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OAKLAND, Calif., June 24, 2014 -- A 15-year study found that HIV-positive individuals had a 40 percent increased risk of ischemic stroke, however stroke rates were nearly the same for HIV-positive individuals with high CD4 cell counts as for HIV-negative subjects.
The study, published recently in AIDS, the official journal of the International AIDS Society, covered the years 1996 through 2011 and included nearly 25,000 HIV-positive individuals.
Ischemic stroke is caused by plaque build-up in blood vessels, which can lead to constriction or actual obstruction of blood and oxygen flow to the brain. A CD4 cell count below 500 is considered a sign of a weakened immune system as it indicates lower numbers of white blood cells that fight infections and inflammation.
"Recent CD4 cell count was the strongest HIV-specific risk factor, suggesting an effect of current immunodeficiency on ischemic stroke risk," said senior author Michael J. Silverberg, PhD, MPH, an investigator with the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California. "Notably, HIV-positive individuals with recent CD4 cell counts of 500 or more had no excess risk of ischemic stroke compared with HIV-negative individuals."
If the association between immunodeficiency on ischemic stroke risk is causal, the researchers concluded, early and consistent treatment with antiretroviral therapy to maintain immune function, combined with mitigation of stroke risk factors, may result in a similar risk of ischemic stroke among HIV-positive individuals compared with the general population.
"Our results suggest that maintenance of immune function may protect against ischemic stroke," said lead author Julia L. Marcus, PhD, MPH of the Division of Research. "Given recent calls to reduce or abandon CD4 monitoring among HIV-positive individuals with viral suppression, our data suggest that the CD4 cell count may be useful beyond its role in HIV disease monitoring."
The researchers found that, while ischemic stroke rates were higher over the entire study period, rates among HIV-positive individuals converged with rates for demographically-similar HIV-negative individuals by 2010-2011. A similar improved trend in risk of heart attack was observed previously in this same study cohort.
"As awareness of cardiovascular complications associated with antiretroviral therapy has increased, improved risk-factor management among HIV-positive individuals may have contributed to a decreasing risk over time," said co-author Daniel B. Klein, MD, chief of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente San Leandro. "It may also be that stroke risk has been mitigated by the earlier and wider use of antiretroviral therapy regimens with less cardiovascular risk."
Other authors on the study include Wendy A. Leyden, MPH, Leo B. Hurley, MPH, Charles P. Quesenberry, Jr, PhD, Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California; Chun R. Chao, PhD, Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, California; Michael A. Horberg, MD, MAS, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Rockville, Maryland; Felicia C. Chow, MD, University of California, San Francisco; and William J. Towner, MD, Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
About the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
The Kaiser Permanente Division of Research conducts, publishes and disseminates epidemiologic and health services research to improve the health and medical care of Kaiser Permanente members and the society at large. It seeks to understand the determinants of illness and well-being and to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. Currently, the Division's 550-plus staff are working on more than 350 ongoing research studies in behavioral health and aging, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, health care delivery and policy, infectious diseases, vaccine safety and effectiveness, and women's and children's health. For more information, visit http://www.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve approximately 9.3 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to kp.org/share.


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When two men place the ends of a toilet roll tube into their bum holes and shit through it into each other's arses.
Last night I went over to Matt's and he told me to shove the end of a toilet roll tube into my arse. Once I'd done this he paced his anus on the other end and we proceeded to poo into each other. I asked him what we'd just done and he told me we'd just been commuting the Bakerloo line. We'd not even left the house.
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Today marks the 100th birthday of America's National Parks Service. Help us celebrate by visiting the many National Parks sites on display in the Museum's dioramas.
Exquisite Emerald
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The Patricia Emerald is among the world's most magnificent uncut emeralds. "Only a small number of large emeralds have been saved, and we are indeed lucky to have one of the fabulous few," says George Harlow, curator in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
The Titanosaur's Travels
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Discovered in Patagonia and crafted in Canada, the latest addition to the Museum's fossil halls is kind of a big deal.
Watch for Rare Recurrent Nova Begins
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Thanks to the work of Museum researcher Dr. Ashley Pagnotta, amateur astronomers are watching a distant star that's due to erupt into a nova soon.
Fossil Friday: Cretaceous Captives
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A pair of fossils on display in the exhibition Dinosaurs Among Us hints at the social lives of ancient oviraptorid dinosaurs.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Bill Belton scored on a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth overtime Saturday, completing a rally that sent Penn State to a 43-40 win over No. 16 Michigan.
Belton kept the Nittany Lions' fourth overtime possession alive when he gained 3 yards on a fourth-and-1 situation, then scored the game-winner after a pass interference call put the ball on the Michigan goal line.
Sam Ficken missed a 40-yard field goal try on the Nittany Lions' first OT possession, but Michigan's Brendan Gibbons had his ensuing field goal try blocked by Penn State.
Each kicker connected on the second overtime, producing a 37-37 tie.
In the third overtime, the Nittany Lions' Allen Robinson fumbled. It was recovered by the Wolverines' Frank Clark, but Gibbons ended the series by missing a 33-yard attempt.
He was true, however, on a 40-yarder in the top half of the fourth overtime for a 40-37 Wolverines lead, but Belton carried the ball six times on the final series, capped by his 1-yard TD plunge.
Robinson's 36-yard reception in the final seconds of regulation set up a score-tying TD plunge by quarterback Christian Hackenberg as the Nittany Lions (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten) sent the contest into overtime.
Clark recovered a pair of fumbles, scored a touchdown and recorded two sacks for Michigan (5-1, 1-1), which was dealt its first loss of the season.


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Hear from Rebecca Kuemmerle, an Illustration Junior, with a Business Minor at Moore College of Art & Design. Learn about her experiences after winning the Sis Grenald Leadership Fellowship, (0:08) traveling to Kansas City Missouri to attend the Spectrum Fantastic Art Live conference with Fantasy Artist Donato Giancola, (0:14) leadership fellowship skills and experiences, (0:26) things valuable things she's learning in the Moore Business Scholars in the Arts program, (0:57) thinking and planning on how to be successful business leaders, (1:19) how the business minor has educated her that all artists are business owners and need to know how to properly market themselves, (1:50) the skills learned in her entrepreneurial class and the confidence that she's prepared when she graduates from Moore, (2:11) thinking about being a woman in a new way, a female leader and business owner creating success for the nation. (2:40)
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Donato Giancola - From J.R.R. Tolkiens' 'The Lord of the Rings' to Botticellis' 'La Primivera', Donato Giancola balances modern concepts with realism in his paintings to bridge the worlds of contemporary and historical figurative arts. His influences encompass performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as well as pilgrimages to the greatest of museums - including the Uffizzi, Prado, Louvre and Hermitage. Donato recognizes the significant cultural role played by visual art and makes personal efforts to contribute to the expansion and appreciation of painting that extend beyond his clients and exhibits. To those ends, the artist teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and appears at various institutions, seminars, and conventions, from San Diego to Rome to Moscow, where he performs demonstrations in oil paint and lectures on his aesthetics. http://www.donatoart.com
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live Conference - Spectrum Live is a high-energy showcase for the best and brightest in the fantasy and science fiction art community. It brings together artists, industry professionals and fans. It's a show for everyone. For artists, both established and aspiring, and fans of art. For people who love movies, video games, tabletop gaming, RPGs, card games and more. For fans of comics, science fiction, fantasy and any genre that has ever had an art component. https://spectrumfantasticartlive.com
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The overall goal of the proposed research is to design, synthesize and evaluate new heterocyclic compounds, I nucleoside analogs, and prodrugs thereof as potential drugs for the treatment of herpesvirus infections, particularly those caused by human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). Compound design will be based upon our recent I discoveries of new lead compounds and on evidence for new antiviral targets. The latter studies will be based upon preliminary data which show a unique mode of action for new compounds. The overall approach will involve interactions among two synthesis projects, in vitro biological evaluation, virological and biochemical studies, and in vivo evaluation plus initial toxicology and pharmacokinetics. The primary rationale is to design and synthesize compounds that will be potent and specific inhibitors of HCMV replication. The detailed specific aims by which these objectives will be accomplished are described in the specific aims sections for each of the research projects. The aims can be summarized as follows: 1) Research Projects 1 and 2 will design and synthesize new compounds and prodrugs as potential agents for HCMV infections. The synthetic efforts will be guided by feedback from the biological components of the Program. 2) Research Project 3 will provide initial evaluation of new compounds for activity against HCMV (plaque reduction and yield reduction) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) as well as for cytotoxicity in uninfected cells. This I project also will be responsible for investigating the mode of action of new and existing compounds to better I understand their action and also to identify new viral drug targets. Studies will include in vitro drug metabolism, I inhibition of certain target enzymes or biological processes, molecular biology, and viral genetics. 4) The Scientific Core will provide more extensive in vitro evaluation of new compounds against other human herpes viruses and animal herpesviruses, in vivo testing of the most promising new compounds, plus initial toxicology and pharmacokinetic evaluation. In these ways, we shall provide a comprehensive program for the critical initial phases of drug discovery and development of new therapies for an important AIDS-associated opportunistic infection.
This research proposal is subcontract portion of a study to be joint with other investigators, principally Kyung Dall Lee, Ph.D., University of Michigan and Charles McKenna, Ph.D., University of Southern California. The principal investigator is John Hilfinger, Ph.D. at Therapeutic Systems Research Laboratories, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI. The overall objective of the research project (of which the School of Dentistry, University of Michigan subcontract is a part) is to apply prodrug strategy for the improvement of antiviral, drugs used to treat viral infections of concern in biodefense. While recent research in this area has provided a modest increase in the number of drug candidates for treatment of these diseases, many potential antiviral agents are precluded from clinical use due to their extremely low oral bioavailability. Strategies that can improve the oral bioavailability of approved drugs as well as potent new drug candidates will facilitate the development of highly effective antiviral agents and reduce undesirable properties such as drug toxicity, poor patient compliance, and high costs associated with current therapy.
The specific aims of this portion of this project are to evaluate the antiviral activity and cytotoxicity of new compounds and new prodrugs synthesized in our collaborators laboratories. Evaluation will be for activity against viruses in each of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) priority pathogens categories A, 8, and C. In Category A we shall study the effects of compounds on the replication of two DNA viruses, cow pox and vaccinia viruses -which are surrogates for smallpox virus, and an RNA virus, dengue virus. In Category 8 we shall study a RNA virus, Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, and in category C we will study yellow fever virus. In addition to assessing the activity of new compounds and prodrugs against these viruses, we shall determine their cytotoxicity in at least two human cell lines. We also shall initiate preliminary mode of action studies on any new compounds with promising antiviral activity and low cytotoxicity.
Together these studies will greatly expand knowledge about the use of new compounds and unique prod rugs as biodefense agents and should identify compounds for additional preclinical and clinical evaluation.


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Visalia (Calif.) found a go-ahead run in the seventh inning Saturday to beat South Lexington (Ky.), 5-4, in the championship game of Under-10 Cal Ripken World Series.
Luke Jewett's run-scoring single in the top of the seventh inning produced the go-ahead run and lifted Visalia (Calif.) to a 5-4 win Saturday over South Lexington (Ky.) in the championship game of Under-10 Cal Ripken World Series.
Jewett, whose two-run single in the fifth with two outs tied the game at 3, struck out the side in the bottom half of the seventh to preserve the extra-inning win for Visalia.
The tournament's return to Ocala for the second time saw many highlights.
One of those was the effort by the Ocala Rampage, who became the second tournament host to win their pool.
The Rampage, though, came up just short of equaling Winchester (Va.) of being a tournament host to play for the title. Winchester played for the championship two years ago.
"I thought the tournament went very well, and the championship game was great," said Norm Meissner, tournament director.
In the finals, Visalia (5-2) went all the way from being the No. 3 seed in the National Division to tournament champion by knocking off both West Raleigh and South Lexington, the top two seeds from the National.
The California squad avenged a 9-7 loss in pool play to South Lexington and used pitching and timely hitting.
On Friday night, South Lexington's No. 1-4 hitters combined to go 10-for-15 with 13 runs scored and seven RBIs, but were limited to 2-for-13 with two runs scored and two RBIs in the championship.
Christopher Gilbert lifted SL to a 1-0 lead in the first inning with an RBI single, but Visalia got a pair of walks and an error to knot things up in the top of the third.
From there, hitting standout Jason Oviedo went deep with a solo homer in the bottom half of the third to put his team back in front. For the tournament, Oviedo went 12-for-22 with three homers.
Bryce Travis then contributed a sacrifice fly for the Kentuckians in the fourth, before Visalia rallied in the fifth.
Oviedo, who started and allowed one unearned run in 3 2/3 innings, came back to pitch with one out in the fifth.
After he retired the first batter he faced with two runners on, a passed ball pushed both runners into scoring position.
Jewett answered with the tying two-run single and Riley Creech followed with another base hit, which put Visalia ahead 4-3.
South Lexington responded in its half of the fifth on a two-out, check-swing, RBI single by R.J. McNeely.
Visalia, though, ap�peared to be poised to win the game in regulation, as it loaded the bases with no outs against pitcher Sam Tackett.
Tackett, though, fanned the first hitter he faced with the bases full and then induced a double play to get out of the jam.
Visalia, however, wouldn't be denied.
Roberto Perez led off the seventh with a single and two batters later, Jewett put Visalia ahead for good.
South Lexington made one last change with a one-out single, before Jewett ended the game with two straight strike�outs.
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KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — In back-to-back moves aimed at defusing Ukraine's political crisis, the prime minister resigned Tuesday and parliament repealed anti-protest laws that had set off violent clashes between protesters and police.
The two developments were significant concessions to the anti-government protesters who have fought sporadically with police for the last 10 days after two months of peaceful around-the-clock demonstrations.
The protests erupted after President Viktor Yanukovych turned toward Russia for a bailout loan instead of signing a deal with the European Union and have since morphed into a general plea for more human rights, less corruption and more democracy in this nation of 45 million.
The departure of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov removes one of the officials most disliked by the opposition forces whose protests have turned parts of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, into a barricaded maze.
However, Azarov's spokesman told the Interfax news agency that another staunch Yanukovych ally, deputy Prime Minister Serhiy Arbuzov, will assume temporary leadership of the Cabinet, a move that is unlikely to please the opposition.
Other key issues remain unresolved in Ukraine's political crisis, including the opposition's repeated demand that Yanukovych resign and a new election be held.
Azarov's resignation came just before the opening of a special parliament session that repealed anti-protest laws that had set off violent clashes between protesters and police.
Earlier this month, Yanukovych pushed through the new laws to crack down on protests and increase prison sentences for creating disorder. The laws also prohibited demonstrators from wearing helmets and gas masks as many have done for fear that riot police would try to violently disperse protests.
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, a lawmaker and one of the opposition's top figures, hailed the parliament's move.
"We have repealed all the laws against which the whole country rose up," he said.
Over the weekend, Yanukovych offered the premiership to Yatsenyuk, but the opposition leader refused the post.
Parliament will consider an amnesty measure Wednesday for scores of arrested protesters. But Yanukovych has said the amnesty is only possible if demonstrators clear the streets and vacate the buildings they now occupy — a condition that is probably unacceptable to many.
The prime minister's departure on Tuesday brought encouragement to those at Kiev's sprawling protest encampment but no inclination to end their demonstrations.
"The authorities are afraid and making concessions. We should use this moment and continue our fight to achieve a change of power in Ukraine," said 23-year-old demonstrator Oleg Rudakov.
The opposition has accused Azarov of mismanaging the economy and condoning corruption, and has ridiculed the Russian speaker for his poor command of Ukrainian. Animosity toward him grew after the protests started in November when he labeled demonstrators extremists and refused to listen to any of their demands. As head of the Cabinet, he was also seen as bearing responsibility for the recent use of force by police.
Yanukovych's cash-strapped government just managed to avoid bankruptcy with the money pledged in November by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia spent $3 billion to buy Ukrainian government bonds in December and has promised to spend up to $15 billion total.
Putin said Tuesday that Russia will abide by the deal to buy those bonds and offer its neighbor cheaper natural gas even if the Ukrainian government ends up being led by the opposition.
Russia's main concern regarding Ukraine is to protect Russia's financial commitments, not geopolitical issues, Putin said in Brussels at a Russia-EU summit.
"Will we revise our agreements on credits and energy if the opposition comes to power? No we won't," he said.
The Russian leader also sharply criticized the European Union for sending high-level delegations to Ukraine during the anti-government protests, saying that could be interpreted as political interference.
"The more intermediaries there are, the more problems there are," Putin said. "Considering the specifics of relations between Russia and Ukraine, it is simply unacceptable."
In Washington, meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden welcomed progress toward defusing the political crisis and urged Yanukovych to sign the repeal of the anti-protest laws without delay. Speaking by telephone for the third time in less than a week, Biden also encouraged the Ukrainian president to keep working with the opposition.
Yuras Karmanau in Kiev, Ukraine, contributed to this report.


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Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has reached out to troubled actress Amanda Bynes in a heartfelt open letter, urging his former TV co-star to call on him if she needs help.
Referring to the Hairspray star as his "sister", caring Cannon admits he's concerned about Bynes' welfare after she was arrested for starting a fire on a random resident's driveway in Thousand Oaks, California last month and placed on a psychiatric hold to allow lawmakers to assess her mental state.
As the actress' parents seek a conservatorship to take control of their daughter's financial and legal affairs, Cannon, who has supported his former All That co-star amid a storm of media surrounding her legal issues and year-long bizarre behavior, has hit the Internet in a bid to help his old friend.
A statement posted by the TV personality on Wednesday reads: "We all end up alone in that dark hole at some point in our lives and if you don't have a foundation of friends and family to help bring you up and out it makes that journey long and detrimental. So I say to my sister Amanda Bynes you're not alone. I'm here for you. I understand. I care and I appreciate you, because that's what family does and that's what family is for."
He adds, "I am consistently questioned about my wife, my kids, and my health and I happily answer… But as of lately I have been hit with an onslaught of questions about someone I consider family, someone I watched grow up, and someone I genuinely feel is one of the most pleasant human beings I have had the pleasure of meeting, Amanda Bynes.
"The questions have ranged from, 'Have you spoken to Amanda?' to 'Are you working on her rap album?' Sometimes I would answer in a playful humorous manner and sometimes I would brush it off as another Pop culture topic that a reporter was trying to retrieve a sound bite for. But after recent events of Amanda being admitted under psychiatric care… I see this as no laughing matter."
And he concludes his long letter by writing, "I also extend this to anyone else in my life, past or present that may find themselves in hard times. I'm here! Call me! Because I truly believe, the hand you're helping up today may be the one you're reaching for tomorrow."
Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has reached out to troubled actress Amanda Bynes in a heartfelt open letter, urging his former TV co-star to call on him if she needs help.


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VA medical center plans celebration
The Charles George VA Medical Center will host storytellers, singers, basket weavers, a drum team and traditional dancers from the New Kituwah Academy (k-5) Grade School in Cherokee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Medical Center Atrium at the Hospital, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville.
November is National Native American Heritage Month. At 2 p.m. a color guard from the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 in Cherokee will present the colors. Medical Center Director Cynthia Breyfogle will welcome our Cherokee guests and introduce the principal chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation Michell Hicks.
Nov. 30 is also the anniversary of the death of Pfc. Charles George, the VA's namesake. George, a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on the night of Nov. 29, 1952. He jumped on an exploding grenade to save two fellow soldiers and died early in the morning.
The commemoration of his death will include a reading of his Medal of Honor citation and a biography written by a Charles George VAMC employee. Call 828-298-7911 ext. 4446 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Vote for favorite window display
In an effort to dazzle tourists and locals during the holiday season, merchants in downtown Hendersonville are holding a holiday window display contest.
Visitors to Main Street and the avenues are encouraged to vote for their favorite windows now through Dec. 10.
Every voter will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by the merchants. Ballots are being collected at Narnia Studios, a gift shop at Third and Main that is not participating in the contest.
Merchants whose windows are included in the contest are from Sixth Avenue to Caswell and from Church to King streets. The winning window will be announced in time for the Dec. 14-15 weekend.
For more information, contact Narnia Studios owner Barbara Hughes at 828-697-6393, or online at NarniaStudios.com.
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Assumption #1. Gout does not occur in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
In another one of those large longitudinal studies from the Mayo Clinic, during nearly 10,000 patient-years of followup among people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the 25-year cumulative incidence of gout diagnosed by clinical criteria was 5.3%, arising most commonly in the great toe. Monosodium urate crystals were documented in nearly half of these patients, all of whom were diagnosed with RA before gout developed. This is a lower rate of gout occurrence than in the general population, although the risk factors are similar: male gender, obesity, and older age.
See: Co-Existence of Gout in Rheumatoid Arthritis: It Does Happen! A Population Based Study


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PARIS (AP) — High fashion equals high drama, the latest installment of Paris Fashion Week proved Monday.
A hooded Rihanna tried her best to pass unnoticed at the Stella McCartney show but caused yet more mayhem. Meanwhile, the world's most influential fashion critic, Suzy Menkes, announced she's ditching newspapers after a quarter of a century, though she denied there's an end in sight for the print industry.
Elsewhere, Swinging Sixties icon Marianne Faithfull lambasted a reporter after getting squashed at a fashion show.
Here are some highlights from the fall-winter ready-to-wear collections.
Try as she might to be discreet — enveloped in a green-black Stella McCartney hooded coat with huge cat eye shades — Rihanna just had no luck. Within seconds of her arrival Monday, her star-power magnetism drew in the paparazzi, who followed her backstage where she hobnobbed with British model of the moment Cara Delevigne.
A radiant McCartney, meanwhile, hugged the pop star and exclaimed: "She is amazing."
McCartney's show brimmed with ideas and plays on utilitarian features.
Zippers featured as abstract embroidery all over coats and suits that glistened like ripples of water. This sporty theme — a McCartney signature — was seen again as mountaineering cords were used as embroidered motifs on storm gray tweeds.
Menswear pants sported stirrups — elastic bands wrapped under platform shoes — hybrids of an office shoe mixed with a sneaker in red, black, beige, gold and a beautiful pale blue.
Apart from a spattering of tie-dye looks that appeared a bit washed out, it was a great collection.
Only such a classy designer as McCartney can channel a sporty, outdoorsy and menswear muse and still produce a feminine show.
She's the doyenne of fashion, with the instantly recognizable curled fringe. And now newspaper critic Suzy Menkes, 70, is ending her 25-year reign as fashion editor for the International Herald Tribune (now the International New York Times).
"I'm going to Conde Nast," she told The Associated Press, saying she's excited to move on from papers. "I'm especially thrilled to be online because with newspapers, you know... But I've had a wonderful career in print," she added.
When asked if she thought that the time was up for newspapers, which have experienced a steady decline in sales worldwide with the rise of online news, she replied: "No, of course not!"
Menkes' new post will be International Editor for Vogue magazine, across all countries except the U.S.
After being squashed on the front row as journalists tried to get near Rihanna, Seventies British singing icon Marianne Faithfull got annoyed. She blasted a reporter for asking the "Diamonds" singer, sitting four seats down, a question about "12 Years a Slave" winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Faithfull, 66, who first found fame as Mick Jagger's girlfriend in the 60s, attended the Paris show to support longtime friend McCartney.
She overheard the Oscars question for Rihanna and interrupted grumpily: "That's a ridiculous question... Get a new job!"
To which the journalist replied: "What's your job?"
(Rihanna completely ignored both parties.)
SAME OLD SLIMANE AT SAINT LAURENT BUT WITH SPARKLES, 60s
Designer Hedi Slimane continued with his 70s feel for fall-winter but upped the disco sequins and added a dash of the 60s for good effect. (A little like his Las Vegas menswear show, but less successful.)
Was it the anticipation of sixties wild child Marianne Faithfull on the front row that pushed him to fuse his signature designs with swinging minis, Mary Quant-style black and white striped patent leather boots, neat white neck bows, and polka dots?
There were the hits and misses.
The misses were the heavy handed looks: the huge black fur coat with giant white polka dots that didn't make much of a creative statement; or the rather ordinary navy coats; and one wacky look that mixed a Scottish tartan cape, a gold-red patterned mini-dress with a wide rimmed black hat.
But the hits included looks with some interesting creative touches: prickly, studded, knee-high boots, a micro leopard-print dress with a gray marl menswear jacket, and a saleable warm beige fur cardigan with "Le Smoking"-style shoulders. It was luxury-meets-East London.
Sweet rose perfume wafted through the air.
But Giambattista Valli's fall-winter show itself turned away from the saccharine, feminine styles that have graced recent seasons — and the collection was all the better for it.
The first looks were the strongest, a series of complex black-and-white mottled gowns with A-line skirts. They showcased great textural play with optical patterns that at times resembled the markings of a butterfly, alongside exaggerated proportions. (The butterfly effect is an on-trend style also seen at the Celine and Chloe shows.)
The show's flower prints weren't that new or inspiring, but Valli perfected a beautiful new silhouette of open fabric swirls at the hip.
After the red carpet coup of dressing Angelina Jolie for the Academy Awards in a gray embellished couture tulle gown, Lebanese designer Elie Saab should have been in high spirits.
However his fall-winter show sported a dark mood, in colors at least.
Rich dark merlot and emerald came along slim cinched-waisted gowns, sometimes in a vintage-looking degrade and other times in business suits.
The staple, frothily-effervescent light silks were replaced by their darker, sexier sister in black, with small flashes of color provided by flower prints. The designer packs no surprises but remains hugely popular.
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Police seek tips on intruder who stole car, cell phonesStaff Reports
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MANCHESTER - Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who broke into a Cartier Street apartment early Friday, took two cellphones and a purse and then drove away in the victim's car, using keys from the purse.
Police said an 18-year-old awoke just before 2 a.m. to find a stranger standing at the foot of his bed, rummaging through his backpack. When the teen sat up, the man walked out of the room.
The teen's mother, who was asleep on a couch in the living room told police she heard noise in the kitchen, but assumed it was her son. It is uncertain how the man got into the apartment.
Police said it appears the burglar used keys found in the purse to take the victims' car parked outside. The stolen car is a blue four-door 2008 Toyota Scion with New Hampshire 60-day temporary registration No. 100205.
The intruder is described as a light-skinned male, thin build, wearing a gray-hooded sweatshirt over a ball cap with a green brim.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711. Anonymous tips for cash rewards can be made through Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org.


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Denpasar [7] is the largest city and capital of the island of Bali, Indonesia. It is located in South Bali.
Denpasar is a bustling, multi-cultural city and although it can seem a little intimidating the first time you visit, just do not believe those travel guides which say it has nothing to offer.
Denpasar is bristling with temples, palaces and museums and its occupants are outstandingly friendly. You will be off the beaten tourist track here, so bring lots of time for a chat with the locals and a decent map of town. You can see many of the main sights comfortably on foot.
This is also a notable shopping city with options to please even the most jaded of world shoppers.
Tourist Information Office
Jalan Surapati 6, Denpasar. +62 361 234569. 8AM-4PM. A source of information for current events in the city and for picking up a free map.
Get in
By road
Denpasar is centrally located and easily reached by car or taxi from the main tourist regions of south Bali. A trip from Kuta, Legian and Seminyak will take 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Sanur is just 15 minutes to the east and Ubud about 30 minutes to the north. [2012: Due to traffic, allow 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the airport.] Tabanan is about 40 minutes to the northwest.
A pre-paid taxi from the airport will cost between Rp 70,000 and 100,000, depending on exactly where in Denpasar you are heading to.
By bus
The main bus terminal of Denpasar is Ubung, which is also a bemo terminal.
Most buses to and from Java depart from here.
By bemo
The bemo centre of Bali is here. Inconveniently, bemo terminals are scattered all around town, and transfers between them can be time and money consuming. The major ones are:
Always ask a local for the normal price before getting in or expect to be charged a price up to ten times what it should be.
Don't forget that a bemo departs when it wants (usually when it is "full enough"), which can last for several hours, except in the early morning, where they are rather frequent. In any case, you won't find any bemo after 4PM.
By train
There is no train station in Denpasar, since there are actually no trains in Bali. But a travel agency in the Ubung bus terminal has an agreement with Kerata Api [8], the Indonesian train company.
You can buy so-called "train tickets" to and from Surabaya, including a bus (air-conditioned) to Banyuwangi, and the ferry between Gilimanuk and Ketapang, and then a train from Banyuwangi to Surabaya. Price: Rp 154,000 (weekend), Rp 139,000 (weekday) in bisnis (no a/c in the train), or Rp 169,000 in eksekutif (a/c). Those prices include a small commission of the travel agency. There are two services in each direction, each day:
Get around
Denpasar can be a bit steamy and the traffic pollution a worry, but the centre of this city does lend itself to getting around on foot and walking is recommended.
By taxi
Taxis are widely available for hailing. If you have a group of people, you may want to negotiate a bemo (small van) for a set rate to your destination. Remember that pricing is negotiable. Indonesians are great people, however, they won't think twice about overcharging you if they can, as would happen anywhere else.
By bemo
Bemo routes in Denpasar are extremely complicated. In addition to the three terminals described in the section above which operate longer distance bemos, there are three more which handle the local routes (as do the long distance terminals!) - Gunung Agung, Sanglah and Kereneng. Unless you are very patient and somewhat adventurous, bemo transport within Denpasar is best left to the locals to figure out. As a rule of thumb though most routes in the city seem to come through Kereneng Terminal on Jalan Kamboja at some stage!
To go from one bemo terminal to another within the city, the fixed price is Rp 7,000 although non-Indonesians may be asked to pay much more. A taxi can work out cheaper, is certainly faster and is indescribably more comfortable.
By motorbike
As elsewhere in Bali, motorbikes can be rented, although it is more normal for a visitor to arrive with a bike rather than rent one here.
When visiting any of the temples in Denpasar, remember to bring a sarong and sash with you. These temples receive relatively few foreign visitors and are unlikely to have temple dress available for hire.
It is very much worth finding information from the official Tourism Office about scheduled cultural events in Denpasar. These are many and varied and include, dance, puppet theatre and art exhibitions.
Otherwise, apart from the numerous sights and excellent shopping, there are not really any specific activities to recommend in Denpasar.
Contrary to what you might read in many guide books, the best shopping in Bali is in Denpasar.
Denpasar is a melting pot of different cultures from all over Indonesia. There are few places where the results of the government trans-migration policy are more evident than here. For that reason it is a wonderful place to eat with restaurants specialising in different regional and ethnic Indonesian cuisines. Sometimes this can all seem a bit inaccessible and hard to find for visitors, so do not be shy to ask your driver or at your hotel.
The foodcourts on the upper levels of Denpasar's department stores all serve surprisingly good food at excellent value prices. Try Ramayana, Matahari and Tiara Dewata department stores.
There are bars and nightlife in Denpasar but these are best left alone by visitors who will feel much more at home in Seminyak, Legian and Kuta.
There are many small budget hotels in Denpasar which are primarily aimed at domestic business travellers as few foreign tourists stay in the city here. These are reasonably priced and comfortable enough. Within a 500 metre walk of the Alul-Alun Puputan there are many options which will nearly always have availability. Shop around.
Get out
Virtually all of Bali can be accessed easily from Denpasar.


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Yep. The sig comes from a bet with Pawno about the Raiders at Bucs game to end last season... and I've been wearing it since then. It was supposed to be just for a month, but I was so pissed at the time that I decided to keep it til next season starts.
But yeah, I'm a Bucs fan. The only one so far in this board (although XBay is a closet Bucs fan as well). We even have a Bucs thread in this part of the board (renamed by me as the Tampa Bay Choke Artists thread after that defeat against the Raiders).
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CONCORD - Gov. Maggie Hassan has directed flags to be flown at half-staff Wednesday in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the loss of the USS Thresher.
"The loss of the USS Thresher, which was designed, built, and commissioned at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, was a tragedy for the Navy, our nation, and especially for the families of her honorable crew," Gov. Hassan said. "As we mark 50 years since that tragic day, our thoughts and prayers are with the family members of those 129 gallant souls, whose sacrifice we can never truly repay."


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Air Force Airman Jeffery M. Korhonen has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Korhonen earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the son of Jeffery Korhonen of Durham and grandson of Sue Rivera of Lisbon. Korhonen is a 2007 graduate of Brunswick High School.


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The horns were the biggest undertaking, and screw into a headband that is worn underneath the wig. The legs are painted swirls on dance tights.
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Barry Rubin in the Jerusalem Post makes the important point that Syria and Iran have paid no price for their sponsorship of Hezbollah's aggression against Israel. To the contrary, both regimes have gained significantly in the eyes of the Arab world (and their own citizens) by virtue of having supplied the weapons that killed Israelis and having backed a force that had some success in resisting Israel's response.
Moreover, as Rubin notes, not only did Syria and Iran avoid any direct material damage to their countries, there was no serious international criticism or call for sanctions. As a result, one can expect Iran and Syria to arm Hamas on a large scale with rockets, advanced anti-tank weapons and high-quality explosives.
It seems to me that the Bush administration bears some of the responsibility for the triumph by Syria and Iran. Instead of working with the French to limit the damage that Israel could inflict on Hezbollah, perhaps the administration should have pushed for condemnation of, and sanctions against, the powers who supplied Hezbollah.


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DamegedSpy wrote:Now some of the stuff I found is that an entity from an upper dimension could cause effects in ours.
If hypothetically speaking the 4th dimension is time. Then maybe we are an *effect* of it moving. Does that mean that all of us follow a patter? :S
For the other part there is the question of "are we something bigger?"
Now if we can create infinite dimensions up. Then it would be *hypothetically speaking* the 0 dimension that created everything around us. (0Dimencion is a particle; like a dot) Then something must had created it. Which mean that we could create matter and/or energy out of nothing. :/
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Setpoint Systems (http://www.setpointusa.com), a leader in the design and manufacture of custom lean automation solutions and manufacturing equipment, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their custom automation division.
In 1992, co-founders Joe Cornwell and Joe Van Den Berghe started Setpoint Systems as a 2-man engineering firm. Their goal was to build the business around collaborative efforts with local companies, solving their simple automation needs. Today, Setpoint is an acknowledged leader in innovative manufacturing solutions utilizing the Toyota Production System, lean principles and single-part flow philosophies. They have established themselves as a successful collaborative partner for numerous industries, including many green efforts, such as electric vehicle manufacturing. Setpoint's custom automation equipment can be found in a number of diverse manufacturing plants around the country, ranging from automotive assembly plants to US government ammunition facilities.
To mark the anniversary, Setpoint held an open house celebration on October 30th, inviting their customers, vendors, friends and families to celebrate this major milestone with the Setpoint team. During the event, refreshments were served and numerous prizes were given away, as well as Setpoint hats and t-shirts. Founders Cornwell and Van Den Berghe were on hand to greet many of their long-term customers and discuss how much the business has evolved in 20 years. "This open house was a great opportunity for us to express our gratitude to all of the customers and vendors that have helped make us successful over the last two decades," said Joe Knight, CFO and co-owner of Setpoint Systems. "I'm just amazed that 20 years have passed by so quickly!"
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CHARLESTON, SC - Two first half goals from rookie Kekuta Manneh and a brilliant second-half volley from Daigo Kobayashi proved enough for Vancouver Whitecaps FC as they held off hosts Charleston Battery 3-2 in their opening match of the 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup. The win improves Vancouver's preseason record to a perfect 4W-0L-0D.
Starting as part of an experienced squad, Manneh and Kobayashi scored their first goals as members of the Blue and White in the win.
Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie was pleased by the play of his squad.
"The first 60 minutes of the game were very good from our perspective," commented Rennie. "We saw good movement and good penetration and scored goals early. I thought we started the second half well, but as this was the first time some of the guys played 90 minutes, they were obviously tired in the last 30 minutes. Overall, we're very happy. We got 90 minutes of fitness and some things we can improve on."
Just four minutes in, 2013 MLS SuperDraft fourth overall pick Kekuta Manneh created space and fired home his first goal of the preseason. This was just after he had a goal called back in the second minute of play for being offside.
Manneh picked up his second goal of the match on 28 minutes after receiving a great pass from 2012 MLS rookie scoring leader Darren Mattocks, who himself had a great scoring chance at 36 minutes.
At 43 minutes, Jose Cuevas gave Charleston their best chance of the match in the first half when he was in alone against 'Caps keeper Brad Knighton. However, Cuevas missed well wide and the match finished 2-0 at the break.
In the second half, Charleston came out with terrific pace, but were unable to score in the opening minutes despite having several chances.
In the 51st minute, Daigo Kobayashi was able to add another goal to the 'Caps tally as he picked up a great pass from Y.P. Lee and hit a tremendous technical volley past Charleston keeper Kevin Klasila.
Later in the half, Manneh had a beautiful opportunity to complete his hat trick when he was in alone against Klasila, but he was stopped by the Carolina keeper.
Shortly after, midfielder/forward Nicki Patterson netted Charleston's first goal of the match with a strike to the top-left corner of the net. Nine minutes later, Battery striker Dane Kelly found some space and put a curling shot past Knighton to reduce Vancouver's lead to one.
The final ten minutes proved to be action packed, with Charleston pushing for the equalizer. However, the 'Caps defense held tight and Vancouver secured the win by a score of 3-2.
Whitecaps FC will hope to continue their strong preseason run Sunday afternoon against College of Charleston. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT at Patriots Point Athletic Complex. Follow @WhitecapsMatch for in-match updates.
Scoring Summary:
4' - VAN - Kekuta Manneh (Daigo Kobayashi)
28' - VAN - Kekuta Manneh (Darren Mattocks)
50' - VAN - Daigo Kobayashi (Young-Pyo Lee)
71' - CHS - Nicki Patterson (Gibson Bardsley)
80' - CHS - Dane Kelly
Match Stats:
Shots: Charleston 10 – Vancouver 8
Saves: Charleston 5 – Vancouver 3
Fouls: Charleston 8 – Vancouver 9
Offsides: Charleston 3 – Vancouver 1
Corners: Charleston 2 – Vancouver 6
Misconduct Summary:
19' - VAN - Jordan Harvey (caution)
49' - CHS - Cody Ellison (caution)
66' - CHS - Quinton Griffith (caution)
66' - VAN - Alain Rochat (caution)
Charleston Battery
30.Kevin Klasila; 4.Taylor Mueller (9.Dane Kelly 45'), 3.Ebrima Jatta (14.Gibson Bardsley 45'), 22.Cody Ellison, 25.John Wilson (7.Eli Dent 65); 23.Amadou Sangyang (6.Sean Furguson 45', 18.Cody Millard 88') , 5.Micheal Azira (15.Tommy Catalano 71'), 11.Quinton Griffith, 24.Zach Prince (19.Jarad vanSchaik 45'), 8.Nicki Paterson (26.Austin Savage 71'); 10.Jose Cuevas (21.Ralphy Lundy Jr. 65')
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18.Brad Knighton; 12.Young-Pyo Lee, 40.Andy O'Brien, 3.Brad Rusin, 2.Jordan Harvey; 14.Daigo Kobayashi (42.Dever Orgill 65), 28.Gershon Koffie, 4.Alain Rochat, 23.Kekuta Manneh (41.Evan James 71); 9.Kenny Miller (43.Ethen Sampson 88), 11.Darren Mattocks (29.Tom Heinemann 80)
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Remember when sane people told Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Nancy Pelosi that the health care scheme called ObamaCare needed more thought, better vetting and bipartisan support?
Remember when sane people told Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Nancy Pelosi that the health care scheme called ObamaCare needed more thought, better vetting and bipartisan support?
Reid and Pelosi had none of it. They ignorantly pressed ahead on a partisan basis to enact a law they did not fully understand and never read, and now they can�t admit the horrific unintended consequences it has wrought.
So, when I say ObamaCare is a disaster in waiting, you don�t need to take my word for it anymore. Take the word of The Three Stooges� friends and enablers � big unions.
In a scathing letter made public by The Associated Press, the heads of three big American unions dropped to bended knee to beg Reid and Pelosi for amendments to ObamaCare.
D. Taylor of UNITE HERE, James Hoffa of the Teamsters and Joseph Hanson of the food workers union wrote this to their �dear leaders�:
�Dear Leader Reid and Leader Pelosi:
�When you and the President sought our support for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you pledged that if we liked the health plans we have now, we could keep them. Sadly, that promise is under threat. Right now, unless you and the Obama Administration enact an equitable fix, the ACA will shatter not only our hard-earned health benefits, but destroy the foundation of the 40 hour work week that is the backbone of the American middle class.
�Since the ACA was enacted, we have been bringing our deep concerns to the Administration, seeking reasonable regulatory interpretations to the statute that would help prevent the destruction of non-profit health plans. As you both know first-hand, our persuasive arguments have been disregarded and met with a stonewall by the White House and the pertinent agencies. This is especially stinging because other stakeholders have repeatedly received successful interpretations for their respective grievances. Most disconcerting of course is last week�s huge accommodation for the employer community � extending the statutorily mandated �December 31, 2013� deadline for the employer mandate and penalties.
�Time is running out: Congress wrote this law; we voted for you. We have a problem; you need to fix it. The unintended consequences of the ACA are severe. Perverse incentives are already creating nightmare scenarios:
�First, the law creates an incentive for employers to keep employees� work hours below 30 hours a week. Numerous employers have begun to cut workers� hours to avoid this obligation, and many of them are doing so openly. The impact is two-fold: fewer hours means less pay while also losing our current health benefits.
�Second, millions of Americans are covered by non-profit health insurance plans like the ones in which most of our members participate. � Under the ACA as interpreted by the Administration, our employees will be treated differently and not be eligible for subsidies afforded other citizens. As such, many employees will be relegated to second-class status and shut out of the help the law offers to for-profit insurance plans.
�And finally, even though non-profit plans like ours won�t receive the same subsidies as for-profit plans, they�ll be taxed to pay for those subsidies. Taken together, these restrictions will make non-profit plans like ours unsustainable, and will undermine the health-care market of viable alternatives to the big health insurance companies.
�We continue to stand behind real health care reform, but the law as it stands will hurt millions of Americans including the members of our respective unions.�
So, listen up, union members from Las Vegas to New York who were told to vote straight-ticket Democrat because health care reform was a slam-dunk good deal. Your union leaders are now saying what critics of ObamaCare warned about from Day One.
ObamaCare will punitively tax and hurt millions of Americans, especially those with �Cadillac� union health care plans. Look who fears ObamaCare now.
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Sherman Frederick, former publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and a member of the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame, writes a column for Stephens Media. Read his blog at www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/sherman-frederick.


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Possible Draft Targets for Syracuse
For those paying attention to the past three drafts by Steve Yzerman and Al Murray, the Tampa brain trust seems to cast an eye on at least one juniors or European player that can provide immediate help to the AHL affiliate or at least fast tracked to help the following season.
In 2011, then 20-year old Ondrej Palat was drafted in the 7th round and joined the Norfolk Admirals for the Calder championship season. That same draft, 18-year old Vladislav Namestnikov was selected in the 1st round, but he would turn 20 before the end of 2012 allowing him to join the Syracuse Crunch the following season for their 2012-13 Calder Cup finalist season.
In 2012, the Lightning drafted 19 year old Tanner Richard and 18 year old Cedric Pacquette, both of whose birthdays allowed them to spend just one more season in juniors before making their AHL debuts with the Crunch last season.
Last summer, Yzerman and Murray dipped into the European draft pool and fetched out Kristers Gudlevskis, signed him to an entry-level contract, and he became the first goaltender to play in the ECHL, AHL, NHL, and Olympics in same year. They also drafted 19 year old Henri Ikonen out of juniors last summer, and he is slated to join the Crunch this season as the organization looks to restock its pipeline that saw an unprecedented 9 prospects graduate from Syracuse to Tampa in the 2013-14 season.
With the NHL convening in Philadelphia next weekend for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, let's explore some players that could be draft-and-sign guys for immediate help in Syracuse, or older players that could be fast tracked to Syracuse for the following season in 2015.
C Colby Cave (dob: 26-Dec-94) -- Wore the "C" for Swift Current en route to a point-per-game campaign in the WHL. He's 19, but will turn 20 the day after Christmas, making him eligible start this season in Syracuse. Red Line's scouting report says he plays a complete game and can excel at any role. Cave projects to go in the 3rd round and could be available when the Bolts pick at #80. Like Palat in 2011, Cave would be an option to return to Swift Current for an overage year, or slot in a depth role in Syracuse as a rookie with an eye to move up to a greater role if/when Cody Kunyk or Namestnikov get recalled to Tampa.
LW Edgars Kulda (dob: 13-Nov-94) -- Fresh off being named the Memorial Cup MVP for the CHL champions Edmonton Oil Kings is Latvian LW'er Edgars Kulda. A point-per-gamer all season in the WHL, Kulda also put up a point-per-game during the Memorial Cup playoffs including 4-3-7 in 5 games during the four-team final playoff. His stock has definitely risen since the Oil Kings run, only #145 on Central Scouting's list after the regular season ended, but may go as high as the 3rd round. Central Scouting's ranking projects him somewhere in the 5th round, but it's difficult to predict what NHL teams think about him. He turns 20 before Thanksgiving, so he'd be eligible to start the 2014 season with Syracuse, and could be a player to immediately bring an infusion of offense into a depleted Syracuse roster. Without a 4th round pick this year, the Bolts might have to reach for him in the 3rd or cross fingers to see if he drops to the late 5th round.
C Philippe Gadoury (dob: 14-Feb-94) -- Signed as a free agent by Halifax in January for their stretch run, Gadoury promptly put up 26 points in 19 games followed by 25 points in 16 playoff games with Bolt prospect phenom Jonathan Drouin and the Mooseheads. He's got another year of eligibility as an overager for Halifax, but he's already 20 and could play for Syracuse straight up this fall. He's a projected 7th round pick, so Yzerman and Murray might take a late round flyer for some possible Syracuse depth. Lightning scouts probably saw a good bit of Gadoury as they tracked Drouin's development this season at Halifax.
F Roberts Lipsbergs (dob: 29-Jul-94) -- Seattle Thunderbirds forward Roberts Lipsbergs is another Latvian-born player that could be a potential late-round draft-and-sign infusion for Syracuse. Built a bit like a fireplug, Lipsbergs clicked off a point-per-game for the 'Birds in both the regular season and playoffs. Seattle-based BoltProspects message board member "astro" characterizes Lipsberg as a player who occasionally throws the big hit and who had great chemistry with Florida Panther 2012 draftee Alexander Delnov. At 19, Lipsberg already is 4-year veteran of international tournament play, including a roster spot on the 2014 Latvia World Championship team that included Bolt prospect Kristers Gudlevskis.
RW Cameron Darcy (dob: 02-Mar-94) -- Admittedly, Darcy may not even get drafted. This South Boston native was product of the USNTDP before committing or Northeastern U for the 2012-13 season. He played the first 9 games of the season as a true freshman before mysteriously leaving school for personal reasons, and playing the balance of the 2012-13 season in the USHL. He then signed as a free agent with Cape Breton of the QMJHL for the 2013-14 season, promptly leading the team this season in scoring with 82 points in 65 games and a QMJHL 2nd Team All Star Selection. He's had a long and winding hockey road, but this 20 year old could step right onto the Syracuse squad in more than just a depth role.
Casting a future eye to the Syracuse 2015-16 season, let's explore some 18 and 19 year old juniors and some Europeans in this summer's draft that could be on the "one more year" fast track development path like Namestnikov, Richard, Pacquette, and Joel Vermin.
RW Nikita Scherbak (dob: 20-Dec-95) -- Possibly one of the most least talked about high-end talents in this year's draft. He's like Richard Panik without the enigmatic streak, and he could very well be on the board when Tampa picks at #19. Extra gear, deadly shot, tenacious with the puck, a beast in tight, and a Russian that's already in North America and playing in the physical WHL for Saskatoon. He turns 20 on December 30, 2015, which makes him another Namestnikov-type pick and eligible for the Syracuse roster for the 2015-16 AHL campaign. He's a future top line scoring winger with size, and there's a little known Russian hockey proverb that says you can never have too many Nikita's.
C Ivan Barbeshev (dob: 14-Dec-95) -- One of the most complete forwards in the draft with size, skill, shot, and heart, and who could also be on the board when the Bolts pick at #19. Barbeshev is another Russian playing in juniors that turns 20 before the end of 2015, and thus eligible to join the Syracuse squad at the beginning of the 2015-16 season. He showed at the U20 WJC's this winter that he could switch from an offensive role to a shutdown role and still be an effective player. This bodes well as a "safe" NHL pick where you need young guys to be able to contribute in ways other than just on a scoring line. Projects as a big two-way 2nd line center in an organization that is light in the size department down the middle.
D Julius Honka (dob: 03-Dec-95) -- Most Bolt fans drool at the thought of Yzerman and Murray having the chance to draft this right-handed elite offensive defenseman. Probably the best power play QB in the draft that also projects as a Top-4 guy at even strength. The problem is you can't pass up a Scherbak or Barbeshev at 19 for Honka, and there's a risk he'll be off the board when the Bolts pick again at #28. If some miracle transpires, Honka's December '95 birth date would allow him to join Syracuse for the 2015-16 season.
RW Hunter Smith (dob: 11-Sep-95) -- Not sure if this 6-6 210 monster will still be on the board when the Lightning picks 80th in the 3rd round, but if you are looking for an enforcer that can take a regular shift, Smith is an intriguing consideration and he turns 20 before the 2015 Syracuse training camp starts. He scored 40 points for Oshawa this season, including 16 goals and was a point-per-gamer during the playoffs. There always NHL teams that reach for players like Smith, and without a 4th round pick this summer, chances are Smith won't be around late in the 5th where Tampa holds two picks. Honestly, I can't see Yzerman and Murray spending a Top-90 pick on Smith, which is what they would have to do if they want to add his skill set to the organizational pipeline
RW Alex Schoenborn (dob: 12-Dec-95) -- Schoenborn seems like a real Cooper type of player -- rugged winger that can hit, fight, score, and skate with high hockey IQ. Not an enforcer type at all, but more of an Abdelkader type of player on a deep Portland team. Schoenborn is another winger with the fast-track development option that can be in Syracuse for the 2015-16 season. Probably have to grab him in the 3rd, but he's more of the kind of physical grit and toughness that Cooper and Yzerman gravitate towards than the Hunter Smith's of the hockey world.
D Mikko Lehtonen (dob: 16-Jan-94) -- Red Line scouts him as an intelligent and poised defender that rarely makes mistakes. Lehtonen won gold with the WJC U20 champion Finnish team this past winter, but he got a one-year extension from TPS to play in the Liiga next season. He's projected to go 4th round this draft, and without a 4th round pick this summer, TBL may miss out on a chance to draft a solid prospect that could be in Syracuse by October 2015. But, if Mikko falls to the 5th round, he might be a crafty selection with of the team's two 5th round picks.
D Andrei Mironov (dob: 29-Jul-94) -- Red Lind scouts him as a big strong mistake-free right-handed blueliner that could play in the NHL now. He already has 110 KHL games under his belt playing for Dynamo as a 18 and 19 year old, to go along with his bronze medal from the Russian WJC U20 team as a teammate of Bolt prospects Nikita Kucherov and Nikita Nesterov. He wore an "A" on his jersey for that U20 squad, so there's some leadership qualities as well. Dynamo has him under contract through the end of the 2014-15 season, but he could possibly be in play for Syracuse (or Tampa) for the 2015-16 season. He's projected to go in the 5th round of this draft, of which the Lightning have two picks.
G Elvis Merzlikins (dob: 13-Apr-94) -- If you're looking for a super-sleeper 6th round goalie pick, Elvis is your man. This Latvian 6'3" 19 year old dominated the Swiss NLA at times last year for Lugano. Merzlikins sports advanced technique for his age, aggressive on the shooter, and has good rebound control. Not sure what his contract situation with Lugano is for next year, but grabbing Elvis in the 5th or 6th would give Yzerman options if he wanted to trade Anders Lindback and go with Gudlevskis as the Tampa backup. Or, like Joel Vermin last summer, Yzerman could give Elvis another year in the Swiss league and have the pipeline setup for 2015-16 in the event Wilcox decides to stay at Minnesota for his senior year.
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Ohio is not yet in the top tier of states for small businesses to operate, according to this new survey, but it has improved considerably from a year ago. Thumbtack.com, a website that helps users find local service professionals, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, this week released its second Small Business Friendliness Survey, which showed Utah, Alabama, New Hampshire, Idaho and Texas rated as the five friendliest states for small business. The survey collected information from nearly 7,800 small businesses nationwide. They were asked questions about issues such as their state's economic and other support for small business owners, perceptions of tax and regulatory environments, and whether they would encourage entrepreneurs to launch a business in the state. Ohio was in the middle, grading out at a "C+" — much better than the "D+" grade in 2012. Here are the grades Ohio received in 10 categories:
Ohio is an average place to operate, and that's pretty good
The nation's economic recovery is led by big employers, not small ones, according to this analysis by Businessweek.com. "Since the U.S. economic recovery began in June 2009, big employers have increased employment 7.5 percent, while small employers have boosted payrolls by only 4.9 percent," the website reports. Those figures were calculated from data released Wednesday in the ADP National Employment Report, which showed private-sector payrolls increased by a less-than-expected 158,000 in March. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics, tells Businessweek.com he has three theories for why large employers — 1,000 employees and up — grew faster than small ones — those with fewer than 50 workers. From the story: First, he said, construction companies got killed by the housing bust. Many of them are very small. Second, there was a serious credit crunch that lasted beyond the end of the 2007-09 recession. Big companies had more cash on hand to weather it, and later on they were able to borrow in the bond market while bank lending was still constricted. "They've been feasting on these low interest rates. The small guys are only now getting credit." Third, "the big guys have been more internationally focused" and have managed to capture global market share. A decline in the value of the dollar helped by making American goods more competitive. Things might be changing, though, as the website notes that in March, "small companies grew a tad faster than big companies, according to the ADP data." Mr. Zandi says that may be a result of a global economic slowdown, plus easier credit conditions for small business in the United States.
The Cincinnati Enquirer profiles a couple Medina entrepreneurs who are getting some traction for their startup in northern Kentucky. A year ago, the newspaper says, Shawn Blain and Steve Wallack "had a product they thought worked — a hyper-local mobile app that connects users with businesses and events in their own neighborhoods. But they needed more funding, more research, and the talent and technology to finish it." They found it in the UpTech business accelerator program based at Northern Kentucky University. "Nearly a year after entering the program, Blain and Wallack are preparing to launch their 'Text and the City' app by June 1," The Enquirer reports. "They've also found a home here. Their company is now based in Newport, and the app will focus on northern Kentucky neighborhoods (with a Cincinnati version coming next year)." Mr. Blain tells the newspaper that UpTech connected them with experts in the community (including former executives at Procter & Gamble) and gave them access to the tech expertise of NKU students, which proved vital to finishing the app. Their business was one of eight companies that each received up to $100,000 in seed money to develop their fledgling tech companies into viable business ventures at UpTech. The newspaper reports that UpTech "will begin accepting applications for the second round on April 16, and online seminars will be offered between now and then for interested applicants." Last year's inaugural round drew 57 qualified applicants; organizers hope to double that number this year.
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Earlier this week, we wrote about ESPN's 'Ultimate Standings' which had the Eagles as 44th overall and 15th in the NFL.
As I mentioned, the rankings were based on eight different categories.
When I first took a look, the one that stood out to me for the Eagles was 'Stadium Experience' where they ranked 74th overall and 15th in the NFL. I argued that the ranking was too low, given the stadium experiences that ranked ahead of the Linc -- Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Nationals, etc.
I was on with WIP's Morning Show today to talk about the rankings, and specifically the stadium experiences of the four teams in Philadelphia.
But when I looked at the rankings again, another category stood out to me: Coaching.
The category was defined as "strength of on-field leadership."
Guess where Andy Reid came in.
According to the rankings, 13 coaches in the NFL exhibit better on-field leadership than Reid, which I think even his harshest critics would find ridiculous (Angelo didn't find it so ridiculous).
The teams/coaches ahead of Reid, in order: Patriots (Bill Belichick), Titans (Jeff Fisher), Steelers (Mike Tomlin), Cardinals (Ken Whisenhunt), 49ers (Mike Singletary), Falcons (Mike Smith), Giants (Tom Coughlin), Ravens (John Harbaugh), Dolphins (Tony Sparano), Saints (Sean Payton), Jaguars (Jack Del Rio), Jets (Rex Ryan), Panthers (John Fox).
Is there a franchise in the NFL that would want Del Rio over Reid if given the option?
Singletary hasn't coached a full season. Ryan hasn't coached a single game. The ones that have won a Super Bowl as a head coach are Belichick, Tomlin and Coughlin.
I don't get it.


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I am just about to finish a full year of breastfeeding my second kid. I did it with my first kid and, honestly, it was maybe the most difficult thing I have ever done. Not that completing a Masters Degree or learning to stick back-handsprings on the balance beam weren't challenging, it's just that the logistics of producing and administering breast milk successfully for a year is, well, it's even more difficult. Here is how I did it: I will whip out the boob anywhere.
The fact is that baby and the world simply will not bend to meet any sort of privacy requirements. And, especially now with two kids, there's too much going on at all times to fuss with blankets and cover-ups. If, as is likely to happen during the heat of summer, I forget to pack a blanket or to adhere to my double shirt strategy (top shirt goes up, tank top goes down, voila, fancy nursing top!), I will not be deterred. I am singularly focused on nursing a delicate supply of best-option nutrients. I am so Jobs-like determined to be there for her in this way, because I know I will fail her in so many others.
Plus: When Men Bash Public Breastfeeding
Sure, a month after weaning my first I couldn't even imagine being so cavalier about baring my breast in public, but in the middle of it all, I've rarely given a second thought as to whoever might be watching, until I saw this headline: New Mother Horrified After Breastfeeding Video Spliced Into Porn and Distributed Online.
Somewhere in the worst-case-scenario corner of my mommy brain, I knew it was only a matter of time until a story like this came out. In case you haven't read about it already, Meredith Corporation, who publishes our competitor Parents, is under fire because they shot a breastfeeding video that ended up being spliced into a porn film. The woman, whose name was used in the XXX film, is suing. Meredith contends that she signed a release which holds Meredith harmless from any third party use of the video, but has gone to great lengths to try to get the video removed.
Apparently, some poor misguided amateur filmmaker thinks there's something sexual about breastfeeding. I can say pretty confidently that, with rare exceptions (and apologies, husbands!), a mother's feeling is that those beautifully engorged lactating breasts are for nobody but baby. But this moron had no regard for that and tried to sully one of the most earnest acts on earth, to say nothing of the boundless wrongness of associating a baby with porn. That's like wearing neon to a funeral or hiking in high heels. Or…putting Muhammad in a comic strip.
Plus: Extended Breastfeeding Meets Reality TV
The truth is, in today's modern world, the second you make something sacred, there's someone out there to exploit it, a reality multiplied exponentially by the Internet. But the true beauty of it isn't that liberated society allows for exploitation, but that it allows for a multitude of platforms for countering, broadcasting, answering. That along with there being the means for this idiot to use MaryAnn Sahoury's image to make and distribute a porn, similar means exist to promote other views and voices. Views and voices like our competitor Parents, who made the original video in support of breastfeeding moms, and voices like ours, at Parenting, and the multitude of moms and dads in our joint communities who actively support and encourage each other to brave the adventure of raising children with knowledge and strength and love.
So, I say yay to Parents for making the video and for doing their best to clean up the mess. And yay for the mom who appeared in the video in the first place, and yay for me and all the other parents making their kids' welfare a priority. Sometimes it's not so easy to trust ourselves in the noise, but we have to stick together and not let the bad apples win. #breastfeedingisstillcool


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