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New Banner Health Center unveiled
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Good heart health at Sterling Regional MedCenter
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Couple doing well thanks to Sterling Community Health Fair
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Press Releases
STERLING, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2015) — Banner Health has named Kelly Hurt, MBA, MHA, interim chief executive officer of Sterling Regional MedCenter. Hurt replaces Sharon Lind who is moving to Arizona to become CEO at two Banner Health hospitals.
PHOENIX (June 29, 2015) – Banner Health has name Sharon Lind chief executive officer of Banner Ironwood and Banner Goldfield medical centers. Lind joined Banner Health in 2012 as CEO of Ogallala Community Hospital in Nebraska and has also been serving as interim CEO at Sterling Regional MedCenter in Colorado since January.
Sterling Regional MedCenter hires new finance leader
STERLING, Colo. (May 27, 2015) — Sterling Regional MedCenter welcomes Tiffany Weber, the facility's new chief financial officer. Weber starts in her new role June 1.
Banner Health lifts visitor restrictions at all facilities
2014-2015 cold and flu season starts to wind down
PHOENIX (April 1, 2015) – As the flu and cold season winds down, Banner Health has lifted visitor restrictions at all of its facilities. Restrictions for the 2014-2015 cold and flu season were implemented last Oct. 1; a little earlier than expected because of the outbreak of Enterovirus D68 across the nation.
Hospital introduces Spirit of Women community program
STERLING, Colo. (April 2, 2015) — In its first community Spirit of Women presentation, Sterling Regional MedCenter invites women to learn more about one of life's more challenging times for women: menopause.
Banner Health to hold job fair in Northern Colorado
Recruiters will be seeking to fill openings in Northern Colorado and Wyoming
LOVELAND, Colo. (Jan. 9, 2015) – Banner Health is hosting a job fair Monday, Jan. 12 at Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Loveland.
Sterling Regional MedCenter recognized for quality
STERLING, Colo. (Dec. 2, 2014) – Banner Health's Sterling Regional MedCenter has been recognized by a national health care analytics firm which reviewed publicly reported data to rate rural hospitals on performance and patient satisfaction outcomes.
Banner Health welcomes new obstetrician/gynecologist
STERLING, Colo. (Oct. 16, 2014) – A new obstetrician/gynecologist has joined Banner Health Clinic, specializing in Gynecology and Obstetrics in Sterling.
Banner Health welcomes orthopedic surgeon in Sterling
STERLING, Colo. (Oct. 10, 2014) – Banner Health welcomes a new orthopedic surgeon to Sterling.
SRM changing Emergency care providers at hospital
STERLING, CO (Sept. 3, 2014) – Sterling Regional MedCenter is partnering with a new team of Emergency medical providers to oversee care in the hospital's Emergency department beginning Sept. 9
Familiar face takes new role at Family Care Clinic
STERLING, CO (Aug. 28, 2014) – Bonnie Brownell, a nurse at Sterling Regional MedCenter, has completed her education to become a nurse practitioner and will put those skills to work close to home at the Family Care Clinic in Sterling.
STERLING, CO (July 8, 2014) – Tiffany Contet, PA-C, has joined Banner Medical Group's Family Care Clinic at 615 Fairhurst St. in Sterling.
STERLING, CO (June 24, 2014) — Patients at Sterling Regional MedCenter are taking an active role in managing their own health care and the hospital is being honored for this effort. Sterling is a top 100 hospital recognized in the first National Patient Engagement Rankings by Axial Exchange, Inc., a pioneer using mobile technology to deepen the patient's role in improving outcomes, and Becker's Hospital Review, a leading health care trade magazine.
STERLING, CO (April 18, 2014) – Sterling Regional MedCenter invites nurses from the community to join hospital nursing staff for tea to celebrate National Nurses Day. The event is Wednesday, May 7, at 9 a.m. in the main lobby of the hospital.
STERLING, CO (March 6, 2014) – Banner Health will break ground in early April on construction of a new health center at 102 Hays Ave. in Sterling that when opened will offer a number of medical services including family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics, as well as basic lab work and x-rays.
Group awards funds for students pursuing medical education
STERLING, CO (March 6, 2014) – Sterling Regional MedCenter volunteers are excited to continue the scholarship program in support of students studying in medicine.
STERLING, CO (Feb. 3, 2014) – A nursing leader with more than 13 years of experience in hospital leadership has been named Chief Nursing Officer at Sterling Regional MedCenter.
STERLING, CO (Jan. 30, 2014) – Sterling Regional MedCenter invites the community to a special Ask the Expert event in recognition of National Heart Month: Things You Need to Know for Better Health featuring cardiologist John Drury, MD.
Sterling Regional MedCenter receives nursing honor
STERLING, CO (Jan. 14, 2014) – Sterling Regional MedCenter is pleased to announce it has achieved Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Sterling Regional MedCenter employees begin food drive
STERLING, CO (Nov. 11, 2013) – Sterling Regional MedCenter invites the public to join hospital employees in its annual community food drive.
Sterling prepares for 10th Turkey Trot
STERLING, CO (Nov. 5, 2013) – Registration is under way for the 10th annual High Plains Turkey Trot to be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.
Celebrate Sterling Regional MedCenter's 75th this weekend
Hospital plans fun run, day of activities to mark milestone
STERLING, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2013) – Sterling Regional MedCenter will mark its 75th anniversary with a day of family fun, medical education and a look back at hospital achievements and activities.
Mammogram in October could mean free manicure
Sterling Regional MedCenter plans breast cancer awareness activity
STERLING, Colo. (Sept. 23, 2013) – During the month of October, anyone who has a routine mammogram at Sterling Regional MedCenter can register for one of 50 free spa certificates for a manicure and pedicure.
Hospital wellness program earns recognition
STERLING, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2013) – The Wellness Council of America has given Well Workplace status to the Sterling Regional MedCenter wellness program for employees, recognizing the hospital as one of America's healthiest companies.
Banner Health plans Sterling Sports Expo
Educational sessions geared for coaches, athletes, administrators
STERLING, Colo. (July 2, 2013) – Updates on injury prevention, athlete nutrition, concussion education and other topics highlight the 2013 Sterling Sports Expo sponsored by Banner Health.
Banner Health awards recognize Sterling hospital
Hospital receives five Banner's Best awards for performance
STERLING, Colo. (April 26, 2013) – Banner Health presented Sterling Regional MedCenter with five Banner's Best awards Monday, April 22 to recognize the hospital's achievements in 2012.
Banner physician discusses minimally invasive surgery
STERLING, Colo. (April 15, 2013) – A Banner Health gynecologist will share information about minimally invasive surgery and its benefits in gynecological care during the next Ask the Expert event at Sterling Regional MedCenter.
Sterling Regional MedCenter uses aromatherapy for healing
STERLING, Colo. (Mar. 5, 2013)--Sterling Regional MedCenter nurses are using a spoonful of mandarin, rosemary, grapeseed oil and lavender to help patients feel better.
Regional nursing group recognizes local infusion nurse
STERLING, Colo. (Feb. 18, 2013) — In recognition of her commitment to patient care, safety and the promotion of nursing in infusion therapy, a Sterling Regional MedCenter nurse has received an annual nursing award from a regional professional society.
Sterling Regional MedCenter announces health fair dates
STERLING, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2013) — Residents who want to participate in the 2013 Sterling Community Health Fair should plan now to schedule screenings in advance of the fair
Long-time Sterling Regional MedCenter advisory board member retires
STERLING, Colo. (Feb. 6, 2013) — When asked about significant changes at Sterling Regional MedCenter during her 19 years on the hospital advisory board, Edie Evans can't pick just one.
Sterling Regional MedCenter physician gives essential info on heart disease
STERLING, Colo (Feb. 5, 2013) – To celebrate National Heart Month, a Banner Health cardiologist will share five things people need to know about heart disease to stay healthy.
Sterling Regional MedCenter earns recertification in trauma care
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2013) — Sterling Regional MedCenter has successfully completed its review for a Level III trauma center designation.
Sterling Regional MedCenter plans visitation restrictions for flu season
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2013) — With the number of cases of influenza on the rise in Colorado, Sterling Regional MedCenter is enacting measures to protect patients and staff.


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WWDC: Project managers drop the ball on Apple Maps upgrade
Project managers at Apple dropped the ball on providing improvements to the much maligned Apple Maps ready for the release of iOS 8 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held last week in San Francisco.
That is the conclusion of one source consulted by TechCrunch about why Apple failed to unveil any significant updates to Apple Maps despite various reports that they would be coming at this year's conference.
"Many developers left the company, no map improvements planned for iOS 8 release were finished in time. Mostly it was failure of project managers and engineering project managers, tasks were very badly planned, developers had to switch multiple times from project to project," the source told TechCrunch.
A pre-conference report from 9to5 Mac had said that Apple would be unveiling a substantial upgrade to its Maps app for iOS devices when it unveiled iOS 8 at WWDC. But the Maps upgrade was nowhere to be seen.
The upgrade was supposed to include an enhanced database, new labels for places of interest, more visible streets, public transit directions, improved indoor mapping and augmented reality features.
Apple Maps has been a thorn in the side of Apple since the first version was released with iOS 6. The original app had numerous bugs, unreliable data and lacked many features of Google Maps, which Apple decided to drop from its iOS devices in 2012. In one widely publicized inaccuracy, Apple Maps told drivers to drive across the runways at Fairbanks International Airport in Alaska.
Apple CEO Tim Cook issued an apology for the various problems with Apple Maps, and Scott Forstall, who was in charge of development of Apple Map, was forced to resign.
For more:
- read the TechCrunch report
- check out the 9to5 Mac report
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Date: 2000-12-07
The festive season is upon us and with it the mass exodus from the cities to places of leisure. For those who will be visiting the Kruger National Park, there is good news.
Reconstruction after the floods earlier this year, is almost complete and the Park is ready for the expected rush of holidaymakers.
The popular Skukuza Restaurant, which was wiped out by the floods in February, has now reopened and boasts a new and exciting menu. The ethnic décor and the excellent service will make your holiday in Kruger a memorable one. There are plans to convert the Selati Train, in which the temporary restaurant was housed, into a pub.
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Lady Blues earn preseason rank
Chris Herron's Washburn volleyball team cracked the preseason American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25.
The Lady Blues, after going 29-7 last year with an NCAA Division II Tournament appearance, are ranked No. 18 this season.
Herron, who coached volleyball and baseball at Tonganoxie, begins his fourth season at WU.
After posting a 366-88 record in the 13 seasons at Tonganoxie, Herron coached in Atchison at Benedictine and led that college to a 75-29 record in three seasons.
While at Tonganoxie, Herron guided volleyball and baseball teams to state appearances.
Washburn joins several other area colleges in the AVCA Top 25.
Washburn, a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference, is joined by fellow league schools Truman State (No. 2) and Central Missouri State (No. 7).
Fort Hays State, at No. 10, is the only other Kansas school in the poll.
FHSU, a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, has an RMAC foe also in the poll -- Nebraska-Kearney is ranked No. 1.
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Dec. 20, 2010
Former Stanford swimming and water polo All-American Steve Smith, following a national title in water polo in 1980 went to work for IBM and eventually NASA. He is one of just a handful of people who have ventured into space--something he has done four times, logging 49 hours and 25 minutes space walking. His spacewalking ranks in the top-five in world history. His No. 8 water polo cap also went into space, returning earth-side and given to former Stanford coach Dante Dettamanti. Gostanford.com caught up with Smith, who is now living in Amsterdam.
1. Tell us about your family, where you are living and how long you have been there.
STEVE: I married Peggy Brannigan, also a Stanford graduate with an MBA in 1987. We were supposed to be married at Stanford Chapel on 10/22/89 but the big earthquake hit just a few days before hand and the chapel was closed for a few years. We found another Palo Alto church. The day of our wedding, the 49ers played at Stanford on 10/22 (Candlestick Park was still closed) and the game ended just as our wedding did. It took us 90 minutes to get to our reception in Los Altos. I have two children, a daughter Shannon, a high school senior who plays volleyball and basketball and a son, Brian, an eighth grader who plays basketball and runs track.
2. You were a South Bay native, growing up in San Jose and received three degrees from Stanford. What drew you to Stanford to begin and what was one of your fondest memories from your college days?
STEVE: I came to Stanford of course because of their academic and athletic reputation. I wanted to be an engineer/pilot/astronaut so the School of Engineering was a big draw. The icing on the cake was that Stanford won the NCAA water polo title my senior year in high school. So Stanford made a lot of sense sports-wise and academically. It changed my life and Stanford is the cornerstone for my path to space. My fondest memories are the people and the Stanford culture. Dorm events, football tailgaters, IM sports teams, Sunday night flicks, student section at basketball games... Stanford was the total package, the total thrilling experience.
3. You were a part of some of the greatest water polo teams in school history, what are your memories from the 1980 championship season?
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STEVE: Find a balance. It is a tough load to carry, but it can be done and the BENEFITS of doing well in both will carry you through life, on a great path. In my experience, the time pressures actually resulted in my work being more effective and time efficient. With the work load, there was no other choice.
I was part of a very intense and select group of people in the Astronaut Corps; dozens of fighter pilots, doctor's , high powered PhD's, etc. None had the sports experiences I had though, so that was my card of respect. That made me different. That brought me respect.
Steve Young once said something like "I learned all of life's important lessons from sports." When I have spoken at NCAA events or other sporting events I've always pointed out that the skills you learn from sports are so valuable: communication, team work, quick decision making, overcoming defeat or mistakes, practicing to improve, developing strategies ahead of an event, dealing with stress and pressure, and so on.
5. What made you want to join NASA in the first place after first working at IBM?
STEVE: I wanted to be an Astronaut from a very young age. I loved airplanes as a child - we lived in Japan for awhile and so we flew a lot. It was thrilling to me. Flying then was really unique. My parents even had me wear a coat and tie for every flight. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon when I was 10 and it changed my life. I have many many crayon drawings that I made as a young child of astronauts and rockets. So the dream was there early. But it took 25 years until I was sitting inside a rocket ready for lift off. NASA rejected my first three applications (two years in between each). So I had to persevere to be accepted. That's a lesson I learned from being an athlete - when you fall down, get up.
6. What did it take to become an astronaut? Do you remember that first moment when they said you'd be on a space shuttle?
STEVE: I left IBM and worked at NASA as a Flight Controller for three years. I did this to learn more about NASA and to have a better chance of being selected. Flight Controllers are the people who work in Mission Control. I was called on April 1, 1992 and told I had been selected. My first reaction was that it was a joke since it was April 1. So I asked the caller a few questions to verify it was the Real Deal. It was. I drove straight home and called my wife and parents. It was surreal. After being rejected three times, it was a bit hard to believe I had made it.
7. You have flown into space four times and have walked in space for a total of 49 hours and 25 minutes, ranking in the top-five in NASA history in regards to spacewalk duration. Describe your experiences in space.
They say it never gets old and the earth is beautiful from above. What was it like? How was takeoff/landing?
STEVE: This could take pages to answer but I'll summarize by saying that riding the rocket to space is the best part. You go from launch pad to Mach 25 (25 times the speed of sound) in eight minutes. That's eight times the speed of a bullet. We go five miles a second. We circle the earth every 90 minutes so there is a sunrise or a sunset every 45 minutes. We see 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every 24 hours.
The view of Earth is awe inspiring. It looks like a tiny blue marble in a big black ocean. We really are one global community and we do live on an island of limited resources which we need to take care of. Seeing earth from space changes you.
Spacewalking is awesome. You are your own spaceship out there. The cable connecting you to the shuttle doesn't carry electricity or oxygen. All of the necessary items you need are inside the space suit. So you are in your own space ship out there. The suit weight 300 pounds on Earth but in space it is weightless, so you can move around very easily. it is the ultimate adventure experience moving around on the outside of the spaceship.
8. Are there any specific memories you have working with other astronauts
STEVE: I have been to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) twice. Some of the tasks require us to go INSIDE of the HST. It requires incredible care to do that - HST is a historical time machine and worth billions of dollars - so we don't want to make any mistakes or bump into anything inside (it is tight) in our bulk space suits. In order to do these tasks, it takes hundred of hours of practice. The spacewalk itself ends up as a choreographed event, almost like a dance or ballet. When you are in the middle of this event, it is the same feeling as being in a sporting event that you have practiced for and the event is going well. Being totally in sync with your co-worker, doing the right things, and accomplishing your goals is an incredible feeling.
9. You're in a small fraternity of people that have been to space. Do you compare experiences back on earth?
STEVE: Yes. The experienced fliers pass on their knowledge to the newer people. When the experienced people get together, we also share our thoughts on what the Earth looked like, what the launch felt like, things we would do next time, and on and on.


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There will be prizes for the winner in every category.
All pictures must have been taken during the 'Hugycup' days on the SMY Ondina during the HUGYCUP competition.
The competition starts on the 18th of June 2012 and lasts till the 16th of October 2012.
Competition categories include.
ALL CAMERA's – REFLEX & COMPACT CAMERA's
Picture has to show a Green Force Light and can be a creative shot, wide angle shot, shot with model, ……
Pictures of small subjects ( nudibranchs, shrimps,..) and close-ups (eye of a fish, details).
Picture of a fish
Only pictures of nudibranchs & seashells.
Any wide angle picture reflecting Indonesia's unique underwater environment.
A serie of 10 pictures photographers choice which will be evaluated together !
Photo best expressing the human influence in positive or negative way on the Komodo National park
Only COMPACT CAMERA's
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY compact camera
Pictures of small subjects ( nudibranchs, shrimps,..) and close-ups (eye of a fish, details).
THE FISH PORTRET COMPETITION compact camera
Picture of a fish
PORTFOLIO PHOTOGRAPHY compact camera
Photofolio of 3 pictures a photographer's choice.
1. All pictures have to be delivered in digital format on CDrom or DVD in jpeg format maximum resolution 2112 x 2816
2. Every participant is allowed to send in 3 pictures in competition in each category but only one photofolio in the portfolio competitions.
3. However every participant can only win one prize in every competition.
4. Only pictures registered in the databank during the shooting days at Komodo will be accepted in competition.
5. A picture can only be entered once and can not be entered in multiple categories.
6. Pool images are only allowed in the Green force and the Hugycup ambiance competitions.
7. Each competition day, in the morning, the competitor will receive a new time code to set the camera.
8. Every evening the competitor can transfer a maximum of 15 pictures to the organiser's databank for pictures in competition.
9. The pictures have to be transferred in Jpeg or png. No tiff files !!!
10. It is not allowed to modify pictures in any way before having them registered during the competition.
11. All competitors must supply their own full photo equipment. All pictures have to be taken with their own photo camera.
12. No photo equipment will be supplied by the organizers.
13. By submitting the photo, the competitor certifies that he/she has created, composed and made the original submitted photo.
14. By submitting the photo, the competitor certifies that he/she has made every shot during the HUGYCUP competition days 2012.
15. Decisions of the jury panel shall be final.
Proclamation of awards and prizes will take place on the 23rd of February 2013 during the HUGYCUP day.
More details about the HUGYCUP prize giving & awardsday will follow shortly.
Entries exhibiting the following behaviour will be disqualified.
Keep in mind that the Indonesian diveguides are very sensitive to divers who show no respect to their environment.
– Feeding of animals.
– Touching or moving animals to "better" backgrounds.
– Animals with signs of stress (e.g. puffed puffers, inking octopus).
– Marine life should never be stressed or endangered for the sake of a photo or some video.
– Divers visibly damaging the environment can be disqualified.
Participants have to bring with them their diving license and diving insurance.
The pictures must be submitted and sent before 31st of December 2012.
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9420 Erpe-Mere
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The competition's management and sponsors will have the right to use all the pictures made by the competitors for promotion of the competition and for public relations.
Each participant is responsible for his/her own safety and the proper operation of his/her diving and photographic equipment. The organizers and the sponsors of this event do not endorse that diving is safe and do not recommend any particular location. Each participant must follow the diving rules and use his/her own judgment regarding diving safety.
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NEW PORT RICHEY - John Storms brought along a few of his friends Tuesday to New Port Richey Public Library.Scores of youngsters at summer camp got to see about everything that creeps, crawls or slithers during his World of Reptiles show."Ewww," some of the young people squealed as Storms unraveled Jessica the python from her box to extend the snake to her full length of about 15 feet. Jessica weighs about 150 pounds.Storms also introduced other pals, such as a gopher tortoise, baby alligator, boa constrictor and king snake.The expert also gave insights to the kids. Gopher tortoises dwell only on land, so they could drown if placed in a lake or stream.
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We used to have a breckenridge brewpub in buffalo. Good beer, lousy service. Actually got our bill for dinner before the food was served once. When asked if it wasn't traditional to get the meal first the waitress said we'd already eaten. Only empty pint glasses on the table indicated otherwise.
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Buke & Gass J-j-jam with Reggie Watts & Glenn Kotche from Wilco - June 27, 2011
A few weeks ago the very awesome radio program Radiolab presented a fun concert at New York University including a performance by our friends & your favorite new band, Buke & Gass. If you want to cut to the chase and hear the podcast, go here.
Now, the fact that the band appeared on this extremely popular NPR podcast is, weirdly enough, no big deal. They've already appeared on the show twice in the past. This time, however, host Jad "complicated last name" Abumrad also invited along drummer Glenn Kotche of Wilco, and the one-and-only Reggie Watts.
Since we've already started paraphrasing their description of the event we'll let them take it from here: "Their performances were recorded live at our Curious Sounds concert earlier this month in NYC. Radiolab is a deeply musical show--from Jad's scoring and sound design, to the way we tell stories. So we decided to devote a night to three musical acts who all share a sense of musical adventure and curiosity--and the ability to rock the rafters of any stage they step on. Genre-bending duo Buke & Gass kick the podcast off with a live performance of 'Your Face Left Before You'...a raucous song featuring Arone Dyer's fierce vocals, bass ukulele, and 'toe-bourine' (check out the picture below), and Aron Sanchez's driving, homemade guitar-bass. Up next, percussionist Glenn Kotche of Wilco performs 'Monkey Chant,' his retelling of the ancient Hindu epic the Ramayana--using different instruments in his drum kit to convey different characters. And after explaining how he once wrote a string quartet on the drums, he plays one more composition: 'Projections of What Might.' And finally, Reggie Watts...musician, comedian, stand-up-surrealist-beat-boxer-force-of-nature...takes command of the stage."
At the end, everyone got together for a big ol' jam. See a picture of the group hug that followed, above. Listen to the show below.
And, last but not least, here's a picture of the packed house right below that. New York rules sometimes, right?
Buke and Gase offer new song, USA, Irish & UK tour date(s) - August 29, 2014
Let's get the most fun part out of the way first: Buke and Gase have just posted their new song "Seam Esteem" to Bandcamp for free download. Grab it: "Seam Esteem" (Free download) by Buke and Gase "Seam Esteem" premiered on All Songs Considered. You can also stream it on their Soundcloud. I know what you're thinking: These announcements came out of the blue. What gives? Well, hopefully you're already one of the lucky internet browsers who caught wind of the their Soundcloud postings from March to June of this year, ....continue....Tweet
Buke and Gase debut video(s), play gigs in Asia, Tenn & NY - February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day! There's good reason to open with that cheerily romantic greeting: We hear some people really love them some Buke and Gase. Take this news brief as a kind of rose bouquet to you, the B&G loving audience. But...psyche! Anyone expecting lovely smells or great new sounds will be sorely disappointed. The main sense that will be stimulated by this post is your eyes as we introduce two new viewing experiences, starting with this video for "Metazoa"or perhaps we should call it a "video"? The band requested the only ....continue....Tweet
Buke and Gase return to Europe/UK for tour - July 26, 2013
Buke and Gase had an eventful summer. (That's short for "event full," get it. Ha ha ha -- someone stop us before we kill again...with jokes.) Anyhoo, having spent most of June tearing it up across the 'States alongside Tomahawk (complete with a stop in the nations capital opening for Animal Collective), the band is now headed across the pond to spread the love in Europe and the United Kingdom this August. Maybe you wanted to check out one of their shows in April, but were distracted by something less interesting like a wedding or ....continue....Tweet
Buke and Gase headline, open for Tomahawk and Animal Collective - April 09, 2013
Have you ever caught yourself awkwardly fist-pumping and shredding air guitar to General Dome? Dont stop now. Alt-metal supergroup Tomahawk (featuring Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, Trevor Dunn, also of Mr. Bungle, Duane Denison of The Jesus Lizard, and John Stanier of Helmet and Battles) has asked Buke and Gase to join them for a series of shows in June. And to further demonstrate the genre-spanning power of Buke and Gases music, the band has also been asked to open for psychedelic indie heroes Animal Collective in Washington, DC. (DC is in for quite ....continue....Tweet
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Looks like Larry got a big win today......sorry if already threaded....
Lifetime Achievement- In on page 1 of a THujone MS Paint thread.
I'm intrigued. Go on . .
Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals. They are complementary.
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Yep, being the 11 seed in C-USA tournament, they beat the 6 seed
I guess when you're 4-12, beating a 7-9 team is considered big...
It's a nice win, no need to rain on the man's parade.
well we will see if another 4-12 team can pull off a big win tonight.
They are tied with a few minutes left today against UAB. They had an 11 point lead around the 15:00 minute mark. UAB has Vaden, who used to play for Indiana, and could score from about anywhere. I'm pretty sure Davis is the coach for UAB.
You have to be creative to enjoy March Madness in this state, this year....
really don't care about Southern Miss BBall, but carry on
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really don't care about Southern Miss BBall, but carry on
Yet you clicked on a thread titled "Southern Miss" and then went on to post in the thread
UAB made a three with 6 left to take it to OT.....
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Yet you clicked on a thread titled "Southern Miss" and then went on to post in the thread
Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing. Nothing is more ridiculous than when someone opens a thread, hits the reply button, and types out a response to tell others they have no interest in the thread.
SM made a basket with 5 seconds left to take the lead, but UAB made a game winner with 1 second left.....
So yeah, that was a heart-breaking finish. Southern Miss has themselves to blame, though. They had UAB beat at the end of regulation and OT and couldn't seal the deal.
I like everyone to know my opinion on these matters.
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North American stocks opened on a sour note, but quickly bounced off their lows in the first half hour of trading. Worries about the pending end-of-year tax increases and spending cuts in the U.S., as well as the lack of progress in resolving the euro zone debt crisis, is denting sentiment once again today.
In early trading, the S&P/TSX index was down 30 points at 12,160; the S&P 500 was nearly unchanged at 1,380; and the Nasdaq was down 8 points at 2,896. Major commodities were also lower, with oil off 39 cents at $85.18 (U.S.) and gold down $7 at $1,723.90.
A clash between Greece's international lenders over how the country can bring its debts down to a sustainable level has reignited fears that the European crisis could flare up again. Euro zone finance ministers this week suggested that Athens should be given until 2022 to lower its debt/GDP ratio to 120 per cent, but International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde insisted the existing target of 2020 should remain.
Also in Europe overnight, German investor confidence unexpectedly declined, according to a November reading from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research. Its index of investor and analyst expectations fell to minus 15.7 from minus 11.5 in October
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The Canadian dollar is also under pressure this morning, as currency players stand by to see what Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has to say in his fiscal update later today. He may project a deficit that's a little higher than the original budget forecast and is likely to discuss the risks of the "fiscal cliff" on the Canadian economy. The loonie is trading below parity, down about one-third of a cent at 0.9966 (U.S.)
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Quebecor Inc. said net income was down to $18.6-million or 30 cents per share compared to $26.1-million or 41 cents per share in the same period last year. Its shares are up 0.6 per cent at the open.
Sears Canada Inc. reduced its net loss in the third quarter to $21.9-million, about half what the department store chain racked up last year. But its shares are down 5.3 per cent at the open.
Home Depot said net earnings rose to 63 cents per share in the third quarter from 60 cents per share a year earlier, beating expectations. It also raised its outlook for the year. Its shares are up 2.8 per cent at the open.
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. saw its third-quarter net profit slip as it took a $13-million restructuring charge. Its adjusted net earnings per share was 81 cents, in line with analyst estimates. Shares are up 0.5 per cent at the open.
BHP Billiton Ltd. has agreed to sell its diamonds business to Canadian diamond miner and retailer Harry Winston Diamond Ltd. For $500 million (U.S.). The assets include BHPs interests in the EKATI Diamond Mine and its diamonds marketing operations. Harry Winston shares are down 0.3 per cent in early trading.Report Typo/Error
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- Dow Jones Industrials$17.87K+44.93(+0.25%)
- Quebecor Inc$37.46+0.01(+0.03%)
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In the battle against gum disease, a natural remedy steps up
Be honest with yourself. How much attention do you pay to your teeth and their health? On a scale of "What toothbrush?" to "I brush, floss, and rinse 3 times a day, everyday" I feel comfortable saying that I'm a "brush, floss, and rinse 2 times a day". This, according to the American Dental Association, puts me in the middle of the pack, which isn't bad but still leaves me at a great enough risk for gum disease that I should step up my game.
Gum disease itself is caused by poor and inadequate oral hygiene, meaning the person either doesn't brush enough, doesn't floss enough, or both. Now, I know there are a variety of reasons a person may not be brushing and flossing enough, and the most common is likely that they're too busy. It's easy for us to overlook our teeth in today's busy times. In fact, many people substitute a stick of gum for a toothbrush during their day to keep their breath fresh, and while this is great for noses everywhere, it's likely not enough for your teeth. Consequently, the CDC currently estimates that roughly half of all American's suffer from some form of gum disease . So, what is gum disease?
According to the American Dental Association, periodontal disease (a.k.a Gum Disease) "is an inflammation of the gums that, if severe, can lead to the loss of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms constantly on teeth." If your teeth don't get brushed, this plaque will harden and cause inflammation that leads to sore, bleeding gums, painful chewing problems, and even tooth loss. There are two levels to gum disease: gingivitis and the more severe, periodontitis.
Gingivitis is "Inflammation of the gingiva (the gums) as a response to bacterial plaque on adjacent teeth; characterized by erythema (reddening), edema (swelling), and fibrous enlargement of the gingiva without resorption of the underlying alveolar bone."
Periodontitis is "1. Inflammation of the periodontium (tissues around teeth). 2. A chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium occurring in response to bacterial plaque on the adjacent teeth; characterized by gingivitis, destruction of the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, apical migration of the epithelial attachment resulting in the formation of periodontal pockets, and ultimately loosening and exfoliation of the teeth (loss of teeth)."
Now, regardless of which form you have, it isn't good, and you should fix it as soon as you can. Gum disease, if untreated, has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and difficulty controlling blood sugar; not to mention it makes your breath smell less than pleasant. So, clearly it's not a disease you should invite into your mouth, but if you do get it, how can you treat it?
There are a number of ways to treat gum disease depending on how severe you have it. You can go to your dentist and get a thorough cleaning for mild cases, get a medication that likely has side effects, get surgery, or, as we prefer here at Health Freedom Resources, turn to nature and this wonderful thing called tea tree oil.
Tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, which is a native tree of Australia, and throughout history it has been used to treat such things as healing skin cuts, treating burns, and as a topical for infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. This is due to its three remarkable properties that make it a powerful healing substance:
- It is a strong organic solvent that dissolves the lumps of white blood cells that make pus. This allows your blood stream to clean them away helping to clear infections like boils, sores and ulcers.
- It is an efficient antiseptic that kills bacteria fast. This is especially important for gum disease sufferers since we know that it's caused by plaque, which is a bacteria. What's most important, though, is that tea tree oil kills bacteria even more effectively in living tissue than in the test tube, which is unlike most other synthetic antiseptics out there. (You're alive. The tissue in your mouth is alive. So why not use a treatment that works most effectively on living tissue?)
- Best of all, it is soothing on application and eases away pain you may have on your gums.
In fact, tea tree oil is so powerful and awesome that it has been commonly used to treat other things like acne, athlete's foot, fungal infections, dandruff, boils, and lice. It really is a remarkable oil, and when it comes to your teeth it could be the best solution around for any gum disease you may have.
In order to get rid of gum disease, you can use tea tree oil by putting one drop on top of your normal toothpaste whenever you brush your teeth. If you are using a tea tree oil extract, it is important that you avoid swallowing the oil, as it can cause irritations of stomach such as diarrhea, and nobody wants that. Shop around the internet. You can find tea tree oil in many forms ranging from extract to actual toothpaste infused with the oil. Here at Southern Botanicals we have our Oral Remedy Concentrate, which combines Tea Tree Oil with Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea, bayberry and oak bark, cayenne, peppermint oil (contains a plethora of medicinal benefits), and clove bud oil. By going with a natural remedy like tea tree oil, you can find a solution to your gum disease without turning to expensive treatments, medications, or surgeries, which are often painful and always taxing on the wallet.
Remember: It's your life, your health, and your choice.
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Very cool how beneficial tea tree oil can be! It's awesome how many positive affects it has.Thanks for sharing this!
This can be avoided by maintaining oral hygiene because by not doing so gum disease usually occurs thus giving you a very painful feeling.
can tea tree oil be used for healthy gums after you have all impants
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Just signed up to say, that smoking cigarettes for 10+ years caused my Gingervitis, not from poor hygiene as I would brush twice a day. I'm going to try out this remedy
Michael Leoson
Yeah, I heard about the use of tree tea oil for treating gum diseases but never tried. I had gum bleeding issue, and I met Dr. Ratna Indah for the treatment. She examined my gum properly, and treated it very well. Now, I have healthy and pain-free gum.
Now that the cat is out of the bag he has no reason to hid this information from you.
Joann Ghaney
I have always tried to take good care of my teeth but use to have a receding gum line. It didn't seem to matter how much I brushed or flossed….always a bad report at the dentist. I started using tea tree oil toothpaste and my dental hygienist was amazed at the result after only a few months
. She called in my Dentist to look at my gums and he was very nonchalant about the great state of my oral health. He told me that his patients who have oral surgery recover much more quickly
with the use of tea tree oil. HELLO…he wouldn't think to share this info with me after years of continued gum recession.


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College Hockey:Irmen, Gophers Rally For Berth In Title Game
Minnesota Finally Solves UMD In Fifth Meeting Of Season
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Four times in the regular season, Minnesota-Duluth and Minnesota met, and four times the Bulldogs walked away winners.
Friday at the WCHA Final Five, the Gophers made sure the fifth game would be different.
Down two goals early, Minnesota reversed the momentum on a pair of goals by Danny Irmen, then pulled away late for a 7-4 win. Thomas Vanek scored the game winner early in the third period.
The victory sends the Gophers into the WCHA title game against North Dakota, and also appears to guarantee Minnesota a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament regardless of Saturday's outcome.
"I thought we came out and played extremely poor in the first period," said Minnesota coach Don Lucia, "but we played much better in the second and third periods and got some pucks deep."
"We had a good first period, and then they got that goal … and we just didn't come out for the second and third periods," said UMD's Evan Schwabe.
"That goal" was Irmen's second of the game, a shorthander that tied the game and put Minnesota in control.
"They got going … and they outworked us, outskated us, outhit us, out-everythinged us," said Schwabe.
Minnesota earned repeated scoring chances off UMD turnovers, and the Gophers seemed to catch the Bulldog defenders off-guard with puck movement in the offensive zone.
"You're not going to win playing defense like that," said Sandelin. "When [the forwards] don't do their job, it puts a lot of pressure on your D, and when they don't do their job, it ends up in your net."
The Bulldogs played without the services of Tyler Brosz and Tim Hambly, the latter a key piece of the defense.
"It's important to be healthy this time of year," said Lucia. "When you're missing [defensemen], it affects your entire game."
For Minnesota, the matchup wasn't just a chance for revenge, or even a step toward the Broadmoor Trophy. It was a measuring stick.
"I really felt this was an important game for us," said Lucia. "If we couldn't beat Duluth tonight, it's not a good indication of what we'll be able to do next weekend [in the NCAAs]."
With Minnesota down 3-1 in the waning moments of the first, Gino Guyer fired a shot off the outside of the net that rebounded to Irmen off the backstop. The freshman put a backhander under Isaac Reichmuth at 19:24 to narrow the lead to one.
Still, the first period was dominated by Duluth, but the Gophers stunned the Bulldogs with a shorthanded goal to tie the game at 4:51 of the second. Keith Ballard fed a 75-foot lead pass for Irmen, who deked and scored off a backhander.
Fate intervened for the Gophers at 14:25 of the second. Jake Miskovich's pass ticked off Ryan Swanson's stick in front of the UMD goal, and Ryan Potulny swept in and deposited the puck under the crossbar to give Minnesota its first lead at 4-3.
UMD drew even early in the third period, when Justin Williams walked in for a backhander that trickled in at :40. That gave the Bulldogs a last spark, but Vanek reclaimed the Gopher lead for good at 3:45.
Parked to the left of the goalmouth, the sophomore took a pass from Matt Koalska and potted his 23rd goal of the year into the open net.
The Gophers added the insurance goal at 14:41. Jon Waibel feathered a pass to Andy Sertich on the far side of the net, and Sertich easily put the puck home to make it 6-4.
Duluth pulled Reichmuth with two and a half minutes to go for a six-on-four, but Barry Tallackson skated the length of the ice for the empty-netter.
"They're [UMD] as good a team as we've played this year," said Lucia. "What a great weekend to get us ready for next week — playing the [No. 4] and No. 1 teams in the nation."
A frenzied opening period got the game started, with the Bulldogs taking a 1-0 lead at 2:08. Tim Stapleton saw Luke Stauffacher unmarked on the back side, and Stauffacher fired the pass inside the right post.
UMD made it 2-0 with a shot off the stick of Schwabe, who worked a give-and-go with Jesse Unklesbay for a shot that handcuffed Briggs at 9:06.
The Gophers rallied on the power play minutes later. Vanek threaded a pass to Troy Riddle at the far side, and Riddle's wrister beat Reichmuth, who had no chance to get across the crease in time.
But Schwabe restored the two-goal lead with his second goal of the game 18 seconds later. Williams dug the puck out inside the Minnesota blue line, and a streaking Schwabe faked a shot then fired it around Briggs.
Reichmuth stopped Vanek alone in front at the 17-minute mark as the Gophers picked up steam again, briefly preserving the two-goal lead before Minnesota took charge.
For Minnesota-Duluth, it was a disappointing loss in a game the Bulldogs controlled early, against an opponent they handled — sometimes easily — four previous times this season.
"We've got to forget this game tonight," said Sandelin, "and focus on tomorrow. That's all we can control."
Minnesota, meanwhile, has the challenge of North Dakota.
"North Dakota's been, probably without question, the most consistent team in college hockey this year," said Lucia.
Minnesota and North Dakota will meet for the WCHA championship at 7 p.m. CT Saturday, preceded by the 2 p.m. consolation between Alaska-Anchorage and Minnesota-Duluth.
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Charlie's Angels Review: ABC Brings The Angels Back In A Fun, Action-Filled Series
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ABC brings Charlies Angels back tonight, reviving the series and offering plenty of team spirit and girl power to go around. Starring Rachael Taylor, Annie Ilonzeh, and Minka Kelly, the drama is a fun, glamorous, action-filled take on the original series and films.
My memory of the original series is vague, at best, and Im of the opinion that the films are best left forgotten (at least, Full Throttle is, anyway). ABCs Charlies Angels, which is written and executive-produced by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, isnt trying to reinvent the story, from what I can tell. From the beginning, we learn that Charlie is the faceless man giving the orders, while his Angels, three women with criminal pasts, attempt to redeem themselves by using their skills and hotness for good, instead of personal gain. Although, to be fair, judging by their clothes and living quarters, it doesnt look like theyre doing so bad for themselves working as Angels. Still, theres a theme of redemption and the opportunity to live better lives, which works to create some depth for each of the Angels.
Abby Sampson (Taylor) is the rich girl who went on to become a thief before Charlie took her in and rehabilitated her. Kate Prince (Ilonzeh) was a crooked cop in her previous life. Meanwhile, Gloria was a disgraced army lieutenant, but theres no sense getting attached to her. Shes the angel whose sudden departure makes room for Minka Kellys character Eve. Eves connection to Gloria brings her into the group as Kate and Abby work to track down and detain a villain from Eve and Glorias past.
Finally, theres Bosley, played by Ramon Rodriguez. His charm and computer skills justify his presence within the dynamic.
The pilot episode treads on corny territory, with lines like, Were angels, not saints, but the show is most definitely meant to be fun, leaving some room for humor, but focusing mainly on action, drama and the determination of the angels to accomplish their objectives. Their contrasting personalities compliment each other more than they clash, which creates a nice working dynamic between the trio as Abby and Kate bring Eve into the fold. And, if you're a fan of women with fighting skills, there's a little of that to go around as well.
Much like the films, ABCs new take on the series captures the spirit of the original nicely, accentuating the strength and femininity of the Angels and creating some exciting scenarios to put them in. The Miami backdrop serves to add an extra dose of beauty and glamor to this already beautiful and glamorous cast. Between the weekly assignments, and the interactions between the Angels, Bosley and Charlie, theres enough to work with to give the series plenty of opportunity to develop the plot and the characters, should the show stick around.
Charlies Angels premieres tonight (Thursday, September 22nd) at 8:00 p.m. on ABC.
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275.2 sec. 1 - Video Game and Social Media Law (Spring 2014)
Instructor: Todd Smithline (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Course Start: January 08, 2014
Class Number (formerly Course Control Number) (Non-1Ls): 49850
The video game industry has evolved from a few big publishers creating games for consoles to a wide-open world in which social networks, start-ups, mobile operators and those same big publishers are all serving up interactive content to more than half of all Americans through the web, mobile phones, tablets and next generation consoles.
How has copyright law evolved in an era when faster development cycles mean a hit iPhone game can spawn a look-alike competitor within months?
What roadblocks does trademark law erect for a developer who wants to depict a real world night club in their game?
As games become ever more realistic, does the right of publicity protect a college quarterback or glamorous rock star from having their likeness used in a game without permission?
We will answer these questions and more as we explore the legal issues surrounding how video games are developed, distributed and enjoyed by consumers. After learning the relevant law we will assume the mantle of in-house counsel and consider how legal issues play out in the structuring and negotiation of interactive content development and distribution deals. While video games will provide the primary lens through which we view these issues, we will also examine the unique legal concerns which arise as social networks become a primary way for users to find and play video games.
The course will include a negotiation exercise between a developer and publisher, student presentations and a final paper. We will be joined by guest industry experts who will share their perspective on how the legal issues we are discussing translate into actual practice.
Todd Smithline is a principal with Smithline PC, a San Francisco law firm representing software, Internet and digital entertainment companies in their strategic licensing matters. Clients of the firm include Adobe, eBay, Facebook, OpenTable and Trimble and start-ups funded by the top venture firms in Silicon Valley.
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It's not easy figuring out what films were hits or misses (or something inbetween). Domestic gross totals don't tell the whole story. You need to look at revenue as well as production and marketing costs to assess global returns. (Remember, theaters return about half of what they take in at theater wickets to distributors.) Here's our stab at sorting out 143 films initially released in 2012 that played wide (750 screens or more) for at least one week.
The titles have been divided into eight categories, from biggest hits to flops (some year-end pictures haven't yet gone wide). The list in each category is in order of U.S./Canada gross, but in determining placement, the total world-wide gross is a significant factor. Although the normal pattern for studio films these days is to gross more internationally than domestically,the degree of difference varies widely.
Keep in mind the following caveats:
- Listed production budgets are estimates derived from a variety of sources.
- Distributors retain only part of the revenue that comes into theaters. The overall average in the U.S. is somewhere around 50%, but this also varies, with biggest hits often taking in considerablty more, while other lesser films sometimes falling below this.
- Marketing expenses are a major factor in calculating ultimate profit, but exact figures are hard to come by. In the U.S., a wide release backed by TV and other media, extended over several weeks, fully paid for by the distributor can reach $50 million or more for a major film that opens during a prime playtime, and costs of at least $25 million at least are normal. The distributor also bears costs for prints and their shipping (less common) and digital delivery.
- Later revenues -- DVD, Blu-ray, cable and TV showings (a much higher share of which goes to the studio than theatrical receipts) and other ancilliary items, including licensing, games, merchandising and other side businesses that increasingly are part of the overall plan for a major movie-- also aren't known, but are factored into the financial picture.
- In many cases films are acquired by a distributor after production, or deals are made with a distributor to handle a film's release for a fee. Also, some movies with U.S. distributors were released by multiple parties overseas. Figuring a film's ultimate success comes down to the fortunes of the original producer, irrespective of the film's distributors. (Two exceptions are "The Secret Life of Arriety," which was released originally in 2010 in its native Japan and elsewhere, and which Disney released in the U.S. as part of its deal with Studio Ghibli, and "Red Dawn," which FilmDistrict distributed after the film was acquired out of the MGM bankruptcy.)
- For late-year releases, current grosses are listed, but we are making projections on their ultimate success. Those films have (****) listed after the titles. A handful of these which have not yet gone to wide release are listed under "To be determined."
- NA means not available (in the case of international grosses, usually because a film hasn't opened, but in others because they have not been reported).
- Grosses are through Jan. 4, 2013 for U.S./Canada, generally the previous weekend for international (which is less exact in reporting).
A separate report will cover specialized/limited releases for 2012, including "Intouchables," which has grossed $420 million worldwide, a large portion of it during last year, although the U.S./Canada share was only $13 million.


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30, 20 and 10 years ago: A look back at sports headlines
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John Gatto got Abington off to a flying start in the Section 3 Little League final, hitting a two-run homer in a 6-1 win over Northwest Area. John Beyrent drove in two runs with a double and two hits. Pat Welk and Jeff Pivovarnik doubled. ... Pittston's Rich Kashuba homered in the eighth for the winning margin in a 4-3 win over South Scranton in the American Legion regional playoffs. Doby Quinn homered for South.
20 years ago
Designed by PGA professional Larry Mize, the front nine at Glenmaura National Golf Club opened for play. ... With Valley View's Steve Pratico starting at linebacker, Pennsylvania's Big 33 team dominated Ohio, 36-6, before more than 21,000 at Hersheypark Stadium. ... Dave Kimble rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Eagles rolled past defending Empire League champion Newburgh, 28-16.
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Carbondale's Natalie Winters scored 12 in the final six minutes of regulation as the Pocono team beat Laurel Highlands in overtime to win the Keystone State Games basketball gold medal. Forest City's Amanda Vitzakovitch netted 15 of her 17 in the second half and North Pocono's Emily Lynch added 15. ... Elk Lake's Carla VanDen Hengel won the girls golf title by 24 strokes and Valley View's Justin Alunni was second by a shot in boys Keystone Games play.
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