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The desperation and helplessness workers at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant felt in the immediate aftermath of the March 11 disasters are described in a report detailing Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s in-house investigation.
"I felt I could do nothing. Other operators appeared anxious, and said, 'When we cannot control (the reactors) and are helpless, is there any point in us staying here?' " the chief of the reactors' central control room is quoted as saying in an interim report Tepco released Friday. "So, I bowed my head and asked them to stay."
The account is part of a separate volume that was attached to the report, which also describes the difficulties workers experienced trying to release pressure in the containment vessels in the first few days of the crisis to avoid damaging them.
In an apparent attempt to underline the severity of the situation, Tepco printed many of the workers' accounts in bold face.
While the report carried statements attributed to then Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who led the government's initial efforts to contain the crisis, the statements attributed to Tepco officials lack specific names.
One worker who was part of the efforts to vent the containment vessels said, "I heard some big weird popping sounds . . . and when I tried to start working . . . my black rubber boots melted (because of the heat)."
Others were unwilling to let workers near the containment vessels, fearing they would receive massive doses of radiation.
"I did not allow young workers to go (and open the valves for venting) because they would have to go into an area with high radiation levels," one of the employees says in the report.
The government has confirmed that reactors 1, 2 and 3 suffered meltdowns, but the report shows that large aftershocks hampered efforts to bring them under control.
"There were quite a lot of times when we had to run to higher ground like crazy with a full face mask on," one worker is quoted as saying.
Tepco said it interviewed many of the workers at the Fukushima plant who were involved in the effort to contain the crisis in the immediate aftermath of March 11.
When tsunami triggered by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Tohoku's coast hit the nuclear plant, they knocked out almost all its power sources, making it impossible to keep the reactors and spent fuel pools in a cool, stable state.


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ELYRIA — Convicted killer Neil Simpson spat in the face of a juror before launching into an expletive-laden tirade as he was hustled out of the courtroom Monday — the first day of a hearing in which jurors will decide whether or not he should receive the death penalty for the 2007 shooting death of Granny D's Pizza owner David Kowalczyk.
When he returned to court later Monday, Simpson's head and face were covered in a mosquito netting-like "spit mask."
"I was unhappy with the verdict," Simpson said to Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski. "I told you before I didn't kill that man."
Simpson also told Betleski that he meant to no disrespect to the court or the deputies charged with courthouse security.
After he was removed from the courtroom earlier, Simpson told deputies something similar, Lorain police Detective Steyven Curry testified. As soon as he was out of the courtroom, Simpson immediately calmed down, Curry said.
That was proof, Assistant County Prosecutor Tony Cillo said, that Simpson had planned to spit on jurors, who returned guilty verdicts on aggravated murder and other charges in March.
Just before Simpson walked toward the witness stand, a route that took him directly past the jury, Betleski had asked him if he wanted to make a statement from the table where he and his attorneys were sitting or from the witness stand.
Simpson, who was wearing a jail uniform and shackles at his own request, said he wanted to speak from the stand and was walking past the jury when he turned and spat directly into the face of a juror. Spittle appeared to hit another juror as well, but defense attorney Mike Camera said only one juror told Betleski he had been hit.
As soon as the spit left Simpson's mouth, which drew a shocked gasp from many in the courtroom, deputies grabbed him and forced him out of the room.
"I don't think his outburst helped his case," Camera said later.
Betleski later called each juror into a private meeting with himself and attorneys in the case to discuss whether they could remain fair and impartial. He said all 14 jurors — 12 who made the decision to convict Simpson during his March trial and two alternates — said they wouldn't let the incident affect their judgment.
Betleski rejected a request from Simpson's other attorney, David Doughten, to declare a mistrial.
"The general law is the defendant cannot take an action and then claim that action as a reason for mistrial," Camera said.
Betleski also said that Simpson would not be allowed in the courtroom when the hearing resumes today. Instead, Simpson and Camera will watch the proceedings from the county jail and communicate with Doughten via telephone.
Betleski said he couldn't rely on Simpson's assurances that there would be no further trouble during the hearing. He said he also factored homemade knives found in Simpson's cell a few weeks ago into his decision to bar Simpson from the courtroom.
Simpson's outburst also cost him several witnesses who had been expected to testify on his behalf. Doughten said several of Simpson's family members and friends had been prepared to testify about the difficulties he's faced in life, including his limited intelligence. Those people no longer wanted to testify, Doughten said, and Simpson no longer wanted them to.
Instead, Simpson's only witnesses will be two mental health experts who have examined Simpson and determined that he suffers from antisocial personality disorder, which is also commonly referred to as sociopathic personality disorder or psychopathy.
A videotaped deposition of Simpson's aunt also will be played for the jury, Doughten said.
County Prosecutor Dennis Will declined to comment on the incident or whether Simpson will face charges for spitting on the juror.
This isn't the first time Simpson has created controversy since his arrest in connection with the Granny D's murder and three other Lorain robberies in June 2006.
He has also demanded that the charges against him be dropped and he be given $170,000 from the county in exchange for not suing prosecutors, Betleski and police. He also has asked for a week-long conjugal visit with his wife and that Cillo take over as his defense lawyer.
None of those requests has been granted.
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Trix is a simple addon to help rogues manage Tricks of the Trade usage. Trix will create 3 macros if they don't exist: Trix1, Trix2, and TrixAIO.
Trix1 and Trix2 will cast Tricks of the Trade on any unit by ID or by name. I personally use #1 to cast on a tank by name, and #2 to cast on a DPS by name. These can be used in any way you like, including casting on a unitid.
TrixAIO is an all-in-one macro:
- showtooltip Tricks of the Trade
/cast [help] [target=focus, help] [target=targettarget, help] Tricks of the Trade
This will prioritize the following: Cast Tricks on your target if it is friendly > cast Tricks on your focus if it is friendly > cast Tricks on your target's target if it is friendly.
In addition to creating these macros, Trix adds the /trix slash command.
"/trix # unit" will edit Trix1 or Trix2 (depending on the #), so that it casts on the specified unit. This allows for maintaining control over casting on a specific target without having to manually edit the macros.
For example: "/trix 1 Tank" will edit the Trix1 macro to cast on a target named "Tank". Additionally "t" is a valid argument for unit. "/trix 1 t" will set the macro to the name of your target if it exists. Useful for players with non-standard characters or long names.
Trix can also announce successful tricks of the trade casts. This option is disabled by default and can be enabled in the interface options addons tab. You can choose to display the announcements to Party, Raid, Whisper, or Smart. Whisper will automatically announce to the unit receiving tricks. Smart will announce to raid if you're in a raid, party if you're in a party, otherwise it will not announce.
The announce message can be edited in the /trix options menu. %s will be replaced by the name of the unit receiving tricks of the trade.


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As part of her dissertation, Sorcha Lewis at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth interviewed me about "How important is Visual Image to consumption of music." Lewis seems like a nice person but the end result is usually that I never hear anything about the paper afterward or if anything I said was used there. So, just in case I had some interesting to say and that my answers don't get lost in the virtual ether, here's what I had to say.
1. What are your views on the level of consumption of music in our modern day society?
There's plenty of consumption going on. The problem for artists and labels is that the consumer market is shrinking so that more and more people are accessing music for free.
2. In your experience, do you feel that the use of visual images in the music industry has little or a large effect on the consumption?
If you mean album covers, since the CD market is shrinking, it has less impact now. In terms of videos, there's definitely less influence since MTV's heyday but it's still there and will always be to some extent.
3. In terms of the purpose of music films when they first developed in the early 1960's, do you feel that music video's as they are now known; have less or more significance to the song that accompanies them?
Music films actually pre-date the early 1960's. Duke Ellington and Fats Waller used the form decades before that as did a number of other artists. Again, because MTV is on the wane (and isn't known for showing videos) and record labels have less budgets for videos, their influences has definitely declined in the last decade.
4. Do you think that the contemporary pop culture and modern day music industry use sex to sell music?
Yes, but this is a phenomenon that's been part of the entertainment industry since the 19th century, before the recorded age when bawdy burlesque revues were in vogue (actually, it predates that too but that's a longer discussion). And this is something that's going to be true for generation after generation, in new and different ways as social mores evolve.
5. Do you feel that over the past 40 years, that the different generations value music differently, being that it is less or more important?
Every generation values music in some way as they use it as a touchstone to identify who they are. The main difference now is that there's much more available and it's more easily accessible. But how are you going to say that teenagers today value music more than their parents or grandparents? They all do to some degree unless you're talking about financially, in which case, younger generations now think that 'free' is the right 'price' for music (which doesn't mean that they still can't value music in the aesthetic sense).
6. Lastly, do you feel that we are living in an age of vanity and image is everything? (In relation to the production of music and the images that are use to go with them).
Again, this isn't a new concept. You could make a case that the age of the image and obsession with it began when printing presses began and that it's only proliferated more and more since then as the technology has flourished.
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Ajatus Duvet Cover Set
The Ajatus (Finnish for: a thought) print combines cute with clean Scandinavian design. The meditative print designed by Anu Saari is stylish in a minimalistic manner and downright adorable.
• Size of duvet cover is 150 x 210 cm (59.1 x 82.7 in)• Size of pillowcase is 55 x 65 cm (21.7 x 25.6 in)• Material is 100% cotton• Thread count 152• Product color is black/white• Also suitable for people with allergies• Wash at 60C (140F)• Designed in Finland, made in Turkey


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Coronado water-polo coach banned from campus
Randy Burgess answers with lawsuit aginst the district
Dorian Hargrove 7:30 a.m., Sept. 20
Kensington Village Café
4090 Adams Avenue, Kensington
"You are who you eat with." At Jim and Sandy's place, you eat with the best -- if you look up to politicians, that is. Dick Murphy, Susan Golding, Michael Dukakis, Bill Bradley -- they've all been through. Maybe because it's inexpensive, homey, yet classy in its retro way. One wall has cool posters like "Nord Express" and "Chapeau Mossant." Quilted stainless steel and white tile cover the kitchen area. Betty Boop looks down from behind the high-stool bar. Jim (an ex-Navy officer) and Sandy (an ex-English prof) met and married through the Reader Phone Matches section. With him cooking and her out front, they've created an inexpensive social center here for Kensington. People hold meetings here. Kids bring their paintings and stick them on the walls. One couple comes to eat twice every day. The food is basic but good. Polish sausage, a half-pound Village Burger with fries, BBQ beef or ham. Sandy has learned to read politicians. "As soon as I saw Bill Bradley, I knew he'd never win the presidency," she says. "His face was too honest."


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The Waconia School Board conducted its final regular meeting of 2013 on Monday, Dec. 10. The main part of the meeting centered on the district's 2013 levy.
As reported in last week's Waconia Patriot, the board unanimously approved the 2013 levy after Todd Swanson, Director of Finance and Operations, gave a presentation that served as the district's Truth-in-Taxation hearing for taxes payable in 2013. No one from the public attended the hearing.
The 2013 levy is $10,627,952, which is an increase of approximately 5 percent (about $515,000) compared to the $10,112,741 levy in 2012.
Swanson noted there were several reasons for the increase in the levy. The largest chunk of the increase (about $217,000) is related to scheduled debt service payments (bond payments for school facilities, etc.). A second reason for the increase in the levy is related to the fluctuation of property values throughout the district.
Another $190,000 of the increase is related to costs associated with serving the district's ever-increasing number of students. The district budgeted for 3,515 students and had 3,562 students as of Dec. 3, 2012. Total enrollment was 3,303 on Oct. 1, 2010, meaning the district has added 259 students in just over two years.
For more information on the school portion of their taxes, citizens should consult the preliminary tax statement that was sent by Carver County. To learn more about the district's 2013 budget, contact Swanson at the district office at (952) 442-0600 or visit the district website at www.waconia.k12.mn.us.
Also during the meeting:
• The board approved the district's audit concerning the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2012. CliftonLarsonAllen prepared the audit.
According to the audit, key financial highlights for the 2011-12 fiscal year included an increase in net assets by $1,397,331 or 7.9 percent over June 30, 2011 and Total General Fund revenues being $30,111,409 as compared to $29,895,016 of expenditures.
According to Swanson, the district received a clean audit report.
"There were two minor compliance issues that were found that have been taken care of," he noted. "Fall enrollment showed an increase of 106 students and 486 students over the last five years or 16.6 percent. This trend is expected to continue for at least the next five years."
• The district is at the end of the second year of a four-year Transportation Agreement with Koch Bus Company. As part of the agreement, the rates for the final two years of the contract covering the 2013 and 2014 calendar years were to be negotiated at this time. The rates for the final two years of the contract now include a 2 percent increase (related to COLA) for both years.
• The 2013-14 school year calendar received approval. The first day of school for grades 1-9 is Tuesday, Sept. 3, for grades 10-12 and all day kindergarten is Wednesday, Sept. 4, and half day kindergarten is Thursday, Sept. 5.
Homecoming will be held on Friday, Sept. 27. There will be no school for near MEA weekend from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 18. At Thanksgiving, there will be no school from Tuesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 29. Winter break will be held from Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Spring break is scheduled for March 10-14. Graduation will be Sunday, June 1. The last day of school is Thursday, June 5.
• The board acknowledged donations for Smartboards made by the Bayview PTO ($3,725) and the Southview PTO ($6,000).
• The board's next meeting will be its organizational meeting at Waconia City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 7 p.m.
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The Waconia School Board conducted its final regular meeting of 2013 on Monday, Dec. 10. The main part of the meeting centered on the district's 2013 levy.


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Report: US Candidate for Sudan Envoy Wants US Christian Right Neutralized
Chester A. Crocker, an experienced diplomat likely to be appointed by US Secretary of State Colin Powell as his special envoy to Sudan, wants assurances that he will be insulated from conservative views at the White House, according to associates familiar with his thinking quoted by the Washington Post on Thursday.
According to the Post, conservative Christian advocates, who form an important part of Bush's political base, have taken a special interest in the civil war in Sudan, urging the administration to support Christian rebels in the south against the Islamic government. At the forefront of this effort is William Franklin Graham, who delivered the prayer at Bush's Inauguration.
US has already agreed to send south rebels in Sudan $3 million in assistance.
But both Crocker and Powell have staked out a different position: that tilting too heavily toward the Christians would only aggravate the three-decade conflict.
During his visit to Africa last week, the secretary announced that the United States would deal with "all parties" to bring about a ceasefire in Sudan. In Nairobi, for example, he avoided meeting John Garang, leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army and the person whom the Christians' advocates see as a major standard bearer, said the report.
In a signal of evenhandedness, the secretary also urged the Sudanese government to stop bombing supplies donated to the south by international relief groups, declaring such attacks "reprehensible."
Crocker, described by the Post as a seasoned Africa hand who teaches at Georgetown University, said Wednesday that he had no comment on whether he would take the appointment until he spoke personally to the secretary.
But he has made clear to associates that while he believes the time is ripe for solving the Sudan conflict, the administration must be unified and clear in how it wants to go about it. He has stressed, those who know his position say, that providing the southerners with even non-lethal assistance like vehicles and radios is not conducive to peace talks.
The 18-year-old civil war between southern Christians and animists fighting for autonomy and the Khartoum Islamic government has claimed two million lives and displaced four million people in a region hit by a severe drought – Albawaba.com
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text: High stakes at high noon By Doug Smock November 28, 2013 Story Share Chip Ellis Marshall likely needs a big game today out of junior quarterback Rakeem Cato. HUNTINGTON - At some point, fate will have Marshall and East Carolina crossing paths again. Where and how long from today, who knows?Forty-three years ago, they met on a routine Saturday afternoon in November, one that ended so tragically. Thirty-one years later, a spirited, yet respectful rivalry was born.That's when the teams were paired in Mobile, Ala., for one of the craziest bowl games in history, one that had Pirate fans muttering, "We scored 61 and lost!"Four years after that 2001 meeting, Marshall joined ECU in Conference USA, and the teams became division rivals. Eight games have been played and seven have been memorable - the last one that had Herd fans muttering, "We scored 59 and lost!"There have been upsets, highlight-reel plays and dragged-out drama. Four games have gone to overtime, including one between 5-6 teams that had the feel of a championship slugfest.Today's noon game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium is the last chapter for the foreseeable future, as the Pirates are shipping out for the league formerly known as the Big East. In their ninth conference game, airing on CBS Sports Network, the stakes are the highest.Today's winner moves on to the ninth Conference USA championship game, a game success-satiated Marshall fans envisioned playing years ago. Essentially, the Pirates (9-2, 6-1) and Thundering Herd (8-3, 6-1) are playing a semifinal game today, but some observers may see this as the main event.It may not be, but the combatants expect to play it as such."It's going to be a fun game," said MU coach Doc Holliday. "Like we talked about all along, I came here and took this job to have the opportunity to play for championships. That's what this fan base wants, that's what the town, the city, the school and everybody wants, and here we are."Late November, we've got that opportunity and it's fun." On top of that, it's MU's Senior Day, with a larger group than in 2012 accepting their ovations in a pregame ceremony. No matter how many fans show today, the applause should be louder than usual, for some of these seniors are having championship-type seasons.Such as tight end Gator Hoskins, he of the 25 career touchdown catches."Growing up [in the program], watching the older guys, their last year they played great football," Hoskins said. "Vinny Curry [was] one of those guys, end of his career he was playing great football in his senior year. So I want to be one of those guys playing great football in my last year."The subplots could go on forever. Marshall's Rakeem Cato and ECU's Shane Carden are the league's top two quarterbacks by any measure, and their offenses are 1-2 in many categories. The defenses have grown from abysmal to aggressive, ranking among the league's best.The Herd's four-game winning streak, the first since 2004, has lifted Holliday's overall record in four seasons to 25-23. Another big part of that record is the Herd's 7-0 home record in November. As they say, you remember November, right?A few Marshall players missed last November's 65-59, double-overtime loss, such as Hoskins and defensive tackle James Rouse. They didn't feel the pain in quite the same way, but they could sense it all around them during offseason conditioning."I felt the pain, because I watched the game and everything but I'm sure they have a little more chip on their shoulder, because I haven't played [ECU] since my freshman year," said the oft-injured Rouse. "Everybody was really upset how it ended last year, and were focused on this year, starting a new phase, new approach."Rouse and his fellow linemen face the challenge of pushing a Pirate offensive line that totals 132 career starts. Those linemen have largely done their job, allowing Vintavious Cooper to average nearly 5 yards per carry - thus keeping defenses from overemphasizing pass defense.With an offensive line that has played the same five people much of this month, Marshall wants to do that with its trio of running backs. The Herd also wants to get off to a quick start, something it has done three of the last four games.At other times, such as last week's game against Florida International, the start has been shaky. Last year's game at ECU was especially shaky as the Pirates took a 28-7 lead. Cato and the Herd almost wiped out that lead at halftime, and eventually took the lead twice, the last with 1:55 left in the game. But Carden drove the Pirates downfield for the tying score, flirting with a fourth down in the process.Whether the score is 65-59 or a more pedestrian 34-27 (the 2011 score), those quarterbacks will remain the focus."Both are really self-motivated kids," said ECU coach Ruffin McNeill. "They take a lot of pride in getting better each day and don't rely on what happened last week, or even within a game."My opinion, two of the best quarterbacks not just in the conference, but in the country will be on the field at 12 o'clock."And their teams are two of the best in the conference, if not the best. Both will play in a bowl game, but the winner gets a chance at a C-USA championship next week.Will it be Marshall for the first time, or ECU for the final time?"It's always going to come down to who's got the most heart," said defensive end Alex Bazzie. "Most of the times ECU and Marshall play, that's what it comes down to."Doug Smock at 304-348-5130, firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/dougsmock. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 Body found in Kanawha River, near South Charleston 3 Plans for all-ages venue rise in old bakery building 4 City of Milton tries to revive Morris Memorial property 5 Mitch Vingle: WVU's Lyons watching bombshell merger news Capital expects to be all business on trip Previous Story UTSA still in Roadrunning for C-USA title spot Next Story


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"Saint Andrew's Net" is With Leather's daily link dump, written by assistant editor/Chicago native KD. Expect sports and tits.
- 100% Injury Rate reviews the carnage from rookie hazing week. It looks like Dipsy's antenna is a little weak there – perhaps Dice-K needs to read WL more.
- The Beautiful Game knows the British are trying to put words in our mouths. How would you like it if the king of England came in here and started pushing you around?
- Signal to Noise warns Bears' fans not to wish for Brian Griese. I say Griese and Bobby Douglass have a drinking contest – whoever wins gets to quarterback the Monsters of the Midway.
- Sammy's Sports Sermons examines Week 3 in the NFL. Sadly, it appears the lovely Jaime has retired from the Miami Dolphins squad. It's going to take a lot of whiskey to find a new redhead.
- Joe Sports Fan exalts enhanced ticket scalpers. How can I get a Segway and charge it off as a work expense? Certainly it would be a safer way to travel than driving – well, me driving.
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The Cloud Launch Team tackled different backup strategies and ways to protect your data in last week's Google+ Hangout. If you've got more questions about data security and the cloud, be sure to catch the next Cloud Launch Team office hours in Google+ this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. CST.
Here's a recap of some of the more poignant topics that we discussed in last week's hangout:
- There are several ways that you can backup your web app. We have lots of tools at Rackspace to help you with this, including snapshots, images and Cloud Backup. You can also use GitHub so you don't have to worry about whether your image snapshot is up to date with your code.
- While having backups is important, it is equally important to consider where those backups reside. Racker Drew Cox says that having backups in multiple locations is a sound strategy for protecting important information. Check out the video to hear Jeff Olsen, our customer and cloud fan, talk about how you can put your critical data in a "safety deposit" box.
- Rackspace customer Eddie had a very technical question about backing up an eventually consistent NoSQL cluster. Here are some general best practices for rolling backups.
- Our customer, Eddie, also needed to know how to get in touch with Rackspace support. Drew goes over some of the best ways that customers can get assistance.
That's a wrap for this week's Cloud Launch Team office hours. If you missed it, scroll down to watch a video of the hangout. And don't forget that our next office hours will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. CST. If you have a question about monitoring, or the cloud in general, we hope you're able to join the conversation. See you then!
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HBO has released a preview for the new satirical news program Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, from the most
trusted relied-upon name in news, former Daily Show correspondent John Oliver.
The show will bring Oliver's fresh take on the biggest news stories of the day — or week, for that matter. In the preview, Oliver explains how the weekly show will work around constantly changing trends and stories. The voice-over doesn't seem to understand, but you can watch for yourself below:
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver premieres Sunday, April 27, at 11 p.m. ET


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I just bought some fusion ammo in 308 win 165 grain , anyone use this ammo that can tell me if it's pretty good stuff or not?
I've read some good reports on it.
Used some on a Sheep hunt 3 years ago and it was fair.
I know a few guys that swear by it. I've never used it.
The store told me this was a bonded bullet. Federal website suggests 2,700 fps at the muzzle.
Both of those are hard to believe, one because the price was low and the other because...well, it's a .308.
I was wondering if anybody knows what powder they use? Anybody ever put a Fusion .308 load on a chrony?
I thought the "Fusion" name was Federal's lower price ammo. Bonded bullet? Doubtful. Some report good results.
I have used it in 223, 7-08, 308, and 30-06 on deer, elk, and hogs and I am very impressed at both the accuracy and terminal performance. It is the ammo I recommend to all my customers. It performs as good if not better than ammo which costs twice as much.:cool:
It is a 'plated' bullet which 'bounds' the gliding metal to the core. Simple, easy to manufacture, accurate, and very effective at a reasonable price. It don't get much better than that. Federal has a winner here.;)
I don't often buy factory ammo but needed some to run a few tests. Yeah, I didn't think it was bonded, either, and that made me question the whole schpeel. But as long as it shoots decent, it'll do. Sounds like it's ok in that department.
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MY MANANA COMES Begins Previews at Playwrights Realm
The Playwrights Realm presents the World Premiere of MY MAÑANA COMES by Elizabeth Irwin. MY MAÑANA COMES is directed by Chay Yew (Artistic Director for Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago). The production runs tonight, August 26, through September 20, 2014 with a September 4 opening at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC).
The cast includes Jason Bowen (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Huntington Theatre) as Peter, José Joaquín Peréz (Intar's Adoration of the Old Woman by José Rivera) as Jorge, Brian Quijada (Where Did We Sit on the Bus?, Terra Nova Collective) as Whalid and Reza Salazar (Por Gusto, Repertorio Español) as Pepe.
Just beyond the elegant dining room of an Upper East Side restaurant, four busboys angle for shifts, pray for tips, and cling to dreams of life beyond their dingy back-of-house grind. Expertly juggling delicate entrees, fussy customers and beer-swilling line cooks, the young men face off with management and each other. As tensions reach a boiling point, how far will each of them go to see their own mañana come?
The design team includes Wilson Chin (Scenic Design), Moria Sine Clinton (Costume Design), Nicole Pearce (Lighting Design) and Mikhail Fiksel (Sound Design). Production Core is the Production Supervisor. Winnie Y. Lok is the Production Stage Manager and Catherine Lynch is the Assistant Stage Manager.
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Superconducting cable systems running in real grids will also be presented. An example of a major project using a superconducting cable is the AmpaCity project with RWE in Essen. It has been used to replace a conventional 110 kV system with 10 kV and has been in continuous operation in the city centre since April 2014.
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Regularly working out at least 20 mins in the morning, (even as a sustained pace walk), has been numerously shown to increase a workers: alertness, focus, and performance, in addition to their physical-mental health indicators.
Companies will maximise productivity from such employees, thus should reward these individuals by offering concessions for slightly later arrivals into office.
This will be appreciated by those who take up such dawn activities, for the following reasons:
- Exercising before work or walking/biking to work typically takes more time to fulfil than simply driving to work or sitting on public transport.
- They may also demand a 'cool down period' or the need for showering / changing clothing gear following the completion of the activity.
Thus despite such individuals typically committing to getting up earlier, the extra 15, 30, or 45 mins reward in the morning loosens the stress constraints of punctuality.
Engaging in a minimum of 20 mins: biking, running, walking // fitness, yoga, meditation classes// swimming, gym sessions,... etc., before work ALL can contribute to improving that day's productivity and personal wellbeing, thus can be rewarded with 'AADE' points.
If needs be, the activity can be proven in real time through emailing a mobile taken picture by the employee whilst doing the activity, or through a signature from a sports personnel.
Of note: The benefits derived from promoting this behavioral change in the work place are likely to exceed the need to police the cheaters.
In the event that a meeting is scheduled first thing in the morning, this 15-30-45 mins concession can be transferred towards extending a lunch break or towards going home earlier in the evening. They could also be accumulated to provide the employee extra days of payed holiday.
I used to bike for 45 mins almost every day whilst living in London. On some days I would be running 5-8 mins behind schedule just getting my spare gear prepared. Consequently I would really push my pedaling speed in order to make up this lost time. Not only did this lead me to arrive excessively sweaty, feeble and feeling out of breath for an immediate start, but it dangerously also led me to take many more risks on the road, several times even coming close to a collision with other road vehicles.
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Not long after my mom leaves for her pedicure, there's a knock on the door of the luxury casita we are sharing at Scottsdale's Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. That would be my astrologer.
At the door's threshold I find Tom McMullan, a youthful looking man of the baby boom generation (he tells me later), who enters with a grin. "You're even a redhead!" he declares with a laugh. "I love it. That totally fits your profile."
My birth information arrived before me, so McMullan knows I am a fire sign — and that's just for starters.
"I'm going to tell you the story of your soul on its journey," he begins, settling into the stylish L-shaped couch in the airy, modern living room. "I'll tell you what you've brought into this life from the past, what you're karmically working on, where you are in that story today and where you're trying to get to this time around."
This service may be listed on the spa menu, but a manicure it ain't.
We are visiting the affluent neighbour of Phoenix, Ariz. — sometimes referred to as its Beverly Hills — because my mom has recently declared herself to be in "the spa phase of life" (meaning less stress, more facials).
Scottsdale, as it turns out, has more spas than anywhere else in the U.S. per capita, so when I received an invitation to attend a "girlfriend getaway" trip — moms welcome — our travel plans seemed written in the stars.
My mom, a.k.a. Jane, lives in Victoria, while I make my home in Toronto. We visit each other regularly, but an indulgent weekend in a warm place where neither of us has to cook or clean? I don't know why we didn't think of this before.
A community of 230,000, Scottsdale is known for its booming resort scene, golf and shopping as well as fast-developing foodie culture. Japanese eatery ShinBay, for instance, was nominated this year for James Beard's best new restaurant award, but it's hardly alone in the delicious food purveying category. Good thing a woman's got to eat in between spa treatments.
My mom and I arrive on a Friday in late April — her flight is later than mine, so by the time she joins the press trip group for dinner at FnB, a friendly place that works magic with local veggies, I've already staked out our first hotel, the brightly coloured Saguaro, hit the Nordstrom Last Chance for some bargain shopping, and imbibed, rather quickly, two glasses of a very tasty local rosé.
A people person of the first order, my mom naturally arrives with tales from the road, having chatted up the driver who picked her up from the airport. His next assignment? To collect former Russian president Mikhail Gorbachev and take him to a nearby KC and the Sunshine Band concert.
If that's not a ringing endorsement of the region, I don't know what is.
Our spa adventure begins in earnest at the Willow Stream at the Fairmont Princess, in Scottsdale's north end — the city is long and thin and shaped "like a meat cleaver," according to our driver.
There may be Willow Streams at several Fairmonts, but only this one involves a scenic journey through the Sonoran desert, with saguaro cacti about to bloom. Driving out of the city's more populated areas, I come to understand, too, why local landmark Camelback Mountain is so named. Viewed from a distance, it really does look as if a giant dromedary sat down for a moment's rest in the middle of the flat red landscape.
Walking through Willow Stream's reception area and café, I am pretty sure my blood pressure goes down just from the surroundings. If serenity can take structural form, this must be it — smooth stones, running water, peaceful fauna are thoughtfully deployed, and we haven't even set foot in the spa proper yet.
Once there, we find its centrepiece is a (man-made) therapeutic waterfall, inspired by the Havasupai Indians of the Grand Canyon. Stairs lead to a rooftop lap pool, while the women's spa area houses a round hot tub space with high ceilings, marbled walls and a circular skylight. The soothing scent that drifts out of the eucalyptus steam room completes the calming effect.
I've opted to have a signature treatment, the Havasupai Falls Rejuvenation. Over two hours, I am scrubbed with desert sand, showered off, bubble bathed and massaged. My mom's aromatherapy facial with added mineral bath is also a success. I try not to cry when it's time to go.
I'm not sad for long, though, as our next spa adventure brings us to The Boulders, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. Technically just north of Scottsdale in Carefree — possibly the best spa place name ever — The Boulders is named for the 12-million-year-old rock piles on the property, which itself appears to have magically sprung up from the landscape.
The spa here is the Golden Door, which incorporates elements of Native American traditions. There's a therapeutic labyrinth (a.k.a. "path to tranquility") and an on-site tipi used for guided mediation. The spa menu lists a boggling array of treatment options, and I settle on cranio-sacral therapy, a light-touch technique that promises to help people with headaches and jaw problems, both of which I have.
The therapist cautions me at the outset that what I have signed up for is not a massage, and it's true — if you come expecting to have the knots kneaded out, you will be disappointed. I am told the treatment will alter my nervous system, which sounds dramatic, but the adjustments are so subtle as to be barely perceptible, the effect meditative and deeply relaxing. Meanwhile, my mom's La Stone therapy, a form of hot stone massage that uses hot and cold stones, brings such tranquility that she visualizes a bird that is not there.
"I noticed a fat little bird and was trying to figure out what kind it was," she explained after, "when suddenly I laughed realizing there was no actual bird — I was so deeply relaxed I had entered an altered state!"
Sanctuary is where we get a little more experimental. My mom has numerology and a pedicure (not an experimental one, except for her decision to forgo nail polish), while I choose astrology and watsu, the name of which comes from a combination of the words "water" and "shiatsu"; it takes place in a private pool designed for the purpose and, among other things, is meant to mimic a womb-like state. For some people, especially those who are grieving, the experience can be quite powerful.
I find it unusual, to be sure — I am a floating rag doll being danced around a pool by a swimsuited partner — but it might have been a different experience had I not found myself intermittently preoccupied by thoughts of reincarnation, planted just before by my old friend the astrologer.
I am inclined to share my grandfather's take here: "I don't believe in reincarnation. Didn't believe in my last life, and probably won't in my next one, either" — but according to my astrology BFF, my immediate past life was something of a bummer, an assertion I can't help but ponder.
But looking out over the beautiful grounds of Sanctuary, with its dramatic plant life and infinity pool, the air a perfect temperature, there is no denying one fact — that my present life is pretty sweet.
My mom said the best part of the trip was us spending time together, that we could have been anywhere and she would have been happy. I agree completely, but being warm and pampered sure doesn't hurt.
• Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain: Luxury accommodation in mountainside casitas starts at US$199 in summer, $379 in fall.
• The Saguaro: One of Scottdale's newest hotels has been given a colourful makeover. Room rates start at US$89 in summer, $159 in fall.
• FnB: Chef Charlene Badman can work miracles with a turnip, and many other things, too. Also check out sister businesses Baratin café, Bodega Market and AZ Wine Merchants, which share a nearby building. Recommended: Pillsbury Wine Company's deliciously dry One Night Stand rosé. Some of this came home in my suitcase. Find details on all of the above at fnbrestaurant.com
• North Fattoria Italiana: In Phoenix's Arcadia neighbourhood, elegant Italian fare is made from scratch in view of diners in a spectacular modern farmhouse.
• Distrito: Chef Jose Garces serves up whimsical modern Mexican at The Saguaro hotel.
• The Mission, Latin American cuisine and cocktail bar. My mom and I didn't make it here, but I wish we did.
Spa (and stay)
• Willow Stream at Fairmont Princess
• Golden Door Spa at The Boulders
• Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
• For all the Scottsdale spa info you could ever want, visit scottsdalecvb.com/spas
• Spree! The Art of Shopping
Scottsdale is known for its abundant retail options, but for something fun and personal, shopper extraordinaire Nancy Shina runs limo tours catered to your interests.
• Red Modern: Expensive but super fun massive mid-century modern store in Phoenix.
For all things Scottsdale scottsdalecvb.com
Travel support provided by Scottsdale Convention Visitors Bureau


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GATESVILLE — Coryell County may have to choose between maintaining its paved roads or building a new county jail, County Judge John Firth said during a budget workshop here Monday.
"If we commit to maintain 430 miles of paved roads, that will put us in the position that we cannot support the sheriff (with a new jail)," Firth said. "To me, we need to support the sheriff."
Last month, commissioners voted 4-1 to start construction on a new 192-bed jail in fiscal year 2017 and select a site for the new facility by June 2016.
Commissioner Jack Wall and Firth pushed to build the jail sooner, citing the overcrowding of the current 21-year-old lockup that has required boarding Coryell inmates out of county at an estimated $500,000 a year.
Commissioner Justin Latham, the lone nay vote last month, said paying $500,000 a year to board inmates out of county would be less than the debt obligation of building a new law enforcement center.
"I think county residents would rather have their potholes fixed than bring inmates back from outside the county," Latham said.
Latham's comment may have framed the coming budget debate of roads versus jail.
County Road and Bridge Superintendent Allen Neel is asking for an additional $240,000 in next year's budget to reseal 39 miles of county roads to prevent them from deteriorating.
Neel conceded the county may have paved too many miles of roads in the past and is now faced with keeping them maintained, abandoning them or rebuilding them in the future at a much higher cost.
"We talk about economic growth," Latham said. "Ripping up roads is going to hinder our county."
"The only way to maintain 430 miles of paved roads over time," Firth said, "is to raise taxes."
"We may have to go back to the people and let them anty up again" to pave the roads, Commissioner Don Jones said. "Or just go back to dirt (roads)."
Neel said he would rework his budget request after meeting with each commissioner to re-prioritize roads targeted for repair and bring his revised figures to the commissioners' court next week.
Although the commissioners could not agree on whether the spending priority should be old roads or a new jail, they did agree that the choice would not be easy.
"We'll need a solid two weeks of workshop just for this," Commissioner Daren Moore said.
"It won't be pretty," Wall said.
"This is tough, folks," Firth said. "This is really, really tough."


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Your heart valves are workhorses that keep the heart beating. The sound you hear is the valves opening and closing as they direct blood through the heart's four chambers. According to YourHeartValve.com, the valves withstand about 80 million beats a year. Sometimes the valves malfunction because of leaking.
"Regurgitation" is the medical term used to describe a leaking heart valve. The heart has four valves, and they all can experience regurgitation.
A healthy heart valve pumps blood into the heart's chambers. The valve closes to keep the blood from re-entering. A leaking heart valve doesn't close properly. Once the blood is pumped out, some of it leaks back into the valve. As a result, the heart has to work harder to pump blood. According to "The Complete Guide to Women's Health," valve problems can be mild or life-threatening.
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Hi!! Im making a birthday cake and will proberbly be using sugarpaste to decorate!! I want a REALLY nice chocolate recipe that can be left out of the fridge as NEARLY everyone says you cant put a sugarpaste cake in the fridge, or can you?!
Also does anyone know if you can color white ganache with the wilton candy colors that i use to color plain white chocolate!!!!
Thanks so much!!!
Yes you can put a fondant covered cake in the fridge. Just don't touch it as it's coming down to room temperature.
Two good recipes are the Hershey's chocolate cake (lighter) and the Double Chocolate Layer cake (denser) from Epicurious.
I don't know about using the candy melts. I personally think they taste disgusting so I would just use regular coloring for your ganache.


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Bishop McLaughlin's has replaced one former professional football player with another. The Hurricanes promoted assistant Craig Moore to head football coach Tuesday, the school announced. "When I first came over with Coach (Derrick) Alexander, our vision was to build a program, to really get the program to take off…" Moore ...
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Former Florida State star Derrick Alexander is out as Bishop McLaughlin's head football coach, the school announced Tuesday morning. Alexander left his position to spend more time with his family but will still work for the Hurricanes as a consultant, Bishop McLaughlin dean of students Joe Jasinski said. "Bishop McLaughlin ...
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Bishop McLaughlin pitcher Andrew Duncan will sign to play baseball at Point Park University on Wednesday, Bishop dean of students Joe Jasinski said in an email. Duncan, a 5-foot-11 senior, has already earned a save this season in one scoreless appearance. He has done well in travel ball, too, and ...
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Bishop McLaughlin's football team will no longer compete in Class 3A, District 4, after just one season in the district. Athletic director Joe Jasinski said the Hurricanes will again be independent, rejoining the Sunshine State Athletic Conference. "The SSAC, which we used to play in, is under new leadership and ...
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Bishop McLaughlin may have had a rough go of it in its first season in district play, but the Hurricanes bookended the regular season with impressive victories. The season finale featured Bishop McLaughlin (2-8) capturing the win over Keswick Christian, 35-3. The second quarter brought a spark from the senior ...
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Tampa Catholic, the No. 1 ranked team in Class 3A, rolled to another big victory. The Crusaders (8-1) routed Bishop McLaughlin to improve to 8-1 but still have a rivalry game before the playoffs get underway. Next week the Crusaders travel to Jesuit.
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After several narrow, heartbreaking losses, visiting Berkeley was bound to have a good night and it did so at the expense of Bishop McLaughlin. Berkeley might be a contender in most smaller-classification district but has suffered defeats in 3A-4 to Tampa Catholic, Fort Meade and Lakeland Christian by an average ...
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In its first season in district play, Bishop McLaughlin is still searching for its first district win. That didn't change Friday night as the Hurricanes fell at home to Class 3A, District 4 powerhouse Fort Meade (6-1, 2-1), 63-0. Bishop McLaughlin (1-6, 0-3) struggled from the outset. While senior quarterback ...
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ST. PETERSBURG — Shorecrest Prep was victorious on homecoming night, beating Bishop McLaughlin 40-0. The Hurricanes' opening kickoff went out of bounds and the Chargers started at their 35-yard line. They then produced a 65-yard drive capped by a 4-yard run by Chad Swindell. Shorecrest then took advantage of a ...
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LAKELAND — Bishop McLaughlin didn't have to worry about stopping Lakeland Christian's T.J. Simmons on Friday night. The Vikings' star running back sat out because of precautionary reasons with an injury. The Hurricanes were tasked with stopping the other star in the Vikings' backfield, quarterback Christian Alexander. Mission failed. Alexander ...
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Frostproof (4-0, 1-0) gave the Hurricanes (1-3, 0-1) a rough welcome back to the Florida High School Athletic Association's district play. The Bulldogs scored 35 points in the first half and rolled to the victory in the Class 3A, District 4 matchup. After a season-opening win over Santa Fe Catholic, ...
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Times' super 7 1. Sunlake (3-0): The Seahawks' dominant defense came up with nine sacks in a 15-0 win over Anclote. Springstead will present a different sort of challenge this week. 2. Pasco (2-1): If anyone needed a reminder of the Pirates' offensive scoring power, they answered with 27 points ...
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Veterans Gather in Lynchburg on Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Lynchburg, VA - The rain didn't get in the way for veterans gathering at Monument Terrace in Lynchburg to honor the Pearl Harbor anniversary.
Every Friday since 2001 the group of men and women have been gathering at the spot to support our troops.
This Friday marked a special day for several World War II veterans as they reflected on Pearl Harbor.
Though most were just boys when the bombing happened, they were still affected by the attack, and our involvement in the War.
"I had to be about 14 or 15 years old when Pearl Harbor came on. I was still in high school. So it's a great day. We won, after all," said Herbert Sisk, a WWII veteran.
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Plans for a £120 million clean energy complex in Keighley – which will bring about 500 jobs to the town – are set to be given the green light.
The massive scheme will go before Bradford councillors next week, with a recommendation from planners that it be approved.
Officers – in a report to be presented to the regulatory and appeals committee next Thursday – say the pioneering project would regenerate a brownfield site, provide a source of renewable energy and give the area a huge employment boost.
Three plants for recycling waste would be constructed on the derelict former gasworks site in Airedale Road, alongside the Aire Valley trunk road at Marley.
The initiative would also include an education and visitor centre, plus a two-storey office building, parking and landscaping. A data-storage centre and offices would be built on land in nearby Dalton Lane.
Already-processed commercial and industrial waste will be brought to the plants, which together will be capable of producing 80,000,000 kWh of electricity a year – virtually enough to power the whole town.
Behind the pioneering scheme is the Halton Group, which owns the sites.
If the project gets the go ahead, work could start in the autumn and the complex be operational by the end of 2016.
Three hundred jobs would be created during the construction phase and once operational, 80 people would be employed in the plants and about 100 in the offices.
Keighley Central councillor and Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Khadim Hussain said the scheme would be "excellent news" for the town and the Bradford district.
"I welcome the fact that it is recommended for approval," he said.
"This clean-energy plant will be good for the environment, help with the regeneration of the area and create employment."
The processed waste brought to the complex would comprise plastics, building materials and tyre crumbs.
The electricity produced will go into the national grid.
And the facility would operate within tightly defined air-quality requirements set by the Environment Agency.
Agent for the plans, John Steel, of JO Steel Consulting, said: "A very comprehensive report which addresses all the issues is going before the regulatory and appeals committee and we will await the decision of the members."
Keighley MP Kris Hopkins said: "The Keighley economy has been improving steadily for some time, and this scheme has the potential to move the pace of recovery up a gear.
"It has my full support and I hope – if approved – the construction stage can begin as swiftly as possible, creating a great many vital jobs for the area."


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Efficacy Study of Risedronate to Prevent Cancer Treatment-Induced Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer
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Florante Aguilar and Lori Abucayan first began their musical collaboration in 2003 where they met at a fundraiser at UC Davis. Florante provided the main source of entertainment with his impressive guitar skills, while Lori hosted the event and sang one Tagalog song midway through the program. It seemed this musical duo was destined to cross paths since Florante has been searching for a singer to record an album full of rearranged classic Filipino songs featuring voice and guitar. Upon hearing Lori sing a heartfelt rendition of the classic Dahil Sa Iyo, Florante immediately thought "That's the singer I'm looking for!" Lori was thrilled to be given the opportunity to not only sing and perform but also learn about her culture and it's history through music. Throughout their collaboration, Florante and Lori performed at numerous events and venues throughout Northern California including Fiesta Filipina in San Francisco and Pistahan in Yerba Buena where they were awarded a Pistahan Centennial Award in 2006 and featured in the annual parade. After years of preparation, Florante and Lori have finally launched their long-awaited debut album entitled PARAISO featuring classic Filipino songs (including the fateful Dahil Sa Iyo), folks songs, pop songs, and an original composition by Florante. It is their hope that music lovers all over the world will open their ears to the sounds reminiscent of a place that many call home and others call "paradise."


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The Black Friday buzz over San Diego International Airport [video]Professor Cy KuckenbakerSan Diego International Airport
We all know Black Friday was a sea of crazy this year at malls around the country, but what about in the air?
From this timelapse by Professor Cy Kuckenbaker – who decided to skip the crowds, kick back and film the action above San Diego International Airport – it would appear the busyness was shared by even air traffic controllers and their ilk.
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The Oklahoma Sooners survived a scare in hostile territory Friday. In front of a record homecoming crowd of 6,421, the Sooners narrowly avoided an upset at the hand of the Texas-Arlington Mavericks, escaping with a 63-59 win, improving to 2-0 on the year.
Freshman Buddy Hield led the way for the Sooners, providing a scoring spark of the bench with 17 points in his first collegiate road game.
The Mavericks jumped out to an early 12-3 lead, but Hield, along with senior sharpshooter Steven Pledger, who finished the game with 11 points, helped the Sooners to jump out in front, leading by as many as 13 before settling for a 38-28 advantage at the half.
However, poor shooting plagued the Sooners in the second period of play. Oklahoma shot just 24% (5-21) from the field in the second half, and was outscored 22-15 in the first 15 minutes of the half. With just two and a half minutes to play, UTA's Jordan Reeves hit a clutch basket to tie the game at 57 apiece, sending the crowd into a frenzy of fervid cheering. At the point, an upset seemed imminent.
Then, when the Sooners needed it most, some senior leadership arrived.
With just over two minutes to play, Steven Pledger stepped up and knocked down a dagger from three to regain the lead. All of the sudden the crowd fell silent. The Mavericks never could seem to regain their composure after allowing that basket, and the Sooners rode the wave of momentum to victory.
Defense and rebounding proved staples in the Sooner win. Oklahoma forced 17 UTA miscues and outrebounded the Mavericks 39-35, a nice accomplishment considering they battled 6-foot-10 Jordan Reeves on the boards all evening. Romero Osby led the Sooners with 11 rebounds and also chipped in 10 points for a double-double, and for that earns the Sooner Player of the Game award. Amath M'Baye hit the glass for seven boards, while Cameron Clark and Hield each grabbed 4 apiece.
The Sooners struggled to work as a cohesive unit offensively tonight however, failing to work well in a half court set. They lived and died by jump shots and, as a result, shot just 35% tonight and recorded only seven assists as a team, merely one more than Texas-Arlington's individual leader in that category.
Obviously Hield shined in his first road game as a college basketball player, but the other freshmen didn't share the same good fortune. Je'lon Hornbeak did score seven points, and swiped three steals playing some stellar defense, but he also turned the ball over a total of three times. Isaiah Cousins played 14 minutes and had one turnover and three personal fouls to show for it.
Overall it was a solid win for the Sooners considering the circumstances. UT-Arlington is certainly not a bad squad, coming off of a 20-win season and an NIT bid, they are actually some pretty stiff competition. Factor in a brand-new facility, the record crowd, and of course those first-road-game jitters, and you've got a recipe for an upset bid. The Sooners weathered the storm and senior leadership helped them to stay calm and composed near the end. Not to mention, this was a pretty valuable learning experience for the freshmen.
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Anderson, Grant A. (10 May 1899 - 8 October 1966)
Funeral services for Grant A. Anderson, 67, of Neillsville, who died here Saturday, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Georgas Funeral Home. The Rev. C. J. Mellring of the Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood officiated. Burial was made in the Town of Seif Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson was born May 10, 1899, in Sister Bay. He attended school in Wisconsin and Illinois and for 20 years worked for Motor Service. On June 1, 1927, he was married to the former Ruth Hagstrom in Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson came to Clark County in 1960, residing in the Town of Seif, where he was employed on a mink farm. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Chicago, Ill.
He is survived by his wife; two children, Mrs. Jack (Virginia) Linnerman of Chicago, Ill., and Grant A. Anderson, Jr., of Neillsville; and by three sisters, Mrs. William (Esther) Johnson of Ellison Bay, Mrs. Martin (Edith) Hagstrom of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Helen Jacobson of Hinsdale, Ill.; and by a brother, Arthur Anderson of Hinsdale, Ill. Also surviving are eight grandchildren.
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Funeral services for Grant A. Anderson, 67, of Neillsville were held Tuesday, October 10, from the Georgas Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Mellring of Greenwood officiated. Burial was made in the Town of Seif Cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Fay Burt, Adrian Burt, Ole C. Aspen, Henry Elmhorst, Donald Hoover and Harold Meyer.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Corell, accompanied by Miss Pat Richardson, sang, "Some Golden Daybreak" and "Where We'll Never Grow Old."
People from out of town attending the service were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Linnerman and family and Mrs. Edna Enstrom of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson of Elmhurst, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Overby of Hillsdale, Ill.; Lou Nelson of Des Plaines, Ill.; William Johnson of Ellison Bay; Mrs. Elmer J. Olson, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hedeen of Sister Bay; Mrs. Leo Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Corell of Loyal; Pat Richardson and Earl Richardson of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Fay Burt of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Adrian But and Connie But of Pittsville; and Mr. and Mrs. Don Hoover of Granton.
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Diet, Genetic Variation and Prostate Cancer Among African Americans
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|Last Updated Date
|December 22, 2007
|Start Date ICMJE
|August 2006
|Primary Completion Date
|December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Is there a difference in ancestry percentage between the controls (no cancer) and the cases (prostate cancer) [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
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|Diet, Genetic Variation and Prostate Cancer Among African Americans
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|Diet, Genetic Variation and Prostate Cancer Among African Americans
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|This is a single center pilot study to asses the feasibility of conducting a larger population-based study. It is an investigator-initiated study funded yb the UC Davis Cancer Center's Development Award Program. The hypothesis is that the percent african ancestry in an individual may determine their prognosis if diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Serum collected for Ancestry Imformative Markers (AIMS) testing along with PSA and CRP.
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|African American males between the ages of 35 and 75.
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|December 2007
|Primary Completion Date
|December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Self-identification as a male with African ancestry Between ages of 35-75
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No African ancestry Not between ages of 35-75
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Duchess of Cambridge 'tries hypnotherapy'
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is apparently undergoing hypnotherapy to help regain her appetite.
Catherine Middleton has suffered from severe morning sickness while pregnant with her and husband Prince William's first child.
Now her friend Jessica Hay has revealed the unusual method the mother-to-be is supposedly employing in order to restore a healthy relationship with food.
"[She] still looks at food and feels nauseous," Jessica told Australia's New Idea magazine.
"[She has] that feeling you have when you've had food poisoning and your stomach's shrunk... [She's using hypnotherapy] in a bid to help with her appetite."
Severe strain of morning sickness hyperemesis gravidarum has apparently left the already slim 31-year-old shying away from food.
However, her pal says the therapy is working and encouraging Catherine to snack on wholesome treats such as avocados, broccoli, oatmeal and smoothies.
"She finds it very hard to eat a full meal and gets full very quickly," her friend continued.
"The hypnotherapy is taking away any negative thoughts connected with food from the morning sickness and replacing them with cravings for healthy, nutritious food."
The pretty royal has been looking well lately, even enjoying a night at an acrobatics show for her birthday earlier this month.
Jessica says the support of those close to her has helped Catherine cope with the extreme sickness.
"All in all, Catherine's very happy," she smiled. "With so much family around her and William, they're starting to enjoy the pregnancy after such a traumatic start."
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Michelman Acquires Ecronova Polymer
Michelman recently announced it has acquired Recklinghausen, Germany-based Ecronova Polymer GmbH, a manufacturer of water-based polymers used in the production of paints and lacquers. The purchase includes all assets, technology and manufacturing facilities. The name Ecronova Polymer will continue to be used for business operations, and all current Ecronova Polymer products will remain unchanged in name and formulation.
Ecronova Polymer was owned by the company's managing directors, Peter Montag and Anton Solich, and funds managed by Aheim Capital, a private equity investment firm. Montag and Solich will reportedly continue in their roles, and will be joined by Jean-Marc Verhaeghe, currently Michelman's managing director for EMEA. Verhaeghe will assume overall operational responsibilities.
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JERUSALEM (Feb. 10)
The first group of Egyptian Jews to visit Israel was warmly received by Premier Menachem Begin over the weekend. He invited them to "stay forever." Many were accompanied by their non-Jewish spouses.
Begin embraced the leaders of the group, Raphael Bilboul and Yitzhak de Picciotto. He recalled that when he visited Alexandria last spring he had promised "that you will all visit us and that I would discuss the matter with President (Anwar) Sadat Well, I have kept my word and when I talked about it to Sadat, he said, sure, why not? "Begin said. He added, "I hope you enjoy your stay here but if you wish you can stay forever."
The Premier introduced the visitors to Eliahu Ben-Elissar, Israel's Ambassador-designate to Cairo. "In a few weeks you can come to him and present your wishes," he said. Ben-Elissar will take up his post on February 26. The group spent Sunday touring the country.


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