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Lakeveon James Bryant, 3 months old, of Toddtown died April 21, 2006 at UAB Children's Hospital in Birmingham. He was born Jan. 2, 2006.
Survivors include his mother, LaChundra Bryant; grandparents, Edward and Eatha Ree Jackson, Toddtown; great-grandmother, Jessie Mae Jackson, Jackson.
The service was April 24 at the Church of the Living God with Elder Robert Smith officiating. Burial was in the Church of the Living God Cemetery in Coffeeville. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home directed.
Benjamin Campbell, 38, of Jackson died April 23, 2006 at USA Medical Center in Mobile. He was born May 9, 1967.
Survivors include his mother, Clara Campbell, Burbank, Calif.; two sisters, Annie Bradley, Jackson, Blyyhia Campbell, Burbank, Calif.; five brothers, Chester Campbell, Clarence Campbell, both of Jackson, Nathaniel Campbell, Moses Campbell, Sollie Campbell, all of Burbank, Calif.
Visitation will be April 30 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the chapel of Jackson Memorial Funeral Home.
Lashavin L. Johnson, 21, Jackson died April 19, 2006 at Jackson Hospital. He was born Feb. 22, 1985.
Survivors include his mother, Lorraine Johnson; his father, Johnnie Barnes Jr.; stepmother, Kittrell Barnes, all of Jackson; a daughter, Lashayla Johnson, Jackson; two brothers, Marshall Johnson, Atlanta, Ga., Williams Johnson, Jackson; one stepbrother, Eriskey Crowell, Jackson; five sisters, Angela McKenzie, Jackson, Jennifer Johnson, Boston, Mass., Johnnqueshia Barnes, Johneisha Crayton, both of Jackson, Johnite Crayton, Detroit, Mich.; his mother, Laura Barnes, Jackson.
The service will be Thursday, (today), April 27 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in Jackson. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Jackson. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home will direct.
Fonzy Lee Scott, 69, of Jackson died April 23, 2006 at Springhill Memorial Hospital. He was born May 11, 1936.
Survivors include three sons, Timmie Scott, Michael Scott, Sol Scott, all of Jackson; two daughters, Sandra Daffin, Jackson, Denise Scott, Montgomery; Augusta Robinson, Mobile; four grandchildren.
The service will be April 29 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mt. Sinai No. 1 Baptist Church in Jackson. Burial will be in the Mt. Sinai No. 1 Baptist Church Cemetery. Jackson Memorial Funeral Home will direct.
Bobbie Joe Fleming, 72, of Salitpa died April 18, 2006 due to an automobile accident.
He was born Aug. 27, 1933. He was a former pilot with Warrior Gulf Navigation. He was retired from Ciba Geigy Corp. He was a past Master of H. Clay Armstrong Masonic Lodge 544, past worthy patron -Santa Fe Order of Eastern Star 505, member of Scottish Rite Order of Masons, member Abba Shrine, member of Abba Temple Greeters Unit, active member Tombigbee Shriners Club, charter member 4C Shrine Club and former Shriner hospital van driver. He was a member of the River Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Roberts Fleming, Salitpa; one son, Robert J. (Susan) Fleming, Montgomery; one daughter, Candace Fleming (Wendell Hodge) Savage, Salitpa; two brothers, Cleve Fleming, Blountstown, Fla., Ellis Fleming, Pensacola, Fla.; three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Caleb Johnson "Poe" Fleming and Mary Lou Dunn Fleming and a brother, Jack Fleming.
The service was April 21 at 11 a.m. at River Hill Baptist Church. There will be a Masonic graveside service in River Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Lathan Funeral Home of Jackson directed.
Lillie V. Pelham, 93, of Coffeeville died April 24, 2006 at Jackson Health Care Facility. She was born Oct. 8, 1912.
Survivors include one grandson, Dr. Rick Purvis, Louisville, Ky.; son-in-law, Agnew Purvis, Mobile; niece and nephew-in-law, Betty Joyce and Burnard Pugh, Coffeeville; her nephew and niece-in-law, Billy and Betty Mae Allday, Jackson; several other nephews and nieces who reside throughout southern Alabama; great-niece, Wanda Blount, Jackson; friend, Blanche Starks, Coffeeville.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jenean, her husband, Archie Pelham, two stepsons, Steve and Cleave Pelham and beloved daughter, Bobbie Ann Purvis.
The service was April 26 at 11 a.m. at the West Bend Baptist Church. Burial was in the Ulcanush Baptist Church Cemetery in Coffeeville. Lathan Funeral Home of Jackson directed.
Jack Conrad Whidden, 90, of Jackson died April 22, 2006 at a health care facility in Jackson.
He was born Sept. 21, 1915. He was a native of Estero, Fla. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army. He jumped behind lines in Normandy and fought in the Battle of the Bulge earning the Purple Heart.
Survivors include one son, Leland (Becky) Whidden, Mobile; two daughters, Vicki (Mike) Shows, Glenda (Dave) Vickless, all of Jackson; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
There was a private family graveside service April 23 at 2 p.m. in the Chatom cemetery. Lathan Funeral Home of Jackson directed.
Wilma Ruth Faile Jordan, 87, of Coffeeville died April 18 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital.
She was born Jan. 6, 1919 in Failtown in Clarke County. She was a member of Witch Creek Baptist Church. She was a former inspector with Soloman Brothers Manufacturing.
Survivors include two sons, Joe C. (Karen) Jordan, Wilson B. (Molly) Jordan, all of Coffeeville; one brother, Herbert Faile, Campbell, one sister, Ruby Brooks, Coffeeville; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
The service was April 20 at 11 a.m. at Witch Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Curtis Thomas and Roscoe Wentworth officiating. Burial was in Witch Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Campbell. O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home of Thomasville directed.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made tot he Arthritis Association or the American Cancer Society.
Active pallbearers were Jerry Bradley, Billy Walker, J. P. Walker, Greg Siavelis, Chris Walker and Temple Huckabee.
Honorary pallbearers were Frank Daniels, Burnard Pugh, Gaines Carter, Ronnie Craft, Bobby Ray Faile, Earl King and Melvin York.
Suzanne Sutton McConnell, 61, of Thomasville died April 17, 2006 at her residence.
She was born Feb. 3, 1945 in Jackson. She was the manager of Brookshire Apartments in Thomasville. She was a member of Pineview Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Neal McConnell, Thomasville; one daughter, Beth McConnell, Thomasville; one brother, Carey B. Sutton, Prattville; four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert McConnell III.
The service was April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Pineview Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Myers officiating. Burial was in the Choctaw Corner Cemetery in Thomasville. O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home of Thomasville directed.
Active pallbearers were Steve Kennedy, Pat Campbell, Billy Wayne Black, Walter Williams, Doug Parten and Billy Parten.
Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Clarke County High School Class of 1963.
Clyde Beatrice Newton, 84, of the Bassett Creek community in Clarke County died April 21, 2006 at Jackson Health Care Facility.
She was born May 27, 1921 in Grove Hill. She was a member of the Bassett Creek Baptist Church. She was a former seamstress.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Newton, David Newton, Roger Newton, all of Grove Hill; one sister, Barbara Ann Cole, Uriah; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The service was April 22 at 2 p.m. at Bassett Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Percy Clarke and William Allison officiating. Burial was in the Bassett Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Grove Hill. O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home of Thomasville directed.
Active pallbearers were John Q. "Bimbo" Baugh, Buddy Baugh, Tracy Newton, Chris Newton, Dale Newton and Randy Brooks.
Laura Wieczorek Eager, 30, of Pottstown, Pa. died April 6, 2006 in Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Penn.
She was born Sept. 29, 1975. She was the daughter of Larry Wieczorek of Jacksons Gap and Joanne Wieczorek of Pottstown, Penn.
Survivors include two sisters, Tammy Wieczorek, Columbus, Ga., Renee Wieczorek, Royersford, Penn.; stepmother, Beth Wieczorek, Jacksons Gap; two stepbrothers, Brian McConville, Adel, Ga., Michael McConville, Auburn; one stepsister, Carmen Potts, Warner Robins, Ga.
A memorial service was April 8 at the Warker-Troutman Funeral Home in Pottstown with Rev. Thomas Nasta officiating.
Wilma Houston Mills, 86, of Daphne died April 25, 2006 at her residence.
She was born April 17, 1920 in Coffeeville. She was a long-time resident of Mobile. She was a long-time member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Mobile. She was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture after many years of service.
Survivors include her nephews, Thomas Houston, Gary Houston, Paul Greene and her nieces, Charleen Deavours Cabaniss, Anita Deavours Rankin and Cynthia DeAngelo.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert Lee and Maud Houston, three sisters, Ruby Lee Deavours, Elouise May and Estelle Greene and two brothers, Robert Lee Houston and William Houston.
The service will be Thursday, (today), April 27 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes of Fairhope will direct.
Janice Duke Waddill, 91, of Creola died April 17, 2006.
She was born Dec. 15, 1914 in Allen. She was a native of Clarke County. She was a member of Saraland First Assembly of God Church and "The Prime Timers" and "The Believers Sunday School Class."
Survivors include two sons, Teddie G. (Sandra) Waddill, Creola; one daughter, Joy (Walter) Brewer, Grove Hill; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Levi Duke and Clark Pruette Duke, her husband, Emmitt Grady Waddill, her oldest son, Terry Waddill, a brother, Hilton Duke and a sister, Lucille Duke Jarvis.
The service was April 20 at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.


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WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn said voter ID laws in South Carolina and elsewhere are reminiscent of post-Reconstruction Jim Crow laws.
Clyburn, D-S.C., and other voting rights advocates warn that laws requiring voters to present photo identification when they go to the polls could disenfranchise millions of Americans in the November elections. He says the laws are similar to the post-Civil War Jim Crow laws enacted in Southern states that imposed poll taxes, literacy tests and other roadblocks to prevent blacks from voting, McClatchy Newspapers reported Thursday.
"It was effective then, and if we aren't vigilant, it will be effective today," Clyburn, who is African-American, said. "We must make sure that people are aware of the danger to our democracy."
State Rep. Alan Clemmons, a Republican who helped develop the law, told McClatchy the law was "in no way" discriminatory.
"Any ID that will get you on an airplane in the United States will get you into a voting booth in South Carolina," Clemmons said.
A new report by the liberal think tank Center for American Progress criticized voter ID laws in South Carolina, Texas and Tennessee for not allowing young people to use college-issued student IDs.
The report said about 25 percent of blacks don't have the types of photo IDs required by such laws, compared with 11 percent of all Americans.

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A Peak Park chief has been chosen by the Prime Minister to join a handful of trustees on a national funding board.
Jim Dixon, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, has been appointed by David Cameron as a trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund/National Heritage Lottery Fund board.
Jim will be part of a 15–strong board which runs both funds. Its role is to steer the policy and direction of the two funds and take decisions on larger grant applications.
He said: "I'm honoured to have been appointed to the national board of these funds, which have touched the lives of many people and helped countless communities.
"I look forward to having a direct influence over future decisions on grants to protect landscapes, historic places and important works of art."
He will fit in his new role alongside his duties as national park chief executive.
Dame Jenny Abramsky, chairman of the board, said: "We're delighted to be welcoming Jim onto the board.
" We continue to face tough times in the heritage sector and over the next few years we are anticipating continued high levels of demand for our funds, which means stiff competition and difficult decisions.
"Jim will bring a wealth of expertise on the natural heritage plus fresh insight, and will work alongside our existing trustees to help meet these challenges."
The National Heritage Memorial Fund has a current annual budget of £4million to £5million.
To date, the Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £5.9billion to 36,000 heritage projects across the UK. Its grant budget for 2013/14 is £375m.
Peak District National Park Authority chair Tony Favell said: "This is a great opportunity for Jim to play a national role in an organisation which is important to the future of the British countryside and heritage.
"Jim will take up this role later in 2014 allowing us plenty time to organise his work to allow him to play his new role to full effect."
Jim is a biologist by training and has worked in conservation and policy for the RSPB, the former English Nature, and Defra.
He was appointed chief executive of the Peak District National Park in 2003.
He is lead officer for National Parks UK and a member of the World Commission on Protected Areas.
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A cholera epidemic that erupted in earthquake-shattered Haiti entered its second year on Oct. 19 as aid agencies promoted a new weapon to battle the deadly water-borne disease. Through Oct. 9 of this year, 469,967 cases of the disease have been reported, leading to 6,595 deaths, now the world's largest cholera outbreak. Led by the Boston-based Partners in Health, aid agencies plan a vaccination program that could reduce the incidence of cholera and prevent the rapidly transmitted illness from overrunning vulnerable communities. Partners in Health is targeting Haitians in isolated rural villages and those still living in tent camps without access to clean water in quake-devastated Port-au-Prince. It estimates that only about 54 percent of all Haitians have access to clean water. The agency hopes to inoculate more than 100,000 people beginning in January. "What we're proposing is not a trial," said Paul Farmer, who co-founded Partners in Health. "The vaccine has been proven safe. It's yet another effective measure against this epidemic." The problem, he said, is raising $300,000 to fund the campaign, because the world has moved on to other concerns.
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Drew Barrymore Talks Baby Olive on 'Ellen'
Drew Barrymore makes an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show which airs today (December 6)!
"She is actually 10 weeks today. I know, I can't even handle it. It's hurts…" the 37-year-old actress said about her daughter Olive. "I didn't like leaving today at all. I dance and jump up and down for her a lot and I have this routine where I'm like, bye, ok I'll be right back..she just you know (reenacts the baby's look.) There is nothing greater in the world. I live, I exercise my right every second of everyday to make her laugh and smile and she's a really happy baby."
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Salem voters to consider $16m in school upgrades
SALEM - Heeding the words of concerned parents, the budget committee gave its support to two warrant articles funding long-awaited school improvements. Both items will now go before voters on March 12.
The articles include a $15.2 million bond warrant for renovations and additions to Fisk, Soule and Haigh elementary schools and an additional $805,237 warrant to remove asbestos, replace ceilings and add a new HVAC system to the aging Haigh School.
Several parents voiced hearty support for the two articles during Thursday night's budget committee meeting. Surry Lane resident Sherry Kilgus-Kramer said she felt both items were "very, very important for the future of the town."
The Salem mother said the renovation needs are particularly timely in the wake of the Newtown shootings, as safety and security issues are on everyone's mind. "People need to know we're taking all the measures we can within our budget," Kilgus-Kramer said.
Adding to the current safety compromises are the lack of adequate storage space and the current practice of using a multi-purpose room to serve as both a cafeteria and a gymnasium. "A cafeteria is just no place for a gym class," Kilgus-Kramer said. "And we shouldn't be having classes in hallways and closets. This is a big safety issue."
Kristine Nippert, who has children attending Soule School, voiced similar words of support. "These renovations will provide needed space for instruction and will also address security issues," Nippert said. "Over and above the academic benefits, renovations for these facilities will offer community benefits such as increased home values, community pride and a driving force for businesses thinking of coming to Salem. Well-maintained schools make a community thrive."
David Carney, who coaches basketball teams at both Soule and North Salem schools, noted the difference between the former and the latter.
"I think there's a fallacy in the thought process that education stops with the last bell of the school day," Carney said. "But I think everyone had a favorite coach growing up, who taught them right from wrong."
Carney noted that since North Salem School was renovated, the added space has allowed for "the luxury of an afterschool basketball program like we never could have done before."
Article 2 includes two additional classrooms, added instruction space, a renewed staff room and library at Fisk School; a gym addition, improved entrance and additional instruction space at Soule School; and revamped security systems, sprinklers, new ceilings, a new fire alarm system, new lighting and roof repairs at Haigh School.
Salem's School Deliberative Session will take place Thursday, Feb. 7 at Salem High School.


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The Detroit Tigers added Omar Vizquel and Wally Joyner to their coaching staff Monday, Nov. 18. Vizquel will serve as the first base coach and Joyner as the team's hitting coach. Mick Billmeyer will be the bullpen coach and Matt Martin will be a defensive coordinator.
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The Baltimore Orioles are close to hiring Matt Martin to be their minor league infield coordinator. He served in the same role for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2007 to 2011, before taking over as the manager of the AZL Dodgers and coordinator of Arizona instruction last year. Martin would replace Bobby Dickerson, who was recently named third base coach for the Orioles.
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This season's premiere episode of North Country Matters is scheduled for broadcast on Clarkson University's WCKN, Potsdam-Canton Time Warner Cable Channel 30, Tuesday, February 19, at 7 p.m. and will replay on Sunday, February 24, at noon and again at 7:30 p.m. This show will focus on activities of the St. Lawrence County (SLC) Arts Council.
The musical highlight of the show will be the 2007 Live Music Friday Concert: Platero y Yo. This is the story of a poet and his donkey as told via classical guitar and Spanish narration by Crane School of Music Adjunct Guitar Instructor Lynn McGrath. Live Music Fridays are sponsored by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council and What a Racquette Music and Dance. Check the SLC Arts Council Web site (www.slcartscouncil.org) for information on upcoming concerts, events, and classes.
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DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police said Monday night that DNA evidence has linked a crime-watch volunteer to four sexual assaults in a Dallas neighborhood where at least eight rapes were reported over two months, with more tests pending.
Van Dralan Dixson, 38, remained a fugitive as of Monday night, said Dallas police Maj. Jeff Cotner.
Dixson had been charged with one count of aggravated sexual assault relating to a rape and robbery in the Fair Park neighborhood, just southeast of downtown. Addressing reporters Monday night, Cotner said three more aggravated sexual assault counts had been filed against Dixson with bail set at $1 million for each count.
Cotner also said police had taken Dixson into custody briefly last week and obtained a DNA sample from him, but did not have evidence to bring charges at that time.
Cotner said DNA test results from two attacks were still pending, and no evidence was available from two other attack cases.
Meanwhile, Cotner said, federal investigators are helping in the search for Dixson.
Police are interviewing friends, family, other associates, his employer and tipsters for clues to Dixson's whereabouts, Cotner said.
Dixson was charged with his first count Saturday, and his car was found abandoned the next day in a parking lot in Garland, a suburb northeast of Dallas. The car was impounded, and a warrant to allow a police search was pending, Cotner said.
As a crime-watch volunteer, Dixson would patrol the streets several times a week, neighbors said.
"He just walks every night, all night," one resident, Billy Washington, told Dallas television station WFAA. "Every time I would look out my window, or out my door, he was walking."
Dixson has been part of the area's neighborhood crime-watch group, the Mill City Community Association, since January. The group's president, Alendra Lyons, didn't return messages Monday from The Associated Press.
The group said Dixson's duties were limited to telling neighbors about the association, not patrolling at night — but neighbors told The Dallas Morning News that he was referred to as "neighborhood watch," and it seemed he was patrolling the neighborhood almost every night.
State criminal records show Dixson was arrested and convicted of aggravated robbery in 1993. But he was also arrested as recently as last month on a deadly conduct charge, according to Dallas County records.
County records also show that he filed for divorce three years ago, and it was finalized a few months later. A judge awarded Dixson custody of the couple's three children, who are now 21, 8 and 6.
Dixson's attorney during the divorce, Tiombe Jones, said Monday that she didn't remember anything particular about Dixson or the divorce proceeding. Messages left on a cellphone listed for Dixson's ex-wife were not immediately returned.
Authorities have said they believe one suspect committed the nine sex assaults that have been reported in the Fair Park area this summer. In each, the attacker approached his victims in the early morning hours, forced them to secluded areas nearby, and then robbed and sexually assaulted them.
The assailant in each case was armed with a handgun, wore shorts and a T-shirt, and masked his face using various types of cloth, according to police. The victims said they were approached on foot.
A $15,000 reward has been offered for information leading to arrests and an indictment in the cases.


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National Rosacea Society Awards New Grants for Rosacea Research
BARRINGTON, Illinois (July 9, 2009) -- The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced that four new studies have been awarded funding as part of its research grants program to advance scientific knowledge of the potential causes and other key aspects of this chronic and potentially life-disruptive disorder now estimated to affect well over 14 million Americans.
"We are extremely grateful to the thousands of rosacea patients whose donations are used to support this important program," said Dr. Jonathan Wilkin, chairman of the NRS medical advisory board, which reviews and selects grant applications for funding. "The ongoing study results are making significant inroads toward the better understanding and management of rosacea, as well as its potential prevention or cure."
Dr. Robert W. Walters, assistant professor, Division of Dermatology, and Dr. Robert J. Lefkowitz, professor, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, were awarded $25,000 to study the role of beta-arrestin in cutaneous flushing. The researchers pointed out that niacin, or vitamin B3, long associated with severe flushing, stimulates receptors on skin cells that react by activating both G and beta-arrestin proteins. However, they noted that a recent study has identified niacin-like drugs that can stimulate only the G protein but do not induce flushing, suggesting that it is the beta-arrestins that may regulate flushing. The results of the new project are intended to lead to better understanding of changes in skin blood flow and possible treatments for this significant symptom of rosacea.
Dr. Curdin Conrad, senior postdoctoral research fellow, Department of Immunology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Alexander Navarini, senior postdoctoral research fellow, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland, were awarded $21,450 to study the role of plasmacytoid dendritic cells and interferon alpha in rosacea.
They noted that their work is a logical follow-on to the studies by Dr. Richard Gallo and colleagues, also supported by the NRS, which found that in rosacea, antimicrobial peptides such as cathelicidins are involved. Given that these peptides are part of the innate immune system, their work will examine the next steps in the body's immunological process to see whether type I interferon, glycoproteins that help fight viral infections, and plasmacytoid dendritic cells, which produce interferon, are present in rosacea. They noted that these mechanisms contribute to psoriasis, and a similar finding in rosacea could form a sound basis for newer treatment strategies for rosacea.
Dr. Richard Gallo, chief of the division of dermatology at the University of California-San Diego, and Dr. Kenshi Yamasaki of the Veterans Medical Research Foundation were awarded $25,000 to continue their NRS-funded research of how cathelicidins may play a role in the development of subtype 2 (papulopustular) rosacea.
Past support from the NRS has enabled them to show that people with rosacea have too much of a molecule known as cathelicidin, and using mice and artificial cell culture techniques, they showed that this excess leads to rosacea symptoms. They have also shown that the overabundance of cathelicidin is the result of an excess of an enzyme in the facial skin. In the new study, the researchers will test their hypothesis that the abnormal enzyme is a critical step in the development of rosacea. Too much cathelicidin and too much of this specific class of enzyme may explain its presence, which may in turn suggest a therapy that will inhibit the production or action of these molecules.
Dr. Joseph Rothnagel, associate professor, and Dr. Manuela Trabi, adjunct lecturer, Department of Molecular and Microbial Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia, were awarded $18,000 for their study, "The role of tissue kallikreins in rosacea." This study will also build from the work of Dr. Gallo and colleagues. They noted that these previous studies reported involvement of the enzyme hK5 and protein CAP18, and hypothesize that at least one other enzyme is also elevated in rosacea. They will study whether proteins known to be crucial for skin integrity are also digested at a higher than normal rate by these enzymes, allowing easier access for pathogens.
Researchers interested in applying for grants may obtain forms and instructions via the NRS Web site or by contacting the National Rosacea Society, 196 James Street, Barrington, Illinois 60010, telephone 1-888-662-5874, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. The deadline for submitting proposals for research grants in 2009 is November 2.
Because the cause of rosacea is unknown, a high priority in awarding grants is given to studies relating to its pathogenesis, progression, mechanism of action, cell biology and potential genetic factors. Proposals relating to epidemiology, predisposition, quality of life and relationships with environmental and lifestyle factors may also be considered. Members of the NRS medical advisory board include Dr. Jonathan Wilkin, former director of dermatologic and dental drug products for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Dr. Mark Dahl, chairman of dermatology at Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale and former American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) president; Dr. Michael Detmar, professor of pharmacogenics, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland; Dr. Lynn Drake, Harvard Medical School and former AAD president; Dr. Marian Macsai, vice chair of ophthalmology at Northwestern University; Dr. David Norris, chairman of dermatology, University of Colorado and former president of the Society for Investigative Dermatology; Dr. Richard Odom, professor of clinical dermatology, University of California-San Francisco and former president of the AAD; Dr. Frank Powell, consultant dermatologist, Regional Centre of Dermatology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Dr. Bryan Sires, clinical associate professor of ophthalmology, University of Washington; and Dr. Diane Thiboutot, professor of dermatology, Pennsylvania State University.
Rosacea is a chronic disorder primarily of the facial skin, characterized by flare-ups and remissions. According to the standard classification system for rosacea, developed by an NRS consensus committee and review panel of 17 experts worldwide, the primary features include flushing, persistent erythema, papules and pustules, and telangiectasia, while secondary features may include ocular manifestations, burning and stinging, plaques, dry appearance, edema, locations beyond the face and phymatous changes. In most cases, some rather than all of these signs and symptoms appear in any given patient.
The National Rosacea Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with rosacea by raising awareness, providing public health information and supporting research on this common but biologically poorly understood disorder.
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NASHUA – A city man is under arrest, accused of hitting a toddler in the head with a book because the boy was crying and wouldn't go to sleep.
Garrett McCormack, 26, was arrested Thursday night and charged with second-degree assault.
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Next Generation Connecticut is Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's initiative to greatly expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn over the next decade. The shared goal of this initiative is to leverage the strength and resources of this University to build Connecticut's future workforce, create jobs, and invigorate the State's economy. The cornerstone of this effort is a major increase in the University's enrollment, the expansion of our faculty, and the development of new and existing facilities to accommodate enhanced STEM research and teaching. It will also support the academic missions and the expansion of critical programs at UConn's Hartford and Stamford campuses.
The Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) initiative represents one of the most ambitious state investments in economic development, higher education and research in the nation. The investments in NGC will transform the University of Connecticut into a top public research institution, fueling Connecticut's economy with new technologies, training highly-skilled graduates, and creating new companies, patents, licenses, and high-wage jobs. The components of this ambitious ten-year plan include:
Connecticut has historically been known as the birthplace of invention and innovation. Connecticut inventors created the cotton gin, anesthesia, the first submarine, helicopter, color television, the portable typewriter, and a wide range of industrial technologies. The technical proficiency that contributed to Connecticut's economy has declined dramatically. According to the Kauffman Foundation New Economy 2010 Report, Connecticut ranked #14 in high-tech jobs, #15 in patents, #22 in entrepreneurial activity, and #37 in non-industry R&D investments. Connecticut's long-term economic competitiveness can be re-invigorated with key investments for pioneering R&D and vital educational programs in the STEM disciplines. Next Generation Connecticut will expand critical STEM activities at UConn and drive innovation, enhancing job creation and economic growth, allowing the State of Connecticut and its workforce to flourish.


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Frontera Grill/Topolobampo
445 N. Clark St. 312-661-1434
Mexican cuisine king Rick Bayless presides over these sibling restaurants that share an entrance and bar; Topolo skews toward fine dining, while Frontera is more rustic and regional. For a taste of Bayless' expert flavors with less of a time commitment, get in line at no-reservations street food cafe Xoco (449 N. Clark St. 312-334-3688) for tortas (sandwiches) and caldos (soups) plus seriously tasty churros. All three restaurants serve a killer margarita.
Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 N. State St. 312-755-9704
"Top Chef: Texas" cast member Heather Terhune cooks comforting New American fare at this sleek bar and restaurant inside the Hotel Palomar. Shareable plates such as bacon jam-slathered baguette or truffle deviled eggs work just as well ordered alongside a cocktail or shared among friends as part of a full feast.
Graham Elliot
217 W. Huron St. 312-624-9975
"Master Chef" judge and Lollapalooza culinary ambassador Graham Elliot puts his own spin on fine dining in the form of 12- and 15-course tasting menus. For a taste of Elliot's fare at a fraction of the price, try his sandwich shop Grahamwich (615 N. State St. 312-265-0434), where lunch options include a decadent grilled cheese made with cheese curds.
534 N. Clark St. 312-595-1616
Award-winning chef Carrie Nahabedian is known for her Mediterranean-inspired fare at Naha (500 N. Clark St. 312-321-6242), but she recently expanded her mini-empire with this sophisticated French restaurant just a few steps north. Indulgent seafood—think lobster, oysters and king crab—and prime cuts of meat combine with seasonal vegetables to create dazzling special-occasion dishes.
Siena Tavern
51 W. Kinzie St. 312-595-1322
"Top Chef" fan favorite Fabio Viviani was born in Italy and lives in California, but he's spending plenty of time in Chicago lately after partnering with the owners of Bull & Bear and Public House on this Italian-inspired bar and restaurant. Dishes range from crudo (chilled raw seafood) to pizza to lasagna made with his mama's recipe.


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A new, live two-hour special featuring a tribute to Dick Clark, hosted by Jenny McCarthy and Fergie, kicks off the night at 8 p.m. on ABC
Ten-time American Music Award winner Taylor Swift will headline "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013," performing live in front of a crowd of an estimated 1 million people in Times Square just before the ball drops on Monday, Dec. 31. on the ABC Television Network. She headlines the biggest party of the year, fresh from the record-breaking success of her blockbuster new album, "Red."
Lauded by The New York Times as "one of the most important pop artists of the last decade" and by Rolling Stone as "one of the few genuine rock stars we've got these days," Swift is a six-time Grammy winner and is the youngest winner in history of the music industry's highest honor, the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. With the 2012 release of her album "Red," she is the only female artist in music history (and just the fourth artist ever) to twice have an album hit the 1 million first-week sales figure. She holds the record for the biggest digital sales week ever for a song by a woman, and for the second-largest song sales week overall, as well as the worldwide iTunes record for highest ever first-week album sales.
"I remember meeting and listening to Taylor Swift perform before she even had her first single. I was blown away by her talent and just knew that she would be a huge success," Seacrest said. "Taylor is truly this year's global star and is the perfect artist to ring in the New Year for us at the crossroads of the world."
The New Year's festivities kick off at 8 p.m. with a two-hour live special featuring a tribute to Dick Clark, hosted by Fergie and Jenny McCarthy, "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark." The special celebrates, through clips and reminiscences, the legendary television personality and producer who rang in the New Year for four decades and launched and nurtured the careers of countless artists. Seacrest makes a special appearance.
Beginning at 10 p.m., Seacrest will host "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013" from New York, with Jenny McCarthy returning to interview the revelers in Times Square. Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas will return to host the Los Angeles-based portions of the specials. In addition to Swift, some of America's hottest artists and groups will perform throughout the night. The bi-coastal celebration will include more than five hours of special performances and reports on New Year's celebrations from around the globe, and Seacrest will lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City.
The complete lineup Monday, Dec. 31, on ABC is:
8 until 10 p.m.: "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark"
10 until 11 p.m.: "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013"
11:30 p.m. to 1:08 a.m.: "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013, Part 1"
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Canucks got revenge on the Blackhawks the best way they knew how: On the scoreboard.
In the first meeting between the teams since defenseman Duncan Keith injured the Canucks' Daniel Sedin with an elbow to the head late last season, Vancouver stuck to business and grinded out a 2-1 shootout victory in front of a crowd of 18,910 on Friday night at Rogers Arena.
It's a loss that could hurt the Hawks even more as Dave Bolland left the game in the third period with a right leg injury. Bolland was helped to the dressing room and coach Joel Quenneville said the center would be further assessed on Saturday.
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Why Jasper Johns Is an Icon of 20th-Century Painting
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Jasper Johns's ongoing stylistic and technical experimentation place him at the forefront of American art. His richly textured paintings of maps, flags, numbers, and targets laid the groundwork for Pop art, Minimalism, and Conceptual art. In New York in the 1950s, Johns was part of a community of artists, including Robert Rauschenberg, seeking an alternative to the emotional nature of Abstract Expressionism. Influenced by Marcel Duchamp, Johns's early work paired the concerns of craft with familiar concrete imagery. His interest in process also led to innovations in lithography, screen-printing, etching and woodblock, using such materials as pencil, pen, brush, crayon, wax, and plaster to constantly challenge the technical possibilities of printmaking.
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Welcome to the island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. A storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go and the likes of everyone from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here but then, people do tend to get possessive when faced with such beauty. Aphrodite made her home on Cyprus and travelers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute.
North Cyprus is a corner of earth touched by heaven. With its unique historic treasures and natural beauties, North Cyprus is a paradise island situated in the blue Mediterranean.
Cyprus, which is the third biggest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily and Sardunia, is covered with pine, carob and olive-clad mountains and verdant valleys fringed with golden beaches streching away for kilometers. In addition to luxury hotels, clean beaches and traditional Turkish hospitality, here you can find little and cosy restaurants, typically of North Cyprus which provide various spiced Turkish dishes like Kebab, stuffed vegetables and other delicacies.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) covers an area of 3,355 square kilometres. The official language of the country is Turkish. English is also widely spoken. The capital is Lefkosa (Nicosia).
Cyprus is the the easternmost island in the Mediterranean Sea, west of Syria, south of Turkey, north of Egypt and in close proximity to the east of the Greek island of Rhodes. Prominent geographic features include the Troodos massif that occupies most of the southwestern part of the country, the Pentadaktylos range in the north around Kyrenia and the Messaoria Plain in between them. It is here that the capital city, Lefkosia is located. The elongated Karpasia Peninsula occupies the northeastern part of Cyprus.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is an autonomous state - part of the island of Cyprus lying in the warm waters of the eastern Mediterranean. It combines the ancient with the modern, rural and urban and is justly described as an island for all seasons. Dominating the island is the Troodos range of mountains which is snow capped in winter offering a number of ski resorts. The mild year round climate dictates a leisurely and laid back way of life where the joy of life is predominant. Although it is an island, Cyprus is easily accessible and centrally located. England and Western Europe are only 3 to 4 flying hours away and adjacent countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt are less than 11/2 flying hours away.
The island has 4 main towns; its capital Lefkosa (Nicosia), Guzelyurt (Morphou), the center of the citrus industry, and the resort towns of Gazimagosa (Famagusta) on the eastern coast and Girne (Kyrenia) on the northern coast. From Sahara Oasis it is a mere 10 minute drive to the charming port town of Girne boasting an excellent marina, ancient culture, modern harbour, night life and varied cuisine. Exciting night life can be found in one of the many casinos that are located within a couple of miles of Sahara Oasis. Feel at home, not only is driving in Cyprus is on the left hand side of the road, but English is the second language.
Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and with mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Summer is the season of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breezes create a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Winters are mild with some rain, but even in January(usually the coolest month) there are generally six hours of bright sunshine during the day. During the summer months very light clothing is all that you will need. In spring and autumn daytime temperatures are generally warm enough for light summer clothing, but in the evenings, one might feel the need for a light jacket or pullover. In winter, you should be prepared for all kinds of weather that a European spring may bring. It is advisable to pack a light jacket and pullovers, although you may not need them during the day.
A valid passsport is necessary for entering and a visa is granted on entrance to Northern Cyprus. Since 1993 Turkish citizens can visit Northern Cyprus by identity card.
The geography of North Cyprus is characterized by a unique blend of mountains , plains and beaches. The Kyrenia Range, with its magnificent jagged limestone peaks, the highest of which is Mount Selvili at 3357 ft. runs along most of the north coastline to form a startling backdrop. To the east of the island the mountain range loses height as it extends along the narrow peninsula known as Karpas or `The Panhandle`. Along it one finds the best beaches in Cyprus . Miles of empty bays with pure white sand. To the south of the Kyrenia range lie the plains of Mesaoria. Here, is situated the divided Capital Nicosia (Lefkosa). Other major centers are Guzelyurt in the west of North Cyprus where most of the citrus produce comes from , The resort town of Kyrenia (Girne) is on the northern coast, and the second resort town of Famagusta (Gazimagosa) in the east.
Quite apart from the huge range of cultivated flowers, North Cyprus and especially the Karpas peninsula is a rich botanical area with literally hundreds of species of wild flowers from crown anemones and pink rock roses to purple iris and yellow crowfoot. From February to June many areas of Northern Cyprus are carpeted with colourful wild flowers. The birds and the butterflies also are glorious, lizards abound, and the loggerhead and green turtle still come ashore to lay their eggs in North Cyprus`s unspoiled beaches.
When one mentions Northern Cyprus, sun and sea naturally come to mind. Thousands of tourists, local and foreign, find accomodation in high quality resorts in order to take full advantage of this what is freely available on this beautiful island.
Since nature has been carefully preserved in Northern Cyprus, you can enjoy the Mediterranean, one of the most beautiful seas of the world, from virtually any part of the island. During the hot days, if you are left unfulfilled by just swimming, the holiday resorts here can provide you with a variety of water-sport choices.
In the unmatched beauty of the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean choose a craft that suits you and leave yourself to the vastness of the sea.
With a bit of effort, however, it`s possible to escape the hordes and immerse yourself in a culture that draws on Europe, the Middle East, and 9000 years of constant invasion. Crusader castles rub shoulders with ancient vineyards, frescoed monasteries overlook citrus orchards, and sandy, sun-soaked feet tread Roman mosaic floors.
The island of Cyprus through the ages has had many different names; some of them are: Asi, Yatnana, Alasiya, Iantannai, Atnana, and Khettim.
Inland, behind the rocky Girne range and the imposing Five Finger Mountain, stretches the huge fertile Mesaoria plain, Ercan airport and the island`s capital, Lefkosa. Along the east coast lies the ancient fortified city of Gazimagosa and the nearby ruins of Salamis. To the north east, the landscape becomes more broken and open fields give way to small pastures enclosed by stone walls and interspersed with olive trees and rocky outcrops.
An island in the far eastern Mediterranean Sea, below Turkey and to the west of Syria, Cyprus is is actually two countries - the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (recognised only by Turkey) and the southern Republic of Cyprus. There are two large mountain ranges on the island: the Kyrenian Range in North Cyprus and the Trodos Massif in the centre of the Republic. The northern mountains are mainly limestone, the southern are volcanic rock. These ranges are separated by the Mesaoria Plain.
Cyprus has always been an island, and many Cypriot species, particularly plants, are found nowhere else in the world. There are three main habitats in Cyprus: the mountain ranges, the coastal plains and the cultivated lands. The coastal plains are irrigated by seasonal streams, and some support citrus orchards, but native flora and fauna have been largely displaced by tourism.
The Cypriot climate is typically Mediterranean, with very hot summers in July and August. Most of the year is dry, with unpredictable rains falling in December, January and February. Cyprus often suffers drought years, and water is such a scarce commodity that it is often rationed.
The unique climate of Cyprus offers year-round opportunities for a perfect holiday. Rainfall is concentrated in December and January,and the average sea temperature is above 20 C for more than half the year. Cyprus is renowned for its wild flowers which carpet the island in spring (there are more than 38 species of orchid alone) and scent of orange, lemon and grapefruit blossom fills the air.
When to Go
The shoulder seasons - April/May and September/October - are the most pleasant times, climatically, to visit Cyprus. Summer - June to August - can be very hot, and winter is sometimes wet but still pleasant.
The population of TRNC is around 200 000. The language of the TRNC is Turkish and the community adheres to Islam. Lefkosa, the thousand-year-old capital of Cyprus is better known to foreigners by its mediaeval name, Nicosia. It lies just to the north of the geographical centre of the island at an elevation of 160 metres and is the seat of government as well as the main business centre. The city`s origins go back in history as the earliest human settlements found in the vicinity of the modern city date back to the 3rd millennium BC. The first inhabitants were attracted by what was then a rich river. Today`s dried up stony river bed is a far cry of its former bygone glory. It was only about 1000 years ago that Lefkosa (Nicosia) became the capital of Cyprus at a time when the island`s rulers were forced to withdraw inland in order to protect themselves from the raiding Saracens, who were marauding the coastal towns. Ever since it has remained the capital sharing the country`s fate through the centuries.
The Coastlands
There are several plains on the coasts of the Island. These are divided into two groups.1. Alluvial coastal plains, 2. Eroded coastal Plains. The TRNC has 396 km of it. In the north is the Girne valley with its narrow dentelated coasts, in the west is the Guzelyurt valley; in the east is the Magusa valley. Coasts of Cyprus are 783 km. long. The most important gulf of the island are Hacisofu, Guzelyurt, Gazimagusa, Iskele, Limasol and Yalova. The capes are as follows: zafer, Poyraz, Pile, Dogan, Ikizler, Arnavut and Korucam.
The coastline of North Cyprus offers some of the finest and safest bathing in the Mediterranean. Although most holiday establishments have modern pools, the crystal clear waters of the eastern Mediterranean are wonderful for swimming, snorkelling, sailing and skiing.
Beaches are a principal attraction in North Cyprus, and vary widely in character from the busy hotel beaches, which offer many facilities, to the secluded stretches of sand in the Karpaz, where the visitor may have an entire beach to himself. Some of the beaches are unfortunately spoilt by accumulations of garbage: visitors are urged to take their rubbish away with them. A tip: tar may be removed from clothes or the skin by rubbing gently with olive oil. Take a small bottle with you to the beach. Do not forget to use sun-screen lotion - after 20 minutes under the summer sun, you will begin to burn.


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2011 Red Rock Film Festival
Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM - Monday, November 14, 2011 at 10:30 PM (MST)
Located by Zion National Park, the annual international Red Rock Film Festival has a mission to encourage "film that portrays the human race in a positive light." It is an artist's retreat for film, cuisine, parties, and workshops with approachable professional people. Come out for this emerging film festival held November 10-14, 2011.
From action sports docs and off-the-charts dramatic features, the festival is just a 90 minute drive North of Las Vegas, and offers a breathtaking location to see film in the warm part of the state of Utah. For more information visit www.RedRockFilmFestival.com.
To encourage the production of media in both the independent and professional market that portray the human race in a positive light, and to applaud original works that redefine media through innovation, creativity and sensitivity that both enlightens and educates audiences from around the world.
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Nearly seven months after getting married, Jennifer Nettles has plenty to sing about: The Sugarland singer is pregnant.
It will be the first child for the Duets mentor and her husband, entrepreneur Justin Miller.
"They are thrilled beyond belief," Sugarland's manager, Gail Gellman, tells PEOPLE.
The Grammy winner, 37, is due in November, Gellman says, which will coincide with the couple's first anniversary since their sunset wedding ceremony outside Nashville, in which Nettles dazzled in an Alexander McQueen gown at a chapel nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
Nettles and Miller met in 2006 and dated for more than two years before becoming engaged.
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Explosion in at Egypt security building injures 16
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CAIRO (AP) — Security officials say a bomb blast in front of a security building in one of Egypt's Nile Delta cities has injured 16 people.
The officials say the bomb exploded just after midnight Wednesday outside the Security Directorate in Dakahliya's provincial capital city of Mansoura.
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No. 5 Michigan State tops No. 3 Ohio State 72-68 for its 2nd win over a top-3 team this season
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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Keith Appling made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 29 seconds left and finished with 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help No. 5 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State 72-68 in overtime Tuesday night after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half.
The Spartans (14-1, 3-0 Big Ten) led 55-38 and the Buckeyes (15-1, 2-1) forced overtime with a 20-3 run to close regulation.
Ohio State entered the day as one of six unbeaten teams in Division I.
Aaron Craft's three-point play with 2:02 left in the second half and his layup, after throwing an inbounds pass off Adreian Payne's backside, with a minute left pulled Ohio State within one. Payne made one of two free throws on the ensuing possession, allowing Amir Williams' putback dunk with 19 seconds left to tie the game and send it to overtime.
Ohio State scored the first points of the extra period, taking its first lead since it was ahead 19-17, but gave up some pivotal 3-pointers.
Michigan State redshirt freshman Kenny Kaminski made a season-high third 3-pointer to break a tie with 2:40 left in overtime and Payne connected on a shot beyond the arc on the Spartans' next possession.
Appling made two free throws with 14.4 seconds left to give Michigan State a three-point lead and Ohio State's Marc Loving missed an off-balance 3-pointer with 3 seconds left. Appling made one of two free throws with one second to go.
The Buckeyes had a season-high 21 turnovers, leading to them not having a double-digit scorer until there was fewer than 4 minutes left in regulation. Sam Thompson finished with 18 points, including six straight late in regulation, and Loving scored 10 points.
Payne didn't start because of a right foot sprain, but was healthy enough to play 32 minutes and score 18 points. Gary Harris scored 13 points for the Spartans, the first team to score 70-plus points against Ohio State this season.
Michigan State, which beat then-No. 1 Kentucky nearly two months ago, has won seven straight games since losing to North Carolina.
Michigan State led 28-21 at halftime and appeared to take control with 13-4 run midway through the second half.
The Spartans, though, appeared to try to focus on taking time off the clock with each possession and Ohio State took advantage of the conservative strategy, earning a chance to win the game in overtime.
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http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/inde...nNewsID=523398Consumer magazine specialist Future has secured the rights from software giant Microsoft to publish Windows VistaTM The Official Magazine.
The magazine is dedicated to the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
UK-based Future won the licence for an initial five year-period, with worldwide licensing and distribution rights.
The first issue of the magazine should hit the stands in the autumn 2006 in the UK, US, France and Italy.
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Windows Vista, the long-awaited successor to Windows XP is currently in beta testing and not due for release until December 2006.
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It's a boy and a girl for Samantha Brown.
The Travel Channel host and husband Kevin O'Leary welcomed a son, Ellis James, and a daughter, Elizabeth Mae, on Thursday, Jan. 17 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Robin Thicke is having quite a moment.
After spending most of his decade-long recording career as one of R&B's journeymen — a sensuous crooner with the occasional crossover hit — Thicke has exploded into pop's consciousness with "Blurred Lines": It's the undeniable song of the summer and may turn out to be the single of the year. The Marvin Gaye-inflected, sex-filled dance groove (and its naughty video counterpart) has become a cultural flashpoint, sparking parodies, commentaries, endless radio replays and an unknown number of hookups.
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With 11 tracks, "Blurred Lines" is tightly woven but still manages to bring different flavors, from electronic dance music to R&B anthems to between-the-sheets grooves. Thicke wrote or co-wrote every track, and while he enlists Pharrell for "Blurred Lines" and has names like Dr. Luke and will.i.am as contributors, he remains the star of his own show.
Thicke charms throughout, whether he's using a sexy falsetto, smooth tenor or even a few raps, which he does fairly well on the retro-sounding "Top of the World" (showing he's learned something from those numerous Lil Wayne pairings). He even succeeds when his lyrics fail, like some cringe-worthy attempted come-ons on the disco-ball whirring electrobeat tune "Give It 2 U" (Kendrick Lamar does a much better job with his verses, thankfully).
Thicke usually does romance right, though, and it's where he shines on the album's best track, "4 the Rest of My Life," a gorgeous ode to the lady in his life that seems tailor-made for countless wedding first-dances (and honeymoon playlists). The song encapsulates everything that makes Thicke's music so alluring: sexy, perfect-pitch vocals, enticing lyrical foreplay and the music that delivers. With "Blurred Lines," Thicke's path to music's top spot should be clear from now on.
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Suffolk, ss. DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS
Appeal of:
Patrick Scrima,
v. CR-07-413
Somerville Retirement Board,
Appearance for Petitioner:
Alan Pierce, Esq.
27 Congress Street - Suite 301
Salem, Ma. 01844
Appearance for Respondent:
Caryn Daum, Esq.
Robinson & Cole LLP
One Boston Place
Boston, Ma. 02108
Administrative Magistrate:
Joan Freiman Fink, Esq.
Pursuant to G.L. c. 32 §16(4), the Petitioner, Patrick Scrima, is appealing the May 18, 2007 decision of the Respondent, Somerville Retirement Board, denying his application for accidental disability retirement benefits (Exhibit 30). The appeal was timely filed in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 32 §16(4).
A hearing pursuant to G.L. c. 7 §4H was held on December 5, 2007 at the offices of the Division of Administrative Law Appeals, 98 N. Washington Street, Boston, Ma. Various documents were entered into evidence at the hearing (Exhibits 1 - 51 ). The Petitioner's Pre-hearing Memorandum was marked as "A" for identification and the Respondent's Pre-hearing Memorandum was marked as "B" for identification. The Petitioner, Patrick Scrima, testified in his own behalf. One cassette tape recording was made of the hearing. The record of this case was left open until January 15, 2008 for the filing of written closing memoranda.
At the outset of the hearing, Administrative Notice was taken of the prior hearing in this matter, Patrick Scrima v. Somerville Retirement Board, CR-04-786 (DALA dec. 7/25/05; CRAB dec. 8/3/06).
Based on the testimony and evidence presented, I make the following findings of fact:
1. The Petitioner, Patrick Scrima, d.o.b. 4/8/54, commenced employment with the City of Somerville in March of 1990 as an Employment and Safety Training Manager (testimony of the Petitioner).
2. During his early tenure with the City of Somerville, the Petitioner took courses in building inspection and became certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a state building inspector in or about January of 1995. Shortly thereafter, he transferred to the Assessor's Office (testimony of the Petitioner).
3. In April of 1995, he was appointed to the position of building inspector and in April of 1999, he was appointed to the position of Superintendent of Inspectional Services (testimony of the Petitioner).
4. His duties as Superintendent of Inspectional Services included enforcing building code laws, supervising plumbing and building inspections, and supervising the ten administrative employees of the Inspectional Services Department (testimony of the Petitioner).
5. Prior to 2001, the Petitioner was in good psychological health and had no symptoms of stress-related disorders (testimony of the Petitioner).
6. In March of 2001, the Petitioner was called to a meeting with the City Solicitor, Ms. Callahan. During the course of that meeting, the City Solicitor insinuated that Mr. Scrima could not have written a particular letter concerning the issuance of a building permit. The Petitioner, who wrote the letter in question, felt upset and embarrassed as he thought that the City Solicitor did not credit him with enough intelligence to write that letter (testimony of the Petitioner).
7. In June of 2001, the Petitioner had a meeting with both the Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief regarding whether a sprinkler system was required at a certain dwelling. During the course of that meeting, the Petitioner indicated that he felt that the Fire Department had exceeded its authority by declaring that the property in question needed a sprinkler system (testimony of the Petitioner).
8. As the discussion became more heated, the Petitioner experienced symptoms of a panic attack including heart palpitations and chest pains. The Petitioner went to Winchester Hospital where he was admitted overnight due to chest discomfort and symptomatology related to a panic attack. A cardiac examination was conducted and found to be negative. The Petitioner was released the next morning (testimony of the Petitioner, Exhibit 36).
9. The discharge summary from the Winchester Hospital states that the Petitioner has had "a long history of situational anxiety disorder" (Exhibit 36).
10. The Petitioner remained out of work for a day or two after that incident. Upon returning to work, the Petitioner was summonsed to the Mayor's office for a meeting concerning the issuance of a permit for interior demolition of a Target department store. At that meeting, the Mayor instructed the Petitioner not to issue a permit to the Target store. When the Petitioner questioned her, the Mayor re-iterated her order not to issue Target any type of building permit (testimony of the Petitioner).
11. Approximately one week later, the Petitioner called the Mayor and spoke to her aide. When the Petitioner stated that he needed to issue a permit to Target, the aide replied that he should not do anything and that he (the aide) would talk to the Mayor. The aide subsequently told the Petitioner not to issue a building permit to Target (testimony of the Petitioner).
12. In July of 2001, the Petitioner was served with a notice from the Board of Building Regulations and Standards to appear at a hearing to explain why he had not issued a building permit for Target. At that hearing, the Petitioner became very upset and experienced heart palpitations and difficulty breathing (testimony of the Petitioner).
13. In late July of 2001, the Petitioner was called to a meeting with Commissioner Dow and City Solicitor Callahan concerning the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for Hayden Terrace. During that meeting, the City Solicitor used profane language in her discussion of the occupancy permit and expressed her displeasure with the Petitioner's job performance (testimony of the Petitioner).
14. The Petitioner was subsequently ordered by a judge to issue an occupancy permit for Hayden Terrace. At the court hearing, the Petitioner again suffered a panic attack (testimony of the Petitioner).
15. During the fall of 2001, the Petitioner was subpoenaed to give a deposition concerning the Hayden Terrace issue. At the deposition, the Petitioner testified that he felt that the Mayor and City Solicitor were exerting improper influence with respect to the award of building certificates (testimony of the Petitioner).
16. The Petitioner sought treatment from Dr. Jonathan Adler, an internist, for job-related stress (Exhibit 4 - CR-04-786).
17. On November 9, 2001, the Petitioner, who was at home on a vacation day, was visited by two police officers who hand-delivered a letter indicating that he was being placed on administrative leave with pay. The Petitioner became physically ill as he felt that he was being retaliated against for his testimony at the deposition (testimony of the Petitioner).
18. The Petitioner remained on the payroll until April 16, 2002. He filed a workers' compensation claim and subsequently received a lump sum settlement of that claim (testimony of the Petitioner).
19. On or about May 8, 2003, the Petitioner submitted an application for accidental disability based on major depressive order. He claimed to be unable to perform all of the essential duties of his position as of November 9, 2001 (Exhibit 1).
20. The Petitioner claimed to be disabled due to a hazard from the summer of 2001 to November 9, 2001. "During this period I was a victim of unusual and extraordinary stress, harassment due to trying to lawfully perform my job." He gave the following description of the hazard: "public ridicule, fired for no legally valid reason as City of Somerville and its Mayor or City Solicitor ordered me to revoke permits illegally" (Exhibit 1).
21. Dr. Adler submitted a Physician's Statement in Support of the Application, responding to all three certificate questions in the affirmative. He diagnosed the Petitioner as suffering from panic attacks and depression (Exhibit 9).
22. The Petitioner's attorney submitted a nine page statement in support of the application accompanied by a request for a medical panel to be convened. The Somerville Retirement Board denied the application without convening a medical panel (Exhibits 11 & 14).
23. The Petitioner appealed this denial and after a hearing, CRAB rendered a decision ordering the Somerville Retirement Board to convene a medical panel (Patrick Scrima v. Somerville Retirement Board, CR-04-786 (DALA dec. 7/25/05; CRAB dec. 8/3/06).
24. On November 3, 2006, the Petitioner was examined by a Regional Medical Panel comprised of Dr. Thomas Sciascia, chairman, specializing in neurology, Dr. Joseph Albeck, specializing in psychiatry, and Dr. Melvyn Lurie, specializing in psychiatry (Exhibit 27).
25. The Medical Panel responded to all three questions in the affirmative indicating that the Petitioner is permanently disabled from performing the essential duties of his position as Superintendent of Inspectional Services and that his incapacity is such as might be the natural and proximate result of the personal injury sustained or hazard undergone on account of which retirement is claimed (Exhibit 27).
26. The Panel diagnosed the Petitioner as suffering from depression. With respect to the issue of causation, the panel based its "conclusion on the absence of any psychiatric related symptoms prior to the work related stressor events…" (Exhibit 27)
27. On May 18, 2007, the Somerville Retirement Board sent the Petitioner formal notification that it had denied his application for accidental disability retirement benefits (Exhibit 30).
28. On June 4, 2007, the Petitioner filed a timely appeal of this decision with the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board (Exhibit 31).
In order to qualify for an award of accidental disability retirement benefits, the Petitioner must demonstrate that he is permanently unable to perform the essential duties of his position as the proximate result of a personal injury sustained while in the performance of her duties in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 32 §7.
In the current case, the Respondent denied the Petitioner's claim for accidental disability retirement benefits based on its contention that Mr. Scrima did not incur a personal injury as defined in the statute, but rather that his mental disability arose principally from bona fide personnel actions.
After reviewing the testimony and evidence presented in this appeal, I conclude that Mr. Scrima has not met his burden of demonstrating that his disabling psychiatric condition is the proximate result of a personal injury sustained or hazard undergone as a result of, and while in the performance of her duties as required by G.L. c. 32, §7.
In order to meet his burden, a Petitioner must prove one of two hypotheses: that his disability was caused by a single or series of work-related events, or that his employment exposed him to "an 'identifiable condition' that is not common and necessary to all or a great many occupations" that resulted in disability through gradual deterioration Blanchette v. CRAB, 481 N.E. 2d 216 (1985).
Mr. Scrima does not prevail under either hypothesis. The Petitioner claims that the cumulative stress of his employment situation caused him severe emotional anxiety resulting in his having incurred frequent panic attacks. Notwithstanding that fact, the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that his position as Superintendent of Inspectional Services was any more stressful than a great many other positions in the field of licensing and permitting. All building inspectors at one time or another are called upon to justify and/or explain their decisions concerning the issuance or non-issuance of various building permits. An applicant for section 7 benefits cannot, however, meet his burden of proof merely by stating his work is stressful. After considering all the evidence, I conclude that Mr. Scrima's work stress was not "an 'identifiable condition' not common and necessary to all or a great many occupations" within the meaning of Blanchette, supra.
Moreover, Mr. Scrima's complaints stem from his perception that he was not treated fairly by the Mayor of the City of Somerville and the City Solicitor. The Petitioner claims that as a result of the hostile actions of these two women, he suffered a personal injury within the meaning of G.L. c. 32 §7. The term "personal injury" has the same meaning under G.L. c. 32 as it does under G.L. c. 152, the Workers' Compensation statute. Zavaglia v. CRAB, 345 Mass. 483, 188 N.E. 2d 147 (1963). General Laws, c. 152, §1(7A) provides in pertinent part:
Personal injuries shall include mental or emotional disabilities only where the predominant contributing cause of such disability is an event or series of events occurring within any employment. If a compensable injury or disease combines with a pre-existing condition, which resulted from an injury or disease not compensable under this chapter, to cause or prolong disability or a need for treatment, the resultant condition shall be compensable only to the extent such compensable injury or disease remains a major but not necessarily predominant cause of disability or need for treatment. No mental or emotional disability arising principally out of a bona fide, personnel action including a transfer, promotion, demotion, or termination except such action which is the intentional infliction of emotional harm shall be deemed to be a personal injury within the meaning of this chapter.
Specifically excluded from the definition of personal injury under G.L. c. 152 §1 (7A) are mental or emotional disabilities "arising principally out of a bona fide, personnel action except such action which is the intentional infliction of emotional harm" (emphasis supplied).
In arriving at my conclusions in this case, I carefully reviewed the medical reports submitted by the Petitioner's physicians as well as his own testimony concerning the various work-related incidents that he cited as the basis of his claim of a personal injury received resulting in his being permanently disabled from performing the essential duties of his position as Superintendent of Inspectional Services. The vast majority of these incidents relate to disagreements between the Petitioner and the Mayor/and or City Solicitor concerning whether building permits should or should not be issued in different instances. Although a few of these discussions between the parties may have become somewhat heated, nonetheless, the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that either the Mayor or the City deliberately intended to inflict emotional harm on the Petitioner by their words or actions. Based on the evidence, it appears entirely plausible that the Petitioner misconstrued the statements made by these individuals and took offense where no offense was intended.
The Petitioner further testified that the Mayor and City Solicitor embarrassed him and retaliated against him for his testimony at a deposition. Notwithstanding his assertion that his employer's intention was to embarrass and humiliate him, I conclude that Mr. Scrima failed to present any evidence to establish that the Mayor took action against him in retaliation for his testimony at a deposition. In order to demonstrate an intentional infliction of emotional harm, the Petitioner must demonstrate that his employer's conduct was beyond the possible bounds of decency and was utterly intolerable. Agis v. Howard Johnson Co., 371 Mass. 140, 355 N.E. 2d 315, 318-319 (1976). Based on my review of the record, I conclude that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that his employer engaged in any conduct designed to intentionally inflict emotional harm on him.
Notwithstanding the above, the Petitioner asserted that he has met his burden of proof with respect to his eligibility for accidental disability retirement benefits in that the Medical Panel responded in the affirmative to all three certificate questions. Despite this assertion, neither the Somerville Retirement Board nor the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board is bound by an affirmative response by the Medical Panel; rather, such certification represents only some evidence to be considered in rendering a decision. Wakefield v. CRAB, 352 Mass. 499 (1967); Retirement Board of Brookline v. CRAB, 33 Mass. App. Ct. 478 (1992).
In conclusion, the Petitioner has failed to demonstrate that his disability is the proximate result of a personal injury sustained or hazard undergone as a result of, and while in the performance of his duties as required by G.L. c. 32 §7(1) for eligibility to receive accidental disability retirement benefits. Accordingly, the decision of the Somerville Retirement Board denying the Petitioner's application for accidental disability retirement benefits is affirmed.
Joan Freiman Fink
Administrative Magistrate
Dated: 2/29/08
This information is provided by the Division of Administrative Law Appeals .