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Intro: E First Verse: E Well, my momma met my daddy down in Alabam' They tied the knot so here I am A Born in the bayou on the Texas line E Loved in Lousiana, raised on Jambalaya Break: D A E Second Verse: E Well, before I could walk I had a guitar in my hand By the time I could talk I had my own band A Went on the road when I was 8 years old E When I turned 15 I was stealin' the show B I had money to burn and the girls were pretty E Didnt take me long to learn that I was born to boogie Break: E Third Verse: E When I was 18 I went to hollywood I met Elvis and Marilyn and Johnny B. Goode A I got my guitar painted with the California sun E Had a red Cadillac havin too much fun Break: D A E Fourth Verse: E Well, we were playin them halls and jammin then we moved it on over to MGM A He said this is the boy weve been tellin you about E He lit a cigar and he stuck his hand out Break (and key change): D A F# Fifth Verse: F# He said son have we got a deal for you Were gonna make you a star and give you 50,000 too! B I told you my momma didnt raise no fool F# B Ill take your money, Ill make you movies C# I can tell you right now I was born to boogie Solo (Song reverts back to original key): E A E F B E Sixth Verse: E Well, my name is Bocephus I drink whiskey by the gallon and I never back down and I love a good challenge A What I do now is what I did then E I like to get down with all my rowdy friends Break: E B A E Seventh Verse: E Well I can be sweet and I can be mean I still got my hat and I still wear my jeans A My shades are chrome, my guitar is steel E If you think I wont, then believe me I will B Get down with me baby, cuz I aint no rookie E I was born to party and I was born to boogie. Final Solo's/Outro: E A E A E F# B E
See also:Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle Don McLean - Vincent James Taylor - You've Got A Friend John Denver - Leaving On A Jet Plane Taylor Swift - Love Story Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful
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Please Keep Vince McMahon Away + Thoughts on Raw
by, 01-17-2012 at 12:04 AM (3826 Views)
Hey everyone. DK Wrestling Savior back for anther write up. Not much has happened this week so there wasn't much for me to post about. But I'm back and I'm going to start with my thoughts on tonight's Raw.
Raw this week was okay. Wasn't horrible. Wasn't really anything to write home about either. I liked the fact that they were running two championship matches, even though they both turned out to be useless wastes of time. I liked that fact that John Cena's participation was minimal and CM Punk was at the helm. That's the way it should be. Oh, and I called that Jericho was going to do, exactly what he did, as soon as I heard he was in the match.
I know Cena's the face of the WWE, but if you bury all other potentials behind him, you can't create strong candidates. What CM Punk did was awesome. Opening segment with Mick Foley. Closing segment with John Laurenaitis. It was great stuff, done by a man who is great at doing it, and can really go much further with this push than he currently is. The WWE needs more of that. The less of Cena you have, the more the crowd will appreciate CM Punk, the louder they'll cheer, and the rest just falls in place. I know about 99.99999% of you agree with this. And this leads to my next point.
Vince needs to stay away. I know I'm rehashing a few reports from like a couple of weeks ago, but if you ever wonder why there's such a lack of mega stars in the WWE, you can account it all to the fact that Vince McMahon is no longer in touch. He was a genius. If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't be watching today. He created an empire and that's all fine and good. However, the time has passed.
17 years ago, his once dominant company was near its end. I used to track the ratings online. WCW Nitro used to bury it by close to 3 full points on a weekly basis. He saw this and suddenly became a true innovator in a last effort to save his company. And he had great ideas and got his hands dirty and in the end, he is where he is now and there hasn't been a WCW in ten years. However....he now suffers from what I call, Jerry Jones Syndrome.
If you're a Dallas Cowboys fan, you know you just smiled when I said that. See, 23 years ago, Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys, fired Tom Landry, hired Jimmy Johnson, and named himself GM. He put together a dynasty in the mid-nineties with draft picks and free agent pick ups. He also screwed people over in the process. But fast forward, he still is doing it now, only Dallas hasn't been significant since 1998. And he'll pass blame on everyone else, and not look in the mirror. He won't realize that he doesn't have it anymore.
This is what Vince McMahon suffers from. He should put people in place to handle his company, and he should sit back and collect the money. Vince is too hands on in what happens with the show. Now, it's his company and he has every right to do that, just like no one can tell Jerry Jones to stop being GM, but look how the product suffers.
I know I'm bringing up reports from a couple weeks ago but perfect examples are his decisions on who he wants in the main event. It was reported like two or three times on this site, that Vince McMahon wants Alberto Del Rio to seem more vicious in the ring and work more stiff matches. And I think therein lies the problem. Vince McMahon is just out of touch. Alberto Del Rio is not someone, at least not now anyway, who can carry your company. I thought it was pathetic that he won last year's Royal Rumble and had a Wrestlemania Title Match. I thought it was a discredit to Edge and the World Title, and hence, it was the first match of the night. I thought it was horrible to give him the title, twice this year. Which means he's had at least 4 PPV main event matches. I don't know how everyone else feels, but to me, that seems like a lot to give a guy who hasn't even had a cup of coffee in the company yet, and wasn't exactly drawing the kind of heat a main eventer should.
So while Sheamus, The Miz, Wade Barrett, and Cody Rhodes are way over with the crowd, whether it's drawing heat or pops. Alberto Del Rio hasn't done much of anything and I don't think anyone really misses him right now. Yet, he seems to have McMahon's stamp of approval.
So, even though it's been said before, and in different ways and different blogs, I feel it's time that Vince McMahon gets out of the Jerry Jones mentality, and let's someone else take the reigns and run with the company. He's no longer the innovator he once was. But it's his company. No one can tell Jerry Jones to hire a new GM, and no one can tell Vince McMahon that he needs to let it go.

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Create student Kyle Nelson interacts with MIT students
IM Global Consultant, Dr. Dan Buttry lectures at MIT
Central Seminary President Molly Marshall and DMin student
Central Seminary President Molly Marshall lectures at MIT
American Baptist International Ministries (IM) celebrates the life-changing visit to Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand just completed by a delegation from Central Baptist Seminary. From February 2-13, 16 pilgrims, including President Molly T. Marshall, Vice President John Gravley, and two more faculty/staff, as well as 10 master of divinity students from Central Baptist Theological Seminary, journeyed to Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).
IM Global Consultant Dan Buttry and his wife, Rev. Sharon Buttry joined the group there. For the past three years, first-year master of divinity students in the create program have traveled to Myanmar to learn about the ministry of the people there. This opportunity has been made possible through a grant from the Luce Foundation. The students learn about the history of Baptist mission, experience firsthand the witness of Baptists today in the predominantly Buddhist culture, and gain a greater understanding of why so many refugees from this country are ending up in Baptist churches all over America.
The pilgrimage was also an opportunity to strengthen collaborative educational initiatives with the Myanmar Institute of Theology. This year included learning of the expansive work of the Myanmar Baptist Convention, an American Baptist mission partner whose roots go back to the first American Baptist missionaries, Adoniram and Ann Judson. The Judsons sailed for Asia almost exactly 200 years before Central's current pilgrims boarded their flight to Bangkok.
While in Thailand the group visited sites in Bangkok to get a taste of the culture, attended worship at the Maitrichit Chinese Baptist Church (the oldest Chinese Baptist church in Asia), and visited the Than Him Burmese refugee camp on the Thai/Burma border. From there they journeyed to Burma, where they attended lectures and interacted with faculty and students at the Myanmar Institute of Theology in Yangon, visited Buddhist sites in Yangon and Bagan, and visited the Myanmar Baptist Convention and other historical sites related to the ministry of the Judsons.
Upon their return, in partnership with the Bethel Neighborhood Center, the students are completing 90 hours of volunteer service to assist Bethel's ministry to the refugees from Burma now living in the Kansas City area. The desired outcome of the global immersion experience, and the further interaction with refugees from the place to which the students have just completed their journey, is transformation.
IM is excited to see the work that Central is doing to equip students--through coursework and immersion experiences such as these in Asia and Kansas City--to see the unity of Christ's mission worldwide. In our globalized world, cross-cultural sensitivities and skills are crucial for ministry in every context. The call to cross cultural boundaries for the sake of the gospel that carried the Judsons to Burma is just as vitally important in our day as in theirs... and perhaps, even more so!


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TripAdvisor Survey Reveals 47% of U.S. Hotels Expect Higher Rates Ahead of Fall Travel Season Compared to Last Year
World's Largest Hotel Survey Unveils Hospitality Industry's Top Trends
Jul 30, 2012, 06:05 ET from TripAdvisor
NEWTON, Mass., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the results of the latest TripAdvisor Industry Index™, the world's largest hotel survey. With more than 25,000 responses from hoteliers around the globe, and over 5,000 from the U.S. alone, the survey has revealed some startling findings about today's top hospitality industry trends. Among the key findings: U.S. hoteliers expect pricier rates for travelers ahead of the Fall travel season, as nearly half (47%) expect rates to go up higher this year compared to the same time last year, while only 16 percent expect comparatively lower rates.
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TripAdvisor's biannual hotel survey has also uncovered a number of other industry insights, including accommodations' business outlook, how they are engaging with travelers on social and mobile platforms and their plans to offer eco-friendly programs.
Bright Business Outlook for U.S. Hotels
The U.S. ranks fourth in the world for hotels with the best business outlook, while Greece ranks last, according to respondents' answers to a number of questions gauging the perceived health of their business.
Most Positive Outlook:
1. Indonesia
2. Brazil
3. Russia
4. United States
5. India
Most Negative Outlook:
18. New Zealand
19. France
20. Spain
21. Italy
22. Greece
Larger Properties Most Profitable and Optimistic
Thirty percent of U.S. accommodations reported to have been extremely or very profitable within the last six months, up from 27 percent when TripAdvisor conducted its last Industry Index survey in Dec. 2011. By comparison, 24 percent of accommodations in the Caribbean and 21 percent in Canada indicate they have been profitable in the last six months.
Across North America, larger properties (with over 50 rooms) reported to be more profitable than smaller properties (with 50 or fewer rooms). In the U.S., 34 percent of larger properties indicated that they had been extremely or very profitable, compared to 24 percent of smaller properties.
In the U.S., accommodation owners' economic outlook has diminished slightly, as 62 percent now expect the economy to improve, down from 65 percent in Dec. 2011. Economic outlook, however, appears to vary by property size: 67 percent of larger properties and 57 percent of smaller properties expect economic conditions to improve a little or a lot in the next six months.
Mexico and Caribbean, Not U.S., Best Place for Hotel Jobs in North America
According to the survey, a greater percentage of Mexican (21%) and Caribbean (20%) hoteliers plan to increase the size of their staffs than their counterparts in the U.S. (15%). In the U.S. plans to hire have dropped down from 27 percent, according to TripAdvisor's Dec. 2011 survey.
Outside of North America, hoteliers in India (39%) and Brazil (34%) are reportedly the most likely to increase the size of their staffs, while hoteliers in France (6%) and the UK (8%) are least likely to add new employees.
Room Rate Rankings: Who's Increasing/Decreasing Rates ahead of Fall
(Note: Rate trends compared to same time last year)
Top 5 for Lower Rates:
1. Greece – 58%
2. Spain – 43%
3. Italy – 37%
4. Australia – 32%
5. New Zealand – 29%
Top 5 for Higher Rates:
2. Brazil – 42%
3. Russia – 42%
4. Indonesia – 37%
5. Turkey – 35%
Special Offers and Deals: How U.S. Accommodations Win Guests
(Note: Special Offers used most often to attract guests)
Top 5 Special Offers:
1. Discounts of rooms – 58%
2. Special amenities (e.g., free WiFi) – 44%
3. Free parking – 31%
4. Rewards points – 30%
5. Free newspapers – 20%
Twelve percent of U.S. accommodations do not offer any special offers.
What's with Free WiFi?
93 percent of U.S. respondents report offering free in-room WiFi Internet access
17 percent of the respondents who do not currently offer free WiFi, plan to do so in the next six months
Social Media Rankings Show U.S. Falling Behind
(Note: Rankings based on respondents claiming to use social media to engage with travelers)
Ranked #13 in the world for usage of social media to attract travelers, the U.S. (69%) trails behind Malaysia (89%), Indonesia (84%) and Mexico (83%) who all topped the charts.
In the U.S., 70 percent of hotels and 69 percent of B&Bs reported using social media to engage with current or potential guests. Overall, across property types and sizes, respondents cited industry research/reports (57%) and staying current with the competition (30%) as the top reasons why they are using social media, while posting deals (64%) and responding to guest feedback (58%) were the most common responses for how they are using these sites.
Thirty percent of respondents monitor mentions of their property once a day with 56 percent reporting that internal staffs manage monitoring responsibility. In both cases, these were the most common responses.
In U.S., Hotels Outpace B&Bs in Mobile Marketing
Ability to book via my property's website on a mobile device is "very important"
Making special offers available to mobile device users is "very important"
Offers a function to engage with guests via mobile devices
Eco-Friendly Programs: 'Win-Win' for Hotel Budgets and Environment
(Note: Rankings based on respondents claiming to offer eco-friendly practices)
Ranking #7 in the world for eco-friendly practices, U.S. hoteliers (81%) are staying ahead of their counterparts in Mexico (75%), but trailing behind Canada (91%).
The most common eco-friendly programs are towel/linen reuse (82%) and energy efficient light bulbs (78%).
When asked why they offer eco-friendly programs, respondents cited cost reduction (66%) and industry trend (51%) as their top rationales.
"The TripAdvisor Industry Index underscores the current economic climate, as hoteliers in North America, Asia-Pacific and Latin America are all approximately twice as likely to report being profitable in the last six months that hoteliers in the EMEA region," said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business. "What's encouraging is the traction accommodations are making in the areas of online, social and mobile marketing. While currently only a quarter of respondents offer programs to engage with mobile device users, we expect this number to grow, especially since a separate TripAdvisor survey confirmed that 44 percent of travelers plan on using their mobile phone or smartphone more as a travel resource during trips this year."
For more data from the TripAdvisor Industry Index, please download the report here: http://cdn.tripadvisor.com/pdfs/email/IndustryIndex2012_NA_US.pdf
The latest installment of the TripAdvisor 2012 Industry Index was conducted June 7- 14, 2012 and was sent by email to a random sample of global accommodation owners and managers. The survey generated 25,517 responses worldwide. Data analysis and other survey consultation were performed by Brainbox Research Ltd. Please note sample sizes for the following countries were low compared to the other countries surveyed: China (188), Malaysia (129), Mexico (151) and Russia (64).
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site,* enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 56 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 75 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 19 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 69 million unique monthly visitors.** TripAdvisor, Inc.'s travel media brands include www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, www.whereivebeen.com, and www.kuxun.cn.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, May 2012
**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Worldwide, May 2012
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Style show, silent auction
SEPT. 21 — The third annual Arc United Style Show and Silent Auction is Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Albert Parish Hall, 11400 57th St., Albertville. Doors open at 9 a.m., brunch served at 10 a.m. Join for a morning of food, fun and fashion, while supporting the important programs of Arc United. Event includes brunch, silent auction, raffle and the fashion show, featuring models with disabilities. Fashions from the shops at Albertville Outlet Mall. Tickets at the door: $30. For questions, or to purchase tickets in advance for $25, email [email protected]
Quilt show
SEPT. 21 — The public is welcome to attend a quilt show Saturday, Sept. 21, at Heritage Place in Rogers, 21255 John Milless Dr. in downtown Rogers. Heritage residents are hosting the event from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 428-2354.
Innovation Fair
SEPT. 21 — The 2013 Crow River Innovation Fair will be Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Michael City Center. Bring family and friends to a morning full of activities: middle school kids' Innovation Fair projects; vote for the fan favorite, face painting, a question and answer booth with an inventor from the community, hands on activities from the Bakken museum, robotics demonstrations from the Monticello FIRST Tech Challenge team, refreshments and much more. This is a Girl Scout Silver Award event sponsored by St. Michael Rotary Club, FYCC, Highland Bank, Health Source, St. Michael-Albertville Health Clinic, Buffalo Rotary Club, and Coborns.
MQP Parish Festival
SEPT. 22 — Mary Queen of Peace Parish Festival is Sunday, Sept. 22, at St. Martin Church Campus, 21304 Church Ave., Rogers. Festivities will begin at 10 am and will end with the Grand Raffle drawing at 5 p.m. The famous chicken dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include bingo, pull tabs, silent auction, farmers market, craft booth, cake walk, games and more. Food court: pork chops, hamburgers, hot dogs, pie, ice cream, popcorn, soda and beer. This festival is packed full of activities for the whole family.
Women of Today
accessory swap
SEPT. 24 — The STMA Women of Today are hosting an accessory swap Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at At Sandi Estey's home. Call 497-4488 for directions. Bring gently used, new and up to date jewelry, belts, purses and any other accessories that you no longer want or need to swap with other Women of Today members and friends. Participants will get to shop for "new" items and clean their closet of unused accessories. All items must be in good condition. Items left at the end of the night will be donated to the Hanover Food Shelve for their Career Closet. Specials just for Women of Today members and friends that attend. RSVP to Sandi at 763-497-4488 [email protected] or Lisabet at 763-221-5356 or [email protected]
Rogers council
SEPT. 24 — Rogers City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Community Room at 21201 Memorial Dr.
St. Michael council
SEPT. 24 — St. Michael City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at the City Center, 11800 Town Center Dr.
Corcoran council
SEPT. 26 — Corcoran City Council will meet will next meet Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at city hall at 8200 County Rd. 116.
Girl Scout meeting
SEPT. 26 — Learn more about Girl Scouts troops in your area Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Albertville City Hall, 5950 Main Ave., Albertville. For more information, contact Jennifer Peltz at [email protected] Membership dues are $15. Financial assistance is available. To express interest or sign up for a troop, visit GirlScoutsRV.org or call 800-845-0787.
Chamber dinner/auction
SEPT. 26 — I-94 West Chamber of Commerce – Cabela's annual dinner and silent auction is Thursday, Sept. 26, at Rockwoods Banquet & Conference Center, 9100 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego, 5 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner. New this year, all silent auction donations will also be available at an online auction. Bidding is open, check back often as items are added frequently. Visit the online auction at i94westchamber.org (click on Annual Dinner & Silent Auction for links), and also find silent auction information, sponsorship opportunities and event registration.
Tailgating event
SEPT. 27 — An STMA tailgating event is Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West parking lot. Featuring games, music, food and prizes, hosted by STMA staff, students, families and alumni. All football fans are welcome. Bring chairs. Featuring $2 burgers for STMA students and staff of all ages; $4 for a burger basket; $3/$5 for all other football fans.
Light the clocks
SEPT. 27 — A pork chop supper and Silent Auction, including old clock face from St. Michael Historic Church, is Friday, Sept. 27 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the St Michael American Legion (Liberty Bar). Hosted by the Historic Church Preservation Committee.
Cole's Cause
SEPT. 28 — The second Annual Cole's Cause Benefit is Saturday, Sept. 28, 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Broadway Bar and Pizza, 21431 141st Ave., Rogers. Tickets are $10 at the door. Join again this year to raise funds for Children's Hospitals New Neuroscience Center. It will be an evening of live music featuring the bands, "Short on Cash" and "Hollow Point" There will also be a silent auction and wine raffle. Cole Buckingham died in January 2009 from a complication of a neurological disease. He was an amazing, intelligent, funny little boy that will always be remembered. His name will be on one of the nutrition rooms at the new center.
St. John's 5K walk
SEPT. 28 — The Malaria Melee 5K run/walk will be Saturday Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9141 County Rd. 101, Corcoran. Race Day Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. T-shirts, snacks and refreshments included with registration. Prizes for top male and female runner. Prize drawings for all participants immediately following the race. Proceeds go to Lutheran Malaria Initiative. Register to save money and be guaranteed a race shirt. Forms are available at St. John's or at www.netbynet.org/.
Fire Up 5K
SEPT. 28 — The Tim Larson Memorial Fund Fire Up 5K walk and run is Saturday, Sept. 28, behind STMA Middle School West, 11343 50th St., Albertville. Registration is at 8 a.m., race at 9. Register by Sept. 21 for $20 to guarantee a t-shirt. Race day registration is $25, extra shirts will be available while they last. Kids can race this year, students 18 and under pay $10 for the 5K. The course winds through the city of Albertville. Former STMA teacher Tim Larson was killed tragically Oct. 18, 2011. He was an avid runner, having finished 15 marathons. Tim loved the color blaze orange. Participants are encouraged to wear orange in support. For more information, call or email Blair Kelley at 244-6020, email [email protected] To register, send name, address, email, t-shirt size and check payable to Tim Larson Memorial Fund, c/o Blair Kelley, 7431 Large Ave. NE, Otsego, MN 55301.
Concert in the Park
SEPT. 29 — The Hanover Park Board has organized a FREE concert in the park event for Saturday, Sept. 29. The band White Sidewalls will be playing music from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Settlers Park. This is a family event so everyone is invited. Bring lawn chairs.
HC Farm Bureau meeting
SEPT. 30 — Hennepin County Farm Bureau President, Marvin Johnson, announces the Annual Meeting will be Monday, Sept. 30, at the Corcoran City Center. A buffet dinner will be served from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Each paid Farm Bureau membership will receive one free dinner. Non members are welcome. Many door prizes will be given. The Corcoran City Center is located on County Road 116 between County Roads 30 and 10. Guests are welcome. Reservations should be made by calling the Farm Bureau office at 763-478-3988 or the president at 763-479-2274.
Hanover council
OCT. 1— Hanover City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at city hall on 11250 Fifth St.
Tree planting demonstration
OCT. 5 — Think you know how to plant a tree? Think again. There is an "epidemic of failure of trees" planted by human hands and it's all due to the development of faulty root systems. Learn the two simple things you must know before you plant another tree at a hands-on tree planting demonstration Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at Mallard Park, Hanover (Take River Road north to 11th street east (right), park is on the left). Janet McDaniel, a Minnesota Tree Care Advisor who lives in Hanover will conduct the tree planting and can answer other questions like how often to water, what type of tree is best to plant, what is transplant shock, etc. The correct way to plant a tree needs to be learned and passed on to family and friends so we can all enjoy their beauty and benefits.
STMA board
OCT. 7 — St. Michael-Albertville School Board meets Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the high school board meeting room, 11343 50th St.
Albertville council
OCT. 7 — Albertville City Council meets Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at city hall, 5959 Main Ave.
German Fest
OCT. 12 — A German Fest is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Dr. NE, St. Michael. Featuring German dinner, beer and the "Mellow Nights" Band. Roast pork, bierstube sausages, sauerkraut, German potato salad rolls, German chocolate cake, apple pie and coffee. Catered by Dehmer's, buffet service at 6 P.M. Advance tickets: $20 Adults – $15 ages 12 and younger, on sale through Oct. 5 at Coborn's Albertville, St. Michael FYCC and Crow River Senior Center. At the door tickets, adults $30; $15 ages 12 and younger, advanced tickets encouraged. Ticket includes dinner and music. Cash bar and prize drawings. Proceeds Benefit St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club and other community programs. Presented by St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club.


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Within Six Months
March 3, 2014:
Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue; Proceeds from Taxes on Aviation Fuel
To provide the public with more time to submit comments on the use of taxes levied on aviation fuel, the FAA is extending the public comment period for 30 days. Under federal law, airport operators that have accepted federal assistance may use airport revenues only for airport-related purposes. The revenue-use requirements apply to certain state and local taxes on aviation fuel as well as revenues received directly by an airport operator. An airport operator or state government submitting an application under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) must provide assurance that revenues from state and local government taxes on aviation fuel are used for certain aviation-related purposes. These include airport capital and operating costs and state aviation programs. In view of the interests of sellers and consumers of aviation fuel, and of state and local government taxing authorities, in limits on use of proceeds from taxes touching aviation fuel, this notice solicits public comments on the proposed policy clarification. This notice also solicits comments about whether there are other reasonable interpretations regarding local taxes.
The FAA said comments received after March 3, 2014, "will be considered only to the extent possible." [Docket No. FAA-2013-0988]
July 4, 2014:
Taws Equipage for Canadian Aircraft with Six or More Passenger Seats
Transport Canada (TC) announced on July 4, 2012, new regulations that would improve safety for small aircraft that fly into remote wilderness or mountainous areas where the danger of flying into terrain is highest. Under the new regulations, commercial operators will have to install a terrain awareness and warning system (Taws) in turbine-powered airplanes with six or more passenger seats. Operators will have two years from implementation to equip their airplanes with Taws. The regulations comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization's standards and bring Canadian regulations close to those of other aviation authorities, including the U.S. and European Union. Canada's TSB also recommended the wider use of Taws to help pilots assess their proximity to terrain. Operators will have five years to equip with an enhanced altitude accuracy function.
Beyond 12 Months
Jan. 1, 2017:
European Union Tcas Version 7.1 Rule
The FAA has published an Information for Operators regarding an EU mandate that certain operators use the latest version 7.1 of the traffic alert and collision avoidance system (Tcas II) software. Although the International Civil Aviation Organization does not require that version 7.1 software be installed for international flights in new and existing aircraft until Jan. 1, 2014, and Jan. 1, 2017, respectively, the EU mandated that all aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds or with an authorized capacity to carry 19 passengers have the upgrade installed by March 1 this year. However, aircraft with Tcas II version 7.0 that were certified before March 1 this year have an extended deadline of Dec. 1, 2015, to comply with the mandate. The FAA recommends that operators of aircraft with Tcas II installed and that plan on operating in EU airspace need to ensure that version 7.1 software is installed to comply with the EU implementing rule.


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Rockies take lefty Freeland with first pick
DENVER — If the trend the past two years holds true, Grand Junction Rockies fans can expect to see a Colorado boy take the mound this summer.
The Colorado Rockies selected Thomas Jefferson High School graduate Kyle Freeland with the No. 8 overall pick Thursday in the Major League Baseball amateur draft.
The 6-foot-4 left-handed pitcher previously was drafted out of high school by Philadelphia, which passed on him Thursday one pick before the Rockies sent the hometown boy, his family and friends who had gathered at his home in Denver into a frenzy when his name was called.
"Leading up to it, it was running through my mind, and I didn't know how I was going to react," Freeland said on a conference call Thursday just as the Rockies were starting their game against Arizona. "It was a roller coaster of emotions. When they called my name, I just had to grab my dad and give him a hug."
As everyone around him screamed as his name was called, Freeland, seated on a couch between his parents, buried his head in his father's chest in a long bear hug.
Freeland, who just finished his junior year at the University of Evansville (Indiana), said he expects to be at Coors Field on Saturday, when he could sign his contract and put on the jersey he's grown up with, this one with his name on the back.
"I can't even count the amount of Rockies games I've been to," he said. "Now to have the potential to go up there and put on one of those jerseys for my hometown team, it's an unbelievable feeling for me."
The past two years, the Rockies have sent their first-round draft picks to Grand Junction to play Rookie ball: center fielder David Dahl and pitcher Eddie Butler in 2012, and pitcher Jon Gray in 2013.
Butler makes his first start for Colorado tonight. Dahl is playing in Class A Asheville after missing most of last season with a torn hamstring, and Gray is now in Double-A Tulsa. The Rockies also sent their second-round pick last season, third baseman Ryan McMahon, to Grand Junction. McMahon is also at Asheville.
Strangely enough, for a pitcher who grew up watching the Rockies, Freeland didn't mention pitchers when asked about his favorite Rockies.
"All time? Larry Walker," he said. "Currently? Troy Tulowitzki."
When reminded he's about to become a Rockies pitcher, Freeland said he doesn't tend to watch big-league pitchers.
"I don't have a whole lot of favorites," he said. "I don't follow pitchers in the bigs, it's just not my style."
Although he's been in the Midwest the past three years in college and threw in the Cape Cod League with Hyannis last summer, where he led the league with 48 strikeouts and a 48/4 strikeout/walk ratio, he understands what it's like to pitch at altitude. Should he start his pro career in Grand Junction, he'll actually come down some from the mile-high altitude in Denver to Grand Junction's 4,600 feet of elevation, depending on where you are in town.
"I think it will be an advantage having pitched here when I was younger," he said. "I'll have to fine-tune them at the next level, but I feel like I have an advantage knowing how to pitch at high altitude."
He seemed to turn the corner last summer in the top collegiate summer league, going from a pitcher who was 8-13 with a 4.44 ERA his first two seasons to going 10-2 this past season with a 1.90 ERA. He struck out 123 and walked only 13, and last week he was selected as one of 21 semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award, which goes to the top amateur player in the U.S.
He throws a four-seam fastball consistently in the low 90s, with a good slider in the low 80s. He also throws a change-up and curve, calling his fastball and slider his out pitches.
He credits his time in the Cape Cod League for his improvement this season.
"Cape Cod helped me accelerate so much with my maturity as a person and my maturity as a player," he said. "It helped so much facing elite hitters and elite teams every single start, and I knew I had to be at the top of my game."
After taking a college pitcher with their first pick, the Rockies dipped into the high school ranks for their second two picks. With the 35th pick (a competitive balance first-round pick), Colorado selected Orangewood Christian (Florida) second baseman Forrest Wall. According to scouts, the left-handed swinging Wall makes consistent contact and has decent power.
With their second-round pick, the Rockies took Brophy Jesuit Prep (Arizona) pitcher Ryan Castellani, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound right-hander who possesses a heavy sinking fastball that will be good for the altitude in Colorado.


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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, joined members of Congress on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday to talk about the 'demonization' of the political opposition after Saturday's tragic shooting of Arizona Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. During the discussion, Republican Trent Franks of Arizona said America was a country created on solving problems with "ballots and not bullets." Wasserman Schultz used the reference to make a claim about Republican Rep. Allen West's first chief of staff, saying she once said the reverse phrase while speaking at a tea party rally. Did she? PolitiFact Florida looks into the claim here.


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Forgive us if we feel like freaking out, but today has seemed somewhat apocalyptic in Philadelphia, what with fires and floods surrounding us: The Four Horsemen are clearly stalking us. So how do we relax? How do we regain our optimism, our sense that everything is going to be OK?
Ahhhh. Jim Gardner holding a baby. (Little Chase belongs to Gardner's 6ABC colleague Jamie Apody and her husband, Paul Coleman.) Yup. That did it. We're much better, thanks.


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School gardens in East Germany (Schulgarten DDR)
In the former East Germany it was part of the curriculum until the 4th grade. So we would have 2 hours per week in our schools garden. (during winter inside) Every school had to have a garden. Fruits and vegetables were sold or we could take them home.
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When my kids were young and had immediate needs all the time, I longed for "me time." I simply wanted to take a bath, read for a few minutes or just sleep.
As they got older, their needs changed. I became a driver — driving them to and from activities and social engagements. Now, it feels like they don't need me very much anymore.
This is the first summer my older daughter is driving. She and her younger sister are off doing whatever teenagers do —shopping, going to the pool, getting frozen yogurt. Many nights, I come home to an empty house or, I've just dropped my briefcase on the kitchen counter, and I hear the door slam.
"Bye Mom, we're going to a movie," one of them chimes. "Love you."
Then, I see a flash of white, my daughter's car heading out of the driveway.
Don't get me wrong: I'm thrilled they are getting along and doing things together. It's something I had always dreamed about after years of watching their sibling spats. I'm also happy they are becoming independent and don't rely on me for every single thing. In addition to taking care of her sister, my older daughter has been doing errands for me this summer, which is a huge weight off my shoulders. Now I'm just trying to figure out where I fit it now.
During our recent vacation to the beach, they would take off together on a regular basis, sometimes in the car, sometimes on foot or on bikes. I never saw these moment coming and was always waiting and on standby, expecting them to need me for something, which they rarely did.
A couple of times, I actually felt a little melancholy, not knowing exactly what to do with these unexpected pockets of time. There was also a part of me that wished someone would invite me to go shopping or get frozen yogurt. Like every other stage in parenting, I realize this is a transition, a time for me to re-connect with my independent self.
And while I'm pretty sure, as a parent, I will be on standby for the rest of my life, I will also have more time in the future to pursue some of the things I put aside temporarily when I became a mom. But if you're going, I do like frozen yogurt. It's always nice to be invited …
Amanda is the mom of two, a reporter for WRAL-TV and the author of several books including some on motherhood. Find her here on Mondays.


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Despite her bullying ways, Danni French is the girl who all the girls wish they could be and all the boy wish they had. So what happens when she wakes up in the body of Cassidee Smith, the nerdy teacher's pet? Will Danni learn her lesson? Or will she continue to rebel?
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Worried sick over asbestos exposure
A few years ago I removed an old carpet in my basement and there were 9x9 tiles underneath. I Did not realize it at the time but the tiles contained 5.2 % asbestos. I had them tested after the fact. Anyway I removed the entire basement full of tiles. Many tiles popped up intact but there was some breakage. I did not notice significant dust. I am worried sick because my young kids were near where I was pulling up these tiles. What is the risk of me or a family member developing a disease from this level of exposure?
Hi - I know this kind of situation is troubling, especially since your knowledge of the asbestos content of the tiles came after the fact. I have pasted a link to a web site offered by the Minnesota Health Department that covers many of the issues surrounding these tiles. See the link below.
Let me first say that the biggest risk from asbestos has been to people who worked on a regular basis with it. We saw WWII-era shipbuilders who went into confined spaces with asbestos insulation that were especially at risk, but others in construction and demolition work, and now, people who abate asbestos-containing structures may be at risk. I think what you and your children have been exposed to is very small by comparison to those intense levels of exposure experienced by workers. Still, I know you're concerned with any level of exposure.
Among the questions I would ask are:
1. Roughly, what percentage of the tiles broke? If you look at the photographs at the web site you can get a feel for how crumbly the tiles were (and thus how likely it was that asbestos fibers were released into the air). It doesn't sound like you noticed much dust, but the degree of breakage is important.
2. How did you dispose of the tiles? Did you use a vacuum cleaner (that can stir up whatever fibers are there)?
3. How long were the kids with you while you worked (the whole time, half the time, intermittantly)?
4. Did you or you children notice any effects on your breathing after the work was done (asbestos fibers can also cause effects on the lung similar to silica dust)?
I would say it's unlikely you and your children received a very high dose of fibers, but if you have lingering concerns, you may want to consider calling an occupational health physician, explaining what you did, and finding out what she or he might recommend with respect to health follow-up.
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Discussion in 'Current Events' started by Misty, Feb 7, 2013.
It's more than a double homicide. He's shot two cops and one is dead. His goal is to kill cops and their families.
His beef is that he lied, his lies were discovered and he was fired. I'm sure that he fully expected that his false statements would not be used against him.
He has killed three people so far claims he will kill everyone responsible for him being fired from LA police department. He is driving a dark gray pick up truck.
Cops are all over Los Angeles, San Diego where Dorner is believed to have stolen a boat yet was unable to get it running. His wallet found at Limburgh Airport in San Diego.
He has already killed 1 cop 1 female and 1 male.
The female is daughter of fellow officer.
The police have shot two innocent people believing them to be doner because of the truck they were driving.
If he's going to kill the people responsible for his being fired, he has to off himself first because he was the one who lied.
This is ENTITLEMENT taken to its logical end. He was entitled to that job as police officer. That he was not qualified is not even a consideration. He was entitled. He was cheated of his entitlement. Of course this pretty much confirmes that he was never qualified, but that again, is beside the point.
Good gravy!
LA police shoot innocent people in ex-cop manhunt
'We're trying to capture him'
Updated: Thursday, 07 Feb 2013, 12:24 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 07 Feb 2013, 7:55 AM EST
SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER,Associated Press
TAMI ABDOLLAH,Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say officers guarding a target in an ex-officer's manifesto shot and wounded multiple people in Torrance who were in a pickup.
LA police Lt. Andrew Neiman says the officers were deployed in response to Christopher Dorner's written threats to department officials in a rambling 14-page manifesto.
Authorities say Dorner has implicated himself in the killing of two people in Irvine over the weekend. He's also the suspect in the overnight killing of a police officer and critical wounding of another cop.
Police did not say how seriously the people in Torrance were injured.
THIS IS A NEWS UPDATE. Our earlier report appears below:
LA police shoot innocent people in ex-cop manhunt
I can't believe the cops are shooting innocent people. wtf?
here's the perp:
Here's the perp. I love it when you talk like that. Want to get handcuffed?
This man obviously has no grasp of reality what so ever, I guess he should have continued to exist in his own perfect world of Pony's and fairness for all.
All I got to say is he needs to realize that Whitey is in charge, and then shoot himself.
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Remember "The Butterfly Effect"? Well You Haven't Seen This Ending. [VIDEO]
Yes I'm talking about the Ashton Kutcher movie from 2004. It was actually kind of cool. But if they had used this ending, it wouldn't have been.
This is the alternate ending from what looks like a Chinese bootleg of the movie. The movie revolves around Ashton going back in time to change things for the better and everything keeps getting worse. Finally he goes back in time to make sure that he and the girl he loves part ways when they're young, and never see each other again. end of movie.
But if Hollywood had their way, you could have had this ending where he goes back in time into his mother's womb and strangles himself with his own umbilical cord. Yeah, they actually filmed that.


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It's entirely my fault that my reading habits while growing up consisted mostly of Robert Ludlum ("The Bourne Identity") and Stephen King ("Dreamcatcher"), not to mention every western ever written by Louis L'amour. To be sure, H.P. Lovecraft isn't what you would call a contemporary writer — he passed away in 1937, presumably eaten by a giant evil squid God or some tentacle monster of the ilk he's fond of writing about. In any case, be forewarned that I don't have the proper literary IQ to either appreciate or fault Stuart Gordon's "Dagon", which is based on Lovecraft's writings.
"Dagon" opens off the coast of Spain, where vacationing business guy Paul (Ezra Godden) and his girlfriend Barbara (Raquel Merono) are resting on the boat of Howard and Vicki — presumably their friends, although the other couple is much older. After a storm appears out of nowhere and shipwrecks Howard's boat against a jutting rock, Paul and Babs races to a nearby coastal town for help. Instead they find the town overrun by freaks that hides their deformed faces and bodies behind masks fashioned out of the skin of unlucky bastards that wandered into the town by accident — sort of like Babs and Paul!
As it turns out, this particular town has sold their souls to an evil water God named Dagon, who in turn gave them fish and gold (literally) from the sea. In short order, Babs disappears and ineffectual Paul is left to fend for himself against an army of pursuing townspeople. Paul learns by way of a local drunk name Ezequiel (Francisco Rabal) that the townspeople are slowly transforming into squid-like lifeforms that will allow them to live in the water. Which is why they can no longer walk, because some now have tentacles instead of legs and arms. With Ezequiel's help, Paul searches the town for Babs, all the while getting into all sorts of trouble — such as a long chase scene that goes on for, oh, 40 minutes or so.
"Dagon" was written by Dennis Paoli, whose career runs parallel to that of director Stuart Gordon (they debuted together in 1985 with "Re-Animator"). The film is produced by Brian Yuzna, who has made a career out of making "American" movies shot in Spain and utilizing the local industry for cast and crew, but always careful to include an actual American just for, you know, authenticity's sake. Because the film is set and shot in Spain, this explains why Godden is the only American of the bunch (or at least he sounds American). The rest of the cast is Spanish, including Merono, whose character disappears for a large chunk, only to resurface again in the end. While "Dagon" was released theatrically in Spain, it never made it past the video shelves and the Sci-Fi Channel in the States, which is a shame because "Dagon" is a better horror movie than most of the nonsense that makes it to 2000 theater screens on a regular basis.
"Dagon" starts out very well, utilizing a deliberate but effective pace, and by the 30-minute mark the film becomes a race, with hordes of squid people chasing Paul through the slick cobblestone streets of the rain-drenched town. Ezra Godden, who has more than a passing resemblance to Stuart Gordon regular Jeffrey Combs (star of the "Re-Animator" series), is very believable as Paul. Although the film offers up a short background for Paul — he's supposedly some business genius — Paul is by no means Rambo. The guy is almost below average in terms of physical ability, which makes his constant last-second escapes from the persistent squid people very suspenseful. But I have one nitpick: seeing Paul constantly groping for his fallen glasses was effective during the long chase, but the fact that he seems oblivious to the lost of said glasses later on in the movie (with no discernible ill effects on his vision!) left me feeling just a tad cheated.
Stuart Gordon directs "Dagon" with a feel for morbid gothic horror. The movie looks very good, and since the bulk of the film takes place over the space of one rainy night, the atmosphere is dark, moody, and filled with dread. As to gore, there are a number of bloody scenes, including a literal "de-facing" of a character, but the film isn't really drenching with blood. Stuart also throws in nude scenes involving his two main female characters, Merono and Macarena Gomez as Uxia, the town priestess. But even when the film offers up gratuitous nudity, it's done in the Yuzna style — that is, with a healthy dose of perverse eroticism.
The script by Paoli is very efficient, blending the constant running and fighting with ongoing exposition by the Ezequiel character. But as previously mentioned, the film's middle goes on for much too long and could have used a good trimming. As for the titular Dagon, the film wisely keeps the squid God out of the movie except for a very brief appearance near the end. But since the film is more about the transformation of the town that has sold its soul, and not really about Dagon himself, this seems to be a good choice. Also, showing the squid God, with all his CGI tentacles, for long stretches might have exposed the film's small budget.
After "Dagon", I will definitely be looking for future works by director Gordon and writer Paoli. In fact, going back to 1985's "Re-Animator" to start things off seems like a good idea…
Stuart Gordon (director) / H.P. Lovecraft (short stories), Dennis Paoli (screenplay)
CAST: Ezra Godden …. Paul
Francisco Rabal …. Ezequiel
Raquel Merono …. Barbara
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Walther Recall
I didn't see a sub forum for something like this, but if there is a better place to put it, please move it.
Walther has issued a recall of their PPK & PPK/S pistols.
PPK Recall | Walther PPK
That recall has been around for awhile but is still good to know. Mine has been sent back a has been fixed.
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Hey - Does ANYONE know what the results were? One of the girls on my UND cheer team was competing, and I want to know how she did!! If anyone knows what the site is or what the results are please let me know! Thanks!!
Email Mike at seedickride.com, he will have the results. I MCed the event, so I might remember, but I went through a lot of names that day. What's her name?
Who else out there rode in the NBWF? Did you you enjoy the event as much as I did, how about the format?
Kellie Pieterick - That's what her name was! I'll email Mike - Thanks!

Hopefully next year I'll be able to compete...I've got a lot of work to do before then. Are there any camps or any help around that area..like DL or devils lake or close to it? Watertown, SD doesn't have much ability...yet!  Let me know if anyone knows of anything!!
Ashley, I think I know you, Did you ever party in Moorhead or go to MSUM? If your ever around the detroit lakes area we'll give you some pulls. Bring some cute friends and beer. LOL.
Chris - Some of us girls partied at Moorhead a few times last year. One of the girls is from Hawley, so we'd go visit some of her friends. Oh - if we come we'll bring cute cheerleaders and dancers from UND...;-) I spose we can handle the beer too. LOL...We will probably be around DL some before it gets to cold. Gotta love the midwest...
Go here- http://www.seedickride.com/nbwf/results.htm - for some pictures and the results from the divisional tournament from the wakefest. Chris- how is the cut healing up?

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Awesome - Thanks Mike!! Hopefully I'll be able to compete sometime if I ever take off work! :P

How'd you get hurt Chris?
Massive Faceplant in the Double Up contest.
I Got the stitches out last friday, everything has pretty much healed up good. Chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever and all that business.
WOW - I feel your pain. July 4th I did a MAJOR faceplant trying a hs w2w 360...yah the pop was great...I made it around, but I was WAY over the front side of the board. I went down toe and face first into the wake. It kicked my butt!! Huge black eye, and a nice cut under on my cheek. It's starting to look normal now (especially with a little bit of makeup!:P) Guys dig girls with black eyes...ah or not...

I'm glad to hear you're doing well!
You would fit in well with our crew. We're all a little beat every year this far into summer.
I may be heading to detroit lakes on the 14th or 15th of august...do you know if anyone will be around that weekend? I'd like to get in some boarding before it gets to cold. Let me know!

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Tezacitabine and Oxaliplatin for the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This study has been terminated.
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The primary purpose of this study is to determine the best dose of tezacitabine when combined with oxaliplatin in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. This study will also evaluate tumor response to the combination of anti-cancer drugs.
|Colorectal Neoplasms
|Drug: tezacitabine Drug: oxaliplatin
|Phase 2
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- Patients with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma who have failed one prior course of chemotherapy.
- Patients must have at least one measurable tumor.
- Patients may not have received prior treatment with oxaliplatin.
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|United States, Arizona
|ACRC/Arizona Clinical Research Center
|Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85712
|United States, California
|USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
|Comprehensive Cancer Centers of the Desert
|Palm Springs, California, United States, 92262
|Cancer Institute Medical Group
|Santa Monica, California, United States, 90404
|United States, District of Columbia
|Georgetown University Medical Center, Lombardi Cancer Center
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20007
|United States, Florida
|H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
|Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612-9497
|United States, Illinois
|Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
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Colorectal Neoplasms
Intestinal Neoplasms
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Digestive System Neoplasms
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Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colonic Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Rectal Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
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President Barack Obama's push to attract foreign direct investment to the United States holds promise, but political gridlock in Washington could throw a wrench in the works, analysts say. And, with some specifics still unclear, it remains to be seen whether his bid to lure international firms and create more American jobs will work out. In what officials billed as an "unprecedented effort," Obama on Thursday announced a federal inter-agency body to coordinate and streamline efforts to attract foreign investors. "There are a lot of wonderful countries out there. But this is a place where you can do business, create great products, deliver great services, make money, and do good at the same time," he told business leaders. "So you should find out why there's no substitute for those proud words: 'Made in America.' And here's three more words: 'Select the USA.'" Getting foreign companies to invest more in the United States was aimed at "creating good-paying American jobs," Obama said, in a nod to the 11.3 million Americans who are officially out of work and the millions more who have given up looking for jobs. The announcement followed the first government shutdown in 17 years amid bitter partisanship in Congress, which, according to a Moody's survey, sparked a temporary plunge in business confidence. It also came against the backdrop of a steadily sinking US share of the global pie of foreign direct investment in contrast to the significant rise of developing economies. In 2012, the US share fell to 17 percent from 37 percent in 2000, according to the Organization for International Investment. In comparison, developing economies rose from 24 percent to 34 percent during that period, while the European Union stayed largely unchanged, inching up from 31 percent to 34 percent. Thilo Hanemann, research director at Rhodium Group (RHG), called the "SelectUSA" initiative a "good start." "In the long-term, however, the single most important factor for competing for foreign investment is that the US remains an attractive, innovative and vibrant economy with a stable outlook," he said. Key to doing so, he added, is fixing structural problems such as the country's fiscal situation, as well as its healthcare, immigration and education systems -- points Obama touched on in his address. "Unfortunately the political gridlock in Washington sends the wrong signal with regard to solving those structural issues and threatens the long-term attractiveness of the US as a destination for foreign investment," he said. "Recent efforts to improve the US investment promotion framework are laudable, but they are overshadowed by the political stalemate." A series of political confrontations over the budget, which he dubbed "manufactured crises," have hurt business and consumer confidence, said IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh. "I think the administration is sort of trying to show that it is not being bogged down by the nonsense in Washington and it's got this grander scheme, sees lots of opportunities, it's very upbeat about the US," he said. "It's trying to put out a very positive message at a time when domestic politics are rather cantankerous." While sending a welcome sign overseas, Obama's push also serves to tell a struggling domestic audience that "'Here I am, President Obama, doing as much as I can on the economy," Behravesh said. So will it work? Behravesh, for one, was optimistic although he noted that, in the end, real jobs growth would come from US companies. "Foreign companies are important, they're good, but they're not that big in the US." According to the Organization for International Investment, foreign companies supported just 5.6 million American jobs in 2011, albeit "well-paying" ones. Still, "it's a good thing to do," Behravesh said, adding that the so-called pay-off period for such a scheme was typically three to five years. For others, questions remain about how exactly it will be implemented. Alan Parter, president of Parter International, Inc., a New York-based business consulting firm, queried the federal government's exact role. For one, are "they actually going to get involved with specific investment plans and companies?" asked the former deputy commissioner of commerce for New York State who has worked extensively with foreign firms and countries. Saying it was "extraordinarily difficult" to measure the impact of political issues such as dysfunction in Washington, Parter emphasized that economic issues were prime decision drivers for potential investors. "How strong is this going to be?" he said of the program. "It's difficult to see. But a lot like chicken soup, it couldn't hurt."
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Republicans Should Do Whatever It Takes to Make Obama Look Good...Using Republican Principles
UPDATE: Upon seeing the initial comments, I'm concerned that folks read the headline, but not the story. So, I added a few words to the headline, in hopes of earning a reading. Let me know if it's still unclear. -- Scott Ott
Republicans should work hard to make President Obama look good.
Perhaps you're thinking: "That's not 'work' for Republicans. They do that effortlessly. Everything the GOP does seems to make Obama look good."
That's not what I mean.
Let me give you an example: Republicans fought the extension (of the extension) of unemployment benefits on the principle that when you reward something, you get more of it. They didn't want more unemployment.
Democrats predicted that, if the benefits were not extended, America would look like the first 98% of Will Smith's movie The Pursuit of Happyness, where he's sleeping on the men's room floor in the subway with his son.
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I also posted a question on day 6 about my eyes. It is now day 10. Just wondering if it looks better to the trained eyes out there and will taping or massage even help. I also have a lump om each eye in the outer upper corners that I'm concerned about. I know the dr. did put stitches up there. I am 39 years old. I go back this Friday 29th. Should I be concerned about the ectropion/retraction. Last time I was there at my 1 week post op he said something about putting a stitch somewhere.
It's Now 10 Days Post-op Lower Eyelid Surgery, Will Taping or Massage Even Matter? (photo)
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It is improbable that your surgeon is even going to agree that you have an issue.
Remember this may be how all of your surgeon's lower eyelid surgeries look. In that case, he or she is going to think you look great and everything is perfect. I am not saying I agree with that. Your lower eyelid position is compromised. Just so we are clear, there is no way that 5FU, steroids or message is going to make this look like it did before surgery. You are going to need to heal from this surgery. Over time you may find that your objections to your current appearance diminish. At some point you may decide that the result is OK.
You result is not caused by some bad act by your surgery. It is foreseeably caused by the nature of the surgery that was performed. Any surgeon performing this surgery would have a similar outcome. Transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty is associated with a contraction in the vertical length of the lower eyelid accounting for how you are looking. It is not the result of some abnormal event during surgery. Many surgeons avoid this approach due to this foreseeable outcome. However, many surgeons persist with this method despite knowing that this is a consequence of this surgery.
Recognizing this, what should you do. Wait if you can. Don't press your surgeon to fix the situation because the fix could actually make you much worse. Consider getting additional opinions. Hope this helps and yes you look better today than you did the last time you posted photos. There are methods to correct a compromised lower eyelid position but it involves a significant reconstruction. Ultimately you may or may not need this type of work.
Possible injection
One other treatment option, besides massage, that your surgeon might consider is an injection of steroids and/or 5FU, an anti fibrosis agent. Ask him/her about it, and if they are not familiar, they may know someone that is.
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10 Days Into Eyelid Surgery Recovery
Dear Jill,
Thank you for posting your photographs.
Without the details of your surgery and a physical examination, the posted photos do not allow room for definitive diagnosis.
Nonetheless, at 10 days post op you eyelids remain pretty swollen and not until several months down the road that you could achieve full recovery.
I encourage you to consult with your surgeon who will assess you situation and could use corticosteroid injections to help with the swelling and the recovery, or instruct your to perform a specific massage to certain areas that require to be addressed.
Best of luck to you and thank you for the inquiry.
Dr. Sajjadian
Learn more: http://www.DrSajjadian.com
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It's Now 10 Days Post-op Lower Eyelid Surgery, Will Taping or Massage Even Matter?
Though the post photos are under exposed with shadowing, the result looks great. Swelling is a very individual issue, average times for swelling to decrease is a week but in some cases it could take a month. So try to understand this or call your chosen surgeon to discuss. If you where my patient I would allow taping and massaging but you are NOT, so again ask your surgeon.
Post blephroplasty
Hi, its important to know why those swelling. Is it remanant of the stitches has to be removed, or its hypertrophic, if its why so localized.!
The examination can reach the diagnosis and then the proper treatment. If there is stitches it has to be removed, if hypertrophic sca, then massage with silicon gel, I wouldn't imject any thing at this crutial time of healing. In 6 weeks, interventioncan be done.
Eyelid surgery
Most of the time it may take several months for the healing to complete and the downward pull will improve or resolve. Upward messaging will help. I would not jump into use of steroid or 5-FU at this time.
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Rapidly rising broadband penetration in North America has set the stage for increased demand and rapid growth of premium or paid online content applications such as music, gaming and video/movies. This is bringing in exciting opportunities for the consumer broadband market and participants that can identify and deliver compelling content to their customers.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan North American Residential Online Content Services Markets, finds that this market earned revenues of $2.45 billion in 2005 and is likely to exceed $10 billion in 2012.
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Premium online content applications such as music, video/movies and gaming offer broadband service providers a significant competitive advantage in a market where participants have largely competed on speed and pricing. Providing robust content can also help service providers sell triple play or quadruple play service bundles to customers.
Online gaming is undoubtedly the most popular of these applications, currently accounting for the bulk of market revenues, at 59 percent. Music and video are fast catching up and becoming increasingly popular among broadband consumers. At present, online music and video revenues constitute 34 percent and 7 percent, respectively, of the total paid content market revenue.
A key challenge facing all market participants is the need to strictly control unauthorized on-line content distribution as well as the piracy of copyright protected content. A related challenge is to ensure that the various competing digital rights management (DRM) technologies and standards, needed for the legal distribution of digital content, are compatible with each other. Currently, the leading on-line content distributors and device vendors use different proprietary standards.
In 2004, the loss to the U.S. music industry due to illegal file sharing exceeded a massive $2 billion, which demonstrated the seriousness of this challenge. Unless the rights of artists and other copyright owners are protected, content owners - including music recording companies and movie studios are not likely to consider the Internet on an equal footing with traditional media.
Online content distributors and specialist content providers must therefore, continue to collaborate with content owners, technology companies, broadband service providers and other stakeholders to curb the illegal distribution of digital content, says Arora. The online music market has already benefited from these efforts, which can reap similar results in the emerging video market as well.
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In my beauty bag: Jenene Crossan
As the founder of NZ Girl, Jenene Crossan has always had her finger on the pulse of what women want.
The 2014 finalist for the Westpac Woman of Influence awards has recently started Flossie Concierge, an app that books instant beauty appointments for you.
Test-driving salon treatments is part of the job, which is just fine for this beauty-junkie CEO. Here's a peak into her regime...
I'm a pretty basic skincare routine kind of girl - I cleanse and moisturise each morning and night. And an exfoliant every second day, plus eye cream at night for a bit of a boost.
Osmosis skincare is brilliant, so light and great coverage. I make sure my daily moisturiser has a sunscreen in it and I'm vigilant about applying to my neck, chest and face.
Facials are an occupational hazard - I get to try loads of wonderful new treatments. I enjoyed a spectacular one today from the stunning new salon Ashley Scott Facialist at City Works Depot.
My secret to good skin is balance, which I try to achieve. Water, exercise, sunscreen, clean food, taking makeup off and plenty of sleep. To be honest, I think there's a fair amount of luck involved too - good genes help!
I love watching how our youngest daughter just loves getting into my makeup, and I don't remember ever having the same obsession. But I do now! I've made up for it in later years - I LOVE makeup now. I love experimenting and, I like to think, I've got better at knowing what suits me over the years.
I had my first Sephora experience recently and it was like being in makeup heaven. I love to play with new eye shadows. Currently I'm trying to work out how to achieve good eyeliner wings, and failing mostly - but determined to master it!
When it comes to beauty products in my handbag you'll find tinted moisturiser, bronzer, blush, eyeliner pencil, eyebrow shadow, eyeshadow palette and, of course, mascara. I don't go anywhere without that one!
Well one of the upsides of being the Chief Flossie is that I get to have my hair blow-waved two or three times a week. That's my secret weapon for taming my massive curls!
I get colour, cut and foils regularly, a treatment every few weeks to deal with all the blow drying and then I use loads of serum and oils.
I use Cloud Nine irons so that I can just tame those little flyways as they come up post blow-wave. I also have the Cloud Nine O rollers, which, for an at-home, blow-wave type look, is ideal for curly hair. So easy to use.
I love my manicures! Gel polishes for me - helps with the ridiculous state of nails most of the time, and they always look super gorgeous and freshly done. I am a die hard fan of the gold glitter colour gloss. I am most definitely part magpie.
I'm not so much into nail art. It's cute, but I just can't sit still for that long. I can justify getting my hair done regularly as I have my laptop going, but that long without being able to do something is too hard for this CEO!
I was a Tresor girl forever, but recently have expanded my horizons. I picked up some cute everyday scents from Victoria's Secret on a recent trip to the USA, and they're beautiful and fresh. I've also always loved Chanel No. 5.
I use cocoa butter for moisturiser. As for baths, we have a spa pool at home which is part of our unwind routine, so the bath doesn't get so much love these days!
I get pretty spoilt, so hard to justify a treat on top of that - but a facial and massage for sure help me relax and come down a peg or two. Buying some new colours from MAC or Bobbi Brown is also a little luxury I enjoy from time to time.
My beauty philosophy is to keep it simple, fresh and natural. Add interest to either eyes or lips and go for looking like you're not wearing make up! Oh and SMILE! The pretty girls are the ones that look happy!
I try to not wear make up when travelling and remember to take wipes and intensive moisturiser with me and drink loads of water. I don't, of course, always get this right post the first few champagnes in the excitement of travelling!
I do love shopping for beauty products, but I try to keep it to special occasions so that it's something I can do and really enjoy. LOVED Sephora - wow what a treat and exceptional service. I keep a pretty limited collection, the basics, and top that up as I need.
The one product I couldn't live without would be mascara, for sure.
My best beauty quick fix is tinted moisturiser to just even out the skin tone.
A beauty mistake from my past was the very, very short pixie haircut that was just NOT me!
I'm not a fan of overtly made up looks - particularly the ones you see rocked by beauty Youtubers right now (or Kim Kardashian). It's too 'hard' looking and covers up so much natural beauty. But each to their own, far be it for me to judge!
If I could wave a magic wand, I'd fix the problem of having to redo my hair every day. Sometimes it would be nice to just wake up with it all done, but then where would the fun in that be?
As for new beauty inventions, I LOVE what's happening in the 3D printed makeup space. It's pretty cool - those inventions are going to change how we think about products.


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During the month of January, The National List encouraged all of our followers to enter a drawing for free registration to the 16th Annual National Collections & Credit Risk Conference, to be held March 14-16, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency… Read More ›
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Shipman & Goodwin LLP ranks as one of the nation's largest law firms for the second consecutive year, according the most recent rankings by The National Law Journal (NLJ). The NLJ 350 is an annual law firm survey that ranks the largest legal players in the United States by headcount and provides detail about their locations and attorneys. Last year's survey expanded the list to provide a closer look at the growing midsize law firm market and include a number of regional competitors outside the big cities that dominate the traditional NLJ 250 survey.
Shipman & Goodwin, ranked #273 on the NLJ 350, is a full-service law firm with nearly 150 attorneys and offices in Hartford, Stamford, Greenwich and Lakeville and in Washington, D.C. The firm serves the needs of local, regional, national and international clients, which include public and private companies, institutions, government entities and non-profit organizations. The firm also actively supports pro bono service and community involvement on both a firm-wide basis and among attorneys at all levels. For more information, please visit http://www.shipmangoodwin.com.


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Mathematics (MATH) majors take the following MATH course in the first semester:
- MATH 157 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I*
Mathematics-Computer Science majors take the following CPSC and MATH courses in the first semester:
- CPSC 121 Computer Science I
- MATH 157 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I*
*Placement into MATH 157 is evaluated by Academic Advising and Assistance and the Math Department using the student's high school transcript and standardized test scores. Students not ready for MATH 157 will start in MATH 147 (Pre-calculus). Both MATH 147 and MATH 157 are offered this summer through Gonzaga University Summer Term, for students who want to get a head start on their studies, or prepare themselves for Calculus in the fall. For information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/gust. Students with college or AP/IB credit will be placed into the appropriate level math course. For information on Gonzaga's Advanced Standing policy for AP/IB credit, please visit the Office of Admission website.
For program information and course descriptions, please visit the on-line Undergraduate Catalogue. You will follow the 2015-16 Undergraduate Catalogue. This catalogue is currently under construction but should be posted sometime this summer. In the meantime, please refer to the 2014-15 Undergraduate Catalogue, as much of the information is the same.
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State roundup for August 6
Students to face new standards
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii public school students returned to school Monday facing revised academic standards in math and language arts.
Hawaii and 40 other states are participating in what has been dubbed "Common Core" standards that aim to boost classroom rigor.
In language arts, the effect is a greater emphasis on writing and on studying nonfiction.
In math, the plan is to introduce fewer concepts but to concentrate on students acquiring a deeper understanding of them.
Department of Education deputy superintendent Ronn Nozoe says the relevance of lessons will be communicated to students.
He says the requirements and rigor of Common Core will be coordinated with college and career readiness as well as international standards.
Man punches cashier at store
HONOLULU (AP) — Police say a Waianae man allegedly punched a store cashier because he was denied alcohol.
A police report says a Waianae store clerk refused to sell liquor to an intoxicated man Saturday. He allegedly punched the cashier, left the store and returned with a "dangerous instrument." He also damaged a nearby ATM. He was arrested near the BK Superette.
Vehicle crashes through house
WAIMANALO, Oahu (AP) — A Waimanalo family is trying to repair damages after a car crashed through their home.
The impact from the early Sunday crash threw a grandmother inside the house from her chair. Elaine Kealoha says she's OK, except for a small scrape on her leg.
Witnesses say three people ran away after the Nissan sedan rammed into the home's living room, leaving a hole in the side of the house that has since been covered with plywood boards.
Restroom use limited in town
LIHUE, Kauai (AP) — A shortage of public restrooms in a north shore Kauai community has grown more acute since merchants have cut off access to privately maintained bathrooms to all but paying customers.
Merchants in Kilauea say vandalism and high demand forced them to limit the private restrooms. Meanwhile, complaints have escalated from visitors who don't want to use a portable restroom or take a two-minute walk to the town's only public restrooms at Kilauea Park.
"It has gotten to be definitely unpleasant," said Patricia Ewing, owner of Kong Lung Historic Market Center and Kong Lung Trading store.
Ewing bought the historic market center in 1995. She put in four new septic systems on the property, including one for a church, a deli, the Lighthouse Bistro restaurant and Kilauea Bakery. Until closing in March, they were open to the public but had to be repeatedly pumped.
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July 8, 2012
Another Stab at the U.S. Constitution
Brendan Smialowski for The New York Times
A recent study said that the U.S. Constitution was declining in influence. According to the authors, "the constitutions of the world's democracies are, on average, less similar to the U.S. Constitution now than they were at the end of World War II."
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Raipur, Aug 18 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Governor E S L Narasimhan today made a sudden inspection of some polluting units in the nearby Siltara Industrial Area and one factory was closed down for not having an electro-static precipitator (ESP).
The Governor was in Dharsiwan block headquarters to inaugurate a Red Cross blood bank when villagers told him in detail about the units. Mr Narasimhan also gathered information from local MLA Devji Patel. The Governor then summoned Raipur District Collector Sonmani Vora and, on the return journey, ordered that the official vehicle be made to head for a smoke-belching factory.
While waiting in the vehicle, Mr Narasimhan told Mr Vora to go inside the unit and himself entered the factory after sometime.
Officials found that the unit did not have an ESP.
''The Governor discussed the matter with me. No unit will be allowed to function sans an ESP,'' Secretary (Environment and Public Relations) N Baijendra Kumar told UNI.


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The U.S. Navy recorded another first on May 14 when it conducted the first catapult launch of the Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned combat air system demonstrator (UCAS-D) from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush under way off the coast of Virginia.
The tail-less, fighter-sized UCAS launched from the carrier deck at 11:18 a.m. and performed two low approaches to the carrier for systems checks. It then flew autonomously across the Chesapeake Bay and landed at the Patuxent River, Md., Naval Air Station. The total flight time was about 65 minutes. The X-47B weighed 41,000 pounds at launch and reached a flyaway end speed of 171 knots, said Capt. Jaime Engdahl, the Navy's UCAS program manager.
Deck and mission operators controlled the aircraft at takeoff and handed it off to a mission operator at NAS Patuxent River, who controlled the aircraft's landing.
"This is an inflection point in naval aviation," Engdahl told reporters during a conference call on May 15. "It allows us to prove conclusively that large unmanned systems can work from the deck of aircraft carriers, and it shows that we have great capability to develop future systems to increase the effectiveness and the range of the carrier battle group."
Engdahl said the X-47B will perform several more demonstration events over the next two months. The aircraft was to return to the ship this week and perform multiple approaches and touch-and-goes on the carrier deck, then fly back to NAS Patuxent River. "That is the most technologically demanding and significant portion (of testing)–actually touching down on a moving flight deck and then continuing to roll down the center line of the runway while the aircraft and the carrier are pitching and rolling," he said.
The Navy plans to conduct the aircraft's first ship-based arrested landing this summer; it accomplished the first shore-based arrested landing at Patuxent River on May 4.