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Randy Ryals didn't have a good feeling when he learned Columbus was the location for the Mississippi State Championship / B.A.S.S. Federation Nation's National Qualifier.
Ryals wasn't happy with the site because he didn't have much success the previous three times he had been to Columbus Lake.
"I stunk. I didn't do anything," Ryals said of his performances. "I thought, 'Who picked that mudhole?' "
Ryals was in a much better mood Saturday after his two-day total weight of 21.38 pounds helped him with the event. His haul, which was nearly two pounds more than his brother, Kenneth Jr., who took second with 19.88 pounds, earned him a place in the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation's National Championship in June at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Jasper, Texas. The national championship will feature about 50 anglers. The top six will advance to the Bassmaster Classic.
"I did it with due diligence and running from Aberdeen to Amory," Ryals said. "I just probably got lucky and stopped in a spot and found it."
The top 14 anglers won prizes for their efforts in the two-day event, which features boaters and non-boaters. The 15th- to 20th-place finishers received Dobyns rods for their efforts, while the 13th- and 14th place competitors were the first and second alternate.
Randy Ladner (17.32 pounds), Mark Wade (17.03), Destre DeDeaux (14.63), and Michael Valentine (13.45) rounded out the top six. The top 12 places received cash prizes, while the top six boaters will advance to the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation's Regionals. The top finishers from each state will move on to the national championship.
Ryals learned from his last trip to Columbus. On that occasion, he said the water was muddy, which is something he doesn't like. After a little rain came through in the middle of the week, he said the water stayed clear for the rest of the week, which aided his luck.
Logan Main (4.06 pounds) and Michael Herndon (3.81) were the top finishers in the Big Bass competition on Friday. Emile Gennaro (4.33) and Joel Mayfield (3.48) won those honors Saturday.
Nancy Carpenter, the executive director of the Columbus Visitors and Convention Bureau, said competitors from at least four states and at least 18 counties in the state of Mississippi were on hand for the event. Two weeks ago, Columbus served as host for the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters National Championship.
Like that event, the Mississippi State Championship / B.A.S.S. Federation Nation's National Qualifier received plenty of positive feedback from the participants. Teb Jones, an officer with the state of Mississippi's B.A.S.S. Federation Nation club, said Columbus earned the chance to play host to the event based on a rotation of cities. He said he was extremely pleased with the results.
"The city does an outstanding job, and the convention bureau does an outstanding job," Jones said. "We had a great banquet, the facilities, the launch ramp, this is very convenient place to hold an event, and it is very tournament friendly. I have fished many events here, and it always has been a pleasure to come here."
Jones said 122 competitors (61 boats) participated in the event. He said the windy conditions affected fishing Friday, but he said the fish were on key pieces of structure but not everywhere on the fishery. As a result, he said anglers had to cover a lot of ground to find their fish.
"It turned out great," said Jones, who had a total weight of more than 11 pounds Saturday. "I have been here many, many times before. The last time we were here (October 2009) I won the event, but, unfortunately, I couldn't get to the same areas. It was silted in and there were water hyacinths, so I had to go hunting new water."
Ryals went the other way. He said he was fortunate to find a productive spot in his pre-fishing and returned to it Friday and Saturday. Ryals said he read the banks to determine where he thought he would find fish. Turns out he was right.
"It was immediately," Ryals said of his "luck" Friday. "I was full of fish by 9 a.m."
Ryals, who has been fishing all of his life, said it isn't common for anglers to have success on back to back days. He said the changing nature of Columbus Lake added to his anxiety about his luck Saturday. Still, he had enough good fortune to win.
"I felt like I could get 10 pounds I would make it," said Ryals, who said his father, Kenneth, got him started in fishing. "I got eight, so I made it."
The result was a championship haul that left Ryals eager to make a return trip to Columbus.
"This is a great place," Ryals said. "This is a great bunch of people, and the people in this town are very friendly. It is a great place.
"I told one of the guys in our club, I wish we had a place like this in Hattiesburg to fish."
Randy Ryals' cousin, Craig, also competed in the event, making it a true family affair. Randy said he and family members fish, hunt, and play together, which makes his chance to compete in the national championship even more special that he was able to share it with his brother and his cousin.
"I am ecstatic," said Randy Ryals, who will compete in his first national championship. "I knew if I couldn't get 10 pounds I just wanted to move forward. I am tickled to death."
Adam Minichino is the Sports Editor for The Commercial Dispatch.
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A look at issues I deem worthy of my time, whether it be politics, religion or medical issues.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Honest interviews : Asra Nomani
DrM : So whats the "Muslim womans freedom tour" about ?
AN. : Well I couldn't come up with anything catchy so I decided to steal some terms from the civil rights movement. I haven't had much luck getting attention with the shake down I've tried to pull at the Morgantown masjid, so I had to do something.
DrM : What's going on there ?
AN : Actually I didnt have a chance to win a seat on the masjid advisory panel, so I bailed the day the election. Then I started claiming that the ladies section was insufficient for us even though there was plenty of room.
DrM : Why did you do that ?
AN : It got the media's interest, and I was on CNN…they just love me on FOX too might I add. Plus, I got a chance to plug my book, nothing like a little free PR.
DrM : You mean "Standing alone in Mecca" ?
AN : Yes, order your copy today !
DrM : This was about your Hajj experience correct ?
AN : Yep.
DrM : There were over 2 million pilgrims at last year's Hajj, so what do you mean by the "stand alone" part ?
AN : Well..uh…it sounded tight. There's only one Asra Nomani ya know !
DrM : You're a bit of a whack job aren't you ?
AN : Hey now ! Well, maybe just a bit…I can assure I'm just your typical single Muslim mom raising a kid.
DrM : Why single ? Wheres hubby ?
AN : Lets not get into that…..
DrM : I'll let you plug your book if you do….
AN : In that case…..I was on assignment in Pakistan, where I met this one dude…and things kinda happened.
DrM : Hold up…that would be adultery then..
AN : Look man, I was trying the latest tantrika mumbo jumbo…you can read all about it in my other book on tantrika sex…on sale for only $17.95.
DrM : So did you get married ?
AN : Nope, he ran off, the bastid.
DrM : Well that's too bad….but don't you think Muslims would have a problem with someone with your past telling them how to practice Islam ?
AN : Look I screwed up, cut me some slack here ! All you gotta do is perform Hajj and all is forgiven.
DrM : Well it doesn't quite work like that…you have to be sincere in your desire for forgiveness…
AN : I am sincere, dawg !
DrM : But you do oppose punishing the crime of adultery…
AN : Well, just punishing the female part, they could stone the men with a boulder for all I care. Besides everybody does it these days, you cant go around slamming people for getting busy….you know what I'm saying ?
DrM : Actually no, I myself have never committed adultery, nor do any of Muslim friends engage in it.
AN : You're a wahabi aren't you ?!
DrM : …no, not really.
AN : You believe in Quran and Hadeeth ?
DrM : …Yeah
AN : WAHABI ! Neo-Salafi ! Muslim Pat Robertson !
DrM : Hey everybody, buy Asra's book….
AN : Ok, I'll let you off the hook this time….
DrM : So tell me what you mean by Muslim woman "reclaiming their rights."
AN : Actually that's just some bullcrap we cooked up to get the media's attention. I would like to see more woman ditch the hijab.
DrM : Why is that ?
AN : Well to be honest with you, I'm a bit jealous of those hijabis. They get respect and they don't have to put out to get it.
DrM : Why are you proggies so obsessed with hijab when Muslim woman face so many other challenges ?
AN : Well….we don't want to them to wear it….and that's all I have to say about that.
DrM : They make you look bad don't they ?
AN : Yeah they do, kinda makes it hard to pull a fast one on ignorant non-Muslims with them around.
DrM : But you did wear a hijab on the cover of your book…
AN : Available at bookstores near you for only…
DrM : We got that already. But why the hijab on the cover ?
AN : It grabs the viewers attention, but its cool, I don't wear it inside the book.
DrM : About your local masjid….when did that controversy start ?
AN : Actually I rarely go to the masjid, and I never went before…but it was a good place to start my campaign.
DrM : But why do you want a larger prayer hall if you sneak into the men's section ?
AN : To be honest, its more fun…there's a couple of guys with really tig…
DrM : Time out
AN : Dang ! I was just getting to the good part.
DrM : This aint "sex and the ummah."
AN : Which I also co-write with that other lady holed up in Arkansas.
DrM : So why the need to publish porn ?
AN : Well that Nassef character, you know the one with the big boot print on his face thought it would get us some page hits, as well as offer a release for the readers, most of whom aren't old enough to drink. We think its better than them surfing smut sites.
DrM : But its still porn, and rather vulgar at that….
AN : Don't be such a prude, Muslims should enjoy the sexual impulse..nothing to be afraid of…
DrM : Uh I don't think that's a problem given that Muslims have the highest birthrate on the planet. Only difference I see is they do it behind closed doors and after marriage.
AN : You better cut it out with that wahabi crap, man
DrM : Yawn, so what do you do these days ?
AN : Well since I dont have a job, I enjoy harassing the people at the masjid, and trying to make non-Muslims like me as a "good muslim." Otherwise I'm just a bitter middle aged woman eating bonbons and watching Oprah. Hopefully, some clueless liberals and ill-meaning conservatives will pick up my books, every single penny counts.
DrM : I think I've had enough. Off you go granny.
AN : Wha ?!
DrM : Theres a MSNBC camera crew outside waiting to hear your deep Islamic thoughts.
19 comments:
- media mongol said...
I know that the fact that nomani is a single mother is a serious dent on her credibility. But I don't think we can judge whether she is truly repentent. What does bother me is that she keeps referring to it like a badge of honor that somehow enhances her credentials with the "progressive muslims." That and her constant references to Daniel Pearl. That seems like pretty shameless milking to me.
- Knightmare said...
This post is hilarious!
- amj said...
hey, seems so close to reality, hunm
- Fox said...
This was some really creative writing. Can't wait for you next exclusive interview.
- Asra Gull Manji-Laden said...
Relax, Asra and her gang have solutions for everything!
- DrMaxtor said...
They most certainly do, love the blog BTW "asra gull manji-laden." LoL
- crossfader72 said...
wow. so what is it that you believe in, other that nipping at MWU's heals.
- DrMaxtor said...
Actually crossfaded, I see Ahmed has taught you well. When you've got something remotely original or relevent feel free slither on back.
- ajsuhail said...
Great piece DR M .I have said this before and I say it again.You the man!
- QadirBillah said...
Simpleminded, miserable slanderers can't understand that DENIAL is not a river in Egypt. Are we in denial? There are some MUSLIMS blowing themselves up, some MUSLIMS 'honor' killing their sisters and daughters, some MUSLIMS commiting violent acts and promoting violence against INNOCENT persons throughout the world AND someone can utilize his/her brilliant command of English to concoct this slanderous 'interview'. Muslims deserve more respect among each other and take the time to understand what's really going on instead of harpingon the conspiracy theories all the time.
- DrMaxtor said...
Ms.Nomani aka generic blog poster, let me explain a few things to you.
1) There are plenty of problems in the Islamic world, so dont pretend that you're the only one bringing attention to some of them. Talk about pretentious elitism.
2)If you honestly believe engaging in third rate monkey-see monkey-do lefty polemicism is the way to correct the wrongs, then you're no better then some ignorant fool who engages in "honor" killing. Rather simple minded, yes? If you're so hung up on suicide bombings, why not confront its root causes and offer a solution besides backing and receiving aid from charlatans ? Funny how you cry foul about this but are dead silent on peace activists who are bulldozed to death in broad daylight. Do tell.
3)Tell me more about your conspiracy theories. Yes, like the RAND corporation reports. I'm sure PNAC is also a figment of some crazy a-rabs imagination. Right up there with Iraq's WMD and Israel's "democracy."
I got news for you my deluded friend, the "interview" was done in the spirit of "fictional erotica" you can find at MWU....except for the salacious porn. Dont kid yourself, you're useful idiots, not "reformers" by any stretch of the imagination who'll be discarded later by the usual suspects.
- Hypocrisy Thy Name said...
Here I copy a letter from MOMNA SOHAIL SULTAN (Karachi) published in Dawn of April 22, 2005 which claims Asra has no relation with Mr Shibli Nomani.
Asra Nomani no kin of Allama Shibli
We were extremely embarrassed to read in 'Books & Authors' (April 17) about Asra Nomani, a controversial personality, who claims to be a direct descendant of Allama Shibli, after whom she has named her son. Asra is in no way connected to the Shibli family.
We five real granddaughters are the real direct descendants of Maulana Shibli, who had one son and two daughters, Rabia Khatoon and Jannutul Fatima. Both the daughters died in their youth in 1904 and 1909. They were married and their family lived in their ancestral villages in Azamgarh.
Allama Shibli had only one son, Hamid Hassan Nomani. He was born in 1882 and died in 1942. He had no sons but five daughters. They are: A) Dr Nasim Jehan, retired director of health, Bangladesh, died in Karachi in 1997. She was married to Dr Zafrul Huda of Dhaka University. He died in 1978 at Dhaka. They have one daughter Shahla living in the US.
B) Shamim Jehan, married to Ehtesham Ahmed, who died in Azamgarh in 1982. They have eight sons and seven daughters all married and living in Pakistan, except one, who is in Kuwait.
C) Tahsin Jehan, married to Shaukat Sultan, principal of Shibli College, Azamgarh. He died in 1986. They have three sons and four daughters, living in India, the UAE and Karachi. The above three daughters were married in 1940 at Azamgarh.
D) Mohsina Sultana, married in 1950 to Amanullah Khan, director of industries, India. They have five children, all married, one daughter and three sons living in the US and one son in India.
E) Momna, the youngest, was born in 1935 and married in 1952 to Capt. Khan Sohail Sultan, who retired as general manager of Pan-Islamic Steamship Co., Karachi in 1993, now living in North Nazimabad.
They have four sons, all married. Eldest Maj Khalid Sultan, Sitara-i-Jur'at, met 'Shahadat' at Siachin in 1992, Capt. Danish Sultan is managing director of Pac Marine Singapore, Wamiq Sultan, MD, living in the US, youngest Capt. Toaha Sultan is serving in the Pakistan Army.
Considering our sentiments and Maulana Shibli's fame as writer of Seerat-un-Nabi, we hope you will publish this clarification.
Iftikhar Ajmal Bhopal
B.Sc.Engg, P.E., Life Fellow (IEP)
M.I.E.(London), Incorporated Engr.(England)
- DrMaxtor said...
Thanks HTN, I did not know that Nomani had made such claims. I cant say I'm surprised. I'm going to check your blog also for more information. Thanks again.
- Online Degree Adviser said...
Hi there, I was surfing the internet and I found your blog. I enjoy the style of how this all works.
I'll be coming back again.
Dr M,
As-salamu 'alaykum,
Not only original, but very hilarious!
Keep up the good work, insha'llah!
Abdurrahman R. Squires
- seemi said...
This is absolutely hilarious and realistic. Keep up with the great work! Jazakallaho Khayran
- S said...
I am amazed at this attempt to discredit and defame another Muslim. It is no easy task to take on the Muslim community with a request for women to be treated with the same dignity and respect the Messenger of Allah gave to women.
This women deserves credit for having the courage to take a difficult stand.
- DrMaxtor said...
I always find it hilarious yet sad how people like you continue to be hoodwinked by neocon charlatans like Nomani. Respect and dignity are two words which simply don't exist in Nomani's dictionary. The only struggle she's had is counting the money she's made slandering a community she was never a part off.
Did the Prophet(s.a.w.) support mixed congregation salah led my by a woman? No he did not, care to tell us what he said on this topic?
- MENJ said...
Always did enjoy satirical writing from you :)


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Hi Anna, I started dating this guy, and though we weren't "official," it bothered me that one of his female Instagram followers was obsessed with him. He claims they've never met, but she put his full name with a heart in her profile. He won't block her either; am I wrong to be upset?--Social Media Ruins Lives
A friend and I were talking not too long ago about how Instagram is the least annoying social media site. Facebook is overrun with racist comments and pictures of your friends' fetuses. Twitter is a depressing lesson in homophobia. And Pinterest is one giant, bored housewife party, where the theme is "Look at my asshole!"
But Instagram! Oh, we thought it would remain pure for at least a little while longer. Sadly, that doesn't appear to be the case, what with sponsored ads showing up in our feeds, proving that Ben & Jerry's can take just as many pictures of their feet on a beach as you and I. And of course, stalking and jealousy exists across all social media platforms. If you need a sobering reminder of Facebook-fueled revenge, do a quick Google search on the topic and then prepare to give up on humanity. Seriously.
But your problem is much less dire than the routine social media stabbings that are now unfortunately branded in my brain, SMRL, so let's focus on that. Your boyfriend's Instagram stalker-crush is inappropriate and mildly annoying, I'm sure, but hardly a threat to your relationship or a life-ruiner, as your sign-off implies. They are strangers, after all. And her crimes thus far are confined to pixels on a screen, right? You could try playing the mediator and reach out to her yourself, explaining that you are his girlfriend and that her behavior is unwelcome. You never know, your correspondence might be enough to curb her internet crush. Or she might tell you, "Mind your own beeswax!" (the ultimate insult for 3rd-graders, which is also, coincidentally, around the age one should stop writing one's crush's name with hearts in public places).
On a positive note though, kudos to you for airing your feelings to your boyfriend. At least one study has shown that people who talk about their jealousy and social media "creeping" with their partners feel more satisfied and secure than those who avoid talking about it (and then later stab them).
If her behavior escalates--if she starts emailing or texting or infiltrating other social media spheres--then I'd probably bring it up with your boyfriend again, reiterating that it gives you the willies and asking if it's really that important for this one girl to like his pictures of coffee foam. But as it is now, I'd try to let it go. And remember that, while any internet rando may "heart" your boyfriend's sepia-toned Chicago skyline pics, his actual heart belongs to you.
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SOURCE: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
February 13, 2013 05:22 ET
ALBANY, NY--(Marketwire - Feb 13, 2013) - Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) announced that it will be offering a scholarship to any high school graduate who successfully completes New York State's New Visions Health Careers Program. Scholarship recipients who meet the eligibility criteria will receive $2,500 annually for each of their first four years at the College, for a total award of $10,000.
Offered through the State's Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), the New Visions Health Careers program is designed for high school seniors interested in medical and health-related professions. The program offers both classroom instruction and hands-on learning in a variety of health care settings. Program participants may spend from one day to three weeks in a wide range of clinical and administrative areas within a hospital or health care facility. These areas include radiation oncology, the operating room, pharmacy, psychiatric units, rehabilitation, and many others.
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In July 2015, he was appointed Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts of New York State. As Chief Administrative Judge, he oversees the day-to-day administration and operation of the statewide court system, with a budget of over $2.5 billion, 3,600 state and local judges and 15,000 nonjudicial employees in over 300 locations across the state.
Judge Marks previously served as First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge, the second-ranking administrative official in the court system. He also served as Administrative Director of the Office of Court Administration, responsible for day-to-day management of that office, as Special Counsel to the Chief Administrative Judge and as OCA's Criminal Justice Counsel. Prior to joining the court system, he was a senior supervising attorney with the Legal Aid Society in New York City, in private practice and a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Thomas C. Platt.
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Patricia Lynn Brady, 48, of 849 Mulberry Ave., Hagerstown, has been charged with three counts of theft less than $1,000, two counts of theft less than $1,000, and one count each of theft between $1,000 and $10,000, theft of less than $100 and theft scheme of $1,000.
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Dan Pompei's Chicago Bears mailbag: Tillman, Harris and more
Waiting for the game to begin here at Qwest Field, my favorite place to watch a game in the NFL.
Well, I should say it's my favorite of the 31 stadiums in use now that I've been to. I have yet to visit the new Cowboys Stadium, which looks to be a contender for the top spot based on everything I have heard, seen and read. Why is Qwest my favorite?
It is the complete package. The stadium's magnificent outer shell blends into the outer shell of neighboring Safeco Field, and fits in perfectly with the Great Northwest environment. This stadium truly enhances what is already a beautiful area.
From points around the stadium, you can see Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline. You can walk to the stadium from downtown, and, as is the case with Wrigley Field, there are plenty of places to eat, drink and be merry nearby.
The stadium is designed in such a manner that crowd noise is the loudest of any outdoor venue in American sports. And the triangular seating section in the north end zone is just plain cool.
It's a beautiful day, a good day to be at Qwest Field. Then again, any day is.
Now, a few of your questions before kickoff.
Do you think the Steelers went after Charles Tillman and do you think the Seahawks will go after him as well? -- Joey, Elk Grove IL
I don't think the Steelers went after Tillman even though an inordinate amount of throws went his way. I think they were just running their offense, and he happened to be covering their primary receiver, Santonio Holmes most of the day. He also was lined up on the offensive right side, which is where most right-handed quarterbacks make most of their throws. I wouldn't expect the Seahawks to go after him either. Usually when a team plays as much zone as the Bears do, offensive coordinators don't make a big deal out of trying to create matchups with corners. The Seahawks don't have a wide receiver who creates big mismatches anyway.
Why does the Trib still allow Rick Morrissey to write articles about the Bears? I'm sure there are writers from Wisconsin papers that would find more positive in the Bears then Rick does. The Tribune should leave the Bear writing to you and Vaughn. -- Tom Bender, Ladysmith, WI
I asked Rick where all his hate came from, and he told me he was dropped on his head as a child. Rick doesn't just hate the Bears—he hates everything. Don't take it personally, Tom. And thanks for your confidence in McClure and Pompei.
Regarding Tommie Harris, it seems the best thing to do with him is to let him sit out of football until his knee is as healed as it can be. He seems better this year than the last couple, but his knee still has to be cuddled. Is the Tommie Harris we get from now on or would a year to heal and strengthen the knee be the better path forward? -- Kevin K, Tuscon, AZ
Tommie Harris still is the Bears best player at his position, so the Bears wouldn't get better by shutting him down. The only reason to have him take the year off is if his knee gives him serious problems. From everything we are told, Harris is progressing in terms of coming back from the knee issues. From everything we have seen, Harris' progress is debatable.


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Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Additional European And United States Patents Issued On Proprietary VMAT2 Inhibitor
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Jan. 23, 2013 04:06 PM
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) announced today that two additional patents have been granted related to the Company's proprietary Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 inhibitor (VMAT2) NBI-98854.
European Patent Number 2,081,929 was granted in January 2013 by the European Patent Office with an expiration date of November 2027. This patent covers chemical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of various compounds including our Phase IIb clinical candidate NBI-98854.
In addition to the already issued composition of matter patent, the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently granted a second patent for NBI-98854. United States Patent Number 8,357,697 covers the method of treating hyperkinetic movement disorders using NBI-98854 and will expire in November 2027. This patent is in addition to the previously issued United States Patent Number 8,039,627 which covers the NBI-98854 composition and expires in late 2029.
"We are very pleased to receive this composition of matter patent from the European Patent Office," said Kevin C. Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences. "This EU patent, coupled with our new United States methods of use patent, and the existing United States composition of matter patent provide a strong intellectual property estate around NBI-98854. We intend to continue to expand our VMAT2 patent footprint on NBI-98854 and our other VMAT2 inhibitors in early development."
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NBI-98854 may also be useful in other disorders such as Huntington's chorea, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and tardive dystonia.
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In addition to historical facts, this press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with Neurocrine's business and finances in general, as well as risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's VMAT2 program and Company overall. Specifically, the risks and uncertainties the Company faces with respect to the Company's VMAT2 program include, but are not limited to; risk that NBI-98854 will not proceed to later stage clinical trials and risk that the Company's clinical trials will fail to demonstrate that NBI-98854 is safe and effective. With respect to its pipeline overall, the Company faces risk that it will be unable to raise additional funding required to complete development of all of its product candidates; risk relating to the Company's dependence on contract manufacturers for clinical drug supply; risks associated with the Company's dependence on corporate partners for development, commercial manufacturing and marketing and sales activities for the Company's partnered programs; uncertainties relating to patent protection and intellectual property rights of third parties; risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products and technological changes that may limit demand for the Company's products; and the other risks described in the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Neurocrine undertakes no obligation to update the statements contained in this press release after the date hereof.
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|2013-03-03, 12:19
|Link #10722
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Join Date: Jul 2007
As expected Laxus won. Seeing score board there is simply no doubt that FT will win all matches because they are behind by 5 points and there are 5 enemies altogether
Well they have over taken now bu nothing stops them from putting big show. after all no one expected (aka manga charas) that "weak" FT will dominate the arena -_-
Did not expect second origin thing but it was not a pleasant unexpected. I won't even bother to comment on how fast Erza moves with damaged foot.
But really? Gildarts should be kissing Erza's feet now, because she clearly is superior than everyone else in this manga. Heck, she could easily replace Makarov as Master at this point of time -_-
I hate dragged out fight but 1 chapter per fight is too short. Makes everyone except FT look like crap lately.
Next chapter or whenever, tired and messed up Gray/Juvia will own pretty fresh looking Lyon/Shelly... Geeeee
Just get these fights over and move the plot finally, at least there is something fresh, new and different from usual crap.
The only other possibility I see, dragons coming before the final match is over but I doubt this scenery.
|2013-03-03, 13:57
|Link #10723
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Arcadia Bay.
Age: 25
IMO, Mashima wrote himself into a corner in this tournament. If he hadn't shown Fair Tail losing every early match then he wouldn't have had to show them own every match now.
I would be raging at this chapter if this was any other manga and any other character(Naruto for eg. ). But, this being Fairy Tail and the character being Erza, I honestly don't care if her fights are cliched or if she owns every other opponent Very rarely do I get to see my favorite character being the center of attention of the author so I'm going to just sit back and enjoy it.
Laxus winning against Jura is questionable but, meh. Jura probably let him win
|2013-03-03, 15:15
|Link #10724
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
FT: 56 points, 1 leader(5 points) and 4 members(1 point each) left
ST: 55 points, 1 leader(5 points) and 1 member (1 point) left
LS: 50 points, 2 members(1 point each) left
So there are two points left in Lamia Scale, six points left in Sabertooth, and 9 points left in Fairy Tail. Fairy Tail's in first place with four enemies left, and in the same paragraph you're saying that Jura lost, you're counting him as still being up and about, while forgetting that leaders are worth five points.
|2013-03-03, 16:59
|Link #10725
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
You didn't read a line after, did you? In order for this tournament to be unexpected, FT has to dominate the arena otherwise it won't have the shock factor unless Sting is suddenly a God and dominates everyone. Though it won't be a shock factor story wise since Sabertooth is the best guild.
FT was the worst guild over 7 years and had bad start at the tournament. They have to win every match to have an impact. And what could be a stronger impact than see beat up FT suddenly winning.
Besides there are no opponents left. Godly Erza will murder Minerva (did deserve it though), Gray and Juvia will dominate Lyon and Shelly as was just hinted so it only leaves Sting for a debate but I say that he loses or match gets interrupted.
He can take few worn out members down but score wise he'll be lower or on par before match is interrupted.
Conclusion: FT doesn't lose a single proper match.
|2013-03-03, 17:10
|Link #10726
Tofu Driver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: On Winding Roads.
Age: 28
The fact that Laxus never went full power (Dragon Force) against the so called demi-god Jura and Natsu never going LFDM, I'm assuming their full-powered dragon forms are being saved for something special. I still think Sting is team leader tho, given how shrewd Minerva is about picking the matches and leaving Sting out. I wanna see Sting sneak up on a tired Laxus just to get a Dragon Force showdown!
I don't think there will be a proper ending to the DaiMatouEnbu with FT declared the winner despite clearly dominating each and every guild. Finally, I can't believe we had to wait so long for Juvia+Gray's Unison Raid. oops... I might have jinxed it. >.<
|2013-03-03, 17:46
|Link #10727
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
I don't see the problem with Laxus winning. Just 2 arcs ago people expected him to beat Hades, who had completely wiped the floor with Makarov, but now everyone is disappointed that he beat Jura, who was nothing special in the Nirvana arc.
|2013-03-03, 17:57
|Link #10728
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Jura was string in Nirvana arc and 7 years have passed where Jura trained and raised to be among top mages while Laxus stayed on place and didn't have second origin open. To make it worse, Laxus won without even using any special techniques like if Jura was no one.
And if we consider that Laxus did lose to Hades, there are even less reasons for him to win now.
|2013-03-03, 19:33
|Link #10729
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
|2013-03-03, 20:01
|Link #10730
Gordita's for Everyone
Join Date: Oct 2008
I was fine by laxus winning it was just the way it was handled. Jura and laxus threw like 2 punches each and 1 special technique each. (earth pylons for jura, halbred for laxus) and then the fight ended with laxus secret art.
The fight just had so much potential and was wasted by rushing it in a few panels.
|2013-03-04, 10:25
|Link #10731
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: A Yellow Submarine
Age: 23
I actually liked this week's chapter, although Laxus' secret technique didn't give me that "wow factor". Also, Erza activating her Second Origin by will was unexpected. Now that gave me the "wow factor"
|2013-03-04, 15:27
|Link #10734
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
|2013-03-04, 16:24
|Link #10735
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
It's not all that surprising a reveal. "Did Erza get a boost from Second Origin, and if so why does she seem to be the only person that did not get a major boost in power prior to the tournament?" is a question people have been asking, and has seen people arguing that she did not get a power up. All she did in chapter 321 was give the question an answer of "she did get a power up, she just hasn't been using it."
So basically this chapter just gives her the same power increase that Natsu, Gray, Lucy, Wendy, Juvia, Laxus, Gajeel, Mirajane, Elfman, and Cana have been enjoying all arc. Yes this simple thing has some people enraged.
Part of it seems to be Kagura fans. They were unhappy that Erza defeated her, now they're even more unhappy that Kagura's vaunted strength has turned out to be merely on a par with pre-power up Erza's strength(made all the more bitter for the ones that were basically placing her on Jura's level). Some of it seems to be Erza haters. Some of them just on general principle as it means Erza getting a power up and winning. Others likely because they refused to accept how powerful Erza was before the time skip, and this just ground their nose in how strong she already was.
So anyways, if you're calling it plot armor, you probably haven't been paying attention to the fact that she's the only one that hasn't been shown to be stronger, or to remarked as having an increase in strength, over the course of the tournament. And forgotten that she did not respond the same way as the others to Ultear unlocking Second Origin. Basically this has been set up for a while.
|2013-03-04, 17:01
|Link #10739
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
|2013-03-04, 17:34
|Link #10740
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
As far as I'm concerned Laxus earned his win, Gajeel earned his win (did Elfman and Cana actuaully do anything? well anyway), Erza and the whole bunch of them spend a whoping 1 minute training, if you can call groaning on your hands and knees "training." Erza in particular didn't even go though that.
If that's all you need to justify power ups of this magnitude then I guess we can just call "training" every time a character is down in the mud. "Oh he's not actually crippled and under 5 tons of rubble, it's training!"
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3D Printing is a very popular facet of the maker/hacker movement. Though they are still a bit difficult to use/calibrate, they are capable of printing 3D items based on CAD models and using extruded filament.
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No State, territory, or possession of the United States, or Indian tribe, shall be required to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other State, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a relationship between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage under the laws of such other State, territory, possession, or tribe, or a right or claim arising from such relationship.
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Darlington will be run a month before Mother's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway will be run in April next year after nearly a decade of racing on Mother's Day weekend.
Track President Chip Wile said Friday the Sprint Cup event would be held Saturday, April 12. The Nationwide race will be run Friday, April 11. Both those races are run under Darlington's lights.
It's the second time Darlington has shifted from a holiday weekend. The track "Too Tough To Tame" ran the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend for over half a century until shifting to larger California Speedway. Atlanta Motor Speedway currently holds a Labor Day weekend race.
"We all believe in Darlington's future," Wile told The Associated Press by phone.
Wile said Kansas Speedway would take over Mother's Day weekend. He said the rest of NASCAR's schedule would come out Tuesday.
Wile, named track president in late August, said the change was in the works before he arrived. Yet, he believes this enhances the 1.366-milie country's track's long-term future in NASCAR. Wile said track owner International Speedway Corp. and NASCAR drivers and teams are committed to Darlington's success. If they weren't, he said, they wouldn't work to improve the fan experience by moving up the date.
Wile said temperatures in mid-April are generally cooler than the second week in May. Shifting to April also lets Darlington tap into the region's college market to attract fans.
"Usually, they're in commencement or exams," Wile said. "This change will let them take part in the tailgate experience and the race."
Wile said he and his staff plan several campus visits to state schools like Francis Marion, Coastal Carolina and South Carolina.
Next year, Darlington will come the week before Easter, a traditional off week. Wile acknowledged that the race date may have to float around when Easter Sunday falls each year.
"I think this is our new date, moving forward," Wile said. "We want to have a consistent date that people can get their minds wrapped around."
Darlington's fate had been up in the air a decade ago because of falling attendance and crumbling facilities. It held two Sprint Cup races each year from 1960 through 2004 and was a staple of the sport. Upheaval came the following season when the raceway was given Mother's Day weekend, which was traditionally an off week for the sport.
But then track president Chris Browning and his staff had four straight sellouts and it turned into a modern NASCAR tradition, racer's moms joining then at driver introductions and giving a family friendly call to begin things of "Drivers and sons, start your engines."
Attendance suffered the past few events, however, despite major improvements to the track. ISC spent $10 million to repave the track and add a wide, modern infield access tunnel before the 2008 race. Still, Wile is confident Darlington won't disappear from NASCAR. He's spent his first few weeks meeting with state and local officials and found wide-ranging support for what Darlington means to South Carolina. He met with Gov. Nikki Haley earlier this month and is confident she want to do everything possible moving ahead.
"Mother's Day did work for us," Wile said. "But I think this will be better."


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September 21. 2017 7:50PM
DHHS gets input on work requirement amendment
By DOUG ALDEN
New Hampshire Union Leader
— The state Department of Health and Human Services held a public input session Thursday on an amendment that would impose a work requirement for eligibility in the state's expanded Medicaid program.
It was the second of three forums the state is holding to allow residents to ask questions and voice concerns over the requirement, which was added in an amendment to the two-year budget signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in June.
Under the amendment, newly eligible adults would need to demonstrate to the state that they were working or meeting a combination of other requirements in order to receive benefits under the New Hampshire Health Protection Program.
Questions during the one-hour session at the DHHS auditorium focused on the measure itself, which was passed by the Legislature, and how the state plans to implement it by April 30, 2018.
"This is the opportunity for folks to weigh in. I don't know that everyone realizes the full extent of the potential impact," said Dawn McKinney, policy director for New Hampshire Legal Aid who was among about 15 people to attend the forum.
HB 517 is the latest effort passed by the Legislature to install a work provision, which would require a federal waiver. Under the bill, newly eligible adults would need to demonstrate to the state that they are engaging in work or a combination of other activities listed by the state in order to receive benefits. It starts at 20 hours per week and increases to 25 after the first year and 30 hours after two years.
Lorene Reagan, Medicaid Senior Health Systems Administrator for the state health department, led Thursday's session and said a third session has been added for the night of Oct. 3 at the DHHS auditorium.
"People have come out and provided us with constructive and helpful comments and suggestions and have asked some really great questions," Reagan said after the forum.
The state's request for a similar waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was denied last year, which is why audience members Thursday questioned another effort that is more stringent.
"Our position is that approval of the work requirement is impermissible under federal law," McKinney said. "This amendment also goes further than the previously rejected amendment by applying the work requirement to parents of school age children and remove community service from the approved activities."
Another question regarded the cost of implementing and overseeing the work requirement.
"There's a lot more oversight in this," one woman noted.


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Barcelona stand-in coach Jordi Roura says his side will head into Tuesday's decisive Champions League match against AC Milan with confidence after the 2-0 win against Deportivo on Saturday.
The Blaugrana tightened their stranglehold at the top of the Liga against the Riazor outfit thanks to goals from Alexis Sanchez and Lionel Messi.
And Roura has maintained that the victory will provide a timely boost for the second leg against Milan, with his men needing to reverse a 2-0 deficit against their Serie A opponent in order to progress.
"We are very clear how we will play against Milan, and how they want to play us. We are psyched," the 45-year-old told reporters. "The Liga is key for us, we shouldn't forget that. Three points were important, and we're keeping our lead. The game we played today benefits us. Not conceding was important."
Sanchez, who has been a bit-part player at Camp Nou this season, put in an instrumental performance but Roura was coy over whether the Chilean could start against the Rossoneri.
"Alexis playing on Tuesday is an option. He was important tonight and helped us a lot, scoring and moving well," he continued.
"[Cesc] Fabregas? Everyone has good and bad games in a season, but Cesc is having a great season, he has played some extraordinary games.
"Xavi has trained yesterday, we'll see how he recovers from that, and we'll decide later if he can play on Tuesday.
"Some might predict who plays and who will not play against Milan, but the starting line-up is yet to be decided. Having all players competing is good for the team."


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Finally, a green innovation in the ever-stagnant field of toilet paper. Kimberly-Clark has announced a new line of toilet paper that eliminates the cardboard tube. Not only does this eliminate potential waste–since people no longer have to toss the tube–but it also means that the entire roll is usable, with no glue stuck on the final piece.
The company says that there are 17 billion toilet paper tubes produced in the U.S. on an annual basis, which results in 160 billion tons of trash, since many users simply toss the tubes instead of recycling them. The tubeless rolls are still able to fit over a standard toilet paper spindle, and use a patented winding technology to make them as round as possible. KImberly-Clark says that the technology may soon be used for paper towels as well.
Scott Naturals Tube-Free toilet paper will soon be available in the North Eastern United States, before spreading to additional territories as well.
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For just under two weeks, a group of kind-hearted people from Jetmore have been working to renovate a house on Atkin Street for a family in need. And they're not stopping yet.
For just under two weeks, a group of kind-hearted people from Jetmore have been working to renovate a house on Atkin Street for a family in need. And they're not stopping yet.
"We are making great progress on the house," said Denise Schroeder who organized the workforce. "We have had some steady help and others jump in to lend a hand."
Schroeder is a close friend of the Schutte family who moved from Jetmore to Halstead in August. The family's second youngest child, Dyron, was killed in a car accident Jan. 3.
"If there is one big thing that would help the Schutte family right now, it is selling their house in Jetmore. The house is a huge financial burden and the selling process is emotionally draining. By all means, we want to make life without Dyron easier on this dear family," Schroeder said in a January interview.
And so far, Schroeder hasn't been the only person hoping to ease the family's grief.
"Local contractor, Kurt Lonnberg of Lonnberg Construction, was quick to offer his help when the project took off," Schroeder said. "He put texture on the ceilings; and he consults us and pitches in when we need him. His knowledge has given us confidence as we pursue this big project!"
In addition, Kitchens Inc. has donated cabinets and countertops to the project and Sherwin Williams gave the crew $500 worth of paint.
To Schroeder, seeing the heartfelt generosity from local businesses has been the most exciting thing to happen during what she calls "Extreme Makeover: Schutte Edition."
"It is overwhelming and makes me tearful," she said.
Diana Schutte and her family also have high hopes for the project.
"It's been fun getting the updates on what is being done to the house we dearly loved. We can't wait to see the transformation. We are hoping another family can move into it and fall in love just like we did and make their own amazing memories," she said.
The next stage of the project will focus on outdoor improvements including a new porch rail as well as updates to the fence and shutters. Schroeder said Meade Lumber has offered to help with some expenses for the outdoor project, but she is still working out the details with the company.
An open house is tentatively set for Feb. 24.
Donations for the "Extreme Makeover: Schutte Edition" project can be sent to Farmers State Bank, Schutte Makeover, P.O. Box 157, Jetmore, KS 67854. Checks should be made payable to: Schutte Makeover. Anyone wishing to donate their time, labor or possible fixtures for the home should contact the Dodge City Daily Globe at (620) 408-9917.
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WellPoint Urges Seniors to Get Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines
WellPoint Urges Seniors to Get Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines
For older adults, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The seasonal flu can be serious for everybody. So serious, in fact, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that nearly everyone get a flu vaccine.i This is particularly true for seniors (adults 65 and older).
As people age, it becomes more difficult for them to fight illness. As a result, older adults are at greater risk of serious flu-related complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization and even death. According to Flu.gov, a website collaboration of several government agencies, 90 percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older.ii
Fortunately, seniors can take measures to protect themselves by being vaccinated against both the flu and pneumonia. Unfortunately, one-third of people age 65 and older do not get their annual influenza shots and more than one-third have never been vaccinated against pneumonia, according to the CDC. With the flu season under way, WellPoint is urging those 65 and older to get vaccinated against the flu and pneumonia.
"With few exceptions, there really is no reason for seniors not to get their vaccines, including their flu and pneumonia vaccines," said Dr. Karen Amstutz, WellPoint's medical director for Medicare and Medicaid products. "Studies have shown that these vaccines are generally safe and effective. They also are easy to get and typically paid for by Medicare."
Following are some things WellPoint wants seniors to know about vaccines and flu season.
Flu Vaccine: Flu shots this year address three viruses, including the H1N1 virus, the H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus. While the H1N1 virus used to make the 2012-2013 flu vaccine is the same virus that was included in the 2011-2012 vaccine, the influenza H3N2 and B vaccine viruses are different from those in the 2011-2012 influenza vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere.
Pneumonia, too: Even some people who get the flu vaccine forget to get the pneumonia vaccine. According to the CDC, seniors should get both. Unlike the annual flu shot, most people need to get the pneumonia vaccine only once, although under some circumstances a second dose may be needed, according to the CDC. It is important for seniors to keep good records about their vaccination history, the CDC says.
Easy Does It: Getting vaccinated is easy for Medicare beneficiaries and their pocketbooks. Most people get the vaccines at their primary care physician's office. Additionally, many flu vaccine clinics are offered. The shot also is increasingly available at pharmacies and retail locations. The costs of both vaccines and their administration are generally covered by Medicare Part B, as long as the provider accepts Medicare patients.iii
Safety First: There's a common misperception that the flu shot can give people the flu. It can't. Flu shots are inactivated vaccines containing killed viruses ― they aren't live so they can't cause infection, according to flu.gov.iv Manufacturers kill the viruses while making the vaccine and batches are tested to ensure safety. In addition to the shots, there is a flu mist made from a weakened form of the virus, but it isn't recommended for seniors, according to the CDC. Like flu shots, pneumonia shots are made from inactivated materials.v
Never Too Late: It's a good idea to get the flu vaccine as soon as it's available in the fall. However, since influenza activity typically doesn't peak until January or February, it's still worth getting the vaccine as late as January. The pneumonia vaccine is offered year round. Health plans like WellPoint's affiliated plans send reminders to their members about the importance of being vaccinated.
Follow Doctor's Orders: Even though flu and pneumonia vaccines are recommended for seniors there are some exceptions, so be sure to follow your doctor's orders. For example, flu vaccines are not recommended for people severely allergic to chicken eggs or those who had a bad reaction in the past.
Everyday Precautions: According to the CDC, the flu spreads mainly when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. For that reason, it's a good idea to avoid close contact with infected people and to keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth. Other good flu-fighting tips include maintaining healthy habits, such as washing hands with soap and water, getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing stress, drinking plenty of liquids and eating nutritious foods.
For more information about the dangers of flu and the benefits of vaccinations, talk to a health care provider or visit www.cdc.gov/flu. A list of flu clinics is available by going to www.flu.gov and plugging in a zip code.
This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Please consult your health care provider for advice about treatments that may affect your health.
About WellPoint, Inc.
At WellPoint, we believe there is an important connection between our members' health and well-being—and the value we bring our customers and shareholders. So each day we work to improve the health of our members and their communities. And, we can make a real difference since we have approximately 36 million people in our affiliated health plans, and approximately 66 million people served through our subsidiaries. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, WellPoint serves members as the Blue Cross licensee for California; the Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, New York (as the Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee in 10 New York City metropolitan and surrounding counties and as the Blue Cross or Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee in selected upstate counties only), Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.), and Wisconsin. In a majority of these service areas, WellPoint's plans do business as Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, or Empire Blue Cross (in the New York service areas). WellPoint also serves customers throughout the country as UniCare and in certain markets through our Amerigroup and CareMore subsidiaries. Our 1-800 CONTACTS, Inc. subsidiary offers customers online sales of contact lenses, eyeglasses and other ocular products. Additional information about WellPoint is available atwww.wellpoint.com.
WellPoint affiliated plans are health plans with a Medicare contract.
WellPoint affiliated plans are stand-alone prescription drug plans with a Medicare contract.
ihttp://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2010/r100224.htm, accessed Oct. 16, 2012
iihttp://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/seniors/index.html, accessed Oct. 16, 2012
iiihttp://www.cdc.gov/flu/, accessed Oct. 16, 2012
ivhttp://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/vaccination/vsafety/20102011.html, accessed Oct. 22, 2012
vhttp://www.vaccineinformation.org/pneumchild/qandavax.asp, accessed Oct. 16, 2012
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If Thursday's bounce was a correction… then Friday's drop is just one lower close away from confirming a bigger drop underway. Friday's close was a new low for the decline, and Friday's low was a new intraday low. But Wednesday night's Globex low still offers a challenge sellers.
Pattern points… (Setups and technicals)
Friday afternoon's timing windows offered a great example on how not to launch a rally.
The bias environment exit was still testing the noon hour's high, despite having probed above it. Then the final hour's entry was testing the bias environment's high, despite also having probed above it. Not probing above either would have been more bullish — or, at least, allowed for a bullish setup — for keeping the buying pressure in reserve.
Instead, buyers expended energy without gaining traction, indicating that they were weak hands. Then the 3:10-3:20 window did the same. Potential to rally up to 1427.50 was replaced by the likelihood of resuming the decline.
Except that the close was nearing. So, although the 1420.50 session low was revisited, that wasn't until after the cash session close. And it was not a fresh low. If the decline were going to extend down to the 1400.00 area, then it should do so without delay Monday. Gapping open above the afternoon's 1426.00 high would instead trigger a session-long rally.
What's Next… (Outlook and opportunities)
A special note about this weekend's Saturday Strategy Session: There might not be one next weekend, and there definitely is not one the following week. So, if you have stocks, or in-depth questions about methodology, or just want to get you charting fix, then be sure to join us at 9:30am ET.
Look for at least one update overnight or ahead of the Morning Market Tour… My thoughts on the day's econ calendar are linked here.


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I trust Mel is up to something but while the fire is warm inside I am freezing outside!
I have owned SXM from 1.50. Bought more today. I am growing increasingly concerned every day however with the stock going down. It seems that there has been ample time for something on the debt front. Everyday that we go without an annoucement, the stock is in the hands of the shorts. No news just means down, down, down. Yes, I have a pretty big investment in this company now. Funny, great product, at a reasonable monthly price, and content is wonderful. But, the thought of BK, which could be a reality is dreadful. Pretty soon there will be a point where the loyal stock holders and customers of this company are going to just get turned off and cut the service. Mel and company need to be more open with their intentions, providing some guidance on an ongoing basis. If I was the CEO I know that I would be infront of cameras getting my message out there. I would beg for interviews and thus provide something substantial for the shareholders of the company. Mel must be seen more often! I just wish I could be part of this company and give my support to what I believe is needed on the retail front. I have many many years of experience there and what I see right now is not very good.


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Vermont report finds no smart meter danger
MONTPELIER -- A new state report concludes that smart meters that utilities give customers to measure power consumption and save energy emit far less potentially harmful material than considered safe by the Federal Communications Commission.
Some environmental groups have raised concerns about the long-term health effects of being exposed to the radio frequency radiation emitted by the meters. And the group Vermonters for a Clean Environment doesn't trust the study's findings.
The highest level of exposure the study found in its tests was 3.9 percent of the FCC's top exposure limit, said the Department of Public Service, which hired the company that prepared the report. The study found that other commonly used devices, including cordless phones, cellphones and microwave ovens, all emit higher levels of radio frequency.
"It is concluded that any potential exposure to the investigated smart meters will comply with the FCC exposure rules by a wide margin," said the report, which was released Wednesday.
The conclusions of the report were based on results of lab testing and field measurements from smart meters being used by Green Mountain Power and the Burlington Electric Department.
GMP spokeswoman Dorothy Schnure said the new smart meters, and other technological improvements, would improve reliability and help the utility offer more cost-effective service to its customers.
"The results of this study confirmed what we already believed: smart meters are safe for our customers," she said.
But Vermonters for a Clean Environment, which describes itself as an environmental advocacy group that works to ensure citizens have a voice in the regulatory process, said the study was flawed.
"Our concerns have to do with the need to accurately assess the emissions from the wireless smart meters," said Matt Levin, the group's outreach and development director. "While I have not read the report in detail, based on our conversations with department staff and the consultants who performed the report, we do not believe the testing was accurate or done in an unbiased, independent manner."
The Legislature commissioned the report last year as part of a package of energy legislation.
A number of Vermont utilities are installing smart meters in place of traditional meters that had to be regularly read by someone to determine a customer's power consumption. Smart meters allow two-way communications between the customer and the utility, in many cases by two-way radio.
The meters could make it possible to allow electricity prices to vary at different times of the day, which could encourage consumers to use power-hungry appliances such as dishwashers and clothes dryers at night when demand, and the price, is low.
But some feel human exposure to the radio frequency levels from smart meters can cause cancer and other ills.
"There's another set of health concerns -- anecdotally people experience nausea, headaches, dizziness -- heart problems, that seem to correlate with exposure to the wireless smart meter," Levin said.
Levin said his group had asked to work with the state to establish the scope of the study and select the firm to conduct it.
"All we have is another thing to argue about, and that's not helpful," Levin said.
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My favorite part of the story is when Big Pig and Little Pig dig their holes because they make their own swimming pools and create a big splash. My favorite character is Big Pig because he digs a small hole when he is so big. I like the pictures because they help tell the story.
You should read this story because it is funny when they both jump in their swimming pools. This story will make you laugh and wish you had a pool.


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February 10, 2014
CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; firstname.lastname@example.com
By Brandon Riddle
College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office
CONWAY — Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will discuss the universe when he speaks to a sold-out audience at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 on the University of Central Arkansas campus.
The lecture in Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall – "The Search for Life in the Universe" – will last 60 minutes with a 30-minute Q&A session to follow. The lecture is sponsored by Conway Printing Company.
Tyson is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium and a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History.
"There are going to be more students at this lecture than we've ever had at any of our lectures, so it's very popular with the students," said UCA Public Appearances Director Amanda Horton.
Tyson explored science in the hit PBS show, "NOVA ScienceNOW," providing an easily understandable look into the universe. His run on the show was from 2006-2011.
He will host "Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey," a National Geographic Channel/Fox documentary series premiering March 9.
Tyson's publicist, Jodi Solomon, said audiences have shown deep appreciation for his wide variety of unscripted responses during the Q&A session.
"His answers, even to simple questions, are informative and entertaining in ways that benefit the entire audience, not just the one who asked the question," Solomon said.
Tickets for his Reynolds appearance sold out in 45 minutes on the first day of sales, a record time for the performance hall.
To accommodate the demand for additional tickets, sold-out simulcasts will be shown in Lewis Science Center room 102 and College of Business room 107, allowing for about 300 attendees to watch him speak on screen.
"This [simulcast] is a first for Reynolds," Horton said. "Our administration felt very passionate about trying to open up this lecture to more people."
A one-hour book signing will follow the Q&A session for all ticketholders.
Tyson's often outspoken scientific observations about pop culture have landed him a spot of his own in trending news.
As one of the scientists involved in removing Pluto's status as a planet, Tyson said he might be the only astrophysicist to ever get "hate mail in crayon for killing Pluto."
He has appeared on "The Daily Show," "The Colbert Report" and "Real Time with Bill Maher." People Magazine named Tyson the "Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive" in 2000.
UCA physics and astronomy professor Dr. William Slaton placed Tyson among other science communicators such as Bill Nye, Jane Goodall and Carl Sagan.
"He can inspire and educate young children or adults with his words and images of the cosmos," Slaton said. "I think he excels at this because that sense of wonder is still in his voice, and his audience catches the thrill of discovery from him."
Slaton said that as a physics educator, it makes him happy to see so many people coming to hear an astrophysicist speak.
Junior John Ferrier, UCA Physics Club president, said Tyson was a wonderful ambassador for science because he has a sense of humor.
"To us [in the physics community], science is cool, and Dr. Tyson makes it cool to everyone else," Ferrier said. "He has a way of conveying how we feel and see things to others."
Though the show is sold out, tickets may become available the day of the event. Any turn-back tickets would available one hour prior to the lecture. Tickets into Reynolds would be free for students and $5 to $15 for the public.
For more information, contact Horton at (501) 450-3682 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The UCA College of Fine Arts and Communication includes the Departments of Art, Communication, Mass Communication and Theatre, Music and Writing. The college's primary mission is the preparation of the next generation of artists, educators and communicators. For more information about CFAC, visit www.uca.edu/cfac or call (501) 450-3293.