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Trans fats increase sudden deaths
Soy improves breast cancer survival
Soy lowers gynecological cancers
Phytoestrogens not a cancer risk
Exercise helps telomeres, slows aging
Vitamin B6 reduces heart attacks

Trans fats increase sudden deaths

Higher levels of trans fat intake are associated with an increased risk of sudden deaths in women (and probably men, but this study was of women only). In this prospective analysis of trans fat intake and sudden cardiac deaths among 86,762 women in the Nurses’ Health study, the subjects were followed for 26 years starting in 1980. (Chiuve SE, et al., Intake of total trans, trans-18:1, and trans-18:2 fatty acids and risk of sudden cardiac death in women. Am Heart J. 2009 Nov;158(5):761-7.)

While there was no apparent association for the entire group, among women who had previously been diagnosed with heart disease, those with the highest trans fat intake had triple the risk of sudden death compared to those with the lowest  intake. Although the risk for the whole group was increased by 28 percent, this was not statistically significant.

Trans fats are produced when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated to produce shortening and margarine. They are virtually non-existent in unprocessed, natural foods, but they have infiltrated the diet because of the large quantity of fast-food fats in the American food supply. Fortunately, trans fats are gradually being reduced in these foods (even though they remain unhealthy for many other reasons, such as too much fat overall, too much salt, too many calories, and many artificial ingredients.

Soy improves breast cancer survival

Rumors are abundant about the supposed dangers of consuming soy foods. The scientific literature simply does not support them. Consuming soy foods (such as tofu, tempeh, and soy milk, not the highly processed texturized soy protein) has many advantages for health, as is evident from the low rates of a variety of diseases among populations who do consume them. Several recent studies confirm some of these benefits.

In one report, the Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study, 5042 women breast cancer survivors, aged 20 to 75 years, were followed through June of 2009. They were evaluated at 18, 36, and 60 months for an average follow-up of 3.9 years. (Shu XO, et al., Soy food intake and breast cancer survival. JAMA. 2009 Dec 9;302(22):2437-43.)

Researchers assessed their consumption of soy foods by measuring either soy proteins or soy isoflavones in the diet and related it to breast cancer recurrence or death. Those women with the highest soy intake had a 29 percent lower risk of mortality, and a 32 percent lower risk of recurrence of their breast cancer than those with the lowest consumption., This was seen in both estrogen receptor-positive or –negative tumors and in both users and nonusers of tamoxifen. Because the population was relatively homogeneous, these results cannot be ascribed to genetics.

Soy lowers gynecological cancers

Investigators did a meta-analysis of studies relating soy intake to ovarian and endometrial cancer, including case control studies and cohort studies. They included seven studies in their analysis that met their criteria for inclusion. (Myung SK, et al., Soy intake and risk of endocrine-related gynaecological cancer: a meta-analysis. BJOG. 2009 Dec;116(13):1697-705.)

When they combined the results of all the studies, among those women with the highest soy intake, the risk of endometrial cancer was 30 percent lower than among those with the lowest soy intake. For ovarian cancer the risk was lowered by 48 percent.

Of course, a meta-analysis is limited by the quality and quantity of available data, and it is not a prospective or interventional study, but it does confirm the results seen in other studies, and the biochemical and physiological bases for the results.

Phytoestrogens not a cancer risk

Soy foods are among the many sources of phytoestrogens in the diet. Other sources are vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains. Some sources of phytoestrogens in soy are the isoflavones genistein and daidzein. Other main sources of phytoestrogens are the lignans found in seeds, particularly flax seeds. Because they have some estrogenic effects, some people mistakenly think they might cause the same problems that have been linked with hormone replacement therapy (with horse-derived estrogens).

In fact, plant-based estrogens appear to reduce the potential harm from stronger estrogens. A new study from England shows that a high intake of phytoestrogens does not have a significant effect on the risk of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers, as has been suggested because of their weak estrogenic effects. (Ward HA, Breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Norfolk in relation to phytoestrogen intake derived from an improved database. Am J Clin Nutr. [Epub ahead of print].

The only significant association in the 25,000 adults who were studied was a decrease in women of the risk of colorectal cancer associated with a higher intake of enterolactones (from grains) and enterolignans (from seeds, such as flax seeds), both of which led to a nearly 80 percent risk reduction.

Exercise helps telomeres, slows aging

Telomeres are the DNA molecules that serve as the “end caps” of chromosomes, and they protect the integrity of the chromosome during cell division. They have been described as being like the “plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces” that protect them from fraying. As chromosomes divide, the telomeres get shorter and shorter, and eventually the cell division process fails, leading to many of the signs of aging. These include loss of muscle strength, wrinkling of the skin, and a decline in vision and hearing. It also leads to chronic degenerative diseases.

An enzyme called telomerase protects the telomeres from deterioration. Telomerase adds gene sequences to the chromosomal DNA ends, preserving telomere length. A decline in telomerase activity has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and increased levels of cardiac risk factors as well as the above age-related disorders. Obesity and insulin resistance reduce telomerase activity, likely contributing to an increased risk of heart disease.
Several recent studies show the benefits of exercise and lifestyle to protect telomeres. One study shows that regular endurance exercise helps to preserve telomere length. Researchers examined the white blood cells in 32 young athletes and 25 aged athletes and compared them to the cells in age-matched controls who did little exercise. (Werner C, et al., Abstract 1380: Beneficial Effects of Long-term Endurance Exercise on Leukocyte Telomere Biology. Circulation. 2009;120:S492.)

In both of the exercise groups the activity of telomerase was greatly enhanced. In the older athletes, telomere length was over 80 percent greater than in sedentary subjects, while in young athletes the lengths were the same as in the young controls, even with higher telomerase activity (remember that telomere length declines with age, so the young controls had normal telomere length even in the absence of exercise.) Aging eliminates this advantage.

In a related study, mice were given a running wheel in their cages, while a control group was not, and their white blood cells and aortic wall cells were evaluated after three weeks. (Werner C, et al., Physical exercise prevents cellular senescence in circulating leukocytes and in the vessel wall. Circulation. 2009 Dec 15;120(24): 2438-47.)

The mice that were given the exercise wheel had increased telomerase activity in both their aortic wall cells and in their white blood cells. The exercising mice also had less aortic cell apoptosis (programmed cell death) than the controls and better activity of enzymes and proteins that help protect both telomeres and cells from the stress induced by exercise.

An earlier study showed the benefits of a comprehensive lifestyle change for protecting telomeres and preventing disease. Researchers noted that shortening telomeres are associated with premature mortality from many types of cancer as well as heart disease. They evaluated 30 men with biopsy-diagnosed prostate cancer and placed them on a comprehensive lifestyle program including moderate aerobic exercise, diet, and stress reduction, plus dietary supplements. (Ornish D, et al., Increased telomerase activity and comprehensive lifestyle changes: a pilot study. Lancet Oncol. 2008 Nov;9(11):1048-57.)

Within three months, telomerase activity in their white blood cells increased by over 25 percent. The program included walking for 30 minutes and one hour of relaxation six days a week, a low-fat diet based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans, a daily serving of tofu, and supplements of three grams of fish oil, vitamins C and E, and selenium. This shows that you can have a great influence on chronic disease and aging through lifestyle choices.

Vitamin B6 reduces heart attacks

Pyridoxine is the primary form of vitamin B6 in the diet. In the body it is converted to pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P). A high level of P5P in the blood plasma is associated with a lowered risk of heart attacks in women. Researchers took blood samples from 32,826 women, measuring P5P levels. (Page JH, et al., Plasma vitamin B(6) and risk of myocardial infarction in women. Circulation. 2009 Aug 25;120(8):649-55.)

Over nine years, 239 of the women had heart attacks, either fatal or non-fatal. These subjects were matched with controls by age, smoking status, and other related parameters. Those women with the highest plasma levels of P5P had a 78 percent reduction in heart attacks compared to those with the lowest levels. Plasma P5P is influenced by diet, absorption, metabolism, and excretion rates (stress increases excretion).

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The YMCA of Greater Rochester, Wegmans Pharmacy and the American Diabetes Association will host three events to provide community members with health education about diabetes.

September 9, 2014

The YMCA of Greater Rochester on Tuesday partnered with Wegmans Pharmacy to provide adult YMCA members with flu shots.

November 8, 2013

Chances are, if a person doesn’t have diabetes, then they personally know someone who does. According to a recent poll conducted by Research Now, 75% of those surveyed reported they either had diabetes or knew a diabetic.

November 4, 2013

In less than eight hours, a play space was built at The Community YMCA’s Family Health and Wellness Center with the help of more than 200 volunteers from The Community YMCA, Good Neighbor Pharmacy and non-profit KaBOOM!, the companies announced Monday.

September 6, 2013

Sam's Club has donated more than $1 million to the YMCA to expand a program designed to address health issues among residents of underserved neighborhoods, as well as a diabetes-prevention program, the club retailer said Friday, also announcing that it would offer diabetes screenings at its pharmacies next week.

February 22, 2013

The YMCA is offering a demonstration project to show that its YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program — part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's broader National Diabetes Prevention Program — can lower the incidence of Type 2 diabetes and reduce medical costs incurred by Medicare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation is funding the project, whereby YMCAs in 17 communities that deliver the program will offer it at no cost to 10,000 Medicare enrollees over the next three years, and the YMCA expects it to save Medicare $4.2 million over three years and $53 million over six years.

It's been said that, "It takes a village to raise a child," and because chronic disease is an issue that affects communities as a whole - not just individuals - it would make sense for community-based organizations to target a growing national health crisis like the diabetes epidemic.

February 19, 2013

The YMCA is sponsoring a diabetes-control program that some say could slow the disease's spread, according to published reports.

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An event sponsored earlier this week by supermarket chain Stop & Shop provided information to kids designed to encourage them to live healthier lifestyles.

November 16, 2011

Rite Aid, UnitedHealth Group and the YMCA are partnering to offer community-based programs to combat Type 2 diabetes in the Washington, D.C., area through the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, the three companies said.

July 18, 2011

The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday announced the winners of an awards program that highlights innovative health promotion projects that have demonstrated a significant impact on the health of the community within the past three years.

April 25, 2011

Pharmacy retailers always are looking for ways to leverage the resources they have in order to attract customers, whether they’re drug stores, supermarkets or mass merchandisers. One supermarket operator is using its gas stations to bring customers to the counter.

April 18, 2011

Albertson's LLC, which operates more than 200 stores across seven states under the Albertsons banner, announced it has joined the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance.

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The philanthropic arm of Sam's Club has committed funds to organizations that promote healthy living.

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Congress has tunnels in their brains

So, our morons Congress have come up with a new law! Because there weren’t enough already.

You know how traffickers have been using tunnels (along with submarines, aircraft, corrupt TSA employees and just about any other device) to smuggle drugs into the country?

Well, Congress decided that the problem has been not that drug smuggling is obscenely profitable, but rather that people just don’t know you’re not supposed to dig tunnels under the border and smuggle drugs and stuff. So they’re writing a law to make that illegal.

Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012

Any person convicted of using a tunnel or subterranean passage to smuggle aliens, weapons, drugs, terrorists, or illegal goods is subject to an enhanced sentence for the underlying offense. Additional sentence enhancements would further deter tunnel activities and increase prosecutorial options.

This makes me wonder what it is that the authors of the bill are really trying to accomplish. It’s clearly not to reduce the smuggling of drugs, aliens, or other things, because the enhanced sentences are not for those activities. Smugglers can take another route with no additional penalty. In fact, Congress appears to be encouraging exactly that with this bill.

No, the authors seem to be specifically concerned about tunnels. Are they afraid that Mexico will tear off from the U.S. like a perforated ticket stub if we get too many tunnels?

Is it an extreme case of tunnel-phobia? Where even hearing about these tunnels gives them the willies?

Do they really think that yet another law will actually deter people from digging tunnels? Would a law have deterred Hogan, Newkirk, Kinch, Carter, or LeBeau from using tunnels?

If you looked into the ear of one of these Congressional representatives, could you see light at the other end?

The Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 has been authored by Sivestre Reyes (not to be confused with the much more intelligent Silvester the Cat). Dianne Feinstein is the sponsor of the Senate version.

Send some love the way of Reyes’ opponent Beto O’Rourke, who would be far superior.

[Thanks, Mark]

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43 comments to Congress has tunnels in their brains

  • John

    If this law doesn’t work, they can just make breaking laws illegal.

    • darkcycle

      Good one.

    • Duncan20903

      Did you know there’s at least one State (Montana) in which it’s illegal to own property subject to forfeiture? That’s getting pretty close to making it a crime to break the law.

      Stevensville marijuana growers facing felony charges
      By LAURA LUNDQUIST – Ravalli Republic
      December 26, 2011

      “Thomas Fenton Patterson, Kelly Robin Goosey, Tony Stuart Smith and Edward Leonard Smartt are all charged with drug production, distribution, possession with intent to distribute, and possession of property subject to forfeiture based upon evidence seized in a July 20 raid conducted by Ravalli County [jackbooted thugs].

  • Duncan20903

    Well Pete, this time you’re all wet. Your entire argument is predicated on the presumption that these people in fact have brains in the first place. Really old man, you need to think these things all the way through.

    What a nice couple of days, eh? Colorado “per se” law fails (again), an enemy of freedom is dispatched into ignominy in a landslide by the voters of Oregon, the New Hampshire House passed a medicinal cannabis patient protection bill even though the State’s top asshole has said he’ll veto, the Rhode Island Legislature passed yet another bill authorizing State authorized medicinal cannabis vendors, and we’ve all fallen in love with the phrase “prohibitionist parasite.” Criminy, that would be a heckuva good month.

  • Servetus

    It probably didn’t occur to the lawmakers that they could eliminate most border tunnels just by ending prohibition.

  • Utopia is Banished Forever

    Tunnels will be gone now just like poverty, drugs, terraists and racism. (Spelled wrong so no watchlists or fusion centers get excited.)

    • darkcycle

      Their algorithm is more sophisticated that that Utopia, they got you with the inclusion of the words “Drugs” and “tunnels”. They probably look for intentional misspelling, too.

    • BaggedAndBoiled

      Terrorism, bombs, drugs, timing devices, detonators and federal buildings – There; fixed!

  • Peter

    “Are they afraid that Mexico will tear off from the U.S. like a perforated ticket stub if we get too many tunnels?” Hilarious.
    Of course, uber drug warrior Feinstein would be behind this.

  • scott morgan

    or better yet set up a giant electric fence,with sniper a 5 mile wide moat,and another 3 acre wide county coast to coast landmine field,plus hidden navy seals,special ops with top notch missle launchers.and a law where any type of brown person seen with in 500 miles of the southern boarder is subject to the death penlty.that will help put an end to the drug trade. and for added messures nuke the living fuck out of CA for causing this whole mess in the first place. you know the drug cartels and terriost are the ones who run the dispenseries correcto.medicinal marijuana is a scam on a gobal scale. CA voters never approved for medicinal marijuana.they got attacked by an illegal voting fruad scam. most real califorinans hate marijuana and hate how the weedsters currupeted their state. only 3 percent of CA voters even voted for legalized medicinal marijuana.the rest said no.but got fucked by a rigged system caused by the legalizion lobbyist.who are funded by cartels and terrorist.its no fucking secert.. listen heres a rap song bitches……. yeh yeh yeh ima dope feind.i cut out my own sell it in the underground words are totally obsense.becouse i smoke marijuana,i lost my im a addict on a mission. im breaking into houses to steal .but im to high so ill just use ur toilet and be pissin init. commit a parmilitary raid on your im the termanatior lifting weights taking a break to smoke a leaf. im a total deadbeat.

  • Francis

    “Any person convicted of using a tunnel or subterranean passage to smuggle aliens, weapons, drugs, terrorists, or illegal goods is subject to an enhanced sentence for the underlying offense.”

    I see what they did there.

  • MaiineGeezer

    “Suppose you are an idiot. And suppose you are a member of Congress. But I repeat myself….”
    — Mark Twain

    • BaggedAndBoiled

      “Suppose you are a corrupt, scum-sucking, prohibitionist parasite. And suppose you are a member of Congress. But I repeat myself….”
      – What Mark Twain would have said.

  • Yes

    Let the tunnel vision jokes begin!

    Speaking of which, I bet the Foreigner song, Double Vision could be adapted. Been from one extreme to another, kind of like Obama; alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine (and that’s just the stuff we know about) to self-righteous overseer of drug-lord-lauded lashing out against the above ground cannabis industry. Also reminds me of the sickos like Paul Chabot and the person above, pretending to be Scott Morgan, those who went to excess in one extreme (partying, trying to be free, and have fun) and now go even further to excess in the other extreme (curtailing freedoms, locking people up, and etc…).

    That Double Vision, like Sen. Craig, Pastor Haggard, and Commissioner Willie Gandara Jr. who all think if they can just act like they hate something enough no one will suspect they are head over heels for it.

  • Brock Landers

    D.Cycle the reply button is gone from my browser for some reason. I actually have the list of the words that are thoughtcrime. It would probably take up 4-5 pages to print it out. Certainly too big to paste in the comments.

  • Mr Ikesheeny

    I need Mint Rawmoney like a lake trout needs a Canondale you phoney asshat ad on the right corner.

  • Manglur Armov

    Comrade the administrator has no control over the ads.

  • big rig butters

    marijuana’s satanic, devil’s harvest set the 1930’s into a panic. this shits reefer madness. smoke another spliff,you be getting jiggy real quick.whip out my 4 inch dick.insert it in mary janes babike2 ei2biodx thats fucking right i said it. nigga

  • Sad commentary on the state of the gene pool in Federal politics. It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to see the illogic in this logic. I see lots more grey matter here than in our congress. The tunnels must have made their way through the frontal lobes. Might be a black hole in the center someplace. That would account for the lack of light escaping from the interior.

  • That’s probably not enough. The Congress needs to criminalize spade and shovel ownership. Also, the process of hole-digging has to be more strictly regulated. A good citizen who has nothing to hide does not need to dig holes. And we need to watch out for those who are too quick to come up with excuses for displacing earth; better sic the FDA and the Homeland Security on them right away.

    • Duncan20903

      It’s not going to happen. Congress won’t make illegal and/or restrict/regulate that which they’re into. Take prepaid cell phones for example. How would they call their mistresses safely and anonymously without the existence of “burners”? Go back to using pay phones? Do pay phones still exist? Now just think about the huge hole that Congress has gotten the Country into, and the fact that they just keep digging. It’s obvious that they very much enjoy unrestricted hole digging, so there you go.

    • claygooding

      Digging a hole and throwing money in it is way too popular with congress to ever make digging illegal.

  • big rig butters

    damn right im the illist like a micro dill pickel.angry throw fecal matter.americas a dieing disaster. who holds the master set the citizins free from this currupted tryanty. its madding. blasphomy on liberity. set us free set us free. end our fucking misery. drop prohbitions body off the tree .watch its feet dangle as its last gasp is strangled..then the truth will untangle. entertwine like wine. every strains a pleasent piece of fucking ass

  • Francis

    OT: Poll: 74 Percent of Americans, Including 67 Percent of Republicans, Want Obama to End Medical Marijuana Crackdown

    I find this both encouraging and depressing as hell. On the one hand, it’s phenomenal that 3 out of 4 Americans (including a huge majority of Republicans) want to stop the crackdowns. On the other hand, it’s depressing as hell that it doesn’t seem to matter. But it’s a reminder that support in the abstract won’t get us very far if there are no consequences for politicians who continue to ignore the will of the people. Nobama. No Romney. Time to send a message.

  • Duncan20903

    I would not be just a nothin’
    my head all full of stuffin’
    My heart all full of pain.
    I would dance and be merry,
    life would be a ding-a-derry,
    If I only had a brain

    I nominate the Wicked Witch of the West to succeed Gil at the ONDCP, and we can put her army of flying monkeys to work at the DEA. We’ll have the cartels shut down lickety split and we’ll save a bunch of money because the monkeys will gladly work for peanut M&Ms. We’ll also be able to at least re-legalize industrial hemp because monkeys are much smarter than DEA agents and can be trained to differentiate between a crop intended for enjoyment and one intended to promote industry. Presuming that the monkeys can prove that they’re in the country legally of course. Gosh, we’d be up to our eyeballs in illegal Mexicans if they could fly.

    • claygooding

      We already have two Spanish speaking channels in every major city and a half dozen radio stations on your radio dial anywhere you go,,when do we get too “neck” deep?

      • Duncan20903

        Wow, you have eyeballs in your neck? Gosh, you must look very weird. Front? Side? Back? All of the above? 🙂 But seriously, what makes you think they’re all unregistered guests?

    • Matthew Meyer

      “I’ll get you my pretty…and your little doj too!”

  • steves

    I just had a thought – what if the government decided to tear down the border wall that they built a few years ago, I mean the wall they were going to build, I mean the wall the that got a little bit built, oh whatever…no wall would equal no need for tunnels, there you go!

  • ezrydn

    I’ve been living down South now for the last 11 years. It’s looking more sane on this side than the other. It’s real interesting looking back from “outside the shell.” You get a whole different, realistic perspective. How long has Congress been making laws to stop this crap? And together, how much good have they done? The loons in Congress have proven, beyond the shadow of any doubt, that they are incapable of learning, no matter how many heads you tie together.

    Those here aren’t much better. They just don’t try so hard to hide it.

  • FYI, MPP’s PAC has given several thousand dollars worth of love to Beto’s campaign. He would not only be superior, he would be the best representative in Congress on the issue. The guy wrote a book on why marijuana should be legal.

  • Maria

    Just pile on the fines and jail terms.

    I guess the prohibs are right. No one goes to jail for smoking cannabis anymore. They go to jail for everything else.

  • Matthew Meyer

    How long will people put up with the notion that smoking cannabis isn’t a big enough deal to send people to prison, but people who grow and / or sell it are a threat to society? How is it that they’re more dangerous than the product they offer?


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Appointed Principal Librarian in September 2004, Robert Stiles began his career with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as Librarian in July 1999. Both a musician and a scholar, he maintains active connections to both areas of his professional life.

Stiles earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Double Bass in 2003 from the University of Texas at Austin. In his dissertation, “Serge Koussevitzky: Recently Discovered Compositions for Double Bass and for Large Ensembles within the Context of His Life and Career,” Robert presented his discovery and evidence of 29 new compositions or arrangements by Koussevitzky, the great Russian 20th century double bass virtuoso, founder of the Tanglewood Music Center and conductor of the Boston Symphony from 1924-1949. The documentation of these works is significant as it provides proof Koussevitzky was an active composer and confirms the five works attributed to him, including his own concerto, were his own and not the work of others. Stiles was featured on a BBC broadcast in 2003 discussing his findings. Other publications include his master’s thesis “Lass uns das Lied des Schiller:” Musical and Philosophical Unities in Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which examines the concept that the famous “Ode to Joy” is the basis for every thematic area in this work and served as a unifying force not only in the Ninth Symphony but also in every aspect of Beethoven’s later years.

Musically, Stiles is busy as a composer and arranger, and he maintains an active performing career as a double bassist. His arrangements have been performed by the DSO as well as the Baltimore Symphony and the Columbus Symphony. In 2000 he was commissioned by the University of Pennsylvania to create and arrange music for a Broadway-style review that ran in Philadelphia and New York. As a double bassist, Stiles has made appearances with the Detroit Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and the Grand Teton Music Festival. He also takes pleasure in sharing his love of music with his double bass students.

Stiles' professional career began at the age of 15 when he began performing in his hometown of San Angelo, Texas with the San Angelo Symphony. During his early career as a performer, he played with many orchestras throughout Texas as well as the Louisiana Philharmonic and the Albuquerque Symphony. In addition, he performed with the Spoleto Festival in Spoleto, Italy and was a solo performer at the American String Teachers' Association convention in Stavanger, Norway in 1997.

As an orchestra librarian, Stiles’ career began in 1997, while living in Albuquerque, N.M. Within a year, he was offered a position at the Florida West Coast Symphony, where he served as Principal Librarian of the Florida West Coast Symphony and the Sarasota Music Festival prior to his appointment to the DSO. In the summer of 2000, he was appointed Principal Librarian of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole, WY, where he enjoys spending his free time running up and down mountains, kayaking, and enjoying the splendor of nature.

With the DSO, after extensive research and travels to numerous orchestra libraries, Stiles designed the new orchestra library in the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. In addition, Robert has led a reorganization of the Orchestra’s vast collection and in the process re-discovered over 500 works donated to the Orchestra from the Works Progress Administration. Using technology, a sense of history, and his academic and musical background, he is reconstructing the Orchestra’s musical history and creating a model orchestra library.

Stiles’ hobbies include hiking, biking and skiing. He lives in Huntington Woods with his wife, Gwen, a speech pathologist.


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Ubisoft always surprises us with new projects, and yesterday in its press conference at E3 (2015) unveiled three new titles: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, South Park: The Fractured but Whole and For Honor, the latter certainly the most original and astounding. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, For Honor puts us squarely in massive battles with swords in which we battle on three different factions: the Knights of the Legions, Vikings and Samurai Warborn, the Chosen.

A few hours after the Ubisoft’s conference we tried it for the first time and surprised its offer, quite original, thanks to its unique control system, 'The art of battle', and the fact naturally mix with massive bouts fighting one on one, as challenging as exciting. Jason Vandenberghe, creative director of the game, told us he had more than 10 years trying to build this project, and that his aim was to "recreate the same emotions felt by a warrior on the battlefield, the tension of the face-to-face and the danger of chaotic battles ", all with violent and visceral action.

For Honor will have a single player campaign, multiplayer, both against other players against bots, and even can play split screen on the same console with a friend. For now only it has released the multiplayer, and we play several battles in which we check firsthand how well it works its original offer, which will soon try to compare with other games. Being simplistic, it is a peculiar mix of Dynasty Warriors, Dark Souls and MOBA, but if something Honor For is a very original action game, which can not be compared to anything.

Mainly for its battle system, apparently simple and quite different from other action games with swords. We played it on the PlayStation version 4 and with the attack buttons, R1 and R2, we have normal and strong attack, the Souls style. The difference is that pressing L2 look the enemy, we stand on guard position, with the right stick and move the position of the sword, preparing attacks and defense. We can put the sword the left, up, right or backwards, having to see where you have placed the sword the enemy, and put it in the same direction, to stop beating, or to attack. Besides all this we have a charge attack to try to break the defense, we cannot abuse as it leaves us very vulnerable.

Each faction warriors have different types of heroes with their own skills and types of sword and multiplayer we tried, Domain, it was four against four. The aim was to conquer the three areas of the stage, adding more than a thousand points, and now annihilates the opposing team during a combat phase in which there is no return. The battles are massive, full of AI controlled, which may remind Titanfall, and these bots, apart from clogging serve to score points and activate any of the perks enemies, heal, improve attack power, or even invoke catapult attack.

These enemies we can not fix them, and they ended up with simple strokes, moments where the game is more like a kind of Dynasty Warriors. But when we face the Warriors players controlled things change completely, you have to fix them, and the fighting became much more strategic and tense, even exciting. The two rivals are groping, constantly changing the position of the sword, and I think before attacking. To be the first time we played we were surprised at how quickly we learned the mechanics and how well the game played, playing a team with complete strangers. It is a very intuitive and easy to learn to play, but also profound.

The map of the battle, a castle, was divided into three zones. A central, the more chaotic, dozens of soldiers on both sides, and two areas in the more remote side, one on a high point, a tower, which was where the most tense confrontations between players took place. If for example to win one of these points and you need two players, you have everything to lose, although you could play in a defensive manner, stopping attacks while the libations microphone the help of your team members. This provided very exciting and tense situations, and it is very satisfying when you stop several consecutive enemy, despairing to your opponent.

The sword fights are very satisfactory thanks to good animations, sound and a strong overall very good, to be a pre-alpha version of graphics. No popping, with a rate of very stable images, we were surprised by the precision, it seems a very solid product, no ruffles by moving tens of warriors on screen, very detailed. It also has very good details such as fabric suits with their own physical, or the spectacular executions, allowing you to cut the head of your opponent.

Although at first we thought it was going to try a multiplayer only game in the style of Titanfall or Evolve, we were told to have a single player campaign that explained later. This first demo was to check its unique gameplay, and how the multiplayer and team play works, and in all its facets convinced us. It will not be a game for everyone, but if you had ever imagine what it would be a multiplayer action with leisurely and challenging battles of Souls, here is the answer.

For Honor no approximate release date yet, but will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

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Sunil here to discuss the Le Meridien Dubai

This is quite a popular hotel choice in Dubai located only six kilometers from the Dubai airport which makes it a great location for everyone looking to enjoy the heart of the city.

It is nothing too extravagant but it is certainly very nice.

Ive dined here before (courtesy of a friend who was staying there at the time) and absolutely enjoyed my experience.

The lobby area is very nice as well much like other hotels in Dubai.

The fact that this hotel overlooks the Dubai Creek makes it even more popular as you have a great view no matter where you are on either side of the city or the creek.

Considered to be one of the most popular hotels in Dubai, it can be found easily on Al Garhoud Road convenient to many of the local attractions.

Watch this excellent video for a complete tour of the Le Meridien Dubai

With the average rate being $163 or Dhs. 600 per night it is reasonable compared to many of the other luxury hotels in Dubai. Top notch services, great location and fabulous amenities make Le Meridien Fairway Hotel Dubai a great place to experience your trip to Dubai.

Le Meridien Dubai has only 52 deluxe rooms giving you the privacy and peace you desire, as well as one 2-bedroom suite as well as five elegantly done 1-bedroom suite for a little more luxury.

The rooms are superbly decorated with stylish décor and the bathrooms are just as neat. Comfortable and lavish at the same time, you will enjoy spending as much time in your room as out of it.

There are numerous hotel amenities and services that are offered at the Le Meridien Fairway Hotel Dubai such as 24-hour room service, plenty of dining options including the Spice Club, Petit Café, and Gourmandises which offers fine dining in a great atmosphere.

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There is also a well stocked mini bar in each room, cable television on your 32 inch television, wake up service, high speed internet for a small fee, free newspapers, an outdoor pool, fitness center, and sauna located on site. When you do decide to leave the hotel you can literally step outside and begin your day.

You can tee off at the Dubai Creek Golf Club only 500 meters away or take a stroll at the shopping center located less than 1 kilometer away. If you are looking for historical attractions you can head over to the Jumeirah Mosque or Dubai museum.

The popular Gold Souk and Jumeirah Beach are less than a 15 kilometer drive for easy access as well. You can even talk to the front desk to see how to go about signing up for a desert safari or touring the Mall of the Emirates. This hotel is ideal for reaching any venue in Dubai.

There is plenty of available access to taxis and the Le Meridien Dubai provides airport transfers for a nominal surcharge making it very easy to get around.

Whether you stay on the grounds of this wonderful hotel or head out to the beach for a day of fun you cant beat the top notch amenities, gracious hospitality and comfortable well appointed rooms.

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Keeper Elliot Justham is hoping to get one over the manager who brought him to Luton Town when the Hatters entertain John Still’s Dagenham & Redbridge this evening.

The 25-year-old was snapped up by Still when in charge at Kenilworth Road from East Thurrock United during the summer of 2013 and was made understudy to Mark Tyler.

“I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for him, so I’ll shake his hand, but obviously we’ve got a game to win.”

Elliot Justham

After leaving Luton in December of last year, the experienced manager was swiftly back in a job, appointed Daggers chief, as Justham said: “I owe a lot to John, he brought me into the programme and I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for him.

“So I’ll shake his hand, but obviously we’ve got a game to win so hopefully we can get the result.

“It’s good we’ve got a game Tuesday so we haven’t got a week to sit on it (Accrington defeat).

“Hopefully we can come out Tuesday, come out of the blocks and get a positive performance and a positive result.

“The lads will turn up ready to go and there’s no reason why we can’t.”

Midfielder Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu is also another player who was brought into Luton by Still, when signing from West Ham in January 2014, as he said: “It will be weird, but football’s a business and we’ve got to get three points against another team.

“It’s a tough game, they’re going to be fighting for their lives, three points for them matters.

“It might be as hard a game on Tuesday as it was today (against Accrington) but we’ve got to get three points.”

Hatters’ home record this season has been nothing short of terrible, as three consecutive defeats without scoring has put them into double figures for losses in front of their own fans.

On just why they have been so poor, Justham added: “The lads thrive on playing in front of crowds, that’s why you play football, so no-one puts it down to anything, it’s just simply got to be better.

“There’s no excuse, no reason, we’ve got to be much better and hopefully we can turn that round in the next three home games left.”


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Dynasty Minature American Shepherds

Welcome to Dynasty Miniature American Shepherds

Breeders of Champion Bloodline Mini American Shepherds

Available Puppies

Kenya and Blaze welcomed four puppies on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. We have one of each color, Red Merle female, Red Tri male, Black Tri female, and Blue merle male. We are looking for possible co-owns for one of the males in this litter. Both of the females are sold. These pups are located in Georgia and ready for homes after June 9th. Please contact Kim for more information.

Nova and Remi were bred on 3/29/2017 with expected delivery on 5/30/2017 in Michigan. We are currently accepting deposits for this litter. Please contact Fran if you are interested.

View more information on available pups & upcoming litters

Remi earns BIS at Riverside West Kennel ClubRemi Makes History Again!

Remi became the only BIS male Miniature American Shepherd in AKC breed history in 2016! He also became the only Multiple Group Winning Male for the Breed for 2016. It is an honor to have our very first Best in Show. Many thanks to Judge Mr. Bill Edwards and to the Group Judge Mr. Michael Canalizo for such a prestigious win. 6/3/2016, Riverside West Kennel Club of Greater New Orleans, Inc., Biloxi, MS.

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Dynasty Minis TeamOur Team

Dynasty Minis' success comes from teamwork. Fran and Kim both plan for and whelp the litters. Fran is the one who spends the first few months with the show prospects before they move South to start their career. Fran also presents several of the dogs in the ring and has several owner handler group placements. Kim gets the dogs at about 5 months old and gets them into condition to show and used to being on the road. Our handler, Arvind DeBraganca, and his wife Joyce spend hours training, grooming and presenting our dogs. They are an integral part of our team.

Photo: Fran Withers with Ember, Arvind DeBraganca with Remi and Deacon, Kim Johnson with Blaze and Kenya in Ohio in November 2016.

Dynasty Mini AmericansBreeding for Health, Structure, Temperament and Versatility

At Dynasty Miniature American Shepherds, we pride ourselves on quality. We are very selective in our breeding program and with that we produce a small number of litters each year. Our owners become part of our extended family and we enjoy keeping up-to-date on pups' progress. We invite you to take a look at our dogs and welcome any questions regarding our breeding program. The vast majority of our dogs are registered as Miniature American Shepherds, but we do still have some Miniature Australian Shepherds in our program. The Miniature American Shepherd moved to the Herding Group in July 2015.

All breeding stock have their OFA (Orthopedic Foundation of America) ratings (hip), eyes cleared and scissors bite. With all of the newly available DNA testing, many are also tested for extensive DNA results. All testing results are posted on each dog's page and links to OFA and CAER records are viewable.

Learn more about the Miniature American Shepherd breed standard:
AKC Meet the Miniature American Shepherd: Featuring Fran Withers and GCH Dynasty's Designed to Impress, CM "Desi"
MASCUSA: The Breed Standard

Fran Withers, Allegan Michigan, (989) 254-4851
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Re: “Larb Thai Food & Tapas

went a few weeks ago In Feb.2107...3 of agreed....except for the papaya salad & the grilled pork intestine which was decent all the other dishes were too sweet & or other wise unappealing. Made me a bit wary of Tsai's taste references. Bangkok boat noodles with well done pork liver which as you imagine was texturally offal! The pork hock entree had very little overcooked stringy meat. sorry but Won't return..sweet family though good luck to them

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Re: “KronnerBurger

Disappointed! Based on your review, I got a cheeseburger to go with grilled onions. The burger was quite good, but they forgot the cheese and placed one large onion slice, ungrilled, on the so-so bun. Sorry, I love good burgers, but KronnerBurger can do better for the price.

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Re: “A16

incredibly overrated. average italian at a high price. outside of a meeting place for the 20 to 35 set, why bother. much better places available at half the price.

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Re: “Phat Matt's BBQ

We had most of the meats. Generally underwhelming.. Ribs were tough and not smokey, brisket was cut wrong and little smoke ring, tri-tip was just ok, links were just so so. Mac and Cheese, Yams, and beans were good. Way over priced for the quality of the product. I get BBQ all over the country and usually will kill a combo plate and look for more. Not here, I stopped after about a third of the plate and my wife ate even less of hers. Maybe its too much to expect decent BBQ in Northern California. Skip this one...

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Re: “Rosenblum Cellars

I second the previous reviewer. It was a great place, even a five star place. Staff was great, it was always great to drop by.
Now you get a meager 4 tastings for the money. If they have wine on sale, that does not mean it is for taste (what sense does that make?), no deviation from the tastting menu anymore. Most wine got mediocre. I am no longer a member and won't buy there anymore.

Posted by fmoehl6e1c on 04/06/2011 at 1:11 PM

The first time we dined at Tiki Tom's last year we had a wonderful time. The food was very good and the cocktails were excellent. They offered live Hawaiian music and dancing. Then we returned this weekend and were very disappointed. The atmosphere has changed. The live Hawaiian music is still very good, but very few people were seated in the restaurant section - and for good reason. What happened to this place? The restaurant now has pool tables and caters to a bar crowd. We had some drunken patron bump into our table asking for rolling papers. That set the tone of our dining experience.

The service was poor and the meal was disappointing. I ordered ahi tuna and when it arrived to our table it was covered in mystery sauce. The rice and veggies were bland and the "white shark'"cocktail I ordered was uninspiring - no fruit garnish or accents. I can't recommend this place to anyone. Its a shame because the first time we visited this restaurant we had such a good time. If the bar crowd is propping up this business I can't imagine that it will remain in existence much longer.

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Overpriced, waiter disappeared after taking order, try somewhere else!

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Re: “D&A Cafe

very late night, cheap, solid chinese food, good crowd of all ages.

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Re: “Blue Agave Club

Food was terrible and over-priced here. Do not be fooled by the loverly outdoor seating. We ordered a shrimp quesadilla and it was made with tiny shrimp and tasty very fishy - mostly gobs of cheese. Host was preoccupied socializing with friends vs. managing the front of the house. Please do not waste your time and money here.
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Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3
Value: 2
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Posted by Christine on 09/03/2007 at 5:52 PM

Re: “Metro Lafayette

I was taken to Metro Lafayette at lunch time for my birthday. I must agree that the entrance to the restaurant is hard to find and feels like you are coming in the back door. You end up passing the side of the bar and then there is a large open area. It was extremely noisy given all the hard surfaces (brown tiles, white walls, wooden tables without cloths, faux stone curved wall, rust colored chairs, etc.) It was unbearably loud but since it was a hot day we had to sit inside. It was hard to speak and it was apparent others were having the same problem as each person had to continue to raise their voices to offset the others in the restaurant doing the same. It was like a bad feedback loop. The menu has is rather limited with appetizers, starters and entrees with about 4-5 choices each. Appetizers run from $7 to $15, starters are similar. We decided to get a selection of items (Spicy Tuna Poke, Crabcakes, Thai Salad and Bruschetta). Later we order the Croque Monsieur and a pasta dish with meatballs. The best of all was the Spicy Tuna Poke which was served in something like a martini glass. Other dishes were so, so, especially given their prices. The crabcakes were tasty, but the strings of cucumber were just bland. The best part of the Thai Salad was the chicken but even that had a few pieces that were slighty "charred" and the rest of the ingredients were again bland. I barely remember the Bruschetta. For the entrees, the pasta dish again was devoid of much taste without sauces, but just long pasta tubes and meatballs and some small pieces of tomato, onion, etc. Finally the Croque Monsier was a piece of bread with ham and cheese melted on it, the rest of the plate was filled with french fries. We actually compared them to McDonald's fries because they were exactly the same dimensions and had a similar taste. We ignored the baby gerkin and red onion that were included. Service-wise there were lots of waitstaff moving all about adding to the chaos and noice. If anything I felt they were too attentive constantly taking plates, refilling water/sodas after just a few sips, replacing silverware, etc. I had to laugh when they brought us a whole new set of plates at one point. I dutifully put my dirty plate aside and took the new plate. The waiter cleared the dirty plates and then seeing I had put a dirty fork on the new plate, took the new plate too. Overall I see little value to this restaurant. It seems like it is trying to be a trendy place for people to come, but I don't find it an enjoyable experience. The noise is unbearable, the food is mediocre, the menu selection is limited, the prices are high and the staff hovers about constantly, and the restaurant isn't even a pretty, pleasant place to be (if you can find it through the parking lot by going in what seems like the back door). Don't even think of bringing children here because they won't find anything to eat on the limited menu and they will only add to the cacophany. I'm sure the chef/owner is trying to bring a little of San Francisco to the East Bay, but it just all seems too pretentious a place, with very little value. If the food was outstanding, I could be more forgiving, but it lacks taste and excitement. If you do go, get the Spicy Tuna Poke to go and eat it outside. Oh the desserts were decent too.
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Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Value: 1
Overall: 2

Posted by Blaine on 08/30/2007 at 4:37 PM

Re: “Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers

Barney's has really declined the last few years. They last few times we have gone they either badly under or overcooked the burgers. Tonight they got the order wrong, overcharged me (and could not seem to fix the bill despite agreeing it was wrong), and messed up the shake that we had to ask for several times and that they did not bring until we had finished our burgers. Worst of all - they don't seem to care about their poor service or that we were not happy. Their curly fries are great - but that is not enough to get me to go back, given the number of other restaurants that appreciate my business (and money).
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Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
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For many beekeepers the highpoint of the season is exhibiting at the various honey shows that take place around their area. The honey shows consist of a range of different categories, or classes, with something to challenge all levels of beekeeping skill. There are classes·for beekeepers to show their skills at honey presentation in all its forms, in wax presentation, in honey·cookery, crafts, gadgets·and in photography. In fact there are classes for almost any activity related to bees and the hive products.

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The Military Wives Choir was formed at two army bases in Devon – the Royal Marines Base, Chivenor and the Royal Citadel, Plymouth.

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Dennis Kay, TMVC principal conductor and director of music, commented: “Since the formation of the first Military Wives Choir, others have sprung up throughout the country, which is fantastic, but I am delighted that the original Military Wives’ Choir will be joining us on stage and bringing its special choral sound to our show at the Opera House. I believe that, following last year’s brilliant show with the Band of the Royal Air Force College, this year will be our biggest ever.”

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85% Proof is the sixth album from the multi-million selling Brit Award winning singer-songwriter.

It is an eclectic, hugely confident and startlingly human record which Clash described as ‘The most deliciously instinctive and relentlessly endearing pop music you’ll hear this year. A masterclass in delivering a mature pop record’.

85% Proof follows up Will Young’s No 1 album Echoes, released in 2011, which has sold over half a million copies.

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Sequel to National Bestseller Carousel Sun. A gripping contemporary fantasy thriller from master storyteller Sharon Lee, award-winning cocreator of the highly popular Liaden Universe® saga.

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Valentine Corbett, the Marquis of Deverill, lifted hisglass. "I see trouble," he murmured, taking a swallowof whiskey.

"Not my husband," Lydia, Lady Franch said, lifting herhead.

"No, he's still ogling Genevieve DuMer." Shifting a little,Valentine could make out Lord Franch's profile nearthe entrance to the gaming room. The elderly Franch's attentionremained steadily on young Miss DuMer's amplebosom as they chatted.

"The oaf." Lydia lowered her head again.

Half closing his eyes, Valentine cupped the back of theviscountess's neck, encouraging her ministrations. Hisgaze, though, returned to the more significant little dramaunfolding beyond the gauze of curtains.

Lydia paused again. "What trouble do you see, then?"she asked.

"John Priestley is offering Lady Eleanor Griffin a brace-let of pearls, and she's allowing him to fasten them aroundher wrist."

Lady Franch's next comment was muffled and tickled alittle, but Valentine assumed it to be a request for more information.Setting aside the whiskey, he slid his fingersalong the edge of the curtain.

"The two of them are standing in plain view of everyone,"he continued, "including all three of her brothers."He sighed, firming his grip on Lydia's head as her bobbingbecame more enthusiastic. "I very much doubt thatthe Duke of Melbourne, at the least, approves of his sisteraccepting gifts from a gentleman -- especially in public,and especially from an idiot not deemed worthy to be asuitor."

He tilted his own head back, the antics of his fellowsbecoming less interesting as the motions of Lydia's mouthupon his cock began to produce results. Even as he allowedhimself to go over the edge, though, Valentine kepthis eyes open and his attention on the crowded ballroombeyond their cozy little hideaway. He never closed hiseyes; with the games he enjoyed playing, that would beboth stupid and suicidal.

As Lydia straightened again, he handed her the glass ofwhiskey. "I do enjoy waltzing with you, my dear," he said,standing and helping her off her knees.

"Yes, but you enjoy dancing with everyone, Valentine,"she returned, finishing off the whiskey as he buttoned histrousers.

"A fact about which I have always been honest."

"One of your few positive qualities."

Valentine returned his attention from the room longenough to lift an eyebrow. "I have at least two positivequalities. And the bosom has found a dance partner, which, I believe, means Franch will be looking for hiswife."

"Yes, with his poor eyesight he likes to have somethingclose by to ogle." She adjusted the barely covered objectsof her husband's adoration. "I'll be at the Beckwith soireeon Thursday," Lydia continued, smoothing the front ofher gown. "They do have that lovely tropical garden."

"And with insufficient illumination, I hear. Perhaps Ishould try archery."

"Shall I paint a target on myself?"

"I believe I can hit the mark." Stepping sideways,Valentine allowed Lady Franch to reenter the ballroomfirst.

He leaned against the wall for a moment, looking out atthe drama that had originally caught his attention. LadyEleanor Griffin was being a foolish chit. Not only had shepermitted Priestley to place the bracelet on her wrist, butnow she appeared to be encouraging him to parade herabout in a waltz. Emerging into the large, mirrored ballroom,Valentine glanced at Eleanor's eldest brother. Sebastian,the Duke of Melbourne, continued his conversationwith Lord Tomlin, but Valentine knew him well enough tosee that he wasn't pleased. Hm. Perhaps the evening stillhad a few moments of interest left in it.

"He's insane."

Valentine glanced to his left, though he'd already recognizedthe voice. "I assume you're referring to Priestley?"

"He's already been warned." Standing against the backwall of the ballroom, Lord Charlemagne Griffin followedthe meanderings of his younger sister and John Priestleywith pale gray eyes.

"Then you have to give him a point or two for bravery."Valentine gestured for another glass of whiskey.

The gray gaze flicked in his direction and back again."For abject stupidity."

"It's just a bracelet, Shay. At a soiree hardly worth afootnote in the society pages."

"A bracelet on my sister's wrist." Charlemagnestraightened. "And I don't care where in damnation weare. I booted him off the front walk last week, and Melbourne'salready bared his teeth at the fortune-hunting idiot.Eleanor knows all of that, as well."

Valentine looked at the pair of dancers again. Honeyedbrunette hair coiled into an artistic knot at the top of herhead and pale green gown swirling about her legs, gracefulLady Eleanor Griffin actually looked more composedthan her dance partner. Her brothers weren't likely to killher, however. Priestley might not be so lucky. "Perhapsyour sister is staging a little rebellion."

"If she is, it's going to be a short-lived one."

Chuckling, Valentine finished off his new glass ofwhiskey. "Complications. They are one of the reasonsI'm happy not to have siblings. I'll see you tomorrow,yes?"

Charlemagne nodded. "Melbourne said he'd asked youby."

With a last glance at Eleanor and Priestley, Valentineheaded for the door. He might be friends with the malemembers of the Griffin family, but becoming involved intheir domestic troubles not only didn't interest him, butleft him with a keen desire to be elsewhere. Especiallywhen he'd heard rumors of a rich game of loo beginningat the Society Club.

As he left, he glimpsed several young ladies followinghim with their eyes. It was something he was used to, and offering the chits a slight smile, he memorized the facesfor future reference. One never knew when one might becomebored with cards.

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Congratulations to Professor Carol Espy-Wilson (ECE/ISR), who has been selected as a 2012-2013 Distinguished Scholar-Teacher by the University of Maryland. She joins Professor Patrick O’Shea (ECE/IREAP/Physics/NanoCenter/UMERC), 2010–2011, Professor K.J. Ray Liu (ECE), 2006-2007; Professor Howard Milchberg (ECE/Physics/IPST), 2005–2006, Professor Michael Fu (Robert H. Smith School of Business/ISR/ECE), 2004-2005; Professor Rama Chellappa (ECE/CS/UMIACS/CFAR), 2003-2004; Professor Steven Marcus (ECE/ISR), 2000-2001; Professor Isaak Mayergoyz (ECE/UMIACS) 1995-1996; Professor William Destler, 1992-1993;  and Professor Christopher Davis (ECE/Maryland Optics Group), 1989-1990; as ECE winners of the award.

Espy-Wilson is the ADVANCE Program for Inclusive Excellence Professor for Women Faculty of Color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She is a member of the National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research which advises the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This board fosters the development of scientific knowledge needed to enhance the health, productively, independence, and quality-of-life of people with disabilities. She also was appointed a fellow of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study for the academic year 2008–2009.

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