habersham Central.
Numeric values
1 - Passing yards Athens Academy registered in a 14-9 loss to Lincoln County last week. The No. 9-ranked Spartans were averaging almost 80 passing yards before the loss.
Warriors' defense too strong for Wildcats
WINDER - It was deja vu all over again Friday as Oconee County shut down Apalachee 24-6 in the teams' first meeting.
Ichiro ties hits record
SEATTLE - Ichiro Suzuki tied the 84-year-old major league record for hits in a season with No. 257 when he chopped a leadoff single to left field Friday night.
Franklin, Tenn. - The Georgia women's golf team carded a 4-over 292 in Friday's opening round of the Mason Rudolph Championship at the Vanderbilt Legends Course.
TV viewers not running after Chase
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Chase for the Championship was supposed to pump new interest into the final 10 races of the Nextel Cup Series season as stock-car racing goes head-to-head with the National Football League.
Braves hang on for win
CHICAGO - Greg Maddux said he doesn't regret his choice to return to the Cubs last winter, but there was a wistful expression on his face when he considered where he'd be spending his autumn.
Duckett keeps faith as Dunn takes over
FLOWERY BRANCH - For all the whining heard from underused NFL running backs during the last two years, T.J. Duckett makes a concerted effort to be respectful of his awkward situation with the Atlanta Falcons.
Braves' future starts next week
ATLANTA - Another October, another postseason for the Atlanta Braves. It's sort of baseball's version of "Groundhog Day."
Phillies secure second place
PHILADELPHIA - Jimmy Rollins and Placido Polanco homered, Cory Lidle pitched six solid innings and the Phillies secured second place in the NL East with a win over the Marlins.
High cost of revenge doesn't deter drivers
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Stacy Compton wants a telephone call and an explanation from fellow Busch Series driver Martin Truex Jr.
Nemechek back on the front row
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Joe Nemechek once went by one of the most recognizable nicknames in NASCAR. Everybody called Nemechek "Front-Row Joe" in the late-1990s because of his penchant for strong qualifying runs. He started on the pole or on the outside of Row 1 in 10 races between 1997 and 2000.
Athens Academy's Lady Spartans
Competing without two of their two runners, Athens Academy's Lady Spartans placed five harriers in the top five en route to victory at a 10-team meet Thursday at the Academy.
UGA professor gets cancer grant
A professor in the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has received a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute for breast cancer research.
Georgia Center to unveil path
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Path of Lifelong Learning at 3 p.m. Friday. The path, located beneath an arbor just outside the main entrance of the Georgia Center on Carlton Street at South Lumpkin Street, will be a commemorative brick promenade paved by supporters of adult and continuing education at UGA.
$4.4 million collected in donations
Private donations to the University of Georgia Athletic Association since July 1 already might have eclipsed the amount the nonprofit organization garnered during all of fiscal year 2004.
* Oconee County 1/1, St. Pius X 1, Habersham Central 0: At Conyers, the Lady Warriors of Oconee County went 1-1 in the first round of the Conyers Classic volleyball tournament Friday at Heritage High School, falling in two games to St. Pius X while sweeping Habersham Central.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Emory Johns Creek Hospital's Dr. Greg Robertson says many of the 150,000 limb amputations annually could be prevented if more people were aware of a new surgical procedure he helped pioneer.
The cause of these amputations is what is known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) where the arteries become clogged with plaque – the build-up of fatty deposits and other cells that can build up in the walls of arteries over time.
The old technology of detecting plaque build-up with X-rays does not provide the degree of visual competency to go in and scrape the walls of the arteries. In advanced cases, the treatment becomes amputation.
"It's a problem. There is so much awareness of cancer and heart disease, but PAD flies under the radar," Robertson said.
Robertson says what is especially tragic is there is a new procedure to allow a tiny laser camera mounted in the device that allows the surgeon to see to score the arterial walls. The way Robertson describes the device (called an Ocelot and manufactured by Avinger Co.) is it is like an auger with a laser camera.
"So what we need to do is a better job of educating doctors and nurses to screen for PAD – not only to diagnose it, but to treat it with the latest technology," he said. "It's a 15-minute test similar to an EKG.
"What is needed is the understanding, the training and the passion to treat PAD patients."
Patients most at risk of PAD are diabetics and smokers.
Robertson has been working with Dr. John Simpson at Stanford University. Simpson is perhaps the leader in less invasive cardiovascular surgical procedures and invented the Ocelot.
Robertson conducted the trials for the Ocelot in Germany and South America that got the Ocelot medically approved for use in the United States.
"It is really life-changing for these patients," Robertson said. "It allows the surgeon to see inside the artery as he performs the [removal of plaque]. You put a laser camera on the device; it allows the surgeon to stay on target without poking a hole in the artery."
He recently had a 38-year-old patient who was a farmer in Tennessee. Diagnosed with PAD, he was referred to Robertson as his last and best chance to prevent amputation. Robertson was successful in saving the leg with this minimally invasive procedure.
"He had already lost his other leg at the knee in an accident. As a farmer, had he lost his other leg he would not have been able to earn a living," Robertson said. "Not only that, blocked arteries are the leading cause of death in America."


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Hi, sorry for the newbie question. I'd like to have the accordion slider of my newscast (html) focus on the first slide after the preload and then starting with autorotation. How can i change it? thanks
Could you describe what you mean by autorotation? The accordion slider doesn't rotate in the way that I am interpreting what you mean.
Is this the slider you are talking about? http://kriesi.at/demos/newscast/light/index.html
Yes, sorry ,this one and this rotation! but i would like to have it loading with the first slide "open" and after, rotating to the next. i'm sorry for my bad english..
I'm also curious about how this might be done. I currently have the accordion set to autorotate, but I'd like it to start open at the first slide.
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Just loving all of the choices folks have made! With each comment, I look to the puzzles and count up, down, left or right, to see which one you each like the most! Thank you for joining in the fun Lyndee, Patti, Laura, Shirley, Maryrob, robryan and cevas!
Great picture-puzzle! Thanks Suzy. It really makes me want to visit Ireland!!!
Hard to choose - but the sunny yellow one gets the final vote Suzy!! Thanks for the fun puzzle :))
I like em all, but I really like that big green one on the top row.A very pretty puzzle,Thanks Pumpkin.
Red door with the white rounded arch, third row down, third in from the left, Thanks, Suzy.
Mine is the same as Patti's...third row down, third in from left.
Third row down, 3rd door in! Thank you Suzy! That was fun!
Since the one second from the right and second from the top is the color of my front door, I would like that one plaese. Changing to another color would only confuse me!!!!
It's yours, Chickie!Why ask why, snooker? :)Keep on doing the self talk, green Warbler!OH NO, Ginger! Not meant to give you jitters!!!
I just get in a jitters when I have to make a difficult choice Suzy~~~~~~~jitterrrrrrs! Tehee.
Red is always welcoming,...but stone framework is desirable.... oh astoop or cornice is good... lets see, glass to peek out....
Why are you asking hard questions? :)
I like the aqua one with 9 panes. : )
Pleased you liked the brightness, Putter!Aren't they wonderful, Jim?Take your time, Lorna. You can change your mind as often as you like! :)Wise choice, Beekay. You have a good eye for detail!A Happy St. Paddy's to you as well, smllpkg! One can learn a lot about folks from the doors they pick, Francine....the color they select, whether the door is solid or has windows in it, whether the entrance is recessed, simple, grand..... I like the upper window in the one you selected and can just imagine the light shining through that into an entranceway. A fine choice!
So many. The second row down from the top (got that?) furthest right, the turquoise door surrounded by white with an upper fan window looks quite inviting and cheerful. Hee-hee, Suzy. I'm aware you really didn't want to know. Good puzzle title. :)
"The Doors of Ireland" I bought a poster like this when I was there. Happy St. Paddy's to you!
Way too hard to chose, but I am thinking the one with the life preserver must be by the beach so that will be my choice :-))
The third from the right, second row down, or the third from left second row up. or..... Great puzzle Suzy, thanks!
A hard choice, Suzy! My favorites are the doors with the fan lites above.
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Apparently Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's movie "Lovelace" is about porn in the '70s or something. I wouldn't know, I'm not a very big connoisseur of such things. I like to read books and watch PBS dramas about proper English people drinking tea and whatnot. Yeah, that's the ticket.
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I had this delicious soup at a friend's house. It was very easy to make, but it must be very high in fat. Can you make it low-fat and still keep it delicious?
– Marianne, Champaign, Ill.
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
8 servings
1/2 stick butter
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1 (1.27-ounce) packet taco seasoning
3 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups half-and-half
1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (15-ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup salsa
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping soup
16 ounces tortilla chips
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Melt the butter, and saute the onion and garlic in it for 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute more, stirring. Add the taco seasoning, then add the broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the soup, creamed corn, salsa, chicken and cilantro. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Crumble tortilla chips into bowls, then add the soup. Top the soup with more tortilla chips, cheese and cilantro.
Per serving: 832 calories, 48 g fat, 140 mg cholesterol, 1,980 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrates, 41 g protein, 6 g fiber.
This is a really creamy and flavorful soup. I made a lot of changes, but I retained the original creamy texture and spicy flavor. Much of the seasoning is from the salsa, so use your favorite at the level of heat you prefer. This version makes more soup than your recipe, and it can be halved, but I don't think you'll have any problem using it up.
Low-fat Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
10 servings
8 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 whole carrots, grated
2 whole zucchini, grated
5 cups fat-free chicken broth
2 cups salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or cayenne to taste)
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 cups fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut six of the tortillas in half, then slice into strips 14 inch wide. Place on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray. Place in the oven and turn after 4 minutes. Cook another 4 minutes, until crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Cut the remaining two tortillas into strips, then dice the strips. Set aside.
In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat, and saute the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, adding chicken broth if necessary. Add the grated carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook another 2 minutes, adding chicken broth as needed. Add the diced tortilla, cover with broth and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the rest of the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the salsa, cumin, chili powder, pepper, corn and black beans. Return to a boil.
Combine the cornstarch and water, stir until completely dissolved and add to the pot, stirring constantly, until it boils and thickens. Add the chicken and half of the cilantro, and heat through. Add the half-and-half and heat soup but do not boil. Serve topped with baked tortilla strips, cilantro and cheese.
Per serving: 333 calories, 5 g fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 593 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrates, 20 g protein, 7 g fiber.
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Authorities in southeastern Virginia searched by air and boat Friday for a missing man and treated nine others who for several hours were left clinging to debris in frigid water after the 22-foot sailboat they were on capsized where the Pagan and James rivers meet.
None of the ten people, who are in their 20s, was wearing a lifejacket on the boat when it overturned Thursday night, Virginia Marine Resources Commission spokesman John Bull said.
Bull said the six men and four women had been at a party in Newport News when they decided to go for a midnight cruise. It wasn't immediately clear why the boat capsized.
Five of the passengers managed to swim to shore after spending about five hours in the water and drifting about three miles, Bull said. They managed to stay afloat by clinging onto various passing debris such as a boat fender, which protect boats from banging into docks.
"It must've been a harrowing experience - clutching a floating gas can," he said.
Bull said emergency responders pulled the other four out of the water shortly after the first group knocked on the door of a nearby homeowner, who called authorities. About the same time, a tug boat captain ran into the capsized sailboat on the James River near where the Navy mothballs old ships known as the Ghost Fleet.
Bull said that the victims - who are from the Newport News area - were taken to an area hospital and that one person was in critical condition, although specifics weren't immediately available. Police were at the hospital questioning those involved, he said. The identities of those on the boat have not been released.
Authorities are impounding the sailboat as part of the investigation, Bull said. He said one of the unanswered questions is whether the boat was large enough to safely have 10 people on board.
The sailboat had floatation devices on board, but the passengers couldn't get to them once the boat overturned, he said.
Coast Guard Lt. Mike Patterson said it wasn't immediately clear who the boat was registered to. He said the water temperature was 57 degrees Friday morning and that overnight conditions showed there was a light breeze with waves probably at a foot or less.
Bull said emergency responders were able to respond quickly because of a previously scheduled training exercise in the area.


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'No exact timetable' for Joba's move
'No exact timetable' for Joba's move
While the organization isn't ready to budge from that plan yet, manager Joe Girardi cracked open a sliver of possibility on Saturday that the hard-throwing right-hander may remain in relief for the rest of the 2008 season, given the Yankees' needs.
"That's possible, yes," Girardi said.
Girardi was asked if the Yankees' stance represented something of a departure from their consistent statements that they view Chamberlain as a starting pitcher in the long-term picture. The Yankees have said he would be moved at some point.
"Some point could be next year, it could be two years," Girardi said. "[That] there's no exact timetable is what I'm telling you exactly. Could it happen in month A, B, C, D? Yes. I don't really have an exact timetable to tell you when it's going to happen."
General manager Brian Cashman said that the Yankees continue to have a plan for Chamberlain, but without divulging that blueprint, he seemed to attribute Girardi's statement to general fatigue of Chamberlain's situation and its non-stop speculation.
"I think we're all probably tired of talking about when," Cashman said. "He's in the bullpen right now, and we certainly have a plan for him. When we decide to make the change, we'll let you know. It's as simple as that."
The rookie has often grinned and said he "gives people something to talk about." Chamberlain's performance -- he owns a 2.60 ERA over 16 appearances and has struck out 20 in 17 1/3 innings -- has played a major role, but more and more, that discussion has included both Cashman and Girardi.
The Yankees' problems of late have been more related to their silent offense than their starting pitching, Cashman said, and he noted that he is "worn out" on the topic of Chamberlain.
"Let's just leave it alone," Cashman said. "Joba is pitching for us out of the 'pen right now. I'm not going to even speculate on when we're going to make the change and put him in the rotation. He's a reliever right now for us. Leave him there.
"We also have some young guys in the bullpen that are doing well and emerging over time, which is nice to see and gives us more choices. I'm not going to fast-forward any more. We've done enough of that."
Girardi said that he would keep the Yankees' discussions regarding Chamberlain in-house, but he said the rotation "is not something we've talked about right now" and that when he would potentially move "is not a preset decision."
Chamberlain would need to be sent to the Minor Leagues to expand his pitch count if the Yankees were to execute the change in-season. Chamberlain's highest pitch count this season came at Chicago on April 24, when he tossed 33 pitches in 1 1/3 innings, taking his first Major League loss.
"It'll take some time, because the most pitches that you'll probably see him throw in a day [now] is 35 in an outing," Girardi said. "Then you're asking him to get up to 100 pitches, so that takes time for any starter. You figure you'd go 35-50 to maybe 65 or 70-85, just like you would in Spring Training."
It is little secret that the club is keeping a strict innings limit on all three of its top young prospects -- Chamberlain, Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. Hughes is in no danger of exceeding his limit since he will be sidelined until July with a broken rib in his right side, but Chamberlain and Kennedy are both still under the microscope.
"Everyone knows there's some innings limitations on Joba Chamberlain, all of our kids," Girardi said. "You can't abuse them their first full season in the big leagues. We have to be very careful. We look at it long-term."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.