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Prior Commitment at MSG Reportedly Keeps ABC From Airing Pacers/Knicks
A previously scheduled event at Madison Square Garden has reportedly prevented ABC from adding next Sunday's Pacers/Knicks game.
According to the New York Daily News, ABC wanted to move next Sunday's 6 PM ET Pacers/Knicks game to the afternoon so it could be aired as part of the network's NBA Sunday Showcase.
The game would more than likely have been rescheduled for 3:30 PM ET, replacing a Magic/Suns game.
However, MSG "took a pass" because it already had Public Schools Athletic League playoffs scheduled earlier in the day.
The game would have been the Knicks' first appearance on ABC since February 2006, and the Pacers' first game on the network since April 2006.
During the remainder of the season, the Knicks will play on days when ABC airs games just twice -- April 3 (vs. CLE) and April 10 (at IND).
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KABUL, Afghanistan — The United Nations is sending about 600 foreign staff out of the country or into secure compounds because of a deadly Taliban attack on U.N. workers, warning the Afghan government Thursday that international support will wane unless it cracks down on corruption fueling the insurgency.
The decision follows a drawdown of U.N. operations in Pakistan, casting doubt on whether the world body can operate effectively in this region with war raging on both sides of the border. The moves come as the Obama administration nears a decision on whether to send tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan to try to curb the growth of the Taliban.
The U.N. insists the relocations — which affect more than half the organization's foreign staff in Afghanistan and a modest number in Pakistan — are temporary.
Norwegian diplomat Kai Eide, the top U.N. official in Afghanistan, told reporters, "We are not talking about evacuation" — language similar to that used by U.N. spokesmen in 2003 when the world body announced a "temporary relocation" from Iraq after bombings against U.N. facilities. The drawdown lasted for years.
Nevertheless, insurgents can claim a psychological victory. Hampering the international community's ability to carry out aid and development work makes it harder to win the hearts and minds of the people, a key ingredient for battlefield success.
Earlier this week, the U.N. announced it was pulling some expatriate staff from Pakistan after a deadly attack in the capital, Islamabad. It also suspended long-term development work in such fields as health, education, agriculture and the environment in key areas of the lawless border area with Afghanistan.
In Afghanistan, the U.N. mission is still reeling from the Oct. 28 assault on a guest house in Kabul where dozens of U.N. staffers lived. Gunmen wearing suicide vests killed five U.N. workers and three Afghans. The three assailants also died.
The Taliban said they attacked the guest house because the U.N. was working on the Afghan election, which they viewed as a Western plot.
About 600 of the 1,100 international staff will be moved to more secure locations while the U.N. works to find safer permanent housing, spokesman Aleem Siddique said.
Although Eide insisted the U.N. was not abandoning Afghanistan, he made clear that the U.N. is concerned about the deteriorating situation in the country and the failure of President Hamid Karzai's government to stamp out corruption.
"There is a belief among some that the international commitment to Afghanistan will continue whatever happens because of the strategic importance of Afghanistan," Eide told reporters. "I would like to emphasize that that is not correct. It is the public opinion in donor countries and in troop-contributing countries that decides on the strength of that commitment."


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Buccaneers becoming a fantasy wasteland in 2009
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It's probably bad enough being a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, but it might be worse if you have any of their players on your fantasy squad.
The team has already demoted Byron Leftwich and will turn to Josh Johnson as their quarterback this week. Johnson, a second-year player out of San Diego, has about as much fantasy value as Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell.
Right, he has none.
Johnson's presence under center hurts the value of every player in that offense, at least the ones that had value before the announcement was made that he would start.
Wide receiver Antonio Bryant, healthy or not, is no longer worth starting on fantasy teams. That's unfortunate considering he was likely taken as a No. 3 wideout in most drafts after a spectacular 2008 season.
I'm even seeing him on the waiver wire in some of my leagues.
Fellow WR Michael Clayton hasn't been a usable fantasy player since his rookie season, and TE Kellen Winslow has had an inconsistent start to his first season in pewter.
Now comes word that running back Derrick Ward could miss this week's game in Washington. Ward missed practice on Wednesday with a knee injury, but coach Raheem Morris "hopes" that Ward will be active to face the Redskins.
Running back Cadillac Williams was able to put in a full practice today, but his knee problems are always a concern. Even if Ward is held out, Williams won't be more than a low-end flex starter as the 'Skins load up the box to stop the run. Chances are, they won't have to worry too much about stopping Johnson, Bryant and the rest of the passing game.
Outside of Williams and Winslow, there isn't a member of the Buccaneers roster I'd use on my fantasy team in Week 4. And I can tell you right now, I'd have to be forced to use either of them out of desperation.


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Dunbarton's Myles Greenfield insists his team have got their 'hunger back', reflected in their impressive IBA Senior Cup win over defending champions Coleraine at Lodge Road at the weekend.
The Private Greens League team, who are unbeaten this season, turned in a power-packed display that culminated in a 93-67 victory, to set up a rematch against last season's beaten finalists, Ballymoney, on June 7.
"We are looking forward to that," said a delighted Greenfield. "Ballymoney came to us last season and turned us over too easily at Gilford.
"But we are in a better frame of mind this time. We have a new sense of direction . . . a renewed hunger. Everyone one of the boys has shown real commitment this season. We are all pulling together and that's the way we want it to be for the rest of the campaign."
Greenfield was thrilled with the the latest success, adding: "The Coleraine green suited us . . . it was pacey and we clicked right from the off.
"We led for 15 or 20 shots for most of the game. Make no mistake about it, they are a good team and are difficult to beat on their own green.
"But we finished with four rinks up, so you can't ask for any more than that. The Ballymoney game will be another massive test.
"However, we will put that on the back burner for the time being as we have a few crucial games looming . . . away to Belmont in the league on Tuesday night before we face Ballymena in the PGL Cup quarter finals."
Andy Hughes was Dunbarton's top performer, skipping his rink to a 25-12 victory over Johnny Calvin.
But it was a splendid team showing with Conor McCartan, DJ Wilson and Greenfield also clocking up wins against Victor Dallas (22-18), Ian Ross (22-17) and Ally Davison (24-20).
Results elsewhere also prompted a great celebtation in the Dunbarton camp with 'big guns' Ballymena and Whitehead being dumped out of the tournament by Ballywalter and Larne.
It was Ballywalter's victory at Ballymena that was the talk off the town -- an incredible result for the little PGL Division Two side.
Even though the Sky Blues were without the influential Jim Baker, they just couldn't get to grips with their opponents, who led throughout a pulsating tie.
"It's probably the club's biggest ever win," said Ballywalter's Davy Palmer. "I remember beating them at our place in the league when we were in Division One, but to win on all four rinks at Ballymena in a cup game is unbelievable.
"And, being honest, I don't think anyone would could say we didn't deserve it."
Palmer inflicted most of the damage, skipping his rink to a fabulous 19-11 success against Andy Kyle's combination that featured Andrew Morrison, Sammy Allan and Stephen Shields.
Eric Lowry also chipped in with an impressive 23-17 win against Andy Duncan, while Gary Robson and Alan Davidson made it a day to remember by beating Nigel Robinson (20-17) and Stephen Coleman (19-18).
Ballywalter will now have home advantage over Portadown in round three on June 7. Palmer added: "We'll be taking nothing for granted . . . . in fact, we'll still be underdogs.
"I played for Bangor for 18 years and I know how dangerous Portadown can be. Yes, they may escaped relegation by the skin off ther teeth last season, but we were only one point away from being relegated ourselves."
Meanwhile, Larne also produced a jaw-dropping perofmrnace to snuff out the threat of Whitehead at Islandmagee Road.Alan McLean was visiting team's top skip, racking up a 24-12 win over JR Wilson. Paul Robinson also beat Barry Browne 23-19, while Michael Murphy battled out an 18-18 draw with Stephen McKinley.
Marty McHugh salvaged a little bit of pride for Whitehead by beating David McRandal 25-13.
IBA Senior Cup, third round: Ballywalter v Portadown, Old Bleach v Aer Lingus/Rathfriland, Dunbarton v Ballymoney, Divis v Letterkenny, Ewarts v Belmont, Banbridge v Kilrea, Bray v Portglenone, Balmoral v Bangor, Lurgan v Mossley, NICS v Cookstown, Pickie v CYM, Portrush v Musgrave/Dungannon, St James's Gate v Crumlin/Belfast, Salisbury v Dundonald, Shaftesbury v Lisnagarvey, Larne v Ballycastle.
IBA Junior Cup, third round: BETS v Whitehead, Belmont B v Railway Union/Shankill, Castle/CYM v Antrim, Pickie v Willowfield/Ards, Cloughey v Westmanstown, Coleraine v Ballymoney, Falls v Rathfriland, Dunbarton v Mossley/Newcastle, Dungiven v Divis/Belmont Park, Larne v Cookstown, Limavady v Brooke Park/Clontarf, Lurgan v Donaghadee, Old Bleach v Portadown, Ballymena v Bray, North Down/Banbridge v Lagan Valley, Portstewart/Castlerock v Carrickfergus.


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Body found wrapped in blue tarpaulin off Cronulla coast 'fits' with Jamie Gao disappearance
Police investigating the suspected murder of Sydney student Jamie Gao believe a body found off the coast of Cronulla this morning may be that of the 20-year-old, who has been missing for almost a week.
A former NSW detective has been charged with Mr Gao's murder, and officers attached to the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad are waiting to speak to disgraced former detective Roger Rogerson over the disappearance.
Sources close to the investigation have told Fairfax Media the discovery of the body "fits" with the events they allege happened around the time of the Mr Gao's disappearance.
NSW detectives are flying to Queensland on Monday to talk to Mr Rogerson.
Sydney Water Police officers scooped the body, which was wrapped in a blue tarpaulin, from the sea off Cronulla just before 9am on Monday.
The body was floating about 2.5 kilometres off Shelly Beach, said Lachlan Steven, who spotted it at 7.30am while travelling with a friend from Sydney Harbour to Cronulla in a boat.
He said the body was wrapped in a bright blue-coloured tarpaulin held together by white rope. He saw two feet with "white leather runners" on.
Mr Steven, 24, who works in construction, described the body as small, about 150 centimetres in length. "[The body] was pretty short... a very small body," he said.
He came within two metres of the body.
"It's pretty sunny out here, and there's no wind," he said.
Sydney Water Police officers in San Souci confirmed they sent a boat and recovered the body.
"Police responded to reports of a body in the water off Shelly Beach at Cronulla. A post-mortem will determine the cause of death. The deceased has not been identified," a police spokesman said.
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Of all the contrasting styles that can be presented in a boxing match, the one that promises the most compelling action may well be the volume puncher against the knockout artist. That's because even if only one fighter gets to showcase his wares, a compelling final result could occur.
That will be the case Saturday when undefeated volume-punching Nathan Cleverly risks his belt against the unbeaten bomber Sergey Kovalev, whose last nine victories have come by knockout. Each appears to be at his positive peak and Cleverly's home crowd in Wales will provide incredible vocal atmospherics. A boxing fan couldn't ask for much more.
Factors that may influence the outcome include:
Cleverly's Flying Fists: The defending champion has pulled off a style switch by dramatically upping his work rate and producing much more TV-friendly fights. Earlier in his career he was much more judicious with his punches. For example he averaged 44.3 punches per round in stopping Courtney Fry in October 2009 while against Nadjib Mohammedi in December 2010 (W 12) his work rate was a paltry 35.7, well below the 54.1 light heavyweight average. That performance was particularly surprising because it took place less than three months after Cleverly averaged 108.9 in stopping Karo Murat.
Since then, Cleverly has drowned his opponents in punches. He averaged 72.3 against Aleksy Kuziemski (TKO 4), 82.2 versus Tommy Karpency (W 12), 87.3 against Shawn Hawk (KO 8) and 87.2 in his most recent fight against Robin Krasniqi (W 12), who entered the fight on a 38-fight winning streak.
What's more, Cleverly has also been impressively accurate and his connect bulges have been unusually lopsided. He landed 49% of his power shots against Krasniqi, 57% against Hawk, 52% against Karpency and 49% against Kuziemski, above the 39% light heavyweight norm. Also, in overall punches Cleverly out-landed Krasniqi 319-92, Hawk 274-115, Karpency 374-87 and Kuziemski 104-61, meaning that in those four fights Cleverly out-landed his rivals by 19.9 punches per round. That's because while Cleverly averaged 82.2 punches per round in those four bouts, his opponents mustered just 48.9.
When the opponent turns the tables on Cleverly, however, the Welshman struggles. Tony Bellew took Cleverly to a split decision mostly because he seized the initiative in terms of starting and ending exchanges. His 86.5-per-round work rate kept Cleverly busy enough on defense so that he could steal one scorecard. The connect margins in Cleverly's favor were close (209-194 total, 64-50 jabs, 145-144 power) because Cleverly could only launch 53.8 punches per round, but that was mitigated by Cleverly's accuracy (32%-19% total, 21%-11% jabs, 42%-25% power). If Kovalev can get close to Cleverly's work rate he may have a better chance of landing the big bomb he needs to blast the crown off the Welshman's head.
Kovalev's Enviable Blend: Knockout punchers aren't usually statistically proficient, for the final result transcends everything that transpired before it. But Kovalev is a different breed; not only does he score highlight-reel KOs, he does so with mathematical precision. In his latest outing against Cornelius White (KO 3), Kovalev landed 45% of his total punches, 30% of his jabs and 52% of his power shots, all above the light heavyweight norms (33%, 24%, 39% respectively).
Against Lionell Thompson (KO 3), he landed 46% overall, 31% jabs and 52% power while earning a 45-5 power connect gulf. Similar patterns emerged against Darnell Boone (44% overall, 39% jabs, 46% power) and Roman Simakov (41% across the board).
Better yet for Kovlev, he's capable of matching Cleverly's output. The "Chelyabinsk Crusher" averaged 90.8 punches per round in destroying Campillo, 82.6 against the ill-fated Roman Simakov (who died following his seventh-round TKO loss), 80.2 versus White and 84 versus Boone. He did dip to 58.9 in beating Thompson but his recent body of work suggested he can produce prodigious volume to complement his superior power.
When confronted with style, however, Kovalev's statistical effectiveness was somewhat neutralized. Against veteran Gabriel Campillo, Kovalev landed 34% overall, 28% jabs and 37% power but Kovalev's far superior activity and punching power led to a signature third-round TKO. He also showed himself vulnerable to accurate jabbers against Thompson (36%) and Boone (38%) but against Cleverly he won't necessarily have to worry about that. While Cleverly's jab has been prolific (30.8 jabs per round in his last six fights), he wasn't accurate (18.4%).
Prediction: A very tough fight to call given each man's strengths and vulnerabilities. Kovalev is taking a leap up in class and is fighting in the defending champ's hometown, circumstances that usually mean a harsh reality check. Kovalev has the great equalizers however- power and combination punching. Cleverly needs to survive Kovalev's opening wave - a big if given Kovalev's power - the hometown crowd will push him to rally in the middle rounds, before Kovalev ends matters inside twelve rounds.


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Trainers. Sometimes you need to step closer to understand how they think. Otherwise, their methodologies can seem as bizarre as Mick's when he had Rocky chase a chicken in an alley. But that was Hollywood. Troy's Hector Bermudez is for real, and unless you step closer, you could miss one of the most knowledgeable and innovative trainers around.
"Put your pen down," he said even before hello, when I walked into Troy's Maximum Fitness. But how can I take notes? "I'm going to show you. It's better than notes." Within seconds I was on a treadmill with a heart monitor strapped to my chest as he carefully studied flashing numbers. At least you don't have me in one of those hospital gowns with my butt sticking out. He didn't hear me; he was busy. Bermudez is very serious about his work.
"Boxing training isn't just a science," he said. "It's a lot of sciences happening simultaneously." Besides ring science, there's conditioning, he explained - and not just cardiovascular conditioning, either, but also the kind that creates explosive power. Different still is the kind that creates strength. "You've got to plan and document everything. Otherwise, how do you know where you are, or where you're going?" And then there's nutritional science. "Boxing is more than making people run and teaching them to punch."
Can I get off this thing now, Hector? "No, you have fat to lose." Great, hurt my feelings. "What I'm trying to do is bring your heart rate to where it's burning fat and nothing else. If you go over that point, it burns muscle." So began a lecture on physiology consisting of vocabulary more common to a medical school classroom than a boxing gym. "But it belongs here, too," he said, looking up for the first time. Remember, I didn't have a pen, but his lecture included words like peptides, metabolic thresholds, ATP levels, and pyruvate.
Bermudez is for real. Ask NYS middleweight champion Nick Brinson. Hector's readying him for his ARES X fight on April 25 against New Hampshire's Jose Medina, the toughest fight of his career. "Hector's deep. He doesn't only know, he breaks it down so you'll understand it. That way, you buy in," said Brinson, who had to come a long way before accepting Bermudez's highly scientific and procedural approach. "I wondered if he knew what he was doing. He'd have tape on the ring where my feet are supposed to go."
"I still go to his house really early sometimes," said Bermudez, "and get his baseline heart rate while he's still in bed."
Bermudez isn't a column; he's a book. He's exceptionally intelligent, yet there's no alphabet soup of degrees after his name. As a kid growing up in Troy, there were flashes of his analytical side. He was a good boxer, but he was also a tournament-winning chess master. "He once beat an exceptional player over the phone," said fellow Troy trainer, Sam Bunch. "He didn't have a board to look at. It was in his head." Bermudez wound up defeating the #17 ranked payer in the nation. "He was at Crossgates Mall, playing five people at once. When I beat him [one-on-one, of course], it was the best feeling I ever had." He was 19 years old at the time.
But then his intellectual prowess took a darker turn. He learned that he could also excel at crime, and did until his apartment was raided and he wound up in the federal prison system. The police found so many psychology books in his place that the U.S. Attorney included them in his trial, as evidence that he was a thoughtful manipulator. "But that wasn't true; I just liked psychology."
And he didn't turn his life around the moment the jailhouse door clinked behind him. "I spent time in the hole," meaning solitary confinement. But in time, Bermudez changed. "I studied history. I realized knowledge is the foundation of wisdom. It became important to devote myself to a greater good and righteous living. I wanted to become a role model, not just to kids, but adults. I became intrigued by how Malcolm X educated himself in prison and could later converse with college professors. I decided to study fitness."
By this time, Hector had taped my hands better than I'd ever experienced. "A guy in Vegas once told me that only Freddie Roach taped them as well," he said, smiling. "I told him, 'hey, don't insult me; I'm better than Freddie is'."
After some explosiveness training, with the heart rate monitor still running, it was time to go into the ring. Space doesn't permit me to tell you what that was like, other than to say it felt like nine minutes with the burning bush.
Each phase of Bermudez's training is as methodical as a surgeon's protocol. "I'm putting something together for trainers in the area. I think they'll find it useful."
"Hector will be as famous as Freddie Roach someday," said Brinson. I'm hoping it'll be with me, but even if it isn't, he'll get there. I'm sure of it."
I asked Hector if I would see him at this Saturday's amateur event at 6:00 p.m. at Albany's Hoffman Community Center. "No, I'll be attending a conference in Boston. It's on the latest theories in fitness training. I always learn something."
Trainers. Like I said, sometimes you have to step closer.


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Toxic Plants for Pets
A number of plants are poisonous to pets. These can cause serious illness and even death in some cases. It's important to first check the safety of any plants before your pets have access to them. If you're unsure about the safety of a particular plant, talk to your veterinarian for advice.
The US website 'Pet Poison List' runs a national poisons control centre for pets which includes an online list of the most frequently encountered plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on pets and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. We recommend bookmarking the list. PET POISON LIST.
If you think your pet has ingested a toxic plant, it may be a medical emergency, so please call an RSPCA veterinary hospital or your local veterinarian.
- WARNING: A special warning must be made regarding lily toxicity in cats. Lily toxicity is an extremely devestating toxicity which, despite the best treatment from veterinarians, causes many cats to die. Asian, Day, Easter, Glory, Japanese Show, Peace, Red, Rubrum, Stargaszer, Tiger and Wood lilies are all toxic to cats. Even ingesting the smallest part of any of the lily plant may cause intoxication and death. Signs of ingestion and poisoning include depression, lathargy and vomiting. If untreated, acute kidney or renal failure may occur. If you suspect that your cat may have injested part of a lily and is showing signs of lily toxicity, please visit your local veterinarian or animal emergency hospital immediately.
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I would like to bring to your attention a problem regarding locale support on Windows. The description below uses UNICODE/UTF8, but the issue isn't limited to just this encoding. Because Postgres relies on the operating system for some string related functions, the OS needs to support the same encoding as the one that is used as the database encoding. Unfortunately, Windows does not support some encodings that are available as server-side encodings for PG. Here is a short example in case the previous paragraph doesn't make much sense: with a UNICODE database (actually UTF8) you need to use a compatible locale when running initdb; in my case that's "sl_SI.utf8" (on Linux) or "Slovenian_Slovenia.65001" (on Windows). 65001 is Windows codepage number for utf8; except it's not a really a valid codepage. The document at http://www.sharmahd.com/tm/codepages.html states that: "65000 (UTF-7) and 65001 (UTF-8) are pseudo codepages. There are no corresponding NLS files. The code page IDs can only be used with WideCharToMultiByte( ) and MultiByteToWideChar( ) API calls." This means that UPPER(), LOWER() and ORDER BY do not work correctly for unicode databases. Currently it's not even possible to run initdb with a locale which uses 65001 encoding. A small change to initdb enabled me to set LC_COLLATE to Slovenian_Slovenia.65001, but the sort order was still badly messed up, which makes sense considering the above quote. After some checking I came up with this list of encodings which are supported by PG, but not mentioned anywhere as supported by Windows: UTF8 EUC_CN EUC_TW LATIN6 (ISO 8859-10/ECMA 144) LATIN7 (ISO 8859-13) LATIN8 (ISO 8859-14) LATIN10 (ISO 8859-16/ASRO SR 14111) Is there a solution for this, other than marking these encodings as not available on Windows? Regards, Aleksander
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Pío V—allegedly named for 16th century Pope Pius V, though there are no written records or even verbal conjectures to explain the odd handle—is a Nicarguan dessert typically served around Christmastime.
The name is quaint and speaks to the Nicaraguan history of Catholicism, but what I love most is that within the name are hidden another three, given that Pío V is made up of marquesote, sopa borracha, and manjar.
My father is a enamored of the Spanish language, and always urged me to read more in our mother tongue, saying that it is much more sabroso (luscious, tasty, savory). He's entirely correct; be it poetry or song, idle prattle or malicious gossip, Spanish words are not only heard, they caress and prick the skin, melt or sour in the mouth.
Marquesote, cake in plain English, sounds of royal lineage and history, while sopa borracha, a rum-laced simple syrup the cake steeps in, induces a smirk and a laugh, given its literal translation: drunken soup. Manjar, the custard layer that tops the cake, could be just that, however the word also means delicacy and alludes to what the gods are said to have eaten.
Admittedly, when I was younger, Pío V was not on my list of favorite desserts. The soaked cake usually had an overpowering wallop of rum and if served less than chilled, the custard had a really unpleasant way of slithering and glopping down your throat. This version is a touch more tame, but is still quite cheery and festive.
An interesting note on the cake: it is traditionally made with a blend of flour and pinol, toasted white cornmeal used in a multitude of applications, such as coating whole fish prior to deep-frying. In this recipe, I toast fine white cornmeal to mimic the flavor and add a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder to deepen the flavor.
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About the author: María del Mar Sacasa is a recipe developer, food stylist, and author of the food blog High Heels & Frijoles. Behind her girly façade lurks a truck driver's appetite. Read about her cravings and suffer through her occasional rants on Twitter @HHandFrijoles.


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Propose at Fazoli's This Valentine's Day and Get Free Spaghetti For a Year
I'm pretty sure no woman dreams that one day her prince will propose at a fast food place. That might even rank below JumboTron proposals. But if you're gonna do it, might as well get something out of it.
The fast food chain Fazoli's has just announced that if you get engaged at any of their restaurants on Valentine's Day, you'll get FREE SPAGHETTI FOR A YEAR.
Your new fiancée will get free spaghetti for a year too…assuming she doesn't break up with you on the spot for, ya know, PROPOSING AT A FAZOLI'S.
You'll also be eligible for a drawing to win $500 in Fazoli's catering for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or shower.
To be eligible, you have to tell the restaurant manager you're planning to propose before you do it, not after. And with all that spaghetti on the line, they'll probably want proof you really DID just get engaged, so it isn't a scam just to get free pasta.


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Apple has just informed the world that the iPad is set to launch in nine additional countries this Friday. We don't have any solid numbers yet as far as pricing in these territories goes, however, on July 23rd you'll be able to buy Apple's tablet device in the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore. Don't fret if your country has been left off the list, as Apple has also promised that "many more countries" will get the iPad before 2010 ends.
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Here comes one more iGadget. TerraTec's Noxon iRadio allows access to over 10,000 Internet radio stations in addition to your own music library. Stations are sorted by country and genre, and included software makes it easy and compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. There are five preset buttons as well as a speaker unit and a headphone plug-in. Musicload is offering new customers free access to their Nonstop service which features more than 2 million tracks of music. That's a lot of sound for €229 (~$319.00.) The iRadio comes with a remote (batteries included,) power adapter, and CD-ROM software.
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I'm Obsessed with My Boyfriend's Ex
My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years now, but a few months ago he called me by his ex's name. Ever since that I have been obsessing over her, i'm constantly on her Facebook page, checking out her pictures and making comparisons between us. She was born in a very wealthy family, has had the opportunity to travel and has even been in beauty pageants and that just gives me even lower self esteem. I know it's not healthy and he says he loves me so I should believe him but I just can't get over the fact that she was in his life and that he might still have some type of feelings for her. He was he first love, maybe she might still love him as well.
A: Compare and despair. Stop looking at her Facebook page. If he wanted to be with her he would be gone. He's with you and may have made a mistake by calling you her name, but you ruminating about this isn't helpful.
There's a way of breaking that thought up when it gets started, and it's very well discussed in the book The Resilience Factor. Don't feed the negative thoughts by looking on Facebook. Get the book and reclaim your self-esteem.
Tomasulo, D. (2014). I'm Obsessed with My Boyfriend's Ex. Psych Central. Retrieved on September 21, 2017, from https://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2014/04/13/im-obsessed-with-my-boyfriends-ex/


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Jackie Kennedy's drug & booze binges after JFK assassination! Plus: affairs with Bobby Kennedy & Marlon Brando!
A grieving Jackie Kennedy boozed nonstop and got hooked on pills after the assassination of her husband, JFK, an explosive new book reveals.
In Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story, author C. David Heymann gives inside details of Jackie's reputed affair with JFK's brother – and claims the former first lady popped antidepressants, swallowed sleeping pills, and even turned to methamphetamine injections after JFK's death!
"Heymann says Jackie was drinking herself into stupors following President Kennedy's death," a publishing insider familiar with the book's contents told The ENQUIRER.
"In one jarring scene described in the book, Jackie is caught boozing heavily… slurring her words, laughing hysterically.
"Friends helped her stagger out of the club and realized she was going through a manic-depressive period."
In addition to getting hooked on "sleeping pills and antidepressants," Jackie turned to Dr. Max Jacobson – a "Dr. Feelgood" who had treated her husband – for meth injections, according to Heymann.
"The high-voltage shots enabled her to get out of the house," said the source.
Heymann also recounts how Bobby Kennedy's affair with Jackie was discovered in 1964 during Christmas vacation at the Kennedy estate in Palm Beach, Fla., according to the source.
"Socialite Mary Harrington was watching from the house next door as Bobby came out to see Jackie, who was bathing topless," said the source. "He put one hand on one breast and slid the other hand down inside her bikini bottom. Two minutes later, they went inside."
Jackie also had a fling with Oscar-winning actor Marlon Brando.
"Jackie and her sister went out for a night of drinking and dancing with Marlon in February 1964 at the Jockey Club," the insider divulged.
"Jackie pressed her thighs into his on the dance floor and they slid into the booth to make out. Brando later admitted that Jackie asked him to spend the night, and he willingly agreed."


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Analysis of Genomic DNA Alterations in Familial Schizophrenia
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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|First Received Date ICMJE
|September 11, 2005
|Last Updated Date
|August 23, 2007
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|September 2005
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|Brief Title ICMJE
|Analysis of Genomic DNA Alterations in Familial Schizophrenia
|Official Title ICMJE
|Analysis of Genomic DNA Alterations in Familial Schizophrenia
|Brief Summary
Persons with schizophrenia experience imaginary voices, visions and disorganized thoughts, and are handicapped when it comes to social life, which is detrimental to the affected individuals and the community. Although the pathogenesis of this mental disease has not been clearly elucidated, much evidence suggests that inheritance is of major etiological importance and multiple genetic components are implicated. Previous linkage studies of familial schizophrenia have led to the successful identification of numerous susceptibility loci covering many of the human chromosomes, including chromosome 1q, 5q, 6p22, 6p24, 8q21, 13q32, 15q13-14 and 22q11, etc. Necessities for further identification of candidate genes involved in familial schizophrenia by taking a genome-wide approach are listed as follows:
Array-based comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) allows high-throughput genome-wide survey for DNA copy number aberrations, providing a powerful tool for investigating genetic disorders and for developing diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Arrays used in this study consist of approximately 43,000 60-mer oligonucleotide probes that span coding and noncoding regions of the whole human genome with an average spatial resolution of around 35 kb. Furthermore, the sensitivity of these arrays is capable of detecting and mapping regions of single-copy losses, homozygous deletions, and amplicons of various sizes even when using full-complexity genomic samples. In this study, the investigators will conduct an array-based comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) with genomic DNA of many affected members from "schizophrenia families" (the investigators classified families according to the presence or absence of two or more affected members) to identify a set of candidate genes associated with this disease. It is hoped that the results obtained from this study will improve the accuracy and efficiency of psychotic treatment.
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I had a septorhino 6 months ago and my nose turned out smaller. Can a Rhinoplasty Be Undone?
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Revision rhinoplasty
If you are not happy with the results of your rhinoplasty, changes can be made with a revision that may help improve the areas you describe. It may not be possible to get your nose exactly where it was before surgery, but improvements can be made. Tip work can be performed to make the tip appear fuller, and the dorsum can be built up to make the nose appear more natural. I would recommend a consult with a board certified revision rhinoplasty specialist who uses computer imaging software. He/she will be able to morph a photo of you and give you an idea of how the final result may appear. It is best to wait one year before having any revision work performed. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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Revision Rhinoplasty
I would suggest you to inform your unhappiness to your PS and let him know that after on year you will go back to him. This time let it be done after photo animation session discussion so that he knows what you are expecting. If he doe not perform this then may ne go to some other PS.
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Revision rhinoplasty
You do need to wait for one year after your operation for most of the swelling to settle. Can a rhinoplasty be undone? No, it cannot. You can have another rhinoplasty in an attempt to change your nose appearance again, closer to your original appearance, but you cannot expect to have your old nose shape returned to you.
As well, each time you have a rhinoplasty operation, you are accumulating inside-the-nose scar tissue which makes it more and more difficult, technically speaking, to have yet another procedure to alter what was done before.
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Revision Rhinoplasty
Dear Fred35, I would first and foremost wait an entire year before considering any revision rhinoplasty. This is pertinent to make sure you have allowed for all of the swelling and recovery process to occur. At this time I would discuss with your surgeon your concerns and desires and the probability of attaining those with revision rhinoplasty. If you decide to consult with other surgeons versus your original surgeon than I would suggest requesting a copy of your original pre-operative photographs and operative report for review. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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Rhinoplasty Undone?
A rhinoplasty can restore those elements you mentioned but not to the exact proportions. If the doctor produced the results you originally sought, this would be reasonable.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Teen mom Bristol Palin appears in the above PSA encouraging teens to think twice before becoming sexually active. The 19-year-old talks about the hardships she'd face as a teenage single mom if she weren't from a famous and supportive family.
In the 30-second spot, Bristol appears with her 1-year-old son Tripp and asks several questions, such as, "What if I didn't come from a famous family?" and "What if I didn't have all these opportunities?" The PSA ends with Bristol wearing a plain T-shirt and minimal makeup in a not-so-glamorous living room, with Tripp in the background. She says: "Believe me, it wouldn't be pretty."
She then advises viewers to "Pause … before you play."
The single mother-of-one has been an outspoken advocate for teen pregnancy prevention. "I'm not going to have sex until I'm married. I can guarantee it," the young mom recently said.
Bristol and ex-boyfriend Levi Johnston are currently in the midst of a bitter custody battle.


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For tonight's post I thought I would let you in on a few of the products I tend to use in my evening skincare routine, I sometimes switch up cleansers and night creams but these are the main products I like to use of a evening. I would be lying if i told you i had a quick and simple routine using only one or two products, however the truth is, I like to take my time on my skin especially at night and a great skincare routine usually means great looking skin.
I always make sure I do the 3 essential steps in any routine, cleansing, for which i always use my Liz Earle hot cloth polish which is a amazing hard working cleanser that gets off every bit of makeup, I then go in with my Liz Earle toner to sweep off any excess and then i use my sanctuary spa night concentrate. This cream is such a treat to use and it smells so organic and spa like, the texture is thick and luxurious and it really gives your skin a dewy glow and revives it over the night. Some extra products i like to also inject into this routine is my sanctuary firming youth serum before my moisturiser, i bought this (along with the night concentrate) from boots a while back as they had an amazing 20% off sale and so both products were under a £10ner, this serum is amazing and just an extra step i like to add to keep my skin feeling firm and wrinkle free, it is targeted for youthful skin and so isn't too abrasive and hard working.
I also like to use my sanctuary facial oil a couple of times a week after my serum, i don't tend to do this every night as my face is naturally oily and so like to use this as a treat if my skins feeling de-hydrated or if ive been on a night out. The last but probably one of the most important steps is eye cream, and for this i use the kiehls creamy eye treatment, i will link my previous review here, this is just the ultimate, rich and creamy treatment which hydrates and leaves my eye area looking so fresh. So there you have it, my night routine, i realize this might be a little much for some people but for me I love to use various different products and to give my skin that little extra TLC.


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A VOLUNTEERING initiative has got off to a festive start in Darlington, with a collection of gifts for needy youngsters.
Members of Darlington Cares, a partnership of some of the town's leading employers, this week collected more than 200 gifts for children in care, as well as hosting a party for elderly people in sheltered housing.
Generous staff at Cares' member organisations including Darlington Borough Council, Cummins, Deep Ocean Group, Marchday, Sherwoods, the Student Loans Company and Teesside University, have been purchasing an extra gift when doing their Christmas shopping to support a Secret Santa appeal for children in care.
Professor Cliff Hardcastle, chairman of Darlington Cares and deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Business Engagement) of Teesside University, said: "The generosity of staff at our member companies have been overwhelming, we managed to collect a target of over 200 gifts in less than three weeks for the Secret Santa appeal for looked after children.
"It is particularly touching as we understand finances are tight, so for people to remember others at this time of the year proves Christmas spirit is alive and well."
In addition to the Secret Santa appeal, a team of volunteers from Cares' member company, Cummins, organised a Christmas party for residents of Rosemary Court, featuring sherry, mince pies musical entertainment and a buffet.
Darlington Cares was launched in October and is a partnership of the town's leading businesses who are committed to making Darlington a better place through employee volunteering.
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text: Finally have some progress photos on my 8 x 20. I have completed the back standard assembly and the back frame itself. The two photos show the back standard in the two positions to have the camera either horizontal and vertical. I've encountered a few minor challenges, but nothing major. Two things I've realized since I've gotten this far. First is that "THIS THING IS REALLY BIG". I can't imagine what you real big camera people deal with. Second is that in the vertical format, the top of the camera will be pretty high up there. Removing the dark slide and film holder will be a challenge. I have to think about how tall my tripod will be. Good thing that I'm not vertically challenged.


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CAMP PENDLETON —— Approximately 25,000 Camp Pendleton and Miramar Marines and sailors are preparing to head back to Iraq to relieve a similar-sized force that is based at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Many of the Marines that comprise the I Marine Expeditionary Force will be on their second or third deployments to Iraq.
The I MEF, as the force is known, led the U.S. invasion of Iraq in March 2003 and returned in early 2004 to Anbar province, which is once again the troops' destination.
Spokeswoman Capt. Megan McClung said Thursday that a small number of troops had already left for the Middle East. Most, she said, will take the next few days off to be with their families.
"We are all getting prepared and continuing to train," said McClung, who also is headed to Iraq soon. "As many members that can are taking a leave for the holidays and then we'll return energized and ready to go."
An estimated 4,000 Camp Pendleton Marines are in Iraq now, most with the North Carolina-based II Expeditionary Force or on missions of a more independent nature.
Departures will begin in earnest in January, and the force includes units from the 1st Marine Division and Marine Logistics Group based at Camp Pendleton, and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing headquartered at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station.
Though the expeditionary force is based at Camp Pendleton, some of its troops are stationed at Twentynine Palms.
Their deployment will occur in two, seven-month rotations.
It was the Camp Pendleton-based force that led the invasion that toppled former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Units returned to Camp Pendleton in the summer and fall of that year before heading back to Iraq in two large waves in 2004. It is one of three Marine Corps expeditionary commands composed of ground troops, jets and attack helicopters and a logistics support element. Its size expands or contracts according to the mission.
The Anbar province where the Marines are returning includes the volatile cities of Ramadi and Fallujah, where dozens of Marines have been killed since the invasion.
Most of those being deployed will head first to Kuwait and then travel by air or convoy into Iraq. Much of the heavy equipment they will use is already on the ground.
In late November, about 800 Camp Pendleton Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, flew to Okinawa, Japan, for a seven-month deployment that may ultimately end up in Iraq.
Contact staff writer Mark Walker at (760) 740-3529 or firstname.lastname@example.com .


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Filmmaker Kevin Smith is casting a pilot show about comic-book fandom this week at his Broad Street comics and memorabilia store. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)\
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Kevin Smith seems to have a Brett Favre-y way of retiring sans allegations of creepy text messages.
The cult hero/director/producer/author/schmoozer and SModcaster, who announced earlier this year he's bowing out of the film scene, isn't completely leaving the entertainment world.
Smith's next venture is reality TV and he's looking "for real people who live and breath (sic) the comic book lifestyle. Must be funny outgoing and have a knowledge and passion for comics, superheroes, movie memorabilia and everything that goes with it."
In other words, he's looking for people a lot like himself.
Smith is set to produce a pilot show billed as a sort of "Pawn Stars for fanboys" at his Red Bank comic and memorabilia Mecca, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash.
The show will have an open casting call Thursday and Friday at the store. Manager Ming Chen told redbankgreen that Smith is teaming up with Elyse Seiden, the executive producer for the film Red State, which Smith wrote and directed. More details of the show, including where it might air, are under wraps for right now, but Chen said the show will be set in the store, at 35 Broad.
Smith has gained a loyal following on Twitter and has seen more recent success in his weekly SModcast a podcast with longtime production partner Scott Mosier which Chen says has been the vaunted director's main focus of late.
"He's been talking about (the pilot) all morning" during the recording of this week's SModcast, Chen said.
More details for those interested in being part of the show, from production company Original Media's Facebook page:
Looking for men and women ages 21 – 35 in the Tri-state area only. Must be available in Red Bank, NJ on either June 2nd or June 3rd AND a 3-day shoot on June 14th – 16th. To apply, send a picture and a short bio including name, age, and phone number to firstname.lastname@example.com If you are selected, we will contact you to schedule a follow up interview.
We're also looking for people in the Tri-state area with cool, unique, rare, or otherwise awesome comic book/movie memorabilia. It's Pawn Stars for Fanboys, and if you have something to sell/trade/or value, we want you to bring it to us! Must be available in Red Bank, NJ on either June 2nd or June 3rd AND one additional day between June 14th – 16th. To apply, send a picture of yourself, and a description and picture of the item with your name, age, and phone number to email@example.com. If you are selected, we will contact you to schedule a follow up interview.


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Dr. Caradonna is Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and on staff in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at BIDMC. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Otolaryngology in Boston, and his fellowship in Anesthesiology at Boston Medical Center. He attended dental school at Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Board certified in Otolaryngology, Dr. Caradonna's clinical interests include sinus disease, voice disorders, rhinology, sleep disorders, and head and neck surgery.
Samuel J. Lin, MD
Dr. Lin is Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and on staff in both the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at BIDMC. He is also the BIDMC Residency Site Director of the Combined Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program and Co-Director of the Harvard Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Fellowship. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and completed residencies in both otolaryngology and plastic surgery, also at Northwestern. After his residency in plastic surgery, Dr. Lin completed a fellowship in microvascular surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, in Houston. Dr. Lin is active in both basic science and clinical research with a focus on nerve rehabilitation, rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction, and body contouring along with general reconstruction.
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Pavan S. Mallur, MD
Dr. Mallur is Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and a laryngologist in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at BIDMC. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where he also did his residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He completed a year-long fellowship in Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Board certified in Otolaryngology, Dr. Mallur's clinical interests include the medical and surgical management of all voice disorders, including care of the professional voice, and the diagnosis and surgical treatment of upper airway stenosis and swallowing disorders. His research interests include 532nm KTP laser treatment and treatment of vocal fold scar.
Senior Audiologist
Lydia T. Colón, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Lydia Colón received her Doctor of Audiology degree (AuD) from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., and a BS in Communications Disorders from University of Massachusetts Amherst. She completed a clinical fellowship in Audiology at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, and previously served as an Audiologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is well-versed in diagnostic testing of the hearing and balance system and hearing loss management.
Clinical Audiologist
Carla Petersen, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Carla Petersen received her Doctor of Audiology degree (AuD) from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and completed a clinical fellowship in Audiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She received her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor's of Science in Communicative Disorders, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Petersen worked in the Audiology department at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston before joining the team at BIDMC. Her clinical interests include cochlear implants, hearing aids, and diagnostic testing of the hearing and vestibular system.
Nurse Practitioner
Linda Paul, MSN, APRN, BC
Ms. Linda Paul received her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston and her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Fairfield University in Conn. She is ANCC board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Her career at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center began in 2003 in the Neurology Department and she worked in Interventional Radiology before joining the Division of Otolaryngology. Her clinical interests are in neurotology, specifically in sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.
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We will learn different techniques and practice various exercises that will help the participants to see and perform optical analysis on the various elements of their perceptions. Working both in the studio and painting in plein air at the beautiful sites surrounding the Casa, we will develop a repertoire of methodology that we will be able to apply in many situations.
We will take advantage of the beautiful Boca and surrounding areas that offer unlimited details and vistas for both study and generating the inspiration necessary to fill our work with the passion of nature. We will study closely the structure and textures of rocks and analyze the anatomy of waves, as well as he sea and water. We will also learn about capturing "formlessness" to convincingly portray sky and clouds. Masla will provide demonstrations, exercises and techniques in various media required to portray the illusions of dimension, solidity, liquidity, atmosphere and light.
We will also be covering such subjects as: "the use and expressive quality of line", "tone and value", "planes, contours and gestures", edges, hard, soft and implied", "color and light" and "composition and design". Demonstrations will be done in various drawing media, watercolor, acrylic as well as oil and alkyd. Students may do the longer studies in the media of their preference. Earth, water, air and fire (light) - communicating and portraying these 4 elements that comprise the natural world and filling them with spirit that animates the life energy pulsating through them- this is the challenge faced by the artist who paints the landscape and seascape.
Masla will gently guide you to uncover your unique signature expression to give "life energy" to your rejuvenated creations. You will leave the workshop with a greater understanding of the techniques for rendering rocks, sea and sky, and an expanded sense of the passion and connectedness required to imbue your work with this energy.
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HERMOSILLO, Mexico â Seeing mile after mile of trucks bearing cargo to the U.S. backed up on Mexico's Highway 15 really drives home the need for improvement in the inspection process for trucks. On the way down from Nogales, Ariz., to the Sonora Spring Grape Summit in Hermosillo on April 16, the phrase "truck stop" took on a whole new meaning.
|Fred Wilkinson
Managing Editor
Beginning at a Mexican military checkpoint about an hour south of the border, near Benjamin Hill, Sonora, a line of semi tractor-trailers in the northbound lane stretched south as far as the eye could see.
Estimates I heard put the line of trucks as snaking for 6 miles, and Marco Antonio Camou, subsecretary for Sonora's state department of agriculture, said it was 10 miles long.
As a testament to how slowly the line was progressing, the majority of the truck cabs were empty. Numerous drivers were standing at the side of the road or in the median.
Getting through the inspection process was said to take up to eight hours.
The wheels of commerce had quite literally come to a stop.
Standstill at Benjamin Hill
Once the trucks made it through inspection at Benjamin Hill, they could look forward to another miles-long line for inspections at the Mariposa border crossing in Nogales, Mexico.
The waste in diesel and man hours alone mocks notions of efficiency and free trade.
Shippers and importers of vegetables, melons and grapes from western Mexico are all too familiar with the situation.
Some potential relief sits waiting on the roadside near Benjamin Hill.
A modern inspection facility featuring X-ray scanning equipment and lanes earmarked for cargo haulers, buses, cars and military vehicles has the capacity to process 180 vehicles an hour and barracks for 180 trained personnel.
Camou said land has been acquired at the site to expand inspection lanes at the facility and add an additional X-ray scanner within 10 years.
As of mid-April, although the inspection station had been completed for a month or more, it sat unmanned and unused as trucks stretched south into the Sonoran Desert.
Some joked that the facility's opening hinged on a visit by Mexican President Felipe Calderon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen the site.
Speaking to the crowd at the grape summit, Camou maintained the inspection facility would be online by late April.
Get the truck outta here
Of course, here on the U.S. side of the border we have our own trucking and trade issues to resolve.
In March, the Obama administration scuttled a pilot program in place for several years allowing Mexican trucks into the U.S. in areas not far from the border on a limited basis.
Under North American Free Trade Agreement provisions, the U.S. is obligated to allow Mexican trucks access to its highways.
Obama's gambit to shore up political support from unions predictably drew a swift response from Mexican officials, who slapped tariffs on U.S. grapes, almonds and stone fruit as well as a host of other ag and nonagricultural goods the U.S. sends to its southern neighbor.
Mexican trucks on U.S. roads have long been opposed the by Teamsters as well as independent haulers, such as those represented by the Owner Operator Independent Driver Association, Grain Valley, Mo.
After Obama banished Mexican trucks, the Missouri association issued a press release in support of the move and also suggested Mexican trucks pose a safety hazard to U.S. motorists.
However, the years the pilot program was in place suggest such fears are unfounded.
As to questions about the safety of commercial vehicles on U.S. roads, John Pandol, special projects director for Delano, Calif.-based Pandol Bros. (an importer of Sonoran grapes, among other commodities), suggested considering the case of passenger buses from Mexico, which regularly venture into the U.S., outside the zone mandated for the truck pilot program.
Mexican buses have been coming into the U.S. for more than a decade without major incident, Pandol said.
There's little reason to suspect the same wouldn't prove to be true for trucks.
Of course, if resolving U.S.-Mexico truck disagreements were easy, they never would have become an issue.
Free trade and open borders must be weighed against illegal immigration, drug-running and weapons smuggling that have brought violence and corruption to both sides of the border.


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Basketball, Sex, and Honor Codes
March 18, 2011
March Madness has started. This is, of course, the informal name for the annual NCAA basketball tournament—a tournament that results in thousands of betting pools, typically won by the person least knowledgeable about basketball in your group.
But if you are a student at Brigham Young University, you had better not plunk your dollar down to play in a pool. After all, these pools, although widely regarded as innocuous fun, constitute a form of gambling, and gambling is expressly prohibited under BYU's strict honor code .
BYU's honor code also requires students to be chaste and to refrain from "sexual misconduct," as Brandon Davies, the star forward on BYU's nationally ranked team, was recently reminded. As just about everybody who follows sports knows, Davies was suspended from the team earlier this month, reportedly for fornicating . It is possible he will eventually be expelled from the university.
I'm not privy to the factors BYU officials use in deciding whether expulsion is appropriate. I do note, however, that drinking coffee and tea are also honor code violations. One can only hope that Davies didn't meet his date at Starbuck's.
Many commentators have praised BYU for doing the supposedly courageous thing—that is, adhering to the demands of the honor code even though suspending Davies from the team may cost BYU a national championship.
Permit me to dissent from the parade of plaudits. It is not that I have any great sympathy for Davies. He voluntarily decided to attend BYU and he knowingly pledged to adhere to its code. That said, I do not see why BYU deserves accolades for enforcing an archaic code that punishes students for engaging in pleasurable activity that harms no one. Granted, we do not know all the details of Davies's actions (Was it really "sex"? Perhaps Bill Clinton should be called in for a consultation.), but I am assuming the conduct involved two consenting adults, albeit young adults, and that no force or intimidation was involved.
Let me go out on a limb here: All other things being equal, sex between consenting adults is a good thing. (You heard it here first.) The conduct of billions seems to confirm the accuracy of this assessment.
One wonders whether masturbation is also prohibited under the BYU code. If it is not, one may legitimately ask why solitary sex is favored over sex with a partner. If it is, human experience and numerous scientific studies inform us that the vast majority of the student body has engaged in conduct meriting expulsion. BYU's basketball team should be restricted to those who are comatose or who continually engage in self-flagellation to suppress sinful desires.
But hypocrisy and sex have always been inseparable companions, so don't expect BYU to enforce its code consistently.
By the way, I did not choose this topic for my blog because I picked BYU in an office pool and I'm annoyed by its decision to bench Davies. I don't do basketball pools. If I gamble, I prefer horse racing. It's less likely the horses will be disqualified for violating an honor code.Commenting is not available in this weblog entry.


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Carillon Recitals Renew a Summer Tradition on July 9
Starting Monday, July 9, carillon artists from Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States will perform on the Hopeman Memorial Carillon in the landmark tower of Rush Rhees Library. Free and open to the public, the series continues over the next three Mondays. Read more ... To learn more about the history of the carillon, check out the exhibit in the Great Hall of Rush Rhees Library Great Hall or see the July-August issue of Rochester Review.
Doctoral Student in Nursing Selected for Fulbright
School of Nursing doctoral student Orlando Harris has been selected to receive a Fulbright award to support his dissertation research in Kingston, Jamaica. This is the first time a School of Nursing PhD student has earned a Fulbright award. Read more...
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BIBS Innovation Fund – Round 2
EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 23, 2015
The Brown Institute for Brain Science (BIBS) is announcing a second round of "BIBS Innovation Awards". The goal of these grants is to help brain scientists launch new, highly creative research projects with great potential that are too risky and early stage for NIH or other external funding sources. BIBS will make significant investments of up to $100K for one year to support ideas that, if successful, would have high scientific impact and generate new external funding. An interim review during the first year must demonstrate progress towards the research goals in order to continue funding for the entire year. However, if specific milestones, agreed to at the time of the award, are met, a second year of funding may be available on a competitive basis. For this round, BIBS intends to fund one or two new projects. In addition, projects funded in 2014 may apply for a second round of support, if they have met the criteria described above.
Eligibility –The BIBS Innovation Fund is open to all faculty members who are brain scientists at Brown and its affiliated hospitals. Any basic or translational research that is within the BIBS mission is eligible for support. However, strictly clinical research is not eligible. Collaborative interdisciplinary projects with more than one Principle Investigator (PI) are encouraged but not required. Restrictions include:
- Individuals may not submit more than one application to the BIBS Innovation Fund at a time.
- Individuals who have an Innovation Fund award are not eligible to apply for a second.
Award terms – The maximum allocation for each grant from the BIBS Innovation Fund will be $100K. Awards are for one year but may be renewable for a second year on a competitive basis.
Budget – The BIBS Innovation Fund may be used for expenditures required to complete the proposed project. It is not designed to be an equipment grant but equipment purchases will be allowed, if well justified and essential for the project to succeed. Typical allowable expenses include:
- Salaries for students, postdocs and/or research support personnel
- Supplies
- Reagents
- Core facility user fees
Funds cannot be used for:
- Faculty salaries
- Travel to scientific meetings
- Publication costs
- Invited speakers
- Entertainment
- Indirect costs
Application process – An application must include the following:
- Cover letter – Include a letter signed by the PI, or co-PIs, containing the title of the proposed project and a brief explanation of how it meets the goals of the BIBS Innovation Fund.
- Biographical sketches - NIH or NSF style biosketches are required for the PI or co-PIs only.
- Research proposal – This section should be limited to 3 pages, including figures and tables, and it must contain:
- A one page NIH-like Specific Aims, with a very brief background section that supports the rationale and potential impact of the project;
- A description of the experimental approach and plan for the year;
- A separate section called 'Innovation' that includes an explanation of how this funding could have a transformational impact on the lab's research program and on Brain Science (broadly defined).
Note – References are not part of the 3-page limit but the list should be short; not exhaustive. You may point to .pdfs of key publications (e.g. on your website) as supporting material, but the proposal should not depend on this information.
- Anticipated progress – On a separate page outline specific goals (as a bullet list or narrative) that you expect to reach within the first 6 months and the full 12 months of the grant period. If your application is approved for funding, these milestones will be discussed with BIBS leadership and possibly modified, considering feedback from reviewers. Milestones/goals will be used as a basis for measuring progress for continuing funding at 6 months and in considering a possible second year of support. Limit this to 1 page.
- Progress Report – ONLY FOR APPLICATIONS REQUESTING A SECOND YEAR OF SUPPORT – This should include:
- A description of progress related to the agreed upon milestones. Have all milestones been met and, if not, why not?
- A list of all publications (papers and abstracts) and presentations that are based, at least in part, on data generated as a result of this award
- A list of submitted grant applications that include preliminary data resulting from this award. Include the outcomes of those applications (funded, not funded, under review)
Limit this to 1 page.
- Budget – Indicate the amount requested and how it will be allocated, using the eligible categories listed above. Provide a very brief justification for personnel and equipment (above $10K) and for other categories that exceed $15K, especially where the links between the project and the budget item are not readily apparent.
- Documentation of appropriate IACUC or IRB approval should not be included with the application but it will be required before any research can begin.
Application deadlines – The application deadline is Monday, April 20, 2015 (anticipated start by July 1, 2015). Applications should be submitted electronically in .pdf format to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please enter "BIBS Innovation Fund" in the subject line.
Evaluation Criteria – Applications that meet the requirements described above will be evaluated based on:
- The innovative nature and transformational potential of the project;
- The chances that the stated milestone/goals for the project can be accomplished in 12 months;
- The likelihood that the project will become competitive for extramural funding within 2 years.
Review Process – A committee of 3-5 qualified researchers appointed by BIBS will review the applications. At least one will be a member of the BIBS Executive Committee and an effort will be made to recruit at least two from outside Brown. This committee will rate the proposals based on the evaluation criteria and make recommendations about funding to the leadership of BIBS. If the review committee cannot reach consensus, or if the BIBS leadership does not agree with the recommendations, input will be solicited from the BIBS Executive Committee.
6-month Review – A short report will be required at 6-months comparing the progress of the project to the milestones/goals agreed to at the time of the award. That report will be reviewed by BIBS leadership. If progress appears to be short of expectations, concerns will be discussed with the PI (or co-PIs) and with the BIBS Executive Committee. BIBS reserves the right to terminate the grant at that time, if that is the recommendation the BIBS Executive Committee. The purpose of this review is to help ensure that the limited funds available are used as effectively as possible.
Note – One or more information sessions will be scheduled prior to April 1 so that potential applicants will have the opportunity to discuss the program with BIBS leadership. Questions should be addressed to John Davenport (firstname.lastname@example.com) or John Robson (email@example.com).


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Please note that I am not endorsing or supporting any candidate or cause with this post. I use a few examples in here, but the examples were chosen solely for clarity.
My wife and I both are heavily interested in politics, and since we happen to live in Iowa (one of the traditional "early" states in the nominating process for President), we often throw ourselves deeply into the campaigns of candidates we support. That usually means dollars, and we've both made donations to our preferred candidates.
The question is what does that money really mean? For people who are well-off, it usually means just cutting a check from the ol' fat bank account, but most people aren't in that boat. A donation of any size, for many people, is a challenge because of the expenses of their day to day lives.
Change Your Light Bulbs For Kucinich?
At the same time, many Americans spend money in a highly inefficient manner that actually betrays the political and personal values that they stand for.
Here's an example: many people who express a strong belief in environmental causes might consider supporting Dennis Kucinich – here's a sample of his views on the environment. If you support Kucinich and are also an environmentalist, why not take a stand and do something environmentally positive that also puts cash in your pocket – then donate that cash to Kucinich's campaign?
Spend a weekend making your home and automobile as energy efficient as you can. Change the light bulbs in your home to CFLs. Install a programmable thermostat and set it so that your air conditioning or furnace doesn't run during the day. Air up the tires on your car to the maximum level indicated in your car's manual. There are lots of things you can do.
Then, calculate how much this will save you over the next three months and donate that money to Kucinich's campaign.
You can follow similar logic for any candidate you might want to support. Here are a couple more ideas:
Eat At Home For Ron Paul Libertarian-minded people might want to practice self-sustainability by preparing all of their own food for three months instead of eating out, then donate that saved money to Paul's campaign.
Give Up A Bad Habit For Barack Obama Obama gave up smoking to improve his health. Why not challenge yourself to give up a bad habit for a greater cause? Quit smoking, quit drinking, quit eating fatty foods, quit drinking sugary sodas, quit watching television – find something that eats at your health and your dollars and challenge yourself to give it up, then donate that money to Obama's campaign.
Turn Off Your Television For NPR If you're an NPR listener, this is a good one to try. Whenever you might watch television, instead turn on your radio to NPR and find something else to do. The energy use is far, far less. Then, during fund drives, donate the difference to public broadcasting.
Keep The Progress Going
Once you've tried this and the campaigns are over, you might find that it wasn't all that big of a change after all and continue doing it. This will do nothing but improve your financial situation. Even better, you could find yourself giving that saved money to another cause that you believe in – there are many worthwhile charities out there that you could donate your money to.
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My Neighbour And The Ecological Crisis With Michael Northcott at St Martin-In-The-Fields
With the UK voting to leave the European Union and with increasing division, xenophobia, and confusion over future national and international relationships, this lecture asks 'Who Is My Neighbour?'
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St Martin-in-the-Fields Church
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Trafalgar SquareWestminsterLondonWC2N 4JJ
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- +44 (0)20 7766 1100
- Public transport:
- Exit Charing Cross station from main concourse. Cross the Strand at crossing by 'NEXT' shop. The Church is across road (Duncannon Street). Exit Leicester Square station heading towards Trafalgar Square.


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An explosion in a Montecito restaurant sent an employee to the hospital with burns.
A worker was trying to light a pilot light in an oven just before 10 this morning when the explosion occurred at Giovanni's Pizza, on the 1100 block of Coast Village Road.
The blast tossed the man backwards, and he suffered what are being described as moderate injuries.
Damage from the blast was confined to the interior of the restaurant.


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* There are a few key differences between the two language schools at Aspra and Cefalu:
In Aspra the lessons take place at the school or on the roof terraces of the various apartments overlooking the sea. The distance from the local accommodation is minimal and all accommodation has a stunning view of the sea and the Mediterranean gulf. Just outside the front door of the apartments are rocky outcrops and small stony bays from which you can swim, dive, go snorkeling or scuba diving. The small village of Aspra, not far from Bagheria, is a charming fishing village and a peaceful location, ideal for anyone who wants a break away from the crowded tourist traps in the larger cities. Dependant on accommodation, the maximum distance from the town is 400 meters to 1 kilometer. The town of Bagheria is around 15 kilometers from Palermo and can easily be reached by public transport or by car. Palermo offers much to tourists and is notable for its regular cultural activities. Being in close proximity to the beautiful city of Palermo also makes Aspra an ideal base for those who love city nightlife and good Sicilian food. There are also excellent restaurants in and around Aspra itself.
In Cefalu the lessons take place in our language school, situated a stone's throw from the sea and from the famous Norman Church. Lessons can take place, by special request, in your own apartment or in the gorgeous shady garden of the Villa Caterina. All of the accommodation is not more than ten minutes walk from the sea and from the school. Cefalu is well known for its sandy beaches and beautiful historic church. Cefalu's favorable geographic position, on the center of the Mediterranean coast, makes it the ideal departure point for all of Sicily's most notable cities. Cefalu has an active nightlife with its countless bars, cafes, typical Sicilian restaurants and its numerous cultural events and excursions. The Aeolian Islands are just an hour away from the port in Cefalu with daily departures. These characteristics make it ideal for all tastes, including those who are traveling alone and without personal transport. Thanks to its enchanting atmosphere Cefalu welcomes tourists all year round from mainland Italy and the rest of the world, though this has not tainted its real character or the locals' warm hospitality. This is the perfect opportunity to taste a bit of the authentic Italian lifestyle.
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