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HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH ON ALCOHOL-RELATED PROBLEMS Release Date: March 6, 1998 PA NUMBER: PAS-98-037 P.T. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism PURPOSE The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) seeks health services research grant proposals which are aimed at developing a knowledge base to improve the delivery of services for alcohol-related problems. Such a knowledge base includes both treatment and preventive interventions. This program announcement (PA) invites research proposals to test strategies for improving the availability, accessibility, delivery, quality, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes of alcohol-related treatment and prevention services. The research objectives include, but are not limited to, the broad goal of advancing scientific understanding of the effects of organizational structures and processes, as well as financing and reimbursement mechanisms (specifically the combination of organizational structures and financing mechanisms that constitute managed care) on the availability, accessibility, utilization, delivery, content, quality, outcomes, cost, and cost-effectiveness of alcohol treatment services. Objectives also include studying the effectiveness and cost- effectiveness of alcohol prevention services in reducing the demand for health care services. Also of key importance is improving the methodological tools, data reporting systems, and analysis techniques useful for conducting health services research. This program announcement replaces the announcement "Health Services Research on Alcohol-Related Problems" (PA-96-021) issued February 1996. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of "Healthy People 2000," a PHS-led national activity for setting priority areas. This program announcement, is related to the priority areas of alcohol abuse reduction and alcoholism treatment. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of "Healthy People 2000" (Full Report: Stock No. 017-001-00474-0 or Summary Report: Stock No.017-001-00473-1) through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402-9325 (Telephone: 202-512-1800). ELIGIBILITY Applications may be submitted by domestic and foreign, for-profit and non-profit, public and private organizations, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of State and local governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal Government. Racial/ethnic minority individuals, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply as Principal Investigators. MECHANISM OF SUPPORT Research support may be obtained through applications for a regular research project grant (R01) or Small Grant (R03). Applications are also encouraged for Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21), which are limited to up to 2 years for up to 100,000 for direct costs per year. Applicants for Exploratory/ Developmental Grants will need to cite the program announcement for Secondary Analysis of Existing Health Services Data Sets PA-97-066 in addition to this announcement in their application. Applicants may also submit Investigator- Initiated Interactive Research Project Grants under this program announcement. Interactive Research Project Grants require the coordinated submission of related regular research project grant applications from investigators who wish to collaborate on research. Potential applicants for Exploratory/Developmental Grants may obtain copies of the specific announcements from the NIAAA Home Page at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov or from the Office of Scientific Affairs, NIAAA, 6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 409, MSC 7003, Bethesda, MD 20892-7003, telephone: 301-443-4375 or FAX 301-443- 6077. Further information on grant mechanisms and areas of research interest may be obtained from program staff listed under INQUIRIES. FUNDS AVAILABLE It is estimated that up to $6 million will be available for FY 1998 and FY 1999 to fund approximately 24 grant awards under this announcement. This level of support is dependent on the receipt of a sufficient number of applications of high scientific merit. Awards must be made within NIH cost containment guidelines. Applicants are encouraged to contact NIAAA program staff to review these guidelines. Although the financial plans of the NIAAA provide for the support of this program, the award of grants pursuant to this program announcement is contingent upon the availability of funds for this purpose. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Health services research is defined as "research endeavors that study the impact of the organization, financing and management of health services on the quality, cost, access to and outcomes of care" (PL 101-321, Section 409). Health services research also is concerned with assessing the effectiveness of health services in applied clinical settings. For the purposes of this program announcement, health services research includes: (a) the assessment of the impact of treatment services and the effects of organizational and financing arrangements in "real world" clinical settings on the quality and outcomes of care provided to patients with alcohol abuse and alcoholism or with medical problems consequent to alcoholism, and (b) the assessment of the effectiveness of prevention services as well as their financing, organization, management, implementation, cost, and utilization. As directed by subsequent legislation (P.L. 103-43), for the purposes of this program announcement, health services research does not include studies of the efficacy of specific preventive, diagnostic, and treatment modalities. Applications whose main objective is to establish and support treatment or prevention service programs are not eligible for funding under this program announcement. Support for the costs of research-related treatment, rehabilitation, or prevention services and programs may be requested only for those particular costs related to the implementation of the research project and for that period of time required by the research project. These costs must be justified in terms of research objectives, methods, and designs that promise to yield important generalizable knowledge and/or to make a significant contribution to theoretical concepts. Applicants should adopt research designs appropriate to alcohol-related treatment and prevention services research studies (see Lettieri 1992; Sechrest, Persin, and Bunker 1990; Cook and Campbell 1979; Gold et al. 1996). Research designs should contain a judicious mixture of both scientific rigor and thoughtful responses to the exigencies of conducting research in "real world," applied settings. Applicants may wish to consult publications in health services research (e.g., Altman and Reinhardt 1996) as well as alcohol-specific examples of prevention and treatment research. The following list of research topics is for illustrative purposes. Proposals on topics not explicitly mentioned below, but which fall within the research objectives of this program announcement, will also be accepted. However, highest program priority is for research on the topics listed below. These were identified by the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as the most promising areas for continued investment in health services research. Of the areas listed below, organization, financing, managed care, and cost- effectiveness are least well-represented in the portfolio of currently-funded grants. By contrast, effectiveness and outcome studies are relatively more numerous. The desire to balance the portfolio consequently gives greater priority to the former topics and less to the latter. However, strong applications in all areas will be considered for funding. Managed Care. Few issues have generated as much controversy in the general health care arena and in the delivery of alcohol services as the consequences of managed care. Despite the rapid growth of managed behavioral health care, little is known about how alcohol services are delivered under managed care arrangements. To address this knowledge gap, researchers should: 1. Conduct research on the financial, organizational, and management arrangements known as "managed care" and their effects on the accessibility, utilization, quality, cost, and outcomes of alcohol treatment services. 2. Conduct research that describes and monitors the characteristics and trends of managed care plans for alcohol treatment. Organization. The system that delivers alcohol treatment and prevention services is complex with many interconnected elements. The task of understanding this system is made more difficult in the current era of rapid change, in which new structures and roles are quickly emerging as others are re-defined. This rapid change creates a special need for research to: 1. Develop comprehensive models of the varied elements of the alcohol treatment system and explain the relationships, structure, incentives, integration, and interaction at work in those components. 2. Study the role played by Government -- as purchaser, provider, and regulator -- in the provision, delivery, and quality of alcohol treatment services. 3. Identify the factors that impede or facilitate the receipt of care by different client populations and the characteristics of the treatment services received by those client populations. Financing. Arrangements for financing alcohol services are similarly undergoing rapid and fundamental change. It is critical to understand the intended and unintended consequences of these changes. To understand these impacts, research should: 1. Study the allocation of risks and incentives within private and public arrangements for the financing of alcohol treatment services and the consequences of alternate financing arrangements. 2. Identify the factors that determine which individuals will be insured for alcohol-related services and the extent of the insurance coverage for those services. Access and Utilization. Issues of access to and utilization of services focus on whether individuals who need services actually receive them, as well as on the quantity and mix of services that are received. These questions are particularly important for planning purposes, as well as for promoting equitable access to treatment services. Research should: 1. Study the individual-, organizational-, and sociocultural-level factors that affect access to and utilization of alcohol treatment, with emphasis on exploring the interaction of these factors . 2. Determine whether group differences in utilization rates reflect differences in need or the existence of inequities in access to treatment. Effectiveness and Outcomes. Some of the most compelling questions about alcohol treatment have to do with what works -- that is, "What are the outcomes of different treatment modalities, for different types of clients, in different settings," and "What factors help to make treatment services effective?" In health services research, the focus is on outcomes in practice settings and under typical rather than ideal conditions. Efficacy studies of treatment outcomes under ideal, experimental conditions are not appropriate under the terms of this announcement but may be submitted in regular research grant applications. Instead research should: 1. Study whether treatments that have been shown to be efficacious in controlled trials are also effective in real life clinical settings. 2. Investigate the relative effectiveness of competing treatment strategies for specific forms of disorders and affected populations. Costs and Cost-Effectiveness. As the health care system changes, payers, providers, governments and consumers will make a host of decisions that will determine how dollars are spent for alcohol treatment. Making wise choices involves balancing costs against outcomes. These considerations suggest that future research should: 1. Compare the costs of alcohol treatment programs with their outcomes, benefits, and cost offsets. Prevention. While there have been many studies assessing prevention outcomes in terms of reduced drinking, fewer traffic accidents, or reduced incidence of cirrhosis or other chronic diseases, researchers have seldom taken the additional step of assessing whether these reductions have lowered subsequent demand for health care. To close this gap in current knowledge, research should: 1. Measure the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alcohol prevention in reducing the demand for health care services. 2. Assess the outcomes of prevention activities among populations having a high level of health care services use or at risk for high-cost care events. Methodology. In health services research, as in other areas of research, advances in methodology are needed to produce the sophisticated tools that are used to build the knowledge base. To facilitate such progress, researchers should: 1. Improve existing measures of alcohol services delivery by working towards common definitions and measures and by testing the reliability and validity of those measures. 2. Enhance national-level data collection and reporting systems suitable for monitoring and analyzing alcohol health services delivery. 3. Refine methods used to analyze existing data sets relevant to alcohol health services research. INCLUSION OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and their subpopulations must be included in all NIH supported biomedical and behavioral research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and compelling rationale and justification is provided that inclusion is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or the purpose of the research. This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 (Section 492B of Public Law 103-43) and supersedes and strengthens the previous policies (Concerning the Inclusion of Women in Study Populations, and Concerning the Inclusion of Minorities in Study Populations), which have been in effect since 1990. The new policy contains some provisions that are substantially different from the 1990 policies. All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the "NIH Guidelines For Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research," which have been published in the Federal Register of March 20, 1994 (FR 59 14508-14513) and reprinted in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, Volume 23, Number 11, March 18, 1994. Investigators also may obtain copies of the policy from the program staff listed under INQUIRIES. Program staff may also provide additional relevant information concerning the policy. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications are to be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 5/95) and will be accepted at the standard application deadlines as indicated in the application kit. Application kits are available at most institutional offices of sponsored research and may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, telephone 301-710-0267, email, email@example.com. The title and number of the program announcement must be typed in section 2 of the face page of the application. The completed original application and five legible copies must be sent or delivered to: CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC REVIEW (formerly Division of Research Grants) NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 6701 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, ROOM 1040 - MSC 7710 BETHESDA, MD 20892-7710 BETHESDA, MD 20817-7710 (for express/courier service) REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS Applications that are complete will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group convened in accordance with the standard NIH peer review procedures. As part of the initial merit review, all applications will receive a written critique and undergo a process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific merit, generally the top half of the applications under review, will be discussed, assigned a priority score, and receive a second level review by the appropriate national advisory council. Review Criteria The five criteria to be used in the evaluation of grant applications are listed below. To put those criteria in context, the following information is contained in instructions to the peer reviewers. The goals of NIH-supported research are to advance our understanding of biological systems, improve the control of disease, and enhance health. The reviewers will comment on the following aspects of the application in their written critiques in order to judge the likelihood that the proposed research will have a substantial impact on the pursuit of these goals. Each of these criteria will be addressed and considered by the reviewers in assigning the overall score weighting them as appropriate for each application. Note that the application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely to have a major scientific impact and thus deserve a high priority score. For example, an investigator may propose to carry out important work that by its nature is not innovative but is essential to move a field forward. Significance: Does this study address an important problem? If the aims of the application are achieved, how will scientific knowledge be advanced? What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts or methods that drive this field? Approach: Are the conceptual framework, design, methods, and analyses adequately developed, well-integrated, and appropriate to the aims of the project? Does the applicant acknowledge potential problem areas and consider alternative tactics? Innovation: Does the project employ novel concepts, approaches or methods? Are the aims original and innovative? Does the project challenge existing paradigms or develop new methodologies or technologies? Investigator: Is the investigator appropriately trained and well-suited to carry out this work? Is the work proposed appropriate to the experience level of the principal investigator and other researchers (if any)? Environment: Does the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Do the proposed experiments take advantage of unique features of the scientific environment or employ useful collaborative arrangements? Is there evidence of institutional support? Budget: Is the requested budget and estimation of time to completion of the project appropriate for the proposed research? In addition, plans for the recruitment and retention of subjects will be evaluated as will the adequacy of plans to include both genders and minorities and their subgroups as appropriate for the scientific goal of the research. The initial review group will also examine the provisions for the protection of human and animal subjects and the safety of the research environment. AWARD CRITERIA Applications recommended for approval by the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will be considered for funding on the basis of the overall scientific and technical merit of the application as determined by peer review, NIAAA programmatic needs and balance, and the availability of funds. INQUIRIES Inquiries concerning this program announcement are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any issues or questions from potential applicants is welcome. Inquiries regarding programmatic issues may be directed to: For general information: Robert Huebner, Ph.D. Division of Clinical and Prevention Research National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 6000 Executive Boulevard MSC 7003 Bethesda, MD 20892-7003 Telephone: (301) 443-0787 FAX: (301) 443-8774 Email: email@example.com For studies on access, utilization, cost, and prevention: Mike Hilton, Ph.D. Division of Clinical and Prevention Research National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 6000 Executive Boulevard MSC 7003 Bethesda, MD 20892-7003 Telephone: (301) 443-8753 FAX: (301) 443-8774 Email: email@example.com For studies on effectiveness, outcomes, and methods: Harold Perl, Ph.D. Division of Clinical and Prevention Research National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 6000 Executive Boulevard MSC 7003 Bethesda, MD 20892-7003 Telephone: (301) 443-0788 FAX: (301) 443-8774 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com For studies on organization, financing, and managed care: Wendy Smith, Ph.D. Division of Clinical and Prevention Research National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 6000 Executive Boulevard MSC 7003 Bethesda, MD 20892-7003 Telephone: (301) 443-8771 FAX: (301) 443-8774 Email: email@example.com Direct inquiries regarding fiscal matters to: Edward Ellis Grants Management Branch National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 6000 Executive Boulevard MSC 7003 Bethesda, MD 20892-7003 Telephone: (301) 443-4706 FAX: (301) 443-3891 Email: email@example.com AUTHORITY AND REGULATIONS This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, No. 93.273. Awards are made under the authorization of the Public Health Service Act, Sections 301 and 464H, and administered under the PHS policies and Federal Regulations at Title 42 CFR Part 52 and 45 CFR Part 74 or 45 CFR Part 95, as applicable. This program is not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372 or Health Systems Agency Review. The Public Health Service (PHS) strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion of a facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day care, health care or early childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people. References Altman, S.H. and Reinhardt, U.E. Strategic Choices for a Changing Health Care System. Chicago: Health Administration Press, 1996. Cook, T.D. and Campbell, D.T. Quasi-Experimentation: Design and Analysis Issues for Field Settings. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1979. Gold, M.J., Siegel, J.E., Russell, L.B., and Weinstein, M.C. Cost-Effectiveness in Health and Medicine. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. Lettieri, D.J. A Primer of Research Strategies in Alcoholism Treatment Assessment. DHHS Pub. No. (ADM) 92-1882. Rockville, MD: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1992. Sechrest, L.; Persin, E.; and Bunker, J., eds. Research Methodology: Strengthening Causal Interpretations of Nonexperimental Data. DHHS Pub. No. (PHS) 90-3454. Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, 1990.
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Update: Asante Samuel was again a "limited" practice participant in the Eagles' final substantive workout before Thursay night's meeting with the Houston Texans.
Afterward, Samuel was noncommital about whether he will be able to play.
"Getting better," he said. "Working hard to get better. Working every day to get better."
Samuel seemed to be walking normally, which of course is not much like playing cornerback against Andre Johnson.
"I don't know that," defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said, when asked if he expects to have Samuel against the Texans. "He was out there a little bit today. We'll see; it's a day-to-day thing, and he's working hard at it, I know that."
Earlier: Andy Reid tried to defuse any controversy about the potential frustration of wide receiver DeSean Jackson when he met with reporters today, by lauding Jackson's desire.
After that, Jackson finally spoke with reporters, for the first time since Sunday's 31-26 loss at Chicago.
"I''m here to play football, and win football games," said Jackson, who declined to discuss the situation in the locker room after the game, in which he reportedly was upbraided by the coach for his demeanor. "People can say what they want," he said. "I can care less about that.If it doesn't have to do with winning football games, I could care less about it."
Jackson indicated all is well between him and Reid and him and his teammates. He declined to answer a question about whether the Eagles need to get him the ball.
'There's nothing to clear, no air or nothing," he said.
"I love that he loves the ball. That's what I love," Reid said, emphatically. "Man, he wants it and he wants it now and he wants it in crunch time. There are a lot of guys that would climb under this table in crunch time. He wants the ball. I like that, it's a beautiful thing. I'll take care of everything else, man, I love that part."
Reid said the lack of catches by Jackson against Chicago was a reflection of how good is and how quickly he has established his reputation. Reid again called Jackson "one of the elite wide receivers" in the NFL.
"People know how good he is," Reid said. "This is no secret. He's a good football player. Teams, obviously, calculate for that and scheme for that and with that, I thought [QB] Michael [Vick] did a good job of, if he's doubled, then either going to LeSean or to Celek or back out to Jeremy; it's one of those deals. Some games there are going to be more catches."
"The beautiful thing is that we have a team of other players that can catch the football and do things with the football. So that's okay to focus on one guy. But these other guys are also making tremendous plays. So somewhere though teams figure that out and then it opens back up and good things happen."
Reid said each receiver has a grouping of plays designed for them.
"We try to get the ball to all the players," Reid said.
Asked about Jackson potentially shying away from contact, Reid said, "He's 169 pounds. There might not be a 165 pound male in this room. It's one of those deals, everybody is 20 pounds or greater than he is. There is a time when he has to be smart."
In other matters:
On Asante Samuel's status: "He felt pretty good. He came in and got treatment this morning. He went through the walkthrough. He did feel better than he did yesterday."
On the quick turnaround: "Bodies are sore for both teams. No different for them than it is for us. On the other side of that, you have to do mind over matter and get yourself in the right frame of mind to go play."
On the Eagles' having past success in short week situations: "Every situation is different. We got back into it yesterday and tried to hit it running. We had our focus on the Texans … You are going to ask the players to incorporate a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday practice all in one. If they get through today, they have the package and can do our mock game tomorrow."
Also, the Eagles' game against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 12 will remain in prime time, the league announced.
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New Haven, CT - Coming off three straight Ivy League victories including a 7-0 victory over former No. 69 Cornell, the Bulldogs (9-8, 4-1 Ivy) earned a No. 67 ranking in the April 17th ITA Rankings. Yale has won five of its last six matches, including four Ivy League victories, and is currently in second place in the Ivy League behind Penn.
The Bulldogs received this new ranking as they prepare to close out their season with matches at Harvard Friday and against Dartmouth at home Sunday. Yale is looking for its first share of the Ivy League title since 1989. With a Penn loss to Columbia or Cornell, the Bulldogs will finish with a share of the Ivy League Championship if they win out.
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Malnutrition is well known among adults with tuberculosis. Protein deficiency may have a particular detrimental effect on the ability of the body to fight tuberculosis. Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are also common during tuberculosis. Before antibiotics were used to treat tuberculosis, cod liver oil was a mainstay. Studies suggest that the Vitamin A found in cod liver oil may have helped treat the disease by boosting the immune systems response to the bacteria.
It is important to consume a balanced diet to provide your body with the nutrients that you need to fight tuberculosis. It particularly is important to avoid consuming any alcohol during the entire course of your treatment as this could result in treatment complications and side effects.
Weight gain generally improves during appropriate tuberculosis treatment and appropriate nutritional supplementation. However, persons who complete treatment are at risk of losing weight that was gained.
Some tips for a balanced diet are listed below. For assistance, please consult a registered dietician for a diet tailored to your needs.
While not directly addressing the issue of protein, The Dietary Guidelines For Americans say, "While protein is an important macronutrient in the diet, most Americans are already currently consuming enough and do not need to increase their intake. As such, protein consumption, while important for nutrient adequacy, is not a focus of this document." However, they do recommend you to choose foods that contain lean protein, stating:
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RTMFP Groups / Multicast now available from Adobe Labs
Kevin Towes, Flash Media Server product manager, announced the availability of Stratus 2 today. If you are interested in the details of Flash Player 10.1 P2P, I would strongly recommend to watch Matthew Kaufman's presentation on Adobe TV.
"Today, we released Stratus 2 RTMFP introduction service with full support RTMFP Groups. With this updated service, developers can start exploring a full set of Peer Assisted Networking functionality within Flash player 10.1 and AIR 2.0.
You can access your Developer key and more details here.
Adobe® Stratus 2 enables peer assisted networking using the Real Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP) within the Adobe Flash® Platform. RTMFP is the evolution of media delivery and real time communication over the Internet enabling peers on the network to assist in delivery. Stratus was first introduced in 2008 as a rendezvous-only service that allowed clients to send data from client to client without passing through a server. Adobe Flash Player 10, which debuted peer assisted networking, has been adopted today by over 90% of all internet connected PCs.
We have some new articles in the works, and sample applications coming soon, but you can start using the new service right now.
For details on RTMFP Groups, please visit this site.
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2004 Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône Villages Vinsobres Les Cornuds, 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache, $18.99, 14% alc.: Dark garnet, fading to pink at the rim, with a generous nose of rich, ripe and earthy black plums and berries that follows through on the palate with plenty more earth and formidable structure; a leathery note emerges more and more with air, helping to shape the character of the wine. If you must drink this now, give it at least an hour in a decanter and grill some good red meat to go with it, but really, five to eight years in the cellar would do this one justice, and it'll be a much better wine for it. Grapes de-stemmed, with Syrah macerated in truncated tapered wooden vats with cap punching and pumping over, and Grenache in stainless steel tanks, then blended after malolactic fermentation. Matured in stainless steel (80%) and two year old barrels, with six months bottle aging before release.
2004 Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau L'Andeol, 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, $18.99, 14% alc.: Dark garnet in color from rim to rim, with solid, straightforward flavors and aromas of black plums, currants and berries, anchored with an earthy core and shaded with notes of briar bramble and a certain meaty quality; it seems to show a hint of the 10% cask maturation on the nose, but not in the mouth. Full bodied, dense, well structured and yet accessible as it smoothes out with some time in the glass, it will age and improve over the next three to five years, or you can decant it for an hour now and enjoy it with grilled red meats or a hearty stew.
2004 Perrin & Fils Gigondas La Gille, 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, $26.99, 14% alc.: We're suckers for good Gigondas at our house, and this dark garnet gives further testimony as to why; it's all underbrush and earthy, leathery black fruit aromatics shaded with a note of tar, with plenty more of all of the above in the mouth, fleshing out with an hour's air to morph into a pretty nice glass of wine. Full bodied, well structured and reasonably long on the finish, with more and more leather as it opens; indeed a few hours does wonders for this, but still, it's a ten year wine, so its best days are well ahead of it. Like the last few noted here, give it some air if you have to drink it now, and pair it with the usual suspects; otherwise, try it again in 2009 to see where it's at. Not de-stemmed, with vatting for 13 days and pumping over rather than cap-punching; sees one year in casks (70%) and one year old barrels.
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Some financial professionals use designations that imply that they are experts at helping seniors with financial issues. Many seniors, however, don't understand the sets of initials that may follow the names of these financial professionals or the meaning of the titles - such as "senior specialist" or "retirement advisor" - they use to market themselves.
The education, experience, and other requirements for receiving and maintaining a "senior" designation vary greatly. In some cases, a financial professional may need to study and pass several rigorous exams - after working in a designated field for several years - to receive a particular designation. In other cases, it may be relatively easy in terms of time and effort to receive a "senior" designation, even for an individual with no relevant experience.
If you want to find out more about a particular professional designation, check out the "Understanding Investment Professional Designations" page on the FINRA's website. The page provides the education and experience requirements for many professional designations. In addition, you can find out whether the granting organization for a particular designation requires continuing education, offers a public disciplinary or investor complaint process, or provides a way to check the status of a financial professional. Keep in mind that neither FINRA nor the SEC endorses any professional designation.
Even after doing some research, it may not be clear to you whether a professional designation represents legitimate expertise, a marketing tool, or something in between. That's one reason you should always look beyond a financial professional's designation and determine whether he or she can provide the type of financial services or product you need.
We encourage you to thoroughly evaluate the background of anyone with whom you intend to do business - before you hand over your hard-earned cash. You also should ask questions - that's the best advice we can give you about how to invest wisely. We see too many investors who might have avoided trouble and losses if they had asked basic questions from the start.
You can learn more about the questions you should ask about investments and financial professionals by reading our Ask Questions brochure. Our Check Out Brokers and Advisers brochure tells you how to get background information on a financial professional, including prior employment history and disciplinary actions.
The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has provided this information as a service to investors. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SEC policy. If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.


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My sister, Michelle, is visiting from New Jersey. I have another sister, Lisa, who lives in New York. We all (including our mother) have the same taste in just about everything. If one person buys something, we all want it. (Sabrina can attest to that). We are not weird about it, and don't dress the same when together, however our closets all look very similar. And of course we all want to knit the same things.
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Oh wow. That bolero jacket is just beautiful. And how nice that you and your sisters (and your mother) share the same tastes; it must make you feel really connected to them (though I imagine it lead to jealous fights when teenagers, perhaps!) My sisters and I actually have quite different taste in clothes, but there are other things that we hold dearly in common. Unfortunately, they do not knit, however...ReplyDelete
BTW: thanks for the advice on my decision to knit a skirt. I appreciate it.
I already have that Bolero jacket on my list! It was recommended to me by a yarn shop worker and you might have just motivated me to make this one yet!!ReplyDelete
I think that wonderful that you are all alike. It makes it so exciting..my daughter and I, well you would think we act like we are twins. It's great because she will introduce me to new things and I her. You guys are so cute!
This bolero looks great on you too. Now we need to see your sister's version of this bolero :)ReplyDelete
that sweater looks great. thanks for giving out the info on the pattern and yarn! it is nice you and the women in your family have such close bonds and relationships. i am like that with my mom too. and are those dansko clogs i see? love them!!! not terribly sexy i know, but so comfy!ReplyDelete


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April 03. 2013 10:46PM
Assistant superintendent candidates meet Nashua board
By BENJAMIN C. KLEIN
Union Leader Correspondent
NASHUA - The three finalists to become the Nashua School District's new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction appeared before the Board of Education for a very public second interview Wednesday night.
Roughly 15 people came to Nashua High School North to watch Ledge Street Elementary School Principal Janet Valeri, Main Dunstable Elementary School vice principal Karen Crebase, and Raymond School District elementary school Principal Daniel LeGallo sit before the board for roughly 45 minutes each and take their questions.
Before the meeting began, Superintendent Mark Conrad explained that the position, which became available when current Assistant Superintendent Althea Sheaff announced she would be retiring at the end of this year, was advertised both locally and nationally.
Six individuals were chosen from 56 applications for the first round of interviews, and from that group, three finalists were selected to go before the board.
Valeri, who appeared before the board first, took questions from the board on a number of topics, including queries on her experience with integration of technology into the classroom.
Valeri told the board that being a principal of a school where 83 percent of all students qualify for free or reduced lunches has taught her that it takes a village to help children living in poverty. She mentioned teaching parents techniques for helping their children with their homework as one of the ways she improved test scores at Ledge Street.
Next before the board was Karen Crebase, who started off by taking a few extra minutes to introduce herself to the board and explain that despite currently being a half-time assistant principal at Main Dunstable, she has the required experience for the assistant superintendent position. She said she only took a break from her career as a principal in the Nashua School District so she could start a family. Now that her children are older, Crebase said, she is ready to take on a larger workload.
When discussing her philosophy as an educator, Crebase said, "I truly believe that an effective teacher makes all the difference in a child's education, and I am very passionate about it."
Crebase wasn't entirely alone during her interview, as about roughly 10 current and former colleagues of hers attended the meeting to lend their support.
"I had no idea they would be here," Crebase said.
LeGallo was the last to go before the board, and as the sole finalist who is a district outsider, he took time during his introduction to explain his interest in the position.
Currently serving as the principal of Lamprey River Elementary School in Raymond, LeGallo said the assistant superintendent position was the first position he has applied for in seven years, and that reason he did was the chance to impact the lives of as many students as possible.
When discussing the challenges facing Nashua, LeGallo discussed his experience in Raymond using Title I funding in unique ways. He mentioned not focusing all Title I federal funding into elementary schools, which Nashua currently does, and instead using some of it to follow children through middle school and high school.
After the three candidates completed their interviews, the board moved into a nonpublic session to give feedback to Conrad. Board President Robert Hallowell said no vote or decision as to who will be hired would be made during the nonpublic meeting.
Conrad, who previously said he hopes to have the new assistant superintendent named by April vacation, has sole authority as to which of the three finalists is presented to the board, which will then vote whether to accept his recommendation.


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Moscow and Brussels' differing approaches to the Syria conflict have remained apparent at the Russia-EU summit. However, officials tried to play down some of the differences that persisted during the talks.
President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia had not yet fulfilled its contract with Damascus to send S-300 air defense missile systems to Syria.
Speaking at the conclusion of the two day Russia-EU summit in the city of Yekaterinburg, Putin said he had been wary about sending the weapons and upsetting the regional balance of power.
"It's perhaps the best such weapon in the world," Putin said at a news conference. "It's indeed a serious weapon. "We don't want to throw the region off balance. We have had contracts for these weapons for years, but so far we haven't fulfilled the deals," Putin said.
Both the US and Israel have warned Russia against delivering the sophisticated missiles, which have a range of up 200 kilometers (125 miles) which would significantly increase Syria's air defense capabilities.
Israel has carried out a number of airstrikes in Syria over recent months, which are thought to have destroyed weapons shipments on their way to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
Russia wary of rebel elements
Putin criticized the EU decision to lift its weapons embargo for the Syrian rebels, saying that Moscow was "disappointed." He also stressed that Russia was wary of elements of the Syrian opposition that might appear at the talks, recalling a recent online video that showed a rebel leader taking a bite from the heart of a fallen government soldier.
EU President Herman Van Rompuy tried to strike a conciliatory tone in the post-summit press conference, saying that the bloc welcomed a Russian-US initiative for peace talks to be held in Geneva. "We are giving our full support to this very important political peace process," he said.
Putin, for his part, said that support for the conference was a unifying factor in Russia and the EU's policy towards Syria.
However, the only tangible outcome of the summit was an unrelated agreement to increase cooperation to prevent trafficking of substances used to make illegal drugs.
Trouble over visa deal
Separately, on a proposed visa agreement between the EU and Russia, European Commission President Manuel Barroso - who was also at the summit - said that Brussels was ready to finalize negotiations with Moscow provided there was no negative effect on EU citizens or transport operators.
A total of 47 EU lawmakers meanwhile signed an open letter saying they strongly objected to the inclusion in the agreement of visa-free travel for Russian government officials "involved in gross human rights abuses."
The delegates threatened to block any visa agreement in the European Parliament, if the EU does not impose sanctions on the Russian officials.
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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Charlie Allen on AF/VK
Now... something we must get back to... the amazing, outstanding, unique, superb Pontiac ads by AF and VK. Have already forgotten their names, but you know them. (Charlie is referring to the illustration team of Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman ~ L)
I know TI has already blogged them... but really, these ads are the ultimate, the epitome, the most skilled automobile art that has ever been published.
Pure, 'sock it to 'em' advertising. Great renderings of foreground, background, and bold, classy interpretations of the cars.
Obviously I can't say enough... and they are certainly worthy of another TI. Hopefully you have a few more that I don't have.
Eee-nough.... Chas.
* Many thanks, Charlie. And yes, there are about a dozen more Pontiac ads in my AF/VK Flickr set. For those who want to salivate over even more gorgeous AF/VK art, drop by Art Fitzpatrick's official site, Fitz-Art.com
* Want some more weekend reading? This week's "NCS Spotlight" features my posts on the legendary Albert Dorne.
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The last "published" sale that I am aware of was in May of 2005 at an aution through Illustration House in New York. It was lot #149and it sold for over $3K. I have (5) Original AF-VK's currently listed for sale on Ebay along with other original Pontiac art from the 30's through the 60's. Time will tell but keep in mind although there are collectors, you have to have the right one looking at the right time. Best Regards CassReplyDelete
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Let's bring back illustration to sell cars. Flipping thru a magazine I want to buy none of the cars advertised. The photos are so Photoshopped that they might as well be illustrations, except that the retouching makes the cars look dull and antiseptic. I like the way these old ads lie to me much more than the way new ads lie to me.ReplyDelete


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$5,000 AAUW Grant Will Fund Salary Negotiation Training for Women Undergrads at Clarkson University
Clarkson University Associate Professor of Organizational Studies Mary E. Graham and Student Support Services Director Catherine Clark have been awarded a $5,000 grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to conduct salary negotiations training and a negotiations contest for undergraduate students this spring.
Through the 'Negotiations U.' project, we hope to empower women students to learn and use evidence-based negotiations strategies and techniques, said Graham. "In this way they can improve their starting salaries and gain early leadership opportunities in their first permanent jobs."
Graham said that the training sessions would provide a safe space for women to learn to participate actively in negotiations and develop self-confidence and self-esteem. "The program will also provide economic incentives for participants to hone their negotiations skills," added Graham.
The project will be guided by Graham, who studies gender discrimination, and Clark, who currently heads up diversity initiatives for the University. Corporate executive partners Jennifer Howland from IBM and Kelly Martin from Procter & Gamble will also participate in the project. The undergraduates will come from a variety of majors and class years. The St. Lawrence County AAUW liaison for the project is Dr. Laura Ettinger, Associate Professor of History at Clarkson University.
There is research evidence that gender can play a large role in the negotiations process, said Clark. "Also, Clarkson students are recruited by high-paying Fortune 500 firms, who likely have some discretion in setting starting salaries and initial job placements."
Clarkson University, located in Potsdam, New York, is a private, nationally ranked university with a reputation for developing innovative leaders in engineering, business, the sciences, health sciences and the humanities. At Clarkson, 3,000 high-ability students excel in an environment where learning is not only positive, friendly and supportive but spans the boundaries of traditional disciplines and knowledge. Faculty members achieve international recognition for their research and scholarship and connect students to their leadership potential in the marketplace through dynamic, real-world problem solving.


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Ducks-Blackhawks a heavyweight battle
It has become a heavyweight battle, a war of wills, and a test of one distinct, entertaining style of hockey vs. another.
And you get the feeling that despite the fatigue brought on by almost five periods of overtime hockey through the first four games of the Western Conference finaL that the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks are both in "bring it on mode."
To a man, after their 5-4, double OT loss at the United Center on Saturday, Ducks players talked about how their relentless hitting is going to wear the Blackhawks down and pound them into submission.
The Hawks, meanwhile, vow that speed and skill will triumph and they, too, intend to go out and prove it beginning with Game 5 here at the Honda Center on Monday night.
In a series that has yielded no measurable advantage to either side or style, both teams are ready to duke it out now that the series is tied at 2-2 and thus reduced to a best-of-three.
"We're just going to keep with our game plan," Ducks centre Ryan Kesler said Sunday afternoon, shortly after the team landed back here in Southern California. "It's going to wear them down. No human can withstand that many hits.
"We're going to keep banging out there and going after them."
Oh yeah, say the Blackhawks? Well take this.
"That's their game, being physical," Chicago forward Bryan Bickell said on Sunday, the day before a Memorial Day contest that could indeed be memorable. "Our game is speed, being patient. We're wearing them down, too. Hopefully, we keep that up come (Monday).
"Every shift, every period is getting heated up in this situation. It's just two teams that are passionate to win and will do whatever it takes."
The mild war of words aside, the two teams are clearly engaged in a series two close to call. Each of the four games could have gone the other way, even the Ducks 4-1 victory in the opener. And despite a three-goal outburst in 37 seconds on Saturday, plus some dominant play in overtime, the Ducks couldn't snag the commanding 3-1 series lead.
"This series is pretty amazing when you look at the four games," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "Very close, very competitive.
"Trying to win the Cup has some amazing swings, highs and lows, twists and turns. The deeper you go in games, the deeper you get it a series, it's all the more challenging. We love our group's experience and know-how. (Saturday night) was a great demonstration of that."
In many ways, the conference final has been the latest example of why the West has been best in recent years. The Ducks seem to have modelled themselves after the reigning champion Kings, their SoCal rivals. The Blackhawks just keep on doing what they have been doing under the leadership of Quenneville and captain Jonathan Toews, a formula and a core group that already has won two championships this decade.
And both are supremely confident in winning a series that Vegas bookmakers give the slightest of edges to Anaheim, based solely on their home-ice advantage.
The Ducks believe the three-goal spree on Saturday, which gave them a 4-3 lead they would ultimately squander, turned Chicago goalie Corey Crawford into a dude who looked like he was allergic to frozen black rubber.
The Blackhawks, meanwhile, feel they may have finally solved Anaheim goaltender Freddie Andersen, who has been brilliant throughout this postseason and held Chicago to one goal in Games 1 and 3 and three in the triple OT classic in Game 2.
"You see that he is kind of human because he has been standing on his head of late," Bickell said.
On one side, you have a Ducks squad that has yet to lose a regulation-time game these playoffs, one building in confidence under coach Bruce Boudreau, who is two wins way from the first Stanley Cup final berth of his long and winding career as a coach and player.
On the other, you have a Chicago squad that is 16-0 in a series after it is tied 2-2 with Quenneville as coach, 8-0 on the road, 8-0 at home. The Ducks seem to get better the deeper a game goes, the Blackhawks find their best the deeper a series goes.
"You've just got to get angry and go after it," Boudreau said. "We know these are two good teams and the games are going to be close. "We've just got to be the one that comes out on top.
"I think (the Hawks) know they're in a series. I mean, I don't think they've had it very easy. It's our job to continue to make them feel that way."


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SALT LAKE CITY A northern Utah man who drew support from other residents after he was arrested for shooting at a suspected burglar who was fleeing his property apologized during a court appearance Tuesday for taking matters into his own hands.
Clare Niederhauser, 64, made the comments after agreeing to a plea deal that included a reduced charge. He also agreed to pay a $700 fee, take a weapons class and forfeit the weapon he used, a .357 caliber handgun.
Niederhauser told the judge in the Layton city courtroom that he acted the way he thought he should but should have known better.
Layton police arrested Niederhauser Jan. 31 after he fired two rounds at a suspected burglar and getaway driver leaving his home. No one was hurt, but police said the shots were unlawful because the burglar had dropped a crowbar he was carrying and was fleeing the property. The shots could have endangered somebodys life, police said.
Niederhausers attorney, Mitch Vilos, and Layton Assistant City Attorney Steve Garside deemed the plea deal fair for both sides.
Niederhauser pleaded guilty to discharge of weapon, a class B misdemeanor, and also will have to give up his concealed-weapons permit for a time.
In a statement read afterward by his attorney, Niederhauser acknowledged he shouldnt have fired his weapon when he did.
Despite all of the education and training I have received, I was not prepared for the effects of emotion and adrenaline, and how that interfered with my ability to act in accordance with my training, the statement said. I cannot be sure where the bullets I fired hit.
He told other homeowners they have a right to protect themselves, but he cautioned them to fire their weapons only within the parameters of the law.
Please know that you cannot shoot at a fleeing felon unless somebodys life is in immediate danger, the statement said. Remember, we value life more than property.
Although he apologized, Niederhauser had some words for other perspective burglars: I hope my actions of that day send a clear message that career criminals are not welcome in our city.
Niederhauser came home Jan. 31 to find a car parked in his driveway and a man leaving his house with a crowbar.
He detained the man at gunpoint and called 911, but the suspected burglar fled as police arrived. Thats when Niederhauser fired one shot in the burglars direction, police said. He had fired the other shot at the car as it backed out of the driveway.
Niederhauser told detectives that he aimed to shoot the cars tire and later to scare the suspected burglar as he ran away.
Some Layton residents came to Niederhausers defense after his arrest, saying he was being unfairly punished for protecting his home. They launched a blog urging people to call police to complain, and to contribute to a legal-aid fund. At the top of the page, it said, Support Clare Niederhauser. A good man did the right thing. Layton police received dozens of calls questioning the arrest.
About a dozen friends and supporters went to the courthouse Tuesday to show support for Niederhauser. Teuvo and Deanne Jones, who live in Niederhausers neighborhood, say their friend should be lauded for making sure the burglars were caught. The area has seen a rash of burglaries in recent months, they said.
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Commercial real estate firm NAI James E. Hanson announced Thursday that Kenneth Fioretti has joined the firm as a sales associate.
According to the announcement, Fioretti, who will be based in the firm's Parsippany office, will be responsible for assisting customers and clients in brokerage activities of NAI Global.
"We are very pleased Ken has joined our team. He has an extensive background in many aspects of CRE and has proven himself through successfully marketing, leasing and selling hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space throughout New Jersey," W. Joshua Levering, senior vice president of NAI James E. Hanson, said in a statement. "We welcome Ken to our market-leading retail team and we are especially please he will be working from our Parsippany office. His passion and expertise will be extremely valuable as we have already begun work toward forming new relationships and cultivate existing ones."
Fioretti has extensive experience in the acquisition, development, leasing and investments of retail properties. He also has represented national, regional and local owners, investors and tenants. He's previously worked with ShopRite, Walmart, Quick Chek, Subway, Chase Bank and Robert Wood Johnson.
"I'm excited to be with NAI James E. Hanson. I have worked with them in the past and have extensive relationships with many people in the firm. NAI Hanson is noted as having a stellar reputation as a brokerage company and they have great coverage throughout New Jersey's retail sector," Fioretti said. "As the firm continues to grow, I look forward to sharing my unique perspective on the intricacies of shopping center development and leasing."
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THE PUPPETMASTER OF LODZ Set for The Unicorn Theatre, 6/21
The Puppetmaster of Lodz by Gilles Ségal, translated by Sara O'Connor and directed by Brian Roff will begin Berkshire Theatre Group's Theatre Festival season at The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East St. in Stockbridge on June 21 with an official press opening on June 23.
The cast will include Joby Earle as Finkelbaum, Lee Sellars as Popov/Spencer/Weissfeld/Weissman and Julia Gibson as the Concierge; with set design by Jason Simms, costume design by Antonia Ford-Roberts, lighting design by Japhy Weideman and sound design by Scott Killian.
A Jewish man has escaped from one of the most notorious concentration camps in Germany only to be yet again imprisoned in an imaginary world. Herr Finkelbaum weaves a story of longing, while caring for his beloved puppets and clinging to a lost reality. Try as he might to create a world far from the tragedy of the camps-he and we are finally faced with the question: will this horrifying war ever end? The Puppetmaster of Lodz is a gripping story of memory and survival.
Joby Earle, who will be portraying the puppetmaster, was an original cast member of the New York production of War Horse, in which he helped bring to life Joey, the horse. Earle is a Yale School of Drama graduate and currently teaches at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Lee Sellars, who will be appearing as multiple roles, has been seen in the Broadway revivals of Talk Radio and West Side Story. Julia Gibson, who will be portraying Finkelbaum's protector, has over 20 years experience as a professional actor and has performed on Broadway and in major theatres in New York City.
Tickets to The Puppetmaster of Lodz are $45. Tickets to preview performances of The Puppetmaster of Lodz may be purchased at the discounted price of $35. Tickets may be purchased at either the Colonial Ticket Office or the Stockbridge Campus ticket office, which opens for the summer on May 25, 2012. Contact the Stockbridge Campus Ticket Office at 83 East Main Street, Stockbridge by calling 413-298-5576. Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Ticket purchases can also be made online at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. The Ticket Offices are open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain. All plays, schedules, casting and prices are subject to change.


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John Schneider Joins Marie Osmond – Schneider is Guest at Donny & Marie Show on Flamingo Stage in Las Vegas for Limited Engagement
Marie Osmond has welcomed John Schneider as the special guest performer at the Donny & Marie show at Flamingo Las Vegas through July 27, 2013. John will join Marie on the Flamingo Showroom stage while her brother and regular performing partner, Donny Osmond, recovers from an injury, which has sidelined him from the show for the rest of the month.
John is a long-time friend of Marie's, as the two co-founded the Children's Miracle Network together in 1982. He will join Marie on stage for select duets, and will also perform a few of his own numbers, including a selection of his chart-topping country music singles. Marie will entertain audiences with hits from her nearly five decade-long career, including "Paper Roses," as well as her favorite Broadway songs and a blazing hot mash-up of "These Boots Were Made For Walking'" and Aerosmith's "Walk this Way."
Best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" and of Jonathan Kent on the television series "Smallville," John is currently starring in Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots" on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which was just picked up for a second season.
In 2008, he performed as Billy Flynn in the Musical Chicago on Broadway. Schneider is also known to television audiences as Jonathan Kent, the adoptive father of Clark Kent on the hit show Smallville, starring in 100 episodes before his character was killed off.
Marie and John will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Flamingo Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets range in price from $116.50 to $306 (additional service fees apply) and are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 and (855) 234-7469 or by visiting www.flamingolasvegas.com.
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Here's some good news for fans of meticulously crafted instrumental music and records with major production efforts behind them. Mimicry Recordings artists formerly known as "Orange Tulip Conspiracy" have returned with a new lineup, a new sound, a new name -Atomic Ape- and most exciting of all, a new album called Swarm. The now-LA-based unit is still led by Jason Schimmel (Estradasphere), who has been honing this project for many years at studios in Seattle, San Francisco, and most notably at his formidable commercial studio in LA, The Bunker. He says it took over 4 years to record from beginning it to completing it... maybe he contracted some time-dilating virus during his time playing bass in Secret Chiefs 3 (rumors of him working on some of these tunes as far back as 2008 have been circulated). Also there's the cast of 25 musicians involved beyond the core live band, among them Mimicry-familiar names like Trey Spruance, Eyvind Kang, Tim Young, Devin Hoff, Jessika Kenney, Dave Abramson, Timba Harris, Steve Moore, and other heavy luminaries like Joe Doria, Danny Frankel, and Mike Stone. With the ethic of seeing something worth doing all the way through, and doing things the hard-but-right way for the musical aesthetics of the project, Swarm was mixed to 1/2" tape using only analog outboard equipment (this last step manned by the eminently capable Mimicry-familiar Justin Phelps). It's details like this - above all the care and consideration - that make the surf-drenched alternate universe of lost TV-land cop show soundtracks with 80 billion styles of music found on this record actually work - brilliantly. Mimicry is always proud to offer records like this one, those self-produced obsessions that go beyond the man hours, the massive track counts, the densely layered sections, meticulous packaging and art, and the dizzying range of musical styles and performances from all those heavy players... beyond all that, into the details!


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New developments in scattering amplitudes in N=4 super Yang-Mills, such the discovery of a Yangian symmetry algebra, and new methods that use integrability at all couplings in Wilson loop computations make it clear that we are on the verge of a major conjunction of fields and techniques. Once a connection is made, many breakthroughs coming from cross fertilization are expected. This is why informal workshops that bring together experts from each field is a proven method to foster progress in connecting them.
This part of the program aims at bringing together leading physicists working on scattering amplitudes and integrability in gauge/gravity dualities. The workshop will allow for plenty of time for discussions. In order to maximize cross-fertilization, the workshop is intended to be pedagogical.


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U.S. Citizens Head To The Polls To Vote In Presidential Election
Pauline Vallee, left, helps Robert Krack with his "I Voted" sticker after voting at the polling station at John Fremont Middle School in Las Vegas. Krack, 91, has voted in every presidential election since Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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GREENVILLE, Ill. -- The men's basketball team took the championship of the Panther Paws for Poverty Tournament in Greenville with a convincing 88-72 win over William Woods Saturday afternoon. The victory stretched Greenville's winning streak to four games.
Rutger Neece led the Panthers with 19 points in a reserve role. K.J. Hilliard, who was named tournament most valuable player, added 13 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals.
Greenville led 37-30 at halftime and outscored William Woods 51-42 in the second half.
Obinna Agomo tallied 11 points, and Rashod Seaton contributed 10 points to the Panthers' winning effort.
Mid-Continent won the consolation game over Lindenwood Belleville 76-65.
In the post-game awards ceremony, the following players were announced as members of the all-tournament team:
K.J. Hilliard, Greenville - Most Valuable Player
Markeith Brown, Greenville
Kelsey Bardell, William Woods
Adam Otto, William Woods
Chris Ferguson, Mid-Continent
Devon Weaver, Lindenwood Belleville
The Panthers (4-1) return to action Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at home against St. Louis Christian.


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By Roberta AVERY, Special to the Connection, page 2
When Patty WILSON looked up from her frenzied attack with two butcher knives on her sleeping husband, to see their then-10-year-old son watching from the bedroom doorway, she got up, closed the door on the boy and then continued the attack, a court has heard.
"It was heinous crime on a child's father in the child's presence," said Crown attorney Kevin SISK at WILSON's sentencing hearing in the Superior Court of Justice in Barrie last week.
WILSON, 34, pleaded guilty June 3 to aggravated assault causing bodily harm in connection with the July 27, 2001 attack on her husband Tom WILSON, 40, at their Collingwood home.
Court heard that their only son, Thomas Roy, tried to call 911, but the telephone line had been cut, so although it was 2 a.m., the boy ran into the street and pounded on neighbours' doors until someone heard his cries for help.
When the paramedics arrived they found the boy cradling his severely wounded father.
The boy's pajamas were soaked in his father's blood,
Tom WILSON, who suffered 12 deep stab wounds and numerous lacerations in the attack, spent the next four weeks in hospital in Toronto.
Patty WILSON was found locked in the bathroom. She had taken an overdose of pills and later lapsed into a coma.
She was initially charged with attempted murder, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge.
SISK told Justice Harry KEENAN that the boy's actions likely saved both his parent's lives.
Tom WILSON, who required more than 100 stitches, still suffers pain and breathing problems from the stab wounds one of which was so severe that his lung was left hanging out of his chest. He has also lost much of the use of his left hand and has had to learn to write with his other hand as he is left handed.
His diaphragm was torn loose likely by his wife jumping on him during the attack, court heard.
In a victim-impact statement presented to the court, the boy, now 12, stated that for a long time after the attack, he was afraid to go back into his own home.
"A kid should always feel sale in his own house," stated the boy, who also wrote about thinking about bad things happening to normal people whenever he watches a movie.
His grandfather, Thomas WILSON Sr., told the court about the terrible nightmares his son and grand_son suffered for months after the attack.
"I spent night after night holding my grand_son as he tried to handle the awful nightmares," said the grandfather.
SISK said there was no evidence that the attack was provoked in any way, but he did accept the defence argument that Patty WILSON was in a state of depression and anxiety at the time of the attack.
Noting the Patty WILSON has shown little remorse and calling the attack one of the most grievous criminal acts" the court could see short of murder, SISK asked Justice KEENAN to sentence WILSON to seven years in prison.
That was in sharp contrast the Patty WILSON's Lawyer Tim BREEN, who asked for a sentence of six to nine months.
His client suffered from sleep apnea, a condition that results in the brain being starved of oxygen, and this could explain in part her disassociation with the events of July 27, 2001 said BREEN.
"She only had partial awareness of what she was doing... she was someone in a confused state of mind because she was oxygen deprived," said BREEN
Patty WILSON, who suffered severe depression because of a life-long battle with being over weight, found herself overwhelmed because of her husband's critical comments and his controlling nature, said BREEN.
Justice KEENAN was to sentence Patty WILSON today.
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Public Relations is a profession, and the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) are here to set, promote and regulate the standards that professionals are expected to meet. If you want to be a professional and if you want PR to maintain the respect other professions get, take your own professional development seriously, join PRIA, and start working on your continual learning through our CPD.
Change is the only constant. When you graduated from university you probably thought you knew it all, but whether it was last century or last year, PR has changed. Continuing to study will help you develop the skills and knowledge to meet each new challenge with confidence. Study will make you more valuable to your team, your clients or company, and the profession. It will also keep you interested and interesting.
You don't need to spend any money; we have plenty of free resources on our website. You don't have to do our courses although we think they're some of the best around. Like most other professions these days you do need to show us that you're keeping up with what's going on, staying current, and continuing to develop professionally.
CPD tracking commenced 1 January 2015 for New and Emerging Practitioners (NEP), Associate (APRIA), Members (MPRIA) and Fellows (FPRIA).
A review by the National Professional Development Think Tank in early 2015 saw the following broad guidelines adopted:
30 points per year averaged over three years is required to maintain MPRIA/FPRIA.
A point generally equates to an hour's learning although some activities may be given a positive or negative weighting depending on whether they relate specifically to globally accepted competencies, in accordance with the National Professional Development Think Tank (NPDTT).
All PRIA and kindred supported activities will have an allocated value. Generally, this will be one point per hour of learning (1:1) excluding social or entertainment time. Networking or entertainment events not specifically targeted at PR practice will carry half a point per hour.
Professional Development events include:
PRIA voluntary activities: participation in National Board, Board Committees, PRIA advisory panels, State Councils, SIGs, and RCG will have a 1:1 for all attended meetings. Members can claim for preparation time of position papers for discussion through the NPDTT.
Research Papers: a member may request points for preparation of an in-depth research paper on the PR or communication industry through the National Education Committee (NEC). Points value will range up to a maximum of 10 points per event.
Mentoring: (PRIA approved program): A mentor may earn a maximum of 10 points per mentee in any one year. A mentee may earn a maximum of 8 points in any one year.
Pro-bono work: points are also applicable for pro-bono work done in the industry (experiences provided would be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
All other activities: Attendance at kindred events* (where applicable), conferences or any other activity may earn points to a maximum of 10 points in a year. *applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis (ranging from 0.5 - 1 point per hour).
There may be some limits to claiming in various categories so for example not all professional development comes from one category.
CPD tracking for PRIA events will be automatic via PRIA's web site or for other events by upload of certificates.
PRIA Professional Framework:
In 2013 the PRIA, in consultation with the National Education Committee, published the PRIA Education Framework as a guide for education providers, and to ensure that the PRIA had an agreed standard of education and learning that was aligned to the Federal Government's Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for communication.
Recognising that practitioners and employers also need a framework for professional development pathways, qualifications and benchmarks within a changing industry, the Professional Framework has been developed to complement the Education Framework.
The Professional Framework was developed by a working group, including senior PR and Communication practitioners, consultancy owners, recruiters and international industry representatives, in consultation with the PRIA National Education Committee and industry reference groups, as well as the wider communication and marketing industry. It will be revised as and when substantial industry changes create a need for updates.
The Framework's objective is to ensure that both new and experienced PR practitioners are adequately educated and qualified for their roles, and that there is a clear industry-wide understanding of professional development, the progressive stages of a PR practitioner's career, and a clear understanding of remuneration, rewards and recognition for each role.
Central to the Framework is a competencies matrix to help both agency and in-house PR and Communication practitioners understand potential career paths as well as the required skills and knowledge needed for various roles, both traditional and emerging.
The Australian Government requires PR and Communication to align to the Australian Qualifications Framework for the public relations industry. The PRIA is working closely with the AQF development team to align the AQF's standards with the Framework's competency matrix, as well as the information contained within the PRIA Education Framework. The PRIA will work closely with the Federal Government's new commitment to Industry Skills development, as well as education and training providers to ensure that the agreed standards are met and promoted.
The Framework has also been developed in consultation with the Global Alliance as they work to develop an international competency framework by 2016. The PRIA Professional Framework will be used as a reference point internationally, and will be updated as necessary to align to the recommendations made by the Global Alliance project.
Finally, the Framework will guide the development and delivery of the PRIA CPD program to ensure all profession education and training opportunities can be counted towards your career development plans.
PRIA Educational Framework: In 2013, the PRIA National Education Advisory Committee (NEAC) produced an Educational Framework, a cutting-edge summary of the skills needed at any stage of a career in PR. Reflecting the latest international standards, the framework will underpin the consistent development and recognition of educational initiatives across Australia. It describes four stages of practice with increasing competencies, reflects industry trends and future needs and integrates the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The educational framework gives PR practitioners the opportunity to keep up with developments in this fast changing industry.
The Educational Framework also provides the basis for a current project to define a comprehensive set of Public Relations Industry Competencies. When completed in early 2015, the Professional Framework will be an invaluable tool on recruitment, performance management, CPD and succession planning.
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We're fortunate in America that anti-Semitic violence is not the norm (although it is the most common anti-religious violence in America), but it still happens. Evil doesn't need a reason, but so often evil finds its justification in antisemitism. Today, an elderly man, his 14-year-old grandson, and an unrelated woman died violently solely because they were Jewish.
I hope that they rest in peace, and I very much hope that there is some divine retribution, not just for the man who carried out those acts, but for all the people around the world who remain wedded to violent antisemitism. You don't have to like the Jews — just as I don't have to like you — but you don't get to kill the Jews just because you don't like them, just as I do not get to kill you, whoever or whatever you are, just because I don't like you. In a righteous world, we're allowed bad feelings, but not bad acts.
UPDATE: Irony seems like the wrong word for the fact that neither William Lewis Corporon, nor his grandson, Reat Griffin Underwood, was Jewish. The style of their deaths still makes them martyrs to antisemitism and the fact of their deaths still makes for a painful, incomprehensible tragedy for their family and friends.


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Roy Marble Sr. got the call Wednesday night, the one he didn't expect but the one he always wanted.
His son, Roy Marble Jr., phoned to tell him his college choice. Roy Marble Jr., a senior at Southfield Lathrup (Mich.) High School, will follow his father at the University of Iowa.
"Man, words don't even describe it," Marble Sr. said Thursday. "We're already close as it is. We probably talk more than we should sometimes. But to actually have him in front of me where I could actually pass on my knowledge in every area of growing up in college life and everything, God blessed me with a great kid.
"It's like Christmas 10 times over."
Roy Marble Sr. scored 2,116 points his career at Iowa from 1986-89. He's the only player in Iowa history to score more than 1,800 points. He lives in Cedar Rapids and works as an analyst for the Big Ten Network and a consultant for Kirkwood Community College.
Roy Marble Jr. said he visits his father about three times a year. Marble Jr. said he and his father discussed his college choices but the younger Marble was able to make his own choice.
"He had his thoughts on it and stuff and helped with me the decision," Roy Marble Jr. said. "I didn't feel any pressure, though."
Marble Sr. said he questioned his son about coming to Iowa during the recruiting process, primarily because of his own legacy. But his son stood up to him. Marble Sr. relented.
"I laughed and said, 'OK, you're just like me. You're going to take on the biggest challenge,'" Marble Sr. said.
But it wasn't preordained that Marble Jr. would follow his father to Iowa. He attended an elite camp at the University of Michigan earlier this month. He visited Providence, liked Michigan, and had offers from Detroit and Dayton. But Marble Jr. was blown away by Iowa's coaching staff. He's Iowa's third 2010 basketball commitment.
"I committed early because kids are starting to commit early," he said. "Because I had some idea I wanted to be a Hawk, I didn't want them to take my scholarship and give it to somebody else.
"I felt real comfortable when I came down here for a visit. I liked the environment."
Marble Jr., a 6-foot-5 guard/forward, averaged 22 points, nine rebounds and 4.5 assists as a junior. He scored 28 points in a regional loss to a team featuring two Michigan State recruits. He's confident in his abilities and what he can do for Iowa.
"I shoot the ball real well," he said. "I attack the basket real well. I'm both a scorer and a slasher."
Two weeks ago, both Marbles attended a Prime Time League game in North Liberty and received applause from the gym full of fans.
"They gave me a warm welcome and let me know how they feel about the situation," Marble Jr. said. "It was cool."
For Marble Sr., it's nearly perfect. After losing his downtown businesses in the 2008 floods, he now has something exciting in his life.
"This is like my cash back in sort of thing," he said. "This is bringing me some happiness in my life, rather than sitting around being sad. It takes my mind off of that. Now I can concentrate on being the best dad I can and get ready for some good old-fashioned Hawkeye basketball."


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In 1857 photography had only just begun – so the photograph of Andrew Leyden and his Right and Left Hand men records an extraordinary event.
Taking a photograph was a rigmarole involving glass plates and wet chemicals and portable tents and large cameras. Photographic Societies were just being started to promote the art and science of photography [the Scottish Photographic Society founded in 1856 drew attention to a new portable camera made by Mr Bell of Potterow "capable of taking pictures 8 ins. Square, weighing 8 ¾ lbs. without the lens and folding into a space 18 ins. Long by 10 broad and 2 ½ deep"
And results could be very variable – in 1862, Mr MacPherson atributed his poor photographic results during Lent to "the garbage of fish which the hens ate during Lent, and which affected the albumen so as to cause a want of success"
But this is a very good picture – though Andrew Leyden certainly looks as though it was taken "the mornin after the night afore"
He is standing with his Right and Left Hand Men – Adam Knox Cornet in 1856, and John Elliot Cornet in 1855.
They are outside , standing on a cobbled surface against a big wooden gate. My first thoughts are for the courtyard of the Tower Hotel – which I recall being cobbled, and the courtyard would probably still at this stage be open at this stage though a bit gloomy because of the height of the Tower Hotel and the next door building. The big bolt on the door would give some sort of security for the coaches in what was at the time a coaching hotel [ remember the theft of five silver watches made by the 1781 Cornet James Wilson from the Bull and Mouth coaching inn in London]. And it would seem an obvious place to take a photograph.
[and the photographer? might have been William Beattie, grandfather of the William Beattie who sculpted the Horse in 1914 – he was living in the Back Row and is known to have taken a photograph of Hawick around this time. Or, more likely, the professional photographer William Walker who was a member of the Scottish Photographic Society in 1856, exhibited at the Exhibition that year, and had a studio in Wilton.
The three of them are wearing what must be green coats with favours tied in the button hole; white/cream/yellow trousers, lum hats , and brightly coloured silk waistcoats.
Guessing at colours here, but maybe yellow and quite plain for Andrew, and a more patterned but still light coloured green and yellow ? waistcoat and pale tie for Adam Knox, a flesher. John Elliot, a railway clerk, has really gone for it – strongly coloured maybe red and blue waistcoat with a two coloured bright tie and some sort of flashy chain or cord draped over it. The Left Hand Man John Elliot is quite a rakish figure – his lum hat is tipped forward at a bit of an angle; his hair is flying out over his ears and he looks really comfortable in his stance – feet firmly planted apart, right leg straight, left leg bent – and his hands and arms in easy positions, holding that whip across his trousers. C'mon Lassies! [This fits with with his upbringing – he grew up in 3 Orrock Place, at the Sandbed, in a spirit dealers and inn kept by his father for 30 years or more. Later, this became the Ewe and Lamb – better known as The Monkeys]
The Right Hand Man is altogether a more reserved character – standing much more upright, a more dignified and reserved stance altogether – legs just so, arms by his side, whip held higher and neatly coiled, sideburns and hair both neat; his hat absolutely square on his head, and his Sunday School face on.
Andrew Leyden looks in a terrible state – he is a short man for a start, half a head smaller than the other two and so looks shrunken beside them, and awfi stookie.
His feet are at right angles to each other in an awkward kind of way, he has nothing to hold and his hands look very clenched – he just doesn't know what to do with them.
His jacket is buttoned and pulling across his chest, with his collar half up, half down.
His waistcoat looks rumpled, and his hat is wearing him, rather than the other way around.
And his face? I don't see a young man in any good state for a 27 year old.
He looks peely-wally and/or hung over.
Eyes dark and sunken, with puffy dark eye bags [hay fever?] and very close together.
Pale, maybe freckled skin, with maybe a pale ginger moustache which doesn't show up well in the photograph – and rubbery protruding lips – or is that a moustache/beard combination which isn't picked up well by the early photographic process ?
Andrew Leyden grew up in the Back House, 66 High Street with his father Adam, an agricultural labourer, mother Margaret Laidlaw from Melrose and his woollen stocking maker brothers and sisters.
His mother died in May 1856, the year before he was Cornet; and although they were still living in the High Street, his father was by then a farmer of 30 acres, and Andrew at 22 was a coal agent.
This was a time of great change in Hawick – and before the opening of the railway from Edinburgh in 1849, coal from Keilder and the Newcastle area had to be traded at the Carter Bar, and brought back into Hawick in 5 stone creels on the backs of long trains of ponies by way of Ormiston, Wellogate and down the Cross Wynd [and after the 1820s by the new Bonchester Bridge road]; or over Laurieston Fells and the Bloody Bush. The ponies were often used at the common-riding, according to the Hawick Word Book.
Two years after his common-riding, Andrew married Margaret Elliot from Newcastleton, settled in 6 Cross Wynd, had 5 children, and prospered as a Coal and Lime Agent.