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* Oculus may move forward into the pivotal phase of its U.S. clinical program for Microcyn Technology.
* There were no safety issues relative to moving into this next clinical phase immediately, and carcinogenicity studies will not be required for product approval.
* Clinical requirements for efficacy and safety for a new drug application (NDA) will be appropriately accounted for within the agreed upon pivotal trial designs.
"While we will continue to dialogue with the FDA on the specifics of the pivotal trial designs, the agreements from this meeting permit us to move forward in our efforts to secure a pharmaceutical partner for this next phase of our U.S. clinical studies," said Hoji Alimi, CEO and founder of Oculus. "We have made the strategic decision to pursue ongoing development of the Microcyn Technology as a drug in the United States with a corporate partner. We believe this is the best approach for our shareholders and for the development of our Microcyn Technology, which has the potential to become the first FDA-approved topical anti-infective for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer infections."
In December 2007, the company completed its Phase II clinical trial evaluating Microcyn Technology as a topical antimicrobial treatment for mildly infected diabetic foot ulcers. In March of this year, the company announced positive results with a clinical success rate in the clinically evaluable population at visit 4 (Test of Cure) of 93.3% for patients treated with Microcyn alone, compared with 56.3% for patients treated with levofloxacin plus saline.
About the Phase II Trial
The Phase II randomized, open-label study enrolled a total of 66 patients with mildly infected diabetic foot ulcers at 15 U.S. sites. Three treatment arms were evaluated: 1) 20 patients (15 evaluable) received topical Microcyn alone; 2) 25 patients (18 evaluable) received topical Microcyn in combination with oral levofloxacin; and 3) 21 patients (16 evaluable) received topical saline in combination with oral levofloxacin.
Patient enrollment criteria in all three treatment arms of the study included appropriate blood perfusion and mildly infected ulcers defined by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) classification of "mild" and University of Texas wound classification of "1B." Patients were randomized and treated for a total of 10 days. Designed into the trial were three assessment time points: day three, day 10 and day 24. The design provided flexibility for an optimal design of a Phase III trial based on a number of potential positive signals at various time points.
The primary Phase II endpoint was clinical cure or improvement of infection at the end of therapy (day 10). Clinical cure of infection is defined as the elimination of all five of the IDSA visual symptoms that characterize mildly infected diabetic foot ulcers, including: 1) presence of erythema less than two centimeters around the ulcer; 2) detectable increase in temperature of the wound or periwound area; 3) culturable exudate and/or extension of redness is present; 4) localized swelling or induration; and 5) localized tenderness or pain. Clinical improvement of infection is defined as the elimination of at least two of the five IDSA symptomatic visual indications.
Levofloxacin was chosen for the control group because it is one of the more potent, broad-spectrum oral antibiotics indicated for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections. IDSA guidelines also recognize levofloxacin as an appropriate oral antimicrobial for the treatment of diabetic foot infections. According to the Datamonitor Pharmaceutical Report, levofloxacin generated $2.4 billion in global sales in 2005.
Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcers
According to the American Diabetes Association, 20.8 million Americans, or seven percent of the population, are afflicted with diabetes. If present trends continue, one in three Americans born in 2000 will develop diabetes during their lifetime. Each day approximately 4,110 people are diagnosed with diabetes. The average cost of treatment is $8,000 for a single ulcer, $17,000 for an infected ulcer, and $45,000 for an ulcer requiring major amputation. More than 80,000 amputations are performed each year on diabetic patients in the United States. 50% of patients who have undergone amputations will develop ulcerations and infections in the contralateral limb within 18 months, while 58% will have a contralateral amputation three to five years after the first amputation. In addition, the estimated three-year mortality rate is as high as 20%-50% after a first amputation. These figures have not changed much in the past 30 years, despite advances in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with diabetes.
A 2006 study published in Clinical Diabetes by Ingrid Kruse, DPM, and Steven Edelman, M.D., indicated that diabetic foot problems, such as ulcerations, infections and gangrene, are the most common causes of hospitalization among diabetic patients. Routine ulcer care, treatment of infections, amputations and hospitalizations cost billions of dollars every year and place a tremendous burden on the health care system.
About Oculus
Oculus Innovative Sciences develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn® Technology platform, which is intended to help prevent and treat infections in chronic and acute wounds. The Microcyn Technology platform features a biocompatible, shelf-stable solution containing active oxychlorine compounds that is currently commercialized primarily in Europe, India, China and Mexico for the treatment of infected wounds. The solutions derived from this platform have demonstrated, in a variety of research and investigational studies, the ability to treat a wide range of pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (including MRSA and VRE), viruses, fungi and spores.
Oculus also develops, manufactures and markets a number of devices and products under 510(k) regulatory approvals to professionals and consumers. The company's headquarters are in Petaluma, California, with operations in Europe, Latin America and Japan. More information can be found at www.oculusis.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information herein, some matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Microcyn's safety, efficacy and wound healing capabilities, the ability of Microcyn to become a new type of drug for comprehensive treatment of infected diabetic foot ulcers and our ability to identify or align ourselves with new partners. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as "may," "continue," "move," and "secure," among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business that could cause actual results to vary, including risks inherent in the development and commercialization of potential products, the risk that regulatory clinical and guideline developments may change, the risk that scientific data may not be sufficient to meet regulatory standards or receipt of required regulatory clearances or approvals, the risk that clinical results may not be replicated in actual patient settings, the risk that protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, the risk that present treatment trends will continue and that the available market for our products will not be as large as expected, the risk that our products will not be able to penetrate one or more targeted markets, the risk that our work force is inadequate to implement our business plan, the risk that we are unable to identify or align ourselves with strategic partners, the risk that revenues will not be sufficient to fund further development and clinical studies, the Company's future capital needs, and its ability to obtain additional funding and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2008. Oculus Innovative Sciences disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Director Julian Goldberger drama "The Hawk is Dying" starring Paul Giamatti and Michael Pitt centers on a man out of place in the world and not comfortable in his own skin. Working as an auto-upholsterer, he lives with his divorced sister and her 20 year-old autistic son. He is also the unwitting case study of a "life-gone-wrong" for a young psychology student who works at his shop. George (Giamatti) seeks salvation in hawks, and dreams of capturing and training the noble birds of prey. During his quiet pre-dawn tracking of the birds, George feels like a man temporarily freed from the absurdity of civilized life. After several years of failed attempts, George and his nephew capture the most magnificent bird they have ever seen--the red-tailed hawk... "The Hawk is Dying" screened in competition at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Strand Releasing began rolling out the film in limited theatrical release Friday, March 30.
What initially attracted you to filmmaking, and how has that interest evolved during your career?
I was initially attracted to filmmaking back in the mid-'80s, after seeing "Down By Law," "Blue Velvet," "Paris, Texas" and "The Cook, The Thief..." I was a teenager living in Ft. Myers, Florida and these films rocked me. It was as if I woke up after seeing them, [and] they were my first exposure to the possibilities of cinema. Prior to that I wasn't too discerning--my tastes were pretty low brow. I reveled in films like "Porky's" and "Hot Dogs," although I do maintain that "Top Secret" is one of the best comedies ever.
In the late '80s, I started to investigate the acting work of James Dean, Montgomery Clift, Marlon Brando, and ultimately what had happened at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg, which led me to Stanislavsky and the films and theater work of Elia Kazan. I was spending more time in NYC then, and I took some classes at Strasberg and got the acting bug out of my system. It was in New York, though, where I encountered the experimental theater of The Wooster Group. Seeing them perform was a key pillar in my artistic education--I remember a black and white short film they made that played on the local PBS station. It was just a grainy static shot of the woods with rain coming down and Barber's Adagio for Strings playing. Knocked me out. To this day I am in absolute awe of the work they do.
I also have to give a nod to the work of Jim Herbert out of Athens, Georgia. Being an early REM fan I was mesmerized by his work and the videos he did with the band.
Are there other aspects of filmmaking that you would still like to explore?
I wouldn't mind becoming a studio head for a while. I think I have a good sense (of denial) as to what people are really craving in American cinema.
Please talk about how the initial idea for "The Hawk is Dying" came about...
A friend of mine gave me a copy of the book. I knew of it, but I hadn't read it--it was one of Crews' books that was out of print. Thematically it was exactly what I wanted to explore and it was a story that I was prepared to spend years living with.
Henry Miller wrote a critique of American culture entitled, "The Air Conditioned Nightmare," in which he states that nowhere else in the world is the divorce between man and nature so complete. Sixty years later, I think it's fair to say that we haven't made any plans for reconciliation. I think that's kind of alarming. It's in the blood of this film--that kind of divorce, separation. It is something that we have to reckon with. ["Hawk is Dying" character] George Gatling definitely has that moment of reckoning via the hawk, his contact with the wild. George isn't ready to move to Alaska and live out his Jack London fantasies, so instead "the wild" comes to him and functions as an intervention. Through the relationship George has with the hawk, he is able to express deep emotions--especially about the death of his nephew. All of us have dangerous, un-nameable impulses that we hide in order to appear civilized, rational. But death and grief are emotions that are savage and unorganized and irrational. The hawk provides George Gatling with an outlet for those impulses.
Please elaborate a bit on your approach to making the film, including your influences as well as your overall goals for the project.
For me the challenge is always to retain as much "mystery" for myself as possible. I don't ever want to know too much prior to shooting. The more I can discover through the process, the better.
Flannery O'Connor has had a huge impact on my work. One of the things she said that really stuck with me has to do with developing an anagogical vision--the ability to see different levels of reality in one image or situation that deepens the meaning of a story. It's a way of reading nature that is definitely connected to spirituality, the divine, the transcendental.
As far as methods go, it all depends on the demands of the narrative (and the production "reality" you're faced with). But generally, I prefer to work with a small, intimate crew. I try not to be put in a position where it becomes all about "the machine" and "making your days." I resist anything that inhibits a more spontaneous approach. I like to stay open to chance and incidental inspiration. Unfortunately on "Hawk" I didn't have that luxury. On one hand I was so grateful to be finally making the film and on then on the other hand I knew I was gonna have to make a whole lotta concessions due to the number of "shooting days" and actors' schedules.
As far as specific influences for "Hawk," Bobby Bukowski (director of photography) and I looked at the work of photographer Todd Hido--his lighting in particular--and the way he shoots night exteriors [as well as] Sally Mann's landscapes, the paintings of Rousseau, and revisiting the greatness of "Breaking the Waves." I also looked at the work of Clarence John Laughlin--a photographer who shot the old South in Louisiana, Mississippi, and parts of Georgia. He is more of a visionary photographer who captured the dream-like aspects, the ghosts of the region and the environment. His interests were very much in line with Flannery O'Connor's spiritual connection to place.
It's a funny thing about tone and style. You talk about influences and look at photographs or paintings before shooting. When it comes to making the film though, you have to drop all that, and don't look back, instead opening up a clear line of communication with the environment and the characters. We looked at the light in central Florida at that time of year. We observed the behavior of the characters in relationship to the environment in which they live. Through that kind of organic dialogue, a style and an aesthetic started to evolve. The difficult part is in trusting the road you're on. If it's not too familiar, you're in good shape.
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced in either developing the project or making and securing distribution?
My main concern (other than the number of shooting days ) was dealing with the hawks. Shooting four six-day weeks, we had very little margin for error. I had a lot of anxiety regarding the hawks and how they would perform. They could make or break this movie. We had three hawks performing different duties: Kermit was our flyer, Dre was our intimidator, and Safari was the wild man. At times I felt that the hawks had read the script and were improving upon it. Ultimately, they were good to me and they were good to Paul Giamatti. A lot of respect and gratitude goes out to our hawk trainer, Tony Suffradini.
As far as distribution challenges, let me say "The Hawk is Dying" is not "Sideways" with feathers. A lotta people wanted that to be true. Clearly it's not. There is an opinion out there that Sundance is the only festival that matters for "American Independents." I definitely don't believe that. For some films it is, but not all. Some films are better served premiering at festivals like Venice, Berlin, or Toronto where the audiences are more receptive to daring and provocative work. At Sundance we had a horrible first screening. Ten minutes into the film I looked around the jam packed theater [and] half the place was lit up from the glow of all the distributors' Blackberries as they tapped in "Pass." The Variety review was harsh and undeniably smug. David Rooney? Who the fuck is he and who cares about Variety? Apparently a lot of people do. A filmmaker friend of mine who had similar experience with Variety had said that Gus Van Sant told him it was a badge of honor to receive a bad review from Variety. Fortunately, Marcus Hu at Strand had the necessary love and vision to provide us with a proper home.
How did the financing and casting for the film come together?
Via the producing acumen of Jeff Levy-Hinte, Ted Hope, Mary Jane Skalski, and Corbin Day. They never wavered.
Who are some of the creative influences that have had the biggest impact on you?
My family, Chris Marker, Robert Altman, Ross McElwee, Joel Sternfeld, Les Blank, Wong Kar Wai, Andy Goldsworthy, The Sun City Girls, Jean Painleve, Frank Zappa, Rudyard Kipling, Harry Partch, Skylab, Kenzaburo Oe, Frederick Wiseman, Francois Truffaut, Yasujiro Ozu, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Ulrich Seidl, and Masaki Kobayashi. There are so many more, but these guys are rock steady at the top.
What other genres or stories would like to explore as a filmmaker?
With the exception of a romantic comedy, there isn't a genre I don't have an interest in. But you get pigeon holed and very few filmmakers can break out of that. I do have a strong desire to do a political satire or subversive comedy.
What is your next project?
I'd like to do a remake of Soderbergh's remake of "Solaris."
What is your definition of "independent film," and has that changed at all since you first started working?
The term "independent film" has been bastardized to the point of embarassment. To me fInancing sources are irrelevant when it comes to being "Independent." "Independent film" is maverick cinema. If it's not maverick it ain't independent. You shouldn't be allowed to say you made an independent film if the maverick spirit isn't there and in your work.
What are some of your all-time favorite films, and what are some of your recent favorite films?
All time favorites: too many to list.
I don't get out much now that I'm a recent father but my favorite films of last year would be "Babel" and "Inland Empire." God bless David Lynch. He is the definition of "Independent Film." A true maverick genius.
What are your interests outside of film?
Music. The Royal Geographical Society. The Eulipion Corps.
What general advice would you impart to emerging filmmakers?
Trust your voice.
What is an achievement from your career so far that you are most proud of?
Having the opportunity to have had barbecue ribs, mac and cheese, collared greens, and slices of wonder bread with Paul Giamatti at a real fine soul food establishment in Gainesville, Florida. That and receiving a personal letter from the American Ambassador to Brazil after winning both the Audience and Grand Jury Awards at the Brasilia international Film Festival. The ambassador wrote, "Works like yours demonstrate an often unknown aspect of American life and culture to foreign audiences. Your film has been an incredibly useful tool in creating mutual understanding between the United States and Brazil, making my job a bit easier." Glad to be of service. No irony intended.

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Irene Harvey Kendall, 101, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, in Franklin. She is a resident of the Franklin United Methodist Community. She was a former resident of Carmel.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1911, in Westfield, to Arland and Etta (Laudig) Harvey.
She married Marcus E. Kendall on Jan. 1, 1979. He preceded her in passing on Nov. 24, 1992.
Survivors include stepdaughters, Maxine Featherston of Angola and Eileen Kitchens of Carmel; nieces, Donna Evans and Dorcas Henry; nephew, Donald Harvey; seven stepgrandchildren; 15 great-stepgrandchildren; and one great-great-stepgrandchild.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband; Marcus; and brother, Warren Harvey.
She was a graduate of Carmel High School and Indiana Business College.
Irene was employed by Foster-Kendall Co. for 35 years as a secretary and bookkeeper and later employed by Indiana Mills, which was then located in Carmel.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church; the Priscilla Circle and the Fine Arts Group of Johnson County.
The Rev. John Eley will conduct a service at 1 p.m. Monday at the Franklin United Methodist Community, Wright Chapel, 1070 W. Jefferson St., Franklin. Friends may call from noon until service Monday at the Wright Chapel. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Carmel Cemetery in Carmel.
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The Official Taster has declared that he gets extra ice cream this week — payback for when I bashed him in the leg with my unicycle. I've been trying to learn to ride a unicycle for quite some time now, and I really ought to stop practicing in the hallway as I'm waiting for the elevator. Last week I almost accidentally pulled the fire alarm when I tried to steady myself. This week, the unicycle slipped from underneath me and went flying into the O.T.'s legs. Big bruise and a scratch. Ooops. But an extra large bowl of ice cream can fix that.
Apricots are the star of the show this week. With soft, velvety skins, apricots also rank quite highly on the Fruit Cuteness scale, just behind the soft and fuzzy peaches that were featured in last week's light, airy Peaches and Cream Ice Cream.
This week's ice cream recipe involves more complex flavours: deeply caramelized apricots, warming brandy, and toasted almonds. There's a hint of fall just around the corner.
When preparing the apricots, be sure to cook the butter and sugar until the mixture turns a light caramel colour before adding the apricots. That way, you will achieve a deep amber colour and caramel-ly taste. During the first round in the test kitchen, I made the mistake of combining the butter, sugar, and apricots in the pan all at once. Because of the high water content in the apricots, the mixture never caramelized, and what I ended up with was a bright orange apricot compote — sweet and delicious, but not quite what I wanted. I also mixed 1/2 cup of chopped and toasted almonds into the ice cream, but the texture of the nuts seemed a bit too coarse when paired with the soft, brandy-infused apricots. I would suggest garnishing the ice cream with toasted sliced almonds instead, as these have a much lighter texture.
Ice Cream: (Makes about 1.25 L)
2 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
3 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons brandy
Toasted sliced almonds (optional garnish)
Caramelized Apricots:
2 1/2 cups chopped apricots
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
For the Ice Cream:
- In a heavy saucepan, lightly whisk together the eggs and sugar.
- Add 2 cups of the half-and-half cream.
- Cook the mixture over medium-low heat stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon (170 degrees F / 77 degrees C).
- Remove from heat immediately and add the remaining half-and-half to stop the cooking. Place the saucepan into an ice bath to cool the custard rapidly. Stir in the brandy.
- Chill overnight in the fridge.
For the Caramelized Apricots:
- While the ice cream is chilling, prepare the caramelized apricots.
- Melt the butter and sugar in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally and let the mixture turn a light caramel colour, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chopped apricots. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots turn a gorgeous dark caramel colour. This should take another 5 minutes or so.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy.
- Cool and chill overnight in the fridge.
To Finish
- Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and prepare according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In the final stages of churning, add the caramelized apricots and churn to distribute throughout the ice cream.
- Garnish with toasted sliced almonds if desired.


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I think it has a lot to do with the emphasis on running in training. Look at the Chris Byrd vs Shane George fight to see how some of the modern heavyweights would look if they trained the way the earlier fighters did. Whether this is an advantage or not, i guess the jury is still out, as Byrd never went too well in that fight (although age might have also been a factor).
Bingo. Running can kill your size. What I mean but that is some of the muscle density. We're not talking 3-5 miles but the 5-15 miles daily types with fewer and bigger concentrated meals, rather than many more smaller sized meals & nutritional benefits most athletes get today.
Byrd failed because he dropped too much weight from his stabilized fighting days. You can't just trim yourself down like that without hurting your resistance or stamina.
I think this is a particular reason why many boxers had smaller thigh measurements back in the day. They had strong, very conditioned legs. But their legs were for the long haul of a fight, and not quite as big as some fighters legs are nowadays. Longer distance running can do that to you. But then now that I think about it there are many boxers that appear rather top-tall, especially some of the HWs. This may be more because of a dismissal of leg-based conditioning (Interval training or distance) in favor of alternatives like swimming. I'm not sure. Genetics plays a part, naturally.
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On Tuesday night, ABC's World News Tonight ran a report placing some of the blame for high gas prices on government regulations that make it difficult to build new refineries in a timely manner. Charles Gibson introduced the piece by noting that since 1981, "the number of refineries [in the U.S.] has fallen by more than half."

Betsy Stark did start her piece on an anti-business note, saying that "refiners are a pretty content group right now" who are "making record profits" and are "under growing pressure to spend some of those profits on new refineries," but she later outlined the difficulty of building a new refinery in Arizona: "It's taken five years to get the air quality permits. The site had to be moved from Phoenix to Yuma for environmental reasons. And after a decade of planning, they still haven't broken ground." Stark ended the story by noting that many Americans also oppose building refineries in their neighborhoods, the "not in my backyard" syndrome. A complete transcript of the story follows:

 Charles Gibson: "We are going to take 'A Closer Look' tonight at one of the forces pushing gasoline prices to record highs, the lack of oil refineries. In 1981, there were 324 refineries in the U.S., with a capacity to process nearly 19 million barrels of oil a day. Today, because of the boom-or-bust oil economy, the number of refineries has fallen by more than half. And total refinery capacity has declined, as well. So we wanted to know why aren't new refineries being built? And if they were, would it bring down the price of gas? Here's ABC's Betsy Stark."

 Betsy Stark: "Well, Charlie, let me tell you that refiners are a pretty content group right now. Many are making record profits on the high prices Americans pay at the pump. But they are under growing pressure to spend some of those profits on new refineries because the ones they have are maxing out. The strain on the nation's 149 refineries is showing. Months of operating at nearly full throttle, of trying to satisfy record demand, has produced a summer of fires, accidents and shutdowns."

 Jamal Qureshi, PFC Energy: "Refineries are strained, and they are having more accidents and creating worries about supply shortages that drive up the price."

 Stark: "The system is so stretched, 10 percent of the nation's daily diet of gasoline must now be imported."

 Glenn McGinnis, Arizona Clean Fuels: "Everybody has come to recognize that, in the last six or eight months, that there is a significant shortage of refining capacity in the country."

 Stark: "Oil analysts say more refineries could bring gas prices down, especially if they were able to process what's called heavy crude. Heavy crude is harder and more expensive to refine than light crude, but it's also $14 a barrel cheaper, and there are millions of barrels for sale. The problem is many refiners can't use it."

 Qureshi: "If we had more refineries that could process heavy crudes, then the specific worries over gasoline supply would ease, and the price of gasoline would come down."

Stark: "Analysts say building a few big refineries could produce enough gasoline to make a dent in prices, but building even a small refinery in the United States is a monumental task. Just ask Glenn McGinnis."

 MgGinnis: "We hope to be operational in early 2010."

 Stark: "He's been trying to build the first new refinery in the United States in 30 years on this patch of Arizona desert. It's taken five years to get the air quality permits. The site had to be moved from Phoenix to Yuma for environmental reasons. And after a decade of planning, they still haven't broken ground."

 McGinnis: "By the time we're completed, it will have been 15 years since the project really got started until we actually produce a product for Arizona."

 Stark: "There's another big obstacle to new refineries -- Americans themselves. As much as they dislike high gas prices, many dislike the idea of a refinery in their neighborhood even more, the 'not in my backyard' syndrome, Charlie."

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There is one thing in this world that can completely consume us and take a stranglehold over our emotions.
It can make you both cry for joy and out of despair. It can empty your bank account faster than a burglar. It can make you sit in certain positions out of fear of moving will affect what happens next. It can also make you twitch and sit restlessly in anticipation for what is to come next. But what is this thing that takes over our hopes, minds, dreams and emotions so effortlessly?
Women? Maybe, but I'm talking about sports.
Tourism is broken in Anderson County and now it's up to the fiscal court to fix it.
Oh, there's blame-a-plenty to go around for the way the county-created tourism commission has been operating for the past several years.
First and foremost the blame falls to the fiscal court and judge-executive, each of which has turned a remarkably blind eye to an agency spending your tax dollars that willfully and admittedly has operated well outside the boundaries of the law.
Relay Committee thanks community
To the editor:
On behalf of the Anderson County Relay for Life Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank everyone who took part in the Relay for Life of Anderson County on June 11 at the American Legion Park.
Once again, the community of Lawrenceburg pulled together for a great night of fun while also raising money for the battle against cancer.
Friends fanatic. Friends-aholic. Friends freak. Label me whatever you want — my favorite TV show is one that has been off the air for gasp! six years.
And that's no secret. I've written about it before. In fact, a love of the show Friends was the first of many things I found I had in common with middle school teacher and dance coach Lisa Winfrey. And we found that out because of a previous column.
Friends is my go-to show. My picker-upper whenever I need a pick-me-up. It's the only way I survived a temporary breakup in 2007.
There are a lot of sayings I try to remember as I go through my young adult years.
If you happen to have read some of my columns, you've probably realized that all too well.
As I write this, I sit about 6.5 hours away from my home in Crozet, Va. That's about 450 miles of driving through the rolling hills of the Bluegrass, the staggering coal-filled mountains of West Virginia, and natural beauty of the commonwealth of Virginia.
But as I sit here today, I've realized a new saying; home is where the heart is.
Passing dog ordinance would have made us 'forward-thinking' community
Readers of The Anderson News may be well served by a reasonable response to last week's editorial, "Latest pet ordinance deserved euthanasia."
Column as I see 'em ...
Republican Chip Chambers vs. Democrat John Wayne Conway for judge-executive will be an intriguing race this fall on many levels, and will offer great insight into the minds of Anderson County voters.
Conway, the 20-year magistrate who ousted the incumbent judge in the Democratic primary by a 2-1 margin, is understandably riding high right now and carries plenty of momentum into the fall.
Summer is pretty much synonymous with higher temperatures and smaller clothes, but all that doesn't have to add up to low self-esteem.
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Hello all. I suppose I should start this thread by saying I used to do a LOT of cycling in the mid-late 90's. I was on the cycling team in highschool and did some racing but after graduating I suddenly found myself with noone to ride with and lost interest in the sport. My friends are all like me. We're geeks, we're not very active, and we're growing (not in numbers).
My last bike was a Mongoose something (funky red frame) that I purchased back in 2000 or 2001 for way too much money and only ended up using it 2-4 times. My first ride out I had fun, but when I went to use it again a couple days later my ass screamed in protest. It was audible. I got a few blocks away and went home. A few days later I tried again but my ass still hurt, so I parked the bike in the basement and didn't touch it again except to sell it instead of doing the logical thing and look for a new seat.
It's 2007, I'm finally making decent money at a new job but find myself even less active than before because the job has me sitting in a chair answering phones all day. A year ago when I started I think I was around 250lbs and through what I can only describe as magic, have only gained 10-15 pounds and now sit at 260. It was a small gain but I've definitely noticed the difference, and enough is enough.
BACK-STORY COMPLETE, read on for my bike questions...
My first step was to hit up my old favorite bike shop. The main bike guy there is this short little fat guy that was always awesome to me and everyone else back in my racing days so I knew he'd be the best place to start. Seems they don't sell any of the brands I was expecting these days and when I walked in and told him I weigh 260 and need a bike He asked me how much I wanted to spend and whether or not I planned to ride hard. I don't plan to ride hard, no drops more than curb height (for a long time at least until I've lost a lot of weight), and probably 70/30 road/offroad use, and he pointed me at the 2006 Marin Nail Trail. He likes this bike for strength and better components over other bikes in the price range. He did say right away though that he would take off the stock wheels and build me some better ones for the same price or possibly even a bit less. This bike will run around $1100 canadian before tax with the custom wheels.
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The Kona Caldera on the other hand is around $125 less than the Nail Trail, but I haven't even been down to talk to them about upgraded wheels yet. This bike is listed on their website so they should normally have them.
Oh wow, I haven't even talked about Specialied yet. '07 Rockhopper Comp Disc can be had for around the same price as the Nail Trail, while 06 and 05's can be had for a lot less, down to $900 for the 05 from a place in Winnipeg (granted, I'd have to have it shipped since I'm 400 miles away)
I think it's time I end this epically long first post and simply ask the question... Marin Nail Trail w/ custom wheels for $1100+tax, or should I attempt to find a good price on the Kona Hoss Deluxe/Caldera or Specialized Rockhopper? P.S. I will replace the saddle right off the bat
I noticed a place in Winnipeg has the non-deluxe Hoss for around $899ca. hmm.


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I gave up. Then I got up.
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I decided I couldn't do it. I had the knee injury, which makes me unstable walking sometimes so pretty sure hiking might be out. For sure, treadmills and race walking are out. Not to mention ellipticals for now. That leaves bikes and spinners without standing - and a combo arm/bike thingy at the YMCA. But did I go? No!!!!!
I am still in love with my ex and he loves me but it would never work. I hurt him and he hurt me even more and neither of us can forgive ourselves though we sure have each other. He is housebound due to disability and I just eat. And eat. And stay stuck. And give up on myself and my writing and my desires...wondering what everyone else would want and what my Heavenly Father wants of me.
I have financial difficulties, including student loans from grad school (oh, the happier days) and the medical bills from the knee X-ray and CT scan which didn't even fix the knee problem.. My boss would love to put me on permanent but can't due to contract restrictions so no benefits, just great working environment and terrific steady hours and pay.
I'm writing this to myself mostly though all who read it are welcome to if it will help....because in all of this, I had to decide what I want.
I want to be healthy. I want to wear the cute clothes. I want to have more energy and care about myself more. I don't want to marry again just to be cherished but wouldn't mind going on a date or on some group activities from time to time. I miss my mountains out West and my daughter in the East. I want to believe in myself enough in order to write full time and be able to live where I want to, whether that be remote cabin or beach or city loft. I want a bike, a canoe, a campfire, a tent and sometimes sushi (NOT from fishing, lol) and a car or at least a city bus.
I just don't know how to start. Seems like I'm in the same old rut and I don't want old age to slip up on me - or even feel that I can't due to age or certainly not weight/stamina.
Thanks for reading this far and for being there. Thanks to my inner self for not giving up entirely and to my daughter and my ex who think I'm smart, talented and capable. Like the song says, it would make a great song but it's just too sad to write. Now I just have to keep it from ruining the rest of my life.
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Kaybee said it best. You got up and that is the bestest and biggest step. Take that last paragraph write that song or better a story into a I got up ending
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I read your blog post twice. So many deep feelings there. I've been kind of in the same place these past few days. I am really discouraged that all the enthusiasm I felt at the beginning of September didn't hold up well enough against the demands of work and everyday life. Actually, work was the bigger problem. It is just all-encompassing, and I always put it first. It feels like I always have to. But like you, I also want to get healthier, and feel energetic, and like you, I also want to WRITE. I think the reason why I don't write more is twofold: First, it feels like the weight-loss is so essential that it has to come first, and that what little non-work energy I have should go to that. And then there's also not knowing how to get going writing. I've got 70+ pages of notes about a story I want to write, but I have not had much success with taking the next steps and going from notes to first draft.
Anyway, I really liked the "Then I got up" part of your blog post. I hope that you will always be able to do this. And I hope that I will always be able to do this. Have you seen The Matrix? The first one, I mean. At three pivotal times during the movie, a character says to another "Get up!" in a really determined voice. It's simple -- but it says everything. Don't lie there. Don't sit. Get up. Move. Do something. I try to think that way, but it's hard sometimes.
I hope that this week is better for you and that you can see the positive side of things. Actually, I hope that we both can do that. Here's to a new month!
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The seven projects funded by USC Sea Grant were each reviewed by outside experts for their scientific merit and relevance to current marine issues. Most of the awards also include support for graduate students. These projects are being undertaken by scientists from USC Dornsife; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Monterey Bay; Stanford University; Mills College; and the University of the Pacific. The two-year projects are slated to begin in February 2012.
At USC Dornsife, David Hutchins, professor of biological sciences, and Feixue Fu, assistant professor (research) of biological sciences, will study the effect of ocean acidification on the toxicity of Pseudo-nitzschia, a form of marine algae that figures into harmful algal blooms along the Southern California coast. Preliminary data suggest that rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the subsequent acidification of ocean water dramatically increase the toxicity of several species of Pseudo-nitzschia. Their research will examine the effect of other climate change variables, such as seawater warming, on those toxic responses.
Astrid Schnetzer, assistant professor (research) of biological sciences, and David Caron, professor of biological sciences, both from USC Dornsife, will investigate the character of hazardous algal blooms within the coastal waters of Los Angeles and Orange counties using newly developed, state-of-the-art molecular approaches to detect and analyze the presence of toxic algae, particularly two of the most potent taxa Pseudo-nitzschia and Alexandrium. Their Sea Grant project will use these new techniques to analyze the population dynamics and toxin production for these two toxic alga as well as the frequency of their blooms and the marine environments most prone to them.
Biologist Daniel Pondella and other researchers from Occidental College along with the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission will assess the impact of urchin relocation and kelp restoration on species and communities of fish, invertebrates and algae in Santa Monica Bay. They will develop evaluation tools for assessing the success of habitat restoration in terms of how ecosystems respond to these modifications.
Biologist Kevin Kelley of California State University, Long Beach, and scientists from the Orange County Sanitation District and the Pacific Coast Environmental Conservancy are studying thyroid disruption in coastal populations of fish caused by persistent environmental chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Thyroid hormones in vertebrates affect almost every tissue — their target receptors are found in all cell types, and they are critical for normal growth and metabolism. Disruption of the thyroid endocrine system in fish and other wildlife presents a significant concern in impacted coastal environments.
Marine ecologist Corey Garza of California State University, Monterey Bay, will look at the importance of the intertidal zone to spiny lobsters and California sheephead in the design of marine protected areas. Previous studies suggest that intertidal habitat may be critical to female lobster and sheephead during spawning season. Garza will investigate the potential for integrating intertidal habitat into the design of Southern California marine protected areas to promote sustainable populations of these key economic species.
Small reservoirs in the watersheds around Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay might play a role in releasing a variety of pollutants — organic carbon, nutrients and metals — to coastal waters by way of small creeks that drain away from them to the ocean. Laura Rademacher from the University of the Pacific and Kristina Faul from Mills College will study the cycling of these pollutants into and out of these reservoirs and whether management strategies can affect a reservoir's ability to "filter" contaminants and reduce their flow into the coastal ocean.
In addition to the biologically focused work, researchers from Stanford University, Oregon State University and the University of Washington will examine how coastal communities in the Pacific coast region are planning adaptations to coastal change caused by sea level rise and associated threats to coastal structures and populations. Led by Stanford researchers Pamela Matson and Susanne Moser, a geographer noted for her work on climate change communications and community adaptation, this social science project aims to identify effective processes and outcomes from adaptation planning efforts now taking place in many locales. According to Moser, "What motivated our proposal is coastal managers asking 'what does success in adaptation look like?' Without this funding from Sea Grant we wouldn't be able to answer the question in a way that is directly relevant to coastal decision-makers."
Funding for the two-year research projects totals $591,000 and an additional $136,800 for graduate student trainees. In addition, Sea Grant projects require at least 50 percent match from the participating institutions.
For more information on USC Sea Grant research and outreach, please visit: usc.edu/org/seagrant.


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Fire burns through W. Phoenix strip mall
PHOENIX - Phoenix firefighters fought a fire at a strip mall just west of Interstate 17 in West Phoenix Saturday night.
Crews responded to the businesses near 31st Avenue and Van Buren Street around 10:15 p.m. for a report of smoke coming from the mall.
The first crews on the scene were confronted by heavy smoke from the center businesses and called for additional units.
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, there are approximately 10 businesses under the same roof.
With the help of built-in fire walls and ventilation holes cut into the roofs, fire and smoke damage was isolated to a few businesses, said fire Capt. Tony Mure.
Power has been shut down to the entire mall. Fire investigators are working with the businesses and utility company to restore power to some of the businesses.
No injuries were reported.
Most of the damage appeared to be in "Rigo's Locksmith" store, according to Mure.


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The Bachelorette Recap: Tortured In Taiwan, Plus Emily Maynard's Worst Nightmare!
July 11, 2011 06:59 PM by Candace Young
Tonight on The Bachelorette, Ashley Hebert takes the remaining six bachelors to Taiwan and manages to stress the guys out again. She'll go on three one-on-one dates and a group date. This week we will also see the Emily Maynard tell-all interview as she sits down with host Chris Harrison to discuss her break up with Brad Womack…
Ashley Hebert greets the guys in Taipei, Taiwan this week on The Bachelorette . She is anticipating having to make some tough decisions with the all-important hometown dates right around the corner. Chris Harrison explains that there are no roses up for grabs on tonight's one-on-one dates, but there will be one on the group date.
In their suite, the bachelors admire the view. In camera, JP describes how difficult it's going to be for him to see Ashley going on one-on-one dates with other guys – he's become very attached.
Constantine nets the first solo date with Ashley. They take the steam engine into a little village in another town. Ashley feels their relationship is going slower than the others but is determined to be patient. Constantine is feeling some pressure, but wants to try to relax and enjoy the date. They're touchy-feely on the train ride, and when they get to the village they check out a lantern festival. As they make wishes on a lantern, Ashley is moved by how seriously Constantine is taking things.
Back at the suite, Ben F gets the next one-on-one date card. Ryan P gets antsy at not logging the same amount of time with Ashley as the others.
On the evening portion of their date, Constantine is trying to figure out how Ashley would fit into his life and asks her some questions. She tells him he's attractive and she loves that he's a family man. They discuss how important hometowns are – you can be yourself more. Constantine basically admits that he's not falling in love yet, but still thinks it can happen between them. They release their wish lantern and kiss.
Ashley and Ben head out on their date the next day – she's looking for an emotional and physical attraction. They get on a moped and take off laughing, riding through a gorge on curving roads. Ben makes some cringe-worthy statements, such as referring to Ashley as 'precious cargo'. They kiss on a bridge and Ben notes that it feels right.
Back at the suite, the group date card comes – Ames, Lucas, and JP are named, meaning the last one-on-one will go to Ryan, who hasn't had a solo date yet.
By evening, Ben tells the cameras that he's falling in love with Ashley, but isn't ready to tell her. They have dinner and wine, and he lets her know he's confident she'll come on a hometown date with him. He does a lot of talking about his feelings. Ashley does a lot of nodding. They do some kissing. In camera, Ashley says she feels like he's her boyfriend.
In the morning at the suite, the guys realize Ben never came home from his date. JP is especially upset. Ben comes in and claims that nothing happened between them – they didn't even share a room, but JP needs to take a walk.
For the group date, Ashley will have Ames, JP, and Lucas dress up and take wedding photos with her. The guys are sent into dressing rooms and must put on whatever is in there. Lucas comes out in a gold Asian gown, Ames gets a powder blue tux with a pink shirt, and JP gets a dashing black tux. Ashley emerges in an Asian gown and poses for photos with Lucas, and then Ames. JP is irked by the kissing. Ashley wears a white dress for pictures with JP.
The guys are tense in the evening portion of the date. Ashley tells them she can relate to what they're feeling so close to hometown dates. She speaks to Lucas alone. He says he felt like he was off to one side today – it was just okay. He talks about wanting a family and they kiss. She spends time with Ames, who shows her family photographs. When JP gets his chance, he tells her straight out what torture it's been for him having to share her with the other guys. She seems amused – she thought he was cool as a cucumber. He says he was, but the feelings change everything. She asks him to wait, leaves, and comes back with the rose, saying she wants to meet his family so bad. He beams.
At the suite, Ryan gets his one-on-one date card finally. He's pumped.
Ashley and Ryan meet the next day. She thinks he's fantastic, but needs to feel a connection before families get involved. They walk through a temple and take in the myriads of people praying together. They make a wish to the matchmaking god using bricks. Ryan is unfailingly upbeat, but it begins to become clear that Ashley's not feeling romantically toward him. The date continues on for a while, but Ashley finally puts an end to it. She says he's great, but she's just not feeling it. Ryan is deflated. They part ways and Ryan tells the camera he's shocked. He does a lot of moaning, groaning, and sighing, and gets choked up before hailing a taxi.
Cocktail Party/Rose Ceremony
Ashley says tonight's ceremony is critical because whoever is left will get hometown dates. The five guys have gathered for the cocktail party and are in a stunned mood after Ryan's departure.
Ashley talks to Chris about why she had to let Ryan go, and she says she knows what she wants to do in the Rose Ceremony and doesn't need a cocktail party tonight – she's very sure.
Chris tells the guys there will be no cocktail party and Ashley is ready. JP already has a rose and is safe. Ashley offers roses to Constantine, Ben, and Ames. Lucas is going back to Texas.
Chris Harrison Interviews Emily Maynard
After tons of tabloid speculation about break-ups and make-ups, Chris Harrison says the time has come to speak out about how Brad and Emily tried to make it work, but failed. Emily arrives and tells Chris she's nervous.
They sit inside, and Emily tells Chris she thought she'd be having a wedding when she saw him next. Emily admits that the being in the house again is getting to her. She talks about what a gentleman Brad is aside from his good looks, stating that they're not engaged any more, but he'll always be a part of her life. She says she'll always be in love with Brad, and she wishes things turned out different.
Chris asks what went wrong. Emily says little red flags began coming up in the relationship as she planned to move to Austin. She says her desire to be married and have more kids may have overshadowed the reality of the relationship. Emily claims she didn't have the reassurance that Brad would want to be with her long term, so she didn't feel she could move.
Emily tells Chris that this was her worst nightmare – her hopes were so high and it's really disappointing and feels like a failure.
Chris notes that Brad gave his blessing for them to do this, even though he declined to be there. Emily says she thought people deserved to know, since they opened their lives up by going on the show. Chris asks what her life has been like. She says no one can prepare you for going from being a nobody to being followed to the grocery store. She says the paparazzi camped outside her home and followed her and Ricki everywhere. She jokes that she told her daughter everyone thinks she's Taylor Swift.
Emily says she'll stay in touch with Brad. Chris notes how protective Brad is of her. She says if it was just based on love they could make it work. She will now focus on being a mom since she no longer knows who to trust. Chris thanks her for coming on and wishes her the very best.
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3 Responses to "The Bachelorette Recap: Tortured In Taiwan, Plus Emily Maynard's Worst Nightmare!"
marion neal Says:
July 12th, 2011 at 5:14 am
I think Em is a big fake. last night was alot of pretending on her part. If she really loved him she wouldnt have broke it off. I feel sorry 4 Brad not her as it was her choice. no Brad didnt want 2 b there as it would only hurt him all the more 2 see her again.
Karen Shrub Says:
July 12th, 2011 at 7:53 am
I sincerely hope that this chick is NOT the new Bachelorette. They got a loser this season & the viewers declined. Put another loser like Emily on & it'll be worse. Ashley hasn't a clue what or who she wants & doesn't know squat about how to be genuine. Emily is an attention seeking wannabe as well. Give me a break!!!!
maria Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
I agree Emily is rather fake. She tried to appear emotional and was obvious she was faking it. No tears no matter how hard she tried to be emotional. Not that she has to be tearful to be genuinely sad or emotional but her pretention was just obvious.


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Anyone have a clue why we are not recruiting Willie Argo from Davenport Assumtion?
Great running back/DB/wrestler and baseball player,which lets us out of that area. His dad was a very good baseball player at ISU. Later played in the minor leagues.
He has been allstate in everything he has played. Also good student.--6-6'1",200 lbs.
We are according to Rivals. Here's his profile.
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I thought I read somewhere he is pursuing a baseball career.
He's a baseball player. I guess he wants to try and make some money, makes sense to me.
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$212 million severance deal is example of corporate greed
Today's reigning king of corporate greed is Heinz Chief Executive Officer William Johnson, who stands to reap a staggering $212.7 million payout if he leaves the company when it is taken private by multi-billionaire Warren Buffet.
I have always supported the capitalist, free enterprise system, which enables individuals to parlay their skills into a great deal of wealth. The Johnson package, however, like so many others in this era of unrestrained money-grabbing, goes beyond reason. It is legal, but not ethical or honorable.
In the "good old days," competent employees had the security of lifetime positions and fair rates of compensation. Those at the top echelons of the companies interacted with the rank and file and cared about them. Those at the highest levels in the companies earned dozens of times what their subordinates did.
Today, greed rules the day in most corporate boardrooms. The corporate officer that is deemed to be highly skilled commands hundreds of times the earnings of his or her subordinates and when the individual leaves the company, he or she is often showered with more money than could be spent in multiple lifetimes. The leaders of corporations are increasingly isolated from rank and file workers in every respect, including in the community. Even companies that have received federal bailouts are permitted to lavish extraordinary largesse on their leaders. Case in point is the chief executive officer of the "new" General (Government) Motors, who garners compensation of $9 million per year.
In the years to come, government at all levels will be forced to scale back entitlement promises out of necessity. That action, combined with shameful feeding at the public and private trough by rich corporate executives, is likely to sow the seeds of civil unrest. The revenge of the "have nots" against the "haves" may be coming to a community near you.
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I'm new to this forum and bicycle touring. I've been researching rear racks and have developed analysis-paralysis. My initial tours will likely be hotel tours but I don't want to buy something that won't support a heavier camping load-out.
Tubus looks like the top tier, but I don't want to spend that much cash. There are a bunch of second tier racks but I don't know which ones are quality.
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Just like that the time has come to officially end the Styling with Stencils Challenge.
This Moxie Fabber can not tell a lie. It makes me a little bit sad because (... good golly...) you all have been so busy making really cool things with stencils! In fact, there were a whopping 178 amazing, incredible, awesome "with extra awesome sauce on top" projects linked up!
You, my fine friends, rock! And you rock a lot!
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Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Spoilers: Will Callie Be Meredith's New "Person"?
In last week's Grey's Anatomy season premiere, Callie (Sara Ramirez) responded to Arizona's (Jessica Capshaw) cheating heart by leaving their apartment — and taking the baby with her. And now that she and Sofia have taken up residence in the Shepherd dream house, it's starting to feel a bit like Meredith's (Ellen Pompeo) old house (i.e. the revolving door of surgeon tenants) all over again.
And their new living arrangements promise some humor in the midst of all the sad Calzona breakup drama. It "makes for some fun scenes that we got to shoot," Sara told TV Guide. "There's some comedy in there, but [she won't be there] very long."
So can we expect to see some roomie bonding between moms Meredith and Callie? It's totally possible.
"I think that because of all the life changes that they've all experienced … they have more things in common than they used to, specifically Meredith and Callie, now they're both mothers," Sara said. "There is a moment when Callie confided in Meredith early on and it's a moment that surprised me because I don't see a lot of that with Callie and Meredith, but it made sense."
We can't wait to see a friendship bloom between Mer and Callie, especially since they didn't get off on the right foot in the beginning. Remember Callie O'Malley (R.I.P. George)? And when Mer thought that Callie peed without washing her hands?
Plus, with Cristina (Sandra Oh) making her departure by season's end, Meredith may need a new BFF by her side.
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Texas does not mess around when it comes to observing the rules of its roads. The state not only charges one-time fees for certain violations, it also collects annual surcharges. A traffic ticket lawyer can help you avoid such costs if possible.
Convictions That Come With a Surcharge
Moving traffic violations and fines that come with a surcharge fall under the Driver Responsibility Program. If your violation counts as such, you will receive a notice from the Department of Public Safety. Examples of convictions and their surcharges include:
- Six points on your license: $100 and $25 per point above six
- Driving while intoxicated (first offense): $1,000
- Driving while intoxicated after first offense: $1,500
- Driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of 0.16 or higher: $1,000
- Driving without insurance: $250
- Driving with an invalid license: $250
- Driving without a driver's license: $100
Points-based surcharges get reviewed once a year. Others stay in effect for three years. Texas lets you make monthly installment payments for an additional fee. You must respond to a traffic violations criminal offense.
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You must pay the surcharge within 30 days, either in full or the first installment payment. Missed payments result in license suspension. You may make a makeup payment and get your license reinstated only once. After that, you must pay the entire amount to get your license back. Additional service and collection fees apply. The Texas Driver Responsibility Program brochure explains the surcharges. Both surcharges and suspensions can negatively affect your insurance.
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Before Xi Jinping became a pampered child of the Communist Partys elite, and now the new leader of the nation, he had suffered extreme hardship in his life and had learned to eat bitterness.
His political life began in a smaller place, Liangjiahe, a village of 800 in Shaanxi Province, where locals say Xi had endured a difficult life.
In 1969, during the violent upheaval of the Cultural Revolution, elites of the Communist society were attacked, in which Xi''s father, a vice premier, was denounced and imprisoned. Xi was then exiled to this remote village at the age of 15, CBS News reports.
According to the report, for seven years then on, Xi worked in the fields during the day, and at night came home to a cave dwelling, one room carved into the hillside.
When asked if Xi did hard, physical work, a local said, "Of course. He did farm work, he herded cows."
Xi, at ease with peasants and the powerful, left exile and excelled at party politics, and subsequently ran China''s biggest city, Shanghai; and its biggest event, the 2008 Olympics, the report said.
Today he is half of China''s glamour couple- his wife is one of the country''s most popular singers, while he himself takes the helm as China''s economy is slowing down and trade tensions with the U.S. are going up.
Asked if the time Xi spent in exile will make him a better leader, the local said, "The new president suffered extreme hardship. He must have learned from that."


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@yus83 It's part of the wallpaper. Just press the arrow button to go to different pages.
didn't you have to slide to the left for next pages?
@yus83 you can create a shortcut to any pages in Sslauncher. After that set it to use a blank icon and then place it on top of the arrow button
i think i get it..thanks :)
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Nice :) Where can I find the icons? :)
Nice work! Could you share the three custom wallpapers?
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Care to share the setup files, looks very nice and clean!
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Hoiberg Shoots His Way Into Shots From The Heart Finals
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Hoiberg made all 25 free-throws for the fifth time, edging Brown, who made 24-of-25 charity shots. Hoiberg will face the winner of the Buzz Peterson (North Carolina-Wilmington)-Sean Miller (Arizona) match-up in the finals. The championship will NOT be conducted at the Final Four in Houston this weekend. Each remaining participant will shoot and record their free-throws at home.
The Shots From the Heart initiative was created to raise awareness for the growing problem of heart disease and to raise money to benefit the American Heart Association. Head coaches from 64 Division I schools participated in the tournament conducted during the 2010-11 season.
Hoiberg's decision to participate in this cause was easy to make. Hoiberg's 10-year NBA career was cut short when it was discovered he had an aneurism in his aortic root. He had open heart surgery in June of 2005 and a pacemaker was installed to keep his heart beating.
Hoiberg defeated Keno Davis (Providence), Billy Donlon (Wright State), Tubby Smith (Minnesota), Steve Alford (New Mexico) and Will Brown (Albany) on his way to the finals. He has made all 125 free-throws in his head-to-head competition, plus 102 in a row to defeat Alford in a tiebreaker.